Two-time Emmy Award-winning actor, screenwriter and co-creator of Ted Lasso Brendan Hunt will serve as Grand Marshal for the South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Chase Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 4. Best known for his role as Coach Beard on the Emmy Award-winning Apple TV series Ted Lasso, Hunt will […]
Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) points leader, Sheldon Creed, will take over the team‘s No. 26 GR Supra entry with a multi-year deal beginning in 2027. Creed, the series‘ most recent winner at Bristol Motor Speedway, began his NOAPS career in 2017 and has since collected […]
Las Vegas native Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion and a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame‘s Class of 2026, will lead the field for the South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Chase Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, Oct. 4, capping a weekend of tributes as the Speedway honors […]
UPDATE: Charlotte Motor Speedway will host a Celebration of Life for Kyle Busch on Friday, Oct. 9. The ceremony will take place at the start/finish line of the 1.5-mile track in Concord, North Carolina, following the conclusion of the Craftsman Truck Series Chase race presented by Mobil 1. The ceremony will be free for fans […]
Kasey Kahne, a 31-time race winner across NASCAR‘s three national series, is set to come out of retirement and is closing in on a deal to resume full-time driving. Kahne, 46, is expected to sign with Spire Motorsports to take the wheel of one of the team‘s entries in the Truck Series for the entire […]
Spire Motorsports wants the court of the Western District of North Carolina to have Joe Gibbs Racing finalize what trade secrets they allege have been stolen. The organization argued Thursday, through counsel Troy Homesely, that they have received a new list of things Gibbs has classified as a trade secret about every three weeks. An […]
Kaulig Racing CEO Chris Rice joined SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Thursday to put an end to [the] rumors [of Brad Keselowski joining the team]. “No, and I was telling somebody yesterday, I don’t know how in the heck every time a driver leaves, we become the talk — that they’re coming to us,” said Rice. […]
Stillery Fest is returning to Phoenix Raceway for its NASCAR Chase Weekend, Oct. 16-18. It will bring a full-throttle party experience to the Grizzly Campgrounds. New to Stillery Fest is Archie‘s Trading Post, inspired by former Arizona Diamondbacks player Archie Bradley, a gathering space for fans to enjoy live music, a vendor market, food and […]
After the last off-weekend of the season, the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to championship competition this week at Las Vegas with Saturday‘s Focused Health 302 (7:30 p.m. ET on CW, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Haas Factory Team driver Sheldon Creed, who has two wins in three Chase races to date, is turning in […]
Coming into the halfway point of the 10-race Chase to crown the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series champion, historically speaking, the storylines for Sunday‘s South Point 400 (5:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Las Vegas Motor Speedway look very familiar to the course this Chase has already established. The No. 1 […]
NASCAR distributed a rules update to Cup Series teams Wednesday for the October 25 race at Talladega Superspeedway. The package for Talladega will be the same as the package used for the August race at Daytona International Speedway, with one exception – the spoiler blade will be shortened to 3.5 inches from the four-inch spoiler […]
Hendrick Motorsports has extended its strategic relationship with HP Inc. through the 2029 NASCAR Cup Series season, with the agreement continuing HP‘s primary sponsorship of driver William Byron and the No. 24 Chevrolet for two races annually. The three-year renewal builds on a relationship that began in October 2022 and expanded to include Byron and […]
The fight against breast cancer is getting a boost from the track this October as Chevrolet brings back its specially themed pink Corvette Stingray to pace the NASCAR Cup Series field at Talladega Superspeedway and Martinsville Speedway. 2026 marks Chevrolet‘s 16th consecutive year partnering with the American Cancer Society in support of its ‘Making Strides […]
Race tickets and camping are now on sale to the general public for the 2027 NASCAR tripleheader scheduled for June 11-13 at Pocono Raceway. The 2027 weekend will feature a NASCAR national series race each day, with the FedEx Freight Truck Series on Friday, June 11, O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday, June 12, and […]
Spire Motorsports announced that 16-year-old Tristan McKee will return to the Truck Series with the team for an expanded schedule of races in 2027. “I‘m really excited to continue in Trucks with Spire next year. We started off strong with a lot of speed and good finishes, and I know we‘re capable of more,” McKee […]
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 4 at 5:30 p.m. ET on USA, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90) — the fifth race of the 10-race Chase presented by Mobil 1. […]
After nearly a decade of extending its race-winning pedigree into the ARCA Menards Series, Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), the only NASCAR Cup Series team with a direct line to ARCA, is shuttering its program at season‘s end, the championship-winning organization tells JosephSrigley.com .. Steve DeSouza, Executive Vice President of O‘Reilly Series and Development for Joe […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB has named Michael O‘Conor as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing more than two decades of experience in sports partnership and business development to the organization. In his new role, O‘Conor oversees LEGACY MOTOR CLUB‘s sales and partnerships teams, helping drive revenue growth and expand the organization‘s commercial operations. “Michael has spent his career […]
USA Network earned a 0.82 rating and averaged 1.464 million viewers for Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, according to Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal. The race was up 9% in rating from last year‘s 0.75, but down 9% in viewership from 1.6 million viewers. .@USANetwork got a 0.82 […]
By Dustin Albino Few organizations in the O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series outkick their coverage as consistently as Alpha Prime Racing. In 2027, the two-car team will switch to Ford, hoping the manufacturer change can help turn those flashes of performance into another step forward. As Alpha Prime makes the jump to Ford, team leaders Tommy […]
Evel Knievel created an incredible highlight reel of jumping buses on his motorcycle. His mesmerizing leaps made for must-see TV and captured global attention throughout the 1970s and ‘80s. Despite his passing almost 19 years ago at the age of 69, Knievel remains an icon whose legacy is promoted by Rick Ware Racing (RWR). RWR […]
Las Vegas Motor Speedway will welcome local vocalist Dezi to the track on Saturday, October 3, where she will perform the National Anthem before the Focused Health 302 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase Race. A Las Vegas-based award-winning vocalist, performer and vocal coach, Dezi brings more than a decade of professional performance experience to […]
ZONiE Beverages is expanding its partnership with Garrett Smithley and will serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 0 Chevrolet for the Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, October 3. The expanded role builds on the partnership announced earlier this month, which placed ZONiE on Smithley‘s car for the remainder […]
Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing and Brad Keselowski today announced that Keselowski will conclude his tenure as driver of the No. 6 Ford Dark Horse Mustang following the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, bringing to a close an important chapter for both Keselowski and the organization. “We are big fans of Brad as a person, […]
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) announced this morning that NASCAR Truck Series veteran, and Bristol winner, Jake Garcia will take over as driver of the team‘s No. 38 Ford F-150, beginning in 2027. Garcia, a native of Monroe, Ga., joins a FRM NASCAR Truck Series stable that has experienced on-track success since its inception, with 23 […]
Teams in both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series will run the same Goodyear Racing Eagles this weekend as they did during their March visit to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Cup Series tire setup has been used at a number of other intermediate tracks since the spring visit to Nevada, […]
Las Vegas Motor Speedway will celebrate Kyle Busch’s remarkable career and connection to his home track during the 2026 Fall NASCAR Chase Weekend, honoring the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion through special race-weekend moments, fan experiences, and permanent additions to the speedway. The recognitions will take center stage during the South Point 400 NASCAR Cup […]
Jeremy Clements Racing is pleased to announce that Inception Energy Solutions and Pounds Pickle Company, having most recently served as associate sponsors of JCR, will become co-primary sponsors for this weekend‘s Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Additionally, Inception Energy Solutions will serve as the primary sponsor at Talladega later this Fall. Plus, […]
Kyle Larson won‘t say it. No athlete in his position would. But with his never-say-quit victory in Sunday‘s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, the driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet took a giant step toward a third NASCAR Cup Series championship. Is the title now Larson‘s to lose? The demurral came quickly. […]
During the pre-race show for the Cup race at Kansas Speedway, a B2 Stealth Bomber carried out the flyover. The crowd reacted enthusiastically, as the mere sight of this engineering marvel is so cool you just have to look. Once the race began, Kyle Larson‘s domination was also a marvel hard to look away from, […]
William Joseph Nacewicz was born in Rome, New York December 7th, 1949, and passed away on September 17th, 2026. Better known to family and friends as “Billy or Willy” he attended Morrisville College for two years before transferring to Oswego State University and graduating in 1972 with a BA in education. He taught for one […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway There were no issues for #5-Kyle Larson. He is officially the winner of the race. Larson dominated the race, leading 235 of 267 laps, winning both stages, and earning the fastest lap bonus. He overcame a late charge from Briscoe, who took […]
Kyle Larson made a statement in Sunday‘s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. Retaking the lead from Chase Briscoe with seven laps left, Larson won for the second time in three races and took control of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase presented by Mobil 1. Larson‘s fourth victory at the 1.5-mile track left him 26 […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced today at Kansas Speedway that Erik Jones will continue to drive the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE in the NASCAR Cup Series for 2027 and beyond in a multi-year extension. His long-term presence within LEGACY is central to the organization‘s continued progression in the series. Heading into his 11th season in […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series post-race inspection is complete at Kansas Speedway. There were no issues for #11-Kaden Honeycutt. He is the official winner. No trucks were taken back to the R&D Center. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Point Standings, Owner Point Standings, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report For complete race information, check out the […]
On a near-perfect day—with the weather a notable exception—Kaden Honeycutt leaves Kansas Speedway with a victory in the Race to Stop Suicide 200 and control of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Chase. Honeycutt led 111 of 134 laps on Saturday, won the first two stages and asserted the superiority of his No. 11 TRICON Garage […]
Joey Logano doesn‘t mind that rain has played havoc with qualifying for three of the first four races in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase presented by Mobil 1. With rain wiping out both practice and time trials for Sunday‘s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway (3 p.m. ET on USA, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), […]
Tension eases between Ryan Blaney, Carson Hocevar after Bristol brawl KANSAS CITY, Kan. — In the aftermath of last Saturday‘s post-race fisticuffs between Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar at Bristol Motor Speedway, cooler heads have prevailed as the NASCAR Cup Series arrives at Kansas Speedway for Sunday‘s Hollywood Casino 400 (3 p.m. ET on USA, […]
Six days removed from the post-race antics that put two of NASCAR‘s top stars in the limelight, Ryan Blaney – sporting a black eye under his hat brim – and Carson Hocevar met the media in their first at-track setting since their Bristol Motor Speedway beef last weekend. Their sessions – staggered nearly an hour […]
Camry driver Thomas Annunziata captured his first career ARCA Menards Series title today with a fifth-place finish at Kansas Speedway. This championship is the first in ARCA competition for Nitro Motorsports. The 21-year-old New Jersey native made his full-time debut in ARCA competition in 2026, with a terrific season-long performance behind the wheel of his […]
The South Point 400 will get a country music kickoff as Jade Eagleson takes the stage for the pre-race concert at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 4. Eagleson brings his signature neotraditional country sound to Las Vegas on the heels of “Coming Soon To A Honky Tonk Near You” with Midland, his first […]
Award-winning actor, director and producer Jason Priestley will serve as Grand Marshal for the Focused Health 302 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase Race on Saturday, October 3, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Priestley will join fans for Saturday‘s pre-race festivities before giving the command to start engines ahead of the 4:30 P.M. race. “I‘ve […]
After spending more than a decade competing part-time in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series with FDNY Racing, Bryan Dauzat is gearing up for one last ride in the No. 28 FDNY / OB Builders Chevrolet Silverado RST. Dauzat has been a member of the FDNY Racing organization since 2014, and since then, has attempted to […]
After an uncharacteristic postseason opener at Bristol Motor Speedway, Chase drivers in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series are hoping for a return to normalcy in Saturday‘s Race to Stop Suicide 200 at Kansas Speedway (1 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). After a promising start to the Bristol race, with two stage […]
For the first time this season, Kyle Larson heads to Kansas Speedway with two specific distinctions. The driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet is both a 2026 race winner and the leader of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase presented by Mobil. The two-time and defending series champion is the only driver to have […]
George N. Gillett Jr. died on September 22, 2026, at Highline Place Memory Care in Denver after a battle with Alzheimer‘s disease. He was 87 and was surrounded by family and friends. An entrepreneur who spent his life turning big ideas into reality, he helped make Vail and Beaver Creek what they are today. George […]
Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart returns to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on Oct. 23 at Talladega Superspeedway driving Kaulig Racing‘s No. 25 Ram 1500 as part of Ram‘s Free Agent Driver Program. The fall appearance marks Stewart‘s second Truck Series start of the 2026 season. He launched Ram‘s return to NASCAR in […]
A STATEMENT FROM DARRELL WALTRIP AND HIS FAMILY: We wanted to share a health update with all of Darrell‘s friends and fans who have supported him throughout his racing career. Recently, Darrell has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) complicated by possible Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) — likely from injuries incurred during his racing career. […]
A sold-out crowd, star-studded runway and an evening dedicated to celebrating courage, hope and joy is set for the 16th annual Cook Out Catwalk for Causes on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Ten Tenths Motor Club. Hosted by Speedway Children‘s Charities (SCC), the event will bring together some of the biggest names in NASCAR along with […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced today that NASCAR veteran Jeremy Bullins will join the organization as the crew chief of the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Bullins will work alongside recently announced driver Riley Herbst in what will be Herbst‘s third full-time season in the Cup Series and the […]
Richard Childress Racing announced today two key leadership appointments designed to strengthen the organization‘s competition program, accelerate technological innovation and position RCR for long-term success as the company prepares for the 2027 NASCAR season and beyond. Richard Boswell, who has led Austin Dillon over the past two seasons as crew chief of the No. 3 […]
Michigan International Speedway announced today that the MISCamping.com Infield for the Father‘s Day race weekend has officially sold out for the sixth year in a row. General camping, grandstand tickets, and hospitality are still available for fans to experience an action-packed weekend of racing with NASCAR‘s return to the Irish Hills June 18-20, 2027. “Selling out […]
USA Network earned a 0.76 rating and averaged 1.449 million viewers for Saturday night‘s NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, according to Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal. The race was down 3% from last year and aired opposite the Ole Miss-LSU college football game. Bristol‘s social media generated […]
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, going into the Hollywood Casino 400 on Sunday, September 27, at 3 p.m. ET on USA, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90) — the fourth race in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase. NASCAR Cup Series […]
NASCAR Cup Series officials will meet with Ty Gibbs after the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing driver hurled a water bottle that struck a media member in the fracas Saturday night. … “I know it was kind of a heat-of-the-moment thing, and he probably thought it was just kind of a funny thing to add […]
Movember, the world‘s leading charity changing the face of men‘s health, will once again partner with NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki, joining SS Green Light Racing for the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, October 3. Movember will serve as the primary sponsor of Bilicki‘s No. 07 SS Green […]
Daniel Suarez and his wife, Julia Piquet, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Otto Suarez Piquet. “The biggest blessing of our lives, our baby boy. Otto Suárez Piquet 💙,: Suarez announced on social media. Suarez and Piquet were married in July 2024. The biggest blessing of our lives, our baby boy. Otto […]
Phoenix Raceway announced today that Timberland PRO will serve as the entitlement partner for its NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday, October 17. The Timberland PRO 200 will be a pivotal race in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase, with drivers battling for vital championship momentum. This partnership builds upon Timberland PRO‘s […]
Continuing an impressive season highlighted by an expanding lineup of new brands and relationships, Ryan Ellis and Young‘s Motorsports will unveil another exciting NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series partnership when the series returns to Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway for the Focused Health 302 on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc., a […]
Kansas Speedway hosts the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this weekend, where both series will run familiar Goodyear Racing Eagle setups. Cup Series teams will use the same left- and right-side tires they ran at Kansas in the spring. This tire setup has been used several times since that race, most recently […]
JR Motorsports today announced that Sam Mayer will be making his return to the organization for the 2027 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season behind the wheel of the No. 1 Chevrolet. Mayer, who will be entering his fifth year behind the wheel of a JRM Chevrolet and seventh year in the NOAPS will be […]
Herbert Theadore “Herbie” Poole, Sr., 82, of Randleman, NC, died Friday, September 18, 2026, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, 908 Albemarle Road, Asheboro, NC, with Pastor Billy Myers officiating. Friends attending the service are […]
Leland Honeyman returns to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in the No. 62 Halmar Friesen Racing Toyota for this Saturday‘s RacetoStopSuicide.com 200 at Kansas Speedway. Honeyman‘s Toyota Tundra will be sponsored this weekend by DPR Construction, a self-performing general contractor founded in 1990 and based in Charlotte, N.C. Honeyman will also pilot the No. 62 […]
Ryan Blaney offered an expanded look at his Bristol Motor Speedway run-in with Carson Hocevar during a guest appearance on Denny Hamlin‘s “Actions Detrimental” podcast, revisiting both the late-race contact that ended his night and the post-race fight that followed. Blaney had been one of the dominant drivers in Saturday night‘s Bass Pro Shops Night […]
Dawson Sutton will miss this weekend’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway, Rackley WAR announced on Monday. Sutton will vacate the #26 Chevrolet and shift his focus on team’s Super Late Model entry. Toni Breidinger will pilot the #26 in Kansas, with Sutton expected to return next month at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Snowball […]
Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) proudly announces the launch of Rebuilding Lives Through Mobility, a national campaign supported by Homes For Our Troops, TOYOTA RACING, BraunAbility, and TRICON Garage through Johnny and Terry Gray. The initiative is dedicated to restoring independence and improving quality of life for Veterans living with service-connected injuries by providing six […]
Regarding Saturday night‘s post-race at Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR will not issue penalties to either Ryan Blaney nor Carson Hocevar. Further review is being conducted to determine penalties to any crew members involved in the incident, and if necessary, any penalties will be announced later this week. Today, NASCAR CEO Steve O‘Donnell appeared as a […]
Jeremy Bullins is leaving RFK Racing after serving as crew chief for Brad Keselowski and the No. 6 team. Bullins joined RFK ahead of the 2025 season, reuniting with Keselowski after the two previously worked together at Team Penske. “We‘re excited for Jeremy and his family as he embarks on a new opportunity.” “Jeremy has […]
NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Garrett Smithley announced today that he is partnering with Chicago-based The Kryder Law Group to raise funds for Susan G. Komen ahead of the The Progress Group 250 race at Talladega Superspeedway on October 24. The Kryder Law Group, Accident and Injury Lawyers is a leading personal injury law […]
Soon after trading punches with an uncharacteristically irate Ryan Blaney, Carson Hocevar declared to TV cameras that, in Saturday‘s Bass Pro Shops Night Race, fans “got an old-school Bristol show here.” Yes—and no. The post-race brawl at Bristol Motor Speedway certainly was old-school, at least in terms of the two principals. As soon as Hocevar […]
One thing fans of NASCAR learn is that sometimes racing includes shifting abruptly. This is certainly the case at a short track like Bristol Motor Speedway. It was also true on Sunday that the Cup race shifted abruptly from the beginning with the sweetness of our National Anthem being delivered by the adorable MRO Kids, […]
When Ty Gibbs finally ran out of magic, Joey Logano took full advantage. Thanks to a dramatic pass through a gaggle of traffic on Lap 494 of 500, Logano stole a victory in Saturday‘s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway and moved close to the lead in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. There were no issues for #22-Joey Logano. He is officially the winner of the race. Logano took to the lead with 5 laps remaining after #77-Carson Hocevar and #54-Ty Gibbs got together while battling for the win. #12-Ryan Blaney […]
By Dustin Albino For the first time since the end of June, there‘s a new leader atop the NASCAR Cup Series standings. Reigning champion and two-time Bill France Cup holder Kyle Larson emerged from 500 chaotic laps at Bristol Motor Speedway a single point clear of the field. In the opening stage, Larson appeared to […]
Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar carried a late-race clash beyond the checkered flag Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, trading punches on pit road following a fiery conclusion to the Bass Pro Shops Night Race. The altercation came after contact between the two with 43 laps remaining ended Blaney‘s otherwise dominant night. Blaney was battling […]
NASCAR Cup Series drivers are setting the tone for Saturday night‘s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, taking the stage to a lively mix of rock, country, hip-hop and a few unexpected selections during Bristol‘s iconic driver introductions. As each driver is introduced, they will walk onto the smoke-filled stage to a […]
Post-race inspection is complete in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series garage at Bristol Motor Speedway and there were no issues. The Nos. 17 and 54 cars of Corey Day and Taylor Gray had one loose lug nut and will lose pit-stall selection at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. See race details at: Race Results, Driver […]
Like a stealth bomber, Sheldon Creed waited until the last minute to make his move. Thanks to an astute call from crew chief Jonathan Toney, Creed had new tires for an overtime restart on Lap 304, and he used them to full advantage in winning Friday night‘s Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The […]
Just nine points out of the Chase lead, Kyle Larson will start from the pole position in Saturday‘s Bass Pro Shops Night Race, after a lightning delay forced cancellation of Friday‘s qualifying session at Bristol Motor Speedway. Having finished fifth in the Chase opener at Darlington Raceway before winning last Sunday at World Wide Technology […]
Spring Bristol winner Ty Gibbs honors Kyle Busch with M&M‘s paint scheme BRISTOL, Tenn.—Kyle Busch is no longer with us, but his presence at Bristol Motor Speedway will be more than just spiritual on Saturday. On Ty Gibbs‘ No. 54 Toyota, Joe Gibbs Racing unveiled a paint scheme that harkens to Busch‘s heyday in the […]
NASCAR announced today that the annual NASCAR Awards will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, bringing the sport‘s champions, stars and industry leaders together just two days after the NASCAR Cup Series championship is decided at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The move to Miami marks […]
BRISTOL, Tenn. — NASCAR officials will visit World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in the next week to begin exploring possible changes to its pit-road configuration, a NASCAR competition executive confirmed to two reporters Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway. The planned trip follows an incident on Gateway‘s pit road during the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts […]
Bryan Backus had no reason to suspect this pit stop was going to be any different than usual. That was until he was struck by a crashing stock car while trying to service the No. 19 car during last weekend‘s NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway. Backus was […]
Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today announced it has been named the Official Tooling Supplier of NASCAR. Dave Bersaglini, Kennametal Vice President and President of Metal Cutting, unveiled the designation at the company’s Next Level Shop exhibit on the first day of the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2026. “Every thousandth of an inch matters in […]
Bristol Motor Speedway today announced Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® as the presenting sponsor of the pre-race concert for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race this Saturday. The “Cracker Barrel Pre-Race Concert” will feature diamond-selling country superstar Brian Kelley on the infield stage at 5 p.m. ET, setting the tone for one of NASCAR’s most […]
Post-race inspection for the UNOH 250 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway is complete. There were no issues for #98-Jake Garcia. He is the winner. #5-Bayley Currey and #38-Chandler Smith both had one loose lug nut and will lose pit selection next week in Kansas. See race details at: Race Results, Driver […]
Matt DiBenedetto‘s return to NASCAR competition with Young‘s Motorsports is expanding. One week after the veteran driver makes his anticipated return to the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway, DiBenedetto will return to the No. 42 Young‘s Motorsports Chevrolet for the Blue Cross NC 300 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway […]
Conor Daly will return to the Ram Free Agent program to drive the No. 25 Ram 1500 for Kaulig Racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Kansas Speedway on Sept. 26. The 34-year-old Daly made his seventh career Truck Series start at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in July. He knows the 1.5-mile, high-speed […]
New England‘s only NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) 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 NHMS, and the many volunteer groups who helped fundraise more than $142,000 during the Aug. 21-23, NCS […]
Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) is honored to announce that the organization has been selected as a finalist in the Carolinas Business of the Year (CBOY) competition, a fundraising competition benefitting SHR‘s newest partner, Dream On 3. The opportunity to participate in Dream On 3‘s CBOY competition sits right at the intersection of SHR‘s competitive spirit […]
There is no cover jinx in NASCAR, as NASCAR 26 Cover Athlete Kyle Larson turned up the heat just days prior to the flagship game‘s official release date with a statement win at World Wide Technology Raceway. (By the way, download it on PS5, Xbox and PC today!) But toward the latter end of the […]
Garrett Smithley and SS GreenLight Racing announced a new partnership with North Georgia Natural Springs for Friday night‘s Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway. North Georgia Natural Springs, CrampZero and CXP will be featured on Smithley‘s No. 0 Chevrolet as the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series races under the lights in Bristol, Tennessee. The […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced today that Chais Eliason has been promoted to crew chief of the No. 42 NASCAR Cup Series team, beginning with the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 19. Eliason, who has served as strategy manager and senior performance engineer on the No. 42, will lead […]
NASCAR® today announced a landmark long-term partnership with FedEx Freight® that will make the newly independent freight transportation leader the entitlement partner of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in 2027. The NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series brings together two brands deeply connected to the trucking industry and the people who keep America moving — pairing […]
Henderson Motorsports could have a different driver behind the wheel when the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series returns to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend. Parker Kligerman is still recovering from an illness that kept him out of the television booth this past weekend. If Kligerman is unable to compete at Bristol, Nick Sanchez is expected to […]
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee going into the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on Saturday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). NASCAR Cup Series Chase Fast Facts: Race #3 (Bristol Motor Speedway) […]
Young‘s Motorsports announced Wednesday that the organization and NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Ryan Ellis will part ways following the conclusion of the 2026 season. Ellis joined the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization as the full-time driver of its No. 02 Chevrolet for the 2026 campaign, bringing veteran experience, determination and a strong portfolio of partners […]
K9s For Warriors, in partnership with RCA and Spire Motorsports, will bring its mission to the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway with K9s For Warriors featured on Michael McDowell‘s No. 71 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 during the iconic Bass Pro Shops Night Race. The partnership comes at a particularly meaningful time, with […]
As the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series heads for its first Chase race on Thursday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, Layne Riggs plans to keep using the approach that earned him top seeding in the 10-driver Chase field. In other words, Riggs, who announced Tuesday that he will be back in the No. 34 Front Row […]
Kyle Larson acknowledged he was looking ahead to Bristol Motor Speedway, but the end of his 51-race drought came a week earlier than he expected. Fresh from his NASCAR Cup Series victory at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway — and just nine points behind Chase leader Denny Hamlin — Larson brings renewed confidence to […]
Late-race issues in the first two NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase races cost top-seeded Justin Allgaier the Chase lead. That‘s a situation the driver of the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet hopes to remedy in Friday night‘s Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET on CW, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). […]
Beginning this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR will adjust its procedures for officiating wet weather tires at oval racetracks for all three NASCAR national series. The updated procedures are as follows: To start the race, all cars must have the same tire type (slicks or wet weather), as determined by NASCAR After the green […]
Capriccio Bubbly Sangria today announced a partnership with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport that will see the sparkling sangria brand serve as primary sponsor of Blaine Perkins and the No. 31 Chevrolet for Friday night‘s NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Capriccio Bubbly Sangria is a fruit-forward blend of sparkling red […]
Few venues hold more significance in the NASCAR journey of Hall of Fame team owner Jack Roush than Nashville Superspeedway — making it a fitting stage for a landmark offering from the famed Roush Automotive Collection during Mecum Auctions‘ inaugural Nashville event Sept. 22-26. For more than two decades, Nashville Superspeedway has been woven into […]
As the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the 2026 season finale, World Golf Hall-of-Famer Annika Sörenstam and her namesake LPGA Tour event, The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican (The ANNIKA), is teaming up with Gainbridge℠, driver Michael McDowell and Spire Motorsports to unveil a unique livery for McDowell‘s No. 71 Chevrolet […]
USA Network averaged 1.635 million viewers for Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway, according to Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal. The race was up 7% from last year, when it averaged 1.525 million viewers. .@USANetwork averaged 1.635 million viewers for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 @WWTRaceway, […]
In recent weeks, industry executives keeping tabs on the matter have told SBJ that one of the most likely ways for Dodge to get in quickly is to work with a current engine supplier to supply it in the short term while Stellantis figures out plans for its own engine development in the more medium […]
In all his years competing in NASCAR‘s premier level, Christopher Bell concedes he may never have grinned as big, cheered as loudly or just been so generally thrilled as he was in winning Sunday night‘s Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. Joining the DAYTONA 500, Brickyard 400 and Coca-Cola 600 as one of […]
On Sunday NASCAR held one of its longest races of the season at historic Darlington Raceway. For over four hours, drivers fought other drivers under threatening skies on a track known to tear up tires and put ugly scrapes on their flashy racecars. It was a great day for race fans as it just barely […]
In the Chase opener at Darlington Raceway, Carson Hocevar made a new enemy in Brad Keselowski. Near the end of Stage 1, he got into the left-rear of the No. 6 RFK Racing Ford, sending the former Cup champion spinning out of Turn 4. Hocevar went on to finish 11th in the Southern 500. After the […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. There were no issues for #20-Christopher Bell. He is officially the winner of the race. Bell took four tires on the final pit stop of the night while Larson and three other drivers stayed out. Bell quickly moved to the front […]
Christopher Bell snapped a 33-race winless streak, claiming his first victory of the year in Sunday night‘s Cook Out Southern 500, coming after a record-breaking mark of seven runner-up efforts on the season. And the timing of his trophy hoist could not have been better for the perpetual championship contender. Bell‘s 1.038-second win in the […]
By Dustin Albino Tyler Reddick has checked plenty of boxes at the tricky Darlington Raceway. Winning the Southern 500, however, remains elusive — and he‘s growing tired of coming so close. “It‘s good to be in contention every year,” Reddick told USA Sports following a third-place effort in Sunday‘s Cook Out Southern 500. “Thankfully, we […]
The Buncombe County (North Carolina) Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in a break-in involving retired NASCAR Cup driver Dave Marcis. He was out of town with the burglary took place, and several irreplaceable items of NASCAR memorabilia were among the many things stolen. … Now, an arrest has been made after a stranger messaged […]
There were no issues in post-race inspection for the Fleetio 200 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Darlington Raceway. Sheldon Creed is the winner. The Nos. 00 (Creed), 19 (Brent Crews) and 21 (Austin Hill) all had one lug nut not safe and secure. Jesse Love’s No. 2 team had an at-track inspection penalty. All […]
It took 138 races for Sheldon Creed to finally claim his first career NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at Atlanta this February. On Saturday night he earned his second trophy — and the timing couldn‘t be better with the Californian opening the nine-race Chase for the season championship with a visit to Victory Lane […]
Riley Herbst confirmed Saturday at Darlington Raceway that he was diagnosed with a concussion following his crash at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Herbst passed his tests leading into last weekend’s race at Daytona and participated in qualifying, but said his symptoms returned Saturday morning and were the worst he had experienced since the accident. He […]
NASCAR is embracing some of the more colorful language heard over team radios with a new “Swear Jar” promotion during The Chase. Each time profanity is recorded over the radio, NASCAR will add $5 to a prize pool. Fans can participate by making predictions about the amount of swearing during the races, with the money […]
Alpha Prime Racing will race the Ford Mustang full-time beginning with the 2027 season, marking one of the most significant steps in the team‘s history. The move follows an extensive evaluation by APR leadership of the team‘s competition and business models. The team believes the move will strengthen equipment, increase development capabilities, and create manufacturer […]
NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Logan Bearden announced he will compete in this Saturday night‘s Fleetio 200 race at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. South Carolina-based 24HR Garage Door Service will serve as the primary marketing partner on Bearden‘s No. 42 Young‘s Motorsports Chevrolet at Darlington Raceway. Associate marketing partners include Conway, S.C.-based Liberty Brew Coffee, Outlier […]
ApexFX, a next-generation financial technology platform slated to launch this fall, has joined Rick Ware Racing (RWR). As part of its debut, ApexFX is serving as the primary partner for two RWR entries this Labor Day weekend. NASCAR Cup Series driver Cody Ware will pilot the No. 51 ApexFX Chevrolet in the Southern 500 Sunday […]
Longtime motorsports journalist and key figure in the creation of the Motor Racing Network Jim Foster has been named recipient of the 2027 Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence, becoming the 15th winner of the prestigious award. Foster spent 15 years as a sports journalist, with a newspaper career that included stops at The Salisbury Post and […]
William Sawalich and SoundGear join Halmar Friesen Racing for the UNOH 250 presented by Ohio Logistics at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17. Sawalich will pilot the No. 62 SoundGear Toyota Tundra TRD Pro under the lights in Thunder Valley. — Halmar Friesen Racing —
t‘s been Ryan Preece vs. the world for much of 2026. Whether “the world” knows it‘s involved in the skirmish remains unclear. Either way, Preece seems perfectly comfortable playing the underdog role. After spending much of the 2026 season battling the Chase cutline, a 25-point NASCAR penalty, and, according to Preece, an army of “keyboard […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced today that Riley Herbst will join the organization as the driver of the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season in a multi-year deal. Herbst brings his longtime partner Monster Energy with him, who will serve as a primary partner throughout the season. “I‘m excited to […]
Throughout the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, drivers have maintained that to have a shot at this year‘s championship, they need to go into the 10-race, 16-driver Chase ranked among the top-four or five in the reseeded standings. However, as the series prepares for the opening Chase green flag in Sunday‘s Cook Out Southern 500 […]
As with his NASCAR Cup Series‘ No. 1 seed in the Chase counterpart, Denny Hamlin, the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series’ No. 1 seed, JR Motorsports‘ Justin Allgaier arrives at Darlington Raceway with plenty of reason to feel confident. The series opens its 12-driver, nine-race Chase under the Darlington lights in Saturday‘s Fleetio 200 (7:30 […]
NASCAR enters The Chase presented by Mobil 1 following a 2026 regular season marked by broad-based growth across nearly every key area of the business. NASCAR event admissions are up 9% year over year, including 11 Cup Series sellouts, social impressions have reached 1.94 billion — up 31% versus 2025 — and trackside merchandise sales […]
Kaulig Racing driver Brenden “Butterbean” Queen will be featured in an upcoming episode of NASCAR‘s hit docuseries *RISING* Season 2, premiering Thursday exclusively on Xumo Play. NASCAR previously announced the sophomore season of the docuseries would feature Queen, along with Carson Hocevar and Connor Zilisch, airing on Xumo Play, a free live and on demand […]
DGM Racing is proud to announce its partnership with the family-owned Black‘s Tire Service for the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) race at Darlington Raceway on September 5, 2026. After partnering with the team and Josh Williams‘ No. 92 Chevrolet at Rockingham Speedway earlier this year, Black‘s Tire Service expands its partnership to include […]
Nearly one year after making his most recent NASCAR start at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway, Matt DiBenedetto is preparing to return to the same track for his first national-series appearance of 2026. DiBenedetto will join Young‘s Motorsports for the Focused Health 302 on Saturday, October 3, driving the team‘s No. 42 Magnesium Performance Wheels Chevrolet in […]
Niece Motorsports welcomes a partnership extension with Circle B Diecast / Motorsports Auctions to serve as the primary sponsor for drivers Connor Hall and Landen Lewis in the upcoming NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) race at Kansas Speedway. Headquartered in Neosho, MO, Circle B Diecast is the largest independent racing collectibles distributor in the United […]
Legacy Motor Club announced Wednesday that John Hunter Nemechek will not return to the organization following the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. “Legacy Motor Club has made the decision to part ways with John Hunter Nemechek at the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. “We are grateful for John Hunter‘s contributions to Legacy […]
The Buncombe County Sheriff‘s Office is investigating a break-in at the Arden home of former NASCAR driver Dave Marcis. Deputies responded over the weekend after Marcis‘ home was reportedly broken into while he was out of town. According to the sheriff‘s office incident report, the case is classified as felony breaking and entering at a […]
