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Maurice Petty, NASCAR Hall of Fame Member, Dies at Age 81

NASCAR Hall of Famer Maurice Petty, brother of Richard, has died at the age of 81. NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France issued a statement about Petty on Saturday: "The 'Chief' was one of the most talented mechanics in NASCAR history...

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4:09pm PDT - July 25th, 2020

NASCAR at Kansas 2020 Results: Denny Hamlin Secures Win over Brad Keselowski

Denny Hamlin won his fifth race of the 2020 season after passing Kevin Harvick with 13 laps remaining and holding off Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr. to win the Super Start Batteries 400 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City on Thursday...

nascar race - Bleacher Report
9:06pm PDT - July 23rd, 2020

Watch the drifting power of Ford's 1,400 horsepower Mach-E Mustang

Confirming an earlier “leak,” Ford has unveiled a one-off Mustang racing prototype that shows what unlimited power and torque can do. The Mach-E 1400 uses a 56.8-kilowatt battery and seven motors to make, you guessed it, 1,400 horsepower. It marries that with…

nascar race - Engadget
6:14am PDT - July 21st, 2020

Lot of room for NASCAR fans at Texas due to virus and heat

There will be fans in the massive grandstands at Texas Motor Speedway for the NASCAR Cup Series race this weekend

nascar race - Fox Sports
12:32pm PDT - July 17th, 2020

Bubba Wallace is still learning to 'embrace' activism after finding himself at the center of a race debate

NASCAR ​driver Bubba Wallace says he's still learning to "embrace" the idea of being an activist after finding himself at the center of the race debate in recent weeks.

nascar race - CNN
4:14am PDT - July 17th, 2020

'Yes we exist' - Black fans eye NASCAR's work to diversify

NASCAR is ready to embrace all genders, ethnicities and backgrounds as it moves ahead in its push for racial diversity

nascar race - Fox Sports
11:19pm PDT - July 16th, 2020

NASCAR reopens gates at Bristol with more tracks to follow

NASCAR hosted the largest sporting event in North America since the pandemic began when Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee allowed up to 30,000 fans inside for the All-Star race

nascar race - ABC News
12:40pm PDT - July 16th, 2020

Around 20,000 fans attend NASCAR All-Star Race - Reuters

The NASCAR All-Star Race on Wednesday night drew the largest crowd at a U.S. sporting event since the coronavirus pandemic first gripped the nation in March.

nascar race - Reuters
10:17pm PDT - July 15th, 2020

Elliott follows father in winning NASCAR All-Star Race - Reuters

Six weeks ago, Chase Elliott was going for the victory at Bristol Motor Speedway when he screwed up with two laps to go.

nascar race - Reuters
9:36pm PDT - July 15th, 2020

NASCAR All-Star Race 2020 Results: Chase Elliott Tops Kyle Busch for $1M Prize

Chase Elliott is the brightest of all the NASCAR All-Stars. At least he was Wednesday. Elliott won the 2020 NASCAR All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, which was hosting the event for the first time...

nascar race - Bleacher Report
7:35pm PDT - July 15th, 2020

Confederate Flag Banner Flown over Bristol Speedway at NASCAR All-Star Race

Nearly one month after a Confederate flag banner was flown over Talladega Speedway in June, a flag was spotted flying over Bristol Motor Speedway on Wednesday ahead of NASCAR's All-Star Race...

nascar race - Bleacher Report
7:22pm PDT - July 15th, 2020

NASCAR All-Star Open 2020 Results: Almirola Headlines All-Star Race Qualifiers

Aric Almirola, William Byron and Matt DiBenedetto are headed to Wednesday night's NASCAR All-Star Race. The three drivers won the stages at the 2020 NASCAR All-Star Open, clinching ...

nascar race - Bleacher Report
5:08pm PDT - July 15th, 2020

Trump defends people who 'love' the Confederate flag and says they're 'not thinking about slavery'

  • President Donald Trump defended people who support the Confederate flag and said they don't necessarily support it because of the Confederacy's deep-rooted ties to slavery.
  • "Well, people love it, and I don't view — I know people that like th…

    nascar race - Business Insider
    5:52pm PDT - July 14th, 2020

Tony Stewart's new auto racing league to give fans alternative to NASCAR...

