🏎️ Not Unanimous

Did Jimmie Johnson deserve to be unanimously voted into the Hall of Fame?

August 04, 2023

Good Morning! Lots to cover today as IndyCar shakes up their season finale, Otmar Szafnauer might already have another job and the NASCAR Hall of Fame announces this year’s inductees, but not without controversy!

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Michigan Driver Odds (provided by BetMGM)

+500 Denny Hamlin

+600 William Byron

+700 Kyle Larson

+900 Martin Truex Jr.

+900 Kyle Busch

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  2. Ryan Blaney

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  4. Denny Hamlin

  5. Martin Truex Jr.

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F1

Otmar on the (Job) Hunt

Otmar Szafnauer is taking a breather, not a full stop, in the world of Formula 1. Just days after his shock exit from Alpine 👋, he's already in talks about a swift return, even amidst a 12-month gardening leave restriction. 🚫

Szafnauer told Speedcafe, “Twelve months means no Formula 1 teamwork, but there are other things in Formula 1 I can do.” He's hinting at possible opportunities with engine manufacturers or F1 Experiences, keeping him in the F1 fold, just not in the pit. 🔧

Long term, he's not ruling out a return to the pit wall: “If a situation arises where I could be of help to a team... I would definitely take that opportunity.” 🏎️💨 After all, as he pointed out, that's what he knows best. 🧠✨

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NASCAR

NHOF Announces Class of 2024

NASCAR's Hall of Fame Class of 2024 saw the induction of racing legends, but not without a bit of controversy. While seven-time Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson, his innovative crew chief Chad Knaus, 'Alabama Gang' legend Donnie Allison, and trailblazing racer Janet Guthrie all made the list, Johnson's less-than-unanimous 93% vote share raised eyebrows. 🤨

Alongside Johnson, Knaus (81% of the Modern Era ballot vote), Allison (53% of the Pioneer Era ballot vote), and Guthrie, recipient of the Landmark Award for outstanding contributions to NASCAR, were celebrated.🏆

Knaus expressed gratitude: "it's an honor to be here with Jimmie." Allison joined the ‘Alabama Gang’ in the Hall, and Guthrie's influence on women in motorsports was recognized.

The Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony will bring these legends together on Jan. 19, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. 📆 But Johnson's voting percentage might just keep the conversation revving until then. 🧐

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IndyCar

Nashville’s New Grand Finale

🎸🏁 Nashville's Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is now IndyCar's season finale from 2024, offering a three-day motorsport-music hybrid event. Mark Miles, CEO of Penske Entertainment, promises a global spectacle, saying, "Next year's race in Nashville will be an unbridled celebration of the most fierce and competitive motorsport on the planet." 

The newly configured 2.17-mile course will still include the thrilling Korean Veterans War Memorial Bridge, and the Titans' new stadium plans won't change the high-speed layout. Jason Rittenberry, CEO of Big Machine Grand Prix, highlights this as "a not miss event" with the combination of racing, nightlife, and music. Nashville's growth continues with this massive sporting step. 🎶🏎️

GLOBAL MOTORSPORT

Take a trip to far away motorsport lands

✍️ BMW signs Robin Frijns as works driver, will test WRT’s LMDh car: The Dutch racer joins BMW as a factory driver and will participate in the development of the new LMDh prototype that will debut in 2024.

🔨Toyota reveals plans for new WRC development center: The Japanese manufacturer is building a new facility in Finland to improve its performance and efficiency in the World Rally Championship.

⚙️ Selection of future LMP2 powerplant underway: The FIA and the ACO are working on choosing the next engine supplier for the LMP2 category, which will be introduced in 2024.

🔧 More parity changes needed, say Ford teams: The Ford Mustang teams in the Supercars Championship are unhappy with the current aerodynamic balance and want more adjustments to be made.

📉 Ford pulls Supercars safety car and advertising support: The American brand has decided to end its involvement in the Australian touring car series, citing a lack of return on investment.

🚀 Subaru launches new rally car: The Japanese brand has unveiled its latest rally machine, based on the WRX STI, which will compete in various national and regional championships.

⚡ Evans re-signs with Jaguar Formula E team on multi-year contract: The New Zealand driver has extended his stay with the British squad, which he joined in 2016, and will continue to race in the electric single-seater series.

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