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Editors Notes 
 
Sorry, Yesterday was a day of travel. Will get you all caught up today and should be back to normal morning editions.
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Tyler Reddick Heads to Phoenix Raceway with Thoughts of a Fourth Straight NASCAR Cup Series Win
 
Trackhouse Racing and Jockey International Inc., Extend Partnership 
 
FICO and Richard Childress Racing Continue Financial Literacy Partnership for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season
 
Ubisoft and NASCAR Announce Collaboration with The Crew Motorfest
 
Hyak Motorsports Announces Multi-Race Sponsorship with Pylon Aviation
 
Arizona Diamondbacks Legend Luis Gonzalez Named Honorary Pace Car Driver for Straight Talk Wireless 500
 
Chandler Smith Brings Race-Winning Acumen to Hettinger Racing
 
Brayton Laster Announces Part-Time 2026 ARCA Menards Season Schedule
 
Isabella Robusto Aims to Rebound at Phoenix Raceway Following Strong Daytona Showing
 
Indiana State Police Extends Partnership with Felix Rosenqvist for 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Season
 
Reigning Champion Alex Palou Opens 2026 NTT INDY CAR Series Season with Dominant March to St. Petersburg Win
 
Nikita Johnson Feasts on Home Cooking to Earn First INDY NXT by Firestone Win at St. Petersburg
 
A Full 26-Team Grid Set to Define the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series Season
 
NASCAR Local Racing Series National Champion Connor Hall To Drive For Sadler-Stanley Racing in SMART Modified Tour Event at Anderson Speedway
 
IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge Premieres at Sebring for LMP3 Competitors
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Qatar 1812km Postponed Due to Middle East Conflict
The FIA announced Tuesday that the season-opening Qatar 1812km for the FIA World Endurance Championship has been indefinitely postponed due to the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East.
 
NASCAR Suspends 2 Crew Members After Loose Wheel at COTA
In NASCAR's weekly penalty report, Josh Appleby and Kenneth Pozega, crewmembers on Ross Chastain's car, have been suspended for the next two weeks due to Chastain losing his right rear tire Sunday.
 
Derek Kneeland Running Hickory for Pinnacle
Pinnacle Racing Group announced Tuesday that Derek Kneeland, currently a spotter in the NASCAR Cup Series, will drive for the team in the ARCA Menards Series East opener at Hickory Motor Speedway.
 
Did You Notice?: Myatt Snider Joins Hendrick Sub Drivers Who Saved (& Torpedoed) Their Careers
 
2-Headed Monster: Is Corey Day Too Aggressive on the Racetrack?
 
Only Yesterday: Hot Starts Don’t Always Bring a Championship Finish
 
Upon Further Review: Dale Coyne Racing … Is Back?
 
Chris Gabehart Allowed To Continue Working for Spire
In the ongoing court case between Joe Gibbs Racing and Chris Gabehart, a judge ruled Monday  that Gabehart can work for Spire Motorsports during the trial, but cannot perform a role similar to the competition director that he held at JGR.
 
NASCAR Phoenix Entry Lists
For this weekend's NASCAR races in Phoenix, there are 37 teams entered in Cup with Austin Hill replacing Jesse Love. There are 40 teams entered for the O'Reilly race. Rajah Caruth moves over to Jordan Anderson Racing so William Byron can take over the No. 88.
 
Chandler Smith, Hettinger Partner for 2 O’Reilly Races
Hettinger Racing announced Monday that Chandler Smith will drive in the next two NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races in the team's No. 5 Ford.
 
ARCA Phoenix Entry List
Friday night's ARCA race in Phoenix will have a full field of 40 teams. Taylor Reimer will drive for Central Coast Motorsports instead of Pinnacle Racing Group, while Max Reaves makes his season debut for Joe Gibbs Racing.
 
Former NASCAR Driver Chase Pistone Dead at 42
Chase Pistone, a former racer who made 10 career starts in NASCAR's National-level Series, has died at the age of 42.
 
Holding A Pretty Wheel: Is 2026 the Year Performance & Potential Meet for Tyler Reddick?
 
Couch Potato Tuesday: FOX Provides Less Action for Position Than It Should
 
5 Points to Ponder: Has 23XI Leapfrogged JGR?
 
Up to Speed: Has Chris Gabehart Lawsuit Lit a Fire Under Ty Gibbs?
 
Stat Sheet: COTA by the Numbers
 
Phoenix ‘a Big Test’ for Thomas Annunziata After Daytona DNF
 
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Judge: Chris Gabehart can work at Spire while Joe Gibbs Racing lawsuit unfolds
 
Tyler Reddick Is The First Driver In NASCAR History To Open The Season With A Three-Peat
Reddick kept his cool and delivered one of the most stunning road course wins in recent memory.
              
