News Muncher - searching for racing

1 month ago

Denny Hamlin ‘shocked’ to learn that No. 11 team will get a new crew chief for 2025 NASCAR season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Denny Hamlin said he was “shocked” to learn that he’ll have a new crew chief in 2025. “I have all the confidence in the world we can hit the ground running and continue the success that this group is accustomed to in 2025.” Gabehart joined Joe Gibbs Racing in 2012 as a race engineer before transitioning to …

Racing Team Teams Races 2025 Crew Season

3 months ago

Custer wins Xfinity Series title. Earnhardt Jr. overcomes follies to finish 7th

Associated Press

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Cole Custer won the final race of the Xfinity Series regular season to seal the regular season championship, as well. Custer is the reigning Xfinity Series champion and although Stewart-Haas Racing is closing at the end of the season, team owner Gene Haas is keeping one Cup Series charter to run Custer next year. Earnhardt’s deal with …

Series Bristol Xfinity Earnhardt Xfinity Series Custer

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cup Series regular Christopher Bell holds off Cole Custer to win Xfinity Series race at Darlington

Associated Press

DARLINGTON, S.C. — Christopher Bell thought his chance to win at Darlington Raceway was over — twice. Instead, Bell held on to win the Xfinity Series event and give himself a chance to sweep the weekend at Darlington in the Southern 500 on Sunday night. “I’ve learned that plenty of times.” Bell, the NASCAR Cup Series regular who drives for …

Race Win Bell Christopher Nascar Creed Xfinity Series

3 months, 3 weeks ago

NASCAR makes another bold schedule move by adding Mexico City to 2025 Cup Series calendar

Associated Press

The smoke from the fireworks following NASCAR’s first ever race in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum had barely even cleared before Ben Kennedy was being asked what other big ideas he had for a stale and predictable Cup Series schedule. Kennedy will fulfill that vision three years after he made his intentions known when the Cup Series races in Mexico …

Racing Race City Kennedy Cup Richmond Track

4 months ago

Ryan Truex wins the Xfinity Series race at Daytona for his 2nd victory in 8 starts this season

Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ryan Truex won the Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday night, taking the checkered flag under caution following an overtime finish. Still, this will be a memorable milestone because it’s his third Xfinity Series win in 98 starts and his first at Daytona. Truex’s JGR teammate Chandler Smith finished second, with Kligerman, Riley …

Win Smith Xfinity Series Truex Daytona Kligerman

5 months ago

Daring pass on final lap sends Riley Herbst to victory lane in Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Riley Herbst saw an opening Saturday and made it pay off with a trip to victory lane at the Brickyard. The 25-year-old NASCAR Xfinity Series driver chased down Aric Almirola on on the final lap, then got close enough to tap Almirola’s car with his front bumper in the final turn, dart to the inside for the lead …

Car Race Win Indianapolis Lap Xfinity Xfinity Series

5 months ago

NASCAR drivers eager to test their skills on Indianapolis’ oval after 3 years on the road course

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Austin Cindric attended races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway most of his life, dreaming of the day he could compete on the historic 2.5-mile oval. “I do love this racetrack and I’ve watched way more laps on the oval than I’ve driven,” said Cindric, the son of Team Penske President Tim Cindric. It’s not on the road course.” Series …

Racing Race Drivers Road Indy Think Indianapolis

5 months, 1 week ago

Cole Custer wins Xfinity race at Pocono in farewell season for Stewart-Haas Racing

Associated Press

LOND POND, Pa. — Cole Custer drove away from Justin Allgaier over the final laps to give the 2023 Xfinity Series champion his first win of the year, earning a playoff spot for Stewart-Haas Racing in its farewell season with the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. “It was the weirdest feeling in the world.” Custer also gave Stewart-Haas Racing …

Racing Season Haas Custer Cole Custer Cup Series Wins Xfinity Race

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nemechek’s 2nd Xfinity win gives Joe Gibbs Racing 5th victory with 4 drivers

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — John Hunter Nemechek took the lead off a restart on lap 142 and drove away for the win at the NASCAR Xfinity Series race Saturday for his 11th career victory. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, a week after Christopher Bell gave the same team the victory as part of his sweep at New Hampshire. This time, …

Racing Win Start Gibbs Xfinity Series Joe Gibbs Racing Joe Gibbs

5 months, 3 weeks ago

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace not sharing details of last altercation with Aric Almirola

Associated Press

LEBANON, Tenn. — Bubba Wallace refused Saturday to discuss the details of the physical altercation in late May that led to the suspension of Aric Almirola by Joe Gibbs Racing, saying he preferred to “keep some people’s images good.” Wallace spoke after qualifying for Sunday’s Cup Series race at the Nashville Superspeedway, briefly addressing an altercation that was first reported …

