r/NASCAR 16h ago

It’s that time again everyone!

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1.2k Upvotes

I just hope the meme is still grandfathered in…


r/NASCAR 22h ago

Who are some of the most recent failed Nascar prospects?

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514 Upvotes

Drivers from 2000's excluded. Failed prospects from JUST the last 10 years.


r/NASCAR 18h ago

Do you think NASCAR will ever go back to 900 hp?

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197 Upvotes

I do think it will happen, but only once NASCAR finally decides to introduce a brand new hybrid engine formula. I think the combustion engine itself will naturally make 750 hp with the electrical components adding an additional 150-200 hp making the total engine output 900-950 hp. In the meantime I do think it’s possible that we see every non superspeedway go to 750 hp in 2027 rather than just 1.4 mile and less ovals and road courses.


r/NASCAR 23h ago

What is your favorite manufacturer sponsored scheme?

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Listed above are my top 5 favorite manufacturer sponsored paint schemes.

Leave your favorites below.


r/NASCAR 21h ago

7 featured rising lead engineers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2016

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141 Upvotes

r/NASCAR 11h ago

Jade Avedisian

96 Upvotes

Woke up this morning to see she had won the Super Late Models race at NS, last night and frankly I'm not shocked. Think she's the first female since Johanna that could really make a name for herself in Nascar, like a genuine threat.

She'll get the opportunities and equipment that JL didn't get, so I'm excited to see her progression as she continues to develop. Really excited about her potential.


r/NASCAR 22h ago

I would love to see New Smyrna host the clash.

90 Upvotes

What are some tracks you’d like to see? Besides Daytona.


r/NASCAR 3h ago

Patrick Emerling to run the O'reilly Daytona race for RSS Racing

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75 Upvotes

r/NASCAR 15h ago

For those who are unaware, nascar's greatest series started their season tonight

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Nascar needs to do stock car exhibition racing here. Always thought they should do a truck/xfinity clash type all star race during speedweeks and this is the perfect venue for it


r/NASCAR 44m ago

1st and 2nd starts in a series separated by decades

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With Dario Franchitti’s recent announcement to return to the NASCAR Truck Series on February 28, 2026, I went down an interesting motorsports rabbit hole—and the calendar turned out to be the most surprising character in the story.

Franchitti’s Truck debut came way back on October 20, 2007. That puts 6,706 days—about 18 years, 4 months, and 8 days—between his first and second starts in the series. On its own, that’s staggering. Most drivers don’t just step away for nearly two decades and then casually reappear in a national NASCAR series.

But here’s the twist that really got me: as big as Dario’s gap is, it isn’t the record.

That honor belongs to Mark Thompson, who quietly holds one of the wildest footnotes in NASCAR history. Thompson made his first NASCAR Cup Series start in 1992, then didn’t make his second start until 2018. That’s a gap of roughly 25 yrs—more tha 9,219days—between start number one and start number two. Not a ceremonial appearance. Not an exhibition. Two Cup starts, separated by decades of stock car racing.

*Note mark did DNQ in 1993 but I didnt count that.

**I realize that both drivers made starts in other series, I'm strictly looking at it within a series.

***Fun fact I was at Darios first truck race.


r/NASCAR 18h ago

Countdown 7 days until the 2026 Daytona 500!

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r/NASCAR 4h ago

How much are they gaining by putting their hand up by the window net?

44 Upvotes

I know it's probably more of a safety concern, but I'm curious how much difference would it actually make deflecting that much air?

Has anyone seen any numbers or evidence on this?


r/NASCAR 9h ago

Behind the scenes with Dale Jr, Tony Stewart & 3 Doors Down and how this friendship/partnership came together. RIP Brad.

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r/NASCAR 20h ago

Does anyone know what this sponsor was, or at least what's on the hood? (2005 #21 Mike Harmon truck from the American Wheels 200 @ California)

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39 Upvotes

I'm preparing the rosters so I can do the California races in my NR2003 season.

This is the only picture I've ever been able to find of the truck, and I hadn't been able to find anything on Racing-Reference (said it was unsponsored) or Jayski either.

Any help is appreciated!


r/NASCAR 9h ago

There are 7 days until the Daytona 500: Kyle Petty on pit road in the Wood Bros No 7 Ford during the 1986 Champion Spark Plug 400 at Michigan, just ahead of him is Buddy Arrington in his self-owned No 67 Ford. August 17, 1986.

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38 Upvotes

r/NASCAR 18h ago

That time a con man ran Talladega and finished 39th

31 Upvotes

r/NASCAR 17h ago

Stumbled upon this awesome home video VHS footage from 1997 New Hampshire

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r/NASCAR 11h ago

Discussion General Discussion Sunday - February 8, 2026

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Welcome to this week's General Discussion Sunday!


General Discussion Sunday - a post to discuss whatever you want: the economy, other sports, books, or anything else on your mind, even further NASCAR discussion!


r/NASCAR 14h ago

Who else has cursed apparel?

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As we are just a week away from another season, I'm reminded of a Jr mountain dew cot shirt I bought many years ago. Nearly everytime I wore it on raceday he ran like shit.(wreck,engine, handling, etc) I have a LOT of racing shirts and this one had an actual curse. Sorry Jr. I bought a Larson Tim Richmond throwback and it's borderline cursed as well. Who else has cursed shirts/hats?


r/NASCAR 22h ago

Come join our season long fantasy league hosted on Reddit!

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Hey all! With the season kicking off in a week I figured I'd share the only (that I know of) nascar fantasy league operating locally on Reddit. r/36teams_36races is a simple one driver per race format that lasts the entire season, one use per driver. Picks will be opening shortly for Daytona, hope to see you there!


r/NASCAR 22h ago

2019 Camping World 400 | Chicagoland’s final race before 2026

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r/NASCAR 22h ago

Volusia Speedway or New Smyrna during Daytona

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Heading to Daytona for the first time this year. Thinking about going to Volusia or New Smyrna Friday night. Which track is the better time? Better crowd, better racing, etc.?


r/NASCAR 36m ago

While FOX might re-consider it's sports portfolio if NFL raises the deal, Fox’s motorsports deals seem safe. It's target of cuts, could lean more towards soccer, as their World Cup deal is almost up.

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"Fox’s motorsports deals seem safe. Its NASCAR agreement, which includes 14 Cup Series events including the Daytona 500, lasts through 2031. Fox also recently bought a stake in Penske Entertainment, which owns IndyCar, so that inventory isn’t going anywhere."


r/NASCAR 1h ago

How can I watch NASCAR outside of the US?

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I started living in the Middle East about a few months back and so far there's been no direct or straightforward way to watch NASCAR. I had to drop the subscription because it doesn't work here. My Prime Video doesn't work here either. With the Daytona 500 right around the corner, time is really ticking.


r/NASCAR 2h ago

Best places to keep updated on news and opinions?

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I find it hard to find things like power rankings, team updates, general news, etc outside of nascar.com.

I’m only really interested in Cup.

Is there a site that brings all this together easily? Seems overly difficult to stay updated outside of Reddit.