Joseph Srigley
@joesrigley.bsky.social
📤 1157
📥 106
📝 1221
✍️: Editor-in-Chief, TobyChristie.com ✍️: Racing America On SI 📊: Founder,
#SrigleyStats
It likely took a moment or two for Joe Gibbs to recover from the battle that took place in the final laps of Sunday's Cracker Barrel 400, as Denny Hamlin battled hard to edge out Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe, his teammates at Joe Gibbs Racing:
loading . . .
Denny Hamlin Outruns Bell, Briscoe in Fantastic Finish at Nashville
It’s likely going to take Joe Gibbs a moment or two to recover from the intense finish of Sunday’s Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, after three of his drivers (Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe) were locked in a close-quarters battle for the victory. The three drivers sparred it out between themselves on the final restart of Sunday’s event, breaking away from the pack behind to decide it for Joe Gibbs Racing.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/06/01/denny-hamlin-outruns-bell-briscoe-in-fantastic-finish-at-nashville/
about 7 hours ago
0
1
0
NEWS: Peterson Racing Group is adding Nick Sanchez to its driver lineup, starting at Pocono Raceway, a source close to the situation tells JosephSrigley.com. Sanchez will drive the No. 87 at Pocono, and other races to end the regular season. Austin Green will drive the entry at Sonoma and San Diego.
loading . . .
SOURCE: Peterson Racing Group Adding Nick Sanchez to No. 87 Driver Lineup in Select Races
There are some major changes on the horizon for Peterson Racing Group and its NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series program. Sources with intricate knowledge of the situation tell JosephSrigley.com that the first-year operation, based out of Sanford, North Carolina, will be sidelining its anchor driver, Austin Green, in multiple events throughout the remainder of the 2026 season, starting with the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ next event at Pocono Raceway.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/31/source-peterson-racing-group-adding-nick-sanchez-to-no-87-driver-lineup-in-select-races/
about 21 hours ago
1
1
1
#NASCAR
... Justin Allgaier continues to extend his lead in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series point standings, while at the cutline, Brent Crews makes another major gain on the bubble (held by his teammate, Taylor Gray).
1 day ago
0
6
0
Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Nashville was a classic tale of the grizzly veteran (Justin Allgaier) taking on the fresh-faced young rookie (Brent Crews). After an intense battle, experience won.
loading . . .
Justin Allgaier Makes Late-Race Pass on Brent Crews to Win Nashville
The finish of Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Sports Illustrated Resorts 250 at Nashville Superspeedway was a classic example of a grizzled veteran facing off against a young, up-and-coming rookie for supremacy and a trophy. Justin Allgaier, who, next Saturday, celebrates his 40th birthday, took the fight to the newly 18-year-old rookie driver Brent Crews in the closing laps of the 188-lap contest, with experience eventually prevailing and putting the driver of the No.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/30/justin-allgaier-makes-late-race-pass-on-brent-crews-to-win-nashville/
1 day ago
0
2
0
When it rains, it pours... literally. For the second straight week, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series starting lineup has been determined by NASCAR's Performance Metric, after rain hit Nashville Superspeedway on Saturday. NASCAR is, however, trying to get the series on-track for practice.
loading . . .
RCR Teammates Leading Field to Green After Nashville O’Reilly Qualifying Washed
When it rains, it pours... literally. For the second straight week, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will have its starting lineup determined by NASCAR's Performance Metric, after Mother Nature unloaded bucketfuls of rain on Nashville Superspeedway. The inclement weather invaded the Lebanon, Tennessee area early on Saturday morning and has been a constant throughout the early hours of the afternoon, leaving NASCAR no choice but to cancel qualifying for the Sports Illustrated Resorts 250.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/30/rcr-teammates-leading-field-to-green-after-nashville-oreilly-qualifying-washed/
1 day ago
0
4
0
It's official... Corey Heim is heading to the NASCAR Cup Series full-time in 2027, driving the No. 35 Toyota Camry XSE for 23XI Racing.
loading . . .
