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Tom Cruise returns as Cole Trickle in Days of Thunder sequel

#TomCruise #NASCAR

Tom Cruise announced a "Days of Thunder" sequel at Daytona, reprising Cole Trickle. Anne Hathaway co-stars; Paramount releases it June 2028. Cruise produces with Jerry Bruckheimer. The 1990 cult classic returns, with Jeff Gordon lobbying for the project. read more


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Blaney Survives Pit Mistake, Wins Second Straight New Hampshire

#NASCAR #RyanBlaney

Ryan Blaney won his third NASCAR Cup Series race this season, charging from 17th to first at New Hampshire after a pit crew fumble. He led 115 laps, beating Bubba Wallace by 0.586 seconds. read more

Kurt Busch Weeps Recalling Brother Kyles Final Moments

#NASCAR #KyleBusch

Kurt Busch tearfully recalled his final hospital bedside moments with brother Kyle, saying "I got you, come on, be strong." He praised Kyle's record 234 NASCAR wins and legacy, vowing to mentor nephew Brexton, calling him a prodigy. read more

Man Charged in Burglary of Late NASCAR Legends Home

#NASCAR #Burglary

A Georgia man was charged for robbing NASCAR legend Greg Biffle's home after learning Biffle's family died in a plane crash, using news headlines to target the empty property and stealing cash, guns, and memorabilia. read more

NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dies at 41, Legacy Endures

#NASCAR #KyleBusch

Kyle Busch's death from sepsis after racing through illness embodies NASCAR's risk-taking culture. Drivers vow to never yield their cars, reflecting a sport where toughness, denial, and relentless ambition overshadow health concerns. His legacy inspires both fans and drivers to push beyond limits. read more

Logano Ends Richmond Drought, Warns Rivals: Dont Get Hot

#NASCAR #JoeyLogano

Joey Logano ended a nine-year Richmond drought, winning his 39th Cup race by edging Chase Briscoe. Surging to ninth in points with two recent wins, he's a championship threat again ahead of NASCAR's Chase. read more

Ty Gibbs honors late Kyle Busch with M&Ms scheme

#NASCAR #KyleBusch

Ty Gibbs will honor late NASCAR driver Kyle Busch by racing the iconic M&M's paint scheme at Bristol. Busch's widow announced the tribute, celebrating his legacy at his favorite track, where he won nine Cup races. read more

Gibbs edges Bell in thrilling Iowa Cup victory

#NASCAR #TyGibbs

Ty Gibbs won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway, using two-tire pit strategy to hold off teammate Christopher Bell by 0.253 seconds for his second career victory. read more

Heim Holds Off Hamlin, Bell for First Brickyard 400 Win

#Brickyard400 #NASCAR

Corey Heim, 24, won his first Brickyard 400 by aggressively passing co-owner Denny Hamlin on a restart, then holding off Christopher Bell and Joey Logano. He became the first Cup driver since 1965 to win twice in 15 starts. read more

Hocevar Shocks Field to Win First Brickyard 400 Pole

#NASCAR #Brickyard400

Carson Hocevar captured his first Brickyard 400 pole at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 186.598 mph lap, edging teammate Daniel Suarez and Tyler Reddick. The 23-year-old Spire Motorsports driver seeks his first win at the historic track. read more

Logano Ends 14-Month Drought with North Wilkesboro Win

#NASCAR #JoeyLogano

Joey Logano held off Denny Hamlin to win his first NASCAR Cup Series race of 2026 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, leading 323 of 450 laps. The three-time champion extended his win streak to 15 consecutive seasons. read more

Blaney wins Atlanta overtime thriller in three-wide battle

#NASCAR #RyanBlaney

Ryan Blaney won a three-wide overtime battle in Atlanta despite brushing the wall, leading 171 laps and sweeping all stages. Bubba Wallace was penalized for a pass below yellow lines, dropping from second to 29th. read more

