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How Crypto is Accelerating the Future of Formula 1

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The advanced technology has ensured progress in many business areas, including finance. Today, millions of users are actively investing and trading in cryptocurrencies. Due to their huge popularity in all parts of the world, Bitcoin and other altcoins have also started to impact the sports section. 

It may seem impossible to connect, but cryptos and Formula 1 have something in common. More precisely, cryptocurrencies have managed to accelerate the future of Formula 1, and such a scenario has appeared due to a wide range of factors. 

On this page, we will discuss some of the main channels of impact that will (or maybe already have) change the way Formula 1 functions. Let’s learn something new together! 

New Fan Base 

It is not a secret that Formula 1 has a huge fan base connecting people from all parts of the world. Yet, cryptocurrencies can significantly increase that number indirectly. As we said, BTC and other virtual currencies have become an unskippable part of different industries, including the sports betting field. 

While platforms such as the sports section at https://www.evo.io/en/sports currently emphasize a wide range of sports but may not yet feature Formula 1 betting specifically, the broader crypto betting landscape is quickly evolving to include various sporting events.

Crypto bettors usually tend to explore the entire offering, and the opportunity to bet this way may increase their interest in Formula 1. A chance to bet in real time may convince them to start following different F1 races, which will only improve the fan base of this lovely sport. 

Innovative Way of Buying a Ticket 

Some of the most visited F1 races of all time have attracted 500+ thousand people to attend these fantastic events. Buying tickets online isn’t something new. Yet, the way people are buying it has changed thanks to cryptocurrencies. 

A decent number of race organizers around the world have started accepting BTC, ETH, LTC and other cryptos as available payment methods for this purpose. This way, eventual conversion and transaction fees, which can make the tickets slightly more expensive, have been entirely removed. 

Some people are massive fans of crypto, and they pick the products based on the opportunity to use crypto to buy them. If some of them had doubts whether they should attend a certain Formula 1 race, the opportunity to use cryptocurrencies will only further convince them to buy the ticket. They will see that as an effort of the race organizers to make every segment of the fan base happy! 

Higher Level of Security, Transparency and Analyses 

This particular benefit may not directly affect the promotion of the Formula 1 races. However, it can certainly make all the races more interesting. 

For starters, crypto technology ensures the safe storage and transmission of sensitive data. Here, we include everything, from car performance data to financial records. Risks of the data breaches will be reduced, and the stakeholders will have accurate information necessary to improve the entire event. 

Another thing that can improve the quality of the races themselves is the ability of crypto technology to verify the authenticity of any equipment used in the cards. The drivers themselves will have the opportunity to perform at the highest level with the best parts, while the risks of eventual injuries and accidents during races can be prevented this way. 

Sponsorships and Partnerships 

Why are some sports teams, leagues, or international competitions so popular? One of the main reasons is established partnerships with strong multinational companies. Among the biggest sponsors and partners of Formula 1, you can also find different crypto companies, exchanges, trading platforms and blockchain technologies in general. 

Apart from that, you will also see that many Formula 1 teams have secured partnerships with crypto companies. The good examples of that are partnerships between Red Bull Pacing and Bybit, or between McLaren and Tezos. Thanks to these deals, teams have ensured much bigger exposure to the audience in all parts of the world. 

Despite the popularity of those teams, the popularity of the entire competition has grown, and the same trend will continue in the future. We expect to see new sponsors from the crypto sphere soon. 

Bonus: Can Cryptos Harm Formula 1 In Any Way?

The benefits we mentioned will significantly impact the popularity of Formula 1, and we can’t really find a lot of disadvantages that could harm the overall quality of this sport. 

The biggest obstacle we can predict for the future is eventual concern about crypto’s regulatory status and potential associations with scams. Formula 1 fans are located everywhere, including places where cryptos aren’t regulated. Fans from those countries may get scammed when trying to buy tickets for F1 races with BTC and other altcoins. 

If that happens, some of the fans may lose trust in race organizers or teams, while, on the other hand, the organizers can also lose reputation, although they are not guilty if that scenario occurs. 

Conclusion

Crypto trading platforms, exchanges and companies have started to invest a lot in this sport through sponsorship, which has improved the overall exposure of different teams and races. 

The ability to bet with crypto on F1 races has made the races even more entertaining and attracted a new audience to regularly following this sport (at least over TV). We strongly believe that cryptos can improve the overall quality of races and increase their level of popularity. 

NASCAR Top-10 Power Rankings: Charlotte

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Jeffrey Boswell
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Photo by John Knittel for SpeedwayMedia.com

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional.

