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NASCAR COVID-19 Relief: Richard Childress Auctioning Off Dale Earnhardt Car

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Cup Series team owner Richard Childress launched an auction and sale of memorabilia in the latest initiative to support NASCAR COVID-19 relief efforts. One of the items to be auctioned is an original Dale Earnhardt No. 3 Chevrolet. The charity effort also marks the first time Childress has parted with one of his original Earnhardt …

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Fantasy NASCAR iRacing: Geico 70 at Talladega Superspeedway

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It’s time for Talladega Superspeedway racing, baby! Fantasy NASCAR iRacing heads to the virtual Alabama track for the Geico 70 on Sunday, April 26 at 1 p.m. ET. It’s the latest race in the eNASCAR Pro Invitational Series, featuring NASCAR Cup Series regulars and a few blasts from the past as real-life racing continues to …

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Justin Brooks, Nick Jobes Claim First Round of 2020 eNASCAR Heat Pro League

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The second season of the eNASCAR Heat Pro League kicked off at virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway Wednesday night (April 22). At the end of the evening, JTG Daugherty Throttlers’ Justin Brooks and Hendrick Motorsports Gaming Club’s Nick Jobes reigned victorious in the two 50-lap races. Xbox One Race The first event started off with a major …

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Bryan ‘Boris’ Cook Wins LeafFilter Replacements Series at Talladega

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In a race filled with wrecks and spins, Bryan “Boris” Cook took the victory in the LeafFilter Replacements Series at virtual Talladega Superspeedway Tuesday night (April 21). Cook had the help of Parker Kligerman behind him in a green-white-checkered finish to win his first race in the Series. “I’m just so excited, these guys are …

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Simon Pagenaud Goes Back to Back in Round 4 of INDYCAR iRacing Challenge at Twin Ring Motegi

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For the first time in the INDYCAR iRacing Challenge Series, a driver has won consecutive races. On Saturday afternoon (April 18), Team Penske’s Simon Pagenaud took advantage of his teammates’ late race scuffle with a lapped car to win the Firestone 175 at virtual Twin Ring Montegi. The race looked to be similar to last …

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Fantasy NASCAR iRacing: Toyota Owners 150 at Richmond Raceway

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It’s time again for the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series. This week, 30 drivers will compete at virtual Richmond Raceway in the Toyota Owners 150 on Sunday, April 19 at 1 p.m. ET. After a week off, more websites and apps have joined the fray, as eNASCAR is offering more options for fans to get …

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eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series: Ryan Luza Wins Third in a Row at Richmond

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In a race filled with spins, wrecks, and The Big One, Ryan Luza earned his third consecutive eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series victory of the year at the virtual Richmond Raceway. Luza surged forward after starting the race back in the pack. His fast car and quick pit stops set him ahead about halfway through the …

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Simon Pagenaud Takes Round 3 of INDYCAR iRacing Challenge at Virtual Michigan, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Earns a Podium

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Defending Indianapolis 500 champion Simon Pagenaud used the correct strategy to win the Chevrolet 275 at virtual Michigan International Speedway Saturday (April 11). Pagenaud, in his full firesuit, avoided the mayhem at the beginning and played the fuel game perfectly. Those who were ahead of him in the closing laps needed to return to pit …

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Joins IndyCar iRacing Entry List for Michigan

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Round 3 of the INDYCAR iRacing Challenge kicks off at virtual Michigan International Speedway Saturday (April 11). This time 31 drivers are entered for the Chevrolet 275, up two entries from last week’s event at virtual Barber Motorsports Park, including one very familiar name to NASCAR fans: Dale Earnhardt Jr. headlines the list of newcomers …

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NBC Spices Up Sim Racing Mix With eSports Short Track iRacing Challenge

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With plenty of sim racing competing for fans’ interest at a time when all of them have been searching for racing-related entertainment, each additional event needs to bring something different to the table. NBC Sports Network brought exactly that in its eSports Short Track iRacing Challenge. The pre-taped races aired for one hour each day, …

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