Jeff Gluck

Denver

Racing Writer at The Athletic

I write about motorsports for @TheAthletic.

Articles

Corey Heim, NASCAR Trucks points leader, on his path in racing and room for improvement: 12 Questions

2 days ago | nytimes.com | Jeff Gluck

Each week, The Athletic asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. Our series continues with our fourth consecutive series points leader interview: Corey Heim, current leader in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Tricon Garage. This interview has been condensed and edited, but the full version is available on the 12 Questions podcast. 1. What was one of the first autographs you got as a kid, and what do you remember about that moment?
Ryan Blaney breaks through, Carson Hocevar closes in on first win

4 days ago | nytimes.com | Jeff Gluck

LEBANON, Tenn. - Well, thank goodness that's over. One of the most tiresome storylines of this season had focused on Ryan Blaney's lack of a victory, even though he had been outperforming his three teammates, who each had already won a race. Anyone paying attention to NASCAR every week could tell Blaney has had one of the fastest cars all season, and only a series of unfortunate circumstances or mistakes have kept him from victory lane.
Ross Chastain's rise, 'Double' controversy and more

6 days ago | nytimes.com | Jeff Gluck |Jordan Bianchi

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to "Music City" for the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night. As always, we're interviewing our motorsports experts, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, about some of the biggest controversies after Memorial Day weekend's events, and what to expect from this week's race. Take it away, guys!How to watch the Cracker Barrel 400 at NashvilleTrack: Nashville Superspeedway - Lebanon, Tenn.
NASCAR owner was near deal to fund car in Cup Series race before garage backlash

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Jordan Bianchi |Jeff Gluck

Jim France, NASCAR's co-owner and CEO, was near a deal to fund a car in an upcoming race in the league's top-tier Cup Series before backlash in the garage over the perception of another high-profile conflict of interest in motorsports ownership led him to scrap the plans, The Athletic has learned.
Justin Allgaier, NASCAR Xfinity leader, on veteran leadership, airborne Ubers and more: 12 Questions

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Jeff Gluck

Each week, The Athletic asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. Up next: Justin Allgaier of JR Motorsports, who is both the defending Xfinity Series champion and current points leader. This interview has been condensed, but the full version is available on the 12 Questions podcast. Note: Our usual question No. 11 was dropped due to time constraints with the interview. 1. What was one of the first autographs you got as a kid, and what do you remember about that moment?
Indy 500 makes history on the track

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Jeff Gluck |Richard Deitsch

INDIANAPOLIS - Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks had major aspirations for how his network could transform the Indy 500 in its first year as partners. Fox launched a glossy ad campaign highlighting several IndyCar stars - with spots running during the Super Bowl - and put the full force of its analysts' star power behind the race (featuring Tom Brady and Michael Strahan in pre-race roles), among other moves.
Indy 500 runner-up Marcus Ericsson dropped to 31st after failed inspection

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Jeff Gluck

INDIANAPOLIS - Marcus Ericsson felt crushed on Sunday when he was passed by Alex Palou and finished second in the Indy 500. Imagine how he feels now. Ericsson's Andretti Global car was one of three cars found to be illegal in post-race technical inspections, and each was stripped of its finish. Instead of second, the official results now show the ex-Formula One driver in 31st place.
Palou's dominance

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Jeff Gluck

INDIANAPOLIS - You can't blame Kyle Larson for proclaiming the logistics don't work well enough to invest in the "Double."It has rarely rained on race day for the Indy 500 over the last decade, except for the two times Larson attempted to run both the 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
Alex Palou wins Indianapolis 500 for first time, holding off Marcus Ericsson

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Jeff Gluck

INDIANAPOLIS - Alex Palou has dominated IndyCar lately, but he was missing one big thing: The Indianapolis 500. Consider that box checked. Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing continued their winning ways in 2025 by racing to victory in the Indy 500, marking Palou's first career oval win. The remarkable Palou has now won five of the first six races in this IndyCar season, and he has won three of the last four championships - including two in a row.
Kyle Larson's double attempt ends early as he crashes out of chaotic Indy 500

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Jeff Gluck

Follow live updates from The Athletic at the Indianapolis 500 here. Kyle Larson has crashed out of the Indianapolis 500, ending his hopes of completing the full Memorial Day Weekend "Double."On a restart, Larson was racing in a pack when he suddenly lost control of his car on the bottom lane and spun out - collecting two other cars en route to hitting the wall. Larson said when he got bunched up in traffic and peeked left, the nose of his car grabbed and spun.