In 2017, Gene Haas and Tony Stewart made the switch from Chevrolet to Ford in NASCAR’s top two series for Stewart-Haas Racing. It was a significant shift for the team as the previously named Haas CNC Racing had been with General Motors since its inception in 2002. Prior to the change, Stewart-Haas Racing had amassed two Cup Series Championships and 36 of their total 70 … Continue reading Haas Returns to Chevrolet and Hendrick Support
The current playoff system isn’t liked by fans, drivers, team owners, and even executives within the sport. But is there middle ground for both legitimacy and entertainment? Maybe this format can bring both together. Continue reading A Playoff Format Proposal: One that Encourages both Legitimacy and Entertainment
For the second time in 2025, and the last time ever, the NASCAR Xfinity Series took on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway last night. Last night’s Wawa 250 gave us one of the best storylines of the season. An injured Connor Zilisch stepped out of the Jr Motorsports No. 88 Chevrolet after the first caution and made way for Parker Kligerman. Kligerman would … Continue reading Xfintiy Daytona Results
Sam Mayer wins back-to-back at Iowa Saturday afternoon, locking himself into the 2025 Xfinity Series Playoffs. He was the best car in the standings for nearly the entire year without a win, but his 8th career win gave him a guaranteed spot in the postseason. In addition, this is the first win for the newly re-minted Haas Factory Team. Following his international right hook of … Continue reading Xfintiy Series Playoff Standings After Iowa
On behalf of everyone here at SFM, I would like to start this article by sending my best wishes to Stewart Friesen and his family as they navigate this recovery following his violent crash at Autodrome Drummond in Quebec last night. According to Stewart’s Wife, Jessica, in an update provided this morning, “Stewart has suffered an unstable/open book pelvic fracture, meaning his pelvis is broken … Continue reading What Does the Future Hold For Halmar-Friesen Racing?
The United States Navy will host all three of NASCAR’s major touring series in 2026. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy, as a full-throttle salute to the men and women of the most powerful navy in the world. The Cup Series event will be the last race broadcast on Prime Video in 2026, Xfinity on CW, and Trucks on FOX for … Continue reading All Three NASCAR Series to Race Naval Base Coronado in 2026
After 239 career F1 starts, Nico Hulkenberg scored his first podium finish. It was a moment that all racing fans cheered. I’m glad an unrated driver finally gets his flowers. He’s been working miracles at Stake this season and it came full circle at Silverstone. The entire paddock helped in the celebration. Mercedes and Aston Martin rushed champagne to the stage, a kind gesture. Oscar … Continue reading Takeaways from Motorsports on the July 4th Weekend
It’s 9:32 PM on a Tuesday Night in Eagle, Nebraska. Michael “Buddy” Kofoid has just won $55,555. It’s his first win in the Eagle Nationals, one of the Crown Jewels of the High Limit Racing Schedule. The defending Eagle Nationals winner, Kyle Larson, is likely sitting somewhere around his hauler contemplating what he could’ve done differently. Larson was caught up in a crash with 12 … Continue reading What’s Wrong With Kyle Larson?
In 2004, NASCAR started a driver diversity program. The focus was on attracting new drivers and fans from differing backgrounds. Has the program been a success in its 20 complete seasons? The answer depends on your definition of success. Only three graduate drivers have made it to the Cup series. Two more have a chance to make it. That number is low, but the quality … Continue reading Has NASCAR’s Diversity Program Been a Success?
In the greatest homecoming dance of all time, Mexico native Daniel Suarez would pull off the race from last to the win, at his home track of Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. On loan to Jr Motorsports from TrackHouse Racing, Suarez would hold off a hard-charging Taylor Gray in the last few turns as Gray pushed for his first career victory. Here is the … Continue reading Full Xfinity Series Mexico Results
