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Some moments in racing are just that, moments. A bump, a nudge, a bit of sheet metal rubbing at 150 miles per hour. It’s the nature of the beast, especially at a bullring like Bristol.

Kaden Honeycutt News / Total Apex Sports / August 5

Kaden Honeycutt Set to Replace Stewart Friesen at Richmond

When life hands you a busted playoff run and maybe a fractured clavicle, you bring in a fresh driver to pick up the slack, and that’s precisely what Halmar-Friesen Racing has done.

NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / August 1

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Iowa Speedway Preview and Predictions

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads from the 2.5-mile speedway of Indianapolis to the 7/8-mile short track of Iowa Speedway. Here is everything you need to know for Saturday’s Xfinity Series Hy-Vee Perks 250.

Chip Ganassi Gets a 1-2 Finish at Race 2 at Iowa Speedway

It’s been a weekend of action over in Iowa for rounds 11 and 12 of the IndyCar championship for the Farm To Finish 275 at Iowa Speedway. Alex Palou has now added a second win on an oval to his list of accomplishments.

NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

NASCAR Cup Series at Sonoma Raceway Preview and Predictions

It is back-to-back road courses for the NASCAR Cup Series, but this weekend we are trading the skyscrapers for the vineyard views of Sonoma Raceway. Here is everything you need to know for Sunday’s Toyota Save Mart 350.

NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Sonoma Raceway Preview and Predictions

For the second week in a row, the NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to road courses, this time taking us away from the Windy City to wine country, Sonoma, California.

NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / June 27

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Lime Rock Park Preview

For the first time ever, Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut, will host the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, The LiUNA 150. Here is everything you need to know for the inaugural Truck Series race.

NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / June 20

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Pocono Raceway Preview and Predictions

From the left and right turns of Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez to the Tricky Triangle of Pocono Raceway, it has been a long haul for the Xfinity Series.

Erica Enders News / Total Apex Sports / June 16

Erica Enders’ Pro Stock Team Hit with Fine and Points Deduction After Controversial NHRA Ruling at Bristol

Erica Enders and her Pro Stock team are feeling the sting after the NHRA handed down a $5,000 fine and docked 100 points from her championship tally. The penalty came after NHRA officials flagged the use of unapproved rear wheels during qualifying at the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals.

Jimmie Johnson News / Yardbarker / June 11

Jimmie Johnson reflects on his rare opportunity on world stage

Jimmie Johnson's racing resume needs little introduction to most auto racing fans. Seven NASCAR Cup Series championships. Two Daytona 500 victories. A start in the Indianapolis 500.

Where the NASCAR Truck Series playoff picture stands after Michigan

NASCAR power rankings: Denny Hamlin surges after third win of 2025

Denny Hamlin says he thrives as NASCAR's chief antagonist

Denny Hamlin is prepared to miss Mexico City race if necessary

Formula One News / Yardbarker / June 10

F1's decision to go against Indy 500 is a lose-lose for motorsports

F1's decision to go head-to-head with Indy 500 is a lose-lose for motorsports

Moreso than their counterparts in other sports, motorsports officials and competitors usually abide by the saying that "a rising tide lifts all ships."

NASCAR power rankings: Denny Hamlin surges after third win of 2025

Denny Hamlin says he thrives as NASCAR's chief antagonist

Where the NASCAR Truck Series playoff picture stands after Michigan

Conner Jones News / 5 GOATs / June 3

CARS Tour fines, places NASCAR Truck Series driver Conner Jones on probation after Langley scuffle

Conner Jones is back in the news again for a less-than-stellar reason. The part-time NASCAR Truck Series driver got into a scuffle during an appearance in the CARS Tour last weekend, and he’s been fined and placed on probation.

NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / June 3

Goodbye Atlanta, Hello EchoPark Speedway

Atlanta Motor Speedway has been a peg on the NASCAR schedule for years and years. The track will remain on the schedule into the future, but there will be something different moving forward.

Marc Marquez News / Outdoors on SI / May 26

Alex Marquez wins British GP at Silverstone SPRINT - Dethrones Brother Marc

It only took seven races, but the 2025 season finally has a Sprint winner not named Marc Marquez. His brother Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) took the Silverstone Sprint in a fantastic showdown of Ducati dominance.

NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / May 17

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series North Wilkesboro Speedway Preview

Heading from the high banks of Kansas Speedway to the up and downhill straights of North Wilkesboro, for the Window World 250 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Jesse Love News / Field Level Media / May 6

Jesse Love adds at least two more Cup Series races with RCR

Jesse Love will get two more opportunities to race in the NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing when he competes at Kansas Speedway on Sunday and at Richmond Raceway on Aug.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 4

'I’ve Had Worse': Oscar Piastri Defends Lando Norris Against an ‘Insult’ Given by Other F1 Drivers

The 2025 Miami GP weekend saw the F1 drivers sit down with ESPN to answer some of the most bizarre quizzes and hypothetical scenarios. One such question posed to drivers like Oliver Bearman, Yuki Tsunoda, and Oscar Piastri was who would win in a fight between a single gorilla and 100 people.

Motor Sports News / Athlon Sports / March 13

NHRA Shocker: Robert Hight Quits as President of John Force Racing

In a stunning move, John Force Racing announced Thursday morning that president Robert Hight has resigned his role with his organization and is essentially ending his drag racing career.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The Spun / February 26

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Has Fired Back At Controversial NASCAR Narrative

Dale Earnhardt Jr. saw his name evoked after Austin Hill's latest victory. On Saturday, Hill won the Bennett Transportation and Logistics 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Esteban Ocon News / Field Level Media / December 3

Esteban Ocon on early Alpine exit: 'Not how I wanted things to end'

Esteban Ocon did not get the chance to thank his former co-workers in person, so he took to social media to do so on Tuesday. Ocon, who has signed a multi-year deal to race for Haas beginning in 2025, had expected to close out this Formula 1 season with Alpine.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / December 1

Report: Jack Doohan to slide into Alpine lineup in F1 finale

Esteban Ocon is turning over his ride for Alpine in the Formula One season finale next weekend to Jack Doohan, who will replace him with the team in 2025, The Athletic reported Sunday.

Max Verstappen wins Qatar GP

Verstappen admits he felt ‘provoked’ to take lead after grid penalty saga

F1 drivers reveal safety car glitch as Verstappen is 'confused' by fault

Norris explains why he didn't slow down under yellow flag at Qatar GP

Lewis Hamilton issues apology to Mercedes after Sunday's race

Red Bull Racing CEO Christian Horner hints at a potential Sergio Perez exit

Motor Sports News / Motorsports on SI / October 15