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 […]
Martinsville Speedway will once again host a Holiday Run Festival on Saturday, Dec. 6, the same day as the annual Christmas Track Laps for Toy Drive event at the famed short track. The Holiday Run Festival will feature the Southside 10K run and 5K run or walk, with a portion of each entry fee going […]
Christian Eckes is coming home in 2026. McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced today that Eckes is returning to the organization to compete full-time in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) in 2026. The 2024 NCTS regular season titlist will drive the No. 91 Chevrolet Silverado RST in pursuit of his first championship. Eckes will be paired with […]
Jordan Anderson Racing will expand to three full-time cars and has signed a technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing for the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, team owner Jordan Anderson announced on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Thursday morning. The No. 32 Chevrolet will be dubbed an all-star car, with a rotating cast of drivers. […]
The holiday spirit will sparkle once again during the return of the “Gift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedway” drive-thru light show at The Monster Mile. The fourth annual Gift of Lights event will illuminate the campgrounds of Dover Motor Speedway nightly from Thanksgiving through Jan. 4, featuring more than 100 festive scenes and 2.5 […]
Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport announced today that driver Blaine Perkins will return to the team for the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season, continuing his role behind the wheel of the No. 31 Chevrolet. Perkins returns following a strong 2025 campaign in which he delivered a career high four top ten finishes and […]
Demonstrating a strong commitment to performance excellence and organizational goals, Speedway Motorsports recently honored its leading 2025 corporate sales achievers during the company‘s annual awards ceremony in Charlotte. Sonoma Raceway‘s Randall Brown was recognized with the Corporate Events Award, while Speedway Motorsports Vice President of Business Development Devron Jeffers earned the On-Track Award. Speedway Motorsports […]
JR Motorsports announced today that Kampgrounds of America, Inc., the world‘s largest system of privately held campgrounds, will return to the organization for the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season. KOA will be a primary partner for one race with Connor Zilisch and the No. 1 Chevrolet, support multiple JRM Chevrolets as a full-season […]
After earning a top-10 finish in his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) debut, Henderson, Nevada’s Tyler Reif has been signed on for a larger schedule with Niece Motorsports beginning next year. Reif, 18, is a multi-time winner across ARCA Menards Series, Pro Late Models, Jr. Late Models, and U.S. Legends Cars competition. His consistency produced […]
Even before the NASCAR Cup Series began utilizing the single source supplied NextGen car, Chase Elliott was waving a red flag urging the community to consider the perils of spec racing. He said that passing in the previous generation car became an increasingly more challenging proposition because the tighter rule book kept teams in a […]
NASCAR today announced the return of the Cook Out Madhouse Classic to historic Bowman Gray Stadium as part of the Cook Out Clash Weekend on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The day of racing will now include two action-packed Bowman Gray Stadium divisions — the Modified Division and Sportsman Series — delivering an afternoon of high-intensity, […]
Bristol Motor Speedway President and General Manager Jerry Caldwell was inducted into the Tri-Cities Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, Nov. 13 during a ceremony held at the Meadowview Conference Resort in Kingsport. Caldwell was joined by Dr. Brian Noland, the president of East Tennessee State University, as Laureate Inductees for the 2025 class. The […]
Fire up the flux capacitor on the DMC DeLorean and grab a Walkman as The Spazmatics will be teleporting NASCAR fans straight back to the raddest music decade ever — the 1980s. Before the engines roar at the NASCAR at COTA Cup Series race on Sunday, March 1 (2:30 p.m. CT, TV: FOX, Radio: PRN), […]
Michigan International Speedway will kick off the holiday festivities with the 17th annual MIS Cares Charity Track and Toy Drive event on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9:00 am — Noon. Fans are encouraged to donate a non-perishable food item or a new, unwrapped toy in exchange for a drive around the track in their own […]
RSS Racing will continue its alliance with Haas Factory Team and switch manufacturers — back to Chevrolet — for the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Previously, RSS had been with Chevrolet through the 2020 season. Ryan Sieg made the playoffs three times while driving for Chevrolet (2016, 2019 and 2020). Sieg and his younger […]
Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport announced today that veteran driver Jeb Burton will return to the team for his fourth consecutive season, piloting the No. 27 Chevrolet in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Burton’s return follows a highly successful 2025 campaign, which saw him achieve a runner-up finish at Talladega Superspeedway, secure eight […]
Returning to the NASCAR Cup Series circuit with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and Zane Smith for the 2025 season, Aaron‘s Rent-to-Own has now extended their partnership with the organization in a multi-race, multi-year agreement for the 2026 and 2027 Cup Series seasons. Headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron’s is a leading provider of rent-to-own and retail purchase […]
ECOSAVE, a commercial and industrial energy-efficiency company, will serve as the entitlement sponsor of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Dover Motor Speedway‘s one-mile concrete oval on Friday, May 15, 2026. The event — the ECOSAVE 200 — marks the first time the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will compete at The Monster Mile since […]
The most successful driver in Alpha Prime Racing history is returning for a 3rd consecutive year. Brennan Poole, from the Woodlands, TX, will return to drive the #44 for the full O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series schedule in 2026. Poole comes off the best statistical season in team history, scoring five top-10 finishes, including two top-5 […]
Ram is shaking up the grid with a bold new initiative for its return to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in 2026. The brand today announced a unique Free Agent Program for the No. 25 Ram 1500 for Kaulig Racing — bringing an unexpected and unknown lineup of drivers from different racing disciplines to compete […]
Viking Motorsports today announced an enhanced technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) designed to support the team‘s ongoing competitive development within the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series. The collaboration gives Viking Motorsports access to RCR‘s support network, operational resources, and collaborative processes, all intended to assist the continued development of the team‘s program. Viking […]
Jeremy Clements Racing is excited to unveil a new technical partnership with the Haas Factory Team (HFT) for the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series. As part of the partnership, JCR will campaign the #51 Chevrolet out of HFT‘s facility in Kannapolis, North Carolina. This alliance represents a significant leap forward for the family-run team, […]
UPDATE: As announced via social media on Friday evening, JR Motorsports and 11-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton, will be making their return to the NASCAR Cup Series for the 2026 running of the DAYTONA 500. Following a historic top-10 finish in their maiden voyage in “The Great American Race,” this successful […]
At a time when many properties are celebrating the introduction of Nielsen‘s Big Data to tout record audience growth, the NASCAR Cup Series — in Year 1 of new deals with Fox Sports, Amazon, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC Sports and Versant — saw a sharp drop in its season-long numbers. But this was the start […]
Legendary drag racer John Force, 16-time Funny Car champion and the winningest driver in NHRA history, announced Thursday during a media luncheon at his race shop in Yorba Linda that he is officially retiring from competition 17 months after suffering injuries in a devastating crash during competition at Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie, Va. The […]
For the second year in a row, JR Motorsports will enter the Daytona 500 with Justin Allgaier piloting the No. 40 Chevrolet with sponsorship from country music artist Chris Stapleton and his brand, Traveller Whiskey. JR Motorsports made the announcement on Friday evening. It will be the organization’s second Cup Series race that it has […]
After an exciting 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season with Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 team, Grillo‘s Pickles has announced an extension to their partnership with Front Row Motorsports to span across both Gilliland‘s and Noah Gragson‘s Ford Mustang Dark Horses for the 2026 Cup Series season. Partnering with Front Row Motorsports in 2024, the […]
With 92 days until the inaugural NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts (NOAPS) race, DGM Racing is proud to announce #DriverOfThe92 Josh Williams will return to the No. 92 Chevrolet full-time — his fifth full-time season with the Florida-based team. Born and raised in Port Charlotte, Fla, Williams will kick off his muti-year agreement with DGM Racing […]
JR Motorsports has announced its crew chief lineup for the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. The most notable change is Andrew Overstreet moving from the No. 1 car to call the shots for 2024 series champion Justin Allgaier. Cory Shea has been promoted from the part time No. 9 entry to Sammy Smith’s full-time […]
Chevrolet will hit the track for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season sporting an updated design of its Camaro ZL1 racecar, with its competition debut set to come in February at the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray. The latest edition Camaro ZL1 racecar will feature upgraded styling that is aligned with Chevrolet‘s recently released […]
Toyota is proud to welcome a new era of global motorsports collaboration as U.S. drivers participate in the Super Taikyu Series for a landmark exhibition event at Fuji Speedway on November 16, 2025, featuring a demonstration run of six NASCAR stock cars and the debut of the new “ST-USA” class in the Super Taikyu Series. […]
After competing in 44 races with DGM Racing since the start of the 2022 season, Josh Bilicki won’t return to the organization in 2026, the team announced on Thursday. Nineteen of Bilicki’s 20 Xfinity Series starts in 2025 were with DGM. Across the 44 starts, he earned a pair of top-10 finishes, setting his personal […]
For the first time in five years, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch is returning to Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida, to take part in the Snowball Derby on Dec. 4-7. Busch will drive the No. 51 Lucas Oil-sponsored entry for Bryson Lopez Racing in the annual Super Late Model crown jewel event. […]
