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Sonoma Raceway restores Chute for NASCAR

By Justin Nguyen
January 11, 2022
2 Mins read

After two races in which NASCAR bypassed the Chute in favour of the Carousel corner, Sonoma Raceway has reverted to the previous layout. While the 350-km distance will remain, the lap count is increased from 90 to 110.

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NASCAR Cup Series

Josh Bilicki joins Spire Motorsports for 2022

By Justin Nguyen
January 11, 2022
2 Mins read
After completing his rookie campaign for Rick Ware, Josh Bilicki has joined Spire Motorsports’ #77 for “most of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule” beginning at Fontana.
NASCAR Cup Series

Aric Almirola retiring after 2022

By Justin Nguyen
January 11, 2022
4 Mins read
After fifteen seasons, Aric Almirola will retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series racing at the end of 2022 to spend more time with his family. A successor was not immediately named.
NASCAR Cup SeriesNASCAR Truck Series

NASCAR promotes Brad Moran to Cup Series director, Seth Kramlich for Trucks

By Justin Nguyen
January 7, 2022
1 Mins read
NASCAR Truck Series director Brad Moran has been moved up to the Cup Series to replace the ousted Jay Fabian, who was charged with animal cruelty in August. Xfinity assistant Seth Kramlich fills Moran’s role.
NASCAR Cup SeriesNASCAR Truck SeriesNASCAR Xfinity Series

Ryan Preece joins Stewart-Haas as reserve driver

By Justin Nguyen
January 6, 2022
2 Mins read
Ryan Preece will not race full-time in a NASCAR national series in 2022, but he will still sporadically compete in all three divisions for Stewart-Haas Racing. He will also be the team’s simulator and backup driver.
NASCAR Cup Series

Next Gen car to have 670 hp, 4 inches in 2022

By Justin Nguyen
December 21, 2021
2 Mins read
The NASCAR Cup Series’ Next Gen car will use the popular 670-horsepower and four-inch spoiler aero package at all tracks but Daytona and Talladega (Atlanta TBA) during its début season in 2022.
NASCAR Cup Series

Kaulig Racing reveals #31 for Justin Haley

By Justin Nguyen
December 15, 2021
1 Mins read
Justin Haley’s NASCAR Cup car for Kaulig Racing will be numbered 31. It partners the multi-driver #16 that will be split between A.J. Allmendinger, Noah Gragson, and Daniel Hemric.
NASCAR Cup Series

Daniel Hemric, Noah Gragson join Allmendinger in Kaulig all-star Cup car

By Justin Nguyen
December 14, 2021
2 Mins read
Remember when Daniel Hemric and Noah Gragson fought after the NASCAR Xfinity race at Atlanta? They’re going to share a Kaulig Racing Cup car with A.J. Allmendinger in 2022.
NASCAR Cup Series

Petty GMS Motorsports born from RPM/GMS deal

By Justin Nguyen
December 8, 2021
1 Mins read
GMS Racing’s purchase of a majority in Richard Petty Motorsports has turned the new union into Petty GMS Motorsports. Erik Jones will remain in the #43 while Ty Dillon will pilot the #42 (originally #94).
NASCAR Cup SeriesNitrocross

Chase Elliott's NRX debut sees battling, 8th place

By Justin Nguyen
December 6, 2021
2 Mins read
While he finished last in the final, Chase Elliott’s first foray into Nitro Rallycross saw him in a close battle qualifier with Tanner Foust end in controversy followed by a tense duel with Fraser McConnell in their semi-final.
NASCAR Cup Series

GMS Racing acquires majority interest, charters from Richard Petty Motorsports

By Justin Nguyen
December 2, 2021
2 Mins read
In a stunning development, Richard Petty Motorsports has sold off its two charters and a majority interest to new NASCAR Cup team GMS Racing. The legendary #43 car will likely still remain as RPM instead of rebranding to GMS.
NASCAR Cup SeriesNASCAR Truck Series

Front Row promotes Todd Gilliland, signs Zane Smith

By Justin Nguyen
November 30, 2021
2 Mins read
Front Row Motorsports’ NASCAR Truck driver Todd Gilliland will move up to the team’s Cup programme in 2022, driving the #38 as a team-mate to Michael McDowell. Zane Smith takes over the team’s truck.
NASCAR Cup SeriesNitrocross

Chase Elliott running Nitro Rallycross at FIRM

By Justin Nguyen
November 24, 2021
1 Mins read
2020 NASCAR Cup champion Chase Elliott will make his Nitro Rallycross début at the FIRM on 4/5 December. He follows 2015 champ Kyle Busch in being the newest NASCAR/rallycross crossover.
IndyCarNASCAR Cup SeriesRace of Champions

Jimmie Johnson joins 2022 Race of Champions grid

By Justin Nguyen
November 17, 2021
3 Mins read
NASCAR great-turned-IndyCar regular Jimmie Johnson will compete in the Race of Champions for the first time since 2007 for Team USA alongside Travis Pastrana.
NASCAR Cup Series

Noah Gragson enters 2022 Daytona 500 with Beard

By Justin Nguyen
November 17, 2021
1 Mins read
After failing to qualify for the 2021 Daytona 500, Noah Gragson will get another shot in the 2022 race with Beard Motorsports.
NASCAR Cup Series

Roush Fenway becomes RFK Racing

By Justin Nguyen
November 16, 2021
1 Mins read
With Brad Keselowski joining the ownership group, Roush Fenway Racing has rebranded to RFK Racing (Roush-Fenway-Keselowski) beginning with the 2022 NASCAR Cup season.
NASCAR Cup SeriesNitrocross

Kyle Busch finishes 4th in rallycross debut at Wild Horse Pass

By Justin Nguyen
November 16, 2021
3 Mins read
NASCAR star Kyle Busch, racing in rallycross for the first time ever, placed fourth in the Nitro Rallycross event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
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