In a season that will see the NASCAR Cup Series race on a dirt track for the first time since 1970 and more road courses than it has in a single year, about the only thing missing is a race on a street course. Car owner Roger Penske — who acquired the NTT IndyCar Series in 2019 — says he is for a NASCAR street race and having more doubleheader weekends between the two series. “I think that’s interesting,” Penske said during a Zoom with media Monday on the concept of NASCAR and IndyCar holding races on a street course on the same weekend. “Remember down in Australia we ran a similar type car (Australian Supercars). It was a little bit smaller, but we ran every week down there and every race was on some sort of a street or a permanent road course and it was great. So, that could certainly be an opportunity and something we should take a look at.” Penske has liked the idea for a few years, saying in 2018 : “I think if somebody wanted to do (a NASCAR street course race) … [Read more...] about Roger Penske calls IndyCar/NASCAR doubleheader on street course ‘interesting’
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Atlanta Cup takeaways: Kevin Harvick salvages top 10 after rocky start
After the entire Stewart-Haas Racing stable struggled two weeks ago at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Kevin Harvick discussed the importance of taking an active role in solving the problems plaguing them. “You can’t just step back,” he said March 9 . “You have to push buttons. This is not an abnormal situation for any race team.” But that doesn’t make it any less frustrating for SHR, whose collective woes continued Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Harvick had to fight for his 10th-place finish after spending nearly half the race (151 of 325 laps) off the lead lap. He failed to lead at Atlanta for the first time since 2013. Entering Sunday, he had led 49% of the laps at Atlanta in the previous seven races there. An early flat tire forced him to pit coming to a restart at Lap 30. He soon had to deal with leader Kyle Larson looking to put him a lap down, which eventually happened at Lap 74. Not long after, Harvick dubbed his car “the biggest pile of crap (he’s) ever driven … [Read more...] about Atlanta Cup takeaways: Kevin Harvick salvages top 10 after rocky start
Nabi’s all-round display helps Afghanistan clinch series
AFGHANISTAN VS ZIMBABWE by Cricbuzz Staff • Published on Share Tweet Mohammad Nabi scored a 15-ball 40 © Getty Mohammad Nabi's all-round display - 40-run cameo off 15 and 2 for 20 in three overs, following Karim Janat's explosive half-century set up Afghanistan's series-clinching 45-run victory in the second T20I against Zimbabwe, in Abu Dhabi, on Friday. Despite losing an early wicket, Janat and Usman Ghani counterattacked with a century partnership that laid the foundation of their commanding total. When the duo fell in quick succession, Nabi launched an attack in the death overs to give his side to 193 for 5. Naveen-ul-Haq then kicked off their defence in style with a wicket off the first ball, as Zimbabwe lost four in the powerplay - a blow they could never recover from. Gurbaz falls early All eyes were on Afghanistan's hero in the opening game, Rahmanullah Gurbaz. and the opener did pick up right from where he … [Read more...] about Nabi’s all-round display helps Afghanistan clinch series
Road Safety World Series 2021, FINAL: India Legends vs Sri Lanka: Key players; all you need to know
Raipur, March 20: Sri Lanka Legends defeated South Africa Legends by 8 wickets in the second semi-final of the inaugural edition of the Road Safety World Series 2020-21 at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur on Friday (March 19). Continuing their unbeaten run this year, Sri Lanka Legends registered another one-sided win to set up the summit clash with India Legends, making the finale grander. Road Safety World Series 2021: Sri Lanka Legends beat SA Legends by 8 wickets; to meet India in final Riding on an impressive bowling show from Nuwan Kulasekara (5-25), Sri Lanka rattled South Africa's in-form batting attack and restricted them to post a below-par 125 in 20 overs. Having elected to field in the knockout stage, the Tillakaratne Dilshan-led side put on a clinical show in every department and never the game slip away from its hands. The finalists: 1st finalists: The India Legends became the first side to enter the finals of … [Read more...] about Road Safety World Series 2021, FINAL: India Legends vs Sri Lanka: Key players; all you need to know
Brad Stevens once again says he won’t take vacant Indiana job
Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has been a name thrown around by many for the vacant head coaching job at Indiana following the firing of Archie Miller earlier this week. Stevens has addressed the vacancy multiple times , and was asked about it yet again on Friday. His answer did not change. "I'm so grateful to this organization and to the people here for what they've done for us,” Stevens said after saying he was not taking the Indiana job, via Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe . During a radio appearance on Zolak & Bertrand on 98.5 The Sports Hub on Tuesday, Stevens also addressed the recent rumors linking him to the opening in Bloomington. “That’s home, I get it. I appreciate all the nice sentiments, it certainly doesn’t go unnoticed and it’s certainly very kind,” Stevens said . “…Passionate fanbase.” When he was asked if he’s quitting the Celtics job to coach Indiana, Stevens replied quickly and straight to the point. “I am … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens once again says he won’t take vacant Indiana job