Christopher Bell
2023 Fall Las Vegas Lead Change Review
The 2023 fall Las Vegas lead change review has 9 green-flag passes and an epic battle between Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell. […]
The Building Speed Blog
Schedules
The 2024 NASCAR Schedule
The 2023 NASCAR schedule shows a continued pull-back in the overall number of road courses, no dirt tracks and the return of the Chicago Street Race. But the tracks in the playoffs have undergone their own changes. Here’s how the 2024 NASCAR schedule is similar to and different from the 2023 schedule. […]
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Michael McDowell Wins at the Indianapolis Road Course
Michael McDowell guaranteed his spot in the playoffs with a dominant performance at the Indianapolis road course. He led the most laps in a race that he’s ever led in his career, especially meaningful when […]
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indy Restart Zone Moved in Attempt to Prevent Chaos in Turn One
NASCAR moved the restart zone at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s road course from just before the start-finish line to between turns 13 and 14. They hope that lengthening the distance between the restart zone and the tight Turn 1 right hander will decrease the chaos that has become a track signature. […]
Aerodynamics
2023 Richmond Short Track Package Test Reflections
This week’s Richmond short track package test session — NASCAR’s latest attempt to remedy the Next Gen’s short track shortfall — fell short of expectations. Although progress was made in moving toward a softer tire with more grip and more wear, the aerodynamic experiments yielded little to no difference. […]
Chris Buescher
2023 Richmond July Race Report
The 2023 Richmond July Race Report has five green-flag passes out of the 18 lead changes, drivers taking themselves out with mistakes, and only one natural caution. […]
Richmond
Richmond Report: West Coast Customs Morphs Toyota Road Car into Toyota Race Car
amed car customizers West Coast Customs will transform a 2023 TRD Camry into a 23XI-inspired race car in just 24 hours while fans at Richmond Raceway watch. […]
Pocono
2023 Pocono Practice and Qualifying Report
The 2023 Pocono practice and qualifying report expected to focus entirely on Joe Gibbs Racing drivers — but two Hendrick Motorsports drivers (and Kevin Harvick) would like a word. Best Practice Lap Times The first […]
New Hampshire
2023 New Hampshire Practice Report
The 2023 New Hampshire Practice Report is a surprise. Michael McDowell, who said himself that he ‘sucks here’ lead practice as far as fast lap. But fastest lap isn’t the only important parameter when it […]
Atlanta Motor Speedway
2023 Summer Atlanta Race Report
The 2023 Summer Atlanta Race Report is all wet. After being called for rain after 185 of 260 scheduled laps, pundits hailed the aggressive racing as a sign that Atlanta has become perhaps the best track on the circuit. […]