NASCAR Coverage
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The Checkered Flag Podcast: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Hailie Deegan and The Last Great Colosseum
On this edition of The Checkered Flag Podcast, host Michael Shelton is joined by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 17 Ford Mustang for Roush Fenway Racing, who talks about this past weekend at Texas in which he did TV commentary for a motorcross race in Houston in addition to racing in Fort Worth and also responds to some of his fellow drivers who have been critical of his racing style early in the season. In addition, Shelton is joined by 17-year old racing phenom Hailie Deegan, who talks about being the first female driver to ever claim a victory in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and how she deals with the attention she is receiving at a young age. In addition, Shelton also chimes in on Darrell Waltrip's announcement that he will be retiring from his a role as a commentator for NASCAR on FOX following this season and previews this weekend's NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway. -
The Checkered Flag Podcast: William Byron, FOX's Adam Alexander and the 2020 NASCAR schedule annoucement
On this edition of The Checkered Flag Podcast, host Michael Shelton is joined by 21-year old William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet Camero for Hendrick Motorsports, who talks about driving for the number once made legendary by Jeff Gordon as well as his progression under his new crew chief, 7-time NASCAR Cup winner Chad Knaus. In addition, Shelton is joined by Adam Alexander, a co-host for NASCAR RaceHub and the play-by-play voice for FOX's coverage of the NASCAR Xfinity Series, who talks about the 2020 NASCAR schedule that was announced earlier this week that included some major changes in venues and dates and also discusses the drivers who he feels are on the rise in the Xfinity Series. -
The Checkered Flag Podcast: Paul Menard, Brehanna Daniels & Breanna O'Leary and Kyle Busch reaches 200 wins
On this edition of The Checkered Flag Podcast, host Michael Shelton is joined by Paul Menard, driver of the No. 21 Ford Mustang for Wood Brothers Racing, who talks about how important this Sunday's STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia is to him and the legendary Wood Brothers organization whose headquarters is located nearby in Stuart, VA. in honor of Women's History Month, Shelton also welcomes Brehanna Daniels and Breanna O'Leary, two tire changers who became the first female pit crew members to pit on the same team in the Daytona 500 last month. In addition, Shelton chimes in with his thoughts on Kyle Busch earning his 200th career NASCAR victory in Southern California last weekend. You can watch the STP 500 from Martinsville Speedway on FS1 on Sunday at 2 p.m. -
Bubba Wallace Jr.: I have a lot of things I want to check off the list so I have to keep pushing the envelope
Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr., Driver of the No. 43 Chevrolet Camero for Richard Petty Motorsports in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, joins the Sports Shop to talk about his career thus far, how he developed an interest in stock car racing and his interests off the track. In addition, Bubba is joined by Brandon Divers, Alsco General Manager of Alexandria Branch, and Ben Terrell, All Fresh National Sales Manager and Official NASCAR Ambassador for Alsco, to talk about the partnership between Alsco, Richard Petty Motorsports and NASCAR. -
The Checkered Flag Podcast: Martin Truex Jr., the 2020 NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees and Kyle Busch seeks win No. 200
On this edition of The Checkered Flag Podcast, host Michael Shelton is joined by Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing and the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Champion, who talks about moving from a small racing operation to one of the premier organizations in the sport as well as his start to the 2019 season as he seeks to win at Auto Club Speedway in Southern California for the second straight year this weekend. Shelton also discusses the recently announced nominees for the 2020 class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame as well as Kyle Busch seeking to join Richard Petty in the 200-win Club this weekend in SoCal and how the Rowdy One's accomplishments compare to those of The King. You can watch the Auto Club 400 from Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California on WRAZ Fox 50 on Sunday at 3 p.m. or listen to the race on 620 The Ticket at 2:30 p.m. -
The Checkered Flag Podcast: Special Edition with NASCAR legend Tony Stewart
On this special edition of The Checkered Flag Podcast, host Michael Shelton is joined by Tony Stewart, 3-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Champion, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing and a nominee for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Stewart speaks his mind on a variety of topics, including his induction into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America earlier this week as well as how he feels Stewart-Haas Racing is faring early in the 2019 NASCAR season with the new rules package for the Monster Energy cars and the debut of the Ford Mustang on his team. Stewart also opines on the current state of NASCAR Racing as well as Kyle Busch seeking his 200th career victory and the breakthrough of 17-year old Hailie Deegan on the K&N Pro West circuit. In addition, Stewart shares his own future racing ambitions as he continues to drive for his Sprint Car racing team, Tony Stewart Racing, and also shares whether or not he will consider another run in the Indianapolis 500. -
The Checkered Flag Podcast: Erik Jones, NASCAR on FOX's Jamie Little, a Vegas review and a Phoenix preview
