Jimmie Johnson finally fulfilled his childhood dream of driving an Indy car with a test session on Tuesday. When the seven-time NASCAR champion finished turning laps, he sold himself out to find out how to compete next year in the IndyCar Series. “It just kindled the fire more. I want …
Read More »Maurice Petty, 1939-2020 | RUNNER
Sad news from North Carolina, a statement by Richard Petty Enterprises pointing to the death of Maurice Petty, the famous engine maker, a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and a founding member of the Petty family’s auto racing dynasty. The statement said: The Petty family sadly announces the …
Read More »Austin Dillon leads the 1-2 final Richard Childress Racing in the Texas Cup race
FORT WORTH, Texas – Austin Dillon held the lead after a restart with two laps remaining to beat rookie Tyler Reddick to the Texas checkered flag, giving Richard Childress Racing his first NASCAR Cup final 1-2 in nine years. With spectators scattered in the stands on a scorching Sunday, a …
Read More »Kyle Busch had the best answer about driving on grass in Texas
Generally, driving on the grass is not recommended during NASCAR races, but Kyle Busch had no choice on Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway after being involved in a 12-car accident early in the final stage of O ‘ Reilly Auto Parts 500. And although he remains winless in 2020, he …
Read More »Michael McDowell to auction Bubba Wallace’s bumper for a good cause
FORT WORTH, Texas – Bubba Wallace still disagrees with Michael McDowell about what happened on the track, but is happy that his damaged bumper has good cause. Wallace pulled out of the qualifying race for the NASCAR All-Star Race on Wednesday night in Bristol after McDowell turned his back on …
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