Just like DJ Khaled has famously exclaimed, ‘Another one!’ – the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs has added another driver to its 16-contender field for the second straight week, after Hendrick Motorsports’ Alex Bowman, who was teetering the postseason cutline, won at the Chicago Street Course claiming the 12th different Playoff spot by virtue of a win this season. Now, with just six races to go to decide the final four Playoff positions before the postseason gets underway at Atlanta (Sept. 8), the series heads to Pocono Raceway for The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VISITPA.com on Sunday, July 14 at 2:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
The NASCAR Xfinity Series transitions from the streets of Chicago to Pocono Raceway’s “Tricky Triangle” for the running of the Explore the Pocono Mountains 225 on Saturday July 13 at 3:00 p.m. ET on USA Network, the NBC Sports App, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to competition at Pocono Raceway for the CRC Brakleen 175 on Friday, July 12 at 5:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, the 14th race of the 16 race regular season.
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (July 10, 2024) – The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s latest blockbuster fundraising auction, featuring a rare opportunity for a behind-the-scenes and full-immersion experience of Team Penske at their North Carolina facility, is now live on BringaTrailer.com. The top bidder of this truly priceless package and five guests receive a private two-hour “Behind the Scenes VIP Tour,” showcasing Team Penske’s NASCAR, IndyCar and IMSA race teams, as well as “Driver Meet & Greets” with two Team Penske drivers. (more…)
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 10, 2024) – Securing its second driver for 2025, Front Row Motorsports (FRM) has signed Noah Gragson to a multi-year agreement to drive in the NASCAR Cup Series. The announcement was made today at NASCAR Studios in Concord, N.C. (more…)
Sunday’s Cup race on the streets of Chicago was hectic and interrupted with weather, but exciting nonetheless. There were red flags for rain and even rain puddles; apprehension about which tires to use; several slams into banks of old tires; predicted winners finishing at the back of the pack; and a joyful surprise winner. Yes, there were commercials, too. For those folks who like to know precisely how many ads there were, and how much time they took during the broadcast, here is this week’s breakdown. (more…)
Rodney Childers, a 40-time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) race winning crew chief and one of the sport’s most respected tacticians, will lead Spire Motorsports No. 7 team and driver Corey LaJoie in 2025. (more…)
Alex Bowman won the rain shortened Grant Park 165 street race to take his official spot in the Cup playoffs. Bowman broke an 80-race drought that included him sidelined for a spell and wondering when he would ever see Victory Lane again.
CHICAGO—On a wet-and-dry day on the streets of Chicago, crew chief Blake Harris made the right call, and driver Alex Bowman promised to wet his whistle after ending an 80-race drought.