Racing Race Series Charlotte Hamlin Wallace Xfinity

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bubba Wallace doesn’t elaborate on Aric Almirola altercation: ‘Keep some people’s images good’

New York Times

LEBANON, Tenn. — Bubba Wallace did not divulge details when asked Saturday about a physical altercation between himself and Aric Almirola that occurred last month, though he did indicate that an incident did indeed happen that led to Joe Gibbs Racing suspending Almirola, as first reported by The Athletic earlier this week. “They don’t want to get into many details; …

Race Charlotte Xfinity Jgr Almirola Bubba Wallace

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Aric Almirola suspended for physical altercation with Bubba Wallace: Sources

New York Times

A physical altercation between Aric Almirola and Bubba Wallace is the reason why Joe Gibbs Racing removed Almirola as driver of its No. 20 car for the May 25 Xfinity Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, then subsequently indefinitely suspended him, multiple industry sources briefed on the matter told The Athletic. When The Athletic asked Joe Gibbs following the Charlotte …

Team Gibbs Xfinity Jgr Almirola Joe Gibbs Charlotte Race

6 months ago

NASCAR masters the art of racing after the rain on wet-weather tires at New Hampshire

Associated Press

LOUDON, N.H. — After decades of races shortened or delayed by sprinkles or severe storms, NASCAR may have finally mastered the art of racing in the rain. Christopher Bell drove the final 86 laps Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to become the first driver in the Cup Series to win a race on Goodyear rain tires. It was a …

Weather Rain Race New Hampshire Bell Sawyer Tires

6 months ago

Christopher Bell stays undefeated in NASCAR Xfinity Series at New Hampshire with 4th straight win

Associated Press

LOUDON, N.H. — Christopher Bell used a three-wide, last-lap pass on Saturday to drive away and win the NASCAR Xfinity Series race for the fourth straight time at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The 29-year-old Bell needed three extra laps on the 1.058-mile track but remained undefeated at New Hampshire in the Xfinity Series and scored another win for Joe Gibbs …

Racing Race New Hampshire Season Win Bell Series

6 months, 1 week ago

AUTO RACING: NASCAR debuts Cup Series in Iowa with Larson coming off Sonoma win; F1, IndyCar idle

Associated Press

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol Site: Newton, Iowa. Last race: Shane van Gisbergen followed up his first career pole with his second consecutive Xfinity victory, winning the road race at Sonoma by 1.323 seconds over Joe Gibbs Racing’s Sheldon Creed. Fast facts: Cole Custer leads Austin Hill and Chandler Smith in the standings …

Racing Race Iowa Second Win Tennessee Points

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Stewart-Haas Racing to close NASCAR teams at end of 2024 season

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stewart-Haas Racing, a two-time NASCAR championship team with 69 Cup Series victories since its 2009 formation, will close its organization at the end of this season. AP AUDIO: Stewart-Haas Racing to close NASCAR teams at end of 2024 season, says time to ‘pass the torch’ One of NASCAR’s most recognizable Cup Series teams will soon be shuttering …

Racing Team Teams End Season Series Cup

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ryan Truex goes back-to-back at Dover Motor Speedway for 2nd career NASCAR victory

Associated Press

— It was another Truex family reunion in victory lane at Dover. Ryan Truex won the Xfinity Series race Saturday at Dover Motor Speedway for the second straight year, giving the younger brother of Martin Truex Jr. the only NASCAR victories of his career. Two days later, Martin Truex Jr. won the Cup Series race at Dover — with their …

Race Series Martin Nascar Dover Xfinity Laps

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Almirola grabs lead on overtime restart and wins at Martinsville in Xfinity Series

Associated Press

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Aric Almirola grabbed the lead by going three-wide on the outside in a two-lap dash to the finish and won the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday night. Almirola, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, outran Sam Mayer and teammate Chandler Smith before a crash by Riley Herbst made the race official. I mean, I …

Nascar Mayer Xfinity Almirola Martinsville

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Nemechek ends Chevrolet's early NASCAR dominance with Xfinity Series win for Toyota at Las Vegas

Hindustan Times

LAS VEGAS — John Hunter Nemechek ended Chevrolet's early dominance by winning the wind-swept Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday in a Toyota. HT Image Chevrolet started the year with seven consecutive victories across NASCAR's three national series, including back-to-back Xfinity Series wins at Daytona and Atlanta by Austin Hill of Richard Childress Racing. Nemechek led …

Racing Hill Las Vegas Chevrolet Toyota Series Win Xfinity Series

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Nemechek ends Chevrolet’s early NASCAR dominance with Xfinity Series win for Toyota at Las Vegas

