Overall, year-to-year, the NASCAR Cup Series experienced a 14 percent drop in television ratings for the 2025 season. … NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps says internal projections predicted this with so many races moving off broadcast television and moving to cable channels and the five races that aired on Amazon‘s Prime Sports. “When the season started, […]
American rising star Jesse Love is set to make his Dunlop Super2 Series debut in the final round of the 2025 season at the bp Adelaide Grand Final. The 20-year-old Californian will pilot the #57 Holden Commodore ZB to be run by Image Racing, with Love’s NASCAR Xfinity Series sponsor Whelen Engineering also coming onboard. […]
Elk Grove, California native Kyle Larson and his family will participate in a Championship Parade in Elk Grove on Friday, Nov. 14. Immediately followed by a ceremony at the Old Town Plaza. The event will begin at Noon at Boulevard Bistro with a parade down Elk Grove Blvd and ending at the Old Town Plaza. […]
Today at Brandweek in Atlanta, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB owner Jimmie Johnson announced he will return to his California roots next June, as it is his intention to compete in the NASCAR Cup Series event during the inaugural NASCAR San Diego Weekend. The event, slated for June 19—21, 2026, marks NASCAR‘s first-ever race at Naval Base Coronado, […]
The NASCAR Foundation announced Kate O‘Neal as the winner of the 15th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award during Tuesday‘s NASCAR Awards Banquet in Scottsdale, Az. O‘Neal will receive a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation going towards The Caring Link, a non-profit that provides brand new clothing, shoes, school supplies, food items, and toiletries […]
NBC received a 1.44 rating with 2.774 million views for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. The ratings are down from last year. Overall, 2025 viewership was down 14%, in line with NASCAR projections based on the new media rights deal. .@NBC got a 1.44 rating and 2.774 million viewers for […]
November 5, 2025 – Next League, the leading technology services company that architects and operates complex technologies for the largest sports brands in the world, today formally announced a new, multi-year strategic partnership with NASCAR. The organizations have worked together for years, with Next League being responsible for key parts of NASCAR‘s digital strategy and […]
In the moments after Kyle Larson and his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team celebrated his milestone second- career NASCAR Cup Series championship Sunday night at Phoenix Raceway, Hendrick executive, NASCAR Hall of Famer and four-time series champion Jeff Gordon grinned when asked if he worried Larson may one day surpass his own championship trophy total. […]
For more than 50 years, Mike Joy‘s authoritative voice has kept race fans informed about their sport, conveying the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat experienced by their favorite drivers. Initially, Joy‘s voice filled the radio airwaves and then later he moved to television. For his years of dedication to stock car racing, […]
A trio of familiar faces prevailed as the 2025 National Motorsports Press Association Most Popular Driver Award winners, as Chase Elliott earned the honor in the NASCAR Cup Series, Justin Allgaier won in the Xfinity Series, and Rajah Caruth got the nod in the Craftsman Truck Series. All three are the reigning winners in their […]
Chase Elliott recorded two victories this season and reached the Round of 8 in the playoffs, delighting his fan base that once again rewarded him with the National Motorsports Press Association‘s Most Popular Driver award. Elliott was announced as the award‘s recipient Tuesday night during the annual NASCAR Awards ceremony at the J.W. Marriott Phoenix […]
Kyle Larson still trying to comprehend “weird” NASCAR Cup championship SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It was a championship of mixed emotions. Kyle Larson, NASCAR Cup Series champion for a second time, was genuinely sad for Denny Hamlin, who was well on the way to his long-awaited title before William Byron‘s blown right-rear tire intervened. Byron was […]
Denny Hamlin said Tuesday that he planned to return to the NASCAR Cup Series next season, but that he needed time to process his defeat in Sunday‘s championship race and consider his future in the sport before getting back in a car. “I mean, I plan to,” Hamlin said from the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert […]
Jimmie Johnson‘s golden horseshoe found a new home on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. If you‘ll recall, Kevin Harvick suggested that Johnson and his No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team kept a horseshoe in their hindquarters after Johnson took advantage of an opportune caution to win at Fontana, Calif., in February of 2010. You could argue that […]
Parker Retzlaff won’t return to Alpha Prime Racing in 2026 to compete in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, he announced on Monday evening. Retzlaff joined Alpha Prime Racing ahead of the 2025 season and finished 22nd in the championship standings. The No. 4 team had a best finish of second in the return race […]
As reported last week, Brandon McSwain has been named crew chief for Ross Chastain next season. He will replace Phil Surgen, who will stay with Trackhouse Racing in a new role. Welcome to The House, Brandon McSwain! He'll lead @RossChastain's No. 1 team in 2026. Happy to share 6-time race winning crew chief Phil Surgen […]
Today, Comcast announced NASCAR driver Daniel Dye as the 2025 Comcast Community Champion of the Year, becoming the 11th champion to receive the prestigious annual award. Comcast will award $60,000 to Dye for Race to Stop Suicide, which was established in 2018 to break the stigma around mental health and suicide. “I‘m super proud that […]
By Dustin Albino AVONDALE, Ariz. — Denny Hamlin was three laps away from conquering his nemesis, the illustrious Bill France Cup trophy. It ended in bitter defeat during the Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. After climbing out of the No. 11 car, Hamlin was greeted by fiancée Jordan Fish. The raw emotions from […]
Inspection is complete following the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. There were no issues. #12-Ryan Blaney is officially the race winner and #5-Kyle Larson is the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points Standings, Owner Points Standings, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report. See the Phoenix race page […]
NASCAR Media Conference Press Conference Sunday, November 2, 2025 An Interview with: Kyle Larson THE MODERATOR: We are now joined by the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series champion, and that is Kyle Larson. We’ll get right to questions for Kyle. I asked Jeff and Mr. Hendrick this question, but on that last restart, when you saw […]
NASCAR Media Conference Press Conference Sunday, November 2, 2025 An Interview with: Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon Cliff Daniels Dr. Eric Warren THE MODERATOR: We are now joined by the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship team, sans the driver, but we’ve got Dr. Eric Warren from Chevrolet, Rick Hendrick from Hendrick Motorsports, Jeff Gordon from Hendrick […]
By Dustin Albino AVONDALE, Ariz. — The competition knew Chase Briscoe was a threat heading into Sunday‘s Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. The No. 19 team just couldn‘t avoid having tires blow out. After multiple miscues in Friday‘s practice, including a flat tire in the opening 15 minutes, Briscoe experienced the same luck […]
For the 29th time, Chevrolet has swept the NASCAR Cup Series championship titles — capturing its 34th Driver Championship and 44th Manufacturer Championship in the division following the season finale race at Phoenix Raceway. Adding onto its already series-leading legacy, this season marks the fifth consecutive season that Chevrolet has won the manufacturer championship title […]
When William Byron hit the Turn 3 wall with bone-jarring impact on Lap 310 of Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race, the gut punch it delivered to Denny Hamlin was exponentially more painful. The resulting caution and strategic call by crew chief Cliff Daniels allowed Kyle Larson to snatch the Cup Series championship from Hamlin […]
NASCAR Media Conference Press Conference Sunday, November 2, 2025 An Interview with: William Byron Chase Briscoe THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. William, you apologized to Denny immediately. Why was that something that was important for you to do? WILLIAM BYRON: I don’t know. It just doesn’t seem right. Yeah, I mean, I think just kind of […]
THE MODERATOR: We are now joined by Denny Hamlin. If you have a question for Denny… The emotions of this one getting away? Is this the last one that may get away? DENNY HAMLIN: I don’t know. I really don’t have much for emotion right now. Just numb about it ’cause just in shock. That’s […]
