The Sports Rush

11 hours ago | thesportsrush.com | Neha Dwivedi

Following Connor Zilisch’s arrival as a part-time driver for Trackhouse Racing, speculation quickly gathered steam around Daniel Suarez’s future with the team. Among the three full-time Cup Series drivers — Ross Chastain, Daniel Suarez, and Shane van Gisbergen — Chastain currently sits 11th in the standings with two top-five and six top-10 finishes. SVG, in his rookie season, holds 35th place.

12 hours ago | thesportsrush.com | Neha Dwivedi

The season’s exhibition showcase — the All-Star Race — is right around the corner. While it offers no championship points, it opens the door for drivers to walk away with $1 million from the event purse. This marks the third consecutive year NASCAR will host the race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Before that, the event was held at Texas and Bristol across three years. Traditionally, from 1987 to 2019, Charlotte Motor Speedway served as its home.

1 day ago | thesportsrush.com | Neha Dwivedi

In NASCAR, rivalries often take root even among teammates, especially when playoff contention sharpens the stakes and individual goals take precedence. That dynamic once defined the early relationship between Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin, but over time, competition gave way to mutual respect and a shared drive to raise the bar within Joe Gibbs Racing [when Busch was still in JGR]. Recalling the turning point, Hamlin shared a story during a podcast appearance with Busch.

1 day ago | thesportsrush.com | Neha Dwivedi

Debate surrounding NASCAR’s Next Gen cars has recently gained traction, with many fans expressing frustration over what they perceive as uninspiring races, not only at short tracks but also on intermediate ovals like Kansas. Expectations ran high after last season’s Kansas event ended in a nail-biting 0.001-second finish between Kyle Larson and Chris Buescher. This year, however, lead changes were few and far between, with Larson controlling the majority of the race.

1 day ago | thesportsrush.com | Neha Dwivedi

The 2025 All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, a non-points exhibition featuring race winners from the prior and current NASCAR Cup Series seasons, is scheduled for May 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET. But NASCAR has introduced several format changes for this edition. Eligibility criteria remain the same. Drivers locked into the main event include those who have won a points-paying race in 2024 or 2025, former All-Star Race winners competing full-time, and full-time past NASCAR Cup Series champions.