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Christopher Bell Disappointed with Second-Place Run at Phoenix Raceway
 
Ryan Blaney Rallies for Phoenix Racing Victory, Completes Team Penske Weekend Sweep
 
NASCAR Cup Series Driver | Owner Points Following Phoenix Raceway Race No. 4
 
Park, Bike or Ride: Travel Options for Indianapolis 500 Race Day
 
 
Valentino Catalano, Oscar Tunjo Go the Distance at Sebring to Win Inaugural IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge
 
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Ryan Blaney Scores 1st Win of 2026 at Phoenix
...won Sunday’s (March 8) Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway in the NASCAR Cup Series, holding off Christopher Bell despite a tire deficit in the closing laps. Blaney passed Ty Gibbs for the lead but had to maintain a gap to Bell, who had...
 
Bell was close, but fell short of victory lane in Arizona.(Danny Peters / Frontstretch)
Justin Allgaier Rallies To Win O’Reilly Race at Phoenix
Justin Allgaier took the lead from Jesse Love with 11 laps to go and held on to win the GOVX 200 Saturday night. Love was second, then Carson Kvapil, Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer.
 
Jordan Anderson Racing Doubles Up Again in the Top 10: ‘I Had Tears in My Eyes’
So far, 2026 has been an excellent season for Jordan Anderson Racing and Saturday brought more good news. Jeb Burton and Rajah Caruth finished seventh and eighth, respectively.
 
Josef Newgarden Takes Fresh Tires for the IndyCar Win at Phoenix
Team Penske's Josef Newgarden took the lead with seven laps to go Saturday to win the IndyCar Good Ranchers 250 in Phoenix. Kyle Kirkwood was second, then David Malukas, Patricio O'Ward and Marcus Armstrong.
 
Power was apologetic after his crash with Rasmussen.(Alex Gintz / Frontstretch)
 
Saturday’s race didn’t fully go to plan, but Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing showed pace and potential in qualifying. (Danny Peters / Frontstretch)
 
George Russell Wins An Interesting & Entertaining Australian Grand Prix
Mercedes' George Russell was able to take advantage of a virtual safety car to stop for tires and eventually took the lead at halfway. From there, he held on to win the Grand Prix of Australia. Kimi Antonelli was second, followed by Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris.
 
Valentino Catalano, Oscar Tunjo Win Airbnb Challenge at Sebring
GEBHARDT Intralogistics Motorsports' Valentino Catalano took the lead with four minutes remaining Sunday and held on to win the first-ever IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge race at Sebring with Oscar Tunjo.
 
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Phoenix: Isn’t Racing Much More Fun Without Playoffs?
 
Big 6: Questions Answered After Ryan Blaney Snapped Tyler Reddick’s Win Streak at Phoenix
 
The Underdog House: Erik Jones Shakes Off Slow Start to Score Top 10 Finish at Phoenix
 
O’Reilly Breakdown: Justin Allgaier Spoils Jesse Love’s Bid for 2 in a Row at Phoenix
 
Are the New Formula 1 Regulations a Cry of Wolf?
 
NASCAR Points Standings After Phoenix
 

The Complete 2026 NASCAR Xfinity Fastest Lap Database
 
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NASCAR news: SVG survives spins to finish Phoenix in 11th
” Van Gisbergen restarted 11th and rose to 10th but as the cars on newer tyres forged their way forward, the #97 Camaro ended up 11th Results: NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500, Phoenix Raceway Num Car Laps/Diff Gap 1 12 Ryan Blaney...
              
Ford Racing NASCAR: Noah Gragson Phoenix Accident Quotes
Ford Racing Notes and Quotes NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 – Phoenix Raceway Sunday, March 8, 2026 NOAH GRAGSON, No. 4 Straight Talk Wireless Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “We blew a...
              
Chase Briscoe crashes during Stage 2 at Phoenix
Chase Briscoe’s slow start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season continued in Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway. During Stage 2, the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota had a tire go down.
 
