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What’s Happening? Denny Hamlin led 292 of 400 laps in the spring Martinsville race, won both stages, and appeared to be on his way to another victory at the track, but Chase Elliott had other plans, taking the lead late and securing his second Martinsville win. With the Cup Series returning to the paperclip, and […]
What’s Happening? Two races remain to decide the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion. Entering Martinsville, two drivers, Kaden Honeycutt and Layne Riggs, are locked in a head-to-head battle for the title. But who in particular should you keep an eye on this weekend at the Paperclip? Ben Rhodes Since winning the 2023 Craftsman Truck […]
What’s Happening? Cleetus McFarland is once again the talk of the NASCAR world with the news that he, alongside his friend Squirrel McNutt, will race full-time in the ARCA Menards Series next season. While McNutt, whose real name is George Siciliano, will race full-time with Rette Jones Racing, McFarland, who goes in the NASCAR record […]
What’s Happening? Viking Motorsports drivers Parker Retzlaff and Anthony Alfredo will return for the 2027 season, the team announced Thursday. Per Viking, nothing will change in their current arrangement, with both drivers sticking with their respective numbers and Crew Chief pairings from 2026. This is one of the more sizable moves in the NASCAR O’Reilly […]
What’s Happening? As part of Cleetus McFarland’s upcoming full-time debut in the ARCA Menards Series, Lionel Racing has already open preorders on three different diecast of his No. 33. Stay close to the on-track action this weekend and every weekend by following our Race Weekend Dashboard for everything you need to know before, during, and […]
What’s Happening? Kyle Larson enters Martinsville with a 73-point lead over Denny Hamlin and a chance to clinch the 2026 Cup Series championship one race early. Eric Estepp and Ryan Stevens break down the biggest contenders, including Hamlin’s need for a dominant performance, Joe Gibbs Racing’s short-track speed, and the Penske duo’s remarkable Martinsville consistency. […]
What’s Happening? Cleetus McFarland will compete full-time in the ARCA Menards Series in 2027 with Richard Childress Racing, taking on all 20 races in the No. 33 Chevrolet. Eric Estepp sees the move as the right step for the YouTuber-turned-racer, giving him the consistent track time and experience he needs to develop while potentially bringing […]
What’s Happening? Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy is back on track and in the NASCAR Fan Zone this weekend at Martinsville. If you’re headed to Martinsville Speedway for this weekend’s NASCAR Chase races, make sure to stop by the Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy booth in the Fan Zone to score some free samples and […]
What’s Happening? YouTube star turned NASCAR driver Cleetus McFarland is set to race full-time with Richard Childress Racing during the 2027 ARCA Menards Series season. McFarland, whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, will drive the team’s No. 33 entry for the entire 20-race schedule, his first full-time stock car season at any level. Mitchell signed […]
What’s Happening? Frankly, Kyle Larson is sitting atop the NASCAR world entering Martinsville. He and the newly implemented Chase format have gotten along like, well, for lack of a better metaphor, Jimmie Johnson and the old Chase format. Larson has three wins, six top-fives, and seven top-10s eight races into the Chase, a period in […]
What’s Happening? While Talladega might not have served up the classic style of superspeedway racing fans were looking for, it definitely reignited one of the longest-running debates in NASCAR. The last lap featured several lead changes and momentum shifts, with Kyle Larson ultimately scoring the win. Still, there were questions about who crossed the double […]
What’s Happening? Alpha Prime Racing has made its first move as part of 2027 ARCA Menards Series Silly Season, signing Dystany Spurlock to a multi-race deal to drive the No. 44. Stay close to the on-track action this weekend and every weekend by following our Race Weekend Dashboard for everything you need to know before, […]
What’s Happening? The sixth edition of Out of the Groove’s annual charity iRacing event, Groovy Hollow, is in the books, but that doesn’t mean this isn’t one that will be forgotten anytime soon. Here are three takeaways from Groovy Hollow 6. Bulovas Restorations Takes Best in Show Earlier this year, Bulovas Restorations made its NASCAR […]
What’s Happening? Cleetus McFarland and Squirrel McNutt are going full-time in ARCA in 2027, with McFarland driving a Richard Childress Racing-prepared car. This video breaks down why ARCA is the right move for McFarland, what his early results say about his potential, and why consistent seat time will be crucial if he hopes to reach […]
What’s Happening? Brad Keselowski will finally address his impending departure from RFK Racing at Martinsville this Saturday, potentially offering his side of a split that’s raised questions about his future as a driver and team owner. Meanwhile, NASCAR revealed it nearly black-flagged much of the field for excessive fuel saving during Talladega’s opening stage, renewing […]
