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Surprise traveler trapped beneath car for hundreds of miles gets new chance at life
An animal discovered wedged beneath a car after the vehicle traveled hundreds of miles from New Jersey to Georgia is recovering after an unusual rescue on a college campus.
The roughly 10-week-old kitten, now named Jersey, was discovered Aug. 10 after University of Georgia student Jadyn Sawyer arrived on campus from New Jersey and spotted one of the cat's legs dangling from beneath her vehicle, Kelly Bettinger of Cat Zip Alliance - Campus Cats told Fox News Digital.
Bettinger, founder of the nonprofit, said Sawyer called UGA Police, who then contacted the organization for help.
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Bettinger and fellow volunteer Lisa Donovan arrived to find Jersey wedged into a small space beneath the car.
"I'll admit my heart dropped at first as I thought the kitten wasn't alive, but thankfully he cried and moved when I touched his leg," Bettinger said.
After officers were unable to reach him, the car was taken to a nearby Tires Plus, where mechanics placed it on a lift and removed the front driver's side tire before Jersey could finally be pulled free.
The young cat was hot and panting but quickly settled down in air conditioning and showed no visible injuries, according to Bettinger.
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A veterinary exam the following day found him healthy aside from a minor upper respiratory infection and coccidia, an intestinal parasite commonly found in kittens that are born outdoors.
The small animal initially appeared frightened of people but quickly began warming up to his rescuers, Bettinger said.
"He's now talkative, playful, likes to be held and really sweet," she said.
Rita Reimers, a North Carolina-based certified cat behaviorist, told Fox News Digital that kittens can crawl into vehicles while looking for shelter or protection.
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"Cats can hide in the smallest little places," Reimers said. "If their head fits, their body will fit."
Drivers should be particularly cautious in areas where outdoor cats are common, said Reimers.
"I always tell people, especially in the winter, but all year long, if you park your car outside before you start it, bang on the hood," she said.
Jersey is now staying in a foster home and is expected to be neutered, microchipped and vaccinated against rabies on Sept. 1.
Sawyer's sister and her fiancé in New Jersey plan to adopt Jersey, Bettinger said — so the kitten will eventually make its way back to the state where his unexpected journey apparently began.
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"Now we have to figure out the logistics to get him back to New Jersey the first week of September, in a much safer and more comfortable way than as a stowaway." Bettinger said.
Trump to honor Artemis II astronauts who traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history
President Donald Trump is set to honor four astronauts who traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history during a record-breaking journey around the moon earlier this year.
Trump will award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen during an Aug. 28 ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, the agency announced.
The four made history in April aboard Artemis II, the first crewed flight of NASA's Orion spacecraft and the first mission to take astronauts around the moon in more than half a century.
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At their farthest point, the crew traveled 252,756 miles from Earth, surpassing the human spaceflight distance record set by Apollo 13 in 1970, according to NASA. The astronauts covered 695,081 miles during their nearly 10-day mission.
Their voyage began April 1, when NASA's Space Launch System rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida with 8.8 million pounds of thrust. After testing Orion's systems in space, the crew headed toward the moon and passed within 4,067 miles of the lunar surface during an April 6 flyby, NASA said.
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The astronauts captured more than 7,000 images along the way, including views of earthrise and earthset, lunar craters, ancient lava flows and a solar eclipse seen from Orion. NASA said the crew also reported meteoroid impact flashes on the moon's night side.
Orion returned to Earth on April 10, entering the atmosphere at roughly 25,000 mph before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off California.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said after the crew's return that the astronauts had accepted "significant risk" while testing the spacecraft and systems intended to carry future crews deeper into space.
The medal they will receive has roots in the Apollo era. Congress authorized the Congressional Space Medal of Honor in 1969, declaring that America's space program relied on the "intelligence, the dedication, the bravery, and the self-sacrifice" of astronauts who flew missions into the "hostile environment of space."
Under the law, the president may award the medal in the name of Congress to astronauts who distinguish themselves through exceptionally meritorious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the nation and mankind.
