Wednesday, March 25, 2026

4 views
Skip to first unread message

Heather Meyer

unread,
Mar 25, 2026, 2:27:00 PM (10 days ago) Mar 25
to stockca...@googlegroups.com
 
 
 
T H E  *  S T O C K  *  C A R  *  G A Z E T T E
 
 
   Do you know for sure?
 
 
 
____________________________________________________________
Editors Notes 
 
Racing at Martinsville this weekend. Here is the forecast:
 
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
 
 
 
_________________________________________
Courtesy of Catchfence
 
RFK Racing and Girl Tribe Co. Launch New Women’s Apparel Collaboration
 
Chase Elliott and the No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Heads to Martinsville Speedway
 
 
Camping World Becomes Supporting Partner of NASCAR San Diego Weekend
 
Kickstand Cocktails Named the Official Bold Canned Cocktail of RFK Racing
Switzerland’s Thomas Toffel Set to Pull NASCAR Euro Series Double Duty in 2026 Season
 
__________________________________________________________
Courtesy of Frontstretch
 
NASCAR Martinsville Entry Lists
For this weekend's races at Martinsville Speedway, there are 37 teams entered in the Cup race and 40 entered in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race Saturday.
 
Luke Baldwin Entering O’Reilly Martinsville Race With Hettinger
It was revealed Monday with the publication of the entry lists that Luke Baldwin will attempt to make his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series debut this weekend at Martinsville for Hettinger Racing.
 
Waid’s World: In 1979, Buddy Baker Wins on a Short Track & This Time, It’s No Gift
 
Couch Potato Tuesday: Darlington Brings Long Runs & Darrell Waltrip
 
5 Points to Ponder: How the 2026 NASCAR Points System Is Preventing Further Fan Gripes
 
Up to Speed: Toyota’s Best Start Ever
 
Stat Sheet: Erik Jones’ Underrated Darlington Resume
 
___________________________________________________________
NASCAR Cup Series
___________________________________________________________
Courtesy of Google Alerts 
 
Which Drivers Will Compete In the Cup Series Race At Martinsville? - Yahoo Sports
Joe Gibbs Racing. Bass Pro Shops. Toyota. 20. Christopher Bell. Joe Gibbs ... NASCAR releases overly complicated rules for 2026 All-Star Race at Dover.
              
NASCAR Cup Series Full Race Replay: 2026 Darlington Raceway - YouTube
Relive the 2026 Goodyear 400 in this week's NASCAR Cup Series Full Race Replay. Watch as Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott and the Cup ..
 
NASCAR Cup Series Winners - WTOP News
Through March 23 1. Tyler Reddick, 4. 2. Ryan Blaney, 1. 2. Denny Hamlin, 1.
 
NASCAR Radioactive | 2026 Darlington Raceway - YouTube
Cup Series drivers tango with “The Lady in Black” in the sixth race of the 2026 season. Listen as Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, ...
              
Cindric feels Darlington top five was 'long overdue' - NASCAR.com
Fifth-place finisher Austin Cindric join NASCAR Inside the Race to recap his strong performance at the track "Too Tough to Tame."
 
NASCAR Power Rankings: Many Changes But Not At The Top - FOX Sports
Tyler Reddick strikes again, but was his impressive run at Darlington enough to keep him in the No. 1 spot?
 
Jones, Keselowski and Suárez deliver mighty Darlington drives - NASCAR.com
The NASCAR Inside the Race crew share who they think were the biggest weekend winners at Darlington Raceway with a few underdogs on the list.
              
Denny Hamlin explains how 23XI is beating JGR with their own data - Motorsport.com
NASCAR CupWould Denny Hamlin consider racing after his current contract ends? What determines the deviation in set-up choices once JGR and 23XI ends ...
 
Brad Keselowski Making 600th Cup Series Start at Martinsville
...NASCAR Cup Series, joining an elite club that only includes 34 other drivers. Joey Logano, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series ... Motor Speedway. Keselowski made his NASCAR Cup Series debut on November 2, 2008, at Texas Motor Speedway, piloting the No...
              
Legacy Motor Club: Martinsville Race Preview
...John Hunter Nemechek has six prior NASCAR Cup Series starts at Martinsville Speedway. He earned a best finish of 21st in last October’s Xfinity 500. In the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Nemechek has two starts, including a race win in April...
 
'Concern' Grows For Veteran NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch In 2026
...of the best NASCAR drivers of his generation, but his days of being a contender for the Cup Series Championship might be... As of this moment, former NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick isn't so sure we'll see Busch winning Cup Series races at this stage...
              
UniFirst Corporation Gears Up for Martinsville Race with No. 9 Chevy
With this race, the No. 9 UniFirst Chevy will continue its campaign, which includes various NASCAR Cup Series events throughout the year. Upcoming highlights include a night race at Richmond Raceway in August and two additional appearances at...
 
