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    Nascar driver Tyler Reddick overcomes horror illness behind the wheel which had him ‘throwing up’ to seal season title

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    TYLER Reddick has secured the Nascar Regular Season title – despite a horror illness almost stalling his drive at the Southern 500.The 23XI Racing driver suffered from the effects of a stomach bug during Sunday’s showdown at Darlington Raceway. Tyler Reddick fought through illness to steer his No. 45 Toyota to tenth place at the Southern 500Credit: GettyThe 28-year-old poses alongside his trophy after becoming the regular season championCredit: GettyReddick and the 23XI Racing crew were joined by NBA legend and team co-owner Michael JordanCredit: GettyReddick desperately radioed his team for help during the grueling race at one of Nascar’s most punishing tracks. “‘I’m throwing up, sh***ing myself, all of the above,” Reddick told his crew chief.23XI Racing is co-owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan, who memorably battled through his own illness issues during 1997’s Flu Game in the NBA Finals. Reddick received medicine during a pitstop, continuing his race as he battled rival Kyle Larson for the regular-season points title.The 28-year-old would go on to finish 10th, beating Larson to the crown by a single point.He would later deny to reporters that he had been sick or defecated in his No. 45 Toyota. “My bad, false alarm!” he laughed at the post-race press conference.Reddick’s four-year-old son Beau battled a stomach illness last week, with the Nascar star developing symptoms on Friday.Most read in MotorsportHe revealed the team had give him crackers, Tums, and fluid to keep his race going in the searing South Carolina heat.”Just really thankful that a lot of great people on our team, they were feeding me the right stuff in the car to help me manage it best as I could,” he continued.‘It was worth it,’ claims Nascar star after suffering gruesome injury while celebrating first series victory”Just smart people. They were able to put the right stuff in my drink to help calm my stomach down. “At one point, I was just waiting to puke all over myself. Thankfully they kept that from happening. “A whole lot of other gross stuff. We were able to avoid a lot of that, which was nice, but it was extremely uncomfortable in the car all night.”Reddick will now turn his attention to the ten-race postseason. At one point, I was just waiting to puke all over myself.Tyler ReddickNascar.comHis tenth-placed finish sees him ranked as the third seed for the playoff opener next weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.”It’s just a testament to all the hard work that everyone at 23XI, here at the race track, week in and week out, back at Airspeed, puts into this,” Reddick added. “We’re on Year 4 of their goals, right? It’s just been really, really fun the last two years to be a part of this process, building up to where we want to be. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I mean, it takes a lot of hard work to be consistent as we’ve been through the summer stretch. Both years really feel like we had rocky starts to get going. “It’s nice to be able to get to where we did in the middle of the year and start thinking about points.” More

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      Nascar driver Josh Berry suffers terrifying crash as his car flips upside down and smashes into fence at Daytona

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      NASCAR driver Josh Berry suffered a horrifying crash at the Coke Sugar Zero 400.The 33-year-old’s car flipped off the track before hitting a fence at Daytona International Speedway in Florida.NASCAR racing driver Josh Berry’s car went up in the air after being bumped by Austin Cindric’s No. 2 carCredit: NASCARBerry’s car turned over and went off the track before hitting a wall and spinning around multiple timesCredit: NASCARBerry was on his way to finish on the podium on Saturday night before the accident occurred with just two laps to go.His No. 4 Ford car was behind Austin Cindric’s No. 2 at the time.A clip from NBC’s X account displayed Berry’s car going off the track after being touched by Cindric’s car.Berry’s car turned over and slammed into the wall, spinning around numerous times on its roof before stopping.He was even trapped for a while in the car after the sequence.Fortunately, Berry gave a thumbs-up to the crowd after he got out of his vehicle.It was revealed by NASCAR’s official X account that Berry was “evaluated and released from the infield care center.”After the crash, Cindric, meanwhile, was able to increase his lead.Most read in MotorsportHarrison Button ended up being the winner of this weekend’s race.Legend Kyle Busch finished second and Christopher Bell came in third.Inside Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin’s ‘beautiful’ Nascar HQ featuring Air Jordan sneakers wall and signature printCindric placed 18th out of 40 drivers in the competition.Some NASCAR fans weren’t pleased with Cindric’s bump on Berry on social media.”Cindric is a joke for that,” one commented.”Cindric is lucky he didn’t flip either,” another wrote.The 33-year-old Berry during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 race on August 23Credit: ©Icon Sportswire (A Division of XML Team Solutions) All Rights Reserved”Cindric should be suspended. For Life. No talent,” a third posted.Berry told NBC he was “all good” and that the accident “probably wasn’t as bad as it looked.”His crash came after Austin Dillon hit Joey Logano during the final lap at Richmond Raceway earlier this month.READ MORE SUN STORIESDillon ended up winning the race, his first victory in two years.Logano called him a “piece of crap” after the race. More

