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Smith also recorded his first career "Fastest Lap" with a top speed of 198.413 MPH, earning himself a valuable point. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Carson Hocevar’s first win highlights surge of young talent in NASCAR](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883696-carson-hocevars-first-win-highlights-surge-of-young-talent-in-nascar/) - Carson Hocevar’s career first win in Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway was impactful not just personally for the 23-year-old but also for his Spire Motorsports team. And frankly, also for the NASCAR Cup Series as a whole. He is the second first-time winner in the last three races, earned the second victory - NASCAR Wire Service - April 27, 2026 - [Arrow McLaren announces GXO Logistics and Armed Services YMCA as Official Partners for Ryan Hunter-Reay’s Indianapolis 500 Entry](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883693-arrow-mclaren-announces-gxo-logistics-and-armed-services-ymca-as-official-partners-for-ryan-hunter-reays-indianapolis-500-entry/) - The Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team today announced GXO Logistics and Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) as Official Partners of the team as they support the entry of the No. 31 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, piloted by Ryan Hunter-Reay at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 next month. Ryan, the 2014 Indianapolis - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Coca-Cola 600 Returns, Drivers Reveal What Makes It a Crown Jewel](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883690-coca-cola-600-returns-drivers-reveal-what-makes-it-a-crown-jewel/) - Next month, the engines will fire on one of NASCAR’s most iconic traditions as the historic Coca-Cola 600 roars back to life at Charlotte Motor Speedway this Memorial Day weekend. Set against the backdrop of America’s 250th birthday, the 67th running promises high-speed drama and unforgettable moments at one of the world’s most legendary race - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [TRICON and Kaden Honeycutt Team Up with the Safelite Foundation to Support the Foster Care Community](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/883688-tricon-and-kaden-honeycutt-team-up-with-the-safelite-foundation-to-support-the-foster-care-community/) - TRICON Garage (TRICON) is proud to announce that its collaboration with TRD U.S.A. partner Safelite, the Safelite Foundation and its national partner Foster Love will return to the No. 11 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in 2026. Alongside driver Kaden Honeycutt, the partnership aims to shine a spotlight on National Foster Care Awareness Month. Foster Love is - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Formula 1 returns to the track in Miami](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883686-formula-1-returns-to-the-track-in-miami/) - The first stars-and-stripes race of the season will take place next weekend in Miami. Formula 1 has observed a lengthy break following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix and resumes its championship campaign on a street circuit in Florida. The Miami Grand Prix is held on a track built specifically for - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Josh White Racing Announces a New Driver for Their ARCA Menards Series Campaign!](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883684-josh-white-racing-announces-a-new-driver-for-their-arca-menards-series-campaign/) - Josh White Racing is proud to announce that South Carolina standout Austin Gilreath has signed as the primary driver for the team’s upcoming effort in the ARCA Menards Series. Gilreath, a veteran of the Southern dirt racing circuits, will make the transition to the national asphalt ranks, bringing years of racing experience and a hard-charging - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Hundreds of thousands of fans turn out to witness Franco Colapinto making history in Buenos Aires](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883681-hundreds-of-thousands-of-fans-turn-out-to-witness-franco-colapinto-making-history-in-buenos-aires/) - The evocative sound of Formula One returned to Argentina on Sunday 26 April when Franco Colapinto, the boy from Buenos Aires, made history in bringing the sport back to his home nation with an electrifying show run in front of an unprecedented crowd, estimated to be 600,000. As part of the Mercado Libre presents: Franco - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Looking Back At Toyota’s 600 National Midget Feature Wins](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883679-looking-back-at-toyotas-600-national-midget-feature-wins/) - Justin Grant earned Toyota’s 600th national midget feature win this past weekend at Kokomo Speedway. He’s one of 59 different Toyota-powered drivers to win a national feature event. Among the winners was Nine Racing’s Dave Steele, who won in the manufacturer’s first ever midget race at the Copper World Classic in January 2006, also among the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Triple Division Program This Saturday at Grandview Speedway-Modified Twin 25's Program on May 9-High Limit 410 Sprints on May 19, Advance Tickets Available](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883677-triple-division-program-this-saturday-at-grandview-speedway-modified-twin-25s-program-on-may-9-high-limit-410-sprints-on-may-19-advance-tickets-available/) - With an unscheduled week off due to the weather last weekend, Grandview Speedway is ready to go with the first triple-header program of the year this Saturday night. This weekend on Saturday, May 2 will be another program of racing under the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts banner for the T.P. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Eclipse Claims Consulting Races into Fourth Season with Ryan Ellis at Texas Motor Speedway for Young’s Motorsports](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883674-eclipse-claims-consulting-races-into-fourth-season-with-ryan-ellis-at-texas-motor-speedway-for-youngs-motorsports/) - There’s an old saying that everything is bigger in Texas — and for Ryan Ellis, that includes the strength of a long-standing partnership. As the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to Texas Motor Speedway for Saturday afternoon’s Andy’s Frozen Custard 340, Ellis will showcase a familiar name on his No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Nominations Open for the 2026 Comcast Community Champion of the Year](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883672-nominations-open-for-the-2026-comcast-community-champion-of-the-year/) - Comcast today announced that nominations are now open for the 2026 Comcast Community Champion of the Year. Since its founding in 2015, the award has celebrated individuals across the NASCAR community who go above and beyond to give back. Nominations are being accepted now through June 15 at ComcastCommunityChampion.com. Each year, Comcast reviews the nominations and - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Denney's 100th Usac Midget Start Nets Kokomo Grand Prix Glory](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883669-denneys-100th-usac-midget-start-nets-kokomo-grand-prix-glory/) - Over the course of Jacob Denney’s past two USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship feature starts at Indiana’s Kokomo Speedway, he passed a grand total of 32 cars. There was his 17th to 1st performance in June of 2025, and another plus-16 run from 19th to 3rd during this past Saturday night’s series season - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Josh Berry Race Report: Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883666-josh-berry-race-report-talladega-superspeedway/) - Event: Jack Link’s 500 Location: Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, Alabama Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 Start: 26th Finish: 33rd The stage lengths may have changed for Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, but the “Big One” remained as impactful as ever. That was the case for Josh Berry and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Richard Childress Racing Names Andy Street Crew Chief for No. 8 Team](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883664-richard-childress-racing-names-andy-street-crew-chief-for-no-8-team/) - Richard Childress Racing (RCR) announced today a leadership adjustment within its NASCAR Cup Series program, reinforcing the organization’s continued focus on improving on-track performance and delivering stronger, more consistent results. Andy Street will assume crew chief responsibilities for the No. 8 Chevrolet, working alongside driver Kyle Busch for the remainder of the 2026 season. Jim - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Team Penske NASCAR Cup Series Race Report - Talladega 1](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883661-team-penske-nascar-cup-series-race-report-talladega-1/) - AUSTIN CINDRIC No. 2 MENARDS/FROGTAPE FORD MUSTANG DARK HORSESTART: 13TH STAGE 1: 35TH STAGE 2: 21ST FINISH: 8TH POINTS: 16THRACE RUNDOWN: Austin Cindric finished eighth in Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway after a challenging and eventful afternoon for the No. 2 Ford Mustang Dark Horse team. Cindric started 13th after Saturday’s qualifying session - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [RCR NCS Race Recap: Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883659-rcr-ncs-race-recap-talladega-superspeedway-6/) - Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Long Beard XR Chevrolet Team Run Up Front and Show Speed at Talladega Superspeedway 19th 18th 24th “Not the way we wanted our day to end but our Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Long Beard XR Chevrolet had speed. We were in position to have a shot at - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [RFK Racing - Talladega Race Summary](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883653-rfk-racing-talladega-race-summary/) - RFK RACING RACE SUMMARY: Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing showcased race winning speed Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, leading a combined 43 laps, with all three cars running up front and remaining a constant presence in the lead pack. Ryan Preece set the tone early with a Stage One victory as RFK Racing ran an impressive - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Denney Dominates In Toyota USAC 1-2 Finish At Kokomo](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883651-denney-dominates-in-toyota-usac-1-2-finish-at-kokomo/) - Jacob Denney took the lead from Keith Kunz Motorsports teammate Gavin Miller on lap three and went on to lead the final 28 laps at the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Series’ Kokomo Grand Prix at the Kokomo Speedway Sunday night. With the victory, Toyota drivers would sweep the USAC season-opening double-header after Justin - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Tour Type Modifieds headline Evergreen Raceway Opening Day on Sunday, May 3.Rookie 602 Modifieds, Street Stocks, Four Cylinders, Rotten-and-Forgotten and East Coast Legends also in action](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883649-tour-type-modifieds-headline-evergreen-raceway-opening-day-on-sunday-may-3-rookie-602-modifieds-street-stocks-four-cylinders-rotten-and-forgotten-and-east-coast-legends-also-in-action/) - As preparations for Evergreen Raceway’s Opening Day are ongoing, the excitement continues to build among racers, staff, and fans alike. Scheduled for Sunday afternoon, May 3, the day promises to be action-packed. With anticipation running high, all involved are working diligently to ensure a successful start to the 2026 racing season. Track owner/promoter Jason Makarewicz - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Todd Owen Wins SK Modified Feature; Chris Matthews Wins SK Light Feature at Stafford Speedway's NAPA Spring Sizzler](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883646-todd-owen-wins-sk-modified-feature-chris-matthews-wins-sk-light-feature-at-stafford-speedways-napa-spring-sizzler/) - Stafford Speedway hosted the 54th Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler® on Sunday, April 26th with its SK Modifieds® and SK Lights joining the Open Modified cars in feature action. Todd Owen took down the victory in the SK Modified® feature, his first Stafford SK Modified® victory since September 2024. In the extra distance 30-lap SK Light - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Ronnie Williams Wins 54th Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler At Stafford Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883642-ronnie-williams-wins-54th-annual-napa-spring-sizzler-at-stafford-speedway/) - Stafford Motor Speedway hosted the 54th Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler®, “The Greatest Race in the History of Spring,” on Sunday, April 26th with Open Modified cars. Ronnie Williams methodically worked his way towards the front of the field and he had to hold off a furious 2-way challenge from both Tyler Chapman and Austin Beers - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Rick Ware Racing: Jack Link’s 500 from Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883639-rick-ware-racing-jack-links-500-from-talladega-2/) - Race Winner: Carson Hocevar of Spire Motorsports (Chevrolet) Stage 1 Winner: Ryan Preece of RFK Racing (Ford) Stage 2 Winner: Ross Chastain of Trackhouse Racing (Chevrolet) RWR Finish: ● Cody Ware (Started 36th, Finished 21st / Running, completed 188 of 188 laps) RWR Points: ● Cody Ware (35th with 85 points) RWR Notes: ● Ware earned his third - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Carson Hocevar rises at Talladega for emotional first NASCAR Cup Series victory](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883637-carson-hocevar-rises-at-talladega-for-emotional-first-nascar-cup-series-victory/) - Fitting for his first career NASCAR Cup Series win, Carson Hocevar turned in an ultra-original victory celebration sitting on the window ledge of his No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet while driving around the massive 2.66-mile Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway soaking up the emotions that will forever define and reward his first victory lap. The huge crowd - NASCAR Wire Service - April 27, 2026 - [Custer’s Promising Day Ends Early in Multi-Car Incident at Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883634-custers-promising-day-ends-early-in-multi-car-incident-at-talladega/) - Cole Custer showed promising speed and worked his way into contention on Sunday before a multi-car incident cut short a promising run for the No. 41 Haas/Autodesk Chevrolet. 41 Cole CusterCole Custer rolled off 27th based on the metric after rain washed out Saturday’s scheduled qualifying session. He methodically worked his way forward during the extended - Speedway Digest Staff - April 27, 2026 - [Lux Loots Montpelier to Win Montpelier Usac Midwest Thunder Opener](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883631-lux-loots-montpelier-to-win-montpelier-usac-midwest-thunder-opener/) - Matt Lux found the lead early, lost it, then gained it back just before the midway point to capture the victory in Saturday night’s USAC Midwest Thunder SpeeD2 Midget season opener at Indiana’s Montpelier Speedway. Lux (Manilla, Indiana) made a miraculous move along the bottom groove to matriculate himself from seventh to first on the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [14th to 1st! Lewis Steals USAC Mra Sprint Opener With Last Lap Pass at Springfield](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883628-14th-to-1st-lewis-steals-usac-mra-sprint-opener-with-last-lap-pass-at-springfield/) - Ricky Lewis’ last lap pass netted him the victory in a spectacular USAC MRA Sprint Car season opener on Saturday night at Missouri’s Springfield Raceway. Twenty-seven cars had checked into the pits at Springfield with drivers hailing from eight different states to compete in the inaugural Aubren Dudley Memorial, paying $4,000 to win and $400 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Crystal Clear Night! DeVault Sweeps GLSS Opener at Crystal](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883625-crystal-clear-night-devault-sweeps-glss-opener-at-crystal/) - There are some nights that it seems everyone and everything is working against you. Then, there are nights where it seems nothing can go wrong, and all you have to do is hang on and celebrate. Saturday night with the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT & ARP, Plymouth, Indiana’s Zane DeVault enjoyed the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [‘I Soaked Every Second In’: Carson Hocevar Savors First Cup Win at Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883620-i-soaked-every-second-in-carson-hocevar-savors-first-cup-win-at-talladega/) - TALLADEGA, Ala. — Carson Hocevar’s long wait for a NASCAR Cup Series victory ended Sunday in dramatic fashion at Talladega Superspeedway, complete with an emotional celebration that instantly became part of the track’s lore. Hocevar, 23, earned his first career Cup win in the Jack Link’s 500, delivering Spire Motorsports its first victory of the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Transcript: Carson Hocevar - Press Conference - 04.26.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883616-transcript-carson-hocevar-press-conference-04-26-26/) - THE MODERATOR: We've now been joined by our race winner, who I don't believe needs any introduction, but Carson Hocevar. Carson Hocevar, I won't go too deep into an opening question, but just talk a little bit about what today means to you, but really what the last couple hours have felt like from your vantage - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Transcript: Jeff Dickerson and Luke Lambert - Press Conference - 04.26.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883611-transcript-jeff-dickerson-and-luke-lambert-press-conference-04-26-26/) - THE MODERATOR: We have now been joined by our race-winning team, Jeff Dickerson, Luke Lambert. Congratulations, gentlemen. Obviously a big victory for Carson, being his first win. A big victory for the organization. Jeff, if you don't mind, give us a little bit of thought. You hired Carson and really believed in him. Just talk - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Carson Hocevar Rides The Dente To Claim First Career NASCAR Cup Series Victory at Talladega in Jack Link’s 500](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883598-carson-hocevar-rides-the-dente-to-claim-first-career-nascar-cup-series-victory-at-talladega-in-jack-links-500/) - TALLADEGA, Ala. — Carson Hocevar waited out the chaos Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway and capitalized when the opportunity finally arrived. In a three-lap shootout to the finish, the Spire Motorsports driver surged to the front and held off a late crash to score his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory in the Jack Link’s 500, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS: Carson Hocevar Drives to First Career NASCAR Cup Series Win at Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883593-chevrolet-ncs-carson-hocevar-drives-to-first-career-nascar-cup-series-win-at-talladega/) - In a three-lap dash to the finish, Spire Motorsports’ Carson Hocevar became a first-time winner in NASCAR’s premier series – taking the checkered flag in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The victory, Chevrolet’s second in the series this season, was celebrated by a manufacturer-leading representation in the top-10, with Hocevar leading Hendrick Motorsports’ - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Ford Racing - Talladega 1 Post-Race Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883589-ford-racing-talladega-1-post-race-quotes/) - Ford Finishing Results: 2nd – Chris Buescher 5th – Zane Smith 8th – Austin Cindric 9th – Noah Gragson 11th – Todd Gilliland 18th – Ryan Preece 31st – Brad Keselowski 33rd – Josh Berry 37th – Ryan Blaney 39th – Joey Logano CHRIS BUESCHER, No. 17 Kroger/Jack Link’s Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “We - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [NASCAR Cup Series Points](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/points-standings/nascar-cup-series-points/1880-nascar-cup-series-points/) - ActiveReports Document Talladega Superspeedway Jack Link's 500 Points Report UNOFFICIAL UNOFFICIAL 5 1. Tyler Reddick 45 484 0 0 0 10 0 1 2. Denny Hamlin 11 374 -110 110 3 10 0 1 3. Ryan Blaney 12 344 -140 30 1 10 0 1 4. Chase Elliott 9 340 -144 4 0 10 2 1 5. Ty Gibbs 54 322 -162 18 1 - Speedway Digest Staff - July 27, 2011 - [Jack Link's 500 results from Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883580-jack-links-500-results-from-talladega-superspeedway-2/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Transcript: Alex Bowman - Pit Road Interview - 04.26.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883576-transcript-alex-bowman-pit-road-interview-04-26-26/) - Q. Alex Bowman, your best finish of the season. Everything you've been through this year, the finishes, out for four races for vertigo, this one has to feel pretty good. ALEX BOWMAN: Yeah, I mean, honestly, to be blunt, it just feels good to get out here without crashing. I'm getting old, don't have much of that - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Transcript: Chris Buescher - Pit Road Interview - 04.26.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883572-transcript-chris-buescher-pit-road-interview-04-26-26/) - Q. Chris Buescher takes it home second. As you look at the way things played out on the final lap, anything you could have done different? CHRIS BUESCHER: H, man. Obviously, yes (smiling). Really proud of everybody. That was a fun race all the way there at the end. We had that back (indiscernible) going. I felt - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Transcript: Carson Hocevar - Frontstretch Interview - 04.26.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883568-transcript-carson-hocevar-frontstretch-interview-04-26-26/) - Q. Carson, since you've come to the Cup Series, you've done things your own way. Going to start with this victory celebration. Kind of your own way right here. CARSON HOCEVAR: Yeah, I feel like every time I've ever see the crowd, really got to hear 'em, I've had this thought up for a while. I've messed - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Reddick Overcomes Multiple Incidents, Leads Toyota at Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883530-reddick-overcomes-multiple-incidents-leads-toyota-at-talladega/) - Tyler Reddick overcame multiple incidents, including a cut tire in the closing laps to lead Toyota with a 14th-place finish at Talladega. The points leader continued his streak of finishing every race in the top-15 this season. TOYOTA RACING Post-Race Recap NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Talladega Superspeedway Race 10 of 36 – 500.08 miles, 188 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [‘Big One’ Strikes Talladega: 26 Cars Collected in Massive Jack Link’s 500 Crash](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883560-big-one-strikes-talladega-26-cars-collected-in-massive-jack-links-500-crash/) - TALLADEGA, Ala. — A massive 26-car wreck on Lap 115 eliminated several NASCAR Cup Series contenders during Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, ending the days of drivers including William Byron, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson, Bubba Wallace and Ty Gibbs in one of the race’s most destructive incidents. The crash erupted early - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT TALLADEGA: William Byron Accident Quote](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883556-chevrolet-ncs-at-talladega-william-byron-accident-quote/) - William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet - Sidelined by damage sustained in the “Big One” in Stage Two. “I was just trying to get slowed down so I didn’t get any major impacts. It didn’t feel like I hit that hard, but somebody got me in the right-front and I got damage to the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Ford Racing NASCAR: Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney Talladega Accident Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883552-ford-racing-nascar-joey-logano-and-ryan-blaney-talladega-accident-quotes/) - JOEY LOGANO, No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “They just started wrecking above me. You’re kind of seeing it happen and hope they stay up there and you’re able to get by it. The wreck started moving down the hill and there we were. It’s just unfortunate. That’s Talladega. You start pushing and - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCS Talladega Incident Quotes - Ty Gibbs - 04.26.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883548-toyota-racing-ncs-talladega-incident-quotes-ty-gibbs-04-26-26/) - TY GIBBS, No. 54 SAIA Freight & Logistics Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing Finishing Position: 32nd Can you tell us what happened out there? “Well, we had a really good first stage in our SAIA Camry. Unfortunately, not a lot of people pitted with us, and we just barely made it on the lead - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT TALLADEGA: Kyle Larson Accident Quote](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883544-chevrolet-ncs-at-talladega-kyle-larson-accident-quote/) - Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet - Sidelined by damage sustained in the “Big One” in Stage Two. “There was a big stack-up and I was just in the middle of it. It was a bummer for this No. 5 Valvoline Chevrolet team. Just another Talladega result for us, but we got ourselves back - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCS Talladega Incident Quotes - Bubba Wallace - 04.26.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883540-toyota-racing-ncs-talladega-incident-quotes-bubba-wallace-04-26-26/) - BUBBA WALLACE, No. 23 Xfinity Toyota Camry XSE, 23XI Racing Finishing Position: 34th Can you take us through what happened? “Got wrecked there, unfortunately. Our Xfinity Toyota Camry was a little unstable getting pushed, but manageable. Maybe that hard of a hit was too much, so unfortunately, we wiped out a bunch of cars. Got - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [VIDEO: Twenty-plus cars wreck on lap 115 of Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway involving Wallace, Blaney, Logano and more](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883535-video-twenty-plus-cars-wreck-on-lap-115-of-jack-links-500-at-talladega-superspeedway-involving-wallace-blaney-logano-and-more/) - Video Credit: NASCAR/FOX - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Tyler Reddick Agrees to Contract Extension, Commits Long‑Term to 23XI Racing](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883531-tyler-reddick-agrees-to-contract-extension-commits-long-term-to-23xi-racing/) - TALLADEGA, Ala. — Tyler Reddick has signed a multi-year contract extension with 23XI Racing, cementing his future with the NASCAR Cup Series team after a historic start to the 2026 season. Reddick announced the deal Sunday during FOX’s pre-race broadcast ahead of the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Yeah, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Kaulig Racing and Ram Tap NASCAR Cup Veterans Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray for No. 25 Ram Free Agent Truck at Dover and San Diego](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/883525-kaulig-racing-and-ram-tap-nascar-cup-veterans-clint-bowyer-and-jamie-mcmurray-for-no-25-ram-free-agent-truck-at-dover-and-san-diego/) - Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray, two proven NASCAR Cup Series winners with decades of combined experience, will climb into Ram’s innovative No. 25 Free Agent entry as Kaulig Racing continues to spotlight star power in the manufacturer’s high-profile return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The announcement came Sunday morning during Fox’s pre-race NASCAR Cup - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Dollar Tree Signs Multi-Year Agreement With Jimmie Johnson, Expands Relationship With Legacy Motor Club](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883521-dollar-tree-signs-multi-year-agreement-with-jimmie-johnson-expands-relationship-with-legacy-motor-club/) - LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced today an expanded relationship with Dollar Tree, one of the fastest growing retailers in the country. The agreement includes a personal services deal with seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and CLUB owner Jimmie Johnson as a brand ambassador, along with a direct-to-retail licensed product program featuring team branding. Johnson, one of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Kokomo USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Recap | April 25, 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883516-kokomo-usac-nos-energy-drink-national-midget-recap-april-25-2026/) - “I love Kokomo Speedway, and I love winning here even more.” Justin Grant has done plenty of that in his career at the Indiana 1/4-mile dirt bullring, notching a total of 14 USAC national victories over the years, the majority of them in a sprint car. But after finally tallying his first ever Kokomo USAC - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Third-Place Run Earns Creed Back-to-Back Dash 4 Cash $100K Bonus at Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883511-third-place-run-earns-creed-back-to-back-dash-4-cash-100k-bonus-at-talladega/) - Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer put together another strong showing for Haas Factory Team at Talladega Superspeedway, with Creed finishing third and securing the $100,000 Dash4Cash bonus for the second straight race, while Mayer led laps and battled for the win before a last-lap incident resulted in a 25th-place finish.00 Sheldon CreedSheldon Creed delivered another - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [David Gravel Dominates Knoxville’s Premier Chevy Dealers Clash Finale](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883506-david-gravel-dominates-knoxvilles-premier-chevy-dealers-clash-finale/) - David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports are tough to stop at Knoxville Raceway. A day after coming up one spot short at “The Sprint Car Capital of the World,” the two-time and defending World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champions refused to be denied. Gravel lined the ShopHusets.com No. 2 on the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Jones and Talladega Approach](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883501-jones-and-talladega-approach/) - Even though the change to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship format has eliminated the win-and-in Playoff strategy, Legacy Motor Club driver Erik Jones insists the emphasis on points racing doesn’t change the way he goes about competing. Particularly at places such as Talladega Superspeedway. Jones, who scored his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory - NASCAR Wire Service - April 26, 2026 - [Keselowski's Dega Legacy](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883497-keselowskis-dega-legacy/) - RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski’s six Talladega Superspeedway wins are most among active drivers and second all-time to only the late Dale Earnhardt’s 10-trophy total. But it’s been since 2021 that the 2012 series champ last celebrated in Dega’s Victory Lane. He has three runner-up showings since - including both 2024 races. The former champion - NASCAR Wire Service - April 26, 2026 - [Busch Setting Example for Son](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883493-busch-setting-example-for-son/) - A two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion with 233 victories total in the sport’s three national series, Kyle Busch knows how to win and how to compete. One of the most dynamic competitors in the sport’s history, however, Busch is currently enduring an unusual 102-race winless streak in the NASCAR Cup Series dating back to his - NASCAR Wire Service - April 26, 2026 - [Reddick Not Worried About the Haters](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883489-reddick-not-worried-about-the-haters/) - Tyler Reddick is well-aware of “vibe change.” As quickly as race fans cheer on a team’s big success, they often suffer fatigue of it as well. With five wins in the opening nine races of the season, the 23XI Racing driver smiled Saturday when asked about the reception he currently receives. He’ll start his No. - NASCAR Wire Service - April 26, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING USAC Kokomo Recap 4-25-2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883485-toyota-racing-usac-kokomo-recap-4-25-2026/) - Justin Grant took the lead on lap 13 of 30 and went on to victory at the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Series season opening Kokomo Grand Prix at the Kokomo Speedway Saturday night. Grant’s win marks the 600th national midget feature victory for a Toyota-powered driver since entering the sport in 2006. In - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [RCR NOAPS Race Recap: Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883479-rcr-noaps-race-recap-talladega-superspeedway/) - Jesse Love and the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet Team Lead Laps and Earn Top-10 Result at Talladega Superspeedway 7th 1st 3rd "For some reason, we didn't have a bubble on our No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet this weekend, like we normally do. Nobody could get to my bumper, and I couldn't get to theirs, and if - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Jeremy Sorel Wins Casagrande Builders 75, Meyer, Anglace, McCarthy, Lafayette, & Waterman Score NAPA Opening Day Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883474-jeremy-sorel-wins-casagrande-builders-75-meyer-anglace-mccarthy-lafayette-waterman-score-napa-opening-day-feature-wins-at-stafford-speedway/) - Stafford Speedway kicked off the 54th NAPA Spring Sizzler® with NAPA Opening Day festivities that saw the Granite State ProStocks in the Casagrande Builders 75 along with Stafford’s weekly Late Models, Limited Late Models, and Street Stocks in feature action. The SK Lights were also in action with a pair of 20-lap qualifying duel races - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Alpine Building Supply Posts $2,000 Bonus to a Pa Driver That Tops High Limit 410 Sprint Field Tuesday, May 19 at Grandview Speedway Advance Tickets on Sale at highlimitracing.com](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883470-alpine-building-supply-posts-2000-bonus-to-a-pa-driver-that-tops-high-limit-410-sprint-field-tuesday-may-19-at-grandview-speedway-advance-tickets-on-sale-at-highlimitracing-com/) - The 37th season of the Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at the Grandview Speedway will open Tuesday night, May 19 when Levan Machine & Truck Equipment & RICH MAR Florist present the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Roto-Rooter Midweek 410 Sprints. A star-filled list of entries is expected to - Speedway Digest Staff - April 26, 2026 - [Corey Day captures first career NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victory](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883465-corey-day-captures-first-career-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-victory/) - Corey Day claimed the first NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory of his career Saturday afternoon, driving to the yellow and checkered flags in the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway – his No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet leading only the last lap to earn his first trophy in his first fulltime season. The 20-year - NASCAR Wire Service - April 26, 2026 - [Miller III Blasts to Usac East Coast Victory at Bedford](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883459-miller-iii-blasts-to-usac-east-coast-victory-at-bedford/) - enny Miller III capitalized when it mattered most, picking up the Malley Pool Water victory in dramatic fashion on Friday night at Pennsylvania’s Bedford Speedway. A field of 21 cars signed in for the USAC East Coast Sprint Cars presented by Baer Den Farms event and a special sponsor with Malley Pool Water put an - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [Rick Laubach goes back-to-back in thrilling 358 Modified action at Big Diamond Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883455-rick-laubach-goes-back-to-back-in-thrilling-358-modified-action-at-big-diamond-speedway/) - Any concerns regarding track conditions at Big Diamond Speedway and the limited opportunities for passing during the initial two weeks were completely alleviated in the most recent events. The last two shows, particularly Friday’s Tony’s Meat Market Night, showcased all four feature races delivering exciting, high-quality action with finishes that kept fans on the edge - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [Corey Day Grabs First Career Win With Perfect Timing at Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883450-corey-day-grabs-first-career-win-with-perfect-timing-at-talladega/) - At a track where patience usually outweighs persistence, Corey Day proved that timing can matter more than time spent leading. Day surged to the front only once Saturday, but it came on the lap that counted the most. The 20‑year‑old Californian captured his first NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory by grabbing the lead on - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [“We’re Hungrier Now”: Tyler Reddick Embraces Early-Season Dominance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883446-were-hungrier-now-tyler-reddick-embraces-early-season-dominance/) - TALLADEGA, Ala. — Tyler Reddick’s 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season keeps finding ways to start at the front. The 23XI Racing driver will lead the field to green Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway after qualifying was canceled due to inclement weather, marking the fifth time this season Reddick has started first. Three of those came via - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Points](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/points-standings/oreilly-auto-parts-series-points/1879-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-points/) - ActiveReports Document Talladega Superspeedway AG-PRO 300 Points Report UNOFFICIAL UNOFFICIAL 3 1. Justin Allgaier 7 544 0 0 4 11 0 1 2. Sheldon Creed 00 439 -105 105 0 11 0 0 3. Jesse Love 2 403 -141 36 2 11 0 1 4. Corey Day 17 399 -145 4 2 11 0 0 5. Brandon Jones 20 353 -191 46 2 - Speedway Digest Staff - July 27, 2011 - [Crews, Thompson Set New Career-Bests at Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883439-crews-thompson-set-new-career-bests-at-talladega/) - Brent Crews and Dean Thompson both set new career-bests at Talladega Superspeedway in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series race on Saturday evening. Crews, who finished a career-best second, has three consecutive top-five finishes, while Thompson (sixth) delivered a career-best points total as the California-native earned 44 points today due to strong stage finishes. Brandon Jones (eighth) - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [AG-PRO 300 results from Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883435-ag-pro-300-results-from-talladega-superspeedway-7/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell Promises Faster Decisions, More Fun and Fan Focus](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883430-nascar-ceo-steve-odonnell-promises-faster-decisions-more-fun-and-fan-focus/) - ALLADEGA, Ala. — NASCAR’s new leadership team pledged urgency, unity and renewed swagger for stock car racing’s next era as Steve O’Donnell officially stepped into the role of chief executive officer, flanked by chairman Jim France and newly named chief operating officer Ben Kennedy. Speaking Saturday ahead of a Cup Series race weekend, France praised - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Jim France, Steve O'Donnell, Ben Kennedy](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883426-nascar-transcript-jim-france-steve-odonnell-ben-kennedy/) - THE MODERATOR: I'd like to bring up NASCAR chairman Jim France and executive vice president Lesa Kennedy for some opening remarks. JIM FRANCE: I'm a little embarrassed by the video because it's difficult to take credit for other people's hard work. I happened to be lucky to be part of a great team called NASCAR. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [From Pizza Delivery to Victory Lane: Andy Jankowiak Wins Chaotic ARCA Race at Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/883422-from-pizza-delivery-to-victory-lane-andy-jankowiak-wins-chaotic-arca-race-at-talladega/) - Andy Jankowiak outlasted a one-lap green-white / checker overtime finish at Talladega Superspeedway to score his first career ARCA Menards Series victory. Jankowiak, a part-time pizza delivery driver from Buffalo, New York, earned his first win in his 48th career ARCA start on Saturday. Gio Ruggiero started on the pole, as positions 1st through 36th - Brett Winningham - April 25, 2026 - [Tyler Reddick on pole for Talladega after qualifying rainout](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883416-tyler-reddick-on-pole-for-talladega-after-qualifying-rainout/) - With light but steady rain showers forecast for the morning, NASCAR cancelled Saturday’s Busch Light Pole Qualifying session at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway and set the 40-car field line up for Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 (3 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) according to a pre-determined metric. The current NASCAR Cup Series points leader, 23XI - NASCAR Wire Service - April 25, 2026 - [Eladio Carrión Named Honorary Pace Car Driver for Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883412-eladio-carrion-named-honorary-pace-car-driver-for-sundays-jack-links-500-at-talladega-superspeedway/) - Talladega Superspeedway announced today that Eladio Carrión was named the Honorary Pace Car Driver for Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The Latin GRAMMY®-winning, multi-platinum artist will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to green. “Eladio’s impact on the global music stage makes him an exciting choice to lead the field to green at - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCS Talladega Quotes - Tyler Reddick - 04.25.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883408-toyota-racing-ncs-talladega-quotes-tyler-reddick-04-25-26/) - 23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick was made available to the media on Saturday prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race from Talladega Superspeedway. Reddick will start first after qualifying was cancelled due to inclement weather. This is the fifth time that Tyler Reddick has started first this season. Three times by qualifying on the pole (COTA, Darlington, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [Austin Cindric and Brad Keselowski Talladega Media Sessions](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883404-austin-cindric-and-brad-keselowski-talladega-media-sessions/) - Ford Racing drivers Austin Cindric and Brad Keselowski stopped by the Talladega Superspeedway infield media center this morning to talk about tomorrow’s scheduled NASCAR Cup Series race. Cindric is the defending winner of the Jack Link’s 500 while Keselowski is the active leader in Cup wins at the track with six. AUSTIN CINDRIC, No. 2 Menards/Frogtape - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [Survival of the Fastest: Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport Heads to Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883399-survival-of-the-fastest-jordan-anderson-racing-bommarito-autosport-heads-to-talladega/) - Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport heads to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for the Ag-Pro 300, as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series takes on the ultimate drafting challenge. At 2.66 miles, Talladega demands a different approach than any other track on the schedule. It’s not just about speed — it’s about alignment, timing, and trust. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT TALLADEGA: Michael McDowell Media Availability Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883395-chevrolet-ncs-at-talladega-michael-mcdowell-media-availability-quotes/) - Michael McDowell, driver of the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of the NASCAR Cup Series race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Media Availability Quotes: Talk a little bit about your team, where you guys are at this point in the season and what you're looking forward to for Sunday's race… - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [On & off All Day Rain Showers Force Cancellation of Grandview Speedway Races Saturday - Modified Twin 25’s May 9 - High Limit 410 Sprints May 19](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883391-on-off-all-day-rain-showers-force-cancellation-of-grandview-speedway-races-saturday-modified-twin-25s-may-9-high-limit-410-sprints-may-19/) - With outstanding weather, including temps in the seventies and low eighties, and sunshine for the first three weeks of the new racing season, April showers have finally arrived forcing the cancellation of the racing program for Saturday, April 25 at Grandview Speedway. With rain in the Berks County region in the morning hours already, more - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [NASCAR Names Steve O’Donnell as Chief Executive Officer; Ben Kennedy as Chief Operating Officer Jim France Remains Chairman with Lesa France Kennedy Continuing as Executive Vice Chair](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883387-nascar-names-steve-odonnell-as-chief-executive-officer-ben-kennedy-as-chief-operating-officer-jim-france-remains-chairman-with-lesa-france-kennedy-continuing-as-executive-vice-chair/) - NASCAR today announced pivotal leadership changes with its Board of Directors naming Steve O’Donnell as Chief Executive Officer and Ben Kennedy as Chief Operating Officer, positioning the sport for its next phase of growth and innovation. These planned transitions follow a period of sustained momentum and business strength for NASCAR, driven by multi-year media rights - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [Brad Sweet Leads Every Lap to Top Knoxville Opener](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883382-brad-sweet-leads-every-lap-to-top-knoxville-opener/) - Brad Sweet may be semi-retired from being behind the wheel, but he’s not slowing down. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series brought a huge field to Knoxville Raceway Friday, and the “Big Cat” looked like he was in his prime. More than 60 entries signed in, and Sweet delivered a masterclass - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [Chris Martin Enjoying Early 2026 Success With ASCS, Receiving Help From Danny Lasoski](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883377-chris-martin-enjoying-early-2026-success-with-ascs-receiving-help-from-danny-lasoski/) - Tempting their fate with time, Chris Martin and his team pulled into Salina Highbanks Speedway on April 11 with minutes to spare before Hot Laps for the American Sprint Car Series. It was a last-minute decision to make the haul from Iowa to Oklahoma to compete at a track the 28-year-old had never seen before. But he’d already had several - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [Green Flagg: Dallas Mavericks Rookie Star Named Honorary Pace Car Driver for NASCAR Cup Series WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883373-green-flagg-dallas-mavericks-rookie-star-named-honorary-pace-car-driver-for-nascar-cup-series-wurth-400-presented-by-liqui-moly/) - Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Cooper Flagg has been named the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, May 3, at Texas Motor Speedway. Flagg will have the distinction of driving a 2026 Chevrolet Corvette to pace the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [Jack Link's 500 starting lineup at Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883369-jack-links-500-starting-lineup-at-talladega-superspeedway-2/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [NASCAR names Steve O'Donnell new CEO; Ben Kennedy COO](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883365-nascar-names-steve-odonnell-new-ceo-ben-kennedy-coo/) - Noting its always-evolving emphasis on growth and innovation, NASCAR announced Saturday major changes to its leadership structure naming Steve O’Donnell as the sport’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Ben Kennedy as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. The New Jersey-native O’Donnell, 57, is now the first non-France family member to hold the position of - NASCAR Wire Service - April 25, 2026 - [AG-PRO 300 starting lineup at Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883359-ag-pro-300-starting-lineup-at-talladega-superspeedway-6/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 24, 2026 - [Garrett Mitchell, a.k.a. Cleetus McFarland Returns to Talladega Superspeedway Eager for More](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883354-garrett-mitchell-a-k-a-cleetus-mcfarland-returns-to-talladega-superspeedway-eager-for-more/) - Garrett Mitchell — better known to the motorsports and online community as Cleetus McFarland — returns to Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway with unfinished business, bringing his high-energy approach and renewed determination to turn potential into a breakthrough result in Saturday’s Alabama Manufactured Housing 200. The popular YouTuber and racer will once again climb behind the wheel - Speedway Digest Staff - April 24, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NOAPS Talladega Quotes - Taylor Gray - 04.24.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883350-toyota-racing-noaps-talladega-quotes-taylor-gray-04-24-26/) - Joe Gibbs Racing driver Taylor Gray was made available to the media on Friday prior to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race from Talladega Superspeedway. TAYLOR GRAY, No. 54 Operation 300 Toyota GR Supra, Joe Gibbs Racing Can you talk about how neat it is to be a part of Dash 4 Cash this weekend? “It's cool - Speedway Digest Staff - April 24, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCS Talladega Quotes - Erik Jones - 04.24.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883346-toyota-racing-ncs-talladega-quotes-erik-jones-04-24-26/) - LEGACY MOTOR CLUB driver Erik Jones was made available to the media on Friday prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race from Talladega Superspeedway. ERIK JONES, No. 43 Doritos/Dollar Tree Toyota Camry XSE, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Can you tell us a little bit about your partner this weekend? “Yeah, it's pretty cool. Last year, we did a big - Speedway Digest Staff - April 24, 2026 - [NASCAR To Enter New Era With Steve O’Donnell as CEO](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883342-nascar-to-enter-new-era-with-steve-odonnell-as-ceo/) - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR is preparing for the most significant leadership transition in its history, with longtime chairman and CEO Jim France relinquishing his role as chief executive and turning day-to-day control of the sport over to NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell, according to multiple industry reports. France, whose family founded NASCAR in 1948, is - Speedway Digest Staff - April 24, 2026 - [The Full List of Things NASCAR Fans Should Know Before Claiming a Sweepstakes Casino Bonus in 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883315-the-full-list-of-things-nascar-fans-should-know-before-claiming-a-sweepstakes-casino-bonus-in-2026/) - The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series is nine races deep and already telling a different story than last year. Tyler Reddick No. 45 is leading the standings after a sharp Kansas spring weekend, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch have rekindled the kind of late-race spat that kept SiriusXM talk radio alive for a week, and Ross - Speedway Digest Staff - April 24, 2026 - [Stacked 41-Car Entry List at Talladega: Who DNQs for the Alabama 200?](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/883324-stacked-41-car-entry-list-at-talladega-who-dnqs-for-the-alabama-200/) - The ARCA Menards Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway for the fourth race of the 2026 season with a stacked entry list of 41 cars. With that many entries showing up at the 2.66-mile oval, one team will not make Saturday’s Alabama Manufactured Housing 200. How this weekend works: The top 36 drivers in owner points - Brett Winningham - April 24, 2026 - [Friday Rained Out, USAC Midget Kokomo GP Shifts to Sat-Sun, April 25-26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883311-friday-rained-out-usac-midget-kokomo-gp-shifts-to-sat-sun-april-25-26/) - The dates for this weekend’s Kokomo Grand Prix have been shifted by one day and will now run on Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26. With a rain out on the originally scheduled date of Friday, April 24, the decision has been made to contest the complete event over the weekened with two consecutive nights of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 24, 2026 - [Roush Yates Engines Renews Technical Partnership With Proshop to Support Advanced Manufacturing Operations](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883307-roush-yates-engines-renews-technical-partnership-with-proshop-to-support-advanced-manufacturing-operations/) - Roush Yates Engines announced today the renewal of its technical partnership with ProShop ERP, continuing a collaboration that supports the company’s advanced CNC machining and manufacturing operations. Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions is a world-class AS9100 REV D/ISO 13485 certified precision CNC manufacturing division of Roush Yates Engines. Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions machines 60% of internal - Speedway Digest Staff - April 24, 2026 - [GSPSS Returns To Stafford To Open 2026 Season](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883302-gspss-returns-to-stafford-to-open-2026-season/) - Familiar faces and familiar places reunite this Saturday as the Granite State Pro Stock Series opens its 15th season of competition in the Nutmeg State. For the first time since 2021, the New Hampshire-based touring organization returns to Stafford Motor Speedway as part of the legendary Connecticut venue’s 54th NAPA Spring Sizzler, the “Greatest Race - Speedway Digest Staff - April 24, 2026 - [RFK Racing Celebrates a Legacy Built to Keep Moving Forward](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883298-rfk-racing-celebrates-a-legacy-built-to-keep-moving-forward/) - This weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing joins the 50th anniversary celebration of Roush, the engineering and technology company founded by Jack Roush in 1976. When RFK Racing’s Brad Keselowski and Ryan Preece’s Ford Mustangs hit the track, the cars will feature a special-edition Roush 50th Anniversary decal. Talladega Superspeedway marks the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 24, 2026 - [Formula 1® returns to Türkiye’s Istanbul Park from 2027 as part of new five-year agreement](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883293-formula-1-returns-to-turkiyes-istanbul-park-from-2027-as-part-of-new-five-year-agreement/) - Formula 1® has officially announced that the Turkish Grand Prix will return to the FIA Formula One World Championship™ beginning in 2027, with Istanbul Park confirmed on the calendar through the 2031 season. The agreement was reached in partnership with Türkiye’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, with the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED) named as - Speedway Digest Staff - April 24, 2026 - [Why NASCAR Could Grow as a Betting Market](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883287-why-nascar-could-grow-as-a-betting-market/) - The NASCAR has long been a cornerstone of motorsport in the United States, known for its high speed oval racing, dedicated fanbase, and rich history. While it has traditionally been followed for its sporting and entertainment value, there is increasing interest in how NASCAR could expand as a betting market. With evolving technology, improved access - Speedway Digest Staff - April 24, 2026 - [RACE ADVANCE: Harrison Burton at Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883283-race-advance-harrison-burton-at-talladega-superspeedway/) - The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) is set for 300 miles at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday afternoon for the Ag-Pro 300. The 113-lap event will kick off at 3:30pm ET on the CW. Harrison Burton will be making his seventh NOAPS start at the track in Alabama, piloting the No. 24 Jesse Gerhard Memorial Foundation / Bulovas Restorations - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Andrew Ranger Returns to NASCAR Canada in 2026 with Paillé’s Support](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883278-andrew-ranger-returns-to-nascar-canada-in-2026-with-pailles-support/) - Paillé Course//Racing has announced the return of Andrew Ranger to its lineup for the 2026 NASCAR Canada season. With the continued support of Paillé, Ranger will compete in 10 races in Canada’s premier stock car series. This marks a very positive turnaround. Just over a month ago, Paillé Course//Racing announced it would need to reassess - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Axsom Enjoys Tri-State Speed Ahead of Knoxville Weekend](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883273-axsom-enjoys-tri-state-speed-ahead-of-knoxville-weekend/) - A trip home always helps. Home gives comfort. Home feels familiar. For drivers and teams facing the grind of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, trips home can be few and far between. The roughly 90-race, coast-to-coast campaign rarely offers a reprieve from the road. Emerson Axsom took full advantage of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [George Siciliano Embraces Talladega Challenge in ARCA Superspeedway Debut](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883268-george-siciliano-embraces-talladega-challenge-in-arca-superspeedway-debut/) - Following a respectable weekend at Kansas Speedway, famed content creator George Siciliano, better known in the online community as Squirrel McNutt, has received his superspeedway license and will compete in Saturday’s Alabama Manufactured Housing 200 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Siciliano will pilot the No. 0 Heat Wave Visual Ford Fusion for Wayne Peterson Motorsports in - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [RACE ADVANCE: Dean Thompson at Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883264-race-advance-dean-thompson-at-talladega-superspeedway-4/) - Dean Thompson and the No. 26 Thompson Pipe Group team head to Talladega, Alabama this weekend for the Ag-Pro 300 on Saturday afternoon. The 113-lap event at Talladega Superspeedway is set to begin at 3:30pm ET on the CW Network. Dean Thompson has three career NOAPS starts at the famous superspeedway. In 2025, Thompson set - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Chase Elliott Kicks Off 2026 Mission 600 with Visit to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883259-chase-elliott-kicks-off-2026-mission-600-with-visit-to-marine-corps-air-station-beaufort/) - Ahead of next month’s 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway launched its eighth year of Mission 600 this week with Coca-Cola Racing Family driver Chase Elliott visiting Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, home of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 31, Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501 and - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [RCR Race Preview: Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883254-rcr-race-preview-talladega-superspeedway-7/) - Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega Superspeedway… In 205 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Talladega Superspeedway, Richard Childress Racing boasts 13 wins, 45 top-five, and 79 top-10 finishes. Richard Childress began his driving career at Talladega Superspeedway in the inaugural Talladega 500 on September 14, 1969. Kyle Busch became the latest - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Caylee Hammack added to Saturday Night Infield Concert Schedule](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883250-caylee-hammack-added-to-saturday-night-infield-concert-schedule/) - Talladega Superspeedway announced today that Caylee Hammack has been added to the Saturday Night Infield Concert schedule for the spring race weekend. Hammack will open for multi-PLATNIUM singer/songwriter Kip Moore. “Caylee has been on iconic stages all throughout her career and will ignite the same unstoppable energy on the stage at Talladega Superspeedway,” said Josh - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [SunFire Backs Joey Gase at Talladega and Texas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883245-sunfire-backs-joey-gase-at-talladega-and-texas/) - SunFire, the only U.S.-made diesel-fired radiant heater manufacturer, announced a partnership with Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen for two NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races this spring. SunFire branding will appear on Gase’s car at Talladega Superspeedway on April 25, 2026, and at Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, on May 2, 2026. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [SPIRE Academy Sponsors Kaulig Racing’s AJ Allmendinger in Nashville Superspeedway NASCAR Cup Series Race](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883240-spire-academy-sponsors-kaulig-racings-aj-allmendinger-in-nashville-superspeedway-nascar-cup-series-race/) - SPIRE Academy, a premier multisport boarding school and elite athlete training institution in Geneva, Ohio, today announced it will serve as the primary sponsor for AJ Allmendinger and Kaulig Racing's No. 16 car in the May 31 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee. The sponsorship builds directly on SPIRE Academy’s landmark - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Sheridan Speedway Joins ASCS National Slate for Frontier Speedweek Swing](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883235-sheridan-speedway-joins-ascs-national-slate-for-frontier-speedweek-swing/) - Sheridan Speedway joins the American Sprint Car Series schedule for the first time with the national tour, helping to create a 360 Sprint Car Frontier Speedweek. The addition of the 3/8-mile Wyoming facility on Sunday, Aug. 30, brings the Series back to the state for the first time since 2018 with a $4,000 top prize on the line. It also gives the Series back-to-back three-race - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Super Weekend On Tap for Super.com: All-In-One App Goes All In With Rick Ware Racing Across NASCAR, NHRA, AFT and CARS Tour](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883231-super-weekend-on-tap-for-super-com-all-in-one-app-goes-all-in-with-rick-ware-racing-across-nascar-nhra-aft-and-cars-tour/) - Super.com is going all in with Rick Ware Racing (RWR) this weekend. The all‑in‑one app that helps everyday Americans save, earn and put more money in their pocket will be featured on five RWR entries across the NASCAR Cup Series, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, Progressive American Flat Track (AFT) and zMAX CARS Tour. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [RFK Racing - Talladega I Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883227-rfk-racing-talladega-i-advance/) - Talladega I Event Info: Date: Sunday, April 26th Time: 3 p.m. ET Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Location: Lincoln, Alabama Format: 188 Laps, 500.08 Miles, Stages: 98-143-188 TV: FOX Sports Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90) Weekend Schedule: Saturday: 10:30 AM ET, Cup Qualifying (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) Sunday: 3 p.m. ET, Cup Race (FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) Pace - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [NASCAR Modifieds-Sportsman-Trivia This Saturday at Grandview Speedway, Modifieds Run Twin 25's on May 9, High Limit 410 Sprints Arrive on May 19](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883223-nascar-modifieds-sportsman-trivia-this-saturday-at-grandview-speedway-modifieds-run-twin-25s-on-may-9-high-limit-410-sprints-arrive-on-may-19/) - The competition has been close, fierce and highly exciting three weeks into the 2026 racing season at Grandview Speedway, with a mix of younger drivers and veterans setting the pace, and another two-division program is on the schedule for this Saturday night. This Saturday, April 25 will be a two-division program of racing under the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Tyler Reddick’s five wins echo Earnhardt as Talladega awaits](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883219-tyler-reddicks-five-wins-echo-earnhardt-as-talladega-awaits/) - After hoisting his series’ best fifth NASCAR Cup Series race trophy last week in just this young nine-race old season, Tyler Reddick and his No. 45 23XI Racing team have decidedly established themselves the team “to beat” with every stop of the schedule. And even as unpredictable as the big drafting tracks may be there - NASCAR Wire Service - April 23, 2026 - [Talladega’s AG-PRO 300 sets stage for Dash 4 Cash showdown](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883215-talladegas-ag-pro-300-sets-stage-for-dash-4-cash-showdown/) - Saturday afternoon’s AG-PRO 300 at Talladega (4 p.m. ET on CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) is the third of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ four Dash 4 Cash races with the highest finisher among the four qualified drivers claiming a $100,000 bonus check. Haas Factory Team’s Sheldon Creed (No. 00 Chevrolet), Richard Childress - NASCAR Wire Service - April 23, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Talladega Superspeedway NCS Race Advance (Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Zane Smith)](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883210-front-row-motorsports-talladega-superspeedway-ncs-race-advance-noah-gragson-todd-gilliland-zane-smith/) - Noah Gragson Notes Front Row Motorsports heads south to "Sweet Home Alabama" for the 188-lap NASCAR Cup Series race at the Talladega Superspeedway. Noah Gragson is a former O'Reilly Auto Parts winner at the 2.6-mile superspeedway, crossing the start/finish line in first with JR Motorsports in 2022. In total, Gragson has eight O'Reilly Auto Parts - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Frustration-Filled Day Ends with First Career Win for Cameron Moss](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883205-frustration-filled-day-ends-with-first-career-win-for-cameron-moss/) - Cameron Moss didn’t expect his first career win would come this past Saturday.“I said ‘of the days we can do it, this isn’t going to be one,’” Moss said of his thoughts prior to the race.Race day leading up to his 20-lap Dollar General Hornets Division race at South Boston Speedway was another frustrating one - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Kokomo Grand PrixView! 2026 USAC Midget Season Begins April 24-25](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883201-kokomo-grand-prixview-2026-usac-midget-season-begins-april-24-25/) - At last, it is here! The 71st season of USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship competition gets underway this Friday-Saturday night, April 24-25, at Indiana’s Kokomo Speedway. The Kokomo Grand Prix kicks the 29-race season off this weekend, featuring two-straight nights of full programs featuring the midgets alongside Kokomo Speedway’s sprint car division. New - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Lincoln Speedway Season Opener Set For Friday Night](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883197-lincoln-speedway-season-opener-set-for-friday-night/) - The wait is over as Lincoln Speedway roars back to life on Friday, April 24 with the highly anticipated 2026 Door Buster Season Opener, highlighted by the Ed Cain Trucking Hornet Challenge, boasting a possible $1,000 payday for the DIRTcar Hornets. Opening night will feature a full slate of fan-favorite divisions, including the DIRTcar Pro - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [FaithFest Named Entitlement Sponsor of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/883192-faithfest-named-entitlement-sponsor-of-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-race/) - FaithFest, a Christian music festival held annually in Wilkes County, will serve as the title sponsor of the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race during the North Wilkesboro Speedway’s first full points weekend in nearly 30 years. Mercer Transportation will support the event as presenting sponsor, and two-time GRAMMY Award winning artist Jacob Crabb will - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Prime Video Announces May 21 Premiere Date for Kyle Larson vs. The Double](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883188-prime-video-announces-may-21-premiere-date-for-kyle-larson-vs-the-double/) - Today, Prime Video announced a May 21 premiere date for Kyle Larson vs. The Double, a feature-length documentary from Imagine Documentaries, Markay Media, and NASCAR Studios, that captures two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson’s two-year quest to complete one of auto racing’s most demanding challenges. Directed by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Cynthia Hill, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Isabella Robusto Focused on Execution at Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883184-isabella-robusto-focused-on-execution-at-talladega-superspeedway/) - Rising ARCA Menards Series (AMS) standout Isabella Robusto is set to take on one of the most iconic and unpredictable tracks in motorsports this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway in the Alabama Manufactured Housing 200, bringing a focused, forward-looking mindset as she continues her 2026 campaign in the No. 55 Mobil 1 Toyota Camry with Nitro - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [SimRacing Expo USA Comes to North Carolina on May 22, Now Featuring NASCAR Driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr.](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/eracing-news/883179-simracing-expo-usa-comes-to-north-carolina-on-may-22-now-featuring-nascar-driver-ricky-stenhouse-jr/) - The SimRacing Expo, the world’s largest consumer and trade show dedicated to virtual motorsport, has announced NASCAR Cup Series racing driver and 2023 Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will discuss his career, driving and simracing at the expo on Friday, May 22. Stenhouse will join the SimRacing Expo team on stage at 11 a.m. