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By Aaron Bearden

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NASCAR Meets the Navy in San Diego

The standout new race on NASCAR's 2026 schedule ended with a surprise winner up front and hurt feelings in the pack.
Jun 23 • Aaron Bearden

Ford Hires and Messy Monaco Drama

It's been a simple week in NASCAR silly season while F1 navigates a speeding penalty debacle tied to the Monaco Grand Prix.
Jun 19 • Aaron Bearden

From Michigan to Monaco

A busy race weekend saw familiar faces emerge victorious in races around the globe - but not without some drama along the way.
Jun 8 • Aaron Bearden

A Late Night in Nashville

Rain pushed the NASCAR Cup Series field late into Sunday night before a tense finish capped off a memorable week of racing at Nashville Superspeedway.
Jun 1 • Aaron Bearden

Tragedy Strikes Early at the Isle of Man TT

Motorsport's most dangerous race has claimed a life and provided dangers leading to a class removal in its opening week.
May 29 • Aaron Bearden

History and Emotions All Around

Motorsports' biggest weekend began with tragedy and the mood remained somber overall, but the races themselves provided plenty of key talking points…
May 27 • Aaron Bearden

Rest in Peace, Rowdy

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at age 41.
May 22 • Aaron Bearden

Miles the Monstar

NASCAR's All-Star Race ventured to Dover Motor Speedway while IndyCar set the field for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
May 18 • Aaron Bearden