Top-seeded Denny Hamlin renews title quest under new Chase format CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Last year, Denny Hamlin did everything right. After winning from the pole at Las Vegas Motor Speedway under the elimination Playoff format, Hamlin had nearly three weeks to prepare for the Championship 4 Race at Phoenix—and he used every minute of it. […]
Darlington Raceway announced today that South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will serve as the Honorary Pace Car Rider for Sunday‘s Cook Out Southern 500. McMaster, a longtime supporter of NASCAR and Darlington Raceway, will participate in pre-race ceremonies before climbing in the passenger seat of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse that will lead the field […]
Jesse Love can use a little good luck in NASCAR O‘Reilly Series title defense CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If it appears that defending NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love lacks momentum entering this year‘s nine-race Chase, don‘t despair. All it will take is a little bit of luck and some quality control to make […]
A red flag would have helped alleviate the lengthy caution that sent the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway into overtime last Saturday. The yellow flag for the Turn 4 crash involving Carson Hocevar and Erik Jones lasted nine laps. That went four laps past the scheduled distance and left many teams concerned […]
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina going into the Cook Out Southern 500 on September 6 at 5 p.m. ET on the USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90) — the first race of the 10-race Chase. Darlington Raceway – Statistics […]
After an exhilarating end to the regular season at Daytona International Speedway, the 16-driver field is set for The Chase in the NASCAR Cup Series. Among many, the following are key storylines heading into the postseason: Denny Hamlin enters the 2026 postseason as the No. 1 seed, securing the top spot one race prior to […]
NBC earned a 1.83 rating and 3.509 million viewers for Saturday night‘s NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, according to Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal. The race was up 4% in rating and 6% in viewership from last year, when the Daytona race earned a 1.76 rating and averaged […]
There‘s going to be some Suplexes, Body Slams, Figure-Fours and Piledrivers taking place at Bristol Motor Speedway‘s Fan Zone during America‘s Night Race weekend, Sept. 17-19, as an atmosphere of professional wrestling surrounds the iconic NASCAR racing event. Don‘t worry, NASCAR drivers aren‘t going to be getting into any off-track scuffles. At least none that […]
Team Penske has swapped the pit crews of its Nos. 2 and 12 teams driven by Austin Cindric and Ryan Blaney, respectively, before the start of The Chase presented by Mobil 1, a team spokesperson confirmed to NASCAR.com on Tuesday. Blaney and the No. 12 team enter the NASCAR Cup Series Chase as the No. […]
Legacy Motor Club and John Hunter Nemechek will part ways at the end of this NASCAR season, sources briefed on the decision told The Athletic. Those sources were granted anonymity to speak about an evolving situation. Team leadership informed Nemechek of the news Monday, with the team opting to go a different direction even though the sides had […]
With the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series regular season in the rearview mirror, Ryan Ellis and Young‘s Motorsports are shifting into the final stretch of the year with a new partner joining the No. 02 Chevrolet for Saturday night‘s Fleetio 200 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. J.D. Steel Co. Inc., a respected provider of steel […]
NASCAR Cup Series teams will run the same Goodyear Racing Eagle setup at Darlington Raceway this weekend as at the Goodyear 400 in March. This tire setup has been used multiple times since NASCAR‘s spring visit to Darlington, most recently at Chicagoland Speedway in July. The left-side Goodyear Racing Eagle was also used at Indianapolis […]
Jeremy Clements Racing is excited to bring an All-Star lineup of Spartanburg-based partners to the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series event this Labor Day weekend at the Track Too Tough to Tame, Darlington Raceway. Leading off the lineup will be the Hub City Spartanburgers. The Spartanburgers, the Single-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Texas […]
Garage 66 is thrilled to announce that Josh Bilicki is set for an entry into the 69th Daytona 500, driving the No. 66 Protection Technologies NASCAR Cup Series car next February at Daytona International Speedway. Protection Technologies designs, installs, and commissions complete low-voltage security systems for many types of clients, including general contractors, property managers, […]
Legendary country music artist Lee Greenwood is returning to Bristol Motor Speedway this fall to perform his popular patriotic anthem, “God Bless the USA,” as part of the spectacular pre-race ceremonies during the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on Saturday, Sept. 19. America‘s Night Race is race No. 3 in the 10-race NASCAR Chase for […]
Chad Finchum will make his first NASCAR Cup Series start at Darlington Raceway when he races the No. 66 AutoParts.com / Truan Equipment Rental Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sunday, September 6. The 31-year-old pilot from Knoxville, Tennessee, while new to Cup competition at this track, has many laps […]
In retrospect, Tom Cruise‘s presence at the Daytona International Speedway drivers‘ meeting couldn‘t have been more appropriate. Cruise, who played upstart driver Cole Trickle in the 1990 film “Days of Thunder,” was there to announce that the long-awaited sequel would become reality in 2028. The story of the race that followed the meeting read like […]
Saturday night‘s race at Daytona International Speedway included Miss America singing the National Anthem and NASCAR superstar Mark Martin waving the green flag to get things going. Sprinkled throughout the race were occasional spots announcing the 2028 release of the NASCAR-themed movie, “Days of Thunder 2,” complete with flashes of Tom Cruise hanging out at […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. There were no issues for #60-Ryan Preece. He is officially the winner of the race. No cars are returning to the R&D Center. The race was calm for most of the night, with only the stage breaks bringing out cautions […]
In one of the most dramatic regular season endings imaginable, coming at a track — Daytona International Speedway — that perpetually delivers that kind of drama – Roush Fenway Keselowski driver Ryan Preece and his No. 60 Ford team did everything they needed to do — and could do — to earn the final 2026 […]
Short on fuel in the late going, but with no dearth of tenacity, Ryan Preece won Saturday night‘s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway in overtime to force his way into the NASCAR Cup Series Chase. “I’m just speechless right now,” said Preece, who claimed the final berth the Chase by 17 points […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB and owner Jimmie Johnson today unveiled the No. 48 Toyota Camry XSE he will drive in the 2027 DAYTONA 500, bringing together Carvana, Lowe‘s and Ally on the car for the final NASCAR Cup Series start of his legendary career. Johnson gave fans their first look at the car during the Coke […]
If you‘ve noticed a substantial uptick in the amount of Bristol Motor Speedway content on your social media feeds the last few days it‘s not a coincidence. For the first time in track history, the iconic NASCAR short track held an official Influencer Day and Pit Party for a VIP guest list of some of […]
Anne Hathaway will star opposite Tom Cruise in the next chapter of “Days of Thunder,” Variety has learned exclusively. Paramount Pictures has dated the feature film sequel for June 2, 2028, when Cruise and Hathaway will hit the road almost 40 years after the original Tony Scott film was released. The project will be shot for IMAX screens, and released […]
Garage 66 announced Friday that Gray Gaulding will return to the team for two additional NASCAR Cup Series races this season after failing to qualify for Saturday night‘s race at Daytona International Speedway. “Missed the Coke Zero 400 field by just 13 hundredths of a second. As a make-up to @graygaulding and his partners, Carl […]
There were no issues in NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series post-race inspection at Daytona International Speedway. Ryan Sieg is the winner. The Nos. 1 of Carson Kvapil and 7 of Justin Allgaier each had lug nut not safe and secure and will lose their pit-stall selection at Darlington Raceway. See race details at: Race Results, […]
New competition package remains a mystery to NASCAR Cup drivers DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — At Daytona International Speedway this weekend, there‘s a bigger mystery than which drivers will secure the final three positions in the Chase. The greater unknown is how the NASCAR Cup Series cars will behave with a new, untried competition package that […]
Daytona International Speedway and General Motors announced today a multi-year extension to keep longtime NASCAR partner Chevrolet as a founding partner. With that, Chevrolet will maintain the naming rights for an injector at the World Center of Racing, as well as shared pace car duties for events like the 2027 DAYTONA 500 and more. The roots […]
Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport announced today that 22-year-old Daniel Dye has signed a multi-year agreement to drive the team‘s No. 32 Chevrolet full-time beginning in 2027. Longtime sponsor Champion Container will continue its support of the DeLand, Florida, native during his 2027 campaign. Dye will also continue using his racing platform to raise awareness […]
World Wide Technology Raceway will unveil a reimagined fan experience showcasing four distinct zones of interactive entertainment and an array of food options during the Sept. 12-13 Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR weekend. The Enterprise Infield Fan Zone will span nearly 71,000 square feet inside the 1.25-mile oval and feature four themed areas: the Toyota Speed […]
To paraphrase Corey Heim after winning the Brickyard 400, why are we talking about a driver who just finished 19th? Well, that‘s a fair question. Still … the garage can‘t help but talk about Carson Hocevar, the polarizing 23-year-old who finished outside the top 15 at New Hampshire yet still garnered the most amount of […]
There is a certain unmistakable drive that characterizes the Daytona International Speedway which both kickstarts the NASCAR Cup Series season and then months later, serve as the regular season finale to decide which 16 of sport‘s most worthy will now run for the season championship. This Saturday night‘s Coke Zero Sugar 400 (7:30 p.m. ET […]
Several NASCAR Cup Series teams will have pit crew changes for Saturday night‘s race at Daytona International Speedway, including changes at Hendrick Motorsports following penalties to two members of William Byron‘s No. 24 crew. From Bozi Tatarevic at NASCAR Substack: Hendrick Motorsports has decided to pull jackman Dax Hollifield and rear changer Rod Cox from […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that Brandon Jones has signed a contract extension to continue driving the No. 20 Menards Toyota GR Supra in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series through the 2027 season. The extension takes Jones into his 12th full-time season competing in the O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series, while continuing the Atlanta native‘s […]
JR Motorsports announced Thursday that Carson Kvapil will return to the organization for the 2027 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season and move to the No. 8 Chevrolet. Kvapil has primarily driven JRM‘s No. 1 Chevrolet this season and currently sits second in the O‘Reilly Series standings. He earned his first career series victory at […]
Las Vegas Motor Speedway announced today that the annual fall race at The Bullring, held during NASCAR weekend, will officially be named the Kyle Busch Classic. The designation establishes a new tradition that honors one of motorsports’ most accomplished drivers while celebrating one of the track’s greatest hometown champions. The inaugural Kyle Busch Classic will […]
Sammy Smith will depart JR Motorsports at the conclusion of the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. He shared the news on Wednesday evening. “After this season, I‘ll be moving on from JR Motorsports and into a new chapter,” Smith posted on X. “I‘m incredibly grateful for everyone at JRM who has been part of […]
NASCAR is finalizing a deal with FedEx Freight to become the entitlement sponsor of the Truck Series, NASCAR‘s third-tier national series, according to sources briefed on the situation and granted anonymity to speak about the ongoing negotiations. The multi-year agreement is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks. FedEx Freight is set to replace […]
Daytona International Speedway announced today that tickets are now on sale for the Wheatley Vodka Clash as it makes its return to the World Center of Racing on Saturday, Feb. 13. “Now that tickets are officially on sale, the countdown is on to welcome the Clash back home to DAYTONA,” said Frank Kelleher, President of […]
NASCAR will return to Lime Rock Park in 2027, with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series set to headline the LIUNA 150 on July 9-10. The 2027 event will mark the third consecutive year of NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series competition at Lime Rock Park and the third year that the Laborers‘ International Union of North America […]
NASCAR racing returns to Sonoma Raceway July 10-11, 2027, bringing the roar of the NASCAR Cup Series to Northern California for a summer weekend of high-speed action, spectacular scenery and the unmistakable flavor of wine country. Set among the rolling hills and vineyards of Sonoma Valley, the NASCAR weekend will feature two days of racing and entertainment, […]
Nashville Superspeedway will once again serve as the launchpad for summer in Middle Tennessee when NASCAR returns in 2027 for a triple-header weekend June 4-6. The weekend will open June 4 with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race, followed by the Sports Illustrated Resorts 250 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on June 5 and […]
Michigan International Speedway announced today NASCAR‘s return to the Irish Hills is slated for Father‘s Day weekend next year, June 18-20, 2027. Race fans can see the stars of the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and NASCAR Cup Series during the summer while celebrating with their dads at the track. “We had a […]
The heart of NASCAR country is ready for another action-packed season as Charlotte Motor Speedway is set for another year of racing in 2027, bringing fans two of the sport‘s most anticipated triple-header weekends at America‘s Home for Racing. The stars of all three premier NASCAR series will return to the iconic 1.5-mile oval for […]
Watkins Glen International announced today that the NASCAR race weekend is officially moving back to the fall and will play a pivotal role in the early portion of The Chase. The triple-header weekend will feature the ARCA Menards, NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts and NASCAR Cup Series racing from Sept. 17-19. In addition to the NASCAR […]
NASCAR today announced its 2027 schedules for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, continuing the sport‘s momentum with an innovative calendar of race events. The 2027 schedule blends NASCAR‘s crown jewel events and iconic venues with fan-favorite short tracks, superspeedways and road courses, highlighted by NASCAR San […]
Richard Childress Racing announced today that development driver Carson Brown will compete fulltime in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series under the RCR banner beginning in 2027, as part of a multi-year plan to continue to develop the 18-year-old‘s career. Whelen Engineering, a global leader in the emergency warning industry, will continue its longstanding partnership […]
Richard Childress Racing announced today that Chandler Smith will join the organization‘s NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series program full time beginning in 2027, driving the No. 21 1-800-PACK-RAT Chevrolet as part of a multi-year agreement. 1-800-PACK-RAT, the award-winning portable storage and moving company that makes moving and storage simple, will continue and enhance their relationship […]
Bristol Motor Speedway will honor Kyle Busch with a special Lap 18 tribute during the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on Sept. 19, giving guests throughout The Last Great Colosseum a role in the tribute. Fans will receive a commemorative yellow towel upon entrance to the event and be invited to wave it during Lap […]
On August 26, 1996, Jayski’s Silly Season Site was born. Thirty years later, Jayski.com is still here. That alone is something worth celebrating. The internet of 1996 bears very little resemblance to the internet of today. The way NASCAR teams distribute information has changed. The way fans get their news has changed. Social media didn’t […]
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida going into the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on August 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Daytona International Speedway Stats & Tidbits: RACE SPECIFICS Season Race #: 26 of 36 (08-29-26) […]
By Dustin Albino Chase Briscoe loves the scuttlebutt. During his seven-year stint with Stewart-Haas Racing, he earned a nickname within the four walls of the organization for his knack of digging up insider talk. “I‘m all about the rumors. I love reading them,” Briscoe said with a chuckle. “[Richard] Boswell, when he was my crew […]
USA Network averaged 2.0 million viewers for Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway following the rain delay. Including the rain delay, the broadcast averaged 1.793 million viewers, according to Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal. The audience was up from the previous two Cup races on USA Network. Iowa […]
Two crew members of #24-William Byron’s team have been suspended following the loss of a wheel during the Dollar General 301 NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday. Orane Ossowski and Allen Holman have been suspended from the next two NASCAR Cup Series Championship points events, through and including Darlington. Furthermore, […]
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is heading back to Daytona International Speedway this week alongside NASCAR driver Joey Gase to spotlight Safety Doesn‘t Happen By Chance™, NFPA‘s groundbreaking public awareness campaign about the vital role that safety codes and standards play in keeping people safe. Gase will be behind the wheel during the Coke […]
Peterson Racing is proud to announce that short track legend Lee Pulliam has joined the organization for a full-time effort in the 2027 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series. One of Late Model Stock Car racing‘s greatest ever, Pulliam will pilot the team’s No. 87 Chevrolet beginning with the 2027 season opening event at Daytona International Speedway. […]
NASCAR San Diego announced today that it is re-enlisting for another tour of duty in 2027. After a successful, sold-out debut in 2026, NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril will return with the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series on July 30-Aug. 1, 2027, at Naval Base Coronado. NASCAR‘s finest will […]
Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) proudly announces the launch of Rebuilding Lives Through Mobility, a national campaign supported by Homes For Our Troops, TOYOTA RACING, BraunAbility, and TRICON Garage through Johnny and Terry Gray. The initiative is dedicated to restoring independence and improving quality of life for Veterans living with service-connected injuries by providing six […]
Cassie Donegan, Miss America 2026, will perform the National Anthem ahead of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on August 29th marking her return to the World Center of Racing. “We couldn‘t be more excited to welcome Cassie back to DAYTONA and have her perform our National Anthem on one of the biggest nights of the year,” […]
NASCAR Cup Series teams will run the same Goodyear Racing Eagles in this Saturday‘s race at Daytona International Speedway as they did in February‘s Daytona 500. This tire setup was also raced at Talladega Superspeedway in April. The left-side tire has raced at Daytona since 2022; the right-side since last year‘s Daytona 500. Goodyear will […]
Richard Childress Racing announced today that Austin Hill will take the next step in his racing career in 2027, driving the organization‘s No. 33 Chevrolet full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. Hill‘s move to the Cup Series marks the latest chapter in a career that has been built on hard work and raw talent. It […]
In the fast paced, and ever-demanding world of NASCAR Cup Series racing, speed and efficiency play vital roles both on the track and in the air for Michael McDowell and Spire Motorsports as driver and team balance their collective travel demands across a 38-race schedule spanning February – November. That symbiotic relationship will be on […]
Foundations to Freedom, the Volusia County nonprofit that has grown from a single recovery home in 2022 into 11 homes and more than 100 beds across Volusia and Flagler counties, will serve as the primary partner of NASCAR driver Carson Ware in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Winn-Dixie 250 on Friday, Aug. 28, at […]
Drivers and team members alike mentioned that Sunday‘s race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway felt at times like it was a title-run Chase event — the urgency, the strategy, the mindset, and intensity that so typically defines the closing weeks of a season. Although in reality it was the second to last regular season event […]
Sunday‘s Cup race in New Hampshire needed things before (such as ponchos for the fans attending, at least for a short while); and after (an extra-large lobster cracker and a bowl full of clarified butter for the race winner, Ryan Blaney). The folks watching at home just needed a little patience to get through the […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. There were no issues for #12-Ryan Blaney. He is officially the winner of the race. No cars are returning to the R&D Center. Blaney led a race-high 115 laps. He took two tires on the final pit stop of the […]
By Dustin Albino LOUDON, N.H. — Whenever Josh Berry rolls into New Hampshire Motor Speedway, he‘s proven he can contend for the victory, no matter what he‘s driving. That trend continued Sunday in the Dollar Tree 301. Berry entered the “Granite State” this weekend having podium finishes in his prior two Cup Series starts at […]
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced that he will present the state‘s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award, to six distinguished North Carolinians on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Headlining the list of honorees is NASCAR Hall of Famer and the sport‘s winningest driver, Richard Petty. Petty will be the […]
UPDATE: NASCAR will make history next summer when the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races at Bowman Gray Stadium for the first time, bringing one of NASCAR‘s premier national series to the historic short track on Friday, Aug. 20, 2027. The inaugural CRAFTSMAN Truck Series event at Bowman Gray Stadium will add another chapter to the storied […]
Post-race inspection for the Team EJP 175 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is complete. There were no issues for #34-Layne Riggs. He is the winner. The #9-Grant Enfinger truck had one lug nut not safe and secure post-race. Will lose pit selection at next event. Trucks going to the R&D […]
Layne Riggs capped his 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series regular season with his series-best sixth win of the year, claiming the Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Saturday afternoon in a dramatic double overtime victory in the regular season finale. The 24-year-old North Carolinian claimed a .293-second win over his Front Row Motorsports […]
NASCAR race winner and FOX Sports broadcaster Regan Smith will return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series behind the wheel of Kaulig Racing‘s No. 25 Ram 1500 for a two-race slate in Ram‘s Free Agent Driver Program. Smith will attack the high banks of Bristol Motor Speedway next month before competing at Charlotte Motor Speedway […]
Last Saturday‘s NASCAR Cup Series race from Richmond averaged a 0.8 rating and 1.47 million viewers on USA Network, per the Nielsen “Big Data + Panel” methodology that is the official currency, and a 0.8 and 1.52 million per the prior panel-only methodology NASCAR is reporting for its races — both up from last year‘s […]
Tyler Reddick conceded he was a bit surprised – although pleasantly so – at his Busch Light Pole Qualifying effort Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after the five-time race winner and 2026 championship contender claimed the top starting position for Sunday‘s Dollar Tree 301 (2 p.m. ET on USA Network, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) […]
Christopher Bell likes his chances at New Hampshire LOUDON, N.H. — With seven runner-up finishes in NASCAR Cup Series competition this season, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell smiles and anticipates the question: how close is he to finally hoisting a trophy in 2026? For what it‘s worth, this week‘s stop at the New Hampshire […]
Team Reaume announced Friday evening that Frankie Muniz will relinquish the seat of the No. 33 Ford 150 for Saturday‘s Team EJP 175 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, allowing teammate Luke Baldwin to compete after Baldwin failed to qualify in the team‘s No. 2 entry. Muniz, the full-time driver of […]
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Viking Motorsports are taking the Fentanyl Free America message to two additional NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series races this season, using the reach of motorsports to promote fentanyl prevention, raise awareness, and help save lives. Today‘s announcement coincides with National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, a national observance which […]
Rackley W.A.R. is putting Dawson Sutton back behind the wheel of the No. 26 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Saturday‘s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Sutton, the sole full-time driver for the organization, was originally scheduled to pilot Rackley‘s second entry, the No. 27 so that Toni Breidinger, the […]
Due to impending inclement weather, officials have announced that Sunday‘s Dollar Tree 301 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) has been moved up one hour to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. The remainder of the Sunday schedule is adjusted as follows: · 7 a.m. — Parking Lots Open · 8:30 […]
A night filled with big names and even bigger hearts will take to the runway for the 16th annual Cook Out Catwalk for Causes on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Ten Tenths Motor Club. Hosted by Speedway Children‘s Charities (SCC), the inspiring evening will bring together NASCAR and NFL stars, community leaders and 11 remarkable children […]
Before New England‘s only NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) race takes the green flag on Sunday, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) will bring its own brand of hard-fought, door-to-door racing to New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) on Saturday. The NCTS returns to “The Magic Mile” this weekend for the Team EJP 175, highlighting a loaded […]
USA Sports continues its coverage of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with the Dollar Tree 301 airing live on USA Network on Sunday, Aug. 23, starting at 3 p.m. ET. Pre-race coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. ET. Long-time motorsports play-by-play commentator Leigh Diffey leads USA Sports‘ NASCAR broadcasts […]
Dover Motor Speedway issued a statement on Thursday evening after reports of a tornado hitting land near the track earlier in the day. The “Monster Mile” appears to have no major damage on first glance. “At this time, there appears to be no major damage at Dover Motor Speedway following reports of a nearby tornado,” […]
With one race remaining and one position yet to be decided in setting the 10-driver NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series championship-eligible field, there‘s potential for a lot of action and drama in Saturday afternoon‘s Team EJP 175 (1:30 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The regular season finale will […]
John Hunter Nemechek will have a different car number for Sunday‘s Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Legacy Motor Club announced Thursday that Nemechek will run the No. 40 instead of his usual No. 42 in recognition of Dollar Tree‘s 40th anniversary. “Not a typo. @JHNemechek will run the no. 40 this weekend […]
Only two NASCAR Cup Series regular season races and a few dozen points are left to decide which 16 drivers will compete in The Chase for the 2026 championship – and for native New Englander Ryan Preece, Sunday‘s Dollar Tree 301 (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) represents a now-or-never opportunity to […]
Full Circle Lithium Corp. and its FCL-X™ fire-extinguishing solution have partnered with Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen for a multi-race NASCAR program during the 2026 season, beginning with a primary sponsorship appearance at Daytona International Speedway. The partnership will kick off with the Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, August 28, 2026, […]
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will return to Canada for the first time in eight years with a trip to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on tap in 2027. The race is slated for Sunday, Sept. 5, with coverage on FOX Sports. It will serve as the key regular-season finale, solidifying the 10 drivers competing in […]
NASCAR today announced that Kansas Speedway will once again host two banner race weekends next season, returning to the competition schedule May 8-9 and Oct. 1-3, 2027. The spring race weekend will feature NASCAR Cup Series action on May 9, 2027, along with a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series doubleheader on Saturday, […]
After two highly successful seasons that helped reestablish one of stock car racing’s most historic venues, Track Enterprises has announced that it will not host any NASCAR-sanctioned competition at Rockingham Speedway during the 2027 season. The decision comes amid overall uncertainty at the facility. Track Enterprises remains committed to exploring opportunities that could bring racing […]
Pre-race inspection is complete in the NASCAR Cup Series garage. No. 20 of Christopher Bell failed inspection twice . Car chief Clay Chris Sherwood has been ejected, and the team will lose pit selection for this weekend No. 51 of Cody Ware failed inspection twice. Car chief Dave Jones has been ejected, and the team […]
Kaishan USA, a leading provider of industrial air compressors, and its independent distributor partner, Brabazon Pump, Compressor and Vacuum, today announced a co-sponsorship agreement for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on September 12, 2026, at World Wide Technology Raceway in East St. Louis, Illinois. The partnership will feature professional driver Josh Bilicki competing […]
UPDATE: Front Row Motorsports has confirmed that Noah Gragson will return in 2027, stating that the driver of the #4 Ford has signed a contract extension. Back 4 more.@NoahGragson pic.twitter.com/Hzuv9ZPXbQ — Front Row Motorsports (@Team_FRM) August 14, 2026 Original post 7-22-2026: Front Row Motorsports General Manager Jerry Freeze says the organization expects Noah Gragson to […]
NASCAR may be in Richmond, Va. this weekend, but 610 miles north, the campgrounds at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) are set to welcome thousands of campers starting this Saturday after nearly a year of preparation for New England‘s only NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) weekend, Aug. 21-23. “It starts in the winter, and it really […]
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC ® (“NASCAR”) today announced a new multiyear Official Partnership with Avant, a data-driven platform at the intersection of technology and credit, that will introduce a new co-branded NASCAR credit card* designed to reward fans with exclusive benefits, experiences and enhanced access to the sport beginning in 2027. […]
Richmond Raceway will have an even more prominent role on NASCAR’s 2027 schedule. NASCAR announced today that next year’s Richmond Raceway races will open The Chase for both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series. The O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series will kick off The Chase under the lights on Friday, Sept. 10, […]
World Wide Technology Raceway will open NASCAR‘s pivotal final three-race regular-season stretch to set the 2027 Cup Series Chase field when the Enjoy Illinois 300 returns Sunday, Aug. 22. The doubleheader weekend also will feature the return of the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series for a second consecutive year with the Nu Way 225 on […]
Samantha Busch announced Thursday that Kyle Busch‘s iconic M&M‘S colors will return at Bristol Motor Speedway one final time on the No. 54 of Ty Gibbs. “Bristol was always one of Kyle‘s favorite tracks. He loved racing under the lights, found so much success there, and the iconic M&M‘S car holds some of the best […]
A short track Saturday night marks the next test toward the NASCAR Cup Series championship as the series moves to one of the sport‘s most popular venues, Richmond (Va.) Raceway for the Cook Out 400 (7 p.m. ET, USA Network, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) Only three races remain to formalize the 16-driver Chase field that […]
Only two races remain now to decide the 10 Chase positions that will settle the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series championship and after a two-week break in competition teams are eager to roll and finalize which five drivers will complete the Chase grid. For championship leader and five-time race winner Layne Riggs, a good showing […]
NASCAR Studios will premiere its newest original documentary series, Start/Finish, on Sunday, Aug. 16, with an in-depth look at the life and career of NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin. The one-hour documentary will debut exclusively on the NASCAR Channel as part of “Mark Martin Month,” celebrating one of the sport’s most respected competitors alongside […]
Joe Gibbs Racing will celebrate its 35th Anniversary with the fans this fall when JGR Fan Fest returns to the team‘s headquarters in Huntersville, N.C. on Friday, October 9, featuring driver autographs, a car show and numerous sponsor activations. JGR‘s 35th Anniversary Fan Fest will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a driver […]
USA Sports continues its coverage of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series this weekend at Richmond Raceway with the Cook Out 400 airing live on USA Network on Saturday, Aug. 15, starting at 7 p.m. ET. Pre-race coverage on Countdown to Green begins at 6:30 p.m. ET. Long-time motorsports play-by-play commentator Leigh Diffey leads USA Sports‘ […]
USA Network earned a 1.10 rating and 1.929 million viewers for Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350, according to Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal. The race was down 7% in rating and 11% in viewership from last year. The 2025 race averaged 2.174 million viewers on USA Network. .@USANetwork got a 1.10 […]
The last time Josh Berry participated in a Ford Performance media call, he broke his own news that he would not be returning to Wood Brothers Racing next season. On Tuesday, he participated in another one and conceded there was no news, frustratingly, in his pursuit of a job next season. Berry, the short track […]
Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport announced today that Daniel Dye will pilot the No. 32 Chevrolet in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series on a part-time schedule for the 2026 season, with Champion Container serving as the primary sponsor. The No. 32 Chevrolet will carry the familiar bright red and yellow Champion Container colors throughout […]
Dover Motor Speedway officials announced today that NASCAR’s best will make a mid-May return to The Monster Mile in 2027. The stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will return for a 400-mile points-paying race on Sunday, May 16 and will be joined by the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series in the Bet Rivers 200 on […]
For a speedway deeply rooted in making NASCAR history, the most historic week in 80 years at North Wilkesboro Speedway will take place in May of 2027. The iconic, five-eighths-mile oval will host its first NASCAR tripleheader race weekend May 21-23. After a trip to Dover Motor Speedway for an afternoon running of the NASCAR […]
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia, going into the Cook Out 400 this Saturday, August 15 at 7 p.m. ET on the USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). CHASE CLINCH SCENARIOS: RICHMOND RACEWAY Already Clinched The following four drivers have clinched […]
Richmond Raceway announced today that Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will serve as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for Saturday night’s Cook Out 400. He will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag as Richmond Raceway hosts a […]
Dystany Spurlock will make her Team Reaume debut this Friday at Richmond Raceway, driving the No. 2 Ford F-150 in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The historic weekend marks Spurlock‘s third attempt at a Truck Series start after becoming the first Black female driver to compete in the series earlier this season. Backed by Foxxtecca, […]
Martinsville Speedway will celebrate its landmark 80th anniversary season in 2027 with two marquee NASCAR Cup Series race weekends, highlighted by the return of the sport’s biggest stars and championship-defining battles at the historic half-mile. Throughout the 2027 season, every race at the iconic Virginia short track will be part of Martinsville Speedway’s year-long 80th anniversary […]
On Sunday, Aug. 23, Steve Park, a winner in all three of NASCAR‘s top series and one of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour‘s (NWMT) 40 Greatest Drivers, will get behind the wheel of the official Toyota Camry XSE pace car as he leads 36 of NASCAR‘s best to the green flag for the Dollar Tree […]
The CW earned 1,017,000 total viewers for last Saturday’s HyVee Perks 250 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Iowa Speedway, per Nielsen panel-only data. It’s the most-watched Iowa race since 2018 when it aired on FS1. The audience grew 1% compared to last year’s Iowa race, held one weekend earlier. Viewership peaked in the closing […]
Darlington Raceway today announced its 2027 NASCAR schedule, highlighted by two marquee race weekends that continue the tradition of bringing the sport’s biggest stars and most meaningful races to the Track Too Tough To Tame. The 2027 season begins with a spring tripleheader weekend, April 2-4, featuring all three NASCAR national series. The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN […]
NASCAR Cup Series teams will run a familiar Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setup at Richmond Raceway this weekend, with the same left- and right-side tires that were used at Martinsville Speedway in March and North Wilkesboro Speedway last month. This short-track tire setup made its debut at Martinsville last fall and is designed to offer […]
NASCAR fans can officially mark their calendars as Las Vegas Motor Speedway announced the dates for its two NASCAR race weekends in 2027, featuring the Pennzoil 400 in the spring and the South Point 400 in the fall. Since 1998, Las Vegas Motor Speedway has welcomed NASCAR’s top series to Southern Nevada, becoming one of […]
There are two things Ty Gibbs possesses in abundance—confidence and talent. Both his victories this season have come at the expense of elite veteran drivers. In picking up his first career win at Bristol Motor Speedway in April, Gibbs outran NASCAR Cup Series champions Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson in overtime. On Sunday at Iowa […]
Black’s Tire will serve as the primary sponsor for Kaulig Racing‘s No. 16 car driven by AJ Allmendinger in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway on Saturday Aug. 15. The company will also serve as the presenting sponsor of the Black’s Tire 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Friday Aug. 14. In […]
They say on warm summer nights you can hear corn grow. But this past Sunday, if you happened to be in Newton, Iowa, you would have had no chance to hear corn growing, as the likes of Ty Gibbs, Christopher Bell, and Ryan Blaney were tearing up the Iowa race track, vying for the win. […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway. There were no issues for #54-Ty Gibbs. He is officially the winner of the race. No cars are returning to the R&D Center for teardown. Ty Gibbs took advantage of the race during the final green flag pit stops when he took […]
A two-tire call. An impeccable green-flag run. And Ty Gibbs had his second victory of the season. Leap-frogging Joe Gibbs racing teammate Christopher Bell on pit road—thanks to crew chief Tyler Allen‘s two-tire call on Lap 290 of 350—Gibbs kept Bell behind him the rest of the way in front of a packed house at […]
Chase Briscoe Racing announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Brent Marks Racing. The acquisition will establish Chase Briscoe Racing as a full-time High Limit Racing team. Brent Marks will remain the team‘s primary driver and serve as general manager. His continued leadership will provide stability for the existing program as it […]
NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series post-race inspection at Iowa Speedway is compete. There were no issues and Carson Kvapil is the race winner. The cars of Sheldon Creed, Taylor Gray and Austin Hill will return to the R&D Center for a full teardown. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points, Owner Points, Cumulative Report, […]
The “new” Carson Kvapil is now two-for-two. In his first NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race since claiming his first career victory July 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Kvapil once again found his way to Victory Lane—this time in two overtimes at Iowa Speedway. Grabbing the lead from Ross Chastain on the first overtime restart […]
NASCAR Cup Series pre-race inspection at Iowa Speedway is complete. The cars of #34-David Gilliland and #60-Ryan Preece failed inspections twice: The No. 34 will lose pit selection for this event and car chief Joe Marra has been ejected. And the No. 60 will lose pit selection for this event and car chief Jerry Cook […]
The NASCAR Foundation announced the four NASCAR fans named as finalists for the 16th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, recognized for the work they do through local children‘s organizations in their communities. The NASCAR Foundation‘s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, named in honor of the foundation‘s late founder and chairwoman Betty Jane France, recognizes […]
New pavement should enhance racing at Iowa Speedway NEWTON, Iowa — Ryan Blaney has mixed feelings about the imminent repaving project at Iowa Speedway. Ryan Preece thinks it‘s necessary. Christopher Bell applauds it. On Monday, the speedway will embark on a $20-million renovation project that includes a complete repave of the racing surface. The new […]
Joe Custer, Chief Operating Officer of Haas Factory Team, said Saturday the organization has no interest in selling its NASCAR Cup Series charter and remains committed to competing as a single-car team. “We have unfinished business in the Cup Series, you know, as Haas Factory teams. So, no, we are we are dead committed to […]
Haas Factory Team (HFT) announced today that Dean Thompson will join Haas Factory Team beginning in 2027, driving one of the team’s three full-time entries in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Thompson Pipe Group and MCM Transportation will serve as primary partners on Thompson’s Chevrolet throughout the 2027 season. Thompson, 24, is currently in […]
Richmond Raceway is taking NASCAR beyond the track by bringing race week directly into the Richmond community with a full lineup of activities, entertainment and fan experiences for the entire race week. From movie screenings and marketing discussions to family-friendly activities, live music, youth racing and local business showcases, race week offers opportunities for longtime […]
Eternal Fan® will serve as primary partner of the No. 55 904EVER Club Ford Mustang, driven by Cedar Rapids native Joey Gase of Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen, at Iowa Speedway this weekend. The 904EVER Club is entering its second year with the Jacksonville Jaguars, giving Jaguars fans a new way to preserve their […]
Iowa Speedway announced today that NASCAR will return to the Fastest Short Track on the Planet on Independence Day weekend in 2027, with racing set for July 2-4, following a third-consecutive NASCAR Cup Series sellout in 2026. Next year‘s race will mark the beginning of a new era for Iowa Speedway, as the facility will […]
NASCAR Cup Series drivers have raced at Iowa Speedway only twice. For the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series, however, Iowa is familiar territory. The latter series will race at the 0.875-mile short track for the 23rd time in Saturday‘s Hy-Vee Perks 250 (5 p.m. ET on CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). After a four-year […]
