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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Names NASCAR Executive Who ‘Makes Him Proud as a Race Fan’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. does not hand out praise lightly.So when he says something in NASCAR “makes him proud as a race fan,” it means something.That moment came this weekend at Darlington Raceway. And it had nothing to do with the race itself.Instead, Earnhardt Jr. was talking about Ben Kennedy and a decision that stood out […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Names NASCAR Executive Who ‘Makes Him Proud as a Race Fan’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Pushes Back on Xfinity Series Snub in NASCAR Hall of Fame Debate

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sparked a strong reaction during a recent episode of The Dale Jr. Download when a debate about NASCAR Hall of Fame standards took center stage. The discussion quickly gained attention online as it focused on whether success in the Xfinity Series should count toward Hall of Fame induction.The topic has long divided […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Pushes Back on Xfinity Series Snub in NASCAR Hall of Fame Debate appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Kevin Harvick on Tyler Reddick’s early 2026 dominance-“23XI clearly has the fastest cars right now”

Kevin Harvick isn’t sounding the alarm for the rest of the NASCAR Cup Series garage just yet, but six races into 2026, his verdict is firm. 23XI Racing has emerged as the early benchmark.On his podcast, Harvick pointed to the team’s ability to adapt across multiple rule packages as the key separator. It’s not just […] The post Kevin Harvick on Tyler Reddick’s early 2026 dominance-“23XI clearly has the fastest cars right now” appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Kyle Petty Praises Carson Hocevar After Darlington Finish

NASCAR analyst and retired driver Kyle Petty sang Carson Hocevar’s praises after the latter’s strong showing in Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington. After starting from the rear of the field due to unapproved adjustments, Hocevar wheeled the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet to a fourth-place finish.It was Hocevar’s second top-five finish of the season, and […] The post Kyle Petty Praises Carson Hocevar After Darlington Finish appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Cup Series: Goodyear Tire Notes for Martinsville Speedway Cook Out 400

Goodyear is sticking with a familiar approach, and that decision could play a major role in how Sunday’s race unfolds at Martinsville Speedway. The Martinsville Speedway Cook Out 400 is already shaping up to be a strategy-driven event. Teams are returning to the same tire setup used in the 2025 playoff race.That combination created heavy […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Goodyear Tire Notes for Martinsville Speedway Cook Out 400 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Sheldon Creed Aims For O’Reilly Championship In 2026

Haas Factory Team is going all-in with Sheldon Creed in 2026. Chevrolet’s newest NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series organization is off to a hot start with its prospect in the No. 00 car. Creed, who had a 137-race winless streak, broke into Victory Lane in dramatic fashion at EchoPark Speedway. He narrowly squeezed by a […] The post Sheldon Creed Aims For O’Reilly Championship In 2026 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Darrell Waltrip Weighs In On The Current State Of NASCAR: “I’m Not Sure I Like It The Way It Is”

A NASCAR legend giving his two cents on the current state of the sport. I know the world “legend” can be thrown around a lot, but Darrell Waltrip is truly one of the great names associated with NASCAR. He had a stellar career as the driver of the No. 11 and No. 17 cars (from 1972 to 2000), and racked up an astounding 84 NASCAR Cup Series wins throughout his career. He’s simply one of the best drivers of NASCAR’s […] The post Darrell Waltrip Weighs In On The Current State Of NASCAR: “I’m Not Sure I Like It The Way It Is” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Fans Are Once Again Convinced That NASCAR Is Letting 23XI Racing Cheat After Tyler Reddick’s Fourth Win Of The Season

So did they have to take a break the last two races? Tyler Reddick is off to an incredible start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, winning four of the first six races and racking up a 95 point lead over second place Ryan Blaney just a month into the season. And after scoring his fourth win of 2026 yesterday at Darlington Raceway, fans are more convinced than ever that NASCAR is letting his 23XI Racing team get away […] The post Fans Are Once Again Convinced That NASCAR Is Letting 23XI Racing Cheat After Tyler Reddick’s Fourth Win Of The Season first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Drivers See Progress in Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway Despite Imperfect Runs

NASCAR Cup Series drivers finished the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway with solid results, but their reactions showed they had a more balanced perspective. The speed was there, but the execution still needs improvement.Ryan Blaney, Austin Cindric, and William Byron all pointed to progress after the NASCAR Darlington 2026 race, but each also highlighted areas […] The post NASCAR Drivers See Progress in Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway Despite Imperfect Runs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Michael Jordan Goes Viral For Celebrating Latest 23XI NASCAR Win By Jumping Over SAFER Barrier

Michael Jordan and 23XI Racing can’t stop winning. The sports icon co-owns the 23XI Racing team along with Cup Series superstar Denny Hamlin. The team and its drivers have slowly but surely become one of the top (if not the top) teams in NASCAR ever since 23XI entered into the sport in 2021. Bubba Wallace got things started by driving the number 23 car for the team, and it’s only grown and gone up from there. Why? One could argue that […] The post Michael Jordan Goes Viral For Celebrating Latest 23XI NASCAR Win By Jumping Over SAFER Barrier first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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