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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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Search Warrants Reveal The Disgusting Message Allegedly Sent To Greg Biffle’s Email After His Death

It keeps getting worse. Search warrants are revealing new information surrounding the break-in at the home of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, just a month after he and his wife and two children were killed in a tragic plane crash in North Carolina. According to a police report from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Department, the burglary at Biffle’s Mooresville, North Carolina home was reported by Cathy Grossu, who was Biffle’s mother-in-law and the mother of his wife Cristina Grossu. The […] The post Search Warrants Reveal The Disgusting Message Allegedly Sent To Greg Biffle’s Email After His Death first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Carson Hocevar Shut Down His Local Chili’s After Winning His First NASCAR Cup Series Race

Celebratory Triple Dippers? Sign me up. Carson Hocevar finally broke through for his first NASCAR Cup Series win this past weekend in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in his 91st Cup Series start. After the race, the 23-year old pulled off one of the most electric celebrations I’ve ever seen when he drove around the track hanging out the window of his #77 Chili’s car for Spire Motorsports while hanging out the window and saluting fans. RIDE THE […] The post Carson Hocevar Shut Down His Local Chili’s After Winning His First NASCAR Cup Series Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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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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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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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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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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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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NASCAR CEO Confirms They Won’t Ban Carson Hocevar’s Electric Victory Celebration

Keep on riding the ‘dente. Carson Hocevar gave us what may have been the greatest celebration in the history of NASCAR today after winning his first ever Cup Series race at the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. 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 […] The post NASCAR CEO Confirms They Won’t Ban Carson Hocevar’s Electric Victory Celebration first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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The Big One Strikes At Talladega & Collects At Least 26 Cars During NASCAR Cup Series Race

‘Dega, baby. The NASCAR Cup Series is at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama this weekend for the Jack Link’s 500, and as is usually the case at the sport’s biggest track, you never really know what’s going to happen. The first stage of the race was a fuel mileage game, with teams playing different strategies to make it to the end of the stage. Ryan Preece led a group of Fords to win the first stage, but it wasn’t long into […] The post The Big One Strikes At Talladega & Collects At Least 26 Cars During NASCAR Cup Series Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Jason Kelce Just Won A NASCAR Race…As A Pit Crew Member

How many side quests does this guy have? Ever since Jason Kelce wrapped up his Hall of Fame career with the Philadelphia Eagles, he’s seemingly been everywhere. He of course has his New Heights podcast with his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, but he also signed a massive broadcasting deal with ESPN that has seen the network send him to cover…well, pretty much everything. Earlier this month there was a big debate around whether or not we’ve reached the […] The post Jason Kelce Just Won A NASCAR Race…As A Pit Crew Member first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Georgia Tight End Oscar Delp’s Dog Stole The Show (And His Seat) During The NFL Draft

He just wanted his spot back. The 2026 NFL Draft has wrapped up, with 257 college football players learning which NFL them they’ll be playing for next season. But it wasn’t a player who stole the show and gave us one of the best moments of the draft: It was a dog. One of my favorite parts of watching the draft is seeing the reactions of the players and their families as they hear their name called. While some players […] The post Georgia Tight End Oscar Delp’s Dog Stole The Show (And His Seat) During The NFL Draft first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Major Shakeup: NASCAR CEO Jim France Is Stepping Down

That’ll send shockwaves through the garage. NASCAR CEO Jim France, who has served as the leader of the sport since 2018, will be stepping down and replaced by current President Steve O’Donnell, according to a report from Jordan Bianchi with The Athletic. The move is expected to be announced to teams ahead of this weekend’s Jack Links 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The 81-year old France is the son of NASCAR founder Bill France, and along with his brother Bill France Jr. […] The post Major Shakeup: NASCAR CEO Jim France Is Stepping Down first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Why Jimmie Johnson Sent Dale Earnhardt Jr. 50 Cases Of Beer After Winning At Talladega In 2011

