NASCAR Coverage
-
Dale Earnhardt Jr., wife, daughter on plane that crashed in Tenn.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s plane crashed Thursday afternoon at an airport near Johnson City, Tenn., according to NBC affiliate WCYB. Earnhardt was taken to a nearby hospital. The retired NASCAR driver's sister, Kelley Earnhardt, tweeted that Dale, his wide and daughter were on the plane along with two pilots. -
The Checkered Flag Podcast: Daniel Suarez and NBC's Kelli Stavast
Host Michael Shelton welcomes 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion and current NASCAR Cup driver for Stewart-Haas Racing, Daniel Suarez, and talks to him about his fight to make the NASCAR Cup Playoffs and how he handles confrontations with other drivers. Shelton also sits down with NBC Sports NASCAR Pit Reporter Kelli Stavast about covering a wild race at Watkins Glen last Sunday and what to expect this Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. -
CFP Special Edition: ESPN's Marty Smith, Author of "Never Settle."
Host Michael Shelton sits down with Marty Smith, ESPN Reporter and College Football Correspondent for ESPN's College Gameday to talk about his brand new book "Never Settle: Sports, Family and the American Soul" that is available in bookstores and online right now. Smith also shares his memories covering NASCAR racing on ESPN, talks about his friendship with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and gives his thoughts on the current NASCAR season and the future of the sport. -
New technology makes sure NASCAR teams get it right during car inspections
Nine NASCAR Cup teams failed pre-race inspections before the race at Pocono last Sunday. There is new technology for teams to use that can digitally let them know if part of the car is off by a fraction. Mary Dunleavy has the story of the Hawkeye. -
Dunleavy 1-on-1 with Alex Bowman after first NASCAR win
Alex Bowman spoke with WRAL's Mary Dunleavy and said he's still on Cloud 9 after his first victory on the major circuit of NASCAR. -
Earnhardt relishing life as broadcaster, dad
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is keeping busy around but not on the race track and enjoying watching his little girl learn. He sat down for a one-on-one with Jeff Gravley before the NASCAR race in Sonoma, Calif. -
Dale Earnhardt Jr: I never thought of broadcasting as an opportunity for me after my career
Former NASCAR driver and current NBC NASCAR analyst Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks racing, retirement, his podcast and fatherhood with Jeff Gravley. -
WWE superstar Charlotte Flair holds court at NASCAR
Jared Fialko caught up with Charlotte Flair, a WWE superstar who served as the pace car driver for NASCAR's longest race. -
Mary Dunleavy drives Charlotte Motor Speedway
When you are watching the Coca-Cola 600 and think to yourself, "I could drive like that," think again. -
CFP Special Edition: Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the NC Sports Hall of Fame
On this special edition of The Checkered Flag Podcast, Michael Shelton speaks exclusively with one of NASCAR's all-time great superstars, Dale Earnhardt Jr., prior to his induction into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, May 3 at the Raleigh Convention Center. -
Truex: It'll be the fastest we've been around Dover
2016 Dover winner Martin Truex Jr. looks for a tough and fast race this weekend at the Gander RV 400 at Dover International Speedway. -
Elliott: Early wins no guarantee of season success
Chase Elliott won the last race at Dover International Speedway. -
Gustafson: When you win Dover, you've done something
Alan Gustafson expressed his love for Dover International Speedway, saying "There's no way you can get away with not being on the edge all day." -
Our TakeIn the driver's seat, like a NASCAR pro
Hours before the Hurricanes advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, photojournalist Brad Simmons and I got to race (yes, they let me) around Charlotte Motor Speedway. -
The Checkered Flag Podcast
Your go-to destination for all things NASCAR, including interviews featuring NASCAR Monster Energy & Xfinity Series superstars and their crew chiefs as well as legendary car owners, Hall of Famers and top NASCAR media personalities. -
Dhani Jones: Former NFL linebacker and CNBC host talks "Bow Tie Cause" and partnership with Alsco
Dhani Jones, an All-Big Ten Linebacker at the University of Michigan who played 11 seasons in the NFL before transitioning to television on CNBC's "Dhani Tackles the Globe" and "Adventure Capitalist," joins the Sports Shop along with Alsco All Fresh National Sales Manager Ben Terrell. Jones discusses his partnership with Alsco and Richard Childress Racing ahead of next month's Alsco 300 NASCAR Xfinity Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway as well as his philanthropic efforts, including "Bow Tie Cause," which enables people to support people and organizations -- through raising awareness and fundraising -- by purchasing and wearing ties themed specifically with the selected cause. -
The Checkered Flag Podcast: FOX's Mike Joy, MRN's Alex Hayden and Kyle Busch looks to continue his Richmond dominance
On this edition of The Checkered Flag Podcast, host Michael Shelton is joined by the lead race announcer for NASCAR on FOX, Mike Joy, as he shares his thoughts on his broadcast colleague, Darrell Waltrip, announcing his retirement from the booth as well as his thoughts on the NASCAR season thus far. In addition, Shelton welcomes Motor Racing Network Announcer Alex Hayden, who previews this Saturday night's Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway (7:30 p.m., WRAZ FOX 50 and 620 The Ticket) as Kyle Busch looks to claim his third straight victory at the three-quarter mile short track after winning at Bristol again last weekend. -
The Checkered Flag Podcast: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Hailie Deegan and The Last Great Colosseum
On this edition of The Checkered Flag Podcast, host Michael Shelton is joined by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 17 Ford Mustang for Roush Fenway Racing, who talks about this past weekend at Texas in which he did TV commentary for a motorcross race in Houston in addition to racing in Fort Worth and also responds to some of his fellow drivers who have been critical of his racing style early in the season. In addition, Shelton is joined by 17-year old racing phenom Hailie Deegan, who talks about being the first female driver to ever claim a victory in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and how she deals with the attention she is receiving at a young age. In addition, Shelton also chimes in on Darrell Waltrip's announcement that he will be retiring from his a role as a commentator for NASCAR on FOX following this season and previews this weekend's NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway. -
The Checkered Flag Podcast: William Byron, FOX's Adam Alexander and the 2020 NASCAR schedule annoucement
On this edition of The Checkered Flag Podcast, host Michael Shelton is joined by 21-year old William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camero for Hendrick Motorsports, who talks about driving for the number once made legendary by Jeff Gordon as well as his progression under his new crew chief, 7-time NASCAR Cup winner Chad Knaus. In addition, Shelton is joined by Adam Alexander, a co-host for NASCAR RaceHub and the play-by-play voice for FOX's coverage of the NASCAR Xfinity Series, who talks about the 2020 NASCAR schedule that was announced earlier this week that included some major changes in venues and dates and also discusses the drivers who he feels are on the rise in the Xfinity Series. -
The Checkered Flag Podcast: Paul Menard, Brehanna Daniels & Breanna O'Leary and Kyle Busch reaches 200 wins
On this edition of The Checkered Flag Podcast, host Michael Shelton is joined by Paul Menard, driver of the No. 21 Ford Mustang for Wood Brothers Racing, who talks about how important this Sunday's STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia is to him and the legendary Wood Brothers organization whose headquarters is located nearby in Stuart, VA. in honor of Women's History Month, Shelton also welcomes Brehanna Daniels and Breanna O'Leary, two tire changers who became the first female pit crew members to pit on the same team in the Daytona 500 last month. In addition, Shelton chimes in with his thoughts on Kyle Busch earning his 200th career NASCAR victory in Southern California last weekend. You can watch the STP 500 from Martinsville Speedway on FS1 on Sunday at 2 p.m.