After Sunday’s Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami, the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series had a first-time champion. 28-year-old Joey Logano captured his first championship with a win at Sunday’s race, bringing home the title for the No. 22 Ford Fusion car and Team Penske. “Sliced Bread” Finally Brings It Home …
Read More »The Drive: Richie Crampton
The Beginning: Australia’s Richie Crampton began drag racing in his native Australia in The supercharged Outlaw Class. Following that he was licensed in the Super Comp and Top Alcohol Dragster. Crampton had been a member of Morgan Lucas Racing since its inception in 2007, serving as a clutch specialist and car chief on the GEICO/ Lucas …
Read More »Patrick Crashes out of Final Race
It wasn’t the way Danica Patrick wanted to go out. Athletes dream of winning the big game, match or race and riding off into the sunset. That didn’t happen for Danica Patrick, the most accomplished and inspirational female driver in racing history. Patrick, 35, crashed out of the Daytona 500, …
Read More »Daytona 500: Austin Dillon wins, Wallace Jr. places 2nd, other drivers deal with disappointment
The iconic No. 3 Chevrolet once driven by Dale Earnhardt Sr. was back in the victory lane on Sunday at the Daytona 500, but this time Austin Dillon was behind the wheel. Dillon Dedicates Win to Earnhardt Sr. This was a special victory for the No.3 car for quite a …
Read More »Martin Truex Jr Looking to Continue Excellence at the 60th Daytona 500
The 2018 NASCAR season kicks off Sunday with 40 drivers suiting up to compete in the 60th running of the Daytona 500. Nine former Daytona 500 champions are racing Sunday, including 2017 winner Kurt Busch. The other winners are Jimmie Johnson, the 2006 and 2013 champion; Kevin Harvick, the 2007 …
Read More »Kyle Busch Wins at Pocono For First Win Of Season
Kyle Busch has won for the first time in his career at Pocono Raceway by winning the Overton’s 400. The victory is also Busch’s first this season and 39th career NASCAR cup race win. He held on to win after taking the lead from Denny Hamlin with 16 laps left. …
Read More »Dale Earnhardt Jr. To Retire
End of an Era It was announced Tuesday from Hendrick Motorsports, that Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be retiring. This decision comes after an 18 season Cup Series racing career. Even though he was unable to win a Cup Series Championship, he will still go down with a remarkable 26 career wins. Why Now? …
Read More »Top Fuel Driver Troy Coughlin Jr. Looks Forward to Gainesville
Following Family Footsteps Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, drag racing has been a dream for 26-year old Troy Coughlin Jr. all the way from his childhood to now. He has followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather–both of whom hold impressive achievements in the sport. Coughlin’s father, Troy Sr. is proudly known as the two-time …
Read More »Hight Looks to Defend NHRA Title at Gatornationals
The 2017 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals is back in action March 16-19 at the Gainesville Raceway. Last year’s Funny Car class winner, Robert Hight, is back in the contention and looking to leave his mark. “Fans needs to come out and see this. It’s history in the making this …
Read More »Daytona 500 Preview
Arguably, the biggest annual racing sporting event will occur this Sunday as the Daytona 500 comes to the Daytona International Speedway. This is the 59th annual Daytona 500 as it kicks off the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup season. It looks to be an exciting season as defending champion Jimmie Johnson will …
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