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12+ min ago (448+ words) As NASCAR navigates governance issues, charter uncertainty, and growing fan distrust, calls are growing for the sanctioning body to publicly fix its relationship with fans and sponsors through trusted, independent voices like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Denny Hamlin. The push for a public reset comes in the wake of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit, which has shed light on the sport's business practices and deepened fan mistrust. Court testimony and filings have highlighted internal decision-making, financial structures, and the power imbalance between NASCAR and its teams. These are the issues fans have long suspected but rarely seen documented in such detail. The recently settled antitrust case between 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports vs. NASCAR has exposed how tightly NASCAR controls the charter system, revenue distribution, and long-term team security, reinforcing perceptions that the sanctioning body prioritizes control over partnership. For many…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (28+ words) Great work, Matt. Proud to support you. BIG by Matt Stoller Great work, Matt. Proud to support you. PS did you see that NASCAR settled with Jordan's group?...

1+ hour, 20+ min ago (725+ words) Dec 13, 2025 | 2:32 PM EST For nearly two decades, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has been the heartbeat of dirt racing in America. It's been a traveling grind of horsepower, grit, and blue-collar heroes that turned Saturday nights into must-watch theater. Built under the vision of the late Forrest Lucas, the series didn't just crown champions; it created a culture. Now, as the sport turns a page, a new heavyweight owner is stepping in with big promises and even bigger expectations. And if FloRacing's CEO & Co-Founder, Mark Floreani's early message is any indication, this isn't just about preserving a legacy but scaling it. "We are excited about the future of the series, and we're just excited about where we can take this. I do want to say thank you to the Lucas family. Morgan Lucas and then especially Forrest Lucas,…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago (551+ words) The NASCAR antitrust settlement reached on December 11, 2025, ended a legal battle that pulled the sport into federal court and forced a closer look at its business model. The lawsuit was filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. The dispute centered on NASCAR's charter system and the level of control the sanctioning body holds over Cup Series teams. A key ruling confirmed NASCAR has "monopoly/monopsony power" in the market for premier stock car racing services. That decision narrowed the case and helped push both sides toward a settlement that changes charter ownership, revenue sharing, and team rights across the Cup Series. The lawsuit followed failed charter negotiations in September 2024. NASCAR presented teams with a 112-page charter agreement and gave them one day to sign. The deal guaranteed race entry and revenue but did not offer permanent charters. While most teams…...

2+ hour, 49+ min ago (519+ words) Motorsport News, Rumors, Editorials and Race Predictions 2025 saw Alex Albon go up against his most challenging teammate since Max Verstappen. The Thai was pushed to his limits by four-time race winner Carlos Sainz, the most decorated driver to compete for Williams in a decade. Albon managed to outscore Sainz in this year's campaign, even if the Spaniard ended the season in electric form. Two podiums helped Sainz reduce a large deficit accumulated from the opening rounds. Still, despite Sainz emerging with a winning qualifying head-to-head, Albon finished the year with more points. From Albon's perspective, his new teammate's integration was crucial in changing the culture at Williams. Carlos Sainz anticipated that Williams would be a step down from Ferrari when he first agreed to join " at least initially. Team principal James Vowles' pitch to Sainz was mainly centred around 2026 and…...

2+ hour, 52+ min ago (326+ words) Formula - E News: DS Penske driver Maximilian Gunther has been awarded the FIA Action of the Year for his dramatic last-corner overtake to win the Jeddah race in Season DS Penske driver Maximilian Gunther has a fresh reason to celebrate The German racing driver received the FIA Action of the Year award at the FIA Awards in Tashkent, Uzbekistan He won the award for clinching an unexpected victory in the Round 3 race in Jeddah The way he cut in at the last corner to cross the finish line ahead of Oliver Rowland earned him the Action of the Year award for Season 11.Maximilian Gunther last-gasp Jeddah move crowned FIA Action of the YearMaximilian Gunther's last-moment move denied the Formula E World Champion a race win, as the former snatched victory from him in Jeddah in February this year.After the…...

2+ hour, 56+ min ago (703+ words) Lajoie last year found himself looking on the outside looking in for most of the year and hated by a large number of fans. His being in this position would've been unthinkable in 2021. When Spire was brand new, he was already developing cult-hero status as the leader of a backmarker. While he was already unpopular heading into the 2025 season, what made matters worse was when Lajoie said, "I don't want to drive in front of 12 fans on a Saturday," and had a whole rant about it. This also exposes something fundamental about him and why, heading into 2026, he doesn't have a ride confirmed for the year. Lajoie showed flashes of talent in his time in the Cup Series. Most notably in the second half of his final full-time season, he rebounded from the worst half-season he had in his career....

3+ hour, 34+ min ago (624+ words) Dec 13, 2025 | 12:19 PM EST Max Verstappen and Helmut Marko | via X (@NorthPoleF1) For all the champions Helmut Marko has helped shape, none compare to the bond he shares with Max Verstappen. He shared his "most intimate" bond with the driver. As Marko prepares to step away from Red Bull after two decades, his reflections make one thing clear: Verstappen isn't just the crown jewel of the program; he's still evolving. "The connection was certainly a very intense one, or the most intimate, I can't say," Marko told Austrian broadcaster ORF. "But it was the closest connection I've ever had with a driver. And the fascinating thing was that with each passing year, Max Verstappen became faster, more mature, better. And to this day, I can't see an end to this development, even though he is already the best driver." Marko's stance is…...

3+ hour, 43+ min ago (465+ words) The introduction of evergreen provisions has led many NASCAR team investors and executives to believe charter values soared almost instantly, with some predicting prices could nearly double. During the 2025 season alone, Legacy Motor Club paid Rick Ware Racing $45 million for a charter, one of the 36 introduced in 2016. Those charters were central to the $365 million antitrust case, which ended Thursday when NASCAR agreed to let teams retain them permanently, provided certain conditions are met. According to Sports Business Journal, teams will gain new guarantees on international media revenue, governance, and future revenue streams. However, they'll have to pay NASCAR higher fees when transferring charters. Nearly all industry executives with team connections contacted by SBJ yesterday expect charter prices to rise. Some predict they will exceed $50 million in the next valuation, while more bullish insiders put the figure between $90 million and $100 million....

4+ hour, 19+ min ago (417+ words) Dodge has taken its first tangible step toward a return to NASCAR, unveiling Charger-inspired late-model bodywork that signals a renewed commitment to oval racing and fuels speculation about a future return to the Cup Series. Dodge last competed in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2012, ending a decades-long association with stock car racing that included championship success and a strong performance identity. Since 2012, speculation about a return has surfaced periodically. However, the recent release of the Charger-inspired late-model body marks the most unmistakable physical evidence yet that Stellantis is positioning Dodge for a future comeback. A motorsports news account reported on X, "Dodge introduced a new Charger-inspired late model nose and rear bumper, its first concrete move back into oval racing. What does this mean for Dodge's timeline in NASCAR?" While Ram Trucks, another Stellantis brand, is already set to rejoin…...