1. William Byron: Byron dominated at Charlotte, leading 283 of 400 laps with three stage wins, but couldn’t hang on as Ross Chastain passed him for the lead with five laps remaining.

“Former Hendrick Motorsports legend Jimmie Johnson drove one of the pace cars at the Indianapolis 500,” Byron said. “It’s the closest Jimmie’s been to first place in a long, long time.”

2. Denny Hamlin: Hamlin battled up front for much of the night at Charlotte, but was forced to pit for fuel late and finished 16th.

“We just didn’t get enough fuel in the car on the previous pit stop,” Hamlin said. “Thus, my night was ‘tanked.'”

3. Chase Elliott: Elliott ran consistently in the top 10 all night at Charlotte and came home sixth in the Coca-Cola 600.

“You may have noticed Jimmie Johnson in the No. 84 Carvana car,” Elliott said, “if you were looking at the very bottom of the scoring tower.”

4. Christopher Bell: Bell finished eighth in the Coca-Cola 600.

“The Monaco Grand Prix lasted one hour and 40 minutes,” Bell said. “The Coca-Cola 600 lasted three times longer. Therefore, it was three times as boring.”

5. Chase Briscoe: Briscoe started from the pole and finished third in the Coca-Cola 600.

“Nothing says ‘patriotism on Memorial Day’ like a car with the ‘Irish Spring’ paint scheme,” Briscoe said. “That’s what adorned Ryan Preece’s No. 60 car.”

6. Ross Chastain: Chastain started 40th and stormed to the front in the final laps, passing William Byron for the lead with five laps left and rolling to his first win of the year.

“I knew I had a car good enough to win,” Chastain said. “But I also needed luck, some timely cautions, and every bit of the race duration of 4 hours and 50 minutes to get to the front. That’s a long race. I’ve seen watermelons planted and ripened faster than that.”

7. Kyle Larson: Larson started second and survived an early spin, only to be caught in a lap 246 crash when he clipped the spinning car of Daniel Suarez.

“It was a tough day for me,” Larson said. “At Indianapolis, I spun and nailed the wall. At Charlotte, I spun and slid through the grass. On the day, you could say I hit everything but my marks.”

8. Joey Logano: Logano struggled all day at Charlotte and finished 17th, the last car on the lead lap.

“I don’t know who to blame,” Logano said. “Definitely not myself, but I’ve got two teammates to choose. Heck, why not. I’ll just blame both of them.”

9. Tyler Reddick: Reddick had a certain top 10 result foiled when he was nabbed for speeding exiting pit lane late in the race. He ultimately finished 26th, two laps down.

“This was Amazon Prime Video’s first NASCAR race,” Reddick said. “I believe the motto is ‘NASCAR On Prime: Now Proudly Funding The Sending Of Non-Astronauts To Space For Minutes At A Time.'”

10. Ryan Blaney: Blaney crashed out at Charlotte on lap 246 when he was mixed up in an incident involving Daniel Suarez and Chase Briscoe. Blaney finished 38th.

“That was my fifth DNF of the season,” Blaney said. “And speaking of ‘DNF,’ some Indy Car Penske employees ‘did not finish’ their final day at work.”

IndyCar penalizes three teams for post-race inspection failures from 2025 Indy 500

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Andrew Kim
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Photo by Andrew Boyd for SpeedwayMedia.com.

A total of three entries between two NTT IndyCar Series teams have been penalized following this weekend’s 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Per the penalty report that was revealed on Monday, May 26, the Nos. 27 and 28 Dallara-Honda entries piloted by Kyle Kirkwood and Marcus Ericsson, respectively, were found with modifications made to the Dallara-supplied Energy Management System covers and cover-to-A-arm mounting points. Both contained unapproved spacers and parts, which had the capability of enhancing the aerodynamics to both entries.

The modifications from both Andretti Global entries were found to be in violation of three rules sections from the IndyCar rulebook. The rules included the following:

*9.3.1 (Improper Conduct, Any member attempting to or engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe conduct, or conduct detrimental to racing; INDYCAR; and/or to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, whether during an Event or on/off the Track, may be subject to any or all penalties).

*14.1.2 (Questions to be submitted and will be answered via IRIS. Modifications must be approved seven days prior to the date of intended use).

*14.1.3 (All parts provided by an Approved Supplier must be used as supplied without modification unless otherwise approved by INDYCAR and stated in these Rules or in update bulletins).

