The Last American Hero is Junior Johnson, Yes
Get a glimpse inside the mind of Tom Wolfe, the writer of the legendary article "The Last American Hero is Junior Johnson. Yes!" that ran in the March 1965 issue … Read More
Category: NASCAR Cup Series
Monster Energy Series teams no longer required to start race on qualifying tires
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams will no longer be required to start the race with the tires on which they qualified, according to Wednesday’s official NASCAR Rule Book update. … Read More
Feedback on Sports Betting article
Sports Betting might just be the savior of motorsports A reader writes, Dear AR1.com, when I first heard about this sports betting win NJ had with the Supreme Court my … Read More
NASCAR will increase penalties for rear-window violations
Cheating has been ingrained in the NASCAR culture since it was formed in the 1950s NASCAR has handed down five penalties for a flurry of rear-window violations this season, hitting … Read More
Hendrick Lands Hertz As New Primary Sponsor For No. 24 Chevy
Hertz to sponsor rookie William Byron The Hertz Corporation, one of the world’s largest vehicle rental companies, has joined 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports as a primary sponsor … Read More
2018-19 NASCAR Next Class revealed
Will Hailie Deegan be NASCAR's next Danica Patrick? On Tuesday, NASCAR announced the members of its latest NASCAR Next class program. The program, which only includes people between the ages … Read More
Did Ganassi team try to cheat with Kyle Larson’s rear window? (Update)
Kyle Larson pits during Kansas race UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. NASCAR released the Post-Event Penalty Report for Kansas Speedway: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Kansas Speedway … Read More
Final Weekend TV Ratings
Net Event Location Day TotalViewers 18-49Viewers 2018Rating 2017Rating % Chg. FS1 NASCAR Cup Race L Kansas Sat 2,038,000 415,000 1.24 1.55 -20% ABC IndyCar GP Race L Indianapolis Sat 780,000 … Read More
NASCAR stakeholders interested in Carolina Panthers ownership (6th Update)
With no NFL team, what will Bruton and Marcus Smith do if NASCAR and its tracks are all sold? UPDATE Steelers investor David Tepper today is "expected to sign the … Read More
NASCAR All-Star Race dignitaries announced
A foul mouth rapper, a Kung Foo fighter and a workout babe – no wonder NASCAR is for sale It's only fitting that the biggest all-star weekend in sports will … Read More
NASCAR Teams not getting through inspection ‘frustrating’
Steve O’Donnell Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR’s executive vice president and chief racing development officer, called the pattern of teams not getting cars through inspection “frustrating" for the sanctioning body. Appearing on … Read More
NASCAR Kansas Monster Cup Post-Race Q&A
Second Place Finisher, Martin Truex Jr. (No. 78 5-hour ENERGY/Bass Pro Shops Toyota), Third Place Finisher, Joey Logano (No. AAA Insurance Ford) and Race Winning Team; VP of Competition, Greg … Read More
What if no one wants to buy NASCAR? (Update)
Chase Carey UPDATE It looks like Liberty Media has zero interest in buying NASCAR based on comments of Liberty executives on a quarterly conference call with Wall Street analysts Wednesday. … Read More
Parker Kligerman returning to Cup to race in Coca-Cola 600
Parker Kligerman NBC Sports analyst Parker Kligerman announced on Thursday’s NASCAR America that he will return to the Cup Series to drive in the May 27 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte … Read More
Aric Almirola On His Rise Through The Ranks In NASCAR
Aric Almirola Aric Almirola's progression in NASCAR took a giant leap forward in 2018 as he stepped into the #10 Stewart-Haas Racing machine, teaming up with Kurt Busch, Clint Bowyer … Read More
NASCAR Launching New Esports Series
NASCAR announced today the formation of a youth esports racing series, the first esports competition created to attract and identify young talent. The series will be hosted on iRacing, the … Read More
France family tells employees it’s committed to sport
Brian France – we are committed! In a memo to NASCAR employees, sanctioning body president Brent Dewar said there would be no comment on “industry rumors" about a potential sale, … Read More
Kyle Larson, fiancee Katelyn Sweet welcome second child
Owen Larson with baby sister Audrey Kyle Larson and fiancee Katelyn Sweet announced the birth of their second child, daughter Audrey Layne Larson, on Monday, one day after the Chip … Read More
Larry McReynolds & Bobby Labonte Discuss Reported Possible Sale of NASCAR
Enough damage done, time to sell before its not worth anything On Monday, Reuters reported the France family, majority owners of NASCAR, is exploring the possible sale of NASCAR. Below … Read More
Glen And Leonard Wood To Receive Distinguished Patrick Countian Award
Brothers Glen and Leonard Wood inducted into the NASCAR HoF in 2013 Brothers Glen and Leonard Wood built their first race car back in 1950, working underneath a beech tree … Read More
NASCAR Dover Monster Cup post-race Q&A
Third-Place Finisher Daniel Suarez (No. 19 Stanley Toyota) and Second-Place Finisher Clint Bowyer (No. 14 Haas Automation Demo Day Ford); MENCS Race Winning Team Crew Chief Rodney Childers, Owner Tony … Read More
The Save Mart Companies Offer Lowest Price Tickets for Northern California NASCAR Fans
Sonoma Sonoma Raceway and The Save Mart Companies have teamed up once again to offer Northern California race fans the lowest-price adult tickets and free kids tickets for the Toyota/Save … Read More
Drivers Shake Down ROVAL In Goodyear Tire Test
Charlotte Roval Under clear skies and warm temperatures similar to what they’ll expect in September, four of NASCAR’s top drivers shook down the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL in a Goodyear … Read More
Ford may be forced to race its SUVs in NASCAR (Update)
Ford is deep-sixing cars like the Taurus it races in NASCAR. How long before NASCAR has to switch to racing Ford Explorers? UPDATE Ford last week announced drastic plans to … Read More