Tyler Reddick's Dominance Turns NASCAR Standings Upside Down - Autoweek
Three races into the season, the Cup Series points picture is anything but predictable—welcome to March Madness, NASCAR-style.
 
2026 NASCAR Cup Series Full Race: DuraMax Texas Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at COTA
YouTube
Relive the 2026 DuraMax Texas Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne in this week's NASCAR Cup Series Full Race Replay. Watch as Shane Van Gisbergen, ...
              
NASCAR Cup Series Winners - WTOP News
Through March 1 1. Tyler Reddick, 3.
              
Two Trackhouse crew members suspended after COTA wheel detachment - NASCAR.com
Two members of Trackhouse Racing's pit crew for the No. 1 Chevrolet have been suspended through the next two NASCAR Cup Series races, NASCAR officials ...
              
NASCAR Cup Series Laps in Top 15 | Sports | lufkindailynews.com
NASCAR Cup Series Laps in Top 15 ; 1. Chase Elliott, 75.4 ; 2. Bubba Wallace, 74.4 ; 3. Tyler Reddick, 74 ; 4. William Byron, 67.7 ...
 
Surprised by Reddick's start to the NASCAR season? Maybe you shouldn't be | RACER
But the vision of what Reddick could do at NASCAR's top level was never fully realized until he was signed by 23XI Racing and placed in a car that ...
              
23XI Racing perfectly pulled off signing Reddick and now it's all coming together - RACER
... short tracks; I think that's where he can still improve a little bit. But we're working pretty hard on improving him on those tracks. But he's ...
              
Brad Keselowski says NASCAR has too many road courses - Racing News
The NASCAR Cup Series went to Watkins Glen International and Sonoma Raceway. In 2026 there are four on the NCS schedule: Circuit of the Americas; ...
 
Denny Hamlin Tears Into NASCAR for All-Star Race Missteps - Yahoo Sports
NASCAR has revised the format for its 2026 All-Star Race. With the event scheduled to go live from Dover Motor Speedway, the format's structure ...
 
Penske to race Bathurst-winning Supercars livery in NASCAR
 
Last local Australian GP podium finisher hopes Piastri can rewrite history
 
2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix – Schedule, how to watch, TV times & more
 
Myatt Snider Thrust Into Cup Car After Unexpected Situation With Alex Bowman At COTA
 
Myatt Snider was helping FOX Sports’ broadcast team on-site Sunday when he got an unexpected opportunity to fill in for an sailing Alex Bowman, who had to wrap up his day early. (Nick DeGroot / Motorsport)
 
From Carson Hocevar to Michael Jordan, 23XI Racing and Spire Motorsports have arrived eager to shake up the NASCAR pecking order. (Nate Ryan / Associated Press)
 
AJ Allmendinger receives medical attention after COTA top 10 - NASCAR.com
AJ Allmendinger received medical assistance exiting his race car following Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of The Americas.
              
NASCAR points standings after COTA: Chase Elliott, William Byron, Kyle Larson above The ...
Hendrick Motorsports
Take a look at the NASCAR Cup Series points standings after Sunday's race at Circuit of The Americas!
              
News | NASCAR Cup Series Race Report - COTA - Team Penske
RACE RUNDOWN: Ryan Blaney and the No. 12 Menards/Pennzoil Ford Mustang Dark Horse team gained four spots in the NASCAR Cup Series driver points ...
              
Zilisch 'drove one of the best races, but leaves COTA empty-handed | RACER
Connor Zilisch was on pace for what could have potentially been a career day in the NASCAR Cup Series before suddenly seeing the field drive away ...
 
Hendrick Motorsports’ Alex Bowman Decision at COTA Was Not Possible If the Race Were Daytona or...
...2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman (48) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at ... J. Rebilas-Imagn Images During the NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas on March 1, 2026, air temperatures in...
 
Legacy Motor Club: Phoenix Race Preview
THE KING AT PHOENIX: LEGACY MOTOR CLUB ambassador and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Richard Petty owns five NASCAR Cup Series starts at Phoenix Raceway in his career between 1988 and 1992. He earned a best finish of 23rd in his November...
              
Spire Motorsports Phoenix NASCAR Cup Series Race Advance
...ZL1 in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner has made 18 starts at ... ZL1 in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway and will make his sixth start in NASCAR’s premier division at the...
 