NASCAR to further inspect Austin Cindric's No. 2 car after Darlington
NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway last ... of the 2026 NASCAR season. The Team Penske driver struggled at the start of the 2026 Cup Series season, but found speed a
              
Power Rankings: Preece sets sights on Martinsville
The good news (and boy, could he use some after Darlington) is that Martinsville is typically a great track for Logano. While the three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion hasn’t won there since 2018, he has an active top-10 streak of 13 straight races...
 
23XI Racing's most memorable wins
The race never resumed and Wallace won both his and 23XI's first Cup Series race. Wallace became just the second Black driver to win a race at NASCAR's highest...
              
2026 NASCAR Odds: Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin Early Favorites for Martinsville
FOX Sports
But he's not the favorite to win again when the Cup Series goes to Martinsville for the Cook Out 400 on Sunday, March 29 (3:30 p.m. ET, FS1). The ...
 
Why is 23XI Racing so dominant? 'Confidence and speed are hard to beat,' Harvick says
As everyone races behind Tyler Reddick this NASCAR season, Kevin Harvick shared his take on 23XI Racing's strong start to 2026.
 
Brad Keselowski Making 600th Cup Series Start at Martinsville
 
Cup drivers were generally positive about the new rules package at Darlington. (Matt Weaver / Motorsport)
 
It was a challenging race for Ryan Blaney, who overcame pit road miscues to take a third-place finish. (Kelly Crandall / RACER)
 
A runner-up run was a nice, if disappointing, result from Brad Keselowski after the RFK Racing owner-driver after he led a race-high 142 laps. (Kelly Crandall / RACER)
 
Alex Bowman is going to be out for at least three more Cup Series races. Justin Allgaier will take his place. (Zach Evans / Racing America)
 
___________________________________________________________
 
Courtesy of Jayski
 
Cook Out 400
Martinsville Speedway
Sunday, March 29, 3:30pm/et
TV: FS1
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM
Stage Laps: 80/180/400
Practice/Qualifying: Sat. Mar. 28, 12:30-2:30pm/et. TV: Amazon Prime
 
The entry list for the Cook Out 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway is posted, 37 teams/drivers [for 40 spots] are listed.
The only open team is #33-Austin Hill.
See the full entry list on the Cook Out 400 Entry List page.
Qualifying Order
 
NASCAR will consider additional horsepower at larger tracks
 
Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing close to contract extension
 
Goodyear 400 draws 2.43M viewers on FS1
 
Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out 400
 
 
Camping World becomes supporting partner of NASCAR San Diego Weekend
 
The NASCAR Foundation announces two new additions to its Board of Directors
 
Kickstand Cocktails to sponsor Ryan Preece at Kansas
 
 
_________________________________________________________
   N A S C A R * O’REILLY AUTO PARTS* SERIES
__________________________________________________________
Courtesy of Google Alerts 
 
              
Sheldon Creed - Haas Factory Team
... race at Phoenix Raceway. Creed also won the ARCA Racing Series championship in 2018, with four wins and 18-top-10 finishes in 20 starts. In the ...
              
NASCAR O’Reilly Winners
Through March 23 1. Justin Allgaier, 2. 2. Sheldon Creed, 1. 2. Austin Hill, 1. 2. Kyle Larson, 1. 2. Shane Van Gisbergen, 1.
 
Why Justin Allgaier's NASCAR career is Hall of Fame-worthy
...highest level of NASCAR competition; he hasn't done so since 2015. He races in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, the ... watching NASCAR, never in my wildest dreams did I ever expect to be standing here." Quotes provided by NASCAR Media unless...
 
___________________________________________________________ 
Courtesy of Jayski
 
NFPA 250
Martinsville Speedway
Saturday, March 28, 3:30pm/et
TV: Cw
Radio: Broadcasters Mrn, Siriusxm
Stages: 60/120/250
Practice: Friday, March 27, 4:30-5:20pm/et
Qualifying: Friday, March 27, 5:35-6:30pm/et
 
 
There are 40 drivers/teams on the entry list for the NFPA 250 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Martinsville Speedway. Two cars will miss the race.
Notables: #0-Garrett Smithley, #5-Luke Baldwin, #9-Lee Pulliam, #19-Brent Crews, #30-Myatt Snider, #32-Andrew Patterson, #35-TBA, #42-Brad Perez, #55-Joey Gase, #74-Dawson Cram, #91-Ross Chastain.
See the full Martinsville Entry List.
Qualifying Order
 
Camping World becomes supporting partner of NASCAR San Diego Weekend
 
__________________________________________________________
Courtesy of SpeedSport.Com
 
Reddick: ‘I Just Had To Gut It Out’
Before the final stage of Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, crew chief Billy Scott laid out alternatives to driver Tyler Reddick.
 
Baldwin Set To Make O’Reilly Series Debut
Rising star Luke Baldwin will grab another rung on the NASCAR ladder when he makes his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut on Saturday in the NFPA 250 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.
 
Takeaways: Twelve Hours Of Sebring
The 2026 Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring put the “1-2” in 12.
 
Pruett Gathers Momentum With Runner-Up Effort
Drag racer Leah Pruett has many great memories at Firebird Motorsports Park, dating back to her Junior Dragster days and winning her first Top Fuel race in 2016.
 