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      Shocking moment car explodes at 306mph during NHRA Funny Car race leaving driver John Force in hospital

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      RACING driver John Force has been hospitalized following a terrifying 306mph fireball crash.The 75-year-old was rushed from the track following the incident at an NHRA event in Virginia on Sunday.Drag racer John Force has walked away from a terrifying 306 mph crashCredit: X @ @JohnForce_FCForce’s engine exploded during an NHRA Funny Car race on SundayCredit: TSN sportsDrag race legend Force was behind the wheel of a PEAK Chevy Camaro as he took on Terry Haddock in a high-speed run.Force won the race after clocking an eye-watering 306.62 mph at Virginia Motorsports Park.As he crossed the line the engine on his Chevy exploded, per The Daily Mail.The force sent Force’s car spinning across the track in a ball of flame, coming to rest by a concrete barrier. Miraculously, the veteran driver walk away from the car under his own steam.”Force was alert and was examined onside by the NHRA Medical Team before being transported to a local medical facility for further evaluation,” an NHRA statement read.”He’s one tough son of a b***h, I know that. He’ll be back,” Force’s teammate Austin Prock told TSN Sports.”It’s just tough to see somebody go through that. I hope he’s all right. Most read in Motorsport”Keep him in your thoughts and prayers. I know he’ll be back.””Wow.. incredible he survived that and at 75. Lifting him up in my prayers,” wrote one stunned fan on X after seeing the footage. Meet Natalie Decker Lemke, the stunning Nascar star breaking down barriers whose motto is ‘this Barbie has Arthritis'”I absolutely love John Force and his great family race team!” said another. “It’s time, hang up your helmet. You’ve won everything. This should be it,” said a third. Force began his drag racing career in 1978 and is a 16-time NHRA champion.He has clocked a career-best speed of 337.16 mph and is the only driver in NHRA history to have won more than 10 championships in his division.Three weeks ago in New Hampshire, Force raced to his record 157th NHRA victory and second of the season.My dad’s going to be alright. Courtney ForceBack in 2007, the veteran racer suffered a broken ankle and dislocated wrist after being airlifted from a crash during the Fall Nationals in Ennis, Texas.Force has three children who also compete in the race, with his daughter Courtney alongside him as he was taken to hospital on Sunday.”My dad’s going to be all right,” she told Competition Plus, via Nine News. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I was in the ambulance with him, holding his hand. “He’s one of the toughest people I know. He’ll bounce back like he always does.” More

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      Frankie Muniz’s Nascar Xfinity debut labeled ‘disappointing’ after big crash in Daytona – but it’s ‘only the beginning’

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      FRANKIE Muniz’s Nascar Xfinity Series debut has been labeled disappointing after it ended in a big crash.The Malcolm In The Middle and Agent Cody Banks star, 38, made his series debut at Daytona on Monday in the heavily delayed United Rentals 300.
      Frankie Muniz got caught up toward the rear of a large crash on lap 37Credit: FOX nascar
      Muniz said on Instragram prior to the race, ‘This is still only the beginning’Credit: Getty
      Unfortunately for Muniz, who qualified 42nd and ran as high as 13th during the race, a crash on lap 37 ended his evening.
      Running toward the back of the pack, Muniz was an innocent bystander caught up in a mass crash including Jesse Love, A.J. Allmendinger, Austin Hill, and others.
      Shortly afterward, Muniz’s No. 35 Joey Gase Racing Ford was pictured in the pit lane having suffered damage to the front right.
      USA Today’s Austin Koneski wrote, “Frankie Muniz is done for the night.

