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NASCAR: Kenny Wallace Pushes Back on AI Hype, Calls It a Business Move

Apr 10, 2026 @ 10:03am

NASCAR has taken a major step by hiring its first Director of Artificial Intelligence. It shows how the sanctioning body is looking to use new tools to improve how the sport runs on and off the track. Many major leagues already use AI to handle data, improve operations, and connect with fans.NASCAR now joins that […] The post NASCAR: Kenny Wallace Pushes Back on AI Hype, Calls It a Business Move appeared first on Heavy Sports.

NASCAR Community Split Over Talladega Stage Change to Fix Fuel-Saving Racing-“This Won’t Fix It”

Apr 9, 2026 @ 10:01am

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NASCAR has announced a format change for the April 26 race at Talladega Superspeedway, aiming to reduce fuel-saving strategies that have shaped recent superspeedway events. The sanctioning body will reverse the usual stage structure, making Stage 1 longer and the final two stages shorter.The move follows continued feedback from fans about how races at Talladega […] The post NASCAR Community Split Over Talladega Stage Change to Fix Fuel-Saving Racing-“This Won’t Fix It” appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Hot Start, Fast Finish: Bristol’s Weather Shift Could Change Sunday’s Race

Apr 8, 2026 @ 9:37pm

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Sunday’s race at Bristol Motor Speedway may begin under ideal conditions, but it likely won’t stay that way.With temperatures expected to climb into the low 80s before dropping into the 50s later in the day, the race could unfold in two distinct phases — forcing teams to balance early-race survival with late-race speed.On paper, the […] The post Hot Start, Fast Finish: Bristol’s Weather Shift Could Change Sunday’s Race appeared first on Heavy Sports.