Dale Earnhardt Jr, doesn’t Mind Flying Commercial – Yet

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series ISM Connect 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 22, 2017 in Loudon, New Hampshire. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

One of the perks of NASCAR stardom is the ability to own and maintain a private jet.

But the use of a private plane isn’t about luxury. Given the scheduling demands of top drivers, getting from place to place as quickly and efficiently as possible is an essential aspect of the job. Continue reading

NASCAR XFINITY Series, VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 at Kentucky Preview

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NASCAR XFINITY Series teams are revving up for their first playoff race, VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 at Kentucky Speedway on Saturday, September 23rd at 8 pm ET. Coverage begins at 7:30 pm ET on NBC Sports Network with radio coverage on PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

 

 

Drivers will race 300 miles over 200 laps with Stage 1 ending on lap 45, Stage 2 on lap 90, and the last Stage on the last lap 200. Continue reading

Martin Truex Jr Starts NASCAR Playoffs with Dominating Win at Chicagoland Speedway

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Remember all those playoff points that were supposed to carry regular-season champion Martin Truex Jr. through the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs? Continue reading

Justin Allgaier Steals Chicagoland Speedway Victory on Late Restarts

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Justin Allgaier had the drive of his life. Brendan Gaughan was hanging on for dear life.

But both drivers were winners at Chicagoland Speedway. Continue reading

Dale Earnhardt Jr Thinks he’s Leaving NASCAR Racing in Good Hands

Dale Earnhardt Jr., the driver of the #88 AXALTA Chevrolet, signs autographs for fans during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Tales of the Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 16, 2017, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

There’s no debating that the highest level of NASCAR racing is witnessing a changing of the guard. Continue reading