Jockey Continues Partnership with Trackhouse Racing
...International is extending its partnership with NASCAR Cup Series team Trackhouse Racing. The apparel brand, which ... sponsor for Ross Chastain (No. 1) and NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch (No. 88). “We are pumped to be back with...
              
FICO Returns to Richard Childress Racing, Kyle Busch in 2026
...two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. “Through their credit educational resources, I look forward to helping give NASCAR fans... “We look forward to working with RCR and Kyle Busch again to inspire NASCAR fans nationwide to take advantage of our free...
 
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Straight Talk Wireless 500
Phoenix Raceway
Sunday, March 8, 3:30pm/et
Green Flag: 3:41pm/et
TV: FS1
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM
Stage Laps:60/185/312
Practice/Qualifying: Sat. Mar 7, 12:00-2:00pm/et. TV: Amazon Prime
 
The entry list for the Straight Talk Wireless 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway is posted, 37 teams/drivers [for 40 spots] are listed.
See the full entry list on the Straight Talk Wireless 500 Entry List page.
Qualifying Order
Jockey extends partnership with Trackhouse Racing in 2026
 
FICO continues partnership of Kyle Busch, Richard Childress Racing in 2026
 
COTA TV ratings
 
COTA penalties: Two Trackhouse crew members suspended after wheel detachment
 
Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Straight Talk Wireless 500
 
Hyak Motorsports announces multi-race sponsorship with Pylon Aviation
 
Ubisoft, NASCAR announce collaboration with The Crew Motorfest
 
Arizona Diamondbacks great Luiz Gonzalez named honorary pace car driver for Phoenix
 
Goodyear Racing Notes: Phoenix Raceway
 
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NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series GOVX 200 Entry List (Phoenix) | TobyChristie.com
There are 40 drivers on the preliminary entry list for Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Phoenix Raceway.
 
Brent Crews earned an impressive top-10 in his O’Reilly Series debut. (Camerson Richardson / NASCAR.com)
 
Connor Zilisch was the latest driver to criticize Corey Day after he was wrecked late in Saturday’s O’Reilly race. (Nick DeGroot / Motorsport)
 
Short track ace Lee Pulliam is going to get a one-off shot in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series courtesy of JR Motorsports at Martinsville Speedway. (Zach Evans / Racing America)
 
Caruth splitting time between JRM, Jordan Anderson
...Optimization program, spearheaded by former NASCAR competitors Josh Wise and Scott Speed. He went to work after losing confidence amid an inconsistent 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, which saw similar statistics to the previous season...
              
JR Motorsports — NOAPS Phoenix Raceway Preview
Crew chief Rodney Childers has had success at Phoenix, accumulating a total of five victories in the NASCAR Cup Series. After three races in the NOAPS season, Kvapil sits fifth in the series points standings. The Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing...
 
Young’s Motorsports Phoenix Raceway Nascar O'reilly Auto Parts Series Team Preview
...competition at Phoenix, beginning with the ARCA Menards Series on Thursday night. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES takes center stage ... competition at Phoenix, beginning with the ARCA Menards Series on Thursday night. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES takes center stage..
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GOVX 200
Phoenix Raceway
Saturday, March 7, 7:30pm/et
TV: Cw
Radio: Broadcasters Mrn, Siriusxm
Stages: 45/90/200
Practice: Friday, March 6, 7:00-7:50pm/et
Qualifying: Friday, March 6, 8:05-9:00pm/et
 
There are 40 drivers/teams on the entry list for the GOVX 200 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Phoenix Raceway. Two cars will miss the race.
Notables: #0-Garrett Smithley, #5-Chandler Smith, #30 Austin J Hill, #32-Rajah Caruth, #35-Blake Lothian, #42-Nathan Byrd, #52-Daniel Dye, #55-Joey Gase, #74-Dawson Cram, #88-William Byron, #91-Mason Maggio.
See the full Phoenix Entry List.
 
Qualifying Order
 
 
O’Reilly Auto Parts Series TV Ratings for COTA
 
Blake Lothian sets five-race schedule with Joey Gase Motorsports
 
Goodyear Racing Notes: Phoenix Raceway
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Big Money, Big Talent For 84th Daytona 200
MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is set to return to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway from March 5-7.
 
Sponsors Set For Abreu’s High Limit Chase
The 2026 High Limit Racing Series season gets underway in just over a week and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing announced its sponsor lineup for the No. 24 driven by series champion Rico Abreu.
 
Elite Motorsports To Field Seven-Car NHRA Effort
Elite Motorsports, the largest professional team in the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series, will field a seven-car lineup heading into the 75th Anniversary season of the NHRA.
 
Power Rankings: There’s No Stopping Tyler Reddick
Who else made our top ten this week?
 
