NASCAR, auto racing news
Former NBA star Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin will field a NASCAR team in the Cup Series in 2021, purchasing Germain Racing’s charter. “Tonight, I’m excited to announce MJ and … Continue Reading Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin form NASCAR team
Ross Chastain will drive the No. 42 Chevrolet in 2021, replacing Matt Kenseth in the Cup Series ride. Chip Ganassi Racing announced the move on Monday, September 21st. “Ross has … Continue Reading Ross Chastain to the No. 42
Auto Club Speedway will be transforming the track to a half-mile high-banked speedway, The Athletic first reported on Tuesday, September 8. NASCAR has been racing at the two-mile Southern California … Continue Reading Report: Auto Club Speedway changing layout
He won the first race when NASCAR reset after the COVID-19 pandemic in May, and now he has won after the points were reset for the playoffs at the same … Continue Reading Kevin Harvick kicks off playoffs with Darlington victory
William Byron will be staying put in the No. 24 car at Hendrick Motorsports for the foreseeable future. The third-year Cup Series driver announced Tuesday, Sept. 1, that he will … Continue Reading William Byron signed through 2022 at HMS
Zane Smith captured his first career win in the Henry Ford Health System 200 at Michigan International Speedway after passing Christian Eckes on the last lap of the August 7th … Continue Reading Zane Smith slides in front of Eckes for the win
There will be no more practice and qualifying for NASCAR races in 2020, the sanctioning body announced July 21st. “Following discussions with our race teams and the broader industry, NASCAR … Continue Reading NASCAR: No more qualifying, practice for rest of 2020
By Nick Lewis Sheldon Creed won the Buckle Up in Your Truck 225 at Kentucky Speedway after lightning struck the area surrounding the track Saturday, July 11. For Creed, the … Continue Reading Sheldon Creed wins rain shortened Kentucky race
“I was hoping for better results for No. 700 today.”
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for COVID-19, Hendrick Motorsports announced Friday (July 3). Johnson will not race in July 5’s Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 … Continue Reading Jimmie Johnson tests positive for COVID-19