      “A disappointing NASCAR Xfinity Series debut for Muniz.”
      Later, Nascar tweeted that Muniz had been released from the care center after being checked over.
      This marked the end of what will have likely been an emotional day for Muniz.
      “I began my venture into stock car racing a year-and-half ago because I wanted to show my son to always follow his dreams,” he wrote on Instagram a few hours before the race.
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      “I brought him on stage with me during the driver lineup announcements because I wouldn’t be making the biggest start of my career in my first NASCAR race if it wasn’t for the motivation he gives me.
      “This is still only the beginning.”
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      Muniz spent last season racing in the ARCA Series with Rette Jones Racing.
      There, he finished within the top 10 on 11 occasions, including a high of fifth at the Henry Ford Health 200.
      Muniz’s plans for 2024 had remained secret until February 9, when he announced he would be making his Xfinity debut at Daytona.
      “It was a really interesting offseason,” he recently told The Associated Press.
      “Everything was done a long time ago and then it wasn’t and then it was and then it wasn’t, and then something else was done and it wasn’t.
      “All things out of our control.”
      Ahead of this next step, Muniz remained seemingly level-headed in his expectations for Daytona.
      “Obviously I’m competitive and you want to go,” he admitted.
      “But at the same time, I need to learn.”
      Later, Muniz said he was excited to prove that he could race in the series.
      “I know it is not going to be easy,” he said.
      “ARCA is a great series. There’s some really good cars, some really good competition.
      “This is a whole different level.”
      Fans had shared their support for Muniz during the race before he crashed out.
      “GO FRANKIE GOOOOOOOOO!!!! Rooting for ya bud!” one person wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
      “Kinda can’t believe Frankie Muniz is a Nascar driver now,” someone else said.
      Others were sad for Muniz that his race got cut short.
      “I was really rooting for @frankiemuniz. Tough break,” a fan wrote.
      “I only started watching racing last season because of Frankie,” another viewer said with a crying emoji.
      “[The crash] was fairly early on in the race so just a really sucky way to start the season.”
      Muniz is expected to hit the racetrack again on February 19.
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      “We’ll be doing a lot of racing this year,” he told FrontStretch after the crash in Daytona.
      “Next on the schedule is Phoenix.”
      Muniz ran as high as thirteenth in the No. 35 Joey Gase Racing FordCredit: Getty More

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      World’s hottest racing driver Logan Misuraca looks sizzling in flowing dress for glam event as fans gasp ‘that outfit’

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      RACING driver Logan Misuraca has wowed fans with her outfit at a glam event.The 24-year-old Misuraca shared the stunning pics to her Instagram account which boasts 116,000 followers.
      Racing driver Logan Misuraca wore a flowing dress for an event for a charity founded by star race car Kyle Busch and his wife SamanthaCredit: Instagram/loganmisuraca
      Misuraca also revealed plenty of leg as fans adored the 24-year-old on InstagramCredit: Instagram/loganmisuraca
      In 2022, Misuraca made her ARCA Menards Series East debut in the season-opener at New Smyrna and placed seventh in the raceCredit: Getty

      Misuraca competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series.
      She has raced in NASCAR events in the past.
      Logan has been a supporter of charities and created 1inaMillion.life to help support mental health awareness.
      On Monday, she went to an event for a charity founded by star race car Kyle Busch and his wife Samantha called The Bundle of Joy Fund.

      The non-profit organization helps couples who are facing infertility with education and empowerment.
      Misuraca stunned on the red carpet at the event and wore a flowing green dress.
      She also revealed plenty of leg as the 24-year-old posed for the camera.
      Logan captioned the Instagram post while promoting the jewelry company Ballantyne Jewelers, writing: “Such an incredible event last night @bundleofjoyfund.
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      “Raising funds and awareness for a beautiful cause!
      “@samanthabusch You are such an amazing human being!
      “Love you!”
      And fans were impressed with Misuraca’s jaw-dropping outfit.
      One wrote: “Gorgeous.”
      “Stunning,” a second stated.
      A third said: “That outfit! You look beautiful!”
      Last year, Logan made her ARCA Menards Series East debut in the season-opener at New Smyrna and placed seventh in the race.
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      This season, she drove the No. 63 car for Spraker Racing Enterprises at Dayton and Talladega.
      Misuraca is the first female racer sponsored by the energy drink Celsius. More