Tire issues mount for NASCAR Cup Series drivers at Phoenix
Less than halfway through Sunday's Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway, tire issues are already rearing their ugly heads. Blown tires were a major issue at Phoenix in the fall of 2025, and teams continued to risk low tire...
 
TOYOTA RACING – NCS Phoenix Incident Quotes – Chase Briscoe – 03.08.26
” Toyota PR The post TOYOTA RACING – NCS Phoenix Incident Quotes – Chase Briscoe – 03.08.26 first appeared on Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR...
              
Ryan Blaney chases down Joey Logano for Stage 1 win at Phoenix - NASCAR.com
NASCAR® and its marks are trademarks of the National Association for ... All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © ...
 
Sunday Setup: Crew chiefs set to tackle Goodyear tire strategy with Phoenix finesse
NASCAR.com
NASCAR.com. Published: March 7, 2026. 4 Minute Read. AVONDALE, Ariz. – NASCAR Cup Series teams may take some measure of comfort in the familiarity of ...
              
Christopher Bell Brings Home Runner-up Finish to Lead Toyota at Phoenix
Speedway Digest
Bell dominated the race, leading a race-high 176 laps and winning both stages, but late-race ... ARCA Racing Series Frequencies · Writers Wanted. Sunday ...
 
Byron, Zilisch each forced to pit road during late Stage 2 caution - NASCAR.com
Caution for debris on track leads to William Byron and Connor Zilisch experiencing separate issues during Stage 2 of the Cup Series race at Phoenix.
              
NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix Results: Ryan Blaney Wows at Desert Double | FOX Sports
Ryan Blaney won the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix. Here are the rest of the results.
 
NASCAR Cup Series Highlights | 2026 Phoenix Raceway - YouTube
The NASCAR Cup Series takes on short-track racing for the first time in 2026. Kyle Larson and Joey Logano, a pair of Cup Series champions,
              
Daniel Suárez goes for a spin shortly after restart - NASCAR.com
Cup Series race gets underway at Phoenix · NOW PLAYING. 01:10. Play icon. In-car: Watch Larson's 2025 championship finish at Phoenix. Load more videos.
 
NASCAR points standings: Chase Elliott fourth; Kyle Larson, William Byron move into top 11 ...
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Check out the NASCAR Cup Series points standings after Sunday's race at Phoenix Raceway.
 
Logano, Chastain contact on restart sparks Phoenix multicar pileup - NASCAR.com
With under 100 to go in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, Joey Logano and Ross Chastain made contact on a Lap 217 restart that ...
              
Ryan Blaney delivers his typical NASCAR clinic in Phoenix, ends 23XI win streak
The New York Times
Expert analysis from NASCAR's fourth race of the season, the Straight Talk Wireless 500 near Phoenix.
 
Chase Briscoe had pace, but another dose of misfortune left him in a deep points hole leaving the year’s fourth race.(Kelly Crandall / RACER)
 
Zane Smith’s No. 38 team was penalized for unapproved adjustments over the weekend. (Nick DeGroot / Motorsport)
 
Alex Bowman missed Sunday’s race and is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with vertigo last week. Anthony Alfredo took his place in the No. 48 Chevrolet. (Jenna Fryer / Associated Press)
 
Ryan Blaney Perseveres, Uses Two-Tire Strategy to Win Phoenix
 
Christopher Bell Lauds NASCAR’s Horsepower Decision at Phoenix
.Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Calls from fans and voices in the garage last year set the NASCAR...
 
Rick Ware Racing: Straight Talk Wireless 500k from Phoenix
...and his second top-25 in 10 career NASCAR Cup Series starts at Phoenix. ● Ware’s 24th-place result equaled his best finish ... Wireless 500k to score his 18th career NASCAR Cup Series victory, his first of the season and his second at Phoenix. His...
 
4 Takeaways From Ryan Blaney's Win as Penske Sweeps Desert Double
Ryan Blaney celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500. With his buddy Josef Newgarden... " 4 ½: What’s Next The Cup Series and INDYCAR head in different directions as NASCAR heads to Las Vegas and INDYCAR goes...
 
Ty Gibbs comes up short of first career NASCAR Cup Series win at Phoenix
Ty Gibbs could taste a victory in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, which would've been his first career win in 124 starts. Gibbs led on the final restart but was passed for the lead by Ryan...
              
Toyota Racing | Ncs Phoenix Post-race Report | 03.08.26
...with a runner-up finish in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway. Bell dominated the race, leading a race-high ... the top 10. Toyota Post-Race Recap NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Race 4 of 36 – 312 miles, 312 laps TOYOTA FINISHING...
 
Transcript: Ryan Blaney – Press Conference – 03.08.26
...him. We don’t really have these INDYCAR/NASCAR crossovers. He 100% knows everything that’s going on. I can only imagine ... the win today. RYAN BLANEY: Thanks. NASCAR...
 
RCR NCS Race Recap: Phoenix Raceway
” -Austin Hill RCR PR The post RCR NCS Race Recap: Phoenix Raceway first appeared on Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR...
 
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#12-Ryan Blaney won the Straight Talk Wireless 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway. The win is his first win of the year, second at Phoenix and 18th career win.
#20-Christopher Bell finished 2nd followed by #5-Kyle Larson, #54-Ty Gibbs, #11-Denny Hamlin, #23-Bubba Wallace, #24-William Byron, #45-Tyler Reddick, #71-Michael McDowell and #43-Erik Jones.
Pole sitter #22-Joey Logano run up front most of the day but was caught in a late race accident and could not continue. He finished 31st.
Stage 1 was won by #12-Ryan Blaney. Stage 2 was won by #20-Christopher Bell.
The fastest lap bonus a earned by #22-Joey Logano.
There were 23 lead changes among 8 drivers and 12 cautions for 86 yellow flag laps.
The average speed of the race was: 88.219mph.
See race details at: Race Results,
 
Commercial breakdown: 2026 Straight Talk Wireless 500
 
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Ryan Blaney rallies for Phoenix victory, completes Penske weekend sweep
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Allgaier wins O'Reilly Series race at Phoenix - NASCAR.com
JR Motorsports driver Justin Allgaier recovered from a slow pit stop and held off Jesse Love to win the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at ...
 
Stout No. 7! Justin Allgaier wins big at Phoenix Raceway - NASCAR.com
Justin Allgaier rallies back after early issues and holds off Jesse Love in the closing moments to win in the desert. ... NASCAR® and its marks are ...
              
Justin Allgaier rallies for late O'Reilly victory at Phoenix - SpeedwayMedia.com
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Justin Allgaier becomes first to win in 10 consecutive O'Reilly Series seasons at Phoenix
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Jesse Love upset season-long favorite and friend Connor Zilisch for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship Saturday at Phoenix Raceway. In ...
 
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Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Saturday, March 14, 5:30pm/et
TV: Cw
Radio: Prn, Siriusxm
Stages: 45/90/200
Practice: Saturday, March 14, 12:00-12:50pm/et
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Blaney Holds Off Bell To Stop Reddick’s Streak
Ryan Blaney completed a hard-earned Team Penske sweep at the famed Phoenix Raceway in Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 500.
 
It’s All Hart In John Force Racing Debut
Josh Hart won in his debut with John Force Racing on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway, taking down reigning Top Fuel world champion Doug Kalitta in the final round of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
 
Dietz Does It Again In Lincoln Sprints
Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Speedway featured another strong showing of 410 sprint car racing as a talented field battled for the $6,000 winner’s share in the 30-lap main event.
 
Menholt Stops Barnett In Gainesville Pro Mod Go
Derek Menholt knocked off Lyle Barnett in the final round on Sunday at Gainesville Raceway in the opening race of JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports.
 
Ryan Unzicker’s Double Life
While he works 10 hours a day, five days a week, as the owner of RJR Transportation, Unzicker spends his weekends behind the wheel of his No. 24 super late model while helping his son, Brody, set the foundation for a future career in the sport.
 
Hord Overcomes Factory Stock Challengers
The NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series got off to a dramatic start with No. 2 qualifier Ricky Hord, from Orlando, Fla., winning for the third time in his career.
 