Post-race inspection in the NASCAR Xfinity Series garage is complete. All clear. Post-race NASCAR Xfinity Series engine teardown inspection for the Nos. 2 and 19 engines is complete. All clear. No issues. Jesse Love is officially the 2025 Xfinity Series champion. Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 19 team is the owner’s champions. See race details at: […]
Tyler Reddick says that the prognosis “looks promising” for 5-month-old son Rookie, who is home after having surgery due to a tumor. Rookie had surgery last month to remove a kidney. His mother, Alexa, posted on Instagram last month that Rookie had “a tumor that‘s “choking” the renal vein & renal artery. Telling the heart […]
THE MODERATOR: We are now joined by the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, that is Jesse Love. We’ll get right to questions for Jesse. How do the tacos taste? JESSE LOVE: Actually really good. I’m pretty picky. I didn’t put any toppings on it because I wasn’t looking at it when I got ’em. They’re […]
Jesse Love turned in the ultimate season bookends winning the opening race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series 2025 schedule at Daytona then closing it out with the biggest win of his young career to claim the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Saturday night at Phoenix Raceway. The 20-year-old Californian had to best his best friend, the […]
JOE GIBBS: It was a family deal. The Owner’s Championship is a huge deal for us. Ty’s dad’s name, Coy, was over the door with my other son, J.D. Aric came to us 22 years ago when J.D. found him. It’s a family thing. It’s young. Young Life is telling people about Jesus. We’re going […]
With a runner-up finish by Aric Almirola on Saturday evening at Phoenix Raceway, the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) team captured the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) owner‘s championship. This owner‘s title is JGR‘s seventh in NXS competition, all of which have come with Toyota, and its second in the last four years. TOYOTA […]
After a phenomenal NASCAR Xfinity Series season that included 10 victories and 20 top fives in 32 starts, rookie Connor Zilisch finally came up empty. Zilisch finished third in Saturday‘s NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, behind best friend Jesse Love and Aric Almirola, but in a season of unprecedented triumph for a […]
Chevrolet capped off an already record-breaking season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with a sweep of the championship titles — earning its 23rd driver championship and 27th manufacturer championship at the conclusion of Saturday‘s season-finale race at Phoenix Raceway. “What an incredible way to end a historic season for Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series,” […]
THE MODERATOR: We’re joined by our first Championship 4 contender, that is Connor Zilisch. We’ll open up straight to questions. Your night tonight was very up and down. What happened at the end to not have what you had at the middle stages of the race? CONNOR ZILISCH: Yeah, I felt like we were never […]
Kyle Larson‘s crew chief Cliff Daniels embraces the intensity of Cup finale AVONDALE, Ariz. — Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson was 11th fastest on the practice chart—third best among the four NASCAR Cup Series championship-eligible drivers in Friday‘s opening practice—even after a slight brush with the Phoenix Raceway wall. Larson is the only driver among […]
NASCAR Media Conference Saturday, November 1, 2025 An Interview with: Denny Hamlin Chase Briscoe William Byron Kyle Larson (Question regarding the pit stall selection.) DENNY HAMLIN: It is important. I think it’s a little bit less than normal just simply because I think fast cars are still going to make their way to the front, […]
Joe Gibbs Racing veteran Denny Hamlin issued a strong statement for his 2025 championship intentions Saturday afternoon claiming pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race. Three of the four championship-eligible drivers — also including Hendrick Motorsports teammates William Byron and Kyle Larson — claimed the top three positions in the qualifying session. The […]
UPDATE: Championship engine teardown in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series garage is complete. All clear. No issues. Original post: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series post-race inspection is complete, with no issues, at Phoenix Raceway. NASCAR will tear down the No. 11 engine Saturday morning. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Point Standings, Owner Point Standings, […]
UPDATE: NASCAR today announced that beginning in 2026, the following updates to driver eligibility will take effect across the NASCAR National Series. NASCAR Cup Series Driver Eligibility – NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series/NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series NOAPS NCS drivers with 3+ years of fulltime NCS experience – max 10 races per season NCS drivers ineligible for NOAPS […]
A 13th-place finish Friday at Phoenix Raceway closed the book on a season where the 49-year-old failed to score a single top-five finish, the first time that‘s happened to him in 22 years. “It was terrible we sucked as bad as we did tonight and we sucked as bad as we did all year,” Crafton […]
NASCAR Media Conference An Interview with Corey Heim THE MODERATOR: We are now joined by the 2025 Craftsman Truck Series champion, Corey Heim. We’ll get right to questions for Corey. You referred to it in Victory Lane, but over the last few weeks you may not have been the affable Corey that we all know, […]
NASCAR Media Conference Friday, October 31, 2025 An Interview with: Ty Majeski, Tyler Ankrum, Kaden Honeycutt TY MAJESKI: We‘re all trying to pull the rope in the same direction. Joe and I‘s relationship, we can be honest with each other. I‘m going to tell him when he messed up, he‘ll tell me when I mess up. […]
By Dustin Albino AVONDALE, Ariz. — After being behind Corey Heim for the bulk of Friday night’s Craftsman Truck Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway, overtime was setting up precisely for Ty Majeski. He was aiming to become the first driver to win consecutive series titles since his ThorSport Racing teammate Matt Crafton accomplished the […]
The best man won on Friday night, but it was far from a foregone conclusion. The statistics might suggest otherwise. In winning the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, Corey Heim swept the first and second stages, led a race-high 100 of 161 laps and took the checkered flag 0.993 ahead of […]
Toyota Development Driver, Corey Heim, won the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) championship after winning Friday night in the season finale at Phoenix Raceway. This is the first championship in the Toyota Development Driver‘s young career and marks Toyota‘s 10th driver‘s title in the Truck Series. Heim and his No. 11 Toyota Tundra TRD […]
The stage is set, the engines are primed, and the stars are aligning for an unforgettable NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway! Adding to the excitement, Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor and singer Darren Criss will perform the national anthem before the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race on Sunday as the best drivers in the […]
In a wide-ranging discussion of issues vital to the sport of stock car racing, NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps and president Steve O‘Donnell stressed the momentum the NASCAR racing currently enjoys in Friday morning‘s state-of-the-sport news conference at Phoenix Raceway. Nevertheless, Phelps didn‘t shy away from delineating the challenges currently facing the sport, specifically the lawsuit […]
From the October31, 2025 NASCAR State of the Sport transcript: STEVE PHELPS: So I’m sure there are some questions that you all may have relative to the lawsuit that is ongoing. I typically do not read prepared statements, but I want to make sure I get the words correct and give you some context. There […]
NASCAR Media Conference Press Conference Friday, October 31, 2025 An Interview with: Steve Phelps Steve O’Donnell THE MODERATOR: Good morning. Happy Halloween. Thank you for joining us for NASCAR’s 2025 State of the Sport. Welcome to everyone here in the media center at Phoenix Raceway, watching on the livestream and listening on Sirius XM. I’m […]
Dennis Hamlin took out multiple mortgages on his Virginia home, maxed out every credit card and nearly went broke trying to get his son into NASCAR. Denny Hamlin made it 21 years ago — driving for Joe Gibbs, no less! — and his resume boasts 60 career wins, three Daytona 500s among that tally. There‘s […]
NASCAR today announced that Freeway Insurance, a division of Confie and the largest independent personal lines agency and broker in the U.S., has joined as the fourth Premier Partner of the NASCAR Cup Series, marking a significant addition to the sport‘s group of Premier Partners. The multi-year agreement establishes Freeway Insurance as an official Premier […]