NASCAR today released official start times and networks for the 2026 season for its three national series. FOX kicks off the NASCAR Cup Series season at Bowman Gray Stadium (Sunday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. ET). Its first FS1 events are DAYTONA 500 Qualifying (Wednesday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. ET) and the DAYTONA Duel (Thursday, Feb. […]
NASCAR is not yet ready to divulge details of its new championship format, mostly because they haven‘t made the final decisions on it yet. What is all but confirmed is that the 2025 season was ultimately the last to use the version of a playoff that culminates with a ‘final four‘ chasing the championship in […]
Collars & Co., the Shark Tank-backed menswear brand redefining men‘s apparel, today announced NASCAR icon Jimmie Johnson as its newest brand ambassador. Known for his record-tying seven NASCAR Cup Series championships and enduring commitment to performance and precision, Johnson embodies the Collars & Co. ethos: Elevated style that moves with you. As part of his […]
Today, NASCAR announced that Jacqueline “Jacque” Herrera has been named General Manager of Chicagoland Speedway, leading strategic operations, community engagement, and business development for one of the Midwest‘s premier sporting venues. A fixture in the Chicagoland and Northern Illinois community with more than 15 years of experience in community relations and public affairs, Herrera brings […]
A two-day Goodyear tire test is scheduled this week at Bristol Motor Speedway, with the goal of dialing in an optimal setup for the NASCAR Cup Series‘ two visits to the Tennessee short track next year. Three teams — one from each of the series‘ three manufacturers — are scheduled to test Wednesday and Thursday […]
Young‘s Motorsports confirmed today that Ashburn, Va., native Ryan Ellis will join the team for the full 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season, beginning with the United Rentals 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Ellis joins the family-owned organization under a multi-year agreement, with 2026 marking his third full-time […]
Mechanix Wear named Hendrick Motorsports‘ No. 9 pit crew the 2025 Most Valuable Pit Crew for their performance in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. The Mechanix Wear MVPC Award evaluates performance through a playoff-based metric system that considers factors such as pit stop speed, positions gained or lost on pit road and overall strength of each pit stop. […]
Rick Hendrick and Roger Penske are seeking not to be deposed in NASCAR‘s antitrust lawsuit, or at least, for there to be limits to any testimony they have to give. A protective order prohibiting depositions or otherwise imposing guardrails on their testimony was filed Friday in federal court. NASCAR is being sued by two of […]
Trackhouse Racing announced today personnel changes and car number adjustments for the winning three car organization. Ross Chastain will continue to pilot the No. 1 Chevrolet as he has done since 2022. Brandon McSwain joins Trackhouse Racing from Hendrick Motorsports to lead Chastain and the No. 1 team. McSwain spent the past several seasons as […]
After making 11 appearances in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025, 19-year-old rising star Corey Day will compete full time on the circuit next season in the No. 17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet fielded by Hendrick Motorsports. Day signed with Hendrick Motorsports in December 2024 and made his Xfinity Series debut March 29 at Martinsville Speedway. The dirt racing […]
Viking Motorsports announced today that Parker Retzlaff will take the wheel of the No. 99 Chevrolet for the 2026 NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Alongside this exciting change, the team also welcomes Danny Efland as crew chief, marking a new chapter in the organization‘s relentless pursuit of excellence and competitive growth. Team owner Don […]
If narrowly missing out on the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship to Jesse Love over the weekend in heartbreaking fashion wasn‘t difficult enough to process, Connor Zilisch has also lost an opportunity to test for Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA in the upcoming FIA WEC Rookie Test in Bahrain on 9 November. DSC understands that the […]
The NASCAR Xfinity Series reached the finish line of its 2025 season on Saturday, November 1, with a thrilling championship race from Phoenix Raceway, wrapping its first full season on The CW Network as the most-watched in four years. Through 33 races, the NASCAR Xfinity Series averaged 1,034,000 total viewers per week, according to Nielsen, […]
Celebrating 25 years of The Dirt Track at Charlotte, the 2025 World of Outlaws World Finals roared to life Wednesday night, as qualifying for all three premier divisions set the tone for four days of championship-deciding action. Fresh off his NASCAR Cup Series season finale in Phoenix, Charlotte native Ty Gibbs made an impressive World […]
Michigan International Speedway announced today that the MISCamping.com infield for the June NASCAR race weekend has officially sold out for the fifth year in a row. General camping, grandstand tickets, and hospitality are still available for fans to experience NASCAR‘s return to the Irish Hills in 2026. “It‘s truly remarkable to sell out our MISCamping.com […]
Overall, year-to-year, the NASCAR Cup Series experienced a 14 percent drop in television ratings for the 2025 season. … NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps says internal projections predicted this with so many races moving off broadcast television and moving to cable channels and the five races that aired on Amazon‘s Prime Sports. “When the season started, […]
American rising star Jesse Love is set to make his Dunlop Super2 Series debut in the final round of the 2025 season at the bp Adelaide Grand Final. The 20-year-old Californian will pilot the #57 Holden Commodore ZB to be run by Image Racing, with Love’s NASCAR Xfinity Series sponsor Whelen Engineering also coming onboard. […]
Elk Grove, California native Kyle Larson and his family will participate in a Championship Parade in Elk Grove on Friday, Nov. 14. Immediately followed by a ceremony at the Old Town Plaza. The event will begin at Noon at Boulevard Bistro with a parade down Elk Grove Blvd and ending at the Old Town Plaza. […]
Today at Brandweek in Atlanta, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB owner Jimmie Johnson announced he will return to his California roots next June, as it is his intention to compete in the NASCAR Cup Series event during the inaugural NASCAR San Diego Weekend. The event, slated for June 19—21, 2026, marks NASCAR‘s first-ever race at Naval Base Coronado, […]
The NASCAR Foundation announced Kate O‘Neal as the winner of the 15th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award during Tuesday‘s NASCAR Awards Banquet in Scottsdale, Az. O‘Neal will receive a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation going towards The Caring Link, a non-profit that provides brand new clothing, shoes, school supplies, food items, and toiletries […]
NBC received a 1.44 rating with 2.774 million views for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. The ratings are down from last year. Overall, 2025 viewership was down 14%, in line with NASCAR projections based on the new media rights deal. .@NBC got a 1.44 rating and 2.774 million viewers for […]
November 5, 2025 – Next League, the leading technology services company that architects and operates complex technologies for the largest sports brands in the world, today formally announced a new, multi-year strategic partnership with NASCAR. The organizations have worked together for years, with Next League being responsible for key parts of NASCAR‘s digital strategy and […]
In the moments after Kyle Larson and his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team celebrated his milestone second- career NASCAR Cup Series championship Sunday night at Phoenix Raceway, Hendrick executive, NASCAR Hall of Famer and four-time series champion Jeff Gordon grinned when asked if he worried Larson may one day surpass his own championship trophy total. […]
For more than 50 years, Mike Joy‘s authoritative voice has kept race fans informed about their sport, conveying the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat experienced by their favorite drivers. Initially, Joy‘s voice filled the radio airwaves and then later he moved to television. For his years of dedication to stock car racing, […]
A trio of familiar faces prevailed as the 2025 National Motorsports Press Association Most Popular Driver Award winners, as Chase Elliott earned the honor in the NASCAR Cup Series, Justin Allgaier won in the Xfinity Series, and Rajah Caruth got the nod in the Craftsman Truck Series. All three are the reigning winners in their […]
Chase Elliott recorded two victories this season and reached the Round of 8 in the playoffs, delighting his fan base that once again rewarded him with the National Motorsports Press Association‘s Most Popular Driver award. Elliott was announced as the award‘s recipient Tuesday night during the annual NASCAR Awards ceremony at the J.W. Marriott Phoenix […]
Kyle Larson still trying to comprehend “weird” NASCAR Cup championship SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It was a championship of mixed emotions. Kyle Larson, NASCAR Cup Series champion for a second time, was genuinely sad for Denny Hamlin, who was well on the way to his long-awaited title before William Byron‘s blown right-rear tire intervened. Byron was […]
Denny Hamlin said Tuesday that he planned to return to the NASCAR Cup Series next season, but that he needed time to process his defeat in Sunday‘s championship race and consider his future in the sport before getting back in a car. “I mean, I plan to,” Hamlin said from the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert […]
Jimmie Johnson‘s golden horseshoe found a new home on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. If you‘ll recall, Kevin Harvick suggested that Johnson and his No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team kept a horseshoe in their hindquarters after Johnson took advantage of an opportune caution to win at Fontana, Calif., in February of 2010. You could argue that […]
Parker Retzlaff won’t return to Alpha Prime Racing in 2026 to compete in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, he announced on Monday evening. Retzlaff joined Alpha Prime Racing ahead of the 2025 season and finished 22nd in the championship standings. The No. 4 team had a best finish of second in the return race […]
As reported last week, Brandon McSwain has been named crew chief for Ross Chastain next season. He will replace Phil Surgen, who will stay with Trackhouse Racing in a new role. Welcome to The House, Brandon McSwain! He'll lead @RossChastain's No. 1 team in 2026. Happy to share 6-time race winning crew chief Phil Surgen […]
Today, Comcast announced NASCAR driver Daniel Dye as the 2025 Comcast Community Champion of the Year, becoming the 11th champion to receive the prestigious annual award. Comcast will award $60,000 to Dye for Race to Stop Suicide, which was established in 2018 to break the stigma around mental health and suicide. “I‘m super proud that […]
By Dustin Albino AVONDALE, Ariz. — Denny Hamlin was three laps away from conquering his nemesis, the illustrious Bill France Cup trophy. It ended in bitter defeat during the Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. After climbing out of the No. 11 car, Hamlin was greeted by fiancée Jordan Fish. The raw emotions from […]