Tunjo & Catalano Conquer Sebring Endurance Test
Seeing Oscar Tunjo and Valentino Catalano on the top step of the podium usually isn’t a surprise, but it wasn’t the finish anyone anticipated as the final minutes wound down in the two-hour IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge at Sebring International Raceway on Sunday.
 
HEDGER: Great Drivers Of The Past Part IV
Last time around, we looked at a few dirt track giants who have impressed us over the years, but there are many more to recall. Two of the best were the Johnson brothers, Alan and Danny, who between them have notched nearly 1,200 feature wins around the Northeast
 
Rebel Sprint Series Marks 20th Season
When the engines fire for the 2026 United Rebel Sprint Series season, it won’t be just the start of another year of 305 sprint car racing across the central plains
 
PHOTOS: IndyCar At Phoenix Raceway
Josef Newgarden takes the checkered flag at Phoenix Raceway. (Ivan Veldhuizen photo).
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Buckle Up South Carolina 200
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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
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Race Recaps
NASCAR
Cup Series: The race didn’t play out in his usual dominant style, but when it counted Ryan Blaney rose to the front for another win at Phoenix Raceway.
On a day dominated by Christopher Bell but featuring many comers and goers, Blaney took advantage of a late decision to pit from Bell’s No. 20 team to claim the Straight Talk Wireless 500.
Ty Gibbs had inherited the lead when Bell pitted, but Blaney was able to chase him down and secure the top spot after a restart with 11 laps to go. Bell surged to the front on his fresh rubber in the closing laps, but fell just .399s short of another spring Phoenix win. (NASCAR.com)
O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: Justin Allgaier wasn’t the dominant car on the night or even the best entry from JR Motorsports for most of Saturday’s GOVX 200. But after a pair of accident-free opening stages, a late caution allowed the 2024 series champion to march to the front.
Allgaier spent most of the night rallying back from a slow pit stop. He snuck to the front in the end and surged past defending champion Jesse Love - who won in dominant fashion at the same track to secure the title last fall - to claim the victory. (Holly Cain / NASCAR.com)
Carson Kvapil passed Love for the lead in the third stage, but wound up third at race’s end. The top-14 cars all had one thing in common - they drove Chevrolets.
ARCA Menards Series: Richard Childress Racing has another strong prospect on its hands.
In the kickoff of a busy race weekend, Carson Brown dominated and survived a late restart to score a Phoenix victory for Pinnacle Racing Group. It was a redemptive result for the team, who lost the same race in a one-lap dash with Brenden Queen in 2025. (Brandon White / ARCARacing.com)
 
IndyCar
IndyCar: The situation was flipped from Saturday’s IndyCar feature to Sunday’s Cup race. But the end result was the same - a Team Penske win.
After lurking in the top-10 all race, Josef Newgarden pitted as others stayed out during a late caution and ripped through the field in the closing stretch to secure another oval win the Good Ranchers 250.(Paul Kelly / IndyCar.com)
Christian Rasmussen was the star of the day, once again wowing onlookers with a host of daredevil moves in a short oval race. But he was damaged in contact with Will Power and faded down the stretch, hitting the wall again while fighting Newgarden for second and dropped down to 14th. (Curt Cavin / IndyCar.com )
The biggest surprise came early, when the seemingly-indomitable Alex Palou was knocked out by a crash with Rinus Veekay. Palou lost the points lead to Newgarden after crashing out of his 100th series start. (Joey Barnes / Motorsport)
Formula 1
F1: Formula 1’s new era is underway with a familiar group out front.
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli gave Mercedes a 1-2 result in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Ferrari gave the duo a challenge, but had to settle for third and fourth with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton after failing to seize a strategy opportunity.
 