Open Wheel Showdown Touts Huge Sprint Car Field
Non-winged sprint cars have been added to the Open Wheel Showdown for the first time and all 50 entries were filled by the end of the day Monday (March 2).
 
Indiana State Police Continues With Rosenqvist
The Indiana State Police announced the extension of its partnership with driver Felix Rosenqvist for the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season, continuing a forward-thinking recruitment and public-engagement initiative.
 
Sprint Rankings: Macri & Sweet Lead Regions
Seven 410 winged sprint car races are now in the books this season and the second addition of the Sprint Car Rankings has been released.
 
Connor Hall To Drive Sadler-Stanley Modified
Virginia native and two-time NASCAR Local Racing Series National Champion Connor Hall will drive the No. 16va Pace-O-Matic Modified for Sadler-Stanley Racing in Saturday’s SMART Modified Tour event at Anderson Speedway
 
Braaksma Leads Clash On The Coast Champs
The fourth annual IMCA TV Clash On The Coast returned to the Gulf Coast with four nights of competition split between Blackwater Speedway in Baker, Florida, and Deep South Speedway in Loxley, Alabama.
 
High Limit Partners With AMKUS Rescue Systems
AMKUS Rescue Systems, a leading manufacturer of rescue tools trusted by first responders and motorsports safety teams worldwide, announced a new partnership with Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing
 
Macri Does It Again At Volusia
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida. It doesn’t matter where Anthony Macri shows up. He just wins.
 
Reddick Thinking About Four Straight
Tyler Reddick already has defied the odds in winning three straight races to open the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. So what’s to say he can’t keep the streak going?
 
Chandler Smith Gets Two O’Reilly Drives
Hettinger Racing has tabbed Chandler Smith to drive its No. 5 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the next two NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races March 7 at Phoenix Raceway and March 14 Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
 
IndyCar Notes: Arrow McLaren & Dale Coyne Racing Shine
Arrow McLaren Racing started the NTT IndyCar Series campaign with a pair of top-five finishes during Sunday’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
 
Open Wheel Showdown Entries Expanded
Because of tremendous demand, the entry cap for the fourth annual Open Wheel Showdown Nov. 5-7 at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, has been expanded.
 
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NASCAR* CRAFTSMAN* T R U C K * S E R I E S
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2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Full Race: OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 at St. Petersburg
YouTube
Comments · NASCAR Cup Series Highlights | 2026 Circuit of the Americas · Tyler Reddick Breaks Down Epic Battles With SVG, Blaney at COTA | NASCAR Film ..
 
Semi-retired IndyCar competitors Dario Franchitti and James Hinchcliffe each showed their talents in one-off Truck Series appearances at St. Pete. (Zack Albert / NASCAR.com)
 
Corey LaJoie will drive Ram’s No. 25 truck at Darlington Raceway. (Nick DeGroot / Motorsport)
              
Front Row Motorsports: Grand Prix of St. Petersburg NCTS Race Report- Layne Riggs ...
Speedway Digest
Saturday's win was also Long John Silver's first trip to Victory Lane with Front Row Motorsports. Riggs is now fifth in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck ...
 
Street Course Heartbreak Stalls Ankrum's Top-10 Run at St. Pete - Speedway Digest
The crew was able to patch things up enough to get Ankrum back on the course and finish the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) event. After limping ...
              
Eckes Gains Position in Standings with Resilient St. Pete Effort - Speedway Digest
Christian Eckes displayed a perfect example of resilience by posting a 15th-place finish in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) inaugural ...
 
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Buckle Up South Carolina 200
Darlington Raceway
Friday, March 20, 7:30pm/et
Green flag: 7:44pm/et
TV: Fs1 Logo
Radio: Siriusxm Logo 70x11, NRN
Stage Laps: 45/90/147
Practice: Friday, March 20, 3:30pm/et
Qualifying: Friday, March 20, 4:35pm/et
 
Truck Series St. Petersburg ratings
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Race Recaps
NASCAR
Cup Series: For the first time in Cup Series history, the opening three races have all been won by the same driver.
Tyler Reddick got the better of a lengthy battle with Ryan Blaney and held off Shane van Gisbergen after a late restart to secure the DuraMax Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. The victory pushed his championship advantage of 70 points leaving Texas. (Reid Spencer / NASCAR.com)
 
O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: He had to settle for second on Sunday, but it wasn’t an empty weekend for van Gisbergen at COTA. The Kiwi used a crafty four-wide move into Turn 1 late in the race to take control of an event he’d largely paced after teammate and friendly rival Connor Zilisch suffered brake problems. (Reid Spencer / NASCAR.com)
It was van Gisbergen’s first win at the Texas road course.
 
