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What Happened This Week in IndyCar Silly Season?
This week’s IndyCar news came faster than we could read it.
Ross Chouest Wins Barber GT America Race No. 1 In Mixed Conditions
Ross Chouest gambled on slicks in wet conditions. The track dried and he drove to victory.
Verstappen Denies McLaren Front-Row, Claims Pole At Monza
Max Verstappen beat out Lando Norris for the pole for the Italian Grand Prix.
Pierre Gasly Extends Contract With Alpine
Gasly will remain with the team through the 2028 season.
Here’s What Happened in the 23XI/FRM vs. NASCAR Lawsuit This Week (Aug. 30 – Sept. 5)
Catch up on the most recent developments in NASCAR’s charter-related legal matters.
Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2025 Enjoy Illinois 300
Should you stack Team Penske and fade Hendrick Motorsports in daily fantasy this weekend?
Kevin Boehm, Kenton Koch Win Barber GT4 Race No. 1
Kevin Boehm and Kenton Koch claimed their sixth win in 10 Pirelli GT4 America SprintX races this season Friday.
Dale Coyne Racing Has Great Driver Options for 2026
IndyCar’s journeyman team can set itself up for a strong campaign in 2026.
NASCAR Weekend Weather Forecast: Gateway
Previous Gateway races earlier in the summer have had issues with lightning, but this weekend’s conditions should be very pleasant for NASCAR’s visit.
NASCAR TV Schedule This Weekend: Gateway, Sept. 5 – 7
Find out when and where to watch the NASCAR action this weekend from World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.
Here’s What Happened in the 23XI/FRM vs. NASCAR Lawsuit This Week (Aug. 30 – Sept. 5)
Catch up on the most recent developments in NASCAR’s charter-related legal matters.
NASCAR TV Schedule This Weekend: Gateway, Sept. 5 – 7
Find out when and where to watch the NASCAR action this weekend from World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.
Haas Partners With Chevrolet for 2026
It will have an alliance with Hendrick.
Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Gateway
The top teams and drivers to bet on for the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity races at Gateway.
Dropping the Hammer: Avoiding a Buschwhacking Backslide
It might not make much sense for NASCAR to allow more Cup drivers in the lower series again, but it could make more dollars.
4 Burning Questions: Has IndyCar Proven NASCAR Doesn’t Need a Playoff System?
Take a look at what happened over in the U.S. open wheel ranks this year.
NASCAR 101: Can Gateway Be the Track Where Kyle Busch Ends His Drought?
Busch hasn’t had much going for him this season, but he’s about to visit the one track where that might not matter.
Bringing the Heat: Presley Sorah Mixing Motorsports & Education
Sorah discusses his career growth, his new book and more.
Why the Fastest Lap Award Should Remain the Way It Is
If you closely examine the final points standings in any given year, there’s usually some small moment or relatively unnoticed occurrence that winds up having major consequences in the end. There have been times where a long pit stop here
NASCAR TV Schedule This Weekend: Gateway, Sept. 5 – 7
Find out when and where to watch the NASCAR action this weekend from World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.
Brenden Queen to Make Xfinity Debut at Bristol With Kaulig
Queen currently has six wins in ARCA.
Haas Partners With Chevrolet for 2026
It will have an alliance with Hendrick.
Through the Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for Gateway
The top teams and drivers to bet on for the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity races at Gateway.
Dropping the Hammer: Avoiding a Buschwhacking Backslide
It might not make much sense for NASCAR to allow more Cup drivers in the lower series again, but it could make more dollars.
Eyes on Xfinity: The Burton Cousins & the Art of Points Racing
It’s a tale of two Burtons, Jeb and Harrison, as they battle for the final playoff spot in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Only Yesterday: A Gateway to Cup Racing in St. Louis
A closer look at World Wide Technology Raceway before NASCAR came to run on the track.
NASCAR Gateway Entry Lists
The Cup and Xfinity series tackle Gateway this weekend.
5 Points to Ponder: The 1 Thing (Maybe 2) That Might Finally Sink the NASCAR Playoffs
But as long as we’re stuck with the playoffs for now, here are a couple things to watch for over the next few weeks.
Dropping the Hammer: Avoiding a Buschwhacking Backslide
It might not make much sense for NASCAR to allow more Cup drivers in the lower series again, but it could make more dollars.
Blake Lothian Back in Trucks With Reaume for New Hampshire
It’ll be Lothian’s first Truck Series attempt of the season and first since early 2024.
Truckin’ Thursdays: Corey Heim Is Winning Like It’s 1999
Heim is one win away from tying Greg Biffle’s record for the winningest season in Truck Series history.
