Melillo’s Mind – “Big 3” topics leaving Sonoma
To me, these are three things that, if they aren’t getting coverage, should be on everyone’s minds as we head into Chicagoland Speedway this weekend.
Hemric, Dillon talk lessons learned running K&N Pro Series race
SONOMA, Calif. — Three drivers in the 32-car NASCAR K&N Pro Series West field Saturday (June 22) at Sonoma Raceway are pulling double duty between the aforementioned series and the … Continue Reading Hemric, Dillon talk lessons learned running K&N Pro Series race
Kyle Larson ties three drivers on all-time poles list
SONOMA, Calif. — For the third year in a row, Kyle Larson will lead the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag in the Toyota/Save Mart 350. … Continue Reading Kyle Larson ties three drivers on all-time poles list
Truex, Larson top Friday Sonoma practices
SONOMA, Calif. — Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Larson topped the two practice sessions for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway Friday (June 21) at the 2.52-mile road course. Truex, … Continue Reading Truex, Larson top Friday Sonoma practices
Drivers discuss physical challenges of Sonoma
SONOMA, Calif. — The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway will be racing the carousel at the 2.52-mile road course for the first time since 1997. No … Continue Reading Drivers discuss physical challenges of Sonoma
Repko, Graf Jr., and H2 Motorsports debut in the Xfinity Series
By Jonathan Fjeld NEWTON, Iowa — Ryan Repko, Joe Graf Jr., and H2 Motorsports each made their Xfinity Series debut Sunday in the CircuitCity.com 250. Graf Jr., who sits fifth … Continue Reading Repko, Graf Jr., and H2 Motorsports debut in the Xfinity Series
Christopher Bell wins the CircuitCity.com 250; full race recap
By Jonathan Fjeld NEWTON, Iowa — Christopher Bell emerged victorious in Sunday’s CircuitCity.com 250 at Iowa Speedway. Bell won over Cole Custer by 1.756 seconds to claim his fourth victory … Continue Reading Christopher Bell wins the CircuitCity.com 250; full race recap
David Starr out early with engine troubles
By Jonathan Fjeld NEWTON, Iowa — David Starr is out of the Circuitcity.com 250 after having engine issues on Lap 29 of 250. Starr started the race in 24th and … Continue Reading David Starr out early with engine troubles
Four drivers make their Truck debut in M&Ms 200
NEWTON, Iowa — Chandler Smith, Mason Massey, CJ McLaughlin, and Juan Manuel Gonzalez each made their Truck Series debut in Sunday’s M&Ms 200. Smith was the highest finishing driver of … Continue Reading Four drivers make their Truck debut in M&Ms 200
Chastain on 2019: ‘This has been one of the busiest years of my life’
By Jonathan Fjeld NEWTON, Iowa — Ross Chastain has had a very busy 2019, to say the very least. Before last Monday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan, … Continue Reading Chastain on 2019: ‘This has been one of the busiest years of my life’
Kyle Busch victorious again at Pocono Raceway
After going winless at “The Tricky Triangle” in his first 25 attempts, Busch now has three wins in the last four races in the Pocono mountains.
Cole Custer victorious after last lap pass at Pocono Raceway
“It was a fun end of the race. I wish I didn’t have to do it like that, but it probably made it exciting.”
Martin Truex Jr. takes second Coca-Cola 600
CONCORD, N.C. – Martin Truex Jr. rallied from an early mistake to win his second Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The win was Truex’s third of 2019 and the … Continue Reading Martin Truex Jr. takes second Coca-Cola 600
Martin Truex Jr. ties Logano, T. Labonte on wins list
Martin Truex Jr. is now tied with Joey Logano and Terry Labonte with 22 wins on the all-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series wins list. Truex claimed his third victory … Continue Reading Martin Truex Jr. ties Logano, T. Labonte on wins list
NASCAR’s history of racing on Mother’s Day
In the 71-year history of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, seven points-awarding races have been held on Mother’s Day. The premier series of NASCAR has held Saturday races before … Continue Reading NASCAR’s history of racing on Mother’s Day
Martin Truex Jr. approaching NASCAR record
It may be hard to believe, but Martin Truex Jr. has never won consecutive points-awarding Cup Series races. Truex, the 2017 champion, leads all active Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series … Continue Reading Martin Truex Jr. approaching NASCAR record