Craftsman Truck Series: Layne Riggs has traditionally been known as a short track guy. But the Front Row Motorsports prospect proved his road course prowess in the Truck Series’ first trip to St. Petersburg.
On a weekend when NASCAR’s third tour was opening for the NTT IndyCar Series, Riggs marched forward from 28th and saved fuel to claim the OnlyBulls Green Flag 150. (Holly Cain / NASCAR.com)
 
ARCA Menards Series West: While the rest of the NASCAR world was turning right and left, ARCA’s western tour went short track racing at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway.
In his series debut, Mason Massey was ready for the occasion. The longtime driver of underfunded O’Reilly and Truck Series rides claimed an ARCA win on debut ahead of Eric Nascimiento Jr., Taylor Mayhew, Trevor Huddleston and Sean Hingorani. (Brandon White / ARCARacing.com)
 
IndyCar
IndyCar: Welp, that was an all-too-familiar ass kicking. Following up the most dominant campaign in recent IndyCar history and fresh off the end of a painful lawsuit, Alex Palou delivered a dominant win in St. Petersburg to kick off the 2026 IndyCar season.
 
Indy NXT:
 
CARS Tour:
 
CARS Tour West
 
SMART Modified Tour: Brandon Ward’s 2026 campaign is off to a solid start. Ward snuck past Jake Crum in traffic to claim the SMART Modified opener at Florence Motor Speedway. (Matt Weaver / Short Track Scene)
 
Number of the Day: 1963
That’s how far back to have to go to find the last time a single team swept the first three races of the Cup Series season. Petty Enterprises accomplished the feat with Jim Paschal and Richard Petty, who went 1-2 in the first two races before Richard Petty dropped out of the third with transmission issues.
 
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5 key questions that need answering ahead of the start of the 2026 season - F1
As the first race of 2026 fast approaches, F1.com looks at the big questions that still need answering ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
 
F1 2026's nine biggest questions - The Race
Never have we gone into the first race of a new Formula 1 season with so much uncertainty. With all-new power unit and chassis regulations for ...
              
Ferrari: 2026 F1 cars have “positively surprised” everyone after initial scepticism - Motorsport.com
F1 is undergoing one of its most significant overhauls in history, with the new breed of 2026 cars featuring active aerodynamics and a 50:50 power ...
 
The 2026 F1 season was supposed to be Aston Martin's moment. It faces embarrassment instead
The New York Times
Aston Martin was supposed to be an F1 title contender in 2026. Instead, it may barely race in Australia. Here's what has gone so wrong.
 
Aston Martin and Adrian Newey are racing to sort out a dud car as F1 season begins - Yahoo Sports
What do you get when Formula 1's most successful car designer takes full control of a team with cutting-edge technology?
 
Major change announced for Australian Grand Prix
 
Pirelli has canceled a Bahrain tire test due to concerns over tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran in the Middle East. (Josh Suttill & Scott Mitchell-Malm / The Race)
 
The FIA has approved changes to how engine compression ratios are measured, with plans for revisions as early as June. (Filip Cleeren / Motorsport)
 
F1 has gotten rid of the mandatory two-stop rules for the Monaco Grand Prix. (Filip Cleeren / Motorsport)
 
Ferrari snuck in an innovative new exhaust wing as part of the final preseason testing round in Bahrain. (Jon Noble / The Race)
 
The preseason may be over, but the true order of the grid remains uncertain. (Luke Smith & Madeline Coleman / The Athletic)
 
Cadillac’s first F1 car will be named the MAC-26 in an ode to Mario Andretti. (Josh Suttill / The Race)
 
In a sign of his growing distaste for modern Formula 1, four-time champ Max Verstappen feels that F1 should be removing it electrical battery component, not increasing it. (Josh Suttill / The Race)
 
Even defending champion Lando Norris, who has championed the sport as a controversial era arrives, admits the new cars aren’t the “purest form of racing.” (Andrew Benson / BBC)
 
Six months out from the track’s first race, here’s how work stands on Spain’s Madring. (Luke Smith / The Athletic)
 
Jack Doohan’s Alpine exit apparently included death threats last year. The internet remains a complicated, murky place. (Madeline Coleman / The Athletic)
 
Theo Pourchaire has landed a small F1 tie as a junior driver for Mercedes. (Josh Suttill / The Race)
 
Williams appears compromise heading into the 2026 opener. What’s gone wrong? (Jon Noble / The Race)
 
Speaking of Williams, it has Damon Hill back in the fold as an ambassador after Jensen Button’s exit. (Josh Suttill / The Race)
 
Yuki Tsunoda’s demo run F1 return was a bit hotter than he’d have liked. (Lydia Mee / Motorsport)
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Nick Cassidy out of 'jokers' in Formula E title fight admission | RacingNews365
Nick Cassidy has expressed that he cannot afford any more bad races if he wishes to fight for the Formula E drivers' title, having already "used a ...
 
