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Back to where I have power, some of this maybe OLD news but just trying to empty the inbox. I will put out a full issue tomorrow. Sorry just trying to get done during layover.
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Volunteers Sought for NASCAR San Diego Weekend Presented by Anduril, June 19-21
 
Speedhouse Signs Yann Cristovao for 2026 Rookie Challenge Hunt
 
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Spire Motorsports & The Myth of Rags to Riches in Modern NASCAR
They had the same thing the majority of owners in the NASCAR Cup Series have, and the only essential ingredient needed to ... Larson, who had just debuted in the NASCAR Cup Series. Poole said Spire misrepresented potential deals, like insisting JR...
NASCAR Darlington Entry Lists
For this weekend's action in Darlington, there are 37 teams entered in the Cup race, 40 in the O'Reilly race (with a TBA in JR Motorsports' No. 88) and 36 in the Truck race.
Entry Lists: IMSA at Sebring
This weekend's Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring has 55 teams entered, including the first-ever Lamborghini Temerario GT3. There are 50 teams entered in Friday's Michelin Pilot Challenge event, a big increase over last year.
 
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Despite Struggles, Can Kyle Busch Find His Old Magic?
 
Couch Potato Tuesday: FOX Repeats 2025's Las Vegas Issues; The Grid Walk Stinks
 

5 Points to Ponder: Daniel Suarez Brings Out the Hate Cauldron
Up to Speed: Denny Hamlin the Last Man Standing of His Generation
Stat Sheet: Inside Chevrolet's Sluggish Start to the Cup Series Season

Monty Tipton Running Kansas, Talladega for Cook
F1 Review: Kimi Antonelli Surges To First F1 Win With Chinese GP Victory
The Complete 2026 NASCAR Xfinity Fastest Lap Database
 
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NASCAR Cup Series
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Cup Series drivers with significant early performance improvements compared to 2025
Yahoo Sports
The first four races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season included two drafting tracks, a high-speed, technical road course, followed by a 1-mile ...
 
Denny Hamlin gets emotional win in Las Vegas, his first since his father’s death
 
Denny Hamlin Holds Off Chase Elliott to Claim Second Straight Las Vegas Win
 
Ty Gibbs Scores Third Straight Top-Five Despite Early Speeding Penalty
 
Daniel Suarez Calls Out “Two-Faced” Ross Chastain After Las Vegas Post-Race Scuffle
 
HMS Finds Speed in First Mile-And-A-Half Race with New Chevrolet Body
 
              
Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Las Vegas I - Motorsport.com
2026 NASCAR Cup points after Las Vegas I (Race 5 of 36). Pos. Driver, Points. 1, Tyler Reddick, 255. 2, Bubba Wallace, 194.
              
Joe Gibbs Racing vs. Hendrick Motorsports: Cup Series leaders battle it out - NASCAR.com
Christopher Bell battles with the Hendrick trio of Kyle Larson, William Byron and Chase Elliott during Stage 2 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
 
Denny Hamlin's Winning “Squeeze” Explained | NASCAR Inside the Race - YouTube
First hi Nascar I never miss a single episode on your YouTube channel but my driver Christopher Bell ended up 4th at las vegas after starting on ..
              
NASCAR points standings: Elliott, Larson, Byron all in Cup Series top seven after Las Vegas
Hendrick Motorsports
Take a look at the NASCAR Cup Series points standings after five races in the 2026 season.
              
Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott & More Interviews after Las Vegas Motor Speedway NASCAR on FOX
FOX Sports
Watch the post-race interviews from Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson & more from the NASCAR Cup Series: 2026 Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas .
 
Former teammates Chastain, Suárez have heated exchange on pit road - NASCAR.com
Daniel Suárez and Ross Chastain -- former teammates -- have a physical exchange on pit road following the Cup Series race at Las Vegas.
              
Christopher Bell says he 'didn't execute' at Vegas - NASCAR.com
Christopher Bell critiques his P4 finish in the Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after starting from the pole and winning Stage 1.
              
Spire Motorsports Las Vegas Motor Speedway Cup Series Race Report 2026
Spire Motorsports
Spire Motorsports fielded the Nos. 7, 71, and 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
              
Three Up, Three Down: Drivers in focus leaving Las Vegas - NASCAR.com
... race interviews at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR Digital Media ... NASCAR® and its marks are trademarks of the National ...
 