Talladega Superspeedway announced today that once again the famed superspeedway will play a crucial role during The Chase as NASCAR returns to high banks of Alabama in April and October of 2027. Fans will have two opportunities to witness a full slate of high-stakes racing at the biggest and baddest track in NASCAR. The traditional […]
NASCAR will implement a new stage-break procedure for its national series beginning this weekend at Iowa Speedway, the sanctioning body announced Thursday. According to officials, the procedure will occur when a natural caution falls within the final 10 laps of the scheduled stage break. In that event, the stage will be deemed official at the […]
The 2027 NASCAR national series schedule includes a Sept. 25-26 stop at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS). New England‘s only NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) race on Sunday, Sept. 26 will be the third race in The Chase, and the Team EJP 175 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) race on Saturday, Sept. 25 will be the […]
Some weekends become dates on a calendar, others become traditions; at Bristol Motor Speedway, fans have cherished two of them for generations. Bristol’s 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season will be anchored by the beloved Food City 500, April 9-11, as fans return to Thunder Valley when dogwoods bloom across the hills of Northeast Tennessee, and […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that William Sawalich has signed a contract extension to continue driving the No. 18 SoundGear Toyota GR Supra in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027. Sawalich earned his first career O‘Reilly Series win earlier this year at Rockingham Speedway. Along with his win, Sawalich has six top-five finishes, […]
Jeremy Clements Racing is going Green in Iowa as Premiere Recycling of Calamus, IA, joins the team as primary sponsor of the #51 Chevrolet for the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series Hy-Vee Perks250 at Iowa Speedway this Saturday, August 8. The partnership marks Premiere Recycling‘s debut with JCR and NASCAR at its home-state track as […]
Buckle up for another big weekend of high-speed racing at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) as NASCAR returns for a seventh consecutive year with NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series action March 5-7, as announced Wednesday morning. On-track action opens on Friday, March 5, before the O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race takes […]
By Dustin Albino When NASCAR ushered in the Next Gen era in 2022, it gave Joey Gase the confidence to chase a different dream. Content with stepping away from full-time Cup competition, Gase turned his attention to building his own operation, determined to carve out a lasting place in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Since […]
Today, The Carlos Rodón Foundation announced its Third Annual Willow Gala, taking place on Monday, August 24, 2026, from 6:00-10:00 PM at Skylight at The Refinery in New York City. Hosted by CNBC‘s Contessa Brewer, the annual event will bring together athletes, supporters, community leaders, and grant recipients to support families navigating the emotional and financial challenges of infertility and […]
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced today that with Cook Out‘s full support, Victory Junction will serve as the primary sponsor of Ty Gibbs‘ No. 54 Toyota Camry XSE for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway on August 15th. Founded in honor of Adam Petty, Victory Junction has spent more than two decades providing […]
DGM Racing and Mason Maggio welcome Costa Oil to the No. 92 Chevrolet this weekend at Iowa Speedway, marking the company’s first partnership with the Florida-based team and Maggio in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS). In addition to adorning DGM Racing‘s No. 92 Chevrolet, the Costa Oil colors are also featured in Sunday‘s […]
Twenty years after Columbia Pictures‘ Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby became a cultural phenomenon, NASCAR is bringing fans together to celebrate the connection between the film, the sport and Talladega Superspeedway through DEGA-CON. The campaign is designed to create new moments for longtime fans while introducing the excitement and personality of NASCAR to […]
Garsen Golf, in collaboration with Sports Chain, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Garrett Smithley, a veteran stock car series racer with more than 300 professional starts across NASCAR’s O’Reilly, Truck, and Cup Series. Through this partnership, Garsen and Sports Chain will work alongside Smithley to showcase the shared commitment to performance, innovation, […]
EchoPark Speedway will host two thrilling NASCAR weekends in 2027, giving fans two opportunities to experience the high-speed, action-packed racing Atlanta is known for in the spring and summer next year. EchoPark Speedway will once again host the second points-paying race of the year during its spring race weekend February 26—28, 2027. Fresh off the […]
Starkey, the parent company to Audibel and SoundGear, will sponsor Sam Mayer in the final 11 races of the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season with Haas Factory Team. Audibel has served as Mayer’s primary sponsor since he joined Haas Factory Team in the 2025 season. He won last year’s race at Iowa Speedway, the […]
NASCAR today announced a new multi-year partnership with Wheatley American Vodka, naming the premium American-made spirit the Official Vodka of NASCAR®. As part of the partnership, Wheatley American Vodka will also become the entitlement partner of The Wheatley Vodka Clash, one of NASCAR’s signature annual events that kicks off the season as the first Cup […]
Back by popular demand, NASCAR’s season-opening exhibition race is returning to its original home. Daytona International Speedway announced today that the Wheatley Vodka Clash will kick off the 2027 edition of Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth on Saturday, Feb. 13, bringing the fan-favorite event back to the World Center of Racing as part of the track’s […]
NASCAR Cup Series teams will debut a new left-side Goodyear Racing Eagle at Iowa Speedway this weekend, paired with the same right-side tire introduced at the D-shaped short track last season. The new left-side tire was developed following a successful Goodyear tire test at Iowa in May with drivers Austin Dillon (Chevrolet), Noah Gragson (Ford) […]
Start your engines, NASCAR fans and hold onto your seats because Butt Face™, the hilarious new novelty toy from Goliath, is racing its way to the top of holiday wish lists. Meet Chester Cheeks, who is climbing aboard RSS Racing’s No. 28 Chevrolet as the primary partner for driver Kyle Sieg in the Hy-Vee Perks […]
DGM Racing is proud to announce the signing of part-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Derek Lemke for his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut on August 8, 2026, at Iowa Speedway in the HYVEE PERKS 250. Lemke will pilot the No. 91 Chevrolet carrying the colors of Crankshaft Supply, Rack Shack BBQ, and Burch […]
NASCAR and Coca-Cola announced the names of the 250 active-duty service members and veterans across the country receiving a NASCAR Heroes Pass, granting them two tickets annually to a participating NASCAR race for the next 20 years. This program recognizes their service and sacrifice as part of NASCAR Salutes 250 Together with Coca-Cola. Selected from […]
Spencer Boyd will be granting a memorable experience to Ashlyn Cardone, a recent Wish recipient from A Child‘s Wish Foundation. Ashlyn was diagnosed with Kabuki Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Spencer will be bringing Ashlyn and her family out to the track to see the No. 76 A Child‘s Wish Foundation Chevrolet Silverado on August […]
O‘Reilly Auto Parts stores across the nation will offer customers an exclusive 33% discount to attend the NASCAR Chase weekend Sept. 12-13 at World Wide Technology Raceway. Customers may purchase discounted tickets at any O‘Reilly Auto Parts location nationwide by mentioning the promotion at checkout for discounted tickets to the Sept. 12 Nu Way 225 […]
Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport announced today that Carson Brown will pilot the team‘s No. 32 entry in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series at Iowa Speedway, with Distributor Wire and Cable serving as the primary sponsor. This will mark Brown‘s first career start in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series, as he becomes the […]
NASCAR viewership continues to take a “Big Data” hit on linear TV, with the TNT portion of the season down slightly under the new methodology — and up slightly under the old. The five NASCAR Cup Series races on TNT Sports averaged 2.0 million viewers per the Nielsen “Big Data + Panel” data that is […]
Sukup Manufacturing will reunite with Josh Bilicki for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Iowa Speedway on Saturday, August 8th, serving as the primary sponsor of the No. 07 SS Green Light Racing Chevrolet. The partnership marks Sukup’s second consecutive season sponsoring Bilicki at Iowa Speedway. “I’m excited to have Sukup back with me […]
The No. 69 MBM Motorsports team has been penalized following the Craftsman Truck Series race weekend at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, NASCAR announced Friday. According to the sanctioning body, the team committed a safety violation during pre-qualifying inspection regarding the shifter boot found in Sections 14.2.3.6 A & B of the NASCAR Rule Book. […]
NASCAR® today announced a new multi-year partnership with Timberland PRO, naming the brand the Official Protective Footwear and Official Safety Toe Partner of NASCAR. Behind every NASCAR race weekend are thousands of people whose work often goes unseen. From track operations and safety crews to technicians, mechanics and facility personnel, the sport relies on skilled […]
YSS and NASCAR driver Carson Ware have joined forces for the upcoming NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at Iowa (HyVee Perks 250), bringing the organization‘s new “Before it Becomes More: Strengthening Iowans Against Opioids” campaign to the national motorsports stage. Ware will drive the No. 47 Chevrolet during the Iowa Speedway event on Saturday, […]
Tristan McKee, the inaugural signee of Spire Motorsports’ Ascent Driver Development Program and top prospect in the organization‘s talent pipeline, is set to make his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut behind the wheel of the team’s No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST Aug. 14 at Richmond (Va.) Raceway. Veteran crew chief Chad Walter will lead the […]
NASCAR is putting the finishing touches on its 2027 Cup Series schedule, an intricate process in which one change can create a ripple effect necessitating several other adjustments. While there are still some things that need settling and last-minute tweaks could still be made, there is a good sense of what the final version of […]
Much of what was stated in legal filings on Wednesday in the Joe Gibbs Racing vs. Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit and countersuit was a rehash of previous allegations. However, what was not a rehash, was JGR deciding to withdraw one of the allegations it made in an amended complaint. … This was one […]
TNT Sports continued its strong NASCAR performance during the 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge, with overall NASCAR coverage across TNT, truTV and HBO Max reaching 16.6 million viewers through five races, a 43% increase vs. 2025. A highlight of the 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge came with the highly anticipated return of NASCAR Cup Series racing at legendary North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19. The race delivered TNT […]
Punchbowl®, the gold standard in online invitations and greeting cards, today announced a new collection created in collaboration with NASCAR®. The branded invitations feature authentic Team NASCAR designs, retro stock cars, and the coveted NASCAR Cup Series trophy. Fans can easily customize and send a NASCAR online invitation to plan NASCAR-inspired birthday parties, race-day gatherings, […]
Trackhouse Racing rookie Connor Zilisch has long been touted as one of NASCAR‘s hottest prospects. Despite a tumultuous rookie year at the Cup Series level, the 20-year-old driver of the No. 88 Chevrolet remains one of the early rumored candidates for a coveted seat at Hendrick Motorsports for the 2028 season. In a Monday appearance […]
NASCAR is weighing solutions to reduce the number of laps run under caution, particularly for yellows that occur near the end of stages. During the latest episode of the “Hauler Talk” podcast, vice president of racing communications Mike Forde said NASCAR officials started discussions during the Brickyard 400 about tightening yellows in the future. The […]
TNT Sports earned a 1.34 rating and 2.384 million viewers for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, according to Nielsen’s panel-only data. The race was up 8% in rating but down 3% in viewership from last year. .@TNTSportsUS got a 1.34 rating and 2.384 million viewers for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series […]
The CW earned 1,250,000 total viewers for Saturday’s Pennzoil 250 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, per Nielsen panel-only data. It is the most-watched O’Reilly race at Indianapolis since 2022 when the road course race was aired on NBC. Viewership peaked in the closing laps at 1,521,000 total viewers, seeing Carson Kvapil […]
Richmond Raceway announced today that Black‘s Tire Service (BTS), a leading automotive and tire service network with more than 75 locations across the Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia, will serve as the entitlement partner for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race on Friday, August 14. The event will officially be named the Black’s Tire 250 presented by BTS […]
Front Row Motorsports announced on Tuesday that Chandler Smith will not return for a third season with the team in 2027. “Chandler Smith will not return to Front Row Motorsports in 2027. We would like to extend our gratitude to Chandler for being a great representative of our CRAFTSMAN Truck Series program. The list of […]
Kaulig Racing announced today that Suburban Propane, a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable energy alternatives and related products and services, will serve as the primary sponsor of AJ Allmendinger’s No. 16 in the NASCAR Cup Series night race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 19. Suburban Propane is one of the nation’s leading propane […]
Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA), Gainbridge℠ and Spire Motorsports will partner to highlight WIMNA Nation aboard Daniel Suárez‘s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 when the NASCAR Cup Series returns to Kansas Speedway Sept. 27 for the second of two 2026 stops at the popular mile-and-a-half Kansas City oval. The 30th event on this year‘s […]
The CW Network and ESPN today announced that their highly anticipated streaming agreement to bring CW Sports‘ live events to the ESPN App will officially launch on Tuesday, August 4. More than 800 annual hours of CW Sports will be broadcast live on The CW Network as well as stream live on the ESPN App […]
SpeedwayMedia.com (SM) is saddened by the loss of one of our administrative members, Angela Campbell. Angela was always very active and passionate about NASCAR, and she was instrumental in the early 2000s for her news coverage, keeping the website updated, and most of all, helping others pursue their dream of covering the sport with passion […]
Tommy Baldwin Jr. revealed on Monday during this week’s episode of Door Bumper Clear that he is no longer working with Rick Ware Racing as the organization’s competition director. “We decided, Rick and I, that our expectations were not aligned anymore,” Baldwin stated at the beginning of the episode. “We decided, without ruining our friendship, which […]
With only eight drivers remaining in NASCAR‘s In-Season Challenge, TNT Sports zooms into Round Three from EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta this Sunday, July 12 at 7 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and HBO Max. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Steve Letarte and Adam Alexander will provide commentary for Sunday‘s race, as well as qualifying on Saturday, July 11 at 4:30 p.m., on truTV and HBO Max. The In-Season Challenge head-to-head […]
Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that the organization continues to strengthen its relationship with Zep as the team continues its momentum in the second half of the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Zep, a leading producer of industrial and institutional cleaning products, began its relationship with Sam Hunt Racing during the 2025 season […]
Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series return to Chicagoland Speedway averaged 2.1 million viewers on TNT Sports, according to Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal. The race marked the Cup Series’ first event at Chicagoland since 2019. The audience topped last week’s Sonoma race on TNT (1.8 million viewers) and was just below Prime Video’s five-race average […]
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series heads to its final road course competition of the season in Saturday‘s Liuna 150 at Connecticut‘s historic Lime Rock Park (1 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) — the 1.478-mile, seven-turn course one of the most famous circuits in American racing. Fittingly enough, championship leader Layne Riggs is […]
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, going into the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart on Sunday, July 12 at 7 p.m. ET on TNT, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). EchoPark Speedway — History, Stats & Tidbits RACE & TRACK DATA Season […]
Saturday‘s NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series‘ Focused Health 250 at Atlanta‘s EchoPark Speedway (7 p.m. ET on the CW, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) completes the day‘s unique two-venue race doubleheader after an early afternoon NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race on the Lime Rock Park road course in Connecticut. And judging by the last two series […]
Kaulig Racing has made some crew chief changes entering the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series LiUNA 150 race weekend at Lime Rock Park. Alex Yontz will now call the shots for Corey LaJoie’s #10 RAM and Dan Stillman will shift from the #10 to the #25 Free Agent RAM. Truck Series crew chief swap at Kaulig […]
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott will join Spire Motorsports on Saturday, July 18, at North Wilkesboro Speedway. He will control the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado during the Faith Fest 250 Truck Series race. This will mark Elliott’s first Truck Series start since the 2023 season when he competed in the February race at Daytona […]
As NASCAR Cup Series points racing returns to the historic asphalt of North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first time in 30 years next weekend, the speedway unveiled its new premium hospitality space, 47 Reserve, located outside of Turn 4. The name, 47 Reserve, gives nod to the year the speedway was opened and blends the […]
During this year‘s LIUNA 150 weekend, a general admission ticket will unlock more than a seat on Spectator Hill at Lime Rock Park. For the first time this season, NASCAR fans attending a national series event will be able to step inside the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series garages without a separate pass, bringing Lime Rock […]
Layne Riggs is back in action, this weekend in Lakeville, Connecticut, at Lime Rock Park. Riggs enters the 100-lap event coming off of his last lap win at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego just two weeks ago. Through the first 13 races of the season, Riggs has earned four wins, seven top-five, and eight […]
Chandler Smith will make his second Lime Rock Park start in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series this Saturday. Heading into this weekend’s event, Smith is third in the standings, having captured one win, six top-five, and eight top-10 finishes this season. SEM Products will join Smith on-board the No. 38 Ford F-150 for Saturday’s 100-lap […]
Prime Video would like to broadcast more NASCAR races, but that‘s unlikely anytime soon with the racing circuit‘s current split set through 2031, according to NASCAR CEO Steve O‘Donnell. … “We‘ve got contractual obligations obviously, but what I can say — I don‘t think I‘m giving away any trade secrets — is if you talk […]
Sunday night‘s Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart winner will receive more than a trophy — they‘ll take home an exclusive Harley-Davidson motorcycle celebrating America‘s Semiquincentennial. Awaiting Sunday night‘s victor in EchoPark Speedway Victory Lane will be a limited edition 2026 Harley-Davidson Street Glide “250 Years of Freedom Edition,” custom-built by Sturgis Harley-Davidson. The commemorative […]
Richmond Raceway announced today that camping is officially sold out for the August 14-15 NASCAR race weekend. All 1,028 sellable camping spaces, including tent, RV, and Turn 3 camping, have been reserved for the Cook Out 400 weekend. “Selling out our campgrounds is a tremendous milestone and reflects the excitement surrounding NASCAR’s return to Richmond […]
Underfunded, a dramatic racing film written and directed by NASCAR Driver and team owner Tommy Joe Martins, has been fully released on YouTube. Prior to it‘s release, Underfunded was a seven-time regional film selection, garnering over twenty award nominations, and winning nine including Best Directorial Debut, Best Editing, and Best Sound Design at Asheville Film […]
NASCAR reviewed data from every lap that Austin Hill and Shane van Gisbergen were on track before deciding neither driver would be penalized for their Chicagoland Speedway incident. During the latest episode of the “Hauler Talk” podcast, NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde said officials would still meet with van Gisbergen and Hill […]
In the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series, a penalty was levied against the No. 51 Jeremy Clements Racing team in the NASCAR at Chicagoland Speedway, the sanctioning body announced Tuesday. Front-tire changer Shiloh Windsor and jackman Nicholas Covey have been suspended for the next two events, running through Indianapolis Speedway on July 25, after a […]
NASCAR is bringing back its high-octane excitement to the heart of downtown Des Moines with NASCAR‘s Iowa Fan Fest on Thursday, August 6. This free community celebration will be held from 4-7:30 p.m. at Cowles Commons, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309. Fans of all ages are invited to enjoy an evening packed with […]
Chad Finchum will make his next NASCAR Cup Series start on Sunday, July 12 in the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway, driving for Garage 66 with support from Carter‘s Royal Dispos-All, GPC Poultry Supply & Hardware, Truan Equipment Rental, and 66Trailers. This will be the Knoxville, Tennessee driver‘s first premier series start at EchoPark, […]
Michael Evans Behling, star of The CW Network‘s award-winning drama All American, will give the command to fire engines for the Focused Health 250 on Saturday night, July 11. The eighth and final season of All-American begins with a two-hour premiere on Monday, July 13, at 8 p.m. on The CW. Before that highly anticipated […]
Team Reaume is proud to announce its partnership with Dr. Sheffield‘s Certified Natural Toothpaste for the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park, with team owner Josh Reaume set to pilot the No. 22 Dr. Sheffield‘s Ford 150 on July 11. The collaboration marks an exciting moment for both organizations as Dr. […]
Every NASCAR race creates memories, but Ryan Ellis hopes this weekend will also help create opportunities. As the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to EchoPark (Ga.) Speedway for Saturday night‘s Focused Health 250, Ellis is proud to partner with the Scripps Howard Fund’s “If You Give a Child a Book …” campaign, using one […]
Brand South Africa will join Alpha Prime Racing for a two-day Atlanta NASCAR weekend program that brings together international business networking, South African culture, food, tourism, trade, and national motorsports exposure. The program begins Friday, July 10, with Accelerating to Africa: The Fast Lane to the Future of Global Commerce, a business and networking event […]
The NASCAR Cup Series will run the same Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setup in this weekend‘s race at EchoPark Speedway as was used in the Atlanta venue‘s spring race. This tire setup is unique to EchoPark Speedway and features a right-side tire that was introduced for February‘s race on the 1.54-mile drafting oval. Goodyear will […]
Harold Norman Stott, 88, of Columbus, NC, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, family, racing, and community that will be remembered for generations. Harold was born on May 4, 1938, in the Collinsville area of the Green Creek community to the late Walter and Tessie Stott. One […]
Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport announced today that team co-owner, Jordan Anderson, will be piloting the No. 32 EasyCare Chevrolet in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This marks Anderson’s return to the series after placing fourth in the season opener at Daytona International Speedway. The Forest Acres, South […]
NASCAR, you have a problem—not that it‘s a bad problem to have. In the return to Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday and Sunday, the on-track racing product was everything competitors and fans could have hoped for. Asphalt that had aged for seven years since NASCAR‘s last race in Joliet provided multiple racing lanes, from the bottom […]
Fortunately for the sold-out crowd at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday, the rain that threatened to dampen the Cup race held off. Fortunately for Joe Gibbs Racing, three of their teams took the first three positions in the race. And fortunately for the folks unable to attend the race in person, several sponsors brought the race […]
It was astute strategy that gave Chase Briscoe the lead in the final stage of Sunday‘s eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. It was sheer determination that kept him there in a triumphant return to the 1.5-mile intermediate speedway after a seven-year hiatus. In the closing laps of the 19th NASCAR Cup Series race of the […]
By Dustin Albino Christopher Bell knew he had one of the fastest cars capable of contending for the victory at Chicagoland Speedway. In the end, however, he left the “Windy City” with his fourth runner-up finish of the 2026 season. “Toyotas are fast — it seems like a monkey can drive them. So, it‘s just […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. There were no issues for #19-Chase Briscoe. He is officially the winner of the race. The cars of #11-Denny Hamlin and #48-Alex Bowman are returning to the R&D Center for teardown. Briscoe started the race seventh and led three times for 51 laps […]
Chicagoland Speedway announced today that Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series race — the eero 400 — has officially sold out, as fans will pack the venue for the series‘ return to the racetrack for the first time since 2019. “This sellout is a testament to the incredible enthusiasm of our fans and the excitement surrounding NASCAR‘s historic […]
Post-race inspection in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series garage is complete. There were no issues. Brandon Jones is the winner of the Cuervo 300. The Nos. 88 (Chase Elliott), 54 (Taylor Gray) and 99 (Parker Retzlaff) will return to the NASCAR R&D Center for a full teardown. The Nos. 0 and 54 cars has […]
Stealing the lead from Chase Elliott on the final restart, Brandon Jones celebrated NASCAR‘s return to Chicagoland Speedway with a dramatic victory in Saturday night‘s rain-delayed Cuervo 300. In the first NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race to require overtime this season, Jones‘ No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota stayed side-by-side with Elliott‘s No. 88 […]
Pre-race inspection is complete in the NASCAR Cup Series garage. No. 71 failed inspection three times Michael McDowell will drop to the rear of the field prior to the start of tomorrow‘s race, and he’ll have to serve a pass-through penalty after taking the green flag, and his car chief (Travis Young) has been ejected […]
Christopher Bell has reached one of the benchmarks in his wrist healing by moving from a cast to a splint for Sunday‘s race at Chicagoland Speedway. “I think it‘s pretty much on schedule,” Bell said of the splint. “The goal was to be out of the cast for Chicago, and I don‘t have a cast […]
Denny Hamlin: Experience has minimal value in return to Chicagoland JOLIET, Ill. — Denny Hamlin is one of three drivers in the field for Sunday‘s eero 400 who has won a NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. But Hamlin says his experience at the 1.5-mile intermediate speedway won‘t amount to a significant edge when […]
Revere American Rum, owned by two-time NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes, today announced the release of Batch #1, its inaugural offering and the brand’s first step toward reclaiming rum’s place in American history. The lineup includes an Aged Rum and a White Rum, both 100% American made and bottled by Revolution Rum, LLC […]
Garage 66 has withdrawn from this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway after being unable to secure sponsorship. The No. 66 Ford, which was entered for Josh Bilicki, was included on the initial entry list before the team announced Thursday that it would not compete. “Unfortunately Carl had to make the call to […]
Typically, Justin Allgaier is a skilled road racer, but the driver of the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet doubtless would gladly forget the last two events on circuits that turn right as well as left. On June 20, Allgaier fell out of the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Naval Base Coronado in 32nd […]
Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series race is billed as a return to Chicagoland Speedway. In reality, nearly half the field will be competing on the 1.5-mile intermediate for the first time in Cup Series cars when drivers take the green flag in the eero 400 (6 p.m. ET on TNT, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). The […]
Speedway Children‘s Charities (SCC) Atlanta is adding several opportunities for race fans to make lifelong memories during the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart — and all of it will benefit local children‘s causes. During Atlanta‘s Night Race weekend, SCC Atlanta is hosting several events to enhance participants‘ race weekend. The charity is even giving […]
NASCAR today announced a new content and commercial partnership with Motorsport Network, the world’s largest independent motorsports and automotive media platform, designed to expand the reach of NASCAR original content and connect with fans across Motorsport Network’s extensive global media ecosystem. Through the agreement, Motorsport Network will distribute NASCAR content — such as NASCAR Studios‘ […]
It was officially announced today that Louis Foster will drive Freedom Racing Enterprises‘ No. 76 Chevrolet Silverado at Lime Rock Park in his first-ever NASCAR national series race. Spencer Boyd, owner of Freedom Racing Enterprises, shared the news including that their shared partner, DROPLiGHT will be the primary sponsor on the truck. “We‘ve shown some […]
TNT Sports revs its engine for Round Two of the NASCAR In-Season Challenge from Chicagoland Speedway this Sunday, July 5 on TNT, truTV and HBO Max. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Steve Letarte and Adam Alexander will provide commentary for Sunday‘s race, as well as practice on Friday, July 3 at 6 p.m. and qualifying on Saturday, July 4 at 3 p.m., both on truTV and HBO Max. […]
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Chicagoland Speedway in Jolliet, Illinois going into the eero 400 on July 5 at 6 p.m. ET on TNT, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). CHASE CLINCH SCENARIOS The following drivers could clinch a spot in the Chase via points at Chicagoland […]
Jeremy Clements Racing is thrilled to announce Sky Fund Aviation as the newest partner of the #51 Chevrolet in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Sky Fund Aviation will make its debut as the primary sponsor of the #51 Chevrolet during NASCAR’s highly anticipated return to Chicagoland Speedway over Independence Day […]
Kansas Speedway today announced that Race to Stop Suicide, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health awareness, will serve as the entitlement partner for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series playoff race on Saturday, Sept. 26. The event will be known as the Race to Stop Suicide 200. The Race to […]
Donovan Strauss and Niece Motorsports are proud to welcome a first-time partner into the sport for Strauss‘ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) debut at North WIlkesboro Speedway on July 18. Nightclubs Suck, a performance lifestyle apparel company co-founded by Ty Martin and Clayton Wilson, will back Strauss‘ efforts serving as the primary sponsor on his […]
NASCAR today announced that Cuervo® Tequila will join the return of racing to Chicagoland Speedway as the entitlement partner for the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The official race name will be the Cuervo 300, anchoring a blockbuster Independence Day weekend that coincides with the celebration of America250. The […]
Las Vegas Motor Speedway is investing in the future of short-track racing by repaving The Bullring. This iconic 3/8-mile oval has served as an early stop for generations of racers and motorsports stars. The Bullring has become the home for many local races, touring series, and special events, and serves as a stepping stone for […]
Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway averaged 1.8 million viewers on TNT Sports, according to Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal. The race was down from 2.2 million viewers for last year’s Sonoma event, which was held in mid-July and did not compete with the FIFA Club World Cup. .@TNTSportsUS averaged […]
Alex Bowman is in the final season of a three-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports as driver of the team‘s No. 48 Chevrolet. What comes next – whether that includes a return in 2027 or otherwise – has yet to be determined. But sorting next year‘s plans hasn‘t been Bowman‘s No. 1 priority, he said […]
NASCAR today announced that UChicago Medicine AdventHealth has been named the Official Healthcare Provider of Chicagoland Speedway, bringing one of the nation‘s leading healthcare organizations to the historic return of NASCAR racing in Joliet during Independence Day weekend. As the Official Healthcare Provider, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth will support race weekend through comprehensive medical services for […]
The CW scored 1,145,000 total viewers for Saturday’s Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Sonoma Raceway, per Nielsen panel-only data.Viewership peaked between 6:45-7:00 p.m. ET at 1,231,000 total viewers. It is the most-watched Sonoma race since the track debuted on the O’Reilly schedule in 2023. Year over year, The CW had an […]
Among the excitement for NASCAR‘s return to Chicagoland Speedway, there is one constant for teams in both the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series – familiar Goodyear Racing Eagle tires. The 1.5-mile Joliet, Illinois, track puts similar demands on tires to other intermediate ovals, so Goodyear has selected tire setups that […]
Kaulig Racing driver Ty Dillon will make his 300th NASCAR Cup Series start Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway. “Making 300 starts in the NASCAR Cup Series is so special to me,” Dillon said. “As a kid, you dream of racing in the Cup Series, starting the Daytona 500 and competing for championships,” he said. “As your […]
Dive into NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon‘s life and legacy in “Jeff Gordon”, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum‘s newest exhibition opening July 1, just before the Brickyard 400 returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The exhibition will span both Lower-Level rotating galleries, replacing “Now Stay Tuned” and “Setting the Pace”. “Jeff Gordon” will explore Gordon‘s racing timeline […]
We all know that, given a car he likes, Shane van Gisbergen is all but unbeatable on a road or street course. After Sunday‘s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, we now know SVG can win in a car he hates. Throughout the Sonoma weekend, the three-time Australian Supercars champion was grousing about the performance […]
Join Ryan Blaney and celebrity guests as the 2023 Cup Series champion wheels them around the track for adrenaline-filled conversations that unfold unlike anything possible in a conventional interview setting. “On The Gas with Ryan Blaney” — presented by BODYARMOR Sports Drink — will debut the first four Wednesdays of July exclusively on NASCAR‘s YouTube channel […]
Sunday‘s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway followed form—but not without the stiffest fight of Shane van Gisbergen‘s brief NASCAR Cup Series career. On the other hand, the opening race of the Cup Series‘ In-Season Challenge defied the handicappers—at least as far as top-seeded Tyler Reddick was concerned. For the second straight year, van Gisbergen […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. There were no issues for #97-Shane Van Gisbergen. He is officially the winner of the race. van Gisbergen started the race in sixth and stayed near the front of the field all day. He flipped the stages by pitting just […]
Driver Taylor Gray signed a one-year extension to remain with Joe Gibbs Racing through the 2027 season. The 20-year-old third-generation racer has competed under the JGR banner in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series since 2024 and full-time for the past two seasons. “With Taylor, I‘ve seen him since he was a little guy, running […]
NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series post-race inspection is complete at Sonoma Raceway. There were no issues. Shane van Gisbergen is the winner, scoring his second victory in three starts this season. Justin Allgaier holds a 207-point advantage over Jesse Love for the regular-season championship battle with five races remaining. See race details at: Race Results, […]
Shane van Gisbergen asserted his road course mastery once again with a convincing victory in Saturday‘s Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway. Cruising behind lapped trapped on the final circuit at the 1.99-mile, 11-turn road course, the New Zealander nevertheless crossed the finish line 1.324 seconds ahead of runner-up Connor Zilisch, who had to come […]
Christopher Bell said Saturday that he plans to run the full distance of Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway. … “Last week, after driving the car, I felt really, really good in the car through practice, and then even in the start of the race, I felt really well,” Bell told reporters Saturday. […]
After turning his first lap in Saturday‘s highly competitive NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session at Sonoma Raceway, Ty Gibbs felt he had more potential in his No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. His instincts were spot-on. Late in the session, Gibbs made one more run and put his car on the pole for Sunday‘s Toyota/Save […]
Ty Dillon, Denny Hamlin face off in In-Season Challenge—Again SONOMA, Calif. — There was more coincidence than drama when Denny Hamlin and Ty Dillon arrived at the dais in the Sonoma Raceway media center. A year ago, in the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series In-Season Challenge, Dillon knocked top-seeded Hamlin out of the bracket in the […]
Where one driver was concerned, Friday‘s qualifying session for the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway followed form. Road course master Shane van Gisbergen put his No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet on the pole for Saturday‘s NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race with a lap at 95.483 mph (75.029 seconds), beating teenager Brent Crews (95.243 […]
Engines are ready to roar and history is about to be made! Team Stange Racing with Mike Harmon Racing is thrilled to announce that rising star Dawson Cram will take the wheel of the explosive #47 REMI TOKEN / EnduraTread – SLABHARD Chevrolet Camaro for the ultimate holiday weekend showdown. As the proud home team, […]
The 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge roars back into action this Sunday, June 28 as the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway gets underway across TNT, truTV and HBO Max. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Steve Letarte and Adam Alexander will provide commentary for Sunday‘s race, as well as practice and qualifying on Saturday, June 27, starting at 2 p.m. on truTV […]
NASCAR drivers Josh Bilicki and Alex Labbé today announced a multi-race partnership with Indiana-based LUBE-A-BOOM. LUBE-A-BOOM will be on the decklid of Labbé‘s No. 0 of SS-GreenLight Racing at Sonoma Raceway for the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 and on Bilicki‘s No. 07 of SS-GreenLight Racing for the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at Indianapolis in […]
In last season‘s NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Sonoma Raceway, Connor Zilisch held off pole winner Shane van Gisbergen by a mere 0.438 seconds. Both drivers are back in JR Motorsports Chevrolets for a rematch in Saturday‘s Pit Boss/Food Maxx 250 at the 1.99-mile circuit (5:30 p.m. ET on CW, PRN and SiriusXM […]
It‘s a weekend of both endings and new beginnings when the NASCAR Cup Series visits Sonoma Raceway for Sunday‘s Toyota/Save Mart 350 (3:30 p.m. ET on TNT, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). As broadcast coverage shifts from Prime Video to TNT, Sunday‘s race also brings the start of the NASCAR Cup Series In-Season Challenge, a […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced today that Guy Fieri, Emmy Award-winning television host, restaurateur, and entrepreneur, has joined the organization as a strategic owner. One of the most recognizable personalities in American culture, Fieri brings a rare combination of entertainment, authentic storytelling, and a genuine connection to the spirit of American life that aligns naturally with […]
NASCAR‘s second annual In-Season Challenge begins this weekend at Sonoma Raceway, launching five consecutive weeks of head-to-head competition as 32 NASCAR Cup Series drivers battle through a bracket-style tournament for a $1 million prize. The In-Season Challenge opens Sunday with the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway (3:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and HBO […]
Dodge is increasingly likely to enter NASCAR‘s Cup Series in 2027 as a manufacturer and is working to finalize its plan, according to multiple industry sources briefed on the situation. Should Dodge begin competing in Cup next season, NASCAR would then have four manufacturers in its premier division for the first time since 2012 — […]
Daytona International Speedway announced today that PLATINUM-selling duo LOCASH is set to perform the Coke Zero Sugar 400 Pre-Race Concert. LOCASH will kickstart the festivities prior to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale. “Bringing LOCASH‘s bold country brand to the stage of DAYTONA will add even more energy to the regular season finale as they showcase their Platinum-selling hits […]
UPDATE: Prime Video concluded its second season of exclusive NASCAR Cup Series coverage with an average of 2.28 million viewers during Sunday’s historic race at Naval Base Coronado, where coverage originated from the bridge and flight deck of the famed USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier. Even though three of its five 2026 race broadcasts were impacted […]
In a new interview with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Front Row Motorsports driver Noah Gragson revealed that he planned to punch Kevin Magnussen in their San Diego post-race confrontation, but was warned of “long-term consequences with my job” if he followed through on such a plan. Racing at Naval Base Coronado, Gragson engaged in a multi-lap […]
An update to the NASCAR Rule Book issued on Wednesday will be a welcome sight for Cup Series drivers, as the front bumper has been weakened for upcoming short-track races. NASCAR is no longer permitting the use of energy-absorbing foam in the front or rear bumper structure of the race cars. The move will soften […]
Spire Motorsports has filed a countersuit against Joe Gibbs Racing while continuing to strongly deny that it has cheated its way to success via information stolen from the Gibbs organization. … The countersuit explains a previous plotline from the original lawsuit in which Spire Motorsports acknowledged that Joe Gibbs Racing recruited Robert “Chedder” Smith in […]
Today, Yahoo is launching “Email Denny,” a new fan-engagement campaign in partnership with NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin that turns fan commentary into the center of the campaign itself. It’s a direct response to modern sports fandom and internet culture: fans are already part of the conversation and the second-screen buzz of every race weekend, so […]
Country music, post-season championship pressure and the nighttime electricity generated by The World‘s Fastest Half-Mile will collide in a major way when DIAMOND-selling superstar Brian Kelley headlines the pre-race concert for the crown jewel Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 19. Kelley will bring his sun-soaked sound, hit-making energy […]
Nikki and Brie Bella — The Bella Twins — will return to Sonoma Raceway on Saturday, named as race officials for the Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race. The Bella Twins will also have their signature wine brand Bonita Bonita featured on Alex Labbe’s No. 0 car for the race. They will record […]