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      Inside the abandoned NASCAR track once ‘fastest in the country’ overrun by nature and flattened for a parking lot

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      FLEMINGTON Speedway was once the oldest operating race track to hold weekly racing events until its closure at the start of the century.The New Jersey speedway was created as a nineteenth-century fairgrounds horse racing track before converting to vehicles.
      Flemington Speedway was a motor racing circuit in Flemington, New JerseyCredit: YouTube/Black Flags Matter
      The abandoned NASCAR track was once ruled the “fastest in the country”Credit: YouTube/Black Flags Matter
      It was paved in 1990Credit: YouTube/Black Flags Matter
      The speedway was a weekly attraction for fans in the surrounding areaCredit: YouTube/Black Flags Matter
      Originally the track was a half-mile, four-cornered dirt oval.
      In 1911, motorcycles were first allowed to race on the track.
      Soon after, the venue’s grandstand was constructed and remained standing until the speedway’s demolition in 2005.
      Auto races became a high point of the annual Flemington Fair, with stock car racing becoming the weekly attraction after lighting was built in 1955.

      In 1966, the speedway was reworked and received a major upgrade.
      It was increasing it’s length to a 5/8th mile, semi-banked rounded rectangle, dubbed “The Square.”
      24 years later, the track got its last renovation.
      Flemington speedway was paved in 1990, increasing speeds dramatically and causing a series of crashes.
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      After the crashes and injuries drivers endured, Flemington made final improvements by adding foam blocks to the walls.
      Speeds got so high that fans claimed the speedway was the “fastest in the country.”
      Unfortunately, Flemington continuously lost money after being paved and closed in 2002.
      The property was sold off to developers and demolished in 2005.
      It’s still viewable via renderings from Google Earth, but the speedway is completely flattened.
      A parking lot and Lowe’s store now occupies the defunct speedway property.
      The once speedway is now a Lowe’sCredit: Youtube/BlackFlagsMatter
      Flemington Speedway’s last race was held in 2002Credit: Youtube/BlackFlagsMatter More

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      Crazy moment NASCAR driver flips car TEN TIMES in 190mph horror crash as ‘shaken’ racer is rushed to hospital

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      HERE is the crazy moment a NASCAR driver’s car flipped TEN times in a horror crash.Ford’s Ryan Preece was competing in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, when the accident happened.
      Ryan Preece’s car goes airborne in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International SpeedwayCredit: AP
      The NASCAR flipped 10 times in a horrendous crashCredit: AP
      Ford’s Ryan Preece walked away from the incident after his horror crashCredit: Getty
      With just five laps to go, Preece, 32, lost control of his No41 car and drove into Chase Briscoe.
      After his vehicle slid into the infield, it flipped repeatedly until it finally landed on its wheels.
      Astonishingly, Preece was able to climb out his car to escape the wreckage, before medics rushed to his attention.
      He was placed on a stretcher and rushed to hospital to be evaluated.

      After the race, Preece took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to declare he would be back.
      He wrote: “If you want to be a race car driver, you better be tough. Dammit. Fast @racechoice @FordPerformance Mustang. I’m coming back.
      Early Sunday, Stewart-Haas Racing released an update on Preece’s condition.
      “NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece will remain overnight at Halifax Health Medical Center for continued observation,” a statement said.
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      “The driver of the No. 41 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing is awake, alert and mobile and has been communicating with family and friends.
      “Preece will undergo another evaluation by medical personnel later this morning. An update will be provided in the afternoon.”
      Preece has since been released from hospital, although it is unknown when he will race next.
      RFK Racing’s Chris Buescher eventually won the Coke Zero Sugar 400, recording his fifth NASCAR Cup Series win. More

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      Terrifying moment NASCAR racer Alex Bowman breaks his SPINE after flying through the air in horror crash

