Over the past couple of weeks, the sport of auto racing lost a pair of men who were large in terms of driving, broadcasting and racecar ownership. Ned Jarrett and Dennis Reinbold were major actors in motorsports and they will be missed.
Californian Kevin Harvick joins the Hall, accompanied by drivers Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips.
Martin is the latest victim of IHRA’s revolving door of leadership, even as participation grows.
Team Penske, also called Penske Racing, debuted in the Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car enduro in 1966, which makes Team Penske 60 years old in 2026.
NASCAR is looking to its future in the sport and business of auto racing and has taken the major step of appointing Steve O’Donnell as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) while elevating Ben Kennedy to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Bowman hasn’t raced since the March 1 event at COTA. Justin Allgaier drove Bowman’s No. 48 Ally Chevrolet at Las Vegas, Darlington and Martinsville.
Two Modern Era candidates and one Pioneer candidate will be elected to the Class of 2027, as will a solitary Landmark candidate.
“I’m really grateful to have this kind of opportunity with Toyota Racing Development,” Harvick said. “To have their support and be able to represent ExxonMobil, it doesn’t get much better.”
Johnson prepares for a change of pace.
The highest honor in Ford Racing, the Spirit of Ford Award given to Robert and Doug Yates is only the 30th time Ford has awarded this prize.