              
NASCAR Cup Series Laps in Top 15 | Sports | lufkindailynews.com
NASCAR Cup Series Laps in Top 15 · 1. Tyler Reddick, 86.5, 990 · 2. Christopher Bell, 80.4, 921 · 3. William Byron, 80.1, 917 · 4. Bubba Wallace, 78.3 ...
              
NASCAR Cup Series Laps Led Percentage | Sports | bakersfield.com
NASCAR Cup Series Laps Led Percentage. Sportradar; Mar 16, 2026; 4 ... Canada, Mexico, United Mexican States, Bahamas, Commonwealth of the, Cuba ...
 
              
Rick Ware Racing: Pennzoil 400 from Las Vegas - SpeedwayMedia.com
Series: NASCAR Cup Series Location: Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.5 ... NASCAR Xfinity Series. Tap to unmute. Your browser can't play this video ...
 
Van Gisbergen takes dive in NASCAR Cup Series points
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Volunteers sought for NASCAR San Diego weekend
 
 
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   N A S C A R * O’REILLY AUTO PARTS* SERIES
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AM Racing NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Las Vegas Motor Speedway March Preview
SpeedwayMedia.com
Sanchez, the former ARCA Menards Series champion, also has two NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2023 and 2024, ...
2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list for Darlington Raceway spring race
NASCAR.com
Following a pair of westward races in Phoenix Raceway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will next compete at ...
              
Four Takeaways - NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
SpeedwayMedia.com
Kyle Larson piloted the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet to claim the victory Saturday afternoon in a rare O'Reilly Auto Parts Series appearance.
              
Kyle Larson wins O'Reilly series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway - FOX21 News Colorado
Kyle Larson wins O'Reilly series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Toggle header content ... Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway ...
Creed Scores Third Top-Five Finish of Season at Las Vegas Mayer Starts on Pole and Leads 32 laps
Haas Factory Team
41 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the NASCAR Cup Series, while Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer take on the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in the No. 00 and No ...
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Justin Allgaier set to make cameo appearance in The CW “Wild Cards” series
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RFK Racing Flexing Its Muscle
Those watching Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway doubtless focused on the action at the front of the field.
 
O’Gara Focuses On Return To Victory Lane
As the yourBigPlans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour prepares for another competitive season, Kyle O’Gara and the No. 67 team have spent the offseason focused on one simple objective: getting back to victory lane.
SEALED UNDER PRESSURE: Kyle Kirkwood Rises To The Occassion In Arlington
A huge crowd, a fascinating course layout and celebrities galore, the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington had a little bit of everything.
Sprint Rankings: Macri & Reutzel Looking Strong
The winged sprint car season gained some steam over the weekend with six features run.
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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 entry list for Darlington Raceway
NASCAR.com
Three NASCAR Cup Series regulars will race this weekend in the series. ... Porter's Lake, Canada. Atlantic Tiltload. ThorSport Racing. Richard Lushes.
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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
 
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Formula 1
 
 
Briatore confirms Mercedes interest in Alpine stake
 
Antonelli keeps Chinese GP Sprint front row after investigation
 
F1 team responds after man in team gear arrested at Australian GP
 
Lawson hopeful despite Shanghai struggles
 
Piastri confident for Chinese GP Sprint despite ‘impressive’ Mercedes gap
 
Chinese GP: Sprint Qualifying Results
 
Mercedes dominates Sprint Qualifying with 1-2 in Chinese GP
              
FP1 Highlights | 2026 Chinese Grand Prix - YouTube
Catch up on all the highlights from the sole practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix. For more F1® videos, visit: https://www.Formula1.com ...
 
LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the action from first practice for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix - F1
The sprint race of the Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix 2025 starts at the Shanghai All you need to know about the Shanghai International ...
              
Sprint Qualifying Highlights: 2026 Chinese Grand Prix - F1
Watch highlights from Sprint Qualifying ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix ... Racing Bulls · Red Bull Racing · Williams · All TeamsFantasy ...
 
Bahrain and Saudi F1 races set to be cancelled - Reuters
Next month's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula ​One Grands Prix are set to be cancelled over the weekend due to ‌the conflict in the Middle East.
 
Sergio Perez struck by technical failure Cadillac’s had for “far too long”
...Alpine Mark Sutton / Formula 1 via Getty Images Car of Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Marcel van Dorst / EYE4images ... Getty Images Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls Dom Gibbons / Formula 1 via Getty Images Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari Hector...
Antonelli takes maiden win as McLaren and Verstappen hit trouble – it's our Chinese GP review - F1
Kimi Antonelli took his maiden Grand Prix victory in China, becoming the second-youngest F1 race winner after Max Verstappen as Mercedes bagged ...
              
