The Circuit Journal

Is Road America NASCAR’s new Fourth of July tradition?

By Cole Cusumano July 9, 2021NASCAR

NASCAR is predicated on tradition. Daytona International Speedway upheld a longstanding celebration with the Firecracker 400 every Fourth of July weekend since 1959. This revered weekend relinquished its 61-year tenure…

Highway to Hollywood: Does NASCAR have a future on the silver screen?

By Cole Cusumano July 2, 2021NASCAR

NASCAR and Hollywood have a complicated relationship. Even with sporadic releases and borderline offensive stereotypes, its pop culture impact is still felt today. Ricky Bobby's attire hangs on clothing racks…

Tracking change: What should be NASCAR’s next big market move?

By Cole Cusumano June 28, 2021NASCAR

NASCAR felt as if it had restored a semblance of its former glory with genuine buzz and anticipation surrounding its return to Nashville Superspeedway. Following a 10-year hiatus, it was…

Safety first: NASCAR tweaks superspeedway package, again

By Cole Cusumano June 14, 2021NASCAR

Often regarded as the pinnacle of entertainment in NASCAR, superspeedway racing has been a staple in the sport for over six decades. Still, there’s more than meets the eye with…

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…

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…

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…

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…