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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 24: A tribute to broadcaster Steve Byrnes is shown prior to the NASCAR XFINITY Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2015 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) | Getty Images

FOX NASCAR honors Richard Childress Racing’s Ray Wright with ‘The Byrnsie Award’

FOX NASCAR honors Richard Childress Racing’s Ray Wright with ‘The Byrnsie Award’

May 17, 2026
FOX NASCAR honored longtime Richard Childress Racing (RCR) pit performance director Ray Wright with “The Byrnsie Award”
DOVER, DELAWARE - MAY 16: A general view of cars racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway on May 16, 2021 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the NASCAR All-Star Race

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the NASCAR All-Star Race

May 13, 2026
Dover Motor Speedway will host the NASCAR All-Star Race for the first time, and this season’s revamped All-Star Race format
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 26: A general view of the

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Jack Link’s 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Jack Link’s 500

April 22, 2026
Below is a look at the NASCAR Cup Series statistical performances at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama, going
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Food City 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Food City 500

April 8, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee going into the
BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 16: General view of pit road during the rain delayed Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 16, 2018 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Food City 500 playbill souvenir program available for free in both print and digital formats

Food City 500 playbill souvenir program available for free in both print and digital formats

April 7, 2026
To help race fans enjoy this weekend’s 35th annual Food City 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, track
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 30: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out 400

March 25, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia, going into
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Goodyear 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Goodyear 400

March 18, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina going into
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 08: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 08, 2024 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Autotrader 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Autotrader 400

February 18, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, going into the Autotrader
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing The DAYTONA 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing The DAYTONA 500

February 11, 2026
Below is a statistical look at some of the top performers at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Florida going
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

January 29, 2026
Below is a statistical look at this weekend’s exhibition event the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 1,
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 21: Kurt Busch, driver of the #45 Monster Energy Toyota, looks on during the elimination bracket qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway on May 21, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick to enter NASCAR Hall of Fame

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick to enter NASCAR Hall of Fame

January 23, 2026
The first champion of the NASCAR Cup Chase, the driver known as Mr. September and the fierce competitor dubbed “Mr. Modified
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 03: A general view of the Bandits Flight Team performing a flyover during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 03, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Xfinity 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Xfinity 500

October 23, 2025
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia, going into
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 21: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 21, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the YellaWood 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the YellaWood 500

October 16, 2025
Below is a look at the NASCAR Cup Series statistical performances at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama, going
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 30: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Love's RV Stop 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on September 30, 2023 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series News & Notes – Talladega Superspeedway

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series News & Notes – Talladega Superspeedway

October 15, 2025
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
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Sad News – Keith Walz

Sad News – Keith Walz

September 29, 2025
Longtime SPEED SPORT writer and columnist Keith Waltz died on Sept. 27 after a brief illness. Waltz was 65 years old