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NASCAR’s Rising Star, Corey Heim, Will Not Eligible For Rookie Of The Year Award… Here’s Why

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One of the rare situations where a first year driver in NASCAR won’t be eligible for the “Rookie of the Year” award. Corey Heim is already a force to be reckoned with on the racetrack. The 24-year old has only been running part time in NASCAR this season, but it was announced last month that the phenom will be replacing Riley Herbst and joining 23XI Racing full time next season. That was undoubtedly the right call by 23XI Racing, considering Heim […] The post NASCAR’s Rising Star, Corey Heim, Will Not Eligible For Rookie Of The Year Award… Here’s Why first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says The Producers Behind ‘Days Of Thunder 2’ Are “Doing Homework” To Make It As Authentic As Possible

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Sounds like Dale Earnhardt Jr. is on board. Last week, the Hollywood Reporter revealed that a Days of Thunder sequel officially has the green light, or the green flag, I guess, and will be directed by Jonathan Levine, with Tom Cruise once again set to star in the movie, as he did the original. There have been plenty of rumors swirling over the last several months that a Days of Thunder remake is on the horizon, and of course, Tom Cruise […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says The Producers Behind ‘Days Of Thunder 2’ Are “Doing Homework” To Make It As Authentic As Possible first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Suffered A Fire Back In June… Here’s How Much It Costs To Fix

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There was already a whole lot of work that needed to be done to the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in the first place. A fire that broke out below the grandstands in June just added another item to the to-do list. There’s been rumblings of NASCAR returning to the Nashville Fairground ever since former Mayor John Cooper announced in 2021 that the city had signed a letter of intent with Bristol Motor Speedway to renovate the Fairgrounds Speedway, which hasn’t hosted […] The post Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Suffered A Fire Back In June… Here’s How Much It Costs To Fix first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Carson Hocevar’s Team Was Playing Music For Him Over The Radio During Late-Night Finish At Atlanta

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How can you not love this guy? Carson Hocevar has quickly become one of my favorite drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series. He first took over the #77 car full time back in 2024, and made quite a few headlines for his hard-charging (and at times reckless) driving style, but also for not seeming to really care what anybody else thought about him. Of course he also made a bunch of new fans earlier this year when he won his […] The post Carson Hocevar’s Team Was Playing Music For Him Over The Radio During Late-Night Finish At Atlanta first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“I’ll See Them At The Intro Stage… Like Everybody Else “— Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Would Rarely Care To Meet The Celebrities That Came To NASCAR Races When He Was A Driver

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That sounds like a great strategy to me. During his time in the Cup Series, Dale Earnhardt Jr. won 26 NASCAR Cup Series victories, including two Daytona 500 wins, two Xfinity Series championships, and a record 15 consecutive NASCAR Most Popular Driver awards. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2021, and has been a fan-favorite pretty much since he started driving professionally. Of course, throughout that time, especially in the early 2000s, Jr. became a pretty big celebrity […] The post “I’ll See Them At The Intro Stage… Like Everybody Else “— Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Would Rarely Care To Meet The Celebrities That Came To NASCAR Races When He Was A Driver first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“He Talked About It More Than People Would Ever Know” — Kyle Busch Would’ve Loved To Win The Most Popular Driver Award

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He’d be mostly shocked, probably. It’s been over a month now since NASCAR legend Kyle Busch sadly passed away at the age of 41, on May 21st, 2026, due to pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. It was very sudden, and he left behind his wife, Samantha, and two children, Brexton (11) and Lennix (4), as well as his parents and fellow race car driver in his brother, Kurt Busch. It’s just so incredibly sad, and my thoughts and prayers continue to go out to […] The post “He Talked About It More Than People Would Ever Know” — Kyle Busch Would’ve Loved To Win The Most Popular Driver Award first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“He’d Be Like Me”: Shane van Gisbergen Tips Broc Feeney to Shine in NASCAR

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Shane van Gisbergen’s former teammate from the Supercars championship, Broc Feeney, was trackside at the Sonoma Raceway last weekend for the NASCAR races. SVG recently spoke highly of Fenney, expecting the Australian to do well in the American stock car championship. SVG made the move from the V8 Supercars championship to NASCAR and has established […]

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Christopher Bell’s Brutal Wreck At Michigan Was The Hardest Hit In NASCAR Since At Least 2015