Corey Heim Promoted to Full-Time Cup Ride with 23XI Racing in 2027
Corey Heim is heading to the NASCAR Cup Series full-time in 2027! 23XI Racing announced on Saturday that Heim, the defending champion of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and the team’s first development driver, would take over the reins of its third entry, the No. 35 Toyota Camry XSE, starting in 2027, replacing current driver Riley Herbst. The native of Marietta, Georgia, has competed in nine NASCAR Cup Series events, to date, for 23XI Racing, including the 2026 DAYTONA 500, and in Sunday’s Cracker Barrel 400, will make his 10th start driving for the team co-owned by NBA superstar Michael Jordan and future NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Denny Hamlin.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/30/corey-heim-promoted-to-full-time-cup-ride-with-23xi-racing-in-2027/
2 days ago
1
6
4
From the get-go, it was clear that polesitter Layne Riggs was going to be tough to beat, and credit where it's due to Rajah Caruth and Spire Motorsports, because they almost did... but, in a last-lap pass, Riggs completed an impressive rebound to take his third win of 2026.
loading . . .
Layne Riggs Makes Stunning Last-Lap Pass on Rajah Caruth to Win at Nashville
It’s not uncommon to have some late nights when visiting Nashville, but those usually come on Broadway, and not at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee. You can blame that on Mother Nature, though, who plagued the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series for a second straight weekend. When the 150-lap contest kicked off just after 10:00 pm local time, it became very clear that Layne Riggs, the series’ most recent winner and the pole-sitter for the Allegiance 200 (courtesy of NASCAR’s Performance Metric), was going to be tough to beat, and credit where it’s due to Rajah Caruth and Spire Motorsports, because they almost did.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/30/layne-riggs-makes-stunning-last-lap-pass-on-rajah-caruth-to-win-at-nashville/
2 days ago
0
4
0
I’m begging you NASCAR, please do something about the quality of the Truck Series broadcasts… I’d rather watch it on HGTV than this.
add a skeleton here at some point
2 days ago
1
9
1
FOX isn’t good at broadcasting NASCAR races when they actually give a damn… so, I’m sure you can imagine the quality of the Truck Series broadcasts, where they CLEARLY don’t give a fuck.
2 days ago
3
10
1
Chandler Smith had a track-record-smashing lap in-hand, when Mother Nature decided to raid Nashville Superspeedway... qualifying was canceled and now, his teammate, Layne Riggs, will lead the field to green, while Smith starts 22nd.
loading . . .
Layne Riggs Starting First After Weather Interupts Nashville Truck Series Qualifying
Qualifying for Friday's NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Allegiance 200 at Nashville Superspeedway has been washed away, after inclement weather reached Lebanon, Tennessee, in the middle of time trials. The only person who is probably happy about that (other than Caleb Costner, who gets himself into the race this way) is Erik Darnell, whose NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series track record will stand for at least another year.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/29/layne-riggs-starting-first-after-weather-interupts-nashville-truck-series-qualifying/
3 days ago
0
1
3
It's been a week since we lost Kyle Busch. A two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and NASCAR's winningest driver, Busch has a career worth of achievements and accolades that may never be matched again.
#SrigleyStats
does a deep-dive into the illustrious career of NASCAR's 'American Badass':
loading . . .
#SrigleyStats: A Tribute to Kyle Busch – NASCAR’s American Badass
It's been a whole week, but the NASCAR industry continues to struggle grasping the sudden and unexpected passing of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Busch, who passed away May 21 after complications from severe pneumonia turned into sepsis. Busch has been a larger-than-life figure in the world of NASCAR and professional motorsports for more than two decades, and in the process, has touched and inspired hundreds (if not thousands); between his mind-boggling success on-track, and his off-track successes, both as a father, and a business owner (with his race team, Kyle Busch Motorsports).
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/28/srigleystats-a-tribute-to-kyle-busch-nascars-american-badass/
4 days ago
0
4
1
Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. and his long-time sponsor NOS Energy are paying tribute to Kyle Busch this weekend at Nashville, with a paint scheme on the No. 47 that resembles the NOS Energy design that Busch ran in the 2010s, and won several NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series events with.
loading . . .
Stenhouse, NOS Energy Honoring Kyle Busch with Nashville Paint Scheme
Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. and HYAK Motorsports will be paying homage to the late Kyle Busch in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, with help from long-time sponsor NOS Energy. Stenhouse, a native of Olive Branch, Mississippi, will be piloting the No. 47 NOS Energy Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in this weekend's event in Lebanon, Tennessee, but will be doing so with a special paint scheme -- one that Kyle Busch carried to several victories in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2010s.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/28/stenhouse-nos-energy-honoring-kyle-busch-with-nashville-paint-scheme/
4 days ago
0
3
1
The National Motorsports Appeals Panel has upheld the penalty given to Ryan Preece, by NASCAR, following an incident with Ty Gibbs at Texas Motor Speedway. "Neither side clearly proved their point, but Mr. Preece’s comments showed that he chose to not cut his competitor any breaks.”
loading . . .