Sunday‘s Championship Cup race at Phoenix Raceway included NBC utilizing side-by-side commercials eight times during the broadcast. This past season saw a nice effort by the different broadcast teams to use side-by-sides to enable fans to continue to keep an eye on the racing action during commercial times. There is every reason to believe this […]
Inspection is complete following the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. There were no issues. #12-Ryan Blaney is officially the race winner and #5-Kyle Larson is the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points Standings, Owner Points Standings, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report. See the Phoenix race page […]
NASCAR Media Conference Press Conference Sunday, November 2, 2025 An Interview with: Kyle Larson THE MODERATOR: We are now joined by the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series champion, and that is Kyle Larson. We’ll get right to questions for Kyle. I asked Jeff and Mr. Hendrick this question, but on that last restart, when you saw […]
NASCAR Media Conference Press Conference Sunday, November 2, 2025 An Interview with: Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon Cliff Daniels Dr. Eric Warren THE MODERATOR: We are now joined by the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship team, sans the driver, but we’ve got Dr. Eric Warren from Chevrolet, Rick Hendrick from Hendrick Motorsports, Jeff Gordon from Hendrick […]
By Dustin Albino AVONDALE, Ariz. — The competition knew Chase Briscoe was a threat heading into Sunday‘s Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. The No. 19 team just couldn‘t avoid having tires blow out. After multiple miscues in Friday‘s practice, including a flat tire in the opening 15 minutes, Briscoe experienced the same luck […]
For the 29th time, Chevrolet has swept the NASCAR Cup Series championship titles — capturing its 34th Driver Championship and 44th Manufacturer Championship in the division following the season finale race at Phoenix Raceway. Adding onto its already series-leading legacy, this season marks the fifth consecutive season that Chevrolet has won the manufacturer championship title […]
When William Byron hit the Turn 3 wall with bone-jarring impact on Lap 310 of Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race, the gut punch it delivered to Denny Hamlin was exponentially more painful. The resulting caution and strategic call by crew chief Cliff Daniels allowed Kyle Larson to snatch the Cup Series championship from Hamlin […]
NASCAR Media Conference Press Conference Sunday, November 2, 2025 An Interview with: William Byron Chase Briscoe THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. William, you apologized to Denny immediately. Why was that something that was important for you to do? WILLIAM BYRON: I don’t know. It just doesn’t seem right. Yeah, I mean, I think just kind of […]
THE MODERATOR: We are now joined by Denny Hamlin. If you have a question for Denny… The emotions of this one getting away? Is this the last one that may get away? DENNY HAMLIN: I don’t know. I really don’t have much for emotion right now. Just numb about it ’cause just in shock. That’s […]
Post-race inspection in the NASCAR Xfinity Series garage is complete. All clear. Post-race NASCAR Xfinity Series engine teardown inspection for the Nos. 2 and 19 engines is complete. All clear. No issues. Jesse Love is officially the 2025 Xfinity Series champion. Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 19 team is the owner’s champions. See race details at: […]
Tyler Reddick says that the prognosis “looks promising” for 5-month-old son Rookie, who is home after having surgery due to a tumor. Rookie had surgery last month to remove a kidney. His mother, Alexa, posted on Instagram last month that Rookie had “a tumor that‘s “choking” the renal vein & renal artery. Telling the heart […]
THE MODERATOR: We are now joined by the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, that is Jesse Love. We’ll get right to questions for Jesse. How do the tacos taste? JESSE LOVE: Actually really good. I’m pretty picky. I didn’t put any toppings on it because I wasn’t looking at it when I got ’em. They’re […]
Jesse Love turned in the ultimate season bookends winning the opening race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series 2025 schedule at Daytona then closing it out with the biggest win of his young career to claim the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Saturday night at Phoenix Raceway. The 20-year-old Californian had to best his best friend, the […]
JOE GIBBS: It was a family deal. The Owner’s Championship is a huge deal for us. Ty’s dad’s name, Coy, was over the door with my other son, J.D. Aric came to us 22 years ago when J.D. found him. It’s a family thing. It’s young. Young Life is telling people about Jesus. We’re going […]
With a runner-up finish by Aric Almirola on Saturday evening at Phoenix Raceway, the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) team captured the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) owner‘s championship. This owner‘s title is JGR‘s seventh in NXS competition, all of which have come with Toyota, and its second in the last four years. TOYOTA […]
After a phenomenal NASCAR Xfinity Series season that included 10 victories and 20 top fives in 32 starts, rookie Connor Zilisch finally came up empty. Zilisch finished third in Saturday‘s NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, behind best friend Jesse Love and Aric Almirola, but in a season of unprecedented triumph for a […]
Chevrolet capped off an already record-breaking season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with a sweep of the championship titles — earning its 23rd driver championship and 27th manufacturer championship at the conclusion of Saturday‘s season-finale race at Phoenix Raceway. “What an incredible way to end a historic season for Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series,” […]
THE MODERATOR: We’re joined by our first Championship 4 contender, that is Connor Zilisch. We’ll open up straight to questions. Your night tonight was very up and down. What happened at the end to not have what you had at the middle stages of the race? CONNOR ZILISCH: Yeah, I felt like we were never […]
Kyle Larson‘s crew chief Cliff Daniels embraces the intensity of Cup finale AVONDALE, Ariz. — Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson was 11th fastest on the practice chart—third best among the four NASCAR Cup Series championship-eligible drivers in Friday‘s opening practice—even after a slight brush with the Phoenix Raceway wall. Larson is the only driver among […]
NASCAR Media Conference Saturday, November 1, 2025 An Interview with: Denny Hamlin Chase Briscoe William Byron Kyle Larson (Question regarding the pit stall selection.) DENNY HAMLIN: It is important. I think it’s a little bit less than normal just simply because I think fast cars are still going to make their way to the front, […]
Joe Gibbs Racing veteran Denny Hamlin issued a strong statement for his 2025 championship intentions Saturday afternoon claiming pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race. Three of the four championship-eligible drivers — also including Hendrick Motorsports teammates William Byron and Kyle Larson — claimed the top three positions in the qualifying session. The […]
UPDATE: Championship engine teardown in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series garage is complete. All clear. No issues. Original post: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series post-race inspection is complete, with no issues, at Phoenix Raceway. NASCAR will tear down the No. 11 engine Saturday morning. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Point Standings, Owner Point Standings, […]
UPDATE: NASCAR today announced that beginning in 2026, the following updates to driver eligibility will take effect across the NASCAR National Series. NASCAR Cup Series Driver Eligibility – NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series/NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series NOAPS NCS drivers with 3+ years of fulltime NCS experience – max 10 races per season NCS drivers ineligible for NOAPS […]
A 13th-place finish Friday at Phoenix Raceway closed the book on a season where the 49-year-old failed to score a single top-five finish, the first time that‘s happened to him in 22 years. “It was terrible we sucked as bad as we did tonight and we sucked as bad as we did all year,” Crafton […]
NASCAR Media Conference An Interview with Corey Heim THE MODERATOR: We are now joined by the 2025 Craftsman Truck Series champion, Corey Heim. We’ll get right to questions for Corey. You referred to it in Victory Lane, but over the last few weeks you may not have been the affable Corey that we all know, […]
NASCAR Media Conference Friday, October 31, 2025 An Interview with: Ty Majeski, Tyler Ankrum, Kaden Honeycutt TY MAJESKI: We‘re all trying to pull the rope in the same direction. Joe and I‘s relationship, we can be honest with each other. I‘m going to tell him when he messed up, he‘ll tell me when I mess up. […]
By Dustin Albino AVONDALE, Ariz. — After being behind Corey Heim for the bulk of Friday night’s Craftsman Truck Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway, overtime was setting up precisely for Ty Majeski. He was aiming to become the first driver to win consecutive series titles since his ThorSport Racing teammate Matt Crafton accomplished the […]
The best man won on Friday night, but it was far from a foregone conclusion. The statistics might suggest otherwise. In winning the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, Corey Heim swept the first and second stages, led a race-high 100 of 161 laps and took the checkered flag 0.993 ahead of […]
Toyota Development Driver, Corey Heim, won the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) championship after winning Friday night in the season finale at Phoenix Raceway. This is the first championship in the Toyota Development Driver‘s young career and marks Toyota‘s 10th driver‘s title in the Truck Series. Heim and his No. 11 Toyota Tundra TRD […]
The stage is set, the engines are primed, and the stars are aligning for an unforgettable NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway! Adding to the excitement, Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor and singer Darren Criss will perform the national anthem before the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race on Sunday as the best drivers in the […]
In a wide-ranging discussion of issues vital to the sport of stock car racing, NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps and president Steve O‘Donnell stressed the momentum the NASCAR racing currently enjoys in Friday morning‘s state-of-the-sport news conference at Phoenix Raceway. Nevertheless, Phelps didn‘t shy away from delineating the challenges currently facing the sport, specifically the lawsuit […]
From the October31, 2025 NASCAR State of the Sport transcript: STEVE PHELPS: So I’m sure there are some questions that you all may have relative to the lawsuit that is ongoing. I typically do not read prepared statements, but I want to make sure I get the words correct and give you some context. There […]
NASCAR Media Conference Press Conference Friday, October 31, 2025 An Interview with: Steve Phelps Steve O’Donnell THE MODERATOR: Good morning. Happy Halloween. Thank you for joining us for NASCAR’s 2025 State of the Sport. Welcome to everyone here in the media center at Phoenix Raceway, watching on the livestream and listening on Sirius XM. I’m […]
Dennis Hamlin took out multiple mortgages on his Virginia home, maxed out every credit card and nearly went broke trying to get his son into NASCAR. Denny Hamlin made it 21 years ago — driving for Joe Gibbs, no less! — and his resume boasts 60 career wins, three Daytona 500s among that tally. There‘s […]