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A miracle that he walked away relatively unscathed. Michigan International Speedway consistently delivers some of the highest speeds of any track on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. At two miles long, Michigan is one of only three oval tracks on the circuit that are at least two miles long, and unlike Daytona and Talladega, NASCAR doesn’t restrict the cars to reduce speeds for safety reasons. That consistently leads to speeds over 200 mph at Michigan, which can result in some […] The post Christopher Bell’s Brutal Wreck At Michigan Was The Hardest Hit In NASCAR Since At Least 2015 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“My Heart Is Broken, But Your Spirit Will Always Ride With Me” — Kurt Busch Thanks Fans For Support Following The Tragic Loss Of His Brother

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His little brother. It’s still hard to fathom that Kyle Busch passed away less than weeks ago, just hours after it was announced that he was suffering from a “severe illness” and would miss the Coca-Cola 600. Immediately, many began to speculate that his death was related to an illness that he was suffering during a race at Watkins Glen two weeks ago. During the race, Busch could be heard on the radio asking for a doctor to meet him […] The post “My Heart Is Broken, But Your Spirit Will Always Ride With Me” — Kurt Busch Thanks Fans For Support Following The Tragic Loss Of His Brother first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Death Certificate Sheds New Light On Kyle Busch’s Illness Leading Up To His Death

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Did he even realize he had pneumonia? There are still plenty of questions surrounding the sudden and shocking death of 41-year-old NASCAR driver Kyle Busch last week. Busch passed away on Thursday, just hours after it was announced that he was suffering from a “severe illness” and would miss this past weekend’s Coca-Cola 600. And immediately, many began to speculate that his death was related to an illness that he was suffering during a race at Watkins Glen two weeks […] The post Death Certificate Sheds New Light On Kyle Busch’s Illness Leading Up To His Death first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“He Wanted People To Recognize His Greatness” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Doesn’t Think Kyle Busch Ever Wanted To Be NASCAR’s #1 Villain

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He might not have wanted to be the villain, but he was dang good at it… and it was great for the fans. On Thursday, May 21st, NASCAR great Kyle Busch tragically passed away at the age of 41-years-old. He was one of the icons of the sport, and one of the greatest racers to ever get behind the wheel. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was a prolific winner. At the time the time of his death, Busch is the all-time winningest […] The post “He Wanted People To Recognize His Greatness” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Doesn’t Think Kyle Busch Ever Wanted To Be NASCAR’s #1 Villain first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR star pledges lifelong support to Kyle Busch's son in sweet message after 11-year-old's emotional appearance at tribute to late father

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NASCAR star Connor Zilisch sent a touching message of support to Kyle Busch's son after the 11-year-old attended the emotional tribute to his late dad on Sunday.

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Brad Keselowski opens up on the heartbreaking last plane ride with Kyle Busch: “I could tell he wasn’t feeling well” – Sportskeeda

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Brad Keselowski opens up on the heartbreaking last plane ride with Kyle Busch: “I could tell he wasn’t feeling well”  Sportskeeda

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“I Could Tell He Wasn’t Feeling Well”: Brad Keselowski Reflects on Traveling With Kyle Busch Just Days Before Tragic Death

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They might have been rivals on the track, but they made each other better and they definitely made NASCAR more fun to watch. On Thursday, May 21st, NASCAR great Kyle Busch tragically passed away at the age of 41-years-old. He was one of the icons of the sport, and one of the greatest racers to ever get behind the wheel. Seeing him do so many heroic things as he often took on a villainous role in NASCAR over the years […] The post “I Could Tell He Wasn’t Feeling Well”: Brad Keselowski Reflects on Traveling With Kyle Busch Just Days Before Tragic Death first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Daniel Suarez Recalls Kyle Busch Calling Him After Getting Arrested In Mexico

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Needed a little help from his amigo? Since his passing on Thursday, there’s been an outpouring of tributes to the legendary two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch from his fellow drivers, friends, and members of the NASCAR community. While Kyle had a (well-earned) reputation as a fierce competitor on the track, those who knew him also recalled a loving father and someone who was always willing to take the time to help his fellow drivers get better at their […] The post Daniel Suarez Recalls Kyle Busch Calling Him After Getting Arrested In Mexico first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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