NASA says the medal has been awarded to only a "very select group" of astronauts. Its official list includes 30 recipients, among them Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, Alan Shepard and Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell. Armstrong was among six astronauts who received the medal from President Jimmy Carter on Oct. 1, 1978, according to NASA.
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The four Artemis II astronauts would bring the number of recipients to 34.
Artemis II also served as a stepping stone toward returning astronauts to the lunar surface. NASA said the crew tested Orion's life-support systems, manually piloted the spacecraft and gathered data intended to prepare for future missions.
NASA plans to test commercial lunar lander operations during Artemis III in low Earth orbit in 2027 and is targeting Artemis IV for the program's first lunar landing in 2028.
The agency says Artemis ultimately aims to establish an enduring human presence on the moon and lay the groundwork for sending astronauts to Mars.
"The NASA leadership team was in Mission Control, alongside the flight control team, watching as the Artemis II crew crossed that historic threshold and became the explorers that ventured farthest from Earth," NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said to Fox News Digital in a statement.
"Certainly, the astronauts were aware and monitoring their spacecraft systems. Under President Trump’s leadership, Artemis II captivated the world, inspired a generation, and gave us the confidence to press on as America returns to the Moon to build a base and to stay. Artemis III is the next mission up in that campaign, but it will be in 2028 during Artemis IV, when NASA astronauts will once again walk on the Moon."
The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Trump fires back after protester interrupts Myrtle Beach rally for Graham: 'Mom is voting for us'
President Donald Trump had a striking message for a protester who interrupted his South Carolina rally Friday night: Mom isn't going to be happy.
A protester stood up and interrupted Trump at about 7:28 p.m., before being escorted from the Myrtle Beach Convention Center by police and convention center staff, according to a White House pool report.
As the protester was still being escorted out, Trump briefly paused his remarks and turned to the commotion.
"That's all right. That person's going home to mom. Gonna get scolded because mom is voting for us. You know, mom is voting for us," Trump said before quickly continuing his speech.
Trump was in Myrtle Beach to campaign for Darline Graham ahead of Tuesday's South Carolina Senate runoff, urging his supporters to turn out even though his own name won't be on the ballot.
"If Trump isn't actually on the ballot," Trump said while discussing Republican turnout, before asking supporters to "pretend, please, that I'm on the ballot.
"Just come and vote. It's so important," Trump said. "So, just say that I'm on the ballot one more time. You got to say it, and you got to come out and vote."
Trump said he personally encouraged Graham to run and laid out the case for sending her to Washington.
"With your support, Darline will defend common sense in our nation's capital," Trump said. "She'll fight for lower taxes, bigger paychecks, no amnesty for illegal aliens. And she'll always protect your Second Amendment, the right to keep and bear arms."
Trump also said Graham would be a strong advocate for the armed forces.
"But as much as anybody in this Senate and maybe more, Darline will support our military," Trump said.
Graham later joined Trump onstage, thanking him for his endorsement and his friendship with her late senator brother, Lindsey.
"Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you for your endorsement. It has meant the world to me," Graham said. "Thank you for your support. Thank you for coming to South Carolina. This is MAGA country, right?"
The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Florida Democrat Senate nominee Angie Nixon insists ‘I’m not a socialist’ after joining DSA
Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon distanced herself from several major planks in the Democratic Socialists of America's (DSA) national program Thursday on "Meet the Press NOW," after host Kristen Welker pressed her to explain why she joined an organization that called for abolishing the office she is seeking.
Nixon said she joined the DSA because it supported public housing, healthcare, helping homeless veterans and removing big money from politics, but rejected incumbent Republican Sen. Ashley Moody's characterization of her political identity.
"Ashley Moody knows that I’m not a socialist," Nixon said. "I joined the DSA because I believe in them in regards to fighting for adequate public housing, as well as fighting for quality healthcare, as well as making sure that we are getting our veterans off the street, taking big money out of politics, right?"
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The DSA's program called for a new Constitution, abolishing the Senate, defunding the Department of War, ending sanctions on countries including Iran and establishing public ownership of the largest corporations and essential industries.
