Freedom Factory: The Deegan Dynasty Continues at the 2026 Freedom 500
Andy DeLay – Staff Writer, Seriously Fast Motorsports If you weren’t out in the middle of nowhere in Manatee County, Florida, this past Friday night, you missed what might go down as the most chaotic chapter in the history of Cleetus McFarland’s Freedom 500. Under the humid Florida sky, the “seventh edition” of Cleetu’s signature Crown Vic showdown delivered exactly what we’ve come to expect: … Continue reading Freedom Factory: The Deegan Dynasty Continues at the 2026 Freedom 500
Zach Mecca Veteran NASCAR Spotter
Q. Can you give us your name, age, and where you’re from? A. My Name is Zach Mecca, I’m 27 from Rotterdam, New York. Q. How did you become a fan of motorsports? A. I became a fan of motorsports when I was a little kid. I remember watching Jeff Gordon running a lot of races. My dad was a huge Jeff Gordon fan. We … Continue reading Zach Mecca Veteran NASCAR Spotter
Bowman is Back at Bristol
Hendrick Motorsports announced this morning that Alex Bowman has been medically cleared and will return to the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. Bowman has missed four races in a row after experiencing symptoms of vertigo at Circuit of the Americas in early March. In Hendrick Motorsports’ press release, Bowman said, “I’m grateful for the support I’ve had from Hendrick Motorsports, … Continue reading Bowman is Back at Bristol
Talladega Shakeup: NASCAR Reduces Final Stage Lengths
NASCAR announced that the final two stages of the April 26th Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway will be shortened to address fuel-saving and line-riding, both of which fans and drivers have frequently complained about. Last season’s Talladega race segments were: 60/60/68. According to NASCAR’s Executive Vice President, John Probst, the upcoming race will feature stages comparable to 100/50/50. Although nothing official has been mentioned, … Continue reading Talladega Shakeup: NASCAR Reduces Final Stage Lengths
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Preview: Bristol’s Friday Night Fight
The high banks of Bristol Motor Speedway take center stage this Friday night for the Tennessee National Guard 250. As the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season intensifies, all eyes are on the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile” for a showdown that carries both financial and championship implications. By Andy DeLay – Staff Writer Corey Heim: Chasing the Triple Truck Challenge Sweep Corey Heim enters Bristol as the … Continue reading NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Preview: Bristol’s Friday Night Fight
Only 11 Cup Drivers Have Never Won – 3 Are Knocking on the Door
Winning in the NASCAR Cup Series has never been harder than it is today; meanwhile, more and more drivers are finding their way to Victory Lane. It is harder to dominate the series than at nearly any point in the sport’s history, and despite some fans arguing otherwise, there is truly massive parity today. Since the introduction of the Next Gen car in 2022, the … Continue reading Only 11 Cup Drivers Have Never Won – 3 Are Knocking on the Door
Throwback: The Forgotten JRM Bristol Incident: “It’s Bristol, Baby!”
JRM has long been the pinnacle of excellence in the Xfinity Series, especially now heading into Bristol with a streak of winning 7 out of the last eight races. However, there’s always trouble in paradise, and in 2020, the issue was particularly severe. When teammates Noah Gragson and Justin Allgaier collided while battling for the win. Here’s the inside on why and when it happened … Continue reading Throwback: The Forgotten JRM Bristol Incident: “It’s Bristol, Baby!”
Nick Sanchez and AM Racing Set to Miss Second Race in a Row
When NASCAR dropped the entry list to the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Rockingham last week, we were all in for a bit of a surprise. A little (*) sat next to the No. 25 AM Racing Ford entry for Nick Sanchez. “Withdrawn”. No explanation has been given since, and now the team is flat out missing from the Bristol entry list. Again, there … Continue reading Nick Sanchez and AM Racing Set to Miss Second Race in a Row
All 2026 Craftsman Truck Series Lap Leaders
We have compiled the full list of all lap leaders for the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series. This list will be updated after each race. Following Rockingham 1 Corey Heim 212 2 Ben Rhodes 93 3 Kaden Honeycutt 61 4 Layne Riggs 43 5 Kyle Busch 37 6 Carson Hocevar 36 7 Ross Chastain 35 8 Tanner Gray 28 9 Michael McDowell 20 10 Justin Haley … Continue reading All 2026 Craftsman Truck Series Lap Leaders
Q&A With Kyle Vallejos
Q. Can you give us your name, age, and where you’re from? A. My name is Kyle Vallejos. I am 31 from Farmington, New Mexico and I currently live in Moriarty, New Mexico. Q. How did you get into racing? A. I started as a fan, watching NASCAR when I was 3 years old. My dad left it on the TV. I thought that was … Continue reading Q&A With Kyle Vallejos