USAC’s BC39 Has New Winner; 2026 Hall of Fame Inducted
The United States Auto Club (USAC) had quite the week, ending June and starting the month of July.
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Racing Loses Two Giants of the Sport in NASCAR, INDYCAR
Over the past couple of weeks, the sport of auto racing lost a pair of men who were large in terms of driving, broadcasting and racecar ownership. Ned Jarrett and Dennis Reinbold were major actors in motorsports and they will be missed.
NASCAR Elevates Three to 2027 Hall of Fame Class
Californian Kevin Harvick joins the Hall, accompanied by drivers Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips.
Leah Martin’s IHRA Presidency is Over
Martin is the latest victim of IHRA’s revolving door of leadership, even as participation grows.
Team Penske Celebrates 60 years with New Exhibit at NASCAR Hall of Fame
Team Penske, also called Penske Racing, debuted in the Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car enduro in 1966, which makes Team Penske 60 years old in 2026.
NASCAR Realigns Corporate Office
NASCAR is looking to its future in the sport and business of auto racing and has taken the major step of appointing Steve O’Donnell as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) while elevating Ben Kennedy to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Alex Bowman Cleared to Race at Bristol after Vertigo Issues
Bowman hasn’t raced since the March 1 event at COTA. Justin Allgaier drove Bowman’s No. 48 Ally Chevrolet at Las Vegas, Darlington and Martinsville.
NASCAR Names 2027 Hall of Fame Nominees
Two Modern Era candidates and one Pioneer candidate will be elected to the Class of 2027, as will a solitary Landmark candidate.
Keelan Harvick, 13, signs with Toyota Racing
“I’m really grateful to have this kind of opportunity with Toyota Racing Development,” Harvick said. “To have their support and be able to represent ExxonMobil, it doesn’t get much better.”
Jimmie Johnson’s Final NASCAR Cup Race at 2027 Daytona 500
Johnson prepares for a change of pace.