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AuthorDominic Aragon

Dominic Aragon is currently the editor-in-chief for The Racing Experts. From Grants, New Mexico, USA, Aragon started watching NASCAR in 2004 and has been covering the sport since 2009. Aragon is a 2012 graduate of Grants High School and a May 2016 graduate of the University of New Mexico with a B.A. in Mass Communications & Journalism. Aragon has worked in local and national media, as a musician, and an educator. He is co-author of the 2024 book "All of It: Daytona 500 Champion Tells the Rest of the Story" with racer Geoff Bodine. Aragon, his wife Feliz, and son Christopher currently reside in Grants, New Mexico, USA. You can reach Dominic at daragon@theracingexperts.net.

Ty Gibbs makes Xfinity Series history

In his series debut, Ty Gibbs became the sixth driver in NASCAR Xfinity Series history to win in their series debut. Gibbs, 19,  joins Dale Earnhardt, Joe Ruttman, Ricky Rudd, … Continue Reading Ty Gibbs makes Xfinity Series history

David Starr could run Cup races in 2021

NASCAR Xfinity Series competitor David Starr is open to running Cup Series races this year for Carl Long’s MBM Motorsports, the team he will compete for in the Xfinity Series … Continue Reading David Starr could run Cup races in 2021

Ross Chastain posts career-high finish in Daytona 500

Ross Chastain kicked off the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series with his highest finish in a points-awarding race to date. Chastain placed his No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet seventh in … Continue Reading Ross Chastain posts career-high finish in Daytona 500

Kyle Larson nets Top-10 in return to Cup

In his first Cup Series start since Phoenix in March 2020, Kyle Larson placed 10th in the season-opening Daytona 500 (Feb. 14). Despite involvement in the final lap crash, Larson … Continue Reading Kyle Larson nets Top-10 in return to Cup

Michael McDowell 196th different winner in Cup Series

Michael McDowell is the newest driver to add their name to the NASCAR Cup Series all-time wins list. McDowell’s victory in the 2021 Daytona 500 is the 36-year-old driver’s first … Continue Reading Michael McDowell 196th different winner in Cup Series

Derrike Cope crashes out of Daytona 500

1990 Daytona 500 champion Derrike Cope’s return to the Great American Race lasted three laps. Cope, piloting the No. 15 for Rick Ware Racing in his first Cup Series start … Continue Reading Derrike Cope crashes out of Daytona 500

Cope, McMurray or Ragan could make NASCAR history Sunday

A victory in the Daytona 500 by Derrike Cope, Jamie McMurray or David Ragan could make one of them the third driver in the history of NASCAR’s premier series to … Continue Reading Cope, McMurray or Ragan could make NASCAR history Sunday

Alex Bowman wins pole for Daytona 500

Alex Bowman will lead the field to the green flag in the 63rd annual Daytona 500. Bowman posted a lap of 47.026-second lap time at Daytona International Speedway Wednesday night, … Continue Reading Alex Bowman wins pole for Daytona 500

Ryan Preece, David Ragan will race in Daytona 500

Ryan Preece and David Ragan will be a part of the 40-driver field in the Daytona 500 Sunday. Both drivers, who were not guaranteed a starting spot in NASCAR’s season … Continue Reading Ryan Preece, David Ragan will race in Daytona 500

James Davison to run more Cup races in 2021

Look to see James Davison in more Cup Series races with Rick Ware Racing in 2021, the driver confirmed to The Racing Experts. “Things are looking solid for the year … Continue Reading James Davison to run more Cup races in 2021