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William Byron does it again. Right, place, right time. Back 2 back Daytona 500 winner.
02/17/2025

William Byron does it again. Right, place, right time. Back 2 back Daytona 500 winner.

Wild ride for Ryan Preece with 4 to go. Floated on two wheels. Wild.
02/17/2025

Wild ride for Ryan Preece with 4 to go. Floated on two wheels. Wild.

02/17/2025

Saw that coming a mile away. Buckle up. We’re about to get a 10 lap shootout. Kyle Busch will not win Daytona 500. He was involved.

The President of the United States made his way to the Daytona 500. He met with Richard Petty and paced the field.
02/16/2025

The President of the United States made his way to the Daytona 500. He met with Richard Petty and paced the field.

02/16/2025

Drop your top 3 picks in order for the Daytona 500. Can you beat house picks?

1: Hamlin, 2: Lagano, 3: Larson

Are you bummed Hailie Deegan is putting NASCAR in rearview mirror after she failed to find funding for a top Xfinity se...
02/16/2025

Are you bummed Hailie Deegan is putting NASCAR in rearview mirror after she failed to find funding for a top Xfinity seat?

Let’s do a pair of salty cards. Give advice for young adults buying their first car. Pick a number 1-300.
02/16/2025

Let’s do a pair of salty cards. Give advice for young adults buying their first car. Pick a number 1-300.

I was looking at this new sign at the auto mall. How cool would this be at a local drag racing track?! Could display th...
02/15/2025

I was looking at this new sign at the auto mall. How cool would this be at a local drag racing track?! Could display the times on the board. That would look trick!

What do you think of Justin Haley's fire suit? It’s definitely different! 🔥🔥🔥
02/15/2025

What do you think of Justin Haley's fire suit? It’s definitely different! 🔥🔥🔥

Bakersfield’s Ethan Dotson has the hammer dropped in the World of Outlaw Late Model series. Bad break tonight. Should b...
02/15/2025

Bakersfield’s Ethan Dotson has the hammer dropped in the World of Outlaw Late Model series. Bad break tonight. Should be a fun year watching him compete.

This weekend is Whisky Flats, in Kernville. It’s a step back in time event. There’s a rodeo, parade and people dressed...
02/15/2025

This weekend is Whisky Flats, in Kernville. It’s a step back in time event. There’s a rodeo, parade and people dressed up in clothing from the days of the Wild West. Pretty fun.

02/14/2025

What do you think is the tipping point is for parking prices at local circle tracks?

02/13/2025

This happened in Ventura in 2023. You never realize how powerful the ocean is. If you see the tide rise like this video, it’s important to get to safety. Never should you sit and watch a high tide coming in, like these people are doing.

Video: Colin Hoag

The demolition of Irwindale Speedway has begun.
02/13/2025

The demolition of Irwindale Speedway has begun.

White lithium grease is awesome for wipe downs, especially plastic. Also keeps mud from sticking. Won’t dry out plastic ...
02/13/2025

White lithium grease is awesome for wipe downs, especially plastic. Also keeps mud from sticking. Won’t dry out plastic or vinyl like wd40.

02/12/2025

How many Hank Williams Jr fans we got?

Last night I was in the race shop. As I mentioned I’m letting “Chet” GPT crew chief the car. Last night we got into it ...
02/12/2025

Last night I was in the race shop. As I mentioned I’m letting “Chet” GPT crew chief the car. Last night we got into it a little as it didn’t like my RF spring, it wants it softer. We came up with a compromise.

This is the response Chet gave:

“That should help keep it from diving too much and bottoming out with the softer effect of the A-arm. Might also free up entry a little since you’re changing the roll center.

See how it feels in hot laps. If it’s too tight on entry, we might need to drop it back down a hair or take a little RF caster out. If it feels better but still needs a tweak, we can adjust from there. Keep me posted.”

02/12/2025

Where there’s rain, there’s mud. The GMC Canyon is one of the best off-road trucks in the lineup.

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Saw that coming a mile away. Buckle up. We’re about to get a 10 lap shootout. Kyle Busch will not win Daytona 500. He was involved.

This happened in Ventura in 2023. You never realize how powerful the ocean is. If you see the tide rise like this video, it’s important to get to safety. Never should you sit and watch a high tide coming in, like these people are doing. Video: Colin Hoag

How many Hank Williams Jr fans we got?

Where there’s rain, there’s mud. The GMC Canyon is one of the best off-road trucks in the lineup.

What grade would you give the National Anthem at the Super Bowl?

Last night, Motor City was lucky enough to be part of the Night to Shine, in Bakersfield. It's a prom for special needs people. It's an amazing outpouring of contribution from people in Bakersfield. Here's one of the videos.

The kids from North High working on the sport mod today. They will be doing the body. John Radman has created a class where kids can work on race cars, build engines and learn everything about cars. We'll post more as they progress through it. North High is where Kevin Harvick went to high school.

California Truck has tricked out a new AT4 GMC Yukon. This build has 305/55/R20 Toyo Open County AT tires wrapped on 20-inch Fuel weeels It has a charcoal top wrap and a 3.5 Ready Lift that allows the use of the Mag Ride Suspension. Retractable Amp steps were added as well. This Yukon seats seven. It has retractable leather seats branded with the AT4 badging. This allows towing up to around 8,000lbs. There is an air bag option you can get on the Yukon. The engine packages are 6.2, 5.3 and soon the 3.0 Duramax. All bolt to the 10-speed transmission. This was a pretty cool build by the people at California Truck.

Speedway bike racing at KHKCRP. USA vs Great Britain.

Today is the Great Britain vs USA at the KHKCRP dirt track. Really nice out here today. We talked to Jordan, from Great Britain. 4 rider racing today.

Tough break tonight for Bakersfield’s Ethan Dotson in the Lucas Oil Late Model series. He was battling for 5th when his car caught the wall in turn 2.

Tool review: If you’re a racer on a budget, this a pretty good deal. This is a brushless impact that won’t break the bank.

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