Hailie Deegan, 17, becomes 1st female winner in NASCAR K&N
MERIDIAN, Idaho — 17-year-old Hailie Deegan used a bump-and-run on her teammate to become the first female winner of a NASCAR K&N West Series race.
Allgaier wins Xfinity race at Road America
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. -- Justin Allgaier won the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Road America on Saturday, pulling away over the final five laps to pick up his second victory in three weeks.Allgaier held a 5.4-second advantage over second-place Matt Tifft to take a tense race filled with bumps, scrapes and spin-outs around the 14-turn course on Saturday.
Johnny Sauter wins NASCAR Truck race at Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Johnny Sauter took the lead with five laps left when John Hunter Nemechek slowed because of late fuel pump issues, then held off Stewart Friesen on Thursday night at Bristol Motor Speedway for his fifth NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory of the season.The 40-year-old Sauter wrapped up the series regular-season title by starting the race on the 0.533 oval, and went on to break a tie with Brett Moffitt for the series victory lead heading into the playoffs.
'I apologize for my actions:' NASCAR chairman and CEO takes leave following DWI, drug arrest
SAG HARBOR, N.Y. -- NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France announced Monday he was taking an indefinite leave of absence a day after his arrest in New York's Hamptons on charges of driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of oxycodone.France had a blood-alcohol content that was more than twice the legal limit, smelled of booze and slurred his words after he was seen blowing through a stop sign in Sag Harbor on Sunday, police said."I apologize to our fans, our industry and my family for the impact of my actions last night," France said in a statement Monday. "Effective immediately, I will be taking an indefinite leave of absence from my position to focus on my personal affairs."France has been NASCAR's chairman and CEO since 2003.
Kyle Busch wins Coca-Cola 600 in dominating fashion, setting records
CHARLOTTE -- Kyle Busch has won the Coca-Cola 600, becoming the only active driver to win a Cup Series points race at every racetrack on the NASCAR circuit.Busch won the first three stages and led 377 of 400 laps overall at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Busch, the pole sitter and Cup Series points leader, ended years of frustration at the track in points-paying events.
Ford announces switch to Mustang beginning at Daytona in 2019
Ford is bringing its Mustang to NASCAR's top series for the first time.The American automaker said Tuesday the Mustang will replace the Fusion in the Monster Energy Cup Series beginning next February at Daytona International Speedway.
Snow forces NASCAR to postpone Cup race in Virginia
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — The NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway has been postponed until Monday because of inclement weather.Rain and light snow started falling Saturday afternoon and continued into the night, creating dangerous driving conditions on nearby roads and leaving little chance of getting the track cleared and dry enough to race Sunday.Cup Series driver Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr.
Patrick climbs in car to prepare for final NASCAR race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Danica Patrick made a quick stop in Grand Cayman for a speaking engagement before pulling through the gates at Daytona International Speedway for her first stop on the "Danica Double."Patrick is retiring after she races in both NASCAR's Feb. 18 season-opening Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500 in May.
NASCAR team owner Richard Childress shoots at masked burglars
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. - Richard Childress, owner of Richard Childress Racing, fired shots at three people who were attempting to break into his home, according to WGHP.On Sunday night, Childress heard a crash at a door on the lower level of his home, according to authorities.Childress armed himself with a handgun and went to investigate.
NASCAR owners discourage anthem protests
LOUDON, New Hampshire -- It appeared no drivers, crew or other team members participated in a protest during the national anthem to start the NASCAR Cup series race Sunday in Loudon, New Hampshire.
Police make ID in plane crash that took NASCAR racer's life
NORTH BRANFORD, Connecticut — Authorities have identified the second person killed in a Connecticut plane crash that claimed the life of NASCAR modified champion racer Ted Christopher.Police said Sunday that 81-year-old Charles Dundas, a resident of New York and Florida, was killed in the Saturday crash in woods near North Branford.
NASCAR driver, pilot killed in Connecticut plane crash
NORTH BRANFORD, Conn. — Modified championship racer Ted Christopher was one of two people killed when a small plane crashed in the woods in Connecticut on Saturday, NASCAR officials said.The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that two people were aboard a Mooney M20C plane that went down near the North Branford-Guilford border shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, but they didn't release the names of the victims.Brian France, NASCAR chairman and CEO, said Christopher, 59, and the plane's pilot both died.The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the accident.
NASCAR promotes Brent Dewar, names him president
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has promoted Brent Dewar from chief operating officer to president.Under the move announced Thursday, Dewar becomes the fourth person ever to hold the title of NASCAR president.Dewar joined NASCAR as a chief operating officer in 2014.
"Special every time:" Former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty leads charity motorcycle ride
MILWAUKEE – Many people would say there is no better way to see America than on a motorcycle, and in Milwaukee, that means Harley-Davidson.
Former NASCAR driver Stewart stopped by Illinois trooper
DEKALB, Ill. — Former NASCAR driver Tony Stewart was stopped by an Illinois state trooper over the weekend, but not for speeding.Police spokesman Jason Bradley says Stewart was pulled over Friday for improper lane usage and issued a warning on Interstate 88 in DeKalb, roughly 65 miles from Chicago.The trooper posted a photo with Stewart on Twitter, which was later taken down.
Fox Sports will use active drivers to call Xfinity race
CONCORD, N.C. — Fox Sports will use an on-air team comprised entirely of active NASCAR drivers to call the June 10 Xfinity Series race at Pocono.Fox Sports believes it will be the first time a nationally televised live sporting event will feature an complete on-air team of athletes actively competing in that sport.Kevin Harvick will be the play-by-play announcer, alongside analysts Joey Logano and Clint Bowyer.
Three arrested in beating of NASCAR veteran Mike Wallace, daughter after concert
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Three men have been arrested for allegedly attacking and beating NASCAR veteran Mike Wallace and his daughter after a North Carolina concert.Motorsport.com reported that 22-year-old Nathan Lucas, 22-year-old Paul Lucas, 29, and 24-year-old Randolph Magnum face charges in the incident.Mike Wallace was brutally beaten by the suspects after attending a Rascal Flatts concert with his daughter Friday in Charlotte, according to his brother Kenny Wallace.Kenny Wallace posted images of the alleged incident to social media.
NASCAR driver busted in largest tobacco-smuggling ring in North American history
A NASCAR driver was among 60 people arrested in what authorities described as the largest tobacco-smuggling bust in North American history.Derek White became the first Native American driver in the Sprint Cup Series when he raced in New Hampshire last year.
Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500: Jimmie Johnson ears 76th career Cup win in overtime in Atlanta
HAMPTON, Georgia — Jimmie Johnson used pit strategy to grab the lead and won an overtime race under yellow at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, February 28th -- earning his 76th victory to tie the late Dale Earnhardt on the career list.Kevin Harvick led 131 laps, more than anyone else, but ceded the lead after he made his last green-flag pit stop nine laps after Johnson.