Dylan Lupton was inducted into the 2014-2015 NASCAR NEXT class at Richmond International Raceway on Friday afternoon after a successful rookie season in the K&N West Series last year which included one victory and 14 top-10 finishes.
A persistent rain shower would result in NASCAR Nationwide Series qualifying for the ToyotaCare 250 being rained out. As a result, the starting line-up would be set based on Thursday's practice session.
Rain throughout the day would result in a soaked track and therefore resulting in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying being rained out. As a result, the starting line-up for the Toyota Owners 400 was set based on first practice speeds.
In 26 starts at Richmond International Raceway, Kevin Harvick has scored three wins and 16 top-10s. Needless to say coming off of the win at Darlington Raceway, this is the perfect track for 'Happy' to head to.
Parker Kligerman said on his podcast Thursday, that he can "absolutely, 100 percent say I will be racing," after losing his ride in Swan Racing's restructuring. Kligerman said on his podcast "Kickin' it with Kligerman" that he remains under contract with Swan Racing
Following back-to-back wins in the Nationwide Series, discussions surrounding Chase Elliott have been about when he should move to the Sprint Cup Series.Some have said that he will be in Sprint Cup next year, while others have said that he should wait till 2016.
Last fall, Brian Scott had the dominant car and looked to be on his way to his first career Nationwide Series win. Then an unexpected caution came out. The ensuing restart, Brad Keselowski was able to get the advdantage and cruise to victory lane - a restart that Scott is still mad and frustrated that NASCAR didn't call Keselowski out on for jumping.
A week off, and some time to think. You have to know nothing good can come of that. Still, there are a few things worth observing. For example, there are only two drivers in the battle for the year’s top rookie. That has always been the case in 2014. The top gun was going to be either Austin Dillon or Kyle Larson. They had the equipment, the others did not.
Aric Almirola and Trent Owens are determined and destined to win at Richmond International Raceway (RIR) this weekend; especially after it was announced that Richard Petty, team owner of Richard Petty Motorsports, will be returning to the racetrack for the first time since the tragic and unforeseen passing of his wife, Lynda Petty.
The history of stock car racing is convoluted. Although NASCAR has for the past 60 years been the undisputed leader of the sport, the reality is that stock car racing, like all of racing, had its origins in 1896.
Hendrick Motorsports is the all-time leader in wins (10), top fives (39), stage wins (16) and laps led (2,770) at the 1.5-mile tri-oval and its 67 top 10s are tied for the most.
The NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS) for the South Point 400, the fifth race of the 10-race Chase, on Sunday, October 4 at 5:30 p.m. ET on USA.
The 2026 ARCA Menards Series East champion from Kannapolis, North Carolina, will compete in an expanded Truck Series schedule with Spire Motorsports in 2027.