NASCAR and The Rolling Stones today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration celebrating two cultural icons built on performance and life on the road. Launching ahead of the July 10 release of Foreign Tongues, The Rolling Stones’ highly anticipated new studio album, the collaboration brings together the worlds of racing and rock & roll through officially licensed merchandise, […]
The CW earned 1,161,000 total viewers for the inaugural O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, per Nielsen Panel-Only Data.Viewership peaked at 1,372,000 total viewers between 6:15-6:30 p.m. ET. It was a 4% increase from the same weekend in 2025, a race held at Pocono Raceway. It was the 18th […]
Sonoma Raceway announced today that Golden State Warriors NBA Champion and sports analyst Festus Ezeli will serve as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday. As Honorary Pace Car Driver, Ezeli will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field around Sonoma Raceway’s iconic 10-turn, 1.99-mile road course […]
Kaulig Racing and Ram announced today that 2008 Daytona 500 winner and 18-time NASCAR Cup Series victor Ryan Newman will drive the No. 25 Ram 1500 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway on Saturday, July 18. Newman, nicknamed “Rocket Man,” drove Dodge machinery to 13 of his 18 career […]
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California going into the Toyota / Save Mart 350 on June 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET on TNT, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). Sonoma Raceway – Statistics & Tidbits: TRACK & RACE DATA Season Race #: 18 […]
Bubba Wallace’s #23 Toyota team was penalized by NASCAR on Tuesday for the loss of a wheel during the Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado on Sunday. Rear tire changer Adam Hartman and jackman Nathan Ricketts have been suspended from the next two NASCAR Cup Series Championship points events, through and including Chicagoland, July 5, […]
TNT Sports heads back to the track this summer with the second annual NASCAR In-Season Challenge. Exclusive live race coverage begins Sunday, June 28, at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 from Sonoma Raceway at 3:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and HBO Max. NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., Daytona 500-winning Crew Chief Steve Letarte and motorsports […]
Michael Roberts Construction (MRC) will return with Zane Smith and the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse team at Sonoma Raceway on June 28th, with a special scheme celebrating a new book written by the company‘s founder and chief executive officer, Mike Avila, titled NOT TODAY: The Secret to Never Giving Up. Avila has been […]
EchoPark Automotive has joined Kaulig Racing and AJ Allmendinger for Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series race at California‘s Sonoma Raceway. The pre-owned automotive vehicle retailer, with 18 locations nationwide, will serve as the primary sponsor for Kaulig Racing‘s No. 16 with an eye-catching bright green and white paint scheme for Allmendinger‘s historic 500th career Cup Series […]
NASCAR Studios, in partnership with Emmy® Award-winning studio Words + Pictures, today announced that Season 2 of its acclaimed documentary series RISING will stream exclusively on Xumo Play, continuing an inside look at the sport‘s next generation of stars as they navigate the pressure, promise and unpredictability of professional stock car racing. Under the agreement, […]
NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series teams are in action for a second consecutive weekend of road course racing out West, where they will once again run Goodyear‘s proven road course tire setups. The Goodyear Racing Eagle tire packages for this weekend‘s event at Sonoma Raceway are identical to those run last […]
Fare thee well, Naval Base Coronado. Or is it simply “See you next year?” Before NASCAR arrived at the military base for a tripleheader weekend that ended with Corey Heim‘s dramatic maiden win in the NASCAR Cup Series, conventional wisdom said this foray to the West Coast would be a one-off event tied to the […]
The African American Automotive Association (AAAA) is incredibly proud to announce the latest historic group of trailblazers to be inducted into the AAAA Hall of Fame. This year‘s inductees have paved the roads, cleared the skies, and programmed the future, and their legacies will inspire generations of mobility pioneers to come. They are: Randy Parker, […]
A week after posting a season’s best fifth-place finish at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, Kaulig Racing driver AJ Allmendinger will celebrate his 500th NASCAR Cup Series start Sunday at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway. “Reaching 500 Cup Series starts is something I never could have imagined when I first got behind the wheel,” said Allmendinger, […]
Blue skies, comfortable temps in the low 70s and a light breeze — absolutely stunning weather all week matched only by the spectacular backdrop of the iconic Coronado Bridge high atop the surrounding San Diego Bay. Mountains in the background and Navy ships in the foreground. Tens of thousands of Southern Californians – and fans […]
NASCAR COO Ben Kennedy met with the media following Sunday’s inaugural NASCAR weekend at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego. While no decisions have been made about the future of the event, Kennedy called the weekend a “tremendously successful event,” said NASCAR would “love to return,” and highlighted the strong attendance, new-fan engagement and partnership […]
On Sunday, NASCAR managed to combine the lure of racing with the reverence for the military and held an exciting race on a naval base, giving new meaning to ‘off-the-beaten track.‘ For the lucky fans who attended the occasion, and the fans watching from home, it was a new way to enjoy watching cars racing […]
By Dustin Albino What began with AJ Allmendinger providing clarity about his long-term future ended with a boost to his postseason prospects, as the Kaulig Racing driver gained crucial points on the NASCAR Cup Series‘ Chase cutline on Sunday at Naval Base Coronado. Allmendinger, always a threat when turning left and right, entered the weekend […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Anduril 250 Race the Base NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado. There were no issues for #67-Corey Heim. He is officially the winner of the race. After battling him for several laps, Heim took the lead from #45-Tyler Reddick with two laps remaining in the race. […]
Twenty-four hours before the green flag initiated NASCAR‘s first race at a naval base, the crowd metrics were in: The roughly 40,000 seats are sold out, 67% of the ticket buyers have never attended a NASCAR event and attendees will come from 50 states and 17 countries. … On Saturday — after taking a high-speed […]
AJ Allmendinger has no plans to step away from racing anytime soon. Allmendinger told reporters Saturday at Naval Base Coronado that he‘s set to return to Kaulig Racing‘s No. 16 car in the NASCAR Cup Series with no changes imminent. “I‘m not going anywhere,” Allmendinger said. “Like, I laugh when I see that. I mean, […]
Post-race inspection in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series garage is complete. There were no issues and Austin Hill is the winner. Justin Allgaier holds a 224-point advantage on Jesse Love for the regular-season championship battle with six races remaining. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points, Owner Points, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report. See […]
Austin Hill‘s thrilling last lap pass earned the veteran his first career road course NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series victory Saturday on a dramatic and ultimately emotional afternoon for his Richard Childress Racing team — capping a long and competitive day of racing in the inaugural United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 at Naval Base […]
NASCAR San Diego today announced an unforgettable lineup of military leaders and distinguished guests that will set the stage for Sunday’s Anduril 250 Race the Base, the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race aboard Naval Base Coronado. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will join the NASCAR San Diego Weekend as Honorary Starter for Sunday‘s main event. […]
Jimmie Johnson surprised by level of aggression in NASCAR Truck race It‘s not precisely fair to say NASCAR racing was a kinder, gentler art form during Jimmie Johnson‘s most productive years. Nevertheless, the NASCAR Hall of Famer and seven-time Cup Series champion acknowledged being taken aback by some of the rough stuff he experienced in […]
UPDATE: Earlier this week, Ford and NASCAR collaborated on an event aboard the USS Midway in downtown San Diego, where they announced the inaugural Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic. This event, which will take place on Nov. 11, will honor all six military branches and feature Ford Racing drivers competing in Mustang Dark Horse Rs. In addition, […]
NASCAR has increased the tire allotment for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado following feedback from teams. The sanctioning body informed teams on Saturday that one additional set of tires will be added to the race allotment. The allotment will now be six sets of sticker tires and one set of qualifying […]
Christopher Bell said Friday that his plans for going the full distance in Sunday‘s inaugural San Diego street race will be a “game-time decision” as he continues his recovery from a wrist injury suffered in a crash two weeks ago. … Bell‘s remarks came fresh from opening NASCAR Cup Series practice at the challenging Naval […]
Prime Video’s NASCAR coverage has received positive reviews from many fans, leading to questions about whether the streaming service could one day air more Cup Series races. Alex Strand, Prime Video’s senior coordinating producer, addressed that topic in a recent interview with The Athletic. Jeff Gluck: As mentioned, fans say they would love to see […]
Post race inspection is complete in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series garage at the San Diego Street Course at Naval Base Coronado. No issues for #34-Layne Riggs. He is the winner. The #88-Ty Majeski and #99-Ben Rhodes trucks had one missing lug nut and will lose pit selection for Lime Rock. See race details at: […]
Short on fuel and long on perseverance and good fortune, Layne Riggs won Friday‘s inaugural Navy 250 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at San Diego Street Course at Naval Base Coronado. It wasn‘t until the final two corners of overtime that Riggs was able to claim his fourth victory of the season and the ninth […]
Today, NASCAR announced that the United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 will feature an unforgettable pre-race celebration honoring the spirit of service and leadership before the green flag waves on the Saturday‘s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Naval Base Coronado. Headlining the festivities, Super Bowl Champion and Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee […]
SVG PROVING HE’S STILL THE FAVORITE SAN DIEGO — One after another NASCAR Cup Series, drivers smirked and/or laughed when asked who should be considered the “favorite” for Sunday‘s Inaugural Anduril 250 on San Diego‘s iconic Naval Base Coronado (4 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Trackhouse Racing driver Shane Van Gisbergen — […]
Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford Mustang Dark Horse for RFK Racing, held a press conference today at Naval Base Coronado before practice. Among the questions was one asking about Chris Buesher’s contract renewal that was announced this past week. CHRIS BUESCHER SIGNED AND EXTENSION THIS WEEK. WHAT DOES HE BRING TO THIS […]
The CW earned 1,030,000 total viewers for last Saturday’s BetRivers 200 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Dover Motor Speedway, per Nielsen Panel + Big Data. Viewership peaked at 1,169,000 total viewers in the waning laps between 6:15-6:30 p.m. ET. Compared to last year’s 14th race of the season at Nashville Superspeedway, viewership marked a […]
NASCAR & Bussin‘ With The Boys today announced the launch of a new weekly show – “Racin‘ With The Boys.” Unveiled by Taylor Lewan and Will Compton this morning, “Racin‘ With The Boys” will give fans a new taste of the stories that make NASCAR the sport it is, based on the highly acclaimed NFL […]
Marty Smith is headed back to cover NASCAR as part of a new side deal with TNT Sports for studio work during its upcoming slate of five Cup Series races. Smith, who just signed an extension with ESPN last month, will shift into the host role for TNT‘s studio show when the network begins its […]
Below is a look at the top statistical performers at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, going into the Coca-Cola 600 on May 24 (6 p.m. ET on Prime Video, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Charlotte Motor Speedway Stats & Tidbits: TRACK & RACE SPECIFICS Season Race No. 13 of 36 (May 24, 2026) […]
2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch announced that he will compete in the 2026 Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) NASCAR Classic presented by Goodyear at Circuit de la Sarthe, near Le Mans, France. The event runs from July 2-5 and will celebrate 50 years since NASCAR‘s first attempt in the 24-hour race. HSR is […]
Per Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal, FS1 averaged a 1.04 rating and 1.800 million viewers for Sunday‘s NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway, according to Nielsen panel-only data. That compares to a 1.06 rating and 1.965 million viewers for last year‘s event at North Wilkesboro. This year‘s race aired in prime time, while […]
NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027. The three-person group — the 17th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 — consists of Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips. In addition, Lesa France Kennedy was named the recipient of the Landmark […]
Kasey Kleyn plans to make his Truck Series debut in the Rackley WAR #27 Chevrolet at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Saturday, July 18th. Along with a few other truck series events, Kleyn also plans to compete in some big late model stock events, including his CARS Tour debut. Kasey also looks to continue racing in […]
SiriusXM and NASCAR today announced a multi-year renewal of their broadcasting agreement. Racing fans throughout North America will continue to have access to live broadcasts of every NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race on SiriusXM, as well as daily programming on the popular 24/7 channel, SiriusXM NASCAR […]
Pinnacle Mortgage Corporation is proud to announce its sponsorship of the No. 66 Garage 66 car to be driven by Timmy Hill in the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway over Memorial Day weekend. As one of the most meaningful weekends in American motorsports, Memorial Day weekend represents more than competition. It […]
NASCAR on Prime restarts its second season of exclusive Cup Series coverage on Sunday, May 24 at 5:00 p.m. ET with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Prime Video’s action-packed slate includes five consecutive races, culminating at San Diego‘s Naval Base Coronado for NASCAR‘s first-ever race on an active military base, signature on-site analysis […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced today the renewal and expansion of its partnership with Rexel USA, a leading distributor of electrical supplies, services, and solutions, for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Building on a successful 2026 debut, Rexel becomes an Official Partner of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, expanding a commitment that began ahead of the current […]
The Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setup selected for Memorial Day Weekend‘s NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway is a familiar combination for teams, having already been raced this year at four other high-speed ovals: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Kansas Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway. The left-side tire debuted at Charlotte last […]
Jeremy Clements Racing is pleased to announce Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet as the primary sponsor for Saturday‘s NASCAR O‘Reilly Series race at the Beast of the Southeast, Charlotte Motor Speedway. A proud partner of JCR since 2012, Kevin Whitaker Chevy continues its annual tradition of backing the #51 team with a retro paint scheme. This year‘s […]
New research by Westgate Events has revealed the most Googled NASCAR drivers in America and in each state, with Denny Hamlin taking the top spot. The research conducted by Westgate Events analyzed Google search data for all NASCAR drivers since the start of 2026 to determine which driver is the most talked about. From there, […]
Serving as Exhibit A that Nielsen Big Data is not a panacea for sports is NASCAR Cup Series coverage this season. Both sides are working through issues related to NASCAR‘s data sets, and with that, NASCAR will be returning to the old panel vs. panel comparisons — and likely for the rest of the season. […]
American Snuff Company, LLC and Kaulig Racing today announced an expansion of their two-year-old partnership. The deal brings the company‘s Grizzly Nicotine Pouches brand into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Kaulig‘s truck teams. Grizzly Nicotine Pouches already serves as primary sponsor for 27 races in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series with Kaulig Racing‘s two […]
Viking Motorsports is bringing a new level of refreshment to the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season, announcing Free Bird Southern Spring Water as the team‘s official water supplier. In addition to keeping the crew hydrated all season long, Free Bird will serve as the primary sponsor of Parker Retzlaff‘s No. 99 Chevrolet in […]
Lots of good things happened during Sunday‘s All-Star race broadcast at Dover Speedway. The military was honored for Armed Services Weekend; no bad weather rolled in despite the high temperatures; while there was a car in considerable flames no one was injured by it; and Mike Joy did a great job waving that green flag […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series All-Star race at Dover Motor Speedway. There were no issues for #11-Denny Hamlin. He is officially the winner of the race. No cars are returning to the R&D Center for inspection. Hamlin was the dominant driver all day. He finished second in the first segment, […]
For the second time in his celebrated career, Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race from pole position — making the pass for victory over his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe with 29 laps remaining to claim the winner‘s $1 million check. Hamlin‘s No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota went on to […]
FOX NASCAR honored longtime Richard Childress Racing (RCR) pit performance director Ray Wright with “The Byrnsie Award” during Sunday‘s NASCAR RACEDAY telecast from Dover Motor Speedway on FS1. Established in 2016 in honor of late FOX NASCAR broadcaster Steve Byrnes, affectionately nicknamed “Byrnsie,” the annual award celebrates an individual in the NASCAR Cup Series who […]
Post-race inspection is clear in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series garage at Dover Motor Speedway. Corey Day is the winner. Justin Allgaier holds a 175-point lead over Sheldon Creed for the regular-season championship battle. The Nos. 39 and 41 cars for Ryan Sieg and Sam Mayer had one lug nut not safe and secure and […]
Twenty-year-old Californian Corey Day took the lead from veteran Justin Allgaier with four laps remaining to claim his second career NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series victory Saturday in the BetRivers 200 in his first Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway start. Allgaier, a three-time winner already this season and the current championship leader, looked poised to add […]
Denny Hamlin has claimed pole position for Sunday‘s NASCAR All-Star Race (1 p.m. ET, FS1, FOX Deportes, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) in a late qualifying session effort, unseating owner-driver Brad Keselowski in the final minutes of Saturday‘ unique three-lap bid to set the field at Dover Motor Speedway. The next to last driver to qualify, […]
Victory Junction is bringing together the excitement of NASCAR and the energy of Music City during “Gears & Guitars,” a free public event on Friday, May 29, in downtown Nashville. The day-long celebration will feature a classic NASCAR car show, live music performances, celebrity appearances, meet-and-greets, and a silent auction, all benefiting Victory Junction and […]
Dystany Spurlock made motorsports history Friday at Dover Motor Speedway, becoming the first black woman to compete in one of NASCAR‘s three national touring series with her debut in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series ECOSAVE 200. Driving the No. 69 Foxxtecca Ford for MBM Motorsports and Garage 66, Spurlock cemented her place in NASCAR history […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series post-race inspection is complete at Dover Motor Speedway. No issues for #7-Kyle Busch, he is the winner. The following trucks will be coming back to the R&D Center for teardown: #34-Layne Riggs(Ford), #10-Corey LaJoie(RAM), #91-Christian Eckes(Chevrolet), and #11-Kaden Honeycutt(Toyota). See race details at: Race Results, Driver Point Standings, Owner Point Standings, […]
Kyle Busch did what Kyle Busch does best in a truck at Dover Motor Speedway. Win. Busch claimed his record fifth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series trophy and 13th overall at the famous concrete one-miler, dominating Friday‘s ECOSAVE 200 leading 147 of the 200 laps in the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet and sweeping both stage […]
Nothing has been heard from the AM Racing (AMR) NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) team since withdrawing from the Rockingham race at the end of March, but Motorsport.com can now confirm that the team has formally ceased operations. Per our Senior NASCAR correspondent Matt Weaver, Vice President of Competition Matthew Lucas informed employees that […]
Larson Chasing Fourth All-Star Track Victory DOVER, Del. – Three-time NASCAR All-Star Race champion Kyle Larson has picked up where he left off when it comes to the $1 million-to-win fan favorite event. Out front. The NASCAR Cup Series held the longest practice session of the season — 90 minutes – late Friday afternoon with […]
Parker Kligerman will return to Kaulig Racing‘s No. 25 Ram 1500 at Michigan International Speedway on June 6 after finishing 11th in his Ram Free Agent Program debut May 1 at Texas Motor Speedway. Kligerman had not raced since last summer, but he adapted quickly to the Texas high banks. “I was a little nervous […]
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer, NASCAR Hall of Famer Donnie Allison and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna are among the dignitaries scheduled to participate in pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 17. Serving as grand marshals for the NASCAR All-Star Race are three Airmen […]
Allegiance Flag Supply has been named the entitlement partner of Nashville Superspeedway‘s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on May 29. The 200-mile event will be officially tabbed the Allegiance 200. “Allegiance Flag Supply is exactly the kind of brand that belongs here in our community and within the NASCAR landscape,” said Matt Greci, general manager […]
Viking Motorsports is proud to announce a new partnership with Dogs by Andy and Paladin executive protection dogs, serving as the primary partners for Anthony Alfredo‘s No. 96 Chevrolet in the upcoming NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 23. The custom paint scheme will hit the track showcasing […]
Driving a stock car and flying a fighter jet are more similar than one would think. Race car drivers and pilots both wear helmets, travel at fast speeds and battle G-forces while executing at a high level. Thursday at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suárez and crew chief Ryan Sparks […]
Rick Ware Racing has partnered with Museum of the Bible, with the non-denominational museum in Washington, D.C., featured on the team‘s NASCAR Cup Series and NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series entries this weekend. Cody Ware will drive the No. 51 Museum of the Bible Chevrolet in the NASCAR All-Star Race Sunday at Dover (Del.) […]
FS1 earned a 1.06 rating and averaged 1.928 million viewers for Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, according to Nielsen data reported by Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal. No direct comparison to last season since Watkins Glen is usually held later in the summer. .@FS1 averaged a 1.06 rating and 1.928 million […]
It‘s been six years (2020) since the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series last raced on the Dover high-banks and Friday‘s ECOSAVE 200 (5 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) is a welcome addition — and challenge — for a fresh group of NASCAR‘s best. Kaden Honeycutt‘s work in the defending champion No. 11 TRICON […]
The NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parks Series heads to Dover Motor Speedway for Saturday‘s BetRivers 200 (4 p.m. ET on CW, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) and judging by his remarkable seasons statistics, the best “bet” to claim the checkered flag is JR Motorsports driver Justin Allgaier, who not only is dominating the 2026 season, but has […]
The always highly-anticipated, high-action NASCAR All-Star Race moves to a new venue for this year‘s edition, Dover Motor Speedway. The Monster Mile, as Dover‘s concrete high-banks are known, will host the $1 Million to-win race for the first time Sunday afternoon with all the action beginning at 1 p.m. ET (FS1, FOX Deportes, MRN, SiriusXM […]
NASCAR‘s annual All-Star Race comes to Dover Motor Speedway this weekend for the first time at the World‘s Fastest One-Mile Oval and the first time in the Northeast, bringing a $1 million prize along with several competition-focused changes to The Monster Mile. In preparation for the NASCAR Cup Series‘ return to Dover, NASCAR and track […]
Even before the season, a frequent question was whether Kyle Busch, on an expiring contract, would re-sign with Richard Childress Racing or the parties would go their separate ways at the end of the year. Busch said he wanted to get through the opening stretch of the season to see how RCR was doing before […]
With the June 12-14 NASCAR race weekend less than a month away, Pocono Raceway has checked off one sellout and is now chasing another. “The Tricky Triangle” has sold out its entire inventory of 3,300 camping sites on property, including the newly branded Outdoorsy Grandstand Camping area, while highlighted by infield camping selling out for a sixth consecutive […]
Team Penske and the NASCAR Hall of Fame have partnered to present “Team Penske 60: A NASCAR Hall of Fame Exhibit”, a new exhibit showcasing a special collection of Team Penske historical artifacts and stories. The exhibit opens to the public on Thursday, May 21, and will remain on display for a limited time. Centered in the Great Hall, the exhibit celebrates Team Penske‘s 60th anniversary and highlights the people, milestones […]
Longtime NASCAR partner Alarm Tech is bringing a hometown collaboration to the track this weekend as driver David Starr attempts to qualify for the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Dover Motor Speedway. Starr will pilot the No. 53 Chevrolet Camaro for Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen with branding from Alarm Tech featuring […]
Viking Motorsports announced today a new partnership with Fast Stop Markets and Michael Waltrip Brewing Company for the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race weekend at Nashville Superspeedway. As part of the partnership, Fast Stop will serve as an associate partner on the No. 99 Chevrolet driven by Parker Retzlaff during the Nashville race weekend, […]
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary and Charlotte Motor Speedway prepares for the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day Weekend, the pinnacle salute to our military, Mission 600 went abroad on Tuesday with a virtual visit between Coca-Cola Racing Family driver Joey Logano and the U.S. Army V Corps Project Flytrap in […]
Legendary FOX Sports broadcaster Mike Joy will add another milestone to his celebrated motorsports career this weekend at Dover Motor Speedway, serving as the honorary starter by waving the green flag for Sunday‘s NASCAR All-Star Race at The Monster Mile. The moment carries special meaning for Joy, who grew up in the Northeast and has […]
Hyak Motorsports is proud to announce San Diego‘s first Native American-owned casino, Sycuan Casino Resort, as the primary sponsor of the No. 47 Chevrolet. Competing in the inaugural NASCAR San Diego Weekend, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will take the wheel for the team on Sunday, June 21. This landmark event will take place on the streets […]
NASCAR is making progress toward bringing back a race in downtown Chicago for its premier Cup Series, according to multiple industry sources briefed on the discussions but not authorized to speak publicly. There is no finalized deal between the league and the city yet, but those sources say there is growing optimism that the Chicago […]
The CW earned 1,013,000 total viewers for Saturday’s Mission 200 at The Glen O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Watkins Glen International. Viewership peaked at 1,188,000 total viewers in the closing laps, seeing Connor Zilisch chase Jesse Love down for the race win. The first 13 O’Reilly races in 2026 have all eclipsed 1 million […]
Garner Trucking, the Official Transportation Partner of Spire Motorsports since 2023, will be featured as the primary sponsor aboard Michael McDowell‘s No. 71 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for two races in 2026, beginning with the May 31 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. The Garner livery will return to the primary position aboard McDowell‘s No. […]
NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Myatt Snider will pilot the #91 DGM Racing entry in the Bet Rivers 200 at Dover Motor Speedway on May 16, 2026, with the entire car painted to honor Delaware State Police (DSP) Corporal Grade One Matthew “Ty” Snook, who was killed in the line of duty on December […]
Jeremy Clements Racing is excited to welcome back BG Crane Services—an industry leader in heavy lifting, complex rigging, and structural steel erection—as the primary sponsor of the No. 51 Chevrolet this weekend at the Monster Mile, marking the second year of JCR support from the Catlett, VA-based company at Dover Motor Speedway. In addition to […]
Dover Motor Speedway will host the NASCAR All-Star Race for the first time, and this season‘s revamped All-Star Race format features a three-segment, 350-lap event that places every driver on track to start the race while rewarding race winners, past champions and performance across the first two segments. There will be no All-Star Open, creating […]
Halmar Friesen Racing announced today that Leland Honeyman Jr. will drive the No. 62 From The Ashes Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, May 22. The event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1. Honeyman will make his first […]
HendrickCars.com, the online home for everything Hendrick Automotive Group, is proud to unveils its “Four-Car Salute to America” NASCAR paint scheme initiative in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. “Few milestones carry the significance of our nation‘s 250th anniversary,” said Rick Hendrick, chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group. “We felt it […]
EchoPark Speedway has named Eric Platte as the Vice President of Sales for the world-class Speedway Motorsports facility located just south of Atlanta. Platte will lead the corporate partnership staff at the Speedway and is charged with driving revenue and partnership growth surrounding two annual NASCAR Cup Series race weekends and hundreds of corporate and […]
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and Hard Rock Casino Tejon are betting big in California. Hard Rock Casino Tejon today announced a partnership with FRM that is highlighted by three primary races across California to promote its casino located in Mettler, California, and to further connect the brand with racing fans and communities throughout the state. […]
Airbnb and five NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports racetracks announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will make Airbnb the Official Lodging Partner for those racetracks during the 2027 racing season. The announcement was made at the South Carolina State Capitol in Columbia, alongside Darlington Raceway leadership and South Carolina elected officials. During the 2027 NASCAR season, Airbnb […]
NASCAR Cup Series teams head to Dover Motor Speedway this weekend for the NASCAR All-Star Race, where they will run the same Goodyear Racing Eagle left-side tire that debuted at Bristol Motor Speedway in April, and the same right-side tire used at Dover last year. That right-side tire was designed specifically for the Monster Mile‘s […]
Three NASCAR Cup Series teams are set to participate in a two-day Goodyear tire test this week at Iowa Speedway. The routine test is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday as the 0.875-mile track prepares for a tripleheader weekend of racing Aug. 7-9, with the Cup Series sharing the card with the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts […]
One of the most popular decisions NASCAR has ever made was revealed last week. In fact, the decision was so popular that NASCAR couldn‘t wait until the races at Watkins Glen International were over to announce the change. Before the first race car took to the 2.45-mile road course this past weekend, NASCAR revealed that […]
Lucas Oil returns as the primary sponsor of Richard Childress Racing‘s No. 8 Chevrolet, driven by two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, for three marquee NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026. The partnership continues their technical alliance between Lucas Oil, RCR and ECR Engines that stretches back more than a decade, focused on maximizing […]
Dystany Spurlock is ready to get back to work. Moving on from a frustrating weekend at Watkins Glen, Spurlock has entered the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series ECOSAVE 200 at Dover Motor Speedway on Friday, where she‘s set to pilot the No. 69 Foxxtecca Ford for MBM Motorsports and Garage 66. The 200-lap event at the […]
The moment is almost here! The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race will take place at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday (1 p.m. ET, FS1, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), and the opportunity to vote one driver into the contest is still available. As of May 11, the top five vote-getters in alphabetical order are […]
Hyak Motorsports is excited to announce a multi-year contract extension with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., keeping the veteran NASCAR Cup Series winner behind the wheel of the No. 47 Chevrolet for the foreseeable future. The extension continues the organization‘s commitment to building long-term stability and competitiveness as Hyak Motorsports continues to grow both on and off […]
On Sunday, did you hear, did you hear the thunder, where the men were trying in vain to plunder a victory? For nearly all the drivers, they had to run and take cover from the thunder-down-under known as Shane Van Gisbergen. For the fans watching from home, they had to ask if the sponsors were […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Go Bowling at the Glen There were no issues for #97-Shane van Gisbergen. He is officially the winner of the Go Bowling at the Glen The cars of #17-Chris Buescher and #88-Connor Zilisch are returning to the R&D Center for inspection. van Gisbergen put on a driving clinic, […]
Like a world-class hunter stalking defenseless prey, Shane van Gisbergen reasserted his claim to the status as the best road course racer NASCAR has ever seen. It‘s not just that the New Zealander beat runner-up Michael McDowell to the finish line to win Sunday‘s Go Bowling at the Glen by 7.288 seconds. It was the […]
There were no issues in post-race inspection for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Watkins Glen. Connor Zilisch is the winner, scoring his third consecutive victory at the famed road course. Justin Allgaier holds a 155-point lead over Sheldon Creed for the Regular Season Championship battle with 11 races remaining. See race details […]
With a last-corner pass in a wounded car, Connor Zilisch preserved his perfect record at Watkins Glen International—at the expense of his best friend. Running down Jesse Love after pitting with 25 laps left, Zilisch shot past Love‘s No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in Turn 7 and won a drag race to the finish […]
Met Gala appearance is a change of pace for Carson Hocevar Carson Hocevar traded his driver‘s suit for a tux and tails for an appearance at the Met Gala in New York on Monday night. Hocevar, 23, gained instant notoriety for a memorable post-race celebration after his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory at Talladega […]
The Bus Stop chicane at Watkins Glen International is designed to slow drivers down. In Saturday‘s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session, however, it was the section of the 2.45-mile road course where defending race winner Shane van Gisbergen gained light years over the competition, relatively speaking, in securing the pole for Sunday‘s Go Bowling at […]
Ford Racing driver Ryan Preece stopped by the Watkins Glen International infield media center Saturday morning: RYAN PREECE, No. 60 Mohawk Northeast Inc. Ford Mustang Dark Horse — WHAT‘S YOUR REACTION TO THE PENALTY THIS WEEK? “Honestly, I‘m a bit surprised. I‘m thankful that NASCAR has an appeals process, so I feel like I can […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series post-race inspection is complete following the Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at Watkins Glen International. There were no issues for #11-Kaden Honeycutt. He is the official winner. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Point Standings, Owner Point Standings, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report For complete race information, check out the Watkins Glen […]
One of the most coveted achievements in Late Model Stock Car racing is set to take center stage once again as the Virginia Triple Crown returns in 2026 with heightened intensity, elevated competition, and continued investment in grassroots racing‘s premier showcase. Following last year‘s landmark announcement, FloSports and NASCAR are once again teaming up to […]
One of the first pieces of the 2027 NASCAR schedule took shape Thursday, with Watkins Glen International announcing that its race weekend will move to September next year. Watkins Glen track president Dawn Burlew first announced the news at an event welcoming campers to the road course‘s grounds for this weekend‘s NASCAR tripleheader. Though an […]
Fast and friendly Canal Coffee Co.® will again be the primary sponsor for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver, Spencer Boyd at the Memorial Day Weekend race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Founded in 2023, Canal Coffee Co. is a family-owned, drive-thru coffee shop serving specialty drinks, hot breakfast, baked goods, and lunch. The North Carolina based […]
UPDATE (5-7-2026): RFK Racing will appeal the 25-point penalty and $50,000 fine that Ryan Preece received for getting into Ty Gibbs at Texas Motor Speedway. “RFK Racing has decided to appeal the penalties issued by NASCAR against Ryan Preece,” the team statement said. “We appreciate the opportunity to share our findings with the National Motorsports […]
Pocono Raceway, in partnership with Members 1st Federal Credit Union, has named three inspiring community heroes who will receive VIP experiences at The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISIT PA NASCAR weekend set for June 12-14. The nominated community heroes represent extraordinary selflessness across three distinct areas: disaster response, youth mental health and service […]
North Wilkesboro Speedway is introducing a new premium hospitality area, 47 Reserve, for the July 19 Window World 450. Located just behind the grandstands, the special-event space features a rustic design that honors the venue‘s history as one of NASCAR‘s earliest tracks. North Wilkesboro Speedway first opened in 1947, and this summer‘s race will mark […]
NASCAR driver Patrick Emerling today announced that he is partnering with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard for the MillerTech Battery 250 presented by KOA O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Pocono Raceway on June 13. Emerling will drive the #38 of RSS Racing sporting the black and yellow colors of the Army National Guard with […]
Shane van Gisbergen will race on a road course for the first time in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Connor Zilisch is trying for his first win in the series. Ross Chastain is making his 121st Truck Series start, hoping to add to his career total of five victories. All three drivers, Trackhouse Racing teammates […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announces Flow International Corporation will be the primary sponsor of the No. 19 O‘Reilly Series Toyota GR Supra at Dover Motor Speedway on May 16, marking another milestone in its partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) and their shared commitment to precision, innovation, and performance. Brent Crews will pilot the Flow-branded No. […]
Doubtless Connor Zilisch would like the same outcome he enjoyed last year at Watkins Glen International. Just as certainly, he wouldn‘t want to repeat the circumstances that followed the 2025 race after Saturday‘s Mission 200 at the Glen (4 p.m. ET on CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Zilisch is the two-time defending winner of […]
For the first time this season, road course ace Shane van Gisbergen will have a chance to defend one of his NASCAR Cup Series victories from last year. Because of a shakeup in the schedule, however, that first defense will come at Watkins Glen International, whose May date for Sunday‘s Go Bowling at the Glen […]
RelaDyne is excited to announce that Will Rodgers and Young‘s Motorsports will partner with Drydene, its commercial and industrial brand, for the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday, May 9, at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. The Mission 200 at The Glen is part of a marquee NASCAR tripleheader weekend, featuring Friday‘s ARCA Menards […]
Action sports legend Travis Pastrana will climb behind the wheel of Kaulig Racing‘s No. 25 Ram 1500 in the May 22 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway as part of Ram‘s Free Agent Driver Program. Pastrana, a motorsports icon known for his fearless style and boundary-pushing performances, brings a unique blend of […]
After hearing arguments from all parties during a telephonic hearing on Tuesday afternoon, the judge overseeing the Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuits has scheduled the trial to take place in January. This is later than the November timeframe requested by the plaintiffs and earlier than the May timeline requested by […]
RFK Racing announced today a partnership naming Modelo the ‘Official Cerveza of RFK Racing.‘ The iconic brand, celebrated for perseverance and grit will serve as a primary sponsor on the No. 6 Ford Mustang Dark Horse driven by Brad Keselowski at Watkins Glen International this May. The partnership brings together two brands defined by heritage […]
Team Penske announced today that it has reached a long-term contract extension with 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Ryan Blaney, while also confirming a multiyear renewal of its longstanding partnership with Menards®. The agreements ensure the continued alignment of one of NASCAR‘s premier teams, a championship-winning driver, and one of the sport‘s most recognizable brands […]
Front Row Motorsports announced today a new partnership with physical operations software developer Ribbiot, an industry leader in the highly competitive space of platforms created to streamline operational productivity. Ribbiot will join Front Row Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series event at Michigan International Speedway, on June 7, with primary sponsorship on the No. 4 […]
The CW earned 1,110,000 total viewers for Saturday’s Andy’s Frozen Custard 340 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Texas Motor Speedway, per Nielsen panel + big data. It was the most-watched spring race at Texas since 2018 when the race aired on FOX. Compared to the 2025 O’Reilly race at Texas, the audience increased by 11%. […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. There were no issues for #9-Chase Elliott. He is officially the winner of the Würth 400. No cars are returning to the R&D Center for inspection. Elliott didn‘t lead until Lap 152 of 267 but dominated the rest of the race and […]
In an event that spelled disaster for a handful of the NASCAR Cup Series‘ established stars, Chase Elliott ran an impeccable race—and was rewarded with victory in Sunday‘s Würth 400 Presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway. Elliott didn‘t lead until Lap 152 of 267, when Corey Heim brought his Toyota to pit road […]