Formula E officials have ambitious hopes for Gen4, with upward of 19 races on the docket. (Rachit Thukral / Motorsport)
 
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ARCA -Automobile Racing Club of America
 
NASCAR Cup spotter to make ARCA driving debut at Hickory - Motorsport.com
And to wit, the 36-year-old will be a racer on Saturday, March 28 when he makes his ARCA East debut at Hickory Motor Speedway in the Pinnacle Racing ...
 
NASCAR Spotter Derek Kneeland Gets Major Driving Opportunity With Pinnacle Racing Group
TobyChristie.com
Derek Kneeland, the spotter for NASCAR drivers Kyle Busch and Austin Hill, will make his ARCA East debut for Pinnacle Racing Group at Hickory.
              
PIT BOX: ARCA Menards Series heads to Phoenix for annual combo event with West Series
ARCA Racing
Check out everything you need to know before the ARCA Menards Series and West Series unite for Thursday's General Tire 150 at Phoenix Raceway.
 
Entry list: General Tire 150 at Phoenix Raceway - ARCA
Check out the full entry list for Thursday's ARCA Menards Series West General Tire 150 at Arizona's Phoenix Raceway.
 
 
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Indy Car
 
              
Winners and losers from the 2026 IndyCar season-opener at St. Petersburg
Motorsport.com
The reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion opened up the 2026 ... Indy car. Now, with limited running alongside his competitors, the ...
              
Power Rankings: Guess Who Is Still No. 1? - NTT IndyCar Series
NTT IndyCar Series
Romain Grosjean (photo, above) led two Dale Coyne Racing drivers in the top 10 of the Power Rankings after the team's strong opener at St.
              
INDYCAR Power Rankings: Scott McLaughlin Big Mover After St. Pete | FOX Sports
... Car Camera for Mint. Jimmie Johnson Announces FOX Livestream, In-Car Camera for Mint 400 Race. Item 1 of 3. NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Get more from the NTT ...
              
What We Learned From INDYCAR Opening Weekend
NTT IndyCar Series
From headline performances to early surprises, Jessie Punch unpacks the top storylines from the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES opener in St. Pete.
              
'Desert Double' Roars Into Phoenix - IndyCar Series
Don't miss a full-throttle weekend at Phoenix Raceway as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and NASCAR Cup Series take the track Saturday and Sunday.
 
Christian Lundgaard quickly reminded the IndyCar paddock of his potential, charging from 12th to third and challenging for second late in Sunday’s race.(Joey Barnes / Motorsport)
 
Josef Newgarden had an awful qualifying day, but rallied from 23rd to seventh in the race. (Dalton Hopkins / Frontstretch)
 
It was a forgettable debut for both Will Power and his Team Penske replacement, David Malukas. (Marshall Pruett / RACER)
 
Mick Schumacher made his IndyCar debut on Sunday… Sort of. It was over after just four corners. (Heiko Strtzke / Motorsport)
 
IndyCar’s new Independent Officiating Board is progressing with the season beginning, but it has yet to land on a managing director. (Joey Barnes / Motorsport)
              
2026 Full Race: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - IndyCar Series
Rewind the 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg from the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida in this full NTT INDYCAR SERIES race replay, ...
 
Alex Palou, Honda win St. Petersburg, Again!
Honda.Racing
Honda.Racing is the official global motorsport fan site for Honda Racing across two and four-wheeled race series. ... Home INDYCAR SERIES INDY 2026 ..
 
McLaughlin sees potential for the No. 3 car program after second-place finish - RACER
Prior to joining Penske on the sports car side a decade ago, Prados was an IndyCar race engineer at AJ Foyt Racing. “There's still some growing there ...
 
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IMSA -International Motor Sports Association
 
IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge Premieres at Sebring for LMP3 Competitors
IMSA
First Two-Hour Race Brings Multi-Driver Racing Back to P3 Class.           
 
