Imagine the scenes of a Formula 1 legend roaring down a NASCAR superspeedway and winning. It happened in 1967 when Mario Andretti jumped behind the wheel of a NASCAR Ford at Daytona and defeated NASCAR’s best drivers in a straight fight to win the Da… [6902 chars]

Kyle Busch’s slide in the Next Gen era has been a jaw-dropping plot twist in NASCAR’s recent storylines. For over a decade, Busch was the driver everyone feared, a chameleon who could tame any track, any car, with a blend of raw speed, fearless aggre… [5945 chars]

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NASCAR Xfinity driver Connor Zilisch has revealed that his collarbone injury may require surgery for a faster recovery. Zilis… [3069 chars]

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin has called out the sport for its decisions on the Next Gen car, which is attracting mor… [2631 chars]

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IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe has advised the Cadillac F1 team to consider NASCAR star Connor Zilisch as its driver for it… [3104 chars]

Connor Zilisch lit up Watkins Glen like a seasoned superstar, but one misstep in Victory Lane turned triumph into turmoil. Now, with a broken collarbone and a championship on the line, a NASCAR legend steps in with a surprising message that could cha… [5803 chars]

“NASCAR stock car racing is predominantly an oval-based series,” said Dale Earnhardt Jr., sharing his blunt verdict on the inclusion of road courses. The veteran grew up at a time when the NASCAR calendar only had one such track, Riverside, as ovals … [4791 chars]

“I don’t love the Next Gen car. It’s an IMSA car, it’s a sports car… it’s not a NASCAR stock car”. Those words from Dale Earnhardt Jr. weren’t just a critique, they sparked a rebellion against the Next Gen car. It’s been bubbling for months. Now, the… [4161 chars]

Picture Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 2001 at the Pepsi 400, standing tall on his car, fists raised, with Michael Waltrip by his side. That roof climb became a symbol of triumph, resilience, and raw emotion in NASCAR lore. But now, after a controversial acci… [5608 chars]

The arrival of the NASCAR Next-Gen car was meant to level the playing field, but on road courses, it has done the opposite. Shane van Gisbergen has emerged as the clearest example, turning the parity machine into his personal weapon. At Watkins Glen,… [6301 chars]

In Monterrey, a young boy raced go-karts for fun and spent his days watching NASCAR superheroes on TV. What he had was, just a passion for driving and a spark in his heart. After one race win, his dad asked if he wanted to become a professional drive… [5283 chars]

In early 2025, NASCAR fans got a big surprise. Someone visiting Team Penske’s race shop spotted an electric car parked between Joey Logano and Austin Cindric’s Cup cars. It didn’t make a sound, but it made a lot of noise online. It seems that Ford, o… [4895 chars]

From the adrenaline-fueled call of “Boogity, boogity, boogity. Let’s go racing, boys!” to the tension-packed “They touch! They touch!” infusing drama into Daytona’s final laps, NASCAR broadcasters aren’t just narrators. Rather, they’re architects of … [4903 chars]

Connor Zilisch entered Watkins Glen riding a wave of momentum. The teenage phenom was eyeing yet another Xfinity Series triumph in what has been a breakout season. And that’s exactly the form he took into the race. From the moment he secured pole pos… [5604 chars]

A battle between NASCAR and two of its high-profile teams has been brewing for months in a Charlotte federal court. 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, and Front Row Motorsports have locked horns with NASCAR for a while now. It … [2889 chars]

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Bubba Wallace has turned heads with his consistent showings in recent NASCAR Cup Series outings. His last four races delivered top-10 finishes each time, starting with a seventh at Dover, followed by a commanding victory at Indianapolis, a sixth at I… [6528 chars]

An astonishing victory unfolded at Watkins Glen. Shane van Gisbergen outsmarted the entire field yet again by clinching his 4th victory of the season. But while living up to his road course racing talents, SVG’s run also revealed huge cracks in NASCA… [4451 chars]

