Chase Elliott Wins Rain-Marred NASCAR Race at COTA
NASCAR s first Cup Series race under heavy rain created some catastrophic problems, leading to an early call with 14 laps to go. Jared C. TiltonGetty Images
NASCAR s plan for racing in the rain proved incredibly inadequate in today s shortened race at the Circuit of the Americas.
The rains started early, but the series broke from the spirit of their rules on rain tires to allow teams to switch to slicks before the beginning of the race. Most drivers switched, only to switch back to rain tires within three laps as the weather picked up. Austin Cindric pulled away early on dry tires, showing incredible pace on the wrong tires for the conditions, but even he eventually had to pit. Drivers seemed to be able to handle the wet conditions on their own, and the race seemed like it might settle into a rhythm. Cindric faded on wet tires, allowing Penske Racing teammate Joey Logano to grab a stage win.
Revving engines on tap this weekend
Limaland Motorsports Park is scheduled to start its 2021 season Friday night.
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Jared Horstman celebrates winning a race at Limaland Motorsports Park in May 2018.
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LIMA Engines will be roaring around Lima this weekend, as you consider your entertainment options:
• The Edge of Summer Power Elite & Super Hooligan motorcycle racing is slated for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids with 5 and under free, or get a family pack of four (two adults, two kids) for $40. Racers can sign up between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., with practice at 11 a.m., heats at 1 p.m. and mains to follow. The pit gate fee is $20, amateur registry is $40, power elite class is $50 and money class is $50, with a $7,500 purse on the line.
As students sat down and ate their pretzels and other snacks they brought from home, Staff Sgt. Long walked into the classroom with his wife, Casey, and other family members. At first, Ansleigh didn t notice her father walk in as she was eating her snacks, but as she made eye contact with her dad her mouth dropped wide open.
She was overcome with emotion after finally seeing her father in person for the first time in a year. Ansleigh knew her father was returning soon, but she didn t know when that day was coming. It made me sad because I haven t seen him in a long time, she said.
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Vergil Ortiz Jr faces former world champion Maurice Hooker in Texas on Saturday live on DAZN
Vergil Ortiz Jr is a hot prospect with a knockout ratio to match, and the 22 year old takes a marked step up in class against a man making a step-up in weight class in former WBO Super Lightweight champion, Maurice Hooker at Dickies Arena, Texas on Saturday night, live on DAZN.
Ortiz Jr (16-0, 16 KOs) has stopped all of his opponents thus far, and has been making gradual steps up in his last few outings, ahead of his clash with fellow Texan, Hooker for the vacant WBO International Welterweight title.