Restarts as the sun sets in Sebring! - YouTube
... IMSA Download the Official IMSA App for real-time results, timing ... time results, timing & scoring. IMSA.com - Sports car racing and radio coverage,
              
Lamborghini Aiming To Have “20-30” Temerario GT3s Racing By 2027 - dailysportscar.com
Beyond IMSA, Lamborghini will quickly have cars competing in GT World Challenge Europe and DTM. Then, in the months that follow, we'll see cars reach ...
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NASCAR Canada Series
 
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NASCAR Euro Series
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NASCAR Mexico Series
 
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NHRA -National Hot Rod Association¬-NHRA Drag Racing tour
 
              
FTI Performance returns as sponsor of Pro Mod Showdown at Gatornationals - NHRA
The 2026 NHRA Pro Mod season begins at the historic Gatornationals, where the world's quickest and fastest door cars will battle for early-season ...
              
Legends race with Bernstein, Amato, W.J., and Larson set for Gatornationals | NHRA
Legendary NHRA drivers Kenny Bernstein, Joe Amato, Warren Johnson, and Bruce Larson will compete on Friday and Saturday at the Amalie Motor Oil ...
              
Elite Motorsports To Field Seven-Car NHRA Effort - SPEED SPORT
Elite Motorsports, the largest professional team in the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series, will field a seven-car lineup heading into the 75th ...
              
TOP FUEL'S DOUG KALITTA LOOKS TO STAY AT THE TOP STARTING AT AMALIE ...
SpeedwayMedia.com
... Racing Series, Flexjet Factory Showdown and the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. ... all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™.
 
Celebrate drag racing's greatest heroes with new NHRA Top 75 Drivers book
NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers, a keystone program of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary celebration, salutes the Top 75 Drivers in NHRA ... celebrating the greatest heroes of NHRA Drag Racing. Created by the staff of NHRA National Dragster magazine, this 160-page...
 
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Dominant Volusia Drive Leads Haudenschild to First Win with KCP Racing - STLRacing.com
The 32-year-old headed to KCP Racing for his 10th year with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. Longtime crew chief came along to ...
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SHORT TRACK NEWS
 
It’s been a while since we’ve seen retired NASCAR star Elliott Sadler on an entry list, but he’s making an appearance in the upcoming SMART Modified Tour race at South Boston Speedway. (Matt Weaver / Short Track Scene)
 
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Chase Pistone, former NASCAR driver, dies at 42 - NBC News
The auto racing news outlet shared a tribute to Chase Pistone, posting ... After his passing, Chase Pistone's sister-in-law asked Hickory Motor Speedway ...  
 
              
Ford Racing NASCAR - Phoenix 1 Advance - SpeedwayMedia.com
... in 2026 as Phoenix Raceway plays host to a tripleheader that also features the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
              
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. to Run CARS Tour Tootsie's Music City Showdown at Nashville
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. will be part of the field when the zMAX CARS Tour visits the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on April 11 for the Tootsie's ...
In addition to its ARCA plans, Nitro Motorsports is planning a sizable Trans Am lineup for the year. (Racing America)
 
Phoenix to Use NASCAR SAFER Barrier Setup for Desert Double
...for] NASCAR vehicles.” For this weekend’s “Desert Double” featuring both the NASCAR Cup Series and the NTT IndyCar Series ... Saturday afternoon and evening. And the NASCAR Cup Series’ Straight Talk Wireless 500 will wrap up the action Sunday. “Our..
              
Goodyear Racing Notes – Phoenix Raceway
NASCAR Cup Series teams will use the same Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setup at Phoenix... “The Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setup we’ve brought for NASCAR Cup Series teams this weekend was proven on track last
 
Anthony Macri takes Volusia Bike Week Jamboree
 
NASCAR heads to Phoenix with Reddick seeking a fourth straight win and F1 opens in Melbourne
 
Engine tricks and energy harvesting: how F1 teams can exploit new rules to win in 2026
 
As Cadillac makes its F1 debut, history shows new teams can win big or fail
 
From theaters to TVs: Apple bets its F1 movie buzz can drive viewers to the races on Apple TV
 
Johnson Feasts on Home Cooking To Earn First Win at St. Pete
 
Champ Palou Opens Season with Dominant March to St. Pete Win
 
Garzon Doubles Up in Milestone Race on St. Petersburg Streets
 
Tyler Reddick claims record third straight victory in gritty run at COTA
 
Power Rankings: Will sun shine on Wallace in Phoenix?
 
 
Drivers in focus after COTA
 
 
Reddick elevates status with three-peat
 
Pulliam’s O’Reilly Series opportunity with JRM
 
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PODCASTS
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Happy Hour: A Record Start, Street Trucks, Garage Chaos & More Lawyers
 
              
Hauler Talk: Behind the scenes of Myatt Snider earning approval to compete at COTA
NASCAR.com
... O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (including a 2021 win at Homestead-Miami Speedway). But he wasn't approved for Cup and has no experience in the series.
 
