Lupica: Ward’s death fueled by rage
Below is an article from yesterday's New York Daily News by nationally renowned sports columnist Mike Lupica: Here is the car of Tony Stewart, No. 14 on this night, bumping … Read More
Category: NASCAR Cup Series
Fox Sports 1 to air uncovered Tim Richmond Interview
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the death of NASCAR driver Tim Richmond, NASCAR RACE HUB airs a newly unearthed interview with the former Hendrick Motorsports superstar on Wednesday, Aug. … Read More
Newman expresses safety concern about Watkins Glen (Update)
UPDATE McDowell smacks guard rail at Watkins Glen Is Watkins Glen safe enough for the heavy taxicabs? Drivers weren't in agreement as to what sorts of barriers might be preferable. … Read More
Sheriff says so far no evidence of criminal intent for Stewart
Following the incident that took place at Canandaigua Motorsports Park in Ontario County, New York on Saturday night in which a sprint car driven by Sprint Cup Series driver Tony … Read More
Stewart finally makes statement on accident
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — The following is a statement from Tony Stewart regarding the fatal accident Saturday night during the sprint car feature at Canandaigua (N.Y.) Motorsports Park involving Kevin … Read More
NASCAR Releases Statement Regarding Tony Stewart
NASCAR has released a statement regarding Tony Stewart's decision not to race in today's Sprint Cup event following his involvement in a fatal sprint car accident last night: "Our thoughts … Read More
Tony Stewart hits, kills driver in sprint car race (3rd Update)
UPDATE #6 Stewart-Haas Racing Competition Director Greg Zipadelli announced this morning that Tony Stewart will not drive in today's Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen following last night's tragic sprint … Read More
Regan Smith to replace Tony Stewart at The Glen
Greg Zipadelli instead of Tony Stewart made a statement this morning. Photo by Age Manocchia Due to the fatal Sprint Car accident last night involving Tony Stewart, Regan Smith will … Read More
JGR prepping for Edwards’ arrival
Carl Edwards Could there be a change in the crew chief line up at Joe Gibbs Racing? Before Darian Grubb found himself on sabbatical following infractions on the #11 Toyota … Read More
Drive to End Hunger extends, but reduces, sponsorship of Gordon (Update)
UPDATE Drive to End Hunger's sponsorship will decrease from 23 races this year to 13 next year. Gordon was asked Friday if there were other sponsors that would take the … Read More
NASCAR issuing more penalties on blend line violations
NASCAR continued its crack-down on drivers violating the blend line, issuing penalties during Friday's Sprint Cup and Nationwide practices at Watkins Glen International. The issue is when drivers leave pit … Read More
Earnhardt, Jr. talks about loss of National Guard sponsorship
Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Friday he hoped to continue representing the National Guard despite the organization announcing Wednesday it will pull its $32 million sponsorship. Hendrick Motorsports, Earnhardt's team, said … Read More
Waltrip says dropping third team not cause for MWR’s struggles
MWR team co-owner Michael Waltrip won't blame the cut from three teams to two as a reason for his team's struggles. The aerodynamic rules for 2014 are different and it … Read More
Danica has day to forget at The Glen
Danica (R) before she crashed Age Manocchia/AR1.com The only good thing about Danica Patrick's Friday at Watkins Glen International is it's over. Patrick had a very bad day at The … Read More
Danica discusses practice crash at The Glen
WHAT HAPPENED? "I blew a tire. I have no idea. I think it was only two laps, the second lap on tires. So apparently the No. 20 was radioing in … Read More
Kimberly-Clark extends with JTG Daugherty
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has extended with JTG Daugherty through 2017. WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (August 8, 2014) – Today JTG Daugherty Racing announced Kimberly-Clark Corporation extended their sponsorship of the No. 47 … Read More
Chase Elliott could run some Cup races in 2015
Chase Elliott Rick Hendrick's plan for NASCAR Nationwide Series phenom Chase Elliott evidently entails a few NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts next season, the champion car owner said Wednesday in … Read More
Rahal and Earnhardt lose National Guard sponsorship (Update)
UPDATE The loss of National Guard is a $12M loss for the Rahal team This quote is attributed to Bobby Rahal, co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing with David Letterman … Read More
Sprint calls off T-Mobile merger; names new CEO
Sprint confirmed Wednesday Marcelo Claure will take over as president and CEO of the third largest wireless carrier in the U.S. Claure, 43, had served as founder and CEO of … Read More
NASCAR Pocono TV Rating lowest since ’98 (2nd Update)
UPDATE #2 Excluding rainouts, the 2.8 rating is the lowest for the season’s second Pocono race since at least 1998 (ratings prior to 1999 were not available), trailing the previous … Read More
Family sues NASCAR, Pocono over 2012 lightning death
NASCAR blew off a severe storm warning at the Pocono 400 race until the storm got so bad it had to stop the race, and 6 minutes later a fan … Read More
Grandson of NASCAR team owner Felix Sabates killed in accidental shooting
An 18-year-old grandson of Chip Ganassi Racing co-owner Felix Sabates was killed Saturday night in an accidental shooting. According to The Palm Beach Post, Feliciano Sabates was shot by a … Read More
Who will replace Ambrose on Petty team?
If Marcos Ambrose does duck out of NASCAR after 2014, who would drive the No. 9 Ford for RPM come 2015? As long as RPM has sponsorship, there's no chance … Read More