Category: NASCAR Cup Series
NASCAR’s next title sponsorship deal will be greatly reduced (2nd Update)
UPDATE Thanks to plummeting TV ratings brought by NBCSN, NASCAR's next title sponsor expected to pay a lot less NASCAR had hoped to have a sponsor for its premier series … Read More
Future of HScott Motorsports uncertain
Michael Annett NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team owner Harry Scott says no decisions have been made concerning the future of the HScott Motorsports organization and likely won't be until after … Read More
Goodyear looking to renew contract with NASCAR
At least Goodyear's tires are not exploding like bombs on a regular basis like they used to Goodyear is currently renegotiating its contract with NASCAR which concludes at the end … Read More
Weekend Final TV Ratings (Update)
UPDATE NASCAR Sprint Cup racing from Martinsville, the seventh of ten Chase For the Cup races, had a 1.6 final rating and 2.7 million viewers on NBCSN Sunday afternoon – … Read More
Weekend TV Times
All times eastern Saturday, November 5 Event Track Times Network NASCAR Sprint Cup Series – practice Texas 10:30am-11:30am (L) CNBC NASCAR Xfinity Series – qualifying Texas 11:30am-1:30pm (L) CNBC NASCAR … Read More
Busch Beer extends partnership with Kevin Harvick, Stewart-Haas Racing
Thursday afternoon, Kevin Harvick and Stewart-Haas Racing announced that Busch Beer had signed a new three-year contract to remain as one of the primary sponsors of the No. 4 Stewart-Haas … Read More
Busch Beer renews sponsorship of Harvick
Kevin Harvick Stewart-Haas Racing announced in a Facebook video, that Busch Beer has signed a three year extension to sponsor Kevin Harvick. AND Busch Beer has increased its number of … Read More
Hamlin could set speeding record
Denny Hamlin Denny Hamlin is one pit road speeding penalty away from tying the mark for the most in a season in the past 10 years. Hamlin, who is among … Read More
Phoenix names Whiskey sponsor
Phoenix Raceway announced that Beach Whiskey is the official whiskey of PIR and will be a part of the Can-Am 500 race weekend on Nov. 11-13. Beach Whiskey co-founders include … Read More
Trump to sponsor Cup car this weekend at Texas
Trump Car – top With Election Day in less than a week and early voting well underway, presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton are making their final push for … Read More
Matt Borland back to NASCAR as crew chief (Update)
Matt Borland UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Richard Childress Racing (RCR) has named Matt Borland as crew chief for its No. 27 Menards NASCAR Sprint Cup Series … Read More
JTG Daugherty team to expand?
AJ Allmendinger Tad Geschickter, co-owner of JTG Daugherty racing, says it is "certainly a possibility" his team may expand to two cars in 2017, adding "the economics" of charter acquisition … Read More
Wood Brothers No. 21 Ford Fusion to Carry BorgWarner Colors at Texas
The Wood Brother #21 just does not look right in blue The Wood Brothers and their iconic No. 21 Ford Fusion will carry the colors of automotive supplier BorgWarner Inc. … Read More
GearWrench to sponsor McMurray in 2017
GearWrench, an innovative hand tool brand known for tools that deliver speed, strength, and access to industrial and automotive technicians, and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced, at the annual Specialty … Read More
Spectators injured at Martinsville (3rd Update)
UPDATE We have added a video update below. 10/31/16 Gary T. Edem has been charged with reckless driving and placed on an unsecured $7,500 bond following an accident involving 22 … Read More
Dale Jr. intends to return in 2017
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Sunday he is proceeding with the expectation that he will return to the Sprint Cup Series next February at Daytona International Speedway. "My … Read More
Drivers treated after Martinsville race
Following the Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway, Sprint Cup drivers Michael McDowell, AJ Allmendinger and Michael Annett were treated in the infield care center for various ailments. McDowell, … Read More
Variety of factors led to long caution at Martinsville
The convergence of several unusual incidents during Sunday's Goody's 500 at Martinsville Speedway, produced a record 29-lap and nearly 20-minute delay – one NASCAR officials vowed not to let repeat … Read More
Video: NASCAR Martinsville Sprint Cup Post Race Q&A
NSCS race winner Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet), Crew Chief Chad Knaus, Owner Rick Hendrick, second-place finisher Brad Keselowski (No. 2 Alliance Truck Parts Ford) and third-place finisher Denny … Read More
NASCAR to mandate smaller pit crews (Update)
No Smaller pit crews in 2017 UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. NASCAR confirmed Wednesday it won't be making changes to pit crews for the 2017 season. There … Read More
Mike Wallace testifies in assault trial (Update)
UPDATE A Mecklenburg County judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the case against three men accused of assaulting NASCAR driver Mike Wallace and his daughter after a June concert at … Read More