Sprint Rankings: Gravel Moves Up The List
David Gravel swept a pair of World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series features and is now tied with Anthony Macri as the winningest 410 winged sprint car driver this season.
 
Perez To Wheel Young’s Entry At Martinsville
Young’s Motorsports confirmed that motorsports polymath Brad Perez will drive for the team in Saturday afternoon’s NFPA 250 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.
 
Quartararo Discusses Struggle To Find Speed
2021 MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo comes off a rough and tumble MotoGP offseason in which the Frenchman tried mightily to get up to speed on the new Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP V4-powered YZR-M1.
 
PDRA Is Set For Darlington Opener
The Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series offseason comes to an end this week as the 2026 season kicks off at the KTR Drag Racing Carolina Nationals presented by Pee Dee Fleet, March 25-28, at Darlington Dragway
 
  ___________________________________________________________
NASCAR* CRAFTSMAN* T R U C K * S E R I E S
____________________________________________________________
Courtesy of Google Alerts 
 
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Full Race Replay: 2026 Darlington Raceway - YouTube
First hi Nascar I never miss a single episode on your YouTube channel but my driver Christopher Bell ended up 6th in the truck race at darlington.
___________________________________________________________
Courtesy of Jayski 
 
Black’s Tire 200
Rockingham Speedway
Friday, April 3, 4:30pm/et
Green flag: 4:51pm/et
TV: Fs1 Logo
Radio: Siriusxm Logo 70x11, NRN
Stage Laps: 45/90/200
 
Camping World becomes supporting partner of NASCAR San Diego Weekend
____________________________________________________________
 Courtesy of MotorsportsBeat
 
Formula E drivers sign onto explosive letter directed to the FIA president (Formula E)
While Formula 1’s stolen the bulk of the FIA’s attention with its polarizing new ruleset, the drivers of the sister Formula E series are bound to steal some spotlight with a huge Tuesday story.
In the letter are criticisms of various aspects of the series, most notably tied to stewarding and race direction. While noting “a lot of effort and improvement year over year with local ASNs, marshalling, safety, track conditions, technical fairness and general protocols,” the letter points out a “shared and growing concern regarding the current standard, consistency, and procedural coherence of stewarding and race direction within the championship.”
Drivers call for an evaluation of race director Marek Hanaczewski, the appointment of driver advisors with Formula E experience and an independent review of stewarding consistency, noting a perceived lack of understanding of Formula E’s particular racecraft. The Race also noted anonymously that several drivers indicated having “little or no professional faith in several senior officials in Formula E.”
Drivers conclude the letter with primary requests, including the establishment of a “formal structured driver-race direction forum, publishing clearer championship-specific stewarding guidelines, an independent review of stewarding consistency,” and the “creation of error-correcting mechanisms in the processing of applying and delivering penalties.”
The Race didn’t publish the letter, but the outlet’s description of its general theme seems to focus on inconsistency and a lack of continuity in race control. This comes as Ben Sulayem is set to make an appearance at Formula E’s upcoming race in Jarama later tin the week.
In additional reporting, the outlet notes a sense of shock from team leadership around the paddock and at least some level of sympathy for the FIA and Hanaczewski. It’s uncertain what the fallout will be, but the fact that every driver signed on and the letter went directly to Be Sulayem clearly calls into question the professionalism of the organization and its direction.
Asked about the letter, an FIA spokesperson said the FIA is “in regular correspondence with ABB FIA Formula E World Championship manufacturers, teams and drivers on a variety of topics. We are reviewing the comments on sporting matters raised recently by drivers, and will continue with the same proactive approach to develop and invest in this championship, ensuring the highest standards are maintained.”
(Source(s): Sam Smith / The Race)
 
 
Daniel Dye indefinitely suspended for homophobic mockery (NASCAR Trucks)
The Floridian will be required to undergo sensitivity training before he can return to the cockpit of his machine. AJ Allmendinger took his place last weekend at Darlington Raceway.
In a pair of clips from a stream on Whatnot, an e-commerce market app Dye and fellow NASCAR driver Brent Crews were using to stream the opening of various racing trading cards, Dye began to talk about meeting Malukas during promotion for the recent IndyCar-Truck Series doubleheader in St. Petersburg.
Dye began to mock Malukas’ voice after talking about asking the Team Penske driver if he raced on an ovals. Crews walked away and generally didn’t engage, while Dye went on to make direct inferences about Malukas’ sexuality.
The clips spilled onto social media Wednesday morning. By the late afternoon, Dye had been suspended. Dye later put out a statement on social media.
It read:
I want to first apologize to David Malukas. I recently went on a live stream with some friends and made some careless comments. I chose my words poorly, and I understand why it upset people. I’m sorry to anyone who was offended. That’s not how I want to represent myself.
“I have some close friends in the LGBTQ+ community who / would never want to feel less of themselves because of what I said, and that’s exactly why I should hold myself to a higher standard. In talking with them, I realize that a true friend would know better than to act the way I did and for that I need to be a better friend.
“What I said doesn’t reflect how I feel about them or anyone else. I didn’t think enough before I spoke, and l in no way meant any harm. I know that intention does not erase impact and I need to do better.
“I’m taking this seriously and working on being more aware and respectful moving forward. I’m sorry to everyone I let down. I am committed to learning from this and better understanding that the impact that my decisions can have on others. That includes educating myself, listening to those affected, and taking meaningful steps to ensure my actions reflect respect and inclusivity going forward.
“I know I’ve got a platform and a responsibility, and I need to use it better.”
Dye sat 13th in the Truck Series standings prior to the suspension after a trio of top-20 runs to open the year. He’ll figure to be a long shot to make the playoffs with missed races.
(Source(s): Nick DeGroot & Matt Weaver / Motorsport)
 
