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Pocono Truck Series results: Corey Heim dominates
Corey Heim has won for the first time at Pocono Raceway after a dominant evening in which he led 54 laps. The Tricon Garage driver swept the two stages and held off challengers on a late restart. He then took the No. 11 Toyota to victory lane for the fifth time this season.
The McLaren P1 is now available in LEGO Technic form
The McLaren P1 is now available to consumers in a brand-new form courtesy of LEGO Group. McLaren Automotive and LEGO announced this week the creation of the LEGO Technic McLaren P1. This 1:8 scale set features 3,893 pieces and several details taken from the full-size hypercar. The LEGO Technic McLaren...
Red Bull's RB17 hypercar promises F1 performance
Red Bull has unveiled its first-ever hypercar, the RB17, a limited-edition vehicle boasting a top speed of more than 350 kph (217 mph). The unveiling took place at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex. Designer Adrian Newey, the chief technical officer of the Red Bull Racing F1 Team, was on hand to provide insight into the process of bringing the hypercar to life.
Pocono Raceway honors Martin Truex Jr. in new way
Sunday marks Martin Truex Jr.'s last race at Pocono as a full-time Cup Series competitor. The track will use the event as an opportunity to honor the 2017 Cup champion and his accomplishments in NASCAR. According to a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, the track will...
Ford Performance unveils Dakar-ready Ford Raptor T1+
Ford Performance is ready to take on one of the most grueling off-road races in the world after unveiling the Ford Raptor T1+. The unveiling took place at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 12 as thousands of motorsports enthusiasts shared their love of speed. Carlos Sainz Sr., who will be one of the drivers for the Dakar Rally, was on hand to help show off the Raptor T1+.
Nitrocross shows off Richmond Raceway track design
Richmond Raceway is going to undergo a temporary reconfiguration so that it can host the series "where cars fly." Once known as The Action Track, Richmond hosts two NASCAR race weekends annually. This September, it will host the Nitrocross season opener. Travis Pastrana will take his packed lineup of drivers and their all-electric race cars to Virginia so they can compete on a mix of asphalt and dirt.
Richard Petty's Superbird takes on iconic festival
The No. 43 Plymouth Superbird will make its return to a track this weekend, albeit on a different continent. The 1970 Plymouth Superbird, which Petty used to win 18 NASCAR races, will be part of the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 11-14. This festival features motorsports drivers and enthusiasts racing up a hill course in a wide variety of vehicles.
Unique Xfinity streak on the line at Pocono Raceway
NASCAR Xfinity Series teams compete for the ninth time at Pocono Raceway on Saturday, July 13 (3 p.m. ET on USA). This race provides two drivers with the opportunity to break a unique streak. Each of the eight Xfinity races at Pocono has featured a different winner. Six of these...
Chicago win pushes Alex Bowman closer to special milestone
Last weekend's win at Chicago was significant for Alex Bowman considering that it put him back into the playoffs and snapped an 80-race winless streak. It also pushed him much closer to a special milestone. Bowman and Ally have donated more than $650,000 to Best Friends Animal Society-affiliated shelters across...
Noah Gragson: 'the whole package' for Front Row Motorsports
CONCORD, N.C. -- Front Row Motorsports GM Jerry Freeze was ecstatic Wednesday as he met with media members at the NASCAR Production Facility. The reason is that it was finally official that Noah Gragson will join the team on a multi-year deal. This deal doesn't go into effect until after...
Denny Hamlin headlines NASCAR drivers to watch at Pocono
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Pocono Raceway for a Sunday afternoon race (2:30 p.m. ET on USA Network). Several drivers will enter the weekend with favorable odds to win, but Denny Hamlin tops the list of those to watch. The veteran Cup driver is the defending winner at The...
Front Row Motorsports adds new Cup Series driver for 2025
CONCORD, N.C. -- Front Row Motorsports has bolstered its Cup Series lineup by signing Noah Gragson for 2025 and beyond. The Cup Series team made the announcement Wednesday afternoon at the NASCAR Production Facility and confirmed this is a multi-year deal. Front Row Motorsports said that Gragson will drive one of the team's Ford Mustangs as he joins the returning Todd Gilliland in the three-car lineup.
NASCAR fans split about Chicago penalty report
NASCAR issued a penalty to Bubba Wallace Wednesday morning, fining him $50,000 for door-slamming Alex Bowman into the wall on the cooldown lap at Chicago. As expected, this decision split fans of the sport and its drivers. X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, was filled with comments Wednesday morning...
Josh Berry 'lit that fire' again for Rodney Childers
CONCORD, N.C. -- Josh Berry has only been the driver of the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford for 20 races. This is not a significant amount of time, but he has made a major difference in the life of his crew chief, Rodney Childers. "Josh is an amazing person and...
NASCAR fines Bubba Wallace for Chicago infraction
NASCAR has issued a $50,000 fine to Bubba Wallace for actions during the cooldown lap last Sunday in Chicago. Wallace drove up to Alex Bowman and door-slammed him to show displeasure for an incident earlier in the race. The contact put the No. 48 into the wall and lifted the wheels off the ground.
NASCAR fines Bubba Wallace for Chicago infraction
NASCAR has issued a $50,000 fine to Bubba Wallace for actions during the cooldown lap last Sunday in Chicago. Wallace drove up to Alex Bowman and door-slammed him to show displeasure for an incident earlier in the race. The contact put the No. 48 into the wall and lifted the wheels off the ground.
Rodney Childers can lean on fellow champions in new role
CONCORD, N.C. -- Rodney Childers has multiple reasons for making the move to Spire Motorsports in 2025. One of the biggest is the ability to lean on fellow championships within the Chevrolet family. Childers will be back at Chevrolet for the first time since the 2016 season. This means he...
NASCAR fans vocal about Rodney Childers' move to Spire Motorsports
Spire Motorsports made a big move after the Chicago Cup race by signing championship-winning crew chief Rodney Childers for 2025 and beyond. This was a move that fired up fans of the race team and created questions among critics. "Wow! I didn't see this one coming! Rodney will definitely help...
Conor Daly back in NASCAR for multiple races
NTT IndyCar Series veteran Conor Daly will make his return to NASCAR competition this summer and fall with three starts. Daly will reunite with Niece Motorsports and he will drive the No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado in the Craftsman Truck Series. Daly's first race will be at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on Friday, July 19. He will return to the No. 44 at Kansas Speedway on Sept. 27 and Homestead-Miami Speedway on Oct. 26.
Spire Motorsports lands championship-winning crew chief
Spire Motorsports has brought in a championship-winning crew chief for 2025 and beyond. Rodney Childers will join the organization as the crew chief of the No. 7 team, starting with the 2025 season. He will join forces with Corey LaJoie as Spire Motorsports continues to pursue wins and playoff berths.
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