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🏎️ Weather Woes in Belgium

How Project 91 could be the start of more international attention

July 28, 2023

Good Morning! The weather has impacted much of this year’s racing season. But we’re trying not to let that rain on our parade.

Wet conditions will plague most of F1’s weekend in Belgium. BUT, if the race does go on, Verstappen is starting at a 5 place disadvantage due to a gearbox change setting up for what could be the most competitive race of the season!

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Motorsports Moneyline

Belgian GP Driver Odds (provided by BetMGM)

-275 Max Verstappen

+800 Lando Norris

+1000 Lewis Hamilton

+1200 Sergio Perez

+1600 George Russell

Richmond Driver Odds (provided by BetMGM)

+400 Martin Truex Jr.

+500 Denny Hamlin

+600 Kyle Larson

+800 Christopher Bell

+900 Kevin Harvick

eRacr’s AI Fantasy Lineup

Based on current trends and previous race statistics here is the ideal lineup for your NASCAR Fantasy team heading into Richmond:

  1. Kyle Larson

  2. Denny Hamlin

  3. Martin Truex Jr.

  4. Joey Logano

  5. Christopher Bell

Garage: Chase Elliott

F1

Belgian Weather Weighs on F1

F1's George Russell calls for the FIA to make "bold decisions" amidst anticipated rainy conditions for the Belgian GP weekend. Russell expressed concerns about visibility and safety following the tragic death of young racer Dilano van 't Hoff in a recent race at Spa 🌧️.

Russell, the GPDA director, mentioned that "motorsport will always be dangerous when you're travelling at these speeds," and compared driving in such weather to "driving down the motorway in pouring rain and turning your windscreen wipers off". He suggests the FIA must prioritize safety over racing, as "we don't want to see another huge incident as we've just seen".

Russell was optimistic about the drivers' relationship with the FIA, indicating they're "wanting to hear our views, put our perspectives forward from the cockpit". He adds that any solution for poor visibility will take time, but it's essential work in progress.

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NASCAR

Sharing the Seat

In a turn of international interest, Toyota is reconsidering its approach to motorsports, eyeing a more global sharing of its driver assets. 🔄 Thanks to the likes of Shane van Gisbergen and Kamui Kobayashi, the Japanese giant is broadening its horizons in NASCAR. Kobayashi, a former F1 driver and 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours winner, is set to become the first Japanese driver to start a top-level NASCAR race in over 20 years, adding international flair to the upcoming Indianapolis race. 🗾🏁

David Wilson, President of Toyota Racing Development USA, is excited about the "largest global audience" this will bring. 🌍 “The ‘Kamui effect’ or the ‘Shane effect’ has certainly caused us to open a channel of communication. It has us looking at the stable of drivers we have and seeing if there are some organic potential fits to exchange and trade resources or drivers. That’s pretty cool; that’s pretty exciting.” 😁

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IndyCar

Record Breaking Potential at Laguna Seca

Alex Palou and Felix Rosenqvist took the newly-resurfaced WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for a spin, setting the stage for some breakneck speed at the upcoming NTT IndyCar Series finale. Their Firestone tire test yielded monumental speed, leading Palou to suggest Helio Castroneves' 1m07.7s track record from 2000 might be on the chopping block this September.

“We were like three seconds faster than the pole last year...And the grip is amazing," said Palou. Not only is the speed exhilarating, but Palou hints at more passing opportunities due to increased speed in tricky corners 🔄🔥.

He urges fans to check out Turns 3, 4, and 9-10 for some high-speed action. Will we see a new record this season? Palou says, "I think we're gonna beat it."

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GLOBAL MOTORSPORT

Take a trip to far away motorsport lands

🏎️ Formula E car breaks indoor speed record: A modified Formula E car achieved a top speed of 255.5 km/h (158.76 mph) in a hangar in France, setting a new Guinness World Record.

🔄 Supercars silly season heats up: The driver market for the 2023 Supercars season is in full swing, with several big names rumored to be on the move or out of contract.

🐎 Ford Mustang Dark Horse R unveiled: A special edition of the Ford Mustang GT4 race car, featuring a black and gold livery and a 5.2-liter V8 engine, was revealed at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

🏁 Yuji Tachikawa to retire from Super GT: The legendary Japanese driver, who has won three titles and 19 races in the Super GT series, announced that he will hang up his helmet at the end of the 2023 season.

🌲 Wales bids to host European Rally Championship round: The Welsh government has launched a campaign to bring the ERC to Wales in 2024, hoping to showcase the country’s scenic roads and rally heritage.

🎉 Stephen Jelley to make 250th BTCC start: The Team BMW driver will reach a milestone in his British Touring Car Championship career this weekend at Oulton Park, where he will make his 250th start in the series.

The Money Lap Podcast

Episode 13 is out NOW! In this episode, Parker and Landon burn rubber over some red-hot racing topics. They begin with a look at the Firecracker 400, breaking down its whopping $22,500 purse and why it's the most significant sim race to date. Parker takes listeners on a wild ride through his recent triple-duty weekend in Pocono, sharing his experiences of juggling the truck and Xfinity races and reporting from pit road for NBC during the cup.

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