by Bob Pockrass, Sports Illustrated
When Danica Patrick took the lead as an Indianapolis 500 rookie 20 years ago, she could see the fans on their feet cheering.
But Patrick didn’t realize why they were cheering.
“I truly thought it was because they were so excited that the race was almost over,” said Patrick, who had taken the lead under caution on Lap 172. “I did not think it was about me.
“I was like, ‘Wow, everybody’s so excited. It’s almost over. It’s exciting.’”
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service
KANSAS CITY, Kan.—Last year, Kyle Larson won the spring race at Kansas Speedway by the thinnest of margins—0.001 seconds in the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history.
On Sunday, after putting his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet on the pole on Saturday, Larson defended his victory in far more decisive fashion, leading 221 of 267 laps in winning the AdventHealth 400 at the 1.5-mile track.
(Stafford Springs, CT)—When Stafford Speedway’s Late Model cars hit the track in 2025, one driver will be reaching a significant milestone. Tom Fearn, driver of the #92 King Gray Coach Lines Chevrolet, will mark his 40th season of racing when he rolls out for the 53rd Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler® on Saturday, April 26th. Fearn began his career at Riverside Park Speedway during the 1985 season and kicked off his Stafford career in the 1988 Fall Final.
Formula 1 isn’t just another motorsport—it’s the dream every driver chases. The teams, the drivers, the machines, the tracks: F1 is the crown jewel of racing. In 2025, as F1 celebrates its 75th anniversary, this stunning, hardcover is an invitation to relive every twist, turn, and triumph of the sport’s remarkable history.
Trenton, NJ – The East Coast Dirt Nationals, presented by Belfor Property Restoration, have become a must-see event for racing fans. Since its debut in 2017, the event has captivated a growing number of enthusiasts with its intense action and jaw-dropping moments. (more…)
Daytona Beach, FL (January 30, 2025) – BluePrint Engines based in Kearney, NE, and RPM Workshop management have agreed to a three-year partnership supporting the RPM Newsletter and RPM@Daytona and RPM@Reno Western Workshops. The agreement will span the 52nd, 53rd and 54th RPM programs. (more…)
Atlantic City, New Jersey (JANUARY 30, 2025) — The glory of almost 80 years of auto racing inside Jim Whelen Boardwalk Hall continues this Friday and Saturday, January 31 & February 1, when the Indoor Auto Racing Championship returns for the 23rd running of the Gambler’s Classic, and stakes are high. (more…)
DAYTONA BEACH, FL (January 19, 2025) – With next weekend’s 63rd Running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, Magnus Racing and the No. 44 will pay homage to a 15(ish)-year history at the famed IMSA WeatherTech event.
CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 8, 2025) – RFK Racing and primary partner Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) will celebrate their 15th season of partnership in 2025. Fastenal, which recently extended its relationship with RFK, is one of the longest-tenured brands in NASCAR. When Fastenal initially teamed up with RFK in 2010, they were paired with NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Carl Edwards. Today, Fastenal is a primary partner for NASCAR Champion Chris Buescher and his No. 17 Ford, serving as the longest-tenured brand within RFK’s large family of partners.
Oaks, PA— Racing icon Ray Evernham will be celebrated for his remarkable 50-year career in auto racing at the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2025 Show, set for Friday and Saturday, January 24th and 25th at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. (more…)
