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‘I Had to Protect Him’: Kelley Earnhardt Miller’s Only Motivation to Attend Military School Was Dale Earnhardt Jr.

It’s practically written in the Big Sister’s handbook: they are tasked with taking care of their younger siblings, even in adulthood. Kelley Earnhardt Miller is no different, having been the protector, mentor, and eventually business partner for younger brother Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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'Important for Our Sport': Alex Bowman In Favor of NASCAR’s Efforts to Move Away from 'Stale' Schedule

Just like normal folks hate stale food, Alex Bowman hates stale racing. That’s why the Team Hendrick driver hopes NASCAR will continue to make changes to what he calls a “stale schedule.” “I think it’s (change) a really good thing,” Bowman said on a recent episode of the Chasing Checkers podcast.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 11

Zane Smith Cannot Help But Think About the Million-Dollar Prize Ahead of Ty Gibbs Battle in In-Season Challenge

Zane Smith might not become a Cup Series champion anytime soon, but he certainly has the chance to win NASCAR’s first-ever In-Season Tournament and the $1 million prize that comes with it.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 11

After Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski, Can Giant-Killer Ty Dillon Take Down Alex Bowman?

While countless NASCAR fans have likely already lost interest in the inaugural In-Season Challenge because their favorite driver has already been eliminated, fans of dark horses couldn’t have made a better pick than Ty Dillon.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 10

Ware says interior of his car was 'killed' after vicious crash

Cody Ware says interior of his car was 'killed' after vicious Chicago crash

NASCAR officiating may have been the main talking point following Cody Ware's scary crash at the end of the Grant Park 165 on Sunday, but the damage done to Ware's No. 51 Ford was equally as interesting.

Official says NASCAR 'didn't see' Ware's violent crash in Chicago

Denny Hamlin calls out NASCAR officiating after Chicago blunder

NASCAR legend rips journalist over his Chicago Street Race criticism

NASCAR champion says NASCAR has 'too many road courses'

NASCAR lawsuit update: Two teams could lose their charters

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 10

NASCAR’s Mike Forde reveals details behind Ross Chastain-Joey Logano Chicago incident review

Mike Forde, NASCAR’s managing director of racing communications, shared details on the governing body’s review of the incident between Ross Chastain and Joey Logano at Chicago.

Carson Hocevar News / 5 GOATs / July 10

Carson Hocevar unapologetic for aggressive driving style despite criticism: ‘That’s more who I am’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. asked Carson Hocevar if he sees himself as an aggressive driver on Dale Jr.’s Dirty Mo Media recently. It doesn’t sound as if Hocevar is going to stop his aggressive driving anytime soon.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / July 10

Previewing the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma

The NASCAR Cup Series continues the In-Season Challenge with another road course, this time on the windy Sonoma Raceway carved into the hills of California's Wine Country.

Brad Keselowski News / Yardbarker / July 10

NASCAR champion says NASCAR has 'too many road courses'

Sunday's race at Sonoma is the fourth of six road-course races in the 36-race Cup Series calendar.

NASCAR lawsuit update: 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports could lose charters

NASCAR legend rips journalist over Chicago Street Race criticism

Zane Smith has splashy purchase in mind if he wins NASCAR's In-Season Challenge's $1M prize

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz

Richard Petty News / FirstSportz / July 10

Richard Petty Slams NASCAR’s 'Handicapped' Racing Format

NASCAR is expanding. The stock car series has constantly brought in new tracks to diversify the calendar. Street races are becoming a major part of the sport.

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 10

Kyle Busch reacts to Bubba Wallace, Alex Bowman feud, Chicago scrap

Last week, during the Chicago Street Race, Bubba Wallace and Alex Bowman got into it. Kyle Busch has thoughts on the situation. A bit of rough racing, bumping, and outright aggressiveness ended with Wallace spinning in the NASCAR race.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 9

Zane Smith has splashy purchase in mind if he wins In-Season Challenge

Zane Smith has splashy purchase in mind if he wins NASCAR's In-Season Challenge's $1M prize

Should Smith win the In-Season Challenge on July 27 at the Brickyard 400, he and the No. 38 team would win a $1 million prize.

NASCAR legend rips journalist over Chicago Street Race criticism

NASCAR lawsuit update: 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports could lose charters

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NASCAR News / Field Level Media / July 8

Justin Marks: ‘Was time to move on’ from Daniel Suarez

Earlier this month, Trackhouse Racing announced that Daniel Suarez and the organization would be parting ways in 2026. Following the Chicago Street Race on Sunday, Trackhouse owner Justin Marks addressed the divorce with reporters.