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

NASCAR Next Class of 2018 Unveiled

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Industry Initiative Spotlights Future Stars of the Sport

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 15, 2018) – The nine drivers who comprise the 2018 NASCAR Next class are no strangers to accolades. This year’s group of emerging stars includes the Rookies of the Year in both the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West, as well the ARCA Rookie of the Year, a former USAC Midget Champion and Lucas Oil Off Road Driver of the Year.  Continue reading

Kevin Harvick Continues to Dominate

Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Busch Light Ford, takes the checkered flag to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series KC Masterpiece 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 12, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

The Monster Energy Cup Series raced at Kansas Speedway Saturday night for the KC Masterpiece 400 featuring a race that consisting of 267 laps. Typically the spring/summer race is on Sunday afternoon with the fall playoff race at night. Due to popular demand, the series is racing at night this spring with night racing offering a new appeal and atmosphere to the track. The cars glisten off the stadium lights and everything just looks sharp. Racing at night is cool to experience and it never gets old. Continue reading

Late pass Lifts Kevin Harvick to Victory Lane at Kansas

Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Busch Light Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series KC Masterpiece 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 12, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas. Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Kevin Harvick, nicknamed NASCAR’s ‘Closer,’ earned his moniker on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway, passing reigning Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. on the next-to-last lap to add the KC Masterpiece 400 to his collection of victories this season Continue reading

Kevin Harvick Continues Dominance with Pole Run at Kansas

Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Busch Light Ford, poses with the Busch Pole Award after qualifying on the pole position for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series KC Masterpiece 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 11, 2018, in Kansas City, Kansas. Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Kevin Harvick has been the dominant force in Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing this season. Continue reading