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Michael McDowell signs with Spire Motorsports for 2025

Michael McDowell announced Wednesday that he has joined Spire Motorsports on a multi-year deal that will have him driving the team's No. 71 Chevrolet starting in 2025.

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Hailie Deegan unveils Darlington throwback scheme to honor Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Hailie Deegan is paying homage to Dale Earnhardt Sr. for the race at Darlington this weekend. The 22-year-old NASCAR driver went to FS1’s NASCAR Race Hub on Wednesday to unveil her car for the race, which is similar to the scheme of the Wrangler No.

Denny Hamlin News / 5 GOATs / 1 hour ago

Denny Hamlin: The ‘entire race’ at Kansas was great

Denny Hamlin enjoyed competing in the NASCAR Cup Series race in Kansas this past weekend. He talked about the race on his Actions Detrimental podcast and explained why the “entre race” was great.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 2 hours ago

Kevin Harvick addresses Erik Jones’ return at Darlington, emergence of Corey Heim ahead of Silly Season

Erik Jones is slated to return to action in this Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, having missed the last two races after suffering a spinal fracture at Talladega last month. Jones’ return comes as Silly Season is heating up, and FOX Sports analyst Kevin Harvick believes there’s added pressure for the 27-year-old to perform.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / 6 minutes ago

Martin Truex Jr. has huge motivator on his side at Darlington

For whatever reason, Lady Luck hasn't been on Martin Truex Jr.'s side this season. Could that change at Darlington?

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Kyle Larson News / 5 GOATs / 5 minutes ago

Kyle Larson’s spotter on Kansas finish: ‘Closest race I’ve ever been apart of’

Kyle Larson’s spotter Tyler Monn was elated to play a role in the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history, and one that the No. 5 was on the right side of.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / 32 minutes ago

McDowell's departure from Front Row Motorsports is confusing

Michael McDowell's departure from Front Row Motorsports is extremely confusing

We may only be a third of the way through the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, but one major free agency domino for 2025 has already fallen.

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NASCAR News / ESPN / 35 minutes ago

McDowell leaving Front Row to drive for Spire

Spire Motorsports announced it had signed former Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell to a multiyear contract.

NASCAR News / ESPN / 55 minutes ago

McDowell leaving Front Row at the end of season

Michael McDowell, a former Daytona 500 winner, said Wednesday he will not return to Front Row Motorsports after this season.

NASCAR News / Auto Racing Daily / 15 minutes ago

NASCAR Xfinity: Byron, Hendrick back at Darlington

The partial 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule for the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet will continue Saturday with the running of the Crown Royal Purple Bag Project 200 at Darlington(S.C.) Raceway.

Kevin Harvick News / 5 GOATs / 0 minutes ago

Kevin Harvick makes prediction for winner at Darlington, immediately catches flack

Kevin Harvick and his Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour crew are locking in their picks for Darlington this weekend, and the former NASCAR champion caught some flak for his prediction.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / Yardbarker / 19 hours ago

What Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s deal with TNT, Amazon means for the future of NASCAR broadcasting

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has officially signed his next broadcasting deal.

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Chase Elliott News / FirstSportz / May 7

Chase Elliott promises 'surely bring home another checkered flag' after Kansas photo-finish for P3

Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott came into the 2024 season seeking redemption from the winless 2023 season, which was his worst stint ever. After a tough start, the No:9 Chevy team made slow and steady progress, before getting back to victory lane at Texas Motor Speedway.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / May 7

Stewart-Haas Racing reportedly ready to sack Noah Gragson and Ryan Preece if downsizing occurs in 2025

Ex-NASCAR Cup champion Tony Stewart’s Stewart Haas Racing is going through a massive performance slump. Since 2022, they haven’t won a single race in the top-tier and haven’t been a contender for one as well.

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Chris Buescher News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5