Chevrolet watches – Corvette C5 http://corvettec5.com/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:01:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://corvettec5.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/icon-3-120x120.png Chevrolet watches – Corvette C5 http://corvettec5.com/ 32 32 This Classic 1,150 HP Chevy Camaro Eats Muscle Cars For Breakfast https://corvettec5.com/this-classic-1150-hp-chevy-camaro-eats-muscle-cars-for-breakfast/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:01:00 +0000 https://corvettec5.com/this-classic-1150-hp-chevy-camaro-eats-muscle-cars-for-breakfast/ The Musclecars Universe YouTube channel features a 1967 Camaro that has no problem destroying the competition with its 8 1/4 mile time. Via: YouTube via Musclecars Universe In this video with a difference, there’s not only a drag racer that’s quick on its feet, but we also get a behind-the-scenes look at the car with […]]]>

The Musclecars Universe YouTube channel features a 1967 Camaro that has no problem destroying the competition with its 8 1/4 mile time.


In this video with a difference, there’s not only a drag racer that’s quick on its feet, but we also get a behind-the-scenes look at the car with lots of front detail and even cabin footage of its ultra passes. -fast in undressing it.


This particular 1967 Chevy Camaro is a classic car that retains some of its original styling but hints at its power and potential with a huge engine popping out of the hood, parachute and large rear wheels.

Thanks to the video of the Musclecars Universe YouTube channel, we are accompanied by a super Chevy this deserves recognition as it ruins the competition with its 8 second quarter mile times.

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The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Big-Block Turbo Drag Racer

At the start of the video, the car can be seen, parked and sitting quietly, the opposite of its character once it goes wild on the drag strip.

It is a dark red color and is instantly recognizable. The shiny engine is imposing, jutting out of the engine bay through the hood of the classic pony car. The car is a 1967 Chevy Camaro and has an interesting spec sheet which the video host reviews before the car continues to race on the Strip later. It even rolls on the road of events.

Under and above the hood is a 454 CI big-block engine developing north 1,150 hp. The engine runs on E85 fuel and has a new transmission. This drag racer has a personal best quarter-mile time of 8.86 at 151 mph, so the driver is hoping to increase that today.

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Racing A Classic 1967 Chevy Camaro on the quarter mile

1967 Chevrolet Camaro drag racer, rear
Via: YouTube via Musclecars Universe

This turbocharged Chevy Camaro drag racer also includes cameras dotted around the interior, as we can see and hear the car idling and driving and what it looks like inside.

Once the car is on the strip, we can enjoy in-car footage of the front and rear of its quarter-mile passes and how awesome it looks to drive from the vantage point. of the passenger. The initial suspicions are correct and the car is definitely fast. Not only that, but it’s also reliable, as the owner runs it around 300 hp less than the theoretical maximum the powertrain can handle.

The best final run is timed at 8.96 @ 150 mph, which is only a tenth of a second slower than the previous personal best for this classic drag racer. With this car hitting 1/4 mile in under 9 seconds, it can make quick work of almost anything on the street.

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Police release body camera video of arrest of driver charged in Cleveland firefighter’s death https://corvettec5.com/police-release-body-camera-video-of-arrest-of-driver-charged-in-cleveland-firefighters-death/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:56:00 +0000 https://corvettec5.com/police-release-body-camera-video-of-arrest-of-driver-charged-in-cleveland-firefighters-death/ CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Bratenahl Police have released dashcam video of the arrest of the driver wanted in the fatal hit-and-run crash of a Cleveland firefighter. Firefighter Johnny Tetrick, 51, was struck on I-90 East near Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. around 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 19 in Bratenahl. Johnny Tetrick, Cleveland Firefighter(Source: City […]]]>

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Bratenahl Police have released dashcam video of the arrest of the driver wanted in the fatal hit-and-run crash of a Cleveland firefighter.

Firefighter Johnny Tetrick, 51, was struck on I-90 East near Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. around 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 19 in Bratenahl.

Johnny Tetrick, Cleveland Firefighter(Source: City of Cleveland)

After the crash, police said the driver fled the scene.

Several hours later, Cleveland police found the wrecked vehicle, a Chevrolet Malibu, at the intersection of E. 152nd Street and Ridpath Avenue in the Collinwood neighborhood.

Bratenahl police responded to the area and driver Leander Bissell, 40, of Cleveland, was arrested at a nearby home.

Leander Bissell appeared in Cleveland City Court on November 21, 2022
Leander Bissell appeared in Cleveland City Court on November 21, 2022((Source: WOIO))

The arresting Cleveland police officer spoke to Bissell before closing the door to his squad car.