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Young’s Motorsports Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Team Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883175-youngs-motorsports-talladega-superspeedway-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-team-preview/) - No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team: Driver: Ryan Ellis Primary Partner(s): ZEROES Premium Beverages Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro Crew Chief: Eddie Troconis 2026 Driver Points Position: 27th 2026 Owner Points Position: 32nd Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing Notes of Interest: ● Year Three, Driven Forward: In November 2025, Ryan Ellis was announced as Young’s Motorsports’ full-time driver in the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Kubota Shifts into High Gear with Multi-Year NASCAR Partnership](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883170-kubota-shifts-into-high-gear-with-multi-year-nascar-partnership/) - Kubota Tractor Corporation and NASCAR® today announced a new multi-year partnership beginning with the 2026 NASCAR season. The partnership establishes Kubota as an Official Partner of NASCAR, including the Official Tractor of NASCAR, Official Construction Equipment Partner of NASCAR, Official Compact Equipment Partner of NASCAR and Official Utility Vehicle of NASCAR. Kubota will also serve - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Psycho Bunny Celebrates Continued Partnership as an Event Supporter of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883166-psycho-bunny-celebrates-continued-partnership-as-an-event-supporter-of-the-formula-1-crypto-com-miami-grand-prix/) - Psycho Bunny, the premium lifestyle brand known for pushing the boundaries of classic menswear, is celebrating its second year as an event supporter of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, one of the most anticipated weekends in global sports and live entertainment. Building on a successful first year, Psycho Bunny will continue outfitting staff - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Hendrick Motorsports Media Advance: Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883162-hendrick-motorsports-media-advance-talladega-8/) - 5 KYLE LARSON Age: 33 (July 31, 1992) Hometown: Elk Grove, California Last Race: 2nd (Kansas) Crew Chief: Cliff Daniels Standings: 5th Twitter Instagram Facebook No. 5 Valvoline Chevrolet 2026 Cup Career Talladega Races 9 411 22 Wins 0 32 0 Poles 0 22 0 Top 5 3 137 3 Top 10 6 210 5 Laps Led - Speedway Digest Staff - April 23, 2026 - [Entry List Notebook – StubHub Monterey SportsCar Championship](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883158-entry-list-notebook-stubhub-monterey-sportscar-championship/) - The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship continues its two-race California swing with the annual trip to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as part of an IMSA-themed “throwback” weekend in Monterey. This year’s two-hour, 40-minute race for Grand Touring Prototype (GTP), Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO) and Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) features 34 cars entered for the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Josh Berry Race Week Briefing: Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883150-josh-berry-race-week-briefing-talladega-superspeedway/) - Talladega Superspeedway is known for its unpredictability, and for Josh Berry and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang Dark Horse team, managing that balance between opportunity and risk will be key this weekend. Berry led laps in both races at the 2.66-mile track last season, putting himself in position, but like much of the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Bobby Earnhardt Prepares for First Talladega Start with Meaningful Tribute and Longtime Partners Circle S Ranch and Ranchers Choice Net Wrap](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883144-bobby-earnhardt-prepares-for-first-talladega-start-with-meaningful-tribute-and-longtime-partners-circle-s-ranch-and-ranchers-choice-net-wrap/) - Bobby Earnhardt is set to make his first career start at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend, one of the most iconic and demanding tracks in all of motorsports. Driving the No. 89 Chevy with Rise Racing, the moment marks not only a major milestone in his racing career, but also a deeply personal weekend filled with - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Maggio to Pilot the ControlAltProtect Chevrolet at Three Races in 2026, Debuting at Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883139-maggio-to-pilot-the-controlaltprotect-chevrolet-at-three-races-in-2026-debuting-at-talladega-superspeedway/) - DGM Racing and Mason Maggio announce the return of ControlAltProtect as they continue their primary sponsorship in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) with the young driver from Palm Beach Gardens, FL. To celebrate a second year partnering with Maggio, ControlAltProtect is kicking off the partnership at the famous Talladega Superspeedway on April 25 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Preview - Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883134-joe-gibbs-racing-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-race-preview-ag-pro-300-at-talladega-superspeedway/) - JGR AT TALLADEGA: In 88 cumulative NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series starts, Joe Gibbs Racing owns five victories, earned by Mike McLaughlin, Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, and Elliott Sadler. JGR has also scored 20 top-fives, 31 top-10s, 419 laps led, and five pole awards. WILLIAM SAWALICH No. 18 Starkey Toyota GR Supra SAWALICH - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [10 Tracks Await World of Outlaws in May](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883129-10-tracks-await-world-of-outlaws-in-may/) - The month of May is a major time in the motorsports world, and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is no exception. A total of 10 tracks across six states are ready to host The Greatest Show on Dirt in the coming month. Along the way teams will get the chance to - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [New England Racing Fuel Continues to Power Stafford Contingency Program](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883124-new-england-racing-fuel-continues-to-power-stafford-contingency-program/) - New England Racing Fuel with John Holland and Mike Joy will once again be a Stafford Speedway contingency program partner for the 2026 season. New England Racing Fuel will reward the top-3 finishers from each of Stafford’s five weekly divisions plus the highest finishing rookie driver in each division with a fuel certificate. New England - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing ARCA Menards Series Race Preview- Alabama Manufactured Housing 200](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883119-joe-gibbs-racing-arca-menards-series-race-preview-alabama-manufactured-housing-200/) - JGR AT TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY: In 2025, at Talladega Superspeedway, William Sawalich piloted the No. 18 Starkey Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing in the ARCA Menards Series. Sawalich earned the pole at the superspeedway and led 23 laps of the 77-lap event. The Minnesota native finished ninth. In 2024, Tanner Gray piloted the No. 18 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [AG‑PRO 300 preview: O’Reilly Series returns to Talladega with $100,000 at stake](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883117-ag-pro-300-preview-oreilly-series-returns-to-talladega-with-100000-at-stake/) - TALLADEGA, Ala. — The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series heads Saturday to Talladega Superspeedway for the AG‑PRO 300, where drafting chaos meets championship pressure and another six‑figure bonus hangs in the balance. Saturday’s race marks the 40th O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Talladega and the third race of the four‑event Dash 4 Cash program. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 24, 2026 - [Jack Link’s 500 preview: Talladega’s history of unpredictability returns](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883115-jack-links-500-preview-talladegas-history-of-unpredictability-returns/) - TALLADEGA, Ala. — The NASCAR Cup Series arrives Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, where momentum, margins and championships can change in a single lap at the sport’s largest and most unpredictable oval. The Jack Link’s 500 will cover 500.08 miles and 188 laps around the 2.66‑mile superspeedway, a track known for drafting packs, massive lead‑change totals - Speedway Digest Staff - April 25, 2026 - [Acura Expands Motorsports Footprint with Multi-Race IndyCar Presence Including Prestigious Indy 500](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883109-acura-expands-motorsports-footprint-with-multi-race-indycar-presence-including-prestigious-indy-500/) - Acura is pursuing new footholds in the motorsports world, leveraging its ‘Precision Crafted Performance' brand DNA to expand its presence in the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Last week, Acura completed its eighth year as the title sponsor of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, which includes one of INDYCAR's premier street races. As part - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [TEAM CHEVY NASCAR RACE ADVANCE: Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883105-team-chevy-nascar-race-advance-talladega-superspeedway-5/) - The NASCAR Cup Series will hit the double-digits on the 2026 schedule this weekend as the series heads to Talladega Superspeedway for its 10th points-paying race of the season. Falling just one spot short of a trip to victory lane last weekend, Chevrolet’s drivers and teams will turn to a track that has fared well - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Beard Motorsports: Casey Mears Jack Links 500 at Talladega Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883101-beard-motorsports-casey-mears-jack-links-500-at-talladega-advance/) - ● Welcome to the Team, Casey Mears. A new face will be behind the wheel of the No. 62 Gracie Foundation Chevrolet for Beard Motorsports for Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. NASCAR Cup Series veteran Casey Mears takes to the track for his first of five races with the team this season. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Every USAC Indiana Sprint Week Race to Pay $10,000-to-Win; Stipulations Announced for July 23 Competitors at IMS](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883097-every-usac-indiana-sprint-week-race-to-pay-10000-to-win-stipulations-announced-for-july-23-competitors-at-ims/) - The biggest Indiana Sprint Week ever just got even bigger in 2026! The 39th annual running of USAC NOS Energy Drink Indiana Sprint Week Presented by K & N Filters will pay $10,000-to-win at each and every one of the nine events on the calendar, up from $8,000 a year ago. Furthermore, this year’s edition - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Premier Chevy Dealers Clash Bringing Huge World of Outlaws Field to Knoxville](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883092-premier-chevy-dealers-clash-bringing-huge-world-of-outlaws-field-to-knoxville/) - The time has come for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series to head to Knoxville Raceway. A massive field of competitors is expected to converge on Iowa and fill “The Sprint Car Capital of the World” as the track opens its gates for the first time in 2026. The opening leg of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING Weekly Preview 04.22.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883088-toyota-racing-weekly-preview-04-22-26/) - NASCAR’s Cup and O’Reilly Series head to the heart of Alabama and Talladega Superspeedway for the first of two visits in 2026. The two series will be joined by the ARCA Menards Series for a weekend packed of high-stakes, superspeedway racing. NASCAR National Series – NCS/NOAPS Toyota’s incredible run continues … With Tyler Reddick’s triumph at - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [HFT Race Preview: Talladega I](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883084-hft-race-preview-talladega-i/) - Saturday O’Reilly Series Action: Date: Saturday, April 25, at 4 p.m. ET Track: Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, AL Race Distance: 113 laps / 300.58 miles Broadcast: CW | MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Sunday Cup Series Action: Date: Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. ET Track: Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, AL Race Distance: 188 laps / 500.08 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Shane van Gisbergen Reunites with Niece Motorsports at Watkins Glen International](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/883080-shane-van-gisbergen-reunites-with-niece-motorsports-at-watkins-glen-international/) - Multi-time NASCAR race winner Shane van Gisbergen eyes a return to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) with Niece Motorsports at Watkins Glen International. The Auckland, New Zealand, native will pilot the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado backed by Circle B Motorsports Auctions, DQS Solutions & Staffing, and J.F. Electric for the 176-mile event in upstate - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Spears CARS Tour Northwest Event Preview: TreeTop 150 Leonard Evans Memorial at WVSO](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883076-spears-cars-tour-northwest-event-preview-treetop-150-leonard-evans-memorial-at-wvso/) - The Spears CARS Tour Northwest Pro Late Models gear up for the second race of their inaugural campaign with the series debut at picturesque Wenatchee Valley Super Oval for the TreeTop 150 Leonard Evans Memorial. The event’s preliminary entry list already features a fierce 31-car field of Northwest racers, making it the largest entry list - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [23XI Racing Set for Nashville Takeover with Chief’s and New Partner Field & Stream](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883072-23xi-racing-set-for-nashville-takeover-with-chiefs-and-new-partner-field-stream/) - As the much-anticipated NASCAR Cup Series race in Nashville on May 31st approaches, 23XI Racing announced plans today for a fan event at Chief’s on Broadway, in conjunction with new team partner, Field & Stream. One of the most trusted voices of the outdoors, Field & Stream joins the team as an Official Partner on and - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [IKEA Partners with Hocevar, Spire Motorsports for Three NASCAR Cup Series Contests in 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883068-ikea-partners-with-hocevar-spire-motorsports-for-three-nascar-cup-series-contests-in-2026/) - IKEA, the leading furniture solutions brand with the vision to create a better everyday life for its customers, will partner with Spire Motorsports and 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year Carson Hocevar in an associate-sponsor capacity for three races in 2026. IKEA will be showcased aboard Hocevar’s No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in NASCAR’s - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [JR Motorsports -- NOAPS Talladega Superspeedway Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/883064-jr-motorsports-noaps-talladega-superspeedway-preview/) - JR Motorsports heads to Talladega Superspeedway with a four‑car lineup and a strong superspeedway résumé as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series takes on the iconic 2.66‑mile tri‑oval. Carson Kvapil – No. 1 Champion Irrigation Chevrolet 2026 NOAPS Stats Starts: 10 Wins: 0 Top 5s: 4 Top 10s: 5 Laps Led: 29 Average Finish: 15.2 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR Cup Series Race Preview - Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883059-joe-gibbs-racing-nascar-cup-series-race-preview-jack-links-500-at-talladega-superspeedway-2/) - JGR AT TALLADEGA: Joe Gibbs Racing owns six NASCAR Cup Series wins at Talladega Superspeedway, including Chase Briscoe's victory last fall. In 187 combined starts at the track, the organization has tallied 45 top-five finishes, 69 top-10s, four pole awards, and 1,620 laps led. Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Bobby Labonte, and Tony Stewart join Briscoe - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [A Decade Later, Gus Dean Hungry for Another Talladega Superspeedway Win](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883054-a-decade-later-gus-dean-hungry-for-another-talladega-superspeedway-win/) - When Gus Dean learned that Saturday’s Alabama Manufactured Housing 200 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway marked the 10-year anniversary of his first ARCA Menards Series win, it brought an immediate smile to the three-time winner. “Man, time flies,” said Dean. In 2016, Talladega Superspeedway initially wasn’t on the map for the Bluffton, S.C. native, but when - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Building Momentum, Jason Kitzmiller and Team Targets Talladega Superspeedway Success](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883047-building-momentum-jason-kitzmiller-and-team-targets-talladega-superspeedway-success/) - Bouncing back from a tough finish at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway with a season-high sixth-place effort last weekend at Kansas Speedway, ARCA Menards Series veteran Jason Kitzmiller returns to Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway for Saturday’s Alabama Manufactured Housing 200, where he sits second in the championship standings and carries a legitimate opportunity to score his first career - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [2026 Trackhouse Racing Advance - Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883045-2026-trackhouse-racing-advance-talladega-superspeedway/) - Wings for Life World Run Returns May 10, 2026 The Wings for Life World Run, the world’s largest running event, returns for its 13th edition on May 10, 2026. Millions of runners and wheelchair users around the globe will start simultaneously, united by one shared goal: finding a cure for spinal cord injury. Every step - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Kaulig Racing Cup Advance - Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883041-kaulig-racing-cup-advance-talladega/) - The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway this weekend for Sunday’s 500‑mile race on the iconic 2.66‑mile tri‑oval. Talladega Superspeedway opened in 1969 on the site of a former World War II airfield and was designed to be one of the longest and fastest tracks in stock‑car racing. The track has produced some - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Reinbold Raises the Stakes for ‘26 USAC Midget Season](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883038-reinbold-raises-the-stakes-for-26-usac-midget-season/) - No driver showed more growth throughout the past USAC season than Hayden Reinbold. Now, the 22-year-old Gilbert, Arizona native is back on the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship trail full-time again in 2026 as the driver of the Reinbold-Underwood Motorsports No. 19AZ on the 29-race tour. The results don’t lie about his performance - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Ryan Huff Eyes Clean Slate at Talladega After Superspeedway Frustrations](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883035-ryan-huff-eyes-clean-slate-at-talladega-after-superspeedway-frustrations/) - The superspeedways in ARCA Menards Series competition have been anything but kind to Ryan Huff and his family-owned Ryan Huff Motorsports team. Mother Nature and back-to-back mechanical issues at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway and earlier this year at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway has left the likable driver with a bitter taste in his mouth. Still, when - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Homestead Comfort Joins Stafford Speedway Contingency Program for 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883032-homestead-comfort-joins-stafford-speedway-contingency-program-for-2026/) - With the start of the 2026 racing season at Stafford Speedway fast approaching, the track has announced another new member of its contingency program. Homestead Comfort of Ellington, CT is the latest company to sign on as a contingency sponsor. Homestead Comfort will provide a weekly bonus of $75 to each SK Light third place - Speedway Digest Staff - April 22, 2026 - [Huset’s Speedway Unveils Impressive Slate of New and Returning Sponsors](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883020-husets-speedway-unveils-impressive-slate-of-new-and-returning-sponsors/) - A myriad of sponsors are on board to support the 2026 racing season at Huset's Speedway. The weekly divisions - the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Heser Auto & Detailing RaceSaver Sprint Car Series - each return their primary sponsor. Additional sponsors include: the Jay - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Drivers Think Racing Has Remained The Same Under The New Points Format](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/uncategorized/883021-drivers-think-racing-has-remained-the-same-under-the-new-points-format/) - When NASCAR first announced its new points format back in January of this year, a lot of speculation led people to believe the racing would return to the way it looked years ago. The days of racing 100%, from Green Flag to Checkered Flag, were thought to be over, instead replaced with patience, consistency, and - Kaleb Vestal - April 21, 2026 - [Legacy Motor Club: Talladega Race Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883015-legacy-motor-club-talladega-race-preview/) - JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEKNO. 42 PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY TOYOTA CAMRY XSE JHN AT TALLADEGA: John Hunter Nemechek has six NASCAR Cup Series starts at Talladega, where he has earned two top-10 finishes. He finished eighth in both races in 2020. In the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Nemechek has made four starts, including two top-10 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Casagrande Builders Brings Pro Stock Racing Back to Stafford With Casagrande Builders 75](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/883010-casagrande-builders-brings-pro-stock-racing-back-to-stafford-with-casagrande-builders-75/) - When the 54th Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler® kicks off on Saturday, April 25th, the air will be filled with the rumble of the Granite State ProStock Series as part of the festivities. The Granite State cars return to Stafford with title support from Casagrande Builders after last appearing at the Connecticut half-mile in 2021 during - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Jacksonville’s Hy-Vee Perks 40 Rescheduled for Tuesday, May 19](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/883005-jacksonvilles-hy-vee-perks-40-rescheduled-for-tuesday-may-19/) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Jacksonville Speedway have rescheduled the Hy-Vee Perks 40 for Tuesday, May 19 following last week’s postponement. All tickets purchased for the original Hy-Vee Perks 40 date of April 17 will be honored at the new date. The Jacksonville rescheduling adds to an already huge - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Spire Motorsports Jack Link's 500 Race Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/883000-spire-motorsports-jack-links-500-race-advance-2/) - The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway for Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500, the second superspeedway race of the 2026 season. In 28 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Talladega, Spire Motorsports has recorded: 1 top-five 4 top-10 finishes 1 pole award The organization’s best result came in October 2023, when Corey LaJoie finished fourth. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [NAPA Auto Parts Becomes Presenting Partner of NASCAR Canada Series](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882995-napa-auto-parts-becomes-presenting-partner-of-nascar-canada-series/) - NASCAR Canada today announced a new multi-year partnership with NAPA Auto Parts, a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools, and accessories, becoming the Official Automotive Aftermarket Retail Store of the NASCAR Canada Series. As part of the agreement, NAPA Auto Parts will have a strong presence at every race throughout the NASCAR Canada Series season with - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [ARCA Menards Series CGS Imaging 4 Crown to Feature Races at Talladega, Watkins Glen, Toledo, and DuQuoin](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882991-arca-menards-series-cgs-imaging-4-crown-to-feature-races-at-talladega-watkins-glen-toledo-and-duquoin/) - For 2026, the ARCA Menards Series CGS Imaging 4 Crown, a championship within the overall ARCA Menards Series season that celebrates the series’ diverse selection of venues, will include races at the biggest and fastest track in the sport, Talladega Superspeedway, the twisting road course at Watkins Glen International, the series’ home track Toledo Speedway, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Acrisure Protection Group Extends Partnership With Casey Mears in His Pursuit of 500 Cup Starts](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882986-acrisure-protection-group-extends-partnership-with-casey-mears-in-his-pursuit-of-500-cup-starts/) - Acrisure Protection Group (APG), part of global fintech leader Acrisure, proudly announces the extension of its partnership with NASCAR Cup Series driver Casey Mears as he closes in on 500 NASCAR Cup Series starts. APG, and its market leading KARR Security program, will appear as a major associate sponsor on Mears’ No. 62 Beard Motorsports - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Three-Time Grammy Award-Winning Artist Zac Brown Named Grand Marshal for Jack Link’s 500](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882980-three-time-grammy-award-winning-artist-zac-brown-named-grand-marshal-for-jack-links-500/) - Talladega Superspeedway announced today that Zac Brown, a three-time Grammy Award-winning artist and lead singer of Zac Brown Band, will be the grand marshal for the Jack Link’s 500. Joining him as the honorary starter are the CEO of Jack Link’s, Troy Link, and the founder of Lorissa’s Organics, Lorissa Link. “Zac and his music - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Josh Bilicki Partners With Stand Ready Apparel at Texas Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882975-josh-bilicki-partners-with-stand-ready-apparel-at-texas-motor-speedway/) - NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki today announced that he is partnering with Stand Ready Apparel for the Andy’s Frozen Custard 340 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Part Series race at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. The No. 07 of SS-GreenLight Racing will sport the fierce eagle and stars and stripes banner logo of the brand. Stand Ready Apparel - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Niece Motorsports to Debut CARS Tour Program with Matt Gould at Caraway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882970-niece-motorsports-to-debut-cars-tour-program-with-matt-gould-at-caraway/) - Niece Motorsports, an organization with a race-winning pedigree in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS), will make its zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Series debut this week at Caraway Speedway. Mooresville, North Carolina’s Matt Gould will drive the No. 4 J.F. Electric / DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Camaro for the team. Connor Hall - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [2026 USAC Hall of Fame Tickets on Sale Now](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882966-2026-usac-hall-of-fame-tickets-on-sale-now/) - Join us for the 2026 USAC Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Wednesday, July 1! The event will take place at USAC Headquarters located at 4910 W 16th St. Speedway, Indiana 46224. A luncheon ticket is required and must be reserved in advance at https://usacracing.ticketspice.com/2026-hof-ceremony. Tickets will be available at will call. The luncheon starts - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Ford Racing - Talladega 1 Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882962-ford-racing-talladega-1-advance/) - Austin Cindric is the defending winner of this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, continuing a decade-long streak of success for Ford Racing and Team Penske. Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 is the headline event of the weekend, following Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Ag-Pro 300. CINDRIC GOING FOR REPEAT WIN Austin Cindric came - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Elkins Joins INDYCAR Officiating as Managing Director of Officiating](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882957-elkins-joins-indycar-officiating-as-managing-director-of-officiating/) - Veteran motorsports officiating and competition executive Scot Elkins has been named managing director of officiating (MDO) by the Independent Officiating Board (IOB) of INDYCAR Officiating. In December 2025, INDYCAR Officiating – a new independent and not-for-profit organization – was established and governed by the three-person board of Raj Nair, Ray Evernham and Ronan Morgan. Working - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Goodyear Racing Notes – Talladega Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882953-goodyear-racing-notes-talladega-superspeedway-2/) - NASCAR Cup Series teams will run the same Goodyear Racing Eagle tires at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend as at Daytona International Speedway to start the season. The Goodyear Racing Eagle tires selected are also the same as those raced on both visits to Talladega last year. This left-side tire has raced at NASCAR’s longest oval - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Pragmatic Approach for Pack Racing at Talladega: Cody Ware Brings Super.com Chevy to NASCAR’s Biggest Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882949-pragmatic-approach-for-pack-racing-at-talladega-cody-ware-brings-super-com-chevy-to-nascars-biggest-superspeedway/) - When your best career finish has come at a superspeedway and you’ve led laps in the last three superspeedway races, the potential a superspeedway offers is palpable. Cody Ware, driver of the No. 51 Super.com Chevrolet, can feel it. It’s not hyperbole. It’s pragmatic. “It’s a place where we have a really good shot to - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Hyak Motorsports Announces Associate Sponsorship for Talladega with First Bank of Alabama](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882944-hyak-motorsports-announces-associate-sponsorship-for-talladega-with-first-bank-of-alabama/) - Hyak Motorsports is set to head to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. behind the wheel of the No. 47 Chevrolet, featuring Chef Boyardee as the primary sponsor and an all-new paint scheme for one of the biggest races of the spring. The Talladega weekend will also mark the introduction of First Bank - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Dystany Spurlock Enters History Books With Top 10 Finish in National ARC Menards Series Debut in Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882939-dystany-spurlock-enters-history-books-with-top-10-finish-in-national-arc-menards-series-debut-in-kansas/) - Dystany Spurlock made history Saturday at Kansas Speedway, becoming the first Black woman to compete in a national ARCA Menards Series event and earning a remarkable 10th-place finish in the Tide 150. A dramatic late-race save after contact kept her car clean and secured the top 10 result in overtime. Piloting the No. 66 Foxxtecca - Speedway Digest Staff - April 21, 2026 - [Starks Starting Season Saturday at Skagit; Also Excited to Drive for Chase Johnson Racing Handful of Times Later This Season](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882935-starks-starting-season-saturday-at-skagit-also-excited-to-drive-for-chase-johnson-racing-handful-of-times-later-this-season/) - The 2026 season gets underway this Saturday at Skagit Speedway for Trey Starks, who has captured at least one championship at the track during each of the last four years. "It's more of the same as the last couple of years," he said. "We have to keep improving. The competition gets better and better every - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [A New Home for Drake with RMS for ’26 USAC Midget Season](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882930-a-new-home-for-drake-with-rms-for-26-usac-midget-season/) - Kale Drake has a new address for the 2026 USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship season. The 20-year-old Collinsville, Oklahoma native will pilot the RMS Racing No. 4 on the full 29-race tour this coming year after competing for the past two-plus seasons with Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports. Drake, the 2025 USAC Indiana Midget Week - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Produce Top 10 at Tri-State Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882926-big-game-motorsports-and-gravel-produce-top-10-at-tri-state-speedway/) - Big Game Motorsports recorded a top-10 result on Sunday to wrap up a wet weekend. The Hy-Vee Perks 40 hosted by Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., rained out on Friday and inclement weather postponed the Southern Indiana Showdown at Tri-State Speedway from Saturday to Sunday. "Haubstadt is a place that is one of a kind," - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Big Diamond Speedway is back in action this Friday evening, April 24, for Tony's Meat Market Night with 4-division show](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882922-big-diamond-speedway-is-back-in-action-this-friday-evening-april-24-for-tonys-meat-market-night-with-4-division-show/) - This coming Friday evening, April 24, Big Diamond Speedway presents Tony’s Meat Market Night with four classes of stock cars hitting the track. Heading up the night of thrilling dirt track racing will be the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds along with the USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman, the Red White and Blue Autos Inc. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Englishman Carr a USAC Midget Rookie of the Year Contender in 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882917-englishman-carr-a-usac-midget-rookie-of-the-year-contender-in-2026/) - Three years ago, Brandon Carr moved to the United States. Two years ago, he made his dirt track debut. A little over a year ago, he took his first laps in a midget. Now, this year, the Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England native is set to take on a full season of USAC NOS Energy Drink - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Kansas Speedway NCS Race Report - Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Zane Smith](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882912-front-row-motorsports-kansas-speedway-ncs-race-report-noah-gragson-todd-gilliland-zane-smith/) - Todd Gilliland Key Takeaways Stage One: 21st / Stage Two: 15th / Race Result: 17th "I felt like we were a little bit better than 17th, but I'm happy to have left Kansas with a top-20 finish," said Gilliland. "Each stage we got a touch better, improving the handling and balance. Things are on the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Three Takeaways: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882908-three-takeaways-acura-grand-prix-of-long-beach-3/) - Thanks to the efforts of Renger van der Zande, Nick Yelloly and their teammates, the No. 93 Acura Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian well and truly put the Acura in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The No. 93 car claimed the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) win, putting smiles on - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [NOAPS: Cleetus McFarland Set for Next NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Start at Nashville Superspeedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882901-noaps-cleetus-mcfarland-set-for-next-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-start-at-nashville-superspeedway/) - LEBANON, Tenn. — YouTube star and motorsports personality Cleetus McFarland will make his next start in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series next month at Nashville Superspeedway, continuing his gradual introduction to the sport’s national touring ranks. McFarland, whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, is scheduled to drive the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Jobber Backs J.J. Yeley and Hettinger Racing at Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882896-jobber-backs-j-j-yeley-and-hettinger-racing-at-talladega/) - NASCAR veteran J.J. Yeley will drive the No. 5 Jobber Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Hettinger Racing in the Ag-Pro 300 Saturday at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Yeley comes into the 113-lap race around the 2.66-mile oval with a wealth of experience. The second-generation racer has 831 starts in NASCAR’s top-three national touring series – Cup - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Cook Out Named Title Sponsor for ARCA Menards Series East Race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on May 2nd](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882891-cook-out-named-title-sponsor-for-arca-menards-series-east-race-at-nashville-fairgrounds-speedway-on-may-2nd/) - Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and Track Enterprises are proud to announce that Cook Out has been named the title sponsor for the series’ highly anticipated ARCA Menards Series East Music City 150. The event, scheduled for Saturday, May 2, will now be known as the Cook Out Music City 150. Founded in 1987 in Greensboro, North - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Tyler Reddick enjoys good fortune at the expense of his car owner](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882887-tyler-reddick-enjoys-good-fortune-at-the-expense-of-his-car-owner/) - We’ve all heard the expression, “I’d rather be lucky than good.” “Why not both?” Tyler Reddick could have asked on Sunday afternoon. To be sure, it takes consummate skill and excellent equipment to win five of the first nine races in a NASCAR Cup Series season. After all, no other driver had accomplished that feat - NASCAR Wire Service - April 20, 2026 - [How technology quietly runs the show in motorsports](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882883-how-technology-quietly-runs-the-show-in-motorsports/) - From the pit garage to the grandstands packed with fans, there’s a whole lot more behind modern racing than just loud engines and raw courage. Sure, motorsports used to be all about speed, risk and those photo-finish moments. But if you really look past the engine noise and screeching tires, there’s another steady pulse driving - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Grandview Speedway Hosts NASCAR Modified & Sportsman Double Header This Saturday - Modified Twin 25's on May 9 - High Limit 410 Sprints on May 19](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882879-grandview-speedway-hosts-nascar-modified-sportsman-double-header-this-saturday-modified-twin-25s-on-may-9-high-limit-410-sprints-on-may-19/) - The competition has been very close and highly exciting three weeks into the 2026 racing season at Grandview Speedway, and another two-division program is set for this Saturday night. This Saturday, April 25 will be a two-division program of racing under the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts banner for the T.P. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Jesse Gerhard Memorial Foundation and Bulovas Restorations Announce NASCAR Tribute Car with Sam Hunt Racing at Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882871-jesse-gerhard-memorial-foundation-and-bulovas-restorations-announce-nascar-tribute-car-with-sam-hunt-racing-at-talladega/) - The Jesse Gerhard Memorial Foundation and Bulovas Restorations, in partnership with Sam Hunt Racing, have announced a special tribute car that will compete in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The No. 24 Toyota GR Supra, driven by Harrison Burton, will honor the life and legacy - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [ZEROES Premium Beverages Reunites with Ryan Ellis for Talladega Superspeedway with Young’s Motorsports](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882868-zeroes-premium-beverages-reunites-with-ryan-ellis-for-talladega-superspeedway-with-youngs-motorsports/) - As Ryan Ellis heads to Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in search of his second top-10 finish of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, ZEROES Premium Beverages will continue its partnership with the veteran driver and Young’s Motorsports in Saturday’s Ag-Pro 300. The Talladega race marks the second year of the partnership between Ellis and - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [NFPA and Joey Gase Return to Talladega for NASCAR Cup Race](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882861-nfpa-and-joey-gase-return-to-talladega-for-nascar-cup-race/) - The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) announced that Joey Gase, with NY Racing, will compete on behalf of NFPA at the Jack Link’s 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, April 26. Gase will be behind the wheel of car #44 emblazoned with Sparky the Fire Dog®, NFPA’s beloved fire safety mascot, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Honda completes Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach sweep with Alex Palou win](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882858-honda-completes-acura-grand-prix-of-long-beach-sweep-with-alex-palou-win/) - Alex Palou completed a sweep of the weekend for Honda in the 2026 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, as Honda and Acura powered vehicles scored pole position and the victory in both the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. This is Palou's first Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach victory, and - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Courtney Tops Tri-State Barnburner After Intense Battle with Kofoid](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882850-courtney-tops-tri-state-barnburner-after-intense-battle-with-kofoid/) - Another bullring, another banger for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.This time around the scene was Haubstadt, IN’s Tri-State Speedway. Weather pushed the Southern Indiana Showdown to Sunday, April 19, and Mother Nature delivered a prime evening for one of the wildest races of the season.Indianapolis, IN’s Tyler Courtney wasted no - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Team Penske NASCAR Cup Series Race Report - Kansas 1](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882849-team-penske-nascar-cup-series-race-report-kansas-1-3/) - AUSTIN CINDRIC No. 2 PPG FORD MUSTANG DARK HORSESTART: 34TH STAGE 1: 16TH STAGE 2: 19TH FINISH: 12TH POINTS: 17THRACE RUNDOWN: Austin Cindric started 34th in Sunday’s AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway in the No. 2 PPG Ford Mustang Dark Horse and quickly worked his way forward, climbing to 25th by Lap 5 and into - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Josh Berry Race Report: Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882840-josh-berry-race-report-kansas-speedway/) - It was a challenging day for Josh Berry and the No. 21 DEX team at Kansas Speedway, ending in a 27th-place finish in Sunday’s AdventHealth 400 after starting 30th. With only one caution outside of the stage breaks, the team was unable to recover lost laps and finished two laps down. In Stage 1, Berry - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Matt Hirschman Charges From 12th to Win "Spring Zing" at Mahoning Valley Speedway in Race of Champions Modified Series Opener](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882839-matt-hirschman-charges-from-12th-to-win-spring-zing-at-mahoning-valley-speedway-in-race-of-champions-modified-series-opener/) - Matt Hirschman is always a contender, no matter the track. But when the Race of Champions Modified Series visits Mahoning Valley Speedway, one of the tracks closest to his home, Hirschman seems to find another gear. On Saturday night, Hirschman started 12th, methodically worked his way through the field, and took the lead from Paulie - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Quick Pit Work, Pace Help Palou Run Away to Win at Long Beach](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882829-quick-pit-work-pace-help-palou-run-away-to-win-at-long-beach/) - Alex Palou got the break he needed and fast work from his Chip Ganassi Racing pit crew, and then he ran away with a victory Sunday in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Palou earned his third victory in five races this season, the 22nd victory of his career and his first win at - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Rick Ware Racing: AdventHealth 400 from Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882832-rick-ware-racing-adventhealth-400-from-kansas-3/) - Date: April 19, 2026 Event: AdventHealth 400 (Round 9 of 36) Series: NASCAR Cup Series Location: Kansas Speedway in Kansas City (1.5-mile oval) Format: 267 laps, broken into three stages (80 laps/85 laps/102 laps) Note: Race extended seven laps past its scheduled 267-lap distance due to a green-white-checkered finish. Race Winner: Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing (Toyota) Stage 1 Winner: Denny Hamlin of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [Spire Motorsports AdventHealth 400 Race Report](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882816-spire-motorsports-adventhealth-400-race-report/) - The NASCAR Cup Series visited Kansas Speedway on Sunday for the AdventHealth 400, where Spire Motorsports fielded three Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 entries. Despite adversity throughout the afternoon, the organization recorded multiple solid runs and continued its push in the championship standings. Daniel Suárez – No. 7 NationsGuard Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Start: 8thFinish: 19thPoints: 16th Daniel - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [TEAM CHEVY INDYCAR SUNDAY RACE REPORT - Grand Prix Of Long Beach](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882821-team-chevy-indycar-sunday-race-report-grand-prix-of-long-beach/) - Pato O'Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet was the best of the Chevrolet-powered drivers, finishing in fifth place on the Streets of Long Beach. O'Ward was joined in the top ten by sixth-place Scott McLaughlin in the No. 3 AAA Travel Team Penske Chevrolet, seventh-place David Malukas in the No. 12 Verizon Team - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [RCR NCS Race Recap: Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882817-rcr-ncs-race-recap-kansas-speedway-6/) - Austin Dillon pilots the No. 3 Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Chevrolet to Top-20 Finish at Kansas Speedway 16th 20th 25th “Solid top-20 day for our Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots team. Our Chevrolet fired off a little tight, but fought a few different things once we got in clean air. We were - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [RFK Racing Kansas Executive Summary](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882812-rfk-racing-kansas-executive-summary/) - RFK RACING RACE SUMMARY: RFK Racing delivered a complete team performance Sunday at Kansas Speedway, placing all three entries inside the top 11. The race was run nearly caution free, placing an emphasis on long green flag runs and tire management, before ultimately being decided in an overtime finish. Brad Keselowski led the charge with - Speedway Digest Staff - April 20, 2026 - [From Trouble to Triumph: Tyler Reddick Wins Kansas for Fifth Time This Season](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882807-from-trouble-to-triumph-tyler-reddick-wins-kansas-for-fifth-time-this-season/) - KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Tyler Reddick escaped a late stumble, survived an overtime restart and outdueled Denny Hamlin on Sunday for his fifth NASCAR Cup Series victory of the 2026 season, continuing one of the most dominant starts in modern era history. Reddick, driving the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing, took advantage of a - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Tyler Reddick keeps the magic alive with overtime NASCAR Cup win at Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882803-tyler-reddick-keeps-the-magic-alive-with-overtime-nascar-cup-win-at-kansas/) - Tyler Reddick scraped the outside wall in the closing laps. His fuel system stumbled at a critical moment. He collided with fellow Toyota driver Christopher Bell in overtime. He fell behind defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson on the final restart. Yet, in a magical season for the driver of the No. 45 23XI - NASCAR Wire Service - April 19, 2026 - [Doran Racing's Swanson Dominates 500 Sprint Car Tour Season Opener](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882798-doran-racings-swanson-dominates-500-sprint-car-tour-season-opener/) - Doran Racing got its 2026 season off to an extremely successful start when the Lebanon, Ohio-based team’s Kody Swanson led all 100 laps of the 26th annual Glen Niebel Classic Saturday night at Anderson Speedway. The orange and blue No. 33 asphalt sprint car sponsored by Wilke Orthodontics and Glenn Farms will go down in - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [AdventHealth 400 results from Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882780-adventhealth-400-results-from-kansas-speedway-5/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Transcript: Tyler Reddick - Press Conference - 04.19.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882776-transcript-tyler-reddick-press-conference-04-19-26/) - THE MODERATOR: We've now been joined by our race winner, Tyler Reddick. I want to read you a stat. The stat is one that came out after the race. For the first time since 1987, a driver has won five of the first nine races, and the last driver to do it was Dale Earnhardt. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Custer Uses Mix of Strategy and Speed to Finish 25th at Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882771-custer-uses-mix-of-strategy-and-speed-to-finish-25th-at-kansas-speedway/) - Cole Custer battled tire strategy, long green-flag runs, and a late overtime restart to secure a hard-fought 25th-place finish at Kansas Speedway on Sunday afternoon. 41 Cole CusterCole Custer started 29th for his 10th career start at Kansas and used a strategic, patient approach throughout the 267-lap race. The No. 41 HaasTooling.com Chevrolet showed strong - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Reddick Continues to Make History, Wins at Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882767-reddick-continues-to-make-history-wins-at-kansas/) - Tyler Reddick continued his early season dominance as he claimed his fifth win in the first nine races this season with a stellar last lap pass at Kansas Speedway. Reddick was battling for the win in the closing laps before a late race caution setup an overtime finish, and Reddick was able to make his - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Larson Drives to Season-Best Runner-Up Finish at Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882762-larson-drives-to-season-best-runner-up-finish-at-kansas-speedway/) - Kyle Larson heads home from the Heartland with his second consecutive podium appearance of the season, with the reigning champion driving to a second-place result in the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway. Larson continued to build upon his impressive resume at the 1.5-mile oval, bringing his top-five tally to 10 in his 23 career NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Transcript: Billy Scott - Press Conference - 04.19.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882758-transcript-billy-scott-press-conference-04-19-26/) - THE MODERATOR: We've been joined by our race-winning crew chief, Billy Scott. We kind of joke about how often we've seen you this season. Five wins. Today had a lot of action there at the end. Just take us through the laps, but really what does it mean to be in this position in April? - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Transcript: Steve Lauletta - Press Conference - 04.19.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882754-transcript-steve-lauletta-press-conference-04-19-26/) - THE MODERATOR: We are joined by Steve Lauletta. Congratulations on that win. A little bit crazy couple laps there. Maybe just takes through that perspective of what it was like to see Tyler in the lead, then have trouble, then the opportunity on the restart to show what he's made of. STEVE LAULETTA: Yeah, I just think the whole - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Transcript: Kyle Larson - Pit Road Interview - 04.19.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882750-transcript-kyle-larson-pit-road-interview-04-19-26/) - Q. Kyle Larson, runner-up. Looked like you got the restart you wanted at the end. Once you got the lead, what were you thinking at that point? KYLE LARSON: When it all worked out like that, I was like, oh, great, clean air. I went through three and four and I was plowing. Yeah, I was nervous. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Transcript: Denny Hamlin - Pit Road Interview - 04.19.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882746-transcript-denny-hamlin-pit-road-interview-04-19-26/) - Q. Denny Hamlin, led 131 laps. This is probably the most frustrated and heartbroken maybe that I've seen you before. What was the most frustrating part of those closing laps? DENNY HAMLIN: I mean, obviously it's not winning. It's Cody Ware, six laps down wrecking. I don't know. It just added up. I feel for the same - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Transcript: Michael Jordan - Frontstretch Interview - 04.19.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882742-transcript-michael-jordan-frontstretch-interview-04-19-26/) - Q. What was it like watching the closing laps? MICHAEL JORDAN: Look, I'm racing against Denny. I really wanted to beat him because I know we're going to talk a lot of trash a little bit later. It was a good race. When we started to run out of fuel, I didn't know what was happening. 23XI, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Transcript: Tyler Reddick - Frontstretch Interview - 04.19.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882738-transcript-tyler-reddick-frontstretch-interview-04-19-26/) - Q. Tyler, a couple laps to go, you stumble. Then the caution comes out. You have to pit, then you go up against Denny Hamlin. How did you prevail? TYLER REDDICK: Just really blessed with the late caution. Was that nuts or what? I couldn't believe it. I mean, first off, I feel like I have - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Bannister, Frazier, Childress, and Conway Roll to Bakersfield Speedway Victories](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882733-bannister-frazier-childress-and-conway-roll-to-bakersfield-speedway-victories/) - Tyler Bannister won his first Bakersfield IMCA Modified victory while Matthew Frazier, Ricky Childress, Jr., and Carson Conway also scored in dirt track racing at the Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on Saturday night. Tyler Irwin won $150 for the IMCA SportMod trophy dash while Cale Kanke was awarded $100 for the second - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Lewis Scores First Usac Southwest Sprint Win at Central AZ](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882728-lewis-scores-first-usac-southwest-sprint-win-at-central-az/) - Ricky Lewis has won his share of USAC races out west in his career. On Saturday night, he added a first to his ever-growing list at Casa Grande’s Central Arizona Raceway. Starting sixth in the field, the Oxnard, California racer charged up through the field, and with five laps remaining, made the winning move to - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Boertje Brothers Shine During Delta Speedway Round Two in Stockton](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882723-boertje-brothers-shine-during-delta-speedway-round-two-in-stockton/) - A new duo added to the deep tradition of siblings enjoying success at Delta Speedway in Stockton on Saturday as both Wade and Miles Boertje of parked it in victory lane during the second round of Micro Sprint action at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. The Visalia-based Boertje Brothers were two of the five winners - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Norbury and Mitchell Are Winners With Bcra-Wmr Super Series Opener at Placerville](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882718-norbury-and-mitchell-are-winners-with-bcra-wmr-super-series-opener-at-placerville/) - Arizona’s Preston Norbury scored the $1,250 feature victory for the season opener for the Bay Cities Racing Association / Western Midget Racing California Super Series presented by Quick Change Liquid Energy. Saturday night’s event at Placerville Speedway kicked off the 12 race Super Series campaign in 2026. Norbury’s first full Midget win was joined by - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Danner Slides Way to Victory in Bridgeport Usac East Coast Opener](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882713-danner-slides-way-to-victory-in-bridgeport-usac-east-coast-opener/) - Allentown, Pennsylvania’s Briggs Danner rolled into New Jersey’s Bridgeport Motorsports Park with one goal – win. He got it, but not without a full-throttle fight from start to finish. Jonathan Swanson led the field to green in the 2026 USAC East Coast opener presented by Baer Den Farms, pacing the first seven circuits of the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [KTJ Goes West, Wins USAC CRA Sprints at Casa Grande](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882708-ktj-goes-west-wins-usac-cra-sprints-at-casa-grande/) - Kevin Thomas Jr. capitalized on Ricky Lewis’ misfortune, then led the remaining 13 laps to capture Saturday night’s Avanti Windows & Doors USAC CRA Sprint Car main event at Central Arizona Raceway. Driving the Petty Performance Racing #33p Avanti Windows & Doors Sherman, the Cullman, Alabama driver assumed the lead after a flat front tire - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [The King is Back on Top: Vittorio Ghirelli Starts 2026 NASCAR Euro Series V8GP Title Defense on the Right Note](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882702-the-king-is-back-on-top-vittorio-ghirelli-starts-2026-nascar-euro-series-v8gp-title-defense-on-the-right-note/) - The reigning king of the NASCAR Euro Series V8GP championship is back on top. Vittorio Ghirelli secured his first winner's sticker of 2026 in NASCAR GP Spain Round 2 thanks to improvements made with PK Carsport on the #24 Chevrolet Camaro, allowing the Italian driver to claim the victory. While his rivals struggled with technical - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Duane Howard Over Ryan Watt in Another Grandview Speedway Thriller, Mike Toth First Time Sportsman Winner Saturday Night](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882698-duane-howard-over-ryan-watt-in-another-grandview-speedway-thriller-mike-toth-first-time-sportsman-winner-saturday-night/) - It was another night of competitive racing for the history books on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, with the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment NASCAR Modified feature coming down to the final lap and the final turn for the second consecutive week. Scoring the exciting and dramatic victory was defending track champion Duane Howard of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Twists and Drama Secured a NASCAR GP Spain Sweep For Thomas Toffel and THT by Race Art](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882689-twists-and-drama-secured-a-nascar-gp-spain-sweep-for-thomas-toffel-and-tht-by-race-art/) - Round 2 for the NASCAR Euro Series OPEN drivers at the 2026 NASCAR GP Spain brought a late twist to the results. Canadian Raphael Lessard was looking to avenge his electrical problems from OPEN Round 1 with a commanding victory on Sunday, but the Alumitec Racing driver was handed a penalty for speeding under FCY. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Tony Hunt Prevails Over Shauna Hogg for NCMA Sprint Car Victory at Madera](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882688-tony-hunt-prevails-over-shauna-hogg-for-ncma-sprint-car-victory-at-madera/) - Continuing a battle that has spanned three decades, multi-time USAC champion Tony Hunt prevailed over close rival Shauna Hogg in Saturday’s NCMA Sprint Car feature at Madera Speedway. Hunt – the defending NCMA champion – topped Hogg in the 30-lap contest at the one-third mile speedway. Hunt paced time trials before Hogg and Justin Kawahata won - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Taylor Gray wins eventful NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882678-taylor-gray-wins-eventful-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-race-at-kansas/) - The early bird got the victory on Saturday night. The first of the frontrunners to pit during the final 95-lap green-flag run in the Kansas Lottery 300, Taylor Gray grabbed the lead during the cycle and held off charging Sheldon Creed to score the second NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory of his career. Crew - NASCAR Wire Service - April 19, 2026 - [Ward Wins Late Model Feature Backwards After Dominating Day](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882679-ward-wins-late-model-feature-backwards-after-dominating-day/) - Trevor Ward made fans gasp as he slid backwards across the finish line while taking the checkered flag on Saturday.Ward was so good, and his lead was so big on the final lap, that he wanted to give the fans a thrill as he took the win. He sure did.Ward made a mistake, which turned - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Felix Rosenqvist drives his Acura-liveried Honda to Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach pole position](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882669-felix-rosenqvist-drives-his-acura-liveried-honda-to-acura-grand-prix-of-long-beach-pole-position/) - Felix Rosenqvist will lead the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field to green at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach as the Swedish driver completed a Meyer Shank Racing sweep of Saturday’s track activities. Rosenqvist, previously a Long Beach polesitter in 2024, set a blistering time in single-car qualifying for the Firestone Fast Six and was - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Rosenqvist Keeps Good Times Rolling for MSR With Long Beach Pole](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882668-rosenqvist-keeps-good-times-rolling-for-msr-with-long-beach-pole/) - Three down, one to go for Meyer Shank Racing this weekend at Long Beach. Felix Rosenqvist continued the team’s California dreaming by winning the NTT P1 Award for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Saturday with a lap of 1 minute, 7.4635 seconds in the No. 60 SiriusXM/Acura Honda fielded by Meyer Shank - Speedway Digest Staff - April 19, 2026 - [Taylor Gray Claims First Victory of the Season at Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882663-taylor-gray-claims-first-victory-of-the-season-at-kansas/) - Taylor Gray claimed his first win of the season, and second victory overall in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway. Gray took the lead after a great pit call by Jason Ratcliff in the final pit cycle and held it for the balance of the race. Brent Crews finished - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Kansas Lottery 300 results from Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882655-kansas-lottery-300-results-from-kansas-speedway-9/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Creed Charges to Runner-Up Finish, Captures $100K Dash 4 Cash at Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882650-creed-charges-to-runner-up-finish-captures-100k-dash-4-cash-at-kansas/) - Despite a late-race charge, Sheldon Creed delivered a runner-up finish at Kansas Speedway on Saturday night and captured the $100,000 Dash 4 Cash bonus as the highest finisher among the four eligible drivers. Cole Custer made the most of his second O’Reilly Series start of the season with a strong seventh-place result, while Sam Mayer - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Racy track helps Rick Laubach drive to Modified victory at Big Diamond Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882646-racy-track-helps-rick-laubach-drive-to-modified-victory-at-big-diamond-speedway/) - Friday night’s racing action at Big Diamond Speedway, which was sponsored by Frank DiMarco Autobody and Auto Repair of New Philadelphia, saw all six features that where run produce plenty of side-by-side racing and passing thanks to a well-prepared track surface. In the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds Rick Laubach of Quakertown scored his 28th career - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Central Arizona Avanti USAC CRA Sprint Car Recap | April 17, 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882642-central-arizona-avanti-usac-cra-sprint-car-recap-april-17-2026/) - Starting third, R.J. Johnson of Laveen, Arizona powered by “Chargin” Charles Davis Jr. on lap eleven and held off several challenges from teammate “KTJ” Kevin Thomas Jr. to score the Friday night win at Central Arizona Raceway. For Johnson, the $3,000 Avanti Windows & Doors USAC CRA Sprint Car victory was his second win of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Tyler Reddick claims third 2026 pole position in Kansas time trials](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882637-tyler-reddick-claims-third-2026-pole-position-in-kansas-time-trials/) - A fourth victory from the pole position would suit Tyler Reddick just fine, after the driver of the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota prevailed in Saturday’s highly competitive qualifying session at Kansas Speedway. Reddick toured the 1.5-mile speedway in 29.142 seconds (185.300 mph) to claim his third Busch Light Pole Award of the season, his - NASCAR Wire Service - April 18, 2026 - [Acura Breaks Through for Long-Awaited IMSA Long Beach Win](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882631-acura-breaks-through-for-long-awaited-imsa-long-beach-win/) - Long-awaited win droughts ended under sunny Southern California skies in Saturday’s 100-minute Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the third round of the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. Acura won overall and Grand Touring Prototype (GTP), ending its pursuit of its first win at Long Beach since the manufacturer took over race title sponsorship - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCS Kansas Quotes - Tyler Reddick - 04.18.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882627-toyota-racing-ncs-kansas-quotes-tyler-reddick-04-18-26/) - 23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick was made available to the media on Saturday after winning the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race from Kansas Speedway. This is Tyler Reddick’s third pole this season (COTA, Darlington). This is Toyota’s fifth pole in the last six races at Kansas Speedway. Toyota swept the top-three in qualifying for the second time - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Over 155 Entries Highlight Thrilling INEX Spring Nationals Weekend at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882622-over-155-entries-highlight-thrilling-inex-spring-nationals-weekend-at-nashville-fairgrounds-speedway/) - A tremendous weekend of racing action unfolded at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway as the INEX Spring Nationals wrapped up a six-day showcase featuring more than 155 competitors from across the United States, Canada, and beyond. Despite early weather challenges, track officials worked quickly and efficiently to get the facility race-ready, allowing the event to continue with - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [AdventHealth 400 starting lineup at Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882618-adventhealth-400-starting-lineup-at-kansas-speedway-4/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Denny Hamlin hopes another win is in the cards at Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882614-denny-hamlin-hopes-another-win-is-in-the-cards-at-kansas/) - No doubt a bettor brave enough to take Chase Elliott with one lap left in overtime in last year’s Sept 28 race at Kansas Speedway could have gotten long odds. Elliott took the white flag in fifth place, behind the Toyotas of Bubba Wallace, Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe and Christopher Bell. Wallace pulled out to - NASCAR Wire Service - April 18, 2026 - [Now a NASCAR Cup winner, Ty Gibbs wants to make racing more physical](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882610-now-a-nascar-cup-winner-ty-gibbs-wants-to-make-racing-more-physical/) - At age 23, Ty Gibbs is feeling his oats after his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory, and he’d like to make the sport tougher and more physical. “I think we should rip all the cool suits out of everyone’s cars and make it a more physical sport,” Gibbs said on Saturday. “I think that - NASCAR Wire Service - April 18, 2026 - [Erik Jones: New LEGACY president should have significant impact](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882606-erik-jones-new-legacy-president-should-have-significant-impact/) - The new president of LEGACY Motor Club isn’t just an administrator, as driver Erik Jones made clear on Saturday at Kansas Speedway, site of Sunday’s AdventHealth 400 (2 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). With a background as chief operating officer at Joe Gibbs Racing and as vice president of engineering and - NASCAR Wire Service - April 18, 2026 - [Female drivers make a statement in ARCA Menards Series race at Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882602-female-drivers-make-a-statement-in-arca-menards-series-race-at-kansas/) - Gio Ruggiero won Saturday’s Tide 150 ARCA Menards Series race at Kansas Speedway, but there were significant stories that unfolded behind him. Three of the four female drivers in the field finished in the top 10, with Lanie Buice running fifth, followed by Jade Avedisian in seventh and Dystany Spurlock in 10th. Avedisian was competing - NASCAR Wire Service - April 18, 2026 - [Dystany Spurlock Makes ARCA History With Top-10 Finish in Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882597-dystany-spurlock-makes-arca-history-with-top-10-finish-in-kansas/) - Dystany Spurlock made history Saturday at Kansas Speedway, becoming the first Black woman to compete in a national ARCA Menards Series event and earning a remarkable 10th-place finish in the Tide 150. A dramatic late-race save after contact kept her car clean and secured the top-10 result in overtime. Piloting the No. 66 Foxxtecca Ford - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCS Kansas Quotes - Denny Hamlin - 04.18.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882593-toyota-racing-ncs-kansas-quotes-denny-hamlin-04-18-26/) - Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin was made available to the media on Saturday prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race from Kansas Speedway. DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 National Debt Relief Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing What are some of the things you are looking for in practice and qualifying here in Kansas? “Because we've had some - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCS Kansas Quotes - Ty Gibbs - 04.18.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882589-toyota-racing-ncs-kansas-quotes-ty-gibbs-04-18-26/) - Joe Gibbs Racing driver Ty Gibbs was made available to the media on Saturday prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race from Kansas Speedway. TY GIBBS, No. 54 Zep Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing Can you take us through a couple of cool moments from this week? “Yeah to get a Cup win is super cool, and - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCS Kansas Quotes - Erik Jones - 04.18.