Meanwhile, PREMA Racing’s No. 90 Dallara-Chevrolet entry piloted by Callum Ilott failed to meet the minimum endplate height and location specification. In addition to be deemed in violation of Rule 9.3.1 (Improper Conduct) of the IndyCar rulebook, PREMA violated two additional rules:

*14.7.6.8 (Front wing must adhere to the following Technical Inspection dimensions: Failure of the left side minimum endplate height).

*14.7.6.4 (Requirement of endplates, wing flaps and mainplanes remain in the designed location).

As a result of the penalties, all three teams were demoted to the rear of the field in the final running order of this year’s 109th running of the Indy 500. This meant that Ericsson, Kirkwood and Ilott were demoted from second, sixth and 12th to 31st, 32nd and 33rd, respectively. It also meant that their prize money and championship points from the event were reduced and corresponded with their new respective results towards the rear of the running order. In addition, each entry was levied a $100,000 fine and their respective team/competition managers will be suspended from next weekend’s IndyCar event at the Streets of Detroit, Michigan, for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix.

With Ericsson’s demotion from the runner-up result, David Malukas was promoted to the runner-up result behind this year’s newly crowned Indy 500 champion and series’ points leader Alex Palou. In addition, Pato O’Ward, Felix Rosenqvist and Santino Ferrucci were promoted to top-five results.

It remains to be determined if the organizations between both entries opt to appeal the penalties as they are qualified to do so within the review and appeal procedures of IndyCar’s rulebook.

The 2025 NTT INDYCAR Series season continues with the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix at the Streets of Detroit, Michigan. The event is scheduled to occur next Sunday, June 1, and air at 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

Indianapolis 500 Purse Reaches New Pinnacle

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INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, May 26, 2025) – The Indianapolis 500 purse record was broken for the fourth year in a row for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, with first-time winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing earning $3.8 million from a total purse of $20,283,000.

This is the largest purse in the century-plus history of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on the heels of four consecutive record-breaking years. This year’s average payout for NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers was $596,500, which also exceeds last year’s average of $543,000.

In 2024, the Indianapolis 500 purse was $18,456,000, and the year’s winner payout was $4.3 million, which included a $440,000 roll-over bonus from BorgWarner for earning back-to-back wins. In 2023, the Indianapolis 500 purse was $17,021,500, and the winner earned $3.7 million. In 2022, the Indianapolis 500 purse was $16,000,200, and the winner earned $3.1 million. Prior to 2022, the largest Indianapolis 500 purse was $14.4 million for the 2008 Indianapolis 500.

“The Indianapolis 500 is the greatest race in the world, and winning this race makes history in more ways than one,” INDYCAR and IMS president J. Douglas Boles said. “The Month of May featured a grandstand sellout crowd and intense on-track action. Alex Palou adds Indianapolis 500 winner to his long list of growing achievements and takes home the largest purse in Indianapolis 500 history. There’s no better way to end an epic month.”

Pole-winner Robert Shwartzman of PREMA Racing earned Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year honors for his performance during the Month of May. Shwartzman earned a $50,000 bonus for being named Rookie of the Year, adding to a total take-home prize of $327,300.

The Indianapolis 500 purse consists of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and NTT INDYCAR SERIES awards, plus other designated and special awards. Purse awards are presented annually at the Victory Celebration, held this year at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis Monday night.

The next NTT INDYCAR SERIES race is the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented on Sunday, June 1 on the streets of Downtown Detroit. The race will be broadcast live on FOX and the INDYCAR Radio Network at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Visits Fort Campbell Ahead of Cracker Barrel 400 Race Weekend

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Ahead of the Cracker Barrel 400, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. visited Fort Campbell, participating in military exercises and sharing his racing experiences with troops. The event, part of the NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola initiative, highlighted NASCAR’s historic military ties.

LEBANON, Tenn. – NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. visited Fort Campbell to engage with troops and experience military life firsthand ahead of Nashville Superspeedway’s Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR triple-header race weekend (May 30-June 1). The visit highlighted the deep-rooted connection between NASCAR and the United States military while amplifying the NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola initiative, which reached over 250,000 military-affiliated individuals in the Clarksville area.

“Visiting Fort Campbell was an honor,” Stenhouse Jr. said. “Getting to shoot with the 5th Special Forces, rappel at the Air Assault School and see the 101st Airborne in action was incredible. These soldiers put it all on the line, and I’m proud to represent a sport that supports our military.”

Fort Campbell, straddling the Kentucky-Tennessee border, hosted Stenhouse Jr. for a packed morning of activities. He toured the base, participated in shooting practice at the firing range alongside members of the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), and observed training by the 101st Airborne Division, the U.S. Army’s only air assault division. Known as the Screaming Eagles, the 101st has set the standard for military excellence since 1942, with unmatched air assault capabilities and a reputation as “tomorrow’s division in today’s Army.”

