🏎 IROC Recharged
Posted by January 10, 2024 in The Money LapMoney Lap
Good morning! This has become the week of surprise announcements… IROC is coming back after an 18 year hiatus, Stewart Haas will sport a new logo and Kyle Larson makes a surprising return to the Chili Bowl. Here’s to an already exciting 2024!
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🏎️ Mercedes-Benz and Williams Racing extend power-unit deal until at least 2030
🚧 Monza has started key improvements in hopes of securing its long-term Formula 1 future
😳 Kyle Larson’s surprise return to the Chili Bowl
Dakar 2024
Sebastien Loeb, nine-time World Rally champion, achieved a remarkable comeback by winning his first stage at the 2024 Dakar Rally. Overcoming early setbacks, he outpaced leaders Nasser Al-Attiyah and Yazeed Al-Rajhi in the critical final sections. Loeb’s victory, his 24th in Dakar, highlighted his resilience and skill. Meanwhile, Al-Rajhi retained his overall lead, while other contenders like Toyota’s Lucas Moraes and Seth Quintero faced challenges. With intense competition and more stages ahead, Loeb sits sixth overall, facing a significant gap to close in the ongoing rally.
3️⃣ Stage 3 Extended Highlights – Saudi takes the lead on home turf
4️⃣ Stage 4 Extended Highlights – Broken parts, broken hearts
IROC is BACK
Racing executives @RayEvernham and @kauffmanrob form joint venture, acquire iconic IROC brand. Give us a follow to be the first to know about future developments!
— IROC (@irocofficial)
Jan 8, 2024
Ray Evernham and Rob Kauffman are resurrecting the International Race of Champions (IROC). Known for its global 🌎 showcase of top racing talent from 1973 to 2006, IROC is set for an exhilarating return. With Evernham’s three Cup titles 🏆 and Kauffman’s business acumen📚, this iconic series is geared up for an exciting future.
Plans are underway for an IROC event in 2024, featuring historic race cars in Mooresville, N.C. The series, once graced by legends like Mario Andretti and A.J. Foyt, and dominated by Mark Martin’s record achievements, is poised for a grand resurgence. “IROC Holdings has been formed to house the business operations with the intent to have an IROC racing event in 2024 with historic IROC race cars while exploring future opportunities” the release states, merging racing heritage with modern thrill. 🏁
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NASCAR
👴🏻 Kyle Larson doesn’t see himself racing full-time in NASCAR past his 30s
✈️ Wallace teams back up with the U.S. Air Force
🥃 Rebel Bourbon partners with Kyle Busch and RCR
🛻 Spencer Boyd forms new NASCAR truck team
Indycar
✍️ Santino Ferrucci finds a familiar home for 2024 ride
👀 Hildebrand Eyes Indy 500 Return
📆 IndyCar Explores Options for Texas Return
Global
🤩 WRC’s new points system is set to bring more excitement and strategy
🚫 Why Formula E’s Hyderabad E-Prix has been cancelled for 2024
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