With just one race left on the schedule and the 2025 season practically in the rear view, it‘s time for race fans to lock in their seats for Rockingham Speedway‘s second annual NASCAR Easter Weekend classic, April 3-4, 2026. Following a sellout in 2025, tickets are officially now on sale to the general public for the NASCAR […]
While the season statistics show NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie Connor Zilisch with a 10-win trophy haul—more than twice as many as any other championship-eligible competitors—when it comes to this weekend‘s title-deciding Phoenix one-mile oval, the competition couldn‘t be tighter. Zilisch‘s JR Motorsports teammate Justin Allgaier is the only driver among the Xfinity Series Championship 4 […]
The 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season has been a rollercoaster for Kaden Honeycutt—literally and emotionally. Honeycutt was sixth in the series standings when Niece Motorsports released him after 16 races, citing information that Honeycutt had signed with a new team and manufacturer for 2026, though the specifics of the move were not released. Preserving […]
Denny Hamlin met with the media Thursday at Championship 4 media availability in Phoenix. Fox Sports’ Bob Pockrass asked him about his focus this week and the status of reported lawsuit settlement discussions: Pockrass: …some movement in the lawsuit and more settlement stuff. I’m curious, do you get updates this week or do you ask […]
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Edwards, 88, passed away Sunday October 26, 2025 at Whitmore Retirement Center in Oxford. Born December 7, 1936 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Hill Thomas and Lillian Jackson Edwards and the widower of Vivian Mann Edwards. He was a member of St John‘s Episcopal Church and was […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Joey Gase (right) will showcase his racecar featuring organ and tissue donor, Mario Abrahram Torres Jr., simply known as Abraham (middle). The grand reveal of the car will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at the main entrance of Donor Network of Arizona‘s office at 2010 W. Rio Salado […]
By Dustin Albino Cope Family Racing intends to compete full time in the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, the team confirmed to Jayski. The first-year organization is actively looking for drivers, as both Thomas Annunziata and Leland Honeyman Jr. will depart the No. 70 team. Honeyman announced earlier this week that he will move […]
Matt Crafton‘s most cherished photograph from an extraordinary decades-long NASCAR career captures two of his great treasures — his daughter Elladee and the first of his three NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series championship trophies. The grin on Crafton‘s face as he gazes adoringly at his seven-month old daughter positioned inside the nearly three-foot tall 2013 trophy […]
On the latest “Hauler Talk” podcast, NASCAR senior director of racing communications Amanda Ellis outlined how post-race inspection will work for the Championship 4 in the Craftsman Truck, Xfinity and Cup series at Phoenix Raceway. In addition to the regular checks on body measurements and weights, the champion‘s vehicle also will undergo a full engine […]
NBC Sports presents the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship from Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., this Sunday, Nov. 2, at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock with a special edition of Countdown to Green beginning at 2 p.m. ET. Below are the Championship 4 drivers vying for the Cup Series title: Chase Briscoe: The […]
Carson Kvapil will compete full time in the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, JR Motorsports co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced on Wednesday. “I know a lot of people were curious when we made the announcement that [Kvapil] and Connor [Zilisch] were going to share a car, they were worried, ‘hey, why is he not […]
As has been the case for so much of the season, the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series title may simply just come down to who can better JR Motorsports‘ rookie sensation Connor Zilisch who has already claimed 10 victories this year. The 19-year-old driver of the No. 88 JRM Chevrolet will be contending with a formidable […]
RSS Racing announced that Nick Leitz will be behind the wheel of the No. 28 this week at Phoenix Raceway. Kyle Sieg will be in the #39 for RSS Racing while Ryan Seig fills in for the suspended Sam Mayer. We are pleased to have Nick Leitz behind the wheel of the #28 Tap […]
Layne Riggs is set to return to the No. 34 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS), signing a multi-year contract extension with the organization. Currently in his second full-time NCTS season, the 23-year-old Bahama, North Carolina native has earned three wins, three poles, 12 top-five and 15 […]
UPDATE: Layne Riggs is set to return to the No. 34 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS), signing a multi-year contract extension with the organization. Currently in his second full-time NCTS season, the 23-year-old Bahama, North Carolina native has earned three wins, three poles, 12 top-five and […]
Voting remains open for the National Motorsports Press Association‘s 2025 Most Popular Driver Award, and the opportunity is still available to vote up to five times per day per unique email address for your favorite drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Since ballot-casting began, the top […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that William Sawalich will miss Saturday‘s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Phoenix Raceway after experiencing concussion-like symptoms following his accident at Talladega Superspeedway. In his absence, Justin Bonsignore will drive the No. 18 SoundGear Toyota GR Supra this weekend. “Unfortunately, I didn‘t get medically cleared to compete this weekend in […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series Next Race: NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race The Place: Phoenix Raceway Track Length: 1 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Saturday, Nov. 1 The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $2,151,939 TV: CW, 6:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 200 miles (200 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45), […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race The Place: Phoenix Raceway Track Length: 1 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, Nov. 2 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $12,394,135 TV: NBC & Peacock, 2 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 312 miles (312 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Next Race: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race The Place: Phoenix Raceway Track Length: 1 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Friday. October 31 The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $1,160,400 TV: FS1, 7:30 p.m. ET Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 150 miles (150 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on […]
Kaulig Racing announced today two more additions to its 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) roster, as Daniel Dye makes the move to the team‘s truck program and former team veteran Justin Haley makes a welcome return under the RAM banner. Dye, who will complete his first full season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) […]
Below is a look at the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Championship 4 contenders at Phoenix Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona leading into the Championship Race on November 2 at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale Playoff Fast Facts: Phoenix Raceway The 2025 season marks the […]
By Dustin Albino Kaulig Racing will pause its Xfinity Series program for the 2026 O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season, team sources have confirmed to Jayski. Since debuting in the series full time in 2016, Kaulig has won 27 races in 10 seasons, including a pair of regular-season championships from AJ Allmendinger in 2021 and 2022. […]
Ryan Sieg will drive the No. 41 Ford for Haas Factory team in the Xfinity Series finale at Phoenix Raceway, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon. Sieg will replace Sam Mayer, who is suspended for the championship race after wrecking Jeb Burton following the conclusion of last weekend’s event at Martinsville Speedway. “Although we are […]
NASCAR announced Tuesday afternoon that Haas Factory Team driver Sam Mayer has been suspended from Saturday‘s Xfinity Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). After the checkered flag in last weekend‘s playoff race at Martinsville Speedway, the No. 41 Ford driver spun Jordan Anderson Racing driver […]
