Author: Andy DeLay

NASCAR, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series

The Real Deal: Brent Crews Signed to Drive the No. 19 for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2026

By: Andy DeLay Staff Writer ​If there is one thing I’ve learned in decades of covering this sport, it’s that “talent” is a word thrown around way too loosely these days. Every once in a while, though, you see a kid who reminds you of the old days… Someone who can hop in a dirt midget, a Trans Am car, or a stock car and … Continue reading The Real Deal: Brent Crews Signed to Drive the No. 19 for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2026

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Local Racing

A Family Affair: Caden Kvapil Outduels Big Brother Carson to Claim the South Carolina 400

By: Andy DeLay, Seriously Fast Motorsports If there’s one thing I love about short-track racing, it’s the history and the legacy. Last Saturday night at Florence Motor Speedway, we watched the next chapter of a racing family write itself in real-time. For years, we’ve watched Travis Kvapil, the 2003 NASCAR Truck Series Champion, guide his sons up the racing ladder. We’ve seen Carson Kvapil dominate … Continue reading A Family Affair: Caden Kvapil Outduels Big Brother Carson to Claim the South Carolina 400

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Bobby Earnhardt Going Full-Time With Rise Motorsports in 2026: A Personal Milestone for a Longtime Friend

By Andy DeLay, Seriously Fast Motorsports Staff Writer I’ve had the privilege of watching a lot of racers come up through the ranks over the years, but very few stories have unfolded quite like Bobby Dale Earnhardt’s. None of them has hit as close to home, either. I first met Bobby back in 2010 at Pocono Raceway. At the time, he wasn’t wheeling ARCA cars … Continue reading Bobby Earnhardt Going Full-Time With Rise Motorsports in 2026: A Personal Milestone for a Longtime Friend

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TECHNICAL DEEP DIVE: Why Cindric’s Aussie Supercar Run is More Than Just PR

By: Andy DeLay, Seriously Fast Motorsports When Team Penske’s Austin Cindric turned his first laps in the No. 5 Tickford Racing Ford Mustang at Sandown Raceway this week, it wasn’t just a photo op. It was a collision of two technical worlds that look identical on the surface but behave radically differently on the asphalt. You know the story: The NASCAR Cup Series “Next Gen” … Continue reading TECHNICAL DEEP DIVE: Why Cindric’s Aussie Supercar Run is More Than Just PR

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Craftsman Truck Series, NASCAR

The Ram’s Return: Kaulig Bets Big as Dodge Charts a Road Back Into NASCAR

By Andy DeLay For more than a decade, Dodge’s absence from NASCAR has hung over the sport like a story without an ending. The manufacturer walked away after the 2012 season, just months after Brad Keselowski delivered a Cup Series championship behind the wheel of Roger Penske’s No. 2 Dodge Charger. With no successor program ready and no clear plan for the future, the Dodge … Continue reading The Ram’s Return: Kaulig Bets Big as Dodge Charts a Road Back Into NASCAR

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NASCAR, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series

The Doctor is In… the Driver’s Seat: Patrick Staropoli’s Remarkable 2025 Comeback

By Andy DeLay ​In a sport where drivers are often groomed from childhood for a single purpose, Dr. Patrick Staropoli breaks the mold. After a decade away from the track to pursue one of the most demanding careers imaginable, the 35-year-old Harvard graduate and board-certified retina surgeon returned to the ARCA and NASCAR garage in 2025—and he didn’t miss a beat. ​It’s a storyline that … Continue reading The Doctor is In… the Driver’s Seat: Patrick Staropoli’s Remarkable 2025 Comeback

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Cup Series, IMSA, NASCAR

Zilisch and Allmendinger to Represent NASCAR at the Rolex 24

From the Editor’s Desk, Seriously Fast Motorsports ​(DATELINE: DETROIT, MI — Nov. 8, 2025) ​If you thought Connor Zilisch was being left out in the cold by General Motors, think again. ​After a week of hand-wringing over international licensing points and missed opportunities, Cadillac Racing made it official: 19-year-old phenom Connor Zilisch will join the defending IMSA champions at Action Express Racing, piloting the No. … Continue reading Zilisch and Allmendinger to Represent NASCAR at the Rolex 24

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NASCAR, NASCAR Euro Series

When Dominance Isn’t Enough — Connor Zilisch’s Heartbreak at Phoenix and NASCAR’s Championship Problem

It was supposed to be the coronation of a prodigy. Ten wins, a season-long display of pure dominance, and the kind of poise that made Connor Zilisch look like he could be the next great NASCAR wheelman. The issue is, when the checkered flag fell Saturday night under the desert lights of Phoenix Raceway, Zilisch wasn’t the champion. In fact, he just didn’t have the … Continue reading When Dominance Isn’t Enough — Connor Zilisch’s Heartbreak at Phoenix and NASCAR’s Championship Problem

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Craftsman Truck Series

Corey Heim Becomes the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship in Thrilling Phoenix Finale

By Seriously Fast Motorsports Staff Writer Andy DeLay PHOENIX, Ariz. — Under the bright desert lights of Phoenix Raceway, Corey Heim capped off a season for the record books by winning the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship in a dramatic overtime finish that left many fans grabbing their chests as their hearts raced out of control due to the action on the track. When … Continue reading Corey Heim Becomes the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship in Thrilling Phoenix Finale

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Cup Series, NASCAR

Denny Hamlin’s Long Quest for a Cup Title Nears a Crossroads

Denny Hamlin is once again on the brink of a NASCAR Cup Series championship – a prize that has eluded him throughout his long Cup Series career. As the 2025 season reaches its climax this Sunday at Phoenix Raceway, the 44-year-old Joe Gibbs Racing veteran has another golden opportunity to finally clinch the title he’s chased for nearly two decades. Hamlin’s pursuit of a championship … Continue reading Denny Hamlin’s Long Quest for a Cup Title Nears a Crossroads

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