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Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Cody Ware Shares Update After Scary 93 mph NASCAR Brake Failure Incident
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Cody Ware has opened up on his scary 93 mph crash into the tire barrier during the NASCAR Cup Series street race in Chicago, which occurred due to a brake failure. The incident occurred on the final lap of the race at Turn 6 as Shane van Gisbergen was on his way to victory. What surprised many was that the caution flags were not waved for nearly half a minute, which allowed van Gisbergen to secure the race win. Ware pointed out that there wasn't much he could do as other cars zipped by, but to ensure he reached a safe spot. Sharing his surprise at the delayed caution flag, he said: "Yeah, I mean especially given the speed of how fast we were going into the barrier. Obviously I'm not going anywhere, there's not much I can do at that point. But obviously, at that point, I'm just focused on getting out of the car and getting to a safe spot." Cody Ware, driver of the #51 Arby's Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. Cody Ware, driver of the #51 Arby's Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, added: "So super frustrating, because it's not been the best year for us. So being able to show up here, me not having run this race the past two times and feeling like we had good pace in the car, heartbreaking. But I think it's still a day that we can build off of, especially going into another road course race next weekend with Sonoma. So hopefully we can take our notebook from this weekend and build on it for next weekend." Cody Ware is okay following a late brake failure at Chicago. He expresses his surprise at NASCAR taking a while to throw the caution in this clip. 🔽 Presenting partner: @MyPlaceHotels — Frontstretch (@Frontstretch) July 6, 2025 Rick Ware Racing shared an update from Ware after he was released from the medical center. Ware explained how the brake problem got worse after an incident with the No. 7 car, eventually leading to his brake rotor exploding. He said: "We had a solid top-15 day going. Team did a really good job making adjustments. From start to finish, it was just a constant march forward. Unfortunately, during one of those restarts, the '7' car got into our left front, picked up a vibration from there and it just progressively got worse and worse until finally, the rotor exploded. Just frustrating. We'll focus forward at Sonoma and finish what we started here in Chicago." Cody Ware: 'We had a solid top-15 day going. Team did a really good job making adjustments. From start to finish, it was just a constant march forward. Unfortunately, during one of those restarts, the '7' car got into our left front, picked up a vibration from there and it just… — Rick Ware Racing (@RickWareRacing) July 6, 2025 Joseph Srigley shared a video of the crash from another angle, highlighting the severity of the impact. WOW! What an insane angle of the last-lap crash for Cody Ware… I can't believe that wasn't an immediate caution. That's a brutal impact, look how fast he's going into that barrier… 😳#NASCAR | 🎥: @MagnusCheeks — Joseph Srigley (@joe_srigley) July 7, 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Chicago Race Results
Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Joey Logano Baffled By Boos From NASCAR Fans: "Don't Think People Understand"
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. 2024 NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano has opened up on the boos he receives from NASCAR crowds, explaining that he wish he knew why they feel that way. During an interview with SpeedFreaks (below), the 34-year-old explained: "I wish I knew. I mean I guess some of it is probably how I started my career. I made some mistakes on the way I handled things. I think some of that has carried over for a long time. "Outside of that, I don't know. I don't put on a façade, like this is me, right? And I think it's confusing to people who see me smile and laugh and then race hard. Joey Logano, driver of the #22 AAA Insurance Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 04, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. Joey Logano, driver of the #22 AAA Insurance Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 04, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas."I don't think people understand how you can flip a switch like that and it comes [across] like I'm not genuine. I think that's some of it, maybe. I've tried to figure it out because I'd rather people not hate me — and there's a lot of people that don't — don't get me wrong." Although the Team Penske driver would rather not receive the bashing from fans, he argued that the opinions that matter the most are those of the people who know him personally. He continued: "Really, what matters to me, the industry people is probably the most because those are the ones that know me as a person in the garage or your family or team. "Not that I don't care about what the fans think and I do, but they don't know me. They've never really met me or talked to me that much. So you kind of got to take it with a grain of salt. It does frustrate me at times but it is what it is. I can't change that too much. "I just keep being myself and there is a lot of great (car no.) 22 fans out there, a lot of them. It's just for whatever reason, boos are louder than cheers, and I think people love to hate people. Hate is too big in our society but people love to do that stuff. "I mean, people can go on social media, more people complain than give compliments. You can do that in the work environment too, people complain more than they give compliments on anything right, so it's just the world we live in I think." NASCAR Cup Series: Current Standings
Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Chase Briscoe Reveals How He Scored JGR Seat After SHR Closure In NASCAR: Full Speed
