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Are Plug-In Hybrids the Future?
On today's podcast, we ponder if plug-in hybrids are the future, talk Tesla and Ram, and ruminate on our first races attended as fans.
Formula One Rejects Andretti-Cadillac Bid
Andretti-Cadillac's bid to join the Formula One grid has been officially rejected, confusing plenty of people that thought the team had a good chance of being the first American entrant since Haas. Despite the FIA making the motorsport franchise the singular finalist in its Expression of Interest process, F1 appears to have had a chance of heart.
FIA Approves Andretti and Cadillac for Formula One
The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has confirmed that Andretti Formula Racing LLC has been granted approval to join Formula One. While Micheal Andretti first announced plans to have the family racing team join the F1 grid in 2022, FIA hadn’t taken the matter under serious consideration until the following year.
The FIA officially launched an application process to identify prospective teams by early 2023. Knowing that F1 was eager to continue drawing fans in the United States, Andretti immediately announced a partnership with Cadillac. We previously speculated that being backed by General Motors would make all the difference for Andretti Autosport.
Report: FIA to Reject Every F1 Team Application Except Cadillac
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is expected to reject three applications for new Formula 1 teams with the Cadillac-backed Andretti Global being the only exception.
Satisfied? All F1 Teams Have Been Cleared of Cost Cap Malfeasance
Despite evidence that numerous Formula One teams had broken the sport’s updated financial rules during the 2022 season, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has formally announced that all ten have since operated under the cost cap limitations.
"The review has been an intensive and thorough process, beginning with a detailed analysis of the documentation submitted by the competitors," stated the FIA. "Additionally, there has been an extensive check of any non-F1 activities undertaken by the teams, which comprised multiple on-site visits to team facilities and careful auditing procedures to assess compliance with the Financial Regulations."
Criticism has not abated, however.
QOTD: Seeing Gran Turismo?
The Gran Turismo movie, appropriately named Gran Turismo, opened on Friday.
Did you see it? If not, do you plan to?
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD Is a Horse of a Different Feather
The Ford Mustang has always been known for affordable -- or affordable-ish -- performance. The newest vehicle in the pony-car lineup will be priced not to compete with Camaros and Chargers but single-family homes. Meet the $300,000 Mustang -- the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD.
QOTD: Should Race Series Mix It Up?
I posted yesterday that in my opinion, NASCAR should continue to mix up the types of tracks it races on.
Now it's your turn.
Opinion: NASCAR Needs to Continue to Mix It Up
DuSable Lake Shore Drive is back open. The flooding has, hopefully, receded. The drivers are no doubt thinking about Atlanta.
Yet the Grant Park 220 that took place here in Chicago last weekend is still very much on my mind.
Drivers, Fans React Positively to NASCAR in Chicago
NASCAR's first foray into racing on the streets of downtown Chicago was met with criticism from the public and skepticism from the drivers before the race even took place. Most, if not all, of the drivers sounded a positive tune after being on track. Fans, too, seemed pretty happy with the event.
Getting Wet and Wild With NASCAR in Chicago
There’s always a first for everything. In the case of NASCAR’s Grant Park 220, there were a lot of firsts.
NASCAR Grant Park 220 Recap – Newcomer Wins New Type of Race
Shane van Gisbergen may not have much NASCAR experience -- he was making his first-ever start on Sunday in Chicago at the Grant Park 220 -- but he has plenty of street-race experience. And it showed.
Showed in a big way, as the New Zealand native took home the trophy in the first-ever NASCAR race on the streets of Chicago, which was also the first-ever NASCAR street race.
TTAC Rewind: NASCAR Comes to Chicago
I remember reporting on the news that NASCAR was coming to Chicago. It was less than a year ago when the news broke. It started as a rumor that I saw bouncing around somewhere, probably on the Tweet machine, and by the time I finished writing the post it was confirmed.
Now I am here, at the event's media center, typing up this post while waiting for the rain to stop so the racing can start.
Jimmie Johnson Withdraws From Chicago NASCAR Race
NASCAR veteran Jimmie Johnson will not be racing in this coming weekend's Grant Park 220 in Chicago after his in-laws were found dead in Oklahoma.
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