Hendrick announces a driver change; Ken Schrader will race at Bristol Dirt in replacement of Josh Berry, whose been filling in most races during Chase Elliott's absence.
The former Hendrick driver gets one more shot in the Cup Series
While most are running away, one is running to him.
Papa John's will soon announce a deal with KLR, which will include primary sponsorship for Kyle Larson's personal sprint car.
81 year old Mario Andretti has announced his plans to compete in the 2022 Indy 500, for Andretti Autosport.
"I feel young, I'm still sharp, and I have an itch that needs scratched", the currently retired driver says.
NASCAR recently banned political sponsorships.
Yet, driver Randy Blaney is allowed to drive a car sponsored by Libman??? So it's only one side that can't sponsor a car. Unbelievable!
Former truck series champion Brett Moffitt now appears to be the front runner to take over Aric Almirola's car for Stewart Haas.
Smithfield, who sponsors the likely retiring Almirola, appears to be impressed enough by Moffitt to continue sponsorship.
It "hold my watch" all over again.
Richard Childress has been detained by Martinsville PD after taking several swings at Sheldon Creed, and landing a couple of them.
Creed intends to press charges, and this perhaps puts his plans to race in Phoenix in question.
A fan has been arrested after stealing Denny Hamlin's racecar and crashing it off turn 2. It is unclear how he got access to the racecar.
NASCAR will allow the team to use a backup without penalty
News: It'll be an Earnhardt trio for Rick Ware Racing in Kansas. Jeffrey Earnhardt returns, Bobby Dale will make his debut, and Kerry Earnhardt comes out of retirement for one more race. Will pilot the 51, 52 and 53, respectively.
Brad Keselowski is fuming and had to be forcibly held back from Tom Logano, Joey's father.
Brad at one point shouted "your stupid kid wouldn't make moves like that if you didn't vaccinate him!"
Officials and security are still working to keep them apart.
#DAYTONA500
KBM announces that Ricky Rudd will run the truck series event at ISM Raceway (Phoenix) next weekend. This will be his first career truck series start, as well as his first NASCAR sanctioned race since the Cup season finale in 2007.
OFFICIAL: Brad Keselowski will not race this weekend, and a Penske spokesperson says he's giving up his chance at the championship to attend the raid at Area 51. Shocking, but worth noting that Brad is fascinated at the thought of extraterrestrial life.
NASCAR has asked NBC to remove Dale Jr from broadcasts for the foreseeable future.
Word is, NASCAR has taken issue with his recent podcast with former driver Jeremy Mayfield, as well as his comments about the All Star Race debacle.
NBC has yet to comment on the situation.
Richard Childress was detained, and later released after a physical altercation with Alex Bowman. Apparently Childress took offense to Bowman's "silver spoon" comment during the race.
Bowman later told reporters that he's considering pressing charges.
Bristol Motor Speedway is a finalist to host the 2028 Superbowl, Bruton Smith has announced.
I've reached out to an NFL spokesperson for comment, and have yet to hear back.
BREAKING: Roush has contacted Greg Biffle, asking him to be on standby in case Chastain gets moved to the 42 when the season resumes, if Ryan Newman isn't ready to return.
An unnamed source at Roush confirms that Biffle is willing to fill in if needed.
I caught up with Dog The Bounty Hunter after his "vote for Trump" comments during the drivers meeting. I asked him to clarify.
"He's the best president since Ben Franklin. I'm so glad he won in 2016, because it's my belief that Hillary Clinton is behind 9/11."
Oh my.
NEWS: NASCAR considering postponement/cancellation of numerous races due to fear of a Coronavirus outbreak. Steve O'Donnell says the possibility is growing day by day, and may soon be imminent.
A source close to the situation is adamant that Charlotte Motor Speedway will return to the oval for it's fall race next season, but also tells me to expect the Coca Cola 600 weekend to be run on the Roval layout, with the official distance TBD.
Surely to be controversial.
Bubba Wallace may have won the race at Kansas, but he was only able to due to front runners like Kyle Busch, Taylor Reddick and Kevin Harvick had huge accidents. He could only do it against a bunch of nobody's!
