The Circuit Journal

Hefty penalties given to Kaulig Racing, Hendrick Motorsports over tampered hood louvers

By John Haverlin March 15, 2023NASCAR

On Wednesday, NASCAR gave Hendrick Motorsports and Kaulig Racing L2-level penalties after discovering that all four Hendrick teams and the No. 31 Kaulig team modified the louvers at Phoenix Raceway…

Hendrick Motorsports’ prowess continues as William Byron earns another Southwest win

By John Haverlin March 12, 2023NASCAR

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Late cautions usually ruin the days for the drivers near the front.But the last two weeks, it has done wonders for William Byron.Byron led 176 laps at…

What does Kyle Busch’s victorious Fontana sendoff mean for RCR, NASCAR?

By John Haverlin February 27, 2023NASCAR

FONTANA, Calif. -- Auto Club Speedway has an uncertain future, but at least Kyle Busch helped the two-mile version of the track go out with a bang.Busch won for the…

‘Wrecky’ no more — How Stenhouse got to his first Daytona 500 win

By John Haverlin February 19, 2023NASCAR

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is a two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, but since his tenure in the Cup Series began, he’s been the butt of fans’ jokes for his tendency to…

David Starr announced as Our Motorsports’ first NASCAR Xfinity Series driver of 2023

By John Haverlin February 12, 2023NASCAR

After a quiet and unknown offseason, Our Motorsports has finally announced its first driver for the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season in Texas veteran David Starr.Starr ran the majority of…

Zane Smith to run six races in place of Todd Gilliland during 2023 Cup season

By John Haverlin February 7, 2023NASCAR

Zane Smith, the reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, was set to attempt the Daytona 500 this month already, but he will also drive in six additional races for Front…

Recap: Through chaotic IndyCar Silly Season, Alex Palou resolves his career’s future

By John Haverlin November 25, 2022IndyCar

Team Penske continued its winning ways in 2022. Josef Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin, and championship victor Will Power won nine of the series’ 17 races and occupied three of the top-four…

Recap: Max Verstappen, Red Bull dominate F1’s 2022 season as popularity growth continues in U.S.

By John Haverlin November 25, 2022F1

It’s been Max Verstappen’s world, and we’re all just living in it.The 25-year-old Dutchman repeated as Formula 1 world champion in 2022 after winning his maiden title last season. He…

‘Mixed emotions’ subvert NASCAR championship celebrations at Phoenix Raceway

By John Haverlin November 7, 2022NASCAR

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- When Joey Logano spoke during his post-race television interview, he didn’t quite know how to feel.He went from exhilarated to sorrowful and back to exhilarated in seconds…

Denny Hamlin addresses Next Gen woes, Round of 12 and pit crew swap

By Cole Cusumano September 24, 2022NASCAR

Could this finally be the year Denny Hamlin delivers his first NASCAR Cup Series title? Tribulations with the Next Gen car forecasted a dim outlook for the driver of the…