NASCAR today announced that Freeway Insurance, a division of Confie and the largest independent personal lines agency and broker in the U.S., has joined as the fourth Premier Partner of the NASCAR Cup Series, marking a significant addition to the sport‘s group of Premier Partners. The multi-year agreement establishes Freeway Insurance as an official Premier […]
With just one race left on the schedule and the 2025 season practically in the rear view, it‘s time for race fans to lock in their seats for Rockingham Speedway‘s second annual NASCAR Easter Weekend classic, April 3-4, 2026. Following a sellout in 2025, tickets are officially now on sale to the general public for the NASCAR […]
While the season statistics show NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie Connor Zilisch with a 10-win trophy haul—more than twice as many as any other championship-eligible competitors—when it comes to this weekend‘s title-deciding Phoenix one-mile oval, the competition couldn‘t be tighter. Zilisch‘s JR Motorsports teammate Justin Allgaier is the only driver among the Xfinity Series Championship 4 […]
The 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season has been a rollercoaster for Kaden Honeycutt—literally and emotionally. Honeycutt was sixth in the series standings when Niece Motorsports released him after 16 races, citing information that Honeycutt had signed with a new team and manufacturer for 2026, though the specifics of the move were not released. Preserving […]
Denny Hamlin met with the media Thursday at Championship 4 media availability in Phoenix. Fox Sports’ Bob Pockrass asked him about his focus this week and the status of reported lawsuit settlement discussions: Pockrass: …some movement in the lawsuit and more settlement stuff. I’m curious, do you get updates this week or do you ask […]
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Edwards, 88, passed away Sunday October 26, 2025 at Whitmore Retirement Center in Oxford. Born December 7, 1936 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Hill Thomas and Lillian Jackson Edwards and the widower of Vivian Mann Edwards. He was a member of St John‘s Episcopal Church and was […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Joey Gase (right) will showcase his racecar featuring organ and tissue donor, Mario Abrahram Torres Jr., simply known as Abraham (middle). The grand reveal of the car will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at the main entrance of Donor Network of Arizona‘s office at 2010 W. Rio Salado […]
By Dustin Albino Cope Family Racing intends to compete full time in the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, the team confirmed to Jayski. The first-year organization is actively looking for drivers, as both Thomas Annunziata and Leland Honeyman Jr. will depart the No. 70 team. Honeyman announced earlier this week that he will move […]
Matt Crafton‘s most cherished photograph from an extraordinary decades-long NASCAR career captures two of his great treasures — his daughter Elladee and the first of his three NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series championship trophies. The grin on Crafton‘s face as he gazes adoringly at his seven-month old daughter positioned inside the nearly three-foot tall 2013 trophy […]
On the latest “Hauler Talk” podcast, NASCAR senior director of racing communications Amanda Ellis outlined how post-race inspection will work for the Championship 4 in the Craftsman Truck, Xfinity and Cup series at Phoenix Raceway. In addition to the regular checks on body measurements and weights, the champion‘s vehicle also will undergo a full engine […]
NBC Sports presents the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship from Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., this Sunday, Nov. 2, at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock with a special edition of Countdown to Green beginning at 2 p.m. ET. Below are the Championship 4 drivers vying for the Cup Series title: Chase Briscoe: The […]
Carson Kvapil will compete full time in the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, JR Motorsports co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced on Wednesday. “I know a lot of people were curious when we made the announcement that [Kvapil] and Connor [Zilisch] were going to share a car, they were worried, ‘hey, why is he not […]
As has been the case for so much of the season, the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series title may simply just come down to who can better JR Motorsports‘ rookie sensation Connor Zilisch who has already claimed 10 victories this year. The 19-year-old driver of the No. 88 JRM Chevrolet will be contending with a formidable […]
RSS Racing announced that Nick Leitz will be behind the wheel of the No. 28 this week at Phoenix Raceway. Kyle Sieg will be in the #39 for RSS Racing while Ryan Seig fills in for the suspended Sam Mayer. We are pleased to have Nick Leitz behind the wheel of the #28 Tap […]
Layne Riggs is set to return to the No. 34 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS), signing a multi-year contract extension with the organization. Currently in his second full-time NCTS season, the 23-year-old Bahama, North Carolina native has earned three wins, three poles, 12 top-five and 15 […]
UPDATE: Layne Riggs is set to return to the No. 34 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS), signing a multi-year contract extension with the organization. Currently in his second full-time NCTS season, the 23-year-old Bahama, North Carolina native has earned three wins, three poles, 12 top-five and […]
Voting remains open for the National Motorsports Press Association‘s 2025 Most Popular Driver Award, and the opportunity is still available to vote up to five times per day per unique email address for your favorite drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Since ballot-casting began, the top […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that William Sawalich will miss Saturday‘s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Phoenix Raceway after experiencing concussion-like symptoms following his accident at Talladega Superspeedway. In his absence, Justin Bonsignore will drive the No. 18 SoundGear Toyota GR Supra this weekend. “Unfortunately, I didn‘t get medically cleared to compete this weekend in […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series Next Race: NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race The Place: Phoenix Raceway Track Length: 1 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Saturday, Nov. 1 The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $2,151,939 TV: CW, 6:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 200 miles (200 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45), […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race The Place: Phoenix Raceway Track Length: 1 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, Nov. 2 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $12,394,135 TV: NBC & Peacock, 2 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 312 miles (312 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Next Race: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race The Place: Phoenix Raceway Track Length: 1 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Friday. October 31 The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $1,160,400 TV: FS1, 7:30 p.m. ET Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 150 miles (150 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on […]
Kaulig Racing announced today two more additions to its 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) roster, as Daniel Dye makes the move to the team‘s truck program and former team veteran Justin Haley makes a welcome return under the RAM banner. Dye, who will complete his first full season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) […]
Below is a look at the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Championship 4 contenders at Phoenix Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona leading into the Championship Race on November 2 at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale Playoff Fast Facts: Phoenix Raceway The 2025 season marks the […]
By Dustin Albino Kaulig Racing will pause its Xfinity Series program for the 2026 O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series season, team sources have confirmed to Jayski. Since debuting in the series full time in 2016, Kaulig has won 27 races in 10 seasons, including a pair of regular-season championships from AJ Allmendinger in 2021 and 2022. […]
Ryan Sieg will drive the No. 41 Ford for Haas Factory team in the Xfinity Series finale at Phoenix Raceway, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon. Sieg will replace Sam Mayer, who is suspended for the championship race after wrecking Jeb Burton following the conclusion of last weekend’s event at Martinsville Speedway. “Although we are […]
NASCAR announced Tuesday afternoon that Haas Factory Team driver Sam Mayer has been suspended from Saturday‘s Xfinity Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). After the checkered flag in last weekend‘s playoff race at Martinsville Speedway, the No. 41 Ford driver spun Jordan Anderson Racing driver […]
UPDATE: Statements on the ruling: NASCAR: “We respect the Court‘s decision, though we respectfully disagree with its legal reasoning. Our priority remains resolving this matter quickly so all parties can focus on Championship weekend and continuing to grow the sport. Should a resolution not be reached, we intend to appeal the decision at the appropriate […]
Elton Sawyer, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, said Tuesday morning that series officials will further examine Sam Mayer wrecking Jeb Burton after the checkered flag in last weekend‘s Xfinity race at Martinsville Speedway. “Having (that) type of incident after the checkered flag, it‘s just not something we‘re going to tolerate,” Sawyer said Tuesday morning […]
NASCAR Cup Series teams will run a familiar Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setup at this weekend‘s Championship Race, though it will mark the first time these tires have run at Phoenix Raceway. After racing the prime and option tire setups at Phoenix in March, the Cup Series returns to a single tire specification for the […]
Stefan Parsons will pilot Spire Motorsports No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season finale at Phoenix Raceway where Transportation Charter Services (TCS) will be showcased as the team‘s primary sponsor. The Cornelius, N.C., native is the son of former NASCAR Cup Series star and current FOX Sports broadcaster Phil Parsons and […]
A number of documents were filed with the court today in the pending antitrust lawsuit. Among them were proposed jury instructions, verdict forms, and stipulations that NASCAR and the teams agreed to. The stipulations are agreed to by all parties and include: 1. The Parties will not make any ad hominem personal attacks or otherwise […]
More than two hours after William Byron took the checkered flag to win Sunday‘s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, the work of crew chief Rudy Fugle still wasn‘t done. Fugle had called an exemplary race and afterwards shepherded Byron‘s No.24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet through inspection, confirming the win in the Round of 8 elimination race. […]
NASCAR, in partnership with Emmy® Award-winning studio Words + Pictures, today announced RISING, a new multi-part documentary series offering an unprecedented look inside the lives of three young, up-and-coming NASCAR drivers as they‘ve established their identities both on and off the track this past season. The project was produced by FULL SPEED ENTERTAINMENT, the production […]
