Christian Eckes Likes His Chances in NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Title Race

Christian Eckes Likes His Chances in NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Title Race

Christian Eckes makes his debut in the Championship 4 as an absolute favorite to hoist his first series trophy.

Not only is he coming off a dramatic win in last weekend’s Martinsville (Va.) Speedway race, but he is also the only one among the four title contenders to have a past win at the Phoenix Raceway mile—claiming the trophy last year although he wasn’t part of the Championship 4.

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Toyota’s ‘Suprabird’ Pays Homage to Richard Petty In the Strangest Way

Toyota’s ‘Suprabird’ Pays Homage to Richard Petty In the Strangest Way
  • The Toyota Supra “Suprabird” pays homage to the 1970 Plymouth Superbird raced by Richard Petty in NASCAR.
  • The changes are largely aesthetic, with upgraded suspension being the only notable mechanical difference.
  • It’s on display at the 2024 SEMA Show, running November 5-8 in Las Vegas.

NASCAR has existed in the US for over 75 years, but only a few drivers—and their cars—have attained legendary status. Richard Petty is arguably at the very top of the list, and though he drove several cars throughout his long career, the 1970 Plymouth Superbird is the one people remember. It was the winged wonder of superspeedways, so dominating that NASCAR made rule changes in 1971 effectively banning the aerodynamic ‘bird. (more…)

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Team Penske Will Race For Third Straight NASCAR Cup Championship At Phoenix

Team Penske Will Race For Third Straight NASCAR Cup Championship At Phoenix

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

With Ryan Blaney’s 11th-hour victory last Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, Team Penske has a decided edge among NASCAR Cup Series powerhouses entering Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway (3 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

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The NASCAR Foundation Announces Four NASCAR Fans Making a Difference as Finalists for 2024 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

The NASCAR Foundation Announces Four NASCAR Fans Making a Difference as Finalists for 2024 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

Online fan vote for award winner of $100,000 donation is live on NASCARfoundation.org now through November 18 at 6 p.m. ET

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 22, 2024) – Four inspiring NASCAR fans who are making a difference in children’s lives through local children’s organizations were announced today by The NASCAR Foundation as finalists for the 14th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The announcement, which was made live on Speedway with Dave Moody on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, highlighted the volunteers’ commitment to improving the lives of children across the country.

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NBC Sports’ 2024 Supermotocross Coverage Delivers Viewership Gains And Milestones

NBC Sports’ 2024 Supermotocross Coverage Delivers Viewership Gains And Milestones
2024 Season Averaged 502,000 Viewers Across NBC, USA Network, and Streaming Simulcasts Across Peacock and NBC Sports Digital, Up 26% vs. 2023
Washougal National Pro Motocross Race on July 20 Eclipsed 1 Million Viewers; Most-Watched Race Since 2021
More Than 1.9 Billion Total Minutes Streamed for Peacock Exclusive Races, Up 24% vs. Last Season
2024 Season Included Top Five Most-Streamed Races Ever on Peacock
STAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 22, 2024 – NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship series delivered viewership gains and milestones across NBC, Peacock, USA Network, and NBC Sports Digital.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Budweiser Set for Iconic Reunion

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Budweiser Set for Iconic Reunion

NASCAR Hall of Famer to Pilot Illustrious No.8 at Florence Motor Speedway

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 22, 2024) Times may change, tradition rolls on which is why Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Budweiser are reuniting to bring back one of the most recognizable paint schemes in racing history. The NASCAR Hall of Famer will drive the historic No. 8 Chevrolet with the iconic Bud King of Beers paint scheme once again for a limited series of Late Model Stock Car Races in 2024 and 2025. The paint scheme will make its return to the track for the first time in 17 years on November 23, 2024 when Earnhardt Jr. competes in the South Carolina 400 at Florence Motor Speedway. (more…)

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