NASCAR charges into Kansas Speedway on Sunday as the Cup Series returns to an intermediate track for the first time in nearly two months.Since the Cup drivers last raced on a 1.5-mile oval in mid-March, the series has held a road event, three short track races, a superspeedway race and a battle on the concrete Monster Mile . But a race at Kansas could be just what’s needed to kick off perennial championship contender Denny Hamlin’s season.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver remains winless so far in 2023 and has scored just two top fives in 11 races this season. But…
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Metro Nashville’s legal department filed a lawsuit block a new state law making it easier for the Metro Council to approve a new race track at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. The measure – passed by Tennessee lawmakers earlier this year and signed into law by Governor Bill Lee on May 5 — overturned a Metro Nashville Council rule requiring 27 votes to approve any changes to the city’s fairgrounds. Instead, the board could approve Bristol Motor Speedway’s proposed track with 21 votes, improving the plan’s chances of passage. The proposal is to build a virtually new 30,000-seat racetrack at the…
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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…
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…