Hamlin Takes Pole at Pocono, Eyes Historic Win
Denny Hamlin grabs pole at Pocono, aiming for a third straight win and a spot in the 60‑60 club, while honoring Ryan Newman’s qualifying legacy.
Jun 13, 2026
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Hamlin Secures Pole at Pocono, Eyes Third Consecutive Victory
Denny Hamlin captured the top spot at Pocono Raceway, delivering a 51.948‑second lap at 173.250 mph and looking to extend his winning streak.
Jun 13, 2026
Hamlin Secures Pole at Pocono, Eyes Third Straight Win
Denny Hamlin captured the pole at Pocono Raceway with a 51.948‑second lap, averaging 173.250 mph. The performance ties his record with Ryan Newman and fuels his pursuit of three consecutive victories.
Jun 13, 2026
Blaney’s Throwback Livery Honors Newman’s 2008 Daytona 500 Victory at Pocono
Ryan Blaney will drive a throwback car inspired by Ryan Newman’s 2008 Daytona 500‑winning design at Pocono, honoring Team Penske’s 60th anniversary and crew chief Roy McCauley.
Jun 11, 2026
NASCAR’s Thrilling Michigan Race Sparks Safety Reflections and Future Prospects
A heart‑stopping crash at Michigan International Speedway, historic safety lessons, Denny Hamlin’s win, Kyle Busch’s retirement, and a lighthearted summer close capture the latest NASCAR action.
Jun 8, 2026
Travis Geisler: The Engineer Driving Team Penske’s NASCAR Success
Travis Geisler, a Vanderbilt‑educated engineer, oversees three Cup teams for Team Penske, linking race‑day strategies with shop operations while crediting his father’s legendary work ethic for his rise in NASCAR.
May 27, 2026
NASCAR Drivers Turn Racing Success into Multi-Million Dollar Fortunes
While race winnings provide a solid foundation, the bulk of modern drivers’ income comes from endorsements, ownership stakes and entrepreneurial ventures.
May 27, 2026
Kyle Busch’s Sudden Death Shocks NASCAR Community
NASCAR mourns the loss of Kyle Busch, a legendary driver who died from pneumonia that progressed to sepsis, marking the sport’s darkest day in 25 years.
May 24, 2026
Local High School Baseball Teams Deliver Thrilling Week of Action
A rundown of recent games featuring the Little Falls Flyers, Albany Huskies and other regional squads, highlighting offensive bursts and pitching feats.
May 16, 2026
Kurt Busch Calls Out NASCAR’s Inconsistent Penalty Approach After Kyle Busch Incident
Kurt Busch criticizes NASCAR for not penalizing his brother Kyle Busch for an incident with John Hunter Nemechek, insisting the series should use visual assessment instead of radio communications to determine penalties.
May 13, 2026