The Latest Breaking News from NASCAR

Sheldon Creed penalized for intentional wrecking

On Lap 69 of the race, Creed shot up the track got into the left-rear fender of Sammy Smith. Both drivers spun, collecting Brandon Jones as well.

Motorsport · Jun 27, 2023

Meet Justin Allgaier, NASCAR’s only driver from Illinois in this weekend’s Chicago races

Yes, this means we all have to root for the No. 7 Camaro on Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023

NASCAR Chicago race will be everything from "insane" to "brilliant"

The 12-turn, 2.2-mile street course will take the Cup and Xfinity series through the city with the start/finish line and pit road placed on South Columbus Drive, near the iconic Buckingham Fountain.

Motorsport · Jun 27, 2023

Nascar star Jimmie Johnson withdraws from race after in-laws found dead

Jimmie Johnson has withdrawn from this weekend’s Nascar Cup street race in Chicago after his parents in-law and nephew were found shot dead

The Guardian - US · Jun 27, 2023

NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson's in-laws and child shot dead in 'murder suicide' horror

NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson's wife, Chandra Janway Johnson, suffered a tragic loss as her parents, Jack and Terry Janway, and her 11-year-old nephew, Dalton Janway, were found dead in their Oklahoma home

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson’s in-laws die in murder-suicide

Johnson’s team announced he has withdrawn from this weekend’s Chicago Street Race.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023

‘No scenario is too big’ for barrier-busting NASCAR star Daniel Suarez

Suarez has been a barrier-breaking star as the sport’s first Mexican-born driver to win a Cup Series race and has established himself as a perennial top-20 driver.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023

NASCAR and Bubba Wallace are bringing ‘Bubba’s Block Party’ to a South Side museum in Chicago

CHICAGO — Ahead of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, Bubba Wallace — driver No. 23 of Michael Jordan co-owned 23XI Racing — will host “Bubba’s Block Party,” a nationwide community initiative at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center on Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 27, 2023

NASCAR isn’t just sport — it’s America itself, and Chicago is about to enjoy a slice

Cars themselves are the epitome of the USA, the essence of us. Everything a car lets you do, everything you can do in a car, everything you can do to a car — it’s the stuff that makes you feel free, in control, beyond the law, fast.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023

Frankie Muniz speaks out on NASCAR future after Hollywood actor suffers huge crash

The Malcolm in the Middle actor turned race car driver was involved in a hard crash this past weekend which meant he was not able to finish the race after joining the circuit this year

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023