Stenhouse Jr. also tested his mettle at the Sabalauski Air Assault School, where he rappelled from a 30-foot tower and powered through pull-ups and push-ups before departing. He engaged with troops during military exercises at the outdoor range, sharing stories from his racing career and discussing the parallels between the teamwork required in NASCAR and the military. Stenhouse Jr. signed memorabilia, posed for countless photos and offered insights to young soldiers, fostering camaraderie between the racing and military communities.

Following his visit to Fort Campbell, Stenhouse Jr. had lunch at Cracker Barrel in Clarksville with military veterans.

NASCAR’s relationship with the U.S. military spans over seven decades, marked by iconic moments like pre-race flyovers and the annual Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This year’s Coca-Cola 600 further exemplified this bond through the annual 600 Miles of Remembrance, part of the NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola program. During the race, Stenhouse Jr.’s No. 47 car carried the name of Lance Corporal Andrew W. Nowacki, a United States Marine Corps member from Painesville, Ohio, who died on Feb. 26, 2005, at age 24. Nowacki served with the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, and his name on Stenhouse Jr.’s windshield honored his ultimate sacrifice. Additionally, United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wore Stenhouse Jr.’s No. 47 hat during pre-race ceremonies, symbolizing the strong bond between NASCAR and the military community.

The NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola initiative celebrates these special bonds through at-track integrations, original content and fan engagement opportunities.

Fans can visit NASCAR.com/salutes for more details.

A limited numbers of tickets remain for the May 30-June 1 triple-header race weekend at Nashville Superspeedway. Fans can secure tickets at nashvillesuperspeedway.com or by calling 866.RACE.TIX. Ticket offerings include free entry for kids 12 and under for the Truck and Xfinity races, $10 Cup Series tickets for kids, and special pricing for military, first responders and college students.

2025 Race Schedule and Tickets

Friday, May 30
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Rackley Roofing 200
(7 p.m. CT, FS1, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Saturday, May 31
Wilson County Convention and Visitors Bureau Qualifying
(2:10 p.m. Xfinity Series, The CW, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
(4:40 p.m. Cup Series, Amazon Prime Video, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250
(6:30 p.m. CT, The CW, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday, June 1

NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400
(6 p.m. CT, Amazon Prime Video, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Sunday, Aug. 31
NTT INDYCAR SERIES Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
(2:30 p.m. CT, FOX, INDYCAR Live, SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation)

Call 866.RACE.TIX to discuss your options with an account representative, or visit nashvillesuperspeedway.com.

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CORVETTE RACING AT DETROIT: Home Goals

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GTD PRO Corvettes eyeing big victory at hometown street race

DETROIT (May 26, 2025) – Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports will be back on home turf this weekend with its pair of Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs part of the field for Saturday’s Chevrolet Sports Car Classic.

The No. 3 and No. 4 Corvettes help make up a 22-car grid of GTD PRO and GTP entries for the fifth round of this year’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with both cars looking to build on levels of success from the 2024 event in which they qualified first and second in class.

Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims, second in GTD PRO points, share the No. 3 Corvette and are coming off a third-place podium finish in the previous round at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. A year ago at Detroit, Garcia claimed pole position in GTD PRO but the No. 3 suffered a mechanical problem on the way to the green flag and finished well down the order.

That left Tommy Milner and Nicky Catsburg to fight for victory in the No. 4 Z06 GT3.R. Milner set the fastest race lap early on as the Corvette led the first 39 laps of the race. Shortly after Catsburg took over, he was hit and spun out following a mid-race restart that resulted in damage to the Corvette and a ninth-place finish.

This is the second appearance for the Corvette/Pratt Miller squad and the rest of the GTP and GTD PRO cars at the downtown Detroit circuit, which runs around the Renaissance Center and the global headquarters of General Motors, is the shortest on the calendar at nine turns and 1.654 miles around. The program previously scored three victories at the Belle Isle circuit.

The Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic is scheduled for 3:40 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 31. The race will air live on Peacock in the U.S., and IMSA’s YouTube channel internationally. IMSA Radio will air all on-track sessions at IMSA.com along XM 206, SiriusXM Online 996.

CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R DRIVER QUOTES

ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Obviously Detroit is an important race for everyone on this team. It is the home race for Corvette, we race around the Renaissance Center and Pratt Miller isn’t far away. So there will be many guests and fans who we want to do a good job for this weekend. This is the only street race for us in GTD PRO, and I like these a lot. It puts a lot of importance on precision and how you do a lap, not just top speed. I would really like another pole position there and this time a win in our ‘home’ race.”

