"THE LEAD LAP" current news from the racing world.
NASCAR Cup Series
- Harvick wins Richmond pole September 21, 2018Kevin Harvick will start from the pole in the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway, giving his Stewart-Haas Racing group a pick-me-up (...)
- Chastain hopeful amid uncertain future September 21, 2018Ross Chastain will start third in a Chip Ganassi Racing Chevy when the Xfinity Series playoffs begin Friday night at Richmond Raceway. But (...)
- Newman tipped for Roush Fenway seat September 21, 2018An announcement could come as early as Saturday that Ryan Newman will join Roush Fenway Racing next season. Newman, 40, announced last week (...)
- Phelps confident in NASCAR's position as he prepares to take the helm September 21, 2018Steve Phelps told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Friday morning that while he knows he’ll face plenty of challenges in his new role as (...)
- Keselowski tops final Friday practice at Richmond September 21, 2018Brad Keselowski is looking for his fourth consecutive win Saturday night at Richmond Raceway, and he’s showing speed early in the (...)
NASCAR Xfinity
- Chastain hopeful amid uncertain future September 21, 2018Ross Chastain will start third in a Chip Ganassi Racing Chevy when the Xfinity Series playoffs begin Friday night at Richmond Raceway. But (...)
- Chastain dominates Vegas for first Xfinity win September 16, 2018Two weeks ago at Darlington, Ross Chastain showcased his potential in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet, leading 90 laps before (...)
- Allgaier leads the pack home for Indy Xfinity win September 10, 2018The Lilly Diabetes 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway may have been delayed by rain for two days, but that (...)
- Rain washes out Saturday at Indy; Xfinity race moved to Monday September 8, 2018Persistent rain has led to all track activity for Brickyard 400 weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway being canceled for today. (...)
- Keselowski takes command late for Darlington Xfinity win September 1, 2018Brad Keselowski took the lead in Saturday’s Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway when the two cars in front of him tangled (...)
- Cindric’s frustration shows after Darlington Xfinity wreck September 1, 2018Austin Cindric fought back the tears as he spoke outside the infield care center at Darlington Raceway. Driving this week for Roush Fenway (...)
Verizon Indy Car
- Both manufacturers remain in play for Harding Steinbrenner September 21, 2018One notable piece of information missing from Wednesday’s release from Harding Steinbrenner Racing involved naming the engine supplier (...)
- Podcast: The Week In IndyCar, Sept. 20, with Dixon, O’Ward and Hargitt September 20, 2018New IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon, breakout Sonoma star Patricio O’Ward, and NBCSN IndyCar pit reporter Katie Hargitt visit (...)
- O'Ward predicts Mexico race would be huge for IndyCar September 19, 2018Pato O’Ward knows a strong rookie showing in the IndyCar Series would go a long way toward cementing a new race in Mexico for the (...)
- Team overhaul runs deep in Harding Steinbrenner deal September 19, 2018With the new partnership between Mike Harding and George Steinbrenner IV under the Harding Steinbrenner banner, the team that completed the (...)
- RACER video: Harding Steinbrenner Racing launches September 19, 2018Harding Steinbrenner Racing IndyCar Series team co-owner George Michael Steinbrenner IV and his drivers Colton Herta and Patricio (...)
Formula One
- Hankook confirms F1 tire supply bid September 21, 2018Hankook has confirmed it has been accepted by the FIA as a bidder to be the next Formula 1 tire supplier from 2020-2023. F1’s governing (...)
- In RACER Magazine: Modern Classics September 21, 2018Formula 1 in the 21st century doesn’t leave much room for the bold technical idea that pushes the envelope, or a left-field moment of (...)
- Bottas fights to stay positive amid win drought September 21, 2018Valtteri Bottas is wary that his run of races without a victory will start to affect his confidence having not won since last year’s Abu (...)
- McLaren not ruling out Alonso return September 21, 2018McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown believes there is every chance Fernando Alonso could return to Formula 1 after a year off in 2019. Alonso (...)
- Steiner says Renault protest shows how tense battle is September 21, 2018Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says the protest filed against his team by Renault highlights how tense the fight is for fourth in (...)
NASCAR Camping World Truck
- Enfinger holds off Sauter for 3-overtime Vegas Trucks win September 15, 2018It took three overtimes for Grant Enfinger to get his first victory of the season, with a win that represented a giant leap in the NASCAR (...)
- Gragson spins KBM teammate Gilliland on final corner at CTMP August 26, 2018Todd Gilliland would fight Noah Gragson if he could, but being Kyle Busch Motorsports teammates, Gilliland knows better. But that’s how (...)
- NASCAR tweaks Xfinity field size for 2019 August 23, 2018The field size of the Xfinity Series, as well as the eligibility for the Owner Championship, will look different in 2019 for both the (...)
- KBM’s Gragson and Gilliland friends/rivals in Truck Series August 23, 2018As the third-seeded driver in the playoff hunt Noah Gragson says he only has eyes and time for the Camping World Truck Series (...)
- Xfinity, Truck crew chiefs suspended for Bristol infractions August 22, 2018Crew chiefs from three Xfinity Series teams and one Camping World Truck Series team have been suspended for lug nut violations at (...)
