Category: NASCAR Cup Series
NASCAR, Fanatics Trying To Find Middle Ground With Trackside Tents For Fans
Fanatics' trackside superstore tent has "been in storage" since merchandise trailers reappeared at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May, according to Lee Spencer of MOTORSPORT.com. The majority of NASCAR's traditional fan … Read More
NASCAR Team Ends Sponsorship Deal With East Carolina Univ.
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series team Rick Ware Racing is ending its association with East Carolina Univ. because the "sponsorships it expected" the purple and gold No. 51 Chevy to … Read More
Indy Speedway gives what should be IndyCar’s season finale to NASCAR
Someone needs to remind Mr. Boles that it will be a cold day in hell before NASCAR allows IndyCar to race at Daytona – the mecca of Stock Car racing … Read More
Alex Bowman to replace Dale Jr. in No. 88 in 2018
Alex Bowman Hendrick Motorsports officials announced Thursday that Alex Bowman will replace Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the organization's No. 88 Chevrolet for the 2018 season, with sponsorship from Nationwide and … Read More
NASCAR Penalizes Two Cup Series Teams
Two Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams were penalized for lug-nut infractions that occurred in Sunday’s Overton’s 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota … Read More
The Brickyard 400 is a mere fraction of its once greatness
The brickyard 400 used to draw a big crowd In 1994 when the inaugural Brickyard 400 Monster Series NASCAR Cup race was held at the venerated Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it … Read More
Earnhardt’s wife puts her foot down
Dale Jr. and wife Amy Tuesday at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, where he unveiled his throwback paint scheme for the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. … Read More
Did NASCAR move race times later to accelerate death of IndyCar?
NASCAR has been trying to bury IndyCar for decades. Is the latest strategy to go head-to-head on TV? When it comes to TV, whichever network IndyCar goes to, NASCAR follows…to … Read More
Weekend Final TV Ratings
Final TV ratings for last weekend's major racing events in the USA. Note the all important 18-49 year old column – this is the all important major buying age range … Read More
Indy Pride – Danica Patrick & Kevin Harvick Preview The 2017 Brickyard 400
Synonymous with the world famous Indy 500 and the IndyCar series in general, Indianapolis Motor Speedway is also a crucial and historic track in the world of NASCAR. Speaking to … Read More
Edwards or Kenseth to replace Earnhardt Jr.? (3rd Update)
Matt Kenseth now in the #88 rumor mill and his Crew Chief might be coming with him UPDATE Crew chief Jason Ratcliff will be following driver Matt Kenseth on the … Read More
NASCAR Confiscates Part from Logano’s Car
Logano at Loudon Joey Logano's playoff hopes took another blow Sunday in the Overton's 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Logano's #22 Team Penske Ford began to spew smoke on … Read More
NASCAR New Hampshire Monster Cup Series Post-Race Q&A
Race winner Denny Hamlin (No. 11 FedEx Office Toyota), crew chief Michael Wheeler (No. 11 FedEx Office Toyota), owner Joe Gibbs (Joe Gibbs Racing), Runner-up finisher Kyle Larson (No. 42 … Read More
Final Weekend TV Ratings (Update)
UPDATE NASCAR races from Kentucky on July 6 and 8 saw declines. The Xfinity race Alsco 300 on NBCSN, originally scheduled for July 7 but rain delayed it to July … Read More
Eleven NASCAR teams to lose practice time at NH
42-Kyle Larson and #14-Clint Bowyer each will sit out 30 minutes of Saturday's final Cup practice for failing inspection before last weekend's race at Kentucky. All told, eleven Cup teams … Read More
Kentucky NASCAR Cup Series Race Hits New Low On NBCSN
No matter who you are NBCSN will put you out of business eventually NBCSN on Saturday night averaged 2.71 million viewers for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State … Read More
Video: Blaney Joins Wall of Winners at Wood Brothers Museum
Ryan Blaney was recently added to the Wall of Winners at the Wood Brothers Museum in Stuart, Va. When that happened, he tweeted that he's wanted to be on that … Read More
RCR back to two cars. (Update)
UPDATE Richard Childress Racing has been considering its options for '18 should primary sponsor Menards leave after this season, according to sources, an indication that the home improvement chain is … Read More
NASCAR Promotes Brent Dewar to President
Brent Dewar NASCAR announced that Brent Dewar is being elevated to the position of President of NASCAR effective immediately. Dewar, who joined NASCAR as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2014, … Read More
Kentucky Penalties; Larson docked 35 pts & crew chief suspended
#42-Kyle Larson, the points leader in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, was fined 35 driver points and crew chief Chad Johnston suspended three races and fined $75,000 after NASCAR … Read More
Menards to dump RCR for #21 car
According to Adam Stern at Sports Business Daily, Richard Childress Racing has been considering its options for ‘18 should primary sponsor Menards leave after this season, according to sources, an … Read More
Harvicks announce baby No. 2 due in 2018
Kevin Harvick Kevin Harvick and his wife, DeLana, revealed some big news in their family Tuesday, with an assist provided by their son, Keelan, a soon-to-be big brother. “I’m going … Read More
Elliott Expects Stage Racing To Shuffle NASCAR Deck at Brickyard
Brickyard 400 The Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400 is one of the biggest races in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, as every driver covets the chance to kiss … Read More
Almirola to Return to No. 43 Ford at New Hampshire
Aric Almirola Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) driver Aric Almirola, who suffered an acute compression fracture to his T5 Vertebra after a multi-car accident at Kansas Speedway in May, will return … Read More