Nominations for the 12th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award are being accepted by the NASCAR Foundation. The award honours NASCAR fans who assist for children’s charities in their racing areas and is named in honour of the foundation’s late founder and chairwoman Betty Jane France. At the end of the process, four award finalists… Continue reading
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NASCAR: Following an Auto Club penalty, Todd Gilliland loses a crew chief
As a consequence of a penalty from Sunday’s Cup race at Auto Club Speedway, rookie Todd Gilliland will loose his crew chief Seth Barbour and two other members. During the race, the No. 38 Ford of Front Row Motorsports lost a wheel under caution. The infraction violates clause 10.5.2.6 of the NASCAR rulebook, which states that… Continue reading
Chase Elliott has signed a 5-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports
Hendrick Motorsports revealed before Sunday’s Daytona 500 that defending Championship winner Chase Elliott has signed a five-year new contract with the team that would keep him with them until 2027. “I feel so fortunate to be in this position,” said Elliott, 26, in a statement from the team. “I have a great team with leadership… Continue reading
Dale Jr. will drive for Hendrick Motorsports in the Daytona 500
Hendrick Motorsports announced Monday morning that two-time Daytona 500 winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive Kyle Larson’s Cup car during this week’s organizational test at Daytona International Speedway. Earnhardt will be driving the Next Gen vehicle for the second time. After a Goodyear tire test with Tony Stewart in October, he raced around 50 laps… Continue reading