“Yeah, are you saying your cuffs are tight?” You said your handcuffs were tight? »

“Okay. Was good. Watch your head,” the officer told the suspect as the cruiser’s door closed.

Firefighter Tetrick was a 27-year veteran of the Cleveland Fire Department, working out of Engine 22 on Cleveland’s East Side. He leaves behind three children.

Bissell pleaded not guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and failing to stop after an accident when he was arraigned in Cleveland City Court on Monday. The judge ordered that he be held on $1 million bond.

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GM confirms Halo supercar based on C8, full-size and compact electric SUVs Cadillac, Buick Electra for 2024 https://corvettec5.com/gm-confirms-halo-supercar-based-on-c8-full-size-and-compact-electric-suvs-cadillac-buick-electra-for-2024/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:30:11 +0000 https://corvettec5.com/gm-confirms-halo-supercar-based-on-c8-full-size-and-compact-electric-suvs-cadillac-buick-electra-for-2024/ General Motors on Thursday teased a slew of future ICE and electrified models, including two new sports cars for the Chevrolet brand, one of which is said to have “unimaginable performance” and the “next step in performance for Chevrolet.” The revelations were made by GM Chairman Mark Reuss, who was speaking at an investor presentation […]]]>

General Motors on Thursday teased a slew of future ICE and electrified models, including two new sports cars for the Chevrolet brand, one of which is said to have “unimaginable performance” and the “next step in performance for Chevrolet.”

The revelations were made by GM Chairman Mark Reuss, who was speaking at an investor presentation in New York. Although investors in the audience saw footage and teasers of what was to come in the near future, the footage was redacted for the media, who were forced to watch from a distance — and that includes us, too.

In addition to reconfirming that a hybrid version of the Corvette will launch in 2023, which the company first mentioned in April, Reuss pointed to two additional high-performance models.

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A flagship C8-based supercar is also coming

He called one the “next iteration of the C8” and the “next step in performance for Chevrolet” adding that “you won’t be able to imagine it from a performance standpoint”. Although he said the second car is based on the C8 platform, he avoided naming it directly as a Corvette, and instead called it an “incredible performance car” that should “set the global standard in performance for Chevrolet”. and “warn the world” about what GM can do. He did not specify whether this model will be electric, electrified or ICE.

While Reuss’ comments are cryptic enough to detract from certainty, the cadence for these vehicles still aligns with a leaked 2020 document that would have set the release schedule for all future Corvettes.

More: Future Corvette C8 lineup reportedly leaked, includes 1,000 HP Zora Hybrid

He suggested, like Reuss, that there are three more Corvettes to come. The first, in 2023, will be what the document calls the Corvette Grand Sport. It’s a hybrid version of the sports car, based on the same 6.2-liter V8 as the base Corvette Stingray. It is expected to produce 600 PS (447 kW / 608 hp) and be more of a grand tourer than a hardcore sports car.

The document went on to say that in 2024, a twin-turbo version of the 5.5-liter DOHC V8 that powers the Z06 would find its way into a Corvette ZR1. Rated to produce 850 PS (634 kW/862 hp), it should be a trail weapon.

Finally, a second hybrid version of the Corvette was to complete the lineup, combining the twin-turbo V8 from the ZR1 with hybrid assistance. In total, the powertrain would produce 1,000 hp (746 kW / 1,014 hp) and the model could be called the Corvette ZORA. That document, however, underestimated the performance of the Corvette Z06, which we now know produces 670 PS (500 kW/679 PS), rather than the 650 PS (485 kW/659 PS) listed on the sheet. So we still risk having a few surprises.

New Buick, Cadillac and Chevy models are also coming

The Buick Electra E5 seen here in Chinese spec will launch in North America in 2024

Along with making cryptic references to its sports car lineup, GM also previewed a number of ICE and electric vehicles. These include the Buick Electra E5 electric crossover that we got to see in Chinese specs this week and which will arrive in the US in 2024 after first being revealed in China in 2023. The same year , we’ll see the American specification of the Buick Envista, a sporty crossover that will be launched in China this year.

The next-gen 2024 Cadillac CT6 above will be a Chinese-only affair, but the new Buick Envista seen below will arrive in America in 2024

Cadillac will get two new electric SUVs, a full-size model that will likely replace the ICE Escalade in 2024, as well as a smaller Cadillac compact crossover. Reuss also confirmed a number of new ICE cars and electric vehicles for China, including a smaller electric Buick model named the Electra E4 which will sit under the E5 as well as the GL8 EV Vana “quite dramatic low roof” Chevrolet “Car-D” Sport Sedan primarily designed for China (but which we might see in other markets as well) and the New Generation Cadillac CT6.