ALEXANDER SIMS, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I take a lot of pride driving and racing a Corvette in Detroit for our home event. In terms of the racing, the Detroit track is quite a challenging one. It’s much shorter than any other track will race this year but it has vastly different sections. There is the long straight in front of the RenCen where you can create opportunities out of the corner leading on to it but also the tight hairpin at the end. The other sections are tight and twisty where you do have to take some risks. Some are calculated and others not so much. But that’s part of street racing and what the fans want to see. Last year Antonio did a mega job putting the car on pole but unfortunately our race was in effect finished before it started with a mechanical problem. I’m confident that this year will be much different and we can finish at the front this time around.”

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I’m excited for Detroit. I thought we had a good Corvette there last year. It’s obviously an important event for Chevrolet, for GM and for Pratt Miller, as well. Last year we had lots of guests from all three groups, so it was a big event for the whole team and for Chevrolet. This is a polarizing racetrack. I enjoyed it. I thought it was fun. The beauty and the downside of street-track racing is you get exciting racing, but you’re also exposed to risky passes and exposed to situations that can be outside of your control in many situations. So as always, we have to be diligent with how we race. We are going there with some sense of confidence and excitement for the weekend. That’s not just because we were faster last year, but it’s great to have so many family members of the race team and guests of Chevrolet and GM around in the shadow of the RenCen makes that race even more special.”

NICKY CATSBURG, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I’m looking forward to going back to Detroit again. I’m personally not a fan of the track. It’s very difficult and challenging and having to be close to the walls in every corner makes it pretty tough. But it is a very important race for us as a team and as Corvette. It’s one where we want to do very well. Last year we were in a very good spot to have a proper result and maybe even a win. Tommy had a very strong qualifying and I think he brought the car in in the lead. Then I had an incident with one of the Lexus which took us out of the race. Hopefully this year we can fight for our first win in the 4 Corvette, which is something we’ve been trying to achieve for some time. It would be great to achieve that on home soil.”

2025 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Points

GTD PRO Drivers Standings

  1. Klaus Bachler/Laurin Heinrich – 1014
  2. Alexander Sims/Antonio Garcia – 944
  3. Albert Costa – 939
  4. Christopher Mies/Fredereic Vervisch – 907
  5. Dan Harper/Max Hesse – 860
  6. Nicky Catsburg/Tommy Milner – 786

GTD PRO Teams Standings

  1. No. 77 AO Racing – 1014
  2. No. 3 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 944
  3. No. 81 DragonSpeed – 939
  4. No. 65 Ford Multimatic Motorsports – 907
  5. No. 48 Paul Miller Racing – 860
  6. No. 4 Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports – 786

GTD PRO Manufacturers Standings

  1. Porsche – 1036
  2. BMW – 974
  3. Ferrari – 973
  4. Chevrolet – 968
  5. Ford – 954

CORVETTE RACING BY THE NUMBERS: Detroit

  • 2: Generations of Corvette Racing entries at Detroit – Corvette C6.R (2007-08) and Corvette C8.R/Z06 GT3.R (2020-present)
  • 3: Wins in Detroit for Corvette Racing in four starts – 2007 and 2008 in GT1, and 2021 in GTLM (although it was a non-points event)
  • 5: Number of wins for the Corvette Z06 GT3.R in 2025 – the Rolex 24 At Daytona in the GTD class for AWA, the FIA WEC’s 1812 Km of Qatar for TF Sport in LM GT3, one round of GT World Challenge Asia for Johor Motorsports Racing and two rounds of GT World Challenge America for DXDT Racing
  • 8: Victories at Detroit for Chevrolet in IMSA competition. In addition to three wins for Corvette Racing, Corvette Daytona Prototypes won overall each year on Belle Isle from 2012-2016
  • 14: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001.
  • 29: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Daytona, Detroit, Houston, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Lusail International Circuit (Qatar), Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia), Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portimão, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen
  • 70: Number of drivers in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list was Ben Green in GT World Challenge Asia for Johor Motorsports Racing at Mandalika (Indonesia)
  • 72: Years since Corvette was introduced to the world on Jan. 17, 1953 in New York City. A total of 300 cars were produced that year
  • 142: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 117 in IMSA, nine at Le Mans, four in the FIA WEC, 11 in GT World Challenge America and one GT World Challenge Asia
  • 327: Event starts by Corvette Racing entries since 1999, starting with that year’s Rolex 24 At Daytona. No. 300 came in early August 2024 at Road America in IMSA
  • 424,664.46: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing entries since 1999. To put that in perspective, Corvette Racing is more than halfway to the distance traveled by Apollo 13 – the longest manned spaceflight in history: 622,268 miles