Reserved grandstand seating for today‘s NASCAR Cup Series WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY is officially sold out, announced Texas Motor Speedway officials. The capacity crowd features fans from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and more than 15 international countries as far as Australia, Japan, Columbia, Germany, England and Spain. “There‘s no better […]
Speedway Motorsports and Dollar Tree officials announced today the value retailer has been named entitlement sponsor of the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) and Official Value Retailer of Speedway Motorsports. The Dollar Tree 301 will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23 at NHMS. As the only […]
Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing will welcome fans to its Concord, North Carolina headquarters on Friday, May 22 for its annual Fan Day celebration, just ahead of the famed Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day Weekend. Admission to Fan Day is free, but fans are asked to register in advance at RFKRacing.com. This year‘s event will […]
There were no issues in NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series post-race inspection at Texas Motor Speedway. Kyle Larson is the winner. The No. 9 team for JR Motorsports and No. 26 Sam Hunt Racing team will lose pit-stall selection at Watkins Glen International for having a loose lug nut at the conclusion of the Texas […]
During the final caution of Saturday‘s Andy‘s Frozen Custard 340 at Texas Motor Speedway crew chief Andrew Overstreet radioed an encouraging message to pole winner Justin Allgaier. “Nothing stops a hungry gator,” said Overstreet, referencing Allgaier‘s Little Gator nickname. “Not even the so-called ‘Greatest of All-Time.‘” But Kyle Larson, the G.O.A.T Overstreet referenced, proved too […]
In a manner of speaking, Carson Hocevar called his shot at Texas Motor Speedway—and wound up on the pole for Sunday‘s Wurth 400 Presented by LIQUI MOLY (3:30 p.m. ET on FS1, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Before Saturday‘s time trials at the 1.5-mile track, Hocevar said he hoped to capitalize on his last-in-the-order qualifying […]
Austin Dillon can‘t wait for teammate Kyle Busch to win again FORT WORTH, Texas — During a question-and-answer session with reporters on Friday afternoon, Austin Dillon made a comment about Richard Childress Racing teammate Kyle Busch that raised eyebrows. “I talked to Kyle, and his next win is going to be the biggest of his […]
RFK Racing might be in the market for a NASCAR Cup Series charter, but there’s no listed inventory. “As it stands today, there are no charters that I‘m aware of that are for sale,” team co-owner Brad Keselowski said. “If there was, we‘d certainly talk to everyone we‘d think could potentially sell one, and they […]
The voices in Kyle Busch‘s head have changed frequently over the years. One is back for more as Richard Childress Racing attempts to right the No. 8 team. Hours after scoring RCR‘s first top-10 finish of the 2026 season last Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, Jim Pohlman was relieved of his duties as crew chief of […]
Mark Martin‘s words to live by were handed down from one generation to another. Julian Martin — his father, an Arkansas trucking magnate — lived by the adage of “never lift,” and though he never raced, his enthusiasm for cars and speed made him a local legend on the lawless back roads of home. It […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway. There were no issues for #77-Carson Hocevar. He is officially the winner. The #34-Layne Riggs (finished sixth) had two lug nuts not safe and secure. Front Row Motorsports will receive a $2,500 fine and a crew member suspended for one race. See race […]
The glass slipper still firmly on his foot from last Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega, Carson Hocevar mashed the gas in overtime on Friday night and ran away to victory in the SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway. Beating runner-up and Spire Motorsports teammate Kyle Busch to the finish line by 0.730 seconds […]
Veteran NASCAR driver A.J. Allmendinger will drive Kaulig Racing‘s No. 25 Ram 1500 in the May 8 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International as part of Ram‘s Free Agent Driver Program. Allmendinger, a road-course specialist with a long history of success on twisting tracks, brings extensive experience to the seat. The […]
[Thursday] Governor Josh Stein inducted nine people into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to the State of North Carolina. “These exceptional North Carolinians have excelled in sports and, beyond their wins, demonstrated deep commitment to their communities,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am honored to recognize them today for their athletic excellence and community […]
Niece Motorsports is proud to announce a new partnership with Blues Hog, a leading BBQ sauce, rub, and marinade brand. The brand becomes the “Official Grilling Partner of Niece Motorsports”. Ross Chastain will debut the branding on Friday at Texas Motor Speedway as he makes his third start of the season behind the wheel for […]
NASCAR and Coca-Cola are expanding their shared commitment to the military community this May with the return of NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola, while also honoring America‘s 250th anniversary through a special evolution of the program: NASCAR Salutes 250 Together with Coca-Cola. The annual initiative recognizes and supports active duty servicemembers, veterans, military families and […]
Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson strongly defended his NASCAR team on Thursday from allegations made by rival Joe Gibbs Racing in a federal lawsuit, saying, “Spire has not even begun to fight.” “I don‘t want to be in court,” Dickerson said, calling the lawsuit an effort to “diminish” his team. “… They‘ve called us a […]
Six NASCAR Cup Series drivers will take turns and serve as guest analysts for upcoming O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races on The CW. It is a similar rotation from 2025. Denny Hamlin will be the first guest analyst at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Connor Zilisch, 10-time winner from The CW’s inaugural season covering the series, will […]
Kyle Busch returns to action in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway, and that may spell bad news for series regulars hoping to win Friday night‘s SpeedyCash.com 250 (8 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series hasn‘t raced on a 1.5-mile intermediate track since last […]
Justin Allgaier‘s statistics at Texas Motor Speedway render it nothing short of remarkable that the driver of the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet has never won at the 1.5-mile intermediate speedway in Fort Worth. Allgaier has qualified in the top 10 in 12 of the last 13 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series events at the […]
For Carson Hocevar, success arrived a week early. Before last Sunday, it would have been reasonable to pick Texas Motor Speedway as a possible venue for Hocevar‘s first NASCAR Cup Series win, given his performance at the 1.5-mile intermediate speedway. After he stole the show last Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, however, the driver of the […]
NASCAR San Diego announced today that Mattermost, the leading sovereign collaboration platform purpose-built for mission-critical operations, will serve as the naming rights sponsor of the Turn 11 suite structure during NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril at Naval Base Coronado. Situated at one of the most technical and action-packed sections of the 16-turn, 3.4-mile […]
RCA, the quintessential American consumer electronics brand, will return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2026 by partnering with Michael McDowell and Spire Motorsports for three races beginning at Dover Motor Speedway when the famed one-mile oval hosts NASCAR‘s All-Star Race for the first time in the venue‘s storied, 50-plus year history. RCA has its […]
Dystany Spurlock will take another historic step in her groundbreaking 2026 season when she becomes the first Black woman to compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on May 8 at Watkins Glen International. Spurlock is set to take the green flag in the Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at The Glen, piloting the No. 69 […]
Following the appointments of Steve O‘Donnell as Chief Executive Officer and Ben Kennedy as Chief Operating Officer, NASCAR has established an executive leadership team that will reinforce its commitment to sustained growth, industry collaboration and continued innovation across the sport. The leadership structure further aligns these strategic priorities under O‘Donnell. His executive leadership team includes […]
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, going into the Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY on Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY — STATS & TIDBITS EVENT & TRACK SPECIFICS Season […]
Continuing its annual tradition for the defending Coca-Cola 600 race winner, Charlotte Motor Speedway hosted Trackhouse Racing driver Ross Chastain, team owner Justin Marks and a group of Coca-Cola partners and supporters to kick off Military Appreciation Month with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday. Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place […]
The CW Network and ESPN are teaming up to make the ESPN App the exclusive streaming home for all CW Sports live events, combining premium sports offerings into a single viewer-friendly experience through this groundbreaking agreement. All CW Sports will broadcast live on The CW Network as well as stream live on the ESPN App […]
Newly released search warrants reveal a detailed timeline of suspicious activity that began just hours after the deadly plane crash that killed Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children in Statesville last December. While several people are referenced in the documents, none have been charged, and Channel 9 is not naming them. The […]
A collaboration between the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Viking Motorsports will enter the Texas Motor Speedway this weekend as part of the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series. This is a first-of-its-kind event for the Fentanyl Free America initiative, which focuses on protecting communities, preventing fentanyl overdoses and poisonings, and supporting those impacted by synthetic […]
Tom Araya will undoubtedly take “pedal to the metal” to a whole new level — pedal to the thrash metal — as the Grand Marshal of Sunday‘s WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. Araya, the unmistakable lead vocalist and bassist for the legendary thrash metal band Slayer, […]
The Fan Zone at Dover Motor Speedway has become one of the defining parts of NASCAR All-Star Weekend, and in 2026, it reaches another level. Built to match the scale and energy of the events at The Monster Mile, this year‘s Fan Zone brings together returning fan-favorites and brand-new attractions, including live entertainment, along with […]
JR Motorsports today announced that O‘Reilly Auto Parts, the trusted leader in the automotive parts industry, will be partnering with the organization for two NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series events with driver Sammy Smith and the No. 8 Chevrolet, beginning at Pocono Raceway on June 13 and culminating with Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October […]
The CW earned 1,339,000 total viewers for Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, seeing Corey Day earn his first series victory, per Nielsen panel + big data. It’s a 6% increase compared to the spring Talladega race in 2025. Race viewership peaked at 1,830,000 total viewers in the waning laps. The […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that MythWorx, a next-generation artificial intelligence startup with a unique AI/AGI construct and architecture and pioneering reasoning capabilities, has joined the team with a multi-year agreement to be featured as an associate partner on Denny Hamlin‘s No. 11 Toyota Camry XSE beginning this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. In a […]
Defense Unicorns, the leader in airgap-native software delivery, and a veteran-founded military defense technology provider, will join forces with Spire Motorsports and Michael McDowell for the NASCAR Cup Series’ inaugural visit to the streets of Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, Calif. To commemorate its maiden voyage in NASCAR‘s premier division and celebrate the 250th […]
According to Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal, television viewership for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway saw a slight year-over-year decline. The Jack Link‘s 500, which aired Sunday on Fox Sports, delivered a 2.11 Nielsen rating and an average audience of 3.967 million viewers. That figure is down modestly from last year‘s […]
NASCAR is considering a shorter spoiler to reduce drag for superspeedway races this season, which could accelerate the plan to wait on changes to the car until the offseason. A working group of teams representing Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota will meet with NASCAR about the superspeedway rules package, which was a focus of discussions during […]
The Goodyear Racing Eagle tires selected for the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend are new to Texas Motor Speedway but the combination has been in use since late last season. This tire setup has raced this year at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway – both 1.5-mile ovals like Texas – and Darlington Raceway […]
Carson Hocevar‘s career first win in Sunday‘s Jack Link‘s 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway was impactful not just personally for the 23-year-old but also for his Spire Motorsports team. And frankly, also for the NASCAR Cup Series as a whole. He is the second first-time winner in the last three races, earned the second victory […]
Richard Childress Racing (RCR) announced today a leadership adjustment within its NASCAR Cup Series program, reinforcing the organization‘s continued focus on improving on-track performance and delivering stronger, more consistent results. Andy Street will assume crew chief responsibilities for the No. 8 Chevrolet, working alongside driver Kyle Busch for the remainder of the 2026 season. Jim […]
Many a day ago, Doris Day sung a song about a bluebird on your window sill, observing that anything you may wish for may occur with the appearance of this lucky bird. A bluebird wouldn‘t have stood a chance of perching on Carson Hocevar‘s car during the wild Cup race on Sunday, but apparently one […]
By Dustin Albino Anything that could go wrong did go wrong for Alex Bowman and the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team throughout the opening nine Cup Series races to begin the 2026 Cup Series season. Finally, something went right for the Arizona native in Sunday‘s Jack Links 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. After collecting three stage […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. There were no issues for #77-Carson Hocevar. He is officially the winner of the Jack Link’s 500. The cars of #8-Kyle Busch and #38-Zane Smith are returning to the R&D Center for inspection. Hocevar battled #17-Chris Buescher over the last stage of […]
Fitting for his first career NASCAR Cup Series win, Carson Hocevar turned in an ultra-original victory celebration sitting on the window ledge of his No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet while driving around the massive 2.66-mile Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway soaking up the emotions that will forever define and reward his first victory lap. The huge crowd […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced today an expanded relationship with Dollar Tree, one of the fastest growing retailers in the country. The agreement includes a personal services deal with seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and CLUB owner Jimmie Johnson as a brand ambassador, along with a direct-to-retail licensed product program featuring team branding. Johnson, one of […]
Preserving racing history takes collaboration, community and care. Through a partnership with Foundation For The Carolinas — a community foundation serving 13 counties across North and South Carolina — the Underbird Revival Project is grounded in philanthropic guidance and a shared commitment to upholding Alan Kulwicki‘s legacy. In collaboration with Alan‘s former crew chief Paul […]
There were no issues in post-race inspection for the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series at Talladega Superspeedway. Corey Day has secured his first series victory. The Nos. 19, 8 and 2 are returning to the NASCAR R&D Center for inspection. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points, Owner Points, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report. See […]
Corey Day claimed the first NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series victory of his career Saturday afternoon, driving to the yellow and checkered flags in the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway — his No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet leading only the last lap to earn his first trophy in his first fulltime season. The 20-year […]
NASCAR Media Conference Press Conference Saturday, April 25, 2026 An Interview with: Jim France, Steve O’Donnell, Ben Kennedy THE MODERATOR: I’d like to bring up NASCAR chairman Jim France and executive vice president Lesa Kennedy for some opening remarks. JIM FRANCE: I’m a little embarrassed by the video because it’s difficult to take credit for other people’s hard […]
With light but steady rain showers forecast for the morning, NASCAR cancelled Saturday‘s Busch Light Pole Qualifying session at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway and set the 40-car field line up for Sunday‘s Jack Link‘s 500 (3 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) according to a pre-determined metric. The current NASCAR Cup Series points leader, 23XI […]
Talladega Superspeedway announced today that Eladio Carrión was named the Honorary Pace Car Driver for Sunday‘s Jack Link‘s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The Latin GRAMMY®-winning, multi-platinum artist will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to green. “Eladio‘s impact on the global music stage makes him an exciting choice to lead the field to green at […]
NASCAR today announced pivotal leadership changes with its Board of Directors naming Steve O‘Donnell as Chief Executive Officer and Ben Kennedy as Chief Operating Officer, positioning the sport for its next phase of growth and innovation. These planned transitions follow a period of sustained momentum and business strength for NASCAR, driven by multi-year media rights […]
This weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing joins the 50th anniversary celebration of Roush, the engineering and technology company founded by Jack Roush in 1976. When RFK Racing‘s Brad Keselowski and Ryan Preece‘s Ford Mustangs hit the track, the cars will feature a special-edition Roush 50th Anniversary decal. Talladega Superspeedway marks the […]
NASCAR CEO and chairman Jim France, the son of the man who founded the league nearly 80 years ago, is relinquishing his role as CEO and being replaced by current NASCAR president Steve O‘Donnell, according to multiple industry sources. O‘Donnell will become the first non-France family member to lead the most popular form of motorsport […]
Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Cooper Flagg has been named the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, May 3, at Texas Motor Speedway. Flagg will have the distinction of driving a 2026 Chevrolet Corvette to pace the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green […]
RelaDyne is excited to announce that Cory Roper and Halmar Friesen Racing (HFR) will partner with Drydene, its commercial and industrial brand, for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race on Friday, May 1, at Texas Motor Speedway. The race is part of the NASCAR tripleheader weekend at “The Great American Speedway.” On-track action begins Friday […]
Police on Thursday executed a search warrant at a home in Lincoln County and a business in Mooresville in connection with the break-in at the late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle‘s home. A spokesperson for the Iredell County Sheriff‘s Office told WBTV that there is a person of interest in the case, even though no arrests […]
Ahead of next month‘s 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway launched its eighth year of Mission 600 this week with Coca-Cola Racing Family driver Chase Elliott visiting Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, home of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing‘s Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 31, Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501 and […]
Today, Prime Video announced a May 21 premiere date for “Kyle Larson vs. The Double,” a feature-length documentary from Imagine Documentaries, Markay Media and NASCAR Studios that captures two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson‘s two-year quest to complete one of auto racing‘s most demanding challenges. Directed by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Cynthia Hill, […]
Talladega Superspeedway announced today that Caylee Hammack has been added to the Saturday Night Infield Concert schedule for the spring race weekend. Hammack will open for multi-PLATNIUM singer/songwriter Kip Moore. “Caylee has been on iconic stages all throughout her career and will ignite the same unstoppable energy on the stage at Talladega Superspeedway,” said Josh […]
SunFire, the only U.S.-made diesel-fired radiant heater manufacturer, announced a partnership with Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen for two NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races this spring. SunFire branding will appear on Gase‘s car at Talladega Superspeedway on April 25, 2026, and at Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, on May 2, 2026. […]
SPIRE Academy, a premier multisport boarding school and elite athlete training institution in Geneva, Ohio, today announced it will serve as the primary sponsor for AJ Allmendinger and Kaulig Racing’s No. 16 car in the May 31 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee. The sponsorship builds directly on SPIRE Academy‘s landmark […]
FaithFest, a Christian music festival held annually in Wilkes County, will serve as the title sponsor of the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race during the North Wilkesboro Speedway‘s first full points weekend in nearly 30 years. Mercer Transportation will support the event as presenting sponsor, and two-time GRAMMY Award winning artist Jacob Crabb will […]
Saturday afternoon‘s AG-PRO 300 at Talladega (4 p.m. ET on CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) is the third of the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series‘ four Dash 4 Cash races with the highest finisher among the four qualified drivers claiming a $100,000 bonus check. Haas Factory Team‘s Sheldon Creed (No. 00 Chevrolet), Richard Childress […]
Kubota Tractor Corporation and NASCAR® today announced a new multi-year partnership beginning with the 2026 NASCAR season. The partnership establishes Kubota as an Official Partner of NASCAR, including the Official Tractor of NASCAR, Official Construction Equipment Partner of NASCAR, Official Compact Equipment Partner of NASCAR and Official Utility Vehicle of NASCAR. Kubota will also serve […]
NASCAR completed a two-day Goodyear tire test at Chicagoland Speedway on Tuesday and Wednesday in preparation for the sport‘s return to the 1.5-mile facility just outside Chicago, Illinois, during Independence Day weekend. Representatives from all three Cup Series manufacturers took part in the test: Ryan Blaney (Ford), Kyle Larson (Chevrolet) and Denny Hamlin, while Justin […]
DGM Racing and Mason Maggio announce the return of ControlAltProtect as they continue their primary sponsorship in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) with the young driver from Palm Beach Gardens, FL. To celebrate a second year partnering with Maggio, ControlAltProtect is kicking off the partnership at the famous Talladega Superspeedway on April 25 […]
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday drew 2.926 million viewers on Fox, according to viewership data. That figure is up 26% from the comparable 2025 event, which aired on FS1 and averaged 2.319 million viewers. The 2026 audience represents the most-watched spring race at Kansas since 2016, per NASCAR. .@FoxTV averaged […]
Multi-time NASCAR race winner Shane van Gisbergen eyes a return to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) with Niece Motorsports at Watkins Glen International. The Auckland, New Zealand, native will pilot the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado backed by Circle B Motorsports Auctions, DQS Solutions & Staffing, and J.F. Electric for the 176-mile event in upstate […]
IKEA, the leading furniture solutions brand with the vision to create a better everyday life for its customers, will partner with Spire Motorsports and 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year Carson Hocevar in an associate-sponsor capacity for three races in 2026. IKEA will be showcased aboard Hocevar‘s No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in […]
The CW earned 1,180,000 total viewers for Saturday’s Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway, per Nielsen Panel + Big Data. It’s the most-watched Kansas race in three years (since 2023 on NBC). Viewership was up +12% compared to last year‘s same weekend race from Rockingham (4/19/25 on The CW). The race peaked at 1,291,000 total viewers […]
Below is a look at the NASCAR Cup Series statistical performances at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama, going into the Jack Link‘s 500 on Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY STATS & TIDBITS EVENT & TRACK SPECIFICS Season Race Number: 10 of 36 […]
With NASCAR‘s R&D unit building its first electric vehicle, it is constantly meeting with incumbent and prospective OEMs. Probst said NASCAR is evaluating the potential of one day using its crossover utility vehicle EV in the second-tier O‘Reilly Auto Parts series to give that division a better brand identity. It‘s also planning to experiment with […]
NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki today announced that he is partnering with Stand Ready Apparel for the Andy‘s Frozen Custard 340 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Part Series race at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. The No. 07 of SS-GreenLight Racing will sport the fierce eagle and stars and stripes banner logo of the brand. Stand Ready Apparel […]
Talladega Superspeedway announced today that Zac Brown, a three-time Grammy Award-winning artist and lead singer of Zac Brown Band, will be the grand marshal for the Jack Link‘s 500. Joining him as the honorary starter are the CEO of Jack Link‘s, Troy Link, and the founder of Lorissa‘s Organics, Lorissa Link. “Zac and his music […]
NASCAR Cup Series teams will run the same Goodyear Racing Eagle tires at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend as at Daytona International Speedway to start the season. The Goodyear Racing Eagle tires selected are also the same as those raced on both visits to Talladega last year. This left-side tire has raced at NASCAR‘s longest oval […]
Cleetus McFarland will return to the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with Richard Childress Racing next month at Nashville Superspeedway to drive the No. 33 Chevrolet. McFarland finished 33rd in his series debut earlier this month at Rockingham Superspeedway, six lap down. It was his first of three scheduled races in 2026, hoping to run later […]
NASCAR veteran J.J. Yeley will drive the No. 5 Jobber Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Hettinger Racing in the Ag-Pro 300 Saturday at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Yeley comes into the 113-lap race around the 2.66-mile oval with a wealth of experience. The second-generation racer has 831 starts in NASCAR‘s top-three national touring series — Cup […]
UPDATE: Tire testing at Chicagoland Speedway will continue on Wednesday, April 22. Drivers will meet with the media in the morning and then begin testing at 9:00am/ct. The drivers testing remain the same, except for Nick Sanchez, who will not be in attendance. ORIGINAL POST 4-6-2026: Preparation for NASCAR‘s return to Chicagoland Speedway continues later […]
We‘ve all heard the expression, “I‘d rather be lucky than good.” “Why not both?” Tyler Reddick could have asked on Sunday afternoon. To be sure, it takes consummate skill and excellent equipment to win five of the first nine races in a NASCAR Cup Series season. After all, no other driver had accomplished that feat […]
The Jesse Gerhard Memorial Foundation and Bulovas Restorations, in partnership with Sam Hunt Racing, have announced a special tribute car that will compete in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The No. 24 Toyota GR Supra, driven by Harrison Burton, will honor the life and legacy […]
As Ryan Ellis heads to Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in search of his second top-10 finish of the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season, ZEROES Premium Beverages will continue its partnership with the veteran driver and Young‘s Motorsports in Saturday‘s Ag-Pro 300. The Talladega race marks the second year of the partnership between Ellis and […]
Live Fast Motorsports announced Monday morning that Daniel Dye will compete in 4 Cup races for the team this season. In addition to this weekend‘s race at Talladega, he will also compete at Pocono, Daytona and the fall Talladega race. Live Fast Motorsports 🤝 Daniel Dye Talladega 4/26Pocono 6/14Daytona 8/29Talladega 10/25#livefast #nascar #cupseries #championcontainer pic.twitter.com/aUlMzH0jxU […]
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) announced that Joey Gase, with NY Racing, will compete on behalf of NFPA at the Jack Link‘s 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, April 26. Gase will be behind the wheel of car #44 emblazoned with Sparky the Fire Dog®, NFPA‘s beloved fire safety mascot, […]
During pre-race analysis for Sunday‘s Cup race at Kansas Motor Speedway, fans were told that tires, and windy conditions, may cause problems for the drivers. While those issues may have had some effect on things, the race only had three cautions, and the victory was attained by driver mettle and strategy. The broadcast to the […]
Post-race inspection is complete following the 2026 AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway. There were no issues for #45-Tyler Reddick. He is officially the winner of the AdventHealth 400. No are returning to the R&D Center for inspection. Reddick passed #5-Kyle Larson on the final lap of the race to get his fifth win of the […]
In one of the most competitive selection processes since its founding, the Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP) has selected 15 semifinalists from a record 102 short-track racing applicants across the United States and Canada. The semifinalists represent seven states. Five finalists — known as Underbirds — will be chosen following an interview process that includes […]
Austin Hill, Jesse Love embrace friendly rivalry at Richard Childress Racing Richard Childress Racing‘s Austin Hill arrives at his “home track” EchoPark Speedway a five-time winner in the last seven races here — and two-time defending winner of Saturday‘s Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 (5 p.m. ET, The CW, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). His teammate, […]
Broadstreet Infamous Whiskey is proud to announce its return as an associate sponsor of the No. 15 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry, driven by Tanner Gray for TRICON Garage, at Atlanta‘s EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. The partnership reunites Broadstreet Infamous with one of NASCAR‘s premier teams, continuing a relationship built on shared energy, authenticity, […]
With the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season just getting underway, AM Racing announced the addition of two new marketing partners, set to be showcased during Saturday evening‘s Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 at EchoPark (Ga.) Speedway. Paynuity will serve as the primary partner on the newly unveiled team, fiery No. 25 Ford Mustang […]
Reigning zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model Series champion Ben Maier joins Niece Motorsports to drive for the team in next weekend‘s inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) race at the St. Petersburg Street Circuit. Maier, who hails from Annapolis, MD, has spent his career competing in several forms of motorsports. From his upbringing in […]
C4 Energy® will sponsor defending NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series Champion Jesse Love for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, March 1 (live on FOX at 3:30 p.m. ET). Love will pilot RCR‘s No. 33 C4 Energy Chevrolet, one of several Cup Series races for the Menlo Park, Calif., […]
Former NASCAR driver and current racing analyst Kyle Petty today officially announced the complete route and overnight stops for the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America (KPCRAA). For the milestone edition, the 30th Anniversary KPCRAA will truly cross the United States, starting in Sonoma, California, on May 1, 2026, and concluding in Charlotte, North Carolina, […]
Fox Sports says that coverage of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 had nearly 7.5 million viewers, an 11% increase over last year. It was the most watched Daytona 500 since 2023. Furthermore, the race topped all broadcast and cable networks in viewership during the race from 2:15-5:45pm/et, including coverage of the Olympics. 🚨 Ratings […]
Jim “Chopper” Phillips, age 75, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. James “Chopper” Phillips passed from this life with a legacy of faith, family, friendship, and a voice that many will never forget. Chopper began his broadcasting career in 1970 with WLIK as an announcer. In 1983, he joined 92.3 WNPC as a […]
Saturday‘s FR8 Racing 208 at EchoPark Speedway (1:30 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) will pit some of the best ever in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series with last year‘s dominant champion Corey Heim back on the grid, alongside two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. A record-setting eight-time winner at the […]
The strategy for most teams coming into Saturday‘s Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 (5 p.m. ET on The CW, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Atlanta‘s EchoPark Speedway looks a whole lot like it did in the Daytona season-opener last weekend. The field needs to figure out a way to beat Richard Childress Racing‘s Austin […]
With the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season underway, ROSCH Company — a leading contractor specializing in the design, engineering and installation of large-scale, complex retaining wall systems — will continue its partnership with veteran driver Ryan Ellis, joining him and Young‘s Motorsports for the upcoming event at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on […]
Haas Factory Team and Standard Nuclear, a leader in advanced nuclear technology and innovation, are announcing a partnership for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. As part of the agreement, Standard Nuclear will serve as a season-long partner on the No. 41 Chevrolet driven by NASCAR Championship driver Cole Custer. Standard Nuclear will hold a full-season […]
Road Ranger will return to Haas Factory Team in 2026 to sponsor Sheldon Creed and the No. 00 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series team in 13 races. The partnership will begin this weekend at EchoPark Speedway, where Creed has a best finish of fourth through eight starts. Road Ranger sponsored Creed in 14 races during the […]
Friday‘s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season opener on FS1 from Daytona drove a +37% average viewership increase over 2025 (1,387,000 viewers vs. 1,014,000) Most-watched Truck Series race since 2016 1,604,000 peak viewership (9:45-10:00 PM ET) 🚨 Big trucks, big numbers! Friday‘s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season opener on FS1 from Daytona drove a +37% average […]
Per Nielsen Panel + Big Data, The CW earned 1,812,000 total viewers for the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season opener from Daytona International Speedway last weekend. Viewership peaked for the United Rentals 300 in the closing laps at 2,321,000 total viewers from 7:45-8:00 PM ET. Viewership grew 79% over the 2025 season finale at […]
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, going into the Autotrader 400 on February 22 at 3 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). The Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series Point Standings Outlook Rank Driver Points Ldr Next +/- Cutoff […]
Green Savoree Racing Promotions is proud to announce a dynamic new partnership with OnlyBulls, naming the digital wallet and mobile app as the entitlement sponsor for the upcoming NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series event. The race, officially titled the OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 at St. Petersburg, will bring the high-octane excitement of NASCAR to the iconic […]
Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter named primary sponsor of Garrett Smithley and SS-Green Light Racing for three NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series events. The Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter (SLCC NECA) has announced a primary sponsorship partnership with Garrett Smithley and SS-Green Light Racing in collaboration with BRK Racing for three NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series events […]
As NASCAR visits Atlanta for its second race of the 2026 season, several special guests and dignitaries have roles to play leading up to the start of Sunday‘s Autotrader 400. Here‘s the dignitaries and notable guests for the Autotrader 400: Grand Marshal: On behalf of his father, the late Captain Claude Levinge, and to celebrate America‘s […]
Carson Kvapil will compete in four NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races for DGM Racing to fill out his 2026 full time schedule, the team announced on Wednesday. Kvapil will first drive the No. 91 DGM Chevrolet next weekend at Circuit of The Americas. He will follow that up with races at Watkins Glen International, […]
1-800-PACK-RAT, LLC, the award-winning portable storage and moving company that makes moving and storage simple, has partnered with Richard Childress Racing for a multi-race, multi-series partnership. As part of the partnership, 1-800-PACK-RAT will be a multi-race primary sponsor in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) with Austin Hill and the No. 21 1-800-PACK-RAT Chevrolet, […]
Three Finger Jack, the award-winning California wine brand known for its bold Cabernet Sauvignon, today announced its official 2026 wine partnership with NASCAR™ Cup Series driver and 2023 Daytona 500™ champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. of Hyak Motorsports. The season-long collaboration brings Three Finger Jack into the heart of race-day culture, connecting fans and wine lovers […]
Rebel Bourbon fans have a new reason to get rowdy. The official bourbon of Richard Childress Racing announced the release of Rebel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel Selected By Kyle Busch. With guidance from Rebel Bourbon Master Distiller John Rempe, the two-time NASCAR® Cup Series champion and driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet hand-picked […]
Mike Harmon Racing (MHR) is excited to announce a new partnership with Drowned Valley Brewing Company. The premier brewery will be featured on the iconic #74 Chevrolet for the upcoming Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 at Echo Park Speedway. Driver Dawson Cram returns to the cockpit of the #74 Chevrolet, ready to pilot the car through an action-packed, […]
NASCAR today announced the launch of NASCAR Signature Experiences, a premium hospitality and entertainment platform designed to deliver elevated, immersive race weekend access for fans, partners, and corporate guests across the NASCAR season. The foundation of NASCAR Signature Experiences are two new flagship offerings — 1948 and Rev House — each designed to provide distinctive, […]
Darlington Raceway announced today that the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) will return as the entitlement partner for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race during the track‘s upcoming Spring Race Weekend. The Buckle Up South Carolina 200 will take place under the lights on Friday, March 20, the first race of the tripleheader […]
DGM Racing and Jesse Iwuji Motorsports (JIM) announce the renewal of their strategic partnership for the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) season. The two organizations will again join forces to field a competitive two-car program, building on the momentum created since first aligning in 2025. The DGM x JIM program will field two […]
B‘laster Holdings, home to trusted automotive brands B‘laster and GUNK, will return to the NASCAR Cup Series as a primary partner with Spire Motorsports and veteran driver Michael McDowell for two races in 2026. The No. 71 Chevrolet will showcase the B‘laster brand at Atlanta Motor Speedway Feb. 22, followed by the GUNK brand at […]
Goodyear will bring a new right-side tire for this weekend‘s NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway, aligning the construction with the Goodyear Racing Eagle tires used at other tracks of the same length. The new right-side tire will be paired with the same left-side tire that has raced in Atlanta since 2023. Since the […]
On the heels of another exciting DAYTONA 500, anticipation is revving up for the Straight Talk Wireless 500, set for Sunday, March 8, at Phoenix Raceway. As an Official Wireless Partner of NASCAR, and the entitlement sponsor of the race, Straight Talk is expanding its presence for the 2026 season with a series of fan-focused […]
Black’s Island, a premier destination for luxury coastal escapes and outdoor adventure, is proud to announce its sponsorship of veteran NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Brennan Poole for this week’s highly anticipated race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The partnership will see the distinctive Black’s Island branding featured on Poole’s No. 44 Chevrolet fielded by […]
Spencer Boyd, fresh off the season opener in Daytona, announced today that Interstate Classic Cars will be his primary sponsor for the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Echopark Speedway. The ultimate classic and exotic car dealership will also serve as an associate sponsor at several races throughout the season. Spencer Boyd, Driver of […]
Denny Hamlin has a plan for improving racing at Daytona International Speedway, and it involves going faster. He has already spoken to NASCAR executives about it, too. Hamlin shared his idea for fixing the Daytona 500, which has become a fuel-mileage event since the debut of the Next Gen car in 2022, with everyone else […]
Tyler Tomassi will push the reset button on his 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series campaign with an entry into this weekend‘s Fr8 Racing 208 at EchoPark Speedway for MBM Motorsports. The 22-year-old Rhode Island native will pilot the No. 69 MD Racing Network / Big B Energy Drink Ford F-150 in his first appearance at […]
TRICON Garage (TRICON) announced today that veteran road racer Adam Andretti has signed on for a multi-race slate with the championship-winning organization, driving the No. 5 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for four NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) races beginning at EchoPark Speedway. Following in the footsteps of his father Aldo, brother John, uncle Mario, and […]
Fans attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday were treated to a rain-free race, over 60 lead-lap changes, a low number of cautions, and no clear winner till the checkered flag flew. Fans at home got all of that, as well as the obligatory commercials. For those who would like to know precisely how ads many […]
Inspection is complete following the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. There were no issues for the car or engine of #45-Tyler Reddick. He is officially the winner. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points Standings, Owner Points Standings, Cumulative Report, Infraction Report. For complete race information, check out […]
By Dustin Albino DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — In a Daytona 500 that had a race record 25 different leaders, there were three lead changes on the final lap alone. It all began with Carson Hocevar out front. For the first time in his young Cup Series career, Hocevar took the white flag as the leader […]
Two former NASCAR Cup Series champions took the white flag signaling one lap to-go in Sunday‘s 68th DAYTONA 500 in position to perhaps at last add DAYTONA 500 champion to their already accomplished racing resumes. And in a blink of an eye, both Chase Elliott and Brad Keselowski were instead collected in a multi-car crash […]
Sports Business Journal’s Adam Stern says that qualifying for the Daytona 500 on Wednesday had 710,000 views on FS1. The session started on FS2 due to college basketball. The numbers are down from last year. .@FS1 got 710,000 viewers for Wednesday's Daytona 500 qualifying session, which started on FS2 due to college basketball running […]
NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series post-race inspection is complete at Daytona International Speedway. All clear, no issues. Austin Hill is the winner, earning 75 points, one-point shy of a perfect race See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points, Owner Points, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report. See race information on the Daytona Race Page.
