MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Ahead of the release of their new book NASCAR Champions: Every Cup Series Champion from 1949 to Today, veteran motorsports authors H.A. Branham and Holly Cain will appear at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, April 26, joining two‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch for a fan Q&A prior to the Jack Link’s 500 NASCAR Cup Series race.
Cup Series
NASCAR’s premier stock car racing series, originated in 1949 in Daytona Beach, Florida by Bill France Sr. and a group of dedicated racers.
Northeastern Drivers… How Did They Do At Phoenix, Arlington, and Darlington?
From Phoenix (NASCAR) and Arlington, TX (Indycar) two weekends ago…
Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Phoenix while Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in13th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 31st while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT placed 33rd. Justin Allgaier won the O’Rielly Series race there with Anthony Alfredo came home in tenth. In the Indy Car race at Arlington, TX had Kyle Kirkwood got to Victory Lane with Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT finishing in 17th .
From Darlington this past weekend….
Tyler Reddick won the Cup race with Ryan Preece coming in 13th and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ending up 34th. Justin Allgaier took the O’Reilly Series with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT coming in 12th. The Craftsman Trucks saw Corey Heim take that one while Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA was eighth while Corey LaJoie ended up 21st. Corey’s dad is Randy LaJoie from Norwalk, CT who also is a two-time O’ Reilly Champion.
Phoenix – How Did Northeast Drivers From NASCAR and Indycar Do?
Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Phoenix. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished 13th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT took 31st. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield CT ended his day in 33rd place.
In the NASCAR O’Reilly Series it was Justin Allgaier taking that one with Anthony Alfredo in tenth.
In the Indy Car race at the same track Joseph Newgarden went to Victory Lane while Santino of Woodbury, CT came in 11th.
Tennessee Motorsports Takeover Coming To Nashville On March 10 To Preview 2026 Racing In The Volunteer State
BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 6, 2026) – Officials from the Volunteer State’s two largest motorsports venues – Bristol Motor Speedway and Nashville Superspeedway – are coming together on Tuesday, March 10 in downtown Nashville to provide fans with an official preview of the 2026 season.
NASCAR Cup Series stars Ross Chastain and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., along with recent NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series winner Layne Riggs and NHRA Top Fuel dragster driver Jasmine Salinas will be the featured drivers showcased during the Tennessee Motorsports Takeover at 1:30 p.m. CT on the first-floor stage at Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up Restaurant & Bar at 120 3rd Ave., South, Nashville.
Here’s How Northeast Drivers Finished At COTA (NASCAR) and St. Pete (Indy Car)
Tyler Reddick won the Cup race at COTA (3 in a row!) . Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 15th. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up 18th.The O’Reilly race was taken by Shane Van Gisbergen with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT ending his day in 23rd.
In the NASCAR Craftsman race At St. Pete, Layne Riggs won that one with Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA finishing 25th . Stewart Friesen of NJ was next.
Also, Alex Palou won the Indy Car event while Santino of Woodbury, CT ended his bad day in 24th.
NASCAR, Dover Motor Speedway Announce Revamped 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race Format
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 25, 2026) – NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports today announced details for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race, set for Sunday, May 17, marking the first time the annual event will be held at Dover Motor Speedway. Known as “The Monster Mile,” the one-mile concrete oval will provide a dramatic new backdrop for the sport’s premier non-points event. For the first time in the 42-year history of the race, the battle for a $1 million prize will take place in the Northeast, bringing the live experience to a new region of race fans.
How Northeast Drivers Performed At Echo Park Last Weekend
Tyler Redick won the Cup race. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in ninth, while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 18th.
Sheldon Creed won the O’Reilly/Xfinity Series Division race. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA ended up 24th while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT was 25th.
In the Craftsman Trucks It was Kyle Busch who went to Victory Lane with Gio Ruggiero coming in third while Stewart Friedman of NJ came in 20th.
Results From Northeastern NASCAR Competitors At Daytona Last Weekend
Tyler Redick won the Cup race. Joey Logano of Middletown, CT came in third while Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up 25th.Austin Hill won the O’ReIlly Auto Parts event. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT came in 11th with Patrick Emerling of LI, NY finishing 13th. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA ended his day in 37th.
In the Craftsman Truck Series, Chandler Small won that one. Gio Ruggiero finished second while Stewart Friesen of NJ ended up tenth. Not so lucky was Corey LaJoie. Corey is the son of Randy LaJoie who grew up in Norwalk, CT and was the winner of two NASCAR Championship in the Xfinity Series.
Also on the menu was an ARCA race with Gio Ruggiero also taking that one while Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, NY cracked the top ten.
Anthony Alfredo Ends Speedweeks From Hell With 11th-Place Finish
Article by Dalton Hopkins, Frontstretch
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It may have been Valentine’s Day, but NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series racer Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT spent parts of Saturday afternoon picking of the pieces of his broken heart in the infield of Daytona International Speedway. It was arguably the lowest emotional point of his racing career.
Excitement Builds for Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway, March 8
Straight Talk launches 2026 NASCAR fan experience with a nostalgic activation, sweepstakes, and community impact
AVONDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 16, 2026) – On the heels of another exciting DAYTONA 500, anticipation is revving up for the Straight Talk Wireless 500, set for Sunday, March 8, at Phoenix Raceway. As an Official Wireless Partner of NASCAR, and the entitlement sponsor of the race, Straight Talk is expanding its presence for the 2026 season with a series of fan-focused activations. These efforts kick off with a high-energy fan experience at Phoenix Raceway throughout the race weekend, March 5-8.