Ryan Preece has never qualified for the NASCAR Cup Series postseason, but with the end of this year's regular season in sight, he has his first realistic opportunity to do so.

NASCAR announced Friday morning the return of practice and qualifying for the 2022 season, including a knockout-style qualifying format for all three series.For the past two seasons, most races were held without on-track activity leading up to race day because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bigger events such as the Daytona...

One would think that with Kyle Larson’s tenure at Hendrick Motorsports still relatively young, a weekend with practice would be beneficial. Not so.“Honestly, with how good we are, I would rather not have practice,” Larson said. “I feel like with where we’re at in the 5 car, we probably have...

Paul Wolfe has been suspended for one NASCAR Cup Series race because of two loose lug nuts on Joey Logano’s Ford Mustang.The infraction occurred last weekend at Darlington Raceway, where Logano finished 13th. Wolfe will miss this weekend’s race, the Drydene 400, at Dover International Speedway. He has also been...

Jimmie Johnson was silent on the radio over the final 17-lap run at Dover International Speedway, until he crossed the finish line and immediately keyed up.The seven-time champion told crew chief Cliff Daniels “good job” for making a “ballsy call” that earned Johnson a third-place finish.Daniels called for two tires...

The top three finishers from the Daytona road course will lead the field to the green flag in the first race of the Dover doubleheader this weekend.Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin are on the front row for the Drydene 311. Martin Truex Jr. starts third, and is the defending race...

NASCAR has no timeline to reintroduce practice and qualifying in the coming weeks but the series is beginning to consider its options for qualifying, according to senior vice president of competition Scott Miller.During an appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Miller said the sport is committed to not holding practice or...

In a letter addressed to the fans, NASCAR President Steve Phelps reiterated the series' intention of running every race this year.NASCAR postponed five additional races late Monday due to continuing concerns over COVID-19. Texas, Bristol, Richmond, Talladega, and Dover have joined Atlanta and Homestead on the list of events that...

Truck Series driver Brett Moffitt suffered fractures to both of his legs in a motocross bike accident on Saturday.Moffitt, whose injuries required surgery, faces an estimated recovery time of six to eight weeks."Moffitt is in very good spirits, and his doctors expect a full recovery," read the GMS statement. "Rehabilitation...

NASCAR Cup Series teams will run a different aero package on short tracks and road courses this season.Teams were given the updated technical details on Tuesday that NASCAR officials hope will translate to better racing. Last season, particularly at the short tracks, the series attracted criticism for what was viewed...