Nixon explicitly rejected abolishing the Senate and drafting a new constitution. She also said she did not support defunding the military, although she called for greater scrutiny of defense spending. Nixon did not directly answer Welker’s question about lifting sanctions on Iran.
"I don’t believe in defunding anything. I think we need to make sure that we are scrutinizing them, and we need to make sure we’re spending money the right way," Nixon said.
The Republican National Committee sought to use Nixon’s defense of her DSA membership against Democrats nationally, accusing the Senate nominee of embracing far-left positions on crime, immigration and taxes.
"Socialist lunatic Angie Nixon wants to empty our prisons, open our borders, and raise your taxes to bankroll their far-left agenda," RNC spokeswoman Emma Hall said in a statement to Fox News Digital Friday. "Every word out of Nixon’s mouth is an in-kind contribution to Republicans in Florida and across the country."
Welker asked Nixon whether she considered herself a capitalist after Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly described himself that way.
"I live in a capitalistic society. I’m a small business owner. I like to make money. I don’t see what the problem is," she said. "I’m a capitalist who believes that we need some strong regulation."
Nixon campaigned on Medicare-for all, free child care, a national rent freeze, an eviction moratorium, a universal jobs program and abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
She dismissed scrutiny of her DSA membership as a distraction from the issues Florida voters face.
Welker played video of Moody describing the general election as a fight against Nixon and her fellow socialists. Moody also discussed the race Wednesday during an appearance on Fox News’ "Hannity."
"Angie Nixon, who will be my opponent in November, and her comrades want to destroy this country and everything that it is built on," Moody said.
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Nixon advanced to face Moody after defeating former National Security Council official Alexander Vindman by nearly 12 percentage points despite being outspent roughly 16-to-1.
Moody was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace Marco Rubio after Rubio became Secretary of State. The winner in November will serve the final two years of Rubio’s term.
Fox News Digital reached out to Nixon, Moody and the DSA for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
Mavericks buy out Klay Thompson’s contract, NBA champion set to join Giannis Antetokounmpo in Miami: report
The next chapter of likely future Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Klay Thompson’s career appears set to unfold in Miami, where he is expected to suit up for the Heat during the 2026-27 NBA season.
The five-time NBA All-Star will reportedly sign with the Heat after clearing waivers following a contract buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN. Thompson, a four-time NBA champion, could ink a two-year contract worth nearly $13 million, sources told ESPN on Friday.
The 36-year-old was scheduled to make $17.5 million in the final season of his contract with Dallas before the two sides agreed to part ways. The Mavs confirmed the roster move Friday.
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After a 13-season run with the Golden State Warriors, Thompson joined the Mavericks following the 2023-24 season via a sign-and-trade deal. He spent the next two seasons in Dallas, averaging 12.9 points across 141 regular-season appearances.
Thompson has long been regarded as one of the NBA’s premier 3-point shooters.
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His expected arrival in South Florida would give Miami another proven perimeter threat as the Heat continue building around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Antetokounmpo, the 2019 and 2020 NBA MVP, was sent to the Heat as part of a blockbuster trade in June.
Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri praised Thompson’s impact during his time with the Mavericks. "Klay is one of the great players and competitors of his generation, and we are grateful for everything he brought to the Mavericks organization," Ujiri said in a statement.
"We have tremendous respect for Klay and all that he has accomplished throughout his career, and we wish him nothing but the best moving forward," Ujiri added.
Thompson was sidelined for back-to-back seasons earlier in his career while recovering from an Achilles injury.
The Mavs struggled to a 26-56 record in 2025-26. Jason Kidd exited after five seasons, with the franchise describing the move as a mutual decision. The Mavericks hired Dusty May in June after he guided Michigan to the NCAA Division I men’s national championship in April.
'Mutiny' Review: Jason Statham takes no prisoners in mindless but amusing brawler flick on the high seas
When you see one Jason Statham movie, you've seen them all.
That's the case with "Mutiny," his latest shoot-em-up flick where he, once again, stars as a one-man army. Swap his job, swap the backstory, swap the location, swap the villain and keep everything else. It's a winning formula for him and for anyone who appreciates mindless entertainment.
