Up to Speed: NASCAR reverses disqualification of No. 12 at Las… Dailymotion
Author: Les Grossman
Legendary NASCAR broadcaster Ken Squier has died following complications from a recent medical issue. He was 88 years old. SiriusXM host and Motor Racing Network announcer Dave Moody shared on X, formerly Twitter, that Squier died Wednesday evening. See moreIt’s finish. Ken earned his wings last night at 8:20 p.m. ET, surrounded by his incredible and loving family. I mourn the loss of my dear lifelong friend and mentor, but I rejoice in the fact that his pain and struggle are over. Thank you everyone for all the prayers and well wishes. pic.twitter.com/rvohmUPaQV– Dave Moody (@DGodfatherMoody) November 16, 2023 Squier…
Stephen A. Smith applauded those who criticized the First take panelist and podcast host for his silence on Josh Giddey’s current situation. Giddey, a 21-year-old Australian guard, is under investigation by the NBA after allegations on social media surfaced that he had an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl. On The Stephen A. Smith Show On Monday, Smith was annoyed by people who just wanted him to skewer Giddey based on the limited information available. “You’re all pissing me off.” Could you try to be responsible? Could you try? He asked. “That’s all I ask. What do you want Stephen…
Fireworks erupt on the Elk Grove Village Green during Elk Grove Village’s annual tree lighting Friday. (Shawn Clisham/Special to the Journal) A record crowd estimated at 4,000 to 5,000 people gathered at the Elk Grove Village Green to see the Christmas tree and a quarter of a million lights lit on the municipal campus, fireworks light up the sky and meet Santa. Attendees at Friday’s (November 24) event were also treated to a free concert by 1960s band The Cryan’ Shames, who had hits including…
THE NASCAR Championship 4 takes place after Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway, which saw one driver celebrating in victory lane and another celebrating on pit road with his team.Ryan Blaney took the checkered flag at Martinsville in the penultimate race of the season to clinch third place in the 2023 championship race. William Byron, who led the Cup Series with six victories this season, won the fourth and final place in points after being the highest ranked driver without a win in the third round.They will join Kyle Larson, who won the round of 16 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway,…
NASCAR set to announce media rights deals worth $7.7 billion with Fox Sports, NBC, Warner Bros. Discovery and Amazon. The average annual value of transactions, including the previously announced one with CW, is $1.1 billion per year, representing an increase of approximately 40% over NASCAR’s current transactions. NASCAR plans to make an official announcement in Nashville later this afternoon as part of its end-of-season banquet. The agreements begin in 2025 and will continue until 2031. The 40% increase represents a big win for the racetrack, especially given the tightening market around sports media rights caused by cord cutting and shaving.…
NASCAR to include streaming in new 7-year media rights deal that… Toronto Star
THE NASCAR The Cup Series reaches its penultimate event with a short track heat race that will determine the final two championship entrants.Kyle Larsonwho won the round of 16 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Christopher Bell, who rallied to win last weekend’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, have already secured a spot in the championship race. The two remaining Championship 4 spots will be decided Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.The path is simple. If one of the six drivers remaining in the playoffs wins at Martinsville, they will earn third place and the remaining spot will be awarded to the driver…
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