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Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NASCAR Rumors: Top Prospect ‘Likely' to Race Full-Time in Xfinity Series for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2026
Denny Hamlin signed a two-year contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing to continue his Hall of Fame career in the No. 11 car. While there is currently no clear succession plan in place for Hamlin's seat, developments are underway that could set the stage for one of the top NASCAR prospects to eventually take over. Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports ranked Brent Crews third among the best NASCAR prospects right now. He also noted that the 17-year-old is 'likely' to race full-time in 2026 with Joe Gibbs Racing in the Xfinity Series. 'Crews has two wins and a second in five ARCA national series starts. He also has one top 10 in three truck starts. He'll likely race full time in Xfinity next season at Joe Gibbs Racing after he turns 18 in March. Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports on Brent Crews Related: Crews debuted in the Truck Series in 2025 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, finishing 22nd and taking 8th in Stage 2. About a month later, he placed eighth at Lime Rock. It's a big leap for such a young driver, as even Connor Zilisch was older at 19 when he became a full-time Xfinity driver. It would be quite the jump for the teenager to move to the Xfinity Series next season after appearing in just three Truck races this year. Even Connor Zilisch, who turned 19 years old in July, was older when he became a full-time Xfinity driver this season. Related: The report from Pockrass came just days after Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic highlighted Crews as a potential successor to Hamlin to drive the No. 11 car in the 2028 season. However, the future Hall of Famer has said he could race a bit longer if NASCAR changes the championship format to three races instead of one. With Zilisch moving up to the Cup Series next season to drive full-time for Trackhouse Racing, there will be even more attention on Crews as potentially the top prospect in the Xfinity Series. However, there's still a chance that Corey Heim gets a full-time spot with an Xfinity team in 2026 after dominating the Truck Series this season. Related Headlines Patriots 4th-Round Rookie failing to impress ahead of preseason opener Patriots 2025 free agent signing is an unexpected cut candidate heading into preseason opener Cowboys Expert Wouldn't Be Surprised if Jerry Jones Took Micah Parsons Offer 'Off the Table' Report: Thunder Could Shop Pair of Major Players Before Next Season's NBA Trade Deadline
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Major Weather Threatening NASCAR's Pocono Race Sunday
Major Weather Threatening NASCAR's Pocono Race Sunday originally appeared on The Spun. A major storm is threatening NASCAR's Cup Series race at the Pocono Raceway on Sunday, June 22. The NASCAR Cup Series is in the Poconos this weekend. The Great American Getaway 400 is scheduled to take place on Sunday afternoon. The race will begin at 2 p.m. E.T. Advertisement However, a major storm is currently threatening the race. Strong thunderstorms, featuring major winds and possible hail, are impacting much of the East Coast right now. The forecast is not looking good. "For those in Pocono, obviously there is a storm threat this morning. Looks like moving fast," longtime NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass shared on X, formerly known as Twitter. As a reminder, here's what to do when severe weather hits: Stay Weather Ready: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about severe thunderstorm watches and warnings. At Your House: Go to your secure location if you hear a severe thunderstorm warning. Damaging wind or large hail may be approaching. Take your pets with you if time allows. At Your Workplace or School: Stay away from windows if you are in a severe thunderstorm warning and damaging wind or large hail is approaching. Do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums or auditoriums. Outside: Go inside a sturdy building immediately if severe thunderstorms are approaching. Sheds and storage facilities are not safe. Taking shelter under a tree can be deadly. The tree may fall on you. Standing under a tree also put you at a greater risk of getting struck by lightning. In a Vehicle: Being in a vehicle during severe thunderstorms is safer than being outside; however, drive to closest secure shelter if there is sufficient time. A major storm is J. Rebilas-Imagn Images. Our thoughts are with everyone in the area bracing for the arrival of the heavy storm. Stay safe. Major Weather Threatening NASCAR's Pocono Race Sunday first appeared on The Spun on Jun 22, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Bubba Wallace Shuts Down Reporters, Refuses to Answers Question About Future
