about 11 hours ago

Rick Mast Warns Antitrust Trial Could Become a ‘Death Sentence’ for the Sport

The former Xfinity Series winner told Wallace the antitrust fight risks years of appeals that “our sport can’t withstand.” He elaborated that if teams win, a judge could reshape NASCAR’s model, calling that “a death sentence.” If NASCAR wins, he expects teams to appeal anyway. Sponsors hate instability, and the sanctioning body would rather endure turmoil rather than lose control.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

about 11 hours ago

Kenny Wallace Believes Denny Hamlin, Michael Jordan Hold Edge in Charter Lawsuit

“Documents don’t lie,” Wallace said, arguing that Hamlin and MJ’s group has the upper hand as emails, texts, and financials hit the courtroom, as day four of the trial ends. He said hearsay “means nothing” with digital records driving the case. With messages showing internal friction and 23XI’s economic strain, Wallace believes the paper trail “hurts NASCAR” more than testimony.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

about 14 hours ago

NASCAR’s Losses in Mexico, Chicago Helped Land Amazon Deal

“It was a strategic investment,” said President O’Donnell on day four of trial, noting NASCAR lost $55M in Chicago and $6M in Mexico City. He said both events “widened viewership” and directly led to Amazon Prime Video joining as a broadcast partner. “There was no way they’d engage without that. It was a long shot, but we pulled it off.”

By Rahul Ahluwalia

about 15 hours ago

NASCAR’s DAP Program Called ‘Humiliating’ for Small Teams in Antitrust Trial

“It’s humiliating,” said FRM owner Bob Jenkins on the trial's fourth day, blasting NASCAR’s DAP fee as $300,000 per team. He said small outfits and drivers “claw for every crumb” because star names earn the bigger points and payouts. With DAP partly funded by teams, Jenkins argued the structure “buries” smaller groups that can’t match the impact of powerhouse teams.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

about 16 hours ago

Joe Gibbs Racing Re-Signs Taylor Gray After Impressive Rookie Xfinity Campaign

Gray, who had one win and seven top-fives in his 2025 campaign, will return to the #54 car for the 2026 O'Reilly season. Jason Ratcliff will continue to serve as the crew chief for the driver, who finished 7th in the Xfinity Championship standings. Gray's trajectory has been impressive, with a 6th-place finish in the 2024 Truck standings.

By Ankit Sharma

about 16 hours ago

Mark Martin's Honest Feelings About NASCAR Lawsuit: "I'm Worried About Our Sport"

"This lawsuit is devastating to the sport we love," Martin said, as the trial concluded its fourth day. While Martin hopes the trial brings something good for the sport and the fans, he "just doesn't see a pathway that leads us to that". The Hall of Famer previously criticized the leadership for the derogatory messages about legendary owner Richard Childress.

By Ankit Sharma

about 16 hours ago

Jordan Anderson Racing signs Rajah Caruth to 10-race deal for 2026 O’Reilly Season

Caruth’s 10-race slate will combine with his part-time races in the No. 88 for JR Motorsports to complete a full-season schedule. "We’ve enjoyed getting to know Rajah and watching him continue to grow each year as a driver,” said team owner Jordan Anderson." Caruth, who ran two races for the team in 2025, finished sixth in the Truck championship.

By Ankit Sharma

about 17 hours ago

Jeffrey Kessler Grills Steve O’Donnell Over ‘Gold Codes’ in Tense Day Four Exchange

Kessler pressed the NASCAR president on “gold codes,” an internal strategy where NASCAR would cut out teams and run everything itself to maintain control. O’Donnell called it a contingency, not a real plan. Kessler noted “gold codes” also mean nuclear launch codes, asking if NASCAR meant to “blow the system up” if teams didn’t sign the agreement. O’Donnell denied it.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

about 17 hours ago

Why NASCAR Has Added 50 Laps to North Wilkesboro's 2026 Cup Run

“North Wilkesboro is all about the fans, and adding more laps per dollar is sure to create a better experience,” said NWS Executive Director Graig Hoffman. The race, scheduled for July 19, 2026, will be known as the Window World 450. For the last three years, the Speedway has hosted the All-Star Race, which has been shifted to Dover.

By Ankit Sharma

about 17 hours ago

Judge Bell Slams Brakes on Delays, Orders Trial to Speed Up

Judge Bell warned both NASCAR and the suing teams on day four to pick up pace in what he called a “slow-moving” trial, saying it “can’t last three weeks” or the jury would “revolt.” He blasted witnesses for “beating horses past their death date” with reused exhibits and dragged-out text explanations, vowing to intervene if the stalling continues.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

about 17 hours ago

NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell Reveals Heavy Losses After Chicago and Mexico Weekends

O'Donnell testified that NASCAR's first foray into Mexico last season led to a loss of $6 million. More shockingly, NASCAR has lost $55 million in three years at the Chicago Street race, an event not on the calendar after 2025. O'Donnell revealed the race at Grant Park was continued just to bring Amazon on as a partner.

