Confirming NASCAR is leaning toward tweaking its Cup Series Playoffs, chief operating officer Steve O‘Donnell said it‘s a virtual certainty that the location of the title race will change. During the inaugural episode of the new “Hauler Talk” podcast, O‘Donnell discussed the deep dive into the playoffs that NASCAR is taking this year with an […]
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NASCAR drivers divided on new rule that could guarantee Helio Castroneves a spot in the Daytona 500
A controversial new NASCAR rule designed for “world-class drivers" could give Helio Castroneves an automatic berth into the Daytona 500, and, should the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner use the provisional, it would make for the largest field in a decade. It's a complicated rule that was written into the charter agreement that 13 teams signed last September and is similar to a “promoters provisional” in that it gives NASCAR the ability to designate one driver as a guaranteed 41st entry. Three-time Daytona 500 Denny Hamlin winner said the rule “reeks of desperation” by NASCAR, calling it nothing but a gimmick to attract big stars to stock car racing.
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Entry list for 2025 Daytona 500: Johnson, Truex Jr. highlight drivers trying to race their way in
The NASCAR Cup Series rolls into Daytona International Speedway this weekend for the 67th running of the “Great American Race,” and the initial entry list shows 45 drivers attempting to make the 40-car field. In addition to the 36 Charter cars, there are nine non-Charter cars listed, upping the number from previous years. Those nine […]
Carson Hocevar highlights exciting driver roster at Spire ahead of Daytona
Editor\\\"s Note: This marks the final story in a three-part series as Spire Motorsports allows NASCAR Digital Media to cover its preparation for the 2025 Daytona 500. MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Luke Lambert knew in the summer of 2023 that Carson Hocevar was the real deal. On the precipice of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, the […]
One for one: Patrick Emerling opens 2025 with a convincing victory at New Smyrna Speedway
Last year‘s NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season opener at New Smyrna Speedway saw Patrick Emerling deliver a fourth-place finish in Rich Gautreau‘s first race as a car owner. Their second visit to New Smyrna together ended with a trip to Victory Lane. RELATED: Complete results from New Smyrna Speedway In a race dominated by a record […]
Carl Edwards, Ricky Rudd express gratitude with induction to NASCAR Hall of Fame
Carl Edwards focuses on gratitude, humility as he joins NASCAR Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Officially, Carl Edwards is forever enshrined in stock-racing lore with his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday evening. Eight years after his abrupt decision to step away from NASCAR Cup Series competition, Edwards is still pinching himself, cherishing the honor after the sport left its arms wide open for […]
Carl Edwards, Ricky Rudd, Ralph Moody inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame as Class of 2025
The NASCAR Hall of Fame added three new members to the illustrious club Friday night as Carl Edwards, Ricky Rudd and Ralph Moody were inducted as the Class of 2025. A 28-time winner in the Cup Series, Edwards made a quick impression at NASCAR\\\"s top level, scoring his first victory in grand fashion as he […]