Nashville, TN

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This coming Sunday afternoon's Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway is set to open up the second half of the 36-race 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, and it is the first race of the year set to be shown live on NBC. Though Fox's portion of this year's broadcast schedule ended...

NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. no longer in the NBC broadcast booth?

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Over the weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, Chase Elliott and Hendrick Motorsports’ relationship with Hooters became a topic of conversation. Hooters was no longer listed as a sponsor for Hendrick Motorsports and was removed from the No. 9 team. On Monday morning, Hendrick Motorsports confirmed the rumors going around about the sponsor to RACER’s Kelly Crandall.
Due to Hooters’ inability to meet its business obligations to the organization, Hendrick Motorsports has ended its relationship with the company. Elliott’s first NASCAR Cup Series victory since 2022 came with Hooters at Texas Motor Speedway earlier in the year. Hooters was also supposed to sponsor the No. 9 car at Richmond Raceway later this season.
This is a disappointing development for Elliott, as Hooters is a notable sponsor for Hendrick Motorsports. The good thing for the 2020 Cup Series champion is that Hooters doesn’t have many scheduled races throughout the 2024 NASCAR season. It may not affect Elliott’s sponsorship too severely, but seeing them out at Hendrick Motorsports is disappointing.

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Chase Elliott loses major NASCAR Cup Series sponsor in 2024

Madison, IL

The Spun

Hailie Deegan is officially being replaced this weekend. The NASCAR Xfinity Series driver is being replaced by Joey Logano this weekend, as the veteran wants to get more experience on a street course, as he's set to race in Chicago. AM Racing announced the decision on Monday. “The level of ...

NASCAR Team Is Officially Replacing Hailie Deegan

Chicago, IL

Joey Logano, who is coming off his Cup victory at Nashville, will fill in for Hailie Deegan in the No. 15 at AM Racing in Saturday’s Chicago Street Race for the Xfinity Series. Deegan has struggled in her rookie Xfinity campaign. She finished 28th in last weekend’s race at...

Joey Logano to drive Chicago Xfinity race for Hailie Deegan

Joey Logano won Sunday night’s NASCAR Cup race at Nashville Superspeedway, which went a series-record five overtimes before the checkered flag flew. Rookie Zane Smith finished second. Tyler Reddick was third, Ryan Preece was fourth and Chris Buescher completed the top five. Christopher Bell won both stages but crashed...

NASCAR Cup results at Nashville, driver points

Indianapolis, IN

The Hooters era is over in NASCAR. On Monday, Hendrick Motorsports announced that it was ending its longtime partnership with Hooters. "Hooters has been a valued partner of Hendrick Motorsports since 2017, contributing to our shared successes both on and off the track. In recent months, however, ...

NASCAR Fans Saddened By Decision On Hooters

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Hendrick Motorsports and longtime NASCAR sponsor Hooters are parting ways. Hooters and Hendrick Motorsports have been partners for 8 years. Today, that deal comes to an early end. Hooters has served as a primary sponsor for Chase Elliott and the No. 9 team. This season, Hooters would have served as...

Hooters unable to meet obligations; NASCAR sponsorship ends

Nashville, IL

Ally 400 Full Results: The Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway delivered a spectacle of speed and strategy, with Joey Logano secured the win after an astonishing five extra rounds, securing his playoff spot for 2024. This race was more than a victory lap for Logano—it was a tribute to his exceptional skill under stress. Meanwhile, Zane Smith achieved a career-best runner-up position, hinting at a promising future, and the top five finishers, including Tyler Reddick, Ryan Preece, and Chris Buescher, displayed remarkable resilience and skill. The implications for the NASCAR standings are significant and will surely provoke strategic shifts as the season progresses.

Ally 400 Full Results: Check Out Today’s NASCAR Winner and Standings

Editor’s Note: Each month in recognition of SPEED SPORT’s 90th anniversary, the SPEED SPORT Insider will use the National Speed Sport News archives to look back at what happened in the racing world 25 years ago. More Discord In The Road Racing World. Speculation is growing that Int’l...

