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Local Racing

Jace Hale to Race the Hettinger Racing No. 5 at Martinsville

Jace Hale announced today that he will compete in the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway, driving the No. 5 Hettinger Racing Late Model Stock Car with support from Coastal Carolina University. Hale will be behind the wheel of the No. 5 Hettinger Racing entry as teams converge on Martinsville Speedway for the ValleyStar Credit Union 300, the final event of the Virginia Triple … Continue reading Jace Hale to Race the Hettinger Racing No. 5 at Martinsville

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NASCAR, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series

JR Motorsports Brings Sam Mayer Back to the 1 for 2027

After two seasons with Haas Factory Team in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Sam Mayer will be making the move back to Junior Motorsports for the 2027 season. Sam has raced for Haas since the 2025 season, when he made both the Playoffs and the Chase. However, he hasn’t had the success he was used to with JRM. Sam made his part-time debut racing for … Continue reading JR Motorsports Brings Sam Mayer Back to the 1 for 2027

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Cup Series, NASCAR, Opinion

Opinion: Want To Stop Carson Hocevar? Take Your Shot

Carson Hocevar has proven to be a polarizing figure to a degree that the sport hasn’t seen in years, if not decades. On Saturday Night at Bristol, it boiled over. Hocevar was battling Ryan Blaney for 2nd place with about 45 laps to go when Hocevar pulled a crossover to get to Blaney’s inside. Blaney proceeded to block Hocevar. The problem was that he wasn’t … Continue reading Opinion: Want To Stop Carson Hocevar? Take Your Shot

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Cup Series, NASCAR

Right Place, Right Move, Right Time: Even Year Logano Wins at Bristol

Just a few months back, Joey Logano was 20th in the standings. Just a small handfull of top 10 finishes and Logano goes winless for over a year until North Wilkesboro. Now three races into the Chase and Joey has 3 wins, multiple Stage wins and has earned more points than any other driver. Logano is now 3rd in the standings just 16 points outside … Continue reading Right Place, Right Move, Right Time: Even Year Logano Wins at Bristol

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ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR

To Crown a Champion: ARCA Menards Series East Bristol Starting Lineup

Only 1 point separates Tristan McKee and Max Reaves from the 2026 ARCA Menards Series championship. Third-place driver Isaac Kitzmiller sits just 17 points back, and what better place than a Coliseum for that battle? McKee will have the best starting spot of the three, in 3rd, with Reaves starting P. 7 and Kitzmiller starting P. 8. Future Richard Childress Racing driver Carson Brown will … Continue reading To Crown a Champion: ARCA Menards Series East Bristol Starting Lineup

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Craftsman Truck Series, Cup Series, NASCAR, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series

NASCAR Alters Wet Weather Protocol Before Bristol

NASCAR announced Wednesday afternoon a major shift in its wet-weather policy concerning teams changing tires. Starting this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR will no longer mandate tire changes from dry to wet or wet to dry. Teams can make those choices at their discretion. On Ovals… NASCAR will retain one decision: whether the race starts under wet-weather conditions, but after the green flag drops, … Continue reading NASCAR Alters Wet Weather Protocol Before Bristol

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Cup Series, NASCAR

A Little Rain Dance – NASCAR Drivers Who Got Their First Win Thanks to Weather

Over the years, many NASCAR races have ended early because of the weather. In those cases, the driver leading at the time of the caution and eventual red flag is declared the winner. Nearly 60 races in the Modern Era of NASCAR have ended like this. For some drivers, it helped pad stats; Jeff Gordon, for example, won 5 times thanks to the rain. Seven … Continue reading A Little Rain Dance – NASCAR Drivers Who Got Their First Win Thanks to Weather

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NASCAR, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series

Corey Day Signs a Huge Long-Term Hendrick Contract Extension

Corey Day scored his first two O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victories in his first full-time season in the Hendrick Motorsports No. 17 Chevrolet in 2026. Today, Hendrick Motorsports announced that not only will Corey be back at HMS for the 2027 season and beyond, but he will also make his Cup Series debut! “What Corey has accomplished in such a short time is remarkable,” said … Continue reading Corey Day Signs a Huge Long-Term Hendrick Contract Extension

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Cup Series, NASCAR

Josh Berry Starts a Legacy in 2027. Full-Time in the No. 42

Just a short time ago, Josh Berry was told that he would not be returning to the Wood Brothers Racing No. 21 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for the 2027 season. We have all been waiting to find his landing spot. Back to JRM? RCR? Well, we didn’t hear until last week that John Hunter Nemechek wouldn’t be returning to his car at Legacy Motor Club. … Continue reading Josh Berry Starts a Legacy in 2027. Full-Time in the No. 42

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ARCA Menards Series

ARCA Menards Series West All American Speedway Results

Wow! In his first race since Kern in 2024, 19-year-old Ethan Nascimento wins a photo finish at All American Speedway! Three-wide to the line, Ethan beat both Trevor Huddleston and Hailie Deegan to score his first career ARCA Menards Series West victory. Image: ARCA Menards Series 1 Ethan Nascimento 150 2 Trevor Huddleston 150 3 Hailie Deegan 150 4 Robbie Kennealy 150 5 Will Robinson … Continue reading ARCA Menards Series West All American Speedway Results

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