Hamlin edges Larson for Chicagoland pole

#NASCAR #ChicagolandSpeedway

Denny Hamlin won the pole for NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway, edging Kyle Larson by 0.001 seconds. Hamlin, seeking his fifth win this season, leads the standings. Larson aims to end a 42-race winless streak. read more

Van Gisbergen Wins Again at Sonoma

#NASCAR #Sonoma

Shane van Gisbergen won his second straight Sonoma race, becoming the active Cup leader on road courses. He held off Chase Briscoe by 0.357 seconds despite car issues. Van Gisbergen now sits 14th in points but faces no remaining road courses. read more

Van Gisbergen Wins Pole at Historic Coronado Race

#NASCAR #NavalBaseCoronado

Shane van Gisbergen won pole for NASCAR's inaugural race at Naval Base Coronado despite scraping the wall. He leads Carson Hocevar, with heavy tire wear expected. Ryan Blaney predicts chaos over 75 laps. Van Gisbergen aims for his eighth road course win. read more

Hamlin wins third straight NASCAR Cup race at Pocono

#NASCAR #DennyHamlin

Denny Hamlin, 45, won his third straight NASCAR Cup race at Pocono for his 64th career victory, passing the late Kyle Busch for ninth all-time. Despite his dominant season, he remains steadfast in retiring after 2027. read more

Hamlin wins Michigan, honors late teammate Kyle Busch

#NASCAR #DennyHamlin

Denny Hamlin won at Michigan, dedicating his 63rd NASCAR Cup victory to late teammate Kyle Busch. Holding a black No. 18 flag, he tied Busch for ninth on the all-time win list, honoring his legacy with an emotional tribute. read more

Richard Childress Mourns Kyle Busch, Reveals Contract Talks

#KyleBusch #NASCAR

Richard Childress held a press conference at Michigan to address Kyle Busch’s unexpected May 21 death, instead of announcing a contract extension. Childress, who also lost Dale Earnhardt, mourned the two-time champion, noting plans for Busch’s son Brexton. read more

NASCAR Legend Ned Jarrett Dies at 93

#NASCAR #NedJarrett

NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett, two-time Cup champion and beloved broadcaster, died peacefully at 93. Known as "Gentleman Ned," he won 50 races and called his son Dale's 1993 Daytona 500 victory. read more

Kyle Busch Death Certificate Reveals Sepsis Cause

#NASCAR #KyleBusch

Kyle Busch died from sepsis due to bacterial pneumonia, per his death certificate. The 41-year-old NASCAR legend, a two-time Cup champion with 234 wins, experienced symptoms for weeks before complications led to hemorrhagic shock. read more

NASCAR bans 23XI staffer for golf cart assault

#NASCAR #Assault

NASCAR indefinitely suspended 23XI Racing staffer Evanna Daneen Howell for allegedly assaulting a 77-year-old man with a golf cart at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Howell, charged with felony assault, was released on $125,000 bond. read more

Suarez Wins Rain-Shortened Coca-Cola 600 Honoring Busch

#NASCAR #CocaCola600

Daniel Suarez won a rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600, honoring the late Kyle Busch who mentored him. The Mexican-born driver took two tires on a late pit stop, holding off Bell and Hamlin for an emotional third Cup Series win. read more

NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dies at 41

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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch died at 41 after severe pneumonia led to sepsis, his family confirmed. The two-time champion collapsed in a simulator and was hospitalized. He won 234 career races. read more

NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dies at 41

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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch died at 41 from severe pneumonia progressing to sepsis. He collapsed in a simulator, was hospitalized, and passed away. All 39 drivers will honor him with black No. 8 decals. read more

RCR Retires No. 8 Car for Kyle Busch’s Son

#NASCAR #KyleBusch

RCR retires Kyle Busch’s No. 8 car until his son Brexton, 11, is ready to race. Busch died unexpectedly at 41. Austin Hill replaces him. RCR reserves the number for Brexton, a rising racer with 48 wins in 2024. read more

NASCAR CEO Honors Kyle Busch as American Badass

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NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell called Kyle Busch an "American badass," reflecting on his rebellious legacy and feuds after Busch's death at 41. NASCAR may add him to the 2027 Hall of Fame class. read more

