Category: NASCAR Cup Series
Rumor: Monster Energy to continue sponsorship of Ty Gibbs
Sports Business Journal’s Adam Stern reports that Monster Energy will continue to sponsor Ty Gibbs this season. Gibbs will move from Xfinity to Cup, replacing Kyle Busch. The team will … Read More
NASCAR: Trailer for Kyle Busch’s new Amazon documentary ‘Rowdy’
After Dale Earnhardt Sr. was killed at Daytona because NASCAR did not mandate the HANS Device like all other series had done, Kyle Busch took up the mantle of NASCAR’s … Read More
NASCAR: Love Blossomed in 2022 for Top NASCAR Drivers
There is no denying that 2022 was a very good year for NASCAR even after it was delayed for an entire season. It saw the new Next Gen race car debuting in … Read More
NASCAR: A Shoc Energy not returning to Hendrick Motorsports
Sports Business Journal’s Adam Stern reports that A Shoc Energy Drink (we never heard of them) will not return to sponsor Chase Elliott this season. A Shoc sponsored Elliott at … Read More
NASCAR: Kyle Larson welcomes new son Cooper
NASCAR Cup driver Kyle Larson and wife Katelyn Larson welcomed Cooper Donald Larson on December 31. Cooper joins brother Owen and sister Audrey. Welcome to the family Cooper! Cooper Donald … Read More
NASCAR: Bubba Wallace Marries Amanda Carter on New Year’s Eve
NASCAR Cup driver Bubba Wallace and Amanda Carter are kicking off the new year as husband and wife! The NASCAR driver, 29, born Darrell Wallace Jr, and his long-time girlfriend, exchanged vows in front … Read More
NASCAR: Former team owner ordered to pay $31M
Former NASCAR Cup Series team BK Racing ran up debts totaling $44,295,884. The team was then taken over by the courts and sold to pay off the debt. Following the … Read More
Rumor: Johnson to run #49 on NASCAR return
When Jimmie Johnson rolls out of the garage to begin practice at Daytona International Speedway, what number will be on his Chevrolet? Petty GMS President Mike Beam has an idea. … Read More
NASCAR: Series eyes more street races as it methodically dismantles IndyCar
One of IndyCar’s bread and butter circuit types are city street circuits. They have been for years. However, when IndyCar treaded on NASCAR’s territory in Nashville and they saw how … Read More
NASCAR: Richard Petty will ride in the 2023 Rose Parade
NASCAR is turning the 2023 Rose Parade® presented by Honda into a royal processional fit for “The King.” The sanctioning body announced today that Richard Petty will ride atop its … Read More
NASCAR: Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway plans to reduce noise with Sound Walls
A sound engineering firm on Wednesday evening presented the Metro Fair Board with a plan to cut noise levels by half at a renovated Nashville speedway by using sound walls … Read More
NASCAR: Series to celebrate 75th year in 2023
On December 14, 1947, Bill France gathered 40 people for four days of meetings (Dec. 14 – 17) at the Streamline Hotel in Daytona Beach. The distinguished group represented the most … Read More
Rumor: NASCAR to race in rain on short ovals (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. There will be up to 15 races with rain tires next year. The move will provide NASCAR with some comfort, knowing there will … Read More
F1 and NASCAR drivers who enjoy gambling in their free time
In the world of motorsports, drivers are known to live luxurious lives, and often the thrill of driving the cars fast around the track isn’t enough to pump their adrenaline … Read More
NASCAR: Series releases eligibility and format of 2023 Clash at the Coliseum
ELIGIBILITY Eligibility includes all 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Charter Team Owners and associated NASCAR Cup Series Drivers. 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Open Team Owners and associated NASCAR Cup Series Drivers … Read More
NASCAR: Chicago ticket prices higher than normal
Last February, the NASCAR Busch Light Clash, a race with a 32-year history at the Daytona International Speedway, was moved to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum — where, NASCAR’s Street … Read More
NASCAR: Doobie Brothers to perform prior to Coca-Cola 600
After more than five decades performing chart-topping hits for fans around the world, 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Doobie Brothers are “Takin’ it to the Streets” to perform a high-energy, … Read More
NASCAR: 3F Racing seeking to become first German NASCAR team
With the début of the Next Gen car, the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series has seemingly presented itself as a new opportunity to reach outside the United States Now, 3F Racing hopes to become … Read More
NASCAR: Chase Elliott early favorite to win 2023 Cup Series
Odds to Win NASCAR Cup Series Championship 2023 Courtesy of BetOnline (www.BetOnline.ag). Drivers Odds Chase Elliott 23/4 Kyle Larson 6/1 Denny Hamlin 8/1 Ryan Blaney 10/1 Christopher Bell 12/1 Joey Logano 12/1 … Read More
NASCAR: Johnson tests the Hendrick Garage 56 Le Mans entry at VIR
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson put the Hendrick Motorsports-built Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 test car through its latest paces during a session last week at Carolina Motorsports … Read More
NASCAR: Series begins building LA Memorial Coliseum track for 2023 return
NASCAR proved earlier this year it could quickly build a temporary racetrack inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and stage an event unlike any other. On Thursday morning, it left … Read More
NASCAR: Former Hendrick crew chief Lance McGrew retiring after 23 years
Following 23 years and a plethora of memories with Hendrick Motorsports, Lance McGrew is calling it a career. McGrew’s path in NASCAR began after he moved to the Charlotte, North Carolina, … Read More
NASCAR: Michael McDowell and Todd Gilliland Return to Front Row Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) will continue to be led by a mix of senior leadership and youthful star power in 2023 in the NASCAR Cup Series. After a career-best season, … Read More
IndyCar: When you race on ovals, concussion safety important
Editor’s Note: This article appeared on IndyCar.com and it underscores the important work the series has done to track driver concussions – especially important when you crash into concrete walls … Read More