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23+ min ago (417+ words) Dodge has taken its first tangible step toward a return to NASCAR, unveiling Charger-inspired late-model bodywork that signals a renewed commitment to oval racing and fuels speculation about a future return to the Cup Series. Dodge last competed in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2012, ending a decades-long association with stock car racing that included championship success and a strong performance identity. Since 2012, speculation about a return has surfaced periodically. However, the recent release of the Charger-inspired late-model body marks the most unmistakable physical evidence yet that Stellantis is positioning Dodge for a future comeback. A motorsports news account reported on X, "Dodge introduced a new Charger-inspired late model nose and rear bumper, its first concrete move back into oval racing. What does this mean for Dodge's timeline in NASCAR?" While Ram Trucks, another Stellantis brand, is already set to rejoin…...

35+ min ago (472+ words) After a lengthy legal battle between NASCAR and 23XI Racing/FRM, which revealed several unusual details about the governing body, both parties decided to take the matter to trial. And after over a week of both parties firing shots at each other, and the teams gaining the upper hand, NASCAR finally decided to settle things before slipping down a path of no redemption. Though the teams got what they sought and shook hands with the governing body to work towards a brighter future, it was not all sunshine for NASCAR. The legal drama, which could have been avoided in the first place, ultimately revealed several dark truths about the sport, which may be difficult to recover from. When NASCAR settled its dispute with 23XI Racing and FRM, the settlement terms ultimately proved beneficial for other teams in the sport as well. NASCAR…...

49+ min ago (723+ words) Dec 13, 2025 | 11:08 AM EST "I don't think the playoff committee is going to meet again. I think we have gotten all the feedback that we needed from them. Now, it's in NASCAR's hands," NASCAR's managing director of racing communications, Mike Forde, said a month ago. And, well, that pretty much sums up the uneasy pause hovering over the sport. All through the 2025 season, the championship format has been the elephant in the room. Drivers, fans, and insiders have all had their share of opinions. Even if a change comes, it's expected to be some tweak in the playoffs, as that's expected to stay. But while NASCAR weighs its options, another major motorsports series has already made a bold, decisive move to go back to its roots. "For the 2026 season, we're gonna return to a traditional points format for next year and…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (316+ words) Inception Racing leads Ferrari 1-2 in Gulf 12H qualifying ahead of Al Manar" Inception Racing took pole position for the Gulf 12 Hours, narrowly beating Al Manar by Dragon to lead a Ferrari 1-2 in qualifying at Yas Marina Circuit. Brendan Iribe, Frederik Schandorff and Ollie Millroy set a combined time of 1:52.641 aboard the No. 70 Ferrari 296 GT3, which was a mere 0.079 seconds than the No. 77 Al Manar by Dragon machine of Ben Tuck, Al Faisal Al Zubair and Chris Froggatt. Although the No. 70 Ferrari led none of the individual sessions, a late 1:52.371 from Millroy was enough to put Inception ahead of the Al Manar crew on average, resulting in pole. The No. 81 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo of Rinat Salikhov, Marvin Dienst and Gabriele Piana was third, joined on the second row by the sister car driven by Sergey Stolyarov, Daan Arrow and Maro Engel. The…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago (494+ words) There has been a growing push within NASCAR to bring back the classic points system. Hall of Famers like Mark Martin and Richard Petty have openly criticized the current playoff format, though NASCAR has continued to defend it. Now, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has ditched its playoff system in favor of a traditional season-long points format, a move that adds fresh pressure on NASCAR to revisit its position. Beginning in 2026, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will crown its champion using a season-long points format, scrapping the four-driver Big River Steel Chase for the Championship playoffs introduced three years ago. The announcement came from series director Rick Schwallie during his closing remarks at Friday's postseason banquet in Indianapolis. The national tour's points fund will remain unchanged at more than $1.2 million, along with added bonus incentives for…...

1+ hour, 39+ min ago (110+ words) With a Winter Storm Warning and extreme cold and snow in the forecast, officials at Turfway Park have canceled racing for the evening of Dec. 13. With a Winter Storm Warning and extreme cold and snow in the forecast, officials at Turfway Park have canceled racing for the evening of Dec. 13. According to the National Weather Service, more than 4 inches of snow is expected to fall in the Florence, Ky. region from the afternoon into the evening. The Saturday evening card was to have featured the Turfway Park Synthetic Championships'four stakes worth $250,000 apiece. This story will be updated with further information as it becomes available....

1+ hour, 40+ min ago (383+ words) Dec 13, 2025 | 10:16 AM EST Jeff Gordon and Ray Evernham Recently, Roger Penske-owned IndyCar made a huge announcement ahead of the 2026 season. The series will now have an independent, non-profit officiating system in place, run by three board members. And one of them includes a veteran from his rival team, Hendrick Motorsports. Ray Evernham, the HMS icon, is one of the board members who will share the table with former Ford executive Raj Nair and FIA representative Ronan Morgan. Evernham and Nair were selected via voting between the IndyCar owners, the ones who are charter members. While Morgan was selected via the Federation Internationale de I'Automobile (FIA). NEWS: INDYCAR implements independent officiating for the 2026 season. " NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) December 11, 2025 INDYCAR Officiating Inc. is the official name. As the board is a non-profit one, it will appoint a Managing Director of Officiating…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (609+ words) One-place penalty for No. 10 Manthey Porsche promotes No. 9 GetSpeed Mercedes-AMG to class win" The No. 10 Manthey Porsche 911 GT3 R has been stripped of its class victory in Saturday's Asian Le Mans Series opener at Sepang after Loek Hartog was penalized for contact with GetSpeed's Fabian Schiller at the final corner. An unpredictable fight for GT class honors went down to the wire in the first leg of the 4 Hours of Sepang as an alternative pit strategy set up a last-lap showdown between Hartog and Schiller's No. 9 GetSpeed Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo. Schiller looked as if he would stave off Hartog until running slightly wide at the Turn 15 left-hander on the last lap, opening the door for the Porsche driver to attack, but the two cars made contact as Hartog wrested away the lead. Post-race, it was decided by officials to hand Hartog a…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago (1269+ words) Barrett-Jackson will kick off the year with coveted classic American muscle cars set to cross the block during the 2026 Scottsdale Auction. Barrett-Jackson will kick off the year with a number of coveted classic American muscle cars set to cross the block during the 2026 Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 17-25 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. From freshly restored models to rare originals, the American muscle cars that will be featured include a 1970 Plymouth "Cuda convertible (preview) that is one of 29 Six-Barrel "Cuda convertibles produced in 1970, as well as a 1966 Shelby GT350 (preview), one of only 252 examples of the 1965 model year with the 1966 model facelift. "We"ll have over 2,000 highly coveted collectible vehicles crossing the block this January, including several premium American muscle cars that have been professionally rebuilt to maintain their originality," said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. "These muscle cars are icons of…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago (523+ words) Kenny Wallace has spoken openly about NASCAR's direction during a period marked by internal strain and criticism. His comments focus on leadership and the need for people who understand both the sport's past and its business side. According to Khushal Bhatia of Slicks and Sticks, Wallace said NASCAR needs renewed leadership after the recent turmoil that has unsettled teams and fans. Wallace did not accuse current executives or point to a single event. Instead, he focused on what has already played out and what kind of experience could help the sport stabilize. He pointed to Kelley Earnhardt Miller and Mark Martin as examples of people with the background to understand NASCAR's problems and the credibility to address them. His remarks were based on their careers, not rumors about future job changes. Wallace said those skills could transfer to NASCAR leadership....