The Circuit Journal

Talladega week was a big one for NASCAR in many ways; some were good, some were bad

By John Haverlin October 7, 2024NASCAR

TALLADEGA, Ala. -- The week leading up to the NASCAR Playoffs weekend at Talladega Superspeedway was a story in itself. A week after Hurricane Helene swept through the southeastern United…

Joey Logano wins Atlanta as NASCAR Playoffs begin and charter talks stagnate

By John Haverlin September 8, 2024NASCAR

When it was all said and done, Joey Logano ended the wild weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway as the happiest man in the NASCAR Cup Series.Logano, who had one win…

Chase Briscoe, Tyler Reddick triumph at Darlington while several 2023 playoff drivers fail to clinch berth

By John Haverlin September 2, 2024NASCAR

If there had ever been a NASCAR race that demonstrated how some drivers and teams can overcome the odds and persevere for greatness while others suffer shocking defeat, the 2024…

Austin Dillon’s move was ugly. But being pretty doesn’t put drivers in the NASCAR playoffs

By John Haverlin August 11, 2024NASCAR2 Comments

Joey Logano called it "chickenshit."He's not wrong. But Austin Dillon does not care about Logano's feelings. And he does not care about Denny Hamlin's feelings.He also does not care about…

Corey LaJoie’s run-in with Kyle Busch is NASCAR’s latest chance to serve punishment for on-track incidents

By John Haverlin July 15, 2024NASCAR

LONG POND, Pa. -- For decades, the "let drivers police themselves" idealogy has worked for NASCAR.When Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison banged doors, wrecked each other, and threw punches at…

Kyle Larson adds to his championship bid at Sonoma days after getting NASCAR playoff waiver

By John Haverlin June 9, 2024IndyCar, NASCAR

Several days after getting his NASCAR Cup Series playoff waiver, Kyle Larson doubles down on his case to be a title contender for the 2024 NASCAR championship at Sonoma Raceway.Larson…

Stewart-Haas Racing’s closure announcement leaves many questions as Silly Season looms

By John Haverlin May 28, 2024NASCAR

Stewart-Haas Racing’s Tuesday announcement leaves many questions about the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series field unanswered.SHR released a joint statement from co-owners Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, who said the team…

Kyle Larson, your entire ‘Month of May’ was what a racer’s dreams are made of

By John Haverlin May 27, 2024IndyCar, NASCAR

Dear, Kyle. After an unexpectedly early end to your Indianapolis 500-Coca-Cola 600 double, you're disappointed, probably physically and mentally tired, and a little upset with yourself because of your speeding…

Final impressions from Day 3 at the NHRA’s Arizona Nationals

By John Haverlin April 8, 2024Other Series

CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Stock cars. Indy cars. Formula 1. Formula E. Sports cars. Sprint cars. Rallycross. New England modifieds. Go-karts. Legend cars. Bandoleros.Now dragsters.When it comes to automobile racing, I…

First impression: Days 1 and 2 at the NHRA’s Arizona Nationals

By John Haverlin April 6, 2024Other Series

CHANDLER, Ariz. -- It feels cliché to write this because it's been told to me so many times, but anyone who calls themselves a motorsports fan needs to experience the…