Here, Statham is Cole Reed, a former British police officer who now serves as the head of security for Tibu Campallo (Ramon Tikaram), the owner of a large cargo shipping company in Bangkok and a surrogate father figure to Cole. On the cusp of selling his company, Tibu is assassinated, and Cole is framed for the murder.
Cole's search to find who's responsible leads him aboard one of those cargo ships, where he uncovers a human smuggling operation that's embarking on the high seas to do a tradeoff led by the villainous captain Markos Madsen (Danish actor Roland Møller).
Seek vengeance. Save lives. Kick butt. Sounds like a plan.
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Statham, 59, seems ageless because he appears to do most of his own stunts. And just like every Statham movie, there are well-choreographed fight scenes and brutal deaths of his various foes that often result in chuckles from viewers.
On a ship with a menacing European captain and his 20-plus henchmen, the only help on Cole's side is Angie Ellis (Annabelle Wallis), the third mate who was just as shocked as him to be on the same boat as a bunch of helpless migrants.
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To that end, Statham succeeds. But at this point, he can do these kinds of movies in his sleep. He's only challenged as an actor when he's forced to step out of his own element, like in the 2015 underrated Melissa McCarthy comedy "Spy," where Statham essentially plays a hilarious version of one of his characters.
"Mutiny" was directed by French filmmaker Jean-François Richet, who previously directed the 2023 Gerard Butler action flick "Plane," which, if you haven't seen, also falls in the same category of absurd but amusing.
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At the end of the day, "Mutiny" doesn't pretend to be anything than it actually is: a mindless, entertaining Jason Statham action movie. If you're bored and looking to kill time, this flick at least doesn't wear out its welcome. Nothing worth jumping for joy nor jumping overboard with this one.
"Mutiny" is rated R for strong/bloody violence and language. Running time: 1 hour, 35 minutes. In theaters now.
Log Cabin Republicans removes 'T' from LGBT advocacy, says 'radical' trans activists are eroding gay support
The country's most prominent gay conservative advocacy group is distancing itself from what it calls the "radical" transgender movement that has been at the center of a cultural firestorm in recent years.
Ross Hemminger, the president of the Log Cabin Republicans (LCR), announced in an op-ed published Thursday by Townhall.com that his organization is renewing its focus on prioritizing the representation of gay, lesbian and bisexual GOP voters.
"Fifty years ago next year, Log Cabin Republicans was founded on a simple conviction: that gay Americans who believe in limited government, individual liberty, and equality deserve equal protection under the law and a voice inside the Republican Party," Hemminger began the op-ed.
"From the start, Log Cabin Republicans grounded its advocacy in constitutional principles — equal protection, limited government, and individual freedom."
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Hemminger noted that, in 2015, the group's board of directors voted to "add the 'T' under the umbrella of our mission," which is now being reversed.
"At the time, we did not believe that we would find ourselves where we are today," Hemminger wrote. "The transgender movement has ceased focusing on adults at all — nearly all of their efforts and those of their aligned special interest groups focus on minors.
"They push schools to teach radical gender ideology; they want biological men in women’s sports regardless of the consequences; perhaps most offensively, they support gender reassignment treatments for minors, often without the knowledge or consent of the parents, knowing full well these treatments are mostly irreversible," the op-ed added.
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The LCR chief lamented that "gay men and women are losing public support across the country, and support for gay marriage and other once-widely accepted rights is eroding," alluding to polls showing such declines.
He suspected the root cause is that voters "weren't alive or cognizant" to the decades-long fight for gay marriage and in the court of public opinion and that "their view of the gay community is based on today’s radical transgender activists."
"That is why, after significant discussion with our membership, our Board of Directors voted to refine Log Cabin Republicans’ national advocacy focus to concentrate specifically on issues of sexual orientation and conservative values — in other words, we are an LGB advocacy organization, as our founders envisioned and as our moral center calls us to be," Hemminger said.
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Hemminger stressed that membership of Log Cabin Republicans remains "open to all conservatives," and it welcomes all allies aligned with its mission.
