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V8 Engines Return to F1, Supercross Title Fight Goes to Finale, Acura Explains IMSA Exit & McLaren Preparing For Silly Season
Formula 1’s future could sound a lot louder again. Hunter Lawrence forced a Supercross winner-take-all finale in Salt Lake City. Acura offered rare insight into leaving IMSA’s top class. And Arrow McLaren may soon give Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli his first IndyCar test.

RCAP Staff
2 days ago3 min read


Checkered Weekend: Reddick Locks In at 23XI, Roczen Seizes Supercross Points Lead in Philadelphia & Legge Returns to the Indy 500
Tyler Reddick made his 23XI future official at Talladega. Ken Roczen seized the 450SMX points lead with his fifth win of the season in Philadelphia. Cole Davies clinched the Eastern Divisional 250SMX title. And Katherine Legge is heading back to Indianapolis.

RCAP Staff
Apr 274 min read


Checkered Weekend: Verstappen's Engineer Leaving Red Bull, Ogura Signs 2027 Deal, IndyCar Eyes Brazil Return & Lawrence Reclaims Points Lead in Nashville
Gianpiero Lambiase is leaving Red Bull for McLaren. Yamaha locked up its 2027 factory lineup with Ai Ogura. IndyCar executives made a trip to Brazil worth paying attention to. And Hunter Lawrence delivered when it mattered most in Nashville to retake the championship lead with four rounds to go.

RCAP Staff
Apr 124 min read


McLaughlin On Pole, Dale Coyne Racing Shocks Indycar Paddock
Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin celebrates pole position at the opening race of the 2026 NTT Indycar season at St. Petersburg (Photo by: Joe Skibinski) Scott McLaughlin set the fastest time in qualifying for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and will start on pole position for the third time in the last five years. After going winless in 2025, McLaughlin looks to bounce back and fight for the win in tomorrow's Grand Prix. This qualifying session had a lot of shocking momen
Kylar Boggs
Feb 282 min read


Chaos Ensues In Opening Indycar Practice At St. Petersburg, McLaughlin Tops The Timing Sheets
Scott McLaughlin In The #3 Dex Imaging Penske entry at St. Petersburg fastest in opening practice (Photo by: Joe Skibinski) Scott McLaughlin for Team Penske tops the timing sheets in opening practice as it was a wild start to the season as opening practice was not kind to a number of drivers. As the session began, Dale Coyne Racing rookie Dennis Hauger, who moves up from the Indy NXT Series after winning the championship in 2025, gets held on the pitlane for 5 minutes during
Kylar Boggs
Feb 272 min read


Could Prema End Up Like How Carlin Exited Indycar?
Prema Racing Drivers Robert Schwartzman (#83) and Callum Ilott (#90) racing at the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course During The 2025 NTT Indycar Season (Photo by: Kevin Dejewski/ ShutterSpeed Action Photography) Prema Racing will miss the opening round of the 2026 NTT Indycar Series Championship. It was confirmed earlier this year, the Rosin Family has suddenly departed from the Organization. During the offseason there has been speculation and rumors of Prema not having the funding
Kylar Boggs
Feb 272 min read


25 Years Later: How Dale Earnhardt’s Death Changed Racing Safety Forever
Twenty-five years after Dale Earnhardt’s fatal crash at the 2001 Daytona 500, NASCAR and global motorsport look dramatically different. From the HANS device mandate to SAFER barriers and the Car of Tomorrow, his death accelerated a safety revolution that continues to save lives today.

RCAP Staff
Feb 173 min read


Checkered Weekend: Daytona Chaos, Tomac Strikes Back, Wehrlein Takes Control
The 2026 Daytona 500 ended in chaos, Eli Tomac conquered Seattle Supercross, and Pascal Wehrlein dominated the Jeddah E-Prix in this week’s Checkered Weekend recap.

