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On YouTubeNASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 8
Ken Schrader Offers Somber Reflection After Tragedy Involving Greg Biffle and Family
NASCAR’s history carries moments of success and celebration, but it also bears the weight of deepest losses. Some figures have been taken after long battles with illness, while others, like Joe Gibbs, have endured the unbearable pain of losing a child to disease far too early.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 8
When Rick Hendrick Revealed the One 'Deal Breaker' Dale Earnhardt Jr. Had Before Driving for Him
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s NASCAR Cup Series career followed a narrow path in terms of allegiances, spanning just two teams across 19 seasons. He spent the opening
Jimmie Johnson News / The SportsRush / January 8
Jimmie Johnson’s Daughters Take Center Stage in New Fashion and Lifestyle Campaign
As Jimmie Johnson prepares to open the upcoming NASCAR season with another high-profile appearance in the Daytona 500, having already locked in his place on the grid through NASCAR’s Open Exemption Provisional, the spotlight inside the Johnson household shifts to his daughters.
Ty Gibbs News / The SportsRush / January 7
'Very Pumped': Ty Gibbs Embraces the Hype Ahead of His 2026 Chili Bowl Return
With the freedom his grandfather has given Joe Gibbs Racing drivers to pursue racing beyond the NASCAR calendar, Ty Gibbs has embraced every offseason opportunity to sharpen his skills.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 7
When Chase Elliott’s Mother Cindy Revealed How He Mirrors Father Bill Elliott on the Racetrack
Like many drivers who grow up with racing in their bloodstream, Chase Elliott found his earliest and strongest pull toward NASCAR through his father, Bill Elliott, a name already sewn deep into the sport’s fabric.
Jimmie Johnson News / Total Apex Sports / January 7
Provisional in Play as Johnson and Legacy Motor Club Target Daytona 500
The scent of race fuel and the roar of engines at Daytona International Speedway stir something primal in race fans, but nothing quite matches the sight of a living legend suiting up for one more run at glory.
Greg Biffle News / 5 GOATs / January 7
RFK Racing adds Greg Biffle display at team museum in honor NASCAR driver killed in plane crash
RFK Racing on Monday unveiled a new display at the team museum in Concord, N.C., in honor of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle. Biffle, his wife Cristina, his children, Emma and Ryder, and three others — Chad Wadsworth and Dennis and Jack Dutton — were killed in a Dec.
Matt Kenseth News / The SportsRush / January 7
'Unless They’re Lying to You': When Matt Kenseth Cleared What NASCAR Drivers Prioritize Over Winning Races
For many NASCAR drivers, simply reaching the top tier already marks the fulfillment of a lifelong ambition. Yet once that first win arrives, the finish line moves.
Christopher Bell News / The SportsRush / January 7
Christopher Bell Reveals the One Big Thing Sprint Car Racing Can Take from NASCAR
The worlds of sprint car racing and stock car racing have been increasingly overlapping in recent years. NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell is someone with expertise in both fronts, having driven sprint cars extensively before transitioning and becoming one of the most important drivers in the Joe Gibbs Racing garage.
Jimmie Johnson News / The SportsRush / January 7
Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR Domination Not Limited to Just His Seven Cup Series Titles
Jimmie Johnson’s name in the NASCAR book of records always sits at the top, thanks to the seven Cup Series championships he racked up during his tenure as a full-time driver.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / January 7
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Feels Responsible for Being Honest About NASCAR to His Fans Through His Podcast
After stepping away from full-time racing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. placed himself at the center of NASCAR’s conversation. Through the broadcast booth and Dirty Mo Media, he has become one of the sport’s most influential voices.
Erik Jones News / Total Apex Sports / January 6
Legacy Motor Club Betting Big on Justin Alexander to Revitalize Erik Jones In The No. 43
The off-season silence in NASCAR is often deceptive. While the engines are cold, the race shops are burning the midnight oil, and this January, the noise coming out of the Legacy Motor Club camp is loud and clear: they are done settling for mid-pack finishes.
NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / January 6
Richard Childress Racing’s Jesse Love Gunning for the Golden Driller at the Chili Bowl
Fresh off the biggest accomplishment of his young career, Jesse Love isn’t heading to a beach to celebrate his 2025 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship.
Greg Biffle News / 5 GOATs / January 6
Greg Biffle plane crash: 911 audio surrounding Statesville tragedy released
NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, his children, Emma and Ryder, and three others — Chad Wadsworth and Dennis and Jack Dutton — were killed in a Dec.
Jesse Love News / 5 GOATs / January 6
Jesse Love to compete in 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals coming off O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship
Jesse Love will compete in the 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals, Joseph Srigley of TobyChristie.com reported Tuesday. Love will drive a car owned by Blake Harris, crew chief for Alex Bowman and the No.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / January 6
Commissioner Steve Phelps ends long ride in NASCAR
Steve Phelps, named NASCAR's first commissioner just 10 months ago, announced his impending departure from the organization on Tuesday. Phelps, 63, has been with NASCAR since 2005 and had served as its president from 2018 until his promotion to the newly created commissioner's role on March 31.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 6
How antitrust lawsuit led to NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps' resignation
Phelps has worked at NASCAR since 2005, becoming the sport's president in 2018 and its first commissioner in 2025.
NASCAR News / ESPN / January 6
NASCAR boss resigns amid backlash over texts 
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the U.S. and a nasty federal trial in which inflammatory texts he sent during contentious revenue-sharing negotiations were revealed.
Alex Bowman News / The SportsRush / January 6
'Pretty Wild to See the Fan Support': Alex Bowman A Master of Tapping Public Wave Despite Low Popularity
Very rarely has Alex Bowman had an offseason where he’s kicked back comfortably approaching the season ahead. His performances almost always lead to discussions about him being replaced in the offseason, and yet, he finds a reason to avoid being cut.
Christopher Bell News / The SportsRush / January 6
Christopher Bell Gives Surprising Verdict on the Chili Bowl vs Daytona 500
The Chili Bowl Midget Nationals is a prestigious midget car race that takes place at the Tulsa Expo Center every year and is often called the biggest midget car race in existence.
Greg Biffle News / The SportsRush / January 6
RFK Makes Heartfelt Gesture to Honor Greg Biffle’s Racing Legacy
Last month, when Greg Biffle passed away in a tragic plane crash while traveling to Florida for Christmas, the entire NASCAR world came together to pay tribute to one of the nicest people in the community.
Bubba Wallace News / Yardbarker / January 6
Bubba Wallace looking to keep upward trajectory going in 2026
If the trend continues, Wallace is in for a career year in 2026.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 3
Why Alex Bowman is under pressure in 2026
Alex Bowman is entering the most consequential season of his NASCAR Cup Series career.
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