Only Yesterday: A Gateway to Cup Racing in St. Louis
A closer look at World Wide Technology Raceway before NASCAR came to run on the track.
5 Points to Ponder: The 1 Thing (Maybe 2) That Might Finally Sink the NASCAR Playoffs
But as long as we’re stuck with the playoffs for now, here are a couple things to watch for over the next few weeks.
2025 NASCAR Xfinity Fastest Lap Database
Forgot who ran the fastest lap and acquired the NASCAR bonus point in a race this season? We have you covered.
NASCAR Standings After Darlington & Portland
Check the updated points for NASCAR’s top three series after the latest race weekend at Darlington Raceway and Portland International Raceway.
Playoff-Opening Win Slips Away From Layne Riggs Late at Darlington
Riggs still has confidence he can be the driver to challenge Corey Heim’s series dominance but missed out on an opportunity to prove it.
Tracking the Trucks: Corey Heim Closes in on History As FRM Falters at Darlington
Heim scored his eighth win of the season, and is on track to have the winningest season in Truck Series history.
Verstappen Denies McLaren Front-Row, Claims Pole At Monza
Max Verstappen beat out Lando Norris for the pole for the Italian Grand Prix.
Pierre Gasly Extends Contract With Alpine
Gasly will remain with the team through the 2028 season.
The Pit Straight: Will Power Leaves Penske, Kicks Off IndyCar Silly Season
Power’s departure from Team Penske foreshadowed a chaotic series of driver moves in IndyCar.
Colton Herta Named Cadillac F1 Test Driver
He joins Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, the team’s in-race drivers.
F1 Review: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri Wins Dutch GP; Lando Norris Suffers Crushing DNF, Isack Hadjar Grabs First Podium
Pole-sitter Oscar Piastri led from start to finish, controlling the race through three safety cars before Lando Norris’ late engine failure ensured Piastri’s spot atop the podium in the Heineken Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday (August 31st). An oil leak
Oscar Piastri Wins a Hard-Fought Dutch Grand Prix
Piastri won from pole in the Netherlands.
McLaren Locks Front Row at Zaandvort, Oscar Piastri on Pole
Max Verstappen has the love of the home fans but it wasn’t enough to crack the top two.
F1 Midweek: Cadillac Bringing American Experience To F1
On August 26th, Cadillac confirmed that Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will man the cockpits when the GM luxury automaker debuts in F1 in 2026. The announcement surprised few, and impressed fewer, as Perez and Bottas were the obvious and
Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas Running for Cadillac in 2026
The new-to-the-grid team will sport a pair of drivers with multiple F1 wins between them.
The Pit Straight: What’s Eating Lewis Hamilton?
Hamilton’s struggles at Ferrari have left the seven-time champion in poor spirits.
What Happened This Week in IndyCar Silly Season?
This week’s IndyCar news came faster than we could read it.
Dale Coyne Racing Has Great Driver Options for 2026
IndyCar’s journeyman team can set itself up for a strong campaign in 2026.
4 Burning Questions: Has IndyCar Proven NASCAR Doesn’t Need a Playoff System?
Take a look at what happened over in the U.S. open wheel ranks this year.
Upon Further Review: Will Power & Colton Herta Got What They Wanted
Much of IndyCar silly season unfolded like an avalanche, but two big names seem to have come out in one piece.
The Pit Straight: Will Power Leaves Penske, Kicks Off IndyCar Silly Season
Power’s departure from Team Penske foreshadowed a chaotic series of driver moves in IndyCar.
Will Power Moving to Andretti for 2026
He replaces the departing Colton Herta.
IndyCar Moving From Toronto to Markham
The series had raced in Toronto in its previous visits to Ontario.
Did You Notice?: The Will Power-Ful IndyCar Moment — One NASCAR 2025 Is Missing
A Sunday night impromptu moment that saw the IndyCar community rally around Will Power was a reminder of what NASCAR 2025 might be missing.
Will Power Leaves a Vast Legacy at Team Penske
Power’s time at Penske is over, but his impact on the team will live on long beyond his tenure in the No. 12 car.
Will Power Not Returning to Penske in 2026
Power joined the team in 2009.
Bringing the Heat: Presley Sorah Mixing Motorsports & Education
Sorah discusses his career growth, his new book and more.
What to Look for in the ARCA Final Stretch Run
In addition to points leader Brenden Queen, who else is ready for a promotion?
ARCA Power Rankings: Brenden Queen Might Have Championship Locked Up
Queen was victorious at DuQuoin for the sixth time this season, but how did the other contenders fare in the Frontstretch ARCA Power Rankings?
Brenden Queen Extends Points Lead, Wins ARCA Race at DuQuoin
Queen won the race to extend his points lead and earn the Hungry Hen’s Dirt Double $7,500 prize.
