Category: Xfinity Series

CUP Series, NASCAR, Xfinity Series

Stewart-Haas Racing to Close NASCAR Teams After 2024 Season

Stewart-Haas Racing, the NASCAR team co-owned by Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, will cease operations in the Cup and Xfinity Series after the 2024 season, the owners announced Tuesday.
The decision brings an end to SHR’s 16-year run in NASCAR that has produced two Cup Series championships, over 100 race wins across all three national touring series, and success in the sport’s biggest events like the Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400.
“It is a decision that did not come easily, nor was it made quickly,” Stewart and Haas said in a statement. “Racing is a labor-intensive, humbling sport. It requires unwavering commitment and vast resources…we’ve reached a point in our respective personal and business lives where it’s time to pass the torch.”
Stewart, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and three-time Cup champion, joined Haas as a co-owner in 2009 after retiring as a driver from Joe Gibbs Racing. He delivered SHR’s first Cup win that season and the team’s first title in 2011. Kevin Harvick added a second championship in 2014. Continue reading Stewart-Haas Racing to Close NASCAR Teams After 2024 Season

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NASCAR, Xfinity Series

Strategy Pays Off as Elliott Captures Xfinity Win at Charlotte

With a masterful strategic call and a little luck, Chase Elliott scored his first NASCAR Xfinity Series win of the season in Saturday’s BetMGM 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Saving a fresh set of tires for the final run, Elliott grabbed the lead after a restart on lap 183 and never relinquished it, going on to beat Brandon Jones by 0.500 seconds.
“Greg (crew chief Greg Ives) made a good call, and I think ultimately that’s what won us the race,” said Elliott, who started 30th. “Hats off to everybody at Hendrick Motorsports. Super special to win with the 17 on the car for the boss (Rick Hendrick) and Linda.”
Elliott’s No. 17 Chevrolet sported a throwback paint scheme reminiscent of the late Ricky Hendrick’s famed ride. It was Elliott’s sixth career Xfinity victory but his first at Charlotte. Continue reading Strategy Pays Off as Elliott Captures Xfinity Win at Charlotte

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Craftsman Truck Series, CUP Series, NASCAR, Xfinity Series

Playoff Dreams Take Center Stage in NASCAR’s Memorial Day Weekend: Charlotte Weekend Preview

The NASCAR Cup Series regular season is at its midpoint with 8 playoff spots remaining. Drivers need wins or points to secure a spot. The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is a wildcard race. The Xfinity Series at the same venue showcases a mix of regulars and Cup drivers competing for victory. The Craftsman Truck Series is also heating up towards the playoffs with 6 spots left. Continue reading Playoff Dreams Take Center Stage in NASCAR’s Memorial Day Weekend: Charlotte Weekend Preview

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

NASCAR Unveils Hall of Fame Class of 2025 and Landmark Award Winner

The NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees were announced, including Ricky Rudd and Carl Edwards, both accomplished drivers with multiple wins. Ralph Moody, a 1950s driver who formed the Holman-Moody Racing team, was also honored. Dr. Dean Sicking received the Landmark Award for his work in racetrack safety. The induction ceremony is set for February 7, 2025 in Charlotte. Continue reading NASCAR Unveils Hall of Fame Class of 2025 and Landmark Award Winner

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NASCAR, Xfinity Series

Allgaier Dominates for Darlington Xfinity Win

Justin Allgaier dominated the Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway, leading for 119 of 147 laps and claiming his first victory of the 2024 season. His experience at the oval and skill in handling long green-flag runs proved crucial. Allgaier’s win tied him with Dale Earnhardt Jr. for 21st on the all-time series wins list. Continue reading Allgaier Dominates for Darlington Xfinity Win

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Craftsman Truck Series, CUP Series, NASCAR, Xfinity Series

NASCAR Celebrates Throwback Weekend at Historic Darlington Raceway: Darlington Weekend Preview

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Darlington Raceway for the Goodyear 400 on Sunday, a race intertwined with tradition and history at the iconic venue known as “The Track Too Tough to Tame.” Throwback paint schemes add excitement as Denny Hamlin aims for his fifth win, facing tough competition. In the Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series, drivers prepare to conquer the challenging track. Continue reading NASCAR Celebrates Throwback Weekend at Historic Darlington Raceway: Darlington Weekend Preview

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

NASCAR Race Hub to End After 14 Years

After over 14 years on the air, the daily NASCAR news/analysis program NASCAR Race Hub will broadcast its final episode on Fox Sports 1 next month. The one-hour weekday show, which debuted in 2009 on the Speed Channel before moving to FS1 in 2013, is being canceled, with the last edition set to air on June 11th. NASCAR Race Hub provided fans with a nightly dose of racing updates, interviews, analysis and more during the season, featuring a rotating crew of hosts and experts like Chad Knaus, Michael Waltrip and Jamie McMurray. One of its most popular segments was “Radioactive,” recapping recent races with team radio audio. Though it hit the 2,500 episode milestone in January, Race Hub could not survive the latest round of programming cuts at Fox Sports. Its cancellation leaves a void in dedicated daily NASCAR programming on FS1. Continue reading NASCAR Race Hub to End After 14 Years

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CUP Series, NASCAR, Xfinity Series

Stewart-Haas Racing Reportedly Putting Entire Operation Up for Sale

In a surprising development, reports indicate that Stewart-Haas Racing may be putting its entire NASCAR operation and facility up for sale – not just its four coveted Cup Series charters. Details are emerging that SHR’s sprawling Kannapolis, North Carolina campus that houses both its NASCAR and Formula 1 programs could be on the market as well. With SHR entering the final year of its Ford deal in 2024, the team appears to have flexibility to make major changes like downsizing or potentially exiting the sport altogether through a sale. The charter market has been booming, so SHR’s four Cup charters would be in high demand. But listing the entire facility suggests co-owners Tony Stewart and Gene Haas may be open to parting with much more than just the NASCAR team. All eyes are on how this shakes out and the future for SHR’s drivers. Continue reading Stewart-Haas Racing Reportedly Putting Entire Operation Up for Sale

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Craftsman Truck Series, CUP Series, NASCAR, Xfinity Series

Darlington’s Throwback Shines with Grassroots Gems: Paint Scheme Preview

Darlington Raceway’s Throwback weekend is almost here, and this year’s theme is all about celebrating the grassroots origins of stock car racing.

The teams have absolutely brought the fire with their paint scheme designs. We’re talking old school dirt tracks, vintage coupes, and all the nostalgic flair that made us fall in love with this sport in the first place.
From iconic throwbacks to bold new takes on classic eras, the cars hitting the track this weekend are pure eye candy for any racing historian. It’s going to be a true trip down memory lane!

We’re showcasing all the best looks in our full “Paint Scheme Preview”!! Continue reading Darlington’s Throwback Shines with Grassroots Gems: Paint Scheme Preview

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NASCAR, Xfinity Series

An Early Look at the Xfinity Series Playoff Bubble Drivers

The 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season is heating up as drivers vie for the 12 playoff berths. Drivers like Chandler Smith and Austin Hill have secured spots with wins, intensifying the competition for the remaining positions. Last year’s winner Cole Custer, face pressure as new contenders aim to shake up the standings. Continue reading An Early Look at the Xfinity Series Playoff Bubble Drivers

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