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NASCAR Studios and Words + Pictures Hit Docuseries “RISING” Returns for Season 2, Streaming Exclusively on Xumo Play

by MikeJune 23, 2026

New Season Follows Dynamic Young Stars Including Carson Hocevar, Connor Zilisch and Brenden “Butterbean” Queen

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 23, 2026) – NASCAR Studios, in partnership with Emmy® Award-winning studio Words + Pictures, today announced that Season 2 of its acclaimed documentary series RISING will stream exclusively on Xumo Play, continuing an inside look at the sport’s next generation of stars as they navigate the pressure, promise and unpredictability of professional stock car racing.

Under the agreement, Xumo Play, a free ad-supported TV (FAST) service available across all major streaming platforms that offers hundreds of channels and thousands of on-demand titles, will serve as the exclusive streaming home of RISING Season 2 for six months following the release of the final installment. Episodes will also be published on NASCAR’s YouTube channel 14 days after their original air date on Xumo Play.

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AJ Allmendinger to Make 500th NASCAR Cup Series Start On Sunday at Sonoma Raceway in Front of Home State Fans

by MikeJune 22, 2026

SONOMA, Calif. — A week after posting a season’s best fifth-place finish at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, Kaulig Racing driver AJ Allmendinger will celebrate his 500th NASCAR Cup Series start Sunday at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway.

“Reaching 500 Cup Series starts is something I never could have imagined when I first got behind the wheel,” said Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 NASCAR Cup Series entry. “To do it at Sonoma, in my home state of California, with the men and women at Kaulig Racing makes it even more special. I’ve been fortunate to race for great teams, work alongside incredible people and enjoy the support of amazing fans throughout my career.

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Joint Statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR Regarding the Passing of Kyle Busch

by MikeMay 21, 2026

On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch.

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How Did Talladega Treat The Northeastern Drivers Last Weekend?

by Lou ModestinoMay 6, 2026

Carson Hocevar won the Cup Race at Talladega. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished 18^th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT had another bad day with a 39^th place finish.

In the O’Reily Series it was Corey Day who went to Victory Lane. Patrick Emerling, of LI, NY was 16^th with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT ending up 31st.

A Menard ARCA race was also on the weekend card with Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, NY winning that one. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA came in fifth.

Gabe Brown Back on Top in Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour with New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 150 Win

by Lou ModestinoApril 27, 2026

Lee, NH — Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour heat winners Kaiden Fisher and Gabe Brown earned the front row of the New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 150 by each earning a +5 in qualifying action. After suffering with ignition issues all of Friday practice, Fisher made his presence known by leading the early circuits before Jimmy Renfrew Jr. got around him on the lap 7 restart. Renfrew kept pace ahead of the pack while the 32-car field spread out, easing the pressure on their Hoosier Racing Tires against the rough, aged surface of Lee USA Speedway.

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Kaulig Racing and Ram Tap NASCAR Cup Veterans Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray for No. 25 Ram Free Agent Truck at Dover and San Diego

by MikeApril 27, 2026

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray, two proven NASCAR Cup Series winners with decades of combined experience, will climb into Ram’s innovative No. 25 Free Agent entry as Kaulig Racing continues to spotlight star power in the manufacturer’s high-profile return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

The announcement came Sunday morning during Fox’s pre-race NASCAR Cup Series broadcast from Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, where both Bowyer and McMurray work as broadcast analysts.

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How Did Northeastern Drivers Do At Kansas?

by Lou ModestinoApril 21, 2026

Tyler Reddick won the Cup race at Kansas. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up 11^{th, and}Joey Longano of Middletown, CT finished way back in 30^th place.

Taylor Gray won the O’Reilly Series event with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT placing 30th.

Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA won the Menard’s ARCA Series.

Kyle Busch Joins Authors Of New “NASCAR Champions” Book at Talladega

by MikeApril 15, 2026

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.

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Northeastern Drivers… How Did They Do At Phoenix, Arlington, and Darlington?

by Lou ModestinoMarch 25, 2026

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 31^st 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?

by Lou ModestinoMarch 11, 2026

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.