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Rain disrupts Daytona 500 and Xfinity final sessions, Austin Cindric placed on pole for Beef 300

It wouldn’t be a proper NASCAR weekend without some type of weather delay. Rain forced the Cup Series‘ practice on Saturday morning to be cut short after just three minutes, while its final practice scheduled for later in the day and the Xfinity Series‘ qualifying were cancelled altogether. As a result of the latter, the grid for the afternoon’s Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. 300 was set by 2020 owners’ points, which placed reigning champion Austin Cindric on the pole.

The morning Cup practice was the second of three scheduled in the buildup to the Daytona 500 (the first took place on Wednesday). With the session being called off three minutes in, only twenty-seven drivers were able to set a time, and Josh Bilicki was the lone one to get more than a single lap in. Brad Keselowski, who starts the 500 in twenty-fourth, was … Read the rest

Microsoft Flight Simulator Airbus A220 Video Shows Beacon Light in Action

Today Whiskey Jet Simulations has continued its quest to show off progress on its Airbus A220 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

This time around, we get to see the red beacon light in action. For those unfamiliar, it’s a light that stay on from before engine startup to after shutdown.

Not only it helps with avoiding collisions, but it’s a clear signal for ground crews that it’s unsafe to work around the aircraft.

You can check it out below.

At the moment, we don’t have specific information on when the Airbus A220 will be released or its cost.

A few of days ago, we published our massive interview with head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann, who provided a lot of new info about the present and future of the sim.

Incidentally, if you’d like to read more about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, you can enjoy our recent reviews of Tokyo … Read the rest

Restrap Bicycle Protection Kit contoured decals prevent bikepacking frame scratches

There are plenty of stick-on vinyl options to safeguard your paint job, but Restrap’s new Bicycle Protection Kit adds a simple bikepacking-specific touch with topographic inspiration. Developed to prevent damage to your bike’s finish from the constant rubbing of dirty pack straps, the low-cost clear protection sticker set will also protect against normal cable rub […]

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Valtteri Bottas: Underwhelming or Simply Not on Hamilton’s Level?

In 2017, Mercedes opted for Valtteri Bottas to replace the at-the-time world champion, Nico Rosberg, who had announced his retirement from the sport. Following an impressive three years with Williams, the Finnish driver swapped the historic racing brand for the dominant team.

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The move provided the foundations for Bottas to launch an assault on the Formula One drivers’ world championship. However, since arriving at the Brackley-based constructor, the 31-year-old has failed to stop Lewis Hamilton. This raises the question of whether time running out for Bottas.

A Constant Struggle to Match Hamilton

In terms of ability, Bottas is unquestionably one of the most talented drivers on the grid. As racers go, the Finnish-born competitor is incredibly reliable. The fact that Mercedes have won the last four constructors’ championships with Bottas in the team reflects his contributions. Moreover, it’s a testament … Read the rest

Castroneves swaps Barber for Nashville in return to IndyCar with Meyer Shank

Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves has added the new Music City Grand Prix to his part-time return to IndyCar with the No. 06 car at Meyer Shank Racing for the 2021 NTT IndyCar Series season, and in the process will be dropping the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park from his schedule.

Castroneves will run six races with Meyer Shank, starting at the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 in May, followed by the Music City Grand Prix (8 August), the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course event in August (14 Aug.), the Grand Prix of Portland (12 September), WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (19 Sept.) and the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach (26 Sept.).

Tennessee-based financial technology company Transcard will be joining Meyer Shank Racing as the sponsor for the No. 06 car in what will be the company’s home race on the streets of … Read the rest

New cooling configuration for 2021 Ferrari. More capacity on the top intake

With the occasion of the video that portrayed the fire-up of the Ferrari SF21 engine, it was possible to notice that the design of the airbox has been modified with two additional air intakes on the sides of those for the engine. It is possible that the Cavallino technicians have decided to rearrange some elements of the cooling system on the 6 cylinders. We will only have confirmation on 10 March when the car will be officially presented.

The Ferrari SF21 will only be seen on March 10 when the single-seater will be presented, but the engine fire-up video that was posted showed us the first novelty of the Ferrari 2021 red: the image highlights the airbox that has a new design compared to that of the SF1000 which was triangular in shape with a horizontal partition.

Judging from the images that have been published, Scuderia Ferrari has decided to … Read the rest

Djokovic Survives Five-Set Fritz Scare In Melbourne

Novak Djokovic overcame Taylor Fritz and abdominal pain on Friday to make it through to the Australian Open Round of 16 for the 14th time.

World No. 1 Djokovic was tested in the opening two sets, but suffered an injury in the third set and had to successfully manage both pain and a red-hot opponent to advance 7-6(1), 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-2. After dropping the third and fourth sets without reaching deuce on the Fritz serve, Djokovic gained back-to-back breaks in the decider to earn his 78th victory at Melbourne Park (78-8) after three hours and 25 minutes.

“This is definitely one of the most special wins in my life,” said Djokovic, in an on-court interview. “It does not matter what round it is, against who it is. Under these kinds of circumstances, to pull this through is definitely something I will remember forever.”

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Microsoft Flight Simulator F-15 Eagle Getting Major Update Next Week; F-14 Tomcat Teased

Today brought good news for those who enjoy flying military jets in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Third-party developer DC Designs provided an update on the progress of its F-15 Eagle add-on package (of which you can read our review) [sources 1,2].

First of all, we take a look at a cold and dark start for the aircraft, which will be fixed and improved with a major update coming next week.

Secondly, we hear what that update will entail in detail, including a brand new sound package.

“Today’s update is a little smaller than usual as I’m in the middle of preparing for F-15 update # 2, which will now be released late next week. The reason for this is that the new custom sound pack is now well underway and it makes sense to include it in a single, major update rather than have everybody having to

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Review: KOM Indoor Trainer Rocker Plate RPV1 is a turnkey entry into better training

Indoor training has been forever changed. Smart trainers have made indoor riding far more engaging and have ushered in a whole new category of riding. Once you’re hooked on a smart trainer, you start looking for other ways to make indoor riding more enjoyable and, dare I say, more realistic. If you’re going to go […]

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Epic Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team chair

Epic and irresistible Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team branded luxury gaming chair for the F1 enthusiast with 100{3851c0879557ceb6c70cddb6630c7df9a9750acfd53fffec21979e603af26faa} vegan-friendly, breathable and water-resistant hybrid material cover with high-precision manufacturing, as well as very comprehensive features and a variety of adjustment options. Premium cushion set included.

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The exclusive F1 winner’s chair

As a result of intensive research and development, the new noblechairs EPIC Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team – 2021 Edition is more than just a gaming chair. It is a symbol of collaboration and a declaration of love for everything that is the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team brand and F1 motorsport. The exclusive EPIC model represents the dedication, skill and success of the F1 World champions.

While remaining understated and timeless, the embroidered logo branding makes an elegant aesthetic statement. Precisely crafted and unique, the limited edition EPIC is both a chair and an … Read the rest