ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Rafa Matos drove to victory for the fourth time this season at Road America, earning his 24th career triumph as the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series’ winningest driver in history. After starting second, Matos made an early pass for the lead and was a...

Matos Does It Again In Trans-Am Action

Norwalk, OH

RICHMOND, Va. — According to a statement released by John Force Racing officials on Sunday morning, 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force is showing daily signs of improvement following his violent crash on June 23 at Virginia Motorsports Park. The statement confirmed Force was “heavily sedated” the last...

Force Moving Forward In Recovery Process

There were numerous factors contributing to the decision to close Stewart-Haas Racing. Some might point to Tony Stewart restructuring his priorities. Haas will continue in NASCAR with Haas Factory Team, which will consist of one Cup and two Xfinity teams. Until Tony Stewart and Gene Haas talk about their decision...

End of Stewart-Haas Racing Is More than Just Tony Stewart Downsizing

Washington, DC

Austin Prock secures the No. 1 qualifying position at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, leading the field with an impressive run under the lights. Doug Kalitta's Top Fuel top spot: 3.692 at 332.92 mph. Greg Anderson's Pro Stock leading pass: 6.592 at 207.69 mph. Matt Smith's Pro Stock Motorcycle...

Austin Prock Secures No. 1 Spot at NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park

The Independent

Tony Schumacher has a ready answer when fans wonder how much longer the 54-year-old, three-time world champion will keep climbing drag racing's ladder in the National Hot Rod Association. “About 10 years,” Schumacher said. “That's what I've told them for the past 20 years.” Age is just a number in drag racing, where cars hurtle down the track for a quarter-mile at more than 300 mph (483 kmh), a blur of speed and roaring noise that is over in a few seconds before a parachute helps bring the vehicles to a stop. Such terrifying speeds are far above those seen...

Age is just a number in drag racing, where older drivers like John Force excel at high speed

Jacksonville, FL

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

WHEATLAND, Mo. — Tyler Courtney took the lead with five laps remaining Friday night and captured the victory on night one of the Kubota High Limit Racing Diamond Classic at Lucas Oil Speedway. Courtney roared from third and into the lead after a lap-24 restart and went on to...

Courtney Hits The Limit At Lucas Oil Speedway

Nashville, TN

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Thad Moffitt has already seen his weekend at Nashville Superspeedway come to an end before turning any laps. The 23-year-old driver was tapped to drive the No. 46 truck for the new Faction46 team at the start of the season. However, he will be replaced by Dawson Cram for Friday's Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville, with Moffitt being forced to sit out the 13th race of the season. Moffitt and Faction46 have struggled mightily in their first year together, as the team's only finish higher than 24th came in the ninth race of the season at Darlington, where Moffitt put forth an...

NASCAR Truck Series driver pulled hours before race at Nashville

LEBANON, Tenn. – It was a reunion nine years in the making. Clint Bowyer dusted off his helmet Friday at Nashville Superspeedway and made his first NASCAR start in four years, reuniting with former crew chief Brian Pattie. The duo worked together from 2012 to 2015 in the Cup Series, winning three races their first year together as Bowyer finished second in points.

Clint Bowyer: ‘No Way In Hell’ Nashville Is Final Race

Austin Prock, the lone driver representing John Force Racing this weekend, understood the magnitude of the situation. And when Friday qualifying was complete at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, he delivered a performance of epic proportions. Prock drove his way to the No. 1 qualifying position at the tenth...

PROCK TAKES JFR TO THE TOP OF DAY ONE NORWALK; KALITTA, ANDERSON AND M. SMITH SET THE PACE

Slinger, WI

Ryan Preece is adding a new stop to his short track resume. Slinger Super Speedway announced Thursday that the NASCAR Cup Series competitor and former NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion has entered the 45th Annual Cobblestone Hotels, LLC Slinger Nationals on Tuesday, July 9. It will be Preece’s first appearance in the Slinger Nationals.

Ryan Preece Making First Appearance in Slinger Nationals

Portland, OR

NHRA drag racing just might be attracting another household-name, a motorsports mogul and a multi-generational one, at that. ABB FIA Formula E team owner Michael Andretti said Saturday at the worldwide fully electric racing series’ lone U.S. event of the year at Portland International Raceway that he just might expand his own global footprint with a venture into the straightline sport.

Michael Andretti Looking At Starting an NHRA Team

NORWALK, Ohio. — According to a statement released Thursday afternoon by John Force Racing officials, 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force is making strides in his recovery from injuries suffered in a violent crash June 23 at Virginia Motorsports Park. Under the headline, “Force Improving, Faces Long Road...

Force Improving, ‘Head Injury’ Is Primary Concern

Oklahoma City, OK

BARRE, Vt. — Sam Caron won the 75-lap Flying Tiger feature Thursday night at Thunder Road Int’l Speedbowl. The first 14 laps saw polesitter Caron set a blistering pace ahead of Brandon Gray and Kevin Streeter before the first caution on the frontstretch. The restart saw another hardnosed side-by-side battle between Caron and Gray before Caron again barnstormed away with a three car-length lead.

Caron & Gravel Are Thunder Road Aces

Michael McDowell Eyes Comeback: Michael McDowell is charting a pivotal intersection in his career following his departure from Front Row Motorsports. Known for eliciting impressive performances from less competitive equipment, McDowell’s resolve remains evident as he eyes a decisive comeback. His recent season, marked by three pole positions and four top-ten finishes, highlights his resilience and strategic insight. As McDowell currently sits 22nd in standings, a critical win is vital for playoff chances, reflecting his meticulous approach and deep commitment. Despite uncertainties, McDowell’s persistence and performance hint at a promising trajectory ahead, opening doors to potential future opportunities.

Michael McDowell Eyes Comeback Amid Departure From Front Row Motorsports

Missouri State

Collinsville, OK

CONCORD, N.C. — Joining the driver roster of one of midget racing’s most successful teams by way of hours in the shop is rare. But that’s the story of Kale Drake’s arrival at Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports. The 18-year-old micro sprint champion from Collinsville, Okla., joined the...

Drake Earns Spot With KKM Midget Squad

Fowler, IL

Farmer City, IL

FARMER CITY, Ill. — Michael Long hit a milestone with the Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Friday night at Farmer City Raceway, picking up his 10th Hell Tour win – and third of the season. Long, of Fowler, Ill., led all 25 laps of the main event, holding...

Long Scores 10th Hell Tour Win, Third Of Season At Farmer City

Nashville, IL

LEBANON, Tenn. — Kyle Busch’s downhill slide in 2024 won’t let up. It’s now been six races since Busch scored a top 10 in NASCAR Cup Series competition, with four finishes outside the top 25. Three of the last four races have been DNFs — a variety of different issues resulting in 35th-place finishes.

Kyle Busch: ‘We Just Have To Stop The Bleeding’

Nashville, AR

John Hunter Nemechek thought he "gave the race away" at the beginning of Stage 3 but ultimately gets it done to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Nashville Superspeedway.

Nemechek capitalizes to win Xfinity Nashville race

Lebanon, TN

LEBANON, Tenn. — For the fourth time, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to the Music City for a visit to Nashville Superspeedway. Christopher Bell continued an incredible stretch on Sunday with a dominant victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway — his third of the season. Dating back to...

NASCAR Cup Series At Nashville: What To Watch For

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Kalitta, Prock & Anderson Sweep Qualifying, #2Fast2Tasty Challenge

Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta made the fastest run in track history on Saturday at Summit Motorsports Park, picking up the win in the Mission...

Kalitta, Prock & Anderson Sweep Qualifying, #2Fast2Tasty Challenge

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