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Car news briefs — May 3, 2026 · 5:51 PM EDT

Quick hits from racing, maintenance tips, and car enthusiast stories.

NASCAR

Pit Lane Crash Ends Day for Logano and Custer at Texas

Joey Logano collided with Cole Custer's No. 41 Chevrolet on pit road after Custer stopped abruptly. Both drivers were eliminated from the Texas Motor Speedway race.

INDUSTRY

Venezuela's Massive Oil Reserve Should Stay Untapped

Venezuela holds the world's largest proven crude oil reserves. Despite potential financial benefits from extraction, environmental concerns suggest leaving it undisturbed.

INDUSTRY

Oil Thieves Cost Texas Nearly $1 Billion Annually

Remote, unmanned oil fields in the Permian Basin make theft easy for criminals. Texas loses close to a billion dollars yearly to oil theft operations.

F1

Antonelli Claims Third Straight Grand Prix Victory in Miami

Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes secured another win at the Miami Grand Prix. The teenager's third consecutive victory comes just two races after his first career Formula 1 triumph.

ENTHUSIAST

AFM Disablers: Safety and Engine Protection Questions

Active Fuel Management disablers are popular among car enthusiast circles. The device's safety and actual engine protection benefits remain topics of vehicle maintenance debate.

F1

Gasly's Car Flips After Contact with Lawson in Miami

Pierre Gasly's Alpine flipped on lap six after contact with Liam Lawson. Two separate incidents triggered an early safety car as weather conditions deteriorated.

ENTHUSIAST

3D Printed Gaskets: Which Applications Actually Work

Different gaskets face varying conditions when you track your build. Some applications are better suited for 3D-printed replacement gaskets than others.

RACING

Paul Newman's Only Le Mans Race Ended in Second Place

Actor Paul Newman competed once at Le Mans, finishing second in his Porsche 935. The legendary performer proved his skills extended beyond Hollywood.

INDUSTRY

Diesel and Jet Fuel Share Surprising Chemical Similarities

Jet A1 fuel, the most common aviation fuel worldwide, shares notable chemical properties with diesel fuel. Multiple jet fuel types exist for different applications.

OEM

2021 Mercedes G-Wagon Depreciation After Five Years

New G-Wagons start at $150,000, pricing out most buyers. Five-year depreciation data shows how used market pricing affects accessibility for this luxury SUV.

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