With his NASCAR career winding down in October 2016, Tony Stewart described his plans for retirement. "People ask, 'What are you're going to do next year?' and I say, 'Whatever I want.' It's the first time in 20 years I'm not going to be on NASCAR's schedul…

nascar race - The Washington Post
7:52am PDT - July 13th, 2020

Custer stuns field at Kentucky for first career Cup win - Reuters

With some of the top drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series battling it out for the lead on a restart with two laps to go in Sunday's Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway, it was a rookie -- Cole Custer -- who emerged with the lead and ultimately the victory.

nascar race - Reuters
3:58pm PDT - July 12th, 2020

Creed wins rain-shortened Trucks race at Kentucky Speedway

Sheldon Creed won the NASCAR Trucks Series race Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway when rain washed out the final stage

nascar race - Fox Sports
5:11pm PDT - July 11th, 2020

NASCAR at Kentucky 2020: Odds, TV Schedule, Live Stream and Drivers

The NASCAR Cup Series has only had five drivers win at Kentucky Speedway. Brad Keselowski, Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch all have multiple victories at the venue, while Kurt Busch and Matt Kenseth have one win each...

nascar race - Bleacher Report
4:05am PDT - July 11th, 2020

NASCAR clears Justin Allgaier to race after Xfinity wreck

NASCAR clears Justin Allgaier to race after Xfinity wreck

nascar race - Fox Sports
3:44pm PDT - July 10th, 2020

Austin Cindric wins NASCAR Xfinity race at Kentucky Speedway

Austin Cindric wins NASCAR Xfinity race at Kentucky Speedway

nascar race - Fox Sports
7:48pm PDT - July 9th, 2020

NASCAR All-Star Race changes: Will fans like the 'choose rule'?

Moving the NASCAR All-Star Race to a short track won’t be the only obvious change fans will see. Here's what you need to know about the "choose rule."

nascar race - Fox Sports
8:49am PDT - July 9th, 2020

Revised schedule features Daytona road course - Reuters

NASCAR released a revised schedule on Wednesday that extends until the end of the regular season and features the first-ever Cup Series race on the road course at Daytona.

nascar race - Reuters
6:37pm PDT - July 8th, 2020

NASCAR moving Watkins Glen race to Daytona road course

NASCAR cannot meet the quarantine rules in New York and must move its August race from Watkins Glen

nascar race - Fox Sports
12:34pm PDT - July 8th, 2020

NASCAR driver Johnson cleared to race after negative COVID-19 tests - Reuters

Seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson has been cleared to race this weekend at Kentucky Speedway after twice testing negative for COVID-19, NASCAR officials said on Wednesday.

nascar race - Reuters
7:16am PDT - July 8th, 2020

Johnson cleared to race after 2 negative coronavirus tests

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has twice tested negative for the coronavirus and has been cleared to race Sunday at Kentucky Speedway

nascar race - Fox Sports
5:47am PDT - July 8th, 2020

NASCAR's Johnson OK'd to race after 2 negative virus tests

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has twice tested negative for the coronavirus and has been cleared to race Sunday at Kentucky Speedway

nascar race - Fox Sports
5:47am PDT - July 8th, 2020

RT @NASCAR_BRETT: Driver intros underway for race No. 2 #NASCARPintys #NASCAR

Lenny Whitehead (@lennywhitehead1)
7:05pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Race two is GREEN! #NASCARPintys #NASCAR

Brett Winningham (@NASCAR_BRETT)
6:56pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Field rolling for pace laps ahead of race No. 2 #NASCARPintys #NASCAR

