Lewis Hamilton Tests Positive For COVID-19, Will Miss Sakhir Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton will not be competing in this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain after testing positive for COVID-19, Mercedes has confirmed. As Formula1.com reported, Hamilton first tested positive after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. He had reportedly been tested three times last week, including on Sunday afternoon as part of the organization’s […]

NASCAR Driver Kyle Larson Signs With Hendrick Motorsports After Being Suspended For Using N-Word

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson, who was let go earlier this year following his use of the N-word during a virtual race, has signed with a new team, TMZ reported. Back in April, as TMZ reported at the time, NASCAR had suspended races due to the coronavirus pandemic, just as the severity of the problem was […]

NASCAR Driver Kyle Larson Reinstated After Being Suspended Indefinitely For Using Racial Slur

Kyle Larson has been officially reinstated by NASCAR after using a racial slur in a virtual race on Twitch in April. The driver was fired by the Chip Ganassi Racing team and also lost all his sponsors, according to a report from TMZ. Larson was heard by thousands of people that were streaming the event […]

Mike Wallace Suspended Indefinitely By NASCAR For Offensive Social Media Posts

Mike Wallace was suspended by NASCAR for an indefinite period for what the organization said was a violation of the member conduct guidelines with a social media post, Gary Gastelu of Fox News wrote on Friday. Wallace had returned to racing earlier this year after stepping away from the sport in 2015. Officials did not […]

Bubba Wallace Slams Donald Trump For Being ‘Wrong On The Factual Information’ About Noose ‘Hoax’

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace slammed President Donald Trump on Tuesday night for calling an incident in which a noose was found in his garage a “hoax,” saying that the POTUS was “wrong on the factual information.” As Yahoo Entertainment reported, Wallace appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, along with comedian Anthony Anderson, to address the noose […]

NASCAR Driver Corey LaJoie Will Race With ‘Trump 2020’ On Hood, Sides Of His Car

NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie is set to debut a “Trump 2020” design painted on the hood of his car. The design will be featured on LaJoie’s car during this Sunday’s race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, according to People. LaJoie’s new design is part of a partnership that his team, Go FAS Racing, has with […]

NASCAR Releases Photo Of Rope Discovered In Bubba Wallace’s Garage

After announcing that the FBI concluded the rope found in race car driver Bubba Wallace’s garage was not linked to a hate crime, NASCAR has released an image of the cable — a reported garage pull that was initially believed to represent a noose. Photo of the garage pull rope tied like a noose from […]

NASCAR Drivers Walk With Bubba Wallace, Stand With Him During National Anthem After Noose Found In His Stall

Bubba Wallace’s NASCAR colleagues paid tribute to their fellow competitor on Monday, a day after a noose was found in his garage stall, Yahoo Sports reported. On Sunday, as previously reported by The Inquisitr, before NASCAR’s race at Alabama’s Talladega Superspeedway — a race which was postponed until Monday due to rain — a member […]

Justice Department Will Investigate Noose Allegedly Found In NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace’s Garage Stall

The Department of Justice announced on Monday that it will launch an investigation into a noose allegedly hung in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s garage stall, CNN reported. As previously reported by The Inquisitr, on Sunday, before NASCAR’s race at Alabama’s Talladega Speedway (a race which was postponed until Monday due to rain), a member of […]

Bubba Wallace Responds After Noose Is Found In His Garage, Says He ‘Will Not Be Deterred’

After a noose was discovered in his garage on Sunday, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has released a statement calling the act racist. In a post on Twitter, Wallace said that the noose was a reminder of how far the country still had to go in dealing with race. “Today’s despicable act of racism and hatred […]

Online Trolls Attack NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace After Noose Found In His Garage Stall, Claiming It’s A Hoax

Online trolls are targeting Bubba Wallace after a noose was found in his NASCAR stall, claiming the incident could be a hoax and comparing him to actor Jussie Smollet. NASCAR said it is launching an investigation after the noose was found on Sunday in the stall for Wallace, the sport’s only full-time black driver who […]

Kyle Weatherman, NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver, Debuts Blue Lives Matter-Themed Car

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Kyle Weatherman raced in a completely redesigned “Blue Lives Matter”-themed car on Saturday, Yahoo Sports reported. The Xfinity Series is the NASCAR equivalent to other sports’ minor leagues. That is to say, it’s something of a “proving ground” for racers who are trying to make it to the sport’s top tier. […]

Ray Ciccarelli: Who Is NASCAR Driver Quitting Over Confederate Flag Ban?

