Americans have loved the sport of racing for years and years, starting with horses and dogs and turning into motor bikes and cars as we have progressed. Competitive racing is now at a whole new level and people from around the world come to watch some of the most popular motor racing events. Whether we love to watch or love to race ourselves, we cannot get enough of this sport. However, with the thrill of this sport also comes the danger of injuries and even death as drivers reach speeds that we could never imagine. Thankfully, injuries are not often fatal, although some may come out with a broken bone or two. Below are some of the worst crashes in motor racing from over the years.
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney made a pit stop in South Florida on Wednesday in advance of Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, November 16-18.
NASCAR and iRacing waved the checkered flag on an action-packed season with Ray Alfalla winning the 2018 NASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series championship at the virtual Homestead Miami Speedway last night. The NASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series, NASCAR’s highest-level eSports sanctioned series, features the world’s most elite oval sim-racers competing on virtual NASCAR tracks in Gen6 cars.
Daytona International Speedway has a new event on tap for DAYTONA Speedweeks Presented By AdventHealth. The DAYTONA Beer Festival will be held Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 in conjunction with DAYTONA 500 Qualifying Presented By Kroger and the Advance Auto Parts Clash.
Richard Childress Racing at Martinsville Speedway ... In 167 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series starts at Martinsville Speedway, Richard Childress Racing has earned four pole awards and posted seven victories with drivers Dale Earnhardt (five times), Ricky Rudd (1983) and Kevin Harvick (2011). RCR Chevrolet teams have earned 30 top-five and 62 top-10 finishes at Martinsville dating back to the team's first start there on April 10, 1972. Richard Childress, a former driver in NASCAR's top division, contributed four of those top-10 finishes from 1976-1978.
Fontaine on Racing at Martinsville: “I’m returning to Martinsville with an open mind,” said Fontaine. “Martinsville was the site of my Truck Series debut in 2016 and while it’s proven to be a somewhat difficult track for me, I know that the more laps I turn, the better I’m getting.
Self on Racing at Martinsville: “Honestly, I enjoy racing at Martinsville,” said Self. “It’s a very demanding short track where you almost have to treat every race lap like a qualifying lap. Stuff happens in a hurry and momentum is key to success.
Huffman on Racing at Martinsville: “Last year was a great learning experience for me, getting to compete at both Martinsville and Bristol,” said Huffman. “This opportunity to return to Truck competition with Niece Motorsports and Team Dillon Management comes at a great time. I know Cody Efaw and everyone at Niece is working hard to give me a solid truck, and if we play our cards right I think we could be in the hunt on Saturday.
Less than a week after tying the knot to longtime girlfriend Courtney Hannah, hardcore racer Chad Finley and his Reaume Bros. Racing team head to Martinsville (Va.) Speedway for Saturday afternoon’s Texas Roadhouse 200.
The 2023 Daytona 500 champion from Olive Branch, Mississippi, will continue to drive the No. 47 Chevrolet for Hyak Motorsports for the foreseeable future beyond the 2026 Cup Series season.
Travelers reserving Hamptons rental homes for an extended weekend usually save themselves the most time by adjusting departure hours rather than scheme on routes.
Practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge starts Tuesday, May 12 with a field consisting of nine past winners of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and five NTT INDYCAR SERIES champions.
Austin Cindric and the No. 2 Snap-on Tools Ford Mustang Dark Horse delivered a steady top-10 performance Sunday afternoon in the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International, coming home ninth.
