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Brad Keselowski posts touching tribute following death of Michael Annett

The NASCAR community continues to grieve the loss of former driver Michael Annett, who passed away Friday at the age of 39. Among the many voices honoring his memory was former Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski.

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NASCAR during the early 2010s was a desert for young talent. With all-time bad Cup Series ROTYs like Stephen Leicht, Andy Lally, and Kevin Conway. Due to bushwhacking and teams being comfy with their veterans, leading them not to want to develop talent.

NASCAR News / The Spun / December 6

Former NASCAR Xfinity Series Winner Has Died At 39

It was sadly announced this weekend that former NASCAR driver Michael Annett has passed away. He was only 39. Over the course of his NASCAR career, Annett made 436 combined starts.

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Michael Annett News / 5 GOATs / December 6

NASCAR, JR Motorsports release statements following death of Michael Annett

The NASCAR community is mourning the loss of former driver Michael Annett. He passed away Friday at the age of 39. Annett, the winner at Daytona in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2019 and a veteran across all three national NASCAR levels, was remembered with heartfelt statements from both NASCAR and JR Motorsports.

Carson Hocevar News / The SportsRush / December 6

'I’m Not Looking at Laptops': Carson Hocevar Sums Up Why He Enjoys ‘Real Racing’ in Grassroots Motorsports

Every off-season gives NASCAR drivers a chance to circle back to their roots, and Carson Hocevar wasted no time diving headfirst into that ritual. Instead

Joey Logano News / The SportsRush / December 6

Joey Logano Scores Another Win Off the Track With Latest Initiative for Kids in Foster Care

Joey Logano has long rolled up his sleeves for communities battered by hurricanes and tornadoes in the past, for which he has earned widespread praise.

Michael Annett News / Yardbarker / December 6

Remembering Michael Annett's day in the sun at Daytona

There is perhaps no greater thrill for a NASCAR driver than winning a race at the Daytona International Speedway.

Former NASCAR driver Michael Annett dies at 39

Ryan Blaney News / The SportsRush / December 6

Bubba Wallace and Ryan Blaney’s Long-Lasting Friendship Is Filled With Inside Jokes

Ryan Blaney and Bubba Wallace’s bond has become one of the garage’s most enduring storylines, a friendship built long before either of them carried the weight of Cup expectations.

Kenny Wallace News / The SportsRush / December 5

Kenny Wallace Has Just One Message for NASCAR After Sensational Financial Disclosures: 'Quit Losing Money'

The third day of testimony in the antitrust clash between 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, and NASCAR underlined the financial strain that has seeped into every corner of the industry.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / December 6

Former NASCAR driver Michael Annett dies at 39

JR Motorsports announced on Friday that former NASCAR driver Michael Annett died. He was 39 years old.

Remembering Annett's day in the sun at Daytona International Speedway

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / December 5

Michael Jordan tells court he 'wasn't afraid' of NASCAR

Michael Jeffrey Jordan, as he cordially introduced himself to the federal courtroom in Charlotte on Friday, admitted it was his competitive side and novelty within the sport that emboldened a push for 23XI Racing to "challenge" NASCAR over what he perceived were violations of antitrust rules.

NASCAR News / ESPN / December 5

Someone had to 'challenge NASCAR,' says Jordan

Retired NBA great Michael Jordan testified Friday at the NASCAR antitrust trial that "someone had to step forward and challenge the entity" over its current business model.

David Green News / 5 GOATs / December 5

Austin Green, Peterson Racing announce full-time NASCAR O’Reilly Series schedule

After a strong 2025 season, Austin Green is getting his chance in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series full-time next year. Peterson Racing is fielding the No.

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / December 5

'Everything' would've been gone if Joe Gibbs Racing didn't do this

'Everything' would've been gone if Joe Gibbs Racing didn't sign 2024 NASCAR charter agreement

On the fifth day of the anti-trust trial between 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, and NASCAR, an emotional testimony seemed to paint a clearer picture

Denny Hamlin calls out ESPN writer for 'propaganda piece' ahead of NASCAR antitrust trial

Front Row's Bob Jenkins testifies he was 'very hurt' by NASCAR negotiation tactics

At trial, NASCAR prez says CEO France was against new revenue model

Ty Gibbs News / 5 GOATs / December 5

23XI, FRM vs. NASCAR trial: Emotional Heather Gibbs of JGR delivers explosive testimony

On the stand today, Heather Gibbs delivered emotional testimony that could be the most impactful of the trial up to this point. Gibbs went just ahead of Michael Jordan today in the witness lineup.

Kyle Larson News / The SportsRush / December 5

What Has Kyle Larson Been Up to After Winning His Second Cup Series Title?

Kyle Larson secured his second Cup Series championship at the Phoenix Raceway last month. The Hendrick Motorsports driver had been one of the most dominant drivers throughout the season and achieved the feat backed by three Victory Lane visits.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / December 5

Do Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan Have An Upper Hand Over NASCAR in the Lawsuit? Kenny Wallace Thinks Yes

The federal antitrust trial between NASCAR and 23XI Racing has been playing out in a Charlotte courtroom since Monday. With news coming out that Michael Jordan could be delivering his testimony on Friday, former driver Kenny Wallace has stated on his YouTube channel that 23XI Racing has the edge over NASCAR at this point in time.

William Byron News / The SportsRush / December 5

'I’ve Sacrificed a Lot': When William Byron Admitted Getting Into Racing Forced Him to ‘Grow Up’ Quickly in Life

William Byron’s rise through the NASCAR ranks has been considered an outlier story in a sport built on generational garages and dirt-track apprenticeships.

Kyle Larson News / The SportsRush / December 5

Kyle Larson Is Honest About His Indy 500 Attempt Taking A Toll on His NASCAR Form in 2026

Joey Logano’s title run last year set a bar for all the fans to question the championship format. And then on top of that, Kyle Larson’s charge to the 2025 Cup Series championship caught attention for all the wrong reasons, including the championship format awarding the title to the drivers who didn’t perform that well.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / December 4

At trial, NASCAR prez says CEO France was against new revenue model

NASCAR president Steve O'Donnell testified on the fourth day of the NASCAR antitrust trial Thursday in Charlotte and admitted the France family was against a proposed revenue model that would have improved racing teams' viability.

Rajah Caruth News / Total Apex Sports / December 4

Rajah Caruth Suits Up with Jordan Anderson Racing in a 10-Race Deal for 2026

In the wide world of stock car racing, finding a home is paramount. For a young driver trying to carve out a name for himself, stability is the rarest commodity in the garage.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / December 3

Front Row's Bob Jenkins testifies he was 'very hurt' by NASCAR negotiation tactics

After Denny Hamlin, co-owner of 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan, took the stand for the first two days of testimony in 23XI and Front Row Motorsports' antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR, it was co-plaintiff Bob Jenkins' turn to take the stand Wednesday in Charlotte.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / December 3

Ty Dillon Returning to Kaulig Racing Full-Time in 2026

Ty Dillon is returning to Kaulig Racing for a second season behind the wheel of the No. 10 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series, the driver confirmed Wednesday in an interview with Dave Moody on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).

NASCAR News / The Spun / December 3

NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin Goes Against His Attorney's Wishes

As the big trial between NASCAR and Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing team continues, Denny Hamlin and everyone else on Jordan's side are being advised not to post on social media.