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NASCAR CEO Says Tom Cruise Wanted To Actually Run A Race For ‘Days Of Thunder 2’

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Cole Trickle out on the track during a race? I’d watch. Last month, Tom Cruise announced that Days of Thunder 2 is officially in production and coming in 2028, where he will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle, with co-star Anne Hathaway as a team owner and engineer. They shared the news via a post on Instagram, as they banter back and forth about how to reveal it, before eventually getting out of the way and revealing a […] The post NASCAR CEO Says Tom Cruise Wanted To Actually Run A Race For ‘Days Of Thunder 2’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“Dale Got To See God’s Faithfulness Through My Life” — Former Realtree Cameraman Tells Story Of Miraculous Hunt With Dale Earnhardt

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Now that’s how you get a deer. I’ve heard so many great stories about Dale Earnhardt over the years, but this one has to be the most powerful. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series championship was an avid hunter, though he didn’t like people shooting the deer on his property… those were like his pets. And during a sermon at Dovestone Church in Covington, Georgia, recently, former Realtree cameraman Chad Sanders recalled an incredible story about hunting with Dale many years […] The post “Dale Got To See God’s Faithfulness Through My Life” — Former Realtree Cameraman Tells Story Of Miraculous Hunt With Dale Earnhardt first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Kasey Kahne Makes NASCAR Return Official With Spire Motorsports

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Last Friday, it was reported that Kasey Kahne was coming out of retirement to compete for Spire Motorsports in the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series full-time in 2027.On Wednesday, both Kahne and Spire confirmed the stunning news.Kahne will pilot the No. 77 Spire Chevrolet full-time in the Truck Series in 2027, the first time the […] The post Kasey Kahne Makes NASCAR Return Official With Spire Motorsports appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Team Owner, Crew Members Suspended After Attacking Corey Heim At Martinsville Hot Dog Stand

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Not going to be back at the track for a while after that one. A wild scene unfolded over the weekend during the ValleyStar Credit Union 300, a NASCAR Regional series late model race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Caden Kvapil took the checkered flag, with Corey Heim and Treyten Lapcevich finishing 2nd and 3rd. But after crossing the finish line, Lapcevich apparently wasn’t happy with how Heim raced him in closing laps and took a left turn into the […] The post NASCAR Team Owner, Crew Members Suspended After Attacking Corey Heim At Martinsville Hot Dog Stand first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Tony Stewart Finally Tells The Story Of Pooping Himself (And Winning) During 2004 NASCAR Race At Watkins Glen

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Coming clean – no pun intended. Three time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart is finally telling the story of one of the most infamous – and messy – wins during his 18 year career. Back in 2004, Tony Stewart took the checkered flag at Watkins Glen, but instead of heading to victory lane he immediately rushed to his motorhome after pooping himself during the race. The blowout occurred early in the race, with the broadcast reporting on lap 23 […] The post Tony Stewart Finally Tells The Story Of Pooping Himself (And Winning) During 2004 NASCAR Race At Watkins Glen first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Former NASCAR Driver Ordered To Pay $850k After Affair With Cup Series Spotter

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That’s a costly affair. A jury in Davidson County, North Carolina has awarded a woman $850k (actually $850,002 if we’re being specific) in her lawsuit against a former NASCAR driver who she accused of having an affair with her husband. The lawsuit was filed by Tracy Hughes, ex-wife of longtime NASCAR spotter Clayton Hughes who has spotted for drivers like Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Martin Truex Jr., and Michael McDowell. And he also spotted for former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver […] The post Former NASCAR Driver Ordered To Pay $850k After Affair With Cup Series Spotter first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Family Of NASCAR Legend Darrell Waltrip Announces He’s Been Diagnosed With Cognitive Disease

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You hate to hear this one. The family of NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip announced that the former driver has been diagnosed with a cognitive disease and will be stepping back from public life. Waltrip is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion who won 84 races over his 29-year driving career. One of NASCAR’s biggest personalities, Waltrip was known for his epic rivalry with Dale Earnhardt and his nickname “Jaws” which he earned for his aggressive driving style and outspoken personality. […] The post Family Of NASCAR Legend Darrell Waltrip Announces He’s Been Diagnosed With Cognitive Disease first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Recalls The Only Time His Dad Got In A Fight – And It Was Over A Deer, Not Racing

