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NASCAR Unveils its prototype electric car
NASCAR has officially unveiled its prototype electric race car, the ABB NASCAR EV Prototype. The unveiling took place Saturday morning in Chicago as Xfinity and Cup teams went through practice and qualifying sessions. The prototype race car, which NASCAR developed in partnership with its three OEMs (Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota), was built by the same engineers responsible for the Next Gen car and the Garage 56 entry.
Bizarre Chicago incident sends Justin Allgaier to backup car
Justin Allgaier will have to go to a backup car for Saturday's Xfinity Series race on the streets of Chicago (3:30 p.m. ET on NBC) after an unexpected incident involving a fellow driver. Allgaier lost control and slammed into the tire barrier in Turn 4 with around 35 minutes remaining...
Logano: Solid NASCAR teams will miss the playoffs this year
Joey Logano won last weekend's race at Nashville Superspeedway and punched his ticket to the playoffs. Every Team Penske driver is now ready to chase a championship, something that Logano said was not a foregone conclusion in 2024. "This NextGen car, I am telling you, it isn't like it used...
Daniel Suarez embracing Chicago opportunity with DGM Racing
Daniel Suarez makes his DGM Racing debut this weekend on the streets of Chicago. Unlike teammate Ross Chastain, Suarez doesn't have familiarity with DGM Racing and team owner Mario Gosselin. However, he has respect for what the team has done with fewer resources than the Xfinity juggernauts like Joe Gibbs Racing or JR Motorsports.
Classic cars join NASCAR schedule for Roval weekend
Some iconic cars from NASCAR history will take on Charlotte Motor Speedway this October as part of a busy playoff weekend. According to a press release from CMS, the Historic Sportscar Racing NASCAR Classic presented by Petty's Garage will join the weekend schedule with events on Oct. 11-12. Classic cars from NASCAR history will compete on track with period-accurate schemes and numbers.
NASCAR's Saturday practice, qualifying schedule in Chicago
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. -- Cup Series garage hours. 10 - 10:50 a.m. -- Xfinity Series practice (USA Network, streaming on NBC Sports app) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. -- Xfinity Series qualifying (USA Network, streaming on NBC Sports app) 12:30 - 1:20 p.m. -- Cup Series practice (USA...
Tyler Reddick, Kyle Larson leading Chicago odds
Several drivers will enter the weekend with favorable odds to win Sunday's Cup Series race in Chicago, but Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson are atop the list. According to SuperBook, the two drivers are at +600. As of Friday, they are in a tie with Christopher Bell and defending winner Shane van Gisbergen. Seven-time road course winner Chase Elliott is at +1,000 while AJ Allmendinger, Chris Buescher, and Michael McDowell are at +1,400.
Daytona 500 start 'almost a guarantee' for Martin Truex Jr.
Martin Truex Jr. doesn't know how many races he will run next season as he becomes an ambassador for Joe Gibbs Racing, but he knows that he will pursue one of NASCAR's crown jewels. "It's almost a guarantee right now, I feel like, that I'll probably run the Daytona 500,"...
NASCAR announces procedure changes for Chicago weekend
NASCAR has made some changes to the race procedure ahead of the doubleheader weekend on the streets of Chicago. According to a map provided by the sanctioning body, multiple key locations have moved. Chief among them is the choose V moving to another area. Last season, it was in Turn 9, an area Austin Cindric refers to as "The Banana." This year, the choose V will be the entry to Turn 6.
'The animal' headlines NASCAR drivers to watch in Chicago
Sunday's Cup Series race on the streets of Chicago will feature a packed lineup of drivers. Several have the opportunity to win, but Shane van Gisbergen will enter as a favorite. "He is an animal when it comes to road courses and we've seen that with his two Xfinity wins...
'The Crown' is the key for NASCAR drivers in Chicago
CONCORD, N.C. -- Conquering a street course is not the same as winning on a road course. There are certainly similarities between the courses, but there are also noticeable differences. The existence of the crown is one of the biggest. The crown, described as an elevation change in the road,...
Josh Berry wants to make a difference at Wood Brothers Racing
CONCORD, N.C. -- Minutes after announcing that he would move to Wood Brothers Racing starting in 2025, Josh Berry acknowledged that there is a challenge ahead of him as he takes over an iconic car. However, this is a challenge he will embrace. "I think (the Wood Brothers) have been...
Josh Berry secures Cup Series ride for 2025
CONCORD, N.C. -- Josh Berry will continue to race in NASCAR's Cup Series in 2025 as he joins Wood Brothers Racing on a multi-year deal. Berry, who currently competes full-time for Stewart-Haas Racing, will take over the No. 21 Ford Mustang starting with the 2025 season. He will replace Harrison Burton, who has driven the entry since the start of the 2022 season.
NASCAR penalizes Carson Hocevar for Nashville infraction
NASCAR has issued a penalty to Carson Hocevar after he spun Harrison Burton under caution at Nashville Superspeedway. According to the NASCAR Penalty Report, Hocevar violated Sections 4.4B of the Rule Book. This covers the member code of conduct. As a result, Hocevar has received a $50,000 fine. He has also lost 25 driver points, dropping him from 22nd in the Cup standings to 24th.
Chicago Street Race weekend schedule, forecast
Two of the national NASCAR series return to the streets of Chicago this weekend for some left and right turns. Xfinity Series teams will race Saturday while trying to go the full distance. Last season's race ended shortly before halfway due to heavy rainfall. Cole Custer led all 25 laps after starting from the pole.
NASCAR's reason for giving Kyle Busch back position at Nashville
NASCAR has explained its reason for giving Kyle Busch back his position in the running order after an overtime crash at Nashville Superspeedway. The incident occurred in the first of five overtime attempts. Kyle Larson made contact with Ross Chastain and sent the No. 1 Chevrolet into the outside wall. Busch, who lined up behind Chastain, bounced off the wall after going high to avoid the crash. Busch continued to slow while staying up by the wall while other drivers navigated past the wreck.
The true culprit behind overtime, Nashville chaos
CONCORD, N.C. -- Austin Cindric spinning brought out the caution that sent last weekend's Nashville race to overtime. However, there was another culprit responsible for the incident that led to a historic five overtime attempts. "I had a right-rear tire down and I didn't even know," Cindric told media members...
Logano win increases pressure at NASCAR playoff cutline
Joey Logano won his way into the Cup Series playoffs last weekend at Nashville Superspeedway. He also moved the cutline and increased the amount of pressure on multiple drivers in the process. Before the Nashville race, Logano was the final driver above the cutline. He had a 13-point lead over...
Hendrick Motorsports ends relationship with Hooters
Chase Elliott will no longer have Hooters as a primary sponsor after Hendrick Motorsports ended its relationship with the restaurant chain. "Hooters has been a valued partner of Hendrick Motorsports since 2017, contributing to our shared successes both on and off the track," Hendrick Motorsports said in a statement shared with AltDriver. "In recent months, however, Hooters has not been able to meet its business obligations to our organization.
Joey Logano replacing Hailie Deegan at Chicago
The No. 15 AM Racing Ford Mustang will have a new driver this weekend as Joey Logano replaces Hailie Deegan. Logano, who won last weekend's Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, will join AM Racing for the Xfinity Series street race in Chicago on July 6 (3:30 p.m. ET on NBC). Klutch Vodka will serve as Logano's primary partner for the race.
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