Corvette Racing at Detroit

2007 (Belle Isle) – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell – 1st in GT1

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Olivier Beretta – 2nd in GT1

2008 (Belle Isle) – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell – 2nd in GT1

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Olivier Beretta – 1st in GT1

2021 (Belle Isle unofficial race) – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy – 1st in GTLM

2024 – No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims – 10th in GTD PRO (Garcia pole)

No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg – 9th in GTD PRO (Milner fastest race lap)

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Berry Finishes 12th At Charlotte

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What began as a tough night for Josh Berry and the No. 21 eero team turned into a hard-fought comeback, as they rebounded from a lap down to finish 12th in Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Berry rolled off 18th but quickly began losing ground to the leaders as handling issues set in. He had dropped to 30th by Lap 40 and was on pit road under the green flag when Kyle Larson spun and brought out the caution flag.

That ill-timed caution dropped Berry to 37th and a lap down, but he took the wave-around on the next yellow and finished Stage 1 in 33rd.

Berry and the eero team endured another tough stretch in the second 100-lap Stage, holding on to finish 27th while staying committed to turning things around in the closing half of the race.

As the handling of the No. 21 Mustang Dark Horse steadily improved, Berry finally caught a break, earning the free pass after a multi-car incident at Lap 247 involving Ryan Blaney and four others.

Returning to the battle in 22nd place and back on the lead lap, Berry was able to finish 20th in the third Stage.

With the car dialed in for the final 100-lap run to the checkered flag, Berry cracked the top 15 by Lap 315, ran as high as fifth during green-flag pit stops, and settled into 14th with 38 laps to go.

With nine laps remaining, he moved into 13th place, then passed Erik Jones for 12th with two to go, earning his fifth finish of 12th or better in 13 races this season.

Eddie Wood said that the strong comeback was rewarding for him and for the family of Marine Cpl. Ian Zook, whose name was on the windshield of the Wood Brothers Mustang as part of the sport’s Memorial Day Weekend remembrance of fallen service members.

“Len and I got to spend time with Ian’s family before the race,” Wood said. “It turns out they were long-time fans of our team, and getting to meet them and talk to them reminded us of the sacrifices that families like them have made over the years.

“We were honored to have Ian’s family members with us and to be able to learn more about the young man who gave his life so we all can enjoy nights like tonight.”

Berry and the No. 21 team now turn their attention to Nashville Superspeedway and next Sunday’s Cracker Barrel 400.

About eero
eero was founded to make wifi and networking the way they should be—fast, reliable, secure, and, most importantly, easy to use. After introducing the first home mesh wifi system with a high-quality design that blends into its environment and technology that intuitively works behind the scenes, eero became known for sweating every single detail and delivering award-winning hardware and software for homes, businesses, communities, and service providers. Founded and headquartered in San Francisco in 2014, eero is an Amazon company. For more information, visit eero.com.

About Wood Brothers Racing
Founded in 1950 by Hall of Famer Glenn Wood in Stuart, Virginia, Wood Brothers Racing holds a special place in NASCAR history as the sport’s longest-running team. Over eight decades, the team has earned 101 victories in the NASCAR Cup Series, along with 120 poles, and remains proud of its longstanding relationship with Ford Motor Company, fielding only Ford products since its inception. Glenn’s brother, Leonard Wood, played a key role in shaping modern racing by developing the techniques behind today’s pit stops. With a rich legacy rooted in innovation and tradition, Wood Brothers Racing continues to honor its heritage while adapting for the future as it competes in NASCAR’s premier series with Josh Berry.

Top Five Weekend for Allmendinger and the No. 16 Team

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Allmendinger Earns Fourth-Place Finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Lexington, N.C. (May 26, 2025) – AJ Allmendinger finishes fourth in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, earning his best finish of the 2025 season.

Following a fifth-place qualifying effort, the best starting position for the No. 16 this season, Allmendinger maintained his position inside the top 10 for the duration of the Coca-Cola 600.

“The LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevy was good all night,” said Allmendinger. “To finish inside the top five, top six in all the stages and be there all night is really good for our team. We need a little bit more to get to the next level, but super proud of everybody at Kaulig Racing. We’ve had a tough three weeks so to come back and show up with a lot of speed was important. It was an honor to have Sergeant Nicole Gee on the windshield banner and the side of the car. I told her family I was going to do everything I could to try to get them to Victory Lane with us. It meant a lot to be able to meet her family; we know what this day is truly about. I’m proud that I give her a great ride.”

