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Lake Norman has long been a luxury haven for NASCAR’s elite, with the Brawley Peninsula lined by custom-built mansions. But recent high-profile listings, Martin Truex Jr.’s $7.5M estate, Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s $12.2M property, and Kevin Harvick’s move… [3887 chars]

“The strength of our company is what unites us.” Cliff Daniels, Kyle Larson’s No. 5 Chevrolet crew chief, said this last week in response to a certain team spectacle. Contrary to secretly preparing for a title run, the teams in Hendrick Motorsports h… [4543 chars]

BJ McLeod isn’t just a team owner, he’s Katherine Legge’s biggest believer. As the NASCAR Playoffs loom, he’s laying out her race schedule and stepping aside to help her shine. From Daytona to the Roval, every move is part of a bigger plan. And now, … [4925 chars]

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“I think just finally some things went our way. I think honestly, we’ve been doing a really good job on strategy, execution.” William Byron said this ecstatically after his cumulative efforts fetched him a regular-season title. From being one of the … [4517 chars]

This year’s NASCAR Cup Series finale returns to Phoenix Raceway, the intense desert bullring where titles are decided and rivalries peak. While the packed grandstands and blazing sun set the stage for a winner-take-all showdown, not everyone agrees i… [4388 chars]

“It’s going to be a mess, right? I mean, we all know it.” Michael McDowell, the 2021 Daytona 500 winner, was convinced about the upcoming race on Saturday. Except for 14 drivers, the rest of the field are biting their nails ahead of the 2025 NASCAR C… [4317 chars]

Parker Kligerman’s career has been a study in resilience, marked by moments of near-misses and dramatic heartbreaks that have defined his journey through the NASCAR ranks. Few venues carry the weight of expectation and history like Daytona Internatio… [2296 chars]

Richmond may have ended in chaos, but Alex Bowman has quietly built a season of consistency in the No. 48 Chevrolet, collecting 14 top-10s in 2025. As the regular-season finale at Daytona approaches, he stands on the edge of heartbreak or long-earned… [5582 chars]

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NASCAR’s second national touring series will have a new title sponsor starting in 2026.
O’Reilly Auto Parts will become the fourth primary s… [3196 chars]

Humpy Wheeler, a pioneering motorsports promoter and former president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, has died, NASCAR said. He was 86.
Charlotte Motor Speedway said Wheeler died of natural causes Wednesday in Charlotte, surrounded b… [5278 chars]

Jimmie Johnson has always been considered an all-time great, a 7-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, and a deserving winner of the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year award. Fans subject his best performances to the 2003 and 2013 All-Star Race win… [5982 chars]

Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time Cup champion with 83 wins, spent over two decades at the top of NASCAR. Before retiring in 2020, he described the relentless 38-week grind as exhausting and isolating. This was a commitment that pulled him away from famil… [4473 chars]

The 2026 schedule is officially here. While 2024 can be described as ‘experimental,’ with an international race south of the border, the upcoming Cup Series campaign looks refined, featuring some classics and the much-awaited San Diego street race on… [8236 chars]

Ryan Newman has never been the kind of guy you push around on a racetrack. The 2008 Daytona 500 winner, now running part-time in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, came into Richmond with a real chance to snap a nearly 14-year winless streak in the ser… [4239 chars]

“Our fans have been asking for a race in Joliet for the past several years,” said NASCAR executive vice president and chief venue and racing innovation officer Ben Kennedy as he announced the triumphant return of Chicagoland Speedway to the Cup Serie… [5884 chars]

In June, NASCAR flew to the south of the border. For the first time since 1958, the Cup Series raced in an international venue, flagging off a race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez track in Mexico City. Daniel Suárez dominated Xfinity and Shane va… [4842 chars]

NASCAR VP Ben Kennedy is quietly laying the groundwork for bold expansion. Familiar tracks are making comebacks, new ones are turning heads, and what’s coming next could reshape the sport entirely. The signs are there, and they are hard to miss.
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“Somehow, making winning more important than ever has taken away from the importance of winning.” Mark Martin’s blunt critique has fueled months of heated debate over NASCAR’s playoff format as the 2025 season barrels towards its finale. The system i… [6430 chars]

Leigh Diffey has quickly become one of the most recognizable voices in NASCAR. The veteran broadcaster transitioned from Formula One and IndyCar to take over NBC’s Cup Series play-by-play role in 2024. He brought a different tone to stock car racing…. [5158 chars]

At this time last year, Hailie Deegan was reeling from a heartbreak. The 24-year-old speedster wheeled the No. 15 Ford under AM Racing’s banner in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with little success. She could rope in zero top ten finishes and only three t… [4734 chars]

Legacy Motor Club hit the gas pedal hard in 2025 with a complete makeover, from unpacking furniture between Next Gen chassis to revamping leadership with fresh talent like Jacob Canter and Brian Campe. The shift to Toyota, new hires, and a team-wide … [5130 chars]