By Ankit Sharma

1 day ago

NASCAR Journo at the Center of Light-Hearted Moment Amid Heated Day Three Trial

A rare upbeat moment broke out on day three of the Charter Lawsuit when the teams' attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, claimed he didn’t believe “anyone has read the entire NASCAR Rule Book.” The room immediately glanced at veteran reporter Bob Pockrass, known for living in its pages. The moment briefly cut the tension in a trial otherwise dominated by sharp exchanges.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

1 day ago

‘Only a Monopolist Could Say This’: Kessler Hammers NASCAR Official on Day Three

Jeffrey Kessler, the teams’ lead attorney, tore into NASCAR strategy chief Scott Prime over emails suggesting take it or leave it charter deadlines and tactics meant to “create panic” in 2024. He argued teams had “nowhere else to go,” saying the deal forced them to sign or lose their place in the sport, thus highlighting the sport's monopolistic practices.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

1 day ago

Judge Bell Warns NASCAR’s Lawyers After Repeated Violations on Day Three of Trial

Judge Bell admonished NASCAR’s lawyers on day three of trial after the jury left, citing two violations: asking FRM owner Bob Jenkins about non-NASCAR businesses that were off-limits, and referencing a Jeff Dickerson text not admitted as evidence. Bell clarified that it “will not be tolerated” and warned that the next breach from either side will bring “significant consequences.”

By Rahul Ahluwalia

1 day ago

Ty Dillon Secures 2026 NASCAR Cup Return With Kaulig Racing

“I’m very excited to be back full-time,” said Dillon, praising the continuity with the same crew and manufacturer for the first time in six years. He said the team “blew expectations out of the water” in 2025 and wants “another step” ahead. Frozen seafood company SeaBest also returns as Dillon's sponsor for next year in the No. 10 car.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

1 day ago

Front Row Owner Bob Jenkins Details Financial Struggles on Day Three of Trial

Jenkins testified that FRM loses $6.8M annually and has never made a profit in the sport. He said he ran nine unsponsored races under his own companies and that parts costs have jumped from $1.8M to $4.7M with the Next Gen, with even non-wrecked cars costing $30k weekly, offering stark insight that reinforces Hamlin’s claims from day two.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

2 days ago

Natalie Decker Shares the First Cars That Shaped Her Racing Journey

While Decker learned to drive in an old Ford Focus her uncle bought, she revealed that the first car she owned was a mod-four racer at the age of 12. She debuted it at Golden Sands Speedway in Wisconsin in 2009, going up against drivers as old as her dad, laying the groundwork for her racing career today.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

2 days ago

“We Want to Be Made Whole”: Denny Hamlin Fires Back on Day Two of Charter Trial

Under cross-examination, Hamlin rejected the NASCAR attorney’s push for $205M in damages, saying, “We want to be made whole for what you guys did to us.” He deflected the valuation question to his experts and argued that NASCAR asked teams to cut operating costs “down to the dirt,” with margins so thin he’s “one sponsor away” from losing profit.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

2 days ago

Mark Martin Puts to Bed Rumors Around NASCAR Return

Martin was asked if he would race in NASCAR again if given the opportunity. "I’m done. I don’t have the desire to do it. I’m happy with the life I have now," he replied. The conversation started when it was rumored that the 66-year-old could take up a seat in Kaulig's Truck program in 2026. Martin replied, "Fake news."

By Ankit Sharma

2 days ago

Daniel Suarez Insists That His Best NASCAR Years Are Still Ahead of Him

Suarez and Trackhouse parted ways after five years. The 33-year-old thinks that he is one of those drivers "with the experience" to perform at a high level in a 38-race season. "I feel the best part of my career is in the next five to 10 years," he said, claiming he is a "much better and complete driver" now.

By Ankit Sharma

3 days ago

“I Will Not Stop Fighting”: Denny Hamlin Lays His Heart Out After Day Two of Trial

"My lawyers don't want me to tweet, but they are asleep," wrote Hamlin late at night after a tense second day of testifying against NASCAR in the Antitrust Lawsuit. After a rigorous cross-examination that earned him Michael Jordan's validation, he told fans he “loved” them and vowed to stand for “what is right” as the legal battle intensified.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

3 days ago

Daniel Suarez Says He Brings Something ‘Not Many Drivers Can’ Heading Into 2026

Claiming to be one of the fittest drivers in the garage, Suarez says he’s in his "prime range" and can bring a perfect blend of youth and experience as he joins Spire in 2026. "I feel I’m in the best position I’ve ever been", added the 33-year-old, preparing to drive alongside Michael McDowell and Carson Hocevar next year.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

3 days ago

Tony Stewart Crowns a Shockingly Simple Trophy as His Greatest Prize

Instead of a Martinsville clock or Loudon The Lobster, Stewart revealed his favorite trophy is Goodyear’s 24-karat gold Cup champion car: “A replica of your car, your number and sponsor logos etched in it,” complete with his custom switchgear. He joked that the Borg-Warner (Indy 500 trophy) is cooler, but “don’t have one, won’t ever race” for it.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

3 days ago

Brad Keselowski Claims Unwanted NASCAR Record From Martin Truex Jr. In 2025

Keselowski closed his 2025 campaign with a stat no driver wants: he was passed for the win in seven races, surpassing Truex Jr.'s six the year before. Nashville, Pocono, Atlanta, Watkins Glen, Richmond, Gateway, and Phoenix all slipped away, giving him the most defeats from P2 by a winless driver in a single NASCAR Cup season.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

3 days ago

Michael Jordan Delighted With Denny Hamlin’s Fiery Day Two Testimony

Jordan sat in the front row, often grinning as Hamlin sparred with the opposition. He smiled when Hamlin said NASCAR asked teams to “cut the grass so short, we’re down to the dirt” and called the charter system his team's “death certificate.” As Hamlin snapped, “That’s nonsense,” to challenges over his public comments, Jordan smirked, shaking his head in approval.

By Rahul Ahluwalia

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