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen followed, with Verstappen powering through after suffering a rare qualifying crash on Saturday. Their fellow title rival from last year, home country hero Oscar Piastri, suffered a dramatic crash on the way to the grid and never got to turn a lap. (F1.com)
That must’ve been a bummer for the race’s four-day record crowd. (Andrew van Leeuwen / Speedcafe)
F2:
 
For those keeping track, IndyCar transplant Colton Herta qualified 14th after suffering a practice crash, but managed to steal some points with a seventh-place run in the feature.
F3:
 
 
Dirt
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars: Donny Schatz is back in business.
The all-time great Outlaws driver finally bounced back from his difficult, tenure-ending 2025 campaign with Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing to score a comeback win with CJB Motorsports at the Talladega Short Track. He started from pole and never looked back.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series:
 
Short Tracks
SMART Modified Tour: Danny Bohn notched his first win of the season at the 3/8-mile Anderson Motor Speedway, continuing his strong start to 2026. (Rence Brown / Short Track Scene)
 
Alabama 200: Jake Finch is an expert at Montgomery Motor Speedway. He put the track time and expertise to use for a big Alabama 200 win on Saturday night ahead of Dylan Fetch, Gage Gilby, Presley Johnson and Christopher Tullis. (Matt Weaver / Short Track Scene)
 
Drag Racing
NHRA: Josh Hart hadn’t touched a Wally in a few years, but he struck in his debut with John Force Racing. Hart beat champ Doug Kalitta to claim the Top Fuel portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. (NHRA.com)
Chad Green (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock) and Richard Gadson (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also claimed victories.
 
Number of the Day: 6
Ryan Blaney’s been on a tear at Phoenix Raceway. The 2023 Cup Series champion has finished top-two in six of the past eight Cup Series races at the track, with another fifth-place run in one of the other two appearances. You can pencil the 12 team into winning contention whenever NASCAR ventures to Arizona.
 
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Russell wins action-packed Australian GP from Antonelli as Mercedes secure 1-2 finish - F1
... Formula 1 race. Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso both retired for Aston Martin before each rejoining the race at different stages, while Bottas ...
 
2026 Australian Grand Prix: Piastri out of his home race after crash on his way to the grid
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2026 Australian Grand Prix: P4 Leclerc snatches the lead into Turn 1 on the race ... © 2003-2026 Formula One World Championship Limited.
 
              
George Russell wins F1 Australian Grand Prix in Mercedes 1-2: Live updates and reaction
The New York Times
George Russell has won the opening race of the 2026 F1 season, leading a 1-2 finish for Mercedes. Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc rounded out ...
              
Mercedes' George Russell wins F1 season-opener as polarizing rule change takes effect
NBC News
Fellow Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli finished second, ahead of the two Ferraris, as Formula 1 begins a new era that shifts focus from raw one-lap ...
 
Winners and losers from F1 2026's Australian GP - The Race
Th Race
Race one of 2026 is done - but some teams and drivers have an awful lot more to celebrate than others.
              
Race Highlights: 2026 Australian Grand Prix - F1
Watch highlights from the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.
 
Charles Leclerc likened new F1 racing to "Mario Kart" after Australian GP - Motorsport.com
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc likened Formula 1's new 2026 racing rules to "Mario Kart" after the Australian Grand Prix ... The season-opening ...
 
No regrets’: Ferrari stands firm on Australia strategy call
 
McLaren explains 100kW spike behind Piastri crash
 
Verstappen hints at F1 exit as rules fury grows
 
              
How Cadillac fared on its Formula 1 debut - Motorsport.com
468 days after its Formula 1 entry was approved on 25 November 2024, Cadillac took part in its maiden Formula 1 race, the Australian Grand Prix, on ...
 
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Drivers were fully divided on this package after the opening race. (Ben Anderson, Job Noble and Hera Jim / The Race)
 
Was the new era of F1 really racing, or as artificial as a computer game. (Andrew Benson / BBC)
Max Verstappen wants to see the FIA take action against this ruleset.(Ed Hardy & Stuart Codling / Motorsport)
 
Defending champion Lando Norris was also critical of the “artificial” nature of the racing.(Ed Hardy & Ronald Vording / Motorsport)
 
Franco Colapinto was rightly praised for his reaction time after this ridiculous crash avoidance at the start. (Lydia Mee & Stuart Codling / Motorsport)
 
