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Driver Don Wickstrum Perseveres in the Race of His Life in New Mini-Documentary, ‘Chasing Hope’

by MikeNovember 17, 2022

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. (more…)

NASCAR Driver Wins House Election in Maine

by Lou ModestinoNovember 14, 2022

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. (more…)

Logano Dominates Phoenix On His Way To Second Title

by Chuck AbramsNovember 8, 2022November 10, 2022

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.

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RICK HENDRICK STATEMENT ON JIMMIE JOHNSON’S RETURN TO NASCAR

by MikeNovember 4, 2022

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:

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Showtime Racing Announces the Death of Legendary Driver Tom ‘Showtime’ Hoover

by Lou ModestinoOctober 25, 2022

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. (more…)

Finally, At Talladega, A Cup Series Playoff Driver Wins A Cup Series Playoff Race

by Chuck AbramsOctober 3, 2022October 6, 2022

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.

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Japanese Driver Yuki Tsunoda Signs Up For 2023 With Scuderia AlphaTauri After Promising First Two F1 seasons

by MikeSeptember 22, 2022

Scuderia AlphaTauri has announced that Yuki Tsunoda will remain with the team for the 2023 season, following his first successful two years in Formula One. (more…)

Big Implications For NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Finale At Daytona

by MikeAugust 25, 2022August 29, 2022

It all comes down to this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale, the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, this Saturday, August 27 at 7 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, and if history is any indicator of what to expect this weekend, everybody has a shot at the win.

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NASCAR Cup Race Driver Finish Penalized for Second Week in a Row

by Chuck AbramsAugust 1, 2022August 4, 2022

What turned out to be a career day for several NASCAR Cup Series drivers turned into a dismal finish for others, like Ross Chastain.

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Frankie Muniz, former child star of Malcolm in the Middle, in talks to join NASCAR as a race car driver

by MikeJuly 16, 2022

Plenty of professional athletes have turned to acting after they retire from sports. Frankie Muniz is going in the opposite direction.

The actor and former “Malcolm in the Middle” star is ramping up his racing career, setting his sights on joining NASCAR’s third division next year with hopes of reaching the top-level Cup series soon after that. (more…)