DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Not even one day into the Roar Before the 24 testing sessions last weekend at Daytona International Speedway, young NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch realized what he was dealing with in teaming with a pair of New Zealand champion drivers and a veteran sports car ace. While Zilisch was turning his first […]
Chandler Smith to attempt to make Daytona 500 with Garage 66 entry
Chandler Smith takes over ride after NASCAR would not approve Mike Wallace.
‘Best feelings of my life’: Lewis Hamilton makes test debut for new team Ferrari
- British former world champion runs out at foggy Fiorano
- ‘I couldn’t be happier to realise dream of racing in red’
Lewis Hamilton described his maiden drive in a Ferrari car as one of the best feelings of his life after he realised a childhood dream by completing his first laps for the Italian team. Hamilton, who turned 40 this month, left his garage at Ferrari’s private test circuit in Fiorano in foggy conditions before posting 30 laps.
The seven-time world champion, who will be paid more than £100m across his new two-year deal with the Italian team, tested a 2023 Ferrari – the latest model he is allowed to use. Hamilton will complete further miles at the Circuit de Barcelona‑Catalunya next week before Formula One’s official three-day pre-season test starts in Bahrain on 26 February.
Continue reading...25 Days of Daytona: Counting down to 2025 ‘Great American Race’
The Daytona 500 — the “Great American Race” — is more than just the NASCAR Cup Series season opener; it‘s a showcase of motorsport history, drama and unforgettable moments. As the 2025 race and the start of the NASCAR season approaches, we‘re celebrating its legacy with a 25-day countdown, reliving the top moments that have […]
2025 season preview: 23XI Racing
Editor‘s Note: Today‘s 23XI Racing preview continues NASCAR.com‘s countdown of team previews for the 2025 Cup Series season. 23XI RACING Manufacturer: Toyota Engine: Toyota Racing Development Driver-crew chief pairings: Bubba Wallace-Charles Denike (No. 23), Riley Herbst-Davin Restivo (No. 35) Tyler Reddick-Billy Scott (No. 45) Team outlook: This is certainly a significant season for the team […]
Lewis Hamilton ‘realises his dream’ after first day with Ferrari
- British driver greeted by new F1 team at Maranello
- ‘There are some days you know you’ll remember forever’
Lewis Hamilton said he is realising his dream and starting a “new era” for Ferrari as he arrived at Maranello for his first official day with the team. The seven-time world champion posted a picture of himself standing in front of a Ferrari car at the team’s renowned base in northern Italy.
Hamilton, who announced his move to Ferrari after 12 seasons and six drivers’ championship wins at Mercedes ahead of the 2024 campaign, was greeted by team principal Fred Vasseur and chief executive Benedetto Vigna before meeting with various departments.
Continue reading...Kyle Larson wins third Chili Bowl Nationals title
Kyle Larson leads all 40 laps to win the midget car event.
Father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. dies at 66
Martin Truex Sr., the father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. has died, Truex and his brother said in a statement. “We are devastated by the loss of our father,” Martin Jr. and Ryan Truex said. Truex Sr. was a former driver in in NASCAR’s second-tier Xfinity Series, where he made 15 starts from 1989 to 1998.
And now for something completely different: Kyle Busch ready to take on the Chili Bowl for the first time
TULSA, Okla. — The line for autographs inside the SageNet Center extended down the aisle and wrapped around the corner. No, the line wasn‘t for Kyle Larson or Christopher Bell, a pair of Chili Bowl Nationals champions. It was for two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. Busch, the driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet […]
Longtime racer Martin Truex Sr. dies at 66
Martin Truex Sr., a veteran racer in the former NASCAR Busch North Series whose sons became next-generation stars, has died. He was 66 years old. The news was announced Friday in a statement from sons Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Truex and daughter Marsha McVey, stating: “We are devastated by the loss of our father […]
Jimmie Johnson to run two-race NASCAR Cup schedule in 2025
Jimmie Johnson plans to compete in the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 this season.
Martin Truex Jr. to attempt to make Daytona 500 field with Tricon Garage
Joe Gibbs Racing will provide technical support and Cole Pearn returns as Truex's crew chief.
NASCAR: Martin Truex Jr. to attempt 2025 Daytona 500 with Tricon Garage
The Truck Series team will be making its first Cup Series race attempt.
Preview: 24/7 NASCAR Channel to launch on Tubi
The NASCAR Channel will feature classic races, original content, documentaries, The NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and more. It launches Jan. 29 with exclusive launch partner Tubi.
Jimmie Johnson tabs Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600 as his 2025 Cup races
NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson will attempt to qualify for the 2025 Daytona 500 (Feb. 16, 2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion announced Thursday. He‘ll pilot the No. 84 Legacy Motor Club Toyota and attempt to qualify for his 22nd career Daytona 500 as part […]