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The Wood Brothers' knack for finding first-time winners

Of the 20 drivers who have been fortunate enough to win races with the Wood Brothers Racing team, nearly half of them were first-time winners, with Josh Berry being the latest. From there, it's been fairly split on what the future held for these drivers as some never won again,…

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Denny Hamlin and JGR secure major sponsorship deal with Progressive

For the majority of Denny Hamlin's career dating back to 2005, FedEx was his primary sponsor. He drove FedEx colors to Victory Lane in 47 of his 54 Cup wins, but in recent years, the brand quietly decreased its presence in NASCAR. Last year, they sponsored Hamlin in 13 of…

Motorsport

Survive to thrive: The Wood Brothers "never give up" attitude is really starting to pay off

Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team in NASCAR, having competed in the sport's top level since the early 1950s. They were there as the sport transitioned from a small local series to a national spectacle, racing on the beaches of Daytona and later the high banks, but the…

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Runaway wheels and a day for the underdogs: Winners and losers from NASCAR in Vegas

Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing have dominated the NASCAR Cup at Las Vegas for the last three seasons, which has also been the case in the first four races of the new year. But Sunday showcased the strengths of drivers outside of the Hendrick and JGR-circle like Berry, Suarez,…

Motorsport

Two crews for one pit stop couldn’t save Christopher Bell’s winning streak

Christopher Bell's four-race win streak ends with 12th-place finish due to pit stop issues and balance struggles.

Motorsport

Driving for the Wood Brothers, Josh Berry earns first NASCAR Cup win

Josh Berry wins NASCAR Cup Series race with Wood Brothers Racing, earning his first career victory.

Motorsport

How Leigh Diffey became the voice of American motorsport

From IndyCar and F1, to IMSA, NASCAR, and Supercross, there may not be a single American racing fan who doesn't know the Australian commentator's calls.

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Former president Jimmy Carter was a true, hardcore race fan

The late former US president was a lifelong racing fan, who frequently made long treks to tracks like Sebring to appreciate the sights and sounds

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The rare NASCAR company Christopher Bell would join if he wins four in a row

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has the chance to do something not seen in the NASCAR Cup Series in nearly 17 years

Motorsport

Casey Mears begins chase to 500 Cup starts with surprise return at Martinsville

Casey Mears, a veteran of 489 NASCAR Cup Series races and winner of the 2007 Coca-Cola 600, is making an unexpected return to the top level of the sport.

Motorsport

Formula 1’s (almost) all-American teams

For many years Formula 1 tried and failed to connect with the US audience, but all that has changed in the last decade. Burgeoning interest is now served by three grands prix on US soil and an American team on the grid – with another one about to join. Cadillac is…

Motorsport

Carl Edwards joins Amazon Prime Video as part of its NASCAR broadcast team

Edwards is making a long-awaited return to NASCAR. Though exciting, his news isn't about getting back behind the wheel of a stock car.

Motorsport

From new tires to unforced errors: The biggest winners and losers from NASCAR at Phoenix

Despite criticism for past lackluster racing, Phoenix absolutely delivered on the excitement with help from late-race restarts and multiple tire compounds

Motorsport

Katherine Legge's eventful NASCAR Cup debut ends 100 laps shy of the finish

Katherine Legge's goal in her first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race was "to be respectful of the leaders and stay out of the way." Driving the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet, she started from the rear of the 37-car field and planned to do just that.

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Briscoe: "That's about the biggest you can crash at Phoenix" after huge wreck

On Lap 99, a multi-car accident collected several cars at Phoenix Raceway, leaving seven different drivers unable to continue. On a Stage 2 restart, the field fanned out four and even five-wide through Turns 1 and 2. Usually, it all gets sorted by the time they make it onto the…

Motorsport

Some fans missed the thrilling Xfinity finish as local station cuts to commercial

The CW is broadcasting the complete NASCAR Xfinity Series season for the first time, and while many viewers have praised the network, there were some fans in Georgia left less than pleased on Saturday.

Motorsport

NASCAR puts multiple tire compounds to the test for Phoenix Cup race

For only the second time ever, NASCAR will experiment with multiple tire compounds in a Cup series race. With tire supplier Goodyear bringing two new rubber compounds made for oval tracks, it's not dissimilar to what fans already see in IndyCar with option and primary tires. At a track where…

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For the Cup: Legge and other extraordinary women who’ve raced NASCAR

When Katherine Legge takes the green flag in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, she will become the 17th different woman to compete at the top level of stock car racing and the first in over seven years. The British racer will also be just the third woman…

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Chase Briscoe and JGR win NASCAR appeal, overturning Daytona 500 penalties

After a nail-biting wait, a stunning reversal for Chase Briscoe and the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota team today as the National Motorsports Appeals Panel voted in their favor after they appealed penalties issued following the NASCAR season-opener.

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Cindric penalized, but avoids suspension for intentional wrecking

It's no stretch to say that Austin Cindric has had a rough start to the 2025 season. He was wrecked out of the lead while leading on the final lap of the Daytona 500, and again while leading with three laps to go at Atlanta. COTA provided no relief as…

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NASCAR countersues 23XI and FRM, claiming scheme to "threaten, coerce, and extort" sport

In the latest development surrounding the ongoing legal saga between 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR, the sanctioning body has decided to file its own countersuit against the teams.

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World's oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina

A bucktoothed llama that spends its days comforting chronically ill children at a North Carolina camp founded by NASCAR royalty has been crowned the world’s oldest llama in captivity

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The BetMGM bonus code SBWIRE unlocks a massive $1500 BetMGM promo for college basketball conference tourneys, the NBA, NHL, UFC, PGA, NASCAR & more.

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iRacing's new AI opponents are supposed to change as your own skills grow, fixing computer-controlled racers for good.

Motorsport

How Zilisch's Cup debut compares with the greats of NASCAR

Connor Zilisch's COTA finish didn't reflect his talent, but he's in great company of drivers who failed to secure a head-turning finish in their Cup debut.

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