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — John Hunter Nemechek ended Chevrolet’s early dominance by winning the wind-swept Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday in a Toyota. Chevrolet started the year with seven consecutive victories across NASCAR’s three national series, including back-to-back Xfinity Series wins at Daytona and Atlanta by Austin Hill of Richard Childress Racing. Nemechek led five times …

Racing Hill Las Vegas Win Series Chevrolet Toyota

10 months, 1 week ago

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star Frankie Muniz back at Daytona and rising up the NASCAR racing ladder

Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Frankie Muniz was running late. Race car driver and actor Frankie Muniz climbs into his car before a practice run Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Muniz will attempt to make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut Saturday. Even though he’s driven competitively for decades, Muniz has yet to make a …

Car Racing Series Nascar Malcolm Daytona Daytona Beach

10 months, 1 week ago

Kevin Harvick reflects on his transition from racing to the Fox booth ahead of Daytona 500

New York Times

Subscribers can now follow NASCAR, Formula One and other motorsports content separately. That 2001 Daytona 500 was also notable for something else: It was the debut of Fox Sports’ NASCAR coverage, which Harvick is now joining after he concluded a 23-year Cup career last fall. He’ll share a booth with longtime play-by-play announcer Mike Joy and former driver Clint Bowyer, …

Race Transition Drivers Clash Getty Images Going Things

1 year ago

David Ragan to enter Daytona 500 as part of new #Stage60 program with RFK Racing

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — RFK Racing will enter a third car in next year’s season-opening Daytona 500 for David Ragan, who will pilot the No. The number is part of Jack Roush’s heritage and was used in nearly 600 races in the second-tier Xfinity Series by Carl Edwards, Mark Martin, Greg Biffle, Chris Buescher and others. “The 60 car represents an …

Ford Cup Xfinity Ragan Enter Daytona Rfk Racing

1 year, 1 month ago

The Top 30: NASCAR’s final 2023 Cup Series standings, an annotated rundown

New York Times

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Thirty thoughts on 30 drivers after NASCAR’s Cup Series finale at Phoenix Raceway, in order of the season-ending point standings … 1. “There were a lot of tough conversations : ‘Hey, we’ve got to do something or we’re not going to be competitive at all in the playoffs,'” Blaney said of his team. It was a case …

Racing Team Standings Races Jones Season Average

Filters

Articles for Xfinity, search results for racing

Denny Hamlin ‘shocked’ to learn that No. 11 team will get a new crew chief for 2025 NASCAR season

Custer wins Xfinity Series title. Earnhardt Jr. overcomes follies to finish 7th

Cup Series regular Christopher Bell holds off Cole Custer to win Xfinity Series race at Darlington

NASCAR makes another bold schedule move by adding Mexico City to 2025 Cup Series calendar

Ryan Truex wins the Xfinity Series race at Daytona for his 2nd victory in 8 starts this season

Daring pass on final lap sends Riley Herbst to victory lane in Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis

NASCAR drivers eager to test their skills on Indianapolis’ oval after 3 years on the road course

Cole Custer wins Xfinity race at Pocono in farewell season for Stewart-Haas Racing

Nemechek’s 2nd Xfinity win gives Joe Gibbs Racing 5th victory with 4 drivers

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace not sharing details of last altercation with Aric Almirola

Bubba Wallace doesn’t elaborate on Aric Almirola altercation: ‘Keep some people’s images good’

Aric Almirola suspended for physical altercation with Bubba Wallace: Sources

NASCAR masters the art of racing after the rain on wet-weather tires at New Hampshire

Christopher Bell stays undefeated in NASCAR Xfinity Series at New Hampshire with 4th straight win

AUTO RACING: NASCAR debuts Cup Series in Iowa with Larson coming off Sonoma win; F1, IndyCar idle

Stewart-Haas Racing to close NASCAR teams at end of 2024 season

Ryan Truex goes back-to-back at Dover Motor Speedway for 2nd career NASCAR victory

Almirola grabs lead on overtime restart and wins at Martinsville in Xfinity Series

Nemechek ends Chevrolet's early NASCAR dominance with Xfinity Series win for Toyota at Las Vegas

Nemechek ends Chevrolet’s early NASCAR dominance with Xfinity Series win for Toyota at Las Vegas

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star Frankie Muniz back at Daytona and rising up the NASCAR racing ladder

Kevin Harvick reflects on his transition from racing to the Fox booth ahead of Daytona 500

David Ragan to enter Daytona 500 as part of new #Stage60 program with RFK Racing

The Top 30: NASCAR’s final 2023 Cup Series standings, an annotated rundown