Austin Hill continued his mastery of NASCAR‘s big tracks dominating Saturday‘s United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway — the Georgia native‘s fourth win in this NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season-opener here in the last five years. And so typically happens on Daytona‘s 2.5-mile superspeedway, the outcome came down to the dramatic last few […]
Daytona International Speedway today announced Los Angeles Rams wide receiver and Team Toyota athlete Puka Nacua will zip ahead of the DAYTONA 500 field in NASCAR‘s new “Speed Seat Thrill Ride” two-seater experience driven by NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch prior to the drop of the green flag on Sunday, Feb. 15. Nacua‘s DAYTONA […]
Ahead of its fourth season of NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series competition, AM Racing announced today the addition of two new marketing partners for the 2026 season, beginning with Saturday afternoon‘s United Rentals 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. Better Compute Works will serve as the primary marketing partner on the team‘s No. 25 Ford […]
Jimmie Johnson announces 2027 DAYTONA 500 as last NASCAR Cup race DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson announced Saturday morning at Daytona International Speedway that he will make his final Cup start in the 2027 DAYTONA 500. The 83-race winner and two-time DAYTONA 500 champion will take his 23rd green […]
Viking Motorsports and Alpha Prime Racing have worked out a deal that will enter Anthony Alfredo into the No. 4 Chevrolet for the season-opening O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Daytona International Speedway, the team announced. Alfredo failed to qualify into the United Rentals 300 on speed, with the No. 96 Chevrolet slotting in 41th […]
Due to potential weather forecasted for the Daytona Beach area late Sunday, NASCAR today announced the DAYTONA 500 will move up one hour from its originally scheduled time to now begin at 1:30 p.m. ET. Gates and hospitality will now open at 9 a.m. ET, and the Hard Rock Bet Fanzone will open at 8:30 […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB owner Jimmie Johnson, one of the most accomplished athletes in motorsports history, announced today the 2027 DAYTONA 500 will mark the final start of his NASCAR Cup Series career. Johnson‘s record-breaking career ranks among one of the greatest sports stories ever told: 83 NASCAR Cup Series victories, seven Cup Series championships — […]
Fox is sold out for Sunday‘s Daytona 500, having moved its entire ad inventory for the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series race before the NFC Championship in January, which is a rarity. … Sources told SBJ that around 80 units have been sold for the Daytona 500 with an average unit cost of around $400,000. — […]
NASCAR, in partnership with Voldex, are bringing brand new updates to Driving Empire on Roblox around the Great American Race with the launch of its highly anticipated 2026 NASCAR updates, including NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks, a new Chevrolet Cup Car, official 2026 team liveries and a brand-new Daytona International Speedway map. Timed with the kickoff of […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series post-race inspection is complete at Daytona International Speedway. There were no issues, #38-Chandler Smith is the winner. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Point Standings, Owner Point Standings, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report For complete race information check out the Daytona race page.
Chandler Smith came from the middle of nowhere to win Friday‘s Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway and immediately gave credit where credit was due. “Thank you, thank you, thank you, Ty Majeski!” Smith shouted after taking the checkered flag in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season opener at the 2.5-mile superspeedway. In […]
Ty Dillon admits he has a tough act to follow. The 33-year-old will become the second driver in Ram‘s Free Agent program when he pilots Kaulig Racing’s No. 25 Ram 1500 on Saturday, Feb. 21, at EchoPark (Atlanta) Speedway in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. Ram‘s groundbreaking Free Agent program celebrates its return to […]
NASCAR OEM representatives discuss hopes for 2026 season DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — After watching Thursday night‘s America 250 Florida Duels at Daytona, Dr. Eric Warren, vice president of global motorsports competition for General Motors, was impressed with the drivability of the new Chevrolet body style. The NASCAR Cup car‘s ability to push and bump-draft? Let‘s […]
Daytona International Speedway announced today that Bart Simpson has been named the honorary starter for the DAYTONA 500. The beloved prankster of the iconic FOX animated sitcom The Simpsons is set to wave the green flag ahead of the show‘s 800th episode. “It‘s an honor to have Bart Simpson, an American icon of pop culture, […]
NASCAR today announced a landmark partnership with POET, the world‘s largest producer of biofuels, naming the company the Official Bioethanol Partner of NASCAR. As part of the agreement, NASCAR will become the first major motorsports series to utilize zero-carbon bioethanol in combination with its existing fuel partner Sunoco, reinforcing the sport‘s commitment to innovation, performance, […]
Earlier today, Edsel B. Ford II presented the Yates Family with the Spirit of Ford Award, which is the highest honor in Ford Racing. Doug Yates, along with his father, Robert, are the 30th recipients of the award. He spoke about the honor in front of the media at Daytona International Speedway. EDSEL B. FORD […]
By Dustin Albino DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Casey Mears will get to experience the thrill of race day morning at Daytona International Speedway ahead of the 68th running of the “Great American Race.” It‘s something he never thought would come again. After slotting in 43rd during Daytona 500 qualifying on Wednesday evening, Mears knew it […]
Dirty Mo Media is launching The Teardown: Gluckcast, a new weekly spinoff of The Teardown hosted solely by Gluck. It debuts Feb. 19 and drops every Thursday during the race season. Each episode will dive into the biggest motorsports stories of the week, unpack what‘s actually happening behind the scenes, examine why something that seemed small might actually matter, […]
BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, and Richard Childress Racing (RCR), its partner since 2021, announced the launch of BetMGM Speedway. BetMGM Speedway represents BetMGM‘s ongoing commitment to strengthening crossover experiences between sports betting and iGaming. BetMGM Speedway is available now at BetMGM Casino in Michigan and BetMGM Casino and Borgata Online in […]
Anthony Alfredo was disqualified following the second duel race for the Daytona 500 on Thursday evening. Brad Moran, the NASCAR Cup Series Director, met with the media to discuss the penalty. THE MODERATOR: We are joined by the NASCAR Cup Series managing director, Brad Moran. The 62’s finish has been disallowed, so we’re bringing […]
Joey Logano won the fourth America 250 Florida Duel of his career on Thursday night to secure a third-place starting spot in Sunday‘s DAYTONA 500 (2:30 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). In a second Duel that ran caution free, Chase Elliott took control of the race on Lap 53 of 60 […]
On Thursday evening, the line up for the Great American Race was finalized at Daytona International Speedway. The weather was good, the races were entertaining, and the A-Post Flaps we learned about during pre-race festivities did a fine job keeping the cars grounded. The sponsors made their pitches to the fans in the form of […]
For the first time since 2005, 54-year-old Tony Stewart will take the green flag in a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race in Friday night‘s Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). The start will be Stewart‘s first in a NASCAR national series since the […]
Austin Hill comes to Daytona with the same confident attitude that carried him to three straight season-opening victories from 2022 through 2024—a streak that ended last year because of a rear end gear failure. The pre-eminent superspeedway racer in the newly-entitled NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series, Hill will try for his 11th career drafting track […]
William Byron doesn‘t think he‘s the best driver in the NASCAR Cup Series garage at drafting on superspeedways. That said, the driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet has been good enough to win consecutive DAYTONA 500s. He‘ll try for an unprecedent third straight victory in the Great American Race on Sunday (2:30 p.m. […]
Haas Factory Team announced an expanded multi-year partnership with Ollie‘s Bargain Outlet, America‘s fastest growing retailer of brand name closeout merchandise and excess inventory. Ollie‘s will serve as the primary sponsor of Sheldon Creed‘s No. 00 Chevrolet for 15 races throughout the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season. “HFT can’t thank Ollies enough for […]
NASCAR today announced a multi-year extension of its longstanding Premier Partnership with Coca-Cola North America one of the sport‘s most enduring and influential partners. As part of the renewed agreement, the partnership expands into the sports hydration category, with the addition of BODYARMOR Sports Drink as the Official Sports Drink of NASCAR®, further deepening Coca-Cola‘s […]
By Dustin Albino DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano has heard all the noise. Despite middling regular seasons for the last few seasons, the No. 22 team has shown up when it counted during the Playoffs, scoring two of the last four championships. Gone are the Playoffs in 2026 and […]
The veteran driver, Jason White, returns to pilot the No. 2 Ford 150 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway. White‘s long standing relationship with the organization stands as one of the most stable and trusted partnerships in the series. White is a seasoned superspeedway racer. He brings years of […]
Young‘s Motorsports confirmed today that NASCAR Cup Series standout Carson Hocevar will pilot the team‘s No. 42 Chevrolet in the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season opener, the United Rentals 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, on Saturday, February 14. Hocevar, 23, will make a one-race appearance with the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization at the […]
Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, today announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with NASCAR, extending its role as NASCAR‘s Official Photography Partner, a designation it has held since 2006. The agreement sees Getty Images‘ team of specialized motorsport photographers deliver high-quality imagery from all races and events […]
SiriusXM will offer listeners extensive coverage of the 68th running of the DAYTONA 500 on February 15, as well as other live races happening during NASCAR‘s Speedweek, access to in-car audio from drivers, and daily coverage from Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR fans can hear it all in their cars and on the SiriusXM app on […]
Hiami Hooch, the bold new name in flavored spirits and ready-to- drink cocktails, is revving up for its biggest splash yet—as the primary sponsor of Kyle Sieg‘s No. 28 Chevrolet with RSS Racing in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series. The partnership will debut during the United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February […]
Kyle Busch delivered the best Daytona 500 qualifying effort of his championship NASCAR career Wednesday night at Daytona International Speedway, claiming his first ever pole position for the Great American Race (Sunday, 2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Busch‘s No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet was quickest in first round qualifying and answered […]
Hendrick Motorsports has signed defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson and majority sponsor HendrickCars.com to matching five-year contract extensions, solidifying one of the most successful partnerships in modern NASCAR through the 2031 season. In addition, Hendrick Motorsports has signed crew chief Cliff Daniels, 37, to a multi-year contract extension, cementing him atop the pit […]
By Dustin Albino DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Brad Keselowski limped through the NASCAR Cup Series garage to his No. 6 Ford, cane in hand, ahead of Wednesday‘s Daytona 500 practice session. He is only eight weeks post-surgery for a broken right femur. On a ski trip with his family on December 18, Keselowski slipped on […]
Denny Hamlin is working his way into 2026 NASCAR Cup season DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Denny Hamlin hasn‘t lost his competitive edge. Simply put, it has been dormant for a few months—and understandably so. In 2025, Hamlin, 45, made a wholehearted effort to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship. His preparation was superb, and so […]
ThorSport Racing and TYM North America will expand their partnership in 2026, teaming up with Ben Rhodes in the world‘s top-tier truck series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Rhodes will pilot the No. 99 TYM Ford F-150, marking the next chapter in TYM‘s continued commitment to ThorSport Racing and NASCAR competition. In 2026, TYM celebrates […]
NASCAR® today announced a new, multi-year partnership with Cuervo®, the world‘s first and number one tequila brand, naming it the Official Tequila of NASCAR, the Official Margarita of NASCAR and an Official Partner of NASCAR beginning in the 2026 season. The multi-year agreement brings together two iconic brands rooted in heritage, celebration and unforgettable fan […]
Jeremy Clements Racing is gearing up for an exciting new chapter as the team readies itself for the inaugural NASCAR O‘Reilly‘s Auto Parts Series race, set for Valentine‘s Day at Daytona International Speedway. Anchored by the longstanding support of One Stop Convenience Stores and All South Electric as co-primary sponsors and strengthened by a new […]
T.N. Dickinson‘s® Witch Hazel, the iconic witch hazel brand trusted by families for generations, has been named the primary sponsor of NASCAR driver Natalie Decker for two NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series events during the 2026 season. The partnership begins with the United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 14, 2026, followed […]
Daytona International Speedway announced today that the 68th running of the DAYTONA 500 is officially sold out, with fans expected to pack the historic racing venue once again for NASCAR‘s 2026 season opener along with featuring the largest purse in the event‘s history — $31,045,575. Year after year, The Great American Race reigns as one […]
This weekend at the DAYTONA 500, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety and Carvana will wear a new “Helmet of Heroes” honoring America‘s fallen firefighters. Often when asked what he might have become from a profession standpoint if not a racecar driver, […]
Today, Shell announced a new and rewarding program for fans and all consumers tied to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race season. Starting with this Sunday‘s race in Daytona, Shell ® Fuel Rewards® members can save 22¢ per gallon on all grades of Shell gasoline when opting in to the offer and filling up on […]
Below is a statistical look at some of the top performers at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Florida going into the DAYTONA 500 on February 15 at 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). Daytona International Speedway – Track / Event Data Race #: 1 of 36 […]
UPDATE: Cleetus McFarland has been cleared to race and will make his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut at Daytona in the #4 Chevrolet for Niece Motorsports. –NASCAR — Original post: BRUNT Workwear, the fastest-growing work boot and apparel company for trade workers in the U.S., and Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded, mission-driven premium beverage […]
From pre-race rituals to unforgettable race-day celebrations, NASCAR® today announced a new multi-year partnership with FUEL by Franzia, naming the brand the Official Wine-Based Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Partner of NASCAR beginning in 2026. The partnership unites two brands rooted in bold innovation and creating unforgettable moments — bringing FUEL by Franzia‘s full throttle flavor, ready-to-drink offerings […]
NASCAR intends to rotate its season finale with the return of The Chase, but it‘s unlikely there will be a new championship venue next year. The season finale returns to Homestead-Miami Speedway this season, and the 1.5-mile oval is expected to stay in that spot on the 2027 schedule despite a report Monday that the […]
Pennsylvania is gearing up to start its engine once again for The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA, which is returning to Pocono Raceway on Sunday, June 14. This is the third consecutive year Governor Josh Shapiro has renewed his Administration‘s partnership with Pocono Raceway, reaffirming his commitment to growing Pennsylvania‘s tourism industry. One of NASCAR‘s premier events, The Great […]
NASCAR announced today that Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort will be a Supporting Partner of the NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril, June 19-21. The partnership brings together one of Southern California‘s premier destination resorts with NASCAR‘s high-octane excitement and marquee event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy. In addition to […]
Trackhouse Racing announced today that Wendy‘s® will extend their partnership with the three-car team through the 2026 season. The popular restaurant chain, known for their square hamburgers made with fresh, never frozen beef*, has been a partner of Trackhouse since 2024. Wendy‘s will serve as primary sponsor for a select number of races on all […]
NASCAR is starting its engines for the 2026 season by setting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title with the World‘s Loudest Billboard, following a historic activation in Times Square that brought the unmistakable roar of a NASCAR engine to the heart of New York City, introducing new audiences to what NASCAR truly feels like ahead of […]
DGM Racing and NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) driver, Mason Maggio, are proud to announce a new partnership with Success Unlocked, a new digital platform and docu-series for leaders and entrepreneurs of all ages, launching April 2. Success Unlocked will make its NASCAR debut as Maggio‘s primary sponsor of DGM Racing‘s No. 91 Chevrolet at […]
Start your engines: Spectrum is headed to NASCAR, debuting a new multi-year partnership with Spire Motorsports and 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year Carson Hocevar. Spectrum will rev up as the team‘s primary sponsor for multiple NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026, beginning Sunday, Feb. 15 with the 68th running of the Daytona […]
The 2026 Daytona 500 will be run with the same Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setup that was used in last year‘s race, giving teams a familiar look for the Great American Race. The left-side tire NASCAR Cup Series teams will use has raced at Daytona International Speedway since 2022. The right-side tire was introduced at […]
Salisbury, NC (February 10, 2026): Niece Motorsports will pay homage to the incredible life and legacy of NASCAR legend, Greg Biffle, who was tragically lost last December, along with his wife Cristina, daughter Emma, son Ryder, Dennis and Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth. Niece Motorsports was built by several team members who spent large parts […]
Mack Trucks and NASCAR® today announced a multi-year extension of their partnership, continuing the designation of Mack as the “Official Hauler of NASCAR.” As part of the expanded agreement, NASCAR has added 11 all-new Mack Pioneer™ 76-inch High-Roof Sleeper models to its fleet, with the trucks making their debut during Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway, […]
Kyle Busch, one of NASCAR‘s most accomplished drivers of the modern era, will compete in eight NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races for Spire Motorsports in 2026. HendrickCars.com will serve as the primary partner aboard the team‘s No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado for the bulk of Busch‘s eight-race slate. The high-profile pairing between the two-time NASCAR Cup […]
TRICON Garage (TRICON) announced today that Black‘s Tire (BTS) will return to the team in 2026 and expand its slate to multiple events throughout the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) season beginning with the season opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. The partnership will feature the familiar blue and yellow, Black‘s Tire branding on the […]
Daniel Dye will compete part time for AM Racing throughout the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The team announced his first start will come this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Dye, who will compete full time in the Craftsman Truck Series with Kaulig Racing and Ram Trucks, finished 20th in the series standings in his […]
Bad Brad is back! Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing announced today that Brad Keselowski has been cleared to return to competition following a broken femur suffered December 18th. A successful medical evaluation and on track session at Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS) on Feb. 9 confirmed his readiness for the season ahead, beginning with all Daytona […]
Nick Sanchez is set to compete full time in the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series full time for AM Racing, the team announced on Monday. “AM Racing is excited to announce the signing of rising phenom Nick Sanchez as the driver of the team’s No. 25 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Alex Labbé announced today that he is partnering with Liberty Brew Coffee for the Mission 200 at The Glen NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Watkins Glen. Labbé will drive the #0 of SS-GreenLight Racing sporting a livery, dubbed “The Liberty Torch,” that features the iconic American flag colors of […]
Take 5 Oil Change, a leading provider of fast, friendly and simple car maintenance, has been named the presenting sponsor of the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Pennzoil 250 presented by Take 5 Oil Change will take place Saturday, July 25 as part of Brickyard Weekend, which also […]
Chandler Smith and the No. 38 Ford F-150 team will sport a new look on the high banks of the Daytona International Speedway for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season opener, partnering with Go Outdoors Florida from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission for the 100-lap race. The No. 38 will feature the FWC’s TrophyCatch […]
Spencer Boyd is proud to share that Freedom Warranty will return as an anchor partner and sponsor for Freedom Racing Enterprises in 2026. This marks the eighth season together going back to Boyd‘s win at Talladega in 2019. Freedom Warranty will serve as the primary sponsor for the No. 76 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Spencer […]
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST), a leading distributor of industrial and construction supplies, is launching a significant evolution to its partnership with RFK Racing. The iconic Fastenal blue paint scheme will be replaced with the striking black and orange colors of their Body Guard brand, aiming to increase awareness and engagement with this essential line of […]
With the pedal down to history, FOX Sports takes the green flag for its record-breaking 23rd Daytona 500 broadcast this month, the most by any television network in NASCAR history. In preparation for the milestone, FOX Sports unveils its broadcaster lineup for the 2026 Daytona 500, Daytona Speedweeks and FOX NASCAR season, its 26th consecutive […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB proudly announced Kellen Mills as the inaugural recipient of the Richard Petty Award for Excellence, the organization‘s highest internal honor recognizing individuals who embody the values and enduring spirit of Richard Petty, “The King.” Mills‘ path to NASCAR is anything but conventional. A former football walk-on at Arizona State University, he didn‘t […]
Jerry Makara, who won races in the 1960s and 1970s in ARCA Figure-8 and Late Model, NASCAR Modified, NASCAR Canada Series and ASA Late Model National Series competition, died Feb. 4. Makara, a longtime resident of Pinckney Michigan, was 81. Nicknamed “The Bear” at an early age, Makara watched his first race at Flat Rock […]
NASCAR added several updates to the rule book on Friday. Among them was a new restriction to prohibit drivers from using their hands to manipulate airflow during qualifying. Rule 8.3.2 K. As determined by NASCAR, once a vehicle exits pit road during a Qualifying attempt, the driver‘s hands may not be used to redirect air […]
Halmar Friesen Racing announced today a pair of crew chief assignments that will take effect beginning with the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, further strengthening the organization as it expands to a full time two truck operation. Dustin Dunn has been promoted to crew chief of the No. 52 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro driven […]
One week ahead of Ram Racing’s return to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, the brand has officially crowned the winner of its competitive reality series, Race for the Seat. Timothy “Mini” Tyrrell claimed the final open seat on Kaulig Racing‘s 2026 Truck Series roster and will drive the No. 14 Ram 1500 when the season […]
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB owner Jimmie Johnson will return to the discipline that launched his racing career when he competes in the BF Goodrich Mint 400, one of the most iconic events in American motorsports. Johnson will drive the No. 84 Carvana 1Nine Industries built Trick Truck for Terrible Herbst […]
Tickets for NASCAR‘s San Diego base race are “selling like hot cakes,” according to EVP and Chief Venue & Racing Innovations Officer Ben Kennedy, and he expects a sellout soon as the sport makes its return to Southern California. The event on the Naval Base Coronado is slated for June as part of America‘s 250th […]
Trackhouse Racing announced today that SuperFile, the company leading a new era of digital ownership and secure file control, will partner with Auckland, New Zealand native Shane van Gisbergen for the season-opening DAYTONA 500 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. The Chicago-based company will launch its partnership with Trackhouse Racing at The Great American Race on […]
Iconic wine producer Caymus Vineyards will continue its presence in the NASCAR Cup Series, returning as a sponsor of Haas Factory Team and NASCAR Championship driver Cole Custer for the 2026 season. The 2026 season marks Caymus Vineyards‘ 13th year of NASCAR involvement and its fourth with the Haas Factory Team organization. The partnership continues […]
As the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season approaches, Pella Window & Door of Georgia, a leader in window and door solutions, will continue its partnership with veteran driver Ryan Ellis in 2026, joining him at Young‘s Motorsports for the Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 at EchoPark (Ga.) Speedway on February 21. Pella Window […]
The renowned fashion apparel brand COOFANDY officially announced today that it will continue to serve as the primary sponsor for Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 20 team and driver Christopher Bell in 2026. The partnership will resume at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026, marking a further deepening and expansion of COOFANDY’s brand influence in […]
Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport today announced its competition leadership and organizational structure for the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season, building on intentional growth, technical partnerships, and a deep foundation of racing passion and expertise. Returning as Competition Director, Shane Whitbeck will continue leading the No. 27, 31, and 32 teams into the 2026 season. […]
NASCAR officials announced Thursday that two incentive programs would return, solidifying the dates and tracks for the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series Dash 4 Cash and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Triple Truck Challenge in 2026. Both initiatives offer qualified drivers the opportunity to receive bonus paydays throughout the regular season. The schedules for both […]
Spire Motorsports and Carson Hocevar have reached a long-term agreement that will see the 23-year-old rising star at the controls of the team‘s No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 into the next decade. Hocevar, a native of Portage, Mich., is the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year and one of the division‘s most recognized […]
Samsara Inc. (“Samsara”) (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, will continue their partnership with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) in 2026 on the No. 2 Chevrolet in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series with defending Series champion Jesse Love. Now in its third season, the multi-race partnership has continued to expand, reflecting Samsara‘s […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that Progressive Insurance® will be featured as the primary sponsor of Denny Hamlin‘s No. 11 Toyota Camry XSE for 11 NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026, including the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, November 8. In 2025, Progressive sponsored Hamlin‘s No. 11 car for 18 races and saw […]
NASCAR and FloSports today announced an expanded slate of racing events that will bring FloRacing coverage live throughout the 2026 season to the NASCAR Channel, further expanding the reach of short track racing across North America. The 2026 simulcast schedule includes: Friday, February 6 — World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing — Opening Night […]
BRUNT Workwear, the fastest-growing work boot and apparel company for trade workers in the U.S., and Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded, mission-driven premium beverage company, will bring together motorsports icon Travis Pastrana and digital racing phenomenon Cleetus McFarland to race as teammates in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season-opening Fresh From Florida 250 at […]
Hyak Motorsports is proud to announce a new multi-race sponsorship with Ōnin Staffing, a nationally recognized workforce solutions company. Ōnin Staffing will serve as the primary sponsor for two NASCAR Cup Series races for driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 team and will be an associate sponsor for the 2026 season. This exciting […]
Welcome to a new season, NASCAR fans. Lots of unexpected things were thrown at the Clash race on Wednesday evening, but despite lousy weather, lots of cautions, a channel change, and a track changing its mind about what tires it needed, a full race was held. There were also commercials; but those are expected. For […]
The NASCAR season finally got underway, at least unofficially, Wednesday night with the Clash at Bowman Gray. However, fans who were hoping to watch the end of the race on Fox were not rewarded for their patience with coverage booted to the lowly FS2 for The Masked Singer. … NASCAR‘s incredibly bad luck with mother […]
Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing today announced that AVL RACETECH has joined the RFK TeK Alliance, further strengthening the organization‘s network of advanced technology and performance partners. The partnership builds on a successful technical collaboration already established between the two organizations. The RFK TeK Alliance brings together industry leading companies to support innovation throughout RFK […]
Neither rain nor sleet nor snow nor gloom of night could keep Ryan Preece from his appointed rounds at Bowman Gray Stadium. On wet-weather tires, on a track peppered with a wintry mix during the 100-lap break, Preece navigated the glazed asphalt at the historic quarter-mile track to win the second Cook Out Clash staged […]
Post-race inspection in the NASCAR Cup Series garage is complete following the 2026 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. All clear. No issues. #60-Ryan Preece is officially the winner. See Race Results, Cumulative Report, and Infraction Report. For complete race information, check out the Clash race page.