Ryan Preece’s Texas Penalty Upheld by Appeals Panel
The National Motorsports Appeals Panel (NMAP) has chosen to uphold the penalty handed to Ryan Preece, driver of the No. 60 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for RFK Racing, following a run-in with Ty Gibbs at Texas Motor Speedway. Gibbs and Preece tangled on Lap 101 of the NASCAR Cup Series event at Texas Motor Speedway earlier this month, when tight-quarters racing had the No.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/27/ryan-preeces-texas-penalty-upheld-by-appeals-panel/
5 days ago
1
2
0
Casey Mears and Beard Motorsports will make-up for a DNQ at Talladega in April (inclement weather) with an added NASCAR Cup Series event at Pocono Raceway on June 14.
loading . . .
Casey Mears, Beard Motorsports Add Pocono as Makeup for Talladega DNQ
After an unfortunate DNQ at Talladega Superspeedway in April (due to inclement weather that forced the cancellation of qualifying), Casey Mears and Beard Motorsports have added a make-up race to the team’s 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule. Mears, a veteran of the NASCAR Cup Series, will pilot the No. 62 Gracie Foundation Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the June 14 event at Pocono Raceway, as the Bakersfield, California-native looks to reach 500 total starts at NASCAR’s top-level.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/27/casey-mears-beard-motorsports-add-pocono-as-makeup-for-talladega-dnq/
5 days ago
0
2
0
#NASCAR
... Cleetus McFarland will make his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start at Michigan International Speedway, driving the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Niece Motorsports.
loading . . .
Cleetus McFarland Making Second NASCAR Truck Series Start at Michigan
Garrett Mitchell (AKA Cleetus McFarland) is adding one of the fastest tracks in NASCAR to an already jam-packed schedule of events in 2026. The Bradenton, Florida-native will return to Niece Motorsports for a second start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on June 6, piloting the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado RST in the series’ annual trip to Michigan International Speedway.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/26/cleetus-mcfarland-making-second-nascar-truck-series-start-at-michigan/
6 days ago
0
0
0
#NASCAR...To
win in the NASCAR Cup Series, sometimes you must take a risk. That’s exactly what Ryan Sparks did on Sunday to get Daniel Suarez and Spire Motorsports a victory in the Coca-Cola 600, taking two-tires on a late caution.
loading . . .
Daniel Suarez Gambles on Two Tires; Wins Rain-Shortened Coca-Cola 600
To win in the NASCAR Cup Series, sometimes you must take a risk. That’s exactly what long-time crew chief Ryan Sparks did on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway to get Daniel Suarez and Spire Motorsports a victory in the Coca-Cola 600. When the field came to pit road under caution at Lap 354 – the first of three weather-related cautions in the final 20 laps of the event – Sparks elected to put just right-side tires on the No.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/25/daniel-suarez-gambles-on-two-tires-wins-rain-shortened-coca-cola-600/
7 days ago
0
5
1
#NASCAR's
Most Popular Driver, Chase Elliott, is out of the Coca-Cola 600 after just 89 laps, after losing his No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet off Turn 2 towards the end of the race's first stage. Elliott will finish 37th.
loading . . .
Chase Elliott Crashes Out of Coca-Cola 600 at End of Stage 1
NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver, Chase Elliott, is out of the Coca-Cola 600. The Dawsonville, Georgia-native retired from Sunday’s event after 89 laps, when his No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 snapped loose at the exit of Turn 2, spinning down the backstretch and hitting the inside SAFER Barrier. After being towed back to the NASCAR Cup Series garage, Hendrick Motorsports and Alan Gustafson, crew chief on the No.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/24/chase-elliott-crashes-out-of-coca-cola-600-at-end-of-stage-1/
8 days ago
1
0
0
#NASCAR
... Austin Cindric and Connor Zilisch are out of Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 after a hard wreck on Lap 52.
loading . . .
Hard Crash Knocks Cindric, Zilisch Out of Coca-Cola 600
Austin Cindric and 19-year-old NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch are out of Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, after a hard multi-car accident on Lap 52. Cindric, running inside the top-15 at the time of the incident, went spinning in Turn 2 after Christopher Bell got right to the rear bumper of the No. 2 Menards / Duracell Ford Mustang Dark Horse.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/24/hard-crash-knocks-cindric-zilisch-out-of-coca-cola-600/
8 days ago
0
0
0
The Busch Family (Samantha, Brexton, Lennix, Tom, Gaye, and Kurt Busch) arrived at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday to join NASCAR in paying tribute to the late Kyle Busch ahead of the Coca-Cola 600.
loading . . .
