Richard Petty Motorsports announced today that team R&D Director Drew Blickensderfer will take over as crew chief for Aric Almirola. Former crew chief Trent Owens has been reassigned within the company. “We are continuing to analyze every part of our organizations and make adjustments where needed,” RPM CEO Brian Moffitt said. “We’ve made significant investments …
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ Chase for the Sprint Cup commences this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. As of Monday, there are 40 cars entered, meaning all will make Sunday’s race, barring any entry list updates. Joey Gase returns behind the wheel of the No. 32 this weekend for Go FAS Racing. He has made three …
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will close out its regular season this Friday night at Chicagoland Speedway. As of Monday, there are 32 trucks entered, meaning all will make the race, barring any entry list updates. Matt Tifft will make his return to competition following undergoing surgery to remove a low-grade glioma in the …
The NASCAR XFINITY Series heads to Chicagoland Speedway this weekend for the final race of the regular season before the Chase begins at Kentucky Speedway. As of Monday, there are 40 cars entered, meaning all will make the race, barring any entry list updates. Three drivers among the 16 title contenders in the Sprint Cup …
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Richmond International Raceway for the final race of the regular season on Saturday night. As of Tuesday (Sept. 6), there are 41 cars entered, meaning one car will go home, barring any entry list updates. Dylan Lupton will be behind the wheel of the No. 83 for BK …
The NASCAR XFINITY Series returns to Richmond International Raceway this weekend for the second time in 2016, with the running of the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 marking the final race before the inaugural series Chase. As of Tuesday (Sept. 6), there are 43 cars entered, meaning three cars will go home, barring any entry …
International Speedway Corporation announced Tuesday afternoon that Michigan International Speedway president Roger Curtis will be leaving his position effective immediately. While no specific reason was provided for his departure, ISC said he was pursuing new opportunities. “We want to thank Roger Curtis for his many years of service with ISC, and the last 10 years, …
Tradition continues for the second consecutive year at Darlington Raceway as the Sprint Cup Series competes at the famed track on its traditional Labor Day Weekend date. As of Monday, there are 40 cars entered, meaning all will make the race, barring any entry list updates. Jeff Gordon returns behind the wheel of the No. …
The XFINITY Series will make its annual stop at Darlington Raceway on Saturday. As of Monday, there are 40 cars entered, meaning all will make the race, barring any entry list updates. Paul Menard will attempt to deliver the No. 2 car its third consecutive victory this weekend. Austin Dillon captured the win at Bristol and …
The Camping World Truck Series heads north of the border this weekend to compete at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park for the fourth consecutive season. As of Monday, there are 32 trucks entered, meaning all will make the race, barring any entry list updates. Austin Cindric will compete for Brad Keselowski Racing for the second time …
The NASCAR XFINITY Series heads to its second road course event of the season this weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. As of Monday, there are 40 cars entered, meaning all will make the race, barring any entry list updates. Sam Hornish, Jr. returns behind the wheel of the No. 2 for Richard Childress Racing. …
Hendrick Motorsports announced on Tuesday afternoon that Dale Earnhardt, Jr. will not compete in the next two Sprint Cup Series races at Watkins Glen International and Bristol Motor Speedway as he continues to recover from concussion-like symptoms. He underwent further evaluation on Tuesday at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Medicine Concussion Program, and his physicians …
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