Allmendinger’s fourth-place finish comes following two DNFs at Texas and Kansas.

“It was a good weekend for us to show speed off the truck in practice and to qualify well,” said Crew Chief Trent Owens. “We were able to collect a lot of stage points and come away with a fourth-place finish. It was just an outstanding day for Kaulig Racing and it’s pretty amazing what AJ’s brought to the table with getting this car in the top 10 at these tracks this year. It’s been a lot of fun and hopefully we’ll continue that through the season. I’m really happy with everybody at the shop and everybody that travels on the crew. We’re looking to keep the momentum going and carry that into the summer.”

Allmendinger earned the third most points during the race and earned a total of 13 stage points. The team’s efforts this weekend move Allmendinger into 17th position in the points standings.
 
About Kaulig Racing

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time, multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has earned 27 NXS wins, made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started, and won two regular-season championships. In 2021, the team competed in select NCS events, before expanding to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and adding a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. Since its first NCS start in 2021, the team has earned two wins. Kaulig Racing is currently fielding two full-time entries in the NCS and continues to field three full-time NXS entries. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

Keselowski Overcomes Series of Obstacles to Record Season Best Finish In Coca-Cola 600

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RFK Racing records a pair of top-10 finishes in NASCAR Crown Jewel Event.

Concord, NC (May 25, 2025) – With 100 miles more than any other race on the schedule, the Coca-Cola 600 is NASCAR’s longest race. Those additional miles proved critical, defining the outcome for each of Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing’s three teams. While Brad Keselowski and Ryan Preece were able to capitalize in the final circuits, it was that last segment that bit Chris Buescher.

No. 6 – Brad Keselowski

Brad Keselowski overcame multiple hurdles Sunday night to lead five laps and record an impressive top-five finish in NASCAR’s most grueling race – the Coca-Cola 600.

Despite starting deep in the field (35th), Keselowski was determined, charging toward the front at the drop of the green flag. The BuildSubmarines.com Ford picked up nine positions in the first six laps. With a fast race car and nearly 600 miles still ahead, Keselowski radioed, “I’m just trying to be patient here.” That patience would be tested after he was assessed a penalty for vehicle interference during a pit stop. That penalty cost track position, and the No. 6 finished Stage One in 19th.

Stage Two brought a different challenge: a loose race car. Following a mid-segment pit stop, the car snapped loose. Keselowski saved it, but not before the roof flap and diffuser flaps engaged, slowing the car for the remainder of the run. Temporarily, Keselowski went a lap down, finishing the segment 33rd. Perseverance in the third stage, though, paid off. Continuing to drive hard, the 2012 champ was in position to receive the free pass at lap 238. He took advantage, finishing 13th in Stage Three.

Prior to the conclusion of the third segment, confidence was building. “If you could give me a little more drivability, with the speed we have, we’ll be lights out,” he said. Crew chief Jeremy Bullins made adjustments during the final 100 laps, and the car continued to improve. Keselowski seized the opportunity, surging toward the front as the laps wound down. When the checkered flag flew, he had overcome a penalty, a near-spin, and a lap down to record a season-best fifth-place finish.

“We had a really good car,” said Keselowski. “We got mixed up in some of the different stuff in the midpoint of the race and just clawed our way out. I feel like if we could have got to the lead, we could have won the race. I wish it was a 700-mile race.”

No. 60 – Ryan Preece

Making his 200th career start in the NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Ryan Preece rolled off 28th in his No. 60 Kroger / Irish Spring Ford Mustang. He quickly showed speed, steadily working his way through the field and picking up eight positions in the first 40 laps. When Stage One was complete, Preece was 14th.

That surge continued in Segment Two. Although he had to overcome some minor snags on pit road, he finished 11th in the second segment.

Following a mid-race moment of silence, Preece began Stage Three in 12th and broke into the top 10 by lap 255. Managing a loose-handling car in the final 45 laps of the stage, he held position and secured a 10th-place finish—earning a valuable stage point.

After a pit stop, Preece started the final stage 12th. Still turning laps with a loose car, he slipped back to 16th by lap 330. Midway through the stage, though, his team made a strategic call to short-pit, allowing him to cycle back out in 12th with just over 40 laps to go. From there, Preece steadily worked his way forward, battling through traffic to finish ninth and earn his second straight top-10 result.

“I’m really proud of the race car we had the entire day, and we’ll continue to work at it and get better,” Preece said. “It’s fun racing here, and tonight gives us something to build on heading to Nashville next weekend.”