Busch Family Joins NASCAR Community in Honoring Late Kyle Busch at Charlotte
It’s been three days since the NASCAR (and motorsports) community was shaken to its core when it was announced that Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and NASCAR’s winningest driver across its top three series, had unexpectedly passed away. There has, no doubt, been a massive wave of emotions throughout the weekend, as several drivers, crew members, and fans present in the garage area this weekend – across the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – have been personally touched by Busch, whether that be personally or professionally.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/24/busch-family-joins-nascar-community-in-honoring-late-kyle-busch-at-charlotte/
8 days ago
0
7
3
#INDYCAR
... David Malukas came up 0.0233 seconds short of winning his first Indianapolis 500, being the unfortunate second-place finisher in the closest finish in the history of "The Greatest Spectacle of Racing", losing to Felix Rosenqvist.
loading . . .
David Malukas Devastated After Another Runner-Up Finish in Indianapolis 500
In May 2024, David Malukas was on-site at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500, but not as a driver; instead, working with the NTT IndyCar Series social media team. At that very moment, the Chicago, Illinois-native had absolutely no idea where his racing career was headed after being released from what seemed like a dream opportunity with McLaren because of a broken wrist that kept him out of the racecar for the first part of the year.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/24/david-malukas-devastated-after-another-runner-up-finish-in-indianapolis-500/
8 days ago
0
2
0
Felix Rosenqvist and Meyer Shank Racing have won the 110th Indianapolis 500, beating Team Penske's David Malukas by 0.0233 seconds -- the smallest Margin of Victory in Indianapolis 500 history.
loading . . .
Felix Rosenqvist Beats David Malukas in Closest Indy 500 Finish Ever
Felix Rosenqvist and Meyer Shank Racing have won the 110th Indianapolis 500. The native of Varnamo, Sweden, edged out David Malukas in a one-lap shootout to the checkered flag, generating a major run off Turn 4 and beating the Team Penske No. 12 to the yard of bricks by 0.0233 seconds – the closest finish in the history of the Indianapolis 500.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/24/felix-rosenqvist-beats-david-malukas-in-closest-indy-500-finish-ever/
8 days ago
0
5
5
#NASCAR
... With UNC Charlotte on his No. 34 Ford F-150 and Kyle Busch in his heart, Layne Riggs took an emotional victory in a clock-shortened event at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
loading . . .
Layne Riggs Snags Clock-Shortened Win at Charlotte
With UNC Charlotte on his No. 34 Ford F-150, and Kyle Busch in his heart, Layne Riggs collected the victory in Sunday’s North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The event, which was originally scheduled to take place on Friday at 7:00 PM, was postponed three different times over the course of the weekend because of Mother Nature, which eventually pushed the start time all the way to Sunday at 10:00 AM ET, the morning of the Coca-Cola 600.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/24/layne-riggs-snags-clock-shortened-win-at-charlotte/
8 days ago
1
0
0
#NASCAR
... Corey Day, driving the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado that Kyle Busch was scheduled to run, had a dramatic crash on the backstretch at Charlotte, which saw him go airborne and get tagged by Mini Tyrrell.
loading . . .
Corey Day Goes Airborne in Frightening Crash on Charlotte Backstretch
Corey Day has climbed from his No. 7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Silverado RST after a frightening accident on the backstretch at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which saw the vehicle lift off the ground and slam the SAFER Barrier at the inside of the backstretch. The Clovis, California-native was battling for the sixth position with Gio Ruggiero, when a bad block spun the Spire Motorsports machine down the racetrack on the backstretch.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/24/corey-day-goes-airborne-in-frightening-crash-on-charlotte-backstretch/
8 days ago
0
5
3
Hi! 👋 Wanted to make a non-automated post here and check-in on everyone. I know it’s been a hard weekend. I’m trying to carve out time to make a unique tribute to Kyle Busch, but I’ll be damned if rain delays and postponements aren’t making it hard to get ahead of the game. Still trying though.
8 days ago
1
10
0
"There are things way more important than a trophy, so as much as I'm angry, and confused, and upset, I also, again, realize there are a lot of hurt people, right now, and this week has taught us that there are things so much bigger than racing." - Jesse Love, after finishing second at Charlotte.
loading . . .
