Category: NASCAR Cup Series

–by Mark Cipolloni– Downtown 2nd Ward Ald. Brian Hopkins, a critic of the race since Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the three-year deal in July, blasted the announcement Monday. “There’s no … Read More

–by Mark Cipolloni– Christopher Bell showcased his origins of dirt track racing in Sunday night’s NASCAR Cup Series race on the dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway to claim his first … Read More

–by Mark Cipolloni– Dirt track ace and pole sitter for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at Bristol was interviewed after winning the pole by some pro-dirt journalists, who tried lure him … Read More

It didn’t take long for Kyle Larson to assert his superiority on the dirt track at Bristol Motor Speedway. Starting sixth in the third of four 15-lap qualifying Bush’s Beans … Read More

–by Mark Cipolloni– NASCAR did not like some of the actions of the appeals panels that have been reducing or eliminating penalties they impose on cheaters, so now they have … Read More

The National Motorsports Appeals Panel today heard and considered an appeal of a Behavioral penalty issued on March 15, 2023 to driver Denny Hamlin in the NASCAR Cup Series. The … Read More

Editor’s Note: The amount of cheating NASCAR officials have found over the years is shocking. Not until teams caught cheating get suspended for an entire year will it stop completely. … Read More

–Press Release– NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports today announced details for the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race to be held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, May 21. The simplified format – … Read More

–Press Release– In celebration of Goodyear’s 125th anniversary this year, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced a special sidewall logo design for the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR during the … Read More

Owners of NASCAR Cup Series teams boycotted their scheduled meeting with NASCAR officials over revenues, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. The two sides are in a dispute over how to divide … Read More

Goodyear tire test at Charlotte Motor Speedway with comments from Chase Briscoe, Ty Gibbs and Kyle Larson.  

–Press Release– The National Motorsports Appeals Panel today heard and considered an appeal of an L2 penalty issued on March 15, 2023 to team owner Matt Kaulig, driver Justin Haley … Read More

–Press Release– Sugarlands Distilling Co., an award-winning craft distillery in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and NASCAR today announced the release of an officially licensed limited-edition moonshine to commemorate NASCAR’s 75th anniversary. The … Read More

–by Mark Cipolloni– NASCAR 2023 FOX viewership totals through 8 races compared to last season: – Clash: (Down 14.8%) – Daytona 500: (Down 7.7%) – Auto Club: (Down 5.6%) – … Read More

–by Mark Cipolloni– The NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond did not end well for Martin Truex Jr. after being in the lead group for the majority of the race … Read More

A battle not only between drivers but between teams was the go-to staple at Richmond Raceway Sunday afternoon, with Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing setting the pace with the … Read More

–by Mark Cipolloni– Due to morning rain and storms Saturday, race officials cancelled NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying sessions. The starting lineup for the Toyota Owners 40.0000.000 at Richmond … Read More

–by Mark Cipolloni– Daytona Beach’s iconic Streamline Hotel has new owners. MG Capital Partners, an investor group from New York, has agreed to purchase the hotel from its previous owner … Read More

Appeals Panel Statement The National Motorsports Appeals Panel today heard and considered an appeal of an L2 penalty issued on March 15, 2023 to team owner Rick Hendrick, drivers Kyle … Read More

–Press Release– Today, NASCAR welcomed Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) as a founding partner of the first-ever Chicago Street Race Weekend. The partnership was unveiled as part … Read More