TRICON Garage (TRICON) is pleased to announce that it has signed a multi-year contract extension with Toyota to continue serving as its flagship NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) operation. The agreement comes ahead of TRICON‘s third straight Championship 4 appearance at Phoenix Raceway with Toyota development driver Corey Heim. The combination secured its first Manufacturers‘ […]
Ross Chastain will be paired with new crew chief Brandon McSwain (no relation to former crew chief Michael ‘Fatback’ McSwain) in 2026, sources with direct knowledge of the move have confirmed to RACER. McSwain will replace Phil Surgen, who has worked with Chastain since 2021. In their time together, Chastain and Surgen have won six […]
On Sunday in Martinsville, Pastor Tim Hunt included the famous Martinsville hot dogs in his invocation, and many fans partook of the culinary delights. The skies threatened rain but it never fell, and there were drivers who threatened William Byron but he ultimately prevailed. It was a great race from the green flag to the […]
Ryan Blaney comes up one spot short at Martinsville in must-win race: ‘I‘m not going to Phoenix‘ By Dustin Albino MARTINSVILLE, Va. — When Ryan Blaney left Talladega Superspeedway last weekend, he didn’t think he should be labeled as the favorite to win the Round of 8 elimination race at Martinsville Speedway. Yet the No. […]
Inspection is complete following the Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. There were no issues for #24-William Byron. He is officially the winner. The Championship Four are now set: #5-Kyle Larson, #11-Denny Hamlin, #19-Chase Briscoe, and #24-William Byron. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points Standings, Driver Points Standings Before […]
With a heroic, gloves-off drive on Sunday in the crucible that is Martinsville Speedway, William Byron earned a shot at the NASCAR Cup Series title and simultaneously saved the rest of the Championship 4 field from its worst nightmare. Byron led three times for 304 laps—a career best for a single race—and beat Ryan Blaney […]
A pair of Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas and a pair of Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolets will vie for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship next Sunday at Phoenix Raceway — the four-team title card settled in Sunday‘s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway which certainly delivered the drama — again — in deciding which four drivers […]
By Dustin Albino MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Ross Chastain was stuck answering questions all summer of where the performance of the No. 1 team went. Yet it was still enough to advance through the Round of 16 in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs last month. With multiple pit-road miscues at the Charlotte Motor Speedway road course, […]
Post-race inspection in the NASCAR Xfinity Series garage is complete. All clear. No issues. Taylor Gray is the winner at Martinsville Speedway. The Xfinity Series Championship 4 is set: Connor Zilisch, Justin Allgaier, Jesse Love and Carson Kvapil. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points Standings, Owner Points Standings, Driver Points Before Reset, Owner […]
Not only did Taylor Gray have plenty of reason to celebrate his first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory Saturday night at Martinsville Speedway, but he also made Carson Kvapil‘s day. Driving the No.54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, Gray pulled away from former nemesis Sammy Smith after an overtime restart on Lap 252 and held on to […]
Minutes before Saturday evening’s IAA Ritchie and Bros. 250 at Martinsville Speedway went green, DGM Racing announced that the team will part ways with Ryan Ellis at the conclusion of the 2025 Xfinity Series season. “We wish Ryan the best in his next chapter and look forward to finishing the year strong with Classic Collision […]
Talk about perfect timing. William Byron, one of four drivers realistically needing a victory at Martinsville Speedway to advance to the Championship 4 race in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, picked the ideal moment to win his first pole position at the historic short track. Covering the 0.526-mile distance in 19.286 seconds (98.185 mph) on […]
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell both know what‘s on the line in Sunday‘s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Each driver is looking to outscore the other to assure a Championship 4 berth for next weekend at Phoenix Raceway. Bell has a slim, one-point buffer over Larson entering the Round of 8 elimination […]
Two Hendrick crew chiefs have vastly different perspectives at Martinsville MARTINSVILLE, Va.—Cliff Daniels has multiple options. Alan Gustafson has one. The two Hendrick Motorsports crew chiefs come to Martinsville Speedway with significantly different points of view entering Sunday‘s Xfinity 500 (2 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Daniels, who calls the shots […]
Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that the organization will expand to two full-time entries in 2026, both with full-time drivers. Dean Thompson, who broke multiple organizational records in his rookie NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) Season, will return to the No. 26 GR Supra. Harrison Burton, a NASCAR Cup Series winner and 2025 NXS playoff […]
Marcos Ambrose has detailed a little-known battle with aggressive cancer that was supposed to have cost him his life. The two-time Supercars champion and NASCAR winner has spent the past two years in a harrowing battle with colorectal cancer that ultimately led to a full liver transplant to save his life. He has recently ticked […]
For the 14th time in its history, Toyota has won the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Manufacturers‘ Championship. This is the third time in the last five seasons Toyota has captured the coveted title, while the 14th overall title extends Toyota‘s advantage in Truck Series history. Toyota drivers and teams reached new heights during the 2025 […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series post-race inspection is complete at Martinsville Speedway. No issues for #11-Corey Heim. He is the winner. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Point Standings, Owner Point Standings, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report, See the Reset Driver Points and Reset Owner Points See complete race information on the Martinsville race page.
While Corey Heim continued his propensity for sweeping stages and races, a missed shift Friday at Martinsville Speedway likely cost Layne Riggs a chance to race for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series championship. Heim won both stages in the Slim Jim 200 on the way to his 11th victory of the season, extending his own […]
By Dustin Albino MARTINSVILLE, Va. — When Layne Riggs took the checkered flag to Friday‘s Slim Jim 200 Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway, he thought it was enough to move through to the Championship 4 on points. After further evaluation, he was informed he lost the tiebreaker to Kaden Honeycutt, knocking the three-time […]
The CW Network and Xfinity will celebrate the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship and Xfinity‘s 11-year run as title sponsor by presenting the third and final stage of the Championship Race entirely commercial-free, allowing fans to experience the thrilling final moments of the 2025 season without interruption. Taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, November 1, the […]
Bubba Wallace announced on Friday that he and wife Amanda are expecting their second child in March 2026. The couple welcomed their first child, Becks, into the world in late September of 2024. Baby Wallace #2 coming in March!! pic.twitter.com/1bER108OHY — Bubba Wallace (@BubbaWallace) October 24, 2025
Movember, the world‘s leading charity changing the face of men‘s health, is teaming up with NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki and DGM Racing as the primary sponsor of the No. 91 Chevrolet at the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday, November 1st. Joining Movember as co-primary sponsor will be Speedmaster, a U.S.-based […]
Whelen Engineering, a global leader in the emergency warning industry for over 70 years, will continue their partnership with Richard Childress Racing in 2026 as anchor sponsor on the No. 2 Chevrolet in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series. Jesse Love will return to the organization to pilot the race-winning entry. “Richard Childress Racing has […]
Only one race left to determine the final two drivers in the Championship 4! The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs continue on NBC and Peacock with the final race of the Round of 8 — and penultimate race of the season — with the Xfinity 500 from Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., this Sunday, Oct. 26, […]
With one notable exception, the elimination race in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series features the closest competition among the three national touring series. With three spots left in the Championship 4, five drivers are within 15 points of each other entering Friday night‘s Slim Jim 200 at Martinsville Speedway (6 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN […]
For years, those following the careers of Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell have anticipated a head-to-head matchup between the two drivers—on asphalt. With two berths in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 Race on the line, it‘s a given that the two stars will pay close attention to each other in Sunday‘s high-stakes Xfinity 500 […]
Two JR Motorsports drivers—prolific rookie Connor Zilisch and defending NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Justin Allgaier—already have qualified for the Championship 4 Race on points. Two other JRM drivers are locked in a close battle for the final Championship 4 berth as the series moves to Martinsville Speedway for Saturday‘s IAA & Ritchie Bros. 250 (7:30 […]
The CW earned 980,000 viewers for last weekend’s Xfinity Series Round of 8 playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway. It’s a 30% increase over the same weekend last year at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Viewership peaked in the closing laps of the race at 1,181,000, watching Austin Hill score his fourth victory of the season. pic.twitter.com/RL7AfjSXfL […]
To ensure the battles to reach the Championship 4 are on the level at Martinsville Speedway this weekend, NASCAR will bulk up the staff at its remote race control. The new facility at NASCAR Productions in Concord, North Carolina, is overseen by former Cup Series director Scott Miller, who has a bank of state-of-the-art monitors […]
NASCAR Cup Series driver Zane Smith has signed a multi-year extension with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) to drive the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse The 26-year-old Huntington Beach, Calif. native is finishing up his second season as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver, having earned three top-five and ten top-10 career finishes and one […]
Rising NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Thomas Annunziata, currently competing with Cope Family Racing, has signed with Wilhelmina Models, one of the world‘s most recognized talent agencies. The agreement signals a growing trend of motorsport athletes expanding their profiles beyond competition and into mainstream commercial markets. In celebration of the partnership, Annunziata will pilot the black, […]