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Michigan Brothers will appear on “Shark Tank” https://corvettec5.com/michigan-brothers-will-appear-on-shark-tank/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:18:57 +0000 https://corvettec5.com/michigan-brothers-will-appear-on-shark-tank/ Two brothers from Michigan will feature their company on the next episode of ABC’s “Shark Tank.” The premise of the popular TV show is as follows, Shark Tank is a nationwide search to discover the next successful (and possibly rich) entrepreneurs, inventors, businesspeople, creators and innovators. In each episode, budding entrepreneurs have an unprecedented chance […]]]>

Two brothers from Michigan will feature their company on the next episode of ABC’s “Shark Tank.”

The premise of the popular TV show is as follows,

Shark Tank is a nationwide search to discover the next successful (and possibly rich) entrepreneurs, inventors, businesspeople, creators and innovators. In each episode, budding entrepreneurs have an unprecedented chance to grow their business immediately.

Participants have the exciting and nerve-wracking opportunity to present their ideas to a panel of ‘sharks’. Sharks are super successful business people. All candidates need is a shark to bite – like wanting to invest in a candidate’s business. When multiple sharks compete to invest in a competitor’s business, things get really interesting.

Hopefully that will be the case for residents of Traverse City, Michigan, Garret and Dakota Porter. The brothers are the creators of ActionGlow. Since 2013, Garret and Dakota have been illuminating water, streets and trails with their exciting LED light kits.

Do you need more explanation of what ActionGlow is? Watch this video.

Think of them as reflectors for outdoor sports enthusiasts. You wouldn’t jog or bike in the dark without reflectors, so why would you ski or wakeboard at night without ActionGlow?

Will the brothers be able to convince a shark to invest in AfterGlow? We’ll find out this Friday, November 18 at 8 p.m. when the show airs on ABC. According to The Ticker, Garrett and Dakota Porter have been rejected by the show three times. It was the brother’s last attempt to go on the air, and they did. Here’s to hoping that the fourth time is indeed the charm.

Get to know Garrett and Dakota by watching the video below. I will definitely be cheering them on this Friday night, I hope you will too.

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The Mercedes-AMG A45 S really is a muscle car trapped in a hot hatchback body https://corvettec5.com/the-mercedes-amg-a45-s-really-is-a-muscle-car-trapped-in-a-hot-hatchback-body/ Sat, 12 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://corvettec5.com/the-mercedes-amg-a45-s-really-is-a-muscle-car-trapped-in-a-hot-hatchback-body/ Not all hatchbacks are for families; some are meant to be”Hot hatches“, a high-performance alter ego of hatchbacks with sportier appeal and a more powerful engine designed to deliver pure fun and performance. While the market offers several high-performance sedans, the Mercedes-AMG A45 S reserves its place at the top of the market. From luxury […]]]>

Not all hatchbacks are for families; some are meant to be”Hot hatches“, a high-performance alter ego of hatchbacks with sportier appeal and a more powerful engine designed to deliver pure fun and performance.


While the market offers several high-performance sedans, the Mercedes-AMG A45 S reserves its place at the top of the market. From luxury inside and out to the most powerful four-cylinder engine, the Mercedes-AMG A45 S is currently the fastest and one of the most premium sedans on the market.

It is capable of giving nightmares to most sports cars and, of course, muscle cars. However, American muscle cars currently need not worry as this monster is not sold in the United States, and Mercedes-AMG has yet to reveal a word regarding its launch.

The 2022 Mercedes-AMG A45 S is being sold in the UK with a base price of £63,140. Unfortunately, this German wonder is not sold in the United States, and don’t ask why! But when it hits American soil, we’d love to see it rival muscle cars with a bowl of popcorn. Until then, here’s why we think this hot hatch is a muscle car in a tailgate veil.

Related: Top Gear Check out the Mercedes-AMG A45 S


Mercedes-AMG A 45 S is a sedan with a muscle car spirit

M139 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine
By: Mercedes-AMG

Inside the A 45 S hides something special: the newly hand-developed M139 2.0-litre turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine, fitted with a 169,000 rpm twin-scroll turbocharger highly advanced and an 8-speed AMG Speedshift DCT automatic gearbox powering all four wheels.

