It’s been an eventual and noteworthy 2024 NASCAR season, both on and off the track. Over 38 races we’ve seen big, historic wins, wow moments, bewilderment, a big brawl and even a federal lawsuit. To recap any of this, something else that’s transpired, or even look ahead to next year, submit a question to Jordan Bianchi’s … Read more
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Chad Knaus’ smile gave away his response before he even said anything. Knaus, the crew chief on seven championship-winning teams and one of the best of all time, was asked if winning the first race in the semifinal round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs offers a significant advantage. “How did we … Read more
When it first debuted earlier this year, the 240 hp 600e was the most powerful production Abarth model in the brand’s history. Now, it’s got 40 more horsepower from its front-mounted electric motor and a whole lot more track-focused attitude. The latest Abarth 600e Scorpionissima‘s power boost comes courtesy of an exclusive, 280 hp electric … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — RFK Racing is progressing toward expanding to three full-time NASCAR Cup Series teams in 2025, a move that would likely include bringing aboard big-ticket sponsor Kroger as a team-wide sponsor for all three cars, and signing driver Ryan Preece, sources briefed on the move told The Athletic. The team, whose ownership group … Read more
Adrian Newey, Red Bull’s global chief technical officer, may be set to leave the Milton Keynes-based team at the end of the season, according to a report from BBC Sports. Speculation about a potential departure ramped up Thursday after the report. When reached for comment, Red Bull didn’t confirm or deny if the highly regarded … Read more
Five thoughts after Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway … 1. Taking Stock Richmond did little to change its reputation on Sunday, with its typically slow-evolving strategy being the primary feature of an Easter Sunday prime-time show. Even before the race, its fate as a track hosting two dates may have been sealed; … Read more
William Byron had just crossed the finish line, narrowly leading on the last lap of the Daytona 500, when a caution ended NASCAR’s biggest race to give Byron the win over Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman. The victory came on the 40th anniversary of Hendrick Motorsports making its first Cup Series start and 10 years … Read more
