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NASCAR Execs Went Full “Undercover Boss” & Attended This Weekend’s Darlington Race As Fans

Getting the fan’s perspective. NASCAR leadership has taken a lot of criticism lately for being out of touch with concerns from teams and fans, which is often cited as a major factor in the sport’s decline in ratings over the past decade or so. The sport has taken strides to try to win back longtime fans after a series of unpopular decisions, which included the addition of stage racing and a playoff format, the Next Gen car that increased parity […] The post NASCAR Execs Went Full “Undercover Boss” & Attended This Weekend’s Darlington Race As Fans first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Darius Rucker Is Now A NASCAR Cup Series Team Owner

Hootie’s going racing. Darius Rucker announced this morning that he’s now a NASCAR Cup Series team owner, joining the ownership group of Legacy Motor Club alongside the team’s current owners, NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson and investment group Knighthead Capital. The country singer and Hootie & the Blowfish frontman made the announcement during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, while sporting a hat from his new team: “We can announce now that I’m one of the investors and one of the owners […] The post Darius Rucker Is Now A NASCAR Cup Series Team Owner first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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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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WATCH: John Daly Shares Video Of Himself Accidentally Belly Flopping Down Steep, Sandy Hazard At Golf Course

Who knew that golf was a contact sport? John Daly is a legendary sports figure, and whether you like it or not, the pro golfer is a glistening representation of the peak male form. He first presented himself to the world as a professional athlete in the late 1980s by speaking his mind and wearing bright colored and patterned outfits. And in the modern day, he’s still just as exciting to keep up with, even though he doesn’t play as […] The post WATCH: John Daly Shares Video Of Himself Accidentally Belly Flopping Down Steep, Sandy Hazard At Golf Course 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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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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Carson Hocevar Says He’s Not A Fan Of Being Compared To Dale Earnhardt: “I Don’t Know Where That Came From”

Who would want that pressure? While it seems like Chili’s and Spire Motorsports are fully embracing the comparisons of their driver Carson Hocevar to the legendary Dale Earnhardt, apparently the driver himself isn’t really a fan. Hocevar is in his third full year of the NASCAR Cup Series as the driver of the #77 car for Spire Motorsports, and it’s safe to say he hasn’t made many friends in the garage area since he arrived. During his first season in […] The post Carson Hocevar Says He’s Not A Fan Of Being Compared To Dale Earnhardt: “I Don’t Know Where That Came From” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“NEED A WIFE”: PGA Tour Golfer, Alejandro Tosti, Uses Customizable Caddie Bib As Opportunity To Find Love At Valspar Championship

That’s one way to try and find true love. Currently, the PGA Tour is down in Palm Harbor, Florida for the Valspar Championship. Professional golfers are competing in the final leg of the tour’s “Florida Swing” at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club’s Copperhead Course… and at least one of the competitors out there is looking for something more than just a trophy. Alejandro Tosti is looking for a wife. The 29-year-old Argentinian golfer turned some heads on Thursday and Friday when […] The post “NEED A WIFE”: PGA Tour Golfer, Alejandro Tosti, Uses Customizable Caddie Bib As Opportunity To Find Love At Valspar Championship first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“He Got Us Fired Up”: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Recalls How Lou Holtz Energized The Team Following The Death Of His Father, Dale Sr., In 2001

That’s certainly one way to rally the troops, so to speak. The late coach Lou Holtz was known for his larger-than-life personality and charismatic charm, and he sadly passed away on March 4th. The 89-year-old had reportedly been in hospice care for the past couple of weeks, and the family shared the following statement along with the news of his passing: “Louis Leo ‘Lou’ Holtz, legendary college football coach, Hall of Famer, bestselling author, and one of America’s most influential […] The post “He Got Us Fired Up”: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Recalls How Lou Holtz Energized The Team Following The Death Of His Father, Dale Sr., In 2001 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Driver Natalie Decker Opens Up On Plastic Surgery: “Mine Cost A Set Of Tires”

Better hope you don’t get a flat. NASCAR driver Natalie Decker recently got personal when answering questions from fans, revealing exactly how much she spent on…her breast implants. If you’re not familiar with the part time driver, Decker made her first start in NASCAR in 2019, and ran most of the 2019 and 2020 seasons in the Truck Series, while also making a handful of starts in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (then known as the Xfinity Series). Her best […] The post NASCAR Driver Natalie Decker Opens Up On Plastic Surgery: “Mine Cost A Set Of Tires” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Bubba Wallace Reveals The Advice 23XI Co-Owner, Michael Jordan, Gave Him That Changed Everything

