Backfire News Weekly Wrap-Up: July 27-31, 2026

Backfire News’ weekly roundup for July 27–31, 2026 covers a mix of motorsport results, industry deals and recalls/lawsuit coverage. The racing weekend recap highlights Corey Heim’s upset at the Brickyard, Lando Norris ending a losing skid in Hungary, and Doug Kalitta doubling up in Seattle. The car and business desk includes a Broad Arrow Quail Auction listing for a low-mileage Bugatti Mistral with an estimated $10 million during Monterey Car Week. Other items include investigators tying a five-year-old theft case to a Toyota Highlander that crossed two borders, Red Bull hiring Mercedes’ junior-driver program chief Gwen Lagrue to replace Helmut Marko, and Kyle Larson’s complaint about race length getting an example after a tire issue at Indianapolis. The wrap also notes Liberty Media settling a Las Vegas Grand Prix drain-cover lawsuit for $3 million without admitting fault, plus multiple technology and buying-guide posts.