4+ hour, 45+ min ago   (338+ words) The Charlotte Sports Foundation announced this morning that it has acquired the rights to the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, securing the future of one of the city's biggest events.The 21-year-old marathon has grown along with the city, and the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (185+ words) The International Hot Rod Association announced this week that it has purchased the iconic 60-year-old Rockingham Speedway, also known as "The Rock." IHRA officials say the speedway has played a pivotal role in NASCAR and American racing history for decades....

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (403+ words) Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family were killed in a plane crash Thursday at Statesville Regional Airport. The crash drew an outpouring of condolences from the NASCAR community and state leaders remembering the two-time series champion. Biffle, a…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (160+ words) After a trial lasting almost two weeks, NASCAR Cup Series teams 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have agreed to settle an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR. Court was dismissed Thursday morning in uptown Charlotte after the teams reached a deal at…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (92+ words) The 2025 Around the Crown 10K takes place Sunday, Aug. 31, closing portions of I-277 and other uptown streets. - On Air Now Playing The Charlotte Jazz Channel Uptown Charlotte streets closed for race The 2025 Around the Crown 10K takes place Sunday, Aug. 31. These streets will…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (173+ words) Note: A majority of this program first aired October 11, 2013. We remember Humpy Wheeler, who died last week at the age of 86. Wheeler ran Charlotte Motor Speedway for 35 years. He became known as the "P.T. Barnum of motorsports" for the fan-centered gimmicks…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (126+ words) Services are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday for longtime Charlotte Motor Speedway President and General manager Humpy Wheeler, who died last week. A vigil, rosary and eulogy are Monday evening at 5:30 pm at St. Gabriel Catholic Church on Providence Road....

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (117+ words) The Charlotte City Council's economic development committee Monday approved a plan to spend $25 million renovating the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The hall plans to move the gift shop and cafe, and build more event space. The money will come from…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (377+ words) One of NASCAR's all-time characters is on the track right now, winning races and infuriating other drivers. But the country at large doesn't know him. WFAE's Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, wonders if it's too late for…...