In my estimation, the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 28 is the most anticipated event of the 2021 season. Heck, make that the most anticipated race of just about any season. I think you know why. Bristol, a high-banked, half-mile beast of a track — and one of the fans’ …
Read moreWaid’s World: It Took a While, but NASCAR is Going Dirt Track Racin’ One More Time
With LeBron James buying into the Boston Red Sox (and Fenway Sports Group), could we see him become involved with Roush Fenway Racing at all? – Anita P., Loudon, NH Let’s get this out of the way first: in no way do I think LeBron James bought into the Red Sox so he could have …
Read moreNASCAR Mailbox: First Michael Jordan, Now LeBron James?
What was already going to be a big weekend for Stewart Friesen just got even bigger. Friesen, a Camping World Truck Series regular who spends his free time racing at dirt tracks across the country, announced on Tuesday evening (March 16) that he would be making his NASCAR Cup Series debut in the Bristol Motor …
Read moreStewart Friesen to Make NASCAR Cup Debut for Spire in Bristol Dirt Race
After being penalized with two missing lug nuts post-race at Phoenix Raceway, Brad Keselowski and Daniel Suarez will have new crew chiefs at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Grant Hutchens will replace Jeremy Bullins on top of the pit box for Keselowski in the No. 2, while Jose Blasco-Figueroa will replace Travis Mack as the crew chief …
Read moreBrad Keselowski, Daniel Suarez Find Replacement Crew Chiefs
Less than five months after Michael Jordan announced his entry into NASCAR with 23XI Racing, it’s being reported that LeBron James could be entering the game via Roush Fenway Racing. The Boston Globe reported Tuesday that James, a four-time NBA champion, is the newest partner of Fenway Sports Group, the parent company of Roush Fenway …
Read moreReport: LeBron James New Partner of Roush Fenway Racing’s Parent Company
The NASCAR Cup Series heads back east to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 on March 21. Thirty-nine cars are entered for the race, meaning all will qualify, barring any entry list changes. James Davison will make his fourth Cup start of the season in Rick Ware Racing’s No. 15 car, …
Add another dirt ringer to the Bristol Motor Speedway dirt course NASCAR race weekend. Mike Marlar will drive the No. 66 for MBM Motorsports as he attempts to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut, as announced in a Facebook post on Monday (March 15). He will also drive the No. 56 for Hill Motorsports, co-owned …
Read moreMike Marlar Making Cup Debut at Bristol Dirt With MBM Motorsports
Pocono Raceway is expecting more fans for its doubleheader weekend following Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s executive order on March 15, it announced today. Originally, outdoor spectator attendance was limited to 20% on March 1. However, following the new order, outdoor capacity has been increased to 50%. Pocono Raceway holds a seating capacity of 76,812 seats. …
Read morePocono Expecting Half-Capacity Races After Latest Executive Order
Ross Chastain will have another new sponsor on his car this season, as FOX Entertainment’s streaming service Tubi comes aboard, Chip Ganassi Racing announced March 15. Tubi will sponsor Chastain this week at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 in the NASCAR Cup Series. Additionally, it will sponsor Chastain’s No. 42 …
SiriusXM will continue its partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing as the primary sponsor for Christopher Bell in four races, the team announced March 15. Bell will carry SiriusXM on his No. 20 Toyota Camry starting this week at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500. In addition, SiriusXM will be on the …
