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Rajah Caruth holds off Corey Heim in dramatic Truck Series win at Nashville

6 days ago | newsfromthepits.com | Reid Spencer

By Reid SpencerNASCAR Wire Service LEBANON, Tenn.—In the closing laps of Friday night’s Rackley Roofing 200 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, Rajah Caruth had a question for himself. “How bad do you want it?” Caruth thought silently, as four-time winner Corey Heim and Layne Riggs pursued him relentlessly over the final circuits.
Max Reaves adds his name to the history books with a victory at Flat Rock Speedway

2 weeks ago | newsfromthepits.com | Adam Fenwick

FLAT ROCK, Mich. — Max Reaves etched his name into the history books Saturday night at Michigan’s Flat Rock Speedway. Reaves, just 15, secured his third ARCA Menards Series East win in as many starts when he took the checkered flag in the Dutch Boy 150. He joins Will Rodgers as the only two drivers to win their first three East Series starts. Reaves had his work cut out for him Saturday night at Flat Rock’s tight quarter-mile oval.
Lawless Alan captures first ARCA Menards Series win during General Tire 200 at Talladega

1 month ago | newsfromthepits.com | Adam Fenwick

TALLADEGA, Ala. – When Lawless Alan joined Venturini Motorsports at the start of the 2025 season, his goals were simple. He wanted to win races and contend for the ARCA Menards Series championship. After just three races, he can put a checkmark alongside one of those goals. Alan, driving the No. 20 Toyota, was the leader on the final lap when a multi-car crash brought a premature end to the General Tire 200 at Talladega Superspeedway and Alan was declared the winner.
Sammy Smith wins wild return to Rockingham Speedway after Jesse Love’s DQ

1 month ago | newsfromthepits.com | Reid Spencer

By Reid SpencerNASCAR Wire ServiceROCKINGHAM, N.C.—Long after the checkered flag waved in the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ long-awaited return to Rockingham Speedway, Sammy Smith’s fortunes improved dramatically. Smith was awarded the victory in the North Carolina Education Lottery 250 after the No. 2 Chevrolet of ostensible race winner Jesse Love was deemed to have violated Rule 14.14.2.I-5.h which covers trailing arm spacers and pinion angle shims.
Brent Crews won’t be denied in the East Series’ return to Rockingham Speedway

1 month ago | newsfromthepits.com | Adam Fenwick

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. – There was never a question who had the fastest car Saturday afternoon during the ARCA Menards Series East’s return to Rockingham Speedway. That honor belonged to Joe Gibbs Racing’s Brent Crews, who started from the General Tire Pole and dominated the Rockingham ARCA 125 to score his first East Series win and fourth overall on the ARCA platform.
Tyler Ankrum breaks 130-winless streak with victory at Rockingham

1 month ago | newsfromthepits.com | Reid Spencer

By Reid SpencerNASCAR Wire ServiceROCKINGHAM, N.C. — It had been so long since Tyler Ankrum won his first NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race that the driver of the No. 18 McAnally-Hilgemann Chevrolet couldn’t find Victory Lane after winning Friday’s Black’s Tire 200 at Rockingham Speedway. After a prodigious effort at saving fuel, Ankrum coasted across the finish line 6.657 seconds ahead of pole winner and runner-up Jake Garcia to break a 130-race drought dating to July 11, 2019.
ASHLEY ASKS…… Dennis Hauger

1 month ago | newsfromthepits.com | Ashley McCubbin

ashley asks.... By: Ashley McCubbinLeading the way in the first oval test after picking up the checkered flag in the season opener at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg? Not a bad way for Dennis Hauger to kick off his Indy NXT campaign. The Andretti Global driver shared his thoughts on both, as well as more, recently with News From The Pits.
Kyle Larson dominates in emotional NASCAR Cup Series victory at Bristol Motor Speedway

1 month ago | newsfromthepits.com | Reid Spencer

By Reid SpencerNASCAR Wire ServiceBRISTOL, Tenn.— He did it for Jon. For the second straight day at Bristol Motor Speedway, Kyle Larson dominated a NASCAR race and dedicated the victory to friend and PR representative Jon Edwards, who passed away suddenly during the week leading up to the race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. On Sunday, Larson won the Food City 500 NASCAR Cup Series race in overwhelming fashion, leading 411 of 500 laps and sweeping both stages.
Chandler Smith outduels Kyle Larson in NASCAR Truck race at Bristol

1 month ago | newsfromthepits.com | Reid Spencer

By Reid SpencerNASCAR Wire ServiceBRISTOL, Tenn.—After charging into the lead in Friday night’s Weather Guard Truck Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Chandler Smith’s work was far from over. The driver of the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford then had to hold off NASCAR Cup Series moonlighter Kyle Larson over a seven-lap dash to the finish to claim his first NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series victory of the season, his second at the 0.533-mile short track and the sixth of his career.
GALLERY: Turner Cars on Display at Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo

2 months ago | newsfromthepits.com | Ashley McCubbin

Uncategorized By: Ashley McCubbinThey say there’s something for everyone, and the car culture is no different. Whether you like classics or low riders, there’s always something that catches your attention. Another genre – the tuners, where it’s about the appearance, how low you can go, electronics and finding ways to stand out. Here are some of the best of those on display from the Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo.