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In a new series track record time of 1:10.222, Brent Crews is on the pole for the NASCARCraftsman Truck Series race at Watkins Glen. Crews is only a teenager, but is showing that he is more than talented enough to be considered a threat to win. This is the first career pole for Crews. He will share ...
Qualifying results for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.
38 cars enter the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway.
NASCAR veteran Denny Hamlin added a new name to his list of rivals after the April 2026 race at Talladega Superspeedway. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver spoke out after the Jack Link’s 500, pointing at Noah Gragson and Front Row Motorsports over a late-race decision.Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner, said the move broke the […] The post NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Fires Back at Noah Gragson as Talladega Move Sparks Tension appeared first on HEAVY.
Not backing down. Stephen A. Smith started quite the firestorm in the NASCAR community last week when he dismissed NASCAR drivers by claiming that they’re not “athletes.” During a discussion on his Mad Dog Sports Radio show on SiriusXM, Smith was discussing NBA star LeBron James and where he ranks on the list of all-time great athletes when it comes to longevity. And later on in the show, someone suggested that 7-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty should be on that […] The post Stephen A. Smith Slams Joey Logano Over Comments On “Athlete” Debate: “Can We Grow Up?” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
The age-old debate… NASCAR drivers are constantly dealing with people questioning whether they’re actually “athletes.” The argument from critics usually goes something like, “Well anybody can drive a car.” But I don’t think these people realize exactly what it takes to drive a race car 180 mph for 4 hours within inches of 36 other cars on a racetrack with 20 degrees of banking. That’s a little different than your Sunday drive to Dunkin Donuts. That’s like saying football players […] The post NASCAR Team Calls Out Stephen A. Smith After He Says Drivers Aren’t Athletes: “Step Out Of That Studio” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Cup Series career is at a major crossroads.The 40-year-old is in his fourth season with Richard Childress Racing. Busch signed a one-year extension with the organization ahead of 2026, meaning his future beyond this year is unclear.On the racetrack, it has been a season of struggle for the driver of the No. […] The post NASCAR: 3 Potential Landing Spots for Kyle Busch in 2027 appeared first on Heavy Sports.
A 12th-place finish at COTA was Todd Gilliland’s best finish of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season heading into Bristol.Aside from that, the driver of the No. 38 had failed to finish top 20 in the other six races to start the campaign.On Sunday at Bristol, Gilliland found some daylight. The Front Row Motorsports driver […] The post NASCAR’s Todd Gilliland Reacts to ‘Massive’ Bristol Effort appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Full race results from the Bristol Motor Speedway NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tennessee Army National Guard 250.
Todd Gilliland admits that spotter demands to push harder often infuriate NASCAR drivers who are already at their physical limit.
Following the post-race inspection at Rockingham Speedway, one of the top finishers had his result thrown out.
Full race results from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black's Tire 200 from Rockingham Speedway.
After technical inspection on Thursday, there are 13 NASCAR Truck Series teams who will sit out 10 minutes of practice today.
Michael Jordan publicly commented on the ongoing NASCAR lawsuit, emphasizing the significance of his actions and decisions.
Willing to risk it all. Of course Michael Jordan is one of the most famous athletes in the world, so NASCAR needs him a lot more than he needs them. But he was still willing to risk his race team – and quite a bit of money that he’s put into it – in order to push for change within the sport. The NBA legend is, of course, co-owner of 23XI Racing, along with Cup Series superstar Denny Hamlin, which […] The post Michael Jordan Says He Was Willing To Get Kicked Out Of NASCAR To Send A Message With Antitrust Lawsuit first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Michael Jordan approached his legal fight with NASCAR the same way he approached competition throughout his career.All in.Speaking during an interview with Gayle King on “CBS Mornings,” Jordan outlined why he backed a lawsuit challenging NASCAR’s business structure and what led him to take that step after years of involvement in the sport.Why Michael Jordan […] The post Michael Jordan Says He Was ‘All In’ on NASCAR Lawsuit appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR arrives at Martinsville Speedway this weekend for the Cook Out 400, and these are the best Fantasy drivers to start.
The NASCAR Cup Series takes on Martinsville Speedway this Sunday for the Cook Out 400. Here is the field revealed.