Ferrari is facing criticism of its race strategy, which means F1 is truly back. (Lydia Mee / Motorsport)
 
It was a dream debut for Racing Bulls’ Arvid Lindblad, who showcased his talents and came home eighth.(Tasnim Chowdhury / BBC)
 
Verstappen avoided injury in a Saturday qualifying crash. (Madeline Coleman / The Athletic)
 
Cadillac generally exceeded expectations at Albert Park, but the team knows the honeymoon period is over. (Luke Smith / The Athletic)
 
The Iranian air strikes are likely to put F1’s upcoming Middle East trip in real jeopardy. (Luke Smith / The Athletic)
 
Mercedes driver George Russell won the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, the season-opening race for the 2026 F1 season. (More)
 
As F1 drivers continue to criticize their new cars, paddock politics is at play
 
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IndyCar introduces new qualifying format for new race
              
Josef Newgarden Hunts Down Victory, Takes Series Lead at Phoenix
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... races last year to earn his only victory of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. That winning box already is checked this year, two races in. SEE: Race ...
              
Kyle Kirkwood podiums in IndyCar return to Phoenix - Honda.Racing
The podium finish moved Kirkwood into second in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship standings, just five points behind the leader. Meyer Shank ...
 
IndyCar’s trialing a slight qualifying change this weekend in Arlington, rolling out a single-car qualifying format for the Fast Six. (Marshall Pruett / RACER)
 
Marcus Ericsson is in the last year of his deal with Andretti Global. At this stage, there are no givens on his future with the team. (Joey Barnes / Motorsport)
 
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Catalano, Tunjo Go the Distance at Sebring to Win Inaugural IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge
IMSA
“Mid-race, I was able to save enough fuel so I could start to push,” said Catalano, the 2025 VP Racing SportsCar Challenge LMP3 champion. “And then ...            
 
It’s officially happening: Max Verstappen is entering the Nurburgring 24 Hours. (Rachit Thukral / Motorsport)
 
With his NASCAR run complete, IndyCsr great Dario Franchitti has expressed interest in a run at Le Mans. (RJ O’Connell / Daily Sportscar)
 
There are 31 cars on the entry list the Michelin 12H Mugello.(Finlay Ringer / Sportscar365)
 
Walkenhorst Motorsport has confirmed plans for a two-car effort in the ADAC 24H Nurburgring. (Ewan Wane / Daily Sportscar)
 
It was generally a quiet weekend for sports car racing, but IMSA dropped some vintage racing from the 1970 Twelve Hours of Sebring on YouTube.
 
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NHRA Gatornationals Results
Sunday At Gainesville Raceway Gainesville, Fla. Results Top Fuel 1. Josh Hart; 2. Doug Kalitta; 3. Antron Brown; 4. Maddi Gordon; 5. Tripp Tatum; 6. Tony Stewart; 7. Tony Schumacher; 8. Leah Pruett; 9. Shawn Langdon; 10. Justin Ashley; 11. Billy...
 
Ocala's Josh Hart set track record, wins Top Fuel title at 2026 NHRA Gatornationals
...remember for Ocala driver Josh Hart at 2026 NHRA Gatornationals. It began when Hart set a Gainesville Raceway speed record ... when he earned a top qualifying spot in an NHRA event for the first time in his career. On Sunday, March 8, Hart took home...
              
Hart's hometown win, victories by Green, Hartford, Gadson kick off 2026 season
...in the championship round with a 6.753 at 200.05. The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to action March 20-22 with the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs at Firebird Motorsports Park in...
              
POINTS STANDINGS FOLLOWING THE 2026 NHRA GATORNATIONALS
Competition Plus
Point standings (top 10) following the 57th annual AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, the first of 20 events in the NHRA ...
 
 
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Hickory Motor Speedway Results From Saturday, 3/7/26 - WHKY
The Pass Pro All Star Series will be at Hickory Motor Speedway Friday ... The NASCAR Local Racing Series will race again on March 21. Twitter ...
 
