Between the three national series of NASCAR and the Rolex 24, the late Greg Biffle raced more than 50 times at Daytona International Speedway.Biffle, died at age 55 with six other people in a plane crash As of Thursday, December 18, he has raced the Daytona 500 15 times, but has never won a single one. But among his 19 career Cup Series victories, the World Center of Racing produced one of his most important – his first.AdvertisementIn July 2003, his first year as a full-time Cup driver, Biffle triumphed in the Pepsi400.He continued to compete at the iconic track…
Author: Les Grossman
Seven people died in plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina. On Thursday morning, former NASCAR Cup Series driver Greg Biffle and his family were traveling to Sarasota, Florida. A problem with the plane forced the pilot to return to the runway shortly after takeoff. Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family killed in plane crash The Cessna Citation plane crashed onto the runway upon landing and exploded. Seven people were confirmed dead in the crash, including Greg Biffle as well as his wife Cristina, son Ryder and daughter Emma. Others on the plane included Dennis Dutton…
London, United Kingdom — December 18, 2025 — Michelin-starred chef and long-time motorsport enthusiast Tom Kerridge will curate the 2026 culinary program. Motorsport Awardswhich will take place on January 21 at the Roundhouse in London. The collaboration adds a new dimension to motor racing’s most famous night, bringing together sporting excellence with elevated lifestyle, entertainment and creative expression.Kerridge approaches the culinary program through the lens of motorsport, translating the intensity and coordination of elite racing environments into an experience designed specifically for the Awards.Advertisement“As someone who has loved motorsport since I was a child, I am absolutely thrilled to be…
Bubba Wallace had his ups and downs in 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.The 32-year-old 23XI Racing driver posted very impressive results in the regular season. Wallace had 14 top-10 finishes, while tying his career mark with six top-five finishes on the year. He led 378 laps, the most he has ever led since becoming a full-time Cup Series driver for 23XI Racing.AdvertisementWallace also won an important victory. He took the checkered flag at the Brickyard 400. However, Wallace did not have the kind of postseason success he hoped for.INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JULY 27: Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23…
Editor’s note: This is the 23rd in a series in which we goodbye the top 30 drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series in reverse order of the final 2025 standings.Driver: Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports ChevroletTeam leader: Alan GustavsonFinal ranking 2025: 8thKey stats: 2 wins, 11 top 5, 19 top 10, 454 laps ledAdvertisementHow 2025 ended: Elliott qualified for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs for the ninth time in his 10-year career, winning the Kansas Speedway in the playoffs in the round of 16 and earning six top-10 finishes in the 10 playoff races. Elliott was eliminated by one…
London, United Kingdom – December 17, 2025 – Ross Brawn, boss of the multi-championship Formula 1 team, will receive the prestigious Autosport gold medal in 2026. Motorsport Awards in January, recognizing the body of achievements that have shaped the competitive and cultural fabric of modern Grand Prix racing.The award, introduced in 2021 and previously awarded to Jean Todt, Roger Penske and Sir Jackie Stewart, celebrates individuals whose service, leadership and innovation leave a lasting legacy for generations of fans and competitors.AdvertisementBrawn’s influence on Formula 1 spans more than four decades. He engineered Michael Schumacher’s championship success at Benetton and went…
NASCAR has long considered the idea of ​​offering specific engines for the Camping World Truck Series and a rollout finally appears to be on the horizon.GMS Racing tested two trucks powered by the Ilmor engine at Darlington on Tuesday, according to a report published in Motorsport.com. The same story said the engine produced speeds two-tenths faster than the Chevrolet engine and that NASCAR planned to meet with truck teams Tuesday to decide on a direction.Elton Sawyer, NASCAR vice president of officiating and technical inspection, discussed the topic on SiriusXM Radio Monday and confirmed a decision was imminent.“We are always looking…
JR Motorsports revealed a tempting new sponsor on Tuesday.Dale Earnhardt Jr. announcement a “multi-year, multifaceted partnership” between JR Motorsports and Arby’s. The fast food chain will be the main partner of eight NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026 and will additionally hold a “personal service agreement” with Earnhardt Jr.AdvertisementJR Motorsports commemorated the new collaboration with a video on social media. Carson Kvapil confirmed he will drive an Arby’s car in Atlanta, Rockingham and Chicago next year. Sammy Smith revealed that Arby’s would sponsor his No. 8 vehicle at three stops, and Justin Allgaier was handing out food and drinks…
Kenny Wallace is urging NASCAR to consider new leadership as the sport faces ongoing challenges, citing concerns about the organization’s current direction. Highlighting the importance of experienced decision-makers, Wallace discussed the need for leaders who understand both the heritage and business of NASCAR, bringing the issue of NASCAR leadership concerns to the forefront. Wallace highlights the need for in-depth leadership experience Amid visible tensions within NASCAR, Kenny Wallace has taken a public stance on the topic of leadership, highlighting its impact on teams, fans and the industry as a whole. According to Khushal Bhatia of Slicks and Sticks, Wallace believes…
19 years old Connor Zilisch will race at Daytona next year, a few weeks before his Daytona 500 debut. The Trackhouse star will compete in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona for the third time in his young career,Zilisch will drive the No. 31 Action Express Races Cadillac V-Series.R as co-dryer for Jack Aitken, Earl BamberAnd Frederik Vesti.AdvertisementThe teenager won in his first ever Rolex 24 start at the age of 17, driving an LMP2 for Motorsport era in 2024. They also took a class victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring that year. In 2025, he raced a Trackhouse-prepared…