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In this Checkered Weekend motorsports recap, Eli Tomac rewrites Daytona history, NASCAR’s legal fight between Chris Gabehart and Joe Gibbs Racing takes center stage, Marc Marquez suffers a dramatic MotoGP tyre failure in Thailand, and global tensions cast uncertainty over WEC and F1 events.

I wanted to let Atlanta pass before dropping my first power rankings of the season, given Daytona can be a lottery. But seems like Tyler Reddick doesn't view it that way with back to back wins. Here are my NASCAR Power Rankings.

NASCAR is in a weird place as they have to balance tradition, growth, and competitive integrity, and the schedule has to flow. It needs a mix of momentum, variety, and fun. Here is my dream NASCAR Schedule if there were no restrictions.

This Checkered Weekend is led by the NASCAR Spire Motorsports lawsuit surrounding Chris Gabehart, plus Sheldon Creed’s long-awaited first Xfinity win, Hunter Lawrence’s 450 breakthrough in Arlington, and Aston Martin’s £50m Formula 1 naming rights decision.

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.

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.

This motorsports weekend recap includes some major developments across multiple disciplines, led by long-term stability in NASCAR, a pivotal night in Supercross, a statement debut from Cadillac Formula 1, and continued expansion efforts from the IHRA.

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.

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.

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.

The 2026 season is approaching ever close. We’re less than a month away from the 68th running of the Daytona 500. Some teams had a remarkable 2025. Others…not so much. Regardless of the result, each team has an achilles's heel that they need to get over.

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.

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.

The NASCAR playoffs roll on, and our weekly Power Rankings spotlight the drivers making headlines. Ryan Blaney continues his title push, Joey Logano shows speed, and Kyle Larson looks ready for Kansas. Meanwhile, Chris Buescher and Bubba Wallace slipped in the standings. Here’s this week’s top 10.

Honorable Mention: John Hunter Nemechek brought the Legacy 42 to a 14th place finish, which isn’t an amazing run, but he was on pace for...

NASCAR’s next generation is on the rise. From the CARS Tour to ARCA, a group of young drivers are building resumes that could carry them to the Cup Series in the years ahead. Here are five names to keep an eye on.

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.

Going into Daytona read up on who the best performing drivers in NASCAR are with these Power Rankings

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.

I checked some stats and crunched some numbers, Kyle Larson is on a terrible run right now. In the first 12 races, Larson had 3 wins, 8 top 5s, 9 top 10s, 817 laps led, 2 finishes outside the top 25, an average finish of 9.83, and he scored 469 points. Since the Coke 600, the last 12 races, his numbers are: 0 wins, 3 top 5s, 5 top 10s, 56 laps led, 5 finishes outside the top 25, a 19.25 average finish, and he scored 258 points. Larson at Richmond in the next gen car has an av