Category Archives: NASCAR

NASCAR appeals injunction for Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing

NASCAR appeals injunction for Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing

The ongoing legal fight between NASCAR and two of its teams, including the one co-owned and operated by Michael Jordan, took one more twist before the season-opening Daytona 500 this weekend. NASCAR on Wednesday filed a brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (Richmond, Va.) against the injunction that has granted…MORE

NASCAR ejects two crew chiefs before Daytona 500

NASCAR ejects two crew chiefs before Daytona 500

NASCAR ejected two Cup Series crew chiefs from the rest of the Daytona 500 weekend on Thursday due to rules violations. Chris Lawson, crew chief for Front Row Motorsports driver Todd Gilliland, and Billy Plourde, crew chief for Rick Ware Racing’s Cody Ware, were both sanctioned for improper weights on the No. 34 and No.…MORE

Chase Briscoe earns Toyota’s first Daytona 500 pole

Chase Briscoe earns Toyota’s first Daytona 500 pole

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Chase Briscoe spoiled Ford’s pole position party during the Wednesday night qualifying session for the 67th running of the Daytona 500. Fastest in both rounds of time trials, Briscoe turned a lap in 49.249 seconds (182.745 mph) to secure the top starting spot for Sunday’s race (2:30 p.m. ET on FOX,…MORE

Take 5: Racers who gained most in Daytona 500 qualifying

Take 5: Racers who gained most in Daytona 500 qualifying

Chase Briscoe won the pole for the 67th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, beating Austin Cindric for the top spot. He wasn’t the only driver to help his case ahead of the Great American Race, however. Here are the five drivers who helped themselves the most in the Wednesday qualifying session. Chase Briscoe, No. 19…MORE

Stubbs: 5 Daytona 500 storylines to watch

Stubbs: 5 Daytona 500 storylines to watch

The stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will once more descend on the birthplace of NASCAR for the 67th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday. Since 1959, the “Great American Race” has provided fans with thrill after thrill. Here are five storylines to follow during Speedweeks. 1. Twenty years of trying, Part 2? On Feb. 15,…MORE

NASCAR welcomes three into Hall of Fame

NASCAR welcomes three into Hall of Fame

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR’s heroes and legends gathered at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday to formally induct the esteemed class of 2025 — racing greats Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards and the late Ralph Moody. They — along one of the sport’s great safety innovators, Dr. Dean Sicking, and one of its most accomplished…MORE

Chase Elliott dominates Clash at Bowman Gray

Chase Elliott dominates Clash at Bowman Gray

Polesitter Chase Elliott led 171 of 200 laps to claim NASCAR’s season-opening exhibition race, the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, Sunday night in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Hendrick Motorsports driver was passed by Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota late in the first 100 laps, but Elliott regained the lead in the second 100 and…MORE

NASCAR opens 2025 season with exhibition at tiny track

NASCAR opens 2025 season with exhibition at tiny track

NASCAR is standing on the threshold of another date with its rich history and will make that become a reality this Sunday night with an exhibition race in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad. With its offseason officially over after Team Penske’s Joey Logano captured his third Cup title, the series has rested itself and will get…MORE

10 storylines to follow for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series

10 storylines to follow for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season has a plethora of storylines to follow before cars even hit the track. The fourth season of NASCAR’s Next-Gen car is sure to provide plenty of parity, and every driver in the field has a unique outlook for their 2025 campaign. Here are 10 storylines and questions to follow…MORE

NASCAR to consider playoff format changes for 2026

NASCAR to consider playoff format changes for 2026

As NASCAR teams prepare to kick off the new season, changes to the Cup Series playoff format could be on the horizon. NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer John Probst said Monday that no changes are coming in 2025, but the playoff format will be reconsidered ahead of the 2026 season. Probst…MORE