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882580-toyota-racing-ncs-kansas-quotes-erik-jones-04-18-26/) - LEGACY MOTOR CLUB driver Erik Jones was made available to the media on Saturday prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race from Kansas Speedway. ERIK JONES, No. 43 AdventHealth Toyota Camry XSE, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB How are you feeling about your season? “I think we're kind of in the middle where we want to be and where we - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Ruggiero Holds Off Dye in Double Overtime to Win Tide 150 at Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/882581-ruggiero-holds-off-dye-in-double-overtime-to-win-tide-150-at-kansas/) - Race three for the ARCA Menards Series took place Saturday morning at Kansas Speedway after practice and qualifying were washed out Friday afternoon. Jack Wood earned the pole, with the lineup set by 2025 owner points. Gio Ruggiero, Jake Bollman, Lanie Buice, and Gavin Boschele followed in the top five. Wood, driving the No. 28 - Brett Winningham - April 18, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT KANSAS: Kyle Larson Media Availability Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882576-chevrolet-ncs-at-kansas-kyle-larson-media-availability-quotes/) - Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of the NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying session at Kansas Speedway. Larson, the event's defending winner, is a three-time winner in NASCAR's top division at the track. Media Availability Quotes: Obviously, there's a lot of talk about coming - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT KANSAS: AJ Allmendinger Media Availability Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882572-chevrolet-ncs-at-kansas-aj-allmendinger-media-availability-quotes/) - AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of the NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying session at Kansas Speedway. Media Availability Quotes: We're getting toward the quarter point of the season. Where do you think you've leveled out in terms of expectations you set at the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Maiden OPEN Win in Season Opener: Thomas Toffel Starts His NASCAR GP Spain in Victory Lane](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882567-maiden-open-win-in-season-opener-thomas-toffel-starts-his-nascar-gp-spain-in-victory-lane/) - The NASCAR Euro Series OPEN division is renowned for its unpredictability and it held true for the 2026 opener at Circuit Ricardo Tormo. Fans were kept at the edge of their seats as technical gremlins and amazing overtakes ensured that the battle at the top went down to the wire. In the end, Spain crowned - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Cool in the heat: Gianmarco Ercoli Opens His 2026 Story With a Commanding V8GP Win in Spain](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882561-cool-in-the-heat-gianmarco-ercoli-opens-his-2026-story-with-a-commanding-v8gp-win-in-spain/) - Gianmarco Ercoli officially secured his early lead in the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series V8GP championship race. The Italian maintained the lead that he had from his excellent qualifying result and never looked back in Round 1 of the NASCAR GP Spain. The driver of the #11 Alumitec Racing Ford Mustang led from start to finish - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Cost Control in NASCAR: How Component Lifecycles Shape Team Profitability](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882557-cost-control-in-nascar-how-component-lifecycles-shape-team-profitability/) - Motorsports is not only about speed. It is about control. Teams that manage costs with precision gain a measurable advantage over those that focus only on raw performance. In NASCAR, where margins are tight and competition is intense, financial discipline often determines season outcomes as much as driver skill. Modern teams operate within complex cost - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Great Lakes Super Sprints Event at Montpelier Speedway Suspended Pending Reschedule Date](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882553-great-lakes-super-sprints-event-at-montpelier-speedway-suspended-pending-reschedule-date/) - Officials with Montpelier Speedway and the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT and ARP have suspended the race scheduled for Saturday, April 18th. Flooding and continued rainfall have led to the decision to suspend the event. Officials are working on finding a suitable reschedule date for the return of Winged Sprint Cars to Montpelier - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Untouchable: Alumitec Racing Sweeps NASCAR GP Spain Qualifying With Ercoli and Lessard](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882548-untouchable-alumitec-racing-sweeps-nascar-gp-spain-qualifying-with-ercoli-and-lessard/) - The perfect start for Alumitec Racing in NASCAR GP Spain continued with an excellent qualifying for Gianmarco Ercoli and Raphael Lessard, the drivers of the #11 Ford Mustang. Having led the combined times in practice on Friday, Ercoli and Lessard maintained their advantage by clinching the first Strom Watches Pole Award of the 2026 season. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Eddie Tafoya Jr. Looks To Continue Early-Season Prowess at USAC/CRA Race at Central Arizona Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882544-eddie-tafoya-jr-looks-to-continue-early-season-prowess-at-usac-cra-race-at-central-arizona-raceway/) - After last weekend’s race was canceled due to weather, Eddie Tafoya Jr. will climb back into his beautiful #51T and head to Central Arizona Raceway for Saturday’s Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series event. It will be his first appearance at the track since last November’s USAC National Sprint Car Series Western World - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Power, Andretti Drop Hammer in Opening Long Beach Practice](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882539-power-andretti-drop-hammer-in-opening-long-beach-practice/) - After a blistering lap at Long Beach, it’s safe to say Will Power is starting to find his comfort zone at Andretti Global. Power led the opening practice for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach with a top lap of 1 minute, 7.6053 seconds in the No. 26 TWG AI Honda of Andretti Global. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [TEAM CHEVY INDYCAR FRIDAY PRACTICE REPORT - Grand Prix Of Long Beach](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882535-team-chevy-indycar-friday-practice-report-grand-prix-of-long-beach/) - For the fourth straight road and street course, Scott McLaughlin was the quickest Chevrolet-powered driver during the first practice, with Arrow McLaren teammates Christian Lundgaard in the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet and Pato O'Ward also had top ten pace in the first practice on the 1.968-mile, 11-turn, Long Beach street circuit. For the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Momentum Building: Hannah Bell, Performance Vehicle Works Racing Eye Another Strong Showing at Hickory Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882530-momentum-building-hannah-bell-performance-vehicle-works-racing-eye-another-strong-showing-at-hickory-motor-speedway/) - On the heels of a top-five and a top-10 finish in the opening two races at Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway last month, Hannah Bell and her Performance Vehicle Works Racing team return to one of NASCAR’s birthplace tracks, ready to capitalize on that momentum Saturday night. Bell returned to the racing scene last year, competing - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [Kansas Lottery 300 starting lineup at Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882526-kansas-lottery-300-starting-lineup-at-kansas-speedway-9/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [Heartland Hustle Awaits: Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito AutosportSet for Kansas Lottery 300](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882521-heartland-hustle-awaits-jordan-anderson-racing-bommarito-autosportset-for-kansas-lottery-300/) - Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport heads to Kansas Speedway this weekend for the Kansas Lottery 300, as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series takes on one of the premier intermediate tracks on the schedule. The 1.5-mile tri-oval is known for its progressive banking and wide racing surface, allowing for multiple racing grooves and side-by-side competition - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [How the Pit Crew Defines Safety on and Off the Track](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882517-how-the-pit-crew-defines-safety-on-and-off-the-track/) - In racing, the driver is the one in the spotlight. Every racing fan knows the drivers by their first name, last name, where they're from, and what they are like. It is natural, after all. They're the ones who take the car around the track and all the way across the finish line in an - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [4 Motorcycle Racing Crashes That Changed the Rules of Safety](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882513-4-motorcycle-racing-crashes-that-changed-the-rules-of-safety/) - If you go back to the 1970s for a moment, you'll see that motorcycle racers wore leathers that were so thin they were almost see-through, and the only crash barriers they had at tracks were hay bales. Literally, hay bales. If someone crashed, it wasn't until 15 minutes later that the ambulance arrived, so, as - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [Alumitec with the perfect practice: Ercoli and Lessard leads in V8GP and OPEN](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882508-alumitec-with-the-perfect-practice-ercoli-and-lessard-leads-in-v8gp-and-open/) - The 2026 NASCAR Euro Series season is now fully alive! The long awaited return to Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia is finally upon us as drivers from the premier V8GP division and up-and-comers in OPEN took to the track for their first laps of the NASCAR GP Spain. With the first qualifying session fast approaching, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [Rette Jones Racing by Hendriks NASCAR Euro Series Circuit Ricardo Tormo Race Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882504-rette-jones-racing-by-hendriks-nascar-euro-series-circuit-ricardo-tormo-race-preview/) - No. 30 Rette Jones Racing by Hendriks V8GP Team: Driver: Logan Bearden Primary Partner(s): O2 daisy | T3 Vodka | Parker Electric Manufacturer: Ford Mustang Crew Chief: Roy Hendriks 2026 Driver Points Position: N/A | 2026 Owner Points Position: N/A Notes of Interest: ● 2026 Launch: The roar of V8 engines and pure racing returns - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [At Street Tracks, Sim Prep May Mean More](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882499-at-street-tracks-sim-prep-may-mean-more/) - A key part of a professional driver program is simulator work. While that’s not new, it can be more helpful at some circuits than others. There’s a decent number of Long Beach rookies in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition this year, at a track where Friday’s first practice marks the first time anyone runs on - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [Todd Turner Recounts Building Career With Summer Nationals Coverage ](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882494-todd-turner-recounts-building-career-with-summer-nationals-coverage/) - While drivers spent grueling days and nights up and down the road with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals, Todd Turner pioneered instant news coverage in dirt racing through pure passion. The Kentucky native was raised with racing in his area, but it wasn’t until his teenage years that he found his true love in motorsports: dirt Late Models. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [Rick Ware Racing Adds Michael Bumgarner to Late Model Program: 22-Year-Old Racer To Drive No. 51 Chevrolet in Late Model Stock Events](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882489-rick-ware-racing-adds-michael-bumgarner-to-late-model-program-22-year-old-racer-to-drive-no-51-chevrolet-in-late-model-stock-events/) - Rick Ware Racing has added 22-year-old driver Michael Bumgarner to its burgeoning Late Model program. Bumgarner will pilot the No. 51 Chevrolet in a collection of Late Model Stock events in 2026. His 15-race schedule will feature select zMAX CARS Tour races, the Virginia Late Model Triple Crown, and weekly events at Hickory (N.C.) Motor - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [The start of dreams: Jacob Parry victorious in Rookie Challenge against record field in Spain](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882484-the-start-of-dreams-jacob-parry-victorious-in-rookie-challenge-against-record-field-in-spain/) - The roar of the V8 engines can be heard once again as the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series officially kicks off with the NASCAR GP Spain in Circuit Ricardo Tormo. The action begins on Friday morning with the Rookie Challenge division, which saw a record entry list with 17 drivers from around the world vying for - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [KNOX Hydration Fueling Chad Finchum at Talladega](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882479-knox-hydration-fueling-chad-finchum-at-talladega/) - KNOX Hydration headlines a robust list of Garage 66 partners for Chad Finchum to race the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, with additional sponsorship from Carter’s Royal Dispos-All, GPC Poultry Supply & Hardware, and Auto Direct USA. KNOX Hydration was - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [George Siciliano Prepares for Biggest Motorsports Endeavor Yet with Kansas Speedway ARCA Start](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882474-george-siciliano-prepares-for-biggest-motorsports-endeavor-yet-with-kansas-speedway-arca-start/) - Fresh off back-to-back ARCA Menards Series East starts at Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway and Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway earlier this month, famed content creator George Siciliano, better known in the online community as Squirrel McNutt, will make his ARCA Menards Series national debut in Saturday afternoon’s Tide 150 at Kansas Speedway. Siciliano will pilot the No. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [RFK Racing, Trimble and Liverpool FC Unite at Sonoma Raceway in Global Cross-Sport Collaboration](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882469-rfk-racing-trimble-and-liverpool-fc-unite-at-sonoma-raceway-in-global-cross-sport-collaboration/) - Global soccer will meet American horsepower as Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing and Trimble collaborate with Liverpool Football Club at Sonoma Raceway on June 28. Celebrating the shared ownership of the two iconic sports organizations under Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Trimble Ford Mustang will feature a commemorative Liverpool FC paint scheme - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [How NASCAR’s Growing Betting Scene Is Changing the Way Fans Follow the Sport](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882465-how-nascars-growing-betting-scene-is-changing-the-way-fans-follow-the-sport/) - Legal sports betting, in its continuing growth, is changing the way people consume and talk about motorsports. NASCAR publications have begun to incorporate more odds, analytics, and forecasts. The American Gaming Association predicts that US sports betting handle exceeded $120 billion in 2025. This article will analyse the implications of this phenomenon for how fans - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [Momentum up for grabs as F1 resets before Miami Grand Prix](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882461-momentum-up-for-grabs-as-f1-resets-before-miami-grand-prix/) - The 2026 Formula One season has wasted no time shaking off old assumptions. New rules were always going to scramble the order, but few expected the early races to feel this tense, this unsettled. Three rounds in, the paddock already carries the quiet buzz of a year that could swing fast and often. There’s been - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [NASCAR Euro Series Welcomes Rousseau Metal as Official Technical Partner for 2026 Season](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882456-nascar-euro-series-welcomes-rousseau-metal-as-official-technical-partner-for-2026-season/) - The NASCAR Euro Series is proud to announce a new alliance with Rousseau Metal from Canada, designating the global leader in high-quality storage solutions as the official technical partner for the upcoming 2026 championship season. This partnership unites two entities defined by a relentless pursuit of engineering excellence and professional-grade performance. Just as the NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [Jones Joins Engler for Full 2026 USAC Midget Season](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882452-jones-joins-engler-for-full-2026-usac-midget-season/) - Kyle Jones has teamed up with car owner and engine builder Tim Engler to take on the full USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship schedule in 2026. Jones (Kennedale, Texas) will be one of two full-time Engler entries on the USAC tour this coming season. Jones will drive the number 7TX while teammate Thomas - Speedway Digest Staff - April 17, 2026 - [Garrett Mitchell, a.k.a. Cleetus McFarland Eyes Success in Kansas Speedway ARCA Debut](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882448-garrett-mitchell-a-k-a-cleetus-mcfarland-eyes-success-in-kansas-speedway-arca-debut/) - Garrett Mitchell — better known to the motorsports and online community as Cleetus McFarland — backed by his millions of YouTube subscribers, returns to ARCA Menards Series competition this weekend at Kansas Speedway for his track debut in Saturday’s Tide 150. It’s been a busy few months for the public figure, from making his NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Spencer Bayston, Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing Off to Fast Start](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882441-spencer-bayston-stenhouse-jr-marshall-racing-off-to-fast-start/) - The career crossroads Spencer Bayston faced last year are well behind him. Parting ways with Jason Meyers Racing in August left Bayston searching for a ride. Impressive runs on the West Coast in Kevin Kozlowski’s Works Limited Sprint Car and the Tarlton Motorsports No. 21 reminded the sport of this 27-year-old’s talent. Most importantly, he caught - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Green Day Drummer Tré Cool To Ride in Fastest Seat in Sports at Long Beach](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882436-green-day-drummer-tre-cool-to-ride-in-fastest-seat-in-sports-at-long-beach/) - Tré Cool, drummer for the five-time GRAMMY Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame–inducted punk rock trio Green Day, will ride in the Fastest Seat in Sports at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, April 19, on the streets of Long Beach, California. One of the world’s best-selling bands of all time, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Heavy Hitters Plan to Invade the Hill Tuesday Night, May 19, Levan Machine & Truck Equipment & Rich Mar Florist Present the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Roto-Rooter Midweek 410 Sprint Series at Grandview Larson, Abreu, Thorson Early Race Entries](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882432-heavy-hitters-plan-to-invade-the-hill-tuesday-night-may-19-levan-machine-truck-equipment-rich-mar-florist-present-the-interstate-batteries-high-limit-racing-roto-rooter-midweek-410-sprin/) - It’s a big show, making its’ fourth annual visit to the Grandview Speedway when Levan Machine & Truck Equipment & RICH MAR Florist present the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Roto-Rooter Midweek 410 Sprints on Tuesday night, May 19. This is the opening night of the 37th season of the Levan Machine & Truck Equipment - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Second in ARCA Menards Series Points, Jason Kitzmiller Looking for Strong Kansas Speedway Performance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882426-second-in-arca-menards-series-points-jason-kitzmiller-looking-for-strong-kansas-speedway-performance/) - West Virginia’s Jason Kitzmiller enters Saturday’s Tide 150 at Kansas Speedway second in the ARCA Menards Series championship standings after the opening two races of the 2026 season at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway, and the ARCA veteran is determined to deliver the kind of impact performance that keeps him firmly in - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Arrow McLaren welcomes ScanSource as Official Partner through multi-year deal](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882422-arrow-mclaren-welcomes-scansource-as-official-partner-through-multi-year-deal/) - Arrow McLaren has brought ScanSource into the fold as an Official Partner through a multi-year partnership announced today.ScanSource, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, is a leading technology distributor uniquely positioned to address complex, converging technologies. Each of Arrow McLaren's 5, 6 and 7 entries will don ScanSource branding throughout the year, with their branding presence - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [McCarty, Sellers, Ready to Face Challenge of 125-Lap Late Model Race This Saturday](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882418-mccarty-sellers-ready-to-face-challenge-of-125-lap-late-model-race-this-saturday/) - The longest early-season race for Late Models. A close Late Model points battle. The first twin-race Limited Sportsman event of the season. The last of three early-season daytime events. It’s all part of the Bojangles Race Day event on Saturday afternoon, April 18 at South Boston Speedway.The 125-lap Hitachi Energy Late Model Stock Car Division - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Justin Allgaier goes for second straight Dash 4 Cash Bonus at Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882414-justin-allgaier-goes-for-second-straight-dash-4-cash-bonus-at-kansas/) - JR Motorsports returned to a familiar place last Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway—Victory Lane. And though he didn’t win the race—teammate Connor Zilisch did the honors in a double-duty role—JRM driver Justin Allgaier continued to rake in cash as the winner of the first Dash 4 Cash event of the season. Allgaier, the runaway O’Reilly - NASCAR Wire Service - April 16, 2026 - [Kansas Speedway ace Kyle Larson seeks drought-breaking win](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882410-kansas-speedway-ace-kyle-larson-seeks-drought-breaking-win/) - n 2025 at Kansas Speedway, Kyle Larson set a significant record. In 2026 at the 1.5-mile intermediate track, the driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet might simply settle for a win in Sunday’s AdventHealth 400 (2 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). In winning last year’s spring race at Kansas, - NASCAR Wire Service - April 16, 2026 - [John Maybury of Maybury Material Handling Named Grand Marshal of 54th Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler at Stafford Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882405-john-maybury-of-maybury-material-handling-named-grand-marshal-of-54th-annual-napa-spring-sizzler-at-stafford-speedway/) - Stafford Motor Speedway has announced that John Maybury, longtime supporter of Stafford Speedway and head of Maybury Material Handling, has been named Grand Marshal for the 54th Annual NAPA Spring Sizzler®, set for April 25–26. Maybury will send the field of open modified cars on their way for 100-laps of ground pounding excitement with the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Tickets go on sale tomorrow for 2026 INDYCAR race weekend at Portland International Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882400-tickets-go-on-sale-tomorrow-for-2026-indycar-race-weekend-at-portland-international-raceway/) - The NTT INDYCAR SERIES, featuring the stars and cars of the Indianapolis 500, returns to Portland International Raceway (PIR) on Aug. 7-9, 2026, for the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland. Beginning at 10 a.m. PT tomorrow (Friday, April 17), 3-Day tickets go on sale to the public at RacePortland.com. The annual racing event, headlined by - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Boys Girls Clubs Of America Team Up With 23XI Racing To Honor Bubba Wallace](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882396-boys-girls-clubs-of-america-team-up-with-23xi-racing-to-honor-bubba-wallace/) - 23XI Racing proudly announced today that Boys & Girls Clubs of America will serve as the primary partner with Bubba Wallace and the No. 23 team for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway. The commemorative Boys & Girls Clubs of America-branded racecar honors Wallace’s upcoming induction into Boys & Girls Clubs of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [​Isabella Robusto Eyes Momentum at Kansas Speedway in ARCA Tide 150](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882391-isabella-robusto-eyes-momentum-at-kansas-speedway-in-arca-tide-150/) - Isabella Robusto will return to competition on April 18 at Kansas Speedway for the Tide 150, continuing her 2026 ARCA Menards Series season behind the wheel of the No. 55 Mobil 1 Toyota for Nitro Motorsports. Following the opening stretch of the season, Robusto and her team remain focused on translating early lessons into stronger - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [SBG Records Joins Josh Bilicki at Kansas Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882385-sbg-records-joins-josh-bilicki-at-kansas-motor-speedway/) - NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki today announced that he is partnering with SBG Records for the Kansas Lottery 300 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Kansas Speedway. Massachusetts-based EXCO Landscaping will join as an associate marketing partner. SBG Records is an independent rock record label founded by Shan Dan Horan. With a passion for raw, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [RCR Race Preview: Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882379-rcr-race-preview-kansas-speedway-6/) - Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas Speedway… In 111 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Kansas Speedway, Richard Childress Racing has one win (Kevin Harvick, 2013) along with five top-five and 29 top-10 finishes. RCR’s lone victory at Kansas was Harvick’s first at the Midwest intermediate track and came in dominating fashion - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Josh Berry Race Week Briefing: Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882378-josh-berry-race-week-briefing-kansas-speedway/) - Josh Berry and the No. 21 DEX team head to Kansas Speedway this weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series returns to intermediate-track racing for Sunday’s AdventHealth 400 after back-to-back races on short tracks. A key point of focus leading into the race has been the team’s performance on intermediate tracks, following a recent Goodyear tire - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Donovan Strauss Set for NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Debut with Niece Motorsports at North Wilkesboro](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/882372-donovan-strauss-set-for-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-debut-with-niece-motorsports-at-north-wilkesboro/) - zMAX CARS Tour regular Donovan Strauss will make his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) debut later this year at North Wilkesboro Speedway, driving for Niece Motorsports. Strauss, 20, has a short track background in Late Model Stock Cars, U.S. Legends, and Bandoleros. Last year, Strauss picked up five top-10 results in the CARS Tour and - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Kings Speedway Date Added to World of Outlaws California Swing](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882368-kings-speedway-date-added-to-world-of-outlaws-california-swing/) - Kings Speedway is back, and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is ready to help bring it back to life. The Greatest Show on Dirt has added a date at Kings to the 2026 California swing. The tour will invade the Hanford, CA oval on Tuesday, Sept. 22 for the Central Valley - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Three-Sport Athlete Anna Mayo Adding Her Fastest Sport as a Fourth This Saturday at South Boston Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882363-three-sport-athlete-anna-mayo-adding-her-fastest-sport-as-a-fourth-this-saturday-at-south-boston-speedway/) - Anna Mayo is like many young racers approaching the start of their respective racing seasons, experiencing a mix of joy, excitement, and nervousness.There is no doubt about one thing though – she can hardly wait for the start of the 25-lap Southside Disposal Pure Stock Division race that will be part of the six-race Bojangles - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Two Days of Racing This Weekend at Grandview Speedway - Modified Twin 25's on May 9 - High Limit 410 Sprints on May 19](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882359-two-days-of-racing-this-weekend-at-grandview-speedway-modified-twin-25s-on-may-9-high-limit-410-sprints-on-may-19/) - Following two successful weeks of racing action to begin the new season, Grandview Speedway is ready to present the first two-day race weekend of the 2026 season. This weekend Grandview Speedway will host two racing events beginning on Friday, April 17, as the Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Vintage cars will be in action joined - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [NASCAR Euro Series Expands Global Footprint with More Broadcast Partnerships for 2026 Season](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882355-nascar-euro-series-expands-global-footprint-with-more-broadcast-partnerships-for-2026-season/) - The NASCAR Euro Series today announced a monumental expansion of its international media rights portfolio, securing high-definition broadcast agreements with premier television networks across Europe and Africa. These landmark partnerships solidify the series' position as the continent's most prestigious touring car championship, delivering the raw power and tactical complexity of NASCAR-sanctioned racing to millions of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [NCS: NASCAR at Kansas 2026: Schedule, TV Times, and Cup Series Favorites](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882353-ncs-nascar-at-kansas-2026-schedule-tv-times-and-cup-series-favorites/) - KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Midwest this Sunday for the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway, bringing a slate of historic milestones and high-stakes drama to the 1.5-mile oval. The 400.5-mile, 267-lap race will be broadcast at 2 p.m. ET on FOX. A focal point of the weekend is Kyle - Speedway Digest Staff - April 18, 2026 - [NOAPS: Kansas Lottery 300 Preview: NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Heads to Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882347-noaps-kansas-lottery-300-preview-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-heads-to-kansas/) - KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series kicks off a doubleheader weekend at Kansas Speedway with the Kansas Lottery 300 on Saturday. The 300-mile, 200-lap contest is set for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on CW. Unpredictability has been the defining theme for the series in America's heartland, with six - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Kaulig Racing Cup Advance - Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882343-kaulig-racing-cup-advance-kansas/) - The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas Speedway this Sunday for the 400-mile Cup Series race at the 1.5-mile tri-oval located in Kansas City, Kansas. Opened in 2001, Kansas Speedway hosted its first Cup Series race on September 30, 2001, and now welcomes the series twice annually. The venue is known for dramatic finishes, highlighted - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [NEFCO Partners with McDowell, Spire Motorsports for Select Races in 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882338-nefco-partners-with-mcdowell-spire-motorsports-for-select-races-in-2026/) - NEFCO, a leading provider of specialty construction supplies, will take center stage as Michael McDowell’s primary sponsor for the July 26 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).NEFCO will partner with Spire Motorsports’ No. 71 team for a total of 10 races in 2026, including team co-owner Jeff Dickerson’s home track in - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Haas Factory Team, Autodesk Partner for Three NASCAR Cup Series Races in 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882334-haas-factory-team-autodesk-partner-for-three-nascar-cup-series-races-in-2026/) - Haas Factory Team (HFT) today announced that Autodesk will return as a primary sponsor for three races during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. A global leader in software solutions, Autodesk will serve as the primary partner on Cole Custer’s No. 41 Chevrolet Camaro beginning at Talladega Superspeedway. “We are excited to extend our long-standing - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [RACE ADVANCE: Dean Thompson at Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882330-race-advance-dean-thompson-at-kansas-speedway-2/) - Dean Thompson and the No. 26 Thompson Pipe Group team head to Kansas Speedway this weekend for the Kansas Lottery 300 on Saturday evening. The Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway will is set to begin at 7:00pm ET on the CW Network. Dean Thompson has one career NOAPS start at the 1.5-mile track in - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Pylon Aviation Lands in Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882325-pylon-aviation-lands-in-kansas/) - Hyak Motorsports and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. head to Kansas Speedway this weekend for the AdventHealth 400 with Pylon Aviation as the primary sponsor on the No. 47 Chevrolet. Kansas presents one of the biggest tests of the season for teams on intermediate tracks, where speed, tire management, and track position can define the outcome over - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [True Brand Partners With Rick Ware Racing: Company Will Promote Its Fuel Juels Product on Cody Ware’s No. 51 Chevrolet at Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882320-true-brand-partners-with-rick-ware-racing-company-will-promote-its-fuel-juels-product-on-cody-wares-no-51-chevrolet-at-kansas/) - True Brand, a women-owned automotive additive manufacturer, has joined Rick Ware Racing (RWR) with its product line featured across RWR’s diverse motorsports platform, which includes the NASCAR Cup Series, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, Progressive American Flat Track, FIM World Supercross Championship and grassroots Late Model racing. True Brand and its Fuel Juels product - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [RACE ADVANCE: Harrison Burton at Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882316-race-advance-harrison-burton-at-kansas-speedway/) - The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) is set for 300 miles at Kansas Speedway on Saturday evening for the Kansas Lottery 300. The 200-lap event will kick off at 7:00pm ET on the CW. Harrison Burton will be making his sixth NOAPS start at the track in Kansas City, piloting the No. 24 DEX / SHARP GR Supra. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Rockstar Energy Partners With 23XI Racing and NASCAR Star Tyler Reddick, Marking Bold New Era in Motorsports](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882312-rockstar-energy-partners-with-23xi-racing-and-nascar-star-tyler-reddick-marking-bold-new-era-in-motorsports/) - Rockstar Energy has partnered with NASCAR Cup Series star Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing, announcing the brand’s return to NASCAR and becoming the first of many new brand investments in elite sports performance. Reddick, driver of the No. 45 Toyota Camry XSE for 23XI Racing, has electrified the racing world to open the 2026 NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [TEAM CHEVY INDYCAR RACE ADVANCE - Grand Prix Of Long Beach](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882308-team-chevy-indycar-race-advance-grand-prix-of-long-beach/) - The 2026 edition of the Acura Grand Prix Of Long Beach will be the 42nd NTT INDYCAR SERIES held on the Streets of Long Beach. After a small break, the Team Chevy drivers and teams are back to work on the 1.968-mile, 11 turn, Long Beach street circuit for the fifth round of 18 rounds - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [70 drivers, 27 cars, 19 nations: The NASCAR Euro Series Season Kicks Off with Sold Out and Best Grid in History](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882304-70-drivers-27-cars-19-nations-the-nascar-euro-series-season-kicks-off-with-sold-out-and-best-grid-in-history/) - It’s time to fire up the roaring V8 engines of the NASCAR Euro Series for the 15th official NASCAR season in Europe. Demand for a spot on the grid has never been higher; while the series initially limited the field to 26 entries, an exception was made for long-term partner Rehberg + Bremotion Racing, bringing - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Great Lakes Super Sprints Open Regular Season at Montpelier Speedway Saturday](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882299-great-lakes-super-sprints-open-regular-season-at-montpelier-speedway-saturday/) - The time has come for the regular season to unfold in 2026 for the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT & ARP (GLSS). After a non-points road trip to Sweetwater, Tennessee, last week, it’s all business this weekend as teams prepare for a return to Montpelier Speedway for the first time since 2019. The - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [Young’s Motorsports Kansas Speedway NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Team Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882295-youngs-motorsports-kansas-speedway-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-team-preview/) - No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team: Driver: Ryan Ellis Primary Partner(s): Tablo TV Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro Crew Chief: Eddie Troconis 2026 Driver Points Position: 28th 2026 Owner Points Position: 33rd Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing Notes of Interest: ● Year Three, Driven Forward: In November 2025, Ryan Ellis was announced as Young’s Motorsports’ full-time driver in the NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - April 16, 2026 - [A-All Mini Storage Monster Truck Bash at All American Speedway April 18th](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882288-a-all-mini-storage-monster-truck-bash-at-all-american-speedway-april-18th/) - Saturday April 18th is the return of the A-All Mini Storage Monster Truck Bash at All American Speedway with the most Monster Trucks to ever compete in Roseville. Six high-flying Monster Trucks soar above the track along with three ride along trucks in attendance plus the car crushing dinosaur Megasuarus. Saturday’s event features complete shows - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [2026 Trackhouse Racing Advance - Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882283-2026-trackhouse-racing-advance-kansas-speedway/) - Trackhouse Racing Earns Two Emmy Nominations, Eyes Kansas Speedway Trackhouse Racing continues to make waves both on and off the racetrack. The organization’s digital creative team has earned two Emmy nominations from the Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for its original video project, More Than a Number: The Legacy - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [RFK Racing - Kansas I Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882279-rfk-racing-kansas-i-advance/) - aturday: 4:00 p.m. ET, Cup Practice (Prime, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)Saturday: 5:10 p.m. ET, Cup Qualifying (Prime, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)Sunday: 2 p.m. ET, Cup Race (FS1, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) Pace Laps: · The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas Speedway this weekend as the track hosts its first race of the 2026 season. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [Hendrick Motorsports Media Advance: Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882275-hendrick-motorsports-media-advance-kansas-8/) - Hendrick Motorsports heads to Kansas Speedway with momentum, depth, and a history of dominance at the 1.5-mile tri-oval. All four NASCAR Cup Series teams, along with a NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series entry, will be in action during a pivotal weekend in the Heartland. Kyle Larson – No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Age: 33 (July 31, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [Legacy Motor Club: Kansas Race Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882271-legacy-motor-club-kansas-race-preview/) - JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEKNO. 42 DOLLAR TREE TOYOTA CAMRY XSE JHN AT KANSAS: John Hunter Nemechek has six NASCAR Cup Series starts at Kansas, with his highest finish at the track of 10th in May 2025. In the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Nemechek has made three starts, where he never finished outside the top-10, including - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [Spears CARS Tour Southwest Event Preview: Impact Transportation 225 at Stockton 99 Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882267-spears-cars-tour-southwest-event-preview-impact-transportation-225-at-stockton-99-speedway/) - Track: Stockton 99 Speedway Location: Stockton Calif. Length: .250-mile paved oval Laps: 125 (PLM), 100 (LLM), 30 (Legend) The Spears CARS Tour Southwest hits the high banks of Stockton 99 Speedway for Saturday’s Impact Transportation 225, featuring its Pro Late Model, Limited Late Model and Legend Car divisions after a three-week hiatus. The Pro Late Models will headline the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR Cup Series Race Preview - AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882262-joe-gibbs-racing-nascar-cup-series-race-preview-adventhealth-400-at-kansas-speedway-2/) - JGR AT KANSAS: Joe Gibbs Racing owns eight NASCAR Cup Series wins at Kansas Speedway. In 139 combined starts at the track, the organization has recorded 45 top-five finishes, 69 top-10s, seven pole awards, and 2,045 laps led. Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Matt Kenseth, and Tony Stewart have all driven JGR entries to victory lane - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING Weekly Preview 04.15.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882258-toyota-racing-weekly-preview-04-15-26/) - NASCAR’s Cup and O’Reilly Series head to America’s heartland this weekend for the first of two visits to Kansas Speedway in 2026. They will be joined by the ARCA Menards Series, in an action-packed three days around the mile-and-a-half oval. NASCAR National Series – NCS/NOAPS Toyota continues incredible start to 2026 … With Ty Gibbs’ triumph - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [O’Gara Joins INDYCAR as Vice President of Competition, Race Engineering](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882254-ogara-joins-indycar-as-vice-president-of-competition-race-engineering/) - Veteran motorsports executive and longtime race team engineer Mike O’Gara has been named vice president of competition, race engineering, INDYCAR officials announced Wednesday. O’Gara will serve as the senior technical authority for INDYCAR, leading all aspects of vehicle performance strategy, race engineering and technical governance across the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Preview - Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882249-joe-gibbs-racing-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-race-preview-kansas-lottery-300-at-kansas-speedway/) - JGR AT KANSAS: Joe Gibbs Racing owns 14 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victories at Kansas Speedway, most recently with Brandon Jones last fall. Along with Jones (3), Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano (2), Matt Kenseth, Kyle Busch (3), Christopher Bell, Aric Almirola, Ty Gibbs, and John Hunter Nemechek have all driven Joe Gibbs Racing entries - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing ARCA Menards Series Race Preview- Tide 150](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882245-joe-gibbs-racing-arca-menards-series-race-preview-tide-150/) - JOE GIBBS RACING AT KANSAS: Joe Gibbs Racing competed twice at Kansas Speedway during the 2025 ARCA Menards Series season, fielding both William Sawalich in the spring race and Gio Ruggiero in the fall. Sawalich qualified third, led 29 laps, and finished second. The No. 18 team returned in the fall. Ruggiero, who qualified second, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [Saturday Night in Stockton Features the Excitement of Delta Speedway Racing](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882241-saturday-night-in-stockton-features-the-excitement-of-delta-speedway-racing/) - Delta Speedway brings racing action to the dirt track under the lights in Stockton this Saturday night, hosting the second round of the 40th season of excitement at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. All five championship divisions tackle the 1/7th mile dirt oval with Super 600, Non-Wing, A-Class, Restricted, and Jr. Sprints racing. Pit gates open - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [TEAM CHEVY NASCAR RACE ADVANCE: Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882237-team-chevy-nascar-race-advance-kansas-speedway-6/) - NASCAR will make its first appearance in the Midwest this weekend as the 1.5-mile oval of Kansas Speedway will play host for a Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series doubleheader event. MEDIA RESOURCES: Photo Gallery | Race Advances Chevrolet Newsroom With yet another powerhouse performance at Bristol Motor Speedway under his belt, Kyle Larson and - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [NASCAR Euro Series and DAZN announce historic global media partnership for the 2026 season](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882233-nascar-euro-series-and-dazn-announce-historic-global-media-partnership-for-the-2026-season/) - The NASCAR Euro Series, the pinnacle of high-performance touring car racing on the European continent, is proud to announce a landmark broadcasting agreement with DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform. Beginning with the 2026 season, this strategic alliance will bring the unmatched action of the European NASCAR championships to racing enthusiasts in over 200 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [Nicokick.com and zone™ Announces Adults-Only (21+) Campaign Ahead of Kansas Race Weekend, Featuring Kyle Busch and Exclusive Launch of zone™ Cranberry ](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882228-nicokick-com-and-zone-announces-adults-only-21-campaign-ahead-of-kansas-race-weekend-featuring-kyle-busch-and-exclusive-launch-of-zone-cranberry/) - Nicokick.com, leading online retailer for smokeless nicotine alternatives in the U.S. and preferred e-commerce partner for zone™ premium nicotine pouches, returns to the starting grid for a second year – collaborating with zone on Richard Childress Racing’s No. 8 Chevrolet driven by two-time NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch – for the Kansas City race on April - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [JR Motorsports -- NOAPS Kansas Speedway Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882224-jr-motorsports-noaps-kansas-speedway-preview/) - JR Motorsports heads to Kansas Speedway this weekend with four strong entries competing in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, including championship leader Justin Allgaier, rising contender Carson Kvapil, consistent frontrunner Sammy Smith, and Cup Series standout William Byron. Carson Kvapil – No. 1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet 2026 NOAPS Stats Starts: 9 Wins: 0 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [Skuttle Tight All-in-One Attic Solutions Sponsors Brennan Poole in the No. 44 Alpha Prime Racing Chevrolet for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882219-skuttle-tight-all-in-one-attic-solutions-sponsors-brennan-poole-in-the-no-44-alpha-prime-racing-chevrolet-for-the-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-race-at-kansas-speedway/) - Skuttle Tight All-in-One Attic Solutions, the innovative provider of high-performance insulated attic access systems, is proud to announce its sponsorship of NASCAR driver Brennan Poole for the 2026 Kansas Lottery 300. Poole, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet for Alpha Prime Racing, will showcase the Skuttle Tight brand during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [NASCAR Euro Series and AX Sports.AI launch NASCAR Euro TV and AI-driven TV+ platform](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882215-nascar-euro-series-and-ax-sports-ai-launch-nascar-euro-tv-and-ai-driven-tv-platform/) - In a definitive move to elevate the championship to the pinnacle of digital sports entertainment, the NASCAR Euro Series, in partnership with AX Sports.AI, is proud to announce the official launch of NASCAR Euro TV and NASCAR Euro TV+. This landmark strategic alliance introduces a sophisticated media ecosystem designed to redefine the technical and interactive - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [From Trucks to Track: Kingdom Truck Sales Debuts as Primary Sponsor with Jeremy Clements Racing at Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882210-from-trucks-to-track-kingdom-truck-sales-debuts-as-primary-sponsor-with-jeremy-clements-racing-at-kansas/) - Jeremy Clements Racing is pleased to announce Kingdom Truck Sales as the primary sponsor of the #51 Chevrolet for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Kansas Speedway, marking a major milestone in the growing partnership. Kingdom Truck Sales will step into the spotlight with full primary branding at its home track, giving the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 15, 2026 - [Food City 500 Notebook: Global​ Crowd, Record Momentum, Gibbs Joins Elite List, Gordon Presented Gladiator Sword](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882205-food-city-500-notebook-global-crowd-record-momentum-gibbs-joins-elite-list-gordon-presented-gladiator-sword/) - Sunday’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway became truly a global affair over the weekend as fans ventured to Northeast Tennessee from all 50 states and 16 countries across five continents to enjoy the thrilling NASCAR Cup Series action that can only be found at the unique .533-mile high-banked oval that has been called “The Holy - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [Jacksonville, Tri-State Set Stage for World of Outlaws Bullring Weekend](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882201-jacksonville-tri-state-set-stage-for-world-of-outlaws-bullring-weekend/) - Two of the globe’s best bullrings are ready to welcome the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Unleashing Sprint Cars on a tight 1/4-mile dirt track has often been compared to firing up fighter jets in a gymnasium. It’s a ton of power with nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. Action is - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Kansas Speedway NCS Race Advance (Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Zane Smith)](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882197-front-row-motorsports-kansas-speedway-ncs-race-advance-noah-gragson-todd-gilliland-zane-smith/) - Noah Gragson Notes Noah Gragson has found previous success at the Kansas Speedway, the next stop on the schedule, with a victory in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2022 and a victory in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in 2018. In seven starts in the NASCAR Cup Series at the mile-and-a-half oval located just outside - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [Spire Motorsports AdventHealth 400 Race Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882193-spire-motorsports-adventhealth-400-race-advance-3/) - Spire Motorsports heads to Kansas Speedway for Sunday’s AdventHealth 400 looking to continue building momentum at the 1.5-mile tri-oval. Across 28 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Kansas, the organization has recorded one top-10 and five top-20 finishes, with its best result coming from Zane Smith’s 10th-place finish in September 2024. Spire Motorsports will field three - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [2026 Western World Expands to 3 Nights at Central Arizona Raceway Oct 22-23-24](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882189-2026-western-world-expands-to-3-nights-at-central-arizona-raceway-oct-22-23-24/) - The 2026 edition of the Western World Championships has expanded to three-straight nights of racing at Casa Grande’s Central Arizona Raceway on October 22-23-24. The 59th annual running of one of dirt track racing’s most prestigious events will feature three consecutive sprint car doubleheader nights. Both the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship and the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [26th Glen Niebel Classic Set to Kick Off 2026 Campaign](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882184-26th-glen-niebel-classic-set-to-kick-off-2026-campaign/) - The yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour officially kicks off their 2026 season this Saturday, April 18th with the Glen Niebel Classic presented by CB Fabricating at Anderson Speedway. The 26th edition of the Glen Niebel Classic will be the fourth consecutive year that the event begins the 500 Sprint Car Tour schedule. The traditional opening - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [Gilliland Looking to Build on Strong Bristol Run This Weekend in Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882180-gilliland-looking-to-build-on-strong-bristol-run-this-weekend-in-kansas/) - Todd Gilliland, driver of the No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Front Row Motorsports, is coming off a season-best sixth-place finish at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday. As the series prepared for an intermediate track in Kansas this weekend, Gilliland spoke about gaining momentum through the spring and summer months. TODD GILLILAND, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [Patrick Emerling Introduces Teslong to NASCAR in Multi-Race Partnership](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882174-patrick-emerling-introduces-teslong-to-nascar-in-multi-race-partnership/) - NASCAR driver Patrick Emerling today announced that Teslong is joining him for a multi-race partnership in both the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the Craftsman Truck Series starting with the spring O’Reilly Auto Parts race at Talladega Superspeedway. "We’re incredibly excited to announce Teslong’s new brand partnership with the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Rally for Top-10 Result After Wild Crash](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882170-big-game-motorsports-and-gravel-rally-for-top-10-result-after-wild-crash/) - It's easy to point to wins at the end of a championship-caliber season, but for two-time and defending World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion Big Game Motorsports, a ninth-place result last Friday night was the epitome of a championship performance. David Gravel kicked off the Federated Auto Parts Spring Classic doubleheader - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [Barrichello 2.0 Off to Strong Start in First IMSA Season with Aston Martin](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882165-barrichello-2-0-off-to-strong-start-in-first-imsa-season-with-aston-martin/) - In the early stages of his first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship campaign, Eduardo “Dudu” Barrichello is embracing all the new that comes with it. The son of 11-time Formula 1 Grand Prix winner and four-time Rolex 24 At Daytona starter Rubens Barrichello is flying the flag not only for his home country of Brazil in - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [Big Diamond Speedway welcomes Frank DiMarco Autobody and Auto Repair as this Friday night's sponsor](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882161-big-diamond-speedway-welcomes-frank-dimarco-autobody-and-auto-repair-as-this-friday-nights-sponsor/) - When this Friday evening’s April 17 races take place at Big Diamond Speedway, the night of action-filled dirt track racing will be sponsored by Frank DiMarco Autobody and Auto Repair of New Philadelphia. It will be a very busy night too as not only will there be all of the regularly scheduled events that include - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [Ford Racing - Kansas 1 Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882157-ford-racing-kansas-1-advance/) - Kansas Speedway will host a doubleheader this weekend, highlighted by Sunday’s AdventHealth 400. Ford Racing goes into the event with 749 all-time NASCAR Cup Series victories, which includes nine wins at the mile-and-a-half facility. Joey Logano leads all Ford drivers with three wins while Greg Biffle is next with two. LOGANO’S KANSAS SUCCESS Joey Logano - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [KSON NASCAR San Diego Country Fest Set for Saturday, June 20 at Gallagher Square at Petco Park](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882152-kson-nascar-san-diego-country-fest-set-for-saturday-june-20-at-gallagher-square-at-petco-park/) - The KSON NASCAR San Diego Country Fest will bring an unforgettable night of live country music to Gallagher Square at Petco Park on Saturday, June 20, featuring performances from Stephen Wilson Jr., Carter Faith, Tim Dugger and Lakelin Lemmings. The exciting collaboration with NASCAR San Diego, San Diego Padres, Live Nation, and local Audacy country - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [Goodyear Racing Notes – Kansas Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882148-goodyear-racing-notes-kansas-speedway-2/) - Teams in both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will run familiar Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setups at Kansas Speedway this weekend. Goodyear introduced new right-side tires for both series at last year’s fall Kansas race, featuring construction changes aimed at increasing strategy options. The same tire setups return for this - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [Dover Motor Speedway to Host Open House with NASCAR Cup Series Champion Brad Keselowski on April 30](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882144-dover-motor-speedway-to-host-open-house-with-nascar-cup-series-champion-brad-keselowski-on-april-30/) - Dover Motor Speedway will open its gates to fans for a special Open House event on Thursday, April 30, beginning at noon, featuring 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski. The event will serve to preview the NASCAR All-Star Race Weekend set to take the track just 2 weeks - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [NASCAR Euro Series Announces Exclusive Broadcast Partnership with Talpa Network's KIJK in the Netherlands](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882140-nascar-euro-series-announces-exclusive-broadcast-partnership-with-talpa-networks-kijk-in-the-netherlands/) - The NASCAR Euro Series today announced an exclusive broadcasting agreement with KIJK, the streaming platform of large Dutch media company Talpa Network. KIJK will serve as the official home of the series in the Netherlands. Beginning with the 2026 season, KIJK will provide Dutch racing enthusiasts with unparalleled access to the elite V8GP and OPEN - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [NASCAR Euro Series Announces North American Broadcast Expansion with REV TV](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882136-nascar-euro-series-announces-north-american-broadcast-expansion-with-rev-tv/) - The NASCAR Euro Series is proud to announce a transformative leap in its global commercial footprint through another prestigious media rights agreement. In a move that solidifies the series as a premier international motorsport property, REV TV have secured comprehensive broadcast rights, bringing the pure racing spectacle of elite circuit racing to millions of households - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [Adelson is Thinking Big for Wright Motorsports](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882131-adelson-is-thinking-big-for-wright-motorsports/) - Adam Adelson earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California and comes from a successful family. He knew he wanted to somehow be involved in the car industry, so he started racing in 2020 to test himself personally and learn more about vehicle dynamics. The past six years were a rapid - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [Jackson Motorplex Starts Season June 4 With Motorplex Mayhem Summer Series Opener](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882127-jackson-motorplex-starts-season-june-4-with-motorplex-mayhem-summer-series-opener/) - The Jackson Motorplex season opener is a little less than two months away. The 2026 campaign kicks off on Thursday, June 4, for the first round of the Motorplex Mayhem Summer Series. The Heser Auto & Detailing RaceSaver Sprint Cars will be joined by the MedStar Midwest Sprint Touring Series RaceSavers with Late Model Street - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [Mallett Returning to Riverside International Speedway This Saturday](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882123-mallett-returning-to-riverside-international-speedway-this-saturday/) - Jordon Mallett is hoping to wear a crown this Saturday when he invades Riverside International Speedway for the King of the Ditch. A $5,000 payday is on the line at the dirt oval in West Memphis, Ark., where Mallett has five career winged sprint car triumphs. “It’s nice to be close to home and run - Speedway Digest Staff - April 14, 2026 - [NCS: NASCAR Tweaks Talladega Stages in Effort to Reduce Fuel Saving](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882118-ncs-nascar-tweaks-talladega-stages-in-effort-to-reduce-fuel-saving/) - TALLADEGA, AL — NASCAR will adjust stage lengths for the Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway later this month, a change aimed at limiting fuel-saving strategies that have shaped recent superspeedway events. The April 26 race at Talladega will feature revised stage breaks, with Stage 1 ending on Lap 98, Stage 2 on Lap 143 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [INDYCAR To Expand, Update Single-Car Qualifying in Firestone Fast Six for Remaining Street Circuit Events](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882114-indycar-to-expand-update-single-car-qualifying-in-firestone-fast-six-for-remaining-street-circuit-events/) - INDYCAR has announced an expansion of Firestone Fast Six single-car qualifying, including an updated format, for the remaining four street circuit events of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season beginning with the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday-Sunday, April 17-19 on the Streets of Long Beach. Single-car, single-lap qualifying runs in the Firestone - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [TriMech Group Gears Up for Texas Motor Speedway Race Weekend with Sam Hunt Racing](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/882109-trimech-group-gears-up-for-texas-motor-speedway-race-weekend-with-sam-hunt-racing/) - Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that TriMech Group, Sam Hunt Racing’s official technology partner, will serve as an associate partner aboard the No. 26 Thompson Pipe Group GR Supra of Dean Thompson at Texas Motor Speedway on May 2. TriMech is a leading technology and business solutions partner for designers, engineers, and manufacturers who - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [Dover and Estenson Splitting Driving Duties for Tim Estenson Motorsports](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882104-dover-and-estenson-splitting-driving-duties-for-tim-estenson-motorsports/) - Jack Dover and Tim Estenson will share time behind the wheel for Tim Estenson Motorsports this season. Dover is aiming for a 20-race schedule mostly made up of running for his second straight Cressman Sanitation Midwest 410 Sprint Touring Series championship. His first start of the season is scheduled for May 17 at Huset's Speedway - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Bristol Motor Speedway NCS Race Report - Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Zane Smith](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882095-front-row-motorsports-bristol-motor-speedway-ncs-race-report-noah-gragson-todd-gilliland-zane-smith/) - Todd Gilliland Key Takeaways Stage One: 31st / Stage Two: 14th / Race Result: 6th Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 team earned their first top-10 finish of the 2026 season yesterday, finishing sixth at the Bristol Motor Speedway. This finish also marks Gilliland's best NASCAR Cup Series finish at the "Last Great Coliseum". “We - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [Ty Gibbs victory at Bristol should be a watershed event](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882094-ty-gibbs-victory-at-bristol-should-be-a-watershed-event/) - After winning the first NASCAR Cup Series race of his career on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway, Ty Gibbs tried to be as matter-of-fact as possible. “I don't think one win's going to change my life or my career,” Gibbs said in his post-race press conference. “I mean, I have a great life after this. - NASCAR Wire Service - April 13, 2026 - [Warn Industries Joins as Presenting Sponsor for TSPORT 200 in 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882086-warn-industries-joins-as-presenting-sponsor-for-tsport-200-in-2026/) - Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park and Tsport Trucks have announced that Warn Industries has signed on as presenting sponsor of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race scheduled for July 24th, part of the highly anticipated NASCAR doubleheader event. Warn Industries, a leader in durable, innovative, and trusted off-road products since 1948, will partner with TSPORT - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [Boot Barn Returns to RCR for Third Year of Partnership](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882081-boot-barn-returns-to-rcr-for-third-year-of-partnership/) - Boot Barn, the largest western and workwear retailer in the nation, will continue their partnership with Richard Childress Racing and driver Austin Dillon in 2026 as the former NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) Champion returns to the Series for the first time in Texas since 2017, driving the No. 3 Boot Barn Chevrolet at - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [Grandview Speedway Hosts Two-Day Race Weekend, High Limit 410 Sprints Are May 19 - Strada & Cox Are New Point Leaders](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882080-grandview-speedway-hosts-two-day-race-weekend-high-limit-410-sprints-are-may-19-strada-cox-are-new-point-leaders/) - Following another wildly exciting and competitive night of racing last Saturday, Grandview Speedway is ready to present the first two-day race weekend of the new season. The weekend of racing at Grandview Speedway will begin on Friday, April 17, as the Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Vintage cars will be in action joined by the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [The softest trio for the challenges of Miami and Montreal](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882075-the-softest-trio-for-the-challenges-of-miami-and-montreal/) - The softest compounds in the range will be used over the next race weekends, both featuring the Sprint format, in Miami and Montreal. At both circuits C3, C4 and C5 will be nominated as Hard, Medium and Soft respectively. The first American race of the season (1-3 May) comes after a one-month break in the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [Checked Off! Cummins Collects First Terre Haute USAC Win At Jim Hurtubise Classic](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882070-checked-off-cummins-collects-first-terre-haute-usac-win-at-jim-hurtubise-classic/) - Kyle Cummins has accomplished a great deal of notable achievements in his USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship career, chiefly speaking of the 31 career feature victories as well as his series driving championship one year ago. That said, one feat that had forever eluded the Princeton, Indiana racer was a USAC National Sprint Car - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [Team Penske NASCAR Cup Series Race Report - Bristol 1](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882065-team-penske-nascar-cup-series-race-report-bristol-1-3/) - AUSTIN CINDRIC No. 2 MENARDS/TARKETT FORD MUSTANG DARK HORSESTART: 9TH STAGE 1: 10TH STAGE 2: 10TH FINISH: 16TH POINTS: 18THRACE RUNDOWN: Austin Cindric finished 16th in Sunday’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway after a hard-fought afternoon in the No. 2 Menards/Tarkett Ford Mustang Dark Horse. After starting ninth, Cindric settled into the top - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [Historic Debut: Dystany Spurlock Set for ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough at Kansas](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882060-historic-debut-dystany-spurlock-set-for-arca-menards-series-breakthrough-at-kansas/) - — Dystany Spurlock’s groundbreaking 2026 season hits another milestone Saturday as she debuts in the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR’s premier developmental division, at Kansas Speedway. Earlier this year, Spurlock became the first Black woman to compete in the ARCA Menards Series East—the sport’s regional platform. Now, she takes the next step up NASCAR’s competition ladder - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [Josh Berry Race Report: Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882051-josh-berry-race-report-bristol-motor-speedway/) - After showing solid speed through the opening two stages of Sunday’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, Josh Berry and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team saw their strong run slip away in the closing stage, ultimately finishing 32nd. Berry rolled off 25th for the 500-lap event and held steady through the opening portion - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [RFK Racing Bristol I Executive Summary](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882049-rfk-racing-bristol-i-executive-summary/) - Race Winner: Ty Gibbs Stage 1 Winner: Kyle Larson Stage 2 Winner: Kyle Larson RFK RACING RACE SUMMARY: It’s always a hard-fought race on the high-banked half-mile Bristol Motor Speedway and the Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing teams were up for the challenge Sunday. Led by a determined charge by Ryan Preece, who capitalized on - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [Late-race strategy at Bristol propels Ty Gibbs to first NASCAR Cup win](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882047-late-race-strategy-at-bristol-propels-ty-gibbs-to-first-nascar-cup-win/) - When Chase Elliott spun to cause the eighth caution in Sunday’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, driver Ty Gibbs had an emphatic message for crew chief Tyler Allen. “I don’t want to give up track position—at all,” Gibbs asserted over the team radio. Allen acquiesced, and Gibbs restarted in the lead on Lap - NASCAR Wire Service - April 13, 2026 - [Spire Motorsports Food City 500 Race Report](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882045-spire-motorsports-food-city-500-race-report/) - Daniel Suárez - Driver, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 START: 13TH FINISH: 12TH POINTS: 15TH Daniel Suárez, driver of the No. 7 NationsGuard Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Spire Motorsports, fought hard all day despite handling issues and earned a 12th-place finish in Sunday's 503-lap race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway to secure his - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [Rick Ware Racing: Food City 500 from Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882043-rick-ware-racing-food-city-500-from-bristol-3/) - Race Winner: Ty Gibbs of Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) Stage 1 Winner: Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) Stage 2 Winner: Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) RWR Finish: ● Cody Ware (Started 36th, Finished 31st / Running, completed 500 of 505 laps) RWR Points: ● Cody Ware (35th with 64 points) RWR Notes: ● - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [RCR NCS Race Recap: Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882033-rcr-ncs-race-recap-bristol-motor-speedway-7/) - Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Long Beard XR Chevrolet Team Battle to Top-20 Finish in Trying Day at The Last Great Colosseum 18th 24th 27th “The Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Long Beard XR Chevrolet team battled today, and we'll take an 18th-place finish at the end of it. Our Chevrolet was just - Speedway Digest Staff - April 13, 2026 - [NCS: Ty Gibbs holds off Blaney in overtime at Bristol to score first career win](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882027-ncs-ty-gibbs-holds-off-blaney-in-overtime-at-bristol-to-score-first-career-win/) - Ty Gibbs held off Ryan Blaney in the closing laps on Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway to grab his first career win in the NASCAR Cup Series. Gibbs held off Blaney by a margin of 0.055 seconds. The closest finish at Bristol since Rusty Wallace won over Ernie Irvan in 1991. Gibbs, who restarted in - NASCAR Wire Service - April 12, 2026 - [Aggressive Strategy Falls Through for Massey](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882022-aggressive-strategy-falls-through-for-massey/) - Mason Massey finished 12th in the ARCA Menards Series West 150 at Tucson Speedway after a strong overall day that saw him post the ninth-fastest time in practice and qualify third for the 150-lap event. He lined up near the front of the field but immediately focused on tire management on a surface that produced - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [Deegan Gains Ground in the Points Standings](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/882017-deegan-gains-ground-in-the-points-standings/) - Hailie Deegan moves up to third in the