Brett Winningham (@NASCAR_BRETT)
6:54pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @NASCAR_BRETT: Engines fired for @NASCARPintys race No. 2. 125 laps, 46.80 miles. Donald Theetge on pole. Live on @TSN+ in Canada and @…

(@ErikZarins)
6:53pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Engines fired for @NASCARPintys race No. 2. 125 laps, 46.80 miles. Donald Theetge on pole. Live on @TSN+ in Canada and @FloRacing in the US. Teams get four tires for this event #NASCARPintys #NASCAR

Brett Winningham (@NASCAR_BRETT)
6:52pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @LarsonLand: Here's a look ahead to this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race at the Richmond Raceway! #kylelarson #yungmoney #nascar75 #he

Nelson Merritte (@NMerritte)
12:52pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
AJ Allmendinger will miss Cup Series practice & qualifying at Richmond f... https://t.co/VhNLu4Px78 via @YouTube

Cup Series bubble driver AJ Allmendinger is missing practice and qualifying for the Xfinity race at road america. My thoughts. #NASCAR #NASCARPlayoffs #NASCAR75 https://t.co/s9uvCXN56E

AJ Allmendinger will miss Cup Series practice & qualifying at Richmond f... https://t.co/VhNLu4Px78 via @YouTube Cup Series bubble driver AJ Allmendinger is missing practice and qualifying for the Xfinity race at road america. My thoughts. #NASCAR #NASCARPlayoffs #NASCAR75 https://t.co/s9uvCXN56E

Nikolai P. Culp (@NikolaiPCulp)
12:50pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @reddickfan4888: Micheal Walrips' last Nascar race was the 2017 Daytona 500. He drove for Premium Motorsports. He started 30th and f…

Jacob aka ShowmanTheBowman (@ShowmanDaBowman)
12:48pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @NASCAR_BRETT: Qualifying for the NPS at 5:00p ET. No TV. Race one lineup determined by single-car qualifying (qualifying order below).…

Lenny Whitehead (@lennywhitehead1)
12:46pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
Qualifying for the NPS at 5:00p ET. No TV.

Race one lineup determined by single-car qualifying (qualifying order below).

Race two lineup will be set by a vehicle's fastest lap in ascending order in the first race. #NASCARPintys #NASCAR https://t.co/Iq8WpNLrTM

Qualifying for the NPS at 5:00p ET. No TV. Race one lineup determined by single-car qualifying (qualifying order below). Race two lineup will be set by a vehicle's fastest lap in ascending order in the first race. #NASCARPintys #NASCAR https://t.co/Iq8WpNLrTM

Brett Winningham (@NASCAR_BRETT)
12:45pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
RT @Flyin18T: CRC Brakleen 150 | NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Full Race Replay https://t.co/mMJZt1WGKe https://t.co/2TgSjZML8m

RT @Flyin18T: CRC Brakleen 150 | NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Full Race Replay https://t.co/mMJZt1WGKe https://t.co/2TgSjZML8m

Flyin18T Motorsports (@Flyin18T)
12:39pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @speedwaydigest: Emerling-Gase Motorsports Announces Stanton Barrett as the Driver of the 35 for NASCAR XFINITY Series race at Road Amer…

Speedway Digest (@speedwaydigest)
12:37pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @reddickfan4888: Micheal Walrips' last Nascar race was the 2017 Daytona 500. He drove for Premium Motorsports. He started 30th and f…

cheeseman 23BW |‐/ (@TheDankHeat)
12:35pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @KickinTheTires: SPECIAL: @nascar_vd previews the storylines for the @ARCA_Racing Series West's return to Shasta Speedway. https://t.co…

Seth Eggert (@SethEggert91)
12:26pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

SPECIAL: @nascar_vd previews the storylines for the @ARCA_Racing Series West's return to Shasta Speedway. https://t.co/xZABuIL1Kn #NASCAR | #ARCAMenards | #ARCAWest | #ARCA

Kickin' The Tires (@KickinTheTires)
12:23pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @WilmingtonApple: Wilmington’s UniFirst To Sponsor NASCAR Drive Chase Elliott For This Sunday’s Race -- https://t.co/SYJGehriIZ. #Wilmin