UPDATE: Statements on the ruling: NASCAR: “We respect the Court‘s decision, though we respectfully disagree with its legal reasoning. Our priority remains resolving this matter quickly so all parties can focus on Championship weekend and continuing to grow the sport. Should a resolution not be reached, we intend to appeal the decision at the appropriate […]
Elton Sawyer, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, said Tuesday morning that series officials will further examine Sam Mayer wrecking Jeb Burton after the checkered flag in last weekend‘s Xfinity race at Martinsville Speedway. “Having (that) type of incident after the checkered flag, it‘s just not something we‘re going to tolerate,” Sawyer said Tuesday morning […]
NASCAR Cup Series teams will run a familiar Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setup at this weekend‘s Championship Race, though it will mark the first time these tires have run at Phoenix Raceway. After racing the prime and option tire setups at Phoenix in March, the Cup Series returns to a single tire specification for the […]
Stefan Parsons will pilot Spire Motorsports No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season finale at Phoenix Raceway where Transportation Charter Services (TCS) will be showcased as the team‘s primary sponsor. The Cornelius, N.C., native is the son of former NASCAR Cup Series star and current FOX Sports broadcaster Phil Parsons and […]
A number of documents were filed with the court today in the pending antitrust lawsuit. Among them were proposed jury instructions, verdict forms, and stipulations that NASCAR and the teams agreed to. The stipulations are agreed to by all parties and include: 1. The Parties will not make any ad hominem personal attacks or otherwise […]
More than two hours after William Byron took the checkered flag to win Sunday‘s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, the work of crew chief Rudy Fugle still wasn‘t done. Fugle had called an exemplary race and afterwards shepherded Byron‘s No.24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet through inspection, confirming the win in the Round of 8 elimination race. […]
NASCAR, in partnership with Emmy® Award-winning studio Words + Pictures, today announced RISING, a new multi-part documentary series offering an unprecedented look inside the lives of three young, up-and-coming NASCAR drivers as they‘ve established their identities both on and off the track this past season. The project was produced by FULL SPEED ENTERTAINMENT, the production […]
TRICON Garage (TRICON) is pleased to announce that it has signed a multi-year contract extension with Toyota to continue serving as its flagship NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) operation. The agreement comes ahead of TRICON‘s third straight Championship 4 appearance at Phoenix Raceway with Toyota development driver Corey Heim. The combination secured its first Manufacturers‘ […]
Ross Chastain will be paired with new crew chief Brandon McSwain (no relation to former crew chief Michael ‘Fatback’ McSwain) in 2026, sources with direct knowledge of the move have confirmed to RACER. McSwain will replace Phil Surgen, who has worked with Chastain since 2021. In their time together, Chastain and Surgen have won six […]
On Sunday in Martinsville, Pastor Tim Hunt included the famous Martinsville hot dogs in his invocation, and many fans partook of the culinary delights. The skies threatened rain but it never fell, and there were drivers who threatened William Byron but he ultimately prevailed. It was a great race from the green flag to the […]
Ryan Blaney comes up one spot short at Martinsville in must-win race: ‘I‘m not going to Phoenix‘ By Dustin Albino MARTINSVILLE, Va. — When Ryan Blaney left Talladega Superspeedway last weekend, he didn’t think he should be labeled as the favorite to win the Round of 8 elimination race at Martinsville Speedway. Yet the No. […]
Inspection is complete following the Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. There were no issues for #24-William Byron. He is officially the winner. The Championship Four are now set: #5-Kyle Larson, #11-Denny Hamlin, #19-Chase Briscoe, and #24-William Byron. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points Standings, Driver Points Standings Before […]
With a heroic, gloves-off drive on Sunday in the crucible that is Martinsville Speedway, William Byron earned a shot at the NASCAR Cup Series title and simultaneously saved the rest of the Championship 4 field from its worst nightmare. Byron led three times for 304 laps—a career best for a single race—and beat Ryan Blaney […]
A pair of Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas and a pair of Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolets will vie for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship next Sunday at Phoenix Raceway — the four-team title card settled in Sunday‘s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway which certainly delivered the drama — again — in deciding which four drivers […]
By Dustin Albino MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Ross Chastain was stuck answering questions all summer of where the performance of the No. 1 team went. Yet it was still enough to advance through the Round of 16 in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs last month. With multiple pit-road miscues at the Charlotte Motor Speedway road course, […]
Post-race inspection in the NASCAR Xfinity Series garage is complete. All clear. No issues. Taylor Gray is the winner at Martinsville Speedway. The Xfinity Series Championship 4 is set: Connor Zilisch, Justin Allgaier, Jesse Love and Carson Kvapil. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points Standings, Owner Points Standings, Driver Points Before Reset, Owner […]
Not only did Taylor Gray have plenty of reason to celebrate his first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory Saturday night at Martinsville Speedway, but he also made Carson Kvapil‘s day. Driving the No.54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, Gray pulled away from former nemesis Sammy Smith after an overtime restart on Lap 252 and held on to […]
Minutes before Saturday evening’s IAA Ritchie and Bros. 250 at Martinsville Speedway went green, DGM Racing announced that the team will part ways with Ryan Ellis at the conclusion of the 2025 Xfinity Series season. “We wish Ryan the best in his next chapter and look forward to finishing the year strong with Classic Collision […]
Talk about perfect timing. William Byron, one of four drivers realistically needing a victory at Martinsville Speedway to advance to the Championship 4 race in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, picked the ideal moment to win his first pole position at the historic short track. Covering the 0.526-mile distance in 19.286 seconds (98.185 mph) on […]
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell both know what‘s on the line in Sunday‘s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Each driver is looking to outscore the other to assure a Championship 4 berth for next weekend at Phoenix Raceway. Bell has a slim, one-point buffer over Larson entering the Round of 8 elimination […]
Two Hendrick crew chiefs have vastly different perspectives at Martinsville MARTINSVILLE, Va.—Cliff Daniels has multiple options. Alan Gustafson has one. The two Hendrick Motorsports crew chiefs come to Martinsville Speedway with significantly different points of view entering Sunday‘s Xfinity 500 (2 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Daniels, who calls the shots […]
Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that the organization will expand to two full-time entries in 2026, both with full-time drivers. Dean Thompson, who broke multiple organizational records in his rookie NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) Season, will return to the No. 26 GR Supra. Harrison Burton, a NASCAR Cup Series winner and 2025 NXS playoff […]
Marcos Ambrose has detailed a little-known battle with aggressive cancer that was supposed to have cost him his life. The two-time Supercars champion and NASCAR winner has spent the past two years in a harrowing battle with colorectal cancer that ultimately led to a full liver transplant to save his life. He has recently ticked […]
For the 14th time in its history, Toyota has won the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Manufacturers‘ Championship. This is the third time in the last five seasons Toyota has captured the coveted title, while the 14th overall title extends Toyota‘s advantage in Truck Series history. Toyota drivers and teams reached new heights during the 2025 […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series post-race inspection is complete at Martinsville Speedway. No issues for #11-Corey Heim. He is the winner. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Point Standings, Owner Point Standings, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report, See the Reset Driver Points and Reset Owner Points See complete race information on the Martinsville race page.