Jake Finch claims elusive Alabama 200 win - Short Track Scene
This is the same combination that won the Show Me the Money track championship in the Alabama state capital back in 2024 and then finished runner-up ...
 
              
Johnson Bounces Back In Bakersfield - SPEED SPORT
His season opener in February ended on his lid, but he quickly regained his form at one-third mile dirt track on Saturday's March Madness with a ...
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75th Anniversary NHRA season opens with Hart, Green, Hartford, Gadsen winning Gatornationals
 
Ryan Blaney rallies for Phoenix victory
 
 
               Blaney ends Reddick’s streak to give Team Penske a Phoenix weekend sweep
 
Max Verstappen takes on 24-hour ‘bucket list’ race at famed Nürburgring track
 
Takeaways from F1’s first race of a new era with thrills and concerns ahead of Chinese Grand Prix
 
Blaney completes Penske Phoenix weekend sweep
 
Bell comes up one spot short at Phoenix
 
What Drivers Said after Phoenix Cup race won by Ryan Blaney
 
Blaney ends Reddick’s streak to give Team Penske a Phoenix weekend sweep
 
Highlights: 2026 NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix
 
Whoo boy. So, it turns out Joe Gibbs Racing had Chris Gabehart followed by a private investigator before launching its lawsuit against him. (Matt Weaver / Motorsport)
 
