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Mike Hembree

Charlotte

Motorsports Writer at Freelance

Contributing Editor at Autoweek

Mike Hembree has been covering NASCAR since 1975.

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  • Yarborough vs. Yarbrough Kicked Off NASCAR in Michigan in Rip-Roaring Fashion

    3 weeks ago | autoweek.com | Mike Hembree

    NASCAR Cup Series racing at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., dates back to June 15, 1969. The inaugural race, a battle between Cale Yarborough and LeeRoy Yarbrough, was a classic. The track was overly ambitious with its second Cup race, scheduling a 600-miler in August of 1969.

  • Emotional Tom Busch Relieved as Son Kurt Gets NASCAR Hall of Fame Call

    4 weeks ago | autoweek.com | Mike Hembree

    Opinions on Kurt Busch's electability varied widely in the NASCAR Hall of Fame voting panel room this year. By voting’s end, Busch's 61% approval total was a bit underwhelming. Harry Gant, the other Modern Era driver who was elected, received the same percentage. Proud papa Tom Busch is resting between NASCAR Hall of Fame sons.

  • In NASCAR, Is It the Car or the Driver? The Pendulum Is Swinging

    1 month ago | autoweek.com | Mike Hembree

    When it comes to racing success in NASCAR, is it the car, or is it the driver, and what are the percentages? Is the strength of the car 60% of the equation and the talents of the driver 40%? Or percentage different? NASCAR drivers weigh in following the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Ross Chastain sat before a press conference gathering at Charlotte Motor Speedway Saturday and addressed the topic that follows every winning driver who hasn’t won in a while. When you gonna win again, bud?

  • Kurt Busch, Harry Gant Head NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026

    1 month ago | autoweek.com | Mike Hembree

    NASCAR Cup Series champion Kurt Busch, 18-time Cup winner Harry Gant and Virginia short-track star Ray Hendrick were elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Tuesday. Busch and Gant were chosen from a group of 10 nominees on the Modern Era ballot, and Hendrick was elected from the Pioneer Era ballot. Long-time speedway president and legendary race promoter Humpy Wheeler was named winner of the Landmark Award for contributions to the sport.

  • What to Expect When NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Is Announced Tuesday

    1 month ago | autoweek.com | Mike Hembree

    The NASCAR Hall of Fame will grow by three Tuesday with the election of the Class of 2026. A panel of NASCAR officials, journalists and retired and current competitors will select two nominees from the Modern Era ballot and one from the Pioneer Era ballot to be added to the hall in a ceremony next year. There are 10 nominees on the Modern Era ballot (for individuals who started their careers within the past 60 years).

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