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NASCAR

DriftingNASCAR

Irwindale Speedway to close, hosting final events in December

By Justin Nguyen
October 31, 2024
2 Mins read

The “House of Drift” Irwindale Event Center, which has hosted disciplines ranging from NASCAR to drag racing to Formula DRIFT, will close after 25 years with a final Farewell Extravaganza on 21 December.

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Historic RacingNASCAR

Joe Nemechek, Mike Skeen win inaugural NASCAR Classic round at VIR

By Justin Nguyen
August 27, 2024
3 Mins read
NASCAR veteran Joe Nemechek almost swept the first ever HSR NASCAR Classic weekend at Virginia International Raceway, but Mike Skeen and his Adam Petty Dodge Charger claimed the final race.
NASCAR

SRX, Skip Barber sale falls through, lawsuit impending

By Justin Nguyen
August 27, 2024
2 Mins read
Skip Barber Racing School’s acquisition of the Superstar Racing Experience in March failed to close by the end of April. As a result, SRX’s leadership has filed suit against Skip Barber Racing.
Historic RacingNASCAR

Petty's Garage: "Exciting time for classic stock car racing" as NASCAR Classic debut looms

By Justin Nguyen
August 21, 2024
2 Mins read
It is fitting that Petty’s Garage, owned by the legendary Petty family, is the title sponsor of the new NASCAR Classic series for historic stock cars that will début this weekend at Virginia International Raceway.
Historic RacingIMSANASCAR

HSR launches NASCAR Classic historic series

By Justin Nguyen
July 3, 2024
2 Mins read
Historic Sportscar Racing has created the NASCAR Classic presented by Petty’s Garage for stock cars before the current generation. It will début at IMSA’s Virginia International Raceway round in August.
IndyCarNASCAR Cup SeriesOff Road

Parnelli Jones, 1933–2024

By Justin Nguyen
June 5, 2024
2 Mins read
Parnelli Jones, one of the most versatile racers of all time with victories at the Indianapolis 500, Baja 1000, NASCAR Cup Series, among others, died Tuesday after a battle with Parkinson’s.
NASCAR Xfinity SeriesOff Road

Sheldon Creed, Riley Herbst running off-road throwbacks at Darlington

By Justin Nguyen
May 3, 2024
3 Mins read
Sheldon Creed and Riley Herbst, off-road racers before pursuing stock car careers, will respectively honour Ivan Stewart and Terrible Herbst Motorsports for the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington.
NASCAR

2024 Superstar Racing Experience on pause due to "market factors"

By Justin Nguyen
January 12, 2024
1 Mins read
The Superstar Racing Experience’s fourth season will not take place in summer 2024 as planned.
ARCA Series

Tim Steele, 1968–2024

By Justin Nguyen
January 11, 2024
1 Mins read
3× ARCA champion Tim Steele, one of NASCAR’s biggest what-if stories, passed away Sunday at the age of 55.
Historic RacingNASCAR

International Race of Champions revived, debut planned with one race in 2024

By Justin Nguyen
January 9, 2024
2 Mins read
Ray Evernham and Rob Kauffman have launched IROC Holdings LLC, acquiring the rights to the International Race of Champions brand that brought together motorsport stars from various disciplines from 1973 to 2006. They plan to do a one-off race in 2024 with old IROC cars.
NASCAR Truck Series

Spencer Boyd launches Freedom Racing Enterprises

By Justin Nguyen
January 9, 2024
1 Mins read
NASCAR Truck Series regular Spencer Boyd and Freedom Warranty owner Chris Miller have created Freedom Racing Enterprises, which will field the #76 Chevrolet in 2024.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Young's Motorsports adds Xfinity programme with Honeyman

By Justin Nguyen
January 4, 2024
1 Mins read
NASCAR Truck team Young’s Motorsports will expand to the Xfinity Series in 2024 with Leland Honeyman Jr. as the driver of the #42.
NASCAR Truck Series

Chase Purdy signs with Spire for 2024 Trucks

By Justin Nguyen
January 4, 2024
1 Mins read
With Kyle Busch Motorsports being purchased by Spire Motorsports, Chase Purdy will stick through the transition and drive their #77 truck for the 2024 season.
NASCAR Cup Series

Former NASCAR team owner J.T. Lundy dies at 82

By Justin Nguyen
December 31, 2023
2 Mins read
John Thomas Lundy, who ran the Ranier-Lundy NASCAR Cup Series team alongside a controversial stint as a horse racing owner at Calumet Farm in the 1980s, died Wednesday at the age of 82.
NASCAR Cup Series

Cale Yarborough, 1939–2023

By Justin Nguyen
December 31, 2023
2 Mins read
Cale Yarborough, one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history with 3 Cup Series titles and experience at both Le Mans and the Indy 500, passed away Sunday at the age of 84.
NASCAR Truck Series

Ty Dillon returning to Truck Series with Rackley WAR in 2024

By Justin Nguyen
December 30, 2023
2 Mins read
After departing Spire Motorsports, Ty Dillon will race full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series for the first time since 2013 when he pilots the #25 for Rackley WAR in 2024.
NASCAR Cup Series

Anthony Alfredo joins Beard for 4 Cup races in 2024

By Justin Nguyen
December 21, 2023
2 Mins read
Anthony Alfredo has joined Beard Motorsports for a four-race NASCAR Cup Series slate in 2024 at Daytona 500, the Daytona summer race, and both Talladega events.
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