"Issues of sexual orientation — marriage, adoption, military service, nondiscrimination rooted in equal treatment, and religious liberty protections applied fairly — are grounded in constitutional clarity," Hemminger wrote.
"They align directly with the Republican commitment to limited government and equal protection under the law.
"When we remain focused on those principles, we win."
Ravens' Rashod Bateman faces domestic charges for alleged attack on car carrying ex-girlfriend and their baby
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman turned himself in to police and faces three domestic violence charges in connection to a June incident in which he allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend's car while she had their newborn on board.
The details of the incident, first reported by TMZ, remain sketchy, but documents say the player entering his sixth NFL season allegedly smashed the glass of his girlfriend's car while their three-month-old child was inside.
The victim, whose name was not immediately available, told police that Bateman used a blunt object to break the windshield and driver's side windows of her 2021 Mercedes-Benz.
When the glass shattered, it allegedly caused multiple small lacerations and contusions to the alleged victim’s face.
The couple’s child was sitting in a baby seat in the back row.
Bateman, 26, was charged with battery-family violence, reckless conduct and first-degree criminal damage to property. He turned himself in to police immediately following the incident.
The incident was not public until TMZ's report on Friday. The Ravens then released a statement about their starting wide receiver.
"We are aware of the situation involving Rashod and have been in direct communication with him," the statement reads. "We notified the league office and have been cooperating throughout the process.
"As this is a pending legal matter, we will not have further comment."
It is unclear at what point the Ravens became aware of this incident. It happened on June 3.
The Ravens opened their 2026 training camp the last week of July, with the first day of practice coming on July 29. Bateman was present and has remained so since then.
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Indeed, Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson told reporters he was happy to have one of the team's top receivers "back on the field."
So the question is: Did Bateman keep the arrest secret as he was with the team at the opening of camp last month, or did the club know and simply let him practice as if no legal matter was pending?
Bateman in June 2025 signed a three-year, $36.75 million with Baltimore that includes $20 million in guaranteed money.
Bateman originally was told to have no contact with his baby's mother. But later he asked the court to remove the no-contact order when the mother agreed.
The court signed off on the request, per TMZ, though Bateman was ordered to complete a training class aimed at preventing violent contact.
The NFL, by the way, has had a considerable number of domestic violence incidents, arrests and court hearings during the 2026 offseason.
Bateman's legal team released a statement that reads in part, "We will let the process play out and the fact will come out at that time."
Fauci's lawyers launch legal defense fund as federal, state investigations mount against him
Lawyers representing Dr. Anthony Fauci have created a legal defense fund for the infectious disease expert as investigations against him continue to mount.
Fauci, who helped lead the country through the pandemic, has been accused by Republicans of misleading the public about the origins of COVID-19 and faces multiple federal and state investigations.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has called on the U.S. Department of Justice to prosecute Fauci after Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment numerous times during a high-profile July congressional hearing.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, chaired by Paul, held him in contempt of Congress after the hearing.
Fauci has denied all the accusations made against him.
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"The Anthony S. Fauci M.D. Legal Defense Fund was established to help cover the legal representation and associated administrative costs for Dr. Fauci," the defense fund’s website says.
"Your contributions directly support these defense efforts and ensure comprehensive legal support during ongoing inquiries and proceedings."
Fauci retired in 2022 after leading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for nearly 40 years.
He also advised seven presidents, including President Donald Trump during Trump's first term as a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
During his time navigating the country through the pandemic, he was a proponent of wearing masks, social distancing, vaccines and lockdown measures.
Former President Joe Biden issued Fauci a preemptive pardon before he left office.
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"Fauci is facing an unprecedented legal barrage for a retired civil servant, and he deserves a robust defense against these unfounded and frivolous actions," David Schertler, a lawyer for Fauci, told Reuters.
"Dr. Fauci has not done anything wrong, and we are prepared to fight back against this shameful harassment of an honorable man who dedicated his career to saving lives."
His lawyers added that any funds remaining after all of his investigations conclude will be donated to charity.
Prior to his retirement, Fauci was the highest-paid federal employee, making nearly $500,000 each year, Fox News Digital previously reported. In retirement, Fauci collects a federal pension that rivals a presidential salary, OpenTheBooks CEO Adam Andrzejewski estimated.