NASCAR History at COTA! Tyler Reddick’s DOMINANT Run, Lawsuit Update & Phoenix Preview
 
Garage Pass
EP 261002: SVG Earned His OAP Series Win the Hard Way
March 3, 2026
Shane Van Gisbergen is a road course expert, but he had to earn his OAP Series win in Austin the hard way. Andrew Kurland reports.
 
Garage Pass
EP 261003: Jimmie Johnson Returns to his Off Road Roots
March 4, 2026
For the first time since the mid-90's, Jimmie Johnson returns to his off-road roots in Vegas. Andrew Kurland reports.
 
Five to Go
Episode 353: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. sums up the start to 2026
March 3, 2026
2023 Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. joins Doug, Devin, and Dan to discuss his runner-up Daytona 500 finish, his early Atlanta wreck, his team’s approach to the season, how he trains, and his “ranch.” Then the guys preview COTA and give their takeaways from attending Atlanta.
 
COTA: It’s Entertaining Until It’s You…
 
Cleetus McFarland Gets Racing Advice from Dale Jr.
 
NASCAR LIVE 3-3-26 : Christopher Bell, Josef Newgarden, Todd Gordon
 
Carlos Sainz: pushing for progress with Williams
 
St. Pete Recap 2026
 
Winged Nation - 2025 Rookies
 
MRN Classic Races - 2006 Subway Fresh 500
 
Why there's trepidation ahead of new rules dawn in Australia - F1 Season Preview (Part 2)
 
All Things Trans Am with Andy Lally
 
Marty Smith: Life After Losing Your Biggest Cheerleader
 
Tyler Reddick's 3-Peat Take NASCAR Mainstream
 
201 - Continued Excellence - Alex Palou Picks Up Where He Left Off in St. Pete
 
Hair Loss: What Actually Works (And What Doesn't)
 
MRN Crew Call - 3.4.26 - Phoenix Preview
 
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Wednesday, March 4
12:00am-1:00am (R)
FS2
SPEED with Harvick & Buxton
 
1:30am-2:00am (R)
RACER
2025 FIM MXGP: Behind the Gate
Turkey
2:00am-3:00am - COTA Recap
FS1
Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour
 
3:00am-5:00am (R)
FS2
Craftsman Truck Series
St. Petersburg
5:00am-6:00am (R) - COTA Recap
FS2
Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour
 
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FS2
MotoGP
Thailand
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FS2
Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour
 
Thursday, March 5
1:30am (L)
Formula 1 Weekend Warmup
Melbourne
7:00am-8:00am (R) - COTA Recap
FS2
Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour
 
8:00am-9:00am (R)
FS2
NASCAR Cup
COTA
9:00am-9:30am (R) - Sprint
9:30am-10:30am (R) - Race
FS2
MotoGP
Thailand
6:00pm-8:00pm (L)
FS1
ARCA Racing
Phoenix
8:00pm-9:00pm (R)
FS2
IndyCar
St. Petersburg
8:10pm (L) #1
Formula 1 Practice
Melbourne
9:00pm-9:30pm (R)
FS2
SPEED with Harvick & Buxton
 
9:30pm-10:00pm (R) - SVG Interview
FS2
Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour
 
10:00pm-10:30pm (R) - Sprint
FS2
MotoGP
Thailand
11:40pm (L) #2
Formula 1 Practice
Melbourne
Friday, March 6
8:10pm (L) #3
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Melbourne
11:25pm (L)
Formula 1 Qualifying
Melbourne
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AMA Supercross
Indianapolis
3:00pm-5:30pm (L)
FOX
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Phoenix
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CW
O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
Phoenix
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AMA Supercross
Indianapolis
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11:00pm (L) - Race
Formula 1
Melbourne
Sunday, March 8
12:00pm-3:00pm
FS1
NHRA
Gainesville
2:00pm-2:30pm (L) - Pre-Race
2:30pm-6:00pm (L) - Race
FS1
NASCAR Cup
Phoenix
Friday, March 20
7:30pm (L)
FS1
Craftsman Truck Series
Darlington
Saturday, March 21
TBA
TBA
Formula E
Madrid
10:00am-10:30pm (L) - Peacock
5:00pm-10:30pm (L) - NBCSN
Peacock
NBCSN
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar - Twelve Hours of Sebring
Sebring
2:00pm (L)
TBA
MotoGP Sprint
Brazil
Sunday, March 22
2:00pm (L)
TBA
MotoGP
Brazil
Saturday, April 18
12:30pm-2:30pm (L)
FS1
ARCA Racing
 
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