Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Iwuji Makes NASCAR Xfinity Series Return; Justin Allgaier Retains Top Drivers Title Odds

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Iwuji is preparing to return to his side hustle.  Scheduled to compete in his first NASCAR Xfinity Series event since the 2023 season-opener at Daytona International Speedway, Iwuji signed with DGM Racing to participate in Saturday’s Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.  Preparing to pilot a patriotic paint-themed No. 91 Chevrolet, the […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  2H
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race: Kyle Larson Earns Top Sports Betting Odds

In a rare NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series spring detour to Bristol, Tennessee, Kyle Larson will again attempt to match Kyle Busch.  The 2021 Cup circuit champion is scheduled to participate in all three National Series events at Bristol Motor Speedway, beginning with Friday’s Weather Guard Truck Race.  Larson only has one previous Trucks start at the […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Apr 2025
NASCAR Xfinity Series SciAps 300: Kyle Larson Earns Top Sports Betting Odds

There’s a reason why Kyle Larson appreciates the Bristol Motor Speedway. And why he expanded his weekend schedule to include Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series event.  Of all the national series venues, the 0.533-mile oval serves as the closest example to dirt sprint car racing. That’s the discipline Larson, a three-time Chili Bowl champion, started with […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Apr 2025
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Defends Bubba Wallace; Kyle Larson Earns Top NASCAR Cup Series Drivers’ Championship Odds

Upon first glance, it appeared that Bubba Wallace intentionally dumped a sputtering Kyle Larson with four laps remained at Darlington Raceway last Sunday.  Wallace, who has a history of confrontation with the 2021 Cup champion, denied it.  Larson admitted to breaking at an inopportune time.  Dale Earnhardt Jr. backed up Wallace on his podcast, “Dale […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Apr 2025
Jesse Love Preps For Cup Debut; Justin Allgaier Has Best NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Drivers Championship Odds

With a win and five top-10 finishes during the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ opening eight events, Jesse Love is set to make his Cup circuit debut at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday.  The 20-year-old will pilot the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing in a familiar setting. Love has competed at the 0.533-mile oval for […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Apr 2025
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Mourns Shigeaki Hattori’s Passing; Corey Heim Retains Top Drivers’ Title Odds

Shigeaki Hattori, a former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series owner and driver, died last Saturday morning following an automobile accident in Huntersville, North Carolina. He was 61.  As owner of Hattori Racing Enterprises, Hattori guided the organization to 14 trips to Victory Lane and the 2018 circuit championship with pilot Brett Moffitt. Hattori started his career […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Apr 2025
NASCAR Cup Series’ Food City 500 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets At Bristol; Denny Hamlin Is Early Betting Favorite

Early in his NASCAR Cup Series career, Denny Hamlin, who has won back-to-back events, absorbed criticism surrounding his work ethic.   As a 25-year-old rookie in 2006, Hamlin earned two wins in the opening 20 events, both coming from the pole at Pocono. In 36 starts, he registered eight top-five finishes and 20 top-10s. He […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Apr 2025
Austin Hill Signs For 5 NASCAR Cup Series Races; Justin Allgaier Earns Top Xfinity Championship Odds

With a NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff spot secured and entering Saturday’s event at Martinsville Speedway ranked fourth in the drivers’ standings, Austin Hill (202 points) appears positioned to challenge front-runner Justin Allgaier (249) for the circuit’s regular-season championship.  With the No. 21 Chevrolet team on cruise control after appearing in the Championship 4 race last season, […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  05 Apr 2025
Kyle Larson Shows Off New Wheels; Christopher Bell Remains Favorite To Win NASCAR Cup Series’ Drivers Title

Kyle Larson is at it again.  The NASCAR Cup Series driver sat on stage Wednesday in front of two machines. One was the recognizable No. 5 Chevrolet stock car. The second was an open-wheel No. 17 Chevrolet.  Utilizing the two race cars as props, Larson confirmed he will make a second attempt at accomplishing “The […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  02 Apr 2025