points standings with a seventh-place finish in the ARCA Menards Series West 150 at Tucson Speedway. Deegan opened the ARCA Menards Series West (AMSW) event with the second-fastest time in practice, then backed it up with a sixth-place qualifying effort, immediately placing herself near the front of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [USAC Yokohama Eastern Storm Presented by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Now to Pay $12,000 for Series Title Win, Series Runs June 16 to June 21](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882013-usac-yokohama-eastern-storm-presented-by-levan-machine-truck-equipment-now-to-pay-12000-for-series-title-win-series-runs-june-16-to-june-21/) - USAC just released that there will be a huge increase for competitors of the Yokohama Eastern Storm presented by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment. The 19th running of the six race Eastern Storm will kickoff on Tuesday night, June 16 at the Grandview Speedway and close on Sunday night, June 21 with the finale taking - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [Open Practice days set for Evergreen Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882009-open-practice-days-set-for-evergreen-raceway/) - This upcoming weekend, April 17-19, Evergreen Raceway will be conducting open practice on both the 1/3-mile oval as well as Little Evergreen Raceway, which is the newly revamped inner oval. On Friday, April 17 starting at 3:00 pm and running until needed, practice will be held on Little Evergreen Raceway. With this being the first - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [Jeffrey Peterson Remains Perfect at the Bullring With Late Model Wins](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/882004-jeffrey-peterson-remains-perfect-at-the-bullring-with-late-model-wins/) - California’s Jeffrey Peterson continued his extended Vegas residence in The Bullring victory lane, extending his 2026 Star Nursery Late Model record to a perfect eight-for-eight victories with a sweep of Saturday’s Twin 40s. The Las Vegas Motor Speedway NASCAR Regional action also featured Street & Factory Stocks, Mini Stocks, INEX Terrible’s Legends, and INEX Terrible’s - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Ty Gibbs - Press Conference](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/882000-nascar-transcript-ty-gibbs-press-conference/) - THE MODERATOR: We are now joined by the first-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, Ty Gibbs. How does that sound to you? TY GIBBS: Feels good. Thank you. THE MODERATOR: We'll start with questions. Q. All the distractions, noise for the last six months, last few years, what do you think about all of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [Gibbs Notches First Career NASCAR Cup Series Win at Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881996-gibbs-notches-first-career-nascar-cup-series-win-at-bristol/) - Ty Gibbs earned his first NASCAR Cup Series victory Sunday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway, holding off his competitors in a dramatic two-lap overtime shootout. Gibbs took the lead with 19 laps remaining in the scheduled distance and led the final 25 laps to secure his first win in NASCAR’s top series. Gibbs added his - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [Food City 500 results from Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881987-food-city-500-results-from-bristol-motor-speedway-5/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Joe Gibbs -- Press Conference](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881984-nascar-transcript-joe-gibbs-press-conference-2/) - THE MODERATOR: We welcome our race-winning team owner and proud grandfather today, Joe Gibbs. We'll go right into questions. Q. You've won a lot of Cup races with a lot of different drivers, championships. How different is the feeling when your grandson finally wins a Cup Series race? JOE GIBBS: Well, I think it's kind - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [Blaney's Runner-Up Bristol Finish Leads Ford](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881973-blaneys-runner-up-bristol-finish-leads-ford/) - Ford Unofficial Finishing Results: 2nd – Ryan Blaney 6th – Todd Gilliland 7th – Joey Logano 8th – Ryan Preece 13th – Chris Buescher 14th – Brad Keselowski 16th – Austin Cindric 19th – Zane Smith 26th – Noah Gragson 32nd – Josh Berry 36th – Chad Finchum RYAN BLANEY, No. 12 Discount Tire Ford - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Tyler Allen -- Press Conference](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881977-nascar-transcript-tyler-allen-press-conference/) - THE MODERATOR: We are joined by the winning crew chief Tyler Allen. Tyler, incredible finish out there. Walk us through your call to get the track position for Ty and your feelings on winning today's race. TYLER ALLEN: Yeah, it's a pretty incredible feeling to be perfectly honest. On that last green flag run, we - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT BRISTOL: Post-Race Report](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881971-chevrolet-ncs-at-bristol-post-race-report/) - Kyle Larson wrapped up a trip to “The Last Great Colosseum” with a third-place finish to lead Chevrolet in Sunday’s Food City 500. The result, which matches his best of the season with eight races complete, was accompanied by a pair of career feats, including his third all-time stage sweep at the Tennessee half-mile. The - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Tyler Reddick -- Pit Road](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881967-nascar-transcript-tyler-reddick-pit-road/) - Q. A lot that happened in the middle. Overcame a speeding penalty. How does this one feel? TYLER REDDICK: It feels really good. Yeah, for me, unfortunately, miscommunication before that first pit sequence. Just had my wrong mark. It was a really good bounce-back for our Toyota Camry. Billy, everybody on this 45 team did - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Chase Briscoe -- Pit Road](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881963-nascar-transcript-chase-briscoe-pit-road/) - Q. Chase, take me through your day. CHASE BRISCOE: Yeah, a clean, solid executed race. It's what we needed. We weren't good enough speed-wise for the top two or three guys. We just hung around that fifth to seventh place all day long. Needed a little bit more. Yeah, clean, solid day. That's what we - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Kyle Larson -- Pit Road](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881958-nascar-transcript-kyle-larson-pit-road/) - Q. What more did you need in the end to be able to contend for the win here? KYLE LARSON: Yeah, I mean, Blaney had by far the best car. His pit crew just kept putting him behind all day, which really allowed us to lead a lot of laps, get those stage wins. Yeah, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Ryan Blaney -- Pit Road](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881955-nascar-transcript-ryan-blaney-pit-road-2/) - Q. Ryan Blaney, some great battling at the end of the race right there. You said you got a little loose. Anything that last green-white-checkered you could have done different? RYAN BLANEY: Yeah, I mean, great battle for sure. Good battle all day. I fought a lot of different cars. Yeah, I got free into - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Joe Gibbs -- Frontstretch](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881949-nascar-transcript-joe-gibbs-frontstretch/) - Q. Coach, what is this like? JOE GIBBS: Is one of my best experiences. Honestly when Denny won, honoring J.D.'s life, was such a huge deal. When I think about Coy, he brought Ty up the entire time. I know he's probably watching. So I just want to thank so many people. It starts with - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Ty Gibbs -- Frontstretch](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881948-nascar-transcript-ty-gibbs-frontstretch/) - Frontstretch interview with Ty Gibbs. Q. You've been knocking on the door of this first career Cup Series victory for a while now. You get to say you're a winner today in the Cup Series. Describe the emotion. TY GIBBS: Yeah, it's awesome. It's awesome to be with great people. To be in this position - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT BRISTOL: Alex Bowman Accident Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881942-chevrolet-ncs-at-bristol-alex-bowman-accident-quotes/) - Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet - Sidelined by damage sustained in an accident in Stage Two. “I don’t know if we kind of just misjudged it, being in Group A (in practice). I thought we were OK in practice, but to start the race, we were in trouble. It’s a bummer that we - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [NASCAR Euro Series completes 2026 grid with diverse international lineup across all divisions](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881938-nascar-euro-series-completes-2026-grid-with-diverse-international-lineup-across-all-divisions/) - The 2026 NASCAR Euro Series season continues to take shape with the confirmation of the final group of drivers completing the grid across the V8GP, OPEN and Rookie Challenge divisions. The latest additions underline the championship’s unique mix of experience, talent and international diversity, reinforcing its position as the top NASCAR competition outside of the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [NOAPS: Connor Zilisch holds off Larson for Bristol win, Allgaier wins $100,000 Dash 4 Cash bonus](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881929-noaps-connor-zilisch-holds-off-larson-for-bristol-win-allgaier-wins-100000-dash-4-cash-bonus/) - Connor Zilisch brought home the checkers in Saturday nights NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway.Zilisch, who now runs full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Trackhouse Motorsports made his return to the O’Reilly Series for Jr Motorsports on a part-time basis.Rodney Childers, who is Zilisch’s crew chief elected for Zilisch not - Matthew Jackson - April 12, 2026 - [Jared Umbenhauer & Bryce Bashore Capture Feature Wins in Thrilling Grandview Speedway Saturday Night Action](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881925-jared-umbenhauer-bryce-bashore-capture-feature-wins-in-thrilling-grandview-speedway-saturday-night-action/) - Jared Umbenhauer of Richland, Pa. worked his way through lapped traffic to catch and pass race leader Kyle Smith of Fleetwood, Pa. on lap seventeen, then held of a furious final four lap challenge from Justin Grim of Orefield, Pa. to score the win in the 30-lap T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment NASCAR Modified feature - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [Briggs Burg! Danner Rim Rides to Justin Owen Memorial Score](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881920-briggs-burg-danner-rim-rides-to-justin-owen-memorial-score/) - Briggs Danner rode the rim of Indiana’s Lawrenceburg Speedway to perfection during Saturday night’s third annual Justin Owen Memorial Presented by Tempstar. The Allentown, Pennsylvania native raced from his fifth place starting spot and into the lead just before the midway point of the 30-lap feature, then fended off Kyle Cummins on multiple restarts down - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [Kofoid Tops Gravel in I-55 Thriller for Weekend Sweep](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881915-kofoid-tops-gravel-in-i-55-thriller-for-weekend-sweep/) - The best want to beat the best. That’s how any competitor in any sport rises to the highest level. They don’t settle. They summon every ounce of talent they have and leave no question of whether they gave it their all. That’s exactly what World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series fans were - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [RCR NOAPS Race Recap: Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881910-rcr-noaps-race-recap-bristol-motor-speedway/) - Jesse Love and the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet Team Battle Adversity at Bristol Motor Speedway En Route to 12th-Place Finish on Saturday Night 12th 12th 3rd “Tonight was frustrating. Obviously not the finish we wanted or expected from the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet team. We were racing forward inside the top 10 for portions of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 12, 2026 - [Managing Risk at Speed: What Drivers and Players Have in Common](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881906-managing-risk-at-speed-what-drivers-and-players-have-in-common/) - Motorsport has always been defined by speed, but beneath that speed lies something even more critical: decision-making under pressure. Drivers and teams are constantly managing risk, balancing aggression with control, opportunity with consequence. Every lap presents a series of choices, each influenced by changing conditions and incomplete information. While this dynamic is most visible on - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Strategic call elevates Connor Zilisch to victory at Thunder Valley](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881901-strategic-call-elevates-connor-zilisch-to-victory-at-thunder-valley/) - Connor Zilisch rediscovered his identity on Saturday night—as a winner. Thanks to a bold call from crew chief Rodney Childers, Zilisch stayed out on older tires with 28 laps left in the Suburban Propane 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway and took the checkered flag. With track position at the front of the field, Zilisch was - NASCAR Wire Service - April 11, 2026 - [Crews Leads Toyota With Strong Third-Place at Bristol, His First Career Series Top-Five Finish](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881893-crews-leads-toyota-with-strong-third-place-at-bristol-his-first-career-series-top-five-finish/) - 18-year-old Brent Crew led Toyota with a third-place finish in Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. It is the North Carolina-native’s first career O’Reilly Series top-five finish in his first ever series start at the .55-mile bullring in Tennessee. William Sawalich, who is coming off his first O’Reilly Series win - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Suburban Propane 300 results from Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881889-suburban-propane-300-results-from-bristol-motor-speedway/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Ryan Blaney charges to NASCAR Cup pole position at Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881886-ryan-blaney-charges-to-nascar-cup-pole-position-at-bristol/) - Ryan Blaney, seeking his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Bristol Motor Speedway, got off to a flying start in Saturday’s time trials at the 0.533-mile high-banked concrete track. Finding the speed he needed on the second of two qualifying laps, Blaney covered the distance in 15.101 seconds (127.064 mph) to edge Tyler Reddick for - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Historic Ford GT40, Flawless Ferrari Take Top Honors](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881881-historic-ford-gt40-flawless-ferrari-take-top-honors/) - A high-octane weekend at Ten Tenths Motor Club and Charlotte Motor Speedway celebrated the best in automotive culture, as the Heritage Invitational and AutoFair recognized top honors across two premier events. Saturday’s Heritage Invitational at Ten Tenths Motor Club crowned its top honorees, with Rob Kauffman’s history-making 1966 Ford GT40 earning Chairman’s Choice Sport and - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Blaney Drives His Ford Mustang Dark Horse to the Bristol Pole](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881877-blaney-drives-his-ford-mustang-dark-horse-to-the-bristol-pole/) - Ryan Blaney captured the pole for tomorrow’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. It marks the second pole for Ford this season after Joey Logano took the top spot in Phoenix. This is the 13th Cup Series pole for Blaney and second at Bristol (2024-1). Ford now has 714 all-time poles in the NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Will early win be launching pad for Chase Elliott?](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881873-will-early-win-be-launching-pad-for-chase-elliott/) - By his own description, Chase Elliott’s 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has been one of ups and downs. The high point came March 29 at Martinsville Speedway, where Elliott held off Denny Hamlin for the victory. Never before in his Cup career had Elliott won as early as the seventh race of a season. It’s - NASCAR Wire Service - April 11, 2026 - [Christopher Bell’s NASCAR Cup effort is missing something—but not much](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881869-christopher-bells-nascar-cup-effort-is-missing-something-but-not-much/) - Fresh from victory in Friday night’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Christopher Bell turned serious—and honest—when asked about the current state of his NASCAR Cup Series program at Joe Gibbs Racing. “We are missing something,” acknowledged the driver of the No. 20 Cup Series Toyota. It’s not that Bell is having - Matthew Jackson - April 11, 2026 - [Alex Bowman picks a tough track for his return from illness](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881865-alex-bowman-picks-a-tough-track-for-his-return-from-illness/) - With his head spinning and stomach churning inside his No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Alex Bowman had a flash of serious doubt about his racing future. Illness forced Bowman to abandon his NASCAR Cup Series ride after 70 of 95 laps March 1 at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, where Myatt Snider finished - NASCAR Wire Service - April 11, 2026 - [NCS: Ryan Blaney captures Food City 500 pole at Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881860-ncs-ryan-blaney-captures-food-city-500-pole-at-bristol-motor-speedway/) - Ryan Blaney went to the top of the charts in Food City 500 qualifying at Bristol Motor Speedway to score the pole for tomorrow’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Blaney took the top spot with a lap of 127.064 mph in his No. 12 Team Penske Ford. This marks Blaney’s first pole - Matthew Jackson - April 11, 2026 - [Food City 500 starting lineup at Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881856-food-city-500-starting-lineup-at-bristol-motor-speedway-4/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT BRISTOL: Chase Elliott Media Availability Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881846-chevrolet-ncs-at-bristol-chase-elliott-media-availability-quotes/) - Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of the NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying session at Bristol Motor Speedway. Media Availability Quotes: Have you given any thought about, realistically, where you and the team would need to be seeded when the Chase starts to have - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Suburban Propane 300 starting lineup at Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881849-suburban-propane-300-starting-lineup-at-bristol-motor-speedway/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCS Bristol Quotes - Christopher Bell - 04.11.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881841-toyota-racing-ncs-bristol-quotes-christopher-bell-04-11-26/) - Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell was made available to the media on Saturday prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race from Bristol Motor Speedway. CHRISTOPHER BELL, No. 20 Rheem Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing What did you do to celebrate your Truck Series win from last night? “I have some frosted flakes in the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT BRISTOL: Daniel Suarez Media Availability Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881839-chevrolet-ncs-at-bristol-daniel-suarez-media-availability-quotes/) - Daniel Suarez, driver of the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of the NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying session at Bristol Motor Speedway. Media Availability Quotes: You've got a great reason to be in a great mood this week. Big news that you dropped. You can be a father, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Chris Buescher Ready for Food City 500](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881836-chris-buescher-ready-for-food-city-500/) - Chris Buescher, driver of the No. 17 Trimble Ford Mustang Dark Horse, has one career NASCAR Cup Series victory at Bristol Motor Speedway. He stopped by the infield media center before practice and qualifying to talk about his goals for tomorrow’s race. CHRIS BUESCHER, No. 17 Trimble Ford Mustang Dark Horse – WHAT DOES IT FEEL - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [NCS: Bowman returns to No. 48 after vertigo scare, says he’s grateful for second chance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881828-bowman-returns-to-no-48-after-vertigo-scare-says-hes-grateful-for-second-chance/) - Bristol, TN— Alex Bowman admits his mind went to a dark place when he climbed from his car at Circuit of the Americas, dizzy, sick and unsure if he would ever race again. “When I got out at COTA, I was like, this is probably it,” Bowman said this week. “That was what was going - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Bristol Motor Speedway NCTS Race Report- Layne Riggs / Chandler Smith](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881823-front-row-motorsports-bristol-motor-speedway-ncts-race-report-layne-riggs-chandler-smith-2/) - Chandler Smith Key Takeaways Stage One: 14th / Stage Two: 11th / Race Result: 2nd “Honesty, it just wasn’t in the Lord’s Will for us tonight, but, nevertheless, I’m grateful for the opportunity to be able to come out with this No. 38 QuickTie Products Ford F-150 group," said Smith. "Everybody at Front Row Motorsports - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT BRISTOL: Connor Zilisch Media Availability Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881818-chevrolet-ncs-at-bristol-connor-zilisch-media-availability-quotes/) - Connor Zilisch, driver of the No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet and No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of running double duty in the NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Bristol Motor Speedway. Media Availability Quotes: How excited are you to leave the golf course to come here to - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Austin Dillon to Host Charity Pickleball Tournament in Advance of Kansas City, Kansas NASCAR Cup Series Race](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881814-austin-dillon-to-host-charity-pickleball-tournament-in-advance-of-kansas-city-kansas-nascar-cup-series-race/) - Daytona 500 Champion Austin Dillon is scheduled to host a pickleball tournament benefitting charities dedicated to supporting in-need children in advance of the Richard Childress Racing driver’s race at Kansas Speedway this April. The Austin Dillon Charity Pickleball Tournament Benefitting Titan Community Outreach and Pit Stops for Hope will take place on Friday, April 17 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT BRISTOL: Alex Bowman and Jeff Andrews Media Availability Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881810-chevrolet-ncs-at-bristol-alex-bowman-and-jeff-andrews-media-availability-quotes/) - Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, and Jeff Andrews, President and General Manager of Hendrick Motorsports, met with the media onsite at Bristol Motor Speedway in advance of Bowman's return to NASCAR Cup Series competition. Media Availability Quotes: Alex, just kind of walk us through what these past few weeks have - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NOAPS Bristol Quotes - William Sawalich - 04.11.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881806-toyota-racing-noaps-bristol-quotes-william-sawalich-04-11-26/) - Joe Gibbs Racing driver William Sawalich was made available to the media on Saturday prior to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race from Bristol Motor Speedway. WILLIAM SAWALICH, No. 18 SoundGear Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing How did you and your team celebrate last week’s win at Rockingham? “The only celebration we did was - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Wright Manages Early Race Adversity](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881801-wright-manages-early-race-adversity/) - Kris Wright and the No. 81 team came away with a 25th-place finish at “The Last Great Colosseum,” battling throughout the night to overcome early adversity and gain ground as the race unfolded. After qualifying 25th, Wright maintained position inside the top 30 through the opening laps despite handling challenges in traffic. A pass-through penalty - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Veteran Crew Chief Bobby Craft Reflects on Big Names, Big Wins in 50+ Year Sprint Car Career](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881796-veteran-crew-chief-bobby-craft-reflects-on-big-names-big-wins-in-50-year-sprint-car-career/) - In the 35-year history of the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS), only a handful of names have remained consistent in each decade. And even fewer in the modern era. But visit any national ASCS event today and you’re likely to still see veteran mechanic Bobby Craft working with the best Sprint Car talent in the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Alex Yankoswki pockets $10,000 after winning the Fritz Roehrig Memorial Money in the Mountains at Big Diamond Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881792-alex-yankoswki-pockets-10000-after-winning-the-fritz-roehrig-memorial-money-in-the-mountains-at-big-diamond-speedway/) - Whenever the opportunity presents itself, Alex Yankowski of Covington Township always tries to come back to Big Diamond Speedway, a track that played a big part as the springboard to his career where he is now a top touring driver with dirt Modifieds across the Northeast. Yankowski did return to the 3/8-mile oval for last - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Ankrum Settles For 13th-Place Result at Thunder Valley](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881787-ankrum-settles-for-13th-place-result-at-thunder-valley/) - Tyler Ankrum, driver of the No. 18 Ullico Chevrolet Silverado RST settled just outside the top 10 for tonight’s finishing result at Bristol Motor Speedway. In the Friday afternoon qualifying session, Ankrum set the No. 18 Ullico Chevrolet 20th in line to start the 250-lap event. The young driver felt something off in his hot - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Like Father, Like Son: Gianni Lasserre Ready to Carry the Speedhouse Torch](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881782-like-father-like-son-gianni-lasserre-ready-to-carry-the-speedhouse-torch/) - In the world of international touring car racing, some names simply carry the weight of the checkered flag. For the 2026 season, a familiar surname returns to the NASCAR Euro Series grid with a fresh face behind the wheel. Speedhouse has officially pulled the sheet off their latest weapon for the Rookie Challenge: Gianni Lasserre. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Hemric Rallies Late to Climb to 12th at Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881777-hemric-rallies-late-to-climb-to-12th-at-bristol/) - Daniel Hemric came from deep in the field and overcame a late tire rub to rally and finish 12th at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday night. The driver of the No. 19 Arnott Suspension Products Chevrolet Silverado RST clawed back from 23rd position after an unscheduled pit stop to slice his way to 12th position. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Eckes Scores Most Points, Stage Win, and Top-Five at Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881772-eckes-scores-most-points-stage-win-and-top-five-at-bristol/) - Christian Eckes vaulted himself back into championship contention with a stout effort at Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) on Friday night. The driver of the No. 91 Columbia Bank Chevrolet Silverado RST finished fifth, earned a stage victory and scored the most points of all drivers with 48. Eckes paced the field for 132 of the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Kofoid Survives Wild I-55 Feature for Third Victory of 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881767-kofoid-survives-wild-i-55-feature-for-third-victory-of-2026/) - The front of the field was the place to be Friday night at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park, and that’s exactly where Michael “Buddy” Kofoid spent the evening. In a race defined by chaos and carnage, Kofoid fired off from the pole, kept his nose clean, and never looked back. The pilot of the Roth - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [2026 Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Recap: Bristol Motor Speedway I](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881762-2026-niece-motorsports-ncts-race-recap-bristol-motor-speedway-i/) - No. 4 Comprehensive Logistics Chevrolet Silverado RSTDriver: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | Crew Chief: Mike ShiplettFacebookXInstagramWebsiteStart: 21stStage 1: 19thStage 2: 22ndFinish: 26thDriver Points: N/AOwner Points: 33rd Key Takeaway: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the Comprehensive Logistics team had an up-and-down night in Bristol. Stenhouse Jr. started the 250-lap race in 21st-place. He began to inch forward through - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Bell Notches First Truck Series Victory Since 2017 at Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881758-bell-notches-first-truck-series-victory-since-2017-at-bristol/) - Christopher Bell brought home his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory since New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 2017, taking the lead with 63 laps to go and setting sail on his way to his ninth career Truck Series win Friday night at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Cup Series regular and 2017 Truck Series champion was - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Kaulig Racing Ram 1500 Race Report - Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881753-kaulig-racing-ram-1500-race-report-bristol/) - Kaulig Racing’s five Ram 1500 entries took on the high banks of Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway on Friday night in the sixth race of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. Brenden “Butterbean” Queen led the Ram contingent with a 10th-place finish, followed by Justin Haley (15th), Timothy “Mini” Tyrrell (19th), Carson Ferguson (21st) and - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [Late charge puts Christopher Bell in Victory Lane at Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881748-late-charge-puts-christopher-bell-in-victory-lane-at-bristol/) - Full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell was thrilled to have an opportunity to drive the No. 62 Halmar Friesen Toyota in Friday night’s Tennessee Army National Guard 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway. After crossing the finish line first, he had reason to be positively elated. Corey Heim, on the other hand, had 350,000 reasons - NASCAR Wire Service - April 11, 2026 - [Chandler Smith Leads Ford with Runner-Up Bristol Truck Finish](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881740-chandler-smith-leads-ford-with-runner-up-bristol-truck-finish/) - Ford Unofficial Finishing Results: 2nd – Chandler Smith 6th – Jake Garcia 11th – Ben Rhodes 22nd – Layne Riggs 23rd – Ty Majeski 28th – Cole Butcher 32nd – Luke Baldwin 35th – Frankie Muniz 36th – Clayton Green CHANDLER SMITH, No. 38 QuickTie Ford F-150 – “Honesty, it just wasn’t in the Lord’s - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Points](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/points-standings/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-points/558-nascar-truck-series-points/) - ActiveReports Document Bristol Motor Speedway Tennessee Army National Guard 250 Points Report UNOFFICIAL UNOFFICIAL 1 1. Chandler Smith 38 208 0 0 1 6 3 0 2. Kaden Honeycutt 11 207 -1 1 1 6 0 2 3. Corey Heim 1 204 -4 3 3 4 -2 1 4. Layne Riggs 34 204 -4 0 1 6 -1 0 5. Christian Eckes 91 191 -17 13 2 - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2011 - [Tennessee Army National Guard 250 results from Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881734-tennessee-army-national-guard-250-results-from-bristol-motor-speedway/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [VIDEO: Christan Eckes and Corey Heim collide in Tennessee Army National Guard 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway ending Heim's half-million dollar CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Triple Truck Challenge](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881729-video-christan-eckes-and-corey-heim-collide-in-tennessee-army-national-guard-250-at-bristol-motor-speedway-ending-heims-half-million-dollar-craftsman-truck-series-triple-truck-challenge/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCTS Bristol Incident Quotes - Corey Heim and Kaden Honeycutt - 04.10.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881725-toyota-racing-ncts-bristol-incident-quotes-corey-heim-and-kaden-honeycutt-04-10-26/) - COREY HEIM, No. 1 Celsius Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, TRICON Garage Finishing Position: 30th What was your perspective on the contact with the 91 truck? “I’m good, thanks asking. Thanks to Tricon for really safe trucks. I don’t think he did it on purpose or anything. I think the lead was super important to win - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [Ford Racing NASCAR: Frankie Muniz Bristol Truck Race Accident Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881721-ford-racing-nascar-frankie-muniz-bristol-truck-race-accident-quotes/) - FRANKIE MUNIZ, No. 33 Malcolm in the Middle Ford F-150 – WHAT HAPPENED? “I don’t know. I actually thought we were running pretty good for us here. I felt pretty quick. We were in the lucky dog position, so I was just trying to do some good lap times. I think there was like 10 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [Parker Kligerman Joins Free Agent Program Racing the No. 25 on May 1 at Texas Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881716-parker-kligerman-joins-free-agent-program-racing-the-no-25-on-may-1-at-texas-motor-speedway/) - Veteran racer and broadcaster Parker Kligerman will drive Kaulig Racing’s No. 25 Ram 1500 in the May 1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway near Fort Worth as part of the Ram Free Agent program. Kligerman brings extensive experience to the ride and will give fans insight into Kaulig Racing’s expanding truck - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT BRISTOL: Ross Chastain Media Availability Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881712-chevrolet-ncs-at-bristol-ross-chastain-media-availability-quotes/) - Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet and No. 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of running double duty in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series at Bristol Motor Speedway. Media Availability Quotes: Ross, you're pulling double duty this weekend. You're going to be racing in tonight's - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [Tennessee Army National Guard 250 starting lineup at Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881708-tennessee-army-national-guard-250-starting-lineup-at-bristol-motor-speedway/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [IMSA’s GTP Brothers Set for Duel Just After National Siblings Day](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881704-imsas-gtp-brothers-set-for-duel-just-after-national-siblings-day/) - Ricky Taylor smiles, anticipating the question. “Everyone looks at brothers and the first question we get is, ‘which one is better?’ and you get that all the time,’’ Taylor said. When it comes to Ricky and Jordan Taylor that is certainly a “push” – an objective toss-up. The fact is, neither they, nor the other - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [Sam Driggers Reflects on Summer Nationals Memories, Guidance of Mentors, Upcoming Hall of Fame Induction](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881699-sam-driggers-reflects-on-summer-nationals-memories-guidance-of-mentors-upcoming-hall-of-fame-induction/) - To reach the top, you’ll have some hell to face. Sam Driggers, who has been DIRTcar director for 22 years, is no different. As a veteran of the industry, he is an instrumental figure in the rise of dirt racing’s current stars while keeping longstanding relationships with the owners, promoters, and legends of dirt track racing. His earliest memories included attending dirt - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT BRISTOL: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Media Availability Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881695-chevrolet-ncs-at-bristol-ricky-stenhouse-jr-media-availability-quotes/) - Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet and No. 4 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of running double duty in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series at Bristol Motor Speedway. Media Availability Quotes: WITH OUR MEDIA AVAILABILITIES FOR TODAY, WE'RE JOINED BY RICKY STENHOUSE, JR., DRIVER - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Overview- Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881687-jordan-anderson-racing-bommarito-autosport-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-race-overview-bristol-motor-speedway/) - Burton returns to Bristol with a strong track record and valuable experience at the high-banked half-mile. In 11 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races at the track, Burton has recorded four Top-15 finishes, including a Top-10 in 2020 that highlights his ability to manage the chaos and stay competitive deep into a run. “Bristol is - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [Bommarito Automotive Group Partners With Thorsport Racing for 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881681-bommarito-automotive-group-partners-with-thorsport-racing-for-2026/) - Bommarito Automotive Group will once again join forces with ThorSport Racing as a primary partner for Ben Rhodes and the No. 99 Ford F-150, beginning with this weekend’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series event at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 10th. The Bristol race marks the first of multiple appearances for Bommarito Automotive Group during the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [Why F1 Fans Respond to Gamified Reward Systems](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881677-why-f1-fans-respond-to-gamified-reward-systems/) - Formula 1 gives you a sport that already behaves like a game. Every race weekend comes with points, rankings, upgrades, penalties, and constant recalculation. Fans track driver standings, constructor battles, fastest laps, tyre choices, and team strategy as if they are reading a live scoreboard that never sits still. That structure helps explain why reward - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [Hendrick Motorsports Media Advance: Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881673-hendrick-motorsports-media-advance-bristol-7/) - Kyle Larson – No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Age: 33 (July 31, 1992)Hometown: Elk Grove, CaliforniaCrew Chief: Cliff DanielsLast Race: 9th (Martinsville)Championship Standings: T-8th 2026 Season Stats Starts: 7 Wins: 0 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 4 Laps Led: 137 Stage Wins: 0 Average Finish: 15.0 Cup Series Career Starts: 409 Wins: 32 Poles: 22 Top - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [Five Things You Don’t Want to Miss During Food City 500 Weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881671-five-things-you-dont-want-to-miss-during-food-city-500-weekend-at-bristol-motor-speedway/) - There’s going to be tons of action, drama and excitement this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway and that’s not even considering the amazing NASCAR racing that’s going to be taking place on the iconic half-mile oval. The Food City 500 weekend is shaping up to be one of the best ever with great weather, amazing - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [Friday Sold Out at Heritage Invitational; Saturday Concours and AutoFair Weekend Still on Sale](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881667-friday-sold-out-at-heritage-invitational-saturday-concours-and-autofair-weekend-still-on-sale/) - Anticipation for this weekend’s fourth annual Heritage Invitational continues to build, as clubhouse and grounds passes for Friday’s competition events are officially sold out at Ten Tenths Motor Club. Fans can still watch the Vintage IndyCar, IROC and SCC Celebrity Pro-Am online at www.RacingAmerica.com. The sellout underscores the growing excitement surrounding the premier automotive lifestyle - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [First Career Win a Dream Come True for Kristian Armstead](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881662-first-career-win-a-dream-come-true-for-kristian-armstead/) - The biggest moment in Kristian Armstead’s short racing career may not have happened had it not been for the assistance of some of his fellow competitors and some dogged perseverance on his part and that of his family.Armstead logged his first career race win in the 20-lap Dollar General Hornets Division race that was part - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Gary “Woodman” Patellaro’s Journey from Billy Albini’s Garage to the World of Outlaws](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881658-gary-woodman-patellaros-journey-from-billy-albinis-garage-to-the-world-of-outlaws/) - A childhood trip to the garage can birth a lifelong passion. That’s exactly the story of Gary Patellaro. Better known as “Woodman” throughout the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series pit area, Patellaro hails from San Jose, CA and comes from West Coast racing royalty. His uncle, Billy Albini, is one of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Announces Key Leadership Appointments in Business Operations](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881653-legacy-motor-club-announces-key-leadership-appointments-in-business-operations/) - LEGACY MOTOR CLUB today announced two strategic leadership appointments designed to strengthen the organization’s marketing and licensing efforts as the team continues to build a best-in-class motorsports brand. Ryan Grab has been named Vice President, Marketing and Communications, where he will oversee the CLUB’s integrated marketing, digital, brand development and communications. Grab most recently served - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Massey Looking to Shine in Arizona Desert](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881649-massey-looking-to-shine-in-arizona-desert/) - Strong Start to 2026… Bill McAnally Racing (BMR) and Mason Massey have opened the 2026 ARCA Menards Series West (AMSW) season with momentum as the No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet SS has been a contender from the drop of the green flag. Massey battled inside the top-three throughout the season opener at Kevin Harvick’s - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Deegan Dials Up the Desert Heat](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881645-deegan-dials-up-the-desert-heat/) - Return to Tucson… Hailie Deegan and the No. 16 Columbia Bank Chevrolet SS head to Tucson Speedway for round three of the ARCA Menards Series West (AMSW) season. The Bill McAnally Racing (BMR) entry is coming off an 11th-place finish in a strong field in the AMSW combination race at Phoenix Raceway. Deegan opened the season with a sixth-place finish at - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Kyle Larson looks to break NASCAR Cup Series drought at Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881641-kyle-larson-looks-to-break-nascar-cup-series-drought-at-bristol/) - Will the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion enter and sign in, please? To be fair, Kyle Larson hasn’t exactly been a no-show this season. The driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet has one top five, four top 10s and 137 laps led through seven races. He’s tied with Brad Keselowski for eighth in the series - NASCAR Wire Service - April 9, 2026 - [Can William Sawalich and Toyota build on Rockingham success at Bristol?](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881637-can-william-sawalich-and-toyota-build-on-rockingham-success-at-bristol/) - In terms of manufacturer success, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series has been the converse of the NASCAR Cup Series. In NASCAR’s top division, Chevrolet was shut out for the first six races before Chase Elliott got a breakthrough win at Martinsville Speedway on March 29. In the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Chevrolet drivers claimed - NASCAR Wire Service - April 9, 2026 - [Is it “Heim Time” for half-a-million at Bristol?](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881633-is-it-heim-time-for-half-a-million-at-bristol/) - When it comes to racing in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, there’s not much Corey Heim hasn’t accomplished. The 23-year-old from Marietta, Georgia, accumulated a single-season series-record 12 victories last year in winning his first championship. This year, Heim is driving part-time for TRICON Garage, and he has the chance to do something unprecedented in - NASCAR Wire Service - April 9, 2026 - [RCR Race Preview: Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881629-rcr-race-preview-bristol-motor-speedway-7/) - Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway… In 195 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Bristol Motor Speedway, drivers in Richard Childress Racing-prepared Chevrolets have earned nine wins, 35 top-five and 72 top-10 finishes, completed 93.6% of the laps contested (90,718 of 96,887) and led 3,685 laps. Seven of those victories - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Double Duty: Tziortzis Reups with Speedhouse for 2026 Title Charge](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881624-double-duty-tziortzis-reups-with-speedhouse-for-2026-title-charge/) - The garage stalls are humming and the NASCAR Euro Series aspirations are loud as Speedhouse officially confirmed today that Cypriot standout Vladimiros Tziortzis will return to the team's cockpit of the #6 Ford Mustang for the 2026 campaign. In a move that signals a win-now mentality for the French-based powerhouse, Tziortzis isn't just returning to - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [SCR Structures & Sheds Joins Stafford Speedway Contingency Program](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881619-scr-structures-sheds-joins-stafford-speedway-contingency-program/) - For the 2026 racing season at Stafford Speedway, the track will welcome SCR Structures and Sheds as the newest member of its contingency program. SCR Structures and Sheds will provide a weekly bonus of $75 to each SK Light third place finisher, providing drivers an extra $1,650 over the course of the season. “I’ve been - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [ Van der Zande Keen to Deliver Long Beach Win for Acura at its “Event of the Year”](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881614-van-der-zande-keen-to-deliver-long-beach-win-for-acura-at-its-event-of-the-year/) - Renger van der Zande enjoys celebrating victories and delivering quintessential Dutch honesty. And heading into next weekend’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, he’s both frank and excited about the primary goal that unites the two: delivering Acura its first Long Beach win since it took over title sponsorship of the iconic Southern California street - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [SS-Greenlight Racing and BRK Racing Announce Partnership with RaceTek Systems](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881609-ss-greenlight-racing-and-brk-racing-announce-partnership-with-racetek-systems/) - SS-GreenLight Racing and BRK Racing today announced a new partnership with RaceTek Systems, a motorsports technology company building AI-powered racing intelligence systems for teams.RaceTek Systems designs custom software, decision-support tools, and team data integrations that help race teams make faster, better-informed decisions. Through the partnership, the company will support the SS-GreenLight Racing / BRK Racing - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Alex Guénette set to compete in the Full 2026 NASCAR Canada Season With JASS Racing and XEMIS Racing!](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881604-alex-guenette-set-to-compete-in-the-full-2026-nascar-canada-season-with-jass-racing-and-xemis-racing/) - Alex Guénette will compete full time in the 2026 NASCAR Canada Series, driving the #39 Chevrolet Camaro in a partnership formed between JASS Racing and XEMIS Racing. Backed by primary partners DLGL Technologies and GL Electric Automatisation, the program marks the first time Guénette enters the season with a fully dedicated, championship-focused effort. The #39 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [With Horsepower Increase to 750, Cup Series Teams Ready to Rumble at Tradition-Rich Food City 500 on Fabled Bristol Concrete High Banks](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881600-with-horsepower-increase-to-750-cup-series-teams-ready-to-rumble-at-tradition-rich-food-city-500-on-fabled-bristol-concrete-high-banks/) - With recent equipment package changes from NASCAR and Goodyear for its Cup Series short track and road course races, the Food City 500 should have somewhat of a new identity when the green flag drops Sunday afternoon on the tradition-rich race. Drivers, teams, fans and others in the industry can’t wait to see what the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [RFK Racing - Bristol I Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881595-rfk-racing-bristol-i-advance/) - Weekend Schedule:Saturday: 4:30 p.m. ET, Cup Practice (Prime, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)Saturday: 5:40 p.m. ET, Cup Qualifying (Prime, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)Sunday: 3:30 p.m. ET, Cup Race (FS1, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) Pace Laps: · Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing heads to Bristol Motor Speedway with Brad Keselowski bringing a proven track record at the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Onlybulls Signs as Entitlement Partner for the Open Wheel Showdown in 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881590-onlybulls-signs-as-entitlement-partner-for-the-open-wheel-showdown-in-2026/) - Davey Hamilton, Jr. continues his relationship with Todd Ault and the Ault Companies in 2026, with OnlyBulls joining as the entitlement partner for the fourth annual Open Wheel Showdown. The OnlyBulls Open Wheel Showdown Presented by AskROI features six divisions of racing at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway November 5-7, 2026 including the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Learning the Tricky Triangle: Esu Students Team With Pocono Raceway on NASCAR Ticket Sales Project](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881586-learning-the-tricky-triangle-esu-students-team-with-pocono-raceway-on-nascar-ticket-sales-project/) - Pocono Raceway is giving its upcoming NASCAR weekend the “old college try” through a partnership with East Stroudsburg University. “The Tricky Triangle” is collaborating with East Stroudsburg University's Sport Management Department on a project that provides students the opportunity to gain hands-on, real-world experience selling tickets for the June 12-14 race weekend featuring the NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Great Lakes Super Sprints Kick-Off 2026 with Non-Points Co-Sanctioned Show at I-75 Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881581-great-lakes-super-sprints-kick-off-2026-with-non-points-co-sanctioned-show-at-i-75-raceway/) - The start of the 2026 season is here for the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT & ARP (GLSS) as teams again prepare to head south to Sweetwater, Tennessee and I-75 Raceway. For the third time, GLSS and the United Sprint Car Series will battle in the North VS South Sprint Car Challenge, bringing - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Cody Ware To Bank 150th Career Cup Series Start on Bristol’s High Banks: Milestone Moment Comes This Sunday in Food City 500](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881577-cody-ware-to-bank-150th-career-cup-series-start-on-bristols-high-banks-milestone-moment-comes-this-sunday-in-food-city-500/) - Cody Ware will make his milestone 150th career NASCAR Cup Series start this Sunday at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway when he takes the green flag for the Food City 500. The Greensboro, North Carolina, native made his first Cup Series start on March 5, 2017, at Atlanta Motor Speedway as a 21-year-old. In the seven - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Bristol Bound with NOS Energy](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881573-bristol-bound-with-nos-energy/) - Notes of Interest Hyak Motorsports and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. head to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend for the Food City 500 with NOS Energy serving as the primary sponsor. “Bristol is one of my favorite tracks of the season, so it’s always exciting to get there. Having NOS Energy Drink back on the No. 47 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [RACE ADVANCE: Dean Thompson at Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881569-race-advance-dean-thompson-at-bristol-motor-speedway-3/) - Dean Thompson and the No. 26 Thompson Pipe Group team focus on the next short track on the schedule at the Last Great Colosseum this weekend. The Suburban Propane 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway will take place Saturday evening, dropping the green flag at 7:30pm ET on the CW Network. Dean Thompson has two career - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Grandview Speedway Hosts NASCAR T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modified & Sportsman Double-Header This Saturday](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881565-grandview-speedway-hosts-nascar-t-p-trailers-truck-equipment-modified-sportsman-double-header-this-saturday/) - Grandview Speedway is ready to present the second racing event for the brand new 2026 season. This Saturday, April 11 will see a two-division program of racing under the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts banner for the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modifieds and the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Sportsman. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [RACE ADVANCE: Harrison Burton at Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881560-race-advance-harrison-burton-at-bristol-motor-speedway/) - Harrison Burton and the No. 24 Dead On Tools team head to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend following a promising showing at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday. The Suburban Propane 300 at the Last Great Colosseum will take place under the lights on Saturday night, dropping the green flag at 7:30pm ET on the CW Network. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Texas Tornado Returns: Mike Wise Sets Sights on 2026 Rookie Challenge Gold](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881555-texas-tornado-returns-mike-wise-sets-sights-on-2026-rookie-challenge-gold/) - The thunder of V8 engines is returning to the European continent, and one of the most electric personalities in the paddock is officially back for more. Mike Wise, the Texas-born professional wakeskater and skateboarder, has confirmed his return to the NASCAR Euro Series for the 2026 season, piloting the #55 Club Competition Chevrolet Camaro in - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Alex Bowman cleared to return at Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881551-alex-bowman-cleared-to-return-at-bristol-motor-speedway/) - Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, has been medically cleared to return to competition and will race in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Bristol Motor Speedway. Bowman, 32, has missed starts at Phoenix Raceway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Darlington Raceway and Martinsville Speedway while recovering from vertigo. He - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [NWMT: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Thompson: 2026 Icebreaker 150 Preview and Storylines](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881547-nwmt-nascar-whelen-modified-tour-at-thompson-2026-icebreaker-150-preview-and-storylines/) - THOMPSON, Conn. — The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour heads to Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park this Sunday, April 12, for the Icebreaker 150, marking the third race of the 2026 season. The 150-lap, 93.75-mile event on the 0.625-mile asphalt oval boasts a $117,881 purse and will be broadcast live on FloRacing at 4:30 p.m. ET. Sunday - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [Kaulig Racing Ram 1500 Race Advance - Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881543-kaulig-racing-ram-1500-race-advance-bristol/) - The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opened the 2026 season with impressive momentum, highlighted by a significant rise in television viewership across multiple events. The season-opening Daytona race on FS1 averaged 1.387 million viewers, marking a 37% increase year-over-year and becoming the most-watched Truck Series event since 2016. At Atlanta Motor Speedway, FS1 averaged 765,000 viewers, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Preview - Suburban Propane 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881539-joe-gibbs-racing-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-race-preview-suburban-propane-300-at-bristol-motor-speedway/) - JGR AT BRISTOL: Joe Gibbs Racing has 14 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victories across 127 combined starts at Bristol Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch leads all JGR drivers with eight wins at the high-banked half-mile, while Erik Jones (2), Joey Logano, Ryan Preece, Christopher Bell, and Aric Almirola have all taken JGR entries to victory - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [Double Up! The Burg & Terre Haute Host USAC Sprints April 11-12](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881535-double-up-the-burg-terre-haute-host-usac-sprints-april-11-12/) - Two of USAC’s most oft-visited dirt tracks are on the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship slate this weekend in the state of Indiana. Both of which present some of the fastest and most exhilarating racing action of the season. Lawrenceburg Speedway’s 3/8-mile oval presents the third annual Justin Owen Memorial on Saturday, April 11. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [NASCAR Spring Rumble at the Bullring This Saturday Night](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881530-nascar-spring-rumble-at-the-bullring-this-saturday-night/) - The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway celebrates spring with the NASCAR Spring Rumble on April 11. The Star Nursery Late Models return for twin 40-lap features plus the Street & Factory Stocks, Mini Stocks, INEX Terrible’s Legends, and INEX Terrible’s Bandoleros competing. Grandstand gates open at 5pm followed by dash races, with a free - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [TEAM CHEVY NASCAR RACE ADVANCE: Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881526-team-chevy-nascar-race-advance-bristol-motor-speedway-5/) - Fresh off its first off-weekend of the season, the NASCAR Cup Series will return to action for 16-straight weeks of competition, with the stretch kicking off Sunday at “The Last Great Colosseum” of Bristol Motor Speedway. Chevrolet is the most recent manufacturer to make a trip to victory lane at NASCAR’s highest level, with Hendrick - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Bristol Motor Speedway NCS Race Advance (Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Zane Smith)](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881522-front-row-motorsports-bristol-motor-speedway-ncs-race-advance-noah-gragson-todd-gilliland-zane-smith/) - Noah Gragson Notes Returning from an off weekend in the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team head to Bristol, Tennessee for 500 laps at the Bristol Motor Speedway. The Las Vegas native is a two-time winner at "The Last Great Colosseum", capturing the checkered flag with JR Motorsports in June - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [Eckes Returns to "Thunder Valley" Looking for Repeat Victory](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881518-eckes-returns-to-thunder-valley-looking-for-repeat-victory/) - Banking on Bristol Bonus … Christian Eckes enters the first short track event of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) season banking on contending for the final $50,000 Triple Truck Challenge bonus. The driver of the No. 91 Columbia Bank Chevrolet Silverado RST is a former Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) winner, looking for a second - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [Hemric Has the Green Light to Blitz at Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881514-hemric-has-the-green-light-to-blitz-at-bristol/) - All Green in Tennessee … Daniel Hemric has the green light this week at Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) with a fresh look and stout history at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile”. The No. 19 will debut an unmistakable green and white color scheme with Arnott Suspension Products making their first appearance in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [2026 Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Preview: Bristol Motor Speedway I](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881508-2026-niece-motorsports-ncts-race-preview-bristol-motor-speedway-i/) - Team Stats & Notes Niece Motorsports Bristol Stats: NCTS Starts: 34; Top-Fives: 2; Top-10s: 6; Best Finish: 3rd (Ross Chastain, 2019). Cup Ringers: Friday’s Tennessee Army National Guard 250 will mark the first time that Niece Motorsports has entered two Cup Series regulars in the same race. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. takes the wheel of the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [Young’s Motorsports Bristol Motor Speedway Spring NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Team Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881504-youngs-motorsports-bristol-motor-speedway-spring-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-team-preview/) - No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team: Driver: Ryan Ellis Primary Partner(s): Demco Products Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro Crew Chief: Eddie Troconis 2026 Driver Points Position: 28th 2026 Owner Points Position: 33rd Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing Notes of Interest: ● Year Three, Driven Forward: In November 2025, Ryan Ellis was announced as Young’s Motorsports’ full-time driver in the NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [Josh Berry Race Week Briefing: Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881500-josh-berry-race-week-briefing-bristol-motor-speedway/) - After the Easter break, Josh Berry and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team return to action this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, aiming to carry forward the momentum built over the last two NASCAR Cup Series races. Following a challenging stretch after a ninth-place finish in the season-opening Daytona 500, Berry and the Wood Brothers - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [NCS: NASCAR at Bristol 2026: Food City 500 Preview, Start Time, and Drivers to Watch](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881498-ncs-nascar-at-bristol-2026-food-city-500-preview-start-time-and-drivers-to-watch/) - BRISTOL, Tenn. — The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the high-banked concrete of Bristol Motor Speedway this Sunday, April 12, for the Food City 500. The 500-lap, 266.5-mile contest on the 0.533-mile oval features a purse of $11,233,037. As the Cup Series prepares for its 128th race on the track's traditional concrete surface, a familiar - Speedway Digest Staff - April 11, 2026 - [NOAPS: Justin Allgaier enters Bristol as the O’Reilly Series driver to beat](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881495-noaps-justin-allgaier-enters-bristol-as-the-oreilly-series-driver-to-beat/) - BRISTOL, Tenn. — The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series arrives at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night with championship momentum, historical balance and a $100,000 Dash 4 Cash bonus all converging in the Suburban Propane 300. This will be the 84th time the series has raced at Bristol, the most of any track. Yet parity - Speedway Digest Staff - April 10, 2026 - [CTS: Corey Heim chases $500,000 as the Truck Series hits Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881490-cts-corey-heim-chases-500000-as-the-truck-series-hits-bristol/) - BRISTOL, Tenn. — The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opens its short‑track run Friday night at Bristol Motor Speedway with one of the season’s most lucrative bonus opportunities still on the table. The Tennessee Army National Guard 250 marks the finale of the Triple Truck Challenge, with Corey Heim one victory away from securing the $500,000 - Speedway Digest Staff - April 9, 2026 - [Wright Ready To Turn Up the Volume in Thunder Valley](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881486-wright-ready-to-turn-up-the-volume-in-thunder-valley/) - Concrete Bullring… Kris Wright and the No. 81 F.N.B. Corporation / iHeartRadio team will head to Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) for Friday night’s Tennessee Army National Guard 250. The team is coming off a 19th-place finish at Rockingham Speedway where Wright gained three positions in the points standings and now turn their focus to "The Last Great Colosseum." Wright - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [Josh Berry Heading Home to Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881481-josh-berry-heading-home-to-bristol-motor-speedway/) - Tennessee native Josh Berry, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Wood Brothers Racing, heads to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend looking to continue the positive momentum gained from a 10th-place finish in Martinsville two weeks ago. Berry answered questions about Sunday’s annual Food City 500 as part of Ford Racing’s - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame announces 2026 nominees](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881477-west-coast-stock-car-motorsports-hall-of-fame-announces-2026-nominees/) - Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch and 2021 Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell are among 21 nominees for 2026 induction into the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame. Busch, whose older brother Kurt is a 2024 West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee, and McDowell are among 10 first-time nominees. The group - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING Weekly Preview 04.08.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881473-toyota-racing-weekly-preview-04-08-26/) - It’s a busy weekend ahead for Team Toyota in stock car competition. NASCAR’s three national series head to Bristol Motor Speedway for three days of short track racing, culminating with a 500-lap Cup Series race on Sunday afternoon. The ARCA Menards Series West heads to Tucson Speedway in Tucson, Arizona, for their third race of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [ARCA Menards West Returns to Tucson; Massey and Deegan Look to Continue Impressive Starts to 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881469-arca-menards-west-returns-to-tucson-massey-and-deegan-look-to-continue-impressive-starts-to-2026/) - The ARCA Menards West returns for the second consecutive year to Tucson Speedway for the Tucson ARCA West 150, and two of the series’ top drivers will look to continue their 2026 seasons with another impressive performance. Mason Massey (No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet) launched his run for the 2026 season championship with a - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [PIT BOX: Modified Tour set to break the ice Sunday at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881465-pit-box-modified-tour-set-to-break-the-ice-sunday-at-thompson-speedway-motorsports-park/) - No race track has held more NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races than Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. The 0.625-mile asphalt oval will welcome the series for the 159th time Sunday for the running of the Icebreaker 150 (4:30 p.m. ET on FloRacing). Winning at Thompson is no easy task, which is why of the previous - NASCAR Wire Service - April 8, 2026 - [Ankrum Reunites with Ullico at The Last Great Colosseum](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881460-ankrum-reunites-with-ullico-at-the-last-great-colosseum/) - Familiar Colors … Tyler Ankrum, driver of the No. 18 Ullico Chevrolet Silverado RST, is eager to welcome back the familiar red, white and blue color way of standing partner Ullico to ride along side the No. 18 this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) event. Over 95 years - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [JR Motorsports -- NOAPS Bristol Motor Speedway Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881456-jr-motorsports-noaps-bristol-motor-speedway-preview/) - Connor Zilisch — Driver, No. 1 Roto‑Rooter ChevroletConnor Zilisch will make his third NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start of the 2026 season for JR Motorsports on Saturday evening at Bristol Motor Speedway. Through two starts this year, Zilisch has posted a best finish of seventh at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, earning one pole and - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [ALL-STAR VILLAGE to Debut at Dover Motor Speedway During 2026 NASCAR All-Star Weekend](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881452-all-star-village-to-debut-at-dover-motor-speedway-during-2026-nascar-all-star-weekend/) - Dover Motor Speedway’s Fan Zone will expand in a big way during NASCAR All-Star Weekend, May 15-17 with the debut of All-Star Village at The Monster Mile. Serving as a new hub for race weekend, All-Star Village will bring together live entertainment, interactive attractions and NASCAR-themed displays, giving fans even more to explore across the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Names Michael Guttilla President](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881447-legacy-motor-club-names-michael-guttilla-president/) - LEGACY MOTOR CLUB has named veteran automotive and motorsports executive Michael Guttilla as CLUB President, bringing nearly four decades of engineering and leadership experience to the organization.Guttilla most recently served as chief operating officer at Joe Gibbs Racing. Prior to that role, he spent more than 20 years with global engineering firm Multimatic, where he served as vice president of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [Atlantic-Nordic Combination: Speedhouse Unleashes International Powerhouse for 2026 Campaign](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881442-atlantic-nordic-combination-speedhouse-unleashes-international-powerhouse-for-2026-campaign/) - The thunder of heavy V8s is about to return to the European stage, and the Speedhouse garage is buzzing with a distinct international flair in the NASCAR Euro Series. Team Principal Lucas Lasserre has officially announced another piece of his roster for the 2026 season, bringing together the hard-charging Canadian veteran in V8GP, Brad Ranson, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR Cup Series Race Preview - Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881438-joe-gibbs-racing-nascar-cup-series-race-preview-food-city-500-at-bristol-motor-speedway-2/) - JGR AT BRISTOL: Joe Gibbs Racing owns 16 NASCAR Cup Series wins at Bristol Motor Speedway, including Christopher Bell’s victory last September. In 174 combined starts at the track, the organization has tallied 50 top-five finishes, 76 top-10s, 12 pole awards, and 7,594 laps led. Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Matt Kenseth, and Tony - Speedway Digest Staff - April 8, 2026 - [2026 Trackhouse Racing Advance - Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881432-2026-trackhouse-racing-advance-bristol-motor-speedway/) - NOTESTo celebrate America’s anglers, Ross Chastain’s No. 1 Chevrolet will feature Busch Light’s special Fishing paint scheme this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. The car will sport a vibrant water‑themed design, including a large fishing lure on the hood and a bass jumping out of the water along the sides, paired with the familiar call - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [A Storm Is Brewing, Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Present the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Series in the 19th Annual Eastern Storm, June 16 to June 21](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881428-a-storm-is-brewing-levan-machine-truck-equipment-present-the-amsoil-usac-national-sprint-series-in-the-19th-annual-eastern-storm-june-16-to-june-21/) - A storm is brewing and heading to Pennsylvania and New Jersey when the 19th Annual USAC Amsoil Eastern Storm returns under the Levan Machine & Truck Equipment banner in 2026. The high-powered non-wing USAC Sprints known for their side-jobs and rooster-tails will head to the Grandview Speedway to open the six race USAC Eastern Storm - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [NASCAR Halts Cleetus McFarland's Talladega Debut in O'Reilly Series](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881419-nascar-halts-cleetus-mcfarlands-talladega-debut-in-oreilly-series/) - TALLADEGA, A.L. — YouTube star and amateur racer Garrett Mitchell, known to millions of fans as Cleetus McFarland, announced Tuesday that NASCAR has denied him approval to compete in the upcoming O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. In a video posted to his social media channels, Mitchell confirmed that his series debut last - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Kaulig Racing Cup Advance - Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881414-kaulig-racing-cup-advance-bristol/) - The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Bristol Motor Speedway for Sunday’s 500‑lap NASCAR Cup Series race. Kaulig Racing drivers AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon finished 30th and 31st, respectively, in the most recent event at Martinsville Speedway. Allmendinger is now 20th in points, while Dillon sits 32nd. Allmendinger struggled with handling at the half‑mile oval, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Kyle Larson Ready to Defend His Victory in the Suburban Propane 300 Saturday Night in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881410-kyle-larson-ready-to-defend-his-victory-in-the-suburban-propane-300-saturday-night-in-the-oreilly-auto-parts-series/) - Kyle Larson nearly pulled off the mythical Bristol Trifecta in 2025, which has only been accomplished by Kyle Busch in NASCAR history (2010 and 2017), by winning both the Food City 500 Cup Series race and the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race, now with a new sponsor that’s called the Suburban Propane 300. Larson - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Spire Motorsports Tennessee Army National Guard 250 Race Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881406-spire-motorsports-tennessee-army-national-guard-250-race-advance/) - The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to Bristol Motor Speedway for the first of two stops on the 2026 schedule. In 15 series starts at “The Last Great Colosseum,” Spire Motorsports has recorded three top‑five and seven top‑10 finishes, highlighted by Kyle Busch’s runner‑up effort in March 2024. The organization’s lone Bristol pole was captured - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [American Sprint Car Series Meets Sooner Region at Salina Highbanks](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881401-american-sprint-car-series-meets-sooner-region-at-salina-highbanks/) - Oklahoma. Home to the nation’s largest Micro Sprint hotspot, the Chili Bowl Nationals, and the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS). This weekend, the national 360 Sprint Car stars are coming home for a visit to one of the state’s fastest tracks and toughest regional competition. Salina Highbanks Speedway hosts the Series for the 15th time - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Spire Motorsports Food City 500 Race Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881397-spire-motorsports-food-city-500-race-advance-3/) - In 22 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Bristol Motor Speedway, Spire Motorsports has recorded one top‑10 finish and eight top‑20 results. The organization’s best finish at the high‑banked half‑mile came in September 2025, when Carson Hocevar earned a seventh‑place result. Spire Motorsports will field three Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 entries in Sunday’s Food City 500: No. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Legacy Motor Club: Bristol Race Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881393-legacy-motor-club-bristol-race-preview/) - JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEKNO. 42 DOLLAR TREE TOYOTA CAMRY XSE JHN AT BRISTOL: John Hunter Nemechek has six starts at Bristol Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series. He earned a highest finish of sixth in March 2024. In the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, he made four starts at Bristol, earning two top-three finishes in - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Michael Waltrip Brewing Company Announces Associate Sponsorship of Costner Motorsports and Driver Caleb Costner for May NASCAR Race at Charlotte ](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881388-michael-waltrip-brewing-company-announces-associate-sponsorship-of-costner-motorsports-and-driver-caleb-costner-for-may-nascar-race-at-charlotte/) - Michael Waltrip Brewing Company announced today the associate sponsorship of the No. 93 Costner Motorsports NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry with driver Caleb Costner for the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Costner, the North Carolina native, is in his first season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and will have support from - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Malcolm in the Middle Livery Hits Bristol With Team Reaume](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881383-malcolm-in-the-middle-livery-hits-bristol-with-team-reaume/) - Team Reaume is thrilled to announce a special collaboration with Hulu to celebrate the highly anticipated revival of the iconic series Malcolm in the Middle, starring driver Frankie Muniz. As Muniz takes to the high banks of Bristol Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the No. 33 Ford 150 will proudly feature a - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [High-Speed Fury Returns: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars And PASSCAR Stock Cars Invade Perris!](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881379-high-speed-fury-returns-usac-cra-sprint-cars-and-passcar-stock-cars-invade-perris/) - Racing roars back to Perris Auto Speedway this Saturday night, April 11, as Heimark Distributors presents a thrilling night of high-speed action headlined by the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars. Joining them will be the PASSCAR Super Stocks, Street Stocks, and American Factory Stocks. Spectator gates open at 5:00 p.m., with racing at - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Spears CARS Tour Northwest PLM Event Preview: Apple Cup at Tri-City Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881375-spears-cars-tour-northwest-plm-event-preview-apple-cup-at-tri-city-raceway/) - Track: Tri-City Raceway Location: West Richland, Wash. Length: .500-mile paved oval Laps: 125 (PLM) The inaugural season of the Spears CARS Tour Northwest Pro Late Models makes its long-awaited debut this weekend at Tri-City Raceway as part of the 57th running of the storied Bonney’s Tractor Apple Cup presented by Legends Casino Hotel. Opening the inaugural 2026 campaign for - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [World of Outlaws Season Refires with I-55’s Federated Auto Parts Spring Classic](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881370-world-of-outlaws-season-refires-with-i-55s-federated-auto-parts-spring-classic/) - I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park is perfect for Sprint Car racing. A high-banked bullring that produces blistering 10-second laps early in the night before slicking off and widening out to leave plenty of room for huge slide jobs and crossovers. What more could you ask for? All eyes are on the Pevely, MO 1/3-mile - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Aiming to Continue Consistency in Pevely](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881366-big-game-motorsports-and-gravel-aiming-to-continue-consistency-in-pevely/) - Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel is back in action this weekend at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park in Pevely, Mo. The high-banked oval hosts the Federated Auto Parts Spring Classic on Friday and Saturday, marking the first of 12 straight weeks of racing for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Tickets on Sale for All Eight World of Outlaws Race Nights at Huset’s Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881362-tickets-on-sale-for-all-eight-world-of-outlaws-race-nights-at-husets-speedway/) - Single-day and multiple-day tickets are on sale for all of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series races at Huset's Speedway this season. The track hosts eight nights featuring 'The Greatest Show on Dirt' - the second most of any track across the country. It begins on May 24 with the $20,000-to-win - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Polaris Teams Up with Cleetus McFarland and His Motorsports Community](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881353-polaris-teams-up-with-cleetus-mcfarland-and-his-motorsports-community/) - Polaris, the world leader in powersports and off road fun, today kicked-off a multi-year partnership with YouTube pioneer, motorsports content creator, entrepreneur, and racer Cleetus McFarland (also known as Garrett Mitchell) that will open the gates for content and experiences with his passionate community. Fans know Cleetus for the world he's built around the Freedom - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Ford Racing - Bristol 1 Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881349-ford-racing-bristol-1-advance/) - A NASCAR tripleheader is on tap this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway as all three top touring series compete at the same venue for the fourth time this season. The Front Row Motorsports duo of Chandler Smith and Layne Riggs have combined to win the last three NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races with each of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Two Times Young F1 Drivers Upstaged Their Experienced Teammates as Kimi Antonelli Wins Again](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881345-two-times-young-f1-drivers-upstaged-their-experienced-teammates-as-kimi-antonelli-wins-again/) - Two Times Young F1 Drivers Upstaged Their Experienced Teammates as Kimi Antonelli Wins Again Kimi Antonelli proved that he isn't just at Mercedes to develop, as he won his second race in a row at Formula One's Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, becoming the youngest championship leader in history in the process. Heading into the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Vesti Racking Up Miles and IMSA Podiums Ahead of Long Beach Street Debu](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881340-vesti-racking-up-miles-and-imsa-podiums-ahead-of-long-beach-street-debu/) - Considering Frederik Vesti’s recent travel schedule – both intended itineraries and otherwise – the talented Danish racer’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach debut in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship may seem relatively straightforward. The 24-year-old will make his second sprint start in IMSA’s premier Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) ranks, climbing back into the No. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST Presented as Indianapolis 500 Festival Event Vehicle](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881335-2026-chevrolet-silverado-1500-rst-presented-as-indianapolis-500-festival-event-vehicle/) - Thirty-seven identical 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST trucks were staged on the main straightaway April 7 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a clear sign the Month of May is around the corner. A longtime tradition, the “Festival Event Vehicles” have reminded Indianapolis-area residents of the upcoming Indianapolis 500 since the 1960s. The unique fleet of trucks - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Top 5 Can't-Miss AutoFair Experiences](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881330-top-5-cant-miss-autofair-experiences/) - Get ready, car enthusiasts—AutoFair is back at Charlotte Motor Speedway April 9–11 with a bold new look and more experiences that fans won’t want to miss. For three days, the iconic speedway will transform into a world-class automotive showcase featuring vintage classics, rare parts, premier vendors and thousands of passionate fans. With hundreds of vehicles - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Arby’s becomes Supporting Partner of NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril ](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881326-arbys-becomes-supporting-partner-of-nascar-san-diego-weekend-presented-by-anduril/) - Arby’s has “The Meats.” NASCAR has the racing. Together they will combine those incredible ingredients to create an unforgettable experience for race fans, June 19-21, as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy. That’s because NASCAR announced today that Arby’s will serve as a Supporting Partner of NASCAR San Diego Weekend - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [FloRacing Night In America Tickets / Pit Passes Now Available One Month Out](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881321-floracing-night-in-america-tickets-pit-passes-now-available-one-month-out/) - Advance sale discounted tickets are now available for one of the biggest nights of the season at Lincoln Speedway, as FloRacing Night in America returns on Thursday, May 7—now just ONE MONTH AWAY. The 5th annual visit for the series to the 1/4-mile dirt oval at the Logan County Fairgrounds will feature the best Super - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Goodyear Racing Notes – Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/881317-goodyear-racing-notes-bristol-motor-speedway-2/) - Goodyear will bring new left- and right-side tires for this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race on the concrete at Bristol Motor Speedway. This new Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setup is designed to minimize the day-to-day temperature swings we have seen recently, as well as withstand the track’s high speeds and heavy loads.Goodyear conducted a two-day - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Power Pair: Rehberg and Visser Set to Pilot the #77 Chevrolet for 2026 Campaign](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881312-power-pair-rehberg-and-visser-set-to-pilot-the-77-chevrolet-for-2026-campaign/) - The garage area is buzzing as Rehberg + Bremotion Racing officially pulled the silk off their driver lineup for the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series season. In a move that blends youthful aggression with international open-wheel pedigree, German standout Julien Rehberg and Dutch sensation Beitske Visser will share the controls of the #77 Chevrolet Camaro. The - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2026 - [Corey Heim Chasing Triple Truck Challenge $500,000 Bonus in Friday Night’s Tennessee Army National Guard 250 Truck Race](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881304-corey-heim-chasing-triple-truck-challenge-500000-bonus-in-friday-nights-tennessee-army-national-guard-250-truck-race/) - Corey Heim will be chasing a whopping $500,000 bonus this weekend as he tries for his third consecutive win and a sweep of the NASCAR Triple Truck Challenge during the Tennessee Army National Guard 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The defending NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champ enters the Bristol weekend riding high from victories in - Speedway Digest Staff - April 6, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Bristol Motor Speedway NCTS Race Advance (Layne Riggs / Chandler Smith)](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881300-front-row-motorsports-bristol-motor-speedway-ncts-race-advance-layne-riggs-chandler-smith-3/) - Layne Riggs Notes Layne Riggs will take the No. 34 Ford F-150 to the high banks of the Bristol Motor Speedway looking to extend Front Row Motorsports' dominate win streak at "The Last Great Coliseum". In the last three NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series events at the 0.5-mile Tennessee track, Front Row Motorsports has brought home - Speedway Digest Staff - April 6, 2026 - [Race of Champions Modified Series Set for 2026TO Begin Season at Mahoning Valley Speedway - Championship Chase to Lead Through October](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881295-race-of-champions-modified-series-set-for-2026to-begin-season-at-mahoning-valley-speedway-championship-chase-to-lead-through-october/) - Race of Champions Modified Series competitors are preparing to kick off the 2026 season at Mahoning Valley Speedway—and fans are just as eager. If opening day at the tight 1/4-mile facility is any indication of what’s ahead, then Saturday, April 18 at 6:00pm is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated start times - Speedway Digest Staff - April 6, 2026 - [T3 Vodka Expands Partnership with Logan Bearden for 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Campaign](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881290-t3-vodka-expands-partnership-with-logan-bearden-for-2026-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-campaign/) - T3 Vodka, the Knoxville-founded premium spirits brand, has expanded its partnership with driver Logan Bearden and will serve as the primary partner of the No. 42 Chevrolet with Young’s Motorsports in at least three NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races during the 2026 season. T3 Vodka will be featured prominently on Bearden’s Chevrolet in the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 6, 2026 - [Josh Bilicki and 10-Spot Tools Partner for Bristol Race](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881285-josh-bilicki-and-10-spot-tools-partner-for-bristol-race/) - NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki today announced that he is partnering with 10-Spot Tools for this weekend’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Suburban Propane 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway. 10-Spot Tools is the original 3D printed modular tool box organizer company. With over 350 original designs for a variety of power and hand tools, it's their mission - Speedway Digest Staff - April 6, 2026 - [Costner Motorsports, Alli Owens Racing Unite for Talladega Superspeedway ARCA Showdown](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881281-costner-motorsports-alli-owens-racing-unite-for-talladega-superspeedway-arca-showdown/) - Costner Motorsports and Alli Owens Racing are officially joining forces for the upcoming ARCA Menards Series race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway on April 25, bringing with them a shared mission: to put blue-collar racers, families and real stories back at the forefront of stock car racing. Following an emotional and inspiring return to competition at - Speedway Digest Staff - April 6, 2026 - [Youthful drivers make huge progress in Rockingham races](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881277-youthful-drivers-make-huge-progress-in-rockingham-races/) - There was one overriding theme that emerged from the NASCAR weekend at Rockingham Speedway: youth was served. After a rough 2025 rookie campaign and a lackluster start to the 2026 season, 19-year-old William Sawalich scored a convincing breakthrough win in Saturday’s North Carolina Education Lottery 250 presented by Black's Tire. In that same NASCAR O’Reilly - NASCAR Wire Service - April 6, 2026 - [Fritz Roehrig Memorial Money in the Mountains/DBR Industrial Services LLC Night this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway $10G-to-win doubles to $20G if 45 or more 358 Mods sign-in; $1000-to-win 602 Crate Mods](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881273-fritz-roehrig-memorial-money-in-the-mountains-dbr-industrial-services-llc-night-this-friday-at-big-diamond-speedway-10g-to-win-doubles-to-20g-if-45-or-more-358-mods-sign-in-1000-to-win-602-crate-m/) - Thank to the vision of Fritz Reohrig, Big Diamond Speedway in Minersville has thrived for the past 54 years. In 1971, he and Dom Muscara created the track near Forestville after a surface mining job. The decision to name the track “Big Diamond Raceway” was inspired by the vein of coal that had recently been - Speedway Digest Staff - April 6, 2026 - [Grandview Speedway to Present Modified & Sportsman Program This Saturday - High Limit 410 Sprints Arrive on May 19 - Reimert & Brightbill Lead Point Standings](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881269-grandview-speedway-to-present-modified-sportsman-program-this-saturday-high-limit-410-sprints-arrive-on-may-19-reimert-brightbill-lead-point-standings/) - Following a highly successful and competitive opening night last Saturday, Grandview Speedway is ready to present the second racing event for the new season. This Saturday, April 11 will see a two-division program of racing under the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts banner for the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modifieds - Speedway Digest Staff - April 6, 2026 - [IT’S RACE WEEK: Tootsie’s Music City Showdown Set for Saturday at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881265-its-race-week-tootsies-music-city-showdown-set-for-saturday-at-nashville-fairgrounds-speedway/) - One of the most anticipated short track events of the season is just days away as the Tootsie’s Music City Showdown returns to the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway this Saturday, April 11, featuring the stars of the zMAX CARS Tour presented by SoundGear Late Model Stocks and Pro Late Models. Headlining the event is NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - April 6, 2026 - [USAC Trivia Night Set For April 17, Sign Up to Play!](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881261-usac-trivia-night-set-for-april-17-sign-up-to-play/) - Test your USAC knowledge and support the racing community at USAC Trivia Night on Friday, April 17 from 7-10pm Eastern at USAC Headquarters, located at 4910 W. 16th Street in Speedway, Indiana. You MUST register for the event ahead of time online at https://www.raceaid.fund/raceaidevents/raceaid-trivia-night. For $15 per person, you can win prizes by playing trivia - Speedway Digest Staff - April 6, 2026 - [TruShine Car Wash to Sponsor Lavar Scott at Bristo](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881256-trushine-car-wash-to-sponsor-lavar-scott-at-bristo/) - TruShine Car Wash has teamed up with Alpha Prime Racing and driver Lavar Scott in an exciting new partnership for the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Bristol Motor Speedway, where TruShine is proud to be the Official Car Wash of Bristol Motor Speedway. The striking No. 45 TruShine Car Wash Chevrolet will - Speedway Digest Staff - April 6, 2026 - [Brady Allum Looks for Redemption in 2026 Season - 500 Sprint Car Tour](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881251-brady-allum-looks-for-redemption-in-2026-season-500-sprint-car-tour/) - After a standout rookie campaign, Brady Allum, the 2025 Rookie of the Year in the yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour, spent the offseason preparing for a fresh start in 2026. “We completely rebuilt the old car and started working out,” Allum said. “We’re going through the new car and pretty much just rebuilding everything, just - Speedway Digest Staff - April 6, 2026 - [Derek Copeland Unstoppable With Shasta Speedway Super Late Model Win](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881244-derek-copeland-unstoppable-with-shasta-speedway-super-late-model-win/) - 2025 Shasta Speedway Super Late Model champion Derek Copeland of Anderson continued his reign at the .375-mile oval on Saturday night, winning the 125-lap opening round of the season. Copeland’s victory was part of a Five Star Saturday Night with five main events of action at the Shasta District Fairgrounds in Anderson. Copeland also led - Speedway Digest Staff - April 5, 2026 - [Smith, Key, Osborne, Sherman, and Fenn Open Delta Speedway Season in Victory Lane](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881239-smith-key-osborne-sherman-and-fenn-open-delta-speedway-season-in-victory-lane/) - Andrew Smith in Super 600 and Colton Key in Non-Wing were among the big winners during Saturday’s round one for the historic 40th season at Delta Speedway in Stockton. The 1/7th mile dirt track at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds treated fans to an exciting night of competition with fresh faces in victory lane. Fresno’s Colton - Speedway Digest Staff - April 5, 2026 - [Cody Gray Wins Second Consecutive Wmr Feature With Antioch Victory](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881233-cody-gray-wins-second-consecutive-wmr-feature-with-antioch-victory/) - Auburn’s Cody Gray continued a red-hot start to the 2026 Western Midget Racing season by claiming round two on Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. Gray has two heat race wins and two feature wins after two nights of action for the stock production Midget series. Gray and Delano’s Terry Nichols split the eight-lap heat races, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 5, 2026 - [Kenna Mitchell Sweeps Twin 40 Lap Features During NASCAR Opener in Roseville](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881228-kenna-mitchell-sweeps-twin-40-lap-features-during-nascar-opener-in-roseville/) - Taking on drivers from all over California, defending NASCAR Berco Redwood Late Model champion Kenna Mitchell of Loomis swept the Twin 40-lap features on Saturday during the 72nd NASCAR season opener at All American Speedway. Mitchell also topped qualifying for a successful night before a strong crowd in Roseville “I couldn’t ask for a better opening - Speedway Digest Staff - April 5, 2026 - [Spectacular Grandview Speedway Opener Finds Louden Reimert Scoring $7500 Win in VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial - 64th Season Opener](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881224-spectacular-grandview-speedway-opener-finds-louden-reimert-scoring-7500-win-in-vp-racing-fuels-bruce-rogers-memorial-64th-season-opener/) - What a tremendous start! With a packed grandstand, and a pit area that was overflowing with race teams, Grandview Speedway kicked off the 64th anniversary season of stock car racing on Saturday night, capping it off with an exciting evening of racing action. When all the action was over, Louden Reimert of Oley, Pa. came - Speedway Digest Staff - April 5, 2026 - [RCR NOAPS Race Recap: Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881219-rcr-noaps-race-recap-rockingham-speedway/) - Loose Wheels Dampen the Day for Jesse Love and the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet Team at Rockingham Speedway 27th 2nd 2nd “We were excited for today’s race at Rockingham Speedway after a fast effort in practice and qualifying with the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet team. Unfortunately, we had a winning day get away from us - Speedway Digest Staff - April 5, 2026 - [William Sawalich gets breakthrough victory at Rockingham](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881214-william-sawalich-gets-breakthrough-victory-at-rockingham/) - Grabbing the lead and control of the race after a restart on Lap 172, William Sawalich pulled away over the final 79 laps to win Saturday’s North Carolina Education Lottery 250 Presented by Black’s Tire at Rockingham Speedway. The victory was the first in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for the 19-year-old Sawalich, the - NASCAR Wire Service - April 5, 2026 - [McCarty, Sellers Split Wins in Saturday Late Model Twinbill at South Boston Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881209-mccarty-sellers-split-wins-in-saturday-late-model-twinbill-at-south-boston-speedway/) - Two-time Thunder Road Harley-Davidson 200 Champion Bobby McCarty and eight-time South Boston Speedway champion Peyton Sellers earned wins in a pair of hard-fought 75-lap NASCAR Late Model Stock Car races that headlined Saturday afternoon’s Danville Toyota Race Day event at South Boston Speedway.McCarty, of Madison, North Carolina, won the second race of the twin 75-lap - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [Carson Brown Finishes a Rock-Solid Second at Rockingham: 17-Year-Old Racer Continues to Shine in ARCA Menards Series](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881204-carson-brown-finishes-a-rock-solid-second-at-rockingham-17-year-old-racer-continues-to-shine-in-arca-menards-series/) - Overview: Carson Brown came up one spot short in his bid for back-to-back ARCA Menards Series victories. The 17-year-old from New London, North Carolina, finished second in the Rockingham ARCA Menards East 125 Saturday at Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway, trailing his Pinnacle Racing Group teammate Tristan McKee by 1.446 seconds. Brown came into the 125-lap race - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [Jason Birch goes from pizza delivery to Victory Lane with same car wins 100-lap Enduro at Evergreen Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881200-jason-birch-goes-from-pizza-delivery-to-victory-lane-with-same-car-wins-100-lap-enduro-at-evergreen-raceway/) - In this day and age of motorsports, Enduro racing can be considered as grassroots as it gets. The cars are not purpose-built but rather come right off the road and onto the track, albeit with the proper safety modifications. And, on Saturday afternoon at Evergreen Raceway that was as true as it gets for race - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [William Sawalich Wins First O’Reilly Series Race at Rockingham](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881196-william-sawalich-wins-first-oreilly-series-race-at-rockingham/) - William Sawalich scored his first career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday evening. Sawalich earned stage points in the first two stages, before a dominate performance in the final stage – leading 80 (of 250) laps. He drove away from his teammate Brandon Jones on the final restart, and went - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [Texas Motor Speedway Weekend Schedule](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/schedules/weekend-schedule/595-texas-weekend-schedule/) - 2026 TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAYTENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULEREVISED as of December 02, 01:36 PMNCS, NOAPS, NCTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 297:30 AM 7:30 PM TRACK OPS EVENT OPERATIONS SET UP THURSDAY, APRIL 307:30 AM 7:30 PM TRACK OPS EVENT OPERATIONS SET UP11:00 AM 1:00 PM NCTS HAULERS ENTER (EQUIPMENT UNLOADING)12:00 PM 6:00 PM NASCAR CREDENTIALING HOURS12:00 PM 5:30 PM - Speedway Digest Staff - April 7, 2024 - [NOAPS: William Sawalich scores his first career NOAPS victory at Rockingham](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881185-noaps-william-sawalich-scores-his-first-career-noaps-victory-at-rockingham/) - William Sawalich picked up his first career victory in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with his victory on Saturday afternoon at Rockingham Speedway. Sawalich becomes the youngest driver at 19 years of age to ever win a NASCAR race in any of the top three series at Rockingham. Sawalich took over the race lead - Matthew Jackson - April 4, 2026 - [North Carolina Education Lottery 250 Presented by Black's Tire results from Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881174-north-carolina-education-lottery-250-presented-by-blacks-tire/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [Scc-Bristol Chapter Spotlights Trailblazing Women With Racing Toward Change: Women Leading the Way on Saturday, April 11](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881169-scc-bristol-chapter-spotlights-trailblazing-women-with-racing-toward-change-women-leading-the-way-on-saturday-april-11/) - Bristol Motor Speedway will celebrate some of the most influential women in motorsports and sports media on Saturday, April 11, with “Racing Toward Change: Women Leading the Way,” a special Speedway Children’s Charities event presented by State Water Heaters. The event will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the O. Bruton Smith - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [Dystany Spurlock Closes Strong in ARCA East Race at Rockingham](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881164-dystany-spurlock-closes-strong-in-arca-east-race-at-rockingham/) - Dystany Spurlock turned in a solid performance in Saturday’s Rockingham ARCA Menards East 125 at Rockingham Speedway, finishing 12th in the No. 66 Foxxtecca Chevrolet for MBM Motorsports and Garage 66.Starting 13th, Spurlock quickly picked up a spot and established a comfortable rhythm. However, during the opening green-flag run, her window net unexpectedly came down, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Rockingham Speedway NCTS Race Report- Layne Riggs / Chandler Smith](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881156-front-row-motorsports-rockingham-speedway-ncts-race-report-layne-riggs-chandler-smith-2/) - Layne Riggs Key Takeaways Stage One: 4th / Stage Two: 4th / Race Result: 3rd “P3 at the Rock to get Bare Knuckle Boxing a podium finish,” said Riggs. “Overall, it was a great day. I felt like we were a fifth to 10th place truck, we just couldn’t quite get the track position and - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [Corey Heim a Truck Series championship contender? Not so much](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881151-corey-heim-a-truck-series-championship-contender-not-so-much/) - Remarkably, even though Corey Heim has competed in just three of the five NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races so far this season, he is tied for the series lead after back-to-back victories at Darlington Raceway and Rockingham Speedway. Circumstances conspired to elevate Heim to the top of the standings. A “perfect” race at “The Rock,” - NASCAR Wire Service - April 4, 2026 - [“Musical chairs” approach to season has challenges for Carson Kvapil, Rajah Caruth](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881147-musical-chairs-approach-to-season-has-challenges-for-carson-kvapil-rajah-caruth/) - Two JR Motorsports drivers competing for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship are doing so in a variety of different rides. Carson Kvapil, currently fifth in the standings, has maintained that position behind the wheel of three different cars with three different crews—the Nos. 1 and 9 Chevrolets with JRM and the No. 91 - NASCAR Wire Service - April 4, 2026 - [Brent Crews now legal for NASCAR, not for adult beverages](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881143-brent-crews-now-legal-for-nascar-not-for-adult-beverages/) - Joe Gibbs Racing driver Brent Crews celebrated his 18th birthday on March 30. That means he’s now eligible to compete in NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races on ovals longer than 1.25 miles. “Me and some of buddies went to a Mexican restaurant,” Crews said. “The place was called Casa Azteca. All my friends went - NASCAR Wire Service - April 4, 2026 - [2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Frequencies](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/scanner-frequencies/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-frequencies/2006-2024-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-frequencies/) - CarDriverPrimaryAlternateAlternate 2Alternate 31TRICON460.6250452.88752Jason White463.3625467.12504Cleetus McFarland468.9875469.46255Nick Leitz468.5125464.02506Norm Benning453.2375469.13757Michael McDowell462.3750463.75009Grant Enfinger451.6250457.212510Daniel Dye459.5750465.962511Kaden Honeycutt463.7375459.012512Brenden Queen466.1375459.750013Cole Butcher460.5125462.887514Timothy Tyrrell461.7250462.712515Tanner Gray458.6625458.812516Justin Haley468.0250465.375017Gio Ruggiero460.7750467.425018Tyler Ankrum456.8250463.212519Daniel Hemric452.3625463.550022Josh Reaume456.6625450.112525Tony Stewart462.2500463.012526Dawson Sutton464.5625466.587527Toni Breidinger459.8125457.425028Bryan Dauzat452.1125457.112533Frankie Muniz460.4750458.087534Layne Riggs467.8500469.100035Greg Van Alst453.8500464.950038Chandler Smith468.6625467.925042Travis Pastrana467.2375464.175044Andres De Lara462.9875463.187545Ricky Stenhouse Jr463.7250457.812552Stewart Friesen468.1625462.412556Timmy Hill451.5625451.5125 CarDriverPrimaryAlternateAlternate 2Alternate 362John Nemechek469.9250468.112569Tyler Tomassi458.5375467.687571SPIRE468.4000469.025075Cory LaJoie462.0750469.725076Spencer Boyd467.6625469.437577Carson Hocevar469.5875463.612581Kris Wright457.2875457.037588Ty Majeski461.6750468.375090Justin Carroll461.3250462.325091Christian Eckes466.6250457.350095Clay Greenfield466.7000466.387597Jason Kitzmiller451.0375456.412598Jake Garcia457.0250456.500099Ben Rhodes456.9375468.0375*NASCAR 1 & 11461.2000****NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - August 6, 2011 - [Canadian Phenom Raphael Lessard Set to Chase European Glory with Alumitec Racing in 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881132-canadian-phenom-raphael-lessard-set-to-chase-european-glory-with-alumitec-racing-in-2026/) - The 2026 NASCAR Euro Series grid just gained a massive dose of North American star power. Alumitec Racing officially announced today that Canadian standout Raphael Lessard will join the organization for a full-season title charge, piloting the #11 machine in the OPEN division. In 2025, the 24-year-old already got the first taste of European pure - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [Hemric Slowed by Unscheduled Stop at "The Rock"](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881127-hemric-slowed-by-unscheduled-stop-at-the-rock/) - Daniel Hemric was in position to score his third consecutive top-10 result and continue climbing in the standings, but an unscheduled pit stop thwarted his effort at Rockingham Speedway. The driver of the No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet Silverado RST was credited with a 24th-place finish despite scoring stage points and running inside the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [Caution Crosses Up Eckes at Rockingham](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881122-caution-crosses-up-eckes-at-rockingham/) - Christian Eckes was building towards a top-10 run at Rockingham Speedway on Friday evening before an ill-timed caution crossed up his effort. The driver of the No. 91 NAPA Auto Care / Black’s Tire Chevrolet Silverado RST was credited with a 13th-place finish after post-race technical inspection altered the final results. Eckes sits seventh in - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [Easter Bunny Rewards Wright's Resiliency Late](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881117-easter-bunny-rewards-wrights-resiliency-late/) - Kris Wright and the No. 81 F.N.B. Corporation team showed steady improvement throughout Friday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) event at Rockingham Speedway, overcoming an early lack of grip to secure a 19th-place finish after 200 laps of competition. Wright opened the race from the 20th position and quickly battled a loose condition, slipping back - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [Ankrum Secures Top-10 Results at The Rock](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881112-ankrum-secures-top-10-results-at-the-rock/) - Tyler Ankrum, driver of the No. 18 LIUNA Chevrolet Silverado RST rounded out his Friday afternoon with a solid top-10 finish at Rockingham Speedway in the 200-lap event. After wet-weather conditions cut the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) practice run by a few laps, the field was still able to qualify and Ankrum set his - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [Saturday’s Paragon USAC Sprint Car Amati Classic Rained Out](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881108-saturdays-paragon-usac-sprint-car-amati-classic-rained-out/) - This Saturday’s April 4 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship event at Indiana’s Paragon Speedway has been rained out. The 16th running of the Chuck Amati Classic will be rescheduled at a later date under the sanctioning of the Midwest Thunder 410 Sprint Car Series. USAC racing returns to Paragon Speedway with the 22nd annual - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [2026 Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Recap: Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881103-2026-niece-motorsports-ncts-race-recap-rockingham-speedway/) - No. 4 Comprehensive Logistics Chevrolet Silverado RST Driver: Connor HallCrew Chief: Mike Shiplett Start: 27thStage 1: 27thStage 2: 23rdFinish: 20thDriver Points: 42ndOwner Points: 34th Race Recap Connor Hall and the No. 4 Comprehensive Logistics team focused on learning and long‑run progress during Hall’s second career NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start. After qualifying 27th for the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [Kaulig Racing Ram 1500 Race Report - Rockingham](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881098-kaulig-racing-ram-1500-race-report-rockingham/) - Kaulig Racing’s five Ram 1500 entries took the green flag together for the fifth time in the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season Friday afternoon at Rockingham Speedway. Corey LaJoie led the Ram contingent with an eighth‑place finish, followed by Justin Haley in 13th, Ty Dillon in 23rd, Timothy “Mini” Tyrrell in 26th, and Brenden - Speedway Digest Staff - April 4, 2026 - [Black's Tire 200 results from Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881090-blacks-tire-200-results-from-rockingham-speedway/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 3, 2026 - [Corey Heim dominates, then holds off teammate for Rockingham win](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881085-corey-heim-dominates-then-holds-off-teammate-for-rockingham-win/) - Even as a part-time driver, Corey proved he can still dominate—until the final four laps of Friday’s Black’s Tire 200 at Rockingham Speedway, that is. Heim led a personal-best 178 laps in winning his second NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race of the season and the 25th of his career—fifth most all-time. In the closing laps, - NASCAR Wire Service - April 3, 2026 - [Heim Wins in Dominate Truck Performance at Rockingham, Racing for 500K in Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881081-heim-wins-in-dominate-truck-performance-at-rockingham-racing-for-500k-in-bristol/) - Corey Heim won his second consecutive race this season as he delivered a dominate performance at Rockingham Speedway on Friday night. Heim led 178 laps but had issues in the closing laps and battled his Toyota and TRICON Garage teammate Kaden Honeycutt to the line to pick-up his 25th career victory, which makes him solo in - Speedway Digest Staff - April 3, 2026 - [Back to The Rock: Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport Ready to Throw Down in North Carolina Education Lottery 250](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881075-back-to-the-rock-jordan-anderson-racing-bommarito-autosport-ready-to-throw-down-in-north-carolina-education-lottery-250/) - Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport heads to the legendary Rockingham Speedway this weekend for the North Carolina Education Lottery 250, as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to one of stock car racing’s most historic venues. Known as “The Rock,” the 0.94-mile oval is renowned for its unique layout and competitive racing, challenging drivers - Speedway Digest Staff - April 3, 2026 - [Rally Planned to Support Historic Greenville-Pickens Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881070-rally-planned-to-support-historic-greenville-pickens-speedway/) - A rally aimed at preserving the historic Greenville-Pickens Speedway is scheduled for Saturday in Pickens County, bringing together race fans, community leaders and supporters of short-track racing. The Save Our Speedway rally will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Fast Eddy Motorsports and District Park, located at 201 Kay - Speedway Digest Staff - April 3, 2026 - [Corey Day charges to NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series pole at Rockingham](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881065-corey-day-charges-to-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-pole-at-rockingham/) - Qualifying late in Friday’s time trials at Rockingham Speedway, Corey Day stormed to the pole position, navigating the 0.94-mile track in 22.717 seconds (148.963 mph). After claiming the first pole of his career in the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Day will lead the field to green in Saturday’s North Carolina Education Lottery 250 Presented - NASCAR Wire Service - April 3, 2026 - [Kenko Miura back in NASCAR Euro Series with his Team Japan Needs24 by RDV](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881060-kenko-miura-back-in-nascar-euro-series-with-his-team-japan-needs24-by-rdv/) - No Asian driver has made more appearances in the NASCAR Euro Series than Kenko Miura and for the 2026 season, the Japanese driver wants to add more to his tally. After returning to the podium positions in 2025, the Tokyo native is eager to do more pure racing action and confirmed his plans for a - Speedway Digest Staff - April 3, 2026 - [Lincoln Speedway Season Opener Postponed; April 24 Now Set as 2026 Opening Night](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881056-lincoln-speedway-season-opener-postponed-april-24-now-set-as-2026-opening-night/) - Due to persistent rainfall throughout the week and additional precipitation forecasted for Friday night, Lincoln Speedway officials have made the decision to postpone the 2026 “Door Buster” Season Opener scheduled for April 3. With saturated grounds and continued unfavorable weather conditions, the decision was made in the best interest of competitors and fans to ensure - Speedway Digest Staff - April 3, 2026 - [Big One on the Boulevard Returns to Talladega Spring Race Weekend](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881052-big-one-on-the-boulevard-returns-to-talladega-spring-race-weekend/) - Big One on the Boulevard returns to Talladega Superspeedway for the spring Jack Link’s 500 race weekend. Fans will have the opportunity to enjoy a driver parade followed by on-stage games with guests of honor. “The Big One on the Boulevard kicks off the weekend with an infield party that brings fans closer to their - Speedway Digest Staff - April 3, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NOAPS Rockingham Quotes - Brent Crews - 04.03.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881048-toyota-racing-noaps-rockingham-quotes-brent-crews-04-03-26/) - Joe Gibbs Racing driver Brent Crews was made available to the media on Friday prior to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race from Rockingham Speedway. BRENT CREWS, No. 19 Mobil 1 Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing You got the ARCA win last year. What are you looking to accomplish this year? “I think the goal is - Speedway Digest Staff - April 3, 2026 - [ASCS 35: How the American Sprint Car Series Helped to Transform the Open-Wheel Landscape](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881043-ascs-35-how-the-american-sprint-car-series-helped-to-transform-the-open-wheel-landscape/) - The American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) celebrates its 35th year of operation in 2026. But it’s more than just another commemorative milestone, it’s a numeric symbol of how 360 Sprint Car racing has forever been impacted. Established by Chili Bowl Nationals and Tulsa Shootout founder Emmett Hahn, the nationally touring circuit has been providing dirt - Speedway Digest Staff - April 3, 2026 - [Kids Roc Club to Receive Backing From Several Partners Ortner’s Overhead Door, Thirty 7 Pit Products, and Rusty Diamond Cores Join at Platinum Level; Gullo Glass & Mirror at Gold Level](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881038-kids-roc-club-to-receive-backing-from-several-partners-ortners-overhead-door-thirty-7-pit-products-and-rusty-diamond-cores-join-at-platinum-level-gullo-glass-mirror-at-gold-level/) - Race of Champions management is proud to announce the return of the popular Kids RoC Club for the 2026 season. The Kids RoC Club continues to grow as a fan-favorite initiative, bringing interactive, engaging, and fun activities to children and families at Race of Champions events throughout the season. For 2026, the program expands with - Speedway Digest Staff - April 3, 2026 - [Dirt Late Model Driver Carson Ferguson Earns Truck Debut at Bristol After Runner-Up Finish on Ram’s 'Race for the Seat' Television Series](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881033-dirt-late-model-driver-carson-ferguson-earns-truck-debut-at-bristol-after-runner-up-finish-on-rams-race-for-the-seat-television-series/) - Dirt Late Model driver Carson Ferguson will make his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut for Kaulig Racing, driving the No. 25 Ram 1500 on Friday, April 10, at Bristol Motor Speedway. The ride comes as part of the Ram Free Agent Program, which celebrates Ram’s return to NASCAR after a 13-year absence and features a - Speedway Digest Staff - April 3, 2026 - [North Carolina Education Lottery 250Presented by Black's Tire starting lineup at Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881029-north-carolina-education-lottery-250presented-by-blacks-tire-starting-lineup-at-rockingham-speedway/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 3, 2026 - [Black's Tire 200 starting lineup at Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/881025-blacks-tire-200-starting-lineup-at-rockingham-speedway-2/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - April 3, 2026 - [IMSA’s Upward Trajectory Continues in 2026 with Record Sebring Crowd and Continued Audience Growth](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881018-imsas-upward-trajectory-continues-in-2026-with-record-sebring-crowd-and-continued-audience-growth/) - On the heels of record attendance and strong viewership performance from January’s Rolex 24 At Daytona, the numbers are in from the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring and they are similarly impressive. Officials from Sebring International Raceway confirmed an all-time attendance record for the 74th running of the once-around-the clock classic, with more than - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Walt Hollifield: The Heart of AutoFair](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/881013-walt-hollifield-the-heart-of-autofair/) - As Charlotte Motor Speedway’s AutoFair returns April 9-11, the legacy of longtime automotive expert Walter “Walt” B. Hollifield will once again be celebrated, recognizing his lasting impact at Charlotte Motor Speedway and throughout the regions car community. Known for his entrepreneurial spirit and boundless energy, Hollifield passed away last year, after decades of building a - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Western Midget Racing Heads for Antioch Speedway for Its 65th Season Opener](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881008-western-midget-racing-heads-for-antioch-speedway-for-its-65th-season-opener/) - Western Midget Racing helps open the 2026 season at Antioch Speedway on Saturday, bringing the stock production powered Midgets to the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds for the first of five stops this year. The IMCA Modifieds return for their 36th year at the track, joined by the popular Pacific Coast Hobby Stocks, who begin their - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Reigning ARCA East Champion Isaac Kitzmiller Riding Momentum to Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/881004-reigning-arca-east-champion-isaac-kitzmiller-riding-momentum-to-rockingham-speedway/) - Fresh off a career-best third-place finish in the ARCA Menards Series East at Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway, reigning champion Isaac Kitzmiller carries strong momentum into Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway, aiming for his first career victory and a second consecutive championship. Kitzmiller’s debut at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway saw him execute nearly a flawless race, capitalizing - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Justin Allgaier, JR Motorsports riding momentum to “The Rock”](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/881000-justin-allgaier-jr-motorsports-riding-momentum-to-the-rock/) - Unfazed by the recent social media debate as to the Hall-of-Fame-worthiness of his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series career, Justin Allgaier just keeps on winning. On Saturday at Rockingham Speedway, the driver of the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet will try for his third straight checkered flag—and fourth this season—in the North Carolina Education Lottery - NASCAR Wire Service - April 2, 2026 - [Kaden Honeycutt hopes to continue positive Truck Series trend line](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880996-kaden-honeycutt-hopes-to-continue-positive-truck-series-trend-line/) - Kaden Honeycutt couldn’t have chosen a more difficult act to follow. The 22-year-old driver from Willow Park, Texas, has succeeded Corey Heim in the No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota that carried Corey Heim to a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series-record 12 victories last season, as well as the series championship. Honeycutt is off to a good - NASCAR Wire Service - April 2, 2026 - [Grandview Speedway Opens 64th Season This Saturday Night With VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial - $7500 to Win, $1000 to Start](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880992-grandview-speedway-opens-64th-season-this-saturday-night-with-vp-racing-fuels-bruce-rogers-memorial-7500-to-win-1000-to-start/) - Following all the weeks of anticipation and preparation, Grandview Speedway is set to officially open the 2026 racing season this Saturday night. This Saturday, April 4 will see the track gates swing open for the first official race meet of the 64th anniversary season as Big Block/Small Block Modified competitors compete for top honors in - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [NOAPS: Allgaier, JR Motorsports bring momentum to Rockingham return](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880982-allgaier-jr-motorsports-bring-momentum-to-rockingham-return/) - ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns Saturday to Rockingham Speedway with momentum, history and high stakes converging at one of the sport’s most demanding tracks. Justin Allgaier arrives at “The Rock” in dominant form, fresh off back‑to‑back victories and three wins in the past four races as the series reaches its - Speedway Digest Staff - April 3, 2026 - [CTS: Corey Heim leads Truck Series field into Rockingham showdown](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880984-cts-corey-heim-leads-truck-series-field-into-rockingham-showdown/) - ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns Friday afternoon to Rockingham Speedway with Corey Heim chasing history and the second round of the Triple Truck Challenge offering both opportunity and pressure. Heim enters the Black’s Tire 200 fresh off a victory at Darlington, the first race in the three‑event Triple Truck Challenge. A - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation Continues Partnership with RFK Racing and BuildSubmarines.com to Honor Military Heroes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880977-brad-keselowskis-checkered-flag-foundation-continues-partnership-with-rfk-racing-and-buildsubmarines-com-to-honor-military-heroes/) - Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation announced today the return of its Tribute to Veterans program presented by BuildSubmarines.com, continuing a meaningful partnership now in its second year. The initiative, now in its eighth year overall and fifth alongside RFK Racing, will once again honor America’s heroes with a special tribute scheme featured on the No. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Rockingham Speedway NCTS Race Advance (Layne Riggs / Chandler Smith)](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880973-front-row-motorsports-rockingham-speedway-ncts-race-advance-layne-riggs-chandler-smith-2/) - Layne Riggs Notes Layne Riggs and the No. 34 team are back in action this Friday, April 3 as the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series heads to the Rockingham Speedway. Following a 12th place finish at the Darlington Raceway, Riggs now sits third in the Driver Championship points standings. In last year's event at the 1.0-mile - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Red Hill & Paragon Border War for USAC Sprints April 3-4](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880967-red-hill-paragon-border-war-for-usac-sprints-april-3-4/) - The USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship finally gets back to business this weekend with a pair of visits to dirt tracks on each side of the Illinois/Indiana border. First up is the series’ fourth ever trip to Sumner, Illinois’ Red Hill Raceway on Friday night, April 3, at the 3/8-mile oval. That’s followed up - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [RCR Race Preview: Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880963-rcr-race-preview-rockingham-speedway-2/) - Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Rockingham Speedway… Richard Childress Racing’s best finish at Rockingham Speedway in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is second, achieved by Kevin Harvick in 1999 (fall). Although the team is still looking to find Victory Lane at the track for the first time, the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Heritage Invitational Concours Showcases Rare Racing Icons](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880958-heritage-invitational-concours-showcases-rare-racing-icons/) - The Heritage Invitational’s Saturday concours isn’t just a display — it’s a love letter to the automobile. For racing enthusiasts and collectors alike, this is a rare opportunity to experience more than 115 of the world’s most coveted machines — up close and in motionless perfection. The big picture:Set for April 11 at Ten Tenths - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Carson Brown On a Roll Heading to ‘The Rock’: 17-Year-Old Racer Has Eyes Set on Second Straight ARCA Victory](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880953-carson-brown-on-a-roll-heading-to-the-rock-17-year-old-racer-has-eyes-set-on-second-straight-arca-victory/) - Carson Brown’s racing arc in the ARCA Menards Series is stout. Sixth in his debut last March at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida, second in his second career start in November at Phoenix Raceway, and first in his third and most recent ARCA start March 5 at Phoenix. This Saturday at Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Wickens is Ready for IMSA Racing Return](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880948-wickens-is-ready-for-imsa-racing-return/) - Robert Wickens was always planning a return to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2026 with Chevrolet, DXDT Racing and his specially equipped Corvette Z06 GT3.R. The question was only whether it would expand to a full-time effort or continue with the five sprint races. Then there’s the matter of newborn twins making him a - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [RACE ADVANCE: Dean Thompson at Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880944-race-advance-dean-thompson-at-rockingham-speedway-2/) - Dean Thompson and the No. 26 Thompson Pipe Group team head to The Rock this weekend following a 7th-place finish at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday. The NC Lottery 250 at Rockingham Speedway will take place Saturday afternoon, dropping the green flag at 2:30pm ET on the CW Network. Sam Hunt Racing has 1 start as - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Garrett Mitchell a.k.a. Cleetus McFarland Gears Up for Doubleheader Weekend at Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880940-garrett-mitchell-a-k-a-cleetus-mcfarland-gears-up-for-doubleheader-weekend-at-rockingham-speedway/) - Ready or not, Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway race weekend is here. Garrett Mitchell — better known as Cleetus McFarland — backed by his millions of YouTube subscribers, is set for a busy weekend at “The Rock,” competing in both the ARCA Menards Series East and making his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut as part of - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Breaking Down Four Decades of Dominant Summer Nationals Seasons](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880935-breaking-down-four-decades-of-dominant-summer-nationals-seasons/) - Over the 40 years of lore packed in the DIRTcar Summer Nationals, few drivers have been able to dominate the grind that mixes national and regional talent over a month-long span. Since the inception of the Hell Tour in 1986, there have been six drivers who have amassed a single-season win rate of 45% or higher. All six then went on to become some of the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [RACE ADVANCE: Harrison Burton at Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880931-race-advance-harrison-burton-at-rockingham-speedway/) - Harrison Burton and the No. 24 Elite Rewards team head to The Rock this weekend following a promising showing at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday. The NC Lottery 250 at Rockingham Speedway will take place Saturday afternoon, dropping the green flag at 2:30pm ET on the CW Network. The 24 team is coming off a solid - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Historic Season opener at Dominion Raceway April 3rd-4th](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880926-historic-season-opener-at-dominion-raceway-april-3rd-4th/) - The ground shakes and the engines roar as history returns to Dominion Raceway. The Flying VA Classic is a high-octane tribute to the legendary Ray "Mr. Modified" Hendrick. With over 700 career wins and a legacy that defined Southern modified racing, we honor the "Flying 11" by bringing the baddest asphalt machines on the East - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Kaulig Racing Ram 1500 Race Advance - Rockingham](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880922-kaulig-racing-ram-1500-race-advance-rockingham/) - The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series opened the 2026 season with a significant ratings boost, highlighted by a 37% increase in viewership for the season‑opening race at Daytona International Speedway on FS1. The broadcast averaged 1.387 million viewers, marking the most‑watched Truck Series event since 2016. Momentum carried over to Atlanta, where FS1 averaged 765,000 viewers, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Ready for more: Valentino Gambarotto continues CAAL Racing partnership for 2026 OPEN season](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880917-ready-for-more-valentino-gambarotto-continues-caal-racing-partnership-for-2026-open-season/) - CAAL Racing has unveiled another key to their puzzle with the confirmation of Padova native Valentino Gambarotto for the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series season. After making his debut with the Italian team in 2025, Gambarotto will return to the veteran powerhouse as he prepares for his second OPEN title charge with the #73 car. Having - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [The Key Storylines Shaping This Season’s F1 Racing Odds](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880913-the-key-storylines-shaping-this-seasons-f1-racing-odds/) - Formula 1 continues to deliver one of the most dynamic competitive environments in global sport, with shifting team performances and emerging driver narratives influencing how each race weekend is evaluated. This season, the balance of power has become less predictable, as technical developments, driver rivalries, and team strategies reshape expectations across the grid. Sportsbooks have - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Technical Regulations of F1 and Everything New in the 2026 Season Cars](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880907-technical-regulations-of-f1-and-everything-new-in-the-2026-season-cars/) - Formula 1 has hit the reset button for 2026 in a very special way. A new set of power unit regulations, new aerodynamics, and a completely new chassis philosophy were all introduced at the same time. ESPN described it as the biggest regulation change in F1 history. The cars look different, drive differently, and even - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [How NASCAR Fans Are Using Sports Betting to Stay Engaged Through the 2026 Season](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880900-how-nascar-fans-are-using-sports-betting-to-stay-engaged-through-the-2026-season/) - The relationship between NASCAR and sports betting has evolved dramatically over the past several years. What was once a casual conversation among friends at the track has become a structured, data-driven pursuit that deepens fan engagement every race weekend. With the 2026 Cup Series schedule spanning 36 points-paying races across some of the most iconic - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Filippo Loreti’s NHRA Chronographs Deliver Bold Performance Style](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880890-filippo-loretis-nhra-chronographs-deliver-bold-performance-style/) - As the NHRA celebrates 75 years of quarter‑mile competition, its commemorative collaboration with Filippo Loreti delivers a pair of watches designed not merely as collectibles, but as wrist‑borne extensions of drag‑racing culture. The brand approaches the anniversary with an unapologetically muscular aesthetic, echoing the intensity of nitro fumes, staging beams and fire‑breathing engines. The result - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [AMC Thrillers and Tablo TV Team Up with Ryan Ellis and Young’s Motorsports for Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880886-amc-thrillers-and-tablo-tv-team-up-with-ryan-ellis-and-youngs-motorsports-for-rockingham-speedway/) - AMC Networks is bringing heart-pounding entertainment to the track this weekend at Rockingham Speedway through an exciting partnership with Tablo TV, featured on Ryan Ellis’s No. 02 Chevrolet for Young’s Motorsports. AMC Networks is excited to partner with Tablo TV to bring the AMC Thrillers brand onto the racetrack and showcase a free destination for - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Young’s Motorsports Rockingham Speedway Spring NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Team Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880881-youngs-motorsports-rockingham-speedway-spring-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-team-preview/) - No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team: Driver: Ryan Ellis Primary Partner(s): Tablo TV Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro Crew Chief: Eddie Troconis 2026 Driver Points Position: 29th 2026 Owner Points Position: 35th Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing Notes of Interest: ● Year Three, Driven Forward: In November 2025, Ryan Ellis was announced as Young’s Motorsports’ full-time driver in the NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Elite Rewards Joins Sam Hunt Racing as Primary Partner for Harrison Burton](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880876-elite-rewards-joins-sam-hunt-racing-as-primary-partner-for-harrison-burton/) - Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that the organization and Harrison Burton will partner with Elite Rewards at Rockingham Speedway. Elite Rewards, a national provider of loyalty, incentive, and engagement solutions designed to help retailers drive customer retention, increase sales, and strengthen brand loyalty, will serve as the primary partner aboard Burton’s No. 24 GR - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [NASCAR O'Reilly Series Media Advance: Rockingham](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880872-nascar-oreilly-series-media-advance-rockingham/) - 17 COREY DAYAge: 20 (Nov. 28, 2005)Hometown: Clovis, CaliforniaLast Finish: 2nd (Martinsville)Crew Chief: Adam WallStandings: 7th Corey Day earned the best finish of his NASCAR O'Reilly Series career last weekend, finishing second at Martinsville Speedway. The Clovis, California, native currently holds the longest active top-10 streak in the NOAPS this season with six. Through seven races, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [2026 Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Preview: Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880868-2026-niece-motorsports-ncts-race-preview-rockingham-speedway/) - Niece Motorsports Rockingham Stats: NCTS Starts: 3; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 6th (Kaden Honeycutt, 2025). Aced the Test: All four Niece Motorsports trucks showed speed at the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) organizational test held at Rockingham Speedway in February. Landen Lewis ended the session quickest out of any driver atop the speed charts in - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Brian King Roofing Leads Chad Finchum Back to Bristol](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880865-brian-king-roofing-leads-chad-finchum-back-to-bristol/) - STATESVILLE, N.C. (April 2, 2026) – Brian King Roofing, protecting East Tennessee homes with reliable roofs since 1991, will sponsor its first NASCAR Cup Series team at the upcoming Food City 500, when Chad Finchum pilots the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Garage 66 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 12. A - Speedway Digest Staff - April 2, 2026 - [Vermeer Midwest Returns with Front Row Motorsports and Zane Smith for NASCAR Cup Series Return to Chicagoland Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880860-vermeer-midwest-returns-with-front-row-motorsports-and-zane-smith-for-nascar-cup-series-return-to-chicagoland-speedway/) - As part of a push to celebrate their 55th anniversary, Vermeer Midwest will partner with Zane Smith and the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse team for the NASCAR Cup Series return to Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday, July 5. The collaboration will highlight a range of new products and provide an opportunity to connect with - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [BMW Regroups to Tackle IMSA GTP Challenge](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880855-bmw-regroups-to-tackle-imsa-gtp-challenge/) - Through two races in 2026, the new-look BMW Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) program is banking on its offseason changes and aggressive moves to close the gap to Porsche up front in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Acura, BMW and Cadillac have all made degrees of changes to their GTP efforts over the last two years, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Hemric Hopes to Go Back-to-Back for MHR at "The Rock"](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880849-hemric-hopes-to-go-back-to-back-for-mhr-at-the-rock/) - Good Friday Pay Day … Daniel Hemric returns to Richmond County, N.C. for his second start at Rockingham Speedway, looking for a $50,000 pay day if he’s able to drive into victory lane on Good Friday. The driver of the No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet Silverado RST is out to capture his second "Triple - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Eckes Has His Season Rocking Entering Rockingham](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880845-eckes-has-his-season-rocking-entering-rockingham/) - Rocking into Rockingham … Christian Eckes has his season rocking as the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) returns to the venerable Rockingham Raceway on Friday afternoon. The driver of the No. 91 NAPA Auto Care / Black’s Tire Chevrolet Silverado RST enters the Black’s Tire 200 fresh off a podium run at Darlington Raceway and - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing ARCA Menards Series East Race Preview - Rockingham ARCA Menards East 125](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880840-joe-gibbs-racing-arca-menards-series-east-race-preview-rockingham-arca-menards-east-125/) - JOE GIBBS RACING AT ROCKINGHAM: In 2025, Joe Gibbs Racing dominated “The Rock”, with both Toyotas finishing first and second while leading every lap of the race. Brent Crews piloted the No. 81 Mobil1 Toyota Camry, earning the pole in his first start at Rockingham Speedway and leading all but for laps before taking the - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Teenager ‘C-Weed’ Weddell Growing His Name in Late Models at South Boston Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880835-teenager-c-weed-weddell-growing-his-name-in-late-models-at-south-boston-speedway/) - .