The engine also has advanced features such as special turbocharger roller bearings, higher boost pressure of 2.1 bar, cold cast aluminum crankcase and nano-slip coated cylinder liners that make the most of the engine.

All of this helps the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four make the most of 421 horsepower at 7,200 rpm and 368 lb-ft of twist between 5,000 and 5,250 rpm, making it the baddest four-cylinder yet. With that pure power inside, the A45 S takes 3.7 seconds to run to 60 mph and only needs 11.8 seconds to complete the quarter mile. A nightmarish number for most supercars and muscle cars.

How does the Mercedes-AMG A45 S perform against American Muscle Cars?

Mustang Coupe 2022 Ice White
By: Ford

We can now answer your question. Well, the results are shocking and something you wouldn’t have expected if we hadn’t put the numbers in a single image. The 2022 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback (base) priced at $27,770 comes with a larger 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-four engine and rear-wheel-drive system. Although the Mustang’s engine is 0.3 liters larger, it still offers 310 horsepower and 350 lb-ft since its engine can produce maximum power at 5,500 rpm.

With lower horsepower and torque, the base Mustang takes 4.8 seconds for 0-60 mph and 13.3 seconds for the quarter-mile. The similarly priced Shelby GT500, however, hits hard with a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine producing 760 hp, pushing it to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and a quarter mile in 11.5 seconds.

2023 Chevrolet Camaro SXT
By: Chevy

Then the base 2022 Chevy Camaro is listed for $28,990 and is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine with a rear-wheel-drive system and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The base Camaro offers 275 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque and can hit 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds. It takes 13.6 seconds to reach the quarter mile.

The $69,990 flagship Camaro ZL1 offers a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine fitted with an 8- or 10-speed transmission, producing 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. The ZL1 takes 3.5 seconds for acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h and 11.5 seconds for a quarter-mile run.

Dodge Charger 2022
By: Dodge

The Dodge Charger, unlike other American muscle cars, is sold in both RWD and AWD models. However, the starting price is higher at $32,645 for the base SXT model, which has the 3.6-liter V6 with an eight-speed automatic making 292 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.

The similarly priced Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody tops the list with the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 SRT engine capable of producing 717 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, with which it easily exceeds 0-60 mph in 3 .7 seconds and needs 11.8 seconds for the quarter mile run.

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MPG numbers and handling are where the Mercedes-AMG A45 S impresses

Mercedes-AMG A45 S Exterior In Yellow
By: Mercedes-AMG

The AMG A45 S four-cylinder turbo not only uses a turbocharger to ensure better mileage in addition to power, but is also engineered with a two-stage fuel injection system that delivers a superb mileage of 26.7 MPG combined. It packs a 17.4 gallon fuel tank that serves up to 464 miles combined.

By comparison, the Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback returns 24 MPG combined and has a 16-gallon fuel tank, delivering around 384 combined miles. The Chevrolet Camaro delivers a combined 22 MPG and 418 miles of range with its 19 gallon tank. The Dodge Challenger’s V6 delivers 23 combined MPG and 425 miles of range with an 18.5 gallon tank.

Driving modes of the Mercedes-AMG A45 S 4MATIC
By: Mercedes-AMG

Mercedes-AMG has equipped the A45 S with the best mechanicals in its class so that it can use the high power. The A45 S comes standard with the AMG Driver’s Package, which increases top speed to 168 mph for a thrilling experience.

To ensure that the driver benefits from driving dynamics pre-tuned to different conditions, the system also offers the AMG Dynamic Select function, which consists of different driving modes and a personalized driving mode for the settings. based on preferences. The chassis is paired with best-in-class AMG Ride Control suspensions to keep the car stabilized at high speeds and deliver flawless driving dynamics.

AMG High Performance Brakes Mercedes-AMG A45 S
By: Mercedes-AMG

Standard ventilated disc brakes with red four-piston calipers stop the 60-foot AMG A45 S in just 102 feet. Whereas American muscles need a lot longer to shut down. The Ford Mustang stops at 121 feet, while the Dodge Charger needs 112 feet, followed by the Chevy Camaro at 111 feet. Thus, the AMG A45 S not only impresses with its power, but also with its handling and safety.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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Chris Buescher crew member hit by rival car at Phoenix Raceway https://corvettec5.com/chris-buescher-crew-member-hit-by-rival-car-at-phoenix-raceway/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:37:11 +0000 https://corvettec5.com/chris-buescher-crew-member-hit-by-rival-car-at-phoenix-raceway/ A chilling incident occurred during Sunday’s (November 6) NASCAR Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway as Chris Buescher’s No. 17 RFK Racing team tire carrier Justin Edgell was hit by another car during a pit stop. Edgell was immediately sent to a local hospital for further evaluation. RFK Racing tweeted: NEWS: The #17 Ford […]]]>

A chilling incident occurred during Sunday’s (November 6) NASCAR Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway as Chris Buescher’s No. 17 RFK Racing team tire carrier Justin Edgell was hit by another car during a pit stop. Edgell was immediately sent to a local hospital for further evaluation.