Following NASCAR’s announcement on Wednesday that it would be banning the Confederate flag from all of its events and properties, driver Ray Ciccarelli announced that he will be leaving the company at the end of the 2020 season, per CBS Sports. In a lengthy Facebook post on his now-deactivated account, Ciccarelli voiced his opposition to […]

NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag From All Events & Properties

NASCAR has banned the Confederate flag at all events and properties. The racing organization announced the decision on Twitter. “The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry,” the company said in a statement. “Bringing […]

Bubba Wallace Calls On NASCAR To Ban Confederate Flag From Its Races In Wake Of George Floyd’s Death

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is calling on his sport’s authority to ban the Confederate flag at all of its events in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Yahoo Sports reported. Floyd, an unarmed African American man, died in police custody two weeks ago after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was caught on video pressing his […]

Coca-Cola 600 Delayed For Rain, Storms Expected To Continue Throughout The Night In Charlotte

The Coca-Cola 600 has been delayed for rain, and it could be a while before the NASCAR race returns. Sunday’s NASCAR race was hit with a major delay as heavy rain started to fall on the track just after 7 p.m. ET, with Kurt Busch leading on lap 50. With 350 laps to go in […]

Ryan Newman Released From Hospital, Shares First Photo With Daughters After Daytona 500 Crash

Update: Ryan Newman has been released from the hospital, according to an Instagram photo shared by Roush-Fenway Racing. Ryan Newman returned to social media on Wednesday, less than two days after suffering a serious crash during the Daytona 500. The Nascar racer posted twice to Instagram, one which was an update on his recovery and […]

Ryan Newman Hospital Update Confirms He’s ‘Awake And Speaking’ After Horrific Daytona 500 Crash

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman is currently in serious condition at Halifax Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries after the rollover crash at the Daytona 500. The crash took place as Newman made his final run through Turn 4 in his Koch Industries Ford. During the run, Ryan Blaney’s No. 12 Menards/Peak Ford appeared to have made […]

Ryan Newman Crash Update: NASCAR Driver Listed In Serious Condition With Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

Ryan Newman is listed in serious condition following a rollover crash at the Daytona 500. “Ryan Newman is being treated at Halifax Medical Center. He is in serious condition, but doctors have indicated his injuries are not life threatening. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers and ask that you respect the privacy of Ryan and […]

Ryan Newman’s Wife Krissie Tweets ‘Omg’ After Daytona 500 Crash

Ryan Newman’s soon-to-be ex-wife Krissie tweeted “Omg” following Ryan’s horrific crash at the Daytona 500. During the final lap of the race, Ryan’s car crashed, flipped over several times, and eventually caught on fire. His body was pulled from the car and he was placed on a stretcher. According to an update from broadcasters, Newman […]

John Andretti Cause Of Death: How Did The Former NASCAR Driver Die?

NASCAR driver John Andretti has died at age 56, according to a statement released by Andretti Autosport. The nephew of legendary racer Mario Andretti, John Andretti passed away following a long battle with colon cancer. “It’s with the heaviest of hearts we share that John Andretti has today lost his battle with cancer. John was […]

Bill Simpson, Racing Safety Pioneer Who Tangled With NASCAR After Dale Earnhardt’s Fatal Crash, Dies At 79

Bill Simpson took a normally unseen part of motor sports and brought it to the forefront by making key innovations in safety and famously tangling with NASCAR after the death of one of its biggest stars. Simpson died Monday at the age of 79 after suffering a massive stroke, Racer reported. He had been hospitalized […]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Gets Back On The Race Track After Surviving Fiery Plane Crash

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has returned to racing after a near-fatal plane crash last month. As NBC Sports reports, Earnhardt Jr. participated in NASCAR’s Infinity event on Saturday August 31 and finished in fifth place. He actually was the sixth driver to cross the finish line but another driver was disqualified. Even though he lost, after […]

Michael Schumacher’s Family Releases Haunting Interview Shot Shortly Before His Accident

The family of the legendary Formula One driver Michael Schumacher has released unseen footage of an interview he gave almost exactly two months before his skiing accident in 2013, which left him in a coma and whose aftermath has been shrouded in mystery ever since. In the interview, the seven-time world champion admitted he was […]

Fernando Alonso Will Make Another Bid For The Triple Crown At 2019 Indy500

McLaren Racing has confirmed that Spaniard Fernando Alonso will be joining the team for a one-off race at the Indianapolis 500 in May next year as he takes another shot at winning the Triple Crown. According to Drive Tribe, the Indy500 is the only victory he still needs to secure the prestigious title, having already […]

