DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 28, 2023) – NASCAR today announced a prestigious driver lineup to pilot its Garage 56 entry in the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 100th anniversary of the legendary race.
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Stewart-Haas Racing Signs Driver Chase Briscoe to Multiyear Contract Extension
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (Jan. 26, 2023) – Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) has signed driver Chase Briscoe to a multiyear contract extension, keeping the 28-year-old racer in its No. 14 Ford Mustang for many more seasons in the NASCAR Cup Series.
ASA License / Membership Forms Now Available – Owner / Driver / Crewmember License Applications Posted Online
Macon, IL (January 12, 2023) – Things are about to get busy for the ASA STARS National Tour, as well as the ASA CRA Super Series; ASA Midwest Tour and ASA Southern Super Series. License / membership applications for teams will be available now at www.starsnationaltour.com.
Magnus Racing Announces Shocking Driver Lineup for 2023 IMSA WeatherTech Entry
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. (December 15, 2022) – With the 61st Rolex 24 At Daytona looming on the horizon, sports car racing team Magnus Racing is ready to reveal a completely shocking driver lineup for the No. 44 Aston Martin Vantage GT3. John Potter, Andy Lally, and Spencer Pumpelly will pilot the Aston Martin in the four endurance events of the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup.
Driver Don Wickstrum Perseveres in the Race of His Life in New Mini-Documentary, ‘Chasing Hope’
PLANO, Texas, November 16, 2022 — Global storytelling organization I Am Second has released an exclusive short documentary that gives viewers an intimate look at entrepreneur, pastor and racer, Don Wickstrum’s years-long journey to conquer the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb amid doubts, crashes and an aggressive cancer diagnosis. With uplifting messages of perseverance and pursuing your passion, “Chasing Hope” releases just in time for families and friends to watch it together during the holiday season.
NASCAR Driver Wins House Election in Maine
2017 ARCA Racing Series champion and former NASCAR driver Austin Theriault switched gears earlier this year when he announced that he would be running for state legislature in Maine. The 28-year-old Fort Kent native and business owner announced his bid for State House in District 1 back in early March and ran as a Republican. On Tuesday, he defeated Democrat challenger Dana Marie Appleby comfortably, though Democrats remained in control of both the House and Senate.
Logano Dominates Phoenix On His Way To Second Title
Joey Logano and teammate Ryan Blaney made up the front row one-two and finished the race the same way. Ford dominated the race with the two drivers leading a combined 296 of the 312 laps. Logano led 187 laps, Blaney 109.
RICK HENDRICK STATEMENT ON JIMMIE JOHNSON’S RETURN TO NASCAR
Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, regarding today’s announcement that seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson will return to NASCAR as an owner and a driver:
Showtime Racing Announces the Death of Legendary Driver Tom ‘Showtime’ Hoover
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Showtime Racing announces the renowned National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) professional drag racer, beloved husband, and father of four, Tom “Showtime” Hoover passed away Friday evening at the age of 81 from natural causes compounded by health complications.
Finally, At Talladega, A Cup Series Playoff Driver Wins A Cup Series Playoff Race
Well it finally happened – a playoff driver won a playoff race. And Chase Elliott did it in fine form, racing clean and hard right to the checkered flag. It had a record number of lead changes, in a race where it was very hard to pass. The only real wreck was a multi-car spin that wasn’t all that serious.