Sports Journalist · 91 articles
There are race tracks that host events, and then there are tracks that feel like NASCAR’s soul. Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway sits firmly in the latter category. But recent developments in March have put the future of the iconic half-mile in doubt, with talks of a potential sale raising fresh concerns. Still, there’s hope. With Speedway […]
Although the recently concluded Cook Out 400 offered Hendrick Motorsports fans a much-needed boost with Chase Elliott’s clutch victory, the race at Martinsville Speedway once again exposed one of NASCAR’s most frustrating flaws, the stage caution debacle. It didn’t take long for the issue to surface. A chain of yellows late in Stage 1 ensured […]
Unlike the fast-flowing lanes of Talladega Superspeedway or the tight chicanes of Circuit of The Americas, drivers require a different kind of grit at Martinsville Speedway. In fact, close-quarter racing, bent fenders, and heated tempers aren’t exceptions there; they’re part of the deal. So when a recent on-track moment involving Jesse Love and JR Motorsports […]
Zero tolerance, that’s the standard NASCAR has tried to uphold when it comes to hate and discriminatory behavior. It’s a line that has caught drivers out before, including Cup Series regular Noah Gragson, whose social media activity once landed him in hot water. Now, in 2026, it’s Craftsman Truck Series standout Daniel Dye at the […]
Reigning NTT IndyCar champion Alex Palou did what he usually does best at Barber Motorsports Park: win. The Spaniard controlled the race and executed when it mattered, becoming the series’ first repeat winner of the season. Yet the bigger story from Sunday wasn’t the 28-year-old’s second win. It was everything that slipped away from Arrow […]
Beyond Chase Elliott’s breakthrough win at Martinsville and the shake-up in the Cup Series standings, another debate is gaining traction across NASCAR: Hall of Fame eligibility. In the wake of the race weekend, 61-time Cup Series winner Denny Hamlin has made his stance clear. Never one to shy away from sharing his honest take, Hamlin […]
In a season dominated by Toyotas, Chase Elliott broke through to deliver Hendrick Motorsports and Chevrolet their first win of 2026. Despite Denny Hamlin’s impressive, almost indomitable charge, the No. 9 driver capitalised when it mattered most at Martinsville Speedway. In doing so, Elliott didn’t just secure a win; he rearranged the NASCAR Cup Series […]