Race Weekend Central

Sammy Smith

Tracking the Trucks: Martinsville Chaos Can’t Stop Christian Eckes’ Short Track Dominance

Anthony Damcott
Nascar Craftsman Truck Series driver Christian Eckes celebrates his win at Martinsville, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Eckes and his team have short tracks figured out. Is he the championship favorite?

Did You Notice?: Austin Dillon’s Last Stand Among 7 Drivers to Watch 7 Races In

Tom Bowles
Nascar Cup Series

#3: Austin Dillon, Richard Childress Racing, Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Camaro

Here’s a look at seven drivers who could have major impact in the Cup Series the next few months despite not competing for a championship.

Eyes on Xfinity: Time for the Meat & Potatoes

Steve Leffew
Nascar Xfinity Series

#2: Jesse Love, Richard Childress Racing, Whelen Chevrolet Camaro, #21: Austin Hill, Richard Childress Racing, Bennett Transportation Chevrolet Camaro

Let’s break down the Xfinity Series field as they head to the first non-superspeedway race of the season.

Friday Faceoff: What Are the Expectations for Spire?

Mark Kristl, Austin Bass, Phil Allaway, Josh Calloni, Luken Glover and Andrew Stoddard
#77: Carson Hocevar, Spire Motorsports, Delaware Life Chevrolet Camaro

(Photo credit: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Also, who will win Rookie of the Year honors in all three national NASCAR series?

2023 Rookie Roundup: Here’s How NASCAR’s Young Guns Performed This Year

Joy Tomlinson
Noah Gragson, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

From Ty Gibbs to Rajah Caruth, take a look at how NASCAR’s rookies fared in 2023.