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Motorsports Today has been fortunate to provide on-site coverage of NASCAR action across the country. Here are our recent race weekend content dumps!
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Facts or Farce: Does Ferrari Really Not Understand How to Handle Its Drivers?
ROHAN SINGH - STAFF WRITER Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc speak with media. (Photo Credit: IMAGO, April 15th, 2025) If I had a nickel for every time a multi-time world champion joined Ferrari and saw his downfall, I would have three. Now, that isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened thrice. 'Let’s take a short view back to the past, gentlemen.' We are talking about wins and podiums and multiple championships. The Prancing Horse is galloping so hard that other teams c
Rohan Singh
Nov 135 min read


The Australian Curse in Formula 1: Is the Papaya King Losing His Crown?
ROHAN SINGH - STAFF WRITER Oscar Piastri causes crash in Sao Paolo Grand Prix. (Photo Credit: Andy Hone/LAT Images via Getty Images) Back on August 31st at Zandvoort, Oscar Piastri took a commanding sixth victory of the 2025 Formula One season. With a massive lead over Lando Norris, who was rather unconfident in his car, and the ailing Red Bull of Max Verstappen keeping him away from the front of the grid, it seemed that Oscar Piastri would smoothly sail to the World Driver’s
Rohan Singh
Nov 113 min read


Denny Hamlin Distraught After Desert Defeat
EDDIE KALEGI - NASCAR REPORTER Denny Hamlin left wondering after another Cup Series title slips away. (Photo Credit: Eddie Kalegi, Motorsports Today, November 2nd, 2025) Standing on pit road with less than five laps to go in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway, there was a peculiar vibe in the air. More than 100 fans, partners, and Toyota employees were gathered behind Denny Hamlin’s pit box, with team owner Joe Gibbs seated just behind crew chief Chris

Eddie Kalegi
Nov 33 min read


Kyle Larson Becomes Multi-Time Champion, Denny Hamlin Heartbroken, And Ryan Blaney Wins Wild Finale at Phoenix
EDDIE KALEGI - NASCAR REPORTER Kyle Larson celebrates second NASCAR Cup Series championship with family. (Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images, November 2nd, 2025) A race that marked perhaps the end of an era for how NASCAR crowns its champions had it all; from intense racing at the front, to tire issues for all four drivers in the championship fight, to an eventful overtime finish, Phoenix Raceway delivered. 20 years of trying will continue into year 21 for Denny Hamli

Eddie Kalegi
Nov 25 min read


Byron Secures Spot in Final Four with Martinsville Win as Engine Issues Plague Toyota
KELSEY CHRISTMAN - STAFF WRITER William Byron celebrates with his grandfather clock trophy at Martinsville. (Photo Credit: Chuck Burton, Associated Press, October 26th, 2025) The NASCAR Cup Series arrived at Martinsville Speedway to conclude the Round of 8 with the race to the checkered flag more crucial than ever. As the cars rolled onto the track, four drivers were in virtual must-win situations to advance to the championship, as William Byron, Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, a

Kelsey Christman
Oct 283 min read


US Grand Prix Recap: The Resurgence of Max Verstappen
ROHAN SINGH - STAFF WRITER Max Verstappen celebrates victory at Circuit of the Americas (Photo Credit: Chris Graythen, Getty Images) Circuit of the Americas proved to be quite the interesting weekend for Formula One. As a part of the final quarter of the 2025 season, viewers were not expecting a lot of action, owing to the fact that McLaren has made the best car this season. Almost everyone had forgotten that Max Verstappen was still running for his fifth driver's championshi
Rohan Singh
Oct 243 min read


From Hero to Zero: Hendrick Motorsports squanders major opportunity at Talladega
EDDIE KALEGI - STAFF WRITER William Byron looks at the data during practice at Kansas Speedway. (Photo Credit: Riley Ogle, Motorsports Today, September 27th, 2025) As the pack zoomed through the trioval to take the white flag late Sunday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway, Hendrick Motorsports was seemingly in control to stamp its ticket in the Championship 4. Chase Elliott had been wiped out in a stage one crash, but his Hendrick teammates Kyle Larson and William Byron led

Eddie Kalegi
Oct 202 min read


Kyle Larson "Falls Short" of Victory, Finishes 2nd at Las Vegas
DECLAN WAYMAN - STAFF WRITER Kyle Larson stands beside Denny Hamlin at Southern 500 driver intros. Photo Credit: Fisher Giannotti LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The curtain rose on the NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a performance from Kyle Larson that showed both speed and strategy, even if it didn’t culminate in a win. Larson led a race-high 129 laps, collected 19 stage points, and ultimately crossed the finish line as runner-up behind Denny Hamlin i
Declan Wayman
Oct 143 min read


