NASCAR will be taking a right turn in Indianapolis. Several, in fact. (Indycar)The sanctioning body has announced that the second-tier Xfinity Series will race on the Indianapolis Motor … [Read more...] about NASCAR is taking a right turn onto the road course in Indianapolis
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Roger Penske’s Indianapolis Motor Speedway purchase finalized
Roger Penske, businessman, professional racer and founder of one of the world's most successful motorsports teams, completed his purchase of Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, according to … [Read more...] about Roger Penske’s Indianapolis Motor Speedway purchase finalized
NASCAR legend Junior Johnson dead at 88
Junior Johnson, the son of a North Carolina bootlegger who became one of the first superstars of NASCAR in the 1950s and 1960s, has died. He was 88.NASCAR announced Johnson's death Friday. No cause … [Read more...] about NASCAR legend Junior Johnson dead at 88
NASCAR is changing gears in 2021 with 6-speed transmission in new car, report says
NASCAR may be picking up speed in 2021. Two speeds, that is.Hagerty reports that the next-generation NASCAR Cup Series car that is currently in development features a six-speed gearbox, up from four … [Read more...] about NASCAR is changing gears in 2021 with 6-speed transmission in new car, report says
Teen NASCAR star Hailie Deegan signs with Ford
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 test driveThe 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is no one-trick pony. The most powerful Ford ever is as happy on a twisty track as it is on a drag strip, Fox News … [Read more...] about Teen NASCAR star Hailie Deegan signs with Ford
Bill Simpson, auto racing fire suit inventor, dead at 79
Auto racing safety pioneer Bill Simpson died Monday in Indianapolis at age 79 following a stroke, the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America announced on Facebook.Simpson was inducted into the hall in … [Read more...] about Bill Simpson, auto racing fire suit inventor, dead at 79
Chase Elliott named NASCAR’s most popular driver again
Some things never change.Chase Elliott was voted NASCAR’s most popular driver by fans for the second straight season. (Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)“Honored to have two,” Elliott said at … [Read more...] about Chase Elliott named NASCAR’s most popular driver again
Martin Truex Jr. and Denny Hamlin penny-bombed Kyle Busch’s bed to pay off bet
It’s payback time. 2019 NASCAR Cup runner-up Martin Truex Jr. settled a bet with champion Kyle Busch in the most annoying way possible.The two, along with their Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin, … [Read more...] about Martin Truex Jr. and Denny Hamlin penny-bombed Kyle Busch’s bed to pay off bet