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia, going into the Xfinity 500 on Sunday, October 26 at 2 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race No. 9 Fast Facts: Martinsville Speedway The 2025 season marks the […]
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that William Sawalich will miss Saturday‘s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway after experiencing concussion-like symptoms following his accident during last Saturday‘s race at Talladega Superspeedway. In his absence, Justin Bonsignore will drive the No. 18 SoundGear Toyota GR Supra this weekend. “I‘m disappointed to not be in the […]
By Dustin Albino Eric Peterson is a racer‘s racer. Now, he‘s governing the Xfinity Series field, replacing the legendary Wayne Auton as the series director. While growing up on the outskirts of Rockford, Illinois — the same town as seven-time Cup Series championship-winning crew chief Chad Knaus — Peterson hopped in a go-kart at the […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Next Race: Slim Jim 200 The Place: Martinsville Speedway Track Length: 0.526 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Friday. October 24 The Time: 6 p.m. ET The Purse: $782,900 TV: FS1, 6 p.m. ET Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 105.2 miles (200 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 50), Stage […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series Next Race: IAA & Ritchie Bros. 250 The Place: Martinsville Speedway Track Length: 0.526 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Saturday, October 25 The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $1,651,939 TV: CW, 7 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 131.5 miles (250 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60), […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Xfinity 500 The Place: Martinsville Speedway Track Length: 0.526 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, October 26 The Time: 2 p.m. ET The Purse: $9,797,935 TV: NBC & Peacock, 1:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 263 miles (500 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 130), Stage 2 […]
SourBoys, the explosively flavored sour candy brand known for its handmade sour candy with no artificial dyes or flavors, is proud to announce its primary sponsorship of DGM Racing‘s No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Myatt Snider with DGM Racing for the NASCAR Xfinity Series IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250 race at Martinsville Speedway on […]
Daniel Suarez, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner and nine-year veteran of NASCAR‘s premier division will move to Spire Motorsports for the 2026 season to pilot the team‘s No. 7 Chevrolet ZL1. Suarez, 33, spent the last five seasons at the controls of the No. 99 Chevy for Trackhouse Racing and will make his […]
ThorSport Racing is proud to announce the return of Luke Baldwin to the track in the No. 66 Flex Ford F-150 for the NASCAR Truck Series season finale at Phoenix Raceway on Friday, October 31. Flex is transforming the way businesses handle their finances. With flexible credit limits, transparent pricing, and AI-driven financial tools, Flex […]
Jeremy Clements Racing is thrilled to announce that Spartan Waste and Fox Sports Spartanburg 98.3 will join forces as co-primary sponsors for the # 51 Chevrolet in this weekend‘s Ritchie Bros. 250 at the legendary Martinsville Speedway. Continuing a Fall tradition with our hometown Spartanburg partners, the #51 car will feature a Halloween livery with […]
With a new multi-year partnership, leading defense technology company Anduril Industries has joined 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports as a primary sponsor of its No. 24 Chevrolet team with two-time DAYTONA 500 winner William Byron. Beginning in 2026, Anduril will serve as the primary sponsor of Byron for two Cup races each season […]
NBC had 2.556 million viewers for Sunday’s YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. The numbers are down from 2024, but up from 2023. .@NBC got 2.556 million viewers for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race @Talladega, per @Nielsen Big Data + Panel figures, down from last year (3.127 million) but up from […]
Daytona International Speedway announced today that the 69th running of the DAYTONA 500 will take place on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027. “We have fans from all 50 states and dozens of countries who look forward to kicking off the NASCAR season with us at The World Center of Racing, and we know many of them […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Logan Bearden announced he will compete in this Friday night‘s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Slim Jim 200 at Martinsville (VA.) Speedway. Sacramento-based SBG Records will join Bearden as the primary marketing partner on the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado of Young‘s Motorsports. Texas-based Bearden Automotive will serve as an associate marketing partner. […]
JR Motorsports will partner with Trackhouse Racing again in 2026 to run Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen for select O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races. The duo appeared in eight combined races throughout the 2025 season, with van Gisbergen scoring the victory at the Chicago Street Course. He also finished runner-up to Connor Zilisch the […]
Earlier today, NASCAR declassified renderings of the street course it will use for next year‘s NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril. Digital renderings and maps reveal a challenging 16-turn, 3.4-mile street circuit at Naval Base Coronado that mix high-speed action with breathtaking views. The street course will also provide a star-spangled backdrop to celebrate […]
NASCAR Cup Series teams will pair a new left-side Goodyear Racing Eagle tire with a familiar right-side tire at Martinsville Speedway this weekend. The new left-side tire, which is designed for more fall-off than its predecessor, will make its race debut at Martinsville having been tested earlier this year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The […]
Starting today, the voting period for the Trioval Grass Design for the 2026 DAYTONA 500 has begun. This serves as the eleventh consecutive year fans can cast their vote for their favorite Trioval Grass Design to be displayed during the 68th running of The Great American Race on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Voting is open […]
Rajah Caruth will join JR Motorsports in 2026 to run a part-time schedule in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet, the team announced on Tuesday morning. Caruth has a pair of wins in the Craftsman Truck Series with Spire Motorsports, and enters this weekend’s Round of 8 elimination race at Martinsville […]
Texas A&M University‘s mission of service, innovation and integrity will return to one of America‘s most-watched sporting stages through its partnership with the Haas Factory Team. This Sunday, Oct. 26, millions of NASCAR fans will see Cole Custer‘s maroon No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse display the words that define Texas A&M‘s new brand essence: Together, […]
Joe Gibbs Racing doubled-down on its 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship opportunities over the weekend — now filling half the four-driver title field — first with a 60-win veteran still racing for his first series title and now the team‘s newest driver addition set to compete for his first career chance at one. Chase Briscoe […]
TRICON Garage (TRICON) is pleased to announce the addition of Crew Chief Jeff Stankiewicz to its competition department, effective immediately. Stankiewicz, a veteran shot-caller in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS), joins TRICON from CR7 Motorsports, where he most recently enjoyed a string of success with Grant Enfinger, including two wins and a fourth-place points […]
Casey Mears is on the verge of his 600th NASCAR start at Martinsville Speedway next weekend. There may be a handful more on the horizon. Mears continued his Cup Series comeback Sunday (Oct. 19) at Talladega Superspeedway with an 18th-place finish for Carl Long‘s part-time operation. Driving the No. 66 Ford, he overcame early issues […]
In a historic first for NASCAR, Northwest Arkansas-based Kick streamer Rexzilla has become the first digital content creator to fully sponsor a NASCAR Cup Series car. This groundbreaking partnership will debut at Martinsville Speedway on October 26, 2025, marking a bold crossover between the world of online streaming and professional motorsports. The car, driven by […]
As any NASCAR fan knows, any race at Talladega is full of ‘If Onlys‘: If Only I had not been given a hard push going into that turn; If Only I had not taken it five-wide; If Only I had just a few ounces more of fuel. Those ‘if onlys‘ can drive a driver crazy […]
Inspection is complete following the YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. There were no issues for #19-Chase Briscoe. He is officially the winner and locked into the Championship race at Phoenix. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points Standings, Owner Points Standings Before Reset, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report. See the […]
In a typically dramatic push to the Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway checkered flag, Joe Gibbs Racing‘s Chase Briscoe made a last lap pass on the frantic-field to claim victory in Sunday‘s YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race and earn his first-ever career shot at the season title. The 29-year old Indiana-native Briscoe will join his […]
William Sawalich, driver of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, has been released from an Alabama hospital, according to Joe Gibbs Racing. Sawalich was initially sent from the infield care center to a local medical facility for further evaluation following a crash Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway. The JGR team […]
Post-race inspection in the NASCAR Xfinity Series garage is complete. All clear. No issues. Austin Hill is the winner and the No. 21 team has clinched a spot into the Championship 4 to battle for an owners championship. — NASCAR Wire Service — See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points, Owner Points, Cumulative Report, […]
DESPITE PLAYOFFS DEFICIT, LOGANO REMAINS CONFIDENT IN CHAMPIONSHIP CHANCES With two races remaining to set the four-driver NASCAR Cup Series championship field, reigning series champion Joey Logano comes into the Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway race weekend 24 points below the cutoff line, but, he insists, not feeling desperate title straits yet. Logano is a three-time race […]
2025 will not be the last we see of Frankie Muniz‘s foray into NASCAR. The actor-turned-racecar driver confirmed to Frontstretch on Oct. 17 that he will be back behind the wheel in 2026. “I‘ve got a few options right now in different series, and just being honest, obviously, [I will] continue my relationship with Ford,” […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series post-race inspection is complete at Talladega Superspeedway. No issues for #17-Gio Ruggiero. He is the winner. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Point Standings, Owner Point Standings, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report See complete race information on the Talladega race page.
