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NOTES FROM THE NASCAR NATION: Some Truly Positive Medical Reports

A March 26th press release issued by Joe Gibbs Racing brought the good news that Denny Hamlin fans were hoping to hear.

Dario Franchitti to drive Camaro Pacecar at Indianapolis 500

Indianapolis Motor Speedway has announced that three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti will drive a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 to pace the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 25.

Rookie Watch: Kyle Larson contends for win at Auto Club Speedway

While tires were the name of the game in the Auto Club 500, some of the rookies were able to avoid trouble while others were bitten with a poor finish. Still, improvement was showcased across the board.

Sprint Cup Series: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?

It seems like after the fifth race, you start to get a solid perspective of who has the hot hand, and who is currently falling flat. Although we haven't had a driver win twice yet, there are a few drivers who's consistency has rewarded them. On the contrary, some of the sport's top drivers have been falling flat due to their lackluster performances of 2014.

Chase Elliott posts fourth straight top 10 finish despite contact with wall

Despite making contact with the wall early on in the Treatmyclot.300, Nationwide Series rookie Chase Elliott was able to finish sixth for his fourth straight top 10 finish.

Graham Rahal looking for success with the “National Guard” on board

This weekend marks the kick-off weekend for the 2014 Verizon IndyCar season as all the drivers will look to claim the first victory of the year at St. Petersburg. One of those drivers will be Graham Rahal, who enters this year with a new sponsors on his IndyCar - the National Guard.

Goodyear says tire problems caused by low air pressures

There are days when we don't even discuss the tire as we focus on the racing. Then there's days like this past Sunday at Auto Club Speedway when the tire becomes the discussion. Many drivers had a problem with the tires throughout the course of the race.

NOTES FROM THE NASCAR NATION: Final Fontana Comments

I must admit I was rather surprised to learn that The Great Gonzo, of Muppets fame, was named to be the Grand Marshall for the Auto Club 400. I found myself asking: "seriously? A Muppet puppet is going to give the command to start engines?

NOTES FROM THE NASCAR NATION: Where the rubber met the road and then fell off the wheel

Okay, everyone from Goodyear engineers, NASCAR officials, crew chiefs, car chiefs, drivers, the media and the fans have had some time to digest the issue of tire wear that was presented during last Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Auto Club Speedway.

NOTES FROM THE NASCAR NATION: Good things often come to those who wait

When it comes to watching NASCAR racing at the Auto Club Speedway, sometimes you have to be patient and wait until the waning laps of the event in order to witness the drama unfold.

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In seven NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series starts at Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS), Spire Motorsports has collected two wins, two top-five and three top-10 finishes.

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: ATLANTA RACE PREVIEW

John Hunter Nemechek showed strong speed at the 68th running of the Daytona 500, leading the field for 19 of 200 laps, the second-highest laps led in a single race of his NASCAR Cup Series career.

NHRA RELEASES FREE 2026 STREAMING SCHEDULE FOR NHRA.TV AND NHRA YOUTUBE PAGE

NHRA announced today a continued and comprehensive free coverage plan on NHRA.tv and its NHRA YouTube page starting this weekend for the 2026 season in the popular Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.

Four Takeaways from NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Daytona

The United Rentals 200 at Daytona International Speedway marked the season opener for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in a new era with a new sponsor.

Spire Motorsports Atlanta NASCAR Cup Series Race Advance

In 26 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS), Spire Motorsports has logged three top-five, four top-10 and seven top-15 finishes.
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