 
WRC announces UK return in Rally Scotland (Rally)
WRC officials announced Monday that the series has reached an agreement with Rally Scotland to run it as a WRC event for the next three years. The news ends an eight-year hiatus for English WRC fans, bringing the tour to Scotland for the first time since 1995 in a rally that should largely consist of gravel stages.
“Rallying has always held a special place in the story of British motorsport and, for me personally, it has been a huge part of my life,” Motorsport UK Chairman David Richards said in a press release. “Having experienced the World Rally Championship from inside a rally car, I know just how unique the atmosphere of a UK rally can be: the forests, the fans and the extraordinary community of volunteers and motor clubs who make these events so special.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Scottish Government, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council for their commitment to this event. Their support has made it possible to bring the World Rally Championship back to the UK, and Scotland provides a spectacular stage for the next chapter of that story.”
No date was locked in for the race, but DirtFish’s David Evans reported that “it’s understood a traditional slot in the fall will be found for an event anchored in Aberdeen’s P&J Live arena – the venue hosting an indoor service park.”
The Scottish Government, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Council have invested in Rally Scotland. In doing so, they’ll attract a tour with strong ties to the local populace despite the region never hosting a full WRC event. Various Scottish stars have emerged on the WRC in the past, from Colin McRae and Derek Ringer to Louise Aitken-Walker.
(Source(s): David Evans / DirtFish )
 
 
BMW brings April Fool’s car to life for Nurburgring 24 run (Sports Cars)
Does an April Fool’s joke still count as one if it becomes real?
The entry will be entered by Schubert Motorsport and run on Yokohama tires. Schubert will field Jens Klingmann, Ugo de Wilde and Americans Connor De Phillippi and Neil Verhagen in the machine.
“A project like this has never existed at BMW M Motorsport before,” BMW Motorsports Director Andreas Roos said in a release. “I am thrilled – and at the same time, I am certain that our fans, who are never closer to us than at our second home on the Nurburgring, will be just as excited.”
BMW kickstarted this project with a prank. Nearly a year ago, the company’s social media accounts posted a rendering of a G81-based GT3 machine as an April Fool’s Joke, garnering well over 1 million views and significant engagement. The interaction caught the eye of BMW leadership and, more than 11 months later, has now elicited a real product.
The newly-christened “BMW M3 Touring 24H” was built over the course of eight months and shares a technical base with the BMW M4 GT3 Eco, albeit with the body style of the standard BMW M3 Touring car. That makes it slightly longer and higher than the Evo.
(Source(s): Heiko Stritzke / Motorsport)
 
Race Recaps
NASCAR
Cup Series: Tyler Reddick and the No. 45 23XI Racing team are the real deal. If their opening three race wins didn’t prove that, Sunday’s march through a challenging, high-tire-wear race at Darlington Raceway should do the job.
Reddick chased down Brad Keselowski - who himself snatched a solid top-two finish to help his Chase odds - to secure his fourth win in six races. (Reid Spencer / NASCAR.com)
 
O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: Justin Allgaier wasn’t the best car for the majority of Saturday’s race. But when Kyle Larson lost ground on pit road, Allgaier seized the moment. The 2024 series champ snatched the lead from Brandon Jones with 15 laps left and fended the Georgian off by .578 seconds to secure his second win of 2026. (Reid Spencer / NASCAR.com)
 
Craftsman Truck Series: Corey Heim’s still got it.
Taking advantage of a double-overtime finish, Heim came to pit road for scuffed tires and rose from ninth to first in the decisive two-lap ending to snatch a victory away from Ross Chastain. (Reid Spencer / NASCAR.com)
 
The ones left most disappointed came from Heim’s old team. Kaden Honeycutt arguably had the best truck but fell out of position to win in the closing stint. (Mike Hembree / NASCAR.com)
 
Formula E
 
 
Sports Cars
IMSA:
 
 
 
 
 
NLS2: Max Verstappen and Verstappen Racing cruised to victory in their first appearance of 2026… Until they didn’t. (Heiko Stritzke / Motorsport)
 
That win later turned to a disqualification when it was determined that the team utilized a set of tires beyond the allotted limit for the four-hour racing, giving the win to Rowe Racing’s Dan Harper and Jordan Pepper. (Nate Saunders / ESPN)
 