RCAP Staff
Feb 153 min read


The Race That Took 76 Days: The Wild 2016 Firestone 600 at Texas
The 2016 Firestone 600 was supposed to be a routine summer stop on the IndyCar calendar. Instead, it became one of the most unusual and memorable races in modern open-wheel history.

George S.
Feb 113 min read


5 Young Drivers Under 21 Poised to Breakout in 2026
Every season seems to introduce a new wave of wonderkids, and 2026 is shaping up to be no different. The depth of young talent across different feeder and support series continues to grow, with drivers stepping into high-pressure environments at earlier ages than ever before. The young drivers listed are not seat fillers, they’re entering make-or-break seasons that could define their careers. And are set to have seasons to put them on the map.

RCAP Staff
Feb 53 min read


Weekend Recap: NASCAR Delays, IndyCar D.C. Plans, Houston Supercross
From NASCAR’s Clash postponement to IndyCar’s bold D.C. proposal, Cooper Webb’s Houston Supercross resurgence, and a strategy-heavy Formula E thriller, this motorsports weekend recap had no shortage of headlines.

RCAP Staff
Feb 14 min read


2026 Junior Series Championship Predictions
With new formats and rising talent across motorsports, these 2026 junior series championship predictions highlight the drivers best positioned to win titles in NASCAR, Formula 2, Formula 3, Indy NXT, and Super2.

George S.
Jan 253 min read


These 4 Drivers Enter 2026 With Their Careers on the Line
A new season brings opportunity, but for some drivers, 2026 brings pressure. From NASCAR to IndyCar, these four drivers enter the year firmly on the hot seat with their careers and futures on the line.

George S.
Jan 13 min read


2025 Racing Clips And Pics Award Winners
2025 was an unforgettable year in racing! From Alex Palou’s dominant IndyCar season to Broc Feeney’s breakout year, AF Corse’s WEC dominance, and Ayhancan Güven’s last-lap DTM pass, the RCAP Awards celebrate the drivers, teams, and moments that defined the year.

RCAP Staff
Dec 23, 20253 min read


Red Bull Eyes IndyCar Star, RAM Joins NASCAR Trucks, and Zandvoort Prepares For F1 Exit
Motorsport’s future is shifting fast: Red Bull Racing eyes IndyCar champion Alex Palou for a 2026 F1 seat, Stellantis brings Ram back to NASCAR with Kaulig Racing, and Circuit Zandvoort prepares for life after Formula 1 with potential NASCAR or IndyCar events. Here’s what it all means.

RCAP Staff
Aug 25, 20253 min read


NASCAR Legal Battle, IndyCar Eyes Mexico, and MotoGP Injury Drama: Motorsport’s Busy Week
From the courtroom to the calendar, motorsport moved fast this week. NASCAR pushed back in the charter lawsuit with 23XI and FRM, IndyCar advanced plans for a 2026 Mexico City round, and MotoGP’s LCR lost Aleix Espargaró to injury. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what to watch next.

RCAP Staff
Aug 21, 20254 min read


The Best 10 Under 25 Drivers of 2025 (So Far)
We’re halfway through the 2025 season, and it’s time to rank the best young drivers in motorsports.

George S.
Jul 9, 20255 min read


This Week's Racing News and Developments: IndyCar’s Chassis, Liberty’s MotoGP Plans, and F1 to Thailand?
From IndyCar’s upcoming 2028 chassis to Liberty Media finalizing its MotoGP takeover, here’s what’s shaking up the global motorsports world. Plus: F1’s push into Thailand and major moves at Juncos Hollinger Racing.

RCAP Staff
Jun 23, 20254 min read


The 10 Best Race Tracks in the World
From legendary corners and elevation changes to insane speeds that create amazing fan atmospheres, racetracks are the true soul of...

RCAP Staff
Jun 9, 20255 min read


F1 Silly Season Predictions for 2026
No Changes for the Big Teams I expect no surprises from McLaren, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes, Red Bull, Haas, Williams, and...

George S.
May 30, 20252 min read
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