Denny Hamlin disclosed Wednesday that he recently aggravated a shoulder injury and that he plans to weather the injury as the start of the NASCAR Cup Series season draws near. … Hamlin said he had recently fallen as he sifted through his parents‘ belongings in the debris left by the fire, but added that the […]
Dave Moody and Nate Ryan have been named co-recipients of the 2026 American Motorsports Media Award of Excellence (AMMAOE). The award, which is sponsored by Goodyear Racing, will be presented during a ceremony in the Daytona International Speedway media center on Saturday, Feb. 14. Moody has been a motorsports broadcaster since 1978, when he began […]
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announces that Gio Ruggiero will drive the No. 19 First Auto Group Toyota GR Supra in the first two NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series races this season at Daytona International Speedway (February 14) and EchoPark Speedway (February 21). Additionally, Ruggiero will pilot the team‘s No. 18 Toyota Camry in six ARCA […]
Veteran NASCAR driver Casey Mears will return to the sport‘s biggest stage in 2026, as he is set to compete in the Daytona 500 driving for Garage 66. The start will continue Mears‘ pursuit of a historic milestone, as he enters the season just six starts shy of 500 career starts in the NASCAR Cup […]
For the first time in nearly a decade, the fall NASCAR race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway will return to the historic 1.5-mile oval, as NASCAR revives its iconic Chase format and as officials answer the call of fans who have long celebrated the speedway‘s oval-racing roots. Since 2018, Charlotte‘s fall event has been contested […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that National Debt Relief will be featured as the primary sponsor of Denny Hamlin‘s No. 11 Toyota Camry XSE for 12 NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026, including the DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, February 15. National Debt Relief, also the official debt relief partner of NASCAR, is the industry leader […]
Modo Casino will expand its partnership with Spire Motorsports in 2026 beginning with the 68th running of the Daytona 500 where the premier free-to-play social+ gaming platform by ARB Interactive will serve as the primary sponsor aboard Michael McDowell‘s No. 71 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. “Building on the energy we generated in 2025, we are thrilled […]
Daytona International Speedway today announced that acclaimed comedian, actor, creator and best-selling touring artist Nate Bargatze will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 68th running of the DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The GRAMMY Award-winning (2026), #1 touring comedian in the world (2024 and 2025) and two-time Saturday Night Live host is […]
Miner Ltd., the self-perform, national service partner for smarter, safer loading docks, will return to Spire Motorsports and NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar‘s No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for multiple races in 2026 and beyond. The exclusive dock and door service provider for Spire Motorsports‘ facilities, which first partnered with Hocevar for a three-race […]
FOX Sports embarks on its 24th season of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series coverage in 2026. Jamie Little, the first and only female play-by-play announcer in NASCAR, calls the season opener from Daytona on Friday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 PM ET on FS1, with analysis from Kevin Harvick and three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano. […]
RCR Enterprises, LLC, the parent company of Richard Childress Racing, ECR Engines, RCR Manufacturing Solutions, CT Spring Company, and others, announced this week several key leadership appointments designed to promote strategic development and emerging opportunities inside and outside of motorsports. Each RCR Enterprises operating company is now represented by a business president, with Bob Fisher […]
NASCAR and its stakeholders know there is a chance the sport will have to look different in the future if new manufacturers are going to join the fold. The change will come from one of racing‘s biggest variables — under the hood. Tyler Gibbs, the president of Toyota Racing Development, explained as much during Race […]
Update: Due to the ongoing effects from this weekend‘s historic winter storm and the continuing impact on the surrounding areas, the previously scheduled Feb. 3-4 organizational test for the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at Rockingham Speedway has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 6, and be conducted as a single-day […]
The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Feb. 4 due to the impacts of historic winter weather in Winston-Salem and across the North Carolina region. “This event is for the fans, and the fans at The Madhouse are some of the most passionate fans in all of sports,” said […]
The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium has been postponed to Monday, Feb. 2 due to the impacts of winter weather in Winston-Salem, N.C. NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying is scheduled for 11 a.m. ET live on FS2. The Last Chance Qualifier is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET live on FOX followed by […]
Road-course ace Preston Pardus and the No. 50 Pardus Racing team will return to the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for select events in 2026. Pardus has attempted to qualify for at least five O’Reilly races in each of the last five seasons. In 32 career starts, he’s posted a trio of top-10 finishes, with a […]
Update: Recent announcements were made regarding the termination of the SPS planned NASCAR O’Reilly’s Auto Parts Series program participation. While SPS’s participation in this program was halted effective January 28th, 2026, SPS will continue to support the smooth and effective transition of this competition program in full cooperation with AM Racing. Owner, Joe Farré stated; […]
Kaulig Racing driver AJ Allmendinger describes the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium as a “cool event”—and that may be putting it mildly. In the opening exhibition race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, drivers will battle the elements as well as each other, given that they will run Sunday‘s 200-lap race at […]
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report Friday on the plane crash that killed Greg Biffle and six others near Statesville, North Carolina. The full report can be read below. While the NTSB does not determine probable cause in a preliminary report, the findings indicate the flight encountered electrical and flight-instrument anomalies, […]
As winter weather continues to disrupt plans for the 2026 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, NASCAR officials are working around the clock to prepare the facility while balancing safety, logistics and competitive integrity. NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer John Probst said the organization has monitored forecasts closely throughout the […]
22-year-old Tyler Tomassi will begin the2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season with a bold new livery when Speedweeks gets underway at Daytona International Speedway. Tomassi Law, LLC, MD Custom Diecasts, and Big B Energy Drink will all be prominently displayed onthe No. 69 MBM Motorsports Ford F-150. “I am thrilled to have Tomassi Law, MD […]
Viking Motorsports (VMS) announced today that VaVia Dumpster Rental, a leader in the roll-off dumpster rental business, has partnered with VMS for the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season. This partnership marks VaVia‘s first foray in motorsports sponsorship, serving as a season-long associate and primary partner for multiple races on the No. 96 Chevrolet driven […]
The Biffle family has announced the formation of the Biffle Family Legacy Impact Fund, established in partnership with the Foundation For The Carolinas, to support communities and individuals in need through intentional, compassionate giving. Rooted in the values and lifelong passion of Greg and Cristina Biffle, the Fund was created to carry forward their deep […]
Cathy Best Elliott, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 65. Cathy was born on March 19, 1960, in Belhaven, North Carolina, and was raised in Stumpy Point, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Wanda Best. She is survived by […]
CONCORD, N.C. — Trackhouse Racing announced today, Choice Privileges, the award-winning rewards program of Choice Hotels International, will continue their partnership through the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. It marks the third season Choice Privileges is using the Trackhouse Racing partnership to offer exclusive VIP experiences, merchandise and more for their rewards members throughout the […]
The Cook Out Clash events on Saturday, Jan. 31, including NASCAR Cup Series practice, qualifying, and heat races, have been postponed out of an abundance of caution due to expected winter weather. The Cook Out Madhouse Classic featuring the NASCAR Weekly Series‘ Modified and Sportsman divisions has been postponed. A future date will be announced. […]
Rita‘s Franchise Company, LLC will continue its partnership with NASCAR driver, Josh Bilicki, in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026. Bilicki will compete with SS Green Light Racing after moving from DGM Racing, with Rita‘s branding set to appear on the No. 07 Chevrolet during multiple races throughout the season. The program will begin […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium The Place: Bowman Gray Stadium Track Length: 0.250 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, February 1 The Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: FOX, 6 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 50 miles (200 Laps — Green Laps Only) Where To […]
MillerTech Energy Solutions, LLC, in partnership with Kampgrounds of America (KOA), will serve as entitlement partners for the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at Pocono Raceway. MillerTech will be the primary sponsor with KOA in a presenting role for the newly titled MillerTech Battery 250 presented by KOA. The 100-lap, 250-mile O‘Reilly Auto Parts […]
NASCAR announced today that Miller Industries Inc. (NYSE: MLR), the world‘s leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, has strengthened their presence in the sport and agreed to a long-term deal to serve as the Official Towing and Recovery Equipment Provider of NASCAR. Under the agreement, Miller Industries will provide NASCAR with a complete fleet […]
IKEA and Best Buy, two iconic global retailers, will serve as co-primary sponsors aboard Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST with driver Carson Hocevar at the controls for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season opening Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. In 2025, Best Buy and IKEA partnered to open their […]
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is getting back in the driver‘s seat to continue its collaboration with Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen during select NASCAR race events in 2026, using the sport‘s national platform to increase public awareness about the importance of fire safety and the vital role codes and standards play in […]
Below is a statistical look at this weekend‘s exhibition event the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 1, 2026 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. This year marks the 48th running of the Clash and the second-time in NASCAR Cup Series history the traditional exhibition-style event will tackle the historic Bowman Gray Stadium. […]
The American Snuff Company, LLC (ASC) and Kaulig Racing today announced the expansion of their two-year-old partnership, which will see the company‘s Grizzly Nicotine Pouches brand serve as the primary sponsor for 27 NASCAR Cup races with the Welcome, North Carolina, race team and its drivers, AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon, in the 2026 season. […]
With the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 just over a week away, USA Luge and NASCAR have announced a technical and marketing partnership with an eye on the long-term in the areas of technology and in galvanizing the sporting community around USA. The motorsports sanctioning and operating company will supporting the Olympic sliding sports […]
NASCAR has announced a full list of owner points transfers for all three national touring series ahead of the 2026 season getting underway. All of the transfers are noted in the below charts. The fewest transfers among the three series were in the Cup Series when Trackhouse Racing made a trio of internal transfers between […]
Discount Tire and Team Penske announced today the extension of a partnership that spans nearly two decades between the leading tire and wheel retailer and one of America‘s winningest motorsports organizations. The expanded terms will keep Discount Tire a top-tier sponsor of Team Penske where they will continue to serve as a primary partner of […]
FOX reaffirms its position as the undisputed leader in the sports media industry in Mexico and Latin America by announcing the addition of NASCAR to its screens starting February 1. This strategic partnership not only expands FOX‘s already robust portfolio of broadcast rights, but also reflects its goal of bringing together the properties with the […]
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit that honors leaders who have overcome adversity and supports young people in furthering their education, today announced that Richard Reed Childress, Chairman and CEO of Richard Childress Racing, will receive the prestigious Horatio Alger Award and become a lifetime member of the organization. Childress joins […]
Team Reaume announces a multi-race partnership with Lucid Trading Group, a trading company built on transparency and community. The collaboration debuts during the 2026 NCTS season opener at Daytona International Speedway, joining Frankie Muniz and the No. 33 Ford-150. Lucid Trading will be featured across on-track assets and digital platforms, with plans to leverage Muniz‘s […]
John Hunter Nemechek, a 13-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race winner, will return to the Truck Series for a special appearance in the Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 13. Nemechek will drive the No. 62 DriveValue.com® Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for Halmar Friesen Racing, marking his 150th career start […]
Bass Pro Shops and Winchester will continue their relationship with Richard Childress Racing as the anchor partners for Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2026. The partnership pairs North America‘s premier outdoor retailer and the leading small caliber ammunition brand for hunting, recreational shooting, and […]
Midwestern short-track star Luke Fenhaus will make his NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series debut in the Feb. 14 United Rentals 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. The 21-year-old racer from Wausau, Wisconsin, will drive the No. 5 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Hettinger Racing, a team that is also making its O‘Reilly Series debut at […]
Joe Gibbs Racing, the winningest team of all-time across NASCAR‘s three national series, is set for its 35th season in 2026. The organization has a variety of activations planned to celebrate the team‘s history, fans, partners, and the Gibbs family. Over the team‘s history, Joe Gibbs Racing has earned 448 victories in NASCAR national series […]
It‘s easy to compare NASCAR Cup Series‘ racing to the thrill of a rodeo and in 2026 Tecovas, the leading western-wear brand that brings the legacy of the west to life, will partner with Spire Motorsports for multiple races across the organization for the upcoming season. The iconic American western-wear brand founded in 2015 will […]
Ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, AdventHealth announced that it will renew its partnership with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB as the Official Health Care Provider of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB through 2030. The healthcare group joined forces with the team in December 2023 and has been involved in NASCAR since 2014, initially as the Official […]
NASCAR Cup Series teams will pair a new left-side Goodyear Racing Eagle with a familiar right-side tire at the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium this weekend. The new left-side tire is designed for more fall-off than its predecessor, continuing the effort from Goodyear to improve short track racing. Teams are familiar with the […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB today announced a new partnership with NOBULL, the footwear brand known for its uncompromising training gear, modern minimalist style, and commitment to athletes who put in the work. The collaboration brings together two organizations built on discipline, grit, and a relentless drive to get stronger every single day. As part of the […]
Bardstown, Kentucky-based Rebel® Bourbon will continue their partnership with Richard Childress Racing in 2026, building upon a successful program that celebrates bold originality and a rebellious spirit. Rebel Bourbon‘s award-winning wheated recipe, known for defying trends and being unapologetically bold, will continue to be the official bourbon of Richard Childress Racing and a multi-race primary […]
Kaulig Racing announced today that CELSIUS will serve as a primary sponsor of AJ Allmendinger‘s No. 16 entry in nine NASCAR Cup Series races and reunite with Justin Haley for five NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races in the No. 16 Ram 1500 truck. CELSIUS, the “Official Energy Drink of Kaulig Racing,” will appear on both […]
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF), dedicated to building character and teaching life lessons to at-risk youth through sports and mentoring programs, will return to Spire Motorsports in partnership with Monterrey, Mexico native Daniel Suárez. The collaboration will launch at the NASCAR Cup Series season opener, The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. […]
Charlotte Motor Speedway is expected to shift its 2026 NASCAR Cup Series playoff race off the track‘s Roval road-course layout and will instead use the track‘s popular intermediate-sized oval, multiple sources briefed on the decision told The Athletic. In addition to the premier Cup Series, NASCAR‘s other two national divisions, the O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series […]
After making significant strides to close out its inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway last November, Greg Van Alst Motorsports ramped up its offseason efforts in preparation for the start of the 2026 season at Daytona (Fla.). International Speedway on February 13, 2026. Veteran race car driver Greg Van Alst will […]
Garage 66 says they will run the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium this weekend with Chad Finchum driving. The team is looking for sponsorship. Casey Mears will be behind the wheel of the No. 66 at Daytona. 🚨 @ChadFinchum gets the call for Garage 66's first entry of 2026 in the Cook Out […]
When NASCAR opened its Concord, N.C.-based production hub in late 2023, the lift to the racing governing body‘s digital ecosystem was immediate. It gave NASCAR and its media partners roughly $60 million worth of spaces to innovate and creatively collaborate in a work environment that‘s only added more in its two-plus years. Now it‘s set […]
Speedway Children‘s Charities, Dover Motor Speedway chapter will offer three opportunities in 2026 for Monster Mile fans to drive their personal vehicles on the World‘s Fastest One-Mile Oval. Dover Motor Speedway‘s 2026 Laps for Charity events are scheduled for Saturday, May 2, Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 27. Each event allows participants to drive […]
Felipe Nasr capped a record-setting day at Daytona International Speedway by driving to a record-tying third consecutive Rolex 24 At Daytona overall win, leading Porsche Penske Motorsport to its third straight victory in the internationally renowned endurance sports car race. Piloting the No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsport Porsche 963 he shared with co-drivers Julien Andlauer […]
Alex Bowman is hoping that sweeping changes to the No. 48 Ally team will jumpstart his effort in 2026. … “There‘s no secret last year was a big struggle for us, and we‘ve made an immense amount of changes to try to be better for 2026,” Bowman said. “Everything from the top down, really, with […]
FOX Sports kicks off its 26th season of NASCAR coverage with The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Sunday, Feb. 1, beginning at 6:00 PM ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One and the FOX Sports app. Mike Joy, FOX NASCAR‘s play-by-play announcer since 2001, embarks on his 26th season […]
[Joy Baggett McQuagg] passed away in the early morning hours, January 22, 2026. She was 88 years old and of indelible spirit and strength. Joy was the small business owner of TV Leasing INC. from 1968 until retiring in 1992, where she rented TV’s to patients at St. Francis Hospital. Joy made many long standing […]
From blue collar to blue jacket. That‘s a turn of phrase coined by Kurt Busch, but it could apply equally to the three newest inductees to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Drivers Busch, Harry Gant and the late Ray Hendrick, all of whom emerged from relative obscurity to reach the pinnacle of their profession, entered […]
Executives from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company presented the Goodyear Gold Car award to 2025 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson on Friday, Jan. 23 in a special ceremony at Hendrick Motorsports. The prestigious trophy has been awarded to the NASCAR Cup Series champion driver every year since 1985. Today‘s ceremony marks the first […]
Four Bowman Gray Weekly Series 2025 Champions will serve as Grand Marshals alongside Cook Out‘s Shakey and 9-year-old Roo Reaves, saying some of the most famous words in motorsports ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cook Out Clash. The champions include Brandon Ward from the Modified division, Chase Robertson of the Sportsman division, Bryan Sykes Jr. […]
zone™ premium nicotine pouches will continue its relationship with Richard Childress Racing as the anchor partner for Kyle Busch and the No. 8 zone Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2026. zone, a tobacco-free and smoke free experience for adult nicotine consumers, will work with RCR to introduce new flavor profiles and build upon […]
The first champion of the NASCAR Cup Chase, the driver known as Mr. September and the fierce competitor dubbed “Mr. Modified” will take their places in the NASCAR Hall of Fame during induction ceremonies Friday night at the Hall in Charlotte, N.C. Kurt Busch, 47, was elected in his first year of eligibility by the […]
The intensity and excitement for the Sept. 12 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series race has been amplified with World Wide Technology Raceway added as the second race in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Series Chase and with the addition of 25 miles for the event. The new race length will be 225 miles, 180 laps and known […]
After a successful first season at Front Row Motorsports (FRM), highlighted by two wins in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, Chandler Smith will make his first attempt for the team in the Cup Series driving the No. 36 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the Daytona 500. “I‘m really excited to take a shot at the […]
Denny Hamlin indicated he isn‘t totally ready to race yet but still plans to be behind the wheel of his Joe Gibbs Racing car next week for the preseason opener at the Clash. Hamlin, whose father died and mother was injured in a house fire on Dec. 28, said he was going to the JGR […]
Pacific Life Insurance Company on Thursday asked a federal court to dismiss the $8.5 million lawsuit filed by NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and his wife over policies the Buschs claim were sold to them under false and negligent representations as tax-free income for retirement. The filing in the Western District of North Carolina — the […]
NASCAR today announced a new partnership with American Snuff Company LLC‘s brand Grizzly Nicotine Pouches, as the brand becomes an Official Partner of NASCAR® and an Official Partner for all NASCAR-owned racetracks, including the naming rights for racetrack campgrounds—placing Grizzly Nicotine Pouches at the center of one of the most beloved and communal parts of […]
Trackhouse Racing announced today that Roto-Rooter has joined the team as part of a multi-year, multi-race agreement and will be the Official Plumbing Installation, Repair and Replacement Services Company of Trackhouse Racing. The relationship with Roto-Rooter and Connor Zilisch dates back to October 2024 at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway when the young driver made his third career NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series start with JR Motorsports […]
When RFK Racing‘s cars roll onto the grid to open the 2026 season, they will do so honoring the legacy of Greg Biffle. Paying respect to a driver who helped build the organization, the team will begin a season-long tribute at the Cook Out Clash Feb. 1, followed by a special visual presentation during Daytona […]
Bill McAnally Racing (BMR) announced today that the 11-time ARCA Menards Series West (AMSW) championship-winning organization will welcome Hailie Deegan back to the team‘s stable in 2026. Deegan will pilot the No. 16 Chevrolet SS to vie for her first AMSW title and compete in all 13 events. The No. 16 returns to competition after […]
Even though there‘s a threat of wintry weather over the weekend with cold temps to follow into the week, the NASCAR organizational test still has a green flag. Organizers confirmed that, as of Wednesday, the test for drivers in NASCAR‘s Craftsman Truck and O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series is still scheduled for Jan. 28-29. The event […]
UPDATE: Video released by deputies on Wednesday showed someone breaking into Greg Biffle‘s home just weeks after he and his family were killed in a Statesville plane crash. The burglary happened around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Biffle‘s estate along Doolie Road in Mooresville. As of this writing, no arrests have been made, […]
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season will kick off in exhibition fashion as 23 drivers will do battle at Bowman Gray Stadium on Feb. 1 (FOX, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) for the annual Cook Out Clash. The format to decide the full field at the iconic Winston-Salem, North Carolina, track — from […]
NASCAR presented team owner and motorsports innovator Jack Roush with the Bill France Award of Excellence, recognizing his decades-long impact on the sport and his ongoing commitment to competition, innovation, and leadership at the highest level of stock car racing. The Bill France Award of Excellence is NASCAR‘s most prestigious honor, reserved for individuals who […]
Veteran NASCAR driver David Starr announced today that he will compete at Daytona International Speedway in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS), formerly the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS), driving the No. 53 Chevrolet Camaro for Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen, with APEX Wireless serving as primary sponsor in partnership with Cell Phones For […]
Spencer Boyd, veteran driver and owner of Freedom Racing Enterprises, announced today that he will be stepping out of the seat for the first three road course races of the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series season. Nathan Nicholson, who finished third in the 2025 Mazda MX Cup Championship, will turn his first laps in the No. […]
Rackley WAR announced today that trailblazing NASCAR driver and motorsports personality Toni Breidinger will drive the organization‘s No. 27 Chevrolet Silverado RST entry for a part-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule in 2026. Breidinger‘s program will be supported by her longstanding partner lineup including Raising Cane‘s, CELSIUS and Sunoco. Breidinger will compete in an eight-race […]
The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli is thrilled to announce that award-winning veteran sportscaster Allen Bestwick will serve as lead commentator for Trans Am broadcasts in 2026. Bestwick will make his Trans Am debut at the series‘ pre-season test at Sebring International Raceway, hosting a one-hour live broadcast on Wednesday, January 21 at 3:30 […]
RFK Racing today announced it will field a fourth entry in next month‘s Daytona 500, with Trimble serving as the primary sponsor. RFK Racing will reprise the No. 99 — a number the organization ran from 1996-2014 — with Corey LaJoie set to drive the Trimble Ford Mustang in the Feb.15 race. The No. 99 […]
Team AmeriVet, with driver Burt Myers, is returning to the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, backed by the support of Tibbetts Lumber, C3, Chevrolet, ForgiveCo, AmeriVet Securities, The Casey Caudill Foundation, Citrusafer Cleaners, and ECR Engines. A Bowman Gray Stadium icon, Myers is eager for another opportunity behind the wheel of the Team […]
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series mainstay, Spencer Boyd announced that Tohatsu will return as an anchor partner for the 2026 season. The award-winning outboard motor company is celebrating 70 years of outboard engine production in 2026 and is entering their third season of partnership with Boyd. A beaming Spencer Boyd commented on the news, “Tohatsu is […]
Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport announced today that Ross Chastain will compete in four events during the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season, driving the #32 Chevrolet. A multi-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner, Chastain will bring top-level experience to the #32 entry while competing at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Circuit of The Americas, Watkins […]
HendrickCars.com is returning to the NASCAR O‘Reilly Series (NOAPS) in 2026 as the primary sponsor of the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet. The 33-race season will feature all four Hendrick Motorsports Cup Series drivers along with Rajah Caruth. Caruth will drive the No. 88 Chevrolet in the first three races of the 2026 season, beginning […]
BRUNT Workwear, the fastest growing work boot and apparel company for trade workers in the U.S., announces the return of motorsports icon and 11-time X Games gold medalist Travis Pastrana to NASCAR. To mark BRUNT and Pastrana‘s second full year of partnership, Pastrana will race in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season-opening Fresh From Florida […]
Beard Motorsports announced today that it will attempt to qualify for the Feb. 15 Daytona 500 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway to kick off the team‘s ninth season competing in the NASCAR Cup Series. For the third consecutive year, Anthony Alfredo will be behind the wheel of the No. 62 Beard Chevrolet, this time with […]
Barry Eldon Sheppard, age 67 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 12, 1958, in Patrick County to the late Alvis Prescott Sheppard and Rachel Morse Sheppard. In addition to his parents, Barry is preceded in death by one brother, Danny Sheppard. Barry […]
Rush Truck Centers, which partnered with Noah Gragson following his move to Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in 2025, will continue its relationship with both Gragson and FRM for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The 2026 program marks the second year of a partnership established in 2025. Rush Truck Centers will serve as the primary […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that the organization has aligned with Zep to be a primary partner on two of the team‘s NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Camrys. Zep will be featured on Ty Gibbs‘ No. 54 Toyota at Kansas Speedway on April 19 and on Chase Briscoe‘s No. 19 Toyota at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23. Zep will have associate placement on Nos. 19 and 54 Toyotas […]
There could be a new plan for the Kentucky Speedway, the once roaring NASCAR track that has been vacant for years. A lot is on the table and on Tuesday, neighbors got to weigh in. More than 25 years after building started, the future of the Kentucky Speedway is in the air. “We’ve got one […]
Atrium Health has joined 15-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports in an innovative partnership that includes naming rights to the new 35,000-square-foot Atrium Health Motorsports Athletic Center located on the team‘s campus in Concord. The agreement establishes Atrium Health as both a brand partner of Hendrick Motorsports and a long-term provider in athlete and […]
NASCAR announced a bevy of rulebook updates across its top three national series Friday, including a revamp of the eligibility for the Xfinity Fastest Lap of the race in the Cup Series. After multiple instances last year in which damaged cars returned to set the fastest lap of the race (and earn a bonus point), […]
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL‘s Los Angeles Kings and AHL‘s Ontario Reign, announced additional guests for their upcoming “NASCAR Night” against the Savannah Ghost Pirates on January 24th. Ricky Stenhouse Jr, 2023 Daytona 500 Winner and 2013 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Sunoco Rookie of the Year, joins the Upstate‘s very […]
The new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC will debut in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, Ford Racing announced in a Thursday livestream. The new design is based off the sports car Ford unveiled during its annual season launch with 2023 Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney behind the wheel, with the street car flexing a […]
SS-GreenLight Racing is excited to announce that Former Series Champion Cole Custer will return to the organization in 5 events for the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season. The combination has proven it can break through on the big stage, highlighted by its victory with Cole at Auto Club Speedway in 2022. Custer brings […]
Southern Tier Security, Inc., a leading provider of professional security solutions based in Olean, New York, has renewed its partnership with Garage 66 in a multi-race package that includes two primary sponsorships and five additional associate sponsorships throughout the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Josh Bilicki, the 30-year-old road racing ace, is confirmed to again […]
UPDATE: He was born on August 25, 1950, in Stanton, VA, to the late James Junior Hamlin and Barbara Jolene Brinkley Hamlin. His life included years in Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina. Dennis was a husband and father. Alongside his wife, Mary Lou, he was a driving force behind his son Denny‘s racing career, offering […]
Katz Coffee, the largest specialty coffee roaster in the state of Texas, has entered into a multi-year partnership with Texas Motor Speedway to serve as the Official Coffee, Tea and Lemonade provider of “The Great American Speedway.” “We‘re excited to welcome Katz Coffee to our esteemed list of corporate partners here at Texas Motor Speedway,” […]
ThorSport Racing is proud to announce that Canadian standout Cole Butcher has signed full-time with the organization for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. Butcher will take over the seat of the No. 13 Ford F-150, marking a new chapter for both the driver and the championship-winning team. The 2026 season will represent Butcher‘s […]
Kaulig Racing today announced Mopar, a global brand with a rich racing history tracing back to the inception of NASCAR, as a new full-season partner, bringing the iconic Mopar name to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026. As part of Ram’s much-anticipated return to NASCAR racing after more than 10 years away, Mopar — […]
Ashly Ennis, director of racing communications for Hendrick Motorsports, has been named the recipient of the inaugural Jon Edwards Excellence in Public Relations Award, an honor recognizing outstanding performance, professionalism, and dedication within the NASCAR industry. Ennis earned the award for her exceptional work during the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season and her continued impact […]
ThorSport Racing is proud to announce the return of Jake Garcia in 2026, taking the reins of the No. 98 Quanta Services/Curb Records Ford F-150. Garcia‘s return will make his third full-time campaign in the world‘s top-tier truck series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The move places Garcia in the iconic No. 98 entry, a […]
Burglars reportedly stole $30,000 in cash from the home of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle just weeks after Biffle and six others were killed in a plane crash in Statesville, according to a police report obtained by WCNC Charlotte. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to Biffle’s estate on Doolie Road a little after 6 p.m. […]
Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC), a master distributor of specialty electrical wire and cable products, has partnered with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) for a multi-car partnership in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series. The Aurora, Colorado-based company will be positioned as a primary partner on both the No. 2 Chevrolet driven by Jesse Love and […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that the organization has signed a multi-year agreement with Free Bird, the rapidly-growing Southern Spring Water brand with a free-spirited twist. Free Bird will be the primary partner on Chase Briscoe‘s No. 19 Toyota Camry in three NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026 — Darlington Raceway on March 22, EchoPark […]
Barrett Cope Racing (BCR) will make its NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series debut on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway with driver Carson Ware in the United Rentals 300 on February 14. BCR is a newly formed team as the result of a partnership between Stanton Barrett Motorsports and Cope Family Racing. With 17 […]
Niece Motorsports proudly welcomes DAYTONA 500 and two-time NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., to drive for its NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) team. Stenhouse Jr., an accomplished veteran, primarily competes in the NASCAR Cup Series driving the No. 47 Chevrolet for HYAK Motorsports. The Olive Branch, Mississippi, native has made nearly 600 starts in […]
Daytona International Speedway announced today that Sky Formation is the winner of the fan-voted ballfield grass design. The patriotic design is set to pay tribute to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and will be on display at the 68th running of The Great American Race. “The tradition of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flyover exemplifies […]
Richard Childress Racing announced this week several key NASCAR Cup Series competition leadership appointments ahead of the 2026 NASCAR season. Mike Dillon has been named chief operating officer, a position for the company that will focus heavily on competition administrative functions. Dillon will provide forward thinking and direction in all areas of performance and operations, […]
Reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson is making his 18th Chili Bowl Nationals attempt this year. A three-time (2020-21, 2025) Chili Bowl Nationals champion, Larson has made the Saturday championship feature 12 times. And he‘s off to a great start in 2026. After finishing seventh in Monday night‘s Race of Champions (won by Christopher Bell), Larson […]
After a year of encouraging NASCAR fans to Ride the ‘Dente with a country music video, mechanical margarita shaker ride and headline-grabbing firesuits celebrating the brand‘s world-famous Presidente Margarita®, Chili‘s® Grill & Bar and Spire Motorsports are shaking up a multi-year extension that keeps the iconic red pepper on the No. 77 Chevrolet ZL1 driven […]
Team Reaume is proud to announce the signing of young star Luke Baldwin to compete in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for 12 races. In a continuation of the organization‘s commitment to top-tier talent and expanding its competitive footprint he will pilot the No. 2 Ford-150. Baldwin, 19, hails from Mooresville, North Carolina, and […]
NASCAR fans, get ready: Tony Stewart, three-time Cup Series champion and motorsports icon, is officially returning to the NASCAR stage at Daytona in 2026. Stewart will team up with Ram Trucks and Kaulig Racing as the first competitor in Ram‘s groundbreaking Free Agent program within the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Stewart, known to fans as […]
NASCAR is heading full-steam into the future with a return to the past. In response to growing sentiment among fans and stakeholders in the sport, the sanctioning body has opted to revive the Chase format to crown champions in its top three national series. In the Cup Series, NASCAR‘s top division, 16 drivers will qualify […]
NASCAR Media Conference Press Conference Monday, January 12, 2026 An Interview with: Steve O’Donnell, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, Chase Briscoe THE MODERATOR: Welcome. I’m Adam Alexander. I watch that video, I think about the fact that the Daytona 500 is just over a month away. When you think about today’s announcement and all the energy and […]
NASCAR today announced the return of ‘The Chase‘ as its national series championship format beginning in 2026, hearkening back to the roots of NASCAR‘s original postseason format that was in place from 2004-2013 in the NASCAR Cup Series. The changes come after an extensive review that included collaboration between owners, drivers, OEMs, tracks, broadcast partners, […]
Hyak Motorsports is proud to announce a multi-race sponsorship with Chef Boyardee, welcoming the iconic brand to the NASCAR Cup Series. Chef Boyardee will serve as the primary sponsor for 3 Cup Series races for driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 team and will be an associate sponsor for the 2026 season. The […]
NASCAR will announce its new championship format [today], and industry executives are predicting a simplified system that shifts closer toward racing norms but without going all the way back to the sport‘s old-school points formula. … NASCAR informed some team executives before the end of the 2025 season that retaining a playoff was the most […]
Daytona International Speedway announced today that three-time GRAMMY-award winning country music superstar Miranda Lambert is set to perform the DAYTONA 500 pre-race concert. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history is set to kickstart the festivities prior to the 68th running of The Great American Race. “To have this level of talent with […]
Applications are being accepted for the 2026 season of the Kulwicki Driver Development Program, a North American initiative to help the top short-track stock car drivers achieve their dreams while keeping alive the legacy of 1992 NASCAR Cup champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame member Alan Kulwicki. The application deadline is January 23, 2026, at […]
Longtime NASCAR executive, and formerly Daytona International Speedway president, Chip Wile is taking over as Drivers‘ Advisory Council executive director. Wile assumes the position previously held by Cup Series veteran Jeff Burton, who is remaining with the group as an advisor. The current [council] includes William Byron, Chase Briscoe, Joey Logano, Michael McDowell, Kurt Busch, […]
Team Reaume enters the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season with a clear focus: raise the standard, strengthen the program, and compete at a higher level every week. That push is backed by the continued partnership with Ford Racing, alongside our growing technical alliance with other Ford teams. Together, these relationships provide increased engineering support, […]
Spire Motorsports and Michael McDowell will partner with Tibbetts Lumber Company for the season-opening Fresh From Florida 250 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. McDowell will represent the family-owned organization when he makes just his fifth career CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start and second at the “World Center of Racing.” McDowell, a […]
Bennett Family of Companies, a leader in the transportation and logistics industry with over five decades of expertise, will continue their multi-year partnership with Richard Childress Racing as anchor primary partner of the No. 21 Bennett Transportation & Logistics Chevrolet in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series. Austin Hill, who has found record-setting success at […]
Viking Motorsports (VMS) announced today two major partnerships that will anchor the team‘s expansion to a two-car operation in the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series. DUDE Wipes will continue its long-standing relationship with Anthony Alfredo on the No. 96 Chevrolet, while FUNKAWAY extends its partnership with Parker Retzlaff on the No. 99 Chevrolet. Both […]
Niece Motorsports proudly welcomes multi-time winner and defending Coca-Cola 600 champion, Ross Chastain, back to its NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) driver roster in 2026. Chastain, who enters his ninth year competing for the organization, remains a mainstay since joining in 2018. The Alva, Florida native has driven a Niece Motorsports truck to victory lane […]
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) today announced several leadership updates within its Competition department ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup and Truck Series‘ seasons. Drew Blickensderfer will transition from his prior role as Crew Chief of the No. 4 and Noah Gragson and will become the organization‘s Competition Director. In his new role, Blickensderfer will work […]
The Frances have always remained steadfast in their commitment to keep NASCAR private, but a bruising past few months have tested that resolve. … The lawsuit and its aftermath have heightened the sense that the France family may be more open to outside investors to the sanctioning body. NASCAR has allowed private equity firms to […]