Denny Hamlin scores 60th Win at Vegas while Other Playoff Drivers Find Trouble
KELSEY CHRISTMAN - STAFF WRITER Denny Hamlin celebrates his 60th career NASCAR Cup Series victory. (Photo Credit: NASCAR via Getty Images) Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosted the first race of the Round of 8 for the NASCAR Cup Series. To start the race, the top 6 positions in qualifying were claimed by playoff drivers with Denny Hamlin leading the way. Joe Gibbs Racing claimed not just the pole with Hamlin, but also began the race with Chase Briscoe in 2nd and Christopher Bell in

Kelsey Christman
Oct 134 min read


Singapore Grand Prix Recap: From George Russell's Masterclass to McLaren's 'Disasterclass'
ROHAN SINGH - STAFF WRITER George Russell celebrates his victory at Marina Bay in front of Lando Norris, whose McLaren team clinched their second straight Constructor's title. (Photo Credit: Lillian Suwanrumpha, AFP, October 5th, 2025) The Singapore Grand Prix is among the most popular destination races for Formula One fans. It is the epitome of glamour with its high-intensity street racing during the night. However, it is also a terrifying undertaking for the drivers who hav
Rohan Singh
Oct 73 min read


SVG Challenged but Prevails in Round of 12 Finale at Charlotte Roval
KELSEY CHRISTMAN - STAFF WRITER Shane van Gisbergen leads the field through the frontstretch chicane en route to his fifth win of 2025. (Photo Credit: Kelsey Christman, Motorsports Today, October 5th, 2025) Entering the Charlotte Roval, Shane van Gisbergen was the clear favorite to win, as he walked into the track on a four-race road course win streak. He rolled off second to begin this race after falling short to Tyler Reddick in qualifying for the pole. Reddick securing the

Kelsey Christman
Oct 63 min read


From the Lens: Best Photos from Thrilling NASCAR Weekend at Kansas Speedway
Fans and pit crews watch on during national anthem and flyover ahead of the Hollywood Casino 400. This past weekend, alongside our...
mtrsprtstoday
Sep 301 min read


The 2025 Formula One Season So Far: The Midfield Rises while the Top Order Stagnates
ROHAN SINGH - STAFF WRITER Photo Credit: the-race.com , 2025 At the start of the 2025 season, one thing was clear, Formula One fans were going to witness the resurgence of McLaren. The Papaya outfit was able to snatch away the constructor’s championship from Red Bull Racing in 2024, and were already looking forward to the upcoming season. In comparison, the other power teams - Ferrari, Red Bull Racing, and Mercedes - had dropped down the order. From the opener, it was evident
Rohan Singh
Sep 203 min read


Best Photos from INDYCAR Finale at Nashville Superspeedway
Alex Palou does some donuts in the dirt after securing fourth NTT INDYCAR Series title. (Photo Credit: Casey Shepherd, Motorsports Today,...
mtrsprtstoday
Sep 91 min read


Best Photos from the 2025 Southern 500 at Darlington
This past weekend, Motorsports Today covered its first ever NASCAR crown jewel event, as our team traveled to South Carolina to cover the...
mtrsprtstoday
Sep 41 min read


OPINION: 3 Pros and 3 Cons of NASCAR's 2026 Schedule
EDDIE KALEGI - STAFF WRITER Photo Credit: NASCAR Media Group (August 20th, 2025) On Wednesday morning, NASCAR made the 2026 calendar for...

Eddie Kalegi
Aug 204 min read


William Byron Saves Enough Fuel in Caution-Filled Race to Win Iowa Corn 350
Jeffrey Hrunka - INDYCAR Contributor Riley Ogle (Motorsports Today, 2025) No need to stop for gas. William Byron saved enough fuel to win...
Jeffrey Hrunka
Aug 34 min read


Sam Mayer Takes First Win of Season in HyVee Perks 250; Remains Undefeated in NASCAR's Return to Iowa
Jeffrey Hrunka - INDYCAR Contributor Riley Ogle (Motorsports Today, 2025) Back to back. Sam Mayer stays undefeated in the NASCAR Xfinity...
Jeffrey Hrunka
Aug 24 min read


Brenden Queen Holds Off Brent Crews Late For Win At Iowa; Earns Fifth Win of Rookie Season
Jeffrey Hrunka - INDYCAR Contributor Riley Ogle (Motorsports Today, 2025) Over the last month, Brenden “Butterbean” Queen and Brent Crews...
Jeffrey Hrunka
Aug 13 min read


Parity Within Dominance: Storylines Outside of Alex Palou
Jeffrey Hrunka - INDYCAR Contributor Riley Ogle (Motorsports Today, 2025) Alex Palou's unprecedented dominance is the talking point of...
Jeffrey Hrunka
Jul 294 min read
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