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South Atlantic Pro Series Round 6 (Kingsport Speedway)
SpeedSport1*/# (from September 19)
3 - 6 a.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500k
FOX Sports 2*/# (from March 8)
4 - 4:30 a.m.
Derby Builds Episode 1 (Hold Your Feet To The Fire)
SpeedSport1^
4 - 5 a.m.
RACER Debrief Episode 6 (Kristen Matlock)
RACER Network# (from November 6)
4:08 - 7 a.m.
NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500k
NASCAR Channel*/# (from March 8, 2020)
4:30 - 5 a.m.
Derby Builds Episode 2 (Pushing On)
SpeedSport1^
5 - 7 a.m.
Chino Fairgrounds 34th Annual Chino Challenge
SpeedSport1*/ (from July 19)
6 - 7 a.m.
SpeedFreaks Episode 4
FOX Sports 2# (from March 8)
6 - 7 a.m.
Racers Unchained Episode 16 (Cristiano da Matta)
RACER Network# (from December 11)
7 - 9 a.m.
NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals Qualifications
FOX Sports 2*/# (from March 6-7)
7 - 10 a.m.
The Morning Drive: March 9
NASCAR Channel^
7 - 10 a.m.
Heartland Events Center 2026 Cornhusker Chaos Night No. 1
SpeedSport1*/ (from February 4)
8 - 9 a.m.
King of the Hammers: Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship Qualifying
RACER Network*/# (from February 3)
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals Final Eliminations
FOX Sports 2*/# (from March 8)
10 - 10:26 a.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500k Highlights
NASCAR Channel*/^ (from March 8)
10 - 11 a.m.
MX2 Round 1 (Bariloche)
CBS Sports Network*/# (from March 8)
10 - 11 a.m.
IMCA Spring Nationals at Beatrice Speedway Night No. 2
SpeedSport1*/# (from March 22, 2025)
10:26 - 10:39 a.m.
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series GOVX 200 Highlights
NASCAR Channel*/^ (from March 7)
10:39 - 11:09 a.m.
Best of NASCAR: Las Vegas
NASCAR Channel^
11 a.m. - 12 pm.
FIM Motocross World Championship Round 1 (Bariloche)
CBS Sports Network*/# (from March 8)
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe: Estoril, Sport Division Race No. 1
beIN Sport*/ (from January 30)
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
RACER Debrief Episode 5 (Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Loren Healy)
RACER Network# (from August 28)
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
South Atlantic Pro Series Round 6 (Kingsport Speedway)
SpeedSport1*/# (from September 19)
11:09 a.m. - 1:07 p.m.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series The Orleans 250
NASCAR Channel*/# (from September 24, 1999)
12 - 12:30 p.m.
Derby Builds Episode 1 (Hold Your Feet To The Fire)
SpeedSport1#
12 - 1 p.m.
Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe: Estoril, Club Division Race No. 1
beIN Sport*/ (from January 30)
12:30 - 1 p.m.
Derby Builds Episode 2 (Pushing On)
SpeedSport1#
1 - 2 p.m.
2026 Dakar Rally Stage 1 (Yanbu-Yanbu)
RACER Network*/# (from January 4)
1 - 3 p.m.
Chino Fairgrounds 34th Annual Chino Challenge
SpeedSport1*/# (from July 19)
1:07 - 3:55 p.m.
NASCAR Winston Cup Series UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
NASCAR Channel*/# (from March 4, 2001)
2 - 3 p.m.
RACER Debrief Episode 5 (Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Loren Healy)
RACER Network# (from August 28)
3 - 6 p.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500k
FOX Sports 2*/# (from March 8)
3 - 6 p.m.
Heartland Events Center 2026 Cornhusker Chaos Night No. 1
SpeedSport1*/# (from February 4)
3:55 - 4:22 p.m.
7 Days: Lee Spencer in Las Vegas
NASCAR Channel#
4 - 5 p.m.
2026 Dakar Rally Stage 1 (Yanbu-Yanbu)
RACER Network*/# (from January 4)
4:22 - 4:47 p.m.
Survival of the Fastest: Team Red Bull at Las Vegas
NASCAR Channel# (from March 11, 2025)
4:47 - 5:12 p.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500k Highlights
NASCAR Channel*/# (from March 8)
5 - 6 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League
RACER Network*/#
5:12 - 5:25 p.m.
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series GOVX 200 Highlights
NASCAR Channel*/# (from March 7)
5:25 - 5:58 p.m.
Best of NASCAR: Las Vegas
NASCAR Channel#
5:58 - 6:53 p.m.
NASCAR Inside the Race: Straight Talk Wireless 500k
NASCAR Channel^
6 - 7 p.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500k
FOX Sports 1*//# (from March 8)
6 - 7 p.m.
Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe: Estoril, Sport Division Race No. 1
beIN Sport*/# (from January 30)
6 - 7 p.m.
King of the Hammers: Race of Kings Qualifying
RACER Network*/# (from February 5)
6 - 7 p.m.
IMCA Spring Nationals at Beatrice Speedway Night No. 2
SpeedSport1*/# (from March 22, 2025)
7 - 8 p.m.
Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe: Estoril, Club Division Race No. 1
beIN Sport*/# (from January 30)
7 - 8 p.m.
King of the Hammers: Can-Am UTV Hammers Championship Race
RACER Network*/# (from February 6)
7 - 8 p.m.
South Atlantic Pro Series Round 6 (Kingsport Speedway)
SpeedSport1*/# (from September 19)
8 - 8:30 p.m.
Derby Builds Episode 1 (Hold Your Feet To The Fire)
SpeedSport1#
8 - 9 p.m.
RACER Weekly Episode 10 (Formula 1 Preview)
RACER Network
8:30 - 9 p.m.
Derby Builds Episode 2 (Pushing On)
SpeedSport1#
9 - 10 p.m.
AMSOIL Championship Off-Road: Polaris Crandon Off-Road World Championships Part No. 1
RACER Network*/# (from August 28)
9 - 11 p.m.
Chino Fairgrounds 34th Annual Chino Challenge
SpeedSport1*/# (from July 19)
9:59 - 10:23 p.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500k Highlights
NASCAR Channel*/# (from March 8)
10 - 11 p.m.
SPEED With Harvick and Buxton Episode 4
FOX Sports 1
10 - 11 p.m.
CORR Off-Road Racing Series
RACER Network*/#
11 p.m. - 12 a.m.
NTT IndyCar Series Good Ranchers 250
FOX Sports 1*//# (from March 7)
11 p.m. - 12 a.m.
RACER Weekly Episode 10 (Formula 1 Preview)
RACER Network#
11 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Heartland Events Center 2026 Cornhusker Chaos Night No. 1
SpeedSport1*/# (from February 4)
 
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