By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service
AUSTIN, Tex. — The NASCAR Cup Series race at the Circuit of The Americas brings a new day on a “new” track.
For Trackhouse Racing driver Shane van Gisbergen, it brings a new and welcome opportunity.
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Newly-Cleared Kurt Busch Hoping Race of Champions Opens Doors to More Racing
By Eric Johnson, Racer.Com
Kurt Busch is hoping that his upcoming participation at the Race of Champions is a springboard to a broader return to racing.
The 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion was forced to call time on his full-time NASCAR career in 2023 due to the effects of a concussion sustained in a c rash during qualifying at Pocono in 2022. He gained medical clearance to get back into the cockpit this week ahead of the Race of Champions in Sydney on March 7-8, and told RACER that he hopes that more driving is on the horizon. (more…)
Governor Josh Shapiro Announces Return Of The Great American Getaway Entitlement For NASCAR Cup Series Race At Pocono Raceway
- The VISITPA.COM-sponsored race is coming back to “The Tricky Triangle” on Sunday, June 22, as part of a NASCAR tripleheader weekend.
- Governor Shapiro understands the importance of the tourism industry to Pennsylvania’s economy, and included $64 million in funding in his proposed 2025-26 budget to prepare for America’s 250th birthday next year.
LONG POND, PA (February 27, 2025) – Governor Josh Shapiro announced today that his Administration is partnering with Pocono Raceway for the second year in a row as the race entitlement sponsor for the annual NASCAR Cup Series event. The 160-lap, 400-mile race will return as “The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM” on Sunday, June 22. (more…)
NASCAR Expands Global Reach With Upcoming Mexico City Race
By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service
MEXICO CITY — More than 200 Mexican journalists packed into a media event Wednesday morning in Mexico City to hear from local race organizers, NASCAR executives, and a quartet of the sport’s biggest stars sharing updates on the June 13-15 NASCAR race weekend in Mexico. Tickets for the event go on sale this week.
Second New Manufacturer Emerges As Contender To Join NASCAR With Dodge Eyeing Return
by Nick Geddes, ON3
Dodge is eyeing a return to the NASCAR Truck Series as soon as the 2026 season and according to Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal, another manufacturer could also be on the way in the future. (more…)
NASCAR Cup Stars Take In The Sights And Sounds Of Mexico City
By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service
MEXICO CITY — This is not the pina colada Cancun of your cruise ships, but a vibrant, sprawling, city center full of busy international vibes; welcoming and interesting. Smiling friendly people with places to be.
Beautiful snow-covered mountain peaks loom over Mexico City. Small, colorful taco stands decorate every corner, busy with lunch regulars. The sidewalks are filled with people and the traffic lanes are filled with mopeds and cars, door-to-door, bumper-to-bumper. Car horns and dog barks fill the air. It is a full sensory experience.
And the first big billboard rising out of the Mexico City airport? It advertises Chevrolets.
Top NASCAR Stadiums For RV Tailgating
by Melissa Popp, RVTrader.Com
RV tailgating has become a time-honored tradition at NASCAR races. Some stadiums even offer incredible infield camping, full RV hookups, and legendary fan gatherings that rival the race itself. Whether looking for a high-energy party atmosphere or a family-friendly weekend getaway, certain tracks stand out as must-visit destinations for RVers.
Wonder which NASCAR stadiums top the pole position for RV tailgating? You’re about to find out the top five. We’ll highlight the best camping options, amenities, and insider tips to help you make the most of your next race weekend. And, if you’re searching for the perfect RV to take your NASCAR tailgating experience to the next level, well … you know where to go.)
So, let’s fire up the grill, crack open a cold drink, and dive into the best NASCAR tracks for RV tailgating. (more…)
NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Circuit of The Americas
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Next Race: EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix
The Place: Circuit of The Americas
Track Length: 2.40 Mile Asphalt Road Course
The Date: Sunday, March 2
The Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
The Purse: $11,055,250
TV: FOX, 2:30 p.m. ET
Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 228.0 miles (95 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 20),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 45), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 95) (more…)
Life In The Pits : Vidalia’s Nate McBride Finds Happiness and a Home in NASCAR
by Frank Sulkowski, WJCL.Com
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — When one door closed, another much different one opened for Nate McBride.
“I don’t know what God has in store for me, but I will trust in his process,” said McBride in a 2021 post on social media.
It was in that January 2021 posting that the former Vidalia High School and University of Georgia standout announced his football playing days were done.
While playing for the Bulldogs was a dream come true, what came next was never on his radar.
“It was an uncertain thing and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do it,” said McBride.
It was working on a NASCAR pit crew. (more…)
Zilisch Set for COTA Cup Debut; Sights on Youngest Cup Winner Record
by Toby Christie, SI RacingAmerica
At just 18 years old, Connor Zilisch is set to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut this weekend in the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Trackhouse Racing’s young phenom racer, who won in his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut a season ago, says he feels more confident in driving the NASCAR Cup Series car than he did the Xfinity car.
“Honestly, I feel like the cup car is more like what I’m used to,” Zilisch said in a Tuesday media availability. “You know, racing, sports cars, I’ve run a sequential gearbox in a TA car, and MX5 Cup car. You know, I think the build of the car is a lot more like I’m used to. It’s a stiffer platform, it’s an independent rear suspension. Everything is more like [what] I’m used to racing sports cars.” (more…)