Kyle Benjmain took home the east coast win in Friday’s Casey’s 150 at Iowa Speedway, but he has yet to cross one item off the bucket list. Kyle Benjamin earns ‘East Coast Win’ Benjamin has raced at Iowa a total of six times, four in K&N and two in ARCA, and has earned five top […] READ MORE
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Off Target: Iconic IndyCar Partnership is Coming to an End
True to the nature of motorsports, business moves as fast as the vehicles. Very rarely does a sponsor remain unchanged throughout decades. When those sponsors do remain, they become as iconic as the cars and drivers they grace with their logos. Among the most iconic: Target and their partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing. On July 27th, […] READ MORE
Fans were Treated to a Special 2016 Brickyard 400
The 2016 Brickyard 400 was a race that fans will not soon forget. It was not so much for the racing itself, however, but what the fans were able to witness as the checkered flag flew. When Kyle Busch’s Skittles Camry crossed the line of bricks, he was able to cement himself as a serious […] READ MORE
Scary Times for NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Wow what a week for NASCAR and it’s fans. Like the saying goes ” your only as good as your best player” and we learned some scary news. Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced last week that he would be out of the 88 for New Hampshire’s race last Sunday, as well as at least one more […] READ MORE
The (Temporary) Return of Jeff Gordon
Like Michael Jordan before him, Jeff Gordon has suddenly come out of retirement. However he is not here to stay, nor is he starring in a “Space Jam”-type film. Hendrick Motorsports has called upon its greatest icon to replace the ailing Dale Earnhardt Jr. Earnhardt is currently suffering from concussion symptoms and will be unable […] READ MORE
The Rise of Ryan Blaney Spells the Return of Wood Brothers Racing
The oldest team in NASCAR has seen a return to form through youth. The 22-year old Ryan Blaney has not only proven himself one of the most notable figures of NASCAR’s future, but has brought Wood Brothers Racing back to the forefront of the sport. The son of former NASCAR driver Dave Blaney, Ryan rose through the ranks […] READ MORE
2016 ESPYS Snubbed a NASCAR Legend for the Icon Award
Over the course of their careers, Peyton Manning, Abby Wambach, and Kobe Bryant transcended their respective sports. They exuded greatness, overcame adversity, and became role models of their sports. However, the 2016 ESPYS snubbed a NASCAR legend for the Icon Award. 23-year veteran of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and recently retired Jeff Gordon‘s name was not called. This […] READ MORE
Is Dale Earnhardt Jr. in Trouble?
Its a simple question to ask but the answer to it may not be so easy. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is NASCAR‘s favorite son. He is the sport’s most popular driver year after year. But Earnhardt Jr., along with his legion of fans are still waiting for him to capture his first win of the 2016 […] READ MORE
NASCAR notes from the Toyota Save Mart 350
The dust has finally settled from NASCAR‘s stop in Sonoma, California. While the race was uneventful for the most part, it was a thrilling finish. In years past, road course ringers were brought into to run these tracks. This was much to the delight of our Cup regulars. Most drivers dreaded these tracks. They found […] READ MORE
FireKeepers Casino 400 Race Review
NASCAR fans had the chance on Sunday afternoon to witness the sport’s new downforce package during the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Along with feedback from drivers, the sanctioning body lowered the rear spoiler along with changes to the front splitter and rear deck fin. All in hopes of more straightaway speed and the […] READ MORE