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Formula 1 has a new world champion, and the sport just witnessed history. Kimi Antonelli has officially been crowned the 2026 Formula 1 World Champion , becoming the youngest driver ever to win the championship after finishing third at the Mexican Grand Prix. At just 20 years old, the Mercedes superstar has accomplished something that…
ASCAR has a serious decision to make after Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway, and Carson Hocevar could find himself facing consequences. The Spire Motorsports driver became the center of controversy during the Xfinity 500 after appearing to brake-check Austin Cindric multiple times, ultimately causing significant damage to the No. 2 Ford and ending Cindric’s race…
The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship battle has reached its final stage, and the fight for the title is officially down to five drivers. Following Saturday’s race at Martinsville Speedway, the championship picture changed dramatically, setting up an exciting season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Justin Allgaier now leads the standings after finishing second at…
The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship battle took another dramatic turn Saturday at Martinsville Speedway, with Justin Allgaier moving into the points lead after a runner up finish and Carson Kvapil capturing the race victory. With only one race remaining in the 2026 season, five drivers remain mathematically eligible to win the championship. The…
Carson Kvapil delivered a huge performance Saturday night at Martinsville Speedway, capturing the victory in the National Debt Relief 250 and keeping himself firmly in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship conversation. The JR Motorsports driver held off teammate Justin Allgaier in the closing laps to secure his third victory of the 2026 season.…
Denny Hamlin just put himself in a prime position to make a run at the NASCAR Cup Series championship. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver won the pole for Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, posting a lap of 19.226 seconds to claim the top starting spot for one of the biggest races of his season.…
Denny Hamlin delivered a strong qualifying performance Saturday, capturing the pole position for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver put his No. 11 Toyota at the front of the field for the Xfinity 500, giving himself an important advantage as the championship battle enters a critical stage. Hamlin…
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship battle has officially been narrowed down to two drivers following an intense race at Martinsville Speedway. With the season finale approaching, Kaden Honeycutt and Layne Riggs are the only two competitors left fighting for the 2026 championship. What once looked like a comfortable advantage for Honeycutt has turned into…
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship battle is officially down to two drivers following Friday night’s race at Martinsville Speedway. With Chandler Smith taking the victory in the Black’s Tire 200, the biggest storyline coming out of the race was the tightening points battle between Kaden Honeycutt and Layne Riggs. Honeycutt entered Martinsville with a…
Kaden Honeycutt looked like he had a comfortable path to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship heading into Martinsville. Now, after one unbelievable night, Layne Riggs has turned the title fight into a full-blown showdown. Riggs entered Martinsville trailing Honeycutt by 43 points. After finishing third while Honeycutt struggled to a 14th-place result, Riggs walked…
Chandler Smith delivered when it mattered most, capturing the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory at Martinsville Speedway on Friday night. The Front Row Motorsports driver made a crucial move on a late restart to take control and secure the win in the Black’s Tire 200. Driving the No. 38 Ford, Smith passed teammate Layne Riggs…
Carson Kvapil continues to prove that he is a driver to watch, adding another impressive qualifying performance to his growing racing résumé by securing the pole position. The talented young driver has continued to make a name for himself through his speed, consistency, and ability to compete against some of the toughest competition in the…
Christopher Bell’s success on the NASCAR track has given fans plenty of memorable moments, but one unique piece of his racing history has officially found a new owner. Bell’s bass boat connected to his Bristol Night Race victory recently sold for $14,000, giving one lucky buyer a special piece of NASCAR memorabilia. However, the winning…
Tristan McKee continues to prove that age is just a number in NASCAR. The 16 year old driver delivered a historic performance Friday at Martinsville Speedway, capturing the pole position for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black’s Tire 200. Driving the No. 77 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports, McKee posted a qualifying lap of 19.549 seconds…
NASCAR may have just witnessed the arrival of its next young superstar. Tristan McKee is only 16 years old, but he’s already accomplished something that nobody in NASCAR Truck Series history has ever done. McKee put together a stunning qualifying lap at Martinsville Speedway to claim the pole position and become the youngest pole sitter…
Lando Norris is taking absolutely no chances ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix, and his latest precautions show just how badly he wants to avoid another stomach disaster. After getting sick in Mexico and experiencing similar problems in Brazil in the past, the McLaren driver is going to extreme lengths to make sure history doesn’t…
Toto Wolff isn’t waiting until the job is finished to start thinking about the celebrations! With Kimi Antonelli putting himself in the middle of the championship conversation, the Mercedes team principal is already joking about how the team will celebrate if the young Italian gets his hands on the Formula 1 title. And apparently, Wolff…
Talk about getting a deal! Christopher Bell’s bass boat from his Bristol Night Race victory has officially sold for $14,000, and the winning bidder walked away with a whole lot more than just a boat. The sale included an incredible bonus: a fishing trip with Bell and fellow NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe. That…
NASCAR’s single-lug wheels and the way teams approach superspeedway racing have changed the sport, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes there may be a way to get drivers racing harder instead of spending laps saving fuel. One of his ideas? Bring back reward points for leading laps. At tracks like Daytona and Talladega, fuel mileage can…
Kyle Larson is heading back to one of his favorite dirt tracks, and he’s not just showing up to race one car! The NASCAR Cup Series champion is set to compete in the Hangtown 100 at Placerville Speedway in California on November 13-14, taking on both the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and Winged…