While Corey Heim continued his propensity for sweeping stages and races, a missed shift Friday at Martinsville Speedway likely cost Layne Riggs a chance to race for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series championship. Heim won both stages in the Slim Jim 200 on the way to his 11th victory of the season, extending his own […]
By Dustin Albino MARTINSVILLE, Va. — When Layne Riggs took the checkered flag to Friday‘s Slim Jim 200 Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway, he thought it was enough to move through to the Championship 4 on points. After further evaluation, he was informed he lost the tiebreaker to Kaden Honeycutt, knocking the three-time […]
The CW Network and Xfinity will celebrate the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship and Xfinity‘s 11-year run as title sponsor by presenting the third and final stage of the Championship Race entirely commercial-free, allowing fans to experience the thrilling final moments of the 2025 season without interruption. Taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, November 1, the […]
Bubba Wallace announced on Friday that he and wife Amanda are expecting their second child in March 2026. The couple welcomed their first child, Becks, into the world in late September of 2024. Baby Wallace #2 coming in March!! pic.twitter.com/1bER108OHY — Bubba Wallace (@BubbaWallace) October 24, 2025
Movember, the world‘s leading charity changing the face of men‘s health, is teaming up with NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki and DGM Racing as the primary sponsor of the No. 91 Chevrolet at the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday, November 1st. Joining Movember as co-primary sponsor will be Speedmaster, a U.S.-based […]
Whelen Engineering, a global leader in the emergency warning industry for over 70 years, will continue their partnership with Richard Childress Racing in 2026 as anchor sponsor on the No. 2 Chevrolet in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series. Jesse Love will return to the organization to pilot the race-winning entry. “Richard Childress Racing has […]
Only one race left to determine the final two drivers in the Championship 4! The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs continue on NBC and Peacock with the final race of the Round of 8 — and penultimate race of the season — with the Xfinity 500 from Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., this Sunday, Oct. 26, […]
With one notable exception, the elimination race in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series features the closest competition among the three national touring series. With three spots left in the Championship 4, five drivers are within 15 points of each other entering Friday night‘s Slim Jim 200 at Martinsville Speedway (6 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN […]
For years, those following the careers of Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell have anticipated a head-to-head matchup between the two drivers—on asphalt. With two berths in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 Race on the line, it‘s a given that the two stars will pay close attention to each other in Sunday‘s high-stakes Xfinity 500 […]
Two JR Motorsports drivers—prolific rookie Connor Zilisch and defending NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Justin Allgaier—already have qualified for the Championship 4 Race on points. Two other JRM drivers are locked in a close battle for the final Championship 4 berth as the series moves to Martinsville Speedway for Saturday‘s IAA & Ritchie Bros. 250 (7:30 […]
The CW earned 980,000 viewers for last weekend’s Xfinity Series Round of 8 playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway. It’s a 30% increase over the same weekend last year at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Viewership peaked in the closing laps of the race at 1,181,000, watching Austin Hill score his fourth victory of the season. pic.twitter.com/RL7AfjSXfL […]
To ensure the battles to reach the Championship 4 are on the level at Martinsville Speedway this weekend, NASCAR will bulk up the staff at its remote race control. The new facility at NASCAR Productions in Concord, North Carolina, is overseen by former Cup Series director Scott Miller, who has a bank of state-of-the-art monitors […]
NASCAR Cup Series driver Zane Smith has signed a multi-year extension with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) to drive the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse The 26-year-old Huntington Beach, Calif. native is finishing up his second season as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver, having earned three top-five and ten top-10 career finishes and one […]
Rising NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Thomas Annunziata, currently competing with Cope Family Racing, has signed with Wilhelmina Models, one of the world‘s most recognized talent agencies. The agreement signals a growing trend of motorsport athletes expanding their profiles beyond competition and into mainstream commercial markets. In celebration of the partnership, Annunziata will pilot the black, […]
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia, going into the Xfinity 500 on Sunday, October 26 at 2 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race No. 9 Fast Facts: Martinsville Speedway The 2025 season marks the […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that William Sawalich will miss Saturday‘s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway after experiencing concussion-like symptoms following his accident during last Saturday‘s race at Talladega Superspeedway. In his absence, Justin Bonsignore will drive the No. 18 SoundGear Toyota GR Supra this weekend. “I‘m disappointed to not be in the […]
By Dustin Albino Eric Peterson is a racer‘s racer. Now, he‘s governing the Xfinity Series field, replacing the legendary Wayne Auton as the series director. While growing up on the outskirts of Rockford, Illinois — the same town as seven-time Cup Series championship-winning crew chief Chad Knaus — Peterson hopped in a go-kart at the […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Next Race: Slim Jim 200 The Place: Martinsville Speedway Track Length: 0.526 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Friday. October 24 The Time: 6 p.m. ET The Purse: $782,900 TV: FS1, 6 p.m. ET Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 105.2 miles (200 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 50), Stage […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series Next Race: IAA & Ritchie Bros. 250 The Place: Martinsville Speedway Track Length: 0.526 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Saturday, October 25 The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $1,651,939 TV: CW, 7 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 131.5 miles (250 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60), […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Xfinity 500 The Place: Martinsville Speedway Track Length: 0.526 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, October 26 The Time: 2 p.m. ET The Purse: $9,797,935 TV: NBC & Peacock, 1:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 263 miles (500 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 130), Stage 2 […]
SourBoys, the explosively flavored sour candy brand known for its handmade sour candy with no artificial dyes or flavors, is proud to announce its primary sponsorship of DGM Racing‘s No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Myatt Snider with DGM Racing for the NASCAR Xfinity Series IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250 race at Martinsville Speedway on […]
Daniel Suarez, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner and nine-year veteran of NASCAR‘s premier division will move to Spire Motorsports for the 2026 season to pilot the team‘s No. 7 Chevrolet ZL1. Suarez, 33, spent the last five seasons at the controls of the No. 99 Chevy for Trackhouse Racing and will make his […]
ThorSport Racing is proud to announce the return of Luke Baldwin to the track in the No. 66 Flex Ford F-150 for the NASCAR Truck Series season finale at Phoenix Raceway on Friday, October 31. Flex is transforming the way businesses handle their finances. With flexible credit limits, transparent pricing, and AI-driven financial tools, Flex […]
Jeremy Clements Racing is thrilled to announce that Spartan Waste and Fox Sports Spartanburg 98.3 will join forces as co-primary sponsors for the # 51 Chevrolet in this weekend‘s Ritchie Bros. 250 at the legendary Martinsville Speedway. Continuing a Fall tradition with our hometown Spartanburg partners, the #51 car will feature a Halloween livery with […]
With a new multi-year partnership, leading defense technology company Anduril Industries has joined 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports as a primary sponsor of its No. 24 Chevrolet team with two-time DAYTONA 500 winner William Byron. Beginning in 2026, Anduril will serve as the primary sponsor of Byron for two Cup races each season […]
NBC had 2.556 million viewers for Sunday’s YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. The numbers are down from 2024, but up from 2023. .@NBC got 2.556 million viewers for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race @Talladega, per @Nielsen Big Data + Panel figures, down from last year (3.127 million) but up from […]
Daytona International Speedway announced today that the 69th running of the DAYTONA 500 will take place on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027. “We have fans from all 50 states and dozens of countries who look forward to kicking off the NASCAR season with us at The World Center of Racing, and we know many of them […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Logan Bearden announced he will compete in this Friday night‘s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Slim Jim 200 at Martinsville (VA.) Speedway. Sacramento-based SBG Records will join Bearden as the primary marketing partner on the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado of Young‘s Motorsports. Texas-based Bearden Automotive will serve as an associate marketing partner. […]
