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Cole Custer's 'dream come true' scenario for Cup return
Haas Factory Team has not named a driver for the lone Cup Series car it will field in 2025, but Cole Custer would love to be the one behind the wheel. "At the end of the day, I think what Gene Haas has done in this sport, it would be a dream come true to get to run that Cup car," Custer said Friday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Xfinity New Hampshire lineup after rain washes out qualifying
Cole Custer will lead the Xfinity Series field to the green flag for Saturday afternoon's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Rain at the 1.058-mile track washed out Friday evening's qualifying session, so NASCAR set the starting lineup using its metric. This formula takes into account the previous event on the schedule.
Christopher Bell accidentally names new Joe Gibbs teammate
Christopher Bell has answered a question that has lingered since Martin Truex Jr. announced he would walk away from full-time competition after the 2024 season. Bell accidentally name-dropped the driver who will become his new teammate. The moment occurred Friday afternoon at New Hampshire Motor Speedway as Bell prepared for...
The underrated battle for NASCAR crew chief wins
The New Hampshire race weekend provides another opportunity for drivers to win their way into the playoffs. It also continues an underrated "battle" between crew chiefs. Rodney Childers, crew chief for Josh Berry at Stewart-Haas Racing, is currently 11th on the all-time list of crew chief wins with 40 trips to victory lane. He is three wins behind Jeff Hammond and Jake Elder.
IMSA, NBC Sports reach multi-year media rights extension
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) will continue to have a home on the NBC Sports platform as part of a multi-year media rights agreement. IMSA, which NASCAR owns, announced the news Friday with a press release. The racing series noted that this deal includes all of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and other IMSA-sanctioned series. Seventeen hours of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will air on the NBC broadcast network. This is an increase of nearly 50% over the previous deal.
Longshot NASCAR drivers have hope at New Hampshire
Multiple drivers are seeking their first NASCAR win this season and a spot in the playoffs. New Hampshire provides hope for this group based on its history of longshot success. According to notes provided by NASCAR, 10 different New Hampshire races have featured a winner who started outside the top...
NASCAR faces concerning New Hampshire forecast
Two of the national NASCAR series are in action this weekend at New Hampshire. However, the forecast creates concerns about possible delays on Saturday and Sunday. According to the WeatherUnderground forecast, Saturday will see rain showers early in the morning and then steady rainfall as the day progresses. There is a 70% chance of rain and an estimated quarter-inch of accumulation. There is a 66% chance of rain at the start of the Xfinity Series race (3:30 p.m. ET).
Gene Haas sticking in NASCAR with Haas Factory Team
Stewart-Haas Racing is closing at the end of the 2024 Cup Series season, but co-owner Gene Haas is sticking around in NASCAR. Haas announced on Thursday that he will run an organization called Haas Factory Team. This organization will have one Cup Series charter that guarantees entry into every race on the schedule. Haas Factory Team will also field two entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Perfect New Hampshire streak on the line for Joe Gibbs Racing
Sunday's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is the third of the Next Gen era, which means it's an opportunity for Joe Gibbs Racing to keep its perfect streak alive. The four-car organization has won both of the Cup Series races at the 1.058-mile track since moving to the Next Gen car in 2022. Christopher Bell won that season's race after leading 42 laps. Martin Truex Jr. won last season's rain-postponed race at New Hampshire after leading 254 of 301 possible laps and sweeping all three stages.
Why short tracks are path to the playoffs for Joey Logano
Joey Logano has yet to reach victory lane this season, but there is a belief on the No. 22 team that "they have as good of a shot as anybody" this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The reason for the confidence is due to multiple factors. The first is...
The reason for Alex Bowman's Xfinity return at New Hampshire
Alex Bowman will pull double duty this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway as he also competes in Saturday's Xfinity Series race. There is a specific reason he chose this track for his Xfinity start. As Bowman explained ahead of the race weekend, he just wants to improve at New...
Frankie Muniz taking on NASCAR Truck Series
Frankie Muniz will take on another national NASCAR series after signing a multi-race deal with Reaume Brothers Racing. The actor-driver and the Truck team announced the news Wednesday. Muniz will join Reaume Brothers Racing for four upcoming races -- three in the Truck Series and one in the ARCA Menards Series.
Woody Harrelson injures wrist in motorcycle accident
Actor Woody Harrelson recently sustained a minor wrist injury in a motorcycle accident as he headed to a podcast recording. The incident occurred as Harrelson traveled to record an episode of "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend" with fellow actor Ted Danson. He avoided a major injury but he did go over the handlebars after a collision with a Tesla.
Goodyear aiming for falloff with New Hampshire tire
Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will feature a new tire compound as Goodyear seeks tire falloff and improved passing opportunities. The new compound will feature "increased tread thickness," which Goodyear says is designed to keep more heat in the tires. This should lead to more fall-off throughout a run, as well as more passing opportunities for drivers who save their tires.
Kaulig Racing lands new partner for Watkins Glen Cup race
Kaulig Racing has secured a new Cup Series primary partner, one that will help the team field a third entry at Watkins Glen International. Go Bowling, the presenting partner of the September playoff race at the New York road course, will take over the No. 13 Chevrolet Camaro. AJ Allmendinger will drive the entry while pursuing his second career Cup win at the track.
Daniel Suarez: Cup winner, Xfinity champion, U.S. citizen
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- "I want you to always remember that if you can dream it, you can feel it. Don't let anyone tell you that if you were not born in this country, you cannot achieve any dream you wish." These were the words delivered by NASCAR President Steve Phelps...
Ally unveils Dale Jr.-designed scheme for Nashville race
Alex Bowman will have a special scheme for the return to Nashville Superspeedway, courtesy of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Ally, Bowman's primary sponsor since the 2021 Cup Series season, teased the Nashville scheme with a video on Monday. This clip showed glimpses of Earnhardt's western town, which features a jail and saloon. The final shot was the "livery stable."
New Hampshire Motor Speedway weekend schedule, forecast
NASCAR returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend with two national series races. Xfinity Series teams will race Saturday afternoon at the 1.058-mile track. John Hunter Nemechek won last season's race. Cup teams will race on Sunday afternoon. Martin Truex Jr., who will retire from full-time competition after the...
Kyle Petty Charity Ride raises $1.8 million for Victory Junction
The Kyle Petty Charity Ride hit a significant milestone this year, raising nearly $1.8 million for Victory Junction, a camp in Randleman, North Carolina, servicing children with chronic medical illnesses. The Kyle Petty Charity Ride, which began back in 1995, has featured NASCAR driver-turned-analyst Kyle Petty and hundreds of riders...
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