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Joey Logano holds off Harvick in Cup race at Phoenix

Joey Logano raved all weekend about the new “Awesome Sauce” at Phoenix Raceway, which was the driver’s nickname for the substance that was put on the mile oval to improve grip for tires and make for better racing.

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Harvick’s NASCAR championship berth spoiled after spoiler violation

Kevin Harvick’s bid for a second NASCAR title suffered a massive setback when he was stripped of his berth in the championship race after series inspectors found his winning car from Texas Motor Speedway had been deliberately altered to give him a performance advantage.

Daytona Day ad not exactly resonating with NASCAR fans

Daytona Day is a Fox Sports ad campaign that suggests people should get together and watch the Daytona 500 on TV in the manner that people get together and watch the Super Bowl.

Women are roaring again in NHRA racing

Another chapter in progressive motor sports history was written last weekend at the New England Nationals where drag racing with its first sweep by female drivers.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway finally gets second NASCAR race

To acquire the second race, Speedway Motorsports Inc., LVMS’ parent company, had to move the fall race from its sister track at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Kurt Busch helps Monster Energy get off to flying start

With Kurt Busch having driven to a long-awaited victory in the Daytona 500 while flying the corporate colors, it already has been a banner year for Monster Energy.

 
Take a ride in a NASCAR pace car — VIDEO

While Las Vegas Motor Speedway is still open before the races this weekend, we took a ride in a NASCAR pace car.

Second NASCAR race to mean millions of dollars for Las Vegas economy

Representatives of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the city’s tourism industry and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority convened Wednesday to officially announce that Las Vegas would become the home of a second yearly NASCAR race beginning in fall 2018. The deal will mean millions to the Las Vegas economy.