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Raikkonen to make racing return in NASCAR at Watkins Glen
Other motorsport
Posted onKimi Raikkonen will return to racing later this year in a one-off appearance in NASCAR’s top-flight Cup series at former F1 venue Watkins Glen.
NASCAR: Wallace “not the target of a hate crime” according to FBI
NASCAR
Posted onNASCAR driver Bubba Wallace was not the target of a hate crime according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the championship has announced.
Noose found in garage of black NASCAR driver Wallace
NASCAR
Posted onNASCAR has begun an investigation after a noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace, its only full-time black competitor, yesterday afternoon.
NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace to race Black Lives Matter livery
NASCAR
Posted onNASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has revealed he plans to race a livery showing his support for the Black Lives Matter movement in today’s race.
Is this how motorsport will look in 2020? NASCAR returns at Darlington
Other motorsport
Posted onNASCAR drivers wore face masks and carried tributes to local medics as the championship held its first race for 70 days at Darlington Raceway yesterday.
Poll: Should NASCAR restart racing next week?
Debates and Polls
Posted onNASCAR will become the first major series to resume racing one week from today. But is it too soon even for races behind closed doors?
Ganassi fires NASCAR driver Larson over racial slur during simrace
NASCAR
Posted onGanassi has fired its long-standing NASCAR Cup racer Kyle Larson following his use of a racial slur during a simrace two days ago.
17 ways motor sport is helping to fight the pandemic
Other motorsport
Posted onWhile Formula 1’s Project Pitlane initiative has grabbed the headlines, there are many more ways it and other motorsports are helping to fight the pandemic.
Larson “indefinitely suspended” by NASCAR over racial slur
NASCAR
Posted onGanassi NASCAR driver Kyle Larson has been suspended by the championship and his team following his use of a racial slur during an Esports race yesterday.
NASCAR investigating Larson’s use of a racial slur during simrace
NASCAR
Posted onNASCAR driver Kyle Larson could face sanctions by the championship after he was heard using a racial slur during a simrace promoted by the series.
Race postponements creating congestion on 2020 motorsport calendars
2020 F1 season
Posted onAs more championships postpone races, the challenge of rescheduling them later in the season while avoiding clashes is becoming increasingly difficult.
NASCAR invites drivers to new iRacing series in response to Coronavirus
NASCAR
Posted onNASCAR has launched a new iRacing championship featuring some of the sport’s top drivers to “provide much needed racing entertainment for sports fans” during the Coronavirus pandemic.
NASCAR intends to hold full 36-race schedule despite Coronavirus
Other motorsport
Posted onNASCAR intends to hold its full, 36-round calendar despite increasing the number of races cancelled due to the Coronavirus to seven.
Over 75 races worldwide now cancelled or postponed due to Coronavirus
Other motorsport
Posted onMore than 75 races around the world have been cancelled or postponed because of the Coronavirus. Here’s an updated list of the championships affected.
IndyCar delays start of season until May, NASCAR calls off two races
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar has delayed the start of its 2020 season, calling off the first four races of the year, while NASCAR has also dropped two race dates.
IndyCar and NASCAR to hold races without spectators this weekend
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar’s season-opening race this weekend and the upcoming two NASCAR Cup series races will be held in front of empty stands as a precaution due to the Coronavirus.
Bowyer says NASCAR should race COTA before Rovals
2018 United States Grand Prix
Posted onStewart-Haas driver Clint Bowyer told Racefans that getting to new circuits was key to audience growth – for NASCAR and F1.
WRW: New leaders in F3 and Eurocup, DTM controversy and more
Weekend Racing Wrap
Posted onWeekdnd Racing Wrap: Video highlights of last weekend’s racing action including the European Formula Three, Formula Renault Eurocup, DTM and more.
Alonso says NASCAR is “attractive” as he sets October date for 2019 decision
2018 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso says he aims to announce his plans for 2019 next month and fuelled speculation of a potential appearance in NASCAR.