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Did You Know NASCAR Once Stepped In To Stop A Then 13-Year-Old Carson Hocevar From Racing?

As it turns out, Carson Hocevar has always been a bit of a rule breaker. The driver of the #77 car for Spire Motorsportsfirst – whose racing style often draws comparisons to the late, great Dale Earnhardt Jr. – secured his first career NASCAR Cup Series win this past weekend in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Speedway. It’s been a long time coming for Hocevar, and by that, I mean he’s been waiting for this moment ever since he […] The post Did You Know NASCAR Once Stepped In To Stop A Then 13-Year-Old Carson Hocevar From Racing? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Stephen A. Smith NASCAR Feud Takes a Harsh Turn With Joey Logano

The Stephen A. Smith NASCAR feud is drawing attention across sports media after Stephen A. Smith and Joey Logano exchanged public comments. The issue started when Smith questioned whether NASCAR drivers should be called athletes. His remarks, which included comparisons to stars like LeBron James and the legend Richard Petty, quickly became a major source […] The post Stephen A. Smith NASCAR Feud Takes a Harsh Turn With Joey Logano appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Legend Steps In After Scary Crash Leaves Anthony Macri Sidelined

The Kasey Kahne sprint car return is now confirmed after a serious crash forced Anthony Macri out of action. The incident occurred on April 3 at Williams Grove Speedway during a sprint car race.Macri was leading in lapped traffic when his car hit the cushion and lost control. The car bounced hard, slammed into the […] The post NASCAR Legend Steps In After Scary Crash Leaves Anthony Macri Sidelined appeared first on HEAVY.

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Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars Allegedly Stolen From Greg Biffle’s Bank Accounts Following His Death

Throw them under the jail. We’re learning more about the break-in at retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle‘s North Carolina home following his tragic death last December – and as it turns out, that wasn’t the only theft these lowlives carried out. Early this year, officials revealed that burglars had broken into Biffle’s home in Mooresville, North Carolina back in early January, less than a month after the retired NASCAR driver was killed in a plane crash along with his wife […] The post Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars Allegedly Stolen From Greg Biffle’s Bank Accounts Following His Death first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals How He Was Able To Smoke On His Race Bus Without Anybody Knowing It

I think the real reason he hid it was because he was afraid of his dad… and I don’t blame him one bit. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spoken before on his various podcasts about how he used to be a hardcore smoker, though a lot of people didn’t know because he went out of his way to try and hide it, and it sounds like he did a pretty good job at it. Even his wife, Amy, was surprised to […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals How He Was Able To Smoke On His Race Bus Without Anybody Knowing It first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Stephen A. Smith Slams Joey Logano Over Comments On “Athlete” Debate: “Can We Grow Up?”

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.

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Tony Stewart Asked Bass Pro Shop Founder Johnny Morris To Build An 8,400-Gallon Aquarium In His Home

Like walking into a Bass Pro Shop. Tony Stewart is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and an avid outdoorsman. Smoke retired from full-time Cup Series racing in 2016, but he still keeps himself busy with his NHRA drag racing team, along with his wife and fellow racer Leah Pruett. After his wife announced in 2024 that she was pregnant with their first child, Tony took over her seat and was named […] The post Tony Stewart Asked Bass Pro Shop Founder Johnny Morris To Build An 8,400-Gallon Aquarium In His Home first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Reacts as Carson Hocevar Talladega Celebration Sparks Debate

Denny Hamlin reacts to the Carson Hocevar Talladega victory celebration on his Actions Detrimental podcast. The moment comes right after Carson Hocevar secures his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega Superspeedway in the 2026 season. Hocevar drives the No. 77 car for Spire Motorsports on the 2.66-mile tri-oval.After the checkered flag, his Talladega victory […] The post NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Reacts as Carson Hocevar Talladega Celebration Sparks Debate appeared first on HEAVY.

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Talladega Superspeedway Shares What The Infield Crowd Left Behind In Hilarious Thread: “Not Happy With What I Found”

A tradition unlike any other… Talladega Superspeedway sharing what the infield fans left behind. This past weekend was Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Speedway. The race track is one of the most cherished venues in all of NASCAR, and it delivered some iconic moments yet again. Carson Hocevar scored his first career NASCAR Cup Series win there, and there was a big time wreck that knocked out at least 26 cars from the competition. Here’s a video of that, in […] The post Talladega Superspeedway Shares What The Infield Crowd Left Behind In Hilarious Thread: “Not Happy With What I Found” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR: Alex Bowman Escapes Talladega Superspeedway Chaos After Major Crash Scare

Alex Bowman avoided a major NASCAR wreck at Talladega Superspeedway, turning survival into a much-needed result on Sunday. Competing in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Alex Bowman secured a top-five finish after surviving a major multi-car crash. The race featured heavy pack racing and a Stage 2 crash that turned into one of […] The post NASCAR: Alex Bowman Escapes Talladega Superspeedway Chaos After Major Crash Scare appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Debate Grows as Denny Hamlin Explains NASCAR Drivers as Athletes

In a recent episode of his podcast Actions Detrimental, Denny Hamlin addressed the ongoing question around NASCAR drivers as athletes. The three-time Daytona 500 winner shared his thoughts in a clip released by Dirty Mo Media.The topic has gained attention in sports media, with some questioning whether drivers meet the standard definition of athletes. Hamlin […] The post NASCAR Debate Grows as Denny Hamlin Explains NASCAR Drivers as Athletes appeared first on HEAVY.

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Carson Hocevar’s Talladega Celebration Draws Comparisons To Iconic Dale Earnhardt Moment

Not doing anything to quiet the comparisons. Carson Hocevar scored his first career NASCAR Cup Series win yesterday in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Speedway. The driver of the #77 car for Spire Motorsports has been knocking on the door of his first win for a while now. He finished a then-career best 2nd at Nashville last year, and has consistently been at the front of the field over the past couple seasons. But like any young driver, Hocevar […] The post Carson Hocevar’s Talladega Celebration Draws Comparisons To Iconic Dale Earnhardt Moment first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Joey Logano Sounds Off After Talladega ‘Big One’: ‘Pick Your Poison’

The fallout from Talladega’s massive “Big One” didn’t end when the smoke cleared — and Joey Logano made sure of that. In the aftermath of the multi-car crash that collected more than two dozen drivers during Stage 2, Logano delivered one of the most candid and pointed assessments of superspeedway racing in its current form. […] The post Joey Logano Sounds Off After Talladega ‘Big One’: ‘Pick Your Poison’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Cup Series: Talladega Superspeedway Post-Inspection Reveal Leaves Doubt After Chaos

The NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway delivered chaos from start to finish, but the biggest question came after the checkered flag. Carson Hocevar crossed the line first in the 2026 Jack Link’s 500, yet his win was not official until NASCAR completed post-race inspection. After a long review in the garage, the No. […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Talladega Superspeedway Post-Inspection Reveal Leaves Doubt After Chaos appeared first on HEAVY.

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Did You Know NASCAR Driver Tyler Reddick’s Grandfather Founded A Well-Known Country Record Label?

Could have had a career in the music business if the whole racing thing didn’t work out. Tyler Reddick is one of the hottest drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series right now. The driver of the #45 car for 23XI Racing, which is co-owned by fellow NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan, is currently leading the points standings and has already won five races this season. (In fact, his worst finish of the season so far is […] The post Did You Know NASCAR Driver Tyler Reddick’s Grandfather Founded A Well-Known Country Record Label? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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