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      FANS have been left in shock after a star NASCAR driver broke his SPINE.That’s after flying through the air in a horror car crash.
      A NASCAR driver broke his spine after a terrifying Sprint race crashCredit: Twitter

      Alex Bowman’s car catapulted through the air after being clippedCredit: Twitter
      Alex Bowman, 30, is a veteran of the racing world in America and drives the No.48 Chevrolet for NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports.
      He holds the record for six consecutive front-row starts at the world-famous Daytona 500.
      And he has already enjoyed six top-10 finishes in 10 events this season.
      But when not racing in NASCAR, Bowman also likes to compete in Dirt Midget and Sprint car races.
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      The latter are classified as “high-powered, open-wheel” vehicles.
      They only weigh around 640kg but boast engines of 900 horsepower, giving them incredible top speeds of 160 miles per hour.
      And Bowman experienced the full force of a high-speed crash while racing in one on Tuesday evening.
      The driver, who was celebrating his 30th birthday that day, took part in an event at 34 Raceway in Iowa.
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      Bowman is set to miss at least four weeks of action with his fractured vertebraCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But disaster struck when Bowman’s car was clipped by an opponent from behind.
      The vehicle flew off the track before launching into the air in terrifying scenes.
      It then bounced and rolled multiple times in front of shocked spectators, sending debris in all directions.
      Bowman was rushed to hospital by medics as fans held their breath.
      And scans later showed he had suffered a fractured vertebra in his spine.
      Bowman will need at least four weeks to recover from the setback.
      But he swiftly sent a positive update to supporters, having previously missed five races due to concussion.
      Bowman said: “First, I want to let everyone know I’m feeling ok.
      “My focus is now on healing and resting. Being out of the car is never an update any driver wants to make.”
      Bowman’s team Hendrick Motorsports added: “We’re relieved Alex is home, in good spirits and getting world-class treatment.
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      “Giving him ample time and the foremost resources to heal is our top priority.
      “He’s having a tremendous season and the No48 is at the top of its game.” More

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      ‘Might want to put that out’ – Watch Nascar winner’s car burst into FLAMES after celebratory burnout leaves fans baffled

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      A NASCAR winner’s car burst into flames when his celebrations turned into a nightmare.Zane Smith, 23, secured a repeat victory at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
      Smith had the car up against the barrier to do the burnoutsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Thick smoke billowed out of the carCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The mudflaps burst into red-hot flamesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      It took 40 seconds for the firefighters to arriveCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And he was clearly delighted to get one over rival Kyle Busch that he attempted some burnouts on the track.
      A burnout is where the driver deliberately burns through the tyres after a race – either by keeping the car still and forcing serious wheel spin or doing doughnuts to heat the wheels and create a lot of smoke.
      But Smith’s efforts went very wrong.
      The Californian racing driver had completed his burnouts and got out of the vehicle to receive congratulatory hugs from his team and crew.
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      But the rear wheels were billowing out thick, dark smoke and then suddenly two fires broke out around the mudflaps.
      Incredibly, nobody seemed remotely bothered as Smith carried on celebrating amid whistles and camera operators capturing the NASCAR drama.
      And eventually after 40 seconds of burning, two firefighters got to work with their fire extinguishers to put them out.
      But the damage was already done and the car had to be towed away.
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      Smith, cheered on by his girlfriend McCall Gaulding, told FOX Sports: “Besides catching on fire in victory, that was a first for me.
      “Man, that’s a bummer right there… that’s easily the most hectic victory lane celebration I have ever had and I apologize for catching the truck on fire in victory lane.”
      But fans on Twitter were left baffled by the lack of urgency from those on the track.
      One said: “Yo why did it take them so long to get there with the extinguishers.”
      Another added: “Looks like some fire extinguisher training might be in order.”
      A third wrote: “I don’t like when they pull up to a wall and do those kind of burnouts, I had just told my husband how stupid I think these are when it burst into flames. I’d rather see the looping burnouts, the wall ones seem kinda cheap.”
      And a final user joked: “Really quick response with the fire extinguishers there!”
      Smith celebrated his win with girlfriend McCall GauldingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Smith seemed pretty unfazed by the whole incidentCredit: Alamy
      The damaged car needed to be towed awayCredit: Getty Images – Getty More