The series of last The leaked messages did not create NASCAR’s current problem, they simply exposed it. What followed was a tsunami of fan anger that had been building for years. And the reactions were not all the same. Some fans exploded, others got nostalgic, and then there were the self-proclaimed “logics” who responded: “Don’t you realize NASCAR is a business? It’s not supposed to be fun.” Everyone understands that we live in a capitalist world and NASCAR – like any successful sport – has always been a commercial machine.But the logic quickly breaks down. No fun means no fans.…
Author: Les Grossman
Brodie Kostecki is AU$50,000 (US$32,700) richer after winning the opening race of the Supercars Grand Final on the streets of Adelaide.THE Dick Johnson Racing The driver took the lead early in the race and powered through the rain until lap 21 of the scheduled 32-lap distance, in the first Friday race in the 26-year history of the Adelaide 500 event.AdvertisementThe stop was caused when Tickford’s Ford Mustang Thomas Randle hydroplaned into the concrete wall outside Turn 8, pushing a four-tonne barrier back almost a meter. The repairs were carried out quickly, but time ran out, leading authorities to declare the…
They tell us all the time: Be careful with these text messages.Some of these, if discovered, could result in extreme embarrassment or even shame.In the good environmentsome could even have legal consequences.AdvertisementIn this particular case, you have everything.Man, oh man, talk about a “discovery”…Longtime team owner Richard Childress has become an unfortunate figure in NASCAR’s ongoing legal battle.The antitrust case against NASCAR – brought to you by racing teams 23XI and Front Row Motorsports – begins this coming Monday (Dec. 1) in Charlotte, North Carolina, barring a very last-minute settlement. A settlement would eliminate the possibility of worst-case scenarios for…
With all the recent lawsuits, controversies and leak internal messages are finally being made public – NASCAR’s problems no longer need to be spoken about in hushed tones. None of this was actually the cause of the decline, but it ultimately exposed fans’ concerns. complain approximately for years. And now that everything is finally out in the open, many people see this as the best chance for NASCAR in ages to actually make a difference.Here are the changes fans say NASCAR needs to make to save itself.Advertisement1. Fire current leadersNovember 4, 2022; Avondale, Arizona, United States; NASCAR President Steve Phelps…
For NASCAR fans, the last few weeks have been intense, to say the least. Leak the internal messages and all the ongoing controversies have really fueled long-simmering frustrations. But many would argue that this did not create the problems, but simply highlighted them.For years, fans have been complain on decisions made at the top, the Next Gen car, rising costs and the way the sport is presented. And now that all of this has become public, some see it as an opportunity to make serious changes.AdvertisementOne thing that keeps coming up in all fan discussions right now is how NASCAR…
Messing with tires is one of the most serious infractions in NASCAR, something the sanctioning body will not tolerate. NASCAR officials met with Sprint Cup Series crew chiefs Friday morning at Martinsville Speedway to remind teams not to play where the rubber meets the road.Although rumors of teams modifying their tires are nothing new – the topic was discussed during Jeff Gordon’s dominant era in 1998 and as recently as 2006 – NASCAR wants to make sure teams are following the rules.After last weekend’s race at Auto Club Speedway, NASCAR took the Goodyears from the cars of Brad Keselowski, Kevin…
NEED TO KNOWRichard Childress Racing says it is considering legal action against NASCAR executives after newly released texts reveal derogatory messagesA Nov. 24 statement said Childress was “deeply disappointed” by the messages because “legal action is being considered and discussed with legal counsel.”The text messages were released as part of the ongoing lawsuit against NASCAR by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.Former racing driver Richard Childress plans to take legal action against NASCAR after discovering derogatory text messages sent by leaders of the organization.A statement released Monday, November 24 to local news channel WCAC and New York Times of Richard…
Ross Chastain enters the 2023 NASCAR season with a chip on his shoulder after coming close to the Cup Series championship last year. Chastain, 30, finished second behind Team Penske driver Joey Logano. The driver of Trackhouse Racing’s No. 1 car also faces a contract year as he ranks among NASCAR’s top free agents for next season. Alongside Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin, they have a strong free agency class. However, the latest news coming from the NASCAR world could help Chastain’s next contract as two prominent names from the free agency class leave the board Wednesday morning before…
Next season, Shane van Gisbergen will get the chance to drive the #97 in the Cup Series for the first time – a number that means a lot to the three-time Supercars champion. The team announced the number change in an emotional video released earlier this month.Now, Trackhouse has offered a first look at the No. 97 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 wrapped in Red Bull colors. The team also introduced the Red Bull No. 88 colors, which will now be piloted by teenage phenom and fellow Red Bull athlete Connor Zilisch.AdvertisementSVG will drive the No. 97 Red Bull for the first…
With less than a week until the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v. NASCAR antitrust lawsuit begins, the sanctioning body has asked the court that 23XI bar two of its three owners from the venue while others take the stand.This is governed by the “Federal Rules of Evidence; “615,” which states that “upon request of a party, the court shall order witnesses to be excluded from the courtroom so that they may not hear the testimony of other witnesses.” The court may also do so itself,” but does not include the person who represents the party at trial, “any…