24H Series: The Sainteloc Junior Team kicked off the 24H Series season in victorious fashion Sunday, surviving a tense final half-hour to notch a win in the Michelin 12H Mugello. (Graham Goodwin / Daily Sportscar)
 
Dirt
High Limit Racing:
 
 
 
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars:
 
World of Outlaws Late Models:
 
 
Short Tracks
SMART Modified Tour: A trip to South Boston Speedway turned into a war of attrition for the south’s premier Modified tour. That was just what two-time Whelen Modified Tour champ Ron Silk needed. (Buddy Pulley / Short Track Scene)
 
 
Rattler 250: Ty Majeski stood tall once again in the 50th running of the Rattler 250. But you probably caught this race for different reasons - South Alabama Speedway banned Short Track Scene from covering the race for its critique of the track AI use. That’s the most 2026 storyline imaginable. (Matt Weaver / Short Track Scene)
 
South Boston Speedway: It took more than 2,300 days, but Lee Pulliam has become a race winner again at South Boston Speedway. (Buddy Pulley / Short Track Scene)
 
 
Number of the Day: 189
Tyler Reddick’s having himself a year, huh? The 2024 Cup Series regular season champion has earned victories in four of the opening six races of the year. Along the way, he’s led 189 laps - 20 more than he paced in the entirety of 2025 and on pace to exceed the career-best 597 laps he managed in 2024.
 
____________________________________________________________
Formula 1
 
The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix – presented by OKX - McLaren
McLaren Racing Image - F1 2026 - Japanese GP preview - 4 ...
              
'We're Really Going for It Now:' Ford Family on the Return to Formula 1
Ford
While at the track, we had the chance to sit down with Ford Motor Company Executive Chair Bill Ford and his sons, Ford Racing General Manager Will ...
              
Honda share update on critical F1 problem ahead of 'tough' home race - RacingNews365
Honda believes it has made some progress on fixing the vibrations its F1 power unit is causing, but warned it and Aston Martin could be braced for ...
              
The debate on F1's new era: Is Max Verstappen right? Do rules need to be changed?
The New York Times
Formula 1's new cars and the consequent racing spectacle they've ... Really, it comes down to what one believes makes F1, F1. Madeline ...
 
Tubi sets ‘novel’ partnership with Apple for Formula 1 alt casts
...with Apple TV for alternative broadcasts of select Formula 1 races during the 2026 season. Apple recently took over global rights to the auto racing circuit and has already shown a willingness to form unorthodox partnerships with third parties like...
 
2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix – Schedule, how to watch, TV times & more
 
Haas reveals Godzilla-themed F1 scheme for Suzuka
 
This could have led the newsletter in a less newsy week, but here we are: Adrian Newey is reportedly already stepping down as Aston Martin team principal to focus on the technical side of the program. (Roberto Chinchero / Motorsport)
 
It appears former Audi boss Jonathan Wheatley is coming to take Newey’s place. (Andrew Benson / BBC)
 
Wishing all the best for Kalle Rovanpera, the Rally star-turned F1 prospect, who has been sidelined from his Super Formula plans by health issues. (Valentin Khorounzhiy / The Race)
 
The FIA has appointed Paul Burns to the role of deputy race director for Formula 1. (Jake Boxall-Legge / Motorsport)
 
Mercedes has named Bradley Lord as its deputy team principal, a move that will see him support Toto Wolff in team management. (Owen Bellwood / Motorsport)
 
Colton Herta was comfortable and secure in IndyCar. He sacrificed it for a Formula 2 gamble. (Luke Smith / The Athletic)
 
McLaren’s cars were out before the start of Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix. The Athletic’s Alex Kalinauckas took at look at why the defending champs missed out and what it means for their championship ambitions.
 
The new F1 regulations have at least one defender. Charles Leclerc doesn’t find the racing as artificial as others. Qualifying’s a different story. (Ed Hardy & Oleg Karpov / Motorsport)
 
Fernando Alonso admitted to “struggling to feel hands and feet” after another early retirement in China. (Chris Medland / RACER)
 
____________________________________________________________
  Formula E 
 
After years of competition, DS Automobiles is set to pull out for Formula E at the end of the current season. (Rachit Thukral / Motorsport)
 
Audi development driver Freddie Slater is set to drive for Andretti in Formula E’s upcoming Jerama rookie test. (Sam Smith / The Race)
 
____________________________________________________________
 
ARCA -Automobile Racing Club of America
              
Entry list: Cook Out 200 at Hickory Motor Speedway - ARCA Racing
(Photo: Tanner Pearson/ARCA Racing). Entry list: Cook Out 200 at Hickory Motor Speedway. By. Staff Report www.arcaracing.com March 24, 2026. Cook Out ...
 
Stream ARCA East at Hickory - FloRacing
Stream ARCA East at Hickory. Stream thousands of dirt, drag, pavement, and snow races. Sign Up. Up Next On FloRacing. FloRacing 24/7. Watch Now.
 
ARCA Menards Series East at Hickory Motor Speedway: Cook Out 200 Pre-Race Notes
Speedway Media
... ARCA Menards Series race at Phoenix Raceway earlier this month. Joe Gibbs Racing will launch its defense of the ARCA Menards East owner's ...
 
