Tag: 2026

Cup Series, NASCAR

The Talladega Circus: Why Carson Hocevar is Exactly the “Joker” NASCAR Needs

By Staff Writer Andy DeLay If you had “Carson Hocevar wins at Talladega and tries to ghost-ride his Chevy into the wall” on your 2026 bingo card, go ahead and collect your winnings. This past Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, we didn’t just witness a first-time Cup winner; we witnessed a paradigm shift. After taking the checkered flag in the Jack Link’s 500, Hocevar decided the … Continue reading The Talladega Circus: Why Carson Hocevar is Exactly the “Joker” NASCAR Needs

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ARCA Menards Series, Craftsman Truck Series, NASCAR

Dystany Spurlock To Make NASCAR Truck Series Debut In Historic Doubleheader at Watkins Glen

Spurlock, who also plans to compete in ARCA earlier in the day, will become the first Black woman to race in one of NASCAR’s three national touring divisions. WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Dystany Spurlock will take another historic step in her groundbreaking 2026 season when she becomes the first Black woman to compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on May 8 at Watkins Glen … Continue reading Dystany Spurlock To Make NASCAR Truck Series Debut In Historic Doubleheader at Watkins Glen

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Craftsman Truck Series, Cup Series, NASCAR

Spire’s Commitment to NASCAR is Coming Full Circle

Talladega, AL – In July of 2019, an upstart Spire Motorsports stole a win from NASCAR’s elite after gambling on incoming weather in the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona. The win felt like a David vs. Goliath moment in the sport for an organization just eighteen races into its first NASCAR season. During post-race media availability, an emotional then co-owner T.J. Puchyr stated, “There are … Continue reading Spire’s Commitment to NASCAR is Coming Full Circle

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NASCAR, Opinion

Addressing Fan’s Concerns: 23XI Racing’s Dominance

Dominance has taken many forms in the history of auto racing. NASCAR, of course, is no different. Jeff Gordon won 13 races in 1998; Richard Petty did the same in 1975. Gordon won 12 times in 1997. Petty won 27 times in 1967. Kyle Larson won 10 times in 2021. Jimmie Johnson won five championships in a row. Dominance can be seen in spots gained … Continue reading Addressing Fan’s Concerns: 23XI Racing’s Dominance

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IndyCar

Racing for the Cure – One Cure is Leading Groundbreaking Research into Bone Cancer

On the campus of Colorado State University, the Flint Animal Cancer Center sits. For 13 years, this facility in Fort Collins, Colorado, has led the charge to treat bone cancer in both animals and humans.  “When you look under a microscope, cancer shows no difference between animals and humans.” Kate Shelton said. Clinical trials have shown promising results in dogs. But why dogs? The answer … Continue reading Racing for the Cure – One Cure is Leading Groundbreaking Research into Bone Cancer

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Formula E

Formula E Unleashes the GEN4 with Sustainability and Ultra-High Performance in Mind

Today, Formula E and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) unleashed the GEN4 car on track in its debut run in front of a select audience at Circuit Paul Ricard in the South of France, signaling the beginning of a new era for electric motorsport. This all-new next-generation machine is the car that will be further developed and then raced by the teams and manufacturers … Continue reading Formula E Unleashes the GEN4 with Sustainability and Ultra-High Performance in Mind

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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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ARCA Menards Series

McFarland’s Great Kansas Run Went Up in Smoke. Literally

Garrett Mitchell (AKA Cleetus McFarland) was relegated to a 25th-place start after severe weather rolled through the area, canceling qualifying. But Garrett flew through the field like a bald eagle. Ripping the top and taking it three wide, Garrett would climb his way into the top-10. With 25 laps to go, Garrett was running P. 10 when the No. 30 Reete Jones Ford Mustang began … Continue reading McFarland’s Great Kansas Run Went Up in Smoke. Literally

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Cup Series, NASCAR

Daniel Dye to Make Multiple Cup Starts with Live Fast Motorsports

Following a runner-up finish in the ARCA Menards Series at Kansas on Saturday, Monday morning brings some breaking news for Daniel Dye. Dye will be making his NASCAR Cup Series debut with Live Fast Motorsports at Talladega this weekend. Dye will field the No. 78 Champion Container Chevrolet for B.J. McLeod this weekend in his first of four starts in the Cup Series. Following his … Continue reading Daniel Dye to Make Multiple Cup Starts with Live Fast Motorsports

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ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR

Dystany Spurlock Makes ARCA History With Top-10 Finish in Kansas

Dystany Spurlock made history Saturday at Kansas Speedway, becoming the first Black woman to compete in a national ARCA Menards Series event and earning a remarkable 10th-place finish in the Tide 150. A dramatic late-race save after contactkept her car clean and secured the top-10 result in overtime. Piloting the No. 66 Foxxtecca Ford for MBM Motorsports and Garage 66, Spurlock started dead last in … Continue reading Dystany Spurlock Makes ARCA History With Top-10 Finish in Kansas

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