Chase Elliott Makes Hall of Fame Plea to Fans and Media Ahead of Watkins Glen
In a rare moment, Chase Elliott is using his Most Popular Driver status to make a Hall of Fame push for a family member.

In a rare moment, Chase Elliott is using his Most Popular Driver status to make a Hall of Fame push for a family member.

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.

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.

Kurt Busch and Jeff Gordon’s days behind the wheel in NASCAR are behind them.However, the two NASCAR Hall of Famers still have a competitive drive, which was on display in an IROC exhibition race. On Friday afternoon at Ten Tenths Motor Club in Concord, North Carolina, Busch wheeled his way to victory in the 12-lap Heritage […] The post NASCAR Champions Kurt Busch, Jeff Gordon Finish 1-2 in IROC Exhibition appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Denny Hamlin never shies away from calling it just like he sees it when opining on his weekly Actions Detrimental podcast. The latest episode was no exception.Weighing in on the recent debate among some top NASCAR influencers, including 15-time Most Popular Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., about whether induction in the NASCAR Hall of Fame should be reserved […] The post Denny Hamlin: Let’s Pump the Brakes on NASCAR Hall of Fame Picks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

A class act as always. Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2021, which was his first year of eligibility, following his official retirement from the sport in 2017. He was a 26-time Cup Series winner and two-time Daytona 500 champion, and he won back-to-back O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championships in 1998 and 1999 before moving up to compete full-time in the Cup Series. In addition, he was incredibly popular among fans, as he was voted […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says The NASCAR Hall Of Fame Shouldn’t Have Put Him In Yet: “I Think They Could’ve Waited” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is already a NASCAR Hall of Famer.He just doesn’t think he should have gotten there that fast.Speaking on the latest episode of his Dale Jr. Download podcast, Earnhardt Jr. offered a candid — and unexpected — take on his own induction, saying the NASCAR Hall of Fame “shouldn’t have put me in […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr.: NASCAR Hall of Fame ‘Shouldn’t Have Put Me In When They Did’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Kevin Harvick has spent decades refining every detail of how he drives a race car. From hand placement to steering input, the former NASCAR Cup Series champion built a career on precision.Now, he’s starting to see those same habits show up somewhere unexpected — behind the wheel of his 13-year-old son.In a recent episode of […] The post Kevin Harvick Reacts to Seeing Himself in Son Keelan’s Driving appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. slams the NASCAR Hall of Fame for mislabeling Ray Elder's career, calling the ballot a "huge disgrace."

Justin Allgaier pushes back hard on Hall of Fame bias, arguing Xfinity greats deserve equal respect in NASCAR’s history.

A growing debate around the NASCAR Hall of Fame took a sharper turn this week, and Denny Hamlin didn’t hold back.As discussions continue about whether drivers with dominant careers outside the Cup Series belong alongside the sport’s biggest names, Hamlin delivered a blunt perspective that is already fueling conversation across the garage and among fans.Speaking […] The post Denny Hamlin Sounds Off on NASCAR Hall of Fame Debate, Questions Who Belongs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The NASCAR Hall of Fame announced its nominees for the Class of 2027 on Sunday in Charlotte, setting up one of the most competitive ballots in recent years. The list includes drivers, crew chiefs, and builders who made a strong impact on NASCAR across different eras.Ten names appear on the Modern Era ballot, while five […] The post NASCAR Hall of Fame 2027 Nominees Revealed as Kevin Harvick Leads Modern Era Ballot appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Kenny Wallace compares Dale Earnhardt Jr. to the Pope, claiming his influence over NASCAR Hall of Fame debates is immeasurable.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. addresses backlash from a controversial NASCAR Hall of Fame discussion, calling it an honest moment that sparked real debate.

Kenny Wallace’s longtime friend John Scatoni made a detailed case for his place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. During a taping of Coffee with Kenny, Scatoni highlighted Wallace’s long career and broad role in the sport. Wallace has spent more than four decades in NASCAR as a driver, crew chief, team owner, and broadcaster.He […] The post Kenny Wallace’s NASCAR Hall of Fame Case Ignites Debate as Friend Makes Powerful Argument appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Denny Hamlin came to the defense of Travis Rockhold, an on-air contributor for Dirty Mo Media, for his take on the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Rockhold expressed on a recent episode of “The Dale Jr. Download” that the Hall of Fame should be Cup-exclusive, while no O’Reilly Series or CRAFTSMAN Truck Series drivers should be considered.The […] The post Denny Hamlin Backs Dale Jr.’s Co-Host in NASCAR HoF Debate appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Denny Hamlin joins Kenny Wallace to oppose Dale Earnhardt Jr. podcast comments on NASCAR Hall of Fame eligibility rules.

The debate over who belongs in the NASCAR Hall of Fame took a sharp turn this week, and Kenny Wallace did not hesitate to draw a line.Reacting to comments from Dale Earnhardt Jr. about recognizing success beyond the Cup Series, Wallace delivered a blunt response that immediately reignited one of the sport’s most polarizing discussions. […] The post Kenny Wallace Pushes Back on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Hall of Fame Stance: ‘No Way In Hell’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Kenny Wallace slams Dale Earnhardt Jr. over NASCAR Hall of Fame standards, claiming inclusive views "lose your marbles."

Larry McReynolds formally rejects a controversial Hall of Fame take from Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s podcast to defend Justin Allgaier.

Bubba Wallace's spotter, Freddie Kraft, couldn't believe his ears and was left appalled after Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s podcast co-host's shocking NASCAR Hall of Fame take.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sparked a strong reaction during a recent episode of The Dale Jr. Download when a debate about NASCAR Hall of Fame standards took center stage. The discussion quickly gained attention online as it focused on whether success in the Xfinity Series should count toward Hall of Fame induction.The topic has long divided […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Pushes Back on Xfinity Series Snub in NASCAR Hall of Fame Debate appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is stunned by his co-host's stance on NASCAR Hall of Fame eligibility, raising questions about Xfinity drivers.