RFK Racing tweeted:

NEWS: The #17 Ford tire carrier was struck by a competing car during a pit stop today in Phoenix. He is taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

NEWS: The #17 Ford’s tire rack was hit by a rival car during a pit stop today in Phoenix. He is taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

RFK Racing then provided an update on the injured crew member. RFK has updated that Justin Edgell has been released from the hospital with no fractures or serious injuries and will be flown back to North Carolina.

RFK tweeted:

“UPDATE: Justin Edgell, tire carrier on car #17, has been released from hospital. Fortunately, he has no broken bones or other serious injuries. He will be returning home with the team. “

UPDATE: Justin Edgell, Tire Carrier on car #17, has been discharged from hospital. Fortunately, he has no broken bones or other serious injuries. He will return home with the team.

RFK Racing shared aerial video on Monday (November 7th) in which crew member Chris Buescher was injured during the pit stop. In the video, it appears Justin Edgell was hit by the #99 Chevrolet Trackhouse Racing team of Daniel Suarez.

Watch the video below:

Courtesy of Justin and with the understanding that he will make a full recovery, here are images of the incident that have been referenced: https://t.co/21tjx75TZX

Crewman Ricky Stenhouse Jr. joined Chris Buescher’s crew in the same position and carried the tires for Buescher for the remainder of the race at Phoenix Raceway.

Justin Edgell served as a tire carrier for Chris Buescher’s No. 17 RFK Racing team throughout the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season.


Chris Buescher finished P21 in the season finale race at Phoenix Raceway

Chris Buescher isn’t in a battle for the championship, but he’s had a decent season this year. The 30-year-old started deepest in the field at Phoenix Raceway and battled hard throughout the 312-lap race. However, he couldn’t challenge the pace of the race leaders and crossed the finish line in 21st place.

Buescher’s 2022 season was turned upside down as he also missed a race due to COVID-19. He took his first win of the season in the opening round of the knockout race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

He also finished with three top-5s and 10 top-10s as well as 194 laps in the lead. Buescher finished the season in 21st place in the Championship standings.

The 2015 Xfinity Series Champion will be seen in action next year in the Cup Series. The 2023 NASCAR season will begin on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Daytona International Speedway.

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‘F1 is for babies’: NASCAR fan lets loose on pinnacle of motorsport with ruthless remarks https://corvettec5.com/f1-is-for-babies-nascar-fan-lets-loose-on-pinnacle-of-motorsport-with-ruthless-remarks/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000 https://corvettec5.com/f1-is-for-babies-nascar-fan-lets-loose-on-pinnacle-of-motorsport-with-ruthless-remarks/ You always get mixed opinions when you ask fans which one they prefer: Formula 1 or NASCAR. It almost always comes down to personal preference. The truth is that they are both exciting sports with their own USPs and shortcomings. But it seems that Americans have a clear preference for one over the other. Which […]]]>

You always get mixed opinions when you ask fans which one they prefer: Formula 1 or NASCAR. It almost always comes down to personal preference. The truth is that they are both exciting sports with their own USPs and shortcomings. But it seems that Americans have a clear preference for one over the other. Which is it though?

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NASCAR always gets flak for having cars that spin in circles in one direction on mostly oval tracks. F1, on the other hand, is criticized for having a dominant driver throughout the season with a car superior to others. Fans on both sides of the spectrum have a very compelling case for their sport, however.

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Which is better – NASCAR or Formula 1?

The results in NASCAR races depend more on the individual skills of the drivers. Most cars are equal because the builders have to build the car according to the current model. Therefore, any driver on the grid can win any race.

HOMESTEAD, FL – NOVEMBER 22: #24 Chevrolet AXALTA driver Jeff Gordon walks with Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead- Miami Speedway on November 22, 2015 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The USP of F1 is the speed at which the cars are cornering. Every circuit is different with high speed corners, hairpin bends and long straights. Manufacturers constantly have to make changes to their cars to go as fast as possible each race day. Anyway, let’s jump right into what the United States prefers.