In NASCAR, drivers often reflect on the teams that shaped their careers. Kevin Harvick spent 13 seasons with Richard Childress Racing before moving to Stewart-Haas in 2014, where he added 37 wins and a championship. Now retired, he’s using those less… [4430 chars]

“The truth is what the truth is,” said Denny Hamlin after sharing his thoughts on the Gen-6 cars back in 2013. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has always been notoriously outspoken, but after that race on March 6, 2023, in Phoenix, he crossed a line in N… [7702 chars]

NASCAR released the 2026 schedule for its top three national touring series: the NASCAR Cup Series, the newly branded NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (formerly the NASCAR Xfinity Series), and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
The Cup Series schedu… [2840 chars]

“I think a Cup race could probably be really good here…It could make a great race.” When 18-time Cup Series race winner Kasey Kahne said these words, he did not foresee a grim turn of events. Kahne had raced at Rockingham Speedway before the Xfinity … [4807 chars]

In 2008, Richmond International Speedway hosted one of its most memorable nights, drawing a staggering 112,000 fans for the spring NASCAR Cup event. Every seat in the grandstand was filled as the crowd watched Clint Bowyer take the checkered flag und… [5588 chars]

Here comes another domino for the NASCAR schedule. In April, the sport witnessed two exhilarating races at an iconic racetrack – Rockingham Speedway. Tyler Ankrum became the first driver to win a Truck Series race there since 2013. Then, the Xfinity … [4662 chars]

Daniel Suarez’s triumph in Mexico City was more than just a win; it was a deeply personal moment, filled with pride and emotion as NASCAR brought its first-ever points-paying race to Mexican soil. For Suarez, it was a celebration of his roots; for fa… [5417 chars]

Weeks of intensifying rumors finally reached a climax. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is all set to welcome Ram as a brand-new OEM in 2026. This marks the return of parent company Stellantis since Dodge last raced in the stock car racing series in… [4530 chars]

Brad Keselowski kicked off his NASCAR career in the Craftsman Truck Series, debuting in 2004 with limited starts and achieving a best result of 16th at Mansfield. In 2005, he ran a full season for SUBcrews.com and Samson Stone, scoring a single top 1… [5637 chars]

When NASCAR released its 2026 Cup Series schedule, the reaction was instant. Fans and insiders alike immediately zeroed in on the All-Star Race moving to Dover and Watkins Glen sliding to Mother’s Day weekend, two shifts that signal experimentation a… [5283 chars]

NASCAR finds itself navigating a finely tuned path between embracing bold, modern venues and honoring the sport’s cherished heritage. The calendar for this year shows a conscious attempt to both revive historic short tracks that contributed to the or… [6503 chars]

Many grow up idolizing Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, or Jeff Gordon. But for Darrell Edwards, the jackman for Christopher Bell’s No. 20 car, his mother is his lifelong hero. Growing up, Christine Edwards had to work multiple jobs to support her fami… [4829 chars]

Kentucky Speedway, nestled in Sparta, was once a beacon of NASCAR ambition. In 2000, it opened its doors with the dream of hosting a NASCAR Cup Series race. Despite early challenges, including legal battles and logistical hurdles, the track finally a… [4769 chars]

“Racers, start your corn ethanol powered engines!” yelled Iowa Corn Growers Association President Stu Swanson as the green flag dropped to start the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol.
Amid rolling miles of lush green cornfields in central Iowa, NASCAR… [5450 chars]

For most of the summer, Team Penske looked quiet, almost too quiet. But as the NASCAR season hits its final stretch, something has shifted. Their drivers aren’t just showing up, they’re showing out, especially on the short tracks that matter most. Wi… [5701 chars]

For decades, North Wilkesboro stood as one of NASCAR’s most treasured venues, a short track steeped in history, nostalgia, and a kind of grassroots atmosphere that fans felt had all but disappeared from the sport. Its recent revival as the home of th… [5986 chars]

Saturday night at Richmond Raceway had everything fans love. Packed grandstands, electric energy, and intense short-track racing. It felt like a classic, the kind of night that reminds you why Richmond still matters. But while the crowd roared, the T… [6176 chars]

Austin Cindric has already punched a ticket to the NASCAR Cup Playoffs after securing a victory this season. The 2025 campaign has been a defining year for the 26-year-old Team Penske driver, who claimed his first win of the season at Talladega Super… [5430 chars]

Evolution seeks the perfect balance between past and future. That is what NASCAR is facing at present, accommodating the new arrivals in the sport. One of them is Ram, Dodge’s spinoff brand, about to enter the Craftsman Truck Series in 2026 as a new … [4290 chars]

In NASCAR, conversations about the sport’s future often circle the same track: ratings, attendance, and comparisons to the glitzier worlds of basketball or football. Every time a new television number dips a fraction of a point, or an empty patch of … [5424 chars]

Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR driver, Erik Jones, finds himself on the brink of a high-stakes opportunity this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Counting on history and the unpredictable getaway that only Daytona can offer, Jones aims to capture a… [5979 chars]

