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World Rally Championship announcing jinx

World Rally Championship features biggest announcing jinx in history

Swedish rally driver Oliver Solberg was the victim of the cruelest announcing jinx you will ever hear in the final corners of the season.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 6, 2026 0
Alex Palou IndyCar Fox

IndyCar ratings see massive increase for 2026 season

IndyCar saw ratings go up in a big way in the 2026 season thanks to the Freedom 250 and rises in viewership elsewhere.

By Matt Yoder OnSep 13, 2026 0
F1 reigning champion Lando Norris is starring in a Prime Video docuseries. Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images; Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images; Amazon Prime Video

Lando Norris docuseries coming to Prime Video

A three-part docuseries about the F1 reigning champion will hit Amazon Prime Video in 2027.

By Matt Clapp OnAug 29, 2026 0
Dale Coyne Racing driver Dennis Hauger (19) leads a line if cars during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. on the street circuit at National Mall.

Washington D.C. race garners IndyCar’s best non-Indy 500 rating since 2008 merger

The viewership gave IndyCar extremely rare bragging rights over NASCAR for a weekend.

By Sean Keeley OnAug 25, 2026 0
Williams driver Alexander Albon

Analysis shows F1 viewership on Apple TV down significantly from ESPN

The data shows that six of nine races were down double-digits versus audiences on ESPN.

By Drew Lerner OnAug 25, 2026 0
Jun 26, 2026; Norwalk, OH, USA; NHRA funny car driver Jordan Vandergriff during qualifying for the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.

Report: NHRA eyeing three-way media rights split with Fox, The CW, FloSports

Fox and The CW would split the linear television rights, with streaming on FloSports.

By Manny Soloway OnAug 2, 2026 0
Tom Cruise Days of Thunder

Tom Cruise accelerating towards ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel

Almost 40 years after the original, Tom Cruise is ready to start his engines once again in a Days of Thunder sequel.

By Matt Yoder OnJul 23, 2026 0
Red Bull Racing driver Yuki Tsunoda

Netflix ‘anticipates more opportunities’ to simulcast F1 races from Apple

"I would imagine there's going to be more possibility there."

By Drew Lerner OnJul 9, 2026 0
Kyle Larson Amazon Prime Video

NASCAR CEO: Prime Video, TNT Sports ‘wish’ they bought more races

"If you talk to Prime, they wish they would have bought more."

By Drew Lerner OnJul 8, 2026 0
Chase Briscoe (19) visits on set of the NASCAR on Prime pre race show prior to the start during the Pocono 400 on Amazon Prime, Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Cooper Neill / Amazon)

Prime Video’s NASCAR viewership rises 6% in second season

Prime Video averaged 2.29 million viewers for its NASCAR races this season.

By Manny Soloway OnJun 25, 2026 0
A fan climbed onto the track and approached driver Sheldon Creed during a NASCAR event at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego. Credit: The CW

The CW shows fan climb onto NASCAR track at naval base, get arrested by NCIS

"I think he's wasted."

By Matt Clapp OnJun 21, 2026 0
The NASCAR on Prime crew is set up on the bridge of the USS Carl Vinson for the Anduril 250. Credit: Prime Video

NASCAR on Prime broadcast crew set up on USS Carl Vinson for San Diego race

"This is the best booth on-camera location we could ever have."

By Matt Clapp OnJun 21, 2026 0
Sep 6, 2015; Darlington, SC, USA; NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett addresses the media before the Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

Tributes pour in after death of NASCAR broadcaster Ned Jarrett

Jarrett was 93.

By Manny Soloway OnJun 7, 2026 0
Credit: Amazon

Amazon

How Danielle Trotta guided herself — and NASCAR — through the grief of Kyle Busch’s death

Credit: Fox Sports

Fox Sports

Will Buxton’s move to IndyCar was the best decision he has ever made

2026 Indy 500 finish

Indy 500 ratings down after historic finish

In spite of the drama surrounding Felix Rosenqvist's historic victory, Indy 500 viewership was down from last year's multi-year high.

By Matt Yoder OnMay 29, 2026 0
Dale Earnhardt remembers Kyle Busch. Credit: Amazon Prime Video

Dale Earnhardt Jr. remembers Kyle Busch in tribute on Prime Video

"I'll always remember him as a guy who hated to lose more than anybody."

By Matt Clapp OnMay 24, 2026 0
The insane Indy 500 finish in 2026. Credit: Fox

Here are TV calls of the closest finish in Indy 500 history

"WHO HAS IT? OVER THE LINE! WHO'S IT GONNA BE?"

By Matt Clapp OnMay 24, 2026 0
Cynthia Hill and Kyle Larson (Courtesy of Amazon).

Director Cynthia Hill: ‘Kyle Larson vs. The Double’ is ‘about what happens when life refuses to follow a script’

"It is a character-driven portrait of an individual who's trying to do something almost impossible."

By Michael Grant OnMay 22, 2026 0
Kyle Busch

NASCAR world pays tribute to Kyle Busch after shocking passing

NASCAR drivers and media members fondly remembered Kyle Busch as an engaging, talented racer after his tragic passing at just 41 years old.

