Joe Gibbs Racing dominated the week as NASCAR dropped the hammer on them for penalities related to illegally placed magnets. Seven crew members were suspended and monetary and points fines were doled out. In other news, confirmation came that Casey Mears was the fourth driver at RCR, ending weeks of speculation about where he would end [...]

Another peg has fallen and another team is in place. Silly Season is finally being wrapped up after intense months-long speculation. Ryan Newman announced this week that he would be joining the newly formed Stewart-Haas Motorsports, driving the #4 Chevrolet. Casey Mears is rumored to Richard Childress Racing in the #07, we will see if that [...]

Tires dominated discussion this week following the debacle at The Brickyard. NASCAR issued an apology, but the speedway refused to do the same. In other news Brickyard winner Jimmie Johnson announced he will be piloting the #81 Randy Moss Motorsports Chevrolet at Bristol. This will be Johnson’s first time in a truck. David Newton over at ESPN struck [...]

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series enters its 20th race this weekend at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Brickyard was not the only news of the week however. Tony Stewart announced the sponsorship and number for his new ride, no word from him yet on the second driver though. Toyota had its horsepower cut back [...]

We have reached our final week off as the Cup series moves into its final stretch of races. For those at the highest level, this weekend signals the calm before the storm. This week was still a busy one. A rough economy signaled trouble from a major manufacturer and NASCAR lost a friend and champion [...]

We here at The Nascar Insiders wanted to take a second to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July.  There is a lot of great racing action set to come this weekend from Daytona for the Nationwide and Cup Series, so check out some fireworks, grab an adult beverage, and enjoy the weekend!
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