Author: Andy DeLay

ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR, Opinion

The Digital Redneck Revolution: Will NASCAR Ignore Cleetus and the Freedom Factory?

By: Andy DeLay, Staff Writer A New Kind of Speed If you’ve been following my column for a while, you know I’ve spent my fair share of time in the dusty garages of Homestead-Miami and the high-banked cathedrals like Daytona. I thought I’d seen every way there was to pack a grandstand. But a few weeks ago, I found myself heading into the gates of … Continue reading The Digital Redneck Revolution: Will NASCAR Ignore Cleetus and the Freedom Factory?

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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

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Craftsman Truck Series, NASCAR

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

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THE CROWN VIC REVOLUTION: Why Cleetus and RFK Just Schooled NASCAR at Talladega

By Andy DeLay, Staff Writer, Seriously Fast Motorsports If you had told me twenty years ago that the most significant cultural shift in American motorsports would involve a fleet of retired police interceptors and a YouTuber with a catchphrase, I’d have told you that you really need to consider putting the pipe down. The funny thing is, as I sat watching the footage from Talladega … Continue reading THE CROWN VIC REVOLUTION: Why Cleetus and RFK Just Schooled NASCAR at Talladega

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Cup Series, NASCAR

Toyota’s Spring Surge: Can Anyone Catch the Camrys?

By Andy DeLay, Staff Writer | Seriously Fast Motorsports One thing that I’ve noticed while watching this year’s NASCAR Cup Series season unfold, there’s been a lot of red, white, and black out front. Through the first five races of the year, the story isn’t just about who’s winning, it’s about the fact that Toyota seems to have a tight grip on the rest of … Continue reading Toyota’s Spring Surge: Can Anyone Catch the Camrys?

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ARCA Menards Series

Pavement, Purpose, and Patriots: Warriors2Racers Joins Forces with Josh White Racing

By Andy DeLay, Staff Writer HAYMARKET, VA — For years, the rumble of road racing has been the heartbeat of Warriors2Racers. In 2026, that heartbeat is syncing up with the high-banked thunder of oval dirt track racing! In a move that bridges the gap between veteran rehabilitation and top-tier competitive motorsport, Warriors2Racers (operating under the Resilience Racing Foundation) has officially announced a strategic partnership with … Continue reading Pavement, Purpose, and Patriots: Warriors2Racers Joins Forces with Josh White Racing

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Craftsman Truck Series, NASCAR

Riggs Rules the Streets: A Historic Victory in St. Pete

Andy DeLay, Staff Writer ​ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – History was made today under the Florida sun, and it came with the roar of a V8 and the smell of saltwater. Layne Riggs and his No. 34 Front Row Motorsports team have etched their names into the record books as the winners of the inaugural OnlyBulls Green Flag 150, the first-ever street course event for the … Continue reading Riggs Rules the Streets: A Historic Victory in St. Pete

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Into the Unknown: The Concrete Jungle Awaits

Andy DeLay, Staff Writer History is officially being made in St Petersburg as NASCARs “heavy metal” machines prepare for their first-ever run on a street circuit. While the IndyCar guys have been running here since 2003, the Truck Series drivers are walking into this weekend with a blank sheet of paper. ​I caught up with Kaden Honeycutt and Taylor Gray near the TRICON Garage transporters … Continue reading Into the Unknown: The Concrete Jungle Awaits

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Heavy Metal Hits the Streets: Trucks Take Over St. Pete

By: Andy DeLay, Seriously Fast Motorsports The palm trees are swaying in the warm Florida breeze, the yachts are moored in the harbor, and the smell of high-octane racing is back in the air. This year, the whine of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has a new, thunderous V-8 bass note. For the first time in its 31-season history, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck … Continue reading Heavy Metal Hits the Streets: Trucks Take Over St. Pete

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The View From the Inside: Why a 9th Place Finish Felt Like a Daytona 500 Win

By Andy DeLay, Staff Writer I’ve spent the better part of my life behind a microphone or a notebook at racetracks across this country. For decades, my job has been to document the show, not be a part of it. I’ve stood in Victory Lane as NASCAR Cup Series teams hoisted championship trophies, watching the confetti fly and the raw emotion pour out of crews … Continue reading The View From the Inside: Why a 9th Place Finish Felt Like a Daytona 500 Win

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