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Keselowski finally seeing results from long rebuild at RFK
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — One of the best things to happen to rebranded RFK Racing came exactly one year ago when NASCAR found an illegal part on Brad Keselowski’s car. The illegal modification was found following just the fifth race of Keselowski’s first season as part owner of the once-proud organization founded by Jack Roush. The ensuing penalty was crippling and essentially ended Keselowski’s championship chances with 31 races remaining in the season. Deep down, Keselowski recognized RFK wasn’t good enough for the 2012 Cup champion to continue his run of eight consecutive playoff appearances. The penalty was the wakeup call the entire organization needed to make a massive cultural…
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Porsche 911 Hybrid Is Finally Happening
A hybrid model of the Porsche 911 has been rumored for a long time now. When the latest 911 chassis, the 992, debuted four decades ago, one of the huge conversing points was its gearbox, which has provisions for an electric powered motor. At the time, then-911 main engineer August Achleitner explained Porsche hadn’t committed to truly making a hybrid, still much has altered considering that November 2018. Speaking to Car or truck magazine, Porsche (and Volkswagen Group) chairman Oliver Blume confirmed that a 911 hybrid is on its way. “Our purpose is to offer you in each individual of our segments—the two-doorway sporting activities automobiles, the 4-door [sedans] and…