While we're disappointed in NASCAR's decision to suspend Johnny Sauter, we're very excited to announce that Hailie Deegan will fill in at Gateway this weekend! Special thank you to Toyota for allowing her to run for us this weekend!
Roger Penske has informed Brad Keselowski that he is free to look for another ride next year.
As for the reasoning, Penske said this was a make or break year for him, and he failed to live up to expectations.
Austin Cindric is expected to take over the 2 car next season.
Obviously being serious here, please do not retweet ANY NEWS, GOOD OR BAD, unless it's from a reputable source(Pockrass, Gluck, etc). Also, dont speculate.
Hearing that Rockingham Speedway is indeed expected to hold a one-off cup race this season.
Cleanup at the track has begun before an impending official announcement.
SOURCE: Matt Kenseth is expected to return to full time competition in 2020, driving a fourth Front Row Motorsports entry.
This will bring some much needed experience and guidance to the team, which many say has been what the team is missing.
LEAKED: Nissan expected to join Chevy, Ford, and Toyota in Cup competition next year. This rendering was recently shown at an executive Nissan event last week. No word on what team(s) will make the switch.
Post race, Brandon Jones had something to say to his haters:
"I see what they say on twitter. Always saying I suck. All I have to say is that I got something tight here for em to suck on!"
He then made a lewd hand gesture near his groin.
SHOCKING NEWS: Tony Stewart will announce tomorrow his plans to pave Eldora Speedway after the 2020 season. The only dirt stop on the NASCAR tour is no more. Working on more details...
Hearing that Tony Stewart could be on his way to driving the 51 car for a handful of races, which doesn't interfere with his NHRA efforts. Would imagine the car would be SHR prepared
BREAKING: Kyle Busch's car fails inspection (illegal sway bar).
MARTIN TRUEX JR has been named champion, in what will be one of the most controversial moments in nascar history!
BREAKING: Clint Bowyer has been indefinitely suspended by NASCAR after this photo circulated on social media.
@odsteve
: "NASCAR does not condone drinking and driving, and we feel this image tells people otherwise. This will not be tolerated."
No comment from Clint as of now.
Hearing word that Rick Hendrick has contacted Carl Edwards as a potential replacement for Chase Elliott this weekend in St. Louis.
The Columbia, MO resident is a relatively short drive from the track, and recently admitted to having an itch that needs scratched
THE BIG NEWS: JRM will be re-entering the Gander Outdoors Truck Series next season! To make it even better, Dale Jr will be running 5 races! Other drivers TBA in the near future!
"Listen, I'm glad I won the championship, but this trash package makes it almost not even worth it. NASCAR's stupidity led to follow the leader all season. I was lucky to be out front at the end."
Harsh words from Kyle Busch after winning the championship
RCR will announce plans for a part time 3rd car for their cup series operation next year, and Robby Gordon is expected to run all 3 road course races, which will be his first nascar races since 2012.
Other drivers may be announced later, but initial announcement likely sunday.
HUGE: Denny Hamlin has failed post race inspection.
Kyle Busch is your race winner, Joey Logano will replace Hamlin in the
#Championship4
Major, major news breaking.
.
@odsteve
: "Due to COVID19 affecting his final season, I'm proud to announce NASCAR will add
@JimmieJohnson
to the playoff field as a 17th car, with 5 cars being eliminated after the first cutoff race."
Huge news being announced post-race.
Rick Hendrick was "blindsided" by Jimmie Johnson's twitter announcement, and said that Jimmie will race out his contract "even if I have to get the lawyers involved."
An interesting story developing...
Jeremy Mayfield, who is still under suspension from nascar competition, is finalizing a deal to race for the IndyCar series championship in 2020 with Dale Coyne Racing.
Also, yes I like to have fun on this page, and maybe I've gone a bit far a time or 2. But you have my word that I will NEVER joke about the health of a driver or bring his family into it.
#Prayers4Newman
Roger Penske is planning to reconfigure his newly purchased IMS. An insider tells me that while the length will stay at 2.5 miles, he intends to dramatically raise the banking in the turns, as well as making rounding the turns, going from rectangle to oval.
