NASCAR Cup Series Down 23% Across Fox/FS1
NASCAR TV Ratings The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is seeing a 23% TV viewership drop heading into the All-Star Race this weekend. For race telecasts across Fox and FS1, … Read More
Category: Stock Car Racing
Monster Energy Open Qualifying Cancelled, Field Set By Owners Points
Aric Almirola Stewart-Haas Racing Persistent rain showers at Charlotte Motor Speedway forced NASCAR officials to cancel Friday's qualifying session for Saturday's Monster Energy Open and will set the starting lineup … Read More
Hendrick Extends Deal With Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Jimmie Johnson Hendrick Motorsports is renewing its deal with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina that will see the health insurance company step up to associate sponsor branding … Read More
NASCAR betting could be available in Dover this fall
Dover already features horse race betting With Delaware moving quickly to implement full sports betting by next month, Dover International Speedway is anticipating it could offer NASCAR betting when the … Read More
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
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
Kevin Harvick Uses Next-to-Last-Lap Pass To Beat Truex
Kevin Harvick wins at Kansas Speedway Sarah Crabill/Getty Images Kevin Harvick, nicknamed NASCAR's "Closer," earned his moniker on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway, passing reigning Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series … Read More
Noah Gragson Finds Redemption at Kansas Speedway
Noah Gragson celebrates in Victory Lane at Kansas Speedway Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images There are times when redemption is swift and merciful. A week after throwing away a chance to win … Read More
Matt Kenseth Back In the Saddle Again
Matt Kenseth addresses the media at Kansas Speedway on Friday Roush-Fenway Racing Dressed in the Roush Fenway Racing, Wyndham Rewards livery Matt Kenseth showed up at Kansas Speedway Friday ready … Read More
Kevin Harvick Wins Kansas Cup Series Pole
Kevin Harvick wins his second Busch Pole Award of the season Sarah Crabill/Getty Images Kevin Harvick has been the dominant force in Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing this season. … Read More
Take a number….Kansas
Kansas Speedway It might not seem like it’s been so long, but Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway will be the 25th race at the track. Only Kentucky Speedway is newer … 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