NASCAR community mourns driver Greg Biffle, 6 others killed in plane crash at memorial service

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hundreds in the NASCAR community gathered for a memorial service at Charlotte’s Bojangles Coliseum on Friday for former driver Greg Biffle, his family and others who were killed in a plane crash last month. NASCAR community mourns driver Greg Biffle, 6 others killed in plane crash at memorial service Biffle was among … Read more

NASCAR restores 10-race ‘Chase’ championship format

Jan 12, 2026, 03:40 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR’s nearly two-year study into an overhaul of its championship-deciding format concluded Monday with the reveal that in 2026 the stock car series will return to a 10-race version closely resembling the very first iteration introduced 22 years ago. The system will return to a 10-race … Read more

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigning after fallout from trial and texts

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps has resigned one month after a contentious antitrust lawsuit and trial raised concerns about faith in his leadership. Phelps, who has been with NASCAR for more than 20 years, will leave his role by the end of the month, the league said Tuesday in a statement announcing the move. Phelps thanked … Read more

Historic NASCAR track in North Carolina sold with plan to restore ‘former glory’

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (WBTV) – A historic NASCAR racetrack in North Carolina has been sold, with a “long-term vision” in mind. The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) confirmed in a Dec. 31 news release that it bought Rockingham Speedway. News broke in May 2025 that the historic 0.94-mile oval was for sale, just weeks after NASCAR … Read more