Lawless Alan Claims ARCA Pole at DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
Alan and Brent Crews start on the front row for the 100-lap race at the 1-mile DuQuoin dirt track.
William Sawalich Rides Late-Race Contact to ARCA West Victory at Portland
After some late-race drama, William Sawalich found victory lane in the ARCA Menards Series West for the second time in 2025, and for the second consecutive year at the Portland International Raceway. In addition, it was Joe Gibbs Racing’s third West
William Sawalich Wins ARCA West Pole at Portland
Sawalich will share the front row with Thomas Annunziata for the ARCA West race on Friday the 29th.
NASCAR TV Schedule This Week: Darlington/Portland, Aug. 29 – 31
Want to know when to catch the action from Darlington and Portland? We’ve got you covered.
ARCA Preview: Southern Illinois 100 at DuQuoin
Will anyone beat Brent Crews in the ARCA dirt track race at DuQuoin on Sunday, Aug. 31?
ARCA DuQuoin & Portland Entry Lists
The national series is on dirt while West races a road course.
Short Track Weekly: What Is The Future of the CARS Tour Schedule?
With the 2025 CARS Tour season slowly wrapping up, it felt right to take an early look at what might be on the horizon in 2026.
Counting CARS: 3 Takeaways From A Title-Altering Night at Florence
With their championship rivals struggling, frontrunners Landen Lewis and Connor Hall went 1-2 to position the LMSC title fight between themselves.
Landen Lewis and Keelan Harvick Surge Late For CARS Tour Florence Wins
The CARS Tour’s Late Model Stock championship battle saw another swing as Landen Lewis defeated Connor Hall in South Carolina.
William Sawalich Rides Late-Race Contact to ARCA West Victory at Portland
After some late-race drama, William Sawalich found victory lane in the ARCA Menards Series West for the second time in 2025, and for the second consecutive year at the Portland International Raceway. In addition, it was Joe Gibbs Racing’s third West
Short Track Weekly: Are Pavement Short Tracks Destined for More Midweek Races?
Midweek shows have become commonplace on dirt. Does it make sense for asphalt short tracks to follow suit?
CARS Tour Florence Entry List
After a week off, the zMAX CARS Tour is back in action this weekend at Florence Motor Speedway. The Cook Out 225 will be run on Friday, Aug. 29, with the late model stock car division competing at approximately 9 p.m.
Short Track Weekly: Late Summer ASA STARS/CARS Tour Power Rankings
A look at the top 10 drivers between the ASA STARS and CARS Tour fields as the summer stretch winds down, led by the dominant Cole Butcher.
Shining STARS: Three Takeaways From ASA STARS’ Michigan 300
A rare midweek race for ASA STARS saw Cup Series competitors in the field, the championship nearly wrapped up and a veteran’s return to form.
Counting CARS: 3 Takeaways From CARS Tour’s Anderson Return
From another iconic Dale Jr. scheme to Landen Lewis’ championship-tightening win, there was much to discuss leaving Anderson Motor Speedway.
Landen Lewis, Luke Baldwin Claim Anderson CARS Tour Wins
The zMax CARS Tour returned to Anderson Motor Speedway for the first time in seven years Saturday, with Late Model Stocks back in action and the Pro Late Models making their debut at the track. Adding to the buzz was
Ross Chouest Wins Barber GT America Race No. 1 In Mixed Conditions
Ross Chouest gambled on slicks in wet conditions. The track dried and he drove to victory.
Kevin Boehm, Kenton Koch Win Barber GT4 Race No. 1
Kevin Boehm and Kenton Koch claimed their sixth win in 10 Pirelli GT4 America SprintX races this season Friday.
Bryan Herta Autosport Moving Up To LMP2 In 2026
Bryan Herta Autosport is moving up to WeatherTech in 2026. It could eventually amount to more.
Alexander Sims, Antonio Garcia Win Michelin GT Challenge at VIR
Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims got back to victory lane for the first time in over a year at VIR.
Giacomo Altoe Wins Michelin GT Challenge at VIR Pole
DragonSpeed claimed their fourth GTD Pro pole of 2025 at VIR.
Rennsport One Wins Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix
Rennsport One put themselves in excellent championship position by taking their third Pilot Challenge win of 2025 at VIR.
Nate Cicero Wins 3rd Straight Pilot Challenge Pole
Nate Cicero is adjusting just fine to Michelin Pilot Challenge, having won another pole.
Valentino Catalano Wins VP Racing Race No. 1 At VIR
Valentino Catalano earned his fifth VP Racing SportsCar Challenge win of 2025 Friday at VIR.
Entry Lists: IMSA at VIR
Check out who will be racing this weekend at VIR.