By Matt Yoder OnMay 21, 2026 0

Bussin’ With The Boys, NASCAR launching new weekly show

Taylor Lewan and Will Compton are taking Bussin' With The Boys to the racetrack.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 20, 2026 0
Marty Smith, left, and Ryan McGee

Marty Smith strikes ‘side deal’ with TNT Sports to host NASCAR

The move is reportedly part of the "Inside the NBA" sublicense deal between TNT and ESPN.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 20, 2026 0
(Courtesy of Amazon)

Prime Video’s ‘Kyle Larson vs. The Double’ focuses on drive to achieve but sidesteps controversy

The documentary chronicles Kyle Larson's life and his attempt to complete both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600.

By Michael Grant OnMay 19, 2026 0
Fox Sports NASCAR reporter Amanda Busick on the job. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NASCAR pit crew member shields Fox reporter Amanda Busick from 4,000-pound runaway cart

"That guy saved my life."

By Matt Clapp OnMay 16, 2026 0
Denny Hamlin discussing Kyle Busch's broadcasting talents on his podcast

Denny Hamlin critical of NASCAR on Fox broadcast: ‘There’s absolutely no excuse’

"NASCAR has to get better with that."

By Matt Yoder OnMay 12, 2026 0
Stephen A. Smith The Stephen A. Smith Show

Michael Jordan pushed back on Stephen A. Smith’s NASCAR take

"I argued with him! Because that’s how I feel! I’m being honest"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 1, 2026 0
Alpine driver Franco Colapinto

Tubi reveals plans for ‘culture-forward’ Formula One altcasts

The altcasts will feature notable YouTubers.

By Manny Soloway OnApr 30, 2026 0
Stephen A. Smith responds to Joey Logano

Stephen A. Smith implores Joey Logano to ‘Google me’

"Do I look like somebody that needs to be relevant?"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 28, 2026 0
Fox NASCAR announcer Mike Joy called out Stephen A. Smith. Credit: Fox; The Stephen A. Smith Show; William Hauser- Fox Sports

Mike Joy takes shot at Stephen A. Smith on Fox broadcast over NASCAR athlete comments

"Earlier this week, a well-known online pundit said race car drivers are not athletes..."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 26, 2026 0
Mar 22, 2026; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; Team Penske Joey Logano (22) comes out for the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Joey Logano responds to Stephen A. Smith’s NASCAR athletes take: ‘People like that have to make comments to stay relevant’

"I don't put much weight into it personally because he's never driven a race car."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 26, 2026 0
Stephen A. Smith on SiriusXM and Mad Dog Sports Radio

Stephen A. Smith: Golfers and NASCAR drivers are not athletes

"If you’re out there doing stuff that grandmas and grandpas can do, I’m not gonna look at you that way"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 21, 2026 0
Fox NASCAR broadcasters Josh Sims, Kevin Harvick, Jamie McMurray and Clint Bowyer

NASCAR got paid. Now it has a viewership problem

NASCAR has reduced the number of races on broadcast television

By Manny Soloway OnApr 15, 2026 0
Mike Raita

Ex-sports anchor arrested after allegedly diverting money from International Motorsports Hall of Fame to buy vintage cars

Raita’s wife allegedly purchased a 1998 F-150 from the commission for $1,000.

By Sean Keeley OnApr 8, 2026 0
Kimi Antonelli Suzuka

F1 claims ‘technical issue’ after severe fan backlash from Kimi Antonelli pole lap

F1 fans were irate after the racing series prevented fans from seeing the clipping of Kimi Antonelli's pole lap at Suzuka at 130R.

By Matt Yoder OnMar 28, 2026 0
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen

F1 reporter responds after Max Verstappen ejected him from press conference

"Sometimes, difficult, awkward questions have to be asked."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 26, 2026 0
Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.'s "Non Vegan" car.

NASCAR announcer Mike Joy tells confusing DEI joke about non-vegan-themed car

"We live in a sport where DEI has nothing to do with diversity and equity. DEI is Dale Earnhardt Incorporated."

By Sean Keeley OnMar 23, 2026 0
Daniel Dye NASCAR

NASCAR truck series driver Daniel Dye suspended for homophobic comments about IndyCar driver David Malukas

NASCAR truck series driver Daniel Dye was suspended indefinitely over comments made during a livestream about IndyCar star David Malukas.

By Matt Yoder OnMar 17, 2026 0
Apple has officially announced its $750 million media rights deal to become the new home of Formula 1 racing.

Apple claims to beat ESPN in F1 viewership without any proof

Apple says they surpassed ESPN's viewership totals for the Australian Grand Prix, you just have to trust them.

By Matt Yoder OnMar 12, 2026 0
Tom Cruise Days of Thunder

‘Days of Thunder’ sequel gaining traction

According to SBJ, a Hollywood film writer has been meeting with NASCAR teams and drivers.

By Brandon Contes OnMar 12, 2026 0
Feb 15, 2018 ; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; FOX SPORTS Talent at the Daytona 500

Mike Joy apologizes to Alex Bowman for misspeaking about medical incident

"I intended to say it wasn’t related to a prior concussion, and that got crossed up."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 12, 2026 0

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