Jesse Love Frustrated, Reflective After ‘Complete Joke’ of Finish at Charlotte
It's been an emotional 72 hours for everybody at Richard Childress Racing. With the unexpected passing of NASCAR Cup Series legend Kyle Busch on Thursday, due to complications from pneumonia, the hundreds of people employed within the walls of the team's Welcome, North Carolina-based campus have had to pull themselves together and go to work, in hopes of honoring the two-time Cup Series champion with a victory.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/24/jesse-love-frustrated-reflective-after-complete-joke-of-finish-at-charlotte/
8 days ago
1
4
0
After a four-hour delay and treacherous weather conditions, Ross Chastain captured the victory in the rain-shortened Charbroil 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, beating Richard Childress Racing teammates Jesse Love and Austin Hill.
loading . . .
Ross Chastain Wins Shortened Charbroil 300
Ross Chastain has wanted to win a NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event with JR Motorsports for a long, long time, and finally, thanks in part to Mother Nature, the Alva, Florida-native has done just that. "I first watched a car drive by me here at Charlotte in 2014, I was on the apron in practice, and one drove by, and I decided right then that I wanted to be in one," Chastain told The CW.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/24/ross-chastain-wins-shortened-charbroil-300/
8 days ago
0
4
0
Dale Coyne Racing and Romain Grosjean will honor the late Kyle Busch in Sunday's Indianapolis 500, running the stylized No. 18 that the two-time Cup Series champion used while at Joe Gibbs Racing from 2008 to 2022.
loading . . .
Dale Coyne Racing Honoring Kyle Busch By Running Iconic No. 18 in Indianapolis 500
The world of motorsports remains in a state of shock this weekend, after Thursday’s announcement that NASCAR legend Kyle Busch had passed away at the age of 41, after the onset of a severe illness later revealed to be pneumonia and sepsis. Busch was the full-time driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro for Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, and throughout a career spanning two decades had secured 234 wins in NASCAR’s National Series – the most ever.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/23/dale-coyne-racing-honoring-kyle-busch-by-running-iconic-no-18-in-indianapolis-500/
8 days ago
0
6
2
#NASCAR
... Before his time at Richard Childress Racing, Kyle Busch spent 15 years at Joe Gibbs Racing. His former team owner spoke to the media on Saturday and reminisced about some of the special moments from Busch's tenure at JGR.
loading . . .
Joe Gibbs Reflects on Special Moments from Kyle Busch’s Tenure at JGR
It’s been a somber weekend, understandably, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, as the entire industry attempts to process the immense loss of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, who passed away Thursday after a sudden illness. Busch has driven the No. 8 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing since 2023, but for many years before that (from 2008 to 2022), the Las Vegas, Nevada-native was the driver of the forever-recognizable No.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/23/joe-gibbs-reflects-on-special-moments-from-kyle-buschs-tenure-at-jgr/
9 days ago
0
3
0
#NASCAR
... Mother Nature has swept qualifying for Memorial Day Weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway... the starting lineup for the Coca-Cola 600 will be set by the Rule Book after persistent showers. NASCAR will attempt to get a practice session in, though.
loading . . .
Mother Nature Sweeps Qualifying with Cancellation of Coca-Cola 600 Time Trials Axed
The weather has been abhorrent in Charlotte, North Carolina, this weekend. It's mid-afternoon on Saturday, and the only time that any NASCAR National Series vehicle has hit the racetrack has been for a couple of pace laps ahead of the now-twice-postponed NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event on Friday. NASCAR Cup Series qualifying is just the latest session to be canceled. …
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/23/mother-nature-sweeps-qualifying-with-cancellation-of-coca-cola-600-time-trials-axed/
9 days ago
0
2
0
#NASCAR
... The family of Kyle Busch has revealed the 41-year-old's cause of death in a statement on Saturday, saying "severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications."
loading . . .
Family of Kyle Busch Reveals Cause of Death: ‘Severe Pneumonia Progressed into Sepsis’
The family of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has released a statement regarding the cause of death of the 41-year-old driver. Busch, a legend with 234 victories across NASCAR's National Series, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday after being hospitalized with a "severe illness", which, we now know, according to his family, was "severe pneumonia" that "progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications".
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/23/family-of-kyle-busch-reveals-cause-of-death-severe-pneumonia-progressed-into-sepsis/
9 days ago
0
4
0
#NASCAR
... Qualifying for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway has been axed, due to inclement weather. Justin Allgaier and Corey Day will share the front row.
loading . . .
