One of the newest teams in the NASCAR Cup Series is expanding. Spire Motorsports, who currently fields the single-entry No. 77 Chevrolet, announced on Aug. 11 it has purchased a second charter, which will allow the organization to operate a second full-time entry in 2021. Spire purchased the charter from Leavine Family Racing, which recently …
Michigan might be known for automotive manufacturing, summer tourism and college football, but the FireKeepers Casino 400 was all about Kevin Harvick. While it was not complete domination, it sure was close after the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford was out front for 92 circuits of the 161 laps in the NASCAR Cup Series contest. …
He led one lap, but it was the one that counted. Zane Smith is officially a winner in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series. The Henry Ford Health System 200 at Michigan International Speedway was all about survival and Smith was in the right position at the right time to collect his first …
Formula 1 has penalized the Racing Point organization, F1 announced Aug. 6. Following an investigation, F1 has determined the team has been using an illegal braking assembly. According to F1 protocol, teams must use either original or evolved parts. Stewards found that Racing Point was using a direct copy of Mercedes’ 2020 rear brake ducts. …
While the NASCAR Cup Series might be NASCAR’s most glamorous, it’s not the only game in town. And while many drivers pass through other series looking for fame and fortune, some find their mojo outside the Cup spotlight. This month, we focus on the Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series and drivers who have found …
Now less than 100 points above the cutoff, is it possible that Kyle Busch misses the NASCAR Cup Series postseason? Mark Kristl: With six races remaining in the regular season, all victors will make the playoffs. Kyle Busch’s odds of missing the playoffs, therefore, decrease if someone below the playoff cut line wins. That then would …
Earl Bamber is going NASCAR racing. The veteran IMSA driver will pilot the No. 21 NASCAR Xfinity Series entry for Richard Childress Racing, beginning at the Daytona International Speedway road course (Aug. 15) the team announced July 31. The Daytona contest will be the stock car start of any kind for the 30-year-old New Zealander. …
Nico Hulkenburg is returning to Formula 1. Following Sergio Perez‘s positive test for COVID-19, Hulkenberg will pilot the BWT Racing Point entry in the British Grand Prix (Aug. 2) at the Silverstone Circuit, the team announced July 31. It was a last-minute effort to get a replacement in the seat, as Perez’s July 30 announcement …
Can a 15-year-old really lead a NASCAR championship? Can a 23-year-old have veteran driver status? Can a 27-year-old be a NASCAR team owner? If age is just a number, why do we talk about it so much? In recent years, NASCAR has consistently billed races with a youth verses veteran mantra as day to day …
With the COVID-19 situation constantly evolving, when would it make sense for NASCAR to unveil the 2021 schedule? Mark Kristl: There isn’t a right time. Nevertheless, NASCAR must announce it at some point, even though there are uncertainties. If the schedule is set by the Southern 500, why not announce it that weekend to add …
A daily email update (Monday through Friday) providing racing news, commentary, features, and information from Frontstretch.com
