NASCAR Coverage
-
WRAL Storytellers: The adventures of covering NASCAR
WRAL sports videographer Brad Simmons tells a few tales of the challenges of shooting video at a NASCAR race, including one incident when he almost broke his foot. -
NASCAR sees busy week of races, Confederate flag removed, some fans returning
WRAL's Mary Dunleavy spoke with NASCAR driver William Byron about the removal of the Confederate flag from events, another busy week of racing, staying healthy and more. -
Our TakeLea: Decision to ban Confederate flags puts NASCAR on right side of hurtful history
For a lot of people, the cruel act of slavery almost didn't exist to them. It was so far away that they feel no responsibility for it, even if they proudly fly a flag of a fledgling country that never got off the ground, whose intent was to base their economy on African slave labor. That's the disconnect between my discomfort and the "pride" of others. -
Simmons: Covering NASCAR, bumping (literally) into Dale Sr. and carrying home a NASCAR tire
In the latest Storytellers segment, do-it-all photographer Brad Simmons talks about covering NASCAR, bumping, litterally, into Dale Earnhardt Sr. and taking a unique souvenir home from a race. -
Busch, Elliot ready to clash in Charlotte after incident at Darlington
Hear from the drivers as they prepare for a fan-free Coca-Cola 600 to honor U.S. Armed Forces members who sacrificed their lives for our country. -
NASCAR's return leads to big TV numbers
WRAL's Mary Dunleavy spoke with a NASCAR official about Sunday's big television numbers and what it means for the sport moving forward in the wake of the cornavirus pandemic. -
NASCAR viewership spikes and fanbase expands in first week back
North of 6.3 million viewers tuned into the Real Heroes 400 at Darlington raceway Sunday afternoon. That's a 38 percent increase from NASCAR's last race in Phoenix 10 weeks ago. -
Kenseth: You didn't really notice the environment from the drivers seat being different once they started the race
Kenseth: You didn't really notice the environment from the drivers seat being different once they started the race -
Ruch ready to race again and inspire women in NASCAR
Next week, racing is back for the Gander Truck series, and those drivers are ready for their seasons get the green flag. One of their drivers is a woman who is looking to inspire other women who want to get in the industry: Angela Ruch. -
Ruch ready to race again and inspire women in NASCAR
Next week, racing is back for the Gander Truck series, and those drivers are ready for their seasons get the green flag. One of their drivers is a woman who is looking to inspire other women who want to get in the industry: Angela Ruch. -
Raleigh nurse to serve as grand marshal this Sunday at Darlington
WRAL's Jared Fialko spoke with Tammy Lee Wharton King, who became a nurse at age 45 and will now serve as grand marshal at Sunday's NASCAR race at Darlington Speedway. -
Raleigh's honorary Grand Marshal a perfect pick for NASCAR
Tammy Lee Wheaton King's story about getting into nursing, along with her racing background made her an obvious selection as one of 36 Grand Marshals for the Real Heroes 400 in Darlington. -
NASCAR Technical Institute switches gears to save lives
Using technical skills they acquired at Universal Technical Institute's (UTI) Mooresville campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), some graduates have quickly transitioned from working under the hood to helping produce personal protective equipment, or PPE, for healthcare providers and other essential workers at a time when that equipment is desperately needed. -
NASCAR returns to Charlotte in May
NASCAR will begin again on May 17 with a NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. That starts a string of seven races, three at Darlington Raceway and four at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Coca-Cola 600 will be held on Memorial Day Weekend, Sunday May 24, as previously announced. -
NASCAR becomes first major sport to return, will start (without fans) on May 17
NASCAR becomes the first major sport to return to action, debuting May 17 with a Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. The May schedule will continue on May 19 with an Xfinity Series race and on May 20 with a Cup Series race also at Darlington Raceway, all leading up to the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24. -
There's no NASCAR this weekend, but you can watch this instead
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Clint Bowyer, Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell will compete in a virtual NASCAR race on Sunday at 1:30 and you can watch it. -
NASCAR postpones events through May 3rd
"The health and safety of our fans, industry and the communities in which we race is our most important priority, so in accordance with recent CDC guidance, NASCAR is currently postponing all race events through May 3rd, with plans to return racing in Martinsville." -
'Xtended' interview: Kevin Harvick
The Nascar driver shares stories of his first Cup Series race at Rockingham in 2001 and how it nearly ruined his wedding plans. Harvick also reveals his least favorite track on the circuit. -
SportsXtra preview: One-on-one interview with Kevin Harvick
Sunday on WRAL SportsXtra, we go one-on-one with NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick. You can see it on WRAL News at 10 on Fox 50. -
Ryan Newman awake, speaking after Daytona 500 wreck
The NASCAR driver is speaking with family and doctors one day after his fiery crash.