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Jul 27, 20254 min
Not From That School: Maddi Gordon, Don Prudhomme, and the Shift in Who Gets a Chance in NHRA
By Crystal Clay SONOMA, Calif . (July 27, 2025) — Maddi Gordon wasn’t at the track this weekend. She wasn’t in the pit area, suiting up,...

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Jul 26, 20252 min
Brittany Force Sets NHRA Speed Record with 343.16 MPH Blast at Sonoma
SONOMA, Calif. (July 26, 2025) — Brittany Force delivered the fastest run in NHRA history Friday night at Sonoma Raceway, clocking a...

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Jul 14, 20253 min
Flavor of Focus: Shane van Gisbergen’s Sonoma Win Was as Methodical as the Region Itself
SONOMA, Calif. — In a region where meals are crafted with care and victories are slow roasted, Shane van Gisbergen delivered a Sonoma win that matched the setting: clean, intentional and rooted in precision.

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Jul 13, 20254 min
“He Makes You Be Perfect”: Zilisch Outduels SVG at Sonoma in Sonoma Xfinity Showdown
Credit: SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway on July 12, 2025 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Jul 12, 20252 min
NASCAR Sonoma 2025: Drivers Pick Between Giants and Dodgers During Race Weekend
Ross Chastain at Sonoma Raceway during NASCAR Sonoma 2025. When asked to pick between Giants or Dodgers, he went his own way "Rays."

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Jun 18, 20254 min
Larson, Stenhouse Visit Dodgers—Hours Later, Dave Roberts Ejected in Fiery Inning
A joke caption from Kyle Larson turned prophetic after Dave Roberts was ejected in a fiery Dodgers-Padres matchup, just days after Ricky Stenhouse Jr. made headlines in Mexico City.

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May 16, 20254 min
Red, White & Rainbow | Memorial Day Race Day at Beer Park Las Vegas
Red, White & Rainbow is a rooftop pop-up museum honoring the legacy of American motorsports. Curated at Beer Park Las Vegas, the exhibit blends NASCAR and IndyCar history with storytelling, visuals, and tribute panels. With themed food, energetic rooftop tailgating, and full-day race broadcasts, this Memorial Day experience brings the heart of race day to the Strip.

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Apr 14, 20254 min
Relief Over Glory: Tony Stewart's First Top Fuel Win Is a Tribute to Team Grit
By Crystal Clay Chief Motorsport Correspondent Tony Stewart lifts his Wally trophy in front of fans after winning the Top Fuel final at...

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Apr 14, 20253 min
Gordon Delivers in Vegas After Top Fuel Announcement Capped a Defining Week
Maddi Gordon earned her second national event win at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, just days after announcing she would join Ron Capps Motorsports in Top Fuel. The win capped off a defining weekend for the young standout in Top Alcohol Funny Car.

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Apr 13, 20252 min
Enders Fails to Qualify in Las Vegas for First Time Since 2016
by Crystal Clay, Chief Motorports Correspondent Erica Enders performs a burnout during Pro Stock qualifying at The Strip at Las Vegas...

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Apr 12, 20256 min
Maddi Gordon: Unexpected, Unbought, Undeniable in Top Fuel
Unexpected. Unbought. Undeniable. Maddi Gordon's Top Fuel future starts with trust, grit, and a milestone moment at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Mar 17, 20256 min
Fear of NASCAR's Exit Looms Over SoCal, But Vegas Keeps Fans and Racers Hopeful
by Crystal Clay, Chief Motorsports Correspondent LAS VEGAS--Kyle Busch always has an answer. Whether it’s rule changes, rivalries, or the...

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Mar 17, 20253 min
Against 40-1 Odds, Josh Berry Clinches First Cup Victory in Las Vegas
Josh Berry’s 40-1 Upset Highlights NASCAR Weekend in Vegas; Heim and Allgaier Victorious

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Nov 11, 20247 min
Joey Logano: Delivering Clutch Performances for Championship Glory in the NextGen Era
Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 10: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, celebrates after

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Nov 10, 20244 min
Herbst Wins SHR’s Final Xfinity Race, Allgaier Claims Championship in a Dramatic Finish
redit: AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 09: Riley Herbst, driver of the #98 Monster Energy Ford, celebrates with the checkered flag after winnin

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