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23XI, Front Row make antitrust case with discovery documents

At this point, all that is left is settlement or trial

Motorsport · Oct 16, 2025

NASCAR hints at playoff changes, open to moving away from some spec parts

NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell wants fans to see the sport's champions as true stars again, and potentially teams to innovate as they once did

Motorsport · Oct 8, 2025

NASCAR orders horsepower increase for select 2026 Cup races

This is similar to the Gen-6's short track and road course package philosophy

Motorsport · Oct 8, 2025

Media rights and charters unresolved after milestone NASCAR year

The 2023 season saw NASCAR’s return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its Garage 56 entry, its first-ever street race in the Cup series through the Grant Park area of Chicago and 50 percent more sellouts at Cup races than a year ago.

Motorsport · Nov 3, 2023

NASCAR bosses hail "remarkable" success of Chicago street race

Both the second-tier Xfinity and Cup Series raced on the 2.2-mile, 12-turn course created through Grant Park in downtown Chicago, but the biggest hurdle faced by NASCAR ended up being battles with the weather.

Autosport · Jul 4, 2023

NASCAR celebrates 'remarkable' and 'historic' Chicago race

Both the Xfinity and Cup Series raced on the 2.2-mile, 12-turn course created through Grant Park in downtown Chicago and the biggest hurdle faced by NASCAR ended up being battles with the weather.

Motorsport · Jul 4, 2023

NASCAR explains decision to shorten Chicago Cup race

The decision, which came just before the halfway point due to impending darkness, completely changed the complexion of the race.

Autosport · Jul 4, 2023

Mopping up after NASCAR weekend in Chicago

We tap the brakes to look back on a historic race on downtown streets.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023

NASCAR explains decision to shorten Chicago Cup race

The decision, which came just before the halfway point due to impending darkness, completely changed the complexion of the race.

Motorsport · Jul 3, 2023

FCA must increase staff pay or it risks failing public, Unite says

The Financial Conduct Authority is being pushed towards ‘breaking point’ because of the number of staff leaving the business, Unite said.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023