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NASCAR Settles Explosive Michael Jordan Lawsuit as Billionaire NBA Icon Speaks Out On Result

by Lou ModestinoDecember 12, 2025

Correspondent Lou Modestino sends in this link to an article about NASCAR and the lawsuit, written by By ALEX RASKIN, US SPORTS NEWS EDITOR and ASSOCIATED PRESS for the Daily Mail website…

Michael Jordan and his fellow plaintiffs suing NASCAR over alleged antitrust violations have reached a settlement with the racing circuit.

Jordan, his team 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin and Front Row owner Bob Jenkings joined NASCAR Chairman Jim France as they stood together outside the courthouse pm Thursday in Charlotte. The group announced that charters — at the heart of NASCAR’s revenue model — will be made permanent for all Cup Series teams. Both 23XI and Front Row Motorsports, the two plaintiffs, will get theirs back after racing uncharted most of this past season.

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Kalle Rovanperä’s Battles Drift Icon Initial D On Japan’s Most Challenging Road (Video)

by MikeJanuary 10, 2025January 10, 2025

2-time World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä celebrates his passion for Japanese culture by battling local car culture icons through a series of challenges to face his idol – Initial D – on a winding mountain road in Japan. (more…)

World Rally Championship Icon Confirms ROC Return

by MikeDecember 19, 2024

Winners Oliver Solberg (NOR) of Team Norway and Petter Solberg (NOR) of Team Norway celebrate on the podium during the ROC Nations Cup 2023 at Pite Havsbad, Sweden on 28 January 2023. Photo by Jean-Francois Galeron/Race Of Champions

FIA World Rally Championship icon Petter Solberg has confirmed he will contest the 2025 Race Of Champions in Sydney with his son Oliver.

The duo won the ROC Nations Cup in 2024 on snow in Sweden but will be back on asphalt at Stadium Australia in the city’s west come March 7-8. (more…)

Long Island Figure Eight Icon, Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Official Tom Kraft Passes Away

by Lou ModestinoJuly 31, 2023

Just minutes after Saturday night racing at Riverhead Raceway was canceled due to weather, the Long Island racing family was rocked with the news of the passing of “TK” Tom Kraft, 64. Kraft passed away Saturday morning, complications from a heart episode suffered on Monday.

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Monster Energy’s UNLEASHED Podcast Interviews Rallycross Racing Icon Andreas Bakkerud

by MikeJune 15, 2023

CORONA, California – June 12, 2023 – From the dusty tracks straight to the podcast! Monster Energy is proud to welcome three-time European champion Andreas Bakkerud on episode 312 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney. In the exclusive interview, the 31-year-old motorsports icon from Bergen, Norway, details his rise as a superstar Scandinavian rallycross racer.

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Amber Balcaen and ICON Direct join Rette Jones Racing for ARCA Championship Journey

by MikeJanuary 4, 2022

MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Rette Jones Racing (RJR) announced today that professional race car driver Amber Balcaen has joined the organization to campaign a full season ARCA Menards Series championship effort beginning at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Feb. 19, 2022. (more…)

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Open to Fans Throughout All 105th Indy 500 Track Activity Days

by Lou ModestinoMay 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum will be open for business and welcoming fans throughout all 2021 “Month of May” activities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including INDYCAR GMR Grand Prix weekend and 105^th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge practice and qualifying days and Race Day.

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Indy 500 Attendance Capped at 40 Percent Capacity

by Lou ModestinoApril 22, 2021

The Indianapolis 500 will not take place behind closed doors this year, nor will it take place far removed from its traditional Memorial Day Weekend slot.

The state of Indiana and Marion County will permit the Greatest Spectacle in Racing up to 40 percent capacity next month, meaning a maximum of 135,000 fans will be allowed to attend the May 30 race, as confirmed by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday. (more…)

Racing on TV Listings for April 8th-11th

by Lou ModestinoApril 8, 2021

Here’s where to find the major racing action on TV this weekend, including the NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville: (more…)

Monster Energy Supercross From Atlanta Motor Speedway Presented This Saturday Live At 3 P.M. Et On NBC And Peacock

by MikeApril 8, 2021

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 7, 2021 – The 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season continues this Saturday from Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., live at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms. The race marks Monster Energy Supercross’ debut at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and kicks off a tripleheader at the storied motorsports track over the next week. (more…)