Race Weekend Central

eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series: James Davison Wins on Virtual COTA

James Davison iRacing eNASCAR Circuit of the Americas COTA

(Photo: iRacing)

Taking home the victory in Wednesday night’s (May 19) eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series event at the newest track on the NASCAR schedule, Circuit of the Americas, was James Davison. “It took a lot of concentration to keep the car straight,” Davison told Fox Sports 1. “This is my wheelhouse, road-course racing. I sat on …

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North Carolina Gov. Plans $30 Million Funding for Charlotte, Rockingham, North Wilkesboro

Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series Bank Of America 500 Practice

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 07: Air Titans dry the track during a rain delay during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 7, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced that he plans for $30 million of the American Rescue Plan funding to be for infrastructure repairs at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Rockingham Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway, according to FOX 46 News. The funds are part of the COVID-19 relief fund that President Joe Biden proposed. According to the …

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eNASCAR Coca Cola iRacing Series: DeJong Dominates in Inaugural COTA eRace

Mitchell deJong does a burnout after winning the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series at Circuit of the Americas, 5/18/2021 (Photo: iRacing)

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The inaugural eNASCAR Coca Cola iRacing Series event at Circuit of the Americas was held Tuesday night (May 18) for the first road course event of the season. Taking home the win was Mitchell DeJong of 23XI Racing. “I can’t believe it, Tim [Terry],” DeJong exclaimed following the dominating win. “Knowing you’re going to be …

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Stock Car Scoop: How Did Hendrick Motorsports Finish 1-2-3-4 at Dover?

Alex Bowman and William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports chat at Daytona International Speedway (February 2021). (Photo: NKP)

#48: Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Ally and #24: William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Axalta

The NASCAR Cup Series traveled to Dover International Speedway Sunday (May 16), where Alex Bowman led a historic Hendrick Motorsports 1-2-3-4 sweep in the 2021 Drydene 400. It’s the first time in the organization’s 37-year history they’ve swept the top four spots in a Cup race. What helped the organization trounce the rest of the …

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The Virtual Frontstretch: Issue 13

Virtual Frontstretch 13

Photo by Justin Melillo via iRacing.com

This week in the Virtual Frontstretch, it’s a light week for league updates so we’ll cover some of the recent updates to the iRacing service first. A patch was released this past week, mostly aimed at road racing for the NASCAR stock cars. All cars and trucks received an update to the tire model. From …

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Austin Cindric Gets Xfinity Win at Dover; Josh Berry Earns Final Dash4Cash Bonus

Austin Cindric celebrates after the 2021 Dover Xfinity race

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

In front of a sold-out but limited crowd at Dover International Speedway, reigning Xfinity Series champion Austin Cindric tamed the Monster Mile and beat two JR Motorsports drivers to capture his third win of the Xfinity Series season Saturday (May 15). “I’m fired up, man,” Cindric told Fox Sports 1 after the race. “I love …

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Longtime NASCAR Fans Are Looking For Other Forms Of Entertainment

2021 Michigan Nxs Aj Allmendinger Justin Haley Pack Racing Nkp

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Editor’s Note: This article on NASCAR history and popularity is posted in collaboration with an outside sponsorship client. The opinions and information contained within do not necessarily represent Frontstretch and its staff.  The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, better known as NASCAR, has been around for over seven decades. Established in 1948, by …

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Romain Grosjean Captures First IndyCar Pole Position at Indianapolis

Romain Grosjean Celebrates First IndyCar Pole

(Photo by Joe Skibinski/INDYCAR)

Just 166 days after a fiery crash gave Romain Grosjean second-degree burns on his hands at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix, the Frenchman scored his first pole position in the NTT IndyCar Series for Saturday’s GMR Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. Grosjean’s fastest lap of 1 minute, 9.4396 seconds averages to …

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Justin Haley to Miss Dover for COVID-19 Protocols, Zane Smith & Josh Berry to Replace Him

Justin Haley

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Justin Haley will not compete in this weekend’s races at Dover International Speedway due to COVID-19 protocols, Kaulig Racing announced Friday morning (May 14). Haley, who has six top-10 finishes through nine races this season, will be replaced in the No. 11 Chevrolet by Zane Smith. Haley enters the weekend sixth in Xfinity Series points. …

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Monday Night Racing Announces NAPA Auto Parts as Presenting Title Sponsor

Monday Night Racing Announces Napa Auto Parts As Presenting Title Sponsor In Season 3

Photo by Justin Melillo via iRacing.com

Monday Night Racing announced on Monday morning (May 10) that it will be joining forces with NAPA Auto Parts, which becomes the presenting entitlement of the third season of the popular iRacing league. Last season, the series was presented by Tufco Flooring. The series features a wide variety of race vehicle and track combinations across …

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Jeremy Clements, Ryan Sieg, Alex Labbe Shine in Darlington Runs

Jeremy Clements Alex Labbe Darlington

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

There’s a uniqueness about Darlington Raceway. With its quirks and peculiarities, it presents challenges that drivers and teams are not likely to see at any other venue. So on one hand, it’d be plausible for teams to not put much effort into “The Lady and Black” given that little of what teams can glean is …

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Justin Allgaier Wins Xfinity Race at Darlington in Dale Earnhardt Throwback

Justin Allgaier Darlington 2021

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

NASCAR’s Throwback Weekend has been a special deal to fans and industry members alike for years. On Saturday (May 8), it was no more special than for Justin Allgaier. On a beautiful day in South Carolina, Allgaier bookended a perfect day for JR Motorsports by besting teammate Josh Berry on an overtime restart to win …

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