Late NASCAR driver Fred Lorenzen linked to CTE
Former Daytona 500 winner Fred Lorenzen, who died in 2024 at the age of 89, has been posthumously diagnosed with CTE.
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Zane Smith fined $50,000 by NASCAR for ramming Carson Hocevar after Phoenix Cup race
NASCAR has made the decision to penalize Zane Smith, fining the Front Row Motorsports driver $50,000 for slamming into Carson Hocevar after last weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway.
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NASCAR Talladega Schedule: TV Channels, Start Times and How to Watch
Full schedule of the NASCAR weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Tanner Gray crew chief to miss Phoenix race: UPDATE
UPDATE: We‘re learning more about Hensley‘s health and overall condition, following a Facebook post made by his wife, Lynn Ramsey Hensley, saying that he had sepsis. “Last week, Jeff called the race at Charlotte… This week he fought for his life with sepsis in the hospital,” the Facebook post read.
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NASCAR Legend’s Family Help Launch $1 Million Safety Initiative After Rare ‘Driver First’ Health Revelation
NASCAR has long been a sport where drivers risk more than a damaged car or a broken bone. For generations, crashes, concussions, and the physical toll of racing were often treated as part of the job, with the long-term consequences sometimes emerging years later.
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Haas F1 Team driver Ollie Bearman on his rise and racing Kimi Antonelli: 12 Questions
The F1 driver talks about his path in the sport, racing against championship leader Kimi Antonelli, last-minute airport arrivals and more.
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Legendary South Carolina Short Track Confirms “No Current Plans” For Races in 2027
What’s Happening? Fans of short track racing and stock car racing in general were shocked Tuesday morning when Florence Motor Speedway shared on social media that they have no operational plans for 2027.
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Jimmie Johnson Gets Candid About Final NASCAR Race
Jimmie Johnson talks about his final NASCAR race scheduled for 2027.
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‘Not a Wild Card Draw’- NASCAR Veteran Hails NASCAR’s 10-Race Chase for Exposing Every Driver’s Flaws
NASCAR’s 2026 Chase has made one thing clear: even the championship favorites are vulnerable. Sixteen drivers entered the 10-race battle with title ambitions, but mistakes, mechanical failures, and costly afternoons have exposed how quickly their campaigns can unravel.
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YellaWood announces Cathy Dowdy, 2026 Five-Star Hero, as honorary starter for Talladega
Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., makers of YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine, today announced Cathy Dowdy as its 2026 Five-Star Hero, honoring a woman whose life was defined by service, compassion and extraordinary courage.
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Fan voting for the 2027 DAYTONA 500 trioval grass design kicks off today
Starting today, the voting period for the Trioval Grass Design for the 2027 DAYTONA 500 has begun. This serves as the twelfth consecutive year fans can cast their vote for their favorite Trioval Grass Design to be displayed during the 69th running of The Great American Race on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2027.
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Ken de la Bastide Column: Swanson claims 500 Sprint Car Tour title
For the third time Kody Swanson has claimed the 500 Sprint Car tour championship. Swanson won three of the seven events including the running of the Little 500 at Anderson Speedway in May. Tyler Roahrig won the last race of the season last weekend at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
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Timberland Executives Reveal What’s Next After Major NASCAR Partnership
Timberland PRO’s arrival in NASCAR could eventually change more than the signs around a racetrack. The footwear company is exploring ways to work directly with NASCAR’s track operations personnel to develop safety footwear that better meets the demands of their jobs.
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What If Larson Wrecks at Talladega? We Ran Six NASCAR Chase Scenarios
What’s Happening? Kyle Larson has a five-point lead in The Chase, six drivers are within 56 points of him, and now everybody’s heading to Talladega. We could spend all week arguing about who’s good at superspeedways, who’s due for a win, and who’s probably going to get wrecked.
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“Just Do Carson Things”- Denny Hamlin Admits Rooting for Controversial Cup Star to Wreck Field at Phoenix
Denny Hamlin needed a break at Phoenix, and he wasn’t particularly concerned about how it came. A flat tire and pit-road speeding penalty had left the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran a lap down, desperately needing a caution to get back on the lead lap.
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