Toto Wolff: Verstappen's F1 criticism due to Red Bull 'horror show,' not flaws - ESPN
Mercedes, meanwhile, has made a strong start to the season, finishing one-two at the first two grands prix as well as winning Saturday's sprint race ...
Chinese Grand Prix briefing: Kimi Antonelli wins, McLaren disaster, Hamilton is back
The New York Times
Kimi Antonelli dominated the Chinese Grand Prix to claim his first Formula 1 ... F1's second-youngest race winner after Max Verstappen.
Verstappen blasts new F1 rules again, dismisses positive fan reactions - RACER
Max Verstappen says those who like the 2026 races in Formula 1 “don't know what racing is about” and fired a warning to the sport's owners after ...
Cadillac Scores First Two-Car Finish in F1 at Chinese Grand Prix - Autoweek
And that accomplishment came despite its two drivers coming together on the opening lap of an eventful race at Shanghai. Sergio Perez ran out of road ...
              
Race Highlights | 2026 Chinese Grand Prix - YouTube
Catch up on an absolute thriller in Shanghai with an emotional finish. For more F1® videos, visit: https://www.Formula1.com Visit our store: .
 
Formula 1 makes decision on divisive regulations
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ARCA -Automobile Racing Club of America
 
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Indy Car
              
TEAM CHEVY INDYCAR FRIDSAY PRACTICE REPORT | Java House Grand Prix of Arlington
...efficiency, and electrification for its production vehicles. Cadillac Racing is one of the leading manufacturers in the IMSA and FIA World Endurance Championships (WEC). Chevrolet competes in single seaters in the US INDYCAR series, and in NASCAR...
 
Simulations ‘Not Helpful at All’ for IndyCar Drivers at Arlington
...Indy for various outlets since 2014. In addition to open wheel racing, DeHarde has also covered IMSA and various short track racing events around Indiana. Originally from New Orleans, DeHarde moved to the Indianapolis area in 2017 to further pursue...
 
              
Alexander Rossi Perked Up for Winning Brew at 'Home' Arlington - NTT IndyCar Series
The result moved Rossi from 16th to 10th in the standings entering the third race of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Sunday's race (12:30 p.m. ET, ...
              
Race Preview: 2026 INDYCAR at Arlington
NTT IndyCar Series
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES heads to the Lone Star State for Round 3, kicking off the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
Promoters of IndyCar, North America’s premier open-wheel, high-speed racing championship, are pitching Denver as the circuit’s newest stop. The event would make Denver one of 18 host cities on the continent. (More)
Complete IndyCar championship standings after Arlington - Motorsport.com
Three races into the 2026 IndyCar season, and there have been three different points leaders: Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden, and now Kyle Kirkwood ...
              
Andretti Global “pretty close” to decision on fourth Indy 500 entry - Motorsport.com
Even with that development, though, the current three-car lineup could be expanded by one for the crown jewel event of the IndyCar Series And a ...
News | NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race Report - Arlington - Team Penske
RACE RUNDOWN: Josef Newgarden and the No. 2 PPG Chevrolet team fought through a weekend full of obstacles to finish 15th in the inaugural Java House ...
              
Honda dominates inaugural NTT INDYCAR SERIES Arlington Grand Prix
The remaining seven laps of the race were led by Meyer Shank Racing's Felix Rosenqvist, making it all Hondas at the front for all 70 laps of the Java ...
              
Kirkwood Outduels Champ Palou To Win Arlington, Take Series Lead - Speedway Digest
ARCA Racing Series Frequencies · Writers Wanted. Sunday, March 15, 2026 ... Tags: ChevroletChip Ganassi RacingIndyCar SeriesMotorsportsParkrace car ...
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Chambers, Porter, Hepworth and Calderon headline RAFA Lamborghini line-up | IMSA
Two-Car Entry Set as RAFA Confirms Lamborghini Super Trofeo Program Alongside IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge
              
Prototype Stars Eager for Sebring Battles Ahead - IMSA
... IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup races this year in the No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac V-Series.R, and Deletraz is eager to recapture .
              
