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Deegan’s Championship Fire Earns her Return Spot in NASCAR Next Class

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — To be honest, Brian Deegan didn’t see that championship fire in his daughter, Hailie, when she first began racing.

With his eldest son, Haiden, sure. He’s only 12 years old but has always had the kind of daring and reckless personality that already has earned him the nickname “Danger Boy Deegan” on the motocross circuit. Even youngest son, Hudson, who races trucks and motocross at age 8 showed that classic Deegan fearlessness early.

But Hailie — smart, laid-back, happy-go-lucky Hailie — began racing go-karts at age 8 just to keep her occupied while Brian Deegan competed as a motocross and X Games motorcycle star and on the trucks circuit. It was just fun. Nothing more. Continue reading →

Derek Kraus Drops the Hammer in Bakersfield

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Derek Kraus, the driver of the #16 NAPA Auto Parts / Curb Records Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Bakersfield 175 presented by NAPA Auto Parts at Kern County Raceway Park on March 15, 2018, in Bakersfield, California. Photo – Jonathan Moore/Getty Images

Wins NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Opener After Dust-Up With Kevin Harvick

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Kern County Raceway Park is in Kevin Harvick’s hometown, but the track is clearly Derek Kraus’s kingdom. Continue reading →

NBCSN to Broadcast 2018 NASCAR K&N Pro Series and Whelen Modified Tour Races Featuring Next Generation of NASCAR Stars

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NBCSN’s 2018 broadcast schedule will feature the next generation of NASCAR stars. Photo – Otto Kitsinger/Getty Images

Schedule Culminates with NASCAR Regional Series Championship Events

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 7, 2018) – NBC Sports Group and NASCAR are partnering to deliver NASCAR K&N Pro Series and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour coverage on NBCSN throughout the 2018 season. Today the organizations announced the full broadcast schedule, where fans can tune-in to see the next generation of drivers competing to make a name for themselves on the track. Continue reading →

Kraus Nabs Sunoco Rookie of the Year

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Derek Kraus beat Will Rodgers for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Sunoco Rookie of the Year title after earning his first series victory at Kern. Photo – Getty Images

Secures Title Over Rodgers After First NASCAR K&N Pro West Victory

Derek Kraus had a hard-fought battle to earn the 2017 K&N Pro Series West Sunoco Rookie of the Year title. Continue reading →

2018 NASCAR Drive For Diversity Development Team Announced

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The NASCAR 2018 Drive for Diversity Driver Development Class is the front row from left, Ernie Francis, Jr., Ryan Vargas, Isabella Robusto and second row, Nick Sanchez, Ruben Garcia, Jr. and Chase Cabre posed for photographers on November 7, 2017, in Concord, North Carolina. Photo – Bob Leverone/Getty Images

Six Drivers Tabbed to Compete For Rev Racing Next Season

The youngest NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series champion. The youngest driver to win four Trans-Am championships. And the 2016 Wendell Scott Trailblazer Award winner. Continue reading →