JR Motorsports Announces their 2026 Driver Lineup for the 1 Car

JR Motorsports makes its driver lineup for the 2026 season official in the 1 car. JR Motorsports made its announcement of Rodney Childers as crew chief of the No. 1 car for the 2026 season. In the same announcement, JR Motorsports made it public that the young phenom Connor Zilisch would field the car part-time alongside his current JRM teammate Carson Kvapil. Connor has a … Continue reading JR Motorsports Announces their 2026 Driver Lineup for the 1 Car

Rodney Childers to Join JR Motorsports

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

Burnin Rubber Radio Exlcusive Interview: Bobby Dale Earnhardt

Interview performed and written by Kathleen Woodin of Burnin’ Rubber Radio. Image Credit: Andy DeLay I recently did an interview with Bobby Dale Earnhardt, and it was exciting! Being a huge NASCAR fan myself, this was a “Oh Wow” dream-come-true moment for me. I was nervous at first, but I was told Bobby Dale was easy-going and not to be nervous. You know what? He … Continue reading Burnin Rubber Radio Exlcusive Interview: Bobby Dale Earnhardt

Xfinty Series Gateway Results

Gateway was the final race of the Regular Season for the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025, so it was a hell of a battle from those who needed to get the race win in one last-ditch effort to qualify for the 2025 Playoffs. On top of qualifying for the Playoffs, it was a significant battle for the Regular Season Championship between teammates Zilisch and Allgaier. … Continue reading Xfinty Series Gateway Results

Haas Returns to Chevrolet and Hendrick Support

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

A Playoff Format Proposal: One that Encourages both Legitimacy and Entertainment

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

2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Schedule

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

Xfintiy Series Playoff Standings After Iowa

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

What Does the Future Hold For Halmar-Friesen Racing?

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?

Has NASCAR’s Diversity Program Been a Success?

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?