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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…

‘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…

Chris Buescher’s Bristol win caps off chaotic NASCAR Playoff weekend

By John Haverlin September 18, 2022NASCAR

BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Before the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Friday night, 18 drivers were still eligible to compete for a championship while 16 Cup Series drivers came into the…

Phoenix Raceway, partnered with Phoenix Children’s, may have new annual event even greater than Championship Weekend

By John Haverlin September 1, 2022NASCAR

PHOENIX -- When 10-year-old Daniel Sanchez and his mother, Janeth Sosa, entered the Aztec Room at the Arizona Biltmore on Tuesday morning, several people were waiting to greet them.The first…

Jeff Gordon talks upcoming IMSA race, Hendrick’s Garage 56 project, Le Mans possibility

By John Haverlin August 30, 2022NASCAR, Sports Cars

PHOENIX -- Jeff Gordon hasn’t participated in a competitive race since winning the 2017 Rolex 24 at Daytona, but he’ll come out of retirement for a one-off IMSA event at…

Another berserk Daytona weekend concludes NASCAR’s regular season; Silly Season questions still looming in Cup field

By John Haverlin August 28, 2022NASCAR

It wouldn't be the summer NASCAR weekend at Daytona International Speedway if there weren't any chaos, would it?Where shall we begin? Should we start with Jeremy Clements' unexpected Xfinity Series…

Tyler Reddick’s highly-anticipated maiden NASCAR Cup win finally happens, shakes up playoff grid with eight races remaining

By John Haverlin July 4, 2022F1, IndyCar, NASCAR, Other Series, Sports Cars

It was never a matter of "if" Tyler Reddick would become a NASCAR Cup Series race winner. It was a matter of "when."The two-time Xfinity Series champion earned his first…

Chase Elliott charges to NASCAR Cup victory at Nashville Superspeedway

By John Haverlin June 30, 2022Media, NASCAR

By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service LEBANON, Tenn. – In a race twice delayed by lightning, Chase Elliott stole the thunder from a contingent of Toyota drivers who showed early…

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from The Greatest Day in Motorsports

By John Haverlin May 30, 2022F1, IndyCar, NASCAR

Breaking down the highlights and lowlights from the Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, and Coca-Cola 600 races.The Good: Chaos at the Coca-Cola 600It feels like it has been years since…