Richard Petty Motorsports has announced they are parting ways with Bubba Wallace due to his actions during and post race, effective immediately. A spokesperson says they do not condone the middle finger, or the "childish" water splash, and feel this move is warranted.
In an unprecedented move, NASCAR has announced that the numbers 8, and 88 will be retired at the conclusion of the 2020 season, in honor of Dale Earnhardt Jr.
No word from Hendrick or Childress on potential number changes.
NEWS: NASCAR considering postponement/cancellation of numerous races due to fear of a Coronavirus outbreak. Steve O'Donnell says the possibility is growing day by day, and may soon be imminent.
Developing Story: NBC has demanded NASCAR and the 11 team remove their Darrell Waltrip throwback scheme from their car, reportedly due to not wanting to give the former FOX employee any tribute on their station. Hamlin is likely to run a primary paint scheme in its place.
On top of testing and simulator bans, NASCAR has ordered all drivers to stay off of games such as iRacing.
NASCAR has also confiscated copies of the NASCAR Heat series, as well as NR2003 (an older, yet still popular game).
"No one gets a competitive advantage"-Mike Helton
Numerous social media accounts were hacked tonight, including those of Denny Hamlin, Bubba Wallace, and NBA legend Michael Jordan in order to spread a fake story about a new team. Hamlin has told me there are no plans to start a race team with Jordan.
Kyle Busch is headed to RCR next season to drive the 8 car, per a source.
Reddick will move to the JGR 18 for a season before moving to 23XI, and Ty Gibbs is expected to take over in 2024.
Sponsors TBA.
A major announcement is expected this weekend.
Jeff Gordon announces he will run this years Snowball Derby in Pensacola Florida. This will be his first time racing since 2016, while filling in for the injured Dale Earnhardt Jr.
BOMBSHELL: Teresa Earnhardt has filed a lawsuit against Richard Childress Racing for use of the stylized "3" that was made famous by her late husband.
I reached out to both parties for comment, and have yet to hear back.
BOMBSHELL: A huge mix up in next years cup series roster will see Jimmie Johnson retiring, Kyle Busch to the Hendrick 48, and Christopher Bell to the 18. An official announcement is expected Sunday before the start of the Brickyard 400. Working to learn more...
SHOCKING: The FBI has brought in Brian Vickers for questioning, and I'm hearing they're interested in his knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's controversial death. Brian's wife was a one time employee of Epstein's.
I will share more information as it becomes available.
According to a source, NASCAR is likely to allow the option of an automatic transmission for the debut of the Next-Gen car in 2021. Manual transmission has become less common as of late, and this move could make the next gen car closer to the showroom model.
URGENT: Patricia Driscoll, ex-girlfriend of NASCAR driver Kurt Busch, has escaped federal custody, with her current whereabouts unknown. Authorities have asked the public to be alert, as she may be considered dangerous.
NASCAR is in talks to return to Kentucky, but not at the track you think...
Yes, I can confirm NASCAR is in the final stages of securing an event at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, for 2023.
"Vaccine's don't work!" -Keselowski tells Regan Smith during his frontstretch interview.
"Hell yeah man", Smith responds.
Brad Keselowski then grabbed Regan's jaw and spit in his mouth.
BMW is in the final stages of entering NASCAR competition for 2021. Expect an official announcement shortly for the M550 in Cup competition, and the M240 in Xfinity.
TV cut off, but a group of 6 drivers had to be separated from Derek Kraus. Kraus has a bloody nose and a swollen eye. I saw Crafton, Schatz, Friesen, a couple others I couldn't recognize. Friesen had to be detained. I'll try and find out more.
BREAKING: Indianapolis Motor Speedway is in final talks for trying a partial dirt layout for the Cup and Xfinity event next season.
Half dirt track, half asphalt.
NASCAR is expected to expand the playoffs to 17 drivers for this season, with the 17th spot being a random draw.
Drivers who have received vaccination for COVID-19 will be eligible for the draw, per source.
Official statement is expected early next week.
"In hindsight, we probably should have dumped Ricky for someone more talented years ago", Jack Roush says during a press conference.
A 17 crew member in attendance shouted "wouldn't be the first time", and recieved many laughs and applause