Norm Benning was ousted from Friday‘s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway after a blown engine left his No. 6 truck in flames. Benning was running 32nd at Lap 65 when the engine of his No. 6 Chevrolet failed entering Turn 1. A plume of white smoke bellowed from the vehicle before turning […]
Rookie Gio Ruggiero capped a typically dramatic afternoon of racing on the Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway high banks with the 21-year old‘s first career trip to Victory Lane in Friday‘s Love‘s RV Stop 225 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. Though not in the Playoffs, Ruggiero held off his Tricon Garage teammate and current championship leader Corey […]
Joey Gase is racing in the United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, October 18th at 3 p.m. Gase‘s mother, Mary, died suddenly of a brain aneurysm in April 2011. Just eighteen at the time, Joey made the courageous decision to donate her organs and since then he has become a huge advocate for […]
The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs are back on NBC and Peacock! NBC Sports‘ live coverage of the Round of 8 continues this weekend from iconic Talladega Superspeedway from Talladega, Ala., with the YellaWood 500 this Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Live pre-race coverage on NBC and Peacock begins at […]
NASCAR and United Rentals today announced that United Rentals, the world’s largest equipment rental company, has joined the league as an official IMPACT Partner in joint support of Team Rubicon, the veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. As a centerpiece of the partnership, NASCAR and United Rentals will […]
After a week off the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to action with Friday‘s Love‘s RV Stop 225 (4 p.m. ET on FOX, NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Talladega Superspeedway — the second of three Playoff races that will decide which four drivers race for the 2025 championship. The odds-on title favorite is Corey Heim, […]
It‘s a case of mixed expectations for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff drivers as they anticipate Sunday‘s YellaWood 500 (2 p.m. ET on MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at the famous Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway high banks. Some consider Talladega a prime opportunity to formalize a spot in the Nov. 2 Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway, […]
With two races remaining to set the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship field, all four positions are yet to be formally decided. That could change in this weekend‘s United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway (4 p.m. ET on the CW Network, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Joe Gibbs Racing‘s Aric Almirola — the 2017 series Talladega winner […]
Richard Childress Racing announced this week that Jim Pohlman will rejoin the organization in 2026 to assume the role of crew chief for Kyle Busch and the No. 8 team in the NASCAR Cup Series. A determined competitor, Pohlman previously worked at RCR as the organization‘s head of research and development. Since taking over the […]
Veteran racer Casey Mears will make his long-awaited debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series when he takes the green flag at Martinsville Speedway on October 24, driving the No. 69 The Pit Stop Diecasts Ford F-150 for MBM Motorsports. The race will mark a major milestone for Mears — his 600th career NASCAR start […]
IAA and Ritchie Bros. have joined the excitement of the upcoming NASCAR Playoffs race weekend at Martinville Speedway, serving as entitlement partner for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs. The IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250 will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25, as part of an action-packed weekend of racing at the famed short track. “There‘s […]
Kaulig Racing announced today that newly crowned ARCA Menards Series (AMS) Champion, Brenden “Butterbean” Queen, has been named the team‘s first RAM 1500 driver for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) season. Kaulig Racing, the anchor team for RAM‘s return to NASCAR, revealed it would field five trucks in the NCTS beginning in 2026. […]
Below is a look at the NASCAR Cup Series statistical performances at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama, going into the YellaWood 500 on October 19 at 2 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90). NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Fast Facts: Race #8 (Talladega Superspeedway) Talladega Superspeedway has occupied six different spots […]
Talladega Superspeedway announced today that reigning Miss Alabama Emma Terry will serve as the honorary pace car driver for Sunday‘s YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race. Terry, a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, was crowned Miss Alabama earlier this year and went on to finish as the fourth runner-up to Miss […]
Joe White, the spotter for Ty Dillon and the No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet, has been released from the team. Dillon was involved in a massive crash on Lap 236 of 267 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which directly involved fellow Chevrolet and title contender William Byron. … White, who was going to shift to […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Next Race: Love‘s RV Stop 225 The Place: Talladega Superspeedway Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Friday. October 17 The Time: 4 p.m. ET The Purse: $782,900 TV: FOX, 4 p.m. ET Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 226.1 miles (85 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20), […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series Next Race: United Rentals 250 The Place: Talladega Superspeedway Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Saturday, October 18 The Time: 4 p.m. ET The Purse: $1,651,939 TV: CW, 3:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 250.04 miles (94 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 25), Stage 2 […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: YellaWood 500 The Place: Talladega Superspeedway Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, October 19 The Time: 2 p.m. ET The Purse: $9,797,935 TV: NBC, 1:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 500.08 miles (188 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60), Stage 2 (Ends […]
Voting remains open for the National Motorsports Press Association‘s 2025 Most Popular Driver Award, and the opportunity is still available to vote up to five times per day per unique email address for your favorite driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Since ballot-casting began last week, […]
— RaceTrac, a leading convenience store brand and a valued client of the global food industry leader, Sysco, will take center stage in NASCAR this weekend racing at Talladega Superspeedway on the No. 41 Haas Factory Team Ford Mustang piloted by Cole Custer. “RaceTrac has always been a brand built on speed, convenience and quality […]
New England‘s only NASCAR Playoffs weekend at “The Magic Mile” proved to be successful for local nonprofits with the dedication of the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children‘s Charities (SCCNH), the official charity of New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), and the many volunteer groups who helped fundraise $207,507 during the Sept. 19-21 NASCAR Playoffs weekend […]
ThorSport Racing and TYM are teaming up at Talladega Superspeedway, where Ben Rhodes will debut the No. 99 TYM Ford F-150 on Friday, October 17. The partnership marks TYM‘s first NASCAR Truck Series appearance. TYM North America, headquartered in Georgia, supports small farmers and homesteaders with a lineup of tractors ranging from 22 to 130 […]
YellaWood, one of the nation‘s leading manufacturers of pressure-treated lumber, proudly announced Ann Blair Gribbin as the winner of its Five-Star Hero Contest. Designed to honor unsung heroes, the contest awards the winner and guests a VIP experience at the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway this October. Gribbin was selected as the winning Five-Star Hero […]
Sunoco is tracking toward a renewal as the exclusive fuel sponsor of NASCAR, according to people familiar with the matter, but questions about the category‘s long-term future could remain even with the extension. The sides first entered into the current agreement in 2004 but went into a contract year in 2025 with no renewal having […]
USA Network receive a .84 rating with 1.717 million viewers for Sunday’s South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The race was the number 2 sporting event of the day and the best viewership since Darlington on Labor Day weekend. .@USANetwork got a 0.84 rating and 1.717 million viewers […]
Spire Motorsports and driver Justin Haley have agreed to part ways following the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season finale at Phoenix Raceway. Plans for the team‘s No. 7 entry in 2026 will be announced at a later date. Haley first joined Spire Motorsports in 2019 during the team‘s inaugural season in the NASCAR Cup Series. […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (LEGACY MC) announced today a new partnership with Rexel USA, a leading distributor of electrical supplies, services and solutions, for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The collaboration will feature Rexel as the primary partner of the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek on Aug. 15 at Richmond Raceway and serve […]
NASCAR returns to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for the second time this season, and Goodyear is bringing familiar Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setups to teams across the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. All three series‘ setups mirror those already used at comparable tracks earlier this year. Cup Series teams […]
DGM Racing welcomes to the team NASCAR driver, Mason Maggio, for the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) Playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, October 18. Maggio will pilot DGM Racing‘s No. 91 Chevrolet with sponsorship from his partner Denssi Energy Pouches. Denssi Energy Pouches are small, caffeine-infused pouches crafted to boost stamina, focus and alertness […]
Halmar Friesen Racing announced today that Canadian short-track standout Cole Butcher will make his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series appearance, driving the No. 62 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in the Championship 150 at Phoenix Raceway on Friday, Oct. 31. Butcher‘s entry will be backed by longtime partner Atlantic Tiltload Ltd., a leader in specialized hauling […]
The opening race in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 8 Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway certainly provided the compelling storylines expected in this late season push for a championship. Interestingly, the race winner, Joe Gibbs Racing‘s Denny Hamlin conceded he didn‘t necessarily have a trophy at the 1.5-mile Vegas high banks on […]
UPDATE: Frankie Muniz will return to the #33 this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, following his recovery for a fractured wrist. “I’m thrilled to announce that I’m officially BACK after that pesky broken wrist sidelined me. Docs gave me the green light, and I’m hitting the track again THIS WEEK at Talladega! I’ve been itching to […]
Superspeedway ace Jason White will pilot the No. 22 Ford F-150 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 17th. Reaume Brothers Racing continues its partnership with driver Jason White after many successful races on this style of racetrack. Over the past eight seasons, White has had 14 starts with RBR and is looking forward to continuing this […]
Chevrolet is showing its support in the continued fight against breast cancer with the return of a specially-themed pink Corvette Stingray that will serve as the official pace vehicle for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series races at Talladega Superspeedway and Martinsville Speedway. This season, Chevrolet will celebrate 15 years of supporting the American Cancer Society […]
Viking Motorsports announced today that Connor Mosack will drive the No. 99 Viking Motorsports Chevrolet for the final three races of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, beginning at Talladega Superspeedway. “We‘d like to thank Matt for his contributions throughout our inaugural season,” said Jeremy Lange, General Manager of Viking Motorsports.“He played a meaningful role […]
One of the sponsors for this week‘s Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was LoveYourMindPlaybook.org which was carried as a paint scheme on the No. 48 Chevy of Alex Bowman. The concept of the organization is focused on mental health and fitness, brought to you by distinguished athletes and other professionals. Following the slam-bang […]
Inspection in complete following the South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. There were no issues for #11-Denny Hamlin. He is officially the winner and locked into the Championship race at Phoenix. Four cars are going back to the R&D Center for engine dyno only: #45-Tyler Reddick, #48-Alex Bowman, #8-Kyle […]
Denny Hamlin scored an emotional victory and claimed a significant career milestone with a dramatic win in Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series‘ South Point 400 Playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hamlin passed two cars in the final 10 laps, ultimately taking the lead from his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe with four laps […]
RYAN BLANEY, No. 12 Menards/Cardell Cabinetry Mustang Dark Horse — DID YOU HAVE ANY WARNING THE TIRE WAS GOING DOWN? “No, I didn‘t have any thoughts that it was gonna blow. As soon as I lifted into three it blew out.” YOU‘VE BOUNCED BACK BEFORE AND MADE IT TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP 4 AFTER HAVING A […]
Las Vegas Motor Speedway and South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa are driving their partnership forward with a multi-year renewal, keeping the South Point 400 as the entitlement race of Las Vegas Motor Speedway‘s fall NASCAR Cup Series event. The extension strengthens the long-term alliance between Las Vegas Motor Speedway and South Point, a relationship […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series post-race inspection is complete. No issues. Aric Almirola is the winner and the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team will compete for the owners championship at Phoenix Raceway next month. See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points, Owner Points, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report. See race information on the Las Vegas Race […]
