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NASCAR Studios and Words + Pictures Hit Docuseries “RISING” Returns for Season 2, Streaming Exclusively on Xumo Play

New Season Follows Dynamic Young Stars Including Carson Hocevar, Connor Zilisch and Brenden “Butterbean” Queen

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 23, 2026) – NASCAR Studios, in partnership with Emmy® Award-winning studio Words + Pictures, today announced that Season 2 of its acclaimed documentary series RISING will stream exclusively on Xumo Play, continuing an inside look at the sport’s next generation of stars as they navigate the pressure, promise and unpredictability of professional stock car racing.

Under the agreement, Xumo Play, a free ad-supported TV (FAST) service available across all major streaming platforms that offers hundreds of channels and thousands of on-demand titles, will serve as the exclusive streaming home of RISING Season 2 for six months following the release of the final installment. Episodes will also be published on NASCAR’s YouTube channel 14 days after their original air date on Xumo Play.

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AJ Allmendinger to Make 500th NASCAR Cup Series Start On Sunday at Sonoma Raceway in Front of Home State Fans

by Mike4 days ago0

SONOMA, Calif. — A week after posting a season’s best fifth-place finish at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, Kaulig Racing driver AJ Allmendinger will celebrate his 500th NASCAR Cup Series start Sunday at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway.

“Reaching 500 Cup Series starts is something I never could have imagined when I first got behind the wheel,” said Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 NASCAR Cup Series entry. “To do it at Sonoma, in my home state of California, with the men and women at Kaulig Racing makes it even more special. I’ve been fortunate to race for great teams, work alongside incredible people and enjoy the support of amazing fans throughout my career.

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Joint Statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR Regarding the Passing of Kyle Busch

by MikeMay 21, 2026

On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch.

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How Did Talladega Treat The Northeastern Drivers Last Weekend?

by Lou ModestinoMay 6, 2026

Carson Hocevar won the Cup Race at Talladega. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished 18^th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT had another bad day with a 39^th place finish.

In the O’Reily Series it was Corey Day who went to Victory Lane. Patrick Emerling, of LI, NY was 16^th with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT ending up 31st.

A Menard ARCA race was also on the weekend card with Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, NY winning that one. Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA came in fifth.

Subaru Of America Announces 2026 Subiefest Event Series Across Six States, Including Two Updated Venues

by MikeMay 6, 2026

CAMDEN, N.J., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced its return as the title sponsor of Subiefest events, Wicked Big Meet, and Boxerfest – the annual enthusiast event series that brings together and celebrates Subaru fans at six venues across the country. This year’s events are expected to draw a wide range of attendees, from families and first-time attendees to dedicated automotive enthusiasts across six states, featuring new venues in Bradenton, Florida, and Ennis, Texas.

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High Limit 410 Sprints Set To Open Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder Series At Grandview Speedway, Tuesday, May 19

by MikeMay 6, 2026

BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 3, 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday night, May 19 the Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will open at the Grandview Speedway when Levan Machine & Truck Equipment and RICH MAR Florist present the fourth visit of the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Roto-Rooter Midweek 410 Sprint Series. The roster of talent is impressive with expected entries Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Tanner Thorson, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Kasey Kahne and defending High Limit Champion Rico Abreu. Local PA Posse talent will be in chase of the $20,000 first place prize and in addition, Alpine Building Supply added a $2,000 bonus if a PA driver tops the High Limit stars to win the 35 lap Hodnett Cup.

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Race Of Champions Modified Returns To Shangri-La II Speedway With “Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic” Saturday, May 9

by MikeMay 6, 2026

Owego, NY (May 1, 2026) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will run one of its most traditional events earlier than usual this season when it returns to Shangri-La II Speedway on Saturday, May 9.

The “Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic” will feature a 75-lap event for the Race of Champions Modified Series at the fast, concrete-surfaced facility located near Owego, NY.

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Tyler Lescord Tops Outlaws, Three First-Time Winners Friday At Claremont Motorsports Park

by Lou ModestinoApril 27, 2026

CLAREMONT, N.H. – Nobody was happier in victory lane Friday, April 24, than Tyler Lescord. The popular second generation wheelsman ended an eleven-year winless drought by rocketing to victory in the night’s Outlaw Late Model main event.

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Kaulig Racing and Ram Tap NASCAR Cup Veterans Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray for No. 25 Ram Free Agent Truck at Dover and San Diego

by MikeApril 27, 2026

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray, two proven NASCAR Cup Series winners with decades of combined experience, will climb into Ram’s innovative No. 25 Free Agent entry as Kaulig Racing continues to spotlight star power in the manufacturer’s high-profile return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

The announcement came Sunday morning during Fox’s pre-race NASCAR Cup Series broadcast from Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, where both Bowyer and McMurray work as broadcast analysts.

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NASCAR Modifieds-Sportsman-Trivia This Saturday At Grandview Speedway, Modifieds Run Twin 25’s On May 9, High Limit 410 Sprints Arrive On May 19

by MikeApril 23, 2026

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – The competition has been close, fierce and highly exciting three weeks into the 2026 racing season at Grandview Speedway, with a mix of younger drivers and veterans setting the pace, and another two-division program is on the schedule for this Saturday night.

This Saturday, April 25 will be a two-division program of racing under the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts banner for the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modifieds and the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Sportsman. Each division will run qualifying races leading to the 30-lap Modified and 25-lap Sportsman main events.

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