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Tom Cruise and Jeff Gordon to join forces for 'Days of Thunder' sequel? - What We Know

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon wants a "Days of Thunder" sequel and said at Daytona International Speedway that he's been in touch with Hollywood actor Tom Cruiseabout making the project come to life.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2025

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon ready to partner with Tom Cruise on 'Days of Thunder' sequel

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon wants a “Days of Thunder” sequel and said at Daytona International Speedway that he’s been in touch with Tom Cruise about making the project come to life

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

William Byron Captures Second-Straight Daytona 500 in Thrilling Overtime Finish

A multi-car wreck allowed the Hendrick Motorsports driver to come from ninth place to win the opening race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 17, 2025

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Wayne Taylor can't stop winning

Wayne Taylor talks about his 37-year IMSA career, his legacy, and the big plans he still has even after four decades of racing.

Motorsport · Jan 23, 2025

Not a Simulation: Aston Martin F1 ambassador Jessica Hawkins takes on NASCAR

It’s been a season of big opportunities for Hawkins, including an unlikely collab at Charlotte under the tutelage of Jeff Gordon, thanks to her sim skills.

Motorsport · Dec 17, 2024

The business of building a race track in the modern era

Nice tarmac, lights, and flowing curves that play nice are just some of the ingredients needed for making a great enthusiast race track.

Motorsport · Dec 11, 2024

Jeff Gordon says it's the job of drivers "to be aware of what's on the line"

It's no secret that OEM-aligned teams work together in modern NASCAR, but did Sunday's finish cross the line into race manipulation? Hall of Fame driver Jeff Gordon, who now serves as the Vice Chairman at Hendrick Motorsports, saw nothing wrong with what unfolded in the closing laps.

Motorsport · Nov 5, 2024

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How the NASCAR Cup playoffs work: A simplified guide

The modern NASCAR championship format is a controversial one, all about unpredictability and creating shocking 'Game 7' moments, but how exactly does it work?

Motorsport · Sep 3, 2024

The short history of NASCAR Cup racing outside the United States

The decision to add a Mexico City Cup race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for 2025 season is a big step in NASCAR's plans for international expansion. It's also quite the undertaking, especially with roughly 80 haulers driving over 2,000 miles directly from Michigan International Speedway to Mexico City.

Motorsport · Aug 27, 2024

NASCAR: When rubbin' stops being racin'

In a series born via the exploits of bootleggers and outlaws, NASCAR's history is unsurprisingly steeped in decades of contact and drivers pushing the limits of what may be deemed acceptable.

Autosport · Aug 16, 2024

NASCAR's history of wreck penalties: When rubbin' stops being racin'

In a series born via the exploits of bootleggers and outlaws, NASCAR's history is unsurprisingly steeped in decades of contact and drivers pushing the limits of what may be deemed acceptable. There's almost an expectation to see occasional bump and runs, or a driver full-throttle against the wall to escape…

Motorsport · Aug 16, 2024

The Brickyard 400's inaugural winner - Jeff Gordon - welcomes its return

It’s been three decades since the groundbreaking – and some might still say controversial – move to run NASCAR’s premier series on the open-wheel hallowed ground of Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Motorsport · Jul 19, 2024

Jeff Gordon praises Larson as "one of the greats" after Sonoma charge

That hasn’t prevented the former dirt racing standout from excelling in NASCAR competition as what he does behind the wheel more than makes up for whatever detailed knowledge he may lack.

Motorsport · Jun 10, 2024

Kyle Larson Wins Third Cup Victory At Sonoma Raceway

Kyle Larson's victory at Sonoma Raceway propels him to series lead, showcasing his skill and resilience on the track. NASCAR's decision to grant Larson a w...

Truex: Sonoma repave like "running qualifying laps every lap"

Truex's victory at the 1.099-mile road course last season was the fourth of his NASCAR Cup career, moving him into second on the all-time wins list at the track.

Motorsport · May 23, 2024

The first-time winners of NASCAR's grueling Coke 600 and who might be next

You may not think NASCAR's longest race and first-time winners go together, but some of the sport's biggest stars got their breakthrough win in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Motorsport · Mar 25, 2024

Bowman: It "sucks to come up a couple short again"

While Hendrick Motorsports teammates William Byron (two) and Kyle Larson have together won three of the series’ first six races, Bowman struggled with a three-race stretch of no finish better than 18th.

Motorsport · Feb 22, 2024

NASCAR Classic: A dramatic end to Cup racing at Rockingham

20 years ago today, the NASCAR Cup Series took the checkered flag for the very last time at Rockingham Speedway. The D-shaped 1.017-mile oval hosted Cup races from 1965 to 2004.

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William Byron Wins Daytona 500, Marks Hendrick Motorsports Milestone

William Byron clinches 11th career win at Daytona 500, marking Hendrick Motorsports' 40th season with a thrilling victory over teammate Alex Bowman.

Motorsport · Feb 18, 2024

Daytona 500 Classic: Harvick beats Martin by 0.02s in frantic 2007 finish

Kevin Harvick didn’t have the quickest car at Daytona and struggled against an overheating problem that dropped him back into the murkier zones of the whirling dervish pack, but what he did have was the right move up his sleeve at the crucial moment.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 18, 2024

NASCAR history: Every Daytona 500 champion since 2000 (2024 edition)

The Daytona 500 is the biggest NASCAR race on the schedule, and drivers would do anything to win it.

Motorsport · Feb 17, 2024

Daytona 500 Classic: McMurray digs NASCAR out of a hole

The 52nd running of the Daytona 500 was memorable for a pothole that caused two red flags, which meant it took over six hours to complete.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2024

Jeff Gordon tells Dale Earnhardt Jr. why he’s a bit surprised Jimmie Johnson is still racing in NASCAR

When so many of Jimmie Johnson's contemporaries have left NASCAR racing for good, the 48-year-old driver still going.

Autosport · Jan 31, 2024

NASCAR Full Speed review: Will the Netflix docuseries elevate the championship?

Full Speed is NASCAR's attempt at cashing in on the docuseries market, and while it isn't a carbon copy of DTS, it certainly follows a similar format in showcasing the lives of the drivers and their weekend battles out on track.NASCAR remains king in viewership among US-based racing fans, but the…

Motorsport · Jan 20, 2024

Johnson, Knaus, and Donnie Allison officially join NASCAR Hall of Fame

The ceremony began by honoring Janet Guthrie with the Landmark Award for outstanding contributions to NASCAR.

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