____________________________________________________________
Indy Car
 
              
Sluggish Start Didn't Deter Power's Championship Aspirations - INDYCAR.com
Will Power took responsibility for a rough start to the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Power crashed in practice, qualifying and the race for the ...
              
Thoughts from the first three races of the IndyCar season - RACER
IndyCar contends with the NCAA's March Madness Men's basketball on Sunday, which will offer more insights into the series' ability to draw and keep ..
              
HMD Motorsports Looks to Deliver at Barber Motorsports Park Doubleheader - SpeedwayMedia.com
Indiana University Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti To Drive Indy 500 Pace Car ... Other Series Racing3661 · NASCAR Track News3544 · Race Central2702.
              
Andretti working to address pitstop issues ahead of Barber - RACER
Andretti Global had a reality check last week during IndyCar's Grand Prix of Arlington, where all three of its car faced delays on pit lane that ...
 
Katherine Legge pushing to race in the 2026 Indianapolis 500 - Motorsports Wire
Motorsports Wire - USA Today
In 2025, Legge wasn't able to compete in the Indy 500 and she focused most of her attention on racing in NASCAR. ... IndyCar Series some drama during .
 
Rest in peace to Long Beach Grand Prix founder and president Jim Michaelian, who died last week aged 83.
 
Spiderman is coming back to the speedway. Helio Castroneves has signed on for another run at the Indianapolis 500 with Meyer Shank Racing. (Logan Kendall / Frontstretch)
 
He’ll be joined by another champion of the event. Two-time winner Takuma Sato is returning to the Brickyard with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. (Joey Barnes / Motorsport)
 
With this week’s news, the entry list is closing in on a full Field of 33. (Marshall Pruett / RACER)
 
AJ Foyt Racing’s Caio Collet showed out in IndyCar’s Arlington debut. (Marshall Pruett / RACER)
 
__________________________________________________________
IMSA -International Motor Sports Association
 
IMSA’s 2027 schedules have arrived. No major changes. (RJ O’Connell / RACER)
 
Rest in peace to two-time Trans Am champion Bob Tullius, who passed away at age 95 on Monday. (Toby Christie / Racing America)
 
Verstappen Racing leads the way in a stacked entry list for this weekend’s NLS2 race. (Ewan Wane / Daily Sportscar)
 
That includes four-time Super GT GT500 champion Sho Tsuboi, who’s making his top-class debut at the Green Hell with KCMG. (Ewan Wane / Daily Sportscar)
 
It’s March and we’ve got a driver replacement due to COVID-related issues. Mathias Beche will sit out the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring with long COVID symptoms, opening up a spot for Charles Milesi at TDS Racing. (RJ O’Connell / RACER)
 
Looking to get into the FIA World Endurance Championship? The series has a new streaming service for you: FIAWEC+. (FIAWEC.com)
 
Seven-time Nurburgring 24 winner Sherer Sport PHX will make an appearance in the track’s NLS series this weekend. (Ewan Wane / Daily Sportscar)
 
After three days paced by the defending champion No. 36 TOM’s Toyota, Honda’s No. 16 ARTA Prelude topped Super GT testing’s final day at Fuji Speedway.
 
Ferrari Hypercar driver Antonio Fuoco is poised to make his European Le Mans Series debut with AF Corse this year. (Stephen Lickorish / Sportscar365)
 
DTM is on the way. Here’s a look at the confirmed entrants for the series thus far. (Sven Haidinger / Motorsport)
 
GT World Challenge Australia has seven manufacturers ready to field entries for its upcoming season. (Jamie Klein / Sportscar365)
 
Among the entrants are vice-champions Jaxon Evans and Elliott Schutte, who are prepared to chase their first series title. (Ewan Wane / Daily Sportscar)
 
There are 19 entries for the Mustang Challenge North America opener this weekend in Sebring. (John Dagys / Sportscar365)
 
Lamborghini’s new Temerario GT3 car has a unique sound. You might now like it.
              
___________________________________________________________
NASCAR Canada Series
 
___________________________________________________________
NASCAR Euro Series
 
              
Switzerland's Thomas Toffel Set to Pull Double Duty in 2026 Season - NASCAR Euro Series
Thomas Toffel will pull double duty with Race Art Technology in the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series – The Swiss wants to keep the momentum he gained in ...
              
A former Formula 1 driver is aiming for the 2026 Euro Nascar title - AutoHebdo
The French team Alumitec Racing has officially announced the signing of Nelson Piquet Jr. for the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series V8GP season, the latest ...
 
 
___________________________________________________________
NASCAR Mexico Series
 
___________________________________________________________
NHRA -National Hot Rod Association¬-NHRA Drag Racing tour
 
              
Must-see moments from the 2026 NHRA Arizona Nationals on FOX
NHRA
The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs delivered everything fans expect from championship drag racing—elite competition, ..
 
