AuthorMatt Courson

Matt Courson is the Managing Editor for The Racing Experts. Courson has covered NASCAR events at 19 of the 23 active racetracks. When not at the track, the 20-year-old Journalism major enjoys spending time with family and playing Ingress.

Posted April 28, 2019 Cup

Alex Bowman posts career-best finish in Geico 500 at Talladega

LINCOLN, Ala. — Alex Bowman posted a career best finish Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway in the 2019 Geico 500. Bowman, who replaced NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. last year in … Continue Reading Alex Bowman posts career-best finish in Geico 500 at Talladega

Posted April 26, 2019 Cup

Brad Keselowski reflects on success at Talladega Superspeedway

Brad Keselowski is arguably the best active driver to compete at Talladega Superspeedway, a 2.66-mile high banked track located approximately 50 miles east of Birmingham. NASCAR Hall-of-Famer Dale Earnhardt holds … Continue Reading Brad Keselowski reflects on success at Talladega Superspeedway

Posted April 13, 2019 Cup

Martin Truex Jr. ties Speedy Thompson on all-time wins list

Martin Truex Jr. has now recorded 20 wins in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. After the victory Saturday night at Richmond Raceway, Truex now finds himself tied with Speedy … Continue Reading Martin Truex Jr. ties Speedy Thompson on all-time wins list

Posted April 12, 2019 News

Ryan Sieg scores second top 5 of 2019 at Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Ryan Sieg netted his fifth career top-5 finish and second in 2019 Friday evening in the Toyota Care 250 at Richmond Raceway. Sieg finished fourth in the … Continue Reading Ryan Sieg scores second top 5 of 2019 at Richmond

Posted April 7, 2019 Cup

Aric Almirola takes early exit out of Food City 500 at Bristol, ends top-10 streak

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Aric Almirola’s streak of six consecutive top-ten finishes came to an end early in the race on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway in the Food City 500. … Continue Reading Aric Almirola takes early exit out of Food City 500 at Bristol, ends top-10 streak

Posted April 6, 2019 News

Christopher Bell claims 10th career win at Bristol Motor Speedway

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Christopher Bell led the final 18 laps of the Alsco 300 Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway, cruising to his tenth career win of his Xfinity Series career. … Continue Reading Christopher Bell claims 10th career win at Bristol Motor Speedway

Posted April 5, 2019 Cup

Chase Elliott claims Bristol Pole Award

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Chase Elliott became the eighth different pole winner this season in just as many races Friday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway in Food City 500 qualifying. The Pole … Continue Reading Chase Elliott claims Bristol Pole Award

Posted April 5, 20194 Comments Driver

Darrell Waltrip defends favoritism towards Kyle Busch

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Former NASCAR driver and current FOX TV analyst Darrell Waltrip formally announced his retirement from the NASCAR television booth Friday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway. Waltrip … Continue Reading Darrell Waltrip defends favoritism towards Kyle Busch

Posted March 24, 2019 Cup

Kurt Busch, Chase Elliott only two Team Chevy drivers to post Top-5 in 2019

RIDGEWAY, Va. — After six races in the 2019 season, Kurt Busch and Chase Elliott are the only two drivers to post a top-five finish in the 2019 season. Busch … Continue Reading Kurt Busch, Chase Elliott only two Team Chevy drivers to post Top-5 in 2019

Posted March 23, 2019 Cup

Joey Logano earns Martinsville pole; Bowyer and Elliott fastest in practices

RIDGEWAY, Va. — Saturday’s on-track activity at Martinsville Speedway featured an enhanced weekend schedule, which is when all practices and qualifying are held on the same day for the Monster … Continue Reading Joey Logano earns Martinsville pole; Bowyer and Elliott fastest in practices

Posted March 23, 2019 News

Angela Ruch signs with Niece Motorsports

RIDGEWAY, Va. — Nice Motorsports announced Saturday (March 23) at Martinsville Speedway that Angela Ruch will be signing on with the team for 12 races in 2019, with the first … Continue Reading Angela Ruch signs with Niece Motorsports

Posted March 17, 2019 Cup

Kyle Busch becomes ninth different St. Patrick’s Day winner

FONTANA, Calif. — Saint Patrick’s Day, observed on March 17, is celebrated mainly by the Irish as a day to remember the saint who ministered Christianity to the Island. The … Continue Reading Kyle Busch becomes ninth different St. Patrick’s Day winner

Posted March 17, 2019 Cup

Kurt Busch comments on younger brother’s 200th national-series win, talks where he may be among all-time greats

FONTANA, Calif. — Kyle Busch claimed his 200th NASCAR national-series victory Saturday at Auto Club Speedway in the Auto Club 400. Kyle’s older brother, Kurt Busch, reflected on his younger … Continue Reading Kurt Busch comments on younger brother’s 200th national-series win, talks where he may be among all-time greats

Posted March 15, 2019 Cup

Austin Dillon claims Auto Club 400 Pole

FONTANA, Calif. — Austin Dillon scored the Busch Pole Award in Friday’s qualifying session at Auto Club Speedway. Dillon posted a lap of 39.982 seconds in Round 2 of qualifying to … Continue Reading Austin Dillon claims Auto Club 400 Pole

Posted March 10, 2019 Cup

Kurt Busch records three straight top-10s after Phoenix

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Kurt Busch is off to his best start of a season since his first year with Stewart-Haas Racing in 2016. Busch has finished inside the top-10 in … Continue Reading Kurt Busch records three straight top-10s after Phoenix

Posted March 9, 2019 Cup

Buescher, Logano top Saturday practices at ISM Raceway

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Chris Buescher and Joey Logano topped the speed charts in the two practice sessions on Saturday (March 9) at ISM Raceway. Buescher ran a 26.092 (137.973 mph.) … Continue Reading Buescher, Logano top Saturday practices at ISM Raceway

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