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Team Penske’s Missed Opportunities: Dominance Without Victory In 2025

by MikeFebruary 26, 2025

By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service

HAMPTON, Ga. – For the second consecutive week, the NASCAR Cup Series has produced three-wide racing and a thrilling finish – with Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell taking a dramatic last lap overtime victory on the Atlanta Motor Speedway high banks.

It was a can-do answer to the season-opening DAYTONA 500 thriller a week ago when Hendrick Motorsports’ William Byron became only the fifth driver in the celebrated race’s 67-year history to win back-to-back trophies. (more…)

Logano: Darlington A “Missed Opportunity” Despite Strong Result

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 7, 2022

Joey Logano may not have swept the Darlington races in 2022, but a strong showing in Sunday’s race was enough to put him atop the championship standings.

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Justin Bonsignore Looks To Continue Historic Streak at Riverhead Raceway

by Lou ModestinoMay 13, 2021

HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. — Justin Bonsignore looks to get his quest for a third NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship steered back on the right track this Saturday, May 15, at Riverhead Raceway. Set to return to competition at his home track, Bonsignore looks to add a fifth consecutive win at the New York oval in Whelen Modified Tour action.

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Stafford Speedway Kicks Off 21 Weeks of Friday Night Racing

by Lou ModestinoMay 7, 2021

This Friday night, May 7, will see Stafford Speedway host the first of 21 weeks of Friday night weekly racing. Here we take a look at several storylines from each of Stafford’s five weekly divisions that have developed over the first 2 events of the 2021 season. (more…)

RoC Modifieds Returning to Chemung, NY This Weekend

by Lou ModestinoMay 5, 2021

Chemung, N.Y. – (May 1, 2021) – Chemung (N.Y.) Speedrome will provide the stage for the Race of Champions Modified Series return to racing in its home state of New York. The series was “idle” in the Empire State during the 2020 season due to the Covid-19 pandemic that wreaked havoc worldwide. With life returning to normal, the series will set out to face the challenging Southern Tier oval on its traditional May date. (more…)

F1 Canadian Grand Prix Canceled for 2021

by Lou ModestinoApril 30, 2021

As expected, the Canadian Grand Prix is off for 2021.

COVID-19 restrictions in Canada that included 14-day self-quarantine rules for visitors into the country and concerns over large crowds in Montreal led to the cancellation of the race for the second consecutive year. The race had been scheduled for June 13 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. (more…)

Brad Keselowski Ties Dale Jr. and Jeff Gordon With Sixth Talladega Win

by Chuck AbramsApril 27, 20211

Brad Keselowski led the most important lap at Talladega, the final one. In a wild, pitched battle for the win, Keselowski got a huge push from Michael McDowell and Kevin Harvick to eke out his 6^th Talladega win over Matt DiBenedetto. DiBenedetto (P5) once again came up just short for his first ever Cup win after leading 28 laps and “winning” Stage 1.

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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…)

Stephen Kopcik Ready for Breakout Season in Stafford’s SK Modifieds

by Lou ModestinoApril 21, 2021

(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway’s weekly race teams are gearing up for the start of another season with NAPA Opening Day on April 24 and the NAPA Spring Sizzler® on April 25. SK Modified® driver Stephen Kopcik is familiar with winning as he was the 2015 SK Light track champion and 2016 SK Modified® Rookie of the Year. The 23 year old Newtown, CT native heads into his 6^th season of SK Modified® competition looking to add to his win list. (more…)

Justin Bonsignore Opens Whelen Modified Tour Season With Third-Place Finish At Martinsville Speedway

by Lou ModestinoApril 9, 2021

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Justin Bonsignore opened the 2021 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season and his quest for a third series championship with a third-place finish at Martinsville Speedway on Thursday night, April 8. The driver of the No. 51 Coastal-Fiber, Kenneth Massa Motorsports machine was forced to start at the tail of the 35-car field after originally qualifying seventh, as the team found a potential leak and were forced to take a deeper look prior to the green. (more…)