Maddi Gordon Serves as Pillar of Authenticity for NHRA's Next Gen - Autoweek
The NHRA has Maddi Mania. Gordon is a media and marketing dream. (And she wins. In both starts so far, she has advanced to semifinal action.) When ...
 
The Funny Car Chaos Championship Drag Racing Series is preparing for a pair of big Outlaw Funny Car shows to kick off the 2026 season. (Drag Illustrated)
 
___________________________________________________________
World of Outlaws
              
TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Major Midwestern Stretch Begins with US 36, 81 Speedway Weekend
World of Outlaws
Be an Outlaw · Dirt Tracks · Sponsors · Contact · SHOP · Tickets · Merchandise ... World of Outlaws Sprint Cars racing. Tyler Carr Photo. The World of ...
 
__________________________________________________________
SHORT TRACK NEWS
 
An initial entry list for May’s Little 500 at Anderson Speedway has been revealed. (Racing America)
__________________________________________________________
C O L U M N S / C O M M E N T A R I E S
___________________________________________________________
              
              
Camping World becomes partner for San Diego
Ticket holders from the general public will be welcome aboard June 20-21. The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will take center stage on Saturday, June 20, and the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will compete in the Anduril 250 Race the Base on...
 
PepsiCo Beverages and Martinsville Speedway to Continue Longstanding Partnership
...upcoming NASCAR race weekend at Martinsville Speedway. It all kicks off on Friday, March 27, with the NASCAR Whelen ... Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and the NASCAR Tracks App. NASCAR PR The post PepsiCo Beverages and Martinsville Speedway to...
              
Jeff Gordon to return behind the wheel, set to compete in IROC Heritage Invitational
NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon is returning behind the wheel, as he will compete in the... “For me, it makes me go back to when I first came into NASCAR and the Cup Series, even before the Cup Series, and watching...
 
Terrible's Showdown for CARS Tour West at LVMS this weekend
20 – NASCAR Night of Fire Championship Finale with Fireworks Show! Oct. 2 - Star Nursery Battle at The Bullring featuring CARS Tour West and ARCA Menards Series West Nov. 14 – CARS Tour West NOTE: 2026/27 Schedule kicks off Friday October...
 
Joe Gibbs Racing and Chris Gabehart have been granted expedited discovery in their ongoing court case, as JGR claims there’s evidence of its proprietary information being used by Spire Motorsports. (Matt Weaver / Motorsport)
              
Preece, Cleetus & Co. Hit 159 MPH Crown Vic Draft at Talladega | Most American Moment? (2026)
It’s not every day you hear a NASCAR Cup Series driver describe an event as the “most American thing I’ve done.” But ... demonstrating solid performance in the NASCAR Cup Series. He’s achieved four top-15 finishes in the six points-paying races..
.
Aaron Reutzel tops High Limit Mid-week victory at Vado
 
Reddick stays hot with 4th win and NASCAR drivers eye Martinsville’s iconic clock trophy
 
Power Rankings: Will Preece emerge at Martinsville?
 
Familiar tire setups on tap for Martinsville
 
Drivers in focus leaving Darlington
 
 
___________________________________________________________
PODCASTS
___________________________________________________________
 
Ayao Komatsu: aiming high with Haas
 
NASCAR LIVE 3-24-26 : Shane Van Gisbergen, Lee Pulliam, Chris Gayle
 
Did Darlington deliver?
 
Darlington's Old School Feeling & A Hall-Of-Fame Debate
 
Tyler Reddick Interview After Winning at Darlington | VICTORY LAP
 
Garage Pass
EP 261302: Algaier Shows Winning Form in NOAPS
March 25, 2026
Justin Algaier showed his winning form in Darlington in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. How far will he go this season?
 
Garage Pass
EP 261303: Drivers Having Spectacular Runs
March 25, 2026
Drivers having spectacular runs so far in 2026. Andrew Kurland reports
 
MRN Crew Call - 3.25.26 - Chris Gayle
 
Palou
 
F1's polarising 2026 rules - Can the sceptics be won over?
 
204 - Strong Strategy - IndyCar Off to its Best Season Start Since 2008
 
Even Darlington Can't Tame Tyler Reddick!
 
Jon Gruden: “I’m Still Preparing to Coach Again”
 
Guide to Proper Bachelorette Party Etiquette
 
One More Lap with Cheryl Strayed
 
Winged Nation - Chase Dietz
 
MRN Classic Races - 1975 Virginia 500
 
 
___________________________________________________________ 
ESPORTS 
___________________________________________________________ 
              
________________________________________________________
  T V  * STREAMING *  L I S T I N G S
___________________________________________________________
Courtesy Frontstretch
 
Wednesday, March 25
12:00am-3:00am (R)
FS2
NHRA
Phoenix
3:00am-4:00am (R) - MXGP
CBSSN
FIM Motocross
Almonte
5:00am-6:00am (R)
FS1
MotoGP
Brazil
6:00am-7:00am (R)
FS1
NASCAR Cup
Darlington
6:00am-7:00am (R)
RACER
RACER Weekly - F1 Testing
 