An incredible race-long scramble among the day‘s front-running trio of veteran Aric Almirola and young talents Connor Zilisch and Jesse Love ended in favor of the experienced Almirola, but he really had to earn this trophy in Saturday‘s Focused Health 302 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Almirola, who led a […]
Denny Hamlin wins the pole for Playoff race at Las Vegas LAS VEGAS – Denny Hamlin led a Joe Gibbs Racing sweep of the top qualifying positions for Sunday‘s South Point 400 Playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (5:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Hamlin‘s No. 11 JGR Toyota claimed […]
Ryan and Heather Preece announced the birth of their son Bentley Ryan on Friday morning. Bentley joins big sister Rebecca Marie. Rebecca Marie & Bentley Ryan Our world is complete! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9LtdN6UFm6 — Ryan Preece (@RyanPreece_) October 10, 2025
Former Boston Red Sox left fielder Mike Greenwell has died after a battle with a rare form of thyroid cancer, family and Florida officials said Thursday. Greenwell, 62, who retired from the Sox and MLB in 1996, told WCVB’s Fort Myers sister station WBBH in August that he’d been diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer. “After […]
Niece Motorsports proudly announces a noteworthy achievement made by its marketing team, recognized as winners of three prestigious MarCom Awards. MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that honors excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals. Since its inception in 2004, MarCom has evolved into one […]
NASCAR warned two Xfinity teams about discussing the points situation on the radio with their drivers early in last weekend‘s cutoff race at the Charlotte Roval, series officials confirmed on the “NASCAR Hauler Talk” podcast. … NASCAR did not cite the two Xfinity teams warned in last weekend‘s playoff race at the Charlotte Roval but […]
After a photo finish second-place finish at The Talladega Superspeedway in April, a return trip has been circled on the calendar for Jeb Burton and the Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport team. The October race will feature MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) as the primary partner. MyOutdoorTV is America‘s most-watched outdoor streaming service, featuring world-class hunting, fishing, shooting […]
A star-studded lineup of honorary race officials will help kick off one of the most exciting playoff races of the NASCAR season during the South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 12. Among those taking part are Nevada‘s Summerlin South Little League team, who will serve […]
Bret Holmes will return to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series to pilot the No. 1 Toyota at Talladega Superspeedway, TRICON Garage announced on Thursday. Holmes hasn’t raced in the truck ranks this season after selling his Bret Holmes Racing team to Hettinger Racing in late 2024. His last start fell last season at the Alabama […]
The NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs’ Round of 8 begins the with Saturday‘s Focused Health 302 (7:30 p.m. ET on the CW Network, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and if the current run of races is any indication, it may well come down to who can beat championship leader Connor Zilisch, a […]
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — After another dramatic NASCAR Cup Series Playoff elimination race last week, eight drivers move on to vie for the championship as the title chase moves forward with Sunday‘s South Point 400 at the always thrilling 1.5-mile Las Vegas Motor Speedway (5:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). And […]
Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) will partner with Gainbridge and NASCAR Cup Series driver Michael McDowell for a special paint scheme honoring women in North American motorsports who play key roles across the sport during the Oct. 26 Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. From drivers to engineers and executives at the team, track, manufacturer […]
Sheila Gwendolyn Elliott, 74, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at her residence. Born August 22, 1951 to the late Herbert and Bobbie Goswick, she was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. Sheila was co-owner of Ernie Elliott, Inc. She was very dedicated to her family and enjoyed traveling, music, and cooking. Also […]
Comcast is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award, the prestigious annual award created to recognize the extraordinary philanthropic efforts of individuals across the NASCAR industry. These extraordinary individuals have shown unwavering dedication and selfless service, creating lasting ripples of positive change in their communities and beyond […]
Known for her role behind a screen, award-winning Motorsports Journalist Holly Cain will put the computer to the side to serve as Grand Marshal for the Focused Health 302 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Race on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Cain will give the official command to start engines alongside fellow breast cancer survivors, kicking off […]
Harrison Burton and AM Racing will part ways for the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts season, the two sides announced on Wednesday afternoon. “I want to thank AM Racing, Tim Self (owner), and Wade Moore (team president) for the opportunity and trust at a pivotal moment in my career after I lost my Cup seat entering […]
NASCAR, America‘s No.1 motorsport, is teaming up with iconic global streetwear brand Anti Social Social Club for the first time to launch a limited release capsule collection. The collaboration champions NASCAR‘s and Anti Social Social Club‘s bold and distinctive styles, creating a unique crossover between the racetrack and fashion. Dropping at 8:00 a.m. PT on Saturday, […]
Fans may want to step on the gas if they are interested in attending the NASCAR race weekend scheduled for June 12-14, 2026 at Pocono Raceway. Race tickets and camping are now officially on sale to the general public for an action-packed weekend featuring the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series […]
After late-race radio communications became a hot topic at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, NASCAR will meet with teams before the Round of 8 to stress that manipulation won‘t be tolerated. “At a certain point during this week, we will just remind teams, ‘Let‘s not put yourselves or ourselves in jeopardy here,‘ ” NASCAR managing […]
ARCA Menards Series standout Tyler Reif has joined Niece Motorsports to make his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) debut in the series’ season finale at Phoenix Raceway. Reif, a native of Henderson, Nevada, eyes his NCTS debut on the heels of a runner-up finish in ARCA Menards Series East points. In a season where he […]
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Next Race: Love‘s RV Stop 225 The Place: Talladega Superspeedway Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Friday. October 17 The Time: 4 p.m. ET The Purse: $782,900 TV: FOX, 4 p.m. ET Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 226.1 miles (85 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20), […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series Next Race: Focused Health 302 The Place: Las Vegas Motor Speedway Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Saturday, October 11 The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $1,651,939 TV: CW, 7 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 301.5 miles (201 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45), […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: South Point 400 The Place: Las Vegas Motor Speedway Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, October 12 The Time: 5:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $9,797,935 TV: USA, 5 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 400.5 miles (267 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 80), […]
DGM Racing and Ryan Ellis are excited to reveal the Tablo TVTM ‘Tablo-Dega‘ Chevrolet for the United Rentals 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race at Talladega Superspeedway. Tablo TV goes full throwback at Talladega with a retro paint scheme that evokes the nostalgia of free broadcast television — it’s the perfect example of Tablo TV, a […]
Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 54 Xfinity Series team has been fined $5,000 for having a missing lug nut at the conclusion of the Xfinity Series race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval on Saturday evening. Having an improperly installed lug nut violates Sections 8.8.10.4a: Tires and Wheels of the NASCAR Rule Book. Taylor Gray finished […]
The USA Network earned a .80 rating with 1.544 million viewers for Sunday’s Round of 12 elimination race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, according to Adam Stern from Sports Business Journal. The event aired on NBC in 2024, with no direct comparison. It’s an uptick in viewers from the prior race at Kansas Speedway. […]
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada, going into the South Point 400 on Sunday, October 12 at 5:30 p.m. ET on USA, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90) — the seventh race of the 10-race Playoffs and the first of […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Nick Leitz today announced that a quartet of partners will join him for the Focused Health 302 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, October 11. The No. 07 Chevrolet Camaro of SS-GreenLight Racing will sport livery featuring Frontline Optics, The Dirty Deuce, Mission Essential Gear (MEGC) […]
Today, NASCAR announced that tickets for the highly-anticipated return to Chicagoland Speedway will go on sale to the public on Friday, Oct. 10 at noon CT (1 p.m. ET). The NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and ARCA Menards Series will make their long-awaited return to Joliet following a seven-year hiatus for a […]
The Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setups awaiting NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series teams at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be the same left- and right-side tire pairings both series used at Kansas Speedway two weeks ago. This weekend marks only the second time both series will run these right-side tires, which means teams […]
With magnetic charisma, an accomplished career, and a presence that commands attention beyond the screen, acclaimed actor, producer, and screenwriter Glen Powell has been named grand marshal of this year‘s South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Oct. 12. “It was an absolute yes when I was asked to serve as grand marshal […]
Slim Jim®, America’s No. 1 meat stick1 from Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), has teamed up with Martinsville Speedway, as part of one of the most exciting race weekends on the NASCAR schedule. The iconic meat snack brand was named the entitlement partner for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoffs race, the track announced today, […]
Crumbl, the nation‘s fastest-growing dessert company and a valued client of the global food industry leader, Sysco, will take center stage in NASCAR next weekend racing around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the No. 60 RFK Racing Ford Mustang piloted by Driver Ryan Preece. “Crumbl is thrilled to be racing with Sysco around a […]
In a filing Monday night, NASCAR asked the Western District Court of North Carolina to order the parties to participate in a judicial settlement conference to be convened by the Court and appointing a judicial officer, such as the magistrate judge assigned to this case or another judicial officer, to preside over the settlement conference. […]
The South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 12, will feature an electrifying crossover between two worlds of entertainment as WWE Superstar Damian Priest takes the wheel as the official pace car driver for this year‘s playoff race. Known to fans worldwide as “The Archer of […]
Phoenix Raceway is revving up the high-octane excitement for NASCAR Championship Weekend with an all-new Phoenix Raceway Fan Fest, set for Thursday, October 30. This free, family-friendly event will run from 4-7 p.m. at Civic Space Park in downtown Phoenix and serve as the official kickoff to a thrilling weekend of championship racing and entertainment […]
Trailblazing racer Katherine Legge will return to the NASCAR Cup Series this October, driving the No. 78 Desnuda Organic Tequila Chevrolet for Live Fast Motorsports at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The striking Desnuda car, which first appeared earlier this season at Watkins Glen, will bring bold new styling to Las Vegas Motor Speedway that embodies the spirit of both driver […]
Longtime Chevrolet Trackside Communications Representative, Nancy Wager, passed away on September 23, 2025 after a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Nancy was an integral part of the General Motors/Chevrolet Motorsports Trackside Communications team beginning in 1995 when she built both the off-road truck racing and stadium truck racing trackside public relations programs […]
Forget “Sliced Bread,” if you haven‘t already. Call him “Houdini.” On Sunday at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course, defending champion Joey Logano made yet another great escape from the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. When Denny Hamlin passed Ross Chastain in the Turn 7 hairpin on the final lap of […]
Voting will remain open until Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at noon ET. The winner will be announced Tuesday, Nov. 4, during the annual NASCAR Awards Ceremonies in Scottsdale, Ariz. Fans can vote for one driver per ballot submission with voting being limited to five submissions per day, per email at NASCAR.com/mostpopulardriver or on the NASCAR […]
During Sunday‘s broadcast of the Cup race from Charlotte, USA utilized side-by-side commercials ten times, enabling fans to not miss exciting racing for a total of 22 minutes. This is a win for the fans, as well as for the sponsors, who aspire to remind everyone of the great products they want fans to buy, […]