Kyle Larson Returns to NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series; Corey Heim Retains Top Championship Odds

Kyle Larson declared his admiration: “I love racing at Homestead.”  The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion was not kidding.  He was scheduled to compete in all three national series events at Homestead-Miami Speedway, including Friday night’s Baptist Health 200. Larson looked forward to expanding his work load.  “I’m excited that I was able to add the truck […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  19 Mar 2025
Tire Tests Commence At Charlotte; Justin Allgaier Earns Top Odds To Win NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship

Select NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers joined a trio of Cup Series drivers during Goodyear tire test at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Tuesday.  The tests at the 1.5-mile track will continue Wednesday to help teams generate data for future set-ups at intermediate tracks. With crew chiefs tackling the recent trend of using soft tires to gain short-term […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  18 Mar 2025
Denny Hamlin To Drive With New Sponsor; Christopher Bell Earns Top NASCAR Cup Series Championship Odds

Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota will have a new look for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Homestead-Miami Speedway.  The Joe Gibbs Racing team announced Progressive Insurance will serve as the team’s primary sponsor. The new deal covers 18 races this season.  “We are thrilled to have them partner with Denny (Hamlin) and our No. […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  18 Mar 2025
NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets At Homestead-Miami Speedway

Following his first NASCAR Cup Series win in 53 outings, Josh Berry paid homage to his former boss, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Celebrating in the Wood Brothers Racing machine moments after crossing the start-finish line Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Berry declined to initiate an extended victory burnout. Instead, he drove the No. 21 Ford […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  18 Mar 2025
AJ Allmendinger Earns West Coast Hall Of Fame Nod; Justin Allgaier Tops NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Championship Odds

California native AJ Allmendinger, who competed in the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship 4 last November, is set to be inducted into the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame. The Class 2025 will be inducted Thursday. Noted as a road-course ace, Allmendinger, 43, competed in various disciplines, including open wheel, CART, IMSA and sports […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  12 Mar 2025
With NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Returning From 2-Week Hiatus, Corey Heim Earns Top Championship Odds

As the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series returns after a two-week hiatus, a refresher course could be in line as the circuit rolls into Sin City. The opening two weeks provided high-level drama with Parker Kligerman getting disqualified at Daytona and Kyle Busch earning the Week 2 win at Atlanta, frustrating and blocking out Stewart Friesen […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  12 Mar 2025
Denny Hamlin Confirms Joey Logano’s Phoenix Penalty; Christopher Bell Tops NASCAR Cup Series Title Odds

Denny Hamlin watched Joey Logano drive low during the Lap 18 restart of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Phoenix Raceway. Too low. Logano appeared to possess one of the strongest Stage 1 machines. The reigning circuit champion qualified second and briefly led during the opening five rotations. As Noah Gragson collided with Cole Custer, […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Mar 2025
NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 Presented By Jiffy Lube: Christopher Bell Earns Top Odds, Predictions & Best Bets At Las Vegas Motor Speedway

The winner of three consecutive NASCAR Cup Series events, Christopher Bell seeks to become the ninth driver since 1972 to visit Victory Lane four Sundays in a row.  The Joe Gibbs Racing driver won at Atlanta, COTA and Phoenix and entered the week favored to capture Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Mar 2025
NASCAR Cup Series Fans React As Christopher Bell Claims Shriners Children’s 500, Hits Trifecta At Phoenix Raceway

After becoming the first driver to win three consecutive NASCAR Cup Series races since 2021, Christopher Bell yelled to the crowd at Phoenix Raceway: “How about that one, race fans?”  Bell then whopped it up after the photo finish.   Joining legendary drivers like Dale Earnhardt Sr., Jeff Gordon and Richard Petty, Bell became the […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Mar 2025