CONCORD, N.C. – AJ Allmendinger isn’t racing for a NASCAR championship and knew full well that Kyle Busch’s entire season hinged on the outcome of Sunday’s playoff race.Busch was only able to avoid elimination by winning at The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Allmendinger thought he knew Busch well enough that Busch would understand if Allmendinger was racing for the win.Allmendinger spoiled the NASCAR playoffs by refusing to give up his track position even though he wasn’t in the championship field. Returning to the Cup Series full-time for the first time since 2018, Allmendinger led 46 laps for Kaulig Racing to…
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Team Columbia plans to give Bubba Wallace’s racer an X-wing makeover. Racing and cars have always been part of Star Wars” DNA. George Lucas loved both, and you can see that appreciation reflected in the series’ hotly worn fighters, its sense of speed and, of course, the epic porace sequence. “She doesn’t look like big “thing, but she’s where it counts,” says the group’s Han Solo. Millennium Falconand he’s like anyone who’s ever had a beat up car and still loves it.Colombialongtime Lucasfilm collaborator, released Star Wars-thematic collections every year since 2016, bringing universe-worthy looks to its famous outerwear. The…
Ryan McGee, ESPN senior writerSeptember 8, 2023, 8:43 a.m. ETCloseSenior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner NMPA Writer of the Year 2010 and 2014 To celebrate NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, we’re breaking down our 75 favorite things about the pinnacle of stock car racing. Illustration by ESPNWe are approaching the last weeks of 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season, 75th anniversary campaign of the stock car series. To celebrate, every week until the end of the season, Ryan McGee presents his five favorite things about the sport.The five most beautiful cars? Check. Top 5 toughest drivers? We…
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Legendary NASCAR broadcaster Ken Squier has died following complications from a recent medical issue. He was 88 years old. SiriusXM host and Motor Racing Network announcer Dave Moody shared on X, formerly Twitter, that Squier died Wednesday evening. See moreIt’s finish. Ken earned his wings last night at 8:20 p.m. ET, surrounded by his incredible and loving family. I mourn the loss of my dear lifelong friend and mentor, but I rejoice in the fact that his pain and struggle are over. Thank you everyone for all the prayers and well wishes. pic.twitter.com/rvohmUPaQV– Dave Moody (@DGodfatherMoody) November 16, 2023 Squier…
Stephen A. Smith applauded those who criticized the First take panelist and podcast host for his silence on Josh Giddey’s current situation. Giddey, a 21-year-old Australian guard, is under investigation by the NBA after allegations on social media surfaced that he had an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl. On The Stephen A. Smith Show On Monday, Smith was annoyed by people who just wanted him to skewer Giddey based on the limited information available. “You’re all pissing me off.” Could you try to be responsible? Could you try? He asked. “That’s all I ask. What do you want Stephen…
Fireworks erupt on the Elk Grove Village Green during Elk Grove Village’s annual tree lighting Friday. (Shawn Clisham/Special to the Journal) A record crowd estimated at 4,000 to 5,000 people gathered at the Elk Grove Village Green to see the Christmas tree and a quarter of a million lights lit on the municipal campus, fireworks light up the sky and meet Santa. Attendees at Friday’s (November 24) event were also treated to a free concert by 1960s band The Cryan’ Shames, who had hits including…
THE NASCAR Championship 4 takes place after Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway, which saw one driver celebrating in victory lane and another celebrating on pit road with his team.Ryan Blaney took the checkered flag at Martinsville in the penultimate race of the season to clinch third place in the 2023 championship race. William Byron, who led the Cup Series with six victories this season, won the fourth and final place in points after being the highest ranked driver without a win in the third round.They will join Kyle Larson, who won the round of 16 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway,…
NASCAR set to announce media rights deals worth $7.7 billion with Fox Sports, NBC, Warner Bros. Discovery and Amazon. The average annual value of transactions, including the previously announced one with CW, is $1.1 billion per year, representing an increase of approximately 40% over NASCAR’s current transactions. NASCAR plans to make an official announcement in Nashville later this afternoon as part of its end-of-season banquet. The agreements begin in 2025 and will continue until 2031. The 40% increase represents a big win for the racetrack, especially given the tightening market around sports media rights caused by cord cutting and shaving.…