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Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury, who won 6,508 races over six decades, dies at 92
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 10 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
King Leatherbury, a Hall of Fame trainer known as "King of the Claimers" for his ability to turn cheaper horses in lower-level claiming races into winners for more than six decades, died Tuesday. He was 92.
Child's play: Reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson adds team owner to his renowned racing resume
Mark Long, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 10 - 12:42 p.m. | Save Story
Kyle Larson's latest racing endeavor might be more challenging than "The Double."
NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart is back at Daytona. This time, Smoke is bringing his family
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 6 - 7:22 a.m. | Save Story
Tony Stewart gave a shoutout to his bachelor days when he was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. He thanked "all the girlfriends" in that early 2020 speech that were along for the ride with him as he grew from Indiana dirt racer to a three-time Cup champion and eventually a successful NASCAR team owner.
Teen sensation Connor Zilisch is the most hyped NASCAR rookie since possibly Jeff Gordon
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 5 - 12:39 p.m. | Save Story
As sleet pelted Bowman Gray Stadium during NASCAR's preseason warm-up race, multiple drivers complained about poor visibility and the wet track conditions.
Ryan Preece wins The Clash in sleet and near-freezing temperatures
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 4 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
Ryan Preece outlasted sleet, a wet track and a record number of cautions to win The Clash in near-freezing temperatures at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
NASCAR's Clash postponed to Wednesday due to historic snowfall in North Carolina
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 1 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
A bomb cyclone over North Carolina forced NASCAR to push its preseason exhibition to Wednesday night because the snow-covered roads are too dangerous for teams and fans to get to historic Bowman-Gray Stadium.
NASCAR delays preseason race at Bowman Gray Stadium to Monday
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 31 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
NASCAR has postponed the preseason exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium until Monday night because of ice and snow blanketing the Winston-Salem area.
NASCAR adjusts Clash schedule at Bowman Gray Stadium due to winter storm
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 29 - 4:21 p.m. | Save Story
NASCAR has adjusted the schedule for this weekend's exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem in anticipation of more ice and snow blanketing the Winston-Salem area of North Carolina.
F1's secretive 'Barcelona Shakedown' test kicks off with new cars and no fans
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 26 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
Ten new cars, five days, no fans. And plenty of security.
F1 teams test all-new cars in private amid concerns they could break down
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 26 - 10:59 a.m. | Save Story
Formula 1 started a new era with the public and the media excluded from its private testing session in Spain on Monday.
Roger Penske's team wins third consecutive Rolex 24 at Daytona in thrilling finish
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 25 - 1:27 p.m. | Save Story
Felipe Nasr's time in Formula 1 had ended after two underwhelming seasons and the Brazilian was left with little to do as an open-wheel racing driver.
Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame
Steve Reed, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 23 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
For most of his career, Kurt Busch had a tough-guy persona on and off the racetrack.
Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 23 - 11:29 a.m. | Save Story
Four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou on Friday was ordered to pay McLaren Racing more than $12 million in the breach of contract suit the team filed when the Spaniard backed out of two different deals with the racing team.
Sovereignty wins Horse of the Year at Eclipse Awards, Bill Mott named top trainer
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 22 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
Sovereignty won Horse of the Year at the Eclipse Awards on Thursday night, as well as 3-year-old male honors, and Bill Mott, who guided the colt to victories in the Kentucky Derby and Belmont, was named trainer of the year.
Pacific Life seeks to dismiss Kyle Busch's $8.5M lawsuit over insurance policies
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 22 - 6:58 a.m. | Save Story
Pacific Life Insurance Company on Thursday asked a federal court to dismiss the $8.5 million lawsuit filed by NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and his wife over policies the Buschs claim were sold to them under false and negligent representations as tax-free income for retirement.
NASCAR community mourns driver Greg Biffle, 6 others killed in plane crash at memorial service
Steve Reed, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 16 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds in the NASCAR community gathered for a memorial service at Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum on Friday for former driver Greg Biffle, his family and others who were killed in a plane crash last month.
Tony Stewart returns to NASCAR in Ram Truck debut at Daytona International Raceway
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 13 - 9:43 a.m. | Save Story
Tony Stewart will return to NASCAR competition for the first time since 2016 when he drives for Kaulig Racing in the debut of the Ram Truck at next month's season-opening race at Daytona International Raceway.
NASCAR's 'Chase' returns: What fans need to know about the 2026 format
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 12 - 2:28 p.m. | Save Story
NASCAR's nearly two-year study into an overhaul of its championship-deciding format concluded Monday with the reveal that in 2026 the stock car series will return to a 10-race version closely resembling the very first iteration introduced 22 years ago.
NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 6 - 3:16 p.m. | Save Story
The fallout from NASCAR's federal antitrust trial continued into the new year as NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States.