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Qualifying Canceled Due to Inclement Weather
The rain, rain will not go away this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It's been quite the problem all weekend long. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event was originally scheduled for 7:00 PM on Friday, then postponed to 8:00 AM on Saturday, and has been postponed a second time to 9:00 PM on Saturday. Now, add the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series to the list of series impacted by the weather this weekend, as NASCAR has been forced to cancel qualifying for the second-tier series.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/23/nascar-oreilly-series-qualifying-canceled-due-to-inclement-weather/
9 days ago
0
1
0
#NASCAR
... The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Charlotte Motor Speedway has been postponed until Saturday at 8:00 AM ET, due to inclement weather.
loading . . .
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Event at Charlotte Postponed to 8:00 AM Saturday
After waiting around and hoping that the rain would clear from the Charlotte, North Carolina area on Friday, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 has been postponed. The 10th event of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series campaign (originally scheduled to take place Friday at 7:00 PM) will be moved to Saturday, May 23, at 8:00 AM ET.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/22/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-event-at-charlotte-postponed-to-800-am-saturday/
10 days ago
0
3
0
#NASCAR
... Corey Day, driving the No. 7 that Kyle Busch was scheduled to drive this weekend at Charlotte, will lead the field to green in Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event, after a persistent rain shower canceled practice and qualifying.
loading . . .
Corey Day, in Kyle Busch’s Truck, Starting First at Charlotte After Qualifying Canceled
Corey Day, piloting the No. 7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Silverado RST originally meant for Kyle Busch, will lead the field to green in Friday's North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The 20-year-old driver inherited the first-place starting spot via the NASCAR Rule Book after persistent rain showers forced the sanctioning body to cancel both practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/22/corey-day-in-kyle-buschs-truck-starting-first-at-charlotte-after-qualifying-canceled/
10 days ago
0
6
4
#NASCAR
... Richard Childress Racing will switch the car number on its second entry from No. 8 to No. 33 in honor of the late Kyle Busch, who passed away Thursday. RCR says it will reserve the No. 8 until the time that Brexton Busch, Kyle's son, is ready to use it.
loading . . .
RCR to Suspend Use of No. 8; Will Run No. 33 Moving Forward
Richard Childress Racing (RCR) announced on Friday that the organization will be suspending its usage of the No. 8 in its NASCAR Cup Series program, following the sudden and unexpected passing of two-time champion Kyle Busch. The organization will be pivoting its second full-time entry to run the No. 33 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and beyond. No word on who will drive the entry beyond Sunday's Coca-Cola 600, where Austin Hill will drive the Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen-sponsored entry.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/22/rcr-to-suspend-use-of-no-8-will-run-no-33-moving-forward/
10 days ago
0
7
2
"I promise to always be there for Sam, Brex, and Lennix. They are RCR family for life. I love you brother. Myself and all of the RCR employees will keep fighting and striving for more victories in your memory." Austin Dillon penned a heartfelt letter to his late teammate Kyle Busch on Friday. ❤️
loading . . .
Austin Dillon Pens Heartfelt Letter to Late Teammate Kyle Busch
The NASCAR community is waking up this morning (Friday, May 22) still in disbelief and shock over the loss of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, who passed away Thursday at the age of 41. Throughout the evening and overnight hours, tributes have continued to pour in from around the globe—from people in the motorsports sector, to sports, politics, and those who admired Busch's raw talent and magnetism.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/22/austin-dillon-pens-heartfelt-letter-to-late-teammate-kyle-busch/
10 days ago
1
8
2
The
#NASCAR
community is mourning the loss of Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and the winningest driver in NASCAR's National Series. Hundreds of tributes have flooded over social media in the last couple hours, as drivers, owners, and fans honor Busch:
loading . . .
Tributes Flood In as NASCAR Community Mourns Loss of Legend Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch has passed away at the age of 41. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was hospitalized on Thursday morning for a "serious illness", which he succumbed to later in the afternoon. The passing of Busch is a shock to the entire NASCAR community, who watched as the Las Vegas, Nevada-native won his 234th and final NASCAR National Series event at Dover Motor Speedway just six days ago, and competed in his final NASCAR All-Star Race just four days ago.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/21/tributes-flood-in-as-nascar-community-mourns-loss-of-legend-kyle-busch/
11 days ago
1
8
3
#NASCAR
... The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing, and NASCAR announced the passing of Kyle Busch on Wednesday. Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and winner of 234 NASCAR National Series events, was 41 years old.
loading . . .
NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Passes Away at The Age of 41
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has passed away at the age of 41, the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing, and NASCAR announced in a joint statement on Wednesday. Joint Statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR Regarding the Passing of Kyle Busch "On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/21/nascar-legend-kyle-busch-passes-away-at-the-age-of-41/
11 days ago
0
9
4
#NASCAR
... Between his Truck Series ride with Kaulig Racing and his NASCAR Cup Series experience, Corey LaJoie enters his second year as a broadcaster for Prime Video as the streamer's secret weapon, so to speak.
loading . . .
Corey LaJoie Enters Year Two of Broadcasting as Prime Video’s Secret Weapon
With the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover and the FOX Sports portion of the broadcast schedule in the rearview mirror, Prime Video is preparing to kick off its highly anticipated second year of NASCAR Cup Series coverage. The Amazon-owned streaming platform will be the exclusive home for the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day Weekend and continue broadcasting events at Nashville (May 31), Michigan (June 7), Pocono (June 14), and Naval Base Coronado (June 21).
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/21/corey-lajoie-enters-year-two-of-broadcasting-as-prime-videos-secret-weapon/
11 days ago
0
0
0
BREAKING: Kyle Busch will not compete in this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series or NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events at Charlotte due to a severe illness that has required hospitalization. Austin Hill will drive the No. 8 in the Coca-Cola 600.
loading . . .
Kyle Busch Out With Illness; Austin Hill Driving No. 8 in Coca-Cola 600
Kyle Busch has been ruled out of this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series (Coca-Cola 600) and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (North Carolina Education Lottery 200) events at Charlotte Motor Speedway, as he deals with a severe illness. "Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization," a statement posted to his personal social media reads. "He is currently undergoing treatment and will not compete in any of his scheduled activities this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/21/kyle-busch-out-with-illness-austin-hill-driving-no-8-in-coca-cola-600/
11 days ago
1
3
1
INTERVIEW: Kyle Larson Vs The Double, the new documentary following Kyle Larson's 2024 and 2025 attempts at "The Double", is now available to stream on Prime Video. I spoke to Director and Producer Cynthia Hill about Larson's journey, and the making of the documentary.
loading . . .
INTERVIEW: Director Cynthia Hill Talks Creation of ‘Kyle Larson Vs The Double’
CYNTHIA HILL is a sucker for a good story, and she's not afraid to let you know that. The Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker has dedicated her career to taking stories traditionally oversimplified or underexplained and bringing light to their intricacies and truths. In her latest project, Hill has done exactly that again. Hill is the Director and Producer on…
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/21/interview-director-cynthia-hill-talks-creation-of-kyle-larson-vs-the-double/
11 days ago
0
1
0
#NASCAR
... The NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel convened in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday and elected Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, and Larry Phillips into the HOF's Class of 2027. Lesa France Kennedy wins the Landmark Award for Contributions to NASCAR.
loading . . .
Harvick, Burton, Phillips Named to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027
On Tuesday (May 19), the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Voting Panel convened at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, to elect three members to the Class of 2027 -- Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, and Larry Phillips. The voting results were presented by Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR's newly-appointed CEO, at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, where Lesa France Kennedy was also announced as the winner of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/19/harvick-burton-phillips-named-to-nascar-hall-of-fame-class-of-2027/
13 days ago
0
3
0
2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class: Modern Era: Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick Pioneer: Larry Phillips Landmark Award: Lesa France Kennedy
13 days ago
0
5
1
#NASCAR
... Defending Coca-Cola 600 winner Ross Chastain and his rookie teammate at Trackhouse Racing, Connor Zilisch, will be running an 1,101-mile triple-duty gauntlet at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
loading . . .
Trackhouse Teammates Running 1,101-Mile Triple-Duty at Charlotte
Defending Coca-Cola 600 winner Ross Chastain and his rookie teammate from Trackhouse Racing, Connor Zilisch, have planned themselves an extremely busy Memorial Day Weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Over the course of the three-day weekend, the two NASCAR Cup Series regulars plan to complete a total of 734 laps (1,101 miles) around the mile-and-a-half racetrack in Concord, North Carolina, NASCAR's backyard.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/19/trackhouse-teammates-running-1101-mile-triple-duty-at-charlotte/
13 days ago
0
3
1
KYLE LARSON VS THE DOUBLE -- the new Prime Video documentary following
#NASCAR
champion Kyle Larson in his attempts at "The Double" -- will be released Thursday. I got to see the documentary ahead of its release, and provided my thoughts here ⤵️
josephsrigley.com/2026/05/19/k...
loading . . .