Jimmie Johnson will forever be grateful for the help that he got from Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Talladega in 2011. We’re just days away from action at the Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Nebraska. The iconic race track has provided so many big moments for the sport of NASCAR (and one massive hit for Eric Church), and this Sunday, the annual racetrack will surely frame yet another finish for the books. Racing fans likely remember that one of those classic, Talladega […] The post Why Jimmie Johnson Sent Dale Earnhardt Jr. 50 Cases Of Beer After Winning At Talladega In 2011 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Sherrone Moore’s Former Mistress Paige Shiver Tearfully Reveals That He Got Her Pregnant During Their Affair

Telling her story for the first time. Paige Shiver, the former mistress of Sherrone Moore, is opening up on her experience for the first time since the now-ex coach was fired from the University of Michigan and arrested on a slew of charges. Moore pled no contest last month to one charge of trespassing and one charge of malicious use of a telecommunications device after initially being charged with felony home invasion and misdemeanor charges of stalking and breaking and […] The post Sherrone Moore’s Former Mistress Paige Shiver Tearfully Reveals That He Got Her Pregnant During Their Affair first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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INSANE Dianna Russini Tweet About Her Son “Michael” Resurfaces Amidst Scandal With Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel

The scandalous NFL story that just keeps on giving. Every time you think there’s nothing else that can come out about reporter Dianna Russini (former reporter now) and current New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, another layer is peeled back. Just in case you’ve somehow missed out on this story, it all got started when photos, first published by Page Six, surfaced a couple weeks ago showing Vrabel holding hands and lounging in a pool with the reporter on a […] The post INSANE Dianna Russini Tweet About Her Son “Michael” Resurfaces Amidst Scandal With Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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The Heartwarming Reason Projected #1 Pick Fernando Mendoza Won’t Be At The NFL Draft

He won’t be in Pittsburgh…but it’s for the best possible reason. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight at 8 PM eastern, and there’s not a whole lot of drama surrounding who’s going to be the top overall pick. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is pretty much guaranteed to picked at #1 by the Las Vegas Raiders, who are in desperate need of a quarterback after moving on from Geno Smith following the 2025 season. The Raiders signed Kirk Cousins to […] The post The Heartwarming Reason Projected #1 Pick Fernando Mendoza Won’t Be At The NFL Draft first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Greg Biffle’s Yacht – “Checkered Past” – Is Still Sitting At A Marina In Daytona Beach

Such a sad reminder of the life that was lost late last year. It was back on December 18 that the world lost NASCAR legend Greg Biffle. The former NASCAR driver and six others – his wife, Cristina Grossu; their 5-year old son Ryder; his 14-year old daughter (from a previous marriage) Emma; Dennis Dutton and his son, Jack; and Craig Wadsworth – passed away after a private Cessna Citation II with tail number N257BW crashed just minutes after taking […] The post Greg Biffle’s Yacht – “Checkered Past” – Is Still Sitting At A Marina In Daytona Beach first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Throwback To Russell Wilson’s Ex-Wife Thinking She Was Set For Life After He Was Drafted By The Seattle Seahawks

This one’s always worth a throwback on Draft Day. For NFL fans, there’s nothing better to get the football juices flowing – in April – than the NFL Draft. Tonight, three straight days of drafting will kick off in the springtime tradition that effectively sets the reset button and pushes the National Football League into a fresh, new season. If you think about it, it’s an event that’s specifically for the fans. This year, the draft is being hosted in […] The post Throwback To Russell Wilson’s Ex-Wife Thinking She Was Set For Life After He Was Drafted By The Seattle Seahawks first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Newly-Released Photos Show Then-Titans Coach Mike Vrabel Kissing Reporter Dianna Russini At A Bar In 2020

And there it is. I figured there was more coming from the scandal surrounding New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel when he announced late last night that he would be missing day 3 of the NFL Draft to attend counseling, following the release of photos showing the married coach with now-former NFL reporter for The Athletic, Dianna Russini. The photos, first published by Page Six, surfaced a couple weeks ago showing Vrabel holding hands and lounging in a pool with the […] The post Newly-Released Photos Show Then-Titans Coach Mike Vrabel Kissing Reporter Dianna Russini At A Bar In 2020 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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