NASCAR – Page 8 – The Circuit Journal

Believe the hype surrounding the Superstar Racing Experience

By Cole Cusumano June 3, 2021IndyCar, NASCAR, Other Series1 Comment

What do you get when you combine grassroots racing, some of the most recognizable names in motorsports, and everything fans have been clamoring for across the racing industry? Answer: the…

NASCAR’s debut at COTA was anything but smooth, but it’s worth another try

By John Haverlin May 24, 2021NASCAR

AUSTIN, Texas -- Chase Elliott continued his road course success on Sunday in NASCAR’s inaugural race at the Circuit of The Americas. He won the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix after…

Is it time for NASCAR to limit the Goodyears in Cup?

By Cole Cusumano May 19, 2021NASCAR

It’s no secret that the competition level and overall product in NASCAR’s developmental series have superseded the premier level for arguably the last decade. Sure, one can make the case…

Assessing NASCAR’s new All-Star format

By Cole Cusumano May 6, 2021NASCAR

The days of passing in the grass and Tyrannosaurus Rex’s dominating exhibition events are long gone. It’s no secret that NASCAR’s All-Star Race has drastically lost its allure with each…

Doubling down on the need for change with the yellow-line rule at superspeedways

By Cole Cusumano April 24, 2021NASCAR

Fans and competitors have scrutinized the double yellow-line rule in NASCAR since it was first introduced in 2001. Implemented as a safety measure, no one is scoffing at the notion…

Is it time for NASCAR to consider playoff waivers for part-time drivers?

By Cole Cusumano April 17, 2021NASCAR

Martinsville Speedway has a reputation for producing intense racing and bringing out the best in drivers, inciting topical conversations across NASCAR. The weekend of the Cook Out 250 was no…

Ryan Blaney wins at Atlanta, spoils Kyle Larson’s dominant run

By John Haverlin March 27, 2021NASCAR

By Reid SpencerNASCAR Wire ServiceYou can call Ryan Blaney “The Spoiler.” With a pass for the lead with eight laps left in Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta…

Christopher Bell starts his sophomore season in Cup strong with Daytona Road Course win

By John Haverlin February 22, 2021NASCAR

Christopher Bell had one year of NASCAR Cup Series experience under his belt entering the 2021 season. He competed with the now-defunct single-car Leavine Family Racing team for his rookie…

Joe Gibbs’ grandson, Ty, is 1-for-1 after winning Xfinity debut at Daytona road course

By John Haverlin February 21, 2021NASCAR

He’s 1-for-1.In his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut, Ty Gibbs won the Super Start Batteries 188 at the Daytona International Speedway road course on Saturday. He’s a full-time ARCA Menards Series…

Up-and-comer Anthony Alfredo highlights Front Row Motorsports’ 2021 driver lineup

By John Haverlin January 6, 2021NASCAR

On Wednesday, NASCAR Cup and Camping World Truck Series team Front Row Motorsports announced its 2021 driver lineup.On the Cup side, Michael McDowell will return to the No. 34 Ford,…