“C-Weed” may not be a familiar nickname around fans that follow racing at South Boston Speedway. If young Conner Weddell continues to log performances like he did in South Boston Speedway’s March 21 Late Model Stock Car season-opener the familiarity of his nickname will certainly grow.Weddell finished a close second after a tough battle with - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Preview - North Carolina Education Lottery 250 at Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880831-joe-gibbs-racing-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-race-preview-north-carolina-education-lottery-250-at-rockingham-speedway/) - JGR AT ROCKINGHAM: Joe Gibbs Racing has made 22 combined starts at Rockingham Speedway, with the organization’s best finish coming from a runner-up performance by Tony Stewart in 1998, which was the team’s first start at the track. In total, JGR has accumulated four top-fives, six top-tens, 105 laps led, and two poles. In last - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Hunting Easter Eggs & Speed: Wright Ready For The Rock](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880827-hunting-easter-eggs-speed-wright-ready-for-the-rock/) - Pre-Season Test… Fresh off the off-week, Kris Wright and the No. 81 F.N.B. Corporation team for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing (MHR) set their sights on Rockingham Speedway for the Black's Tire 200 on Friday afternoon. The MHR camp showed strong speed during the preseason test in February, giving the team a solid baseline heading into the weekend. - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Outfront Media Named Title Sponsor of USAC Silver Crown Race at World Wide Technology Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880822-outfront-media-named-title-sponsor-of-usac-silver-crown-race-at-world-wide-technology-raceway/) - OUTFRONT Media, one of the largest out-of-home media companies, has been named the title sponsor of the 66-lap USAC Silver Crown race at World Wide Technology Raceway as part of a tripleheader on Sunday, June. 7 during the 10th running of the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 weekend. The fastest and longest race on the Silver - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING Weekly Preview 04.01.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880818-toyota-racing-weekly-preview-04-01-26/) - While the Cup Series is off this weekend, NASCAR’s O’Reilly and Truck Series head to Rockingham Speedway for the second consecutive season. They will be joined at the 0.94-mile short oval by the ARCA Menards Series East in its second straight race weekend to begin its 2026 season. NASCAR National Series – NOAPS/NCTS Crews looks - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Ankrum Looks to Capture Another Victorious Event at Rockingham](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880814-ankrum-looks-to-capture-another-victorious-event-at-rockingham/) - Run It Back … Tyler Ankrum, driver of the No. 18 LIUNA Chevrolet Silverado RST heads down to Rockingham, NC this weekend, looking to go back-to-back as the reigning winner of the inaugural Rockingham Speedway NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) event. The young driver was able to capture his second NCTS victory that broke his - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [All American Speedway Kicks off 72nd Racing Season in Roseville This Saturday Night](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880809-all-american-speedway-kicks-off-72nd-racing-season-in-roseville-this-saturday-night/) - The 72nd season of NASCAR racing at All American Speedway kicks off Saturday April 4th with a full slate of motorsports excitement plus the all-new NAPA Auto Parts Drag A Boat closing the show. NASCAR Berco Redwood Late Models launch their race to the national, regional, and state titles with twin 40-lap features. NASCAR Modifieds, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Dystany Spurlock Heads to Rockingham After Breakout ARCA East Debut](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880804-dystany-spurlock-heads-to-rockingham-after-breakout-arca-east-debut/) - Fresh off her history-making debut, Dystany Spurlock returns to competition this weekend at The Rock, where she’ll pilot the No. 66 Foxxtecca Chevrolet in the Rockingham ARCA Menards East 125. Spurlock, who finished seventh in last weekend’s Cook Out 200 at Hickory Motor Speedway, made headlines as the first Black woman to compete in NASCAR’s - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [JR Motorsports -- NOAPS Rockingham Speedway Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880800-jr-motorsports-noaps-rockingham-speedway-preview/) - Carson Kvapil — No. 1 Arby’s Chevrolet 2026 NOAPS Season Stats Starts: 7 Wins: 0 Top 5s: 2 Top 10s: 3 Laps Led: 29 Average Finish: 15.0 Points Position: 5th Carson Kvapil heads to Rockingham Speedway for his second career start at the 1.017‑mile oval in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. During last year’s - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Advance Tickets Available for High Limit 410 Sprints, Tuesday, May 19 at Grandview Speedway, Local Favorite Eric Haney to Perform the National Anthem](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880796-advance-tickets-available-for-high-limit-410-sprints-tuesday-may-19-at-grandview-speedway-local-favorite-eric-haney-to-perform-the-national-anthem/) - Be sure to get your advance tickets for the fast approaching Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder on the Hill Racing Series opener showcasing the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing 410 Sprints on Tuesday night, May 19 at the Grandview Speedway. This event is brought to you by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment as well - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [A veteran’s return: Yann Schar continues long-time collaboration with RDV Competition in Rookie Challenge](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880791-a-veterans-return-yann-schar-continues-long-time-collaboration-with-rdv-competition-in-rookie-challenge/) - Yann Schar extends his long-time partnership with RDV Competition for 2026 – The Frenchman aims for a new high in Rookie Challenge with the #3 team Yann Schar completes the RDV Competition driver line-up Schar is a veteran of Rookie Challenge since 2017 The French driver is determined to reach new milestones A true veteran - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Delta Speedway Roars to Life for Season 40 This Saturday Night](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880787-delta-speedway-roars-to-life-for-season-40-this-saturday-night/) - The 40th season of dirt track racing thrills at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds begins this Saturday when Delta Speedway opens 2026 in Stockton. Five divisions of Micro Sprints battle for the coveted championships including Super 600, Non-Wing, A-Class, Restricted, and Jr. Sprints Pit gates open at noon with the driver’s meeting at 4:30pm. Hot laps - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Leary & Clouser Set for USAC Silver Crown Title Runs with Team AZ-Petty-Rossi-Curb-Agajanian](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880783-leary-clouser-set-for-usac-silver-crown-title-runs-with-team-az-petty-rossi-curb-agajanian/) - C.J. Leary and Mario Clouser will run full-time as teammates in pursuit of the 2026 USAC Silver Crown National Championship under the Team AZ-Petty-Rossi/Curb-Agajanian banner. Leary will drive the team’s No. 21 entry while Clouser will pilot the No. 20 DRC/Stanton-powered machine on both the dirt and pavement circuits throughout the 11-race tour. For Leary - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Spire Motorsports Black's Tire 200 Race Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880778-spire-motorsports-blacks-tire-200-race-advance-2/) - The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to Rockingham Speedway for only the second time since 2013. Spire Motorsports has made four previous starts at the high‑banked oval, earning one top five and three top‑20 finishes, highlighted by Rajah Caruth’s fourth-place result in April 2025. The Black's Tire 200 will air live on FS1 on Friday, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Leary Teams with Fox for 30 USAC Sprint Races in 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880773-leary-teams-with-fox-for-30-usac-sprint-races-in-2026/) - C.J. Leary is set to take on a slate of 30 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship events in 2026 as the driver of the Fox Brothers-Brayden Fox Racing No. 53. Leary will make his debut for the team this coming weekend as the series eyes a pair of races starting Friday night, April 3, - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Highlight Weekend With Podium in Missouri](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880769-big-game-motorsports-and-gravel-highlight-weekend-with-podium-in-missouri/) - David Gravel guided Big Game Motorsports to a pair of top-10 finishes during a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series doubleheader last weekend. The highlight of the weekend was on Friday at U.S. 36 Raceway near Osborn, Mo., which hosted the KC Classic. Gravel set quick time during qualifying for the fourth - Speedway Digest Staff - April 1, 2026 - [Casey Mears Joins Beard Motorsports for Five Races in 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880764-casey-mears-joins-beard-motorsports-for-five-races-in-2026/) - Beard Motorsports announced today that veteran NASCAR Cup Series driver Casey Mears will pilot the family-owned team’s No. 62 Chevrolet in five Cup Series races during the 2026 season beginning with the April 26 Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. The new collaboration includes four additional races for Mears and Beard Motorsports, culminating with Mears’ - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [CTS: LaJoie to Take Over Kaulig’s No. 10 After Dye Resignation; Dillon to Drive No. 25 at Rockingham](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880760-cts-lajoie-to-take-over-kauligs-no-10-after-dye-resignation-dillon-to-drive-no-25-at-rockingham/) - WELCOME, N.C. — Kaulig Racing will place Corey LaJoie in its No. 10 Ram 1500 for the remainder of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season following the resignation of Daniel Dye, whose departure prompted a reshuffling of the team’s lineup ahead of Friday’s race at Rockingham Speedway. Dye stepped away from his role earlier - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [American Sprint Car Series Visits Salina Highbanks in Spring Kickoff](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880755-american-sprint-car-series-visits-salina-highbanks-in-spring-kickoff/) - Seven races into the American Sprint Car Series’ (ASCS) 35th consecutive season of racing and it’s off to the Series’ homeland of Oklahoma to begin the spring racing lineup. The national 360 Sprint Car circuit has been quiet since opening the season with three races at Volusia Speedway Park in January and the Series’ debut - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [Bristol Motor Speedway and First Horizon Bank Present Random Acts of Kindness Tour Leading to Food City 500](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880750-bristol-motor-speedway-and-first-horizon-bank-present-random-acts-of-kindness-tour-leading-to-food-city-500/) - In celebration of Bristol Motor Speedway’s 35th running of the tradition-rich Food City 500 weekend, April 10-12, and its 25th anniversary as partners with First Horizon Bank, its Official Bank partner, BMS and First Horizon Bank have joined forces to present the fifth annual Random Acts of Kindness Tour. Tri-Cities residents should be on the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [Conner Jones To Pilot Sadler-Stanley Racing Entry at Dominion Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880745-conner-jones-to-pilot-sadler-stanley-racing-entry-at-dominion-raceway/) - Virginia native and recent CARS Tour winner Conner Jones will pilot the No. 16VA Pace-O-Matic Modified for Sadler-Stanley Racing in the SMART Modified Tour event at Dominion Raceway on Saturday, April 4. In the 99-lap Flying VA Classic, Jones will become the fourth different driver to wheel the No. 16VA this season on the SMART - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [Multi-PLATNIUM Singer/Songwriter Kip Moore to Headline Saturday Night Infield Concert at Talladega Superspeedway this Spring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880741-multi-platnium-singer-songwriter-kip-moore-to-headline-saturday-night-infield-concert-at-talladega-superspeedway-this-spring/) - Talladega Superspeedway announced today that multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Kip Moore will headline the Saturday Night Infield Concert at Talladega Superspeedway this spring. The critically acclaimed artist will bring the honky-tonk to Talladega ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500. “Kip has delivered electrifying performances for country music fans for years and is sure to - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [Lance® Elevates to the NASCAR Cup Series with Joe Gibbs Racing at Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880736-lance-elevates-to-the-nascar-cup-series-with-joe-gibbs-racing-at-bristol-motor-speedway/) - Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) and Lance®, America’s #1 sandwich cracker brand, will jump into the NASCAR Cup Series as primary sponsor on Chase Briscoe’s No. 19 Toyota Camry XSE next weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. Lance will continue to have associate placement on the No. 19 throughout the 2026 season. Their step up to the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [Desnuda Organic Tequila Joins Spencer Boyd as Lead Partner for 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880731-desnuda-organic-tequila-joins-spencer-boyd-as-lead-partner-for-2026/) - Spencer Boyd announced today that Desnuda Organic Tequila will boast the primary paint scheme on his No. 76 Chevrolet Silverado in nearly one-third of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races in 2026. The storied one-mile D-shaped oval of Rockingham Speedway will mark their first race together. “The significance of this partnership in this pivotal season can - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX launches first-ever official Fan Fest in Miami Beach](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880726-formula-1-crypto-com-miami-grand-prix-launches-first-ever-official-fan-fest-in-miami-beach/) - South Florida Motorsports, promoter of the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX, can reveal today the launch of the event’s first-ever official Fan Fest. The free-admission, five-day event at Lummus Park will extend the energy, spectacle and atmosphere of Formula 1 beyond the Miami International Autodrome. Running from Wednesday, April 29 through Sunday, May 3, - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix announces on-sale ticket timeline and ticket options for 2026 race, Nov.19 - 21](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880717-formula-1-heineken-las-vegas-grand-prix-announces-on-sale-ticket-timeline-and-ticket-options-for-2026-race-nov-19-21/) - The FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX has released ticket information for its highly anticipated 2026 race weekend, set for November 19–21. Following a completely sold‑out 2025 event, the race is expanding popular ticket options and returning fan‑favorite activations that highlight the excitement of Formula 1 in Las Vegas. Fans will be able to - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [LaJoie to Drive No. 10 Kaulig Ram 1500 for Remainder of 2026 Season; Ty Dillon to Drive No. 25 Free Agent Truck in Rockingham on Friday](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880718-lajoie-to-drive-no-10-kaulig-ram-1500-for-remainder-of-2026-season-ty-dillon-to-drive-no-25-free-agent-truck-in-rockingham-on-friday/) - Kaulig Racing announced Tuesday that veteran driver Corey LaJoie will pilot the No. 10 Kaulig Ram 1500 for the remainder of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, beginning Friday at Rockingham Speedway in North Carolina. LaJoie had been scheduled to race the team’s No. 25 Ram 1500 in Rockingham as part of Ram’s Free - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [Goodyear Racing Notes – Rockingham Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880713-goodyear-racing-notes-rockingham-speedway/) - The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series take center stage with the NASCAR Cup Series on its first off weekend of the season. Teams in both series will run the same Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setups at Rockingham Speedway this weekend used last year at the North Carolina track. This tire - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [Through ‘36 Hours of Florida,’ Three-Peat Title Pursuits Are Emerging](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880708-through-36-hours-of-florida-three-peat-title-pursuits-are-emerging/) - Five teams opened the 2026 IMSA season pursuing their third straight championships of either the full season IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship title or specialized excellence in the five IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup races. Two of them, Porsche Penske Motorsport and Paul Miller Racing, are off to banner starts. Winward Racing and AO Racing have shown - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [Bully Hill Vineyards Named Race Entitlement Partner for NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race at Watkins Glen International](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880703-bully-hill-vineyards-named-race-entitlement-partner-for-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-race-at-watkins-glen-international/) - Watkins Glen International announced today that Bully Hill Vineyards has been named the race entitlement partner for the upcoming NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race. The Bully Hill Vineyards 176 is set for Friday, May 8 at The Glen. “It’s an honor to collaborate with Bully Hill Vineyards, a beloved Finger Lakes winery that embodies the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [Texas Grit Meets European Asphalt: Logan Bearden Joins Rette Jones Racing by Hendriks](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880699-texas-grit-meets-european-asphalt-logan-bearden-joins-rette-jones-racing-by-hendriks-2/) - The 2026 NASCAR seasonal opener just gained a massive dose of Lone Star State swagger. Austin native Logan Bearden is officially crossing the Atlantic to make his full-time debut in the premier division of the NASCAR regional series in Europe, piloting the #30 car for the powerhouse alliance of Rette Jones Racing by Hendriks Motorsport. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [Franco Colapinto and BWT Alpine Formula One Team to bring Formula One to Buenos Aires in historic road show](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880694-franco-colapinto-and-bwt-alpine-formula-one-team-to-bring-formula-one-to-buenos-aires-in-historic-road-show/) - The beautiful Argentinian capital will become a street circuit on 26th April Mercado Libre presents: Franco Colapinto Road Show Buenos Aires 2026 Franco Colapinto is set to light up the streets of his hometown Buenos Aires as Formula One returns to Argentina for a historic demonstration event. Franco will drive the 2012 E20 Formula One - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [Trading Card Culture Hits the Track with Panini and Team Reaume](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880689-trading-card-culture-hits-the-track-with-panini-and-team-reaume/) - Team Reaume is proud to announce a new partnership with Panini America for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. The partnership will officially debut at Rockingham Speedway, with Frankie Muniz piloting the No. 33 Ford 150. Team Reaume’s partnership with Panini America developed through a shared vision of elevating fan engagement and storytelling within - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [Danner to Run for USAC Silver Crown Title with DDMW in 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880684-danner-to-run-for-usac-silver-crown-title-with-ddmw-in-2026/) - Briggs Danner has been known to race anything and anywhere, while producing great results, throughout his career. In 2026, the Allentown, Pennsylvania 24-year-old will tackle a new challenge as he takes on a championship run with the USAC Silver Crown National Championship for DDMW Motorsports, a joint team effort between Lebanon, Ohio’s Doran Racing and - Speedway Digest Staff - March 31, 2026 - [Glenn Jacobs (AKA WWE Wrestler Kane) and NFL Quarterback Joshua Dobbs Named Dignitaries for Food City 500, April 12 at Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880678-glenn-jacobs-aka-wwe-wrestler-kane-and-nfl-quarterback-joshua-dobbs-named-dignitaries-for-food-city-500-april-12-at-bristol-motor-speedway/) - Knox County (Tenn.) Mayor Glenn Jacobs, better known as WWE Wrestling superstar KANE, and NFL quarterback Joshua Dobbs have been named dignitaries for the tradition-rich Food City 500, it was announced today by officials for the popular regional grocery chain that has sponsored the race since 1992. For more than two decades Jacobs won numerous - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [NCS: Hamlin Dominates but Falls Short as Elliott Wins; Byron, Blaney bring home Top‑Six Finishes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880673-ncs-hamlin-dominates-but-falls-short-as-elliott-wins-byron-blaney-bring-home-top-six-finishes/) - Denny Hamlin dominated the afternoon but couldn’t close the deal Sunday, leading 292 laps before settling for a runner‑up finish after Chase Elliott surged late to win the NASCAR Cup Series race. Hamlin, who controlled much of the event, pointed to a late‑race restart as the turning point. Lining up alongside Ryan Blaney, Hamlin slipped, - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Martinsville Speedway NCS Race Report - Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Zane Smith](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880668-front-row-motorsports-martinsville-speedway-ncs-race-report-noah-gragson-todd-gilliland-zane-smith/) - Todd Gilliland Key Takeaways Stage One: 29th / Stage Two: 25th / Race Result: 23rd "We weren't able to show off the speed of our car today," said Gilliland. "We showed a lot of promise in Saturday's practice session, but I made a mistake in qualifying and gave us a bad starting spot. From there, - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [Team Penske NASCAR Cup Series Race Report - Martinsville 1](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880663-team-penske-nascar-cup-series-race-report-martinsville-1-3/) - AUSTIN CINDRIC No. 2 MENARDS/RICHMOND FORD MUSTANG DARK HORSESTART: 6TH STAGE 1: 5TH STAGE 2: 6TH FINISH: 8TH POINTS: 18THRACE RUNDOWN: Austin Cindric delivered an eighth-place finish in Sunday’s Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway capping off a steady and competitive afternoon for the No. 2 Menards/Richmond Ford Mustang Dark Horse team. Cindric started sixth - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [Spire Motorsports NASCAR Cup Series Martinsville Race Report](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880658-spire-motorsports-nascar-cup-series-martinsville-race-report/) - Daniel Suárez — Driver, No. 7 Group1001 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Start: 22ndFinish: 20thPoints: 16th Daniel Suárez earned his fifth top‑20 finish of the season with a 20th‑place result in Sunday’s 400‑lap event at Martinsville Speedway. The finish also marked his seventh top‑20 run in 18 Martinsville starts. Suárez and the No. 7 Group1001 team fought - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [Preece Shows the Way for RFK Racing at Martinsville](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880653-preece-shows-the-way-for-rfk-racing-at-martinsville/) - Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing turned in a hard-fought effort at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday. Ryan Preece topped the RFK Racing trio, running inside the top ten much of the afternoon. Brad Keselowski finished directly on Preece’s heels while Chris Buescher overcame a flukish obstacle to turn in a solid finish. Ryan Preece #60 Body Guard - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [Josh Berry - Race Report: Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880649-josh-berry-race-report-martinsville-speedway/) - Josh Berry and the No. 21 DEX team continued to build momentum Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, delivering a 10th-place finish in the Cook Out 400 to back up last week’s encouraging run at Darlington Raceway. Berry also collected nine stage points, bringing his total to 36 for the day and vaulting him seven positions in - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [RCR NCS Race Recap: Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880645-rcr-ncs-race-recap-martinsville-speedway-6/) - Challenging Martinsville Speedway Race for Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Dow Coatings/Behr Chevrolet Team 25th 30th 27th “We had a really fast Dow Coatings/Behr Chevrolet by the end of the race, so it’s unfortunate that our day played out the way it did. It’s taken us a lot of laps to get our car - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [Rick Ware Racing: Cook Out 400 from Martinsville](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880637-rick-ware-racing-cook-out-400-from-martinsville-3/) - Race Winner: Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet) Stage 1 Winner: Denny Hamlin of 23XI Racing (Toyota) Stage 2 Winner: Denny Hamlin of 23XI Racing (Toyota) RWR Finish: ● Cody Ware (Started 35th, Finished 32nd / Running, completed 394 of 400 laps) RWR Points: ● Cody Ware (35th with 58 points) Race Notes: ● Chase Elliott won the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [From Pep Talk to Victory Lane: Elliott Answers Hendrick’s Call](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880631-from-pep-talk-to-victory-lane-elliott-answers-hendricks-call/) - Alan Gustafson, crew chief for Chase Elliott’s No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, was at his home packing a suitcase for the weekend race at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway last Friday when his boss, the boss, Rick Hendrick called. “He wanted me to deliver a message to the team," Gustafson recalled. “The quote for him was, ‘this - NASCAR Wire Service - March 30, 2026 - [Grandview Speedway Opens This Saturday April 4 With VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker - $7500 to Win, $1000 to Start](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880626-grandview-speedway-opens-this-saturday-april-4-with-vp-racing-fuels-bruce-rogers-memorial-money-maker-7500-to-win-1000-to-start/) - After kick-starting on track action this past Saturday with the traditional free-to-the-public open practice session, Grandview Speedway is set to officially open the 2026 racing season this Saturday night. This Saturday, April 4 will see the track gates swing open for Big/Small Block Modified competitors to compete for top honors in the season opening VP - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [Star Power Fuels Heritage Invitational](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880621-star-power-fuels-heritage-invitational/) - The Heritage Invitational returns April 9–11 at Ten Tenths Motor Club — and it’s bringing serious horsepower, both on the track and in the clubhouse. This isn’t just a car show. It’s a carefully curated gathering of some of the most influential names in automotive and racing worlds — where rare machines and legendary personalities - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [Stability, Longevity Have Defined Corvette’s Garcia, Milner at Sebring ](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880616-stability-longevity-have-defined-corvettes-garcia-milner-at-sebring/) - With the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring now complete, it’s worth looking at the list of drivers boasting the race’s most consecutive starts. One common denominator clearly emerges: Corvette Racing. Jan Magnussen sits at the top with 21 consecutive starts at the most historic track in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, 16 of them - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [NASCAR Euro Series Accelerates German Presence With Landmark SPORTDIGITAL Television Partnership](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880612-nascar-euro-series-accelerates-german-presence-with-landmark-sportdigital-television-partnership/) - The NASCAR Euro Series, the official championship of NASCAR in Europe, today announced a TV broadcast agreement with SPORTDIGITAL, establishing a new premier home for the series across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This partnership brings the raw power of American-style V8 racing to the heart of Europe’s most passionate automotive market, delivering unprecedented live access - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [Big Diamond Speedway Practice Day sets the tone for season opening "Thaw Brawl"](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880608-big-diamond-speedway-practice-day-sets-the-tone-for-season-opening-thaw-brawl/) - In advance of the 54th Season Opening “Thaw Brawl” which gets underway this coming Friday evening, April 3, fans of Big Diamond Speedway got a preview of the 2026 lid-lifter and much more of what’s to come throughout the season at the popular 3/8-mile dirt track in Minersville in what was a very busy day-long - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [Alex Palou, Honda win Barber IndyCar race for second-straight year](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880603-alex-palou-honda-win-barber-indycar-race-for-second-straight-year/) - Alex Palou returned to the site of his first-career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory, Barber Motorsports Park, to score his 21st career win and second victory of the 2026 IndyCar Series season. The Spaniard took the win in dominant fashion, leading 79 of 90 laps of the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix and taking the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [TEAM CHEVY INDYCAR SUNDAY RACE REPORT - Barber Motorsports Park](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880599-team-chevy-indycar-sunday-race-report-barber-motorsports-park/) - For the second time in the first four races to start the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Christian Lundgaard, in the No. 7 VELO Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, was the highest finishing Team Chevy driver, going from his 10th starting spot to the second step on the podium. The Danish driver was joined in the top ten - Speedway Digest Staff - March 30, 2026 - [Pit strategy call delivers Chase Elliott popular victory at Martinsville](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880593-pit-strategy-call-delivers-chase-elliott-popular-victory-at-martinsville/) - Good pit strategy and a highly-motivated team rallied Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott to the NASCAR Cup Series victory Sunday in the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville (Va) Speedway; the sport’s reigning Most Popular Driver delivering Chevrolet its first win of the season all to the delight of a huge enthusiastic crowd at the historic half-miler. - NASCAR Wire Service - March 29, 2026 - [Chase Elliott Drives Chevrolet to First Win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season at Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880583-chase-elliott-drives-chevrolet-to-first-win-of-the-2026-nascar-cup-series-season-at-martinsville-speedway/) - Chase Elliott took Chevrolet on its first trip to victory lane in the NASCAR Cup Series this season – claiming the checkered flag in the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. It also marks the first triumph for the new Camaro ZL1 racecar, which made its point-paying competition debut last month at Daytona International Speedway. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Chase Elliott -- Press Conference](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880584-nascar-transcript-chase-elliott-press-conference/) - THE MODERATOR: We're now joined by our race winner, Chase Elliott. We'll open it up for questions. Q. Winning this early in the season, what are your thoughts on being able to do that? CHASE ELLIOTT: Yeah, that was one of the first things I thought about. I was like, Man, this is awesome. We've - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Jeff Gordon, Alan Gustafson -- Press Conference](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880577-nascar-transcript-jeff-gordon-alan-gustafson-press-conference/) - THE MODERATOR: We are now joined by vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, Jeff Gordon. We'll open it up for questions. Q. Were you concerned in the camp or this is part of the process of going through a new body? JEFF GORDON: It's a little bit part of the process. We had a lot of - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Jeff Gordon -- Pit Road](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880572-nascar-transcript-jeff-gordon-pit-road/) - Q. You just handed the phone with Rick Hendrick to Chase Elliott as he was celebrating. Even though it's only the seventh race of the year a lot of relief, they're all happy. JEFF GORDON: Yeah, no, this is amazing. It's been a tough start to the season. You saw how important track position was. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Ryan Blaney -- Pit Road](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880571-nascar-transcript-ryan-blaney-pit-road/) - Q. Ryan Blaney comes home in sixth. We saw the restart contact there with Denny, get into the fence. How much damage was done to the car? RYAN BLANEY: Yeah, I don't know. (Indiscernible), but at least we were able to still run sixth at least. Overall a really good day. I thought we got - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: William Byron -- Pit Road](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880567-nascar-transcript-william-byron-pit-road-2/) - Q. William Byron led six laps today, ended up fifth. It's a constant relearn. Today had to feel like a step in the right direction. WILLIAM BYRON: Yeah, it was good. Just missing a little bit in the one part of the corner. Just trying to sort of get the entry a little bit better. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Ty Gibbs -- Pit Road](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880563-nascar-transcript-ty-gibbs-pit-road/) - Q. Ty, every week feel like we're talking after the race, stringing together good runs. TY GIBBS: Really good day for our 54 Monster Energy group. Thanks to Tom and Hilton, everybody at Monster that helps me, been with me my whole career. Had a lot of fun today. Our Toyota Camry was fast. I - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Joey Logano -- Pit Road](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880559-nascar-transcript-joey-logano-pit-road/) - Q. This is the Joey Logano battling up in the top five. Finishes third after a nightmarish weekend last week. How good does this feel? JOEY LOGANO: Solid rebound for everybody. A track we expect to do well here. Glad to see that. Weekends like last weekend you start to question everything. Nice to have - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Denny Hamlin -- Pit Road](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880555-nascar-transcript-denny-hamlin-pit-road/) - Q. Denny leads 292 laps, comes up short. What did you need? Anything you could have done differently there in the last run? DENNY HAMLIN: No. He did a good job to control the pace there. Just really came from that bad restart I had beside the one. Not much really I could have done - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [NASCAR Transcript: Chase Elliott -- Frontstretch](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880551-nascar-transcript-chase-elliott-frontstretch-2/) - Q. Chase, 31st time for Hendrick Motorsports at Martinsville. Alan Gustafson makes a great pit call to get you the track position. How did you find a way to hold off Denny Hamlin? CHASE ELLIOTT: It was definitely a team effort, man. How about that? That was awesome. We've never had a win this early - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [Hamlin Dominates Early, Finishes Second in Martinvsille](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880547-hamlin-dominates-early-finishes-second-in-martinvsille/) - Denny Hamlin won the pole and the first two stages before finishing second to lead Toyota at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday evening. With the finish, Hamlin moved up to third in the point standings. Ty Gibbs (fourth) continued his impressive run as the North Carolina-native has now finished five consecutive races in the top-six. He - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [Cook Out 400 results from Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880540-cook-out-400-results-from-martinsville-speedway-3/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [Palou Dominates To Win in Another Barber Beatdown](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880532-palou-dominates-to-win-in-another-barber-beatdown/) - Alex Palou appears to be running wild again after another dominant victory at Barber Motorsports Park. Four-time and defending NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Palou earned his second victory in four races this season in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, starting from the pole and winning the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [R.J. Scores With USAC Southwest at Central AZ](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880526-r-j-scores-with-usac-southwest-at-central-az/) - R.J. Johnson, the winningest driver in USAC Avanti Southwest Sprint Car series history, did it again on Saturday night at Casa Grande’s Central Arizona Raceway. Johnson (Laveen, Arizona) snuck under Dayton Shelton on the lap nine restart and led the remaining 17 circuits of the 25-lap feature to capture his 51st career series win in - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [De Tullio Grabs First Win With Foyt at Barber](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880521-de-tullio-grabs-first-win-with-foyt-at-barber/) - One day after another heartbreak, Alessandro de Tullio finally sealed the deal. Rookie de Tullio earned his first career INDY NXT by Firestone victory Sunday, driving his No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing entry to victory by .3635 of a second over the No. 28 Susan G. Komen car of Andretti Global driver Max Taylor. SEE: - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [Harvick and Peterson Tame the Terrible’s Showdown at the Bullring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880516-harvick-and-peterson-tame-the-terribles-showdown-at-the-bullring/) - 13-year-old Keelan Harvick took on a field of the best Pro Late Models in the SPEARS CARS Tour West on Saturday night at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, prevailing in the 125-lap Terrible’s Showdown for his first Pro Late Model win of the 2026 season. Harvick’s win paid $7,500. Californian Jeffrey Peterson earned - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [NASCAR Announces Nominees For NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027, Landmark Award](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880512-nascar-announces-nominees-for-nascar-hall-of-fame-class-of-2027-landmark-award/) - NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. Kevin Harvick, 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2007 DAYTONA 500 winner, joins the Modern Era ballot in his first year of eligibility. Alongside Harvick as newcomers - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [Massive Car Count, Thrilling Racing Highlight 122nd Season Opener at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880507-massive-car-count-thrilling-racing-highlight-122nd-season-opener-at-nashville-fairgrounds-speedway/) - A large and enthusiastic crowd combined with a massive 134-car field to officially launch the 122nd season of racing at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on Saturday night, delivering a full evening of competitive and entertaining racing across multiple divisions. From the youngest competitors to the Pro Late Model headliners, fans were treated to side-by-side action, dramatic finishes, and - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [Grandview Speedway Practice Day Complete, Ready for Season Opening VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Saturday April 4](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880503-grandview-speedway-practice-day-complete-ready-for-season-opening-vp-racing-fuels-bruce-rogers-memorial-saturday-april-4/) - Grandview Speedway hosted an open test and tune practice session on Saturday afternoon, setting the stage for Opening Night next Saturday, April 4. A solid turnout of race teams gathered in the Grandview Speedway pit area on breezy and very cool Saturday afternoon, with a total of 73 race cars taking part in the traditional - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [Sophomore season secured: Kelvin Hassell is back in the Rookie Challenge with BS+BREMOTION](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880498-sophomore-season-secured-kelvin-hassell-is-back-in-the-rookie-challenge-with-bsbremotion/) - BS+BREMOTION adds the final piece of the puzzle for their #99 squad in the upcoming 2026 NASCAR Euro Series season. Eastbourne’s Kelvin Hassell signed a deal with the German team that will see the Brit make his return to Rookie Challenge. After a season away, Hassell is ready to continue where he left off in - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [AMS: Tristan McKee prevails at Hickory to secure his second ARCA win](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880493-ams-tristan-mckee-prevails-at-hickory-to-secure-his-second-arca-win/) - Tristan McKee won Saturday’s Arca Menard’s Series race in thrilling fashion. McKee, who is just 15 years old has already been to victory lane once in the Arca Series last August at Watkins Glen. The Virginia native found his way back to the winner’s circle on Saturday night in the Arca Series first race at - Matthew Jackson - March 29, 2026 - [BTW Alpine - 2026 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix, Sunday](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880489-btw-alpine-2026-formula-one-japanese-grand-prix-sunday/) - Today in numbersPierre started from P7 on New Mediums, finished P7Pit-Stop on Lap 22 for New Hards. Fastest Lap: 1min 33.691secs Franco started from P15 on New Mediums, finished P16Pit-Stop on Lap 17 for New Hards. Fastest Lap: 1min 34.512secs Pierre Gasly:“That was a really intense race throughout and I am very happy with P7 and - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [Second consecutive Grand Prix victory for Antonelli](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880484-second-consecutive-grand-prix-victory-for-antonelli/) - Kimi Antonelli has claimed his second Formula 1 race win. Despite a poor getaway at the start, the Mercedes driver fought his way back into contention, making the most of a Safety Car period by timing his pit stop perfectly. Oscar Piastri finished in second place, while Charles Leclerc secured third. As with the previous - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [Kofoid Overcomes Huge Gap to Steal 81 Speedway Win from Timms](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880479-kofoid-overcomes-huge-gap-to-steal-81-speedway-win-from-timms/) - Michael “Buddy” Kofoid reminded everyone of one of life’s most valuable lessons on Saturday night: never give up. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car main event at Park City, KS’ 81 Speedway looked like it was over at the halfway point. On the 15th lap of 30, Ryan Timms had extended his - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [Dystany Spurlock Scores Top-10 Finish in Historic ARCA Menards Series East Debut at Hickory](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880474-dystany-spurlock-scores-top-10-finish-in-historic-arca-menards-series-east-debut-at-hickory/) - Dystany Spurlock delivered a standout performance at Hickory Motor Speedway Saturday night, finishing seventh and making history as the first Black woman to compete in the ARCA Menards Series East.Driving the No. 66 Foxxtecca Chevrolet for MBM Motorsports and Garage 66, Spurlock started eighth and completed all 200 laps in the Cook Out 200, securing - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [RCR NOAPS Race Recap: Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880469-rcr-noaps-race-recap-martinsville-speedway/) - Jesse Love and the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet Team Battle for Top-15 Finish at Martinsville Speedway 12th 8th 2nd “The No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet started off strong here at Martinsville Speedway and were running inside the top-10, with the team working hard to make the adjustments I needed. As we progressed, Rajah (Caruth) shipped me, - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [Tafoya Places Fifth at Perris — Eyes Return on April 11](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880465-tafoya-places-fifth-at-perris-eyes-return-on-april-11/) - Eddie Tafoya Jr. kept his strong 2026 campaign rolling with a hard-fought for fifth-place finish in last Saturday night’s 30-lap Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series main event at Perris Auto Speedway. Through four starts this season, Tafoya has yet to finish outside the top six. On a night that felt more like - Speedway Digest Staff - March 29, 2026 - [Justin Allgaier claims third win of the season at Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880460-justin-allgaier-claims-third-win-of-the-season-at-martinsville-speedway/) - Justin Allgaier ended the day where he started – out front – but it was a dramatic and challenging route to the trophy hoist in Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts NFPA 250 at the historic half-mile Martinsville Speedway. In route to his win, the 2024 series champion started from pole position and led the most - NASCAR Wire Service - March 28, 2026 - [NHRA, Filippo Loreti Unveil Watches Celebrating 75th Anniversary](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/uncategorized/880451-nhra-filippo-loreti-unveil-watches-celebrating-75th-anniversary/) - INDIANAPOLIS — Marking a milestone year in American motorsports, the National Hot Rod Association has partnered with contemporary watchmaker Filippo Loreti to launch a pair of commemorative timepieces celebrating NHRA’s 75th anniversary. The collaboration features two chronograph models—the Performance Chronograph and the Heritage Chronograph—each available with a stainless‑steel bracelet or a high‑performance rubber strap. The - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [NFPA 250 results from Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880446-nfpa-250-results-from-martinsville-speedway/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [Hunt Racing Leads Toyota With Strong Performance in Martinsville](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880442-hunt-racing-leads-toyota-with-strong-performance-in-martinsville/) - Sam Hunt Racing’s Dean Thompson led Toyota with a seventh-place finish in Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Martinsville Speedway. It is the California-native’s third top-10 in as many starts in the series at Martinsville. Before being involved in a late-race incident, Thompson’s teammate Harrison Burton led 17 laps in his Toyota GR - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [Alex Palou takes first pole of 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season at Barber](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880437-alex-palou-takes-first-pole-of-2026-ntt-indycar-series-season-at-barber/) - Alex Palou drove his #10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to pole position for the first time in 2026—going P1 in qualifying for the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park. Palou will be looking to replicate his 2025 result at Barber Motorsports Park—where the Spaniard led 81 of 90 laps from pole - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [Defending Winner Palou Earns First Pole of Season at Barber](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880432-defending-winner-palou-earns-first-pole-of-season-at-barber/) - It may be time for every NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver not named Alex Palou to take a deep breath after qualifying Saturday for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst. Four-time series champion Palou appears to be back on peak form, and that’s a very, very frightening prospect for his rivals – - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [TEAM CHEVY INDYCAR QUALIFYING - Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880428-team-chevy-indycar-qualifying-childrens-of-alabama-indy-grand-prix/) - David Malukas will start the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix on the outside of the front row in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, improving his average starting position on the season to 4.3, tied for the series lead with today's pole winner Álex Palou. Santino Ferrucci in the No. 14 Homes For - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [Johnson Dodges Leaders’ Mayhem To Win at Barber](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880423-johnson-dodges-leaders-mayhem-to-win-at-barber/) - Nikita Johnson had a hunch opportunity might present itself late in the first race of the Grand Prix of Alabama doubleheader, and his accurate instincts helped him earn a dramatic victory Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park. Johnson earned his second victory of the season and took the lead in the INDYCAR development series in the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [VIDEO: 19 car wreck in NFPA 250 at Martinsville Speedway involving Lee Pulliam, Carson Kvapil and more](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880418-video-19-car-wreck-in-nfpa-250-at-martinsville-speedway-involving-lee-pulliam-carson-kvapil-and-more/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [Hamlin Adds Another Pole, Praises Reddick’s Growth at 23XI](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880414-hamlin-adds-another-pole-praises-reddicks-growth-at-23xi/) - MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Denny Hamlin added another career milestone Saturday at Martinsville Speedway, scoring the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race and reflecting on everything from his legacy to the future of 23XI Racing. Hamlin, now 10th on NASCAR’s all‑time pole winners list, said climbing the rankings at this stage of his career carries - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [Logano shakes off rough Darlington race](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880410-logano-shakes-off-rough-darlington-race/) - Joey Logano is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and perpetual favorite at any race track he competes on. But the driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford, who is enduring a very uncharacteristic slow start to the season, is extraordinarily optimistic for Sunday’s Cook Out 400 (3:30 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR - NASCAR Wire Service - March 28, 2026 - [New championship format effect](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880406-new-championship-format-effect/) - Even with only six races in the bookS, drivers say they do notice a difference in the way the competition is approaching the 2026 title run and the change this season to emphasize season-long points versus a win-and-in Playoff format. Both the approach to stage points and emphasis on consistency have helped create a noticeable - NASCAR Wire Service - March 28, 2026 - [Keselowski makes 600th start](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880402-keselowski-makes-600th-start/) - Although finishes are what typically define race car drivers, Brad Keselowski will be experiencing a significant career start this weekend. The 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion boasts the fourth most race starts in the current field and best of all for him, he’s marking the 600-start milestone in one of the best season starts he’s - NASCAR Wire Service - March 28, 2026 - [Off-week plans](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880398-off-week-plans/) - Next weekend is the first off-weekend of the season for the NASCAR Cup Series and not too surprisingly there is a great range of plans – and non-plans - for the competitors. Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender, Trackhouse Racing’s Connor Zilisch, 19, is heading to California with the idea of taking a break from - NASCAR Wire Service - March 28, 2026 - [Brunelli Excited, Ready to Kick Off Chase for the South Boston Speedway Limited Sportsman Division Crown](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880393-brunelli-excited-ready-to-kick-off-chase-for-the-south-boston-speedway-limited-sportsman-division-crown/) - Tristan Brunelli is a quiet, composed and measured young man. He doesn’t outwardly show a lot of emotion, yet you can tell the 15-year-old racer is excited and ready for the season’s opening race for South Boston Speedway’s highly competitive Budweiser Limited Sportsman Division.The Budweiser Limited Sportsman Division competitors will battle it out in a - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [NCS: Hamlin on pole for Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880373-ncs-hamlin-on-pole-for-cook-out-400-at-martinsville-speedway/) - For the 49th time in his career, Denny Hamlin will start on the pole for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway with a time of 19.275 seconds at 98.241 mph over William Byron’s time of 19.331 seconds at 97.957 mph. “It's pretty awesome. Really, with age, the hardest part is actually still having the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCS Martinsville Qualifying Quotes - Denny Hamlin - 03.28.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880385-toyota-racing-ncs-martinsville-qualifying-quotes-denny-hamlin-03-28-26/) - Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin was made available to the media on Saturday after winning the pole for NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. This is Hamlin’s first pole of the season and 49th of his career. Toyota has now won the pole for the three consecutive races, and four of the last five. DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 Bob’s - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [Cook Out 400 starting lineup at Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880381-cook-out-400-starting-lineup-at-martinsville-speedway-3/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [Florian Richard Signs with Powerhouse RDV Competition for 2026 Title Charge](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880368-florian-richard-signs-with-powerhouse-rdv-competition-for-2026-title-charge/) - The 2026 NASCAR Euro Series season is heating up before the haulers even leave the shop, and the latest news out of the garage has the paddock talking. Florian Richard, the 24-year-old standout from Bordeaux, has officially joined the ranks of RDV Competition. This high-profile move puts the young Frenchman in the seat of the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [BTW Alpine - 2026 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix, Saturday](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880364-btw-alpine-2026-formula-one-japanese-grand-prix-saturday/) - Free Practice 3: Pierre P10 (1min 31.082secs); Franco P17 (1min 31.759secs)Qualifying: Pierre P7 (1min 29.691secs); Franco P15 (1min 30.627secs) Pierre Gasly: “I am very happy with P7 in Qualifying today. The team did a very good job to find a lot more performance in the car so big thanks to everyone for their hard work - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [Antonelli claims pole in Japan, Russell completes Mercedes front-row lockout](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880358-antonelli-claims-pole-in-japan-russell-completes-mercedes-front-row-lockout/) - Barely two weeks after his maiden Grand Prix victory in China, Kimi Antonelli secured pole position in Japan today. George Russell ensured Mercedes will start from the front row on Sunday by taking second place. Behind the Mercedes duo, Oscar Piastri set the third-fastest time and will therefore start from P3 tomorrow. In the Q3 - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [Macedo Survives Kofoid’s Late Charge for First Win of 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880353-macedo-survives-kofoids-late-charge-for-first-win-of-2026/) - Midwestern race fans rejoiced when US 36 Raceway returned to the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car calendar, and Friday night showed why. The Osborn, MO oval earned a reputation for offering some of the most thrilling Sprint Car racing you can find. A high banked bullring that puts leaders in traffic in - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT MARTINSVILLE: William Byron Media Availability Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880348-chevrolet-ncs-at-martinsville-william-byron-media-availability-quotes/) - William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of the NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying session at Martinsville Speedway. The Charlotte, North Carolina, native is a three-time Martinsville winner in NASCAR's top division, including the series' most recent appearance at the track in October 2025. Media - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [TEAM CHEVY INDYCAR SATURDAY PRACTICE NOTE - McLaughlin Inci dent Quote](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880343-team-chevy-indycar-saturday-practice-note-mclaughlin-inci-dent-quote/) - Scott McLaughlin, the driver of the No. 3 Odyssey Battery Team Penske Chevrolet dropped the right rear in Turn 1 at Barber Motorsports Park, spinning 180 degrees and impacting the tire and foam barrier and ending up halfway through the catch fence. McLaughlin was seen and released by INDYCAR Medical. He told the INDYCAR Radio - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Overview- Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880338-jordan-anderson-racing-bommarito-autosport-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-race-overview-martinsville-speedway/) - Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport heads to the historic Martinsville Speedway this weekend for the NFPA 250, as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series takes on one of its most demanding short tracks. At just 0.526 miles, Martinsville’s iconic paperclip layout—featuring long straightaways, tight corners, and heavy braking zones—places a premium on patience, discipline, and - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [O'Reilly points leader Allgaier continues pulling double duty](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880334-oreilly-points-leader-allgaier-continues-pulling-double-duty/) - Justin Allgaier has another busy weekend ahead – his “9-to-5” job competing for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship on Saturday and then continuing to fill in for the injured Alex Bowman in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at the famous half-mile Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. So far, the 2024 NASCAR O’Reilly champ has done - NASCAR Wire Service - March 27, 2026 - [Prime opportunity for late model legend Pulliam](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880329-prime-opportunity-for-late-model-legend-pulliam/) - Lee Pulliam was equal parts emotional, grateful and motivated Friday afternoon in anticipating his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut driving the No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in Saturday’s NFPA 250. The 37-year old four-time NASCAR Local Racing Series national champion and longtime late model superstar conceded that only a few years ago, he thought - NASCAR Wire Service - March 27, 2026 - [NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Qualifying rained out](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880325-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-qualifying-rained-out/) - Only six of the 40 NASCAR O’Reilly cars entered were able to turn a qualifying lap before rain cancelled the Kennemetal Pole Qualifying Session, putting championship leader Allgaier on pole position in the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevy. He’ll start on the front row alongside Rajah Caruth in the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet. Joe - NASCAR Wire Service - March 27, 2026 - [McLaughlin Feeling Right at Home After Leading Barber Practice](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880320-mclaughlin-feeling-right-at-home-after-leading-barber-practice/) - Barber Motorsports Park is 8,200 miles from Scott McLaughlin’s native Christchurch, New Zealand, but the track is becoming his home away from home. McLaughlin led the opening practice for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst on Friday, turning a top lap of 1 minute, 7.7245 seconds in the No. 3 Odyssey - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [TEAM CHEVY INDYCAR FRIDAY PRACTICE - Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880316-team-chevy-indycar-friday-practice-childrens-of-alabama-indy-grand-prix/) - Scott McLaughlin, this weekend in the No. 3 Odyssey Battery Team Penske Chevrolet, led the third straight opening practice on a road or street course to start the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The Kiwi's best lap of 67.3840 seconds (122.878 mph) on the Alternate Firestone Firehawk racing tires (Red) was the quickest of six Team - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [Whit Gastineau Calls Recent Strong ASCS Results ‘The Best We’ve Ever Ran’](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880311-whit-gastineau-calls-recent-strong-ascs-results-the-best-weve-ever-ran/) - This year marks Whit Gastineau’s 26th season in dirt track racing. And it might just be the best he’s ever felt behind the wheel. At 41 years of age, the Oklahoma native has forged a reputation for being one of the state’s best local/regional pick-and-choose racers, making only occasional long-distance trips and seldom racing for - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [NFPA 250 starting lineup at Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880307-nfpa-250-starting-lineup-at-martinsville-speedway/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [GPS Navigation Tool to Help Guests Explore Bristol Motor Speedway Campus During Food City 500 Weekend](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880302-gps-navigation-tool-to-help-guests-explore-bristol-motor-speedway-campus-during-food-city-500-weekend/) - After listening to fan feedback, Bristol Motor Speedway has partnered with Mappedin to create a special navigation tool for the upcoming Food City 500 weekend, April 10-12. Exploring the grounds of Bristol Motor Speedway will be easier than ever with the GPS Navigator digital tool. The GPS Navigator for Bristol Motor Speedway will allow fans - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [Rowe Jumps To Top of Barber Practice by Tiny Margin](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880296-rowe-jumps-to-top-of-barber-practice-by-tiny-margin/) - Myles Rowe needed this. INDY NXT by Firestone veteran Rowe led the only practice for the Grand Prix of Alabama doubleheader Friday at Barber Motorsports Park, turning a top lap of 1 minute, 12.0345 seconds in the No. 99 ABEL Motorsports with Force Indy car. SEE: Practice Results Rowe entered his third season in the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [Alabama Football Legend McCarron To Ride in Fastest Seat in Sports at Barber](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880285-alabama-football-legend-mccarron-to-ride-in-fastest-seat-in-sports-at-barber/) - Birmingham Stallions head coach A.J. McCarron will ride in the Fastest Seat in Sports at the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst on Sunday, March 29 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. McCarron led the University of Alabama to back-to-back football national championships in the 2011 and 2012 seasons as a - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [Brad Keselowski Making 600th Career Start at Martinsville](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880289-brad-keselowski-making-600th-career-start-at-martinsville/) - When the green flag flies at Martinsville Speedway Sunday it will mark a career milestone for Brad Keselowski. He will have accomplished something only done by 34 other drivers, starting his 600th NASCAR Cup Series race. The run began on November 2, 2008, at Texas Motor Speedway. At the time Keselowski was a heralded prospect, - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [Infield RV Camping Sold Out at Talladega Superspeedway for April Race Weekend](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880284-infield-rv-camping-sold-out-at-talladega-superspeedway-for-april-race-weekend/) - Talladega Superspeedway announced today that Infield RV Camping is officially sold out once again for the April NASCAR race weekend. Glamping, general tent sites, grandstand tickets, and outside camping are still available for fans to experience NASCAR’s return to the iconic superspeedway. “Infield camping at Talladega is one of the most sought-after fan experiences every NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [Circuit of The Americas Surprises Austin TSA Agents with MotoGP Experience and Care Packages](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880274-circuit-of-the-americas-surprises-austin-tsa-agents-with-motogp-experience-and-care-packages/) - Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is recognizing the hard work and dedication of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents in Austin with a special show of appreciation ahead of this weekend’s MotoGP event. In a surprise initiative, TSA agents have received complimentary access to MotoGP at COTA, including free parking, event entry, and food and beverage. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [ARCA East Champion Isaac Kitzmiller Opens Title Defense at Hickory Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880266-arca-east-champion-isaac-kitzmiller-opens-title-defense-at-hickory-motor-speedway/) - The 2026 ARCA Menards Series East season officially roars to life this weekend at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway, and for reigning series champion Isaac Kitzmiller, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Not only does Kitzmiller enter the new campaign with the target of defending his championship, but he also faces a pivotal year to elevate - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [Piastri ends Friday fastest at the Japanese Grand Prix](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880263-piastri-ends-friday-fastest-at-the-japanese-grand-prix/) - The first free practice session took place under beautiful weather conditions this morning, with track temperatures eventually reaching around 38 degrees Celsius due to the sun. All three compounds (C1, C2, C3) were utilised throughout the first session. At the start of the session, most drivers opted for a short run before shifting their focus - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [BTW Alpine - 2026 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix, Friday](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880260-btw-alpine-2026-formula-one-japanese-grand-prix-friday/) - Today in numbersLaps: 106 (Pierre 54, Franco 52)KM: 616 (Pierre 314, Franco 302)Tyres: Pierre (C1, C2 and C3), Franco (C1, C2 and C3) Free Practice 1: Pierre P15 (1min 32.978secs); Franco P16 (1min 33.361secs)Free Practice 2: Pierre P14 (1min 31.734secs); Franco P17 (1min 32.438secs) Pierre Gasly: “Generally speaking it has not been an easy day - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [Analyzing the Performance Trends of Top NASCAR Drivers](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879266-analyzing-the-performance-trends-of-top-nascar-drivers/) - In NASCAR, the final result doesn’t always tell you who actually had the best race. A driver might win thanks to a perfectly timed caution or a strong pit call, while someone else runs up front all day and finishes outside the top five. That’s why looking at performance trends matters. Over time, patterns start - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Sunrise Heavy Haul and Battle Born Racing Backing Open Wheel Showdown Legends and Bandoleros](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880254-sunrise-heavy-haul-and-battle-born-racing-backing-open-wheel-showdown-legends-and-bandoleros/) - The sponsor lineup continues to grow for the 2026 Open Wheel Showdown with the Sunrise Heavy Haul INEX Legends and Sunrise Heavy Haul Bandoleros announced for this November’s event in Las Vegas. The INEX action is backed by Bill Paddack of Battle Born Racing, long-time supporters of racing at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [NASCAR’s Bill France Cup Celebrates 100 Years of Route 66 with Tour of Downstate Illinois](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880247-nascars-bill-france-cup-celebrates-100-years-of-route-66-with-tour-of-downstate-illinois/) - The most coveted trophy in the NASCAR Cup Series, the Bill France Cup, made a special appearance across Southwestern Illinois this week, traveling along the legendary Route 66 as part of a celebration of the “Mother Road’s” 100th anniversary and a preview of the upcoming Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series Chase race on Sept. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Martinsville Speedway Move Up Start Time of Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880243-nascar-whelen-modified-tour-martinsville-speedway-move-up-start-time-of-virginia-is-for-racing-lovers-200/) - Due to potential weather forecasted for the Martinsville area late Friday night, NASCAR and Martinsville Speedway officials will move up the start time for the Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200 to 7:00 p.m. ET (FloRacing and MRN Radio). Friday’s NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event was originally scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET start time. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [T-Mez Motors on with Engler for 2026 USAC Midget Season](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880238-t-mez-motors-on-with-engler-for-2026-usac-midget-season/) - Thomas Meseraull is locked in for a full season of USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship racing in 2026 aboard the Tim Engler owned number 7x. Meseraull (San Jose, California) is among the most experienced veterans in the lineup today with 205 career series starts, 10 wins, 40 top-fives, 87 top-tens and three fast - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [McKinney Construction Renews Stafford SK Light Bonus For 2026 Season](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880233-mckinney-construction-renews-stafford-sk-light-bonus-for-2026-season/) - For the 2026 season at Stafford Speedway, hometown company McKinney Construction will return to the track’s contingency program. McKinney will provide a weekly $100 bonus to each 2nd place finisher from Stafford’s SK Light Modified feature events, giving drivers an extra $2,200 to race for during the season. The 2025 season at Stafford saw 12 - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing ARCA Menards Series East Race Preview - Cook Out 200 at Hickory Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880229-joe-gibbs-racing-arca-menards-series-east-race-preview-cook-out-200-at-hickory-motor-speedway/) - JOE GIBBS RACING AT HICKORY MOTOR SPEEDWAY: This weekend will mark the ARCA Menards Series East and Joe Gibbs Racing’s first appearance at Hickory Motor Speedway. Similar to Hickory Motor Speedway, a 0.363-mile track, Joe Gibbs Racing has also had success at Elko Speedway, winning there with both William Sawalich and Max Reaves. MAX REAVES - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Bill Elliott Joins Star-Studded IROC Lineup](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880224-bill-elliott-joins-star-studded-iroc-lineup/) - The A-list International Race of Champions (IROC) lineup just got even more electrifying with the announcement that NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott will join a star-studded lineup of motorsports legends as part of the Heritage Invitational on Friday, April 10. Dating back to the early 1970s, IROC has long showcased the best drivers across - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [RFK Racing - Martinsville Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880219-rfk-racing-martinsville-advance/) - Martinsville Event Info:Date: Sunday, March 29Time: 3:30 p.m. ETSeries: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)Location: Ridgeway, VA Format: 400 Laps, 210.4 miles, Stages: 80-180-400TV: FS1Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90) Weekend Schedule:Saturday: 12:30 p.m. ET, Cup Practice (Prime, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)Saturday: 1:40 p.m. ET, Cup Qualifying (Prime, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)Sunday: 3:30 p.m. ET, Cup - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [RCR Race Preview: Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880215-rcr-race-preview-martinsville-speedway-7/) - Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville Speedway… In 197 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Martinsville Speedway, RCR has seven victories, including five by Dale Earnhardt (1985-fall, 1987-spring, 1988-spring, 1991-spring, and 1995-fall). Ricky Rudd won the fall race at Martinsville in 1983, which was RCR’s first Cup Series win on an oval. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Bogucki Talks First World of Outlaws Podium, Unique Celebration](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880210-bogucki-talks-first-world-of-outlaws-podium-unique-celebration/) - There was no threat of rain at all Friday night at Lawton Speedway, but Scott Bogucki still wound up soaked from head to toe. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series rookie had just wheeled the Three Stooges Racing No. 51 to his first career podium. Bogucki came home second, trailing only - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Insurance King, Josh Bilicki Extend NASCAR Partnership into 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880205-insurance-king-josh-bilicki-extend-nascar-partnership-into-2026/) - Insurance King announced today that the Rockford, Illinois-based insurance agency has renewed its partnership with NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki for the 2026 season, marking the eighth consecutive year of collaboration between the two. Insurance King will be prominently featured as the primary sponsor aboard Bilicki’s No. 07 SS Green Light Racing Chevrolet in select NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Tyler Reddick’s heater heads for a tight turn at Martinsville](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880201-tyler-reddicks-heater-heads-for-a-tight-turn-at-martinsville/) - Scoring his fourth victory in the season’s sixth race last weekend at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick continues to set the [fast] pace for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship. The Cook Out 400 (Sunday, March 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at the half-mile Martinsville (Va.) Speedway - NASCAR Wire Service - March 26, 2026 - [Short Track, Big Drama: O'Reilly Auto Parts Series is back at Martinsville](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880197-short-track-big-drama-oreilly-auto-parts-series-is-back-at-martinsville/) - The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series resumes competition Saturday afternoon at Martinsville Speedway with the NFPA 250 (3:30 p.m. ET on CW, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Hill is the defending race winner, leading only the last lap of overtime to claim the win last Spring after that day’s most dominant driver - NASCAR Wire Service - March 26, 2026 - [AM Racing NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Martinsville Speedway March Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880193-am-racing-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-martinsville-speedway-march-preview/) - Driver: Nick Sanchez Primary Partner(s): Paynuity Manufacturer: Ford Mustang Crew Chief: Edward “Dewey” Townsend Spotter: Adam Fournier 2026 Driver Points Position: 22nd 2026 Owner Points Position: 26th Engine: Roush-Yates Engines Notes of Interest: ● Season Four, Full Throttle: AM Racing will embark on its fourth full-schedule season in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Coca-Cola Racing, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Charlotte Motor Speedway Pack 50,000 Meals for Local Families in Need](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880188-coca-cola-racing-coca-cola-consolidated-charlotte-motor-speedway-pack-50000-meals-for-local-families-in-need/) - Charlotte Motor Speedway, in partnership with Coca-Cola Consolidated, Speedway Motorsports representatives, state and local officials and NASCAR personnel, packed more than 50,000 meals for Second Harvest Food Bank and its network of local pantries during a special event at the speedway on Wednesday. The event brought together 150 volunteers from across the NASCAR industry, including - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Arianna Casoli expands her NASCAR journey to the United States NASCAR Late Model stock car racing](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880183-arianna-casoli-expands-her-nascar-journey-to-the-united-states-nascar-late-model-stock-car-racing/) - After a decade of competition in the NASCAR Euro Series and becoming the first female driver to compete in NASCAR Brasil, Italian driver Arianna Casoli is set to take the next step in her career, announcing her 2026 program in the United States with the NASCAR Late Model platform and the team MKM Racing Development. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Canada Dry Delaware Valley Agrees to Expanded, Long-Term Agreement with Dover Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880179-canada-dry-delaware-valley-agrees-to-expanded-long-term-agreement-with-dover-motor-speedway/) - Canada Dry Delaware Valley (CDDV), a member of The Honickman Companies, will once again bring its All-Star lineup of iconic beverage brands to fans at The Monster Mile this season. The Honickman Companies, an established Dover Motor Speedway (DMS) partner and one of the nation’s leading beverage distributors, will oversee distribution of non-alcoholic beverages at - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Grandview Speedway Bruce Rogers Memorial Winners List Is Loaded With Championship Caliber Drivers - Opener April 4 - Practice March 28](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880175-grandview-speedway-bruce-rogers-memorial-winners-list-is-loaded-with-championship-caliber-drivers-opener-april-4-practice-march-28/) - The 64th season of professional auto racing at Grandview Speedway, will officially begin on Saturday, April 4 with the 9th annual running of the VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker 50 for Modifieds, honoring the late owner and promoter of Grandview Speedway. Prior to the official opener on Saturday, March 28 will be - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Palou’s IMSA Appearances Continue Pursuit of Learning, Adapting and Growing](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880170-palous-imsa-appearances-continue-pursuit-of-learning-adapting-and-growing/) - Alex Palou has won 20 IndyCar races and four series championships in the last five years, so he’s quickly established himself as the leading light in the open-wheel series. But in IMSA, he’s hungry to capture his first win. And that desire only grew after this past weekend’s 74th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [RACE ADVANCE: Harrison Burton at Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880166-race-advance-harrison-burton-at-martinsville-speedway/) - Harrison Burton and the No. 24 Dead On Tools GR Supra team head to the Paperclip of Martinsville Speedway to compete at the first true short track of the 2026 season. The NFPA 250 at Martinsville Speedway will take place Saturday afternoon, dropping the green flag at 3:30pm ET on the CW Network. Harrison Burton - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Jack Link's is Back in Black](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880161-jack-links-is-back-in-black/) - Hyak Motorsports heads to the historic short track at Martinsville Speedway this weekend for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. behind the wheel of the No. 47 Jack Link’s Chevrolet. The event will mark the debut of a brand-new paint scheme for Jack Link's, bringing a bold new look to - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [TEAM CHEVY INDYCAR RACE ADVANCE - Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880157-team-chevy-indycar-race-advance-childrens-of-alabama-indy-grand-prix/) - This year's edition of the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, is the fourth round of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. The teams and drivers have travelled from Florida to Arizona, through Texas and ending up in Alabama for a fourth race in March; the first time - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Young’s Motorsports Martinsville Speedway Spring NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Team Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880153-youngs-motorsports-martinsville-speedway-spring-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-team-preview/) - No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team: Driver: Ryan Ellis Primary Partner(s): Tablo TV Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro Crew Chief: Eddie Troconis 2026 Driver Points Position: 27th 2026 Owner Points Position: 31st Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing Notes of Interest: ● Year Three, Driven Forward: In November 2025, Ryan Ellis was announced as Young’s Motorsports’ full-time driver in the NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Formula 1® and Allwyn extend Official Partnership in new multi-year agreement](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880149-formula-1-and-allwyn-extend-official-partnership-in-new-multi-year-agreement/) - Formula 1® and Allwyn have announced a multi‑year extension of their Official Partnership after a successful first season in the sport. During 2025, F1 continued expanding its reach to a more diverse global audience, engaging over 827 million fans worldwide. The renewed agreement deepens the relationship between the two organizations, expanding joint initiatives designed to - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Sexton Carries Ventura Runner-Up Momentum Into Thunderbowl Debut Saturday](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880145-sexton-carries-ventura-runner-up-momentum-into-thunderbowl-debut-saturday/) - Veteran Southern California open wheel driver Brent Sexton will wrap up a busy month of March when he makes his first appearance at Tulare’s Thunderbowl Raceway with the Ultimate Sprint Car Series this Saturday night, March 28th. The race will be Sexton’s fifth of the month, and it comes hot on the heels of a - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Bristol Entertainment Icons Extend Collaborative Rhythm and Racing Alliance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880141-bristol-entertainment-icons-extend-collaborative-rhythm-and-racing-alliance/) - A pair of Bristol entertainment juggernauts, one anchoring each state of Bristol’s twin cities – Virginia and Tennessee – are extending their long-standing marketing partnership called Rhythm and Racing, officials from Bristol Motor Speedway and the Birthplace of Country Music announced today during a press conference at BMS. The partnership between Bristol Rhythm & - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Preview - NFPA 250 at Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880137-joe-gibbs-racing-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-race-preview-nfpa-250-at-martinsville-speedway/) - JGR AT MARTINSVILLE: Joe Gibbs Racing has collected seven NASCAR Xfinity Series wins at Martinsville Speedway, including a victory last season with Taylor Gray. Joining Gray as winners for JGR at Martinsville are Harrison Burton, Brandon Jones, Ty Gibbs, John Hunter Nemechek, and Aric Almirola. Across the team's 41 cumulative starts, JGR has accumulated 18 - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [KTJ Back on the USAC Midget Trail with 4 Kings & the Purple Heart Foundation](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880133-ktj-back-on-the-usac-midget-trail-with-4-kings-the-purple-heart-foundation/) - Kevin Thomas Jr. will run it back with 4 Kings Racing for his second full season with the team during the 2026 USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship campaign. Thomas (Cullman, Alabama) enters the new year coming off his strongest run with the series in a decade. In 2025, he accumulated 10 top-fives, 19 - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [11th World Short Track Championship Introducing 358 Modifieds, 525 Late Models to Division Lineup](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880128-11th-world-short-track-championship-introducing-358-modifieds-525-late-models-to-division-lineup/) - The World Short Track Championship enters a new era for its 11th running in 2026 with a rotation to the lineup of divisions set to compete at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Oct. 29-31. The premier three-day event for short track racers will welcome 525 Late Models and the Northeast’s popular 358 Modifieds for the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 26, 2026 - [Legacy Motor Club Welcomes Darius Rucker as Investor](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880122-legacy-motor-club-welcomes-darius-rucker-as-investor/) - LEGACY MOTOR CLUB today announced that Grammy Award-winning artist Darius Rucker has joined the organization as an investor, further strengthening the CLUB’s commitment to growth, innovation and expanding its cultural footprint. Rucker, a lifelong sports fan and respected voice in entertainment, brings a unique perspective to LEGACY MOTOR CLUB as it continues to build a - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [Advance Auto Parts to Feature Full Paint Scheme on Ryan Blaney-piloted No. 12 Team Penske Ford Mustang Dark Horse in Four NASCAR Cup Series Races](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880117-advance-auto-parts-to-feature-full-paint-scheme-on-ryan-blaney-piloted-no-12-team-penske-ford-mustang-dark-horse-in-four-nascar-cup-series-races/) - Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that Team Penske’s No. 12 Ford Mustang piloted by Ryan Blaney will feature the full Advance paint scheme at four NASCAR Cup Series races this season. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [Hendrick Motorsports Media Advance: Martinsville](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880113-hendrick-motorsports-media-advance-martinsville-8/) - 5 — Kyle Larson Age: 33 (July 31, 1992)Hometown: Elk Grove, CaliforniaLast Week: 32nd (Darlington)Crew Chief: Cliff DanielsStandings: 10th Social: Twitter • Instagram • FacebookCar: No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Larson 2026 Season Stats Races: 6 Top 5s: 1 Top 10s: 3 Laps Led: 137 Average Finish: 16.0 Cup Career Stats 408 starts 32 wins 22 - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR Cup Series Race Preview - Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880109-joe-gibbs-racing-nascar-cup-series-race-preview-cook-out-400-at-martinsville-speedway-2/) - JGR AT MARTINSVILLE: Joe Gibbs Racing owns 15 NASCAR Cup Series wins at Martinsville Speedway. In 186 combined starts at the track, the organization has tallied 62 top-five finishes, 95 top-10s, 13 pole awards, and 7,109 laps led. Christopher Bell, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Bobby Labonte, Tony Stewart, and Martin Truex Jr. have all driven - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [Call Before You Dig to Continue Partnership with TRICON for Lime Rock Park](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/880105-call-before-you-dig-to-continue-partnership-with-tricon-for-lime-rock-park/) - TRICON Garage (TRICON) is pleased to announce that Call Before You Dig, Inc. (CBYD) and Manafort Brothers, Inc. will return to partner with the championship-winning organization for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race at Lime Rock Park. CBYD, a Connecticut-based non-profit dedicated to promoting excavation safety, will serve as the primary partner on Tanner - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [NCS: Hamlin, Byron Lead Favorites Into Physical Martinsville Short Track](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880098-hamlin-byron-lead-favorites-into-physical-martinsville-short-track/) - MARTINSVILLE, Va. — NASCAR returns to one of its most storied venues Sunday as the Cup Series heads to Martinsville Speedway for the Cook Out 400, the 155th Cup race held at the historic half‑mile paperclip. The race marks the seventh event of the 2026 season and arrives amid one of the most statistically dominant - Speedway Digest Staff - March 28, 2026 - [NOAPS: Allgaier, JRM Ride Dominant Streak Into Martinsville Short Track](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880102-noaps-allgaier-jrm-ride-dominant-streak-into-martinsville-short-track/) - MARTINSVILLE, Va. — JR Motorsports enters Saturday’s NFPA 250 chasing history as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to Martinsville Speedway for its 46th series start at the half‑mile short track. After winning the past four races with three different drivers, JRM can secure the second‑longest win streak in series history with a fifth - Speedway Digest Staff - March 27, 2026 - [Austin Cindric Gaining Momentum As Cup Series Goes to Martinsville](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880094-austin-cindric-gaining-momentum-as-cup-series-goes-to-martinsville/) - Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 2 Team Penske Ford Mustang Dark Horse, was one of three Ford Racing drivers to finish in the top five on Sunday at Darlington Raceway, posting a fifth-place result. He spoke about what went right while also looking ahead to this weekend’s race at Martinsville Speedway. AUSTIN CINDRIC, No. 2 - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [Pocono Raceway Puts Community Heroes in Spotlight for NASCAR Weekend](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880089-pocono-raceway-puts-community-heroes-in-spotlight-for-nascar-weekend/) - Pocono Raceway is accustomed to having its share of stock-car heroes around during The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA NASCAR weekend, but this year the spotlight will shine just as brightly on heroes closer to home. The Raceway is partnering with Members 1st Federal Credit Union on a community heroes program that will - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [TEAM CHEVY NASCAR RACE ADVANCE: Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880085-team-chevy-nascar-race-advance-martinsville-speedway-5/) - The first half-mile track of the season is on the horizon for the NASCAR Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series as the pair will venture to Virginia to take on Martinsville Speedway this weekend. MEDIA RESOURCES: Photo Gallery | Race Advances Chevrolet Newsroom This will mark the sport’s first of two appearances at the infamous - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [Josh Berry Race Week Briefing: Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880081-josh-berry-race-week-briefing-martinsville-speedway/) - Martinsville Speedway provides a familiar backdrop for Josh Berry and the No. 21 DEX Imaging team this weekend, as the Wood Brothers return to their home track looking to find their footing in Sunday’s Cook Out 400. A three-race stretch of disappointing finishes prior to last week’s 17th-place result at Darlington has Berry and the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [CARS Tour West Announces the Hoosier Tire West Triple Crown](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880076-cars-tour-west-announces-the-hoosier-tire-west-triple-crown/) - The CARS Tour West announced today the launch of the all-new Hoosier Tire West Triple Crown series, a three-race challenge that will award $20,000 in additional prize money to Pro Late Model competitors during the 2026 season. The special three-race series will use the same points structure as the CARS Tour West championship points, with - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [New Short-Track Package Amplifies Martinsville’s Old-School Nature: Cody Ware Welcomes Updated Racing Recipe for Cook Out 400](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880072-new-short-track-package-amplifies-martinsvilles-old-school-nature-cody-ware-welcomes-updated-racing-recipe-for-cook-out-400/) - NASCAR Cup Series stock cars aren’t carrying chrome bumpers or promoting Winston cigarettes, but they are bringing old-school flavor to the oldest track on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. Sunday’s Cook Out 400 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway marks the third race this season where cars arrive with more horsepower, less downforce and increased tire degradation. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [Digital Transformation in NASCAR: Enhancing the Fan Experience in the Digital Age](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880067-digital-transformation-in-nascar-enhancing-the-fan-experience-in-the-digital-age/) - NASCAR has long been synonymous with high speeds, the roar of engines, and thrilling finishes. Yet, over the past decade, the sport has dramatically embraced the digital revolution. From live streaming race events and interactive pit lane cameras to real-time statistics and social media engagement, technology is not only transforming how fans follow their favorite - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [NASCAR Euro Series explores new horizons with historic first laps in Georgia](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880062-nascar-euro-series-explores-new-horizons-with-historic-first-laps-in-georgia/) - The NASCAR Euro Series continues to expand its international footprint with a landmark visit to Georgia in mid-March, highlighted by the first-ever laps of a EuroNASCAR car at the Rustavi International Motorpark. A maiden test for Georgia’s first ever racing team Kolkhi GRT at the track located just 20 kilometers from the Georgian capital Tbilisi, - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING Weekly Preview 03.25.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880058-toyota-racing-weekly-preview-03-25-26/) - NASCAR’s Cup and O’Reilly Series head to Martinsville Speedway for the first of two visits this season around the famous 0.526-mile short track. The ARCA Menards Series East begins its 2026 campaign at Hickory Motor Speedway in Newton, North Carolina. NASCAR National Series – NCS/NOAPS Team Toyota continues historic run … With Tyler Reddick’s victory at - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Martinsville Speedway NCS Race Advance (Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Zane Smith)](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880053-front-row-motorsports-martinsville-speedway-ncs-race-advance-noah-gragson-todd-gilliland-zane-smith/) - Noah Gragson Notes Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team are short-track racing this weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Martinsville, Virginia for 400 laps at the Martinsville Speedway. Gragson is a two-time Martinsville Speedway winner, capturing the famed Martinsville clock in Fall 2017 in the CRAFTMAN Truck Series with Kyle Busch Motorsports - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [Ryan Newman Set for Return to Little 500 - Anderson Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880048-ryan-newman-set-for-return-to-little-500-anderson-speedway/) - Veteran standout Ryan Newman will once again tackle one of pavement racing’s toughest challenges, as he officially enters the Unified Group Services Little 500 presented by ED Martin Automotive Group. He brings with him one of the most accomplished resumes in American motorsports. A native of South Bend, Indiana, Newman rose through the ranks with - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [RFK Racing and Girl Tribe Co. Launch New Women’s Apparel Collaboration ](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880043-rfk-racing-and-girl-tribe-co-launch-new-womens-apparel-collaboration/) - Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing and Girl Tribe Co. are firing up the track with an all-new RFK Racing women’s apparel collection. The line marks a meaningful step forward in bringing more style, energy, and representation to the world of NASCAR, and can be found in the RFK Racing Museum Gift Shop, and online at RFKShop.com and GirlTribeco.com. This collection blends Girl Tribe’s modern - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [JR Motorsports -- NOAPS Martinsville Speedway Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/880039-jr-motorsports-noaps-martinsville-speedway-preview/) - Carson KvapilNo. 1 Registix Chevrolet Kvapil 2026 NOAPS StatsStarts: 6Wins: 0Top 5s: 2Top 10s: 3Laps Led: 29Avg. Finish: 12.8Points: 3rd Carson Kvapil will make his fourth career start at Martinsville Speedway this weekend in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.Kvapil has had strong results at Martinsville in late model competition, winning a grandfather clock in - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [United Autosports USA is Amassing IMSA Marquee Race Victories](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880034-united-autosports-usa-is-amassing-imsa-marquee-race-victories/) - The story of the last decade of Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) class racing cannot be told without United Autosports USA. A global powerhouse, the Zak Brown and Richard Dean-led team has been a marquee contender in several international sports car championships. But in year three of its full-time presence within the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [The Formula 1 Tag Heuer Gran Premio de España Lays the Asphalt for la Monumental, the Most Iconic Corner of Madring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880029-the-formula-1-tag-heuer-gran-premio-de-espana-lays-the-asphalt-for-la-monumental-the-most-iconic-corner-of-madring/) - MADRING has taken another major step forward in its construction with the paving of Turn 12, a defining feature of the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA, set for 11–13 September in Madrid. Measuring 550 metres and shaped as a semicircle, “La Monumental” is the longest corner on the Formula 1 calendar and - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [The Fortune World of Formula 1 – Who Is The Richest F1 Driver?](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880021-the-fortune-world-of-formula-1-who-is-the-richest-f1-driver/) - While exploring the richest sports and leagues, do not overlook Formula 1, with its astronomically high salaries and the wealthiest athletes in the world. It’s easy to explain since every Grand Prix is a big-hype event, broadcast by the top TV channels and powered by solid sponsors. Another bearing wall of this sport is the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 25, 2026 - [2026 Trackhouse Racing Advance - Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880016-2026-trackhouse-racing-advance-martinsville-speedway/) - Ross Chastain – Martinsville Speedway Preview Chastain at Martinsville: Ross Chastain makes his 15th Cup Series start at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday. He enters the weekend with three consecutive top‑10 finishes at the track. Since joining Trackhouse Racing in the No. 1 Chevrolet, he has earned five top‑10 finishes in eight Martinsville starts with an - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Spire Motorsports NASCAR Cup Series Martinsville Race Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/880012-spire-motorsports-nascar-cup-series-martinsville-race-advance/) - In 28 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Martinsville Speedway, Spire Motorsports has recorded four top‑20 finishes. Michael McDowell holds the team’s best result at the track with a 12th‑place finish in March 2025. Spire Motorsports fields the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 entries with drivers Daniel Suárez, Michael McDowell and Carson Hocevar. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Terrible’s Showdown for Cars Tour West at Lvms This Weekend](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/880007-terribles-showdown-for-cars-tour-west-at-lvms-this-weekend/) - The SPEARS CARS Tour West Pro Late Models and Limited Late Models invade The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this Saturday, with drivers from all over North America set for the Terrible’s Showdown. An expected entry list of two dozen Late Models per each class take on the track with a 125-lap Pro Late - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Major Midwestern Stretch Begins with US 36, 81 Speedway Weekend](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/880001-major-midwestern-stretch-begins-with-us-36-81-speedway-weekend/) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is ready to hit the ground running in America’s Heartland. An extended stay in the Midwest is ahead for The Greatest Show on Dirt. Stops in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa are all ahead in the next month for the country’s best Sprint Car - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Legacy Motor Club: Martinsville Race Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879997-legacy-motor-club-martinsville-race-preview/) - JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEKNO. 42 DOLLAR TREE TOYOTA CAMRY XSE JHN AT MARTINSVILLE: John Hunter Nemechek has six prior NASCAR Cup Series starts at Martinsville Speedway. He earned a best finish of 21st in last October’s Xfinity 500. In the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Nemechek has two starts, including a race win in April 2023. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Spears CARS Tour Southwest Event Preview: Terrible's Showdown at The Bullring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879993-spears-cars-tour-southwest-event-preview-terribles-showdown-at-the-bullring/) - The Spears CARS Tour Southwest Pro Late Models are finally back on track in this Saturday’s Terrible's Showdown at The Bullring, marking just the second race of the 2026 season for the division and the first on-track action since the season opener at Tucson Speedway in January. Joining the PLMs will be the Limited Late - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Camping World becomes Supporting Partner of NASCAR San Diego Weekend](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879989-camping-world-becomes-supporting-partner-of-nascar-san-diego-weekend/) - NASCAR announced today that Camping World will serve as a Supporting Partner of NASCAR San Diego Weekend, June 19-21. It reunites one of the sport’s most recognizable and enduring brands with NASCAR and Southern California for a historic celebration of speed, service and community. For decades, Camping World’s heart has been firmly entrenched in the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [The No. 9 UniFirst Chevy Heads to Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879984-the-no-9-unifirst-chevy-heads-to-martinsville-speedway/) - UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, is gearing up for the second race of its 2026 primary NASCAR Cup Series sponsorship schedule with Hendrick Motorsports. The No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet, driven by Chase Elliott, will compete at Martinsville Speedway on - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [The NASCAR Foundation Announces Two New Additions to Its Board of Directors](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879980-the-nascar-foundation-announces-two-new-additions-to-its-board-of-directors/) - The NASCAR Foundation welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors, including businesswoman and philanthropist Amy Lea France and former Halifax Health Executive Director Joe Petrock. “Amy Lea France and Joe Petrock are wonderful additions to the NASCAR Foundation Board,” said Mike Helton, Chairman of the Board, The NASCAR Foundation. “Both bring unique perspectives - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Kickstand Cocktails Named the Official Bold Canned Cocktail of RFK Racing](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879975-kickstand-cocktails-named-the-official-bold-canned-cocktail-of-rfk-racing/) - In celebration of National Cocktail Day March 24th, Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing today announced Kickstand Cocktails as the team’s Official Bold Canned Cocktail. Together they will begin to spice things up at Kansas Speedway, April 19th when Kickstand Cocktails will be the primary partner on Ryan Preece’s No. 60 Ford Mustang. Kickstand Cocktails, the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Beyond the Pole: 3 Under-the-Radar Metrics Driving This Week’s NASCAR Betting Lines](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879971-beyond-the-pole-3-under-the-radar-metrics-driving-this-weeks-nascar-betting-lines/) - The Cook Out 400 is next on the agenda in the NASCAR Cup, and all eyes will be on Martinsville to see whether Tyler Reddick can continue his stranglehold on the Drivers’ Championship. After racking up 325 points already, he’s been a strong favorite for pole position every time he takes to the track. However, - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Formula 1® revs up global education programme, Learning Sectors, in collaboration with the British Council](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879967-formula-1-revs-up-global-education-programme-learning-sectors-in-collaboration-with-the-british-council/) - Following a successful pilot year that reached more than 150,000 young people across the UK, India, Brazil, and South Africa, Formula 1 is extending its collaboration with the British Council for two more years to continue delivering the F1‑inspired education programme, Learning Sectors. The expanded initiative will now include China, Spain, and Mexico, engaging nearly - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Keselowski's 600th Cup Start Highlights Martinsville Weekend](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879963-keselowskis-600th-cup-start-highlights-martinsville-weekend/) - Back-to-back short track races are up next for the NASCAR Cup Series as Martinsville Speedway takes center stage this weekend, followed by Bristol Motor Speedway the week after Easter. Ryan Blaney and Brad Keselowski each have two Ford wins at the half-mile paperclip while Joey Logano has one win and five career poles. KESELOWSKI MAKING - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Legendary Rock Band Counting Crows To Headline Miller Lite Carb Day Concert](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879958-legendary-rock-band-counting-crows-to-headline-miller-lite-carb-day-concert/) - Grammy and Academy Award-nominated Counting Crows will headline the Miller Lite Carb Day Concert on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Counting Crows will be joined by special guest Switchfoot, which will open the show. Miller Lite Carb Day is a full day of on- and off-track action and entertainment. All general admission, - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [PepsiCo Beverages and Martinsville Speedway to Continue Longstanding Partnership](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879954-pepsico-beverages-and-martinsville-speedway-to-continue-longstanding-partnership/) - Martinsville Speedway and PepsiCo Beverages will continue their longstanding partnership, spanning over seven decades, in a multi-year extension allowing all those at the famed short track to enjoy a variety of PepsiCo beverages. Pepsi beverages have been served at Martinsville Speedway for 78 of its 79 years, right alongside the iconic Martinsville Hot Dogs, offering fans a dynamic race day refreshment duo. “The longstanding - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Goodyear Racing Notes – Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879950-goodyear-racing-notes-martinsville-speedway-2/) - Teams in both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will run the same Goodyear Racing Eagle tire setups at Martinsville Speedway this weekend as in last fall’s race at the paperclip-shaped short track. Goodyear introduced a new left-side Cup Series tire at Martinsville in October, designed to deliver more fall-off than - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Switzerland’s Thomas Toffel Set to Pull Double Duty in 2026 Season](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879945-switzerlands-thomas-toffel-set-to-pull-double-duty-in-2026-season/) - The thunder is returning to the European continent, and Swiss standout Thomas Toffel is ready to put the field on notice. As the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series season approachs, Toffel has officially confirmed he will be back behind the wheel of the #34 Race Art Technology machine, taking on the grueling challenge of competing in - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [One Goal in Mind: Bobby Santos III Targets Little 500 and Full-Season Success with the 500 Sprint Car Tour](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879940-one-goal-in-mind-bobby-santos-iii-targets-little-500-and-full-season-success-with-the-500-sprint-car-tour/) - As the calendar inches closer to the start of the 2026 yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour season, Bobby Santos III isn’t reinventing the wheel—he’s refining it. After a steady offseason centered on fine-tuning rather than wholesale changes, Santos enters the year with a quiet confidence. With the prestigious Unified Group Services Little 500 circled firmly - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Munich becomes tenth Formula 1® Exhibition location](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879934-munich-becomes-tenth-formula-1-exhibition-location/) - Munich will become the tenth city to host the Formula 1 Exhibition when it opens on 20 May 2026, adding another landmark stop to the global tour. The Bavarian capital becomes the second German venue to welcome the immersive show, following the success of the Oberhausen exhibition, which has already drawn more than 150,000 visitors - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [The Suzuka challenge with the hardest trio in the range](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879929-the-suzuka-challenge-with-the-hardest-trio-in-the-range/) - Suzuka is one of the most beloved circuits among Formula 1 drivers because it truly showcases their driving skills. The Japanese Grand Prix track is also one of the most demanding on the calendar with its eighteen corners, several of them iconic in the sport’s history, and to its distinctive figureof-eight layout. The forces and - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Perris Auto Speedway April Schedule!](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879924-perris-auto-speedway-april-schedule/) - Racing will return to Perris Auto Speedway for two dates in April. On the 11th, Heimark Distributors will present the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars and the PASSCAR Super Stocks, Street Stocks, and American Factory Stocks. On the 25th, “The Craziest Show on Dirt,” Night of Destruction will return with crazy Figure 8 - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Sweep Oklahoma Weekend to Push Winning Streak to Three in a Row](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879920-big-game-motorsports-and-gravel-sweep-oklahoma-weekend-to-push-winning-streak-to-three-in-a-row/) - It’s all clicking for Big Game Motorsports, which is coming off a sweep of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series weekend in Oklahoma. Triumphs during the Sooner Stampede on Friday at Lawton Speedway and the Creekadega 40 on Saturday at Creek County Speedway moved David Gravel into sole possession of sixth - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Huset’s Speedway Preparing to Kick Off Season May 10 With Mother’s Day Opener](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879916-husets-speedway-preparing-to-kick-off-season-may-10-with-mothers-day-opener/) - The season-opening event at Huset's Speedway is less than seven weeks away. The high-banked oval kicks off the 2026 season on Sunday, May 10, with the Mother's Day Opener. All three premier divisions - the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars, the Nordstrom's Automotive Late Model Street Stocks and the Heser Auto & Detailing RaceSaver - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Three Takeaways: Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879912-three-takeaways-mobil-1-twelve-hours-of-sebring-2/) - The 2026 Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring put the “1-2” in 12. Porsche Penske Motorsport went 1-2 in Grand Touring Prototype (GTP). Porsche also went 1-2 in Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO) with the Manthey and AO Racing teams. And United Autosports USA went 1-2 in Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2). It was - Speedway Digest Staff - March 24, 2026 - [Kaulig Racing Cup Advance - Martinsville](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879907-kaulig-racing-cup-advance-martinsville/) - The NASCAR Cup Series travels to Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia, on Sunday for the seventh race of the 2026 regular season. Martinsville Speedway is a 0.526‑mile short track founded in 1947 by H. Clay Earles. Originally a dirt oval and paved in 1955, it is the only facility to host NASCAR Cup Series races - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Brad Perez to Make Young’s Motorsports O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Debut at Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879901-brad-perez-to-make-youngs-motorsports-oreilly-auto-parts-series-debut-at-martinsville-speedway/) - Young’s Motorsports confirmed today that motorsports polymath Brad Perez will drive for the team in Saturday afternoon’s NFPA 250 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. Perez, a well-known figure within the motorsports community, is set to make his first NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start of the season at the famed 0.526-mile paperclip aboard the team’s No. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Luke Baldwin To Make NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Debut With Hettinger Racing at Martinsville](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879896-luke-baldwin-to-make-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-debut-with-hettinger-racing-at-martinsville/) - Rising star Luke Baldwin will grab another rung on the NASCAR ladder when he makes his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut on Saturday in the NFPA 250 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The two-time and reigning SMART Modified Tour champion will drive the No. 5 Victory Custom Trailers Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Hettinger Racing. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Diamonds and Dollars Highlight Hayes Jewelers 200 at Bowman Gray Stadium](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879892-diamonds-and-dollars-highlight-hayes-jewelers-200-at-bowman-gray-stadium/) - Anticipation continues to build as the 2026 racing season prepares to open with the Hayes Jewelers 200 at Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday, April 18. Fans attending opening night will have the chance to take home a sparkling prize courtesy of Hayes Jewelers, which will award a diamond ring to one lucky fan as part - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [The 2026 Euro NASCAR Series is set to deliver its high-octane action with an impressive media presence](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879887-the-2026-euro-nascar-series-is-set-to-deliver-its-high-octane-action-with-an-impressive-media-presence/) - The NASCAR Euro Series is ready to broadcast all qualifying and races from the 2026 season to your screens. All the action from the season opener in Spain, the return of NASCAR GP in France, the ever popular American Speedfest in the UK, the regular season showdown in Czech Republic, the start of the Playoffs - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Cook Out 200 At Hickory Motor Speedway to be Streamed Live on FloRacing, The NASCAR Channel](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879883-cook-out-200-at-hickory-motor-speedway-to-be-streamed-live-on-floracing-the-nascar-channel/) - The season-opening Cook Out 200 at Hickory Motor Speedway will be streamed live on FloRacing and simulcast on The NASCAR Channel, a free ad-supported channel carried on Tubi, SamsungTV, Amazon Prime, Xumo Play, and other distribution platforms. It will be the first of four races across the ARCA Menards Series East and West that will - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Black’s Tire Returns to Kaulig Racing, Ty Dillon, for the NASCAR Cup Race at Martinsville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879878-blacks-tire-returns-to-kaulig-racing-ty-dillon-for-the-nascar-cup-race-at-martinsville-speedway/) - Black's Tire will serve as the primary sponsor for Kaulig Racing’s No. 10 car driven by Ty Dillon in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway on March 29. In its fourth consecutive year, the partnership highlights Black's Tire's continued support of motorsports and its ties to the racing community. "Black's Tire is - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Darlington Raceway NCS Race Report - Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Zane Smith](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879873-front-row-motorsports-darlington-raceway-ncs-race-report-noah-gragson-todd-gilliland-zane-smith/) - Zane Smith Key Takeaways Stage One: 23rd / Stage Two: 25th / Race Result: 22nd “I think we're all happy to be done with that one and turn our attention to Martinsville," said Smith. "It was a grind all race long, but we still managed to get a top-25 out of it and keep our - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [From Horsepower to Flipper Power: Sea Lions Headline Texas Motor Speedway Fan Zone Entertainment](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879869-from-horsepower-to-flipper-power-sea-lions-headline-texas-motor-speedway-fan-zone-entertainment/) - The thunder of NASCAR engines will echo across Texas Motor Speedway during the May 1–3 WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY race weekend, but just outside the track gates another kind of roar will grab fans’ attention – the playful bark of sea lions ready to steal the show. Headlining the Fan Zone entertainment lineup - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Tyler Reddick chose suffering over comfort in Darlington victory](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879864-tyler-reddick-chose-suffering-over-comfort-in-darlington-victory/) - Before the final stage of Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, crew chief Billy Scott laid out alternatives to driver Tyler Reddick. By then, Scott and the crew of Reddick’s No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota already had replaced the battery in the car, but there was still concern that the new, larger battery wouldn’t be - NASCAR Wire Service - March 23, 2026 - [Grandview Speedway Ready to Kick-Start 2026 Season With Open Practice This Saturday March 28 - Opening Day April 4](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879860-grandview-speedway-ready-to-kick-start-2026-season-with-open-practice-this-saturday-march-28-opening-day-april-4/) - Grandview Speedway continues preparations for a brand-new race season, and will be hosting an open practice to help kick start the 2026 season. This week on Saturday, March 28 will be the traditional free-to-the-public practice session open to all racing divisions. Drivers will have the opportunity to test their reworked or brand-new equipment for the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Black's Island Returns to Sponsor Brennan Poole at Martinsville Speedway This Month](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879855-blacks-island-returns-to-sponsor-brennan-poole-at-martinsville-speedway-this-month/) - Black's Island, a premier destination for luxury coastal escapes and outdoor adventure, is thrilled to announce its return as a sponsor of veteran NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Brennan Poole for the upcoming NFPA 250 race at Martinsville Speedway later this month. The partnership will once again feature the distinctive Black's Island branding on - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Formula 1® announces multi-year renewal with Fanatec ahead of F1® Sim Racing World Championship 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/eracing-news/879850-formula-1-announces-multi-year-renewal-with-fanatec-ahead-of-f1-sim-racing-world-championship-2026/) - Formula 1 has announced the renewal of its global licensing partnership with leading sim racing hardware manufacturer Fanatec. The extended agreement introduces a new generation of officially licensed F1 products for fans and sim racers worldwide, including advanced steering wheels and limited‑edition hardware designed to reflect the precision and performance of modern Formula 1 technology. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Henry Ford Health Renews ARCA Menards Series Race Entitlement Partnership](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879846-henry-ford-health-renews-arca-menards-series-race-entitlement-partnership/) - Michigan International Speedway announced today that Henry Ford Health has renewed their ARCA Menards Series race entitlement partnership. The Henry Ford Health 200 is set for Friday, June 5 during the summer race weekend at MIS. “It’s extremely rewarding to continue our ARCA Menards Series race entitlement partnership with Henry Ford Health,” said Joe Fowler, President of Michigan - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Nelson Piquet Jr. Set to Chase NASCAR Euro Series V8GP Glory: Alumitec Racing Bolsters Lineup for 2026 Title Charge](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879841-nelson-piquet-jr-set-to-chase-nascar-euro-series-v8gp-glory-alumitec-racing-bolsters-lineup-for-2026-title-charge/) - The championship landscape of the official NASCAR series in Europe shifted significantly today with the blockbuster announcement that Nelson Piquet Jr. will join the powerhouse Alumitec Racing stable for the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series V8GP championship, the brand new evolution of the PRO division. After a relentless 2025 campaign that saw the organization fall just - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [BTW Alpine - 2026 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix, Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879837-btw-alpine-2026-formula-one-japanese-grand-prix-preview/) - BWT Alpine Formula One Team return to the legendary Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix, fresh off points finishes at the opening two races of the season for Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto. The high-speed circuit has hosted races since the 1980s and been the scene of some of the most dramatic incidents in the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Team Penske NASCAR Cup Series Race Report - Darlington 1](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879832-team-penske-nascar-cup-series-race-report-darlington-1-2/) - AUSTIN CINDRIC No. 2 FREIGHTLINER FORD MUSTANG DARK HORSESTART: 12TH STAGE 1: 8TH STAGE 2: 8TH FINISH: 5TH POINTS: 21STRACE RUNDOWN: Austin Cindric and the No. 2 Freightliner Ford Mustang Dark Horse team delivered a strong, methodical performance in Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, coming away with a top-five finish, his first of the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Spire Motorsports Goodyear 400 Cup Series Race Report](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879828-spire-motorsports-goodyear-400-cup-series-race-report/) - Daniel Suárez – No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro ZL1Start: 11thFinish: 7thPoints: 14th Daniel Suárez earned his best Darlington Raceway result with a seventh-place finish in Sunday’s Goodyear 400. The driver of the No. 7 NationsGuard Chevrolet ran inside the top 10 for most of the afternoon and secured his second top‑10 finish of the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Josh Berry Race Report: Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879823-josh-berry-race-report-darlington-raceway/) - Josh Berry and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team put together their strongest stretch in the closing laps of Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, advancing seven positions over the final 50 laps to secure a 17th-place finish. It marked their second top-20 result of the season, with the first coming in the season-opening Daytona - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [RFK Racing Combines to Lead 183 Laps at Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879818-rfk-racing-combines-to-lead-183-laps-at-darlington/) - Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing brought a lot of vibrant colors to the Lady in Black Sunday. Each of its three teams honored Greg Biffle with iconic paint schemes reminiscent of The Biff’s famous on-track identities. And the performance was a worthy tribute. Brad Keselowski led 142 laps and swept the opening two stages. Chris - Speedway Digest Staff - March 23, 2026 - [Unsinkable Tyler Reddick overcomes adversity to win at Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879813-unsinkable-tyler-reddick-overcomes-adversity-to-win-at-darlington/) - It’s almost impossible to keep a good man down—when you’re on the kind roll Tyler Reddick is enjoying, that is. Overcoming a succession of issues inside his No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota, Reddick delivered a convincing victory in Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, beating runner-up Brad Keselowski to the finish line by 5.847 seconds. - NASCAR Wire Service - March 23, 2026 - [NCS: Tyler Reddick wins fourth win of season at Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879808-ncs-tyler-reddick-wins-fourth-win-of-season-at-darlington/) - Tyler Reddick tamed the track “Too tough to tame” at Darlington Raceway. Reddick now has four wins this season and gives 23XI Racing their most wins in a single season. Reddick’s day didn’t go as uneventful has he had hoped for. Reddick overcame multiple issues with his No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota. Reddick, who started - Matthew Jackson - March 22, 2026 - [$1000-to-win 100-lap 4/6 Cylinder Enduro taking place Saturday, April 4 at Evergreen Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879804-1000-to-win-100-lap-4-6-cylinder-enduro-taking-place-saturday-april-4-at-evergreen-raceway/) - On Saturday afternoon, April 4, Evergreen Raceway is ready to get racing underway and kick off the month with a 100-lap 4/6 Cylinder Enduro. Presented by the Wire Guys of Hazle Township, the winner will earn $1000 for what is always a hard fought victory whenever Enduro’s take place at the paved 1/3-mile oval. With - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Eric Hamilton Wins IMCA Modified Thriller at Bakersfield Speedway, Tristao Claims 305 Sprints](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879799-eric-hamilton-wins-imca-modified-thriller-at-bakersfield-speedway-tristao-claims-305-sprints/) - Eric Hamilton won his second career Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway IMCA Modified feature on Saturday night in a thriller, topping Tyler Bannister for the $750 win on the final night of the Southwest Shootout. Hamilton and Bannister engaged in a slide job filled battle that thrilled the fans and event organizers with - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Transcript: Tyler Reddick - Press Conference - 03.22.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879794-transcript-tyler-reddick-press-conference-03-22-26/) - TYLER REDDICK: You're going to answer all the questions, right? BEAU REDDICK: No (smiling). THE MODERATOR: We are now going to roll into our post-race press conference here in Darlington with today's winner of the Goodyear 400. No stranger to the post-race press conference this season is Tyler Reddick. Tyler, congratulations on this win. I - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [RCR NCS Race Recap: Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879790-rcr-ncs-race-recap-darlington-raceway-7/) - Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Long Beard XR Chevrolet Team Challenged at Darlington Raceway Enroute to 25th-Place Finish 25th 10th 26th “Our No. 3 team had another solid start to the weekend with qualifying inside the top-10, which puts us in a better spot to start the race and have a - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Rick Ware Racing: Goodyear 400 from Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879781-rick-ware-racing-goodyear-400-from-darlington-2/) - Race Winner: Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing (Toyota) Stage 1 Winner: Brad Keselowski of RFK Racing (Ford) Stage 2 Winner: Brad Keselowski of RFK Racing (Ford) RWR Finish: ● Cody Ware (Started 34th, Finished 36th / Running, completed 285 of 293 laps) RWR Points: ● Cody Ware (35th with 53 points) Race Notes: ● Tyler Reddick won the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Reddick Wins Again, Claims Victory in Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879777-reddick-wins-again-claims-victory-in-darlington/) - Tyler Reddick added to his incredible start to the 2026 season as he overcame alternator woes to drive through the field and claim his fourth victory in six races to start the year. Reddick, who won the pole and finished second in the first stage, was forced to have an extended pit stop at the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Carson Hocevar Makes Late-Race Charge to Earn Career-Best Finish at Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879772-carson-hocevar-makes-late-race-charge-to-earn-career-best-finish-at-darlington-raceway/) - Spire Motorsports’ Carson Hocevar made an impressive late-race charge to take home his career-best NASCAR Cup Series finish at Darlington Raceway – driving his No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet to a fourth-place finish in the Goodyear 400. The Portage, Michigan, native led the Bowtie brigade to three top-10 results at the ‘Track Too Tough To - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Transcript: Billy Scott and Denny Hamlin - Press Conference - 03.22.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879768-transcript-billy-scott-and-denny-hamlin-press-conference-03-22-26/) - THE MODERATOR: We have now been joined by a familiar face here this season, Billy Scott. Billy, congratulations on that win. It will say that you guys started on the pole and finished obviously first, but there was so much that happened in the middle of this race. From your perspective as a crew chief, - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Keselowski, Blaney and Cindric Post Top-Five Runs in Darlington Cup Race](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879764-keselowski-blaney-and-cindric-post-top-five-runs-in-darlington-cup-race/) - Ford Finishing Results: 2nd – Brad Keselowski 3rd – Ryan Blaney 5th – Austin Cindric 9th – Chris Buescher 13th – Ryan Preece 17th – Josh Berry 22nd – Zane Smith 23rd – Todd Gilliland 26th – Noah Gragson 33rd – Joey Logano 37th – Timmy Hill BRAD KESELOWSKI, No. 6 Solomon Plumbing Ford Mustang - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Goodyear 400 results from Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879757-goodyear-400-results-from-darlington-raceway-6/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Transcripts: Ryan Blaney - Pit Road Interview - 03.22.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879753-transcripts-ryan-blaney-pit-road-interview-03-22-26/) - Q. What a drive for Ryan Blaney. Talk about overcoming issues. Two on pit road. It was like Phoenix all over again. You came up just two spots short, but you passed 48 cars again, Ryan. Take me through the emotions of your day. RYAN BLANEY: I felt less at Phoenix. Yeah, solid car all - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Transcripts: Brad Keselowski - Pit Road Interview - 03.22.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879749-transcripts-brad-keselowski-pit-road-interview-03-22-26/) - Q. Brad Keselowski comes up in the runner-up position. Led 106 laps, a big-time points day for you as well, 55 points. I heard you guys say it on the radio, it felt like you might have had the best car on the day. How do you process this? BRAD KESELOWSKI: We didn't have the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Transcripts: Michael Jordan - Pit Road Interview - 03.22.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879745-transcripts-michael-jordan-pit-road-interview-03-22-26/) - Q. MJ just needs to show up to the racetrack and his driver overcomes everything. I don't even know where to begin. All the issues for him that he overcame, MJ. What was that like watching from your perspective? MICHAEL JORDAN: I'm pretty sure it's frustrating for him because he had an unbelievable car. You - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Transcripts: Tyler Reddick - Frontstretch Interview - 03.22.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879741-transcripts-tyler-reddick-frontstretch-interview-03-22-26/) - Q. Tyler Reddick with family in tow is going to run up here to grab the checkered flag in front of Darlington Raceway after what was an absolutely incredible performance. Tyler, the stat sheet is going to say you started first and finished first today, but there was a whole lot more than that in - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Effort to Save Greenville-Pickens Speedway Draws National Attention During Darlington Broadcast](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879737-effort-to-save-greenville-pickens-speedway-draws-national-attention-during-darlington-broadcast/) - DARLINGTON, S.C. — The future of Greenville-Pickens Speedway returned to the national spotlight Sunday when Fox Sports announcer Mike Joy urged race fans to get involved in efforts to preserve the historic South Carolina track during the broadcast of the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. The half‑mile oval, opened in 1946, has faced increasing pressure - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [NOAPS: Justin Allgaier captures second win of season at Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879717-noaps-justin-allgaier-captures-second-win-of-season-at-darlington/) - Justin Allgaier won Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Series race at Darlington Raceway after making his way to the race lead during the final two restarts of the race. Saturday’s victory for Allgaier marks his 30th win of his career in the O’Reilly Series as well as his second win of the 2026 season and his fourth - Matthew Jackson - March 22, 2026 - [NASCAR Fans and Online Gaming Demand](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879262-nascar-fans-and-online-gaming-demand/) - The world of NASCAR has always been defined by speed, precision, and a deeply loyal fanbase. Over the past decade, however, that fanbase has evolved beyond the racetrack, with API for casino games becoming an important part of how digital platforms expand their functionality and user engagement. Today’s NASCAR audience is not just watching races - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Clash in the Coliseum to “The Madhouse”: NASCAR’s Bold Short‑Track Era, 2022–2025](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/685855-clash-in-the-coliseum-to-the-madhouse-nascars-bold-short-track-era-2022-2025/) - When NASCAR announced it would carve a quarter‑mile oval inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the 2022 preseason Clash, the idea sounded audacious. Over three winters, the league delivered a stadium spectacle that fused engineering theater with elbows‑out short‑track racing. Then, in 2025, the event completed its arc by returning to the sport’s grassroots - Speedway Digest Staff - December 30, 2025 - [Why Racing Fans Enjoy Online Slot Providers](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/regional-racing-news/666584-why-racing-fans-enjoy-online-slot-providers/) - Racing sports have always attracted audiences who crave speed, excitement, and the thrill of unpredictable outcomes. Whether the sport is Formula racing, motorcycle competitions, drag racing, or rally events, fans are drawn to fast-paced action and high-energy entertainment—a dynamic that has tapped into with thematic and interactive game experiences. Interestingly, over the past decade, many - Speedway Digest Staff - December 8, 2025 - [Ricky Lewis Wins Wild USAC CRA Sprint Car Feature at Perris](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879712-ricky-lewis-wins-wild-usac-cra-sprint-car-feature-at-perris/) - After securing the lead from “Chargin” Charles Davis Jr. on lap 27, Ricky Lewis of Camarillo, California led the rest of the way to claim his third consecutive Avanti Windows & Doors USAC CRA Sprint Car victory of the season on Saturday night at California’s Perris Auto Speedway. Driving his #41 Mesilla Valley Transportation / - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Denney Dominates at Lil Texas, Stretches POWRi Win Streak To Four](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879708-denney-dominates-at-lil-texas-stretches-powri-win-streak-to-four/) - Jacob Denney led 59 of 60 laps in sweeping a pair of POWRi National Midget League races at the Lil Texas Motor Speedway this weekend, extending his series winning streak to four. With the two victories, the 20-year-old Galloway, Ohio, native has now won 20 national feature races since joining the Keith Kunz Motorsports (KKM) - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [B & H Landscaping maintains its solid backing of Big Diamond Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879704-b-h-landscaping-maintains-its-solid-backing-of-big-diamond-speedway/) - For as long as he’s been in business, Billy Zeth, owner of B & H Landscaping of Pottsville, has also been part of Big Diamond Speedway as a proud track sponsor. A life-long fan of the speedway, Zeth began coming to the races here as a young lad and remains an ardent supporter through his - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Gravel Tops Wild Creek County Debut for Third Straight Win](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879699-gravel-tops-wild-creek-county-debut-for-third-straight-win/) - Creek County Speedway was circled on many calendars when the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series schedule dropped. The Sapulpa, OK bullring is loved in the region. It’s tight racing. It’s multiple grooves. It’s white knuckles non-stop. Throw the best Sprint Car drivers in the world on “Creekadega,” and it’s bound - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Drama Defines Final Hour as Porsche Penske Delivers Another 1-2 in Sebring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879694-drama-defines-final-hour-as-porsche-penske-delivers-another-1-2-in-sebring/) - Porsche Penske Motorsport wins again. It’s certainly become an enduring refrain at IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup races for IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship fans in recent seasons with the legendary make and famous Penske Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) team claiming its second consecutive Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring race victory Saturday – its third overall - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [‘Grello’ Makes American Breakthrough as Manthey Porsche Wins GTD PRO at Sebring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879689-grello-makes-american-breakthrough-as-manthey-porsche-wins-gtd-pro-at-sebring/) - America, meet ‘Grello.’ Nicknamed for its distinctive bright green and yellow livery, Manthey Racing’s ‘Grello’ Porsche 911 has become legendary in European GT racing circles through its winning performances in the Nurburgring 24 Hours and the DTM championship. Now Manthey has teamed up with Porsche to tackle all five IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup rounds in - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Holiday Wins Sportsman, Carter Wins Ncma Sprints During Madera Speedway Action](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879684-holiday-wins-sportsman-carter-wins-ncma-sprints-during-madera-speedway-action/) - 2025 Pro Sportsman champion Joseph Holiday of Madera prevailed in Saturday’s 40-lap season opener for the growing division at Madera Speedway, part of a two-pronged night of feature racing which also saw Clovis’ Austin Carter win the season opener for the NCMA Sprint Cars. Both features were filmed for a future telecast on RACER Network. “It - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Lee Pulliam Wins Late Model Race; Ron Silk is the New King of the Modifieds](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879679-lee-pulliam-wins-late-model-race-ron-silk-is-the-new-king-of-the-modifieds/) - It was a day fit for a king – two kings, in fact. Lee Pulliam had gone six-and-a-half years without a win as a driver, but that changed Saturday afternoon at South Boston Speedway. The late model legend came back to his home track and looked as if he’d never left, nailing a perfect final - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [Porsche Penske Motorsport Completes Second Straight Sebring 1-2 Sweep](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879674-porsche-penske-motorsport-completes-second-straight-sebring-1-2-sweep/) - For Porsche Penske Motorsport, the unofficial “36 Hours of Florida” now has been made the “72 Hours of Florida” covering two different IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship seasons. In the 74th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, with Roger Penske giving the command to start engines, the pair of Porsche 963 cars captured their second straight - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [RCR NOAPS Race Recap: Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879669-rcr-noaps-race-recap-darlington-raceway/) - Jesse Love and the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet Team Rebound from Error in the Pits to Finish 11th at Darlington Raceway 11th 10th 2nd "We had a fast No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet here tonight at Darlington Raceway. We had a strong practice and qualifying session and were driving forward throughout Stage 1. Unfortunately I slid - Speedway Digest Staff - March 22, 2026 - [NCS: Tyler Reddick fastest in Darlington qualifying, 23XI sweeps front row](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879664-ncs-tyler-reddick-fastest-in-darlington-qualifying-23xi-sweeps-front-row/) - Tyler Reddick will start tomorrow’s Goodyear 400 from Darlington Raceway on the Pole alongside his 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace in second. Reddick beat his teammate Bubba Wallace by 0.124 seconds in Saturday’s qualifying session at Darlington Raceway. Reddick, who won the opening three races of the season (Daytona, Atlanta, COTA) will look to capture - Matthew Jackson - March 21, 2026 - [From Track To Tranquil: How Motorsports Pros Find Their Calm Post Race?](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/regional-racing-news/391786-from-track-to-tranquil-how-motorsports-pros-find-their-calm-post-race/) - The adrenaline-pumped environment of motorsports combines entertainment and risk. However, what do professional drivers do after a race? For most people in the motorsports business, the post-race period marks the beginning of an equally intense challenge in terms of focus and balance, which is useful to them later in the day. These strategies range from - Speedway Digest Staff - January 30, 2025 - [Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 results from Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879653-sport-clips-haircuts-vfw-help-a-hero-200-results-from-darlington-raceway-6/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Jones Season-Best Second in Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879649-jones-season-best-second-in-darlington/) - Joe Gibbs Racing’s Brandon Jones (second) and Christopher Bell (third) delivered podium finishes to lead Toyota in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Darlington Raceway on Saturday evening. For Jones, it is a season-best finish. Bell, who is completing his first triple-header weekend, has now finished top-six in both of his first two - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Statement from IMSA President John Doonan on Passing of Grand Prix of Long Beach President and CEO Jim Michaelian](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879644-statement-from-imsa-president-john-doonan-on-passing-of-grand-prix-of-long-beach-president-and-ceo-jim-michaelian/) - "All of us here at IMSA are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of longtime Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO Jim Michaelian. Jim was a racer’s racer and a dear friend to IMSA and the motorsports community at large. In addition to his stewardship of the Long Beach event, - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Penske Entertainment Statement on Passing of Jim Michaelian](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879640-penske-entertainment-statement-on-passing-of-jim-michaelian/) - A statement from Roger Penske about the passing March 21 of Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO Jim Michaelian: “Everyone at Penske Entertainment and within the INDYCAR community is deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Michaelian. Jim was a leader of a small, passionate group who believed in the concept of - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Porsche Penske Still Up Front After Eight Hours at Sebring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879635-porsche-penske-still-up-front-after-eight-hours-at-sebring/) - Two-thirds of the way through the 74th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, Porsche Penske Motorsport continued its relentless domination of the classic endurance race. Porsche is seeking its second consecutive overall Sebring victory to extend its record to 20. Julien Andlauer was at the controls of the No. 7 Porsche 963 - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Despite brush with wall, Reddick streaks to Darlington pole](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879630-despite-brush-with-wall-reddick-streaks-to-darlington-pole/) - The top two drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series standings will start 1-2 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday—but not before pole winner Tyler Reddick scraped the Turn 4 wall on his no-holds-barred qualifying lap. Reddick beat 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace for the top spot on the grid by 0.124 seconds in Saturday’s time trials - NASCAR Wire Service - March 21, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCS Darlington Qualifying Quotes - Tyler Reddick - 03.21.