JR Motorsports will partner with Trackhouse Racing again in 2026 to run Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen for select O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races. The duo appeared in eight combined races throughout the 2025 season, with van Gisbergen scoring the victory at the Chicago Street Course. He also finished runner-up to Connor Zilisch the […]
Earlier today, NASCAR declassified renderings of the street course it will use for next year‘s NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril. Digital renderings and maps reveal a challenging 16-turn, 3.4-mile street circuit at Naval Base Coronado that mix high-speed action with breathtaking views. The street course will also provide a star-spangled backdrop to celebrate […]
NASCAR Cup Series teams will pair a new left-side Goodyear Racing Eagle tire with a familiar right-side tire at Martinsville Speedway this weekend. The new left-side tire, which is designed for more fall-off than its predecessor, will make its race debut at Martinsville having been tested earlier this year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The […]
Starting today, the voting period for the Trioval Grass Design for the 2026 DAYTONA 500 has begun. This serves as the eleventh consecutive year fans can cast their vote for their favorite Trioval Grass Design to be displayed during the 68th running of The Great American Race on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Voting is open […]
Rajah Caruth will join JR Motorsports in 2026 to run a part-time schedule in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet, the team announced on Tuesday morning. Caruth has a pair of wins in the Craftsman Truck Series with Spire Motorsports, and enters this weekend’s Round of 8 elimination race at Martinsville […]
Texas A&M University‘s mission of service, innovation and integrity will return to one of America‘s most-watched sporting stages through its partnership with the Haas Factory Team. This Sunday, Oct. 26, millions of NASCAR fans will see Cole Custer‘s maroon No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse display the words that define Texas A&M‘s new brand essence: Together, […]
Joe Gibbs Racing doubled-down on its 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship opportunities over the weekend — now filling half the four-driver title field — first with a 60-win veteran still racing for his first series title and now the team‘s newest driver addition set to compete for his first career chance at one. Chase Briscoe […]
TRICON Garage (TRICON) is pleased to announce the addition of Crew Chief Jeff Stankiewicz to its competition department, effective immediately. Stankiewicz, a veteran shot-caller in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS), joins TRICON from CR7 Motorsports, where he most recently enjoyed a string of success with Grant Enfinger, including two wins and a fourth-place points […]
Casey Mears is on the verge of his 600th NASCAR start at Martinsville Speedway next weekend. There may be a handful more on the horizon. Mears continued his Cup Series comeback Sunday (Oct. 19) at Talladega Superspeedway with an 18th-place finish for Carl Long‘s part-time operation. Driving the No. 66 Ford, he overcame early issues […]
In a historic first for NASCAR, Northwest Arkansas-based Kick streamer Rexzilla has become the first digital content creator to fully sponsor a NASCAR Cup Series car. This groundbreaking partnership will debut at Martinsville Speedway on October 26, 2025, marking a bold crossover between the world of online streaming and professional motorsports. The car, driven by […]
As any NASCAR fan knows, any race at Talladega is full of ‘If Onlys‘: If Only I had not been given a hard push going into that turn; If Only I had not taken it five-wide; If Only I had just a few ounces more of fuel. Those ‘if onlys‘ can drive a driver crazy […]
Inspection is complete following the YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. There were no issues for #19-Chase Briscoe. He is officially the winner and locked into the Championship race at Phoenix. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points Standings, Owner Points Standings Before Reset, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report. See the […]
In a typically dramatic push to the Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway checkered flag, Joe Gibbs Racing‘s Chase Briscoe made a last lap pass on the frantic-field to claim victory in Sunday‘s YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race and earn his first-ever career shot at the season title. The 29-year old Indiana-native Briscoe will join his […]
William Sawalich, driver of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, has been released from an Alabama hospital, according to Joe Gibbs Racing. Sawalich was initially sent from the infield care center to a local medical facility for further evaluation following a crash Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway. The JGR team […]
Post-race inspection in the NASCAR Xfinity Series garage is complete. All clear. No issues. Austin Hill is the winner and the No. 21 team has clinched a spot into the Championship 4 to battle for an owners championship. — NASCAR Wire Service — See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points, Owner Points, Cumulative Report, […]
DESPITE PLAYOFFS DEFICIT, LOGANO REMAINS CONFIDENT IN CHAMPIONSHIP CHANCES With two races remaining to set the four-driver NASCAR Cup Series championship field, reigning series champion Joey Logano comes into the Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway race weekend 24 points below the cutoff line, but, he insists, not feeling desperate title straits yet. Logano is a three-time race […]
2025 will not be the last we see of Frankie Muniz‘s foray into NASCAR. The actor-turned-racecar driver confirmed to Frontstretch on Oct. 17 that he will be back behind the wheel in 2026. “I‘ve got a few options right now in different series, and just being honest, obviously, [I will] continue my relationship with Ford,” […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series post-race inspection is complete at Talladega Superspeedway. No issues for #17-Gio Ruggiero. He is the winner. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Point Standings, Owner Point Standings, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report See complete race information on the Talladega race page.
Norm Benning was ousted from Friday‘s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway after a blown engine left his No. 6 truck in flames. Benning was running 32nd at Lap 65 when the engine of his No. 6 Chevrolet failed entering Turn 1. A plume of white smoke bellowed from the vehicle before turning […]
Rookie Gio Ruggiero capped a typically dramatic afternoon of racing on the Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway high banks with the 21-year old‘s first career trip to Victory Lane in Friday‘s Love‘s RV Stop 225 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. Though not in the Playoffs, Ruggiero held off his Tricon Garage teammate and current championship leader Corey […]
Joey Gase is racing in the United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, October 18th at 3 p.m. Gase‘s mother, Mary, died suddenly of a brain aneurysm in April 2011. Just eighteen at the time, Joey made the courageous decision to donate her organs and since then he has become a huge advocate for […]
The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs are back on NBC and Peacock! NBC Sports‘ live coverage of the Round of 8 continues this weekend from iconic Talladega Superspeedway from Talladega, Ala., with the YellaWood 500 this Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Live pre-race coverage on NBC and Peacock begins at […]
NASCAR and United Rentals today announced that United Rentals, the world’s largest equipment rental company, has joined the league as an official IMPACT Partner in joint support of Team Rubicon, the veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. As a centerpiece of the partnership, NASCAR and United Rentals will […]
After a week off the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to action with Friday‘s Love‘s RV Stop 225 (4 p.m. ET on FOX, NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Talladega Superspeedway — the second of three Playoff races that will decide which four drivers race for the 2025 championship. The odds-on title favorite is Corey Heim, […]
It‘s a case of mixed expectations for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff drivers as they anticipate Sunday‘s YellaWood 500 (2 p.m. ET on MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at the famous Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway high banks. Some consider Talladega a prime opportunity to formalize a spot in the Nov. 2 Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway, […]
With two races remaining to set the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship field, all four positions are yet to be formally decided. That could change in this weekend‘s United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway (4 p.m. ET on the CW Network, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Joe Gibbs Racing‘s Aric Almirola — the 2017 series Talladega winner […]
Richard Childress Racing announced this week that Jim Pohlman will rejoin the organization in 2026 to assume the role of crew chief for Kyle Busch and the No. 8 team in the NASCAR Cup Series. A determined competitor, Pohlman previously worked at RCR as the organization‘s head of research and development. Since taking over the […]
Veteran racer Casey Mears will make his long-awaited debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series when he takes the green flag at Martinsville Speedway on October 24, driving the No. 69 The Pit Stop Diecasts Ford F-150 for MBM Motorsports. The race will mark a major milestone for Mears — his 600th career NASCAR start […]
IAA and Ritchie Bros. have joined the excitement of the upcoming NASCAR Playoffs race weekend at Martinville Speedway, serving as entitlement partner for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs. The IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250 will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25, as part of an action-packed weekend of racing at the famed short track. “There‘s […]