In the evolving landscape of NASCAR, the debate about horsepower has gained renewed momentum, especially following the 2025 series race at Richmond Raceway. Dale Jr, a prominent figure in the sport, has consistently advocated for increased horsepower… [5987 chars]

NASCAR has always pushed boundaries to keep the sport fresh and fans hooked, tweaking formats and rules to amp up the excitement on track. From its roots in the late 1940s, when Bill France Sr. organized stock car racing into a structured series, the… [6197 chars]

NASCAR’s second-tier series has been a proving ground for future stars since its debut in 1982 as the Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series. It was a raw, gritty platform for up-and-comers, with Budweiser’s bold branding giving it a distinct vibe. By… [5800 chars]

With 58 Cup Series wins and three Daytona 500 victories to his name, Denny Hamlin isn’t just a veteran, he’s a force. But in 2025, it’s not just his driving that’s making headlines. Hamlin’s sharp critique of NASCAR’s playoff format has fans buzzing,… [5347 chars]

NASCAR’s chopping block is here again to break some hearts. With rumors and speculation rocking the racing community in recent days, the 2026 Cup Series schedule is the hot topic of the town. Although there is a mixture of good and bad elements, the … [4589 chars]

The NASCAR Next Gen car debate continues to dominate headlines, taking center stage once again. Dale Earnhardt Jr. just dropped a blunt take that’s shaking up the NASCAR world. His verdict on the Next Gen car isn’t sugar-coated, and it’s got fans, in… [5953 chars]

NASCAR’s future just got a jolt from the top. President Steve O’Donnell has finally spoken out about what’s next for the sport’s most important machine. With Gen-8 development heating up, questions around electrification and tradition are front and c… [5224 chars]

NASCAR President Steve O’Donnell is standing firm on the Next Gen car, calling it key to keeping the sport competitive and attracting new manufacturers. While critics like Denny Hamlin slam it as “bad business,” O’Donnell sees room to tweak, not scra… [3959 chars]

Since Joey Logano’s championship in 2024, the playoff system has been under a brighter spotlight. Last season, the Team Penske driver was a passing afterthought in the first half of the year, finishing poorly in most races. But then, he won in Nashvi… [4477 chars]

Bristol has a way of breaking drivers and building legends. Under its lights, emotions run high and finishes get wild, but sometimes, the real story happens off the track. For Austin Cindric, one race at the “Last Great Colosseum” left a mark deeper … [4060 chars]

Last Sunday, Austin Dillon put on a spectacular race. The Richard Childress Racing driver drove under the lights, setting fire to a Saturday night event at Richmond Raceway. He led for 107 laps in the No. 3 Chevrolet for the first time since Dale Ear… [4262 chars]

Redemption rarely comes twice in NASCAR, but Austin Dillon made sure it did. One year ago, Dillon crossed the finish line first at Richmond Raceway only to see his victory erased. NASCAR penalties for aggressive driving not only stripped away his tro… [5218 chars]

In NASCAR’s past, drivers relied on rewatching hours of video and highlight reels to study their rivals. From in-car cameras to race replays, it was a painstaking process of spotting where another driver lifted, braked, or adjusted their line. SMT or… [4916 chars]

In NASCAR, the unexpected is the norm. Each race tests teams anew, where momentum can shift in an instant. That pressure was palpable for Richard Childress Racing after a particularly trying Dover event when team owner Richard Childress, frustrated b… [4259 chars]

When Joey Logano won the championship in 2024, NASCAR’s playoff system came into the spotlight. The Team Penske driver’s average finish was 17.1. He had just the 12th-most points scored this season — fewer than Chris Buescher, who didn’t even make th… [5022 chars]

At Richmond Raceway, what typically passes as late-race noise over team radios turned into one of the most dissected soundbites of the Cup Series weekend. As the laps wound down in a tense playoff push, Alex Bowman’s frustration spilled over: his voi… [5204 chars]

In the vast landscape of professional racing, Austin Dillon stands as a unique figure, a blend of traditional grit and modern leadership. As a professional race car driver for Richard Childress Racing (RCR), the team founded by his grandfather, Richa… [5349 chars]

NASCAR’s response to the ongoing lawsuit filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports signals a major standoff in the stock car world as both sides await an August 28 court hearing on the teams’ motion for a preliminary injunction. Previously, 23XI… [2484 chars]

NASCAR’s Next Gen car has sparked endless debate, from garage grumbles to fan frustration. Designed to cut costs and modernize the sport, it introduced big changes like wider tires, independent suspension, and a single-source chassis. But with issues… [3931 chars]

Known for his grit on track and grace in the garage, Ryan Preece has earned something few drivers ever do, genuine admiration from the crew who live and breathe pit lane pressure. His leadership isn’t loud, but it’s leaving a mark. And now, it might … [5153 chars]

Jimmie Johnson is a legendary man of NASCAR – a sport which he knows by the pulse. Since Johnson’s rookie season in 2000, Johnson’s achievements in NASCAR’s highest level have been endless. From clinching 83 wins at 20 different race tracks, includin… [4284 chars]