Lewis Hamilton Happy To Wait Another Week For Title Win After Finishing Third In Austin

A thrilling race at the U.S. Formula 1 Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton finishing in third, behind winner Kimi Raikkonen and second place Max Verstappen, and just ahead of his championship rival, Sebastian Vettel, who finished fourth. The close finish means that Hamilton, who was expected by all accounts to be lifting the World Championship […]

Mercedes’ Valterri Bottas Believes ‘Ferrari Not Giving Everything’ In Sochi Practice

With Formula 1’s Grand Prix of Russia race weekend well and truly underway at the Sochi track in Russia, Mercedes was expected to be faced with a strong challenge from their championship rivals, Ferrari, but it seems the Italian side weren’t giving away everything they have up their sleeve on Friday. According to Motor Sport, […]

Romano Fenati Announces Immediate Retirement After Being Sacked From Racing Team

Sunday’s Moto2 race in San Marino at the Misano Grand Prix turned very ugly in an instant when Italian rider Romano Fenati decided that while going at nearly 140 mph down the straight, it was a good time to reach out and attempt to pull rival Stefano Manzi’s front brake. Fortunately for Manzi, he was […]

Lando Norris Given Second McLaren Seat For 2019 F1 Season

Stoffel Vandoorne, the 26-year-old Belgian racer who has been contracted to McLaren’s Formula 1 team since the start of the 2017 season, has lost his seat at the British team to make way for 18-year-old rising star Lando Norris. After Vandoorne has come under increasing pressure to produce results in his under-performing car, the team […]

Watch NASCAR Southern 500 At Darlington: Start Time, Lineup, TV And Radio Coverage

The 69th running of the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway starts tonight at 6 p.m. The 501.3-mile race is celebrating its 69th year as a Labor Day weekend tradition. Old school NASCAR fans may think they’ve traveled back in time tonight, as nearly every car in the lineup will be sporting a throwback paint scheme. […]

Brian France Arrested For DUI In The Hamptons, NASCAR CEO Reportedly Over Twice The Legal Limit

NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France was arrested Sunday evening, in one of the most exclusive communities in the Hamptons, for driving under the influence and possession of oxycodone, a controlled substance. His blood alcohol level was reportedly more than twice the legal limit. France, 56, faces charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated and criminal […]

Danica Patrick Retires From Racing After Crash Ends Her Career At The Indianapolis 500

Thirteen years ago, Danica Patrick was named the Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year, claims her highlighted biography on the Stewart-Haas Racing website. A collaborative effort between her mentor and racing legend in his own right, Tony Stewart, and a man of equal stature found in businessman Gene Haas, the Stewart-Haas team […]

Indianapolis 500 Livestream: Where To Find Online Video Of 2018 Indy 500 Race

Fans looking for a livestream of the Indianapolis 500 will be able to find all of the Memorial Day racing action from the convenience of their computer or mobile device. The race marks the unofficial start to summer and one of the most-watched auto racing events in the United States. The Indy 500 will be […]

Michael Schumacher’s Health: This Is The Reason The F1 Star’s Family And Friends Are Addressing His Condition

Michael Schumacher’s family and friends have kept mum for the longest time about his current status. Although his fans, and the sports community as a whole, have been desperate to know more updates regarding the Formula One legend’s health, nothing has been said about it at all. However, there’s one specific reason why his family […]

Danica Patrick Shares Photo And Video In Race Suit Getting Seat Fitting For Indianapolis 500

Danica Patrick shared a photo and video on Instagram of her in the famous GoDaddy race suit on Tuesday. As ESPN reported on March 7, Danica is getting a seat fitting this week in Indianapolis for the upcoming final race of her career, the 2018 Indy 500. “What? Just a normal work day hanging out […]

Danica Patrick Returns From Vacation With Aaron Rodgers And Has Sights Set On Indy 500

Danica Patrick has returned from vacation with boyfriend Aaron Rodgers, with her sights now set on the Indy 500. The 35-year-old finished 35th after wrecking her GoDaddy No. 7 car in the Daytona 500 last month. She told Yahoo Sports that it’s a risk and part of the “gamble” at Daytona. It “can go so […]

NFL Legend Peyton Manning Chosen As Honorary Pace Car Driver For Daytona 500

Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning was the engine of the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos offense for many years. His playmaking abilities paid off ultimately, helping give each city a Lombardi Trophy during a brilliant 18-year career. Despite being retired from football, Manning will be serving as an engine of sorts in another capacity in […]

