Driver Carlos Pardo was killed when his car hit the wall at the entrance of pit road during the final laps of a NASCAR Mexico race. Pardo’s car hit the wall and disintegrated on impact. Pardo was flown to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. He was later declared the winner of the [...]
Jayski is reporting that NASCAR executives are working with teams in an effort to bring Danica Patrick to the sport next season.
Mark Martin won a thrilling finish in Michigan, stretching his tank of fuel farther than Jimmie Johnson and Greg Biffle, and passing both of them on the last lap, when they ran out of fuel, to take the checkered flag of the Lifelock 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
Joey Logano overcame a pit road speeding penalty and won the Meijer 300 from Kentucky Speedway for the second year in a row. Logano passed teammate Kyle Busch with 10 laps to go and became the first driver to win two Nationwide Series races at Kentucky.
Johnny Benson Jr is in serious condition after his car burst into flames after he crashed in a Supermodifieds race. Reports say he was awake and alert.
Colin Braun passed Kyle Busch on lap 77 and never looked back, winning the Camping World Series’ Michigan 200 at Michigan International Speedway.
Michael Waltrip hinted that his race team, Michael Waltrip Racing, may be close to signing Martin Truex Jr to pilot the No. 55 Toyota Camry next season. Nothing, however, was confirmed.
General Motors is cutting factory support in both the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series as the automaker goes through the restructuring process under chapter 11. The consequences of such a move could be felt in NASCAR’s top series.
NASCAR has reportedly suspended Brendan Gaughan’s crew cheif, Bryan Berry, indefinitely for allegedly using a racial slur against African-American driver Marc Davis. Berry approached Davis after Davis and Gaughan made contact on pit road resulting in heavy damage to both cars. See the incident here.
Ron Fellows will pilot Phoenix Racing’s No. 09 Miccosukee Chevy at Infineon Raceway and Watkins Glen International, according to Jayski.
