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iRacing produces first-time winner at ISM Raceway

By Jason Lofing NASCAR.com March 14, 2018 at 2:02 pm Keegan Leahy dominated the NASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series race at ISM Raceway in Phoenix, leading 140 of 156 laps after starting from the outside pole. A flurry of cautions near the end of the race led to a four-lap shootout with Leahy leading the […]

Analysis: Taking a deep dive on Harvick’s elite speed, historic production

By David Smith NASCAR.com March 14, 2018 at 1:40 pm This time last season Kevin Harvick didn’t have a top-five finish to his name. Was this just an unfortunate spell? Was he too old? Had he lost his touch? Early returns in 2018 suggest Harvick’s sluggish start last season — his first race win came […]

Charles “Charlie” Strang, a former NASCAR national commissioner, dies

By Staff Report NASCAR.com March 14, 2018 at 1:02 pm Credit: Mercury Marine Charles “Charlie” Strang, a former NASCAR national commissioner, died Sunday. He was 96. Strang succeeded Semon E. “Bunky” Knudsen as NASCAR commissioner in 1998 and served in that position for 10 years. Before his time in stock-car racing, he served as the […]

Moffat teams up with EMACS

Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship race-winner and BRDC Rising Star Aiden Moffat has announced award-winning technology company EMACS Bodyshop Management Systems as sponsors for the forthcoming season.

Frustration for Mikkelsen

Andreas Mikkelsen has called on his Hyundai team to address handling issues on the i20 World Rally Car that led to a lacklustre performance at Rally Guanajuato Mexico last weekend.

Bourdais’ triumphant return is a story to celebrate

Ten months ago, Sebastien Bourdais hobbled into the media center at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on crutches and faced the bright lights and stark questions of a press conference. Eight days before, he’d undergone delicate surgery to repair shattered bones in his hip and pelvis.

ISM Raceway Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Gambling and Fantasy failures

By Steve Luvender NASCAR.com March 14, 2018 at 11:41 am Do you think Kevin Harvick ever gets tired of winning so often? It’s only March and he’s hoisted three trophies this season — and he’s now tied with Mark Martin for 18th place on the all-time wins list. Here’s what earned our thumbs-up and thumbs-down […]

Record Breakers | 5/13 | Colin Turkington

We’re reliving the efforts of a record 13 different Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship race winners from 2017, and today it’s the turn of Team BMW’s Colin Turkington.

Mexico debrief: part 1

Heat, dust, mountains and the return of a WRC legend, Rally Guanajuato Mexico had some spicy ingredients. In the first of our two-part debrief, we focus on the moments that mattered.

‘Case’ Study: NASCAR, Busch Beer announce return of Busch Pole Award

By Official NASCAR Release NASCAR.com March 14, 2018 at 9:14 am DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR and Anheuser-Busch announced today a multi-year agreement that welcomes the global brand back as an Official Partner and designates Busch Beer as the “Official Beer of NASCAR®.” The new partnership builds upon Busch’s industry-wide presence and includes sponsorship of […]

Anheuser-Busch returns as sponsor of Busch Pole Award

By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service March 14, 2018 at 8:57 am DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — One of the most recognizable partnerships in all of sports has returned with vigor as NASCAR and Anheuser-Busch announced Wednesday the return of the “Busch Pole Award” in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and that Busch will serve […]

Mercedes-AMG GT3 Earns Pair of GT Class Podiums With CRP Racing at PWC St. Petersburg

Stepping into the full-season driver role in 2018 after debuting with CRP Racing last year in Pirelli World Challenge SprintX competition, Morad was competitive from the onset of Friday’s first practice sessions on the challenging 1.8-mile temporary street course.

Carlin uses St. Petersburg debut as learning exercise to improve

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida – Trevor Carlin expanded his open-wheel racing empire in 2018 to include the Verizon IndyCar Series, with the team making its debut in Sunday’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

Inside the box score – Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Numbers to note following the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg – the opening race of the 2018 Verizon Indy Car Series season.

Meeke pledges to improve

Kris Meeke has vowed to raise his game after allowing a golden chance for victory at last weekend’s Rally Guanajuato Mexico to slip through his hands.

Coming Thursday: Darlington retrospective, paint scheme unveil

By Zack Albert NASCAR.com March 13, 2018 at 11:55 am Fifteen years ago this week, Ricky Craven and Kurt Busch staged a late-race duel for the ages at Darlington Raceway. Their battle of fenders and wills produced a narrow finish that still holds the record for closest in Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series history — […]

Penske likes long-term prospects with his three drivers

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida – Roger Penske has built empires in business and racing by identifying and exploiting opportunity. He likes his portfolio right now in the Verizon IndyCar Series.

Speedworks: ‘We’re firmly on the front foot’

Speedworks Motorsport has just returned from Portugal’s Algarve and Portimao, having spent four days in sunnier climes to evaluate and continue development of its title-winning Toyota as it seeks to go one better with overall honours in 2018.

Watch Tuesday’s iRacing action from ISM Raceway

By Staff Report NASCAR.com March 13, 2018 at 10:21 am The ninth season of the NASCAR Peak Antifreeze iRacing Series continues Tuesday evening with a live stream of action from the virtual ISM Raceway in Phoenix. The race begins at 9 p.m. ET and will be streamed live here on NASCAR.com and on FansChoice.tv. RELATED: […]

Sordo: I knew podium was possible

Dani Sordo says his strong pace at Rally Guanajuato México in previous years gave him the belief he could finish on the podium at the event last weekend.

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