Bubba Wallace makes racing history
History on the fast track, Nascar driver Bubba Wallace earned his first cup series victory after Nascar called the Yellawood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway early due to rain. Wallace is the…
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Jeff Gordon to exit the FOX Sports booth for vice chairman job at Hendrick Motorspots
By JENNA FRYER CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jeff Gordon will leave the Fox Sports booth to take a daily role at Hendrick Motorsports as vice chairman and the second-ranking team official to majority owner Rick Hendrick. Wednesday’s announcement positions the…
No charges in NASCAR noose incident involving Bubba Wallace
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October. Federal authorities say no charges are planned. Wallace is the only Black driver…
Noose found in stall of Bubba Wallace at Alabama NASCAR race
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — NASCAR says a noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace on Sunday at the NASCAR race in Talladega, Alabama. Wallace is the only full-time Black driver in…
Saints RB Alvin Kamara attends NASCAR race
Saints running back Alvin Kamara is showing his newfound support for NASCAR following its decision to ban the Confederate Flag. On Sunday, Kamara attended the X-Finity Series Race, the contender boats 250, repping a t-shirt and hat sent to him…
NASCAR bans display of the Confederate flag at its events and properties
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer NASCAR has banned the Confederate flag from all events and properties. NASCAR says the Confederate flag “runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and…
NASCAR putting its safety plan to test as racing restarts
By JENNA FRYER CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Crew chief Chad Knaus won’t get a look at the car Hendrick Motorsports built for Darlington Raceway until he gets to the track Sunday morning, a few hours before the race. Kurt Busch?…
NASCAR to resume season May 17 with seven races in 10 days
By JENNA FRYER CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR plans to restart its engines with a flurry of races at two historic tracks. NASCAR said Thursday it is set to return May 17 with an elite Cup Series race at Darlington…
NASCAR postpones next race, eyes return without spectators
By JENNA FRYER CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has postponed the May 9 race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia, which is under a stay-at-home order into June. NASCAR suspended its season four events into the year when sports shut down…
NASCAR drivers to compete in iRacing event
At least 35 NASCAR drivers will compete in the inaugural "eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series" event on Sunday. The event drew so many professional drivers it will now be aired on Fox Sports 1. The main booth of Mike Joy…
NASCAR joins other leagues, postpones races nixing plan to race without fans
NASCAR made an official announcement on Friday morning that it will postpone its races for this weekend in Atlanta and the following weekend at Homestead-Miami. NASCAR becomes the last major North American league to react to the concerns over the…
Newman awake, speaking after horrific Daytona 500 crash
Ryan Newman is awake and talking to doctors after his harrowing accident on the final lap of the Daytona 500.
NASCAR: Ryan Newman injuries ‘not life threatening’ following serious crash at Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (NBC News) — Ryan Newman is in serious condition with non-life-threatening injuries after a last-lap crash in Monday’s rain-delayed Daytona 500. Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer, read a statement at 10:06…
NASCAR STAR TO RETIRE AT END OF THIS SEASON
Hendrick Motorsports says Dale Earnhardt Jr. will retire at the end of this season. Earnhardt is a 14-time winner of NASCAR's most popular driver award. He has 26 career Cup victories, and that includes a pair of wins in the…
Charity Bike Ride in Biloxi
Hundreds of motorcycles pulled into the Beau Rivage today and leading the way was NASCAR star Kyle Petty. Today, the 22nd annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride ended right here on our Coast, raising money for a great cause. News 25’s…