By Lonnie Hugh Skinner MADISON, Ill. (Saturday, June 14, 2025) – Will Power wrote another chapter in the storied history of Team Penske on Saturday during NTT P1 Award qualifying for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline, earning the […]
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Indy NXT Series: Father’s Day Race, 75 laps, 4:30 PM with Dennis Hauger on The Pole in Oval Debut
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner MADISON, Ill. (Saturday, June 14, 2025) – If anyone thought Dennis Hauger might struggle to find speed in the first oval race of his life, think again. INDY NXT by Firestone championship leader Hauger won the pole Saturday for […]
Shane van Gisbergen aka SVG, wins pole for NASCAR Cup Viva Mexico 250 at Mexico City
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner Shane van Gisbergen will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag in Sunday’s Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Van Gisbergen’s lap of 92.776 seconds topped the charts as weather took control and ended the […]
NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City; NASCAR Cup Race at 3:00, Amazon Prime Video
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Viva Mexico 250 The Place: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Track Length: 2.42 Mile Asphalt Paved Road Course The Date: Sunday, June 15 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $12,561,250 TV: Amazon Prime, 2 […]
NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Today’s Xfinity Race 4:30 PM at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner NASCAR Xfinity Series Next Race: The Chilango 150 The Place: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Track Length: 2.42 Mile Asphalt Paved Road Course The Date: Saturday, June 14 The Time: 4:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $2,151,939 TV: CW, 4 p.m. […]
IndyCar This Weekend FAST FACTS: Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline; Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin always runs well at Greater St. Louis area track
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner Scott McLaughlin IndyCar Team Penske driver Zoom Press Conference 6 11 2025 for this weekend’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500 in St. Louis Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Fast Facts Race weekend: Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15 Track: World Wide Technology Raceway, […]
AMERICAN THUNDER NASCAR Documentary: Jimmie Johnson & Michael Rockenfeller Media Zoom; debuts on Amazon Prime, June 12
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner Jimmie Johnson & Michael Rockenfeller, Amazon Prime’s Documentary NASCAR American Thunder Zoom Press Conference June 11, 2025 Premiere date on Prime Video: Thursday, June 12 Media Zoom call with racing icons Jimmie Johnson and Michael […]
NASCAR News: Ram is Back … Back in America’s Motorsport … Ram is back in NASCAR
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner Ram is Back … Back in America’s Motorsport … Ram is back in NASCAR Ram returns to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in 2026, after a 13-year break, as part of a powerful product launch cadence — 25 announcements […]
NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Michigan International Speedway; Cup race today at 2:00 PM
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: FireKeepers Casino 400 The Place: Michigan International Speedway Track Length: 2 Mile Asphalt Paved Oval The Date: Sunday, June 8 The Time: 2 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,055,250 TV: Amazon Prime, 1:30 p.m. […]
IndyCar News: INDYCAR Announces Detroit Grand Prix Post-Race Technical Violation, Penalty
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner No. 14 Failed To Meet Required Driver Ballast Weight INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, June 2, 2025) – INDYCAR has announced a post-race technical inspection penalty for the entry No. 14 of A.J. Foyt Enterprises following Sunday’s Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear […]
IndyCar News: Kyle Kirkwood Hangs On, Pulls Away to Victory in Detroit
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner DETROIT (Sunday, June 1, 2025) – Kyle Kirkwood survived front wing damage and pulled away on a late restart to win the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear on Sunday. It was the second victory of the season and fourth […]
IndyCar News: RESULTS: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear with Kyle Kirkwood winning
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner DETROIT – Results Sunday of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear NTT INDYCAR SERIES event on the 1.645-mile Streets of Detroit, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, engine, laps completed and reason out […]
IndyCar News: Colton Herta Keeps Andretti Rolling with Motor City Pole
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner DETROIT (Saturday, May 31, 2025) – While it appeared since the first practice Andretti Global was a favorite for the pole position for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, Colton Herta ended the suspense about which one of […]
Indy NXT Series: Hauger Runs Away from Chaos To Win in Detroit, Expand Points Lead
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner DETROIT (Sunday, June 1, 2025) – Dennis Hauger quickly figured out the best way to avoid potential and real chaos Sunday in the INDY NXT by Firestone Detroit Grand Prix – stay out front. Pole sitter Hauger, from Norway, led […]
Indy NXT Series: Hauger Edges Andretti Global Teammate Hughes for Detroit Pole
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner DETROIT (Saturday, May 31, 2025) – The INDY NXT by Firestone duel between Andretti Global teammates Dennis Hauger and Lochie Hughes continued to heat up Saturday as Hauger edged fellow series rookie Hughes for the pole at the Detroit Grand Prix. […]
IndyCar News: Kirkwood Recovers from Nudge To Lead First Detroit Practice
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner DETROIT (Friday, May 30, 2025) – In an interesting twist to the racing euphemism “bump and run,” Kyle Kirkwood got the bump and then made a superb run to lead practice Friday for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented […]
FAST FACTS: Today’s Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Fast Facts Race weekend: Friday, May 30-Sunday, June 1 Track: Streets of Detroit, a 1.645-mile, nine-turn temporary street course (counterclockwise) Race distance: NTT INDYCAR SERIES: 100 laps/170 miles | INDY NXT by Firestone: 45 laps/55 minutes Push […]
NASCAR National Series News & Notes – Nashville Superspeedway: Xfinity Race Tonight at 7:30 PM, Cup Race Sunday at 7 PM
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Cracker Barrel 400 The Place: Nashville Superspeedway Track Length: 1.33 Mile Concrete Paved Oval The Date: Sunday, June 1 The Time: 7 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,055,250 TV: Amazon Prime, 6:30 p.m. ET Radio: […]
Indy NXT Series News: Dennis Hauger Sets Quick Early Pace in First Detroit Practice
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner DETROIT (Friday, May 30, 2025) – Just when it appeared Dennis Hauger might be mortal, he sent a message Friday afternoon to the rest of the INDY NXT by Firestone field during the final moments of the first practice […]
IndyCar News: FAST FACTS: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear
By Lonnie Hugh Skinner Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Fast Facts Race weekend: Friday, May 30-Sunday, June 1 Track: Streets of Detroit, a 1.645-mile, nine-turn temporary street course (counterclockwise) Race distance: NTT INDYCAR SERIES: 100 laps/170 miles | INDY NXT by Firestone: 45 laps/55 minutes Push […]