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NHRA wraps up Arizona’s motorsport-filled month with victories from Ron Capps, Shawn Langdon

By John Haverlin March 22, 2026Other Series

CHANDLER, Ariz. -- The greater Phoenix area’s three-week run as a motorsports capital of the world concluded Sunday when the NHRA Arizona Nationals ended with victories from Shawn Langdon and…

Final impressions from Day 3 at the NHRA’s Arizona Nationals

By John Haverlin April 8, 2024Other Series

CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Stock cars. Indy cars. Formula 1. Formula E. Sports cars. Sprint cars. Rallycross. New England modifieds. Go-karts. Legend cars. Bandoleros.Now dragsters.When it comes to automobile racing, I…

First impression: Days 1 and 2 at the NHRA’s Arizona Nationals

By John Haverlin April 6, 2024Other Series

CHANDLER, Ariz. -- It feels cliché to write this because it's been told to me so many times, but anyone who calls themselves a motorsports fan needs to experience the…

NASCAR basks in Le Mans success while Martin Truex Jr. gets another Sonoma win

By John Haverlin June 11, 2023NASCAR, Sports Cars

Each weekend, wherever NASCAR visits, the spotlight is on it. And it was no different this weekend in the French countryside.NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports raced the prestigious 24 Hours of…

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Max Verstappen continues to gain ground in hunt for title three-peat with Monaco win

By John Haverlin May 29, 2023F1, Other Series

Red Bull Racing looks poised for its second consecutive Constructor's Championship already, as it has won all six races to start the 2023 Formula 1 season. Still, Sergio Perez's hunt…

NASCAR at COTA showcased worldwide talent, but Tyler Reddick overcame late chaos to secure win

By John Haverlin March 26, 2023F1, IndyCar, NASCAR, Sports Cars

For the fans, it was a day of watching some worldwide talent in awe as they compete in NASCAR's top level.For Tyler Reddick, it was just another successful -- albeit…

Opening Day for open-wheel racing dazzles in St. Pete, Bahrain

By John Haverlin March 19, 2023F1, IndyCar

Editor's note: This article can be found on the New Mexico Motorsports Report's website and its April edition of the magazine March 5 started a new season for two of…

Recap: Max Verstappen, Red Bull dominate F1’s 2022 season as popularity growth continues in U.S.

By John Haverlin November 25, 2022F1

It’s been Max Verstappen’s world, and we’re all just living in it.The 25-year-old Dutchman repeated as Formula 1 world champion in 2022 after winning his maiden title last season. He…

Jeff Gordon talks upcoming IMSA race, Hendrick’s Garage 56 project, Le Mans possibility

By John Haverlin August 30, 2022NASCAR, Sports Cars

PHOENIX -- Jeff Gordon hasn’t participated in a competitive race since winning the 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona, but he’ll come out of retirement for a one-off IMSA event at…

What is up with McLaren’s chaotic summer of Silly Season controversy?

By John Haverlin August 15, 2022F1, IndyCar, Other Series

It's 2023 in an alternate universe, and former NTT IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou is embarking on his third season with Chip Ganassi Racing, while Felix Rosenqvist, who had a…