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Red Bull Global Rallycross Returns to NBC Sports With Expanded 2017 TV Schedule

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For the fourth consecutive year, NBC Sports will provide comprehensive Red Bull Global Rallycross coverage on NBC, NBCSN, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app. 

NBC and NBCSN will combine to produce more than 20 telecasts of the Red Bull GRC Supercar and GRC Lites series, and all events will be live streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app – NBC Sports Group’s live streaming platforms for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs.

 “This year’s Red Bull GRC telecast schedule on NBC and NBCSN will feature more racing action and original content than ever before, with over 24 hours of coverage between Supercar and GRC Lites action,” said Red Bull GRC CEO, Colin Dyne. “NBC Sports remains one of our most valued partners, and we look forward to working together again to deliver another great year of racing in 2017.”

“Red Bull Global Rallycross offers a unique brand of racing that viewers connect with,” said Jon Miller, President, Programming, NBC Sports and NBCSN. “The pace of GRC races combined with the skill of these drivers makes for riveting competition every time the cars hit the track.” Continue reading →

Hankook Tire Driver Rhys Millen Sets New Record at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

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WAYNE, N.J., June 28, 2016 – Hankook Tire returned with Rhys Millen to the 2016 running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for the 100th anniversary of the second oldest motorsports race in America this past weekend. Hankook Driver Rhys Millen set a new electric vehicle record, torching the course in an astonishing time of 8:57.118. Millen piloted his signature all-electric, all-wheel drive Drive eO PPO3 equipped with Hankook Ventus race tires, winning the Electric Modified vehicle class and finishing in second place overall.

“[Sunday] was a milestone day for the entire team as Rhys Millen brought the Drive eO PP100 fitted with Hankook tires to the summit in a record breaking 08:57.118. Breaking the nine minute barrier at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb was an audacious target for us and one that has never been achieved by an electric vehicle before,” said Donato Bonacquisto, Hankook Tire America Corp. Motorsports and Events Manager. “We worked closely with Rhys and the Drive eO team during the past several months developing a special compound Hankook tire based on Rhys’ specific input. Our main goal this year was to break the nine minute mark and win the EV class and we did both so we are very proud of what was accomplished with the members involved in this project.”

Millen, who was the defending champion coming into Sunday’s race battled through unusually warm and slick track conditions to finish the course faster than any electric vehicle in the history of the race.

“What an amazing year to be a part of the 100th anniversary of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. We came to this year’s event with two goals in mind, defend and win the electric division and in doing so become the first electric car to break the nine minute barrier,” said Rhys Millen. “The road was a lot slicker than I expected. I pushed as hard as I could to make it to the summit without risking the vehicle and we were rewarded with a new world record in the electric division and second overall.”

 

86Fest II at California Speedway | Gallery

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So we got the opportunity to hit 86Fest II at California Speedway today and got to see a massive gathering of old and new all in one location. Was quite a site to see and so much love from the staff with the giveaways going on as well as the vendors amongst others who provided said giveaways.  Lots of people and tons of 86’s. If you didn’t get a chance to come out and see the event first hand, see what we shot above and below…Click the jump to see it all or click the header pic.  Enjoy!!

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