“It finally happened!”: Watch Daniel Ricciardo put on a show in Texas as he gets his dream NASCAR car run

"It finally happened!": Watch Daniel Ricciardo put on a show in Texas as he gets his dream NASCAR car run

Daniel Ricciardo finally realized his dream earlier today when he got to drive Dale Earnhardt’s NASCAR Cup car at COTA. 

McLaren boss Zak Brown promised Ricciardo a test run in his hero’s car if he got a podium this season. After winning in Monza, Ricciardo and his fans have been yearning for this moment and we finally got to see it on Saturday.

Earnhardt’s car is owned by Brown who possesses a huge personal car collection.

Daniel Ricciardo races with the number 3  to pay homage to the NASCAR legend who passed away after a crash in Daytona in 2001. To pay further respects, he will be wearing a special helmet dedicated to the legendary driver this weekend.

 

Donut delight in the Circuit of the Americas, thanks to Daniel Ricciardo

The Australian driver won McLaren their first race since 2012 and led the team to their first 1-2 since 2010. He put on a show for the fans in Texas by performing donuts around the track ahead of FP3 in Austin.

The McLaren driver would look to top off a dream weekend by putting in a strong performance in the race. With Ferrari breathing down on their shoulders, the Surrey-based team have to be at their best to secure P3 in the Constructor’s Championship.

Daniel Ricciardo currently sits 8th in the Championship with 95 points to his name.

Also read: “I was at that race as a kid”: Daniel Ricciardo talks about how Ayrton Senna impacted him in his childhood when he went to watch 3 time world champion live in action

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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