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Mayer Tracks Down Moffitt To Win Bristol Trucks
Friday, 18 Sep, 2020 – 8:29 | Comments Off on Mayer Tracks Down Moffitt To Win Bristol Trucks
Mayer Tracks Down Moffitt To Win Bristol Trucks

By Deb Williams | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
BRISTOL, Tenn. – NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series title contender Brett Moffitt led the most laps and won a stage in Thursday night’s UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor …

‘Dixie’ Headed South As Herta Stars At Mid-Ohio
Tuesday, 15 Sep, 2020 – 19:24 | Comments Off on ‘Dixie’ Headed South As Herta Stars At Mid-Ohio
‘Dixie’ Headed South As Herta Stars At Mid-Ohio

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
Last year’s INDYCAR phenom _ remember Colton Herta? _ re-introduced himself to the NTT IndyCar Series with a dominating victory in Sunday’s Race 2 of the Honda Indy 200 at …

Jimmie Johnson Joins Ganassi’s IndyCar Team
Wednesday, 9 Sep, 2020 – 14:13 | Comments Off on Jimmie Johnson Joins Ganassi’s IndyCar Team
Jimmie Johnson Joins Ganassi’s IndyCar Team

By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
RacinToday.com
It appears Jimmie Johnson’s desire to fulfill his childhood dream to drive an Indy car will come true.
It was announced Wednesday that the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion has reached …

Harvick Opens Cup Playoffs With Darlington Win
Monday, 7 Sep, 2020 – 8:53 | Comments Off on Harvick Opens Cup Playoffs With Darlington Win
Harvick Opens Cup Playoffs With Darlington Win

By Deb Williams | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Kevin Harvick opened the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs the same way he marked the sport’s return from the pandemic shutdown with a victory at Darlington Raceway. 
However, Sunday’s …

Pandemic Hovers As NASCAR Playoffs Begin
Saturday, 5 Sep, 2020 – 18:00 | Comments Off on Pandemic Hovers As NASCAR Playoffs Begin
Pandemic Hovers As NASCAR Playoffs Begin

By Deb Williams | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Race car drivers are accustomed to mechanical failures and accidents foiling their victory efforts, but this year the COVID-19 virus could be the unseen villain that might …

Newgarden Back On Top; Kanaan Out The Door
Monday, 31 Aug, 2020 – 8:39 | Comments Off on Newgarden Back On Top; Kanaan Out The Door
Newgarden Back On Top; Kanaan Out The Door

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden began the tedious, lap-after-lap task of reeling in runaway NTT IndyCar Series point-leader Scott Dixon Sunday afternoon at World Wide Technology Raceway.
The two-time/reigning series champion, Newgarden …

Dixon Joins IndyCar’s Elite 50-Win Fraternity
Sunday, 30 Aug, 2020 – 11:06 | Comments Off on Dixon Joins IndyCar’s Elite 50-Win Fraternity
Dixon Joins IndyCar’s Elite 50-Win Fraternity

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
In terms of his brilliant INDYCAR career, 40 has become Scott Dixon’s new 50.
Dixon joined open-wheel icons A.J. Foyt Jr. (67 wins) and Mario Andretti (52) as the only drivers …

Rookie O’Ward Honing His IndyCar Oval Skills
Saturday, 29 Aug, 2020 – 8:47 | Comments Off on Rookie O’Ward Honing His IndyCar Oval Skills
Rookie O’Ward Honing His IndyCar Oval Skills

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
Widely recognized as an accomplished road-racer, Pato O’Ward continues to round-off his oval-track skills during his first full NTT IndyCar Series season.
O’Ward exited last Sunday’s 104th running of the Indianapolis …

Sato Paid Off A Lingering Debt At Indianapolis
Wednesday, 26 Aug, 2020 – 16:21 | Comments Off on Sato Paid Off A Lingering Debt At Indianapolis
Sato Paid Off A Lingering Debt At Indianapolis

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
Between them, Takuma Sato and Bobby Rahal have experienced the thrill of winning the Indianapolis 500 a combined five times. Still, there is the memory of the one that got …

Sato Wins Second 500; Dixon Not Cool With Call
Monday, 24 Aug, 2020 – 13:49 | Comments Off on Sato Wins Second 500; Dixon Not Cool With Call
Sato Wins Second 500; Dixon Not Cool With Call

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
Takuma Sato’s second Indianapolis 500 victory has confirmed his status as the definitive open-wheel late-bloomer.
“Taku” won the race’s 104th edition under caution Sunday at age 43, three years after emerging …