Category Archives: NASCAR

Chris Lawson returning as Todd Gilliland’s crew chief

Chris Lawson returning as Todd Gilliland’s crew chief

Chris Lawson is reuniting with NASCAR Cup Series driver Todd Gilliland as crew chief for Front Row Motorsports’ No. 34 Ford, the team announced Thursday. They previously partnered up in the ARCA Menards Series West, winning consecutive championships from 2016-17. Lawson, 39, also worked for Front Row Motorsports in the Craftsman Truck Series before moving…MORE

Daytona 500 schedule to include extra Cup Series practice

Daytona 500 schedule to include extra Cup Series practice

NASCAR Cup Series drivers will have a little more time to prepare for the 2025 Daytona 500, thanks to a 50-minute pre-qualifying practice being added to the schedule. The extra session will take place on the morning of Feb. 12, kicking off the activities ahead of the 67th running of the “Great American Race” on…MORE

NASCAR files motion to dismiss lawsuit by Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing

NASCAR files motion to dismiss lawsuit by Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing

NASCAR filed a motion in court on Monday asking for the dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit that accuses it of being “monopolistic bullies” that has not encouraged legitimate competition in racing. 23XI Racing, owned by Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports joined together to file the suit on Oct. 2. NASCAR and chairman Jim France…MORE

Chase Elliott wins NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver again

Chase Elliott wins NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver again

CHARLOTTE — Chase Elliott continued to build his legacy as an undeniable NASCAR Cup Series fan favorite, winning the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Most Popular Driver Award for the seventh straight season. Honored Friday night during the NASCAR Awards celebration at the Charlotte Convention Center, Elliott amassed 266,363 votes in competition for the only…MORE

Brad Keselowski reunites with crew chief Jeremy Bullins

Brad Keselowski reunites with crew chief Jeremy Bullins

Brad Keselowski is reuniting with crew chief Jeremy Bullins for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, RFK Racing announced Thursday. Bullins guided Keselowski’s No. 2 Team Penske team to five wins, 23 top-five and 41 top-10 finishes during the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Keselowski finished second in the championship standings in 2020. “I’m excited and…MORE

Stubbs: 23XI’s driver choice shows sponsorships trump talent

Stubbs: 23XI’s driver choice shows sponsorships trump talent

When comparing Riley Herbst and Corey Heim as candidates for the third NASCAR Cup Series seat at 23XI Racing, the statistics and eye test speak for themselves. Heim has been a championship contender — and arguably the best driver in the series — in his two years in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with TRICON…MORE

Stubbs: RFK gives Ryan Preece best (final?) shot at success

Stubbs: RFK gives Ryan Preece best (final?) shot at success

First chances are rare in racing, and second chances rarer still. Ryan Preece has thrown the aforementioned proverb to the wayside. On Tuesday, RFK Racing announced that Preece will be the pilot of the organization’s third NASCAR Cup Series entry in 2025, marking Preece’s third Cup Series team in five years. It’s a welcome opportunity…MORE

Ryan Preece joins RFK Racing in Cup Series in 2025

Ryan Preece joins RFK Racing in Cup Series in 2025

Ryan Preece will drive the No. 60 Ford for Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing during the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, the organization announced Tuesday. Preece will join co-owner/driver Brad Keselowski and Chris Buescher in the team’s three-car lineup. “Having a third team gives us another shot at the win on any given weekend,” Keselowski said…MORE

NASCAR opposes Michael Jordan’s request for expedited appeal

NASCAR opposes Michael Jordan’s request for expedited appeal

NASCAR urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Monday to deny an appeal filed by Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports requesting an accelerated review of their recently denied motion for a preliminary injunction. A U.S. District judge denied 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports a court order on…MORE

Joe Gibbs Racing lifting driver ban on dirt racing, other circuits

Joe Gibbs Racing lifting driver ban on dirt racing, other circuits

Joe Gibbs, the former football coach who owns a NASCAR racing team, is giving his drivers more options. The racing team confirmed Monday that it will have a process allowing drivers to request competing outside the NASCAR Cup Series on dirt tracks and in other forms of motorsports — something Gibbs has restricted. The policy…MORE