by Nate Ryan, NASCAR
As the youngest driver to start the Daytona 500 and the first Cup champion born in the 1990s, Joey Logano is accustomed to making NASCAR history.
But the Team Penske superstar rarely makes unprecedented headlines in such befuddling and bizarre ways as this season. (more…)
By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to action this week in the Baptist Health 200 (8 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
CR7 Racing’s Grant Enfinger is the defending Homestead race winner. Last week’s Las Vegas winner, Corey Heim led a race best 68 of the 134 laps but finished fourth in the October 2024 Homestead visit.
By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service
HOMESTEAD – The NASCAR Cup Series returns east to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the Straight Talk Wireless 400 (3 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) – the weekend’s NASCAR tripleheader marking the first time since 2021 the series has competed on the South Florida track in the spring.
It remains to be seen if the 1.5-miler – popular among competitors – will race differently this weekend in the warm March Florida sun versus how it races in the Fall when the series typically visited more recently.
The future is bright as the Boys & Girls Club of the Blue Ridge 200 will shine under the lights on Friday night
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (March 20, 2025) – The future of both NASCAR and the Blue Ridge region is bright as Martinsville Speedway combines forces with the local Boys & Girls Club chapter for the Friday night NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series on March 28 at 7:30 p.m.
HARMAN International has become a NASCAR technology partner, aimed at delivering premium audio experiences for racing fans through future racetrack audio upgrades. This partnership enables NASCAR to design and implement high-quality integrated audio systems using HARMAN Professional Solutions brands, including JBL Professional loudspeakers, Crown amplifiers, BSS digital signal processing, and more, the company says. (more…)
As reported by Toby Christie, Patrick Staropoli, a 35-year-old retina surgeon, will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut next weekend at Martinsville Speedway as he’ll drive the No. 24 Toyota GR Supra for Sam Hunt Racing. The Martinsville race will be part of a multi-race deal between Staropoli and the SHR team.
Staropoli will carry primary sponsorship from SYFOVRE (pegcetacoplan injection) on his race car. The surgeon who is also a race car driver is excited for the opportunity to compete with the Sam Hunt Racing team.
“It’s a dream come true to make my NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Martinsville Speedway,” said Staropoli in a press release. “Really thankful to Sam Hunt for this opportunity and all the work the team is putting in so we can take a fast No. 24 Syfovre GR Supra to the racetrack.”
Read the rest at the Toby Christie website.
Photo Credit: Sam Hunt Racing / TobyChristie
Check out the different paint schemes for the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck series vehicles for this weekend’s racing at Homestead-Miami Speedway….
NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: Straight Talk Wireless 400
The Place: Homestead-Miami Speedway
Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Sunday, March 23
The Time: 3 p.m. ET
The Purse: $11,055,250
TV: FS1 & FOX Deportes, 1:30 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 400 miles (267 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 80),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 165), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 267)
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Next Race: Hard Rock Bet 300
The Place: Homestead-Miami Speedway
Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Saturday, March 22
The Time: 4 p.m. ET
The Purse: $1,651,939
TV: CW, 3:30 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 300 miles (200 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 90), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 200)
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Next Race: Baptist Health 200
The Place: Homestead-Miami Speedway
Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Friday, March 21
The Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Purse: $782,900
TV: FOX, 8 p.m. ET
Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 201 miles (134 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 30),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 60), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 134)
