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Christopher Bell takes accountability for incident with Zane Smith at Indy
NEWTON, Iowa — Christopher Bell steeled himself as he headed toward Zane Smith's crew after last weekend's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Bell went to apologize for wrecking Smith in overtime — the third consecutive weekend Smith has lost several positions in the final laps. How to watch Sunday's Cup race at Iowa Speedway: Start time, TV info and weather Ryan Blaney looks to repeat his win in last year's inaugural Cup race at Iowa. Nate Ryan, 'I thought I could sweep underneath of him and clearly you wanted to be on the inside at Indy,' Bell said of his move on Smith. 'I tried to sweep underneath him, and I tried to make it as last minute as possible so that he couldn't counter my move, and I misjudged my run, ran into the back of him and turned him to the right.' Bell would reach out to Smith but also wanted to speak to Smith's crew at Front Row Motorsports. So what was it like to approach people larger than him and angry at him? 'I'm not going to lie,' Bell said Saturday at Iowa Speedway in response to a question from NBC Sports. 'I was nervous, but I knew I deserved what was coming, so I'm like I'm going to own it. If I want to walk up there (into the team's hauler) and they want to (yell at me with expletives) and tell me to get out, I deserved that in that moment. 'I felt like I owed them the respect. … I tried to show them accountability and tell them it was on me.' Apologies don't bring back results. Smith has lost about 50 combined positions in the final laps of the last three races. 'The past two weeks, nothing has been in our control,' Smith said of the issues in those late laps. 'Last week was for sure going to be a top-10, top-five day. Unfortunately, it was taken from us. Same thing at Dover.' The woes started at Sonoma. 'Sonoma was on me,' Smith said. The team opted to stay out on older tires late and restarted eighth with 13 laps to go. A pair of cautions allowed those behind with fresher tires to close on Smith. Iowa starting lineup: Chase Briscoe scores 6th NASCAR Cup pole of the season Chase Briscoe has won more poles this season than any other Cup driver. Dustin Long, 'When that happens and you get closer to the end, you're just so vulnerable,' Smith told NBC Sports. Those with fresher tires pounced. Smith dropped from seventh to 27th in the final four laps. At Dover, Smith was running 14th before an incident in overtime. Ryan Preece had contact and came down on Smith's car, turning it. Smith finished 22nd. 'I could hear (Preece) trying to gather it up,' Smith said. 'He just had a huge moment … nothing I could do there.' Then at Indy, Smith was running 13th when the contact from Bell wrecked him and Smith finished 31st. That's 46 positions lost in the final laps of the last three races for Smith. Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup drivers ahead of weekend at Iowa Speedway Ryan Blaney won last year's inaugural Cup race at Iowa. Dustin Long, Despite the misfortune, Smith said the focus is on the positives in those races. 'My whole team, they aren't stupid, they see that we're running good and have speed when this happens,' he said. 'Now, if we were running 30th and get hooked, the guys are going to be pretty upset and just over it. It's far from that situation. My team has done an incredible job of grinding away.' Smith qualified 14th for Sunday's Cup race at Iowa (coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on USA). 'I feel like what we've unloaded some of these weekends, we just have a really good car,' Smith said. Now, it's just a matter of getting the finish that is deserved.
Motor 1
20 minutes ago
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‘I See a Lawsuit Coming With All That Evidence:' Woman Visits Nissan Dealership. It Doesn't Go Well
The dash cam was meant for safety. Instead, it became evidence. A young woman in McDonough, Georgia, says her car camera captured dealership employees eating and smoking inside, and even taking her brand-new Nissan Kicks home overnight, all while it was at the service department for repairs. The clip from creators Kay and Will ( @kayandwill4life ) details their months of frustration during which they say they were trying to get a simple service light addressed by the staff at McDonough Nissan. The problems started with dismissive, unprofessional behavior to their face, they say, and escalated when the car was left alone, based on the recovered dash cam footage. Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Kay and Will say their experience began just one day after purchasing the 2025 Nissan Kicks SUV from McDonough Nissan. A warning light for the crash mount system appeared on the dash, then disappeared after a restart. When they returned to the dealership for assistance, they say they were brushed off. 'I had the most traumatic experience,' Kay says. Over the next few weeks, the couple returned to the dealership repeatedly—sometimes multiple times a week, they say—but say staff consistently downplayed the issue or blamed it on aftermarket equipment like their dash cam and subwoofer. With little progress and growing frustration, Kay says they escalated the issue to Nissan's corporate customer care team, who instructed them to drop off the vehicle for extended diagnostics and promised to cover a rental. But when they returned to the dealership at corporate's direction, they say the service department initially refused to provide a rental, citing their age (both are under 25). After further pushback, the couple was eventually taken to a third-party rental agency, where they waited hours for a Nissan-branded SUV. Meanwhile, their Kicks remained in the dealership's possession. What allegedly happened next was only discovered by accident. While retrieving their dash cam to use for an unrelated reason, Kay noticed open snacks and drinks in the cabin. Kay says reviewing the footage revealed dealership staff using the vehicle for personal errands and keeping it overnight, eating and smoking inside, and at one point leaving a door open long enough for the battery to drain. 