Austin Hill has been a force in the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series, piloting the No. 21 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing with wins at Atlanta, Martinsville, and Talladega under his belt. His season also boasts strong runs like a third at Homestead,… [5429 chars]

In Monterrey, a young boy raced go-karts for fun and spent his days watching NASCAR superheroes on TV. What he had was, just a passion for driving and a spark in his heart. After one race win, his dad asked if he wanted to become a professional drive… [5283 chars]

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William Byron’s 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season has been a masterclass in consistency and control. From the drop of the green flag back in February, the Hendrick Motorsports driver has kept himself firmly in the championship conversation. He’s stacked … [4893 chars]

“We are greedy. We want more.” Brad Keselowski’s RFK Racing driver uttered these words after Sunday’s race. Chris Buescher had more than a point to prove at the Watkins Glen International Cup Series event. Not only did he have the responsibility to d… [4183 chars]

The world of NASCAR is a whirlwind of fast-paced action and fierce competition that has long fascinated audiences. The sport’s popularity goes beyond the racetrack, often appearing in movies and on TV. Hollywood has a long history of trying to captur… [4411 chars]

The Go Bowling at The Glen had fans yawning instead of cheering. Shane van Gisbergen was putting on a masterclass, slicing the gap to Brad Keselowski, who hadn’t pitted, down to 5.7 seconds while holding a tidy 1.2-second lead over William Byron with… [2232 chars]

In yet another waxing of the field that has legitimized talk of him potentially becoming NASCAR’s best road racer ever, Shane van Gisbergen cruised to victory at Watkins Glen International, earning his fourth road course win in a row and his fourth o… [3364 chars]

Hendrick Motorsports didn’t just rise; it became NASCAR’s benchmark. Founded in 1984 by Rick Hendrick, the team swiftly built its first facility and won its inaugural Cup race at Martinsville that same year. Over subsequent decades, Hendrick amassed … [7642 chars]

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Shane van Gisbergen’s latest victory in NASCAR’s premier series was as historical as it was emotional.
With his father, Robert, on hand for the first time this year, the Auckland, New Zealand, native set a Cup Series rookie recor… [4513 chars]

Denny Hamlin has raced in the NASCAR Cup Series since 2006, quickly establishing himself as a force. He burst onto the scene as a standout rookie with two wins and a third-place finish in the standings. One of the best rookie seasons in modern NASCAR… [4717 chars]

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Shane van Gisbergen’s latest victory in NASCAR’s premier series was as historical as it was emotional.
With his father, Robert, on hand for the first time this year, the Auckland, New Zealand, native set a Cup Series rookie … [4573 chars]

Before entering Watkins Glen, Chase Elliott was a strong contender for the regular-season title. He stood second in points, just 18 behind teammate William Byron, with three races left before the playoffs. Elliott had shown speed on road courses this… [5494 chars]

Brad Keselowski’s Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing team was on fire at Watkins Glen. All three cars showed some real speed in the race. Brad Keselowski looked formidable throughout the race, starting 16th and managing to lead five laps of the 90-lap ra… [6928 chars]

We are in the fourth year of the Next-Gen, with no hint of improvement. NASCAR’s 2022 innovation faced a fresh bout of criticism after Iowa Speedway’s fuel mileage spectacle. Brad Keselowski swept both stages of the race, and Chase Briscoe delivered … [4723 chars]

For weeks, William Byron’s name had been simmering just beneath the surface of NASCAR’s biggest storylines. Then came Iowa Speedway, and suddenly it was everywhere. After 21 races without a win since the season opener at Daytona, William delivered a … [5335 chars]

It only took one race for Butterbean to go from overlooked to undeniable. Brenden “Butterbean” Queen lit up the racing world with his stunning Daytona win earlier this year, a breakout moment that marked his arrival on the national stage. That supers… [4892 chars]

Last summer in Chicago, Shane van Gisbergen stunned the motorsports world when he won his NASCAR debut, an achievement made even more remarkable by the fact that he’d never run a stock car race before. But beyond the trophy and headlines, what stuck … [6124 chars]

