Reigning Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, who also co-owns the High Limit Sprint Car Series alongside his brother-in-law Brad Sweet and streamer FloSports, says he doesn’t expect a playoff format to come to their winged division anytime soon.The topic was addressed by series announcers Chase Raudman and Tony La Porta on the series’ official podcast.Advertisement“I hope, and I am almost certain, that this Never happen in sprint car racing,” Larson said on the High Limit Chamber podcast. “Even the late playoffs that they have, I think, are better than what we have in NASCAR, but it’s still not like, I…
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Editor’s Note: This is a roundup in which we review the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. Consult our index of 2025 Driver Recaps. 2025 Craftsman Truck Series Champion: Corey Heim2025 regular season champion: Corey HeimFull-time winners: 8 (Corey Heim, 12; Layne Riggs, 3; Chandler Smith, 2; Tyler Ankrum, 1; Rajah Caruth, 1; Daniel Hemric, 1; Giovanni Ruggiero, 1; Stewart Friesen, 1)Team wins: Tricon Garage, 13; Motorsports ranked first, 5; Spire Motorsports, 4; McAnally-Hilgemann Racing, 2; Halmar Friesen Racing, 1AdvertisementHow 2025 ended: A 2025 campaign defined by total domination concluded electrically for Corey Heim and the No. 11 Tricon Garage…
On Thursday, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports announced their agreement with NASCAR after more than a year of legal battle in a federal antitrust case that could have destroyed the sport. Although the financial details of the settlement are not disclosed, there is still enough information to determine who came out on top in this saga.Let’s dive into the winners and losers of the settlement and legal battle between NASCAR, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.AdvertisementWinner: LawyersPeter Casey-Imagn ImagesBillable hours remain undefeated. In this historic legal battle, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have turned to renowned attorney Jeffrey…
THE NASCAR trial is overand when the Daytona 500 takes the green flag in two months, everything will be the same as it has been for many years now.THE antitrust lawsuitfiled by two of the 15 teams that field the 36-car full-time Cup Series, ended last Thursday when a settlement was reached before a nine-person jury was asked to render a verdict.AdvertisementAfter 16 months of legal battles, ultimatums and guesswork, things ended in familiar settlement fashion, but in a way that no one could have predicted even a day earlier: Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, co-owners of one of the…
The settlement of the NASCAR lawsuit just helped avoid what could have been a long, ugly war between the sport and the teams. Although it was a settlement, major decisions like permanent charters and a greater share of revenue worked in the teams’ favor. And wHi Michael Jordan And Denis HamlinIt is 23XI Race celebrates his feat, fans are asking for more.Look at the current trends!Most fans were on the teams’ side during the antitrust lawsuit, which accused NASCAR of a monopoly. Naturally, some sided with the sport, and the fan base is now suing them for an apology.What made…
One of the most iconic brands in motorsports history makes its long-awaited full-time return as Sunoco joins Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) in a multi-year deal as primary partner of the No. 8 Honda driven by Kyffin Simpson.This is the first time since 1973 that Sunoco, the largest independent fuel distributor in the Americas, has been the primary partner of the IndyCar Series for the entire season. Sunoco was the primary fuel supplier to North America’s premier open-wheel championship from 2010 to 2018, and to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 2015 to 2018.Advertisement“Sunoco has long been synonymous with performance and innovation,…
Three years ago, Jeff Gordon, vice president of the most successful organization in NASCAR history, predicted a frightening future for every team – and every fan – of the sport. Sitting in a conference room a few blocks from NASCAR’s offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, the four-time champion sat alongside three other team executives. They told some members of the media in October 2022 that the sport’s business model was “broken.” Gordon said at that meeting that Hendrick Motorsports, which won Cup championships in 2020 and 2021, would not turn a profit in 2022. In fact, Gordon said, it had…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Featuring NASCAR, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports settle an antitrust lawsuita new era will begin. It’s time for evergreen charters. According to a joint press release from the parties involved in this matter, NASCAR will issue an amendment to the existing charter contract. This includes “a form of evergreen charters, subject to mutual agreement.” Once signed by the other charter holders, they will come into force. What does this term mean? The statement does not provide exact details and the parties will endeavor to keep many details confidential as part of the settlement agreement. This includes…
Tickets for the 2026 NASCAR race weekend at Richmond Raceway are now available for purchase.The event, which features an action-packed weekend of racing, is presented by Who’s Your Driver. It features the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race and the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400.AdvertisementRichmond Raceway will celebrate its 80th anniversary next year. Last year, the NASCAR race weekend was sold out.“As Saturday night racing returned to Richmond Raceway, everyone showed up and showed up, igniting an electric atmosphere among the fans in the stands and the drivers on the track,” said Lori Waran, president of Richmond Raceway. “We plan…
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps testified Tuesday in a federal antitrust trial.Phelps took the stand on the seventh day of a trial in which two teams are suing NASCAR for alleged monopolistic practices. He quickly faced a question about his salary.AdvertisementPhelps, president of NASCAR at the time of the 2024 charter negotiations, makes a Salary of $2.5 million as commissioner, with up to an additional $2.5 million in bonuses. Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports reported that he reported receiving $1.6 million, with up to $3.25 million in bonuses as president.Explaining the NASCAR LawsuitFront Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing were the only…