Brad Keselowski was the first NASCAR winner on a 1.5-mile oval for the new rules package
In years past, NASCAR has taken away downforce while the teams maximized technology to produce more horsepower. Yet, NASCAR took a leap for 2019.
The script has been flipped. This year, NASCAR has added downforce and taken away horsepower.
Read MoreNASCAR champion Brad Keselowski is looking to start an American industrial revolution with Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing
At the end of the 2017 season, Brad Keselowski Racing closed their doors. This came as a surprise within the industry. The team went on the win their last race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
However,
Read MoreNASCAR team owner Glen Wood has died at age 93
Glen Wood: July 18, 1925 – January 18, 2019
Glen Wood and his brother Leonard Wood co-founded Wood Brothers Racing over fifty years ago in 1953.
The team is one of the oldest teams on the grid today. They’ve run 1546 races over 65 seasons and collected 99 wins along the way,
Read MoreJoey Logano was signed to Team Penske on what started as a handshake deal
Joey Logano is the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series champion driver. He claimed the race win and the title at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
With the win, Logano brought Team Penske their first title since 2012. However,
Read MoreDenny Hamlin: “You take aerodynamics out of the way. You get back to old school racing.”
For the duration of July, I left the state of North Carolina and hit the highway in a search for 12 different dirt tracks. While I was away, I left a piece of bread on my kitchen counter.
Read MoreRoger Penske: “He’s a racer and should know better than to say that.”
Joey Logano and Martin Truex Jr raced hard in the final 10 laps of the 500 lap event at Martinsville Speedway. On the final corner, Joey Logano put the bumper to him.
The two banged doors all the way to the finish line in a short track racing thriller.
Read MoreRyan Blaney: “I’ve always loved the history of our sport and there is definitely a lot of history with Wrangler in racing.”
Team Penske has announced a new partnership with VF Workwear. Under the multi-year agreement, VF Workwear’s Wrangler Riggs brand will be the primary sponsor of the No. 12 Ford Fusion driven by Ryan Blaney in the NASCAR Cup Series,
Read MorePeople keep saying The Big Three are a lock for the final round, Keselowski doesn’t see it that way
Ahead of the weekend, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano stated that every time he comes to Indianapolis he’s asked if they can finally bring the Indianapolis win for Roger Penske. That question will now longer be asked…
Read MoreRetired NASCAR driver, Tony Stewart has exciting offers to return to Indycar — He’s considering the idea
In 1996, Tony Stewart made his debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He put the car on the pole position for the famed Indy 500. Stewart went on to finish 24th that day.
Read MoreMoments ago: Five people inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Allison, Gordon, Kulwicki, Penske and Roush Comprise Hall’s 10th Class
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 23, 2018) – NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2019. The five-person group – the 10th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 – consists of Davey Allison,
Read MoreThe Team Penske owner doesn’t want to see wholesale changes when they return to Talladega, due to the costs
NASCAR brought a new aero package to Talladega Superspeedway. The rules package made it’s debut at Daytona International Speedway back in February.
The rear ride height was removed. This brought the rear bumpers all the way to the edge of the race track.
Read More20 nominees considered for 2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame induction
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 6, 2018) — NASCAR today announced the 20 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019, as well as the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.
The list includes five first-time NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees,
Read MoreKeselowski: “If (Penske) says it, I would say go with him. He’s always pretty trustworthy.”
I almost mistakenly wrote “Ford Mustang” in that title. While it’s widely speculated that the Ford Mustang will join the MENCS in 2019, that part has not been confirmed.
What has been confirmed is that Ford will have a new body in 2019.
Read MoreRoger Penske: “One thing I will say, that the (OSS) process has really made a whole different week out of this.”
The new Optical Scanning Station (OSS) further enhances the sentiment of a level playing field. There’s less areas of the car to play with. In addition, it’s a quicker process overall.
Read MoreRay Evernham’s first race was on an asphalt track – He used dirt tires
Jeff Gordon introduced Ray to the stage at the NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday night. Before giving Ray the microphone, Jeff recalled a moment from their history.
In 1995, Jeff Gordon won the NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship after taking 7 race wins.
Read MoreHorizon Global joins Penske NASCAR, INDYCAR programs
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN) has joined Team Penske with a new multi-year partnership beginning in 2018.
Horizon Global towing and trailering brands REESE® and Draw-Tite® will serve as primary sponsors for the No. 2 Ford Fusion driven by Brad Keselowski in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) races this season at Martinsville Speedway in March and Richmond Raceway in September.
Read MoreThe Future Starts Now
Watch the video below of the 2018 INDYCAR unveil.
DETROIT (Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018) – For INDYCAR, “The Future Starts Now” – and it began today with the official unveiling of the highly anticipated car that will rule the roads, streets and ovals in the Verizon IndyCar Series for 2018 and beyond.
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