Fauci and his wife reported a combined $12.6 million net worth in 2021.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the legal defense fund and Paul's office for comment.
On Tuesday, David Morens, a former Fauci advisor, pleaded guilty to attempting to conceal pandemic-related documents by evading public records laws.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has said he will investigate whether Fauci "personally profited off the COVID 'guidance' he issued" during the pandemic and has issued a subpoena to the 85-year-old.
Louisiana and West Virginia are backing Florida’s effort.
Fox News Digital's Joe Schoffstall and Reuters contributed to this report.
Here are 5 drivers to keep an eye on as IndyCar hits the streets of Washington for Freedom 250 Grand Prix
The NTT IndyCar Series is set to hit the streets of Washington, D.C., for a once-in-a-lifetime racing spectacle to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary.
There will be a lot of eyes on this race, with more than a few of them tuning into IndyCar for the first time since the Indianapolis 500, or maybe even ever.
No shame if that's you (although, seriously, you're missing out), but to get you up to speed, here are five drivers you might want to keep an eye on when the race gets underway at 1 p.m. ET this Sunday on FOX.
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The driver of the No. 10 Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing is going to come into the weekend as the man to beat, which shouldn't be a surprise considering he almost always is.
The four-time series champ and 2025 Indy 500 champ is currently leading the standings by 133 points.
In case you were wondering, the most you can score on a single race weekend (not including the upcoming double-header weekend in Milwaukee) is 54 points.
Palou makes very few mistakes, if any, and the bad news for the field going into the Freedom 250 Grand Prix is that he made one of those mistakes last weekend in Markham, Ontario. A poor qualifying meant that he started the race in 11th.
Of course, he still finished in fourth.
As I said, always dangerous.
The Jupiter, Florida, native, who drives the No. 27 Honda for Andretti Global, is currently sitting second in the championship standings behind Palou. However, he should be licking his chops going into the weekend because this kind of race is where Kyle Kirkwood excels.
Five of his six IndyCar wins have come on street circuits, and he'll want to lean on the same skillset that has helped him take two wins at Long Beach, two in Detroit and another at Arlington earlier this season.
It feels like it has been a feast-or-famine season for Andretti Global. They're coming off a win for Marcus Ericsson last time out in Markham, but it was a rough weekend for Kirkwood. He qualified a disappointing 22nd and crashed out of the race before seeing the checkered flag.
While he is still hunting for that first IndyCar win, David Malukas has been stellar in his first season behind the wheel of the No. 12 Chevrolet for Team Penske.
It has been a daunting task to fill Will Power's shoes, but the 24-year-old from Chicago hasn't seemed fazed by it at all.
That's why he's third in the championship, but he needs that first win.
It'll come eventually; there's no doubt about it. But what better way to get it than by winning in the nation's capital while driving for motorsports legend Roger Penske?
Aside from maybe getting your first win in the Indy 500, there isn't a better way.
Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward is a fan favorite and one of the series' most talented and well-rounded drivers. He always seems to be in the mix whether it's an oval, a road course, or a street circuit.
He's been the centerpiece of the Arrow McLaren lineup for years and is the only driver from this year's lineup who will return in 2027 when Felix Rosenqvist and Scott Dixon join the team.
However, O'Ward is trailing teammate Christian Lundgaard in the standings and in race wins by a margin of 2-1. Drivers are a competitive bunch, and that can't sit well with the 27-year-old from Monterrey, Mexico.
The six-time champion is in a strange spot with just a few races left in the season and in his time with Chip Ganassi Racing.
The legendary Kiwi is staring down what could be his first winless season since 2004.
Dixon is leaving CGR after this season — his 25th with the team — to join Arrow McLaren in '27.
A final win with the team in Washington seems like a perfect way to cap off an incredible run.
And it's not outside the realm of possibility. There's a reason the Dixon-CGR combination has been so successful; they're almost always in contention.
Pre-race coverage of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix begins at 11:30 a.m. ET, with the race slated to get underway at 1 p.m. ET on FOX.