Déri Szilvia (@szilviade_)
12:22pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
RACE ADVANCE: Sage Karam at Road America: WEEKEND EVENT INFORMATION   

 * Race: Henry 180
 * Date: Saturday, July 29
 * Time: 3:00PM ET
 * Track: Road America
 *… #NASCAR https://t.co/2qXPSXhr2L https://t.co/dHcZ2Cv4WF

RACE ADVANCE: Sage Karam at Road America: WEEKEND EVENT INFORMATION * Race: Henry 180 * Date: Saturday, July 29 * Time: 3:00PM ET * Track: Road America *… #NASCAR https://t.co/2qXPSXhr2L https://t.co/dHcZ2Cv4WF

Speedway Digest (@speedwaydigest)
12:11pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
Short Track Saturday Night for Ankrum as Playoffs Loom: The Final Countdown … Richmond Raceway plays hosts to the third short track event of the 2023 season on Saturday night and Tyler Ankrum looks to capitalize on his short track prowess. With one race… https://t.co/nfjoiqdQ9r https://t.co/q9johDpMah

Short Track Saturday Night for Ankrum as Playoffs Loom: The Final Countdown … Richmond Raceway plays hosts to the third short track event of the 2023 season on Saturday night and Tyler Ankrum looks to capitalize on his short track prowess. With one race… https://t.co/nfjoiqdQ9r https://t.co/q9johDpMah

Speedway Digest (@speedwaydigest)
12:10pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
Dye - Richmond Preview: 2023 NASCAR Truck Series Stats
Starts: 15; Best start: 9th; Best finish: 11th (Gateway); Laps led: 5; Current points position: 17th   

Greetings from Daniel Dye Racing, where we're gearing up for Daniel's first ever race at… https://t.co/7yTippVU0m https://t.co/CRAtB9bu5Y

Dye - Richmond Preview: 2023 NASCAR Truck Series Stats Starts: 15; Best start: 9th; Best finish: 11th (Gateway); Laps led: 5; Current points position: 17th Greetings from Daniel Dye Racing, where we're gearing up for Daniel's first ever race at… https://t.co/7yTippVU0m https://t.co/CRAtB9bu5Y

Speedway Digest (@speedwaydigest)
12:10pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

How To Watch the NASCAR Cup Series Race at Richmond in 2023 https://t.co/KLIaNX9MDb

Jaun News English (@EnglishJaun)
12:06pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
We need to talk more about Dale Earnhardt winning his Daytona qualifying race for 10 consecutive years. 

#NASCAR #NASCAR75 #DaleEarnhardt @DaleJr https://t.co/bTb1Vx93hx

We need to talk more about Dale Earnhardt winning his Daytona qualifying race for 10 consecutive years. #NASCAR #NASCAR75 #DaleEarnhardt @DaleJr https://t.co/bTb1Vx93hx

James Kuch (@JamesKuch)
12:06pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Goodyear’s tire setup for today's NASCAR Cup race at @PoconoRaceway is designed to give cars the grip they need while having a construction robust enough handle the track’s demands - three distinct corner radii, a relative lack of banking and a bumpy track surface.

Goodyear Racing (@GoodyearRacing)
11:03am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

Good afternoon everyone, thank you for following along for today’s https://t.co/G4izulqHh7 400 from @PoconoRaceway. Hope you enjoy the race #NASCAR

Speedway Digest (@speedwaydigest)
11:01am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @DustinAlbino: The Cup Series race at Pocono today is completely sold out. The track says it's the best crowd since 2010. The infield…

Skid (@WhoisSkid)
11:00am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Knighter01: Officials from @PoconoRaceway announce today's race is a sell-out! Best crowd since 2010 and surpassing last year's crowd…

NASCAR Nerd (@NASCARNerdEmoji)
11:00am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