There were two aspects to last weekend’s Iowa race. First was fuel mileage, which William Byron molded to perfection. After pitting for the last time on lap 206, Byron stretched his fuel window longer than expected. The second one was the astonishing… [4348 chars]

For decades, NASCAR fans enjoyed annual editions of flagship titles like the EA Sports NASCAR series. This included household names like NASCAR 09 until EA’s license expired around 2009–2010. That void was partially filled by sporadic releases like t… [5850 chars]

Tanner Gray is entering his sixth full season with the team. The NASCAR driver debuted in Truck Series action in late 2019 and has been going full‑time since 2020. The driver piloting the No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for TRICON Garage has had many in… [4392 chars]

“I’m not mad…I just feel I have to make a change, and now is the time to do it.” Dale Earnhardt Sr uttered these words when he prepared to leave J.D. Stacy’s team in 1981. The primary reason was Stacy occupying what once was Dale Sr.’s first full-tim… [4625 chars]

Kyle Larson and Jeff Gordon share more than a professional link; they share a personal bond that defies the usual boss and driver dynamic. Despite Gordon’s prestigious role as Hendrick Motorsports’ vice chairman and his legendary status in the sport,… [6427 chars]

The weekend isn’t shaping out as planned for Niece Motorsports. Ahead of the Truck Series race at Watkins Glen, the team parted ways with Kaden Honeycutt after the 22-year-old signed a deal with another team and manufacturer for 2026. Eager to cut th… [3968 chars]

In the Busch family, Brexton normally steals the spotlight. At just 10 years old, he has already been turning heads in the racing world. Earlier this year, he clinched the prestigious Junior Sprint Division Golden Driller at the Tulsa Shootout, promp… [5920 chars]

NASCAR wants to go global. Efforts for this international campaign are already ramping up in 2025, as the sport visited Mexico City. Both the Xfinity Series and the Cup Series raced at the 2.674-mile Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Shane van Gisbergen … [4406 chars]

Three more races. The Cup Series playoffs are on the horizon, and the battle for supremacy at the top of the driver standings is heating up. William Byron’s win at Iowa Speedway leapfrogged the No. 24 driver to the very top, while teammate Chase Elli… [4584 chars]

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson is a fan of racing movies — but has mixed feelings about one comedy.
Earlier this week, he revealed some of his favorite racing movies on Julian Edelman’s podcast “Games With Names,” a list that included “Talladega Nights: T… [1878 chars]

“I’ll tell you nothing tastes better than a beer after a race, like a nice cold beer…[I’m] big beer drinker,” Ryan Blaney once said about his love for beer. And if you’ve followed Blaney for even a minute, you know that when the checkered flag flies … [4264 chars]

Watkins Glen International is set to roar with NASCAR race energy again. Fans are gearing up for a race weekend packed with speed, tradition, and unforgettable trackside moments. For all your information about camping in the infield, tailgating near … [4588 chars]

Whether he’s battling on track or stirring up drama off it, Carson Hocevar has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in the NASCAR Cup Series this season. In his sophomore year, he has brought a mix of raw talent, brash honesty, and flair… [5815 chars]

Lately, Justin Allgaier’s biggest threat hasn’t been the competition; it’s collisions, some from within his own team. At the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2025, Allgaier led a race-high 37 laps, capturing the Stage 2 win in … [4277 chars]

A year ago, Ryan Preece was in a dilemma. He had zero wins and zero playoff appearances in six seasons. His 5 top tens and 1 top five made him an outcast in the Stewart-Haas Racing fold, where all his teammates had greater finishes. One by one, they … [4311 chars]

Kenny Wallace topped off a 26-year NASCAR career at a particular venue. On August 1st, 2015, the 9-time Xfinity Series race winner entered the US Cellular 250 race at Iowa Speedway. Wallace wheeled the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota to a 15th-place f… [3976 chars]