Bubba Wallace Shuts Down Reporters, Refuses to Answers Question About Future originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Bubba Wallace finished sixth at Nashville last Sunday and snapped a rough stretch of racing that included three consecutive DNFs. Advertisement On Saturday at Michigan when meeting with the media, the 23XI Racing driver was happy to talk about his previous result or the upcoming race on the two-mile track. He also made it clear that he didn't have anything to say about the lawsuit ruling this week in favor of NASCAR that produces questions about the future of the three-car organization and its drivers. 'Focus on fast cars today, fellas,' Wallace started. 'So that's the question you're gonna get, Jordan." Bubba Wallace looks on during qualifying at Michigan International Speedway.'I'm gonna ask anyway,' The Athletic's Jordan Bianchi replied. 'That's the answer,' the driver responded. 'What'd Kyle Busch say, 'I'm here so I don't get fined. And everything's great, right?' There you go.' Advertisement 'Are you concerned about the future?' Fox's Bob Pockrass questioned. 'Everything's great. You know the answer already,' the No. 23 driver suggested. 'You can let Denny (Hamlin) comment on that stuff. You're not gonna get an answer that you want to hear from me.' 'Can I ask this one?' Bianchi asked. 'Do you pay attention to everything going on or just noise to you?' 'You just go out and race," Wallace answered. "That's what I pay attention to.' After answering a couple of questions on racing, including one on his top-10 result at Nashville, Pockrass circled back to the off-limits topic. Advertisement 'Are your contract negotiations being stalled?" he asked. 'Bob, come on now," Wallace said. "Let's talk about Michigan, dog. You ain't getting no comment. Come on. Jesus Christ.' Wallace and the Cup Series return to action on Sunday. Race coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET on Prime. Related: Bubba Wallace Admits He Disagreed With 23XI Racing Decision Not to Defend Him This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Front Row Motorsports Reveals Layne Riggs Disqualification Appeal Decision
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Front Row Motorsports has confirmed that it will not appeal Layne Riggs's disqualification from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway. The 22-year-old's No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford was found to have violated Section 14.4.9.A after he crossed the line in second behind Carson Hocevar. FOX Sports NASCAR reporter Bob Pockrass has now shared that, "Front Row Motorsports will not appeal the Layne Riggs DQ from Kansas. The truck was released back to the team Sunday." Front Row Motorsports will not appeal the Layne Riggs DQ from Kansas. The truck was released back to the team Sunday. — Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) May 12, 2025 Riggs is yet to comment on the disqualification. However, he said to the media directly after the race, prior to losing his second-place finish: Layne Riggs, driver of the #34 Love's RV STOP Ford, pits during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Heart of Health Care 200 at Kansas Speedway on May 10, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. Layne Riggs, driver of the #34 Love's RV STOP Ford, pits during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Heart of Health Care 200 at Kansas Speedway on May 10, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas."How can you not be happy with second place, strong performance and winning speed? You can't not be happy about it when you have a last-lap scuffle for the win." He also discussed his battle with race-winner Hocevar, stating: "He won the race, and you know, I think he was mad at me. I think he flipped me off all the way down the frontstretch coming to the checkered, but how can you be mad when you win the race, right? But it's all good. It's great to race with them Cup guys, and I think that just proves that I'm going to be there one day." NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Kansas Speedway results
Fox Sports
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
NASCAR moving 2026 championship to Homestead as part of finale rotation
NASCAR will move its season finale to a familiar place to determine its national series champions. And then it will move again. Homestead-Miami Speedway, which played host to the championship race from 2002-19, will be the site of the 2026 finales for the three national series from Nov. 6-8, 2026. As for 2027, NASCAR said it will move to another site as part of a plan to rotate the finale. Phoenix Raceway, which has played host to the championships from 2020-2025, will be one of the tracks in the rotation. Other tracks in the rotation were not announced, but with its finale currently in early November, only warm-weather locations can be considered. What NASCAR doesn't know yet is how it will crown its champions. It has a committee working on the playoff format. The current format of eliminations results in four drivers eligible for the title in the final race, and the best finisher among those four at the finale is crowned the champion. Doing that, especially at one track, could favor or disfavor a driver depending on the driver's strength at that particular track. NASCAR's moving the championship around should increase the buzz as well as provide a little more competitive balance. "As we move forward, the rotating model will provide new challenges for competitors as well as opportunities for unique venues to host our loyal fans," NASCAR Executive Vice President Ben Kennedy said. Homestead, which had a race in March this year, will continue to have one race, which will be the championship in 2026. Phoenix will continue to have two races annually. NASCAR's plan to move the season finale was first reported by The Athletic. Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and IndyCar for FOX Sports. He has spent decades covering motorsports, including over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass. recommended Get more from NASCAR Cup Series Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
