Category Archives: NASCAR

Stubbs: 23XI’s driver choice shows sponsorships trump talent

Stubbs: 23XI’s driver choice shows sponsorships trump talent

When comparing Riley Herbst and Corey Heim as candidates for the third NASCAR Cup Series seat at 23XI Racing, the statistics and eye test speak for themselves. Heim has been a championship contender — and arguably the best driver in the series — in his two years in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with TRICON…MORE

Stubbs: RFK gives Ryan Preece best (final?) shot at success

Stubbs: RFK gives Ryan Preece best (final?) shot at success

First chances are rare in racing, and second chances rarer still. Ryan Preece has thrown the aforementioned proverb to the wayside. On Tuesday, RFK Racing announced that Preece will be the pilot of the organization’s third NASCAR Cup Series entry in 2025, marking Preece’s third Cup Series team in five years. It’s a welcome opportunity…MORE

Ryan Preece joins RFK Racing in Cup Series in 2025

Ryan Preece joins RFK Racing in Cup Series in 2025

Ryan Preece will drive the No. 60 Ford for Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing during the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, the organization announced Tuesday. Preece will join co-owner/driver Brad Keselowski and Chris Buescher in the team’s three-car lineup. “Having a third team gives us another shot at the win on any given weekend,” Keselowski said…MORE

NASCAR opposes Michael Jordan’s request for expedited appeal

NASCAR opposes Michael Jordan’s request for expedited appeal

NASCAR urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Monday to deny an appeal filed by Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports requesting an accelerated review of their recently denied motion for a preliminary injunction. A U.S. District judge denied 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports a court order on…MORE

Joe Gibbs Racing lifting driver ban on dirt racing, other circuits

Joe Gibbs Racing lifting driver ban on dirt racing, other circuits

Joe Gibbs, the former football coach who owns a NASCAR racing team, is giving his drivers more options. The racing team confirmed Monday that it will have a process allowing drivers to request competing outside the NASCAR Cup Series on dirt tracks and in other forms of motorsports — something Gibbs has restricted. The policy…MORE

Chase Elliott ‘really proud’ of strong close to ’24 season

Chase Elliott ‘really proud’ of strong close to ’24 season

Chase Elliott finished seventh in the Cup Series standings and fell a round short of NASCAR’s Championship 4 in 2024, an effort he scored as “probably a B, B-plus.” “I’m trying to grade that really honestly,” the former Cup Series champion recently told NASCAR.com when asked to assess his performance in the No. 9 Chevrolet…MORE

Take 5: Samuel Stubbs’ NASCAR storylines to follow this offseason

Take 5: Samuel Stubbs’ NASCAR storylines to follow this offseason

The 2024 NASCAR season is in the books and the clock already is ticking on one of the shortest offseasons in sports. With less than 12 weeks until Bowman Gray Stadium hosts the Busch Clash on Feb. 2, here are the storylines you need to know going into the 2025 season. New Faces in New…MORE

Report: NASCAR considering playoff format changes

Report: NASCAR considering playoff format changes

NASCAR is reviewing its playoff format and is considering making changes as soon as next year, the Sports Business Journal reported Tuesday. Because the season gets underway in February, the short turnaround time means a more extensive overhaul would have to wait until 2026, per the report. Joey Logano was crowned the 2024 Cup Series…MORE

Joey Logano wins third Cup Series Championship at Phoenix

Joey Logano wins third Cup Series Championship at Phoenix

Joey Logano completed his Cinderella story Sunday afternoon by holding off teammate Ryan Blaney and winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway and his third career title in Avondale, Arizona. After passing William Byron by going from fifth to first in one lap following a restart with 54 laps to go, Logano…MORE

NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison dies at 86

NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison dies at 86

NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison, the founder of racing’s “Alabama Gang,” died on Saturday. He was 86. Allison has his name littered throughout the record books, ranking fourth all time in NASCAR premier series wins (85), second in top-five finishes (336) and 14th in starts (718). Those were among the accomplishments that landed Allison…MORE