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NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin makes first public comments since fire killed his dad, injured his mom
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (317+ words) In his first public comments since his father died in a Gaston County house fire this week, NASCAR star driver Denny Hamlin thanked the community Wednesday for its support. "Thank you to everyone who has reached out with condolences on…...
'Chill Factor' race will ring in the new year â Area Stock Car Racing
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (282+ words) The track grader from Albany-Saratoga Speedway greeted guests attending the calling hours of track manager/promoter Lyle DeVore last Saturday in downtown Saratoga Springs. The "Chill Factor" is here. Next Thursday is the day when promoter Brett Deyo is looking…...
Kyle Larson captures second NASCAR Cup title and F1's Lando Norris looks to maintain newfound lead
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (335+ words) Kyle Larson receives the trophy from NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps after winning the NASCAR Cup Series championship Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Avondale, Ariz. McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers during the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix in Mexico City, Sunday,…...
Kyle Larson wins second NASCAR championship, denying Denny Hamlin in overtime
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (448+ words) Denny Hamlin makes a pit stop on lap 63 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Avondale, Ariz. Hamlin was three laps from shedding the label as the greatest NASCAR driver to never win a championship when fellow…...
Chase Briscoe secures first-ever Championship 4 slot and NASCAR heads to Martinsville
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (490+ words) Chase Briscoe (19) leads the pack to the finish line for the win during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Talladega, Ala. Driver Chase Briscoe celebrates with a victory wreath after winning a NASCAR Cup…...
Dutch Hoag Memorial headlines weekend events -- Area Stock Car Racing
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (699+ words) Peter Britten paid tribute to legendary modified driver Jumpin" Jack Johnson at Super DIRT Week with this throwback theme on his big block modified. Britten"s car was chosen as Best Appearing Car at Super Dirt Week. Orange County Fair…...
Denny Hamlin charges to emotional 60th Cup win at Las Vegas, secures spot in NASCAR finale
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (723+ words) Drivers get the green flag at the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Las Vegas. Drivers race out of Turn 4 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Las Vegas. Hamlin, considered the…...
Shane van Gisbergen wins fifth road course victory and Cup Series playoffs heat up with Round of 8
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (388+ words) Shane van Gisbergen does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Concord, N.C. Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain celebrates after winning the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at the Marina…...
NASCAR’s Ross Chastain unplugs from playoff race at local Market 32 meet-and-greet
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (454+ words) NASCAR driver Ross Chastain spent roughly two hours at a meet-and-greet event at the Market 32 in Malta on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, where he signed hats, T-shirts, and collectibles for fans in attendance. MALTA " After landing in the Capital Region, NASCAR driver…...
Air race championship takes flight in New Mexico's Roswell
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (772+ words) Pilots of military training planes prepare for future competition on May 21, 2025, in Roswell, N.M. Spectators attend National Championship Air Races on Sept. 17, 2023, in Reno, Nevada. Fans of head-to-head airplane races at screaming speeds are traveling to unfamiliar skies as a premiere…...