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House fire that killed father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin ruled accidental, officials say
18+ min ago (368+ words) STANLEY, N.C. (WBTV) - The Gaston County house fire that killed the father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin in 2025 was ruled an accident, officials said on Friday. Read --> NASCAR's Denny Hamlin shares gratitude after father dies in Gaston County house fire On…...
Elite NASCAR race team sues former high-ranking employee over ‘brazen scheme’
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (673+ words) HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - An elite NASCAR team sued a former high-ranking employee after he allegedly participated in what the team called a "brazen scheme" to steal sensitive information. Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) filed the lawsuit against former competition director Chris Gabehart…...
Teenage NASCAR driver from Mooresville to race in first Daytona 500
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (372+ words) DAYTONA, Fla. (WBTV) - A teenager from Mooresville, N.C. is set to make his Daytona 500 debut on Sunday as he begins his first full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series. Connor Zilisch -- who is just 19 years old -- will start Sunday's Daytona 500 from…...
NASCAR reschedules race twice after heavy snow in North Carolina
2+ week, 4+ day ago (160+ words) WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WBTV) - A NASCAR race in North Carolina was rescheduled twice after heavy snow blanketed the state over the weekend. "The Clash" was originally supposed to happen on Sunday, Feb. 1 at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem. About 10 inches of snow,…...
NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not the pilot in deadly Statesville plane crash, report says
2+ week, 6+ day ago (95+ words) NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not the pilot in deadly Statesville plane crash, report says'WBTV NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not the pilot in deadly Statesville plane crash, report says "She checked every box: Chloe Walker blazes trail with Gardner-Webb…...
Snow forces NASCAR to adjust weekend schedule ahead of race in North Carolina
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (319+ words) WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WBTV) - An incoming snow storm forced NASCAR to adjust its schedule ahead of this weekend's race in North Carolina. The "Clash" -- NASCAR's preseason kickoff race -- is supposed to happen at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem this weekend. The 200-lap…...
Fan events leading up to NASCAR race in North Carolina canceled due to snow chance
3+ week, 1+ day ago (340+ words) WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WBTV) - At least two fan events leading up to this weekend's NASCAR race in North Carolina have been canceled as the Carolinas prepare for snow. Organizers said the "FanFare on Fourth" and "Cars + Coffee" events were canceled in the…...
Major change planned for NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, report says
3+ week, 3+ day ago (271+ words) CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) - A major change is reportedly planned for one of the two annual NASCAR races at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Starting this year, the historic North Carolina track's fall race will go from the Roval road-course layout back to the…...
‘Be like Biff’: Family, friends, fans honor former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle at public memorial service
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (94+ words) Be like Biff: Family, friends, fans honor former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle at public memorial service'WBTV Be like Biff: Family, friends, fans honor former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle at public memorial service Hall of Fame human: NASCAR community remembers Greg…...
‘Hall of Fame human’: NASCAR community remembers Greg Biffle ahead of public memorial
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (470+ words) CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) -Honoring a man who contributed so much to the sport of racing and beyond. On Friday, Jan. 15, people across the NASCAR community and the city of Charlotte will come together to remember former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. Read…...