John Haverlin

Hélio Castroneves, Meyer Shank Racing keep the good times rolling with Rolex 24 at Daytona win

By John Haverlin January 30, 2022Other Series, Sports Cars

It has been a really good 14 months for Hélio Castroneves.Castroneves, the exuberant Brazilian who turns 47 in just over three months, brought the No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing with…

With Petty-GMS merger, 2022 Cup field all but complete

By John Haverlin December 10, 2021NASCAR2 Comments

With Tuesday's news of GMS Racing and Richard Petty Motorsports merging to form Petty GMS Motorsports, it all but solidifies the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series grid.The 36 charters available in…

NASCAR’s four races at Phoenix Raceway all deliver on championship weekend

By John Haverlin November 8, 2021NASCAR

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Homestead-Miami Speedway in South Florida had been the sight of championship weekend for NASCAR's three national series for nearly two decades. In 2020, Phoenix Raceway became the…

NASCAR or Formula 1: Which is really America’s favorite racing series?

By John Haverlin October 25, 2021F1, NASCAR

Kansas Speedway promoters were tasked with an increasingly difficult challenge before NASCAR visited the midwestern race track this weekend.Selling tickets.The 1.5-mile venue can hold 48,000 people. But that certainly wasn't…

Texas’ unusually dramatic race sees Kyle Larson advance in Playoffs while other title hopefuls struggle

By John Haverlin October 17, 2021NASCAR

Texas Motor Speedway hasn't exactly been the site of thrilling finishes and drama for NASCAR lately. It's been among the dullest venues for a race since its repave and flattened…

Alex Palou retakes IndyCar title lead with victorious rebound in Portland

By John Haverlin September 12, 2021IndyCar

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Alex Palou started the Grand Prix of Portland from the pole, but his win didn’t come as easy as it sounds.The IndyCar Series came to the Oregon…

Martin Truex Jr. wins Playoff race at Richmond Raceway

By John Haverlin September 12, 2021NASCAR

By Holly CainNASCAR Wire ServiceMartin Truex Jr. received a penalty on the opening lap of the race for crossing the start/finish line in front of polesitter Denny Hamlin at the…

Ryan Blaney concludes NASCAR’s regular season with winning streak as playoff field is set

By John Haverlin August 29, 2021NASCAR

Since his first NASCAR Cup Series win in 2017, Ryan Blaney grew notoriety for being a driver to win one race per season.That changed last weekend when he won at…

SRX’s debut presents a nostalgic aura and a local hero’s triumph

By John Haverlin June 13, 2021IndyCar, NASCAR, Other Series

Ryan Preece did it four years ago with Joe Gibbs Racing in the Xfinity Series. Josh Berry did it two months ago with JR Motorsports at Martinsville Speedway. And on…

Indy 500 provides refreshing triumph as Hélio Castroneves joins Four-Time club

By John Haverlin May 31, 2021IndyCar

Fans call Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend “The Greatest Day in Racing,” and with reason.Motorsport enthusiasts didn’t get to enjoy this day in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And…