In an August this year video from The Game Day, they asked fans at a NASCAR event if NASCAR was better than F1. While opinions must have been skewed in favor of NASCAR, there were some hilarious reactions. The very first responder in the video said: F1 is for babies.

Another fan replied, Well we are here today [a NASCAR event]. So here is.” 6 other interviewees answered in favor of NASCAR but they left the twist for the end. A fan of the NASCAR event said: “I’m an F1 fan.” The host had a hilarious reaction and couldn’t believe an F1 fan would be there to enjoy a NASCAR race.

A shared opinion in the comments section

The comments section of the video featured some friendly banter. Besides fans of one sport or another, some had a more neutral approach. Those who understood it was like comparing apples to oranges. Both may be motorsport, but one is an open-wheel racing league, and the other is not. And that makes all the difference.

Formula One F1 – United States Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. – October 23, 2021 McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo prepares to drive Dale Earnhardt Sr’s 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR around the circuit REUTERS/Mike Blake

Here are some comments:

“NASCAR can be fun and interesting, but F1 is way more exciting, but every motorsport has its ups and downs depending on the circuit they race on.”

turn right then [dead emoji].”

He makes another left turn, he makes another left turn, he makes another left TURN.

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F1 is faster without going to an oval, it’s more exciting, there’s more Gforce, it’s tougher and there are better drivers.

I am a diehard nascar fan and prefer nascar to most other motorsports but I still respect all motorsports and believe all drivers have insane amounts of talent and skill to be where they are .

“I can’t compare in my opinion, all motorsports are badass.”

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Watch this story: Daniel Ricciardo ready to drive NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt’s 1984 Chevrolet in Texas

Whatever your preference, Fomula 1 and NASCAR drivers deserve the utmost respect. They are all top athletes with insane skills and the ability to get beat up in high-speed cars. At the end of the day, follow whichever you prefer, or follow both.

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Chastain rides the wall in NASCAR title race https://corvettec5.com/chastain-rides-the-wall-in-nascar-title-race/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:50:52 +0000 https://corvettec5.com/chastain-rides-the-wall-in-nascar-title-race/ There has been an internal battle raging inside Ross Chastain as he battles his way to the NASCAR Championship Finals. He’s an eighth-generation watermelon farmer from Florida who was never meant to reach the top level of stock car racing. But he did, and it forced Chastain to navigate his way through traffic from journeyman […]]]>

There has been an internal battle raging inside Ross Chastain as he battles his way to the NASCAR Championship Finals.

He’s an eighth-generation watermelon farmer from Florida who was never meant to reach the top level of stock car racing.

But he did, and it forced Chastain to navigate his way through traffic from journeyman driver to a top team with winning cars. He built up a strong list of rivals critical of his aggressive style along the way, and as it became clear that Chastain might in fact have a shot at the Cup title, he began to wonder if his rivals were right about him.

Was he making too many mistakes? Are you trying too hard? Did he need a different approach?

It doesn’t matter now.

With a berth in the NASCAR Championship Finals in sight if Chastain could pull off a miracle, he went video game-style and used a wall trick he’d tried as a kid while playing NASCAR 2005 on his Nintendo GameCube.

Two points behind Denny Hamlin for the final transfer spot for next week’s race, Chastain found himself too far behind to make up ground. So he shifted his Chevrolet into fifth gear on the back straight, deliberately hit the wall at Martinsville Speedway, then took his hands off the wheel.

Chastain let the wall guide the No. 1 the final quarter mile around the Virginia short track with his foot flat on the gas. He went from 10th to 5th while the breathtaking movement pulled his Chevy around the cars and in the last four.

“It’s the best thing of 2022 in motor racing!” Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso tweeted on Monday. “We’ve all done this on video games with damage disabled. I never thought this could come true.

The decision placed Chastain in the championship four for the first time in his career, in his second season of full-time Cup racing with a competitive team. It also gave second-year team Trackhouse Racing their first shot at winning the title.

Chastain said he was beaten by the move on his brother’s video game at “Dodge Raceway somewhere in a fake town, somewhere in Florida,” but he never actually tried it in real life.

In fact, he has repeatedly pointed out that it didn’t even cross his mind to ride the wall until his season was half a turn from the end.

“It never crossed my mind or ever tried. I want to make this clear. The last time would have been a long time ago before I even thought about becoming a NASCAR driver,” Chastain said. came back to lead on the white flag.”

