Dropping the Hammer: Atlanta’s NASCAR Future Is Here. Survey Says…?
After a full reconfiguration of Atlanta Motor Speedway produced racing SMI CEO Marcus Smith called “sports entertainment,” did the powers that be get this right?
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Up to Speed: Reserve Judgement on the New Atlanta Motor Speedway
Nobody knew for sure what to expect at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Since its last race weekend in July 2021, the track was repaved and reconfigured, most notably with narrower, slightly steeper turns. The intended effect was to create a new style of racing at Atlanta, something that would resemble superspeedway racing more closely than the …
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Shines, Tops Atlanta Cup Practice
The stars of the NASCAR Cup Series got their first taste of the refreshed Atlanta Motor Speedway with their only practice session of the weekend Saturday (March 19), and in a surprise, it was JTG Daugherty Racing driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. claiming the top spot with a lap at 186.616 mph, just a hair quicker …
Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2022 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta
See why Ryan Blaney and others here should be on your daily fantasy NASCAR DraftKings radar for Atlanta.
Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2022 Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas
Who should you place in your daily fantasy NASCAR DraftKings lineups at Las Vegas?
NASCAR 101: Las Vegas a Past Springboard to Season-Long Success
Drivers who do well at Las Vegas sometimes win the NASCAR championship at the end of the season.
The Underdog House: Erik Jones Returns No. 43 to Former Glory
It had been nearly a decade since Richard Petty’s famous No. 43 had started on the front row for a NASCAR Cup Series race. The last occurrence happened in 2013, when Aric Almirola sat on the pole for the fall Talladega event.
However, the streak came to a halt with the Wise Power 400 at Auto Club Speedway (Feb. 27) when Erik Jones piloted the No. 43 to the outside pole position.
NASCAR Mailbox: What Is the Future of Auto Club Speedway?
To become a short track or not to become a short track?
Friday Faceoff: What to Do About Next Gen Wheels?
Also: is Austin Cindric a championship contender? And what about the Jeremy Clements vs. Drew Dollar spat?
Up to Speed: Brad Keselowski & Austin Cindric Battle at Daytona
One year ago, Brad Keselowski’s frustration was visible.
As the final laps of the Daytona 500 ticked away, Keselowski made a bold move to set himself up for a last-lap pass for the lead on his Team Penske teammate Joey Logano. But when Logano blocked Keselowski’s path forward, Keselowski got hit from behind by Michael McDowell, triggering a frightening crash that knocked out both Penske cars. McDowell went on to win the race, leaving Keselowski without a Harley J. Earl Trophy for at least one more year.
What They Said: Daytona 500 Media Day Quotes
Check out what the Daytona 500 competitors had to say Wednesday, Feb. 16, during media day for the 64th annual Great American Race.
2022 NASCAR Preseason Power Rankings: Nos. 30-21
It’s February, which means the NASCAR Cup Series takes to the track to start the 2022 season this month at Daytona International Speedway. With a wide array of driver and team changes from Silly Season alongside more minor personnel tweaks — or even a few lineups that stayed exactly the same — there’s a lot …