David Goricki

Detroit

Sports Writer at Detroit News

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Race struggles continue for Michigan's Brad Keselowski at FireKeepers Casino 400

2 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | David Goricki

MOTORSPORTS David GorickiThe Detroit NewsView Comments Brooklyn, Mich. – Brad Keselowski has accomplished a lot in the NASCAR Cup series – 36 wins and a Cup championship in 2012 when he handed legendary car owner Roger Penske his first title in the series. And while the 41-year-old Keselowski has enjoyed the bulk of his success while running for Team Penske – 34 wins in 12 years – the toughest job is right now for the native of Rochester Hills.
Denny Hamlin surges to win at MIS; late trouble costs Michigan's Carson Hocevar

2 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | David Goricki

Brooklyn, Mich. – Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Carson Hocevar had a little chat Wednesday night with Stenhouse telling him he might get a punch thrown his way and his NASCAR Cup friends might not allow him a chance at winning if he didn’t calm down his aggressive driving. The 22-year-old Hocevar, from Portage, Michigan, stayed with his style and was leading the Firekeepers 400 Sunday at Michigan International Speedway.
MIS notebook: Friesen outlasts field to win trucks series race

2 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | David Goricki

MOTORSPORTS David GorickiThe Detroit NewsView Comments Brooklyn — Stewart Friesen stayed out of trouble to put himself in position in the third overtime session to win the DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 Truck series race Saturday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway.
Chase Briscoe stays hot in qualifying, claims pole for MIS NASCAR Cup race

2 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | David Goricki

MOTORSPORTS David GorickiThe Detroit NewsView Comments Brooklyn – Chase Briscoe earned the pole for Sunday’s Firekeepers 400 NASCAR Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. Briscoe put his Bass Pro Shops No. 19 Toyota into the top spot, circling the two-mile superspeedway with a time of 195.514 Saturday afternoon.
Portage’s Carson Hocevar gunning for ‘super special’ showing in MIS return

3 weeks ago | macombdaily.com | David Goricki

BROOKLYN — Carson Hocevar could well be the face of the NASCAR Cup Series, and it could come as soon as Sunday’s running of the Firekeepers 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Hocevar is the youngest full-time driver in the Cup series at age 22 and he will have a large group of fans trying to watch him become the first Michigan-born driver to win a Cup race at the two-mile speedway. Hocevar grew up in Portage, near Kalamazoo, before he moved to North Carolina when he was 18.
‘Strong all season,’ Ryan Blaney heads to Michigan, one of his favorite tracks

3 weeks ago | macombdaily.com | David Goricki

Ryan Blaney loves racing at Michigan International Speedway. The two-mile superspeed is considered NASCAR’s fastest track, a place Blaney – the 2023 Cup series champion – has had success on, winning in 2021. Blaney told The Detroit News on Wednesday that he had just landed in Detroit and was looking forward to being in Ford’s backyard — and his owner Roger Penske’s backyard as well — during MIS weekend.
Byron's Erik Jones hoping for happy homecoming at 'fast and fun' MIS

3 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | David Goricki

MOTORSPORTS David GorickiThe Detroit NewsView Comments Michigan native Erik Jones is coming home this week to compete in the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers 400 and he plans to bring his foundation’s event with him. Jones lives in North Carolina and competes in the famed No. 43 Toyota Camry for Legacy Motor Club. Yes, Jones runs in the No. 43 made famous by Richard Petty on a team owned by Jimmie Johnson.
Kyle Kirkwood pulls away to win Detroit Grand Prix: ‘The car was flawless’

3 weeks ago | macombdaily.com | David Goricki

DETROIT — Colton Herta started Sunday’s Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix from the pole, but it was his Andretti Global teammate Kyle Kirkwood battling Team Penske driver Will Power for the win after a restart with a dozen laps remaining on the bumpy, tight nine-turn, 1.7-mile temporary street course. Herta was in the fight as well, starting the final restart fourth, just behind Santino Ferrucci.
Kyle Kirkwood pulls away late to win Detroit Grand Prix

3 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | David Goricki

Detroit — Kyle Kirkwood won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, pulling away after a restart late in the race. Kirkwood earned his fourth career win — all coming on road and street courses — despite damage to his front wing. Santino Ferrucci finished second. This is a developing story. Come back soon to detroitnews.com for more on this game.
Colton Herta flies to pole position, claims 'best seat in the house' at Detroit Grand Prix

3 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | David Goricki

MOTORSPORTS David GorickiThe Detroit NewsView Comments Detroit — Things could get interesting in the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix if Saturday's practice and qualifying on the bumpy, narrow nine-turn, 1.7-mile temporary street course are any indication. The IndyCar race moved downtown two years ago after being held on Belle Isle for more than three decade, and Chip Ganassi drivers Alex Palou (2023) and Scott Dixon (2024) have mastered the track by winning the first two races.