'They smoked in it, they ate in it, they drank in it, they took it home,' Kay says. 'There's More I Don't Know' Kay and Will say their only reliable communication came from their case manager at Nissan corporate, with no help from the dealership, which they said provided no updates while the car was in their care. Instead, messages were relayed thirdhand, creating confusion and delays. When the dash cam footage was brought to the dealership, Kay says her attempts to share it with the general manager were rebuffed. She says she waited for over half an hour at the store, but the manager reportedly refused to leave his office. Meanwhile, the service manager who appeared in much of the footage continued to handle the car until he was removed from his position, according to Kay. Trending Now 'Is it Actually Necessary to Buy a $30 Gas Can?': Woman Uses Hawaiian Punch Bottle as Gas Can. Is that OK? 'Extremely Unscientific Process:' Texas Woman's White Toyota 4Runner Gets Stolen. Then She Goes Looking for It Kay says she received little acknowledgment or apology for what the dash cam revealed: Staff lounging in the car, eating peanuts and drinking Red Bull, taking the vehicle to a liquor store and a fast food restaurant, and even driving it home overnight. The dash cam was removed from the vehicle shortly after the couple confronted the dealership, they say, but not before they downloaded the clips. Experts generally say dash cam footage can be used in disputes with dealerships, particularly if the camera is mounted in public view and installed before the service visit. It's not unheard of for dash cams to capture joyrides , rough handling, or inappropriate use of customer vehicles. When Kay reached back out to Nissan corporate, she says her case manager told her there was nothing more that could be done, citing the independence of dealerships from Nissan North America. Kay and Will say they attempted to initiate a buyback process under Georgia's Lemon Law, though the criteria for eligibility can be strict and time-bound. They purportedly also tried to cancel add-on service packages like gap coverage and tire protection, but say that dealership finance staff refused to process the requests. At one point, they were reportedly told a credit check would be run, something they hadn't requested and firmly rejected. When the warning light issue was finally repaired, the couple claims their car came back damaged: Paint scraped from the door sill, scuffs on the headliner, and new marks on the interior trim. A window left open during a storm soaked the cabin, and Kay says the lingering presence of ants was the result of staff eating in the vehicle. 'It looks like they were just mishandling the car,' Kay says. Kay wonders what else the dealership may have done to her Nissan Kicks. 'There's more that I don't know because they took my dashcam out,' Kay says, adding, 'Basically just stay away from that dealership.' Motor1 reached out to Kay and Will via direct message, and contacted the dealership via phone and email contact form. We'll update this article if either responds. 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Robot wars ignite passion for STEM, draws hundreds to Roseville
The clashing of metal and roar of cheering fans filled Vernon Street Town Square on Saturday as the NorCal Summer Smash took over downtown Roseville. Billed as the largest outdoor combat robotics event in Northern California, the day-long showdown drew hundreds of spectators and competitors from across the region. What began as a small garage project just a few years ago has now evolved into a thriving robotics community. "We've gone from a garage team with five kids to a community of over 200 students in our competition teams alone," said Kevin Miller, Executive Director of Placer Robotics. Students showcased months of hard work, launching robots they designed and built into head-to-head battles inside custom arenas. From lightweight plastic antweights to more powerful three-pound beetleweights, each match gave young engineers a chance to test, break, and refine their machines. "So many months and weeks designing this robot and it's so great to get out there and fight," said competitor Andrew Harabor. Also in attendance was Diana Tarlson, co-pilot of Team Skorpios from the popular television series BattleBots. "This is my favorite environment to be in," Tarlson said. "You see all these new minds that are just seeing these things live." For students like Harabor, it was a dream come true. "I love watching the 'BattleBots' show," he said. "When I realized I could build these robots myself, I was amazed. I thought it'd be a great engineering challenge." More than just competition, the NorCal Summer Smash aims to spark curiosity and build future careers in STEM: science, technology, engineering and math. "If they want to build, there are ways for them to do it," Tarlson added. "There are places they can go, and people in the community who can help them get started." Placer Robotics says this is just the beginning. The organization plans to launch a new robotics league later this year, expanding opportunities for students to engage in hands-on engineering and innovation.