Kaulig Racing announced today that newly crowned ARCA Menards Series (AMS) Champion, Brenden “Butterbean” Queen, has been named the team‘s first RAM 1500 driver for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) season. Kaulig Racing, the anchor team for RAM‘s return to NASCAR, revealed it would field five trucks in the NCTS beginning in 2026. […]
Below is a look at the NASCAR Cup Series statistical performances at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama, going into the YellaWood 500 on October 19 at 2 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Fast Facts: Race #8 (Talladega Superspeedway) Talladega Superspeedway has occupied six different spots […]
Talladega Superspeedway announced today that reigning Miss Alabama Emma Terry will serve as the honorary pace car driver for Sunday‘s YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race. Terry, a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, was crowned Miss Alabama earlier this year and went on to finish as the fourth runner-up to Miss […]
Joe White, the spotter for Ty Dillon and the No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet, has been released from the team. Dillon was involved in a massive crash on Lap 236 of 267 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which directly involved fellow Chevrolet and title contender William Byron. … White, who was going to shift to […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Next Race: Love‘s RV Stop 225 The Place: Talladega Superspeedway Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Friday. October 17 The Time: 4 p.m. ET The Purse: $782,900 TV: FOX, 4 p.m. ET Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 226.1 miles (85 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20), […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series Next Race: United Rentals 250 The Place: Talladega Superspeedway Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Saturday, October 18 The Time: 4 p.m. ET The Purse: $1,651,939 TV: CW, 3:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 250.04 miles (94 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 25), Stage 2 […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: YellaWood 500 The Place: Talladega Superspeedway Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, October 19 The Time: 2 p.m. ET The Purse: $9,797,935 TV: NBC, 1:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 500.08 miles (188 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60), Stage 2 (Ends […]
Voting remains open for the National Motorsports Press Association‘s 2025 Most Popular Driver Award, and the opportunity is still available to vote up to five times per day per unique email address for your favorite driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Since ballot-casting began last week, […]
— RaceTrac, a leading convenience store brand and a valued client of the global food industry leader, Sysco, will take center stage in NASCAR this weekend racing at Talladega Superspeedway on the No. 41 Haas Factory Team Ford Mustang piloted by Cole Custer. “RaceTrac has always been a brand built on speed, convenience and quality […]
New England‘s only NASCAR Playoffs weekend at “The Magic Mile” proved to be successful for local nonprofits with the dedication of the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children‘s Charities (SCCNH), the official charity of New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), and the many volunteer groups who helped fundraise $207,507 during the Sept. 19-21 NASCAR Playoffs weekend […]
ThorSport Racing and TYM are teaming up at Talladega Superspeedway, where Ben Rhodes will debut the No. 99 TYM Ford F-150 on Friday, October 17. The partnership marks TYM‘s first NASCAR Truck Series appearance. TYM North America, headquartered in Georgia, supports small farmers and homesteaders with a lineup of tractors ranging from 22 to 130 […]
YellaWood, one of the nation‘s leading manufacturers of pressure-treated lumber, proudly announced Ann Blair Gribbin as the winner of its Five-Star Hero Contest. Designed to honor unsung heroes, the contest awards the winner and guests a VIP experience at the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway this October. Gribbin was selected as the winning Five-Star Hero […]
Sunoco is tracking toward a renewal as the exclusive fuel sponsor of NASCAR, according to people familiar with the matter, but questions about the category‘s long-term future could remain even with the extension. The sides first entered into the current agreement in 2004 but went into a contract year in 2025 with no renewal having […]
USA Network receive a .84 rating with 1.717 million viewers for Sunday’s South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The race was the number 2 sporting event of the day and the best viewership since Darlington on Labor Day weekend. .@USANetwork got a 0.84 rating and 1.717 million viewers […]
Spire Motorsports and driver Justin Haley have agreed to part ways following the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season finale at Phoenix Raceway. Plans for the team‘s No. 7 entry in 2026 will be announced at a later date. Haley first joined Spire Motorsports in 2019 during the team‘s inaugural season in the NASCAR Cup Series. […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (LEGACY MC) announced today a new partnership with Rexel USA, a leading distributor of electrical supplies, services and solutions, for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The collaboration will feature Rexel as the primary partner of the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek on Aug. 15 at Richmond Raceway and serve […]
NASCAR returns to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for the second time this season, and Goodyear is bringing familiar Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setups to teams across the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. All three series‘ setups mirror those already used at comparable tracks earlier this year. Cup Series teams […]
DGM Racing welcomes to the team NASCAR driver, Mason Maggio, for the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) Playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, October 18. Maggio will pilot DGM Racing‘s No. 91 Chevrolet with sponsorship from his partner Denssi Energy Pouches. Denssi Energy Pouches are small, caffeine-infused pouches crafted to boost stamina, focus and alertness […]
Halmar Friesen Racing announced today that Canadian short-track standout Cole Butcher will make his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series appearance, driving the No. 62 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in the Championship 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday, Oct. 31. Butcher‘s entry will be backed by longtime partner Atlantic Tiltload Ltd., a leader in specialized hauling […]
The opening race in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 8 Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway certainly provided the compelling storylines expected in this late season push for a championship. Interestingly, the race winner, Joe Gibbs Racing‘s Denny Hamlin conceded he didn‘t necessarily have a trophy at the 1.5-mile Vegas high banks on […]
UPDATE: Frankie Muniz will return to the #33 this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, following his recovery for a fractured wrist. “I’m thrilled to announce that I’m officially BACK after that pesky broken wrist sidelined me. Docs gave me the green light, and I’m hitting the track again THIS WEEK at Talladega! I’ve been itching to […]
Superspeedway ace Jason White will pilot the No. 22 Ford F-150 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 17th. Reaume Brothers Racing continues its partnership with driver Jason White after many successful races on this style of racetrack. Over the past eight seasons, White has had 14 starts with RBR and is looking forward to continuing this […]
Chevrolet is showing its support in the continued fight against breast cancer with the return of a specially-themed pink Corvette Stingray that will serve as the official pace vehicle for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series races at Talladega Superspeedway and Martinsville Speedway. This season, Chevrolet will celebrate 15 years of supporting the American Cancer Society […]
Viking Motorsports announced today that Connor Mosack will drive the No. 99 Viking Motorsports Chevrolet for the final three races of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, beginning at Talladega Superspeedway. “We‘d like to thank Matt for his contributions throughout our inaugural season,” said Jeremy Lange, General Manager of Viking Motorsports.“He played a meaningful role […]
One of the sponsors for this week‘s Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was LoveYourMindPlaybook.org which was carried as a paint scheme on the No. 48 Chevy of Alex Bowman. The concept of the organization is focused on mental health and fitness, brought to you by distinguished athletes and other professionals. Following the slam-bang […]
Inspection in complete following the South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. There were no issues for #11-Denny Hamlin. He is officially the winner and locked into the Championship race at Phoenix. Four cars are going back to the R&D Center for engine dyno only: #45-Tyler Reddick, #48-Alex Bowman, #8-Kyle […]
Denny Hamlin scored an emotional victory and claimed a significant career milestone with a dramatic win in Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series‘ South Point 400 Playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hamlin passed two cars in the final 10 laps, ultimately taking the lead from his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe with four laps […]
RYAN BLANEY, No. 12 Menards/Cardell Cabinetry Mustang Dark Horse — DID YOU HAVE ANY WARNING THE TIRE WAS GOING DOWN? “No, I didn‘t have any thoughts that it was gonna blow. As soon as I lifted into three it blew out.” YOU‘VE BOUNCED BACK BEFORE AND MADE IT TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP 4 AFTER HAVING A […]