TR3 Racing Confirms Four-Car Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Program - IMSA
The PRO-AM lineup will feature Mateo Siderman sharing driving duties with Martin Fuentes in the No. 63 Lamborghini Miami Car. TR3 Racing will also ...   
Entry List Notebook – Alan Jay Automotive Network 120 at Sebring - IMSA
– Only one race into the 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season, the Grand Sport (GS) class has been shaken up heading to Sebring International ...
Porsche Carrera Cup North America Preps Sixth Season, Debuts New Car at Sebring | IMSA
The 3.74-mile, 17-turn circuit in central Florida will be the site of races one and two of a total 16 in the season for all-new type 992.2 Porsche 911 ...
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NASCAR Canada Series
 
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Old Guard Meets New Blood: Team Bleekemolen Sets the Stage for 2026
NASCAR Euro Series
It is a classic “Master and Apprentice” story playing out at 250 kph. Nina Weinbrenner Michael Bleekemolen Most 2026 Credits: NASCAR Euro Series / ...
              
The Scot's Return: Jack Davidson Sets Sights on 2026 Glory - Speedway Digest
... NASCAR Euro Series, he proved he belonged among the elite. Last season ... NASCAR Euro Series PR. Add SpeedwayDigest.com to Google News. Tags
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NASCAR Mexico Series
 
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NHRA -National Hot Rod Association¬-NHRA Drag Racing tour
 
 
              
Travis Shumake returns to Arizona Nationals in Legacy Nitro Series
...career, the NHRA Top Fuel driver will compete behind the wheel of a Funny Car during the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals... Shumake, who is licensed in several NHRA categories, will make the debut just weeks before the NHRA is set to honor his...
 
Legacy Nitro Funny Cars welcomes associate sponsor Maxima Racing Oils
...interest of fans across the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series and select NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series they attend. They ... Oct.23-25; the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals on October 30-November 1; and the season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in...
NHRA returns to Firebird Motorsports Park for annual Duel in the Desert
NHRA
... Racing Series and the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. Fans will also be invited all weekend long to the Nitro Alley Stage, which hosts Nitro ...
Laris Motorsports Insurance Cajun NHRA SPORTSnationals returns to No Problem Raceway
NHRA
... NHRA SPORTSnationals, a premier event for drivers competing in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. The highly anticipated event will take ...
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World of Outlaws
              
Kyle Larson Wins High Limit Race Night 1 at LVMS Dirt Track
...only in the A-main but also in the heat races. At the end of the night, it was NASCAR Cup Series champion Larson who fended off a young racer in the making and Hendrick Motorsports developmental Corey Day in the waning laps of the 25-lap feature by...
One Official Killed and One Injured in Accident at World of Outlaws Sprint Car Race
RoadandTrack.com
One of the competitors of the Lace Chance Showdown flipped their sprint car while entering the racing surface before the start. As reported by the ...
              
High Limit Racing LVMS Dirt Track Notebook - SpeedwayMedia.com
The young driver has already made some starts under the KKR banner, recently entering World of Outlaws Sprint Car races at Volusia. He had a ...
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SHORT TRACK NEWS
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C O L U M N S / C O M M E N T A R I E S
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NASCAR champ Kyle Busch brings 10-year-old son to race in Madera
MADERA, Calif. (FOX26) — Brexton Busch, the 10-year-old son of 2-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, is racing this weekend at the Madera Speedway. He and his father were at the track on Friday to prepare for Saturday night's season...
 
              
Racing Returns To The Pocono Raceway June 12th-14th | wnep.com
ARCA Menards Series kicks things off from Pocono coming up in June. Author: wnep.com. Published: 8:42 PM EDT March 12, 2026.
              
NASCAR is changing pit stall cleaning procedures, restricting teams - Yahoo Sports
This week, NASCAR notified teams about the Sanctioning Body's updated take on how teams are allowed to prep their boxes.
 
In Joe Gibbs Racing vs. Chris Gabehart, judge grants expedited discovery and new details emerge
 
How many Oscars will ‘F1 The Movie’ win? Don’t get your hopes up, experts say
 
              
Brabham Takes Second Straight 2026 Win for CD Racing with Road Atlanta Trans Am Sweep
Trans Am
Brabham, who closed out the team's 2025 with a win in Austin, added his 9th career series win at Sebring in similarly emphatic fashion: he won the ...
              
Alon Day Drives Through CUBE 3 TA2 Series Field to Stand on Road Atlanta Podium
Racing America
Helio Meza, the 18-year-old Chevrolet development prospect, is going to be difficult to beat for the Trans Am Series Presented by Pirelli CUBE 3 ..
Substack: Don’t bet against Bowman’s comeback
 
Cup Series drivers with improvements
 
Is it time for these drivers to panic?
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