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He may have been the Intimidator on the track, but Dale Earnhardt wasn’t exactly one to throw hands after a race. The biggest story in NASCAR this week has been the post race fight between Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney following the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol on Saturday. And fighting is nothing new in NASCAR: The very first fully televised race in the sport’s history, the 1979 Daytona 500, featured a now-iconic fight between Cale Yarborough and […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Recalls The Only Time His Dad Got In A Fight – And It Was Over A Deer, Not Racing first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“We Got The F*** Out Of His Way” — Kenny Wallace Says They Knew How To Race Dale Earnhardt & Drivers Need To Do The Same With Carson Hocevar

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There’s an art to it, and no one did it like The Intimidator. This past weekend at Bristol, the headline that dominated the NASCAR world is the fight that Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar got in following the conclusion of the race. Blaney did what a lot of other NASCAR drivers likely wish they had done after a late-race run-in between the driver of the No. 77 car and the driver of the No. 12 car. The wreck sent Blaney out […] The post “We Got The F*** Out Of His Way” — Kenny Wallace Says They Knew How To Race Dale Earnhardt & Drivers Need To Do The Same With Carson Hocevar first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Fan Spots Ryan Blaney & Carson Hocevar’s Haulers Next To Each Other On Interstate Hours After Bristol Fight

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The Hocevar-Blaney NASCAR rivalry is heating up on the track, off the track, and on the interstate? Joey Logano won at Bristol this past weekend, but that’s been completely lost in the shuffle. The story that’s dominated the NASCAR world is the fight that Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar got in following the conclusion of the race. Blaney did what a lot of other NASCAR drivers likely wish they had done after a late-race run-in between the driver of the […] The post NASCAR Fan Spots Ryan Blaney & Carson Hocevar’s Haulers Next To Each Other On Interstate Hours After Bristol Fight first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Tom Cruise Officially Announces Days of Thunder Sequel Coming In 2028, Will Co-Star Anne Hathaway

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Days of Thunder 2 is coming in 2028. Today, Tom Cruise announced that the feature film is officially in production, and he will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle. Anne Hathaway will co-star, playing a team owner and engineer. They shared the news via a post on Instagram, as they banter back and forth about how to reveal it, before eventually getting out of the way and revealing a green race car with the title and release year […] The post Tom Cruise Officially Announces Days of Thunder Sequel Coming In 2028, Will Co-Star Anne Hathaway first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“An Honor to Be Here” — Jeff Gordon Celebrates Emotional IROC Victory During Freedom 250 Grand Prix Weekend

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He’s still got it. Jeff Gordon swept both races of the star-studded IROC event this weekend, where they competed on a 1.7-mile street course around the National Mall in Washington, D.C. These races preceded the IndyCar race and the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix that also took place on the course, and as a longtime NASCAR fan, I loved seeing Gordon back winning on the track, even with a different series. He of course returned from the Cup Series back […] The post “An Honor to Be Here” — Jeff Gordon Celebrates Emotional IROC Victory During Freedom 250 Grand Prix Weekend first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Richard Childress Racing Announces That Austin Hill Will Drive Kyle Busch’s Renumbered #33 Car In 2027

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Should have been Josh Berry. Richard Childress Racing has announced that Austin Hill has signed an extension that will keep him in the #33 car in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, a move that was widely expected but has come into question in recent days after it was reported that the two sides were at an “impasse” in contract negotiations. In a statement released by the team, owner Richard Childress praised Hill’s progress as a driver as well as […] The post Richard Childress Racing Announces That Austin Hill Will Drive Kyle Busch’s Renumbered #33 Car In 2027 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“He Was Always In That Mode” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says His Father Was Just As Scary Off The Track

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Sounds like the lived up to the Intimidator nickname. Dale Earnhardt Jr.  has talked extensively about his complex, at best, relationship with his dad Dale Earnhardt, on his Dale Jr. Download podcast, and the Earnhardt children actually a pretty difficult childhood compared to what most people probably think. Their relationship with their dad seemed to be strained for most of their lives. But naturally, Dale Jr. wanted to be just like his dad and race, though he sometimes had difficulty voicing […] The post “He Was Always In That Mode” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says His Father Was Just As Scary Off The Track first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“It Just Wasn’t Fair” – Kurt Busch Chokes Up Recalling His Emotional Final Words To His Brother, Kyle

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Can’t imagine the pain he’s dealing with. It’s been 3 months today since we lost two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, who passed away on May 21 following a battle with pneumonia that eventually progressed into sepsis. Busch’s #8 car for Richard Childress Racing was renumbered to the #33 and has been driven by Austin Hill since his death. And throughout the summer there have been plenty of tributes to the late NASCAR legend. From his #8 painted in […] The post “It Just Wasn’t Fair” – Kurt Busch Chokes Up Recalling His Emotional Final Words To His Brother, Kyle first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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