NASCAR

Michael Waltrip: All-Star memories

June 6, 2024 Shawn Krest

The NASCAR All-Star Race in North Wilkesboro brought back plenty of memories for Michael Waltrip. Not all of them involved his racing career. “I was here last year as a fan,” said Waltrip, who last […]

Kyle Larson’s long day

May 22, 2024 Shawn Krest

After making a wild 529.9-mile trip to show up to work on time, Kyle Larson found out that the final 45 feet were the hardest. Larson had a test run for an even higher-profile daily […]

Logano dominates in All-Star win

May 22, 2024 Shawn Krest

Joey Logano was able to put his struggles of the 2024 season behind him and deliver a dominating win in the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro. Logano set an all-star record by pitching a […]

North Wilkesboro’s All-Star repeat

May 17, 2024 Shawn Krest

So, it looks like this is going to be a thing. Last year, the top story of NASCAR’s All-Star Race was the circuit’s return to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first time since 1996. This […]

Suarez edges Blaney, Busch for thrilling win at Atlanta

February 25, 2024 The Associated Press

HAMPTON, Ga. — Daniel Suarez hoped but wasn’t certain he was the winner after the closest finish ever at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Then came the photo evidence: Suarez edged Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch in […]

William Byron wins first Daytona 500

February 20, 2024 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The goal was obvious to William Byron: put the No. 24 Chevrolet in Victory Lane in the 2024 Daytona 500 to launch Hendrick Motorsports’ 40th anniversary season. Mission accomplished, even if […]

As NASCAR’s winningest team celebrates 40th anniversary season, Rick Hendrick makes plans for future

February 17, 2024 Jenna Fryer, Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — They were supposed to be mini footballs. At least that is what Rick Hendrick envisioned for a team-building exercise ahead of the 40th anniversary of NASCAR’s winningest team. Well, the boss […]

Reddick, Bell win Daytona Duels; Johnson makes field

February 16, 2024 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The panic set in for Jimmie Johnson on the final lap of his qualifying race for the Daytona 500. The seven-time NASCAR champion and newest Hall of Fame inductee recognized he […]

NASCAR unveils first of 28 unique statues of Richard Petty’s famed cowboy hat

February 15, 2024 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Richard Petty’s signature cowboy hat has been an iconic symbol of NASCAR for decades. Now it’s a work of art. NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday unveiled the first of […]

Logano, McDowell claim Daytona 500 front row

February 14, 2024 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ford swept the front row in qualifying for the Daytona 500 with former race winners Joey Logano and Michael McDowell shocking powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports. “This is all about the team. I’d […]