Category: CUP Series

CUP Series, NASCAR

Denny Hamlin Seizes Victory at Home Track with Clutch Pit Stop

Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 team’s lightning-fast pit stop propelled him to victory at the Toyota Owners 400 in Richmond. Despite leading just 17 laps, he held off Joey Logano in overtime. Teammate Martin Truex Jr. lost the lead due to a pivotal pit stop, while Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace had late-race contact. Hamlin’s win maintains Joe Gibbs Racing’s strong start to 2024. Continue reading Denny Hamlin Seizes Victory at Home Track with Clutch Pit Stop

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CUP Series, NASCAR, Xfinity Series

High Competition Continues as NASCAR Heads to Richmond’s Short Track: Weekend Preview

The 2024 NASCAR season has been fiercely competitive, with five different winners in the first six Cup Series races. The upcoming Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 and Xfinity Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway promise more intense competition. Young driver Ty Gibbs and a mix of new talent bring excitement to the races. Get ready for a thrilling NASCAR weekend at Richmond. Continue reading High Competition Continues as NASCAR Heads to Richmond’s Short Track: Weekend Preview

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ARCA Menards Series, Craftsman Truck Series, CUP Series, Local Racing, NASCAR, Xfinity Series

From Bootleggers to Billionaires: The Improbable Evolution of NASCAR

NASCAR originated from Prohibition-era moonshine runners modifying cars to outrun authorities. Evolving into “stock cars,” races drew crowds, leading to the founding of NASCAR in 1948. With television coverage in the 1980s, it gained popularity and expanded nationwide. Today’s NASCAR features high-tech, high-speed racing, while staying true to its grassroots origins. Continue reading From Bootleggers to Billionaires: The Improbable Evolution of NASCAR

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CUP Series, NASCAR

Get Ready for the ‘Dudes’ at Talladega

DUDE Wipes, a Chicago-based brand, will sponsor the No. 62 Chevrolet Camaro at the GEICO 500 NASCAR Cup Series race, forming a partnership with Beard Motorsports. This marks their first primary sponsorship of the 2024 season and signifies a growing relationship with driver Anthony Alfredo. The collaboration aims to inject lighthearted energy into the Cup Series. Continue reading Get Ready for the ‘Dudes’ at Talladega

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ARCA Menards Series, Craftsman Truck Series, CUP Series, Local Racing, NASCAR, Xfinity Series

Sinkhole Unearths Rumored Moonshine Cave Underneath Frontstretch Grandstands

A possible moonshine cave was discovered under the North Wilkesboro Speedway’s frontstretch grandstands during cleaning and inspection. It is believed to be a site for moonshine production and hiding from the law. The area affected by the discovery is a frontstretch grandstand with views of the track, creating extra work before the upcoming NASCAR All-Star Race Week. Continue reading Sinkhole Unearths Rumored Moonshine Cave Underneath Frontstretch Grandstands

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Craftsman Truck Series, CUP Series, NASCAR

Ty Dillon Joins Kaulig Racing’s 2024 Cup Program in Part-Time Role

Ty Dillon will make his first 2024 NASCAR Cup Series start for Kaulig Racing in the No. 16 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Richmond Raceway on March 31st. As a 10-year Cup Series veteran, Dillon aims to showcase his skills and provide valuable experience to the team as they expand in the top NASCAR level. Continue reading Ty Dillon Joins Kaulig Racing’s 2024 Cup Program in Part-Time Role

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CUP Series, NASCAR

Byron Tames COTA for Second Victory of 2024 Season

William Byron clinched victory at the NASCAR Cup Series with a dominant performance at the Echopark Automotive Grand Prix, marking his second win of 2024. The Hendrick Motorsports team also secured their 28th win on NASCAR road courses. Despite Byron’s near three-second lead, Christopher Bell applied pressure in the closing laps, finishing second. JGR’s young talents also impressed, shaping an intriguing season ahead. Continue reading Byron Tames COTA for Second Victory of 2024 Season

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CUP Series, NASCAR

Boot Barn Saddles Up with Richard Childress Racing

Boot Barn has teamed up with NASCAR powerhouse Richard Childress Racing, sponsoring Austin Dillon’s No. 3 Chevrolet. This collaboration reflects shared values of hard work and the American cowboy spirit. Their partnership will feature engaging content and cross-promotional events, uniting NASCAR stardom with the rodeo world. The No. 3 Boot Barn Chevrolet will debut at the Pocono Raceway on July 14. Continue reading Boot Barn Saddles Up with Richard Childress Racing

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Craftsman Truck Series, CUP Series, NASCAR, Xfinity Series

NASCAR Tripleheader at COTA This Weekend

The NASCAR circus is headed to Austin, Texas this weekend for a tripleheader of racing action at the prestigious Circuit of The Americas (COTA) road course. All three of NASCAR’s national series – the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series – will take on the 3.41-mile, 20-turn track. The NASCAR Cup Series kicks things off with the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix on Sunday, … Continue reading NASCAR Tripleheader at COTA This Weekend

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CUP Series, NASCAR

Tire Management the Key as Hamlin Wins Bristol Thriller

In a race where managing tire wear was the overriding factor, veteran Denny Hamlin mastered the strategy and scored his first victory of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season in Sunday’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The race featured a record 54 lead changes on the high-banked 0.533-mile concrete short track as tires began wearing down to the cords just 45 laps into … Continue reading Tire Management the Key as Hamlin Wins Bristol Thriller

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