I’m ready for racing at Pocono LETS DO THIS RACE FANS! #NASCAR

NASCAR Superman (@NASCARSuperman)
11:00am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

The green flag is about to drop at Pocono Raceway. Who you got winning today's Cup Series race? #NASCAR75 https://t.co/0QKsTUfPTl

FrontPageBets (@frontpagebets)
11:00am PDT - July 23rd, 2023
It's all tied up! Here are @DreamyZackGP and @newgayden's picks for today's #NASCAR race at Pocono! Who are you picking? https://t.co/Szn1ieYqON

It's all tied up! Here are @DreamyZackGP and @newgayden's picks for today's #NASCAR race at Pocono! Who are you picking? https://t.co/Szn1ieYqON

The Gay Racing Podcast (@GayRacingPod)
11:00am PDT - July 23rd, 2023
The sun is out @PoconoRaceway should make for a great race! Let’s see how todays @DraftKings lineup finishes. #HighPoint400 #NASCAR75 #NASCAR #TeamNAPA #di9 #DraftKings #sundayvibes @DesertDwellerSN https://t.co/mhR5XouRWk

The sun is out @PoconoRaceway should make for a great race! Let’s see how todays @DraftKings lineup finishes. #HighPoint400 #NASCAR75 #NASCAR #TeamNAPA #di9 #DraftKings #sundayvibes @DesertDwellerSN https://t.co/mhR5XouRWk

Joe (@BigTex3fitty)
10:59am PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @NASCAR: .@dennyhamlin reflects on a special race and season in his career. 

@PoconoRaceway | #NASCAR75 https://t.co/eqnfkqNKa8

RT @NASCAR: .@dennyhamlin reflects on a special race and season in his career. @PoconoRaceway | #NASCAR75 https://t.co/eqnfkqNKa8

Stephanie (@Steph_11and78)
10:59am PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @BrunoRafael_46: The lobster is back! The one about the race at @NHMS.

#NASCAR75 #NASCAR #ComicsByBruno https://t.co/DebMIc1fXf

RT @BrunoRafael_46: The lobster is back! The one about the race at @NHMS. #NASCAR75 #NASCAR #ComicsByBruno https://t.co/DebMIc1fXf

JamesR24/7 (@Jr247The)
10:58am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @nascarman_rr: At the 1975 Cup race at Pocono, NASCAR required George Wiltshire to remove his leopard skin seat upholstery because it wa…

Dkta (@Dktammo)
10:57am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @jim_utter: Post-race inspection in the #NASCAR Truck Series garage is complete. No issues.

Matthew Conklin aka The Best Nascar Fan (@Alexbowmanfan23)
10:55am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @SWShelbySpartan: Spartan Alumni and Hall of Fame member Sgt. Jeremy Wright being honored along with 306 other Military Hero’s today on…

Jeff Brown (@Sportsboss4life)
10:55am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @jim_utter: NEWS: @WilliamByron wins the pole for Sunday's #NASCAR Cup race at @PoconoRaceway

Matthew Conklin aka The Best Nascar Fan (@Alexbowmanfan23)
10:55am PDT - July 23rd, 2023
Defending #nascar Cup race Winner @PoconoRaceway @chaseelliott talking with media. https://t.co/6ALYnJvCcr

Defending #nascar Cup race Winner @PoconoRaceway @chaseelliott talking with media. https://t.co/6ALYnJvCcr

Scott Walsh (@swalshTT)
11:47am PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @Erik_Jones: Grateful for the opportunity to honor cancer heroes during race weekend at @kansasspeedway. Nominate your Cancer Hero to ha…

Jeff Stough (@Stough_C3)
11:43am PDT - July 21st, 2023

wooo weee truck race sooon @NASCAR_Trucks

Dwreck317 (@chickendwreck)
11:43am PDT - July 21st, 2023

Joe Graf Jr. | RSS Racing Pocono Raceway July NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Preview https://t.co/KHYK2lfn4f

Tim Disspain (@tdlineman)
11:39am PDT - July 21st, 2023