Shane Van Gisbergen Jokes Connor Zilisch’s One Habit Takes Away the Attention
Shane van Gisbergen jokes that Connor Zilisch’s talkative habit takes the spotlight away, letting him focus on racing.
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Shane van Gisbergen Hailed as a Modern-Day Mario Andretti in Ultimate Racing Legends Comparison
Shane van Gisbergen gets drawn into comparisons with racing legend Mario Andretti as his recent oval gains showcase his incredible progress in NASCAR.
Kyle Larson Invites Max Verstappen to ‘Try’ Cup Series to Settle Best Driver Debate
Kyle Larson invites Max Verstappen to compete in the NASCAR Cup Series to settle the debate over the world's best driver.
Veteran Rick Mast Urges Bubba Wallace To Channel Dale Earnhardt Sr. After Costly Points Drop
Veteran Rick Mast urges Bubba Wallace to channel Dale Earnhardt Sr. and focus on finishing after a costly nine-spot points drop.
Shane van Gisbergen Named Trackhouse’s Best Driver After ‘Unbelievable’ Oval Improvements
Shane van Gisbergen is rapidly changing the narrative around international drivers as an insider names him Trackhouse's best.
AJ Dillon’s NASCAR Bucket List After Daytona: 4 Races Fans Say He Must See
AJ Dillon has turned to NASCAR fans for advice after attending the Daytona 500. The Carolina Panthers running back asked on X which races he should add to his NASCAR bucket list.Fans highlighted races that offer a mix of intense on-track action, strong atmosphere, and deep history within NASCAR.Many of the suggestions also fit well […] The post AJ Dillon’s NASCAR Bucket List After Daytona: 4 Races Fans Say He Must See appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Carson Hocevar Doesn’t ‘Care’ About Hendrick Alliance When It Comes to On-Track Racing
Carson Hocevar admits he does not care about the Hendrick alliance while racing, aiming to beat all 36 drivers on the track.
NASCAR Insider Rips Twitter’s ‘Greedy’ $400 Move as Users Hit With Sudden Premium+ Shift
Kelly Crandall ripped Twitter's sudden $400 Premium+ shift, calling the greedy move infuriating as users face a lockout.
NASCAR Pumps Brakes on Horsepower Increase Despite ‘Best’ Intermediate Racing Yet
NASCAR will hold off on bringing the 750-horsepower package to 1.5-mile tracks this year to protect its "best racing."
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.
Kevin Harvick Sees the Writing on the Wall for Carson Hocevar’s First NASCAR Cup Win
Kevin Harvick sees the writing on the wall for Carson Hocevar, predicting his impressive driving will lead to a first Cup win.
Carson Hocevar Reveals Mark Martin Advice That Fueled Darlington Breakthrough
Carson Hocevar delivered a career-best performance at Darlington Raceway after following key advice from NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin. The Spire Motorsports driver shared the moment during a Twitch stream on March 25, days after the Goodyear 400.Carson Hocevar started from the rear of the 37-car field but stayed patient through the early stages […] The post Carson Hocevar Reveals Mark Martin Advice That Fueled Darlington Breakthrough appeared first on Heavy Sports.
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.
NASCAR Darlington Penalty Report: Who Was Penalized This Week?
Austin Cindric and Carson Hocevar had their cars sent to NASCAR's R&D Center; Many other on-track incidents occurred in the Goodyear 400.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Darlington Hype Meets Harsh Reality as Cup Drivers Weigh In on NASCAR’s 750-HP Package
Darlington hype meets a harsh reality as Cup Series drivers weigh in on the new 750-HP package, tempering expectations for the highly anticipated rules.
Michael Jordan ‘Keeps On Winning’ Away From Basketball
Michael Jordan spent his NBA career making the improbable look routine. Six championships. Six Finals MVPs. Two three-peats. Now, more than two decades removed from his final shot in a Chicago Bulls uniform, Jordan keeps finding ways to win. His 23XI Racing team just won its fourth NASCARCup Series ...
NASCAR Weather: Rain Forecast for Darlington This Weekend
The weather report for all three days of racing in the NASCAR national series at Darlington Raceway.
NASCAR to Reward Drivers with Cash at Darlington, Two More Tracks
The Craftsman Truck Series kicks off the "Triple Truck Challenge", in which drivers/teams can earn up to $500,000 in bonus money.
Denny Hamlin’s Momentum Faces a Real Test at NASCAR’s Toughest Track
Denny Hamlin heads to Darlington Raceway after a strong win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, looking to add to JGR’s success in the NASCAR Cup Series. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver showed speed and control in that race. Now he faces a very different test as a NASCAR driver at Darlington.Darlington is known as the […] The post Denny Hamlin’s Momentum Faces a Real Test at NASCAR’s Toughest Track appeared first on Heavy Sports.