As is typical, Kyle Larson’s successful exploits in the NASCAR Cup were just part of his 2023 motorsport endeavours, which included winning appearances in the Xfinity and Truck Series. He also won numerous sprint car races, including in a series he owns – High Limit Sprint Car Racing – andContinue Reading
The 29-year-old third-generation driver for Team Penske didn’t look like a Cup championship contender early in the season. But when it counted the most – in the playoffs – Ryan Blaney and his #12 Ford team were at their best.Critical playoff wins at Talladega and Martinsville advanced him to theContinue Reading
Hendrick Motorsports’ 26-year-old upstart enjoyed a breakout Cup season in which he dominated in virtually every category but one – winning the series title.In his sixth full-time season, Byron took career-bests in victories (six), top-five finishes (15), top-10s (21) and laps led (1016). His season-high win tally came from successesContinue Reading
The small, one car family-owned operation announced on Wednesday it would field its No. 62 Chevrolet entry in at least four Cup races in 2024, beginning with the season-opening Daytona 500.Beard Motorsports made its Cup debut in the 2017 Daytona 500 with former driver Brendan Gaughan.Alfredo, 24, will drive theContinue Reading
Williams worked with AM Racing and driver Brett Moffitt throughout the 2023 season, scoring one top-five, nine top-tens and ending the year 15th in the final standings.Prior to that, he worked with SS GreenLight Racing and won at Auto Club Speedway in 2022 with Cole Custer behind the wheel.“I amContinue Reading
Last year, a raced version of Ross Chastain’s wall-ride car was the top-selling diecast for Lionel. After Harvick announced his plans to retire from NASCAR Cup Series competition at the end of the year, there were many tributes to the veteran driver, but one in particular stood out.In NASCAR’s long-awaited return toContinue Reading
The Indianapolis, Ind.-based Lucas Oil Products has served as the official lubricant of RCR and ECR Engines since 2014 and is the official motor oil of ECR Engines.In 2024, the company will expand its sponsorship of Kyle Busch, serving as primary sponsor of Busch’s No. 8 Chevrolet in several CupContinue Reading
Adam Wall will lead JRM’s No. 8 team and new driver Sammy Smith while Phillip Bell returns as crew chief for the No. 9 team and driver Brandon Jones.Reprising their roles with the No. 1 and No. 7 teams, respectively, will be Mardy Lindley and Jim Pohlman, who led driversContinue Reading
1. An improved short track packageI think we all want this. NASCAR recently held a test at Phoenix in yet another attempt to find ways to produce better racing at oval tracks of one-mile in length or shorter. While the Next Gen car was an obvious success in improving theContinue Reading
Van Gisbergen became the first driver in over 60 years to win a NASCAR Cup race on debut when he took the checkered flag at the inaugural Chicago Street Course race.Now just a few months later, he’s uprooted his entire life with just one year to learn stock car racingContinue Reading