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NASCAR Cup Series Prepares For Round 2 At Richmond Raceway

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 Mike

For the second time this season, the NASCAR Cup Series will head to Richmond Raceway for some Sunday afternoon side-by-side short track action in the Federated Auto Parts 400 on August 14 at 3 p.m. ET (USA, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Only three races remain in the 2022 regular season (Richmond, Watkins Glen and Daytona) to decide the 16-driver Playoff field and for the first-time in the elimination-style format of Playoffs (2014-2022), the series has produced 15 different winners leaving just one spot still open on points.

Kevin Harvick Finally Closes The Deal in Michigan

August 9, 2022August 11, 2022 Chuck Abrams

There was a lot of hard racing at Michigan but clean air ruled the day as did Kevin “The Closer” Harvick. The win ended a 65-race drought for the veteran Ford driver at a track where Fords have been dominant. The win cements Harvick’s place in the playoffs and now puts Martin Truex, Jr. in jeopardy of not making the grade.

NASCAR Cup Race Driver Finish Penalized for Second Week in a Row

August 1, 2022August 4, 2022 Chuck Abrams

What turned out to be a career day for several NASCAR Cup Series drivers turned into a dismal finish for others, like Ross Chastain.

Christopher Bell Gets Timely Win at New Hampshire

July 18, 2022July 21, 2022 Chuck Abrams

With his first win of the season, Christopher Bell made it increasingly hard for Kevin Harvick to make the playoffs. Bell has been a contender in several races this season but just hasn’t had the car or strategy to pull it off. This time was different.

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Martinsville Speedway

April 6, 2022 Mike

The NASCAR Cup Series finds itself amid a short track swing on the 2021 season schedule, tasking the teams to find the best setups for the Next Gen cars on three similar tracks in length (less than a mile) but vastly different competitive arenas.

Qwick Wick Fire Starter Launches the Name Our Caveman Contest

August 27, 2021 Mike

Parkhill, ON Canada – August 26, 2021 – Qwick Wick, the World’s Best Fire Starter is proud to announce the fan-focused “Name Our Caveman” contest, where the public is encouraged to suggest a suitable fun brand-relevant name for the Caveman seen in their commercial that airs on TSN during NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Pinty’s Series broadcasts in Canada.

Kyle Larson Shows Stage Dominance At Sonoma to Earn Back-to-Back Victories

June 7, 2021 Chuck Abrams

Kyle Larson won at Sonoma making it back to back victories while sweeping every Stage along the way. Larson made it look easy as he held off Chase Elliott and Martin Truex, Jr. Elliott was vying for his first won at Sonoma after being dominant at every other road course and Truex was going for his third Sonoma win.

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Darlington Raceway

May 6, 2021 Mike

The Next Gen car is a collaboration of the brightest engineering minds in racing, with contributions coming from all sides of the NASCAR and automotive industries. The design of the Next Gen car gives the drivers greater control while putting an emphasis back on race strategies, team personnel and vehicle setups. While wind tunnels and computer simulations play an important role in racing, we want the competition to remain focused on the racetrack.

Mom’s Night At Grandview Speedway Saturday Features Tripleheader And Mom’s Gifts

May 6, 2021 Mike

BECHTELSVILLE, PA . . . Three divisions of stock car racing will be the big attraction at Grandview Speedway Saturday night (May 8). Mom’s Night will feature the T.P. Trailers Modifieds and the T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman, part of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, along with the 602-Sportsman Mini-Series making their second appearance of the season. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. with racing at 7:30 p.m.

RoC Modifieds Returning to Chemung, NY This Weekend

May 5, 2021 Lou Modestino

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.