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Top Gear
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Want to see some big American trucks drag race? Course you do
Advertisement Video Meet the man who bought a track just to drag race semi trucks. Yup, really 10 minutes 27 seconds Top Gear's tuning correspondent Rob Dahm heads to northern Michigan to meet Mike Sturgill, a lifelong trucker who got a taste for drag racing semi trucks and decided to buy a track and bring it to the masses... Advertisement - Page continues below You might like Advertisement - Page continues below Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Drag racer survives frightening airborne crash at World Wide Technology Raceway
MADISON, Ill. – A Corvette goes airborne. Nearly flips mid-air. Slams down and tumbles over a guardrail. And somehow, the driver walks away unscathed. It all happened at World Wide Technology Raceway last weekend – all captured in a shocking video that's quickly gone viral. Advertisement According to a WWT Raceway spokesperson, drag racer Jason Hoard survived the frightening crash during a high-speed test run on May 31 in preparation for the VP Racing Fuels Heads-Up Shootout Series. Extreme 660 Drag Racing, a media outlet that specializes in US drag racing coverage, captured the video and described it simply as 'the worst wreck we've ever filmed.' In the video, as Hoard's white Corvette near tops speed alongside another driver, it suddenly launches off the ground, takes flight and nearly flips mid-air before slamming down hard on its rear end. The impact sent the Corvette tumbling over a guardrail into a grassy area with smoke billowing from the car and debris flying across the racetrack. 'Everything was fine absolutely until the second that it wasn't,' recalled Hoard in a YouTube interview on The Wes Buck Show via Drag Illustrated on June 4. 'I was fine, then it literally felt like the car was going backwards.' Advertisement Hoard narrowly missed crashing on top of another drag-racing test-run vehicle to his left. 'I very could have easily landed on his car,' he added. Fortunately, Hoard said he only ended up with some bruising and minor symptoms of post-concussive syndrome, ultimately avoiding life-threatening injuries. Since the crash, WWT Raceway staff and the the National Hot Rod Association have launched a thorough investigation of the car and safety equipment before what remains of the car is returned to Hoard. The investigation aims to provide the NHRA with additional information for the continued development of racecar safety. A WWT Raceway spokesperson tells FOX 2 that temperature and air conditions were optimal for racing and that, based on initial findings, no other environmental circumstances or raceway conditions played a factor. Advertisement As for protocols when responding to such crashes, WWT Raceway released this statement: 'As an NHRA sanctioned racetrack, WWT Raceway and our participants follow the guidelines established by the NHRA rulebook and Operational Guidelines. Each WWT Raceway event features fully equipped safety response trucks operated by Emergency Staff who have been trained by NHRA, NASCAR, INDYCAR and SCCA and the trucks feature the latest in life saving emergency response equipment. 'In addition, each WWT Raceway drag racing event features an ALS (Advance Life Support) Ambulance Unit staffed by paramedics specially trained in responding to racing crashes. The WWT Raceway Safety teams were rolling to the crash site while Jason was still rolling and were at the scene of the crash less than 30 seconds after it occurred.' The spokesperson added that Hoard's car was 'extremely well-built' and all of its safety functions performed properly during the crash. Advertisement As the car went airborne, Hoard said he tucked into his seat. He remembered the impact of the left rear hitting the ground, but not much else from the collision. Crews estimated he was unconscious for about five minutes after the car rolled over. Hoard credits his team for their fast response to the crash and prior evaluations of the car. Hoard added om the experience, 'I have had the front-end come up before on other cars. I pride myself on my reaction times and ability to get out of things if they feel like they are getting too far. This one didn't show any signs of that.' 'I don't think there's anything I would have done differently, unfortunately.' Hoard's expected return date to drag racing remains to be determined. He is from St. Charles, Missouri and has been involved in auto racing for at least 10 years, according to professional profile pages. Advertisement Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 2.
CBS News
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Bandimere eyes property in northeast Colorado for new speedway
A new era of racing cars at a speedway in Colorado may be just down the road. John Bandimere Jr. told CBS News Colorado last week, "We also promised you that when we had news, we would share it with you. Well, we have some news." Bandimere Speedway CBS Bandimere Jr. said that the organization, with partners, closed on the first parcel of land near Hudson in Weld County. He said this is the first piece of a "complex puzzle" that would also include acquiring property around it. Bandimere Jr. did not give the exact location of the property. "Zoning and annexation will now be taking place, with the exact timing not really sure, and we're not really clear as to how that will all work out," Bandimere Jr. said. "I know, most of you understand ... we've been working to continue the automobile legacy," John Bandimere Jr. said in a YouTube video. Bandimere Speedway stopped 65 years of drag racing on Hogback Mountain in October 2024. Bandimere Speedway regularly hosted nearly 130 events each year and had more than 1,700 registered races each season. Since leaving the location in Morrison next to C470, the family said it would continue to look for a new location. Bandimere said his parents started the car racing facility back in 1958.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Horrifying moment car crashes into crowd of spectators at Polish drag racing event - leaving at least 17 injured
This is the horrifying moment that a car crashed into a crowd of spectators at a drag-racing event. Four people have reportedly been left in a life-threatening condition following the incident in Krosno, south Poland. Footage posted by Polish outlet Remiza shows a 27-year-old driver losing control of a green BMW shortly after pulling away from the start line for the quarter-mile race. The vehicle can be seen swerving to the left before skidding in the opposite direction and heading straight for a crowd of spectators before the driver managed to bring the car to a halt. At least 17 fans have been injured as a result of the accident, which saw more than 10 rescue teams called to the scene at 12.30pm local time. Firefighters and an air ambulance crew from Krakow have also arrived at the scene. Co najmniej 14 osób zostało poszkodowanych w wypadku podczas wyścigu na 1/4 mili na lotnisku w Krośnie. — (@remizacompl) May 25, 2025 A post from the local fire service on social media read: 'Nearly 30 firefighters (9 deputies) from the Krosno district fire department are providing assistance to the victims of an accident that occurred on the apron of the Krosno airport during a car race. 'PRM rescuers and firefighters provided assistance to 14 people.' Polish media report that there have been no fatalities so far, with investigators currently attempting to determine the cause of the accident.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ron Capps Shares His Passion for Racing—and Hawaii
Ron Capps, one of the most recognized names in NHRA drag racing, has enjoyed a long and successful career fueled by speed, passion, and a strong connection to his sponsors and fans. A key part of that journey has been his relationship with NAPA Auto Parts, which has backed him for many years. 'NAPA has been with me through so many chapters of my racing life,' Capps says. 'They're more than a sponsor—they're family.' he told John Veneri in an interview on Living808. In 2021, Capps took a bold step and launched his own team, Ron Capps Motorsports. 'Starting my own team was a dream come true,' he shares. 'It's been a lot of work, but incredibly rewarding.' His website, details the team's accomplishments and the vision that drives them forward. Beyond the track, Capps has formed a deep bond with Hawaii. 'I've been coming to the islands for over a decade,' he says. 'Whether it's making appearances at NAPA stores or visiting local tracks, I've always felt the aloha spirit from fans here.' As for racing, Capps describes the thrill of hitting speeds over 330 mph as 'something you never quite get used to—it's an adrenaline rush every time.' Preparation is key, both mentally and physically. 'Staying focused, staying fit, and respecting the car—that's how you stay safe and competitive.' Looking ahead, Capps is focused on climbing the NHRA standings and adding more championships to his resume. 'I still have goals I want to chase, records to break. And I hope to keep sharing that journey with fans—especially in Hawaii.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
