NASCAR drivers don’t appreciate Stephen A. Smith calling them anything less than athletes. The debate flared up when Smith dismissed NASCAR drivers—and even golfers—as non-athletes during a radio show. He argued that anyone can sit behind the wheel or swing a club, no matter their age, so it doesn’t
Kevin Harvick stepped up to defend the sport after a well‑known sports commentator made a controversial claim. The driver said that people who don’t know the rules of racing should stay quiet about it. He pointed out that many commentators, like the one in question, focus mainly on basketball and no
NASCAR’s biggest threat isn’t a bad pit stop or a broken engine. It’s the sky itself, and the sport has finally learned how to beat it. In earlier years, officials would stare at a cloud or read a forecast and hope the weather stayed clear. A sudden thunderstorm could halt an entire weekend, soak
Mark Martin, a legendary figure in NASCAR, recently shared his thoughts about the newcomer Cleetus McFarland’s debut in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The discussion happened on Martin’s “Door Bumper Clear” podcast, where he spoke candidly about McFarland’s performance at Rockingham Speedway. Mc
The weekend at Rockingham Speedway was more than just a race; it felt like a celebration of the track’s legacy and its bright future. The event marked the return of NASCAR Cup Series fans to a historic 1. 017‑mile oval that had been absent from the top tier for years, sparking hope that the O’Reilly
This weekend, Rockingham Speedway hosts a full slate of NASCAR action starting early on Friday with practice and qualifying. Fans can enter the gates and Fan Zone from 10:30 a. m. , with the main Truck Series race kicking off at 4:30 p. m. The next day ramps up earlier, with an ARCA Menards Series E
Joey Logano, still speeding around the NASCAR Cup Series track, has taken a surprising turn off‑track. In a chat with a finance editor, he said he bought a share in a Ford dealership in North Carolina. This isn’t a sign of retirement; it’s a step that fits his current life stage and career plan. L
NASCAR has put 22‑year‑old Daniel Dye on hold for an indefinite period, saying he must complete sensitivity training before racing again. The same decision came from Kaulig Racing, Dye’s team, after they saw his recent social‑media remarks. Dye was running the full 2026 season in the Craftsman Tr
"Before the roar of engines fills Las Vegas Motor Speedway, two unexpected figures take center stage. First up is Jonathan Davis, the lead singer of Korn, who will shout the start‑up command to drivers in a role that mirrors his own high‑energy concerts. His powerful voice, known for shaking stadium
The first race of the NASCAR season, the famous 500‑mile event at Daytona, opened with a splash of pop culture. A country singer lit up the front stretch, a stand‑up comic called the engines to life, and a veteran actor drove the pace car as the field lined up. Miranda Lambert, who first burst on