25 Years Ago: June 1999

Virginia State

South Boston, VA

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. — Connor Hall felt like South Boston Speedway had not been a good track for him. In his only previous start in the Thunder Road Harley-Davidson 200 at the quarter-mile oval he finished 15th in 2022. It appears Hall’s mind may have changed. The 2023...

Hall Captures First Leg Of Virginia Late Model Triple

Missouri State

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season was guaranteed to see a different playoff field than the 2023 season, given the fact that Kevin Harvick retired at the end of last year. With eight races remaining on the 26-race regular season schedule, it's looking like that 16-driver playoff grid might actually be much, much different. Several drivers who did not make it into last year's playoffs have already won this year, including Hendrick Motorsports' Chase Elliott, Trackhouse Racing Team's Daniel Suarez, and Team Penske's Austin Cindric, and a few others are sitting in favorable positions in the point standings. Here are...

NASCAR Cup Series: 5 playoff drivers who might not be back in 2024

For the first time since entering the NASCAR Cup Series in 2017, MBM Motorsports did not make any Cup Series starts in 2023, but the 2024 season has seen them return for a number of races. Though they had planned on competing in the recent race at Iowa Speedway and...

NASCAR driver set for surprise Cup Series start, first in three years

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

JR Motorsports has been one of NASCAR’s best developmental organizations in the lower ranks, producing the likes of Chase Elliott and William Byron. Since the start of 2023, the NASCAR team has seen Sam Mayer grow into a true championship contender. Now, JR Motorsports is being linked to a generational NASCAR talent.
According to Sports Business Journal’s Adam Stern, JR Motorsports is in discussions with Connor Zilisch for a full-time seat in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for 2025. Zilisch is regarded as one of NASCAR’s best prospects and has taken the racing world by storm over the last few years. The 17-year-old driver is scheduled to compete with JR Motorsports later in 2024.
Zilisch signed with Trackhouse Racing last offseason, and they are involved in discussions with JR Motorsports. Mayer could be moving to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2025, leaving an opening in the No. 1 car. Either way, Zilisch is projected to be a Cup Series champion one day, and JR Motorsports should not let this opportunity go to a different organization.

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JR Motorsports linked to rising NASCAR star in Xfinity Series for 2025

Tony Stewart’s Star’s Exit: The unexpected departure of Tony Stewart from Stewart Haas Racing has sent ripples through the NASCAR community, creating a rare opportunity for emerging talents like Noah Gragson. Speculation is rife that Gragson’s potential move to Front Row Motorsports could be both a strategic boon for the team and a pivotal moment in his career. As Gragson seeks to solidify his presence in the highly competitive NASCAR Cup Series, this development raises intriguing questions about team dynamics, sponsorship alignments, and the evolving landscape of the sport. How will Gragson’s potential new role shape the future of NASCAR?

Tony Stewart’s Star’s Exit Could Open NASCAR Spot for Noah Gragson

Macon, IL

MACON, Ill. — Mitchel Moles’ first USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship victory in 37 races came at the same exact place he captured his most recent series win nearly a full season ago. One year after becoming the first USAC National Sprint Car winner at Illinois’ Macon...

Moles Masters Macon USAC Sprint Run

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LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) -- Bubba Wallace refused Saturday to discuss the details of the physical altercation in late May that led to the suspension of Aric Almirola by Joe Gibbs Racing, saying he

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace not sharing details of last altercation with Aric Almirola

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

El Paso, TX

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Howard Moore mastered the United Sprint Car Series Presented By K&N Filters 30-lap main event on Saturday night by leading every lap for the victory at Riverside Int’l Speedway. Hayden Martin finished second and Brad Bowden took the third spot. Alex Lyles was fourth...

Howard Moore Moves At Riverside

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NASCAR Through The Decades — 2000s

A fresh generation of talented, young racers emerged as the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series during the 2000s, setting the stage for newcomers such as...

NASCAR Through The Decades — 2000s

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