Chastain is now celebrated in all circles of motorsport: the same driver who, during this season of clashes with rivals, turned into a verb when Kyle Busch said “I got Chastained” after an incident on the track.

It was the fastest lap a production car has ever achieved at Martinsville, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. The track record was 18.954 seconds. Chastain’s last lap was 18.845 seconds and he was hurtling between 50 and 70 mph faster than the cars he passed as the wall guided him.

NASCAR said Chastain’s decision was legal.

Its competitors aren’t sure it should stay that way.

Hamlin Crew chef Chris Gabehart noted “The tracks are not built with this in mind from a safety point of view. Someone could get hurt… OFF the track.

Kyle Larson attempted a similar maneuver at Darlington Raceway last year and has since wished he never led by example.

“It’s just a bad look. I’m embarrassed that I made it to Darlington,” Larson said. “Maybe if I hadn’t done it last year people wouldn’t even think about it, so I myself am embarrassed and happy that I didn’t win (Darlington) that way.”

It’s not that the pilots didn’t like the move – even Chase Briscoe I tried it on a video game later on Sunday night and complained when it didn’t work in the imagination – and Kevin Harvick noted that Chastain would not have succeeded if not for NASCAR’s enduring new Next Gen car. He also predicted that NASCAR would potentially ban such moves.

“I guess that will be the only time you will see this. But establishing a rule is always a feather in the hat! Harvick tweeted.

Joey Logano even called on NASCAR to take action ahead of this weekend’s finale at Phoenix Raceway, where the championships will be decided in the Truck Series, Xfinity Series and Cup Series. NASCAR is already shrouded in Xfinity Series controversy after Ty Gibbs destroyed teammate Brandon Jones to win Saturday at Martinsville and knock Jones out of the playoffs.

“As spectacular as it was, as much as it worked, the problem now is that the box is open, isn’t it?” Logan said. “Now every Xfinity race, every truck race, every cup race, no matter what track, that wall is going to be a game. It’s not good. It’s not good.

“I mean, it was awesome, it was cool. It happened for the first time. There’s no rule against it. There has to be a rule against it because I don’t know not if you want the whole peloton riding the wall to come to the checkered flag.

Chastain, now a household name in the racing world, wasn’t sure what NASCAR could do with his experience. All he knows is that he will face Logano, Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott next Sunday for the Cup championship.

“I am proud to be in this circus. I am proud of my brothers and sisters with whom I will fight. They might get mad at me. It was crazy racing against my heroes,” Chastain said. “The craziest thing is when they’re mad at me. I’ve had crew members mad at me this year. It is the most humiliating experience I have ever had.

“So to have more recognition or more smiles in my way, whether it was because it was crazy or not, I don’t care. I’ll take it. I don’t get a lot of it from the garage. Just them grateful that whether it was good or bad on their side, they acknowledged, they smiled, gave me a thumbs up and I take it.

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Jordan Anderson Reveals Amazing Plan To Drive Same NASCAR Truck That Caused His 3rd Degree Burns https://corvettec5.com/jordan-anderson-reveals-amazing-plan-to-drive-same-nascar-truck-that-caused-his-3rd-degree-burns/ Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://corvettec5.com/jordan-anderson-reveals-amazing-plan-to-drive-same-nascar-truck-that-caused-his-3rd-degree-burns/ On October 1, 2022, NASCAR Truck Series driver Jordan Anderson endured the worst 20 seconds of his life. As his truck caught fire, the 31-year-old Chevrolet driver escaped with severe burns. However, with only 4 months remaining for the 2023 season, Anderson has shared an important update on his predictable racing career. ADVERTISING The article […]]]>

On October 1, 2022, NASCAR Truck Series driver Jordan Anderson endured the worst 20 seconds of his life. As his truck caught fire, the 31-year-old Chevrolet driver escaped with severe burns. However, with only 4 months remaining for the 2023 season, Anderson has shared an important update on his predictable racing career.

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After suffering second and third degree burns at Talladega Superspeedway, Anderson had a miraculous exit from his vehicle during the race. Around turn 2 of the race, Anderson slammed the brakes on his truck as flames rose from the wheels of his vehicle.

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And now, about 4 weeks after the incident, Anderson has taken to his Twitter account to share an update on his health and future racing plans. In his post, Anderson mentioned that while he hasn’t made a 100% recovery yet, he’s still thrilled to be back at the store. Revealing his burns and injuries, he also thanked everyone who prayed for him throughout his recovery.

Additionally, while talking to NBC Sports about his plans for the 2023 season, Anderson revealed that he would be driving the same truck in 2023. In 2019, Jordan Anderson Racing driver sold a few of his items to buy this truck .