Michael Jordan is a force to be reckoned with in any sport that you drop him into. Obviously, MJ is widely regarded as the best basketball player to ever live. Even while he was dominating the NBA with the Chicago Bulls, he was known to have an impressive golf game. And don’t forget that Jordan played professional baseball in 1994 – right when he was at the height of his career in basketball. That domination and winning culture has even […] The post Bubba Wallace Reveals The Advice 23XI Co-Owner, Michael Jordan, Gave Him That Changed Everything first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Truck Series Driver Daniel Dye Indefinitely Suspended, Required To Undergo Sensitivity Training Following Livestream Comments

Getting a little forced vacation. NASCAR and Kaulig Racing have indefinitely suspended Daniel Dye, driver of the #10 truck in the Craftsman Truck Series, over comments made during a livestream that many online have criticized as homophobic. Dye was opening trading cards during a livestream on shopping platform Whatnot when he began discussing a conversation he had with IndyCar driver David Malukas, who drives the #12 car for Team Penske. While doing his effeminate impression of Malukas, he joked about […] The post NASCAR Truck Series Driver Daniel Dye Indefinitely Suspended, Required To Undergo Sensitivity Training Following Livestream Comments first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Driver Under Fire For “Homophobic” Remarks During Livestream

Maybe NASCAR drivers need to stay away from the livestreams… A driver in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is facing backlash for comments he made about an IndyCar driver that many online are criticizing as homophobic. Daniel Dye, the driver of the #10 RAM for Kaulig Racing, was opening trading cards during a livestream on shopping platform Whatnot when he began discussing a conversation he had with IndyCar driver David Malukas, who drives the #12 car for Team Penske. While […] The post NASCAR Driver Under Fire For “Homophobic” Remarks During Livestream first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Daniel Suarez Says Ross Chastain Wouldn’t Have Lasted “Five Seconds” If They Had Fought During Pit Road Confrontation

I mean, Ross has a mean right hook… The feud between NASCAR Cup Series drivers – and former teammates – Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez doesn’t seem to be going away after comments made by Suarez days after the two almost came to blows on pit road following the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Suarez is in his first season driving for Spire Motorsports after spending the past five seasons with Trackhouse Racing, where he was a teammate […] The post Daniel Suarez Says Ross Chastain Wouldn’t Have Lasted “Five Seconds” If They Had Fought During Pit Road Confrontation first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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49ers Star, George Kittle, Says Players Want Electrical Substation Conspiracy Investigated: “Make Sure It’s Not Something”

George Kittle isn’t afraid to put the tin foil hat on. If you ask any NFL fan what the most injured team in the league is, they’d likely tell you that title belongs to the San Francisco 49ers. That’s because year after year, the pro football team in California racks up an unreal amount of injuries, and this past season was much of the same. And it doesn’t just seem like the 49ers are the most injured team in the […] The post 49ers Star, George Kittle, Says Players Want Electrical Substation Conspiracy Investigated: “Make Sure It’s Not Something” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Carson Hocevar Is Running A Chili’s-Branded Dale Earnhardt Throwback Paint Scheme At Darlington

The Intimidente is getting a new look. It seems like Carson Hocevar and his Spire Motorsports team are fully embracing the comparisons to the legendary Dale Earnhardt – and this weekend at Darlington they’re going full throwback to the Intimidator. Hocevar is in his third full year of the NASCAR Cup Series as the driver of the #77 car for Spire Motorsports, and it’s safe to say he hasn’t made many friends in the garage area since he arrived. During […] The post Carson Hocevar Is Running A Chili’s-Branded Dale Earnhardt Throwback Paint Scheme At Darlington first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Former Teammates Ross Chastain & Daniel Suarez Nearly Come To Blows On Pit Road Following NASCAR Cup Series Race At Las Vegas

Not on the same team anymore… Daniel Suarez is in his first season driving for Spire Motorsports after spending the past five seasons with Trackhouse Racing, where he was a teammate to the driver of the #1 car, Ross Chastain. But it appears there’s no love lost between the former teammates. Both Chastain and Suarez struggled during today’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, with Chastain finishing 17th and Suarez one spot behind him in 18th. Chastain […] The post Former Teammates Ross Chastain & Daniel Suarez Nearly Come To Blows On Pit Road Following NASCAR Cup Series Race At Las Vegas first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“That’s My Boy” – Denny Hamlin Celebrates With His Mother After First Win Since House Fire That Killed His Father

You love to see it. Denny Hamlin just scored his first NASCAR Cup Series win this season after taking the checkered flag at Las Vegas Motor Speedway – his first win since a devastating house fire claimed the life of his father and left his mother hospitalized back in December. And to make things even more emotional, his mom Mary Lou was there to celebrate with him. Hamlin had a strong car all day, but a speeding penalty on pit […] The post “That’s My Boy” – Denny Hamlin Celebrates With His Mother After First Win Since House Fire That Killed His Father first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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