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NOTES FROM THE NASCAR NATION: A NCWTS TAIL GATE PARTY AT CHICAGOLAND

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will bring their tail gate style of racing to the Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday, July 21st, for the running of the American Ethanol 225.

Surprising and Not Surprising: Lenox Industrial Tools 301

While not surprising that conversation still swirled around A.J. Allmendinger and his failed drug test, here is what else was surprising and not surprising from the 20th running of the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Danica’s chances at Indianapolis

Danica may not compete in the IZOD IndyCar Series anymore but she still has a shot to win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this year. On July 28th the Nationwide series will take to the famous 2.5 mile track for the first time in history with the running of the Indy 250.

NOTES FROM THE NASCAR NATION: IT’S RISE AND SHINE TIME FOR THE NATIONWIDE SERIES

NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series will be taking this weekend off. That means it's a golden opportunity for the NASCAR Nationwide Series to rise and shine to a well deserved center stage status by racing on a Sunday in the STP 300 at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet-Illinois.

Can NASCAR Do Anything About These Boring Races?

Why have the NASCAR races lately been so boring? NASCAR has been shooting themselves in the foot since the implementation of the COT for 16 races during the 2007 season.

From The Gridiron to Pit Road

13 seconds. That is the average time it takes for a NASCAR pit crew to change all four-tires and fuel the car. One second lost in the pits results in positions lost on the track. That is the pressure that guys like WSC graduates and former football players Drew Molacek and Mark Janssen face each time their car comes in for a pit stop.

Carpentier to race Montreal, returns from retirement

After announcing the end of his career a year ago, Patrick Carpentier will come out of retirement to contend the NAPA Auto Parts 200 at the circuit Gilles Villeneuve on August 18th.

HOORAHS & WAZZUPS: RACES STILL ARE WON AND LOST IN THE PITS

During the NASCAR weekend, at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, we learned that races are still won and lost in the pits. On one extreme of the theory eventual Sprint Cup winner Kasey Kahne showed us how well it can work.

Johanna Long: The Rising Star

From her background to her mindset, she knows the ups and downs of the sport, especially when she runs for ML Motorsports, who is currently seeking sponsorship. She doesn’t expect anyone to pull aside and let her pass by. It’s all about focus and the future.

Hamlin dominates but Kahne wins at New Hampshire

Denny Hamlin clearly had the dominant car today at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, but it was a miscommunication during a pit stop that proved costly and gave Kasey Kahne the opportunity to win.

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Luke Fenhaus To Make NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Debut With First-Year Hettinger Racing Team

Midwestern short-track star Luke Fenhaus will make his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut in the Feb. 14 United Rentals 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

TOP FUEL ALL-STAR CALLOUT RETURNS TO OPEN NHRA’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON AT GATORNATIONALS

As part of the season-opening kickoff to NHRA’s 75th anniversary in 2026, the NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout returns to Gainesville Raceway, taking place on Saturday, March 7 as part of the 56th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.

Magnus Racing Takes Virtual Energy to a Real Runner-Up Finish at Rolex 24

Leading North America’s most prized sportscar race with only minutes remaining, Magnus Racing and the No. 44 Virtual Energy Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO took an incredible runner-up finish at this year’s 2026 edition of the Rolex 24 at Daytona

Ford Racing NASCAR – 2026 Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

For the second year in a row, the NASCAR season will kick off at one of the sport’s most historic venues as Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC, hosts the Clash at Bowman Gray this weekend.

Corey Heim competing with 23XI Racing for first Daytona 500 start

The reigning Truck Series champion from Marietta, Georgia, will drive 23XI Racing's No. 67 Robinhood Toyota entry throughout the 2026 Daytona Speedweeks festivities as he attempts to earn a starting spot for this year's Great American Race.

ADVENTHEALTH RENEWS PARTNERSHIP AS THE OFFICIAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OF LEGACY MOTOR CLUB

Ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, AdventHealth announced that it will renew its partnership with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB as the Official Health Care Provider of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB through 2030.
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