Las Vegas Motor Speedway and South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa are driving their partnership forward with a multi-year renewal, keeping the South Point 400 as the entitlement race of Las Vegas Motor Speedway‘s fall NASCAR Cup Series event. The extension strengthens the long-term alliance between Las Vegas Motor Speedway and South Point, a relationship […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series post-race inspection is complete. No issues. Aric Almirola is the winner and the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team will compete for the owners championship at Phoenix Raceway next month. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points, Owner Points, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report. See race information on the Las Vegas Race […]
An incredible race-long scramble among the day‘s front-running trio of veteran Aric Almirola and young talents Connor Zilisch and Jesse Love ended in favor of the experienced Almirola, but he really had to earn this trophy in Saturday‘s Focused Health 302 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Almirola, who led a […]
Denny Hamlin wins the pole for Playoff race at Las Vegas LAS VEGAS – Denny Hamlin led a Joe Gibbs Racing sweep of the top qualifying positions for Sunday‘s South Point 400 Playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (5:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Hamlin‘s No. 11 JGR Toyota claimed […]
Ryan and Heather Preece announced the birth of their son Bentley Ryan on Friday morning. Bentley joins big sister Rebecca Marie. Rebecca Marie & Bentley Ryan Our world is complete! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9LtdN6UFm6 — Ryan Preece (@RyanPreece_) October 10, 2025
Former Boston Red Sox left fielder Mike Greenwell has died after a battle with a rare form of thyroid cancer, family and Florida officials said Thursday. Greenwell, 62, who retired from the Sox and MLB in 1996, told WCVB’s Fort Myers sister station WBBH in August that he’d been diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer. “After […]
Niece Motorsports proudly announces a noteworthy achievement made by its marketing team, recognized as winners of three prestigious MarCom Awards. MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that honors excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals. Since its inception in 2004, MarCom has evolved into one […]
NASCAR warned two Xfinity teams about discussing the points situation on the radio with their drivers early in last weekend‘s cutoff race at the Charlotte Roval, series officials confirmed on the “NASCAR Hauler Talk” podcast. … NASCAR did not cite the two Xfinity teams warned in last weekend‘s playoff race at the Charlotte Roval but […]
After a photo finish second-place finish at The Talladega Superspeedway in April, a return trip has been circled on the calendar for Jeb Burton and the Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport team. The October race will feature MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) as the primary partner. MyOutdoorTV is America‘s most-watched outdoor streaming service, featuring world-class hunting, fishing, shooting […]
A star-studded lineup of honorary race officials will help kick off one of the most exciting playoff races of the NASCAR season during the South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 12. Among those taking part are Nevada‘s Summerlin South Little League team, who will serve […]
Bret Holmes will return to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series to pilot the No. 1 Toyota at Talladega Superspeedway, TRICON Garage announced on Thursday. Holmes hasn’t raced in the truck ranks this season after selling his Bret Holmes Racing team to Hettinger Racing in late 2024. His last start fell last season at the Alabama […]
The NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs’ Round of 8 begins the with Saturday‘s Focused Health 302 (7:30 p.m. ET on the CW Network, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and if the current run of races is any indication, it may well come down to who can beat championship leader Connor Zilisch, a […]
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — After another dramatic NASCAR Cup Series Playoff elimination race last week, eight drivers move on to vie for the championship as the title chase moves forward with Sunday‘s South Point 400 at the always thrilling 1.5-mile Las Vegas Motor Speedway (5:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). And […]
Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) will partner with Gainbridge and NASCAR Cup Series driver Michael McDowell for a special paint scheme honoring women in North American motorsports who play key roles across the sport during the Oct. 26 Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. From drivers to engineers and executives at the team, track, manufacturer […]
Sheila Gwendolyn Elliott, 74, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at her residence. Born August 22, 1951 to the late Herbert and Bobbie Goswick, she was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. Sheila was co-owner of Ernie Elliott, Inc. She was very dedicated to her family and enjoyed traveling, music, and cooking. Also […]
Comcast is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award, the prestigious annual award created to recognize the extraordinary philanthropic efforts of individuals across the NASCAR industry. These extraordinary individuals have shown unwavering dedication and selfless service, creating lasting ripples of positive change in their communities and beyond […]
Known for her role behind a screen, award-winning Motorsports Journalist Holly Cain will put the computer to the side to serve as Grand Marshal for the Focused Health 302 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Race on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Cain will give the official command to start engines alongside fellow breast cancer survivors, kicking off […]
Harrison Burton and AM Racing will part ways for the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts season, the two sides announced on Wednesday afternoon. “I want to thank AM Racing, Tim Self (owner), and Wade Moore (team president) for the opportunity and trust at a pivotal moment in my career after I lost my Cup seat entering […]
NASCAR, America‘s No.1 motorsport, is teaming up with iconic global streetwear brand Anti Social Social Club for the first time to launch a limited release capsule collection. The collaboration champions NASCAR‘s and Anti Social Social Club‘s bold and distinctive styles, creating a unique crossover between the racetrack and fashion. Dropping at 8:00 a.m. PT on Saturday, […]
Fans may want to step on the gas if they are interested in attending the NASCAR race weekend scheduled for June 12-14, 2026 at Pocono Raceway. Race tickets and camping are now officially on sale to the general public for an action-packed weekend featuring the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series […]
After late-race radio communications became a hot topic at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, NASCAR will meet with teams before the Round of 8 to stress that manipulation won‘t be tolerated. “At a certain point during this week, we will just remind teams, ‘Let‘s not put yourselves or ourselves in jeopardy here,‘ ” NASCAR managing […]
ARCA Menards Series standout Tyler Reif has joined Niece Motorsports to make his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) debut in the series’ season finale at Phoenix Raceway. Reif, a native of Henderson, Nevada, eyes his NCTS debut on the heels of a runner-up finish in ARCA Menards Series East points. In a season where he […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Next Race: Love‘s RV Stop 225 The Place: Talladega Superspeedway Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Friday. October 17 The Time: 4 p.m. ET The Purse: $782,900 TV: FOX, 4 p.m. ET Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 226.1 miles (85 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20), […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series Next Race: Focused Health 302 The Place: Las Vegas Motor Speedway Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Saturday, October 11 The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $1,651,939 TV: CW, 7 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 301.5 miles (201 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45), […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: South Point 400 The Place: Las Vegas Motor Speedway Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, October 12 The Time: 5:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $9,797,935 TV: USA, 5 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 400.5 miles (267 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 80), […]
DGM Racing and Ryan Ellis are excited to reveal the Tablo TVTM ‘Tablo-Dega‘ Chevrolet for the United Rentals 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race at Talladega Superspeedway. Tablo TV goes full throwback at Talladega with a retro paint scheme that evokes the nostalgia of free broadcast television — it’s the perfect example of Tablo TV, a […]
Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 54 Xfinity Series team has been fined $5,000 for having a missing lug nut at the conclusion of the Xfinity Series race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval on Saturday evening. Having an improperly installed lug nut violates Sections 8.8.10.4a: Tires and Wheels of the NASCAR Rule Book. Taylor Gray finished […]
The USA Network earned a .80 rating with 1.544 million viewers for Sunday’s Round of 12 elimination race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, according to Adam Stern from Sports Business Journal. The event aired on NBC in 2024, with no direct comparison. It’s an uptick in viewers from the prior race at Kansas Speedway. […]
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada, going into the South Point 400 on Sunday, October 12 at 5:30 p.m. ET on USA, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90) — the seventh race of the 10-race Playoffs and the first of […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Nick Leitz today announced that a quartet of partners will join him for the Focused Health 302 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, October 11. The No. 07 Chevrolet Camaro of SS-GreenLight Racing will sport livery featuring Frontline Optics, The Dirty Deuce, Mission Essential Gear (MEGC) […]