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38 SPORTS AWEMainta Diabierna, 3 November 2023
27th Annual Haltech World Cup Finals Kicks Off in Maryland
Jason Miller, co-owner of Miller Brothers Productions and
WCF event promoter, expressed his awe at the incredible
support the event has received, calling it “wild and simply
amazing.”
With over 350 heads-up racers representing more than ten
countries, the competition is fierce, as they vie for $200,000
in cash and awards across eleven different classes. Notable
racers like YouTube sensation Cleetus McFarland, Brett
Lasala, Nichole Elff, and David Ngo are among the partici-
pants.
The classes include a wide range, from Mickey Thompson
THE 27th Annual Haltech World Cup Finals: Import vs. Tires – Outlaw vs. Extreme to Platinum General Services –
Domestic event is underway at the Maryland International Pro Street Bike.
Raceway in Mechanicsville, Maryland. Spanning from Due to cold weather, there has been an update to the
November 1 to November 5, this five-day extravaganza is Thursday schedule, and event promoters encourage fans to
attracting racing enthusiasts and fans from across the globe. check the official Facebook page and website for details.
This year’s edition promises to be grander than ever, featuring For those unable to attend in person, various tickets are
a thrilling lineup of activities to keep fans at the edge of available for purchase at TheFoat.com, and fans can catch
their seats. From heart-pounding Import vs. Domestic Drag the excitement through the official event livestream on
Racing to the IBT Bikini Contest, a bustling vendor midway, FloRacing. This year’s Haltech World Cup Finals are set to
and a live DJ, there’s something for everyone at WCF. be a motorsports spectacle like no other.
Ariel Helwani and Chael Sonnen Engage in
Heated Argument Over Francis Ngannou’s Pay
A fiery interview on Wednesday, former ESPN co-hosts Ariel
Helwani and Chael Sonnen clashed on The MMA Hour while
discussing Francis Ngannou’s split decision loss to Tyson
Fury last Saturday.
The interview quickly escalated into a shouting match when
Helwani asked Sonnen to reflect on his previous remarks
about the fight’s outcome and brought up the topic of
Ngannou’s pay.
Sonnen challenged Helwani’s report that Ngannou was set to
earn between $10-20 million for the boxing match, arguing
that the event didn’t perform well on pay-per-view. The
disagreement intensified, with Sonnen even making threats,
saying he’d “strangle” Helwani, while Helwani repeatedly
labeled Sonnen a “liar.” co-hosting days on Ariel and The Bad Guy.
After several minutes of heated exchange, Sonnen abruptly The explosive confrontation highlighted the contentious
terminated the interview. Helwani, uncertain whether issues surrounding fighter pay and the fervent opinions
Sonnen’s anger was genuine, recalled their frequent within the MMA community, leaving fans and pundits to
disagreements about the business side of MMA during their ponder the financial disparities in the sport.