Ram is charging back into the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series — the way that only Ram can. In partnership with Thrill Sports Productions, Ram is launching Race For The Seat, a bold new reality competition series that gives 15 aspiring drivers the chance of a lifetime: to earn a spot in one of five Ram […]
Brad Keselowski will miss the preseason Clash but vows he will be ready for the Daytona 500 after breaking his right femur from a fall getting out of his vehicle Dec. 18 while on a ski trip. RFK Racing reserve driver Corey LaJoie will replace Keselowski at the Clash on Feb. 1 at Bowman Gray […]
Talladega Superspeedway announced today The Progress Group has been named the race entitlement sponsor for the fall NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series Playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway. The TPG 250 is set to take place in the Round of 8 on Oct. 24, 2026. “This new partnership with The Progress Group strengthens an already electric […]
On the heels of a sellout weekend following NASCAR‘s celebrated return to the sandhills of North Carolina‘s central piedmont, the North Carolina Education Lottery and Black‘s Tire have renewed their respective partnerships and will return as the entitlement sponsors for Rockingham Speedway‘s April 3-4 NASCAR Easter Weekend Classic. The Black‘s Tire 200 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck […]
NASCAR will hold a press conference to announce the championship format for the 2026 season and beyond. WHEN: Monday, January 12 3:30 p.m. ET POST-ANNOUNCEMENT SHOW: A special ‘Inside the Race‘ studio show will be streamed following the formal press conference. LIVE STREAM: Press conference and ‘Inside the Race‘ show will be live streamed on […]
As NASCAR Cup Series points racing returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first time in nearly 30 years, the soundtrack of that era returns as well with multi-platinum country hitmakers Sawyer Brown headline a pre-race concert presented by Raymer Oil. The performance will be part of The Boys and Me Tour, firing up fans […]
SS Green Light Racing is proud to announce Mando Deodorant as an anchor partner for Josh Bilicki‘s NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series campaign in 2026. Mando will serve as the primary sponsor on Bilicki‘s No. 07 Chevrolet at numerous races during the 2026 season, beginning with the season opener at Daytona on Saturday, February 14th […]
Freedom Racing Enterprises announced on Thursday that the team has parted ways with crew chief Mike Hillman, Jr. “Growth has been a core focus of our team since before we opened our doors. Mike Hillman, Jr. has been a part of that for the past two seasons. He became part of our family on and […]
Stewart Friesen will return to the No. 52 Halmar Friesen Racing Toyota for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, Friesen confirmed in a Thursday interview on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Friesen, a four-time winner in the Truck Series, was injured in a July 2025 crash while racing a dirt modified in Quebec, Canada, fracturing his […]
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has been named entitlement partner for the upcoming NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts race as part of the spring race weekend at Martinsville Speedway. The NFPA 250 will take place on Saturday, March 28, as part of the tripleheader race weekend at the famed short track. “Collaborating with an organization […]
TRICON Garage (TRICON) announced today that NASCAR Hall of Famer and seven-time Cup Series (NCS) champion Jimmie Johnson will return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) for its inaugural race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, California. The appearance will mark Johnson‘s first Truck Series appearance since 2008 and will be part of […]
DuraMAX, a national brand line of high-quality maintenance products, has been named the primary entitlement sponsor for the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) race scheduled for Sunday, March 1, at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). The multi-year agreement between RelaDyne, owner and distributor of DuraMAX products, and race promoter Speedway Motorsports will brand the event as […]
Jimmie Johnson and Legacy Motor Club will utilize the Open Exemption Provisional to guarantee Johnson‘s spot as the 41st car in the 2026 Daytona 500, NASCAR officials confirmed Wednesday. Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and Hall of Famer, will drive the No. 84 Carvana Toyota in the 68th running of the “Great American […]
There‘s never been a “window” of opportunity like this. Race fans can grab a two-for-Tuesday offer of tickets at the box office and grandstand views of a NASCAR Cup Series test, both looking ahead to the July 19 Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Single-day tickets for the Window World 450 will go on […]
Country musician Drake Milligan will get fans revved up for the Autotrader 400 with a pre-race concert at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 22. Milligan — an electrifying entertainer known for his unique twist of traditional Country — will perform live for fans before NASCAR‘s best hit the track for 400 miles of thrilling action. […]
Justice, the leading fashion and lifestyle brand for tween girls, is excited to announce its newest collaboration with NASCAR, bringing the high-energy world of motorsports to tween fashion through an exclusive, sport-inspired apparel collection. This dynamic partnership blends Justice‘s vibrant, trend-driven aesthetic with NASCAR‘s iconic racing legacy, resulting in a bold collection that celebrates fandom, […]
Jesse Love, the reigning 2025 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series (Xfinity Series) Champion, will compete in the 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals driving a car owned by NASCAR Cup Series crew chief Blake Harris, fielded in competition by 2nd Opinion Auto Center Racing. The Chili Bowl Nationals, held annually at the indoor Tulsa Expo Square, is […]
By Dustin Albino Both Taylor Gray and William Sawalich will return to Joe Gibbs Racing for their sophomore seasons in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026, the team confirmed to Jayski. Gray, who won the penultimate race of the 2025 season at Martinsville Speedway, will pilot the No. 54 Toyota once again. Championship-winning […]
Hill Motorsports is excited to announce that Timmy Hill will return behind the wheel of the No. 56 Toyota Tundra in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Coble Enterprises will serve as the team’s primary sponsor, starting with the season opener at Daytona International Speedway on February 13. The current plan is to compete in 17 […]
NASCAR today announced that Steve Phelps has made the personal decision to step away from the company and his role as Commissioner of America‘s top motorsport. Phelps, who joined NASCAR in 2005, will transition out of the company by the end of the month leaving a legacy of leadership and a strategic vision that delivered […]
Zeigler Automotive Group, one of the largest privately-owned automotive dealer groups in the United States, will return to Spire Motorsports to partner with Michigan native and 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year Carson Hocevar for multiple races in 2026. “Sponsoring Carson Hocevar for the 2026 season is about more than putting our name […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced a key competition department update as veteran crew chief Justin Alexander will assume the role of crew chief for the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE with Erik Jones effective immediately. Alexander takes over the position that previously held by Ben Beshore, who has worked with Jones since the end of the 2024 season. Together the […]
Baltazar Leguizamón will take another significant step in his racing career as the first Argentine driver to officially compete in multiple NASCAR races, one of the most demanding and iconic motorsport series in the world. During the 2026 season, Leguizamón will compete in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series, marking a milestone for Argentine motorsport. […]
Kyle Larson has no idea how winning a second NASCAR Cup Series championship will affect his standing among his peers in the NASCAR Cup Series garage. “I haven‘t been back in the NASCAR garage,” Larson said before hot laps and qualifying on Dec. 29, the second preliminary night of High Limit International racing at the […]
Daytona International Speedway announced today that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be proudly sponsoring the America 250 Florida Duel at DAYTONA, an exciting race at the start of Speedweeks that celebrates Florida‘s rich history in racing as part of the 250th anniversary of the nation‘s founding. This partnership will highlight the important role that the […]
Spears CARS Tour West, the West Coast‘s premier stock car series, announced today the addition of SoundGear as the entitlement sponsor of the 125-lap Pro Late Model Southwest season opener at Tucson Speedway. The SoundGear 125 — which will award $7,500 to win and $1,500 to start — is set for Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, […]
Ten Tenths Motor Club has named longtime automotive executive Andy Thomas as its new Vice President of Manufacturer Relations, bringing more than three decades of global experience in luxury automotive sales, marketing and brand management to the newly opened motorsports and lifestyle destination. In his new role, Thomas will develop and maintain relationships with OEM […]
A coalition dubbed Restore Our Fairgrounds is calling for a voter referendum to block NASCAR-style racing in favor of affordable housing and green space at the Fairgrounds in South Nashville, the latest measure in a two-decade effort to strip auto racing from the property. The group said it filed paperwork [December 8] with the Metro […]
Racing America is devastated to confirm the sudden passing of Chief Operating Officer Michael Printup. Michael was an icon in motorsports, a great partner and a friend. His passion for racing and commitment to the industry made a lasting impact on the sport. He will be deeply missed. Racing America sends our thoughts and condolences […]
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the purchase of Rockingham Speedway, one of the most iconic and storied venues in American motorsports. The move reflects IHRA‘s commitment to preserving motorsports heritage while thoughtfully reinvesting in legendary racing properties. Known worldwide as The Rock, Rockingham Speedway has played a pivotal role in NASCAR and […]
Richard Brian Hodges, 70, of Troutman, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. Born on July 18, 1955, in Durham, NC, Richard lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a love for the outdoors. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Peggy Hodges. He is survived […]
Denny Hamlin took to social media on Wednesday afternoon to say that his mother continues to improve following the house fire on Monday that took the life of his father. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out with condolences on my father‘s passing. My mother continues to improve, and our family truly appreciates the outpouring […]
UPDATE: A Gathering in Remembrance, honoring the lives lost in the Dec. 18 plane crash in Statesville, will be on the morning of January 16 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte. The gathering, open to the public, will also be live-streamed. Additional details TBA. A Gathering in Remembrance, honoring the lives lost in the Dec. 18 […]
NASCAR Statement: “NASCAR extends its deepest condolences to Denny Hamlin and the entire Hamlin family. Dennis Hamlin instilled a love of racing in his son, and sacrificed greatly to develop Denny into a world-class talent in the sport. We also continue to offer our thoughts and prayers to Denny‘s mother, Mary Lou, and hope for […]
Hoosier Racing Tire has furthered its commitment to the ARCA Menards Series and will continue as the exclusive tire supplier in 2026. The agreement, which runs for multiple years, will also extend to the ARCA Menards Series East and West. Through the supplier agreement, the tires will continue to carry General Tire branding. “We are […]
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially completed the acquisition of the historic motorsports facility in Millington, Tennessee, formerly known as Memphis International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park, closing on the property on December 23, 2025. Originally opened in the late 1980s, the facility has played a significant role in American motorsports history. It has hosted major drag […]
Speedway Motorsports officials, in recognition of exemplary performance and exceptional service on behalf of and its world-class facilities, recognized the 2025 recipients for the company‘s O. Bruton Smith Award, Promoter of the Year, Speedway of the Year and the Acceleration Award. Announcements were made during a company-wide town hall meeting this week as the industry-leading […]
Spire Motorsports is “all in” for 2026. In addition to its NASCAR-focused efforts, the Mooresville, N.C.-headquartered organization will campaign a 410 winged sprint car entry full time for the 66-race Kubota High Limit Racing series with standout open-wheel pilot Giovanni “Gio” Scelzi. The team will work closely with Clauson Marshall Racing and chase the division‘s […]
Hettinger Racing will compete fulltime in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026. Owned by second-generation racer Chris Hettinger, the team will field the No. 5 Ford Mustang Dark Horse and receive technical support from Ford Racing. Roush Yates Engines will be the team‘s engine supplier. “This is about putting our race team in […]
Big Machine Racing announced today that retina surgeon and stock car driver Dr. Patrick Staropoli will join the team full time in the O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series, beginning with the season opener at Daytona International Speedway this February. Staropoli will pilot the No. 48 SYFOVRE® (pegcetacoplan injection) Chevrolet, marking a unique blend of elite medical […]
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP), one of Canada‘s most storied motorsport venues with a legacy dating back to 1961, is pleased to confirm a new ownership group led by Peter Thomson, with Chris Pfaff and Alek Krstajic joining as partners. The existing management team and staff, led by Myles Brandt, will remain in place. The […]
Charlotte Motor Speedway officials named Hayley Hood, senior manager of client services and corporate events, as its 2025 Employee of the Year. Presented annually, the award recognizes an individual who goes above and beyond the call of duty in executing his or her responsibilities. The winner is determined by a vote of the speedway’s executive […]
Today, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB released a comprehensive behind-the-scenes video documenting a recent trip to Japan. The YouTube video titled “The Climb to Mt. Fuji | Building NASCAR for Japan” highlights global motorsports culture, fan connection, and the cross-cultural exchange between two countries who share a passion for motorsports. The video recaps the journey made by a […]
Today, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB released a comprehensive behind-the-scenes video documenting a recent trip to Japan. The YouTube video titled “The Climb to Mt. Fuji | Building NASCAR for Japan” highlights global motorsports culture, fan connection, and the cross-cultural exchange between two countries who share a passion for motorsports. The video recaps the journey made by a […]
The Performance Racing Network (PRN) revealed a fresh look and sound for the nationally syndicated “Garage Pass” beginning in 2026, with Andrew Kurland and David Styles set to share hosting duties for the upcoming NASCAR season. For many years, the daily NASCAR news update, once known as “Winston Cup Today,” was hosted by veteran broadcaster […]
The National Transportation Safety Board held another media briefing Saturday morning to provide an update on Thursday’s crash at the Statesville Regional Airport involving Greg Biffle and his family. Michael Graham of the NTSB once again gave the updates: They do not know the circumstances of why the airplane was trying to return to the […]
The Chili Bowl Nationals is just about one month away, and the entry list continues to grow. Officially joining the party once again are two of the biggest names in motorsports, with five Golden Drillers between them. That‘s right, defending winner Kyle Larson and three-time winner Christopher Bell have officially filed their entries to take […]
First and foremost, our hearts remain heavy with the news of yesterday’s tragic events. The RFK Racing family, as well as the NASCAR community as a whole, continues to keep those close to the Biffle family and all those affected in our thoughts. Albeit untimely, we feel that in the interest of transparency we share […]
The National Transportation Safety Board held a media briefing Friday afternoon to provide an update on Thursday’s crash at the Statesville Regional Airport involving Greg Biffle and his family. A few notes: At 10:15am/et yesterday, Greg Biffle’s plane crashed while attempting to land. There were seven people on board and there were no survivors. Additional […]
UPDATE 7: Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board departed Washington Dulles Airport at about 5:30 p.m. ET Thursday and are en route to North Carolina to begin their investigation of Thursday‘s accident involving a Cessna 550 airplane that crashed on return to landing following departure from Statesville Regional Airport. The NTSB is leading the investigation […]
TRICON Garage announced on Thursday that both Tanner Gray and 2025 Rookie of the Year Gio Ruggiero will return for the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTMAN Truck Series season. TRICON previously announced Kaden Honeycutt as driver of the #11 Toyota next season. The team has yet to announce the status of Toni Breidinger, who piloted the #5 […]
Carvana (NYSE: CNVA), an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today unveiled the Daytona paint scheme for seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB owner Jimmie Johnson. The reveal kicks off the new racing season and the fifth year of Carvana and Johnson‘s collaboration. The custom design features interlocking halos […]
DGM Racing is pleased to announce Mason Maggio as part of its 2026 driver lineup for the No. 91 Chevrolet in the inaugural NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) season. Born and raised in South Florida, Maggio joins NASCAR‘s only full-time NOAPS Florida-based team alongside veteran and fellow Florida native Josh Williams of Port Charlotte. […]
In the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, Kevin “Bono” Manion will serve as the Competition Director. Bono Previously served as Crew Chief of the #71 truck. Brian Pattie and Chad Walter will continue their roles as Crew Chiefs for the 7 and 77 trucks. These guys will lead the charge in 2026. pic.twitter.com/j34U579Wos — Spire Motorsports (@SpireMotorsport) […]
Team Penske will celebrate a landmark season in 2026 as the organization honors 60 years of performance, innovation and excellence across global motorsports. What began in 1966 as a small sports car operation has evolved into one of the most successful teams in racing history, with accomplishments spanning open-wheel, stock car and sports car competition. […]
NASCAR Studios today announced Kid Racers, an original feature-length documentary capturing one of the most raw, electric, and little-known corners of American motorsports. The film debuts Wednesday, December 17 at 7 p.m. ET, airing live and exclusively on The NASCAR Channel. Filmed at the legendary Millbridge Speedway in Salisbury, N.C., Kid Racers follows five families […]
Fans once again can enjoy three days of on-track action when the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series and O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Brickyard Weekend on July 24-26, 2026. The Brickyard Weekend race lineup will include the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series Pennzoil 250 on Saturday, July 25 and […]
Following a strong season in his first year at Front Row Motorsports driving the No. 38 Ford F-150, Chandler Smith is now set to return to the organization for the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season. Expanding to a two-truck team operation at the end of the 2024 season, Front Row Motorsports tapped Smith to […]
Prime Video will return to Hendrick Motorsports for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season to sponsor Chase Elliott in a trio of races. The partnership runs through the 2027 season with three races annually. The No. 9 Chevrolet will first be wrapped in Prime Video colors in late April at Talladega Superspeedway. It will again […]
JR Motorsports today announced that Arby‘s, the leading destination for a high-quality meat-fueled menu with more than 3,500 restaurants in six global markets, has teamed up with JRM and Dirty Mo Media for a multi-year, multi-faceted partnership. As part of this new agreement, Arby‘s will be featured as the primary partner for eight NASCAR O‘Reilly […]
Defending Autotrader 400 winner Christopher Bell is set to headline EchoPark Speedway‘s 2026 Speedway Open House, giving fans a chance to meet one of NASCAR‘s top drivers on Jan. 24. The annual open house gives fans an early jump on EchoPark Speedway‘s NASCAR season, offering behind-the-scenes access and an up-close look at one of the […]
Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that the organization will partner with Dead On Tools, one of the world‘s fastest-growing tool and work gear brands, throughout the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts (NOAPS) season. Dead On Tools will serve as a primary partner aboard Harrison Burton‘s No. 24 GR Supra for 12 races starting in […]
Alex Bowman announced his engagement to girlfriend Chloe Henderson Sunday on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Bowman (@alex_bowman)
After 14 years at the NFL and time at Wasserman, Steve Phelps joined NASCAR in 2006 and has elevated the racing body‘s business in nearly every sector. He was a major driver of NASCAR‘s sponsorship and marketing efforts and rose through the ranks to become NASCAR president in 2018. — Sports Business Journal —
Lionel Racing, The Official Die-Cast of NASCAR, has revealed its best-selling die-cast of 2025, showcasing the most sought-after collectibles by fans this year. Featuring unforgettable victories and standout paint schemes, these die-cast capture the defining moments and influential personalities that shaped the sport this season. 2025 Top 10 Best-Selling Die-Cast: Justin Allgaier — Traveller Whiskey […]
Several NASCAR team investors and industry executives feel charter values have gone up overnight with the establishment of evergreen provisions, with some predicting a near doubling of value right away. This season, Legacy Motor Club paid Rick Ware Racing $45M for a charter, one of the 36 that make up the system established in 2016, […]
In the first year of NASCAR’s incentivized Driver Ambassador Program, Joey Logano and Ross Chastain earned the largest bonuses for the two terms. Some of the highlights include Bubba Wallace appearing on Sesame Street, Chase Elliott presenting an award at the ACM Awards and 2025 Cup champion Kyle Larson making stops on The Tonight Show […]
Former Team Penske president Tim Cindric is doing well, keeping busy and open to new opportunities in motor racing and, possibly, outside of it. After 30-plus years of non-stop action running the biggest racing programs for Bobby Rahal and Roger Penske, which came to an end in May when he and two other team leaders […]
Road-course competitor Austin J Hill is scheduled to compete in a handful of NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races during the 2026 season, he announced on Wednesday. Hill is scheduled to make his first start at Circuit of The Americas (Feb. 28), in the first road-course event of 2026. He also has races at Watkins […]
The eighth day of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit saw NASCAR Chairman Jim France conclude his cross-examination before the defense (NASCAR) called its first witness. NASCAR’s attorneys have stated that they hope to wrap up their arguments by end of day Friday. Witnesses called to the stand during Wednesday’s session were NASCAR executive vice president and […]
SS-Greenlight Racing along with Partners Beth and Randy Knighton of BRK Racing are excited to announce that Garrett Smithley will return to SS-Greenlight Racing driving a new look #0 car in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026. After a building year in 2025 with highlights including an 8th place run at Daytona, and 15th […]
McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced today a landmark multi-year partnership expansion with NAPA Auto Parts and several NAPA supplier partners. The 2026 season will mark the NAPA brand‘s 36th year in partnership with team owner Bill McAnally as the No. 19 and No. 91 entries will carry the NAPA Auto Care colors in a total of 25 […]
JR Motorsports today announced that WILDE Protein Snacks, a healthy snack option crafted from real ingredients, will be joining the organization as a primary partner for three NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series events with driver Carson Kvapil, beginning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 14, before returning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25 […]
After spending the 2025 season as a three-car operation, Alpha Prime Racing will downsize to a two-car organization for the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, the team announced. Brennan Poole will pilot the flagship No. 44 Chevrolet for a third consecutive season while Lavar Scott will compete in his rookie season in the No. […]
The Team Penske Hall of Fame celebrated its 10th class of inductees on Thursday, December 4 as John Woodard and the late Roy McCauley were honored for their contributions to the team at the annual Team Penske holiday celebration. Both Woodard and McCauley are shining embodiments of Roger Penske‘s famous motto, “Effort Equals Results.” Woodard […]
We‘re extremely saddened by the loss of our LEGACY MOTOR CLUB teammate Rick “Otis” Hodges. Otis worked in our sport for many years and joined LEGACY last year as one of our truck drivers. He was such a great person to be around and we were all lucky to call him a friend. Otis will […]
After spending two partial seasons competing in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport, Austin Green will move to the series full time in 2026 with Peterson Racing. Peterson Racing, which helped field Green into 21 races over the past two years, will have a technical alliance with Richard Childress […]
McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced today that Kris Wright will contest the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) schedule with the organization. The Pittsburgh, Penn. native has 49 career NCTS starts on his resume and will compete in his first full time campaign in the No. 81 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Silverado RST. Wright will be paired with […]
Tickets go on sale tomorrow December 10, for the 2026 NASCAR race weekend at Richmond Raceway presented by Who‘s Your Driver, featuring the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race and NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 both running under the lights in an action-packed weekend of racing. Next year also marks Richmond Raceway‘s 80th anniversary, with […]
NASCAR, in collaboration with the City of Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem State University, today announced that construction began this week on a new, state-of-the-art video board at Bowman Gray Stadium — delivering a major technology upgrade for fans, competitors, and community events at the historic venue. The new Samsung LED display will significantly expand the stadium‘s […]
Motorsports Business Management (MBM Motorsports) and Tyler Tomassi are renewing their partnership for 2026, kicking off the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season with an entry for the No. 69 Ford F-150 in the season opening Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway. The 22-year-old Rhode Island native made his drafting track debut at Talladega […]
RFK Racing is proud to announce the organization‘s record-breaking performance at the 2025 MarCom Awards, where the team earned 17 total recognitions, including eight Platinum Awards, nine Gold Awards, and five Honorable Mentions. This achievement marks the highest number of MarCom honors associated with RFK Racing to date, surpassing the previous record of 16 set […]
The sixth day, the start of the second week, of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit kicked off on Monday. Witnesses called to the stand during the day were Jonathan Marshall of the Race Team Alliance, wrapping up his testimony from Friday, and Edward Snyder, a professor of economics. NASCAR Wire Service: In the Western District of […]
Lavar Scott will pilot the No. 45 Chevrolet for Alpha Prime Racing full time in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026, the team announced on Monday morning. Scott made a pair of starts in the series in 2025, placing a best of 19th at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in his second start. […]
Team Reaume is proud to announce that actor turned racer Frankie Muniz will make his highly anticipated return to the organization for the 2026 season, marking an exciting new chapter in the team’s competitive growth and driver lineup. Muniz will also bring strong partner support into the 2026 season, backed by Morgan & Morgan, Aerial […]
Rick Ware Racing‘s NASCAR Cup Series operation will switch to Chevrolet in 2026, aligning with the winningest manufacturer in series history. The multiyear partnership with Chevrolet includes a technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing (RCR), in which RWR will use engines prepared by ECR Engines. “Chevrolet has always set a high bar with its people, […]
Nick Sanchez was notified over the weekend that he will not be returning to Big Machine Racing for the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season to drive the No. 48 car. “Over the weekend, I was informed that I will not be driving the No. 48 for Big Machine Racing in 2026,” Sanchez said in […]
Teenagers will find any excuse to stay up late. Keelan Harvick is no different. The 13-year-old was still bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at 3:30 Sunday morning at Five Flags Speedway. Keelan had a good reason and an even better story once the checkered flag flew in the Allen Turner Snowflake 125 at the 58th annual Snowball […]
Reaume Brothers Racing, a longstanding organization in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, announces a major milestone in its evolution. Beginning with the 2026 racing season, the team will officially rebrand as Team Reaume. The new identity reflects the organization‘s growth, its renewed commitment to operational excellence, and its vision for the next generation of competition […]
Chase Elliott will have a new look during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, with NAPA Auto Parts having a new paint scheme. The new look has more white down the sides and a blue and yellow stripe. See this scheme and many more for 2026 on the Cup Paint Schemes page.
Speedway Children‘s Charities spread holiday cheer … by awarding $493,753.26 in grants to 98 local organizations dedicated to supporting children throughout Southern Nevada. The annual grant distribution ceremony was held at the LOCALiQ Digital Center at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The event brought together children, families, and representatives from the recipient organizations. Along with receiving […]
Rick Ware Racing will rejoin the Bow-Tie Brigade in 2026 following a manufacturer switch from Ford to Chevrolet. RWR fielded Chevrolets from 2017 through the 2021 season — with a handful of Ford starts sprinkled in — before committing exclusively to the Blue Oval for its NASCAR Cup Series initiative beginning in 2022. The organization […]
Marking the conclusion of its fourth year as a major supporter of local children in need, Speedway Children‘s Charities‘ Dover Motor Speedway chapter announced today that it has awarded $110,000 to 20 Delaware and mid-Atlantic organizations focused on improving the health, safety, welfare and development of children. The Speedway Children‘s Charities, Dover Motor Speedway chapter […]
Former driver Michael Annett has passed away. No details are available at this time. An Iowa native, Annett climbed through ARCA and into NASCAR‘s national series. He made his full-time Xfinity Series debut in 2009 and spent several years bouncing between Xfinity and Cup with teams. His career took a turn for the better when […]
TRICON Garage announced today that Kaden Honeycutt has inked a deal to drive full-time for the organization in 2026, debuting with the No. 11 Safelite Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) season. Honeycutt has also signed with Toyota and will be an official member of the 2026 Toyota Driver […]
JR Motorsports announced today that Champion Irrigation Products, Inc., an industry pioneer in irrigation solutions, will join the organization during the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season as a primary partner for three races with Carson Kvapil and the No. 1 Chevrolet, beginning with Darlington Raceway on March 21, followed by Talladega on April […]
Holiday spirit filled The Palace Theatre in Manchester, N.H. Wednesday as the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children‘s Charities (SCCNH), the official charity of New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), held its 16th annual Grant Distribution Ceremony. Grants were handed out to 43 local nonprofits totaling $155,600 in front of the festive backdrop from “A Christmas […]
Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport announced today that Rajah Caruth will return to the organization for a 10-race schedule during the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season, driving the No. 32 Chevrolet. Caruth reunites with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport after making two starts with the team in 2025, continuing his steady climb through […]
Race fans visiting one of NASCAR‘s most iconic tracks will get even more bang for their buck next year, as North Wilkesboro Speedway officials announced Thursday that 50 additional laps have been added to what is now the Window World 450 NASCAR Cup Series points race on July 19, 2026. The first 450-lap Cup Series […]
Viking Motorsports announced today that the organization will expand to a two-car NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series program for the 2026 season. The team will field the newly established No. 96 Chevrolet, driven by Anthony Alfredo, with Josh Graham — who previously worked with Alfredo earlier in his career — returning as his crew chief […]
The Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida, is the biggest Super Late Model race of the year, so it’s no surprise the event attracts a handful of NASCAR national series drivers seeking to compete against some of the best in short-track racing. Defending winner Kaden Honeycutt (pictured) is among those entered in […]
Kaulig Racing announced today that Sea Best will return as a primary sponsor on its No. 10 NASCAR Cup Series entry with driver Ty Dillon. For the second consecutive year, the 33-year-old Dillon will team with long-time Kaulig Racing driver AJ Allmendinger, who will drive the team’s No. 16 NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet. Sea Best […]
The Associated Press’ Jenna Fryer reports that she confirmed the recent rumor that Chris Gabehart has left Joe Gibbs Racing. Gabehart most recently served as the Director of Competition for JGR. Rumors have him moving to Spire Motorsports next season. During a break in court, I confirmed Chris Gabehart has left JGR. Denny Hamlin […]
Late Model graduate, Parker Eatmon, is set to make his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) debut with a part-time schedule for Niece Motorsports in 2026. Eatmon, who hails from Wilson, North Carolina, primarily spent this past year competing full-time in the zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Series. He also finished second overall in the […]
During its annual Night of Joy Grant Celebration presented by Coca-Cola Consolidated, Speedway Children‘s Charities‘ Charlotte chapter (SCC) brought the community together for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer, gratitude and life-changing generosity. Following another record year of fundraising, officials announced that more than $2 million will be distributed to 95 deserving area nonprofits this […]
Nashville Superspeedway announced that Flote.com, a global fintech and digital commerce software company, has been named the entitlement partner for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race. The event, officially titled the Flote 200, will mark the sixth consecutive year the Truck Series has kicked off the NASCAR triple-header weekend (May 29-31) at the 1.33-mile concrete […]
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, is excited to announce its 2026 NASCAR Cup Series primary sponsorship schedule with partner Hendrick Motorsports. UniFirst will be the primary sponsor of 2020 Cup Series champion and eight-time Most Popular Driver Chase […]
The Tennessee Army National Guard is taking over as the entitlement sponsor for the spring NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, event officials announced today. The Tennessee Army National Guard 250 Truck Race is scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026 (7:30 p.m., FS1 and PRN Radio) on the famed all-concrete high-banked short […]
Cope Family Racing (CFR) has joined forces with Stanton Barrett Motorsports (SBM) to form SBM with CFR for the O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series 2026 season. The team will transition to the #30 car (formerly CFR‘s #70) and will remain with Chevrolet. Drivers and sponsors will be announced at a later date. Stanton Barrett, owner and […]
Niece Motorsports welcomes Conner Jones back to its NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) program for a part-time driving campaign in the 2026 season. Jones, who initially joined the organization for five races this season, will drive the No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado RST in select events during the forthcoming year. He will share the ride with […]
2311 Racing LLC et al v. National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC et al, Case Number 3:2024cv00886 gets underway in the United States Western District of North Carolina courthouse today with Judge Kenneth Bell presiding. What the case is about: 23XI and Front Row sued NASCAR in October 2024, claiming the sanctioning body […]
Anthony Alfredo and wife Emily welcomed their first child, Everleigh, into the world on Nov. 25. It is the couple’s first child. Everleigh Grace AlfredoBorn November 25, 20258 lbs 4 oz and 21” This is the greatest blessing from God 🙏 Thank you Jesus for a healthy mother and child. So much to be thankful […]
SS GreenLight Racing is proud to announce that veteran NASCAR Driver, Josh Bilicki, will join the organization full-time for the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season, driving the team‘s No. 07 Chevrolet. The move marks a new chapter for Bilicki, who transitions to SS GreenLight Racing after regularly competing with DGM Racing for the […]
Among the last-minute filings in the NASCAR antitrust suit are the parties‘ massive exhibit lists – documents that preview the evidence each side may rely on at trial. The teams‘ list spans 778 exhibits, and the material condenses into eight major themes. Most items center on charter negotiations, including emails, letters, redlines, and strategy decks […]
What better time than Black Friday to celebrate the Man in Black? Dale Earnhardt earned his “Intimidator” label by willing his black No. 3 Chevrolet past the competition and into the hearts and minds of NASCAR fans … and way beyond. Now, you can remind yourself and also show others why so many consider Dale […]
For the second consecutive year, Speedway Motorsports was named by the Sports Business Journal as one of its Best Places to Work in Sports Silver Medalist for 2025, the weekly sports business magazine announced this week. More than 9,000 employees of 98 companies took part in a confidential employee satisfaction survey administered this summer by […]
Penske Entertainment has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports” for 2025 by “Sports Business Journal.” The prestigious distinction is awarded annually to sports and entertainment organizations displaying unwavering and innovative commitment to their employees. Selections are informed by a comprehensive survey that measures employee satisfaction and cultural progress. “This […]
Richard Childress issued a statement Monday following the release of comments from NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps that were made public last week during trial preparations for the upcoming antitrust lawsuit. Childress says he is considering legal action. Phelps’ comments were originally made back in 2023 after Childress was a guest on SiriusXM. Phelps called Childress […]
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announces that Toyota Development Driver Brent Crews will pilot the No.19 Toyota GR Supra in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series for 29 races in 2026. Crews will make his O‘Reilly Series debut at COTA (Circuit of the Americas) with the updated NASCAR eligibility requirements that will allow the 17-year-old driver […]
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announces that Toyota Development Driver Brent Crews will pilot the No.19 Toyota GR Supra in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series for 29 races in 2026. Crews will make his O‘Reilly Series debut at COTA (Circuit of the Americas) with the updated NASCAR eligibility requirements that will allow the 17-year-old driver […]
As he stepped off the ATV in the pits at Merced Speedway on Saturday afternoon, Corey Day seemed none the worse for wear. A week earlier, at fast, slick Placerville Speedway in Northern California, Day had suffered a series of violent flips while running second in his midget race car midway through the Hangtown 100. […]
Officials announced today that the Woodlands will once again play host to another large-scale music event on Sept. 18-19 as Zach Bryan‘s “With Heaven on Tour” visits the idyllic setting at Dover Motor Speedway in 2026. Bryan will perform for two nights in Dover and will be supported by the Kings of Leon (Sept. 18), […]
An anchor partner of Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in the 2025 NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series‘ seasons‘, primarily with Zane Smith and the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse team, Community Choice Financial Family of Brands (CCF) will return to Front Row Motorsports for the 2026 season in a multi-race deal. The dominant financial […]
Sigma Performance Services Racing (SPS Racing) today announced the acquisition of AM Racing, uniting two successful motorsports organizations under a single banner with the support of Ford Racing. Beginning with the 2026 season, SPS will field entries in the O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series (Xfinity Series), the ARCA Menards Series and an expanded late model program […]
Sigma Performance Services Racing (SPS Racing) today announced the acquisition of AM Racing, uniting two successful motorsports organizations under a single banner with the support of Ford Racing. Beginning with the 2026 season, SPS will field entries in the O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series (Xfinity Series), the ARCA Menards Series and an expanded late model program […]
Several media members have scoured the latest round of released documents in the pending antitrust lawsuit. There are thousands of pages from both NASCAR at the teams covering a number of years. The amount of information is overwhelming and difficult to digest. They are too numerous to post here individually, so here’s a collection of […]
AMC is getting into the world of NASCAR. The network is developing a high-profile project set in the world of stock car racing with John Fusco, the screenwriter behind movies such as Young Guns and The Highwaymen and creator of Netflix series Marco Polo. Fusco has created Thunder Road, a drama series set in the […]
Ryan Blaney and his wife, Gianna, have made their family a party of three, announcing the arrival of their first child. The couple — who wed last December — posted Saturday afternoon on social media, announcing the birth of a son, Charley Bennett Blaney, on Nov. 17. The Blaneys had announced last July that they […]
On one hand, Michael McDowell didn‘t win a race this season, in his first season with Spire Motorsports so that was a mission unaccomplished but there is also a privilege in that pressure that motivates him. For example, at 40-years-old, some in NASCAR would start pondering what comes after driving and that is especially true […]
Officials from the Bristol Motor Speedway chapter of Speedway Children‘s Charities (SCC) set another amazing record in their quest to help area children on Thursday night as they proudly announced their largest single year of fundraising to date for 2025. SCC-Bristol executive director Claudia Byrd was emotional when she announced the record total of $1,251,669.92 would be […]
In a rare move, Gov. Kay Ivey recently dismissed and replaced the entire appointed Motor Sports Hall of Fame Commission after a problematic 35-issue state audit last month. The dismissals include board chairman and former state senator Gerald Dial, who has been connected to the museum for more than four decades. “I am writing to […]
Front Row Motorsports has announced the sudden loss of their Performance Director Johnny Roten. He passed way Thursday, November 20 in Hickory, North Carolina. We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our Performance Director, Johnny Roten. Johnny has been an integral part of Front Row Motorsports for the last 3 years and the […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that the organization has signed a multi-year agreement with Columbia Bank to sponsor Chase Briscoe‘s No. 19 Toyota Camry in three races in 2026. The No. 19 will sport the Columbia Bank blue and white colors at Circuit of the Americas on March 1, Sonoma Raceway on June 28, and […]