NASCAR Star Kyle Busch’s 911 Call Reveals Severe Symptoms

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Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath and coughed up blood the day before his death at 41. A 911 call revealed these symptoms before he became unresponsive in a racing simulator. No cause of death has been given. read more

Two-Time NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch Dies at 41

#KyleBusch #NASCAR

Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR Cup champion, died at 41. Known as a pure "racer," he won 234 combined top-series races. From hotheaded youth to a loving husband and father, he embodied motorsports’ raw talent and evolution. read more

NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dies at 41

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NASCAR icon Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion with a record 234 wins across three national series, died at 41 from a severe illness. The racing world mourns the loss of a fierce competitor and devoted family man. read more

NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dies at 41

#NASCAR #KyleBusch

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion with a record 234 national series wins, died at 41 after hospitalization for a severe illness. Known as "Rowdy," he leaves a legacy of fierce competition and passion. read more

NASCAR Star Kyle Busch Hospitalized, Misses Coca-Cola 600

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Kyle Busch, 41, was hospitalized with a severe illness and will miss Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 and a Truck Series race. Austin Hill will substitute in the No. 8 Chevrolet. RCR prioritizes his health, wishing him a speedy recovery. read more

Kevin Harvick elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

#NASCAR #HallOfFame

Kevin Harvick, a first-ballot NASCAR Hall of Famer, earned 60 Cup wins and a 2014 championship. Despite entering under tragic circumstances after Dale Earnhardt’s death, he excelled as a driver, broadcaster, and owner, proving his remarkable versatility and impact on the sport. read more

Hamlin survives Dover chaos, wins All-Star Race

#NASCAR #AllStarRace

Denny Hamlin won his second NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover, leading 103 laps and outdueling teammate Chase Briscoe. He avoided eight cautions involving 23 drivers for the $1 million prize. read more

Katherine Legge aims for historic Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 double

#Indy500 #NASCAR

Katherine Legge, 45, will attempt the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 double on May 24, aiming to become the first woman to complete both races in one day. She drives for A.J. Foyt Motorsports and Live Fast Motorsports. read more

Van Gisbergen dominates again at Watkins Glen

#NASCAR #WatkinsGlen

Shane van Gisbergen won his seventh Cup road course victory at Watkins Glen, dominating 75 of 100 laps. He overcame a pit stop deficit, retaking the lead in 17 laps to win by 7.288 seconds. He has now won six of the past seven road/street course races. read more

Elliott Edges Hamlin for Texas Win

#NASCAR #ChaseElliott

Chase Elliott won his second 2026 Cup Series race at Texas, holding off Denny Hamlin after a final restart. Teammate Alex Bowman’s push helped Elliott clear Hamlin. Elliott led 87 laps, finishing 0.407 seconds ahead, becoming the second driver with multiple wins this season. read more

Friends of Greg Biffle stole from his home after crash

#NASCAR #CrimeNews

Friends of NASCAR's Greg Biffle allegedly broke into his home weeks after his fatal December helicopter crash, stealing $30,000 cash, handguns, and memorabilia. Authorities suspect a married couple planned the theft to gain financially from his death. read more

Hocevar wins first Cup race at Talladega

#NASCAR #Talladega

Carson Hocevar won his first NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega with a last-lap pass on Chris Buescher. The 23-year-old celebrated uniquely, hanging from his car's windowsill, then climbing onto the roof. He became the second first-time winner this season. read more

New NASCAR CEO vows to restore sport’s badass spirit

#NASCAR #NewCEO

New CEO Steve O'Donnell vows to unite NASCAR and restore its fun, "badass" roots. He's the first non-France family leader, promising urgent changes, stakeholder listening, and industry unity after legal battles over revenue-sharing. read more

New NASCAR CEO Promises to Bring Back Badass Spirit

#NASCAR #SteveODonnell

New NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell vows to restore fun and urgency to the "badass American sport," aiming to unite stakeholders and return to roots after leadership changes and legal battles. read more