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. The second season of NASCAR: Full Speed offered fans a behind the scenes look at how Chase Briscoe dealt with the closure of Stewart Haas Racing, and how he managed to secure Martin Truex Jr.'s seat at Joe Gibbs Racing. The popular Netflix docuseries, the second season of which was released on 7 May, follows the playoffs. As the 30-year-old driver approached the end of the 2024 season, a shadow of doubt was cast over his future with the closure of his team, Stewart Haas Racing, looming and no confirmed contract for 2025. Briscoe ultimately signed for Joe Gibbs Racing as Martin Truex Jr. retired from the sport. The show gave fans a look into how this team change came about. Briscoe explained, as quoted by Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas."I get a text message from an unsaved number I didn't have, it says: 'Chase, it's Coach [Joe Gibbs], what are you doing tomorrow morning?' And I said, 'Well, I'm supposed to go meet with the Wood Brothers – the 21 car.' "Coach calls me and says 'I'm nervous about you going to this 21 car. You better not screw this up.' I said, 'What do you mean?' He said, 'Well, if you want to drive the 19 car, it's all yours. Martin's [Truex Jr.] not coming back.' Briscoe had been with Stewart Haas Racing since 2018, starting part-time before signing a full-time contract in 2019. Speaking on the closure of the Tony Stewart and Gene Haas-led team, Briscoe commented on the Netflix series: "Everybody at Stewart-Haas has been like family. That's all I've known for the last seven years. "I was crying literally before we rolled off [at the final race of 2024 in Phoenix]. I don't think it even hit me until I saw all the guys like they were tearing up on pit road too. Just knowing that we don't get to race together again is sad." The Stewart Haas Racing team shared a heartfelt message on social media following the closure, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports: "To Our Stewart-Haas Fans, you've cheered with us, and yes, sometimes even booed us. You showed up passionately and proudly. And we've felt your presence through the highs and lows. "It's been the ride of a lifetime to be part of this sport and to play a small role in entertaining you all. As we close this final lap, we want to say thank you. Your energy has been felt in each moment and mile. And we'll carry your support with us always."
Newsweek
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Jesse Love Announces Expanded NASCAR Cup Series Schedule
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. Jesse Love has expanded his NASCAR Cup Series schedule for the remainder of the 2025 season. The 20-year-old made his Cup Series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway and also took part in the round at Texas Motor Speedway last weekend. Richard Childress Racing has now confirmed that Love will take part in two more races than initially planned in Kansas and Richmond. The team stated: "Richard Childress Racing announced today that NASCAR Xfinity Series championship contender Jesse Love will make two additional NASCAR Cup Series starts in the No. 33 Chevrolet during the 2025 season. "Love will pilot the C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet this Sunday, May 11 at Kansas Speedway and August 16 at Richmond Raceway." Jesse Love, driver of the #62 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. Jesse Love, driver of the #62 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, about his expanded schedule, Love noted: "I'm looking forward to being back behind the wheel of the No. 33 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet this weekend at Kansas. "Kansas has been a great track for me throughout my career and to have the opportunity to run the Cup car consecutive weeks on a mile-and-a-half track is going to be valuable experience. The focus for these races is to continue learning and understanding how this car feels compared to other cars that I've raced in the past." Love is currently fourth in the NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers' championship. NASCAR Xfinity Series: Current Standings
Newsweek
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Kyle Larson Vents Frustration After Texas NASCAR Cup Race: "Lost Control"
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Kyle Larson, who finished fourth in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway, has pinpointed his restarts as an area which cost him during the race on Sunday. While speaking to the media after the race, the Hendrick Motorsports driver revealed his frustrations with his performance: "[Michael] McDowell just did a really good job of timing the restarts. He left pretty much when I did, and he had a push behind him. He got clear to the lead and I just lost control of the race there. It was a bummer to do that. If I could have kept the lead, we would have been hard to beat in clean air like that. "Just a little frustrated with myself, but all-in-all, it was a good points day for us today. The No. 5 Valvoline Chevrolet team did a great job today. The car was good. We'll just study it and try to do a better job next time." Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Valvoline Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Valvoline Chevrolet, signs autographs for NASCAR fans during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2025 in Fort Worth, came after Larson stood in for Connor Zilisch for JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series race on Saturday, which he won. Zilisch missed the race weekend in Texas after sustaining a back injury during a wreck with Jesse Love in Talladega. Larson commented after his Xfinity Series race victory: "Yeah, there was a lot of survival throughout that race. Just dodging some wrecks, and the balance -- we had to work on (it) quite a bit. It was fun. I felt like my car -- if I could ever get to the lead, I could stretch out. "But I just couldn't get by Justin [Allgaier]. He was doing a good job of just running where I needed to be. But thanks to JRM for letting me come run this thing here today. Obviously, wish Connor was in the car but it means a lot that they thought of me to call up and run this thing." NASCAR Cup Series at Texas Motor Speedway: Race results
