My wife and I traveled to Circuit of the Americas for the NASCAR and IMSA weekend. It was our first time at the track, and I was truly impressed with the weekend. First, I’d like to talk about the facilities and employees at the track. The facilities were A+. We went both Saturday and Sunday, and parking was easy. Leaving the track was easier. We … Continue reading My Experience at COTA 2026
With Brendan Queen gaining hype after his ARCA championship campaign. It makes him the most recent late-model driver to suddenly rise from touring late model to the big time in NASCAR. Joining the likes of Josh Berry, Ryan Preece, and Carson Kvapil, plus more. But what nobody is talking about is how rare this is. There have been drivers like Greg Biffle, who came into … Continue reading JRM has revolutionized driver devlopment and nobody is talking about it.
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
The 2026 NASCAR Silly Season has been fun to keep an eye on so far, and some big questions have been answered on Friday morning. From the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series to the Cup Series, here are the biggest stories so far this morning. Parker Retzlaff will join Viking Motorsports The No. 99 Chevrolet of Viking Motorsports will have a new driver for 2026. Parker … Continue reading Major 2026 NASCAR Silly Season Bombshells Dropped
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
As we all expected, NASCAR is making two significant changes for the 2026 season. First, to lower the minimum age for the O’Reilly Series. Second, add more butts to seats and more eyes on screens for both the Craftsman Truck and the O’Reilly Series. O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Age Changes For the 2026 season, NASCAR will lower the minimum age of entry for tracks 1.25 … Continue reading NASCAR Changes Eligibility Guidelines for Truck and O’Reilly Series for 2026
NASCAR Cup Series Champion Crew Chief to Lead the No. 1 Chevrolet in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 24, 2025) – JR Motorsports today announced that former NASCAR Cup Series Champion crew chief Rodney Childers will be joining the organization in 2026 as crew chief of the No. 1 Chevrolet with drivers Carson Kvapil and Connor Zilisch in the NASCAR O’Reilly … Continue reading Rodney Childers to Join JR Motorsports
For the first time in nearly a decade, NASCAR’s second-tier series will have a new title sponsor. Xfinity will focus on its sponsorship of the Cup Series and step back from title sponsorship; O’Reilly Auto Parts will take its place. Along with a new sponsor, the series has a new schedule, and here it is. Image Credit: Julian Wayne/ Seriously Fast Motorsports Feb 14 Daytona … Continue reading 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Schedule
