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NASCAR: Kevin Harvick Suggests New Venue for Cup Series Outside USA

Kevin Harvick used his latest podcast to make a direct case for NASCAR’s future. Speaking on SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, the Hall of Famer pointed to one track he believes should host the Cup Series next: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.The former champion answered a fan question about international racing by naming Montreal without hesitation. Harvick […] The post NASCAR: Kevin Harvick Suggests New Venue for Cup Series Outside USA appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Andrés Pérez de Lara Wants To Be NASCAR’s Next International Star

The name Andrés Pérez de Lara may not sound familiar to many NASCAR fans, but that will soon change as he takes the Craftsman Truck Series by storm. The Mexican-born racer is in his second full-time season in NASCAR’s third-tier division. Last year, he swapped teams after just 17 races, recognizing Spire Motorsports was not […] The post Andrés Pérez de Lara Wants To Be NASCAR’s Next International Star appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Fans React to JJ Yeley’s Surprise Retirement Post

NASCAR fans scrolling X on Wednesday morning were briefly alarmed when JJ Yeley posted what appeared to be a retirement announcement. The message went live just as a short video styled as an official press release. It opened with a serious tone often used by drivers stepping away from racing. “To my fans, friends, and […] The post NASCAR Fans React to JJ Yeley’s Surprise Retirement Post appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Unleashes 18 F-Bombs In Jaw-Dropping Rant

NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. may be all grown up now, and the party days might be in the rearview, but don't you think for a second that he's lost his fire. Not one second. Nope. Not even close. The opposite, in fact. Junior certainly sounds more fired up than ever, and that includes his racing days. Dale owns one of the most popular podcasts in America. The Dale Jr. Download is always at the top of the list when it comes to the most streamed/downloaded podcasts, and his media empire – Dirty Mo Media – also produces some incredible NASCAR content. In 2026, folks still listen to Dale Earnhardt Jr. They still idolize him. NASCAR fans can't quit Dale Jr., and I don't blame them. He's Junior, after all. Junior! Anyway, I say all that to say this … did YOU know Dale had a mouth like this? I knew the dude cussed, but this is next-level. If you're at work … headphones IN!Eighteen, for those who lost track. Eighteen. 18!!! It's just so impressive. A little over the top, too, but also … impressive. Sure, some folks will be pissed about this, and I get it. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is supposed to be a role model and kids look up to him and sweet old grandmas listen to his podcast … blah, blah, blah. I get it. See? Foul-mouthed. Disappointing. Lost a fan. Sad. But, to me, this is just the racer coming out of Dale for the first time in a while. You can tell he's been trapped inside a retired guy's body for a while now, and he's finally FREE. This is Junior talking about something he's, clearly, passionate about. Nobody HATED the type of cars they used to run in NASCAR more than Dale Earnhardt Jr. Nobody. He constantly craps on the Car of Tomorrow. Not saying he's crapping on this particular steel-bodied car, but he's also not fully endorsing it. Dale, like his daddy, wanted to be able to BEAT the hell out of someone, clearly, and Martinsvlle was probably the only track where it was possible. So hell yeah, he's gonna drop some F-bombs and sound like a drunken sailor when he's reminiscing about the old Martinsville days. This is all he has now. Just memories. He's retired. He races a Busch Series race once every few years. He's in full dad mode 24/7/365. This is his outlet. His escape. His portal back to the good old days. Eighteen F-bombs in 90 seconds. Impressive for a 51-year-old. He's still got it. 

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NASCAR Driver Daniel Dye Releases Statement, Resigns From Team After Suspension Over Comments

Driver Daniel Dye has issued a statement and resigned after NASCAR and his race team, Kaulig Racing, suspended him for making homophobic remarks. Dye, 22, received an indefinite suspension on March 17 after violating NASCAR’s Code of Conduct when he made homophobic comments about IndyCar driver David Malukas during a livestream. NASCAR reinstated him and […] The post NASCAR Driver Daniel Dye Releases Statement, Resigns From Team After Suspension Over Comments appeared first on BroBible.

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NASCAR Reinstates Truck Series Driver Daniel Dye – But He Won’t Be Returning To His Ride

He’s back – but not really. NASCAR has reinstated Craftsman Truck Series driver Daniel Dye following his suspension over comments made on a livestream earlier this month. But following the news of his reinstatement, Dye has confirmed that he won’t be returning as the driver of the #10 RAM truck for Kaulig Racing. The whole situation started while Dye was opening trading cards during a livestream on shopping platform Whatnot when he began discussing a conversation he had with IndyCar […] The post NASCAR Reinstates Truck Series Driver Daniel Dye – But He Won’t Be Returning To His Ride first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Driver Daniel Dye Parts Ways With Kaulig Racing After Reinstatement

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Daniel Dye is set to return to competition after serving an indefinite suspension, but he will not be returning to Kaulig Racing. According to a report by Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic, Dye has completed the requirements tied to his suspension and is now eligible to compete as early as […] The post NASCAR Driver Daniel Dye Parts Ways With Kaulig Racing After Reinstatement appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR: Cleetus McFarland Responds to Critics, “If They’re Letting Me Do It, I’m In”

Cleetus McFarland has stepped into the spotlight ahead of his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series appearance at Rockingham Speedway, addressing criticism about his place in stock car racing. The automotive YouTuber, who built a large following online, recently secured a part-time opportunity with Richard Childress Racing for the 2026 season.His entry has drawn attention from […] The post NASCAR: Cleetus McFarland Responds to Critics, “If They’re Letting Me Do It, I’m In” appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR 2026 Entry Lists Set for Rockingham Speedway Weekend

Rockingham Speedway returns to the spotlight in 2026 as the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series headline a two-day race weekend in early April.The historic North Carolina oval will host the Black’s Tire 200 on April 3 and the North Carolina Education Lottery 250 on April 4. Both events feature […] The post NASCAR 2026 Entry Lists Set for Rockingham Speedway Weekend appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Richard Petty: Bubba Wallace ‘Knocked the Door Out of Him’ in Hocevar Wreck

A late-race incident at Martinsville Speedway is drawing scrutiny across the NASCAR garage — and now one of the sport’s most iconic voices has weighed in.Bubba Wallace sparked controversy during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race after making contact with Carson Hocevar on Lap 324, sending the No. 77 spinning and triggering a multi-car pileup on […] The post Richard Petty: Bubba Wallace ‘Knocked the Door Out of Him’ in Hocevar Wreck appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Denny Hamlin Sounds Off on NASCAR Hall of Fame Debate, Questions Who Belongs

A growing debate around the NASCAR Hall of Fame took a sharper turn this week, and Denny Hamlin didn’t hold back.As discussions continue about whether drivers with dominant careers outside the Cup Series belong alongside the sport’s biggest names, Hamlin delivered a blunt perspective that is already fueling conversation across the garage and among fans.Speaking […] The post Denny Hamlin Sounds Off on NASCAR Hall of Fame Debate, Questions Who Belongs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Driver Carson Hocevar Reacts to Bubba Wallace Wreck at Martinsville Speedway: “We Got Run Over”

Carson Hocevar saw a strong run slip away late at Martinsville Speedway during the Cook Out 400 on March 29, 2026. The NASCAR Cup Series race had been steady for the 23-year-old, who started seventh and stayed inside the top 15 for much of the day.That changed on a late restart when contact from Bubba […] The post NASCAR Driver Carson Hocevar Reacts to Bubba Wallace Wreck at Martinsville Speedway: “We Got Run Over” appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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