Kyle Larson vs The Double: The Prizefight That Humanized A NASCAR Champion
Explore the highs and lows of Kyle Larson's journey in 'Kyle Larson vs The Double', a gripping documentary on his racing challenges.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/19/kyle-larson-vs-the-double-the-story-of-the-prizefight-that-humanized-a-nascar-champion/
13 days ago
0
0
0
#INDYCAR
... Alexander Rossi has been transported to a local hospital after a three-car wreck in practice for the Indianapolis 500 on Monday. Rossi is said to be awake, alert, and in good spirits.
loading . . .
Alexander Rossi Transported to Local Hospital After Indy 500 Practice Crash
2016 Indianapolis 500 champion Alexander Rossi was transported to a local hospital on Monday (May 18), after a multi-car accident in practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. According to Dr. Julia Vaizer, Medical Director for the NTT IndyCar Series, Rossi, who drives the No. 20 Chevrolet for Ed Carpenter Racing, is awake and alert, and in good spirits, but is being transported for further evaluation.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/18/alexander-rossi-transported-to-local-hospital-after-indy-500-practice-crash/
14 days ago
0
1
0
#NASCAR
... With a fifth-place finish at Dover Motor Speedway, Connor Zilisch made history as the youngest top-five finisher in the history of the NASCAR All-Star Race. Could this be the start of a turnaround for the rookie's tough season?
loading . . .
Rookie Connor Zilisch Makes History with Top-Five in NASCAR All-Star Race
There’s no hiding the fact that it’s been a tough first third of the season for NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch, who, driving for Trackhouse Racing, sits 32nd in point standings with just four finishes inside the top-20. Now, considering the major transition that comes when jumping from the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series to the NASCAR Cup Series, it’s basically a right of passage for drivers to struggle when making the jump – even for drivers who had dominant 10-win rookie seasons.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/18/rookie-connor-zilisch-makes-history-with-top-five-in-nascar-all-star-race/
14 days ago
0
1
0
With his top-five result this afternoon at Dover Motor Speedway, Connor Zilisch becomes the youngest top-five finisher in the history of the NASCAR All-Star Race.
#NASCAR
14 days ago
0
3
1
#NASCAR
... It doesn't matter if the race pays points or just a large sum of money, Denny Hamlin is going to find a way to win at Dover Motor Speedway, just like he did in Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Race.
loading . . .
Denny Hamlin Continues Dover Dominance with All-Star Race Victory
Whether the prize is points or a big paycheck, Denny Hamlin always seems to find Victory Lane at Dover Motor Speedway, and Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race was no exception. The Chesterfield, Virginia, native added to his already strong record at the one-mile concrete track in Dover, Delaware, earning his fourth NASCAR Cup Series win there and his third straight after points wins in 2024 and 2025.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/17/denny-hamlin-continues-dover-dominance-with-all-star-race-victory/
15 days ago
0
1
0
#NASCAR
... The chaos continues in the NASCAR All-Star Race, with another nine-car wreck ending the first segment and majorly impacting which drivers will advance to the 200-lap main event.
loading . . .
Another Nine-Car Wreck Ends Segment 1 of NASCAR All-Star Race
At this rate, there aren’t going to be enough cars left to compete in the final segment of the NASCAR All-Star Race. The first 75-lap segment of the exhibition event from the one-mile concrete oval started with a bang, with nine cars being involved in a fiery crash that involved locked-in drivers Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson, as well as several drivers trying to fight their way into the final 200-lap segment.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/17/another-nine-car-wreck-ends-segment-1-of-nascar-all-star-race/
15 days ago
0
2
1
#NASCAR
... The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race got off to a fiery start, with a nine-car wreck on Lap 2, that involved Ryan Preece and saw his No. 60 burst into flames. Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney, both locked into the final segment, are in the garage.
loading . . .
Nine Cars Involved in Fiery Crash on Lap 2 of NASCAR All-Star Race
The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway is off to a treacherous and fiery start. After Saturday’s unique qualifying format created a jumbled starting order for the opening 75-lap segment, the mid-pack came together on the frontstretch when Ryan Preece changed lanes and got into the side of Todd Gilliland, triggering a nine-car accident. Preece, driving the No. 60 Mohawk Northeast Ford Mustang Dark Horse, took the hardest hit of the drivers involved in the accident, backing his RFK Racing machine into the outside wall HARD, which saw the car, full of fuel, burst into flames.
https://josephsrigley.com/2026/05/17/nine-cars-involved-in-fiery-crash-on-lap-2-of-nascar-all-star-race/
15 days ago
0
3
0
Load more
feeds!
log in