Michael Schumacher Update: Scammers Plot To Get Big Bucks For Alleged Accident Footage

As F1 legend Michael Schumacher fights for his recovery, scammers are attempting to take advantage of the situation by claiming they have the footage of the day Schumacher got into an accident in the French Alps. The racer has been under observation since he suffered a traumatic brain injury after a skiing accident in 2013. […]

Danica Patrick Announces Retirement: Three Things You Need To Know

In a sometimes tearful press conference, Danica Patrick on Friday announced that she will be retiring from racing in 2018. But, in what could be an exciting finale, Patrick revealed that she will end with a double-header of sorts. After what she hopes will be two successful qualifying attempts, she will first race at the […]

NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Jr Tweets Support For Anthem Protests After Owners Said They Would Fire Drivers

NASCAR owners have said that they would fire drivers who kneel during the anthem, but that hasn’t stopped one of its biggest stars, Dale Earnhardt Jr., from tweeting his support of the protests. Earnhardt Jr. tweeted that all Americans have the right to peacefully protest before adding a quote from John F. Kennedy about the […]

NASCAR Driver Killed In Plane Crash: Couple Discover Plane And Bodies In Connecticut Woods

A NASCAR driver and a pilot of a small plane are dead after the aircraft they were in went down in the Connecticut woods. A couple heard a loud noise near their home, which they said sounded like a “tree falling in the woods.” They took a walk out into the rural wooded area where […]

Danica Patrick In Three Collisions At Sonoma Raceway, Knocks Boyfriend Out Of Race

Danica Patrick started out sixth, in a top-10 car for the first time in three years. She held her own for the first 15 laps of the NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday, staying in the top ten. It should have been a great day for her at the Sonoma Raceway, however, […]

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Results: Kyle Larson Wins Firekeepers Casino 400 At Michigan International Speedway

Kyle Larson dominated the field Sunday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway leading 96 of 200 laps. The 24-year-old Chip Ganassi Racing driver won his second race of the season (the other was at Auto Club Speedway in California) at the same track he won his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race last August. Both […]

Danica Patrick Unloads On Heckling Fans At Pocono 400

Danica Patrick is taking heat again, but this time the NASCAR driver is not under fire for her driving, but for the way in which she recently interacted with a group of fans. Following the viral video that showed Danica responding to the heckling fans, Patrick shares that she doesn’t usually interact with fans so […]

Ryan Blaney Wins His First Career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race At Pocono Raceway

Sunday’s Axalta Presents the Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway was a day of big speed and hot brakes as the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series made a stop in Pennsylvania. Ryan Blaney, 23, grabbed his first career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race at Pocono Raceway after holding off Kevin Harvick late in the Pocono […]

Jimmie Johnson Wins Dover, Ties NASCAR Great Cale Yarborough With 83rd Victory

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson tied NASCAR all-time great Cale Yarborough for career victories Sunday at Dover International Speedway. The victory was the third of the season for Johnson, and eleventh overall win at Dover (most all-time) for the seven-time series champion as the career milestones keep adding up for the 41-year-old. […]

NASCAR Race Track Owner Bruce Bemer’s Arrest For Sex Trafficking Results In 2017 Speedbowl Limbo For Drivers

These are not the 2017 NASCAR race results anyone would want or desire. The arrest of businessman Bruce Bemer has resulted in drivers being left in limbo after NASCAR terminated its sanctions with the New London-Waterford Speedbowl, a small Connecticut racetrack that opened way back in 1951. The sex trafficking charges left Speedbowl’s future uncertain […]

Memorial Day Weekend Racing 2017: Watch Coca-Cola 600, Indy 500 Live Stream Online, TV Info, Start Times, Odds

This Memorial Day weekend is going to be an exciting one for racing fans as two of the biggest races are set to take place on Sunday, May 28. No matter if you are a fan of NASCAR, IndyCar racing, or both, Sunday is featuring an all day smorgasbord for race car fans everywhere. First […]

NASCAR All-Star Race: Kyle Busch Takes The Checkered Flag In Lackluster Contest

Kyle Busch pressed his way to the front of the pack to win his first Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race. The driver shot to the lead at the start of the final 10-lap shootout and never looked back. For Busch, the win marked his first victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a Cup Series car. […]

Is Danica Patrick Done With NASCAR? Experts Think Fiery Crash Is The End

There was a time when Danica Patrick was on the lips of every NASCAR fan, but that time has long passed and what had once seemed like a promising racing career has now stalled. There’s a long list of failures attached to Patrick’s name, and her failure to pull the fat out of the fire […]