No. 17 – Chris Buescher

With a very fast qualifying lap, Chris Buescher began Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 with a solid fourth-place starting position. As the opening laps unfolded, the Body Guard Ford remained consistently fast. Buescher raced with the leaders throughout the first segment and finished Stage One sixth—earning valuable stage points.

As the sun set and the track cooled, handling changed. Buescher’s car tightened up, and positions were lost. Stage Two ended with a 13th-place finish. The team continued to adjust, with several chassis changes, not only to address handling but also to provide a smoother transition through the bumps in Turns 1 and 2. Buescher navigated the challenges to finish 16th in Stage Three.

Still hopeful he could charge to the front, Buescher fired off 17th in the final stage. Those hopes, though, were dashed when the No. 17 Ford Mustang was caught up in a crash triggered by Carson Hocevar with just 93 laps remaining. Buescher was forced to make multiple stops for repairs to a heavily damaged right front and an altered steering system. Despite the damage, Buescher was able to secure a 22nd-place finish.

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Nashville Superspeedway (Nashville, TN): Sunday June 1, 2025 @ 7:00pm EST on Prime

About RFK Racing
RFK Racing, in its 38th season in 2025, features an ownership lineup pairing one of the sport’s most iconic names, Jack Roush, along with NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski and Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry. Roush initially founded the team in 1988, and it has since become one of the most successful racing operations in the world, propelling him to be the first NASCAR owner to amass 300 wins and capturing eight championships, including back-to-back NASCAR Cup titles in 2003 and 2004. Keselowski, a former owner in the NASCAR Truck Series, is the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. In 2007, Roush partnered with Henry, who also owns Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C., and the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, to form Roush Fenway Racing. Off the track, RFK is a leader and proven winner in NASCAR marketing solutions, having produced multiple award-winning social media, digital content, and experiential marketing campaigns. Visit rfkracing.com and follow the team on all social platforms @rfkracing.

Kaulig Racing Race Recap | 2025 Coca-Cola 600

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No. 16 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Camaro ZL1

Start: 5th
Stage 1 Finish: 5th
Stage 2 Finish: 6th
Stage 3 Finish: 6th
Finish: 4th

AJ Allmendinger remained happy with the handling of his No. 16 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevy for the duration of the Coca-Cola 600. Crew Chief, Trent Owens, made a minor air pressure adjustment during the first stage break to help Allmendinger after he reported the car was building tight. Allmendinger maintained position in the top six for a majority of the race and the team continued to make minor adjustments to keep up with the changing track conditions. Allmendinger earned 13 stage points and following his fourth-place finish, currently sits 17th in the points standings.

“The LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevy was good all night. To finish inside the top five, top six in all the stages and be there all night is really good for our team. We need a little bit more to get to the next level, but super proud of everybody at Kaulig Racing. We’ve had a tough three weeks so to come back and show up with a lot of speed was important. It was an honor to have Sgt Nicole Gee on the windshield banner and the side of the car. I told her family I was going to do everything I could to try to get them to Victory Lane with us. It meant a lot to be able to meet her family; we know what this day is truly about. I’m proud that I give her a great ride.” ~AJ Allmendinger

No. 10 Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Camaro ZL1

Start: 19th
Stage 1 Finish: 22nd
Stage 2 Finish: 28th
Stage 3 Finish: 26th
Finish: 19th

Ty Dillon and the No. 10 team started the Coca-Cola 600 from the 19th position on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Fighting a tight-handling Chevy early in the race, Dillon was running in the top 25 before a pit road penalty at the end of stage one dropped the team to the tail end of the field. Battling back and returning to the top 25, Dillon made a green flag pit stop halfway through stage two and fell off the lead lap. Despite running one lap down, Dillon continued to run fast, competitive laps throughout the remainder of the race and finished the 600-mile event in the 19th position.
 

“I honestly think that was probably the worst result we could have got for the car that we had. We had it really fast Grizzly Nicotine Pouches Chevrolet, so that’s the positive, but everything that could go wrong on pit road went wrong. It’s frustrating, we’ve got to get it cleaned up. We can all work better, including myself, to clean it up. We just didn’t catch a break at the end either with the lucky dog and no caution, but still happy with our speed.” ~Ty Dillon
 
About Kaulig Racing

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time, multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has earned 27 NXS wins, made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started, and won two regular-season championships. In 2021, the team competed in select NCS events, before expanding to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and adding a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. Since its first NCS start in 2021, the team has earned two wins. Kaulig Racing is currently fielding two full-time entries in the NCS and continues to field three full-time NXS entries. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

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