In his chat with NBC, Anderson said he was looking forward to getting back on track. While talking about his plans for the burnt out truck, Anderson shared;

“We have already looked at the truck in the workshop. The front clip is OK. We have to cut the A pole forward and go send it to the blasters and replace the wiring because it’s all burnt out. The engine isn’t too bad. I’m already thinking about what we need to do to fix the truck and get it back to Daytona.

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Other than that, Anderson also said that the whole incident didn’t deter him from running hard. Moreover, he revealed what exactly went through his mind during the incident.

Jordan Anderson reflects on fire accident

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While reminiscing about the Talladega fire, Jordan Anderson shared that the first thing he noticed was the fire on the right front tire. Also, he said that at first he thought it would die out, but this time it just kept going up.

The fire burned the Chevrolet driver’s eyelashes, neck, cheeks, knees and right arm. However, he drove sideways and hit a wall, and immediately got out of his truck. Recognizing that no other truck was behind him, Anderson managed to escape.

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While talking about all of this in retrospect, Anderson said; “I’m not going to let this incident define me and who I am. If anything, it’s just going to give me even more motivation to get back out there.

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Here’s how many General Motors electric vehicles were sold in the third quarter by Benzinga https://corvettec5.com/heres-how-many-general-motors-electric-vehicles-were-sold-in-the-third-quarter-by-benzinga/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:13:00 +0000 https://corvettec5.com/heres-how-many-general-motors-electric-vehicles-were-sold-in-the-third-quarter-by-benzinga/ © Reuters Watch Out Tesla: Here’s how many General Motors electric vehicles sold in the third quarter Car manufacturer General Motors Company (NYSE:NYSE:) released its third-quarter financial results ahead of market open Tuesday. Here’s a look at what General Motors did for electric vehicles in the quarter and what’s to come. What happened: Traditional automaker […]]]>

© Reuters Watch Out Tesla: Here’s how many General Motors electric vehicles sold in the third quarter

Car manufacturer General Motors Company (NYSE:NYSE:) released its third-quarter financial results ahead of market open Tuesday. Here’s a look at what General Motors did for electric vehicles in the quarter and what’s to come.

What happened: Traditional automaker General Motors posted third-quarter revenue of $41.89 billion, beating an estimate of $41.77 billion. The company also reported earnings per share of $2.25, beating Street’s estimate of $1.89.

In the third quarter, the company highlighted its progress in the electric vehicle segment and also what’s to come.

General Motors reported 14,700 sales of its Bolt EV and Bolt EUV in the third quarter, which it said was its best quarter for electric vehicles.

Total electric vehicle sales in the quarter were 15,200.

The automaker announced an 8% market share in the US electric vehicle market in the third quarter thanks to record sales for the segment. General Motors said the Bolt EV outsold the Mach-E from Ford Motor Company (NYSE:NYSE:) by a margin of two to one in September.

The 15,200 electric vehicles sold in the third quarter remain at the top of the market Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:NASDAQ:) by a wide margin. Tesla reported third-quarter production of 365,923 vehicles and deliveries of 343,830.

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And after: General Motors said it is rapidly accelerating its electric vehicle capacity in North America, a key focus for future growth.

Production of the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV is expected to increase from 44,000 units per year to 70,000 units next year.

“We are delivering on our commitments and confirming our full year guidance despite a challenging environment as demand continues to be strong for GM products and we are actively managing the headwinds we face,” the CEO said. of General Motors. Mary Barra said.

The company has a range of EVs coming in 2023 and 2024 that could rapidly increase its EV production. The Hummer EV has 90,000 reservations and the Silverado EV has 170,000 reservations.

In 2023, the company will launch electric vehicle versions of the Silverado, Blazer and Equinox. The Cadillac CELESTIQ is also slated for a fall 2023 release window.

“The Chevrolet Equinox EV and GMC Sierra EV that we unveiled in recent weeks, along with the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Blazer EV, are the cornerstones of our strategy to rapidly increase EV volumes by winning in high-speed segments. high volume,” the company said.

General Motors continues to support a plan for annual electric vehicle capacity of one million units in North America by 2025. The goal has been set by Barra on several occasions with the goal of overtaking Tesla as the market leader.

General Motors will host an Investor Day on Nov. 17, 2023, where it could give more color to its electric vehicle ambitions.

GM Price Action: General Motors shares rose 4% to $36.97 on Tuesday, from a 52-week range of $30.33 to $67.21.

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