The Latest Breaking News from NASCAR

NASCAR: "Unacceptable" for Next Gen cars to catch fire

A NASCAR official on Tuesday said it was “unacceptable” for the Next Gen cars to catch on fire, but took issue with Kevin Harvick’s claim the sanctioning body “don’t care.”

Autosport · Sep 7, 2022

Last Aussie NASCAR winner revived

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo that won the last NASCAR race in Australia has been restored to its former glory.

Motorsport · Sep 7, 2022

NASCAR driver safety surges into spotlight again after fiery race in Darlington

When asked if he thought NASCAR was doing enough to promote the safety of its drivers following a rain-wrecked race in Daytona and a fiery one in Darlington, Chase Elliott deferred to his veteran peers.

Tribune News Service · Sep 6, 2022

Stars align as North Wilkesboro Speedway revitalization effort shifts into high gear

WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — Before the water and Sun Drop and champagne shower rained down in Victory Lane at a once-forgotten racetrack — and really before every little thing that made Wednesday night as magical as it was — Dale Earnhardt Jr. stood outside his car and soaked in the…

Tribune News Service · Sep 5, 2022

Erik Jones pulls off playoff surprise with Darlington Cup win

In a night filled with surprises, Erik Jones provided the biggest – playing playoff spoiler and winning Sunday night’s Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway.

Motorsport · Sep 5, 2022

Darlington rundown: Erik Jones stuns Cup Series field. Where did playoff drivers finish?

DARLINGTON, S.C. -- After car troubles plagued several top drivers, Erik Jones added to the stories history of the No. 43 car. Jones took over first place on a restart with 20 laps to go and stayed in front the rest of the way to earn a win at Darlington…

Tribune News Service · Sep 5, 2022

Kevin Harvick narrowly escaped fiery race car before it burst into flames, slams NASCAR’s ‘crappy-[expletive] parts’

Kevin Harvick slammed NASCAR's Next-Gen car and its "crappy-[expletive] parts" at the Southern 500.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 5, 2022

Gragson beats Creed, Larson in Darlington Xfinity thriller

The leader had a tire go down on the final lap and the second-place car hit the wall, but Noah Gragson made it to the finish line first and claimed the NASCAR Xfinity Series victory at Darlington.

Motorsport · Sep 4, 2022

Daniel Suarez on first trip to NASCAR playoffs: "I belong here"

There are no nerves as Daniel Suarez embarks on his first journey into the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. In fact, he has never felt more comfortable.

Motorsport · Sep 2, 2022

Coastal Carolina’s McCall Will Appear on NASCAR Driver’s Car

Driver Ryan Vargas cooked up a creative nod to the star Chanticleers quarterback for an upcoming race in South Carolina.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 1, 2022