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Michael Jordan’s 23XI NASCAR Team Hosting Fan Fest At Chief’s During Nashville Superspeedway Weekend

When NASCAR comes to Nashville at the end of May for the Cracker Barrel 400, it sounds like Chief’s will be the place to be for racing fans. Nashville Superspeedway will be the site for three straight days of racing May 29 through the 31. And on May 29, the NASCAR team that Michael Jordan co-owns (Denny Hamlin is also a co-owner), 23XI, will be hosting a fan event to help kick off the weekend’s festivities. The fan fest will […] The post Michael Jordan’s 23XI NASCAR Team Hosting Fan Fest At Chief’s During Nashville Superspeedway Weekend first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Qualifying Results, Starting Lineup From Texas

Full qualifying results and starting lineup for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.

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Austin Dillon Speaks on Kyle Busch’s Crew Chief Change, RCR Commitment

Austin Dillon addressed the media on Friday at Texas Motor Speedway regarding teammate Kyle Busch’s crew chief change in the NASCAR Cup Series and his commitment to Richard Childress Racing.Following his first top-10 finish of 2026 last Sunday at Talladega, RCR made the call to swap in Andy Street for Jim Pohlman as crew chief […] The post Austin Dillon Speaks on Kyle Busch’s Crew Chief Change, RCR Commitment appeared first on HEAVY.

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Michael Jordan pushed back on Stephen A. Smith’s NASCAR take

If you had an issue with Stephen A. Smith boldly claiming NASCAR drivers aren’t real athletes, Michael Jordan agrees with you. Last week, Smith picked a fight with golfers and NASCAR drivers by proclaiming they’re not real athletes during an episode of his Mad Dog Sports Radio show on SiriusXM. Smith broached the hot take after a…

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NASCAR Legend Greg Biffle Honored by North Carolina After Fatal Crash

The impact of NASCAR Legend Greg Biffle’s death continues to be felt across NASCAR, as North Carolina honored the former driver with its highest civilian award. Five months after the fatal plane crash, officials posthumously inducted Greg Biffle into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.The award recognizes both his racing career and his actions […] The post NASCAR Legend Greg Biffle Honored by North Carolina After Fatal Crash appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying Results, Starting Lineup From Texas

Qualifying results for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.

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Two $15 Million Lawsuits Filed Against Greg Biffle Estate Over Deadly Plane Crash

More legal drama over the estate of Greg Biffle. The retired NASCAR driver was among 7 people killed in a deadly plane crash last December in North Carolina, which also claimed the life of his wife Cristina Grossu, his children Emma and Ryder, longtime NASCAR crew member Craig Wadsworth, and pilot Dennis Dutton and his son Jack Dutton. Earlier this year, the NTSB released their preliminary report on the crash and shed more light on the final moments of the […] The post Two $15 Million Lawsuits Filed Against Greg Biffle Estate Over Deadly Plane Crash first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Two Wrongful Death Lawsuits Totaling $30 Million Filed Against Late NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle’s Estate

Plaintiffs have filed two new wrongful death lawsuits, each seeking $15 million, against the estate of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. A third, related lawsuit may still be filed against the estate seeking $10 million. The estates of Dennis Dutton and his son, Jack, the two pilots killed in the fatal December plane crash involving […] The post Two Wrongful Death Lawsuits Totaling $30 Million Filed Against Late NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle’s Estate appeared first on BroBible.

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“Every Day Is A Dale Earnhardt Day” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. On Why He Doesn’t Get Sad On His Dad’s Birthday

Reflecting on what would have been his legendary father’s 75th birthday. On April 29th, 1951, an icon was born as  Dale Earnhardt came into the world to Ralph and Martha Earnhardt in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The son of a racing legend himself, Dale was born into a racing family, and he spent his life behind the wheel of a car and ultimately became the legend we all know and love. And this past Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, we marked what […] The post “Every Day Is A Dale Earnhardt Day” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. On Why He Doesn’t Get Sad On His Dad’s Birthday first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Search Warrants Detail Suspicious Activity Just Hours After Plane Crash That Killed NASCAR Star Greg Biffle

Search warrants suggest that someone close to NASCAR star Greg Biffle committed the burglary at his home shortly after he died in a plane crash as an inside job. According to detectives, the suspect appeared to be aware of the location of surveillance cameras and the house’s layout. Newly released search warrants obtained by WSOC […] The post Search Warrants Detail Suspicious Activity Just Hours After Plane Crash That Killed NASCAR Star Greg Biffle appeared first on BroBible.

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Bubba Wallace Raises Concerns Over NASCAR Restart Chaos on Short Tracks

Bubba Wallace did not hold back when asked about frustrations during the 2026 season. In a “12 Questions” interview with The Athletic, the 23XI Racing driver pointed directly at NASCAR restart chaos as his biggest pet peeve. He focused on the “choose time” process used before restarts, which he says creates confusion and pressure, especially […] The post Bubba Wallace Raises Concerns Over NASCAR Restart Chaos on Short Tracks appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Feud Turns Ugly as Denny Hamlin Blasts Spire Motorsports Owner in Ongoing Lawsuit

The NASCAR feud between Denny Hamlin and Spire Motorsports escalated on May 1, 2026, as the ongoing NASCAR lawsuit with Joe Gibbs Racing spilled into public view. The dispute, which began earlier this year, centers on allegations involving former competition director Chris Gabehart. JGR claims Gabehart took sensitive team information and used it to benefit […] The post NASCAR Feud Turns Ugly as Denny Hamlin Blasts Spire Motorsports Owner in Ongoing Lawsuit appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Trouble Brews at Texas Motor Speedway as Entry List Raises New Questions

The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to Texas Motor Speedway with a situation that has drawn attention across the garage. The Andy’s Frozen Custard 340 has 39 entries, but only 38 cars will start the race. One team will miss out after qualifying on Friday.This NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race is the 12th […] The post NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Trouble Brews at Texas Motor Speedway as Entry List Raises New Questions appeared first on HEAVY.

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Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed in Greg Biffle Plane Crash as New Details Emerge

New legal action has been filed in connection with the deadly plane crash involving former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the December tragedy.According to multiple reports and court filings, two wrongful death lawsuits have been filed following the crash of a Cessna 550 near Statesville Regional Airport […] The post Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed in Greg Biffle Plane Crash as New Details Emerge appeared first on HEAVY.

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Chief’s On Broadway And Field & Stream To Sponsor 23XI Racing Driver Corey Heim In Nashville NASCAR Cup Series Race

Eric Church fans, you know who to root for. Iconic outdoors brand Field & Stream, as well as Chief’s on Broadway, the downtown Nashville bar owned by Church, have teamed up to sponsor the #67 car of 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim in the upcoming Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. It will be the second time Chief’s has been on the car for Heim, after sponsoring the part-time driver last year at Nashville in this […] The post Chief’s On Broadway And Field & Stream To Sponsor 23XI Racing Driver Corey Heim In Nashville NASCAR Cup Series Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dennis Quaid-Led NASCAR Series “Thunder Road” Officially Green Lit At AMC

The upcoming NASCAR drama series has officially been green lit at AMC. Racing fans will soon be able to take in the fictional story of Duane Whitlock and the Whitlock family, and Dennis Quad will be in the starring role. He’ll play a driver known by the nickname “The Wrecking Ball,” who is apparently a legend that’s famous for stock car racing and running moonshine in hill country. That would lead one to believe that the series will be set […] The post Dennis Quaid-Led NASCAR Series “Thunder Road” Officially Green Lit At AMC first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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