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879626-toyota-racing-ncs-darlington-qualifying-quotes-tyler-reddick-03-21-26/) - 23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick was made available to the media on Saturday after winning the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race from Darlington Raceway. Tyler Reddick earned his second pole of the season (COTA), and ninth in a Toyota Camry – which ties him with Carl Edwards for sixth all-time in Toyota’s Cup Series history. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Goodyear 400 starting lineup at Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879622-goodyear-400-starting-lineup-at-darlington-raceway-6/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Keselowski Tops Ford Cup Qualifying Effort in Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879618-keselowski-tops-ford-cup-qualifying-effort-in-darlington/) - Ford Qualifying Results: 5th – Brad Keselowski 6th – Chris Buescher 7th – Ryan Blaney 12th – Austin Cindric 17th – Ryan Preece 19th – Zane Smith 26th – Josh Berry 29th – Joey Logano 30th – Noah Gragson 31st – Todd Gilliland BRAD KESELOWSKI, No. 6 Solomon Plumbing Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “I - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [The Lady in Black is a mystery to NASCAR Cup drivers this year](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879614-the-lady-in-black-is-a-mystery-to-nascar-cup-drivers-this-year/) - Chris Buescher summed up Sunday’s Goodyear 400 in one telling sentence. “I’m glad I’m not a crew chief this weekend,” Buescher said of the upcoming event at Darlington Raceway (3 p.m. ET Sunday on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). The sixth race of the NASCAR Cup Series features a higher-horsepower, lower-downforce competition package that - NASCAR Wire Service - March 21, 2026 - [Christopher Bell posts “Help Wanted” sign for tire management](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879610-christopher-bell-posts-help-wanted-sign-for-tire-management/) - For anyone who knows the secret to saving tires at Darlington Raceway—please tell Christopher Bell. The driver of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR Cup Series car would welcome any help he can get for Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at the 1.366-mile, egg-shaped track (3 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). To - NASCAR Wire Service - March 21, 2026 - [Denny Hamlin: Dale Earnhardt’s 76-win total is out of reach](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879606-denny-hamlin-dale-earnhardts-76-win-total-is-out-of-reach/) - Reaching 60 NASCAR Cup Series victories was a milestone of utmost importance to Denny Hamlin. The driver of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota achieved that goal last October at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. With the victory, he tied Kevin Harvick for 10th on the career win list. Last Sunday, again at Las Vegas, - NASCAR Wire Service - March 21, 2026 - [Ryan Preece and Chris Buescher Darlington Press Conference](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879602-ryan-preece-and-chris-buescher-darlington-press-conference/) - RFK Racing’s Chris Buescher, driver of the No. 17 Fifth Third Bank Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse, and Ryan Preece, driver of the No. 60 Kroger/Oscar Mayer/Heinz Ford Mustang Dark Horse, came into the Darlington Raceway infield media center before practice to talk about this weekend’s race. CHRIS BUESCHER, No. 17 Fifth Third Bank Ford - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCS Darlington Quotes - Denny Hamlin - 03.21.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879598-toyota-racing-ncs-darlington-quotes-denny-hamlin-03-21-26/) - Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin was made available to the media on Saturday prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race from Darlington Raceway. DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing Have you noticed any former teammates racing you harder after they leave their organization? “I think there's always going to be - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCS Darlington Quotes - Chase Briscoe - 03.21.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879594-toyota-racing-ncs-darlington-quotes-chase-briscoe-03-21-26/) - Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe was made available to the media on Saturday prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race from Darlington Raceway. CHASE BRISCOE, No. 19 Free Bird Southern Spring Water Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing What changes do you think we will see in tomorrow’s race? “I mean, I don't know what was wrong - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Darlington Raceway NCTS Race Report- Layne Riggs / Chandler Smith](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879589-front-row-motorsports-darlington-raceway-ncts-race-report-layne-riggs-chandler-smith-2/) - Layne Riggs Key Takeaways Stage One: 4th / Stage Two: 8th / Race Result: 12th “I really hate that me and my Ford Racing teammate, Ty (Majeski), were kind of at it all night," said Riggs. "It was nothing malicious from either of us, just hard racing both times. The first time, I feel like - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Wright, MHR Show Strong Pace at Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879584-wright-mhr-show-strong-pace-at-darlington/) - Kris Wright and the McAnally-Hilgemann Racing (MHR) No. 81 team stayed focused throughout the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race at Darlington Raceway. Wright started 28th and worked his way forward in Stage 1, finding a steady rhythm and climbing to 26th by the end of the opening segment. The F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Silverado RST - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Manning and Johnson Go Back-To-Back in Bakersfield at Southwest Shootout](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879579-manning-and-johnson-go-back-to-back-in-bakersfield-at-southwest-shootout/) - Racing against the strongest IMCA fields of the season, Gavyn Manning and Nicholas Johnson won their second consecutive Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway features on Friday night. Manning outfoxed a field of 17 Modifieds for the $750 triumph after 30-laps of competition. Manning won a long duel with multi-time champion Brad Pounds for - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 starting lineup at Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879574-sport-clips-haircuts-vfw-help-a-hero-200-starting-lineup-at-darlington-raceway-6/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING - NCS/NOAPS Darlington Quotes - Christopher Bell - 03.21.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879570-toyota-racing-ncs-noaps-darlington-quotes-christopher-bell-03-21-26/) - Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell was made available to the media on Saturday prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race from Darlington Raceway. CHRISTOPHER BELL, No. 20 DEWALT Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing No. 19 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota GR Supra, Joe Gibbs Racing When drivers change teams, do you think drivers race their former teammates - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Hemric Notches Second Consecutive Top-10 at Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879563-hemric-notches-second-consecutive-top-10-at-darlington/) - Daniel Hemric took an arduous road to finish in the top-10 at Darlington Raceway, yet the driver of the No. 19 NAPA Nightvision Chevrolet Silverado RST gained significant ground in the standings by night’s end. Hemric earned a ninth-place finish, which netted him five positions in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series standings with his second-consecutive - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Eckes Scores Podium Finish and Stage Win at Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879558-eckes-scores-podium-finish-and-stage-win-at-darlington/) - Christian Eckes nailed down his second podium result of the season at Darlington Raceway on Friday night with a third-place finish. The driver of the No. 91 Adaptive One Calipers Chevrolet Silverado RST captured his first stage win of the season and gained three positions in the championship standings with a stellar run throughout the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Redemption Turns Heartbreak For Ankrum at The Lady In Black](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879553-redemption-turns-heartbreak-for-ankrum-at-the-lady-in-black/) - Tyler Ankrum, driver of the No. 18 LIUNA Chevrolet Silverado RST was on the heels of victory coming to the green-white checkered at Darlington Raceway Friday night until an incident on the restart took the wind out of his sails and sent him sinking in the pack. A qualifying run Friday afternoon set the No. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [NASCAR Euro Series Unveils V8GP: A New Bold Identity for Its PRO Championship](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879548-nascar-euro-series-unveils-v8gp-a-new-bold-identity-for-its-pro-championship/) - Team FJ, founder and organizer of the NASCAR Euro Series, is proud to announce the launch of V8GP, the new name and identity for the NASCAR Euro Series’ top-tier PRO championship.More than a rebrand, V8GP represents a strategic evolution designed to strengthen the championship’s international positioning, clarify its elite status and celebrate the essence of - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Cody Gray Opens 2026 Western Midget Racing Season in Victory Lane](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879543-cody-gray-opens-2026-western-midget-racing-season-in-victory-lane/) - Western Midget Racing opened its 2026 season at the newly re-named Watsonville Speedway with a new winner with Auburn, Calif.’s Cody Gray prevailing in the 20-lap feature. Friday’s action was the first race at Watsonville’s quarter-mile dirt track under the direction of new promoters Rob Gallaher and Samatha Harper, with a healthy crowd on hand. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Gravel Bests Bacon for Lawton Score, Reaches Major Milestone](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879538-gravel-bests-bacon-for-lawton-score-reaches-major-milestone/) - The champion is heating up. After coming close but going winless through the first six races of the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season, David Gravel finally broke through last Friday at Kennedale Speedway Park. This weekend the scene shifted from Texas to Oklahoma, but the result was the same. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [2026 Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Recap: Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879533-2026-niece-motorsports-ncts-race-recap-darlington-raceway/) - NO. 42 DQS SOLUTIONS & STAFFING CHEVROLET SILVERADO RSTDriver: Conner JonesCrew Chief: Landon Polinski Start: 19thStage 1: 21stStage 2: 17thFinish: 16thDriver Points: 37thOwner Points: 17th Facebook • X • Instagram • Website Key TakeawayConner Jones and the DQS Solutions & Staffing team battled hard throughout the night at Darlington. After qualifying 19th, Jones kept the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Spire Motorsports Buckle Up South Carolina 200 Race Report](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879528-spire-motorsports-buckle-up-south-carolina-200-race-report/) - CONNOR MOSACK — DRIVER, NO. 7 SPIRE MOTORSPORTS CHEVROLET SILVERADO RST START: 10thFINISH: 5thOWNER POINTS: 3rd Connor Mosack delivered a resilient performance in Friday’s Buckle Up South Carolina 200, earning a hard‑fought fifth‑place finish in his second career start at Darlington Raceway. Mosack started 10th and navigated several early cautions during the opening 45‑lap stage. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Early Season Speed Boosting Eddie Tafoya’s Confidence – Perris This Saturday](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879524-early-season-speed-boosting-eddie-tafoyas-confidence-perris-this-saturday/) - Due to some extra early-season speed in 2026, veteran sprint car racer Eddie Tafoya Jr. is enjoying a boost in confidence. The next test for the friendly driver will come this Saturday night, March 21, when he competes with the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars at Southern California’s Perris Auto Speedway. thumbnail (3).jpgEddie - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Bamber, De La Torre Double Up in Lamborghini Super Trofeo at Sebring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879519-bamber-de-la-torre-double-up-in-lamborghini-super-trofeo-at-sebring/) - The second race of the 2026 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America season at Sebring International Raceway featured the same overall winner, but in a much more dramatic fashion. It took Will Bamber’s bold move with 14 minutes remaining into Turn 1 in his No. 29 TR3 Racing, Lamborghini Miami, Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo2 and - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Ibiza Farm Returns McLaren Name to Victory Lane at Sebring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879514-ibiza-farm-returns-mclaren-name-to-victory-lane-at-sebring/) - Ibiza Farm Motorsports is quickly establishing itself a true master of the master tracks with co-drivers Moisey Uretsky and Michael Cooper claiming their fourth IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge victory Friday afternoon – and first of the season. The win comes on yet another of the country’s most famous circuits, Sebring International Raceway. With a strong - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Aitken, Cadillac Ascend to Top of Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Grid](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879509-aitken-cadillac-ascend-to-top-of-mobil-1-twelve-hours-of-sebring-grid/) - The defending Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring race-winning Porsches paced the opening practice sessions at the iconic Sebring International Raceway, but a Cadillac will lead the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship field to green on Saturday. Perhaps it was a bit of redemption for Sebring’s pole-winning driver Jack Aitken, who drives for Cadillac Whelen in - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Hawksworth Flies to New GTD PRO Qualifying Record at Sebring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879504-hawksworth-flies-to-new-gtd-pro-qualifying-record-at-sebring/) - Meet the new Sebring qualifying GT track record holder … same as the old one. Jack Hawksworth eclipsed his own previous mark set two years ago under ideal conditions Friday afternoon at Sebring International Raceway to capture the Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO) Motul Pole Award in his No. 14 Vasser Sullivan Racing Lexus - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [Kaulig Racing Ram 1500 Race Report - Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879495-kaulig-racing-ram-1500-race-report-darlington/) - Kaulig Racing’s five Ram 1500 entries competed for the fourth time in the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season Friday night at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. AJ Allmendinger led the group with an 11th‑place finish, followed by Justin Haley in 15th, Brenden “Butterbean” Queen in 20th, Corey LaJoie in 21st and “Mini” Tyrrell in - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [Corey Heim steals an overtime win at Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879490-corey-heim-steals-an-overtime-win-at-darlington-raceway/) - Same guy. Different truck. Same result. Driving the No. 5 TRICON Garage Toyota on a part-time basis, Corey Heim shocked race leader Ross Chastain with a last-lap pass and collected his second-straight victory at Darlington Raceway in Friday night’s Buckle Up South Carolina 200. Last year, the No.11 TRICON Tundra carried Heim to a record - NASCAR Wire Service - March 20, 2026 - [Heim Delivers on Final Restart, Joins Top-Five All-Time in Truck Series Wins](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879483-heim-delivers-on-final-restart-joins-top-five-all-time-in-truck-series-wins/) - TRICON Garage driver and reigning Truck Series champion Corey Heim drove a masterful final restart to deliver his first win in his second Truck Series start this season. After his crew chief Seth Smith made a call to go for tires, Heim drove his Tundra from ninth to first to claim victory. With the win, - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [Ford Racing - Darlington NCTS Post-Race Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879479-ford-racing-darlington-ncts-post-race-quotes/) - FORD UNOFFICIAL FINISHING RESULTS: 12th – Layne Riggs 17th – Chandler Smith 18th – Frankie Muniz 23rd – Jake Garcia 28th – Cole Butcher 29th – Clayton Green 31st – Ty Majeski 35th – Josh Reaume 36th – Ben Rhodes LAYNE RIGGS, No. 34 BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing Ford F-150 – “I really hate that - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [Buckle Up South Carolina 200 results from Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879475-buckle-up-south-carolina-200-results-from-darlington-raceway-3/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [Ford Racing NASCAR: Ben Rhodes Darlington Accident Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879471-ford-racing-nascar-ben-rhodes-darlington-accident-quotes/) - BEN RHODES, No. 99 Farm Paint Ford F-150 – “It was probably lap two. I don’t know. It was way too early for how hard I was getting raced. The 18 truck, Tyler Ankrum, I don’t know if he tried to clear himself or the truck got away from him, but I was on his - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [Incredible Lineup of Entertainment -- Including Red Panda -- Set for Bms Fan Zone During Food City 500 Weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879466-incredible-lineup-of-entertainment-including-red-panda-set-for-bms-fan-zone-during-food-city-500-weekend-at-bristol-motor-speedway/) - An incredible lineup of entertainment is planned for the Bristol Motor Speedway Fan Zone during the upcoming Food City 500 weekend, race officials announced today. Located at BMS Entrance 1 in the north lot near the It’s Bristol Baby! Monument, the location will house music, games, food, rides, exhibitions, surprise appearances, and interactive activities. There - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [LaJoie Will Run Second Consecutive Race For Ram’s Free Agent Program at Rockingham](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879462-lajoie-will-run-second-consecutive-race-for-rams-free-agent-program-at-rockingham/) - Corey LaJoie will drive Kaulig Racing’s No. 25 Ram 1500 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race April 3 at Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway. The third-generation racer is the first repeat driver in Ram’s Free Agent Driver Program. LaJoie will make his first appearance in the No. 25 (tonight, 7:30 p.m. FS1) at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [Buckle Up South Carolina 200 starting lineup at Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879456-buckle-up-south-carolina-200-starting-lineup-at-darlington-raceway-3/) - - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [CHEVROLET NCS AT DARLINGTON: Carson Hocevar Media Availability Quotes](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879452-chevrolet-ncs-at-darlington-carson-hocevar-media-availability-quotes/) - Carson Hocevar, driver of the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of the NASCAR Cup Series race weekend at Darlington Raceway. Media Availability Quotes: You are running a throwback this weekend. Talk a little bit about that, how that came together and the history behind that… “Yeah, so it was - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Overview- Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879447-jordan-anderson-racing-bommarito-autosport-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-race-overview-darlington-raceway/) - Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport heads east this weekend to one of NASCAR’s most historic and demanding venues, Darlington Raceway, for Saturday’s Sports Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200. Known as the “Track Too Tough to Tame,” the 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval in Darlington, South Carolina has challenged drivers since its debut in 1950. With - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [AM Racing NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Darlington Raceway March Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879443-am-racing-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-darlington-raceway-march-preview/) - Driver: Nick Sanchez Primary Partner(s): Paynuity Manufacturer: Ford Mustang Crew Chief: Edward “Dewey” Townsend Spotter: Adam Fournier 2026 Driver Points Position: 28th 2026 Owner Points Position: 31st Engine: Roush-Yates Engines Notes of Interest: ● Season Four, Full Throttle: AM Racing will embark on its fourth full-schedule season in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [RACE ADVANCE: Harrison Burton at Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879439-race-advance-harrison-burton-at-darlington-raceway/) - The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) is set for 200 miles at the track that is "too tough to tame." On Saturday evening, the SportClips VFW Help A Hero 200 takes place at Darlington Raceway, also known as "The Lady in Black." Harrison Burton will be making his sixth NOAPS start at the track in Darlington, South - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [Why Street Circuits Reveal More About Driver Skill Than Raw Speed](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879433-why-street-circuits-reveal-more-about-driver-skill-than-raw-speed/) - Raw speed is the easiest thing to celebrate in motorsport. It sits on the timing screen, shapes qualifying headlines, and gives every race weekend a simple story: who found the most pace. But street circuits have a way of complicating that story. They do not remove the need for speed. They just make speed answer - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [Limited Late Models ready to take on Big Diamond Speedway on JRL Emergency Services Night, May 8](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879429-limited-late-models-ready-to-take-on-big-diamond-speedway-on-jrl-emergency-services-night-may-8/) - There’s no question that the weekly divisions that run every Friday evening at Big Diamond Speedway make for an outstanding program. The BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds, USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman, Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners and the Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman all provide fans with thrilling close racing - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [Porsche Pace Continues in Practice at Sebring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879424-porsche-pace-continues-in-practice-at-sebring/) - IMSA generated plenty of news Thursday at Sebring International Raceway, announcing the 2026 IMSA Hall of Fame class and revealing the 2027 schedules for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. And, oh by the way, cars took to the iconic 3.74-mile airport circuit in preparation for the 74th running of - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [TR3 Tops the Field in 2026 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Curtain-Raiser in Sebring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879419-tr3-tops-the-field-in-2026-lamborghini-super-trofeo-north-america-curtain-raiser-in-sebring/) - Some of the championship-contending lineups and classes changed from the end of the 2025 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America season to the start of the 2026 one. But under a gorgeous Sebring sunset, the colors of the overall winners neatly matched the backdrop: an orange and black TR3 Racing Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo2. Will - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [Stars, Stripes & Speed: Fly & Form Concrete Structures to make season debut with Jeremy Clements Racing at Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879414-stars-stripes-speed-fly-form-concrete-structures-to-make-season-debut-with-jeremy-clements-racing-at-darlington/) - Jeremy Clements Racing is proud to announce that Fly & Form Concrete Structures will serve as the primary sponsor of the #51 Chevrolet for the NASCAR O’Reilly Series race at Darlington Raceway this coming weekend. The Fly & Form Chevrolet will carry a patriotic-themed paint scheme, representing the team's and its partners' pride as it - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [Early Schedule Release Has Become IMSA’s Newest Tradition ](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879410-early-schedule-release-has-become-imsas-newest-tradition/) - For the third consecutive year, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has set the pace as the first major auto racing sanctioning body to release its next-year schedule - announcing 2027 dates for both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Thursday trackside at Sebring International Raceway, site of Saturday’s Mobil - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [AMKUS Named Official Rescue Tool Provider of Sebring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879405-amkus-named-official-rescue-tool-provider-of-sebring/) - AMKUS Rescue Systems, a leading manufacturer of rescue tools trusted by first responders and motorsports safety teams worldwide, has been named the Official Rescue Tool Provider of Sebring International Raceway, one of North America’s most iconic endurance racing venues. Through this partnership, AMKUS tools will support Sebring’s safety teams with high-performance rescue equipment designed to - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [Brody Brown Capitalizing on Opportunity as Hafertepe’s New Crewman](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879400-brody-brown-capitalizing-on-opportunity-as-hafertepes-new-crewman/) - Imagine at 16 years old, packing up your life, going to school online, and moving to Texas to become a crew member on a national Sprint Car racing team. That’s the story of the newest employee at Hill’s Racing Team, Brody Brown. The former Micro Sprint and 360 Sprint Car pilot from Lawton, OK, has - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [April Brings Major Midwestern Swing](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879395-april-brings-major-midwestern-swing/) - Springtime is when temperatures rise, flowers bloom, and slide jobs ramp up. April is on the horizon and ready to bring a major midwestern swing for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. After taking Easter weekend off, The Greatest Show on Dirt will tackle some of the baddest bullrings in the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [RCR Race Preview: Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879386-rcr-race-preview-darlington-raceway-6/) - Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington Raceway… In 152 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Darlington Raceway, Richard Childress Racing-prepared Chevrolets have earned eight wins, all by Dale Earnhardt. The driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet claimed the checkered flag in 1986 (spring), both races in 1987, 1989 (fall), another sweep in - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Andrew Patterson Earns Opportunity for 8 Races with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879381-andrew-patterson-earns-opportunity-for-8-races-with-jordan-anderson-racing-bommarito-autosport/) - Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport announced today that longtime team member Andrew Patterson will compete in eight NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series events during the 2026 season, driving the No. 32 Chevrolet. Patterson, who began his career with the organization working in the race shop, now steps behind the wheel for the team after several - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [NCS: Drivers Expect Wild, Unpredictable Challenge as NASCAR Prepares for Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879376-ncs-drivers-expect-wild-unpredictable-challenge-as-nascar-prepares-for-darlington/) - DARLINGTON, S.C. — NASCAR drivers are bracing for one of the most unpredictable and demanding weekends of the season as the Cup Series heads to Darlington Raceway with a new aerodynamic and horsepower combination expected to push teams to the edge. Several drivers spent recent weeks testing the updated package in simulators, and the early - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [FOX Sports, INDYCAR Announce Launch of New Digital-Exclusive Series, ALL IN: INDYCAR](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879372-fox-sports-indycar-announce-launch-of-new-digital-exclusive-series-all-in-indycar/) - FOX Sports and INDYCAR announced today the launch of ALL IN: INDYCAR, a new digital-exclusive series following the drivers, teams and competition across the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. The debut episode, “The Champ Is Here,” features four-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou at the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The episode follows - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [New competition package could produce wild racing at Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879367-new-competition-package-could-produce-wild-racing-at-darlington/) - In a recent social media post, Denny Hamlin detailed the level of chaos he expects to see in Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway (3 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). “Heads up on Darlington,” Hamlin said with a wry laugh. “You want to see some cars out of control? These cars, - NASCAR Wire Service - March 19, 2026 - [Kyle Larson seeks second straight O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879363-kyle-larson-seeks-second-straight-oreilly-auto-parts-series-victory/) - Three formidable NASCAR Cup Series drivers are entered in Saturday’s Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway (5:30 p.m. ET on CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), and that could spell bad news for NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series regulars. Christopher Bell won the 2024 fall race at the 1.366-mile track, - NASCAR Wire Service - March 19, 2026 - [NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks return to action at Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879359-nascar-craftsman-trucks-return-to-action-at-darlington/) - After a two-week break, drivers in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will return to competition in Friday night’s Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway (7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Last year’s series champion, Corey Heim, returns to Truck Series competition for the first time since the second race - NASCAR Wire Service - March 19, 2026 - [RACE ADVANCE: Dean Thompson at Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879354-race-advance-dean-thompson-at-darlington-raceway-2/) - The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) is set for 200 miles at the track that is "too tough to tame." On Saturday evening, the SportClips VFW Help A Hero 200 takes place at Darlington Raceway, also known as "The Lady in Black." Dean Thompson will be making his second NOAPS start at the track in Darlington, South - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [SC Outcast AC Partners With Viking Motorsports as Primary Sponsor for Darlington Raceway Weekend](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879349-sc-outcast-ac-partners-with-viking-motorsports-as-primary-sponsor-for-darlington-raceway-weekend/) - The South Carolina Outcast AC, a premier angling club in the Sport Fishing Championship (SFC), announced today a new partnership with Viking Motorsports. The SC Outcast will serve as the primary partner for Viking Motorsports this weekend as the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series heads to the historic Darlington Raceway. The partnership brings the high-stakes - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Darlington Raceway NCS Race Advance (Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Zane Smith)](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879344-front-row-motorsports-darlington-raceway-ncs-race-advance-noah-gragson-todd-gilliland-zane-smith/) - Noah Gragson Notes Following a two-week "West Coast Swing", Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team are back on the East Coast for 400-miles at the Darlington Raceway. In the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, Gragson has a strong resume, having only one finish outside the top-10 in eight starts. In total, Gragson has two - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Chris Janson to Bring 'Good Vibes' to Texas Motor Speedway with Crav'n Flavor Pre-Race Concert](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879339-chris-janson-to-bring-good-vibes-to-texas-motor-speedway-with-cravn-flavor-pre-race-concert/) - Award-winning artist, producer and songwriter Chris Janson will bring the country vibes to the NASCAR Cup Series WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY on Sunday, May 3, as the headliner for the Crav’n Flavor Pre-Race Concert at Texas Motor Speedway. The newly named Crav’n Flavor Pre-Race Concert is free for all race ticket holders. Fans - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Joey Gase takes the wheel at Darlington for NFPA, driving fire safety with Sparky the Fire Dog®!](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879334-joey-gase-takes-the-wheel-at-darlington-for-nfpa-driving-fire-safety-with-sparky-the-fire-dog/) - The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) today announced that Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen will take to the track on its behalf at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, March 21, bringing critical fire safety messages to one of NASCAR’s most passionate fan bases. Gase will race in car #55 during the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Young’s Motorsports Darlington Raceway NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Team Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879330-youngs-motorsports-darlington-raceway-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-team-preview/) - No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team: Driver: Ryan Ellis Primary Partner(s): Sweetwater Construction Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro Crew Chief: Eddie Troconis 2026 Driver Points Position: 26th 2026 Owner Points Position: 28th Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing Notes of Interest: ● Year Three, Driven Forward: In November 2025, Ryan Ellis was announced as Young’s Motorsports’ full-time driver in the NASCAR - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [2026 IMSA Hall of Fame Class Unveiled at Sebring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879326-2026-imsa-hall-of-fame-class-unveiled-at-sebring/) - This year’s class for the IMSA Hall of Fame includes six drivers who achieved legendary status alongside four of the most memorable race cars to compete across five decades of IMSA racing. “Every year, the IMSA Hall of Fame gives us a chance to pause and reflect on the people and the machines that shaped - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Patriots Jet Team Returns to Sonoma Raceway for 19th Year, Set to Soar Above NASCAR on June 28](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879322-patriots-jet-team-returns-to-sonoma-raceway-for-19th-year-set-to-soar-above-nascar-on-june-28/) - Fans attending NASCAR weekend at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday, June 28 will once again turn their eyes skyward as the Patriots Jet Team returns for a thrilling pre-race aerial demonstration. A staple of race day entertainment, 2026 marks the 19th consecutive year the Patriots Jet Team has performed above Sonoma Raceway, continuing a long-standing tradition that - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Making History: Professional Racer Dystany Spurlock Set for ARCA Menards Series East Debut](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879317-making-history-professional-racer-dystany-spurlock-set-for-arca-menards-series-east-debut/) - A historic moment in American motorsports will unfold March 28 at Hickory Motor Speedway when professional racer Dystany Spurlock becomes the first Black woman to compete in a NASCAR-affiliated series. Spurlock, originally from Richmond, Va., will make her debut in the ARCA Menards Series East, one of NASCAR’s premier developmental divisions and a traditional launching - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [2027 Schedules Revealed for IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879312-2027-schedules-revealed-for-imsa-weathertech-sportscar-championship-imsa-michelin-pilot-challenge/) - The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) today revealed its 2027 schedules for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, becoming the first major auto racing sanctioning body to announce its schedule for the following season for the third consecutive year. “Announcing our schedule this early in the year, which has now become - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Celebration Begins for 75th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879307-celebration-begins-for-75th-mobil-1-twelve-hours-of-sebring/) - Sebring International Raceway will host the 75th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on March 20, 2027. To begin the special year-long celebration, the raceway released today a commemorative logo inspired by the rich history of the great race and the raceway itself, as well as other community and race-specific events and - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Advance Discount Tickets on Sale March 23 at Toledo-Area Menards Locations for ARCA Menards Series Owens Corning 200 at Toledo Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879303-advance-discount-tickets-on-sale-march-23-at-toledo-area-menards-locations-for-arca-menards-series-owens-corning-200-at-toledo-speedway/) - Advance discount tickets for the May 16 ARCA Menards Series Owens Corning 200 at Toledo Speedway will be available at all Toledo-area Menards locations starting on Friday, March 27. The tickets are just $20, a savings of $10 per adult general admission ticket. The race has moved back to its traditional May date after having - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [25 Years of Service: First Horizon Bank and Bristol Motor Speedway Celebrate Official Sponsorship Milestone](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879298-25-years-of-service-first-horizon-bank-and-bristol-motor-speedway-celebrate-official-sponsorship-milestone/) - First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN or “First Horizon”) is proud to celebrate 25 years as the “Official Bank of Bristol Motor Speedway”. Since 2001, the Memphis-based bank has been one of Bristol Motor Speedway’s longest active sponsorship partners. “We take great pride in our 25-year relationship with the NASCAR racing legacy that is Bristol Motor - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [JR Motorsports, TruckClub™ Join Forces for Rockingham](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879294-jr-motorsports-truckclub-join-forces-for-rockingham/) - JR Motorsports today announced that TruckClub™, the aftermarket warranty provider for used commercial trucks serving owner-operators and small fleets, will be the primary partner for Sammy Smith and the No. 8 Chevrolet in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Rockingham Speedway on April 4. “It’s awesome to welcome TruckClub™ to JRM and our - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Busch Light and NASCAR Announce a Blockbuster Lineup for the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879289-busch-light-and-nascar-announce-a-blockbuster-lineup-for-the-2026-busch-light-summer-music-series/) - NASCAR and Anheuser-Busch today announced the return of the highly-anticipated Busch Light Summer Music Series, bringing a trio of country megastars to NASCAR race weekends across the country. The star-studded lineup for the second annual Busch Light Summer Music Series includes new country phenom Vincent Mason at Watkins Glen International, chart-topping hitmaker Mitchell Tenpenny at - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Formula 1 launches 2026 Sim Racing World Championship at DreamHack Birmingham alongside bespoke new facility](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879285-formula-1-launches-2026-sim-racing-world-championship-at-dreamhack-birmingham-alongside-bespoke-new-facility/) - Formula 1 has announced that the Formula 1 Sim Racing World Championship will return in 2026, launching at DreamHack Birmingham from 27‑29 March. The remaining three events will be held at Formula 1’s new multi‑purpose studio inside the Media and Technology Centre in Biggin Hill. Images available for download. The championship will be a central - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [RFK Racing - Darlington Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879280-rfk-racing-darlington-advance/) - Darlington Event Info:Date: Sunday, March 22Time: 3 p.m. ETSeries: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)Location: Darlington, South CarolinaFormat: 147 Laps, 200.8 miles, Stages: 45-90-147TV: FS1Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90) Weekend Schedule:Saturday: 2:30 p.m. ET, Cup Practice (Prime, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)Saturday: 3:40 p.m. ET, Cup Qualifying (Prime, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)Sunday: 3 p.m. ET, Cup - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Jack Link's is Back!](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879275-jack-links-is-back/) - Notes of Interest Hyak Motorsports heads to Darlington Raceway this weekend for the Goodyear 400 with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. The historic South Carolina oval is widely regarded as one of the most demanding tracks on the schedule, testing drivers with its narrow racing groove, abrasive surface, and the ever-present threat of the “Darlington Stripe.” This - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Black Effect Podcast Network Joins NASCAR’s Darlington Raceway with Rising Star Rajah Caruth](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879270-black-effect-podcast-network-joins-nascars-darlington-raceway-with-rising-star-rajah-caruth/) - Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport announced today that the Black Effect Podcast Network will serve as the primary partner on the No. 32 Chevrolet driven by Rajah Caruth for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, March 21. Caruth revealed the partnership earlier today during an in-studio appearance on Power - Speedway Digest Staff - March 19, 2026 - [Kaulig Racing Cup Advance - Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879257-kaulig-racing-cup-advance-darlington/) - NASCAR Cup Series Heads to Darlington Raceway The NASCAR Cup Series travels to historic Darlington Raceway on Sunday for the sixth race of the 2026 regular season. Kaulig Racing drivers AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon finished 24th and 33rd in last weekend’s event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Allmendinger now sits 18th in the standings, - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Thunder and Lightning at Madera Speedway With 2026 NCMA Sprint Car and Sportsman Season Openers This Saturday](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879252-thunder-and-lightning-at-madera-speedway-with-2026-ncma-sprint-car-and-sportsman-season-openers-this-saturday/) - Race fans will get to experience both open wheel and stock car racing on Saturday night at Madera Speedway in RACER Network-televised action as the NCMA Sprint Cars and Pro Sportsman both open their highly anticipated 2026 seasons. Both divisions will be competing in heat races and main events along with Legends of Kearney Bowl - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Kaulig Racing Ram 1500 Race Advance - Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879248-kaulig-racing-ram-1500-race-advance-darlington/) - The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on Fox and FS1 has seen increased television viewership in the early part of the 2026 season compared to 2025. The season opener at Daytona delivered a 37 percent jump in average viewers on FS1, with 1.387 million viewers compared to 1.014 million last year. The inaugural street course event - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports: Darlington Raceway NCTS Race Advance (Layne Riggs / Chandler Smith)](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879244-front-row-motorsports-darlington-raceway-ncts-race-advance-layne-riggs-chandler-smith-2/) - Layne Riggs Notes Layne Riggs is back in action this weekend at the Darlington Raceway following a two-week break in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Riggs enters into Friday night's race carrying momentum from his win at the St. Petersburg Street Course. In his last visit to the 1.3-mile oval, Riggs captured pole position. Bare - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [2026 Trackhouse Racing Advance - Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879240-2026-trackhouse-racing-advance-darlington-raceway/) - ROSS CHASTAIN — NO. 1 MOOSE FRATERNITY CHEVROLET Moose Fraternity at DarlingtonFor the first time this season, Ross Chastain will drive the No. 1 Moose Fraternity Chevrolet. This is the seventh season Moose Fraternity has partnered with Chastain. The paint scheme is most recognized for Chastain’s “Hail Melon” wall ride at Martinsville in October 2022. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame names Kevin Haugen to Board of Directors](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879235-west-coast-stock-car-motorsports-hall-of-fame-names-kevin-haugen-to-board-of-directors/) - The West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame is proud to announce that Kevin Haugen, a retired business owner and longtime leader in the automotive industry, is joining its Board of Directors. Originally from Bremerton, Washington, Haugen (pronounced how-gun) now splits his time between Camas, Washington and Gilbert, Arizona. “We are very fortunate to have - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Hendrick Motorsports Media Advance: Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879231-hendrick-motorsports-media-advance-darlington-8/) - 5 KYLE LARSON Age: 33 (July 31, 1992)Hometown: Elk Grove, CaliforniaLast Week: 7th (Las Vegas)Crew Chief: Cliff DanielsStandings: T-7 Twitter • Instagram • Facebook No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet 2026 / Cup Career / Darlington Races: 5 / 407 / 16Wins: 0 / 32 / 1Poles: 0 / 22 / 0Top 5: 1 / 135 / - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Eckes Determined for Darlington Repeat](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879227-eckes-determined-for-darlington-repeat/) - Repeating History … Christian Eckes returns to Darlington Raceway looking to repeat history at one of NASCAR’s most storied venues. The driver of the No. 91 Adaptive One Calipers Chevrolet Silverado RST looks to return to Darlington Raceway’s victory lane and continue MHR’s string of success in the Triple Truck Challenge events. An extra $50,000 - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Hemric Dialed In to Finally Tame Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879223-hemric-dialed-in-to-finally-tame-darlington/) - Taming That Mean Ole Lady … Daniel Hemric is set to make his second NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks Series (NCTS) start at Darlington Raceway and is optimistic about finally taming the “Lady in Black”. The driver of the No. 19 NAPA Nightvision Chevrolet Silverado RST scored a runner-up finish in last year’s playoff opener in Darlington - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Chris Buescher Leading RFK Racing to Darlington Raceway This Weekend](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879219-chris-buescher-leading-rfk-racing-to-darlington-raceway-this-weekend/) - Chris Buescher, driver of the No. 17 RFK Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse, is coming off a sixth-place finish last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He currently sits ninth in the NASCAR Cup Series standings as the circuit heads to Darlington Raceway. CHRIS BUESCHER, No. 17 RFK Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse – WHAT DOES - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Preview - Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879214-joe-gibbs-racing-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-race-preview-sport-clips-haircuts-vfw-help-a-hero-200-at-darlington-raceway/) - JGR AT DARLINGTON: Joe Gibbs Racing has made 98 starts at Darlington Raceway in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. In those starts, the team has scored 14 wins, courtesy of Bobby Labonte, Denny Hamlin (six times), Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch (twice), Joey Logano, Brandon Jones (twice), and Christopher Bell. Aside from the victories, JGR - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [ChaLew Performance Joins Stafford Contingency Program](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879209-chalew-performance-joins-stafford-contingency-program/) - Stafford Motor Speedway will welcome a new member to its contingency program for the 2026 season in the form of ChaLew Performance. ChaLew Performance, based in Mooresville, NC and owned by former Stafford Speedway Late Model driver and Kids Club reporter Charles Lewandoski, will provide each SK Modified® third place feature finisher with a $100 - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [CTS: Truck Series Opens Darlington Weekend Under the Lights](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879207-cts-truck-series-opens-darlington-weekend-under-the-lights/) - DARLINGTON, S.C. — The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series opens the weekend Friday night with the Buckle Up South Carolina 200, the fourth points‑paying event of the 2026 season. Darlington Raceway’s narrow racing groove and worn racing surface have long made it one of the most technical tracks on the schedule for Truck Series competitors. Spire - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [NOAPS: Allgaier, Larson Lead O’Reilly Series Into Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879205-noaps-allgaier-larson-lead-oreilly-series-into-darlington/) - DARLINGTON, S.C. — A historic streak is on the line Saturday as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to Darlington Raceway for the Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200. JR Motorsports enters the weekend riding a three‑race win streak with three different drivers, placing the organization on the verge of becoming the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 20, 2026 - [NCS: Hamlin, Briscoe Headline Cup Field in Return to Darlington](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879203-ncs-hamlin-briscoe-headline-cup-field-in-return-to-darlington/) - DARLINGTON, S.C. — The NASCAR Cup Series returns to one of its most demanding stages Sunday as teams prepare for the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. The historic 1.366‑mile oval, known both as NASCAR’s oldest superspeedway and “The Track Too Tough to Tame,” hosts its 130th Cup Series race this weekend, continuing a legacy that - Speedway Digest Staff - March 21, 2026 - [USAC CRA Sprint Cars Rumble at Perris This Saturday, March 21](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879199-usac-cra-sprint-cars-rumble-at-perris-this-saturday-march-21/) - After two nights of hard fought racing last weekend at Imperial, the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC CRA Sprint Cars are ready to tackle southern California’s Perris Auto Speedway this Saturday, March 21st. Located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in Perris, California, the 1/2-mile dirt oval will also host the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [2026 Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Preview: Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879194-2026-niece-motorsports-ncts-race-preview-darlington-raceway/) - Niece Motorsports Darlington Stats: NCTS Starts: 24; Wins: 1 (Ross Chastain, 2024); Top-Fives: 4; Top-10s: 4. Rolling Momentum: Niece Motorsports drivers have made waves throughout the first three races of the season. Both the Nos. 45 and 44 teams are currently above the Chase cutline, seeded fourth and 10th, respectively. The team has captured four - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR Cup Series Race Preview - Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879189-joe-gibbs-racing-nascar-cup-series-race-preview-goodyear-400-at-darlington-raceway-2/) - JGR AT DARLINGTON: Joe Gibbs Racing owns 12 NASCAR Cup Series victories at Darlington Raceway. In 140 combined starts at the Track Too Tough to Tame, the organization has tallied 42 top-five finishes, 78 top-10s, five pole awards, and 3,350 laps led. Chase Briscoe, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Erik Jones, Matt Kenseth, Bobby - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [TEAM CHEVY NASCAR RACE ADVANCE: Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879185-team-chevy-nascar-race-advance-darlington-raceway-6/) - After back-to-back idle weekends, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will be back in action to join the O’Reilly Auto Parts and Cup Series for a tripleheader weekend at one of the sport’s most iconic venues – Darlington Raceway. MEDIA RESOURCES: Photo Gallery | Race Advances Chevrolet Newsroom Three days of action at the ‘Track Too - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Ankrum Seeks Redemption at The Lady In Black](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879181-ankrum-seeks-redemption-at-the-lady-in-black/) - Turn Around Time … Tyler Ankrum, driver of the No. 18 LIUNA Chevrolet Silverado RST is coming off the two-week break looking to turn his luck around at Darlington Raceway this Friday for the Buckle Up South Carolina 200. Ankrum is coming off the heels of heart break at St. Pete after a late-race incident - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Looking to Play Nice at "The Lady in Black"](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879176-looking-to-play-nice-at-the-lady-in-black/) - The Darlington Stripe… Kris Wright and the No. 81 F.N.B. Corporation team for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing (MHR) head to Darlington Raceway for round four of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) season. The "Lady in Black" is one of the toughest tracks on the schedule with a worn, abrasive surface and narrow racing groove that - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Tickets on Sale Now for 2026 USAC Events at IMS Dirt Track](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879172-tickets-on-sale-now-for-2026-usac-events-at-ims-dirt-track/) - Tickets for the two 2026 events on The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway are available online at www.IMS.com and at the IMS Ticket Office. One of the most prestigious events in dirt racing - the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors – returns for its eighth running on June 30-July 1. Later that - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Anderson Speedway - Initial Entry List for 78th Little 500 Released](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879167-anderson-speedway-initial-entry-list-for-78th-little-500-released/) - Anderson Speedway and yourBIGplans.com 500 Sprint Car Tour Officials have released the initial entry list for the 78th Annual Unified Group Services Little 500 presented by Ed Martin Automotive Group. This edition of the entry list reflects those who are currently entered into the event, and will be updated as new drivers and teams join - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [What to Watch for: 74th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879163-what-to-watch-for-74th-mobil-1-twelve-hours-of-sebring/) - Russian composer Igor Stravinsky may have celebrated The Rite of Spring (aka Le Sacre du printemps) nearly half a century before Russian-American aeronautical engineer Alec Ulmann founded what was destined to become the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. But Ulmann’s annual clambake on a United States Army Air Force training base-turned racetrack has long - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [TOYOTA RACING Weekly Preview 03.18.26](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879159-toyota-racing-weekly-preview-03-18-26/) - NASCAR’s three national series return this weekend to one of NASCAR’s most famed and challenging tracks, Darlington Raceway, for a three-day show of stock car racing. The weekend culminates with a 293-lap, 400-mile race Sunday afternoon for the Cup Series around “The Track Too Tough to Tame.” NASCAR National Series – NCS/NOAPS/NCTS Toyota takes four - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Josh Berry Race Week Briefing: Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879155-josh-berry-race-week-briefing-darlington-raceway/) - When it comes to iconic car numbers at Darlington Raceway, few carry the history of the No. 21 Ford fielded by Wood Brothers Racing. The Wood Brothers have recorded eight NASCAR Cup Series victories at the Lady in Black – six with Darlington standout David Pearson and one each with NASCAR Hall of Famers Cale - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Event Preview: High Stakes, Legendary Drivers, Hotly Contested Battles Highlight South Boston Speedway Opener March 21](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879150-event-preview-high-stakes-legendary-drivers-hotly-contested-battles-highlight-south-boston-speedway-opener-march-21/) - High stakes, legendary drivers, ground-pounding thunder and the beginning of a championship chase – they’ll all be a part of the season opener at South Boston Speedway on March 21. URW Community Federal Credit Union Race Day will feature a trio of races sure to thrill the fans and challenge the competitors. The Third Annual - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Front Row Motorsports and FUEL by Franzia Partner for National Campaign](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879145-front-row-motorsports-and-fuel-by-franzia-partner-for-national-campaign/) - In a bold move to bring full-throttle good times to NASCAR fans, Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and FUEL by Franzia, a new RTD brand with intense flavors & a bold kick, today announced a national partnership led by Noah Gragson. Gragson will help bring the official wine-based ready-to-drink (RTD) partner of NASCAR to legal drinking - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Tarheel State Well Represented in Black's Tire 200 Pre-Race Pageantry](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879141-tarheel-state-well-represented-in-blacks-tire-200-pre-race-pageantry/) - Pre-race activities leading into the April 3 Black’s Tire 200 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race will showcase local talent, students and dignitaries as anticipation continues to build ahead of NASCAR’s Easter Weekend Classic at Rockingham Speedway. Miss North Carolina, Sophia Kellstrom, will visit with fans and sign autographs from noon – 3 p.m. in the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [JR Motorsports -- NOAPS Darlington Raceway Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/oreilly-auto-parts-series-news/879137-jr-motorsports-noaps-darlington-raceway-preview/) - Carson KvapilNo. 1 Champion Irrigation Chevrolet Kvapil 2026 NOAPS StatsStarts: 5Wins: 0Top 5s: 1Top 10s: 2Laps Led: 29Avg. Finish: 14.4Points: 5th Carson Kvapil heads to Darlington Raceway for his fourth career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start at The Track Too Tough to Tame. In three career races at Darlington, his best result is fifth, - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Dave Marcis Named Honorary Starter for Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879132-dave-marcis-named-honorary-starter-for-goodyear-400-at-darlington-raceway/) - Darlington Raceway announced today that NASCAR pioneer Dave Marcis will serve as the Honorary Starter for the upcoming Goodyear 400, adding another chapter to his remarkable, five-decade connection with the sport’s most historic venue. Hailing from Wausau, Wisconsin, Marcis carved out one of the most enduring and respected careers in NASCAR history. His NASCAR Cup - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [USAC Night with the Indy Fuel This Friday, March 20](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879127-usac-night-with-the-indy-fuel-this-friday-march-20/) - Ice hockey meets USAC racing as the Indy Fuel presents USAC Night at Indiana's Fishers Event Center on Friday night, March 20. Prior to the ECHL’s Indy Fuel taking the ice for their game against the Utah Grizzlies that night, USAC drivers will be on hand to meet and greet fans during a pre-game autograph - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Lamborghini Trofeo North America Set to Start its 14th Season in Sebring](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879122-lamborghini-trofeo-north-america-set-to-start-its-14th-season-in-sebring/) - The 14th season of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America (LSTNA) championship starting this weekend at Sebring International Raceway will mark an end of an era but still is set to feature fantastic racing from deep fields covering the best Super Trofeo teams and Lamborghini Dealers throughout North America. The Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo Evo2 - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Indiana University Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti To Drive Indy 500 Pace Car](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879117-indiana-university-head-football-coach-curt-cignetti-to-drive-indy-500-pace-car/) - Curt Cignetti, in celebration of Indiana University Football’s epic undefeated National Championship season, has been named honorary Pace Car driver for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. Cignetti will drive the all-new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X – the most advanced Corvette ever, designed and built right here in the United States – to lead the - Speedway Digest Staff - March 18, 2026 - [Two Nights of Dirt Track Racing on Tap at Bakersfield Speedway for the Southwest Shootout](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879111-two-nights-of-dirt-track-racing-on-tap-at-bakersfield-speedway-for-the-southwest-shootout/) - Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway hosts two nights of dirt track action this Friday and Saturday nights for the Southwest Shootout. All five championship points paying divisions will hit the dirt on Friday night while Saturday features the winged excitement of the California 305 Sprint Cars. Grandstand gates open at 4:30pm each night. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 17, 2026 - [Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Extend Prayers and Well Wishes to All Affected by Racing Tragedy](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879106-big-game-motorsports-and-gravel-extend-prayers-and-well-wishes-to-all-affected-by-racing-tragedy/) - Big Game Motorsports extends its heartfelt prayers to the family and friends of Billy Hurt, who passed away on Saturday following a tragic accident at a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event that the team was competing in at Kennedale Speedway Park. Fellow World Racing Group safety official Jerry Myers was - Speedway Digest Staff - March 17, 2026 - [Dominic Scelzi Set to Start Season Friday at Watsonville Speedway](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879101-dominic-scelzi-set-to-start-season-friday-at-watsonville-speedway/) - Dominic Scelzi is planning to kick off the 2026 racing season this weekend at Watsonville Speedway. Assuming he is cleared this week by his doctor following an off-season surgery, Scelzi will invade the bullring in Watsonville, Calif. – formerly known as Ocean Speedway – on Friday. It was the site of his first career sprint - Speedway Digest Staff - March 17, 2026 - [Lawton Return, Creek County Debut Set Stage for Oklahoma Weekend](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879096-lawton-return-creek-county-debut-set-stage-for-oklahoma-weekend/) - The rich tradition of Sprint Car racing in Oklahoma will continue to grow this week. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is aimed at the “Sooner State” for a full weekend of action. First up, the tour makes a trip to Lawton Speedway on Friday, March 20. The southern Oklahoma oval - Speedway Digest Staff - March 17, 2026 - [Spire Motorsports Buckle Up South Carolina 200 Race Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-news/879091-spire-motorsports-buckle-up-south-carolina-200-race-advance-2/) - The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to action at Darlington Raceway after a two-week break. In eight starts at the track, Spire Motorsports has earned two top-10 finishes, highlighted by Chase Purdy’s sixth-place run in May 2024. The Buckle Up South Carolina 200 will air live on FS1 on Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. - Speedway Digest Staff - March 17, 2026 - [Alex Bowman to miss next three races as he focuses on vertigo recovery](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879087-alex-bowman-to-miss-next-three-races-as-he-focuses-on-vertigo-recovery/) - Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, will not compete in at least the next three NASCAR Cup Series races as he continues to recover from vertigo. He will miss events at Darlington Raceway (March 22), Martinsville Speedway (March 29) and Bristol Motor Speedway (April 12). Bowman, 32, began experiencing - Speedway Digest Staff - March 17, 2026 - [Legacy Motor Club: Darlington Race Preview](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879082-legacy-motor-club-darlington-race-preview/) - JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEKNO. 42 DOLLAR TREE TOYOTA CAMRY XSE JHN AT DARLINGTON: John Hunter Nemechek has seven starts at Darlington Raceway in the NASCAR Cup Series. He earned his highest finish of fourth in last year’s Southern 500. In the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, he has six starts at Darlington, earning three top-five finishes - Speedway Digest Staff - March 17, 2026 - [Spire Motorsports Goodyear 400 Cup Series Race Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879078-spire-motorsports-goodyear-400-cup-series-race-advance/) - In 28 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, Spire Motorsports has logged two top-10 and three top-15 finishes. Corey LaJoie (September 2024) and Carson Hocevar (August 2025) both earned team-best ninth-place results at "The Lady in Black". Spire Motorsports fields the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s in the Cup Series - Speedway Digest Staff - March 17, 2026 - [Advance Tickets Available for High Limit 410 Sprints, Tuesday, May 19 at Grandview Speedway Alpine Building Supply to Offer Alpine Thunder on the Hill T-Shirt at All Thunder Events in 2026](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879074-advance-tickets-available-for-high-limit-410-sprints-tuesday-may-19-at-grandview-speedway-alpine-building-supply-to-offer-alpine-thunder-on-the-hill-t-shirt-at-all-thunder-events-in-2026/) - Be sure to get your advance tickets for the fast approaching Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder on the Hill Racing Series opener showcasing the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing 410 Sprints on Tuesday night, May 19 at the Grandview Speedway. This event is brought to you by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment as well - Speedway Digest Staff - March 17, 2026 - [Jackson Motorplex Hosting World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Aug. 22 for FENDT Showdown](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/speedway-news/879070-jackson-motorplex-hosting-world-of-outlaws-sprint-cars-aug-22-for-fendt-showdown/) - The FENDT Showdown will be one of the marquee events on the 2026 racing schedule at Jackson Motorplex. The spectacle on Saturday, Aug. 22, is the only visit of the season to the track for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. The Cressman Sanitation Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars - Speedway Digest Staff - March 17, 2026 - [Ford Racing - Darlington 1 Advance](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/879066-ford-racing-darlington-1-advance/) - All three of NASCAR’s top national series will be in action this weekend as Darlington Raceway hosts a tripleheader beginning Friday night with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Ford Racing has won two of the season’s first three races with F-150 drivers Chandler Smith and Layne Riggs while Mustang Dark Horse driver Ryan Blaney owns - Speedway Digest Staff - March 17, 2026 - [Anticipation Level High for ARCA Menards Series East Season Opener at Hickory Motor Speedway on March 28](https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/879062-anticipation-level-high-for-arca-menards-series-east-season-opener-at-hickory-motor-speedway-on-march-28/) - The first-ever ARCA Menards Series East race at the legendary Hickory Motor Speedway, set for Saturday, March 28, is now less than two weeks away and the excitement level for big-time stock car racing’s return to The Birthplace of NASCAR’s Stars is palpable. 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