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NASCAR Driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Flags One Issue With Talladega Stage Changes

NASCAR made headlines this week after announcing a change to stage lengths at Talladega Superspeedway. The sanctioning body shortened the final two stages to reduce fuel-saving strategies that have frustrated fans during superspeedway races. Officials want drivers to race harder for longer stretches instead of backing off the throttle to save gas.The idea is simple. […] The post NASCAR Driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Flags One Issue With Talladega Stage Changes appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Drivers Hit With Pre-Race Penalties Ahead of Bristol Motor Speedway Showdown

Pre-race inspection for Friday night’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Bristol Motor Speedway wrapped up without any truck recording three failures, NASCAR officials confirmed. That outcome means no crew chiefs were ejected, and no teams face the most serious penalties ahead of the Tennessee Army National Guard 250.With the garage clear of major issues, […] The post NASCAR Drivers Hit With Pre-Race Penalties Ahead of Bristol Motor Speedway Showdown appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR: Kenny Wallace Pushes Back on AI Hype, Calls It a Business Move

NASCAR has taken a major step by hiring its first Director of Artificial Intelligence. It shows how the sanctioning body is looking to use new tools to improve how the sport runs on and off the track. Many major leagues already use AI to handle data, improve operations, and connect with fans.NASCAR now joins that […] The post NASCAR: Kenny Wallace Pushes Back on AI Hype, Calls It a Business Move appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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How to Watch All NASCAR Races at Bristol Motor Speedway 2026: Full Schedule, TV and Streaming Guide

NASCAR returns to Bristol Motor Speedway in 2026 with two scheduled race weekends that follow a consistent structure across all three national series. The spring event will take place from April 10 to April 12 on the track’s traditional concrete surface. The fall weekend is set for September 17 to September 19 and will run […] The post How to Watch All NASCAR Races at Bristol Motor Speedway 2026: Full Schedule, TV and Streaming Guide appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Reaction Split as Richard Childress Supports Cleetus McFarland

Richard Childress has seen just about everything NASCAR can throw at a team owner. So when critics questioned Garrett “Cleetus McFarland” Mitchell’s move into stock-car racing, Richard Childress didn’t hesitate to push back. Instead, he leaned in.Speaking in a recent interview, Childress made it clear the partnership between Richard Childress Racing and the YouTube star […] The post NASCAR Reaction Split as Richard Childress Supports Cleetus McFarland appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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