8:00am-9:00am (R) - IMSA Dane Cameron
RACER
RACER Weekly
 
9:00am-10:00am (R) - Darlington Recap
FS2
Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour
 
10:00am-11:00am (R)
FS2
Craftsman Truck Series
Darlington
11:00am-2:00pm (R)
FS2
NASCAR Cup
Darlington
2:00pm-2:30pm (R) - Kyle Busch Interview
FS2
Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour
 
2:30pm-3:00pm (R) - Sprint
3:00pm-4:00pm (R) - Race
FS2
MotoGP
Brazil
4:00pm-7:00pm (R)
FS2
NHRA
Phoenix
Thursday, March 26
3:30am (L)
F1 Weekend Warm-Up
Suzuka
7:00pm-8:00pm
RACER
2026 Supercars Championship Highlights
 
8:00pm-8:30pm
FS1
SPEED With Harvick & Buxton
 
8:00pm-9:00pm - Mika Salo
RACER
Racers Unchained
 
8:30pm-9:00pm - Denny Hamlin Interview
FS1
Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour
 
10:00pm-11:00pm
RACER
Destined to Drive: Patrick Dempsey’s Return to Racing
 
10:10pm (L) #1
Formula 1 Practice
Suzuka
11:00pm-12:00am (R) - Mika Salo
RACER
Racers Unchained
 
11:30pm-12:00am
FS2
NHRA Pro Mod Series
Gainesville
Friday, March 27
1:40am (L) #2
Formula 1 Practice
Suzuka
3:30pm (L) #1
FS2
IndyCar Practice
Barber
4:30pm (L)
CW APP
O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Practice & Qualifying
Martinsville
7:30pm (L)
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
Martinsville
10:10pm (L) #3
Formula 1 Practice
Suzuka
Saturday, March 28
1:25am (L)
Formula 1 Qualifying
Suzuka
11:00am (L) #2
FS1
IndyCar Practice
Barber
12:30pm (L)
PRIME
NASCAR Cup Practice & Qualifying
Martinsville
1:00pm (L) - Race Day Live - Rd 11
AMA Supercross
Detroit
2:30pm (L)
FS1
IndyCar Qualifying
Barber
2:30pm-3:30pm (L) - Pre-Race
3:30pm-6:00pm (L) - Race
CW
O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
Martinsville
3:55pm-4:30pm (L)
FS2
MotoGP Sprint
COTA
7:00pm (L) - Race - Rd 11
AMA Supercross
Detroit
11:50pm (L)
Formula 1
Suzuka
Sunday, March 29
10:00am (L)
FS2
IndyCar Warm-Up
Barber
1:00pm-3:30pm (L)
FOX
IndyCar
Barber
2:00pm-3:30pm (L) - Pre-Race
3:30pm-7:00pm (L) - Race
FS1
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville
3:30pm-5:00pm (L)
FOX
MotoGP
COTA
Friday, April 3
4:30pm-7:00pm (L)
FS1
Craftsman Truck Series
Rockingham
Sunday, April 12
6:30pm-9:30pm
FS1
NHRA
Pomona
Friday, April 17
8:20pm-9:00pm (L)
IMSA.TV
Peacock
YouTube
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Qualifying - Long Beach Grand Prix
Long Beach
Saturday, April 18
12:30pm-2:30pm (L)
FS1
ARCA Racing
Kansas
4:00pm-6:00pm (L)
NBC
Peacock
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar - Long Beach Grand Prix
Long Beach
Saturday, May 2
TBA - Rd 7
Formula E Race
Berlin
Sunday, May 3
TBA - Rd 8
Formula E Race
Berlin
 
Always CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS! 
___________________________________________________________ 
The Stock Car Gazette 
Copyright 2002-2023 by MotorSportsNews.Net 
All Rights Reserved 
DONATIONS 
 
Find us on X
 
Find us on Facebook 
 
SUBSCRIBE / UNSUBSCRIBE  INFORMATION 
 
IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE:  The Stock Car Gazette mailing list is maintained completely by MotorSportsNews.Net.  Therefore, we can tell you we have not and will not ever share your e-mail address with anyone for any reason. 
 
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:  ALL broadcast, publication, retransmission to e-mail lists, WWW or any other copying or storage, in any medium, online or not, is STRICTLY PROHIBITED without PRIOR written permission from the editor. However, you MAY manually forward an issue by e-mail to your friends IF 1.) The text is forwarded IN ITS ENTIRETY including all subscription and web page information, and 2.) NO FEE is charged. We ALWAYS appreciate readers who report violations of the copyright to webm...@motorsportsnews.net. 
 
IMPORTANT PERSONAL NOTICE:  Do you know for sure?  You can.  http://motorsportsnews.net/you-can-know-for-sure   
___________________________________________________________
CONTACT INFORMATION
 
Heather Meyer, Editor
 
Mike Irwin, Owner/Webmaster
___________________________________________________________
You received this message because you are subscribed to Google Groups "Stock Car Gazette", from The MotorSportsNews.Net(work).
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "StockCarGazette" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to stockcargazet...@googlegroups.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Reply all
Reply to author
Forward
0 new messages