On this edition of The Checkered Flag Podcast, host Michael Shelton is joined by Erik Jones, driver of the No. 20 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing, who talks about his dustup with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. during last weekend's race in Las Vegas, what it's like being on a team with 3 fellow NASCAR superstars and his goals for his third year in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. In addition, NASCAR on FOX pit reporter Jamie Little joins the Checkered Flag Podcast to share her insight on how NASCAR pit crews are dealing with the new rules package and the too many men over the wall rule after this past weekend as well as her thoughts on 17-year old Hailie Deegan scoring her 2nd career NASCAR K&N Pro Series West victory last Thursday. Shelton also provides a recap of last Sunday's Pennzoil 400 in Vegas as well as a preview of this weekend's Ticket Guardian 500 in Phoenix and a report on a new location for NASCAR's Monster Energy Awards in December. You can watch NASCAR Racing from Phoenix on WRAZ FOX 50 on Sunday beginning at 3 p.m. and listen on 620 The Ticket beginning at 2:30 p.m. -
The Checkered Flag Podcast: Former NASCAR champion and FOX analyst Bobby Labonte and NASCAR Cup rookie Daniel Hemric
On this edition of The Checkered Flag Podcast, host Michael Shelton is joined by NASCAR on FOX analyst Bobby Labonte, the only driver to win both the Xfinity Series (1991) and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup (2000) championships. Lebonte shares his experience of adjusting to rule changes in NASCAR as well his current racing adventures in Europe. Daniel Hemric, who drives the No. 8 Chevrolet Camero for Richard Childress Racing, also joins the Checkered Flag Podcast to share his thoughts on his finish last week at Atlanta and what it's like for a kid from Kannapolis, NC to race under Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s former boss under the number previously driven by Earnhardt's son. Shelton also shares his thoughts on last weekend's races at Atlanta and looks forward to NASCAR taking over Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend. -
Denny Hamlin reflects on an emotional Daytona 500 win
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin reflects on an emotional Daytona 500 win -
The Checkered Flag Podcast: FOX NASCAR Raceday host Kaitlyn Vincie and the debut of "New Rules" this weekend at Atlanta
On this edition of The Checkered Flag Podcast, host Michael Shelton is joined by Kaitlyn Vincie, reporter and host for NASCAR RaceDay and NASCAR Race Hub on FOX and FS1, who discusses what is happening in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup garages as preparations for this weekend's race in Atlanta as well as a record that could be set this weekend by Kyle Busch. Shelton also recaps the Daytona 500 and also previews this weekend's Folds of Honor Quick Trip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, which will also mark the debut of Monster Energy cars under the brand new aero package that executives and fans hope will produce more competitive racing. You can watch NASCAR Racing from Atlanta on WRAZ FOX 50 on Sunday beginning at 1:30 p.m. and listen on 620 The Ticket beginning at 1:00 p.m. -
Highlights: Daytona 500, 2019
NASCAR's biggest race opened the season with fan excitement, an accident on pit road, a 21-car crash, 12 cautions and five wrecks in the final 20 laps of regulation. -
A loss, then a big win for Joe Gibbs Racing
Denny Hamlin won NASCAR's biggest race for the second time in four years Sunday, leading JGR in a 1-2-3 sweep of the podium in overtime. The race and the season have been dedicated to J.D. Gibbs, Joe Gibbs' eldest son who died last month after battling a degenerative neurological disease. -
Hamlin celebrates Daytona 500 win
Denny Hamlin won the Daytona 500 for the second time in four years. -
The Checkered Flag Podcast: Clint Bowyer, FOX's Matt Yocum and a Daytona 500 preview
On this edition, Michael Shelton is joined by Monster Energy NASCAR Cup driver Clint Bowyer as he talks about driving the new No. 14 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing and how he is looking to follow-up last year's impressive run to the playoffs with a victory in the Daytona 500 on Sunday. In addition, NASCAR on FOX pit reporter Matt Yocum shares how crew chiefs and their teams are adjusting to the new rules for the Monster Energy cars as well as which drivers may work together in Sunday's Daytona 500 to move up the field. Also, Shelton chimes his with his thoughts on the 61st running of the Great American Race and who he expects to take the checkered flag on Sunday. You can watch the Daytona 500 on WRAZ FOX 50 on Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. and listen on 620 The Ticket beginning at 1:30. You can also enter to win a trip to the 2020 Daytona 500 by logging onto foxraleigh.nascar.com. -
The Checkered Flag Podcast: Xfinity Champ Tyler Reddick, FOX's Larry McReynolds and NASCAR's major changes for 2019
On this very first edition of The Checkered Flag Podcast, host Michael Shelton is joined by reigning NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion Tyler Reddick, who talks about switching to Richard Childress Racing as well as attempting to qualify for his first Daytona 500. In addition, Shelton welcomes NASCAR on FOX analyst Larry McReynolds, who shares his thoughts on what it was like to lead Dale Earnhardt Sr. to victory 20 years ago in the Daytona 500 as his crew chief. Also, Shelton previews the 2019 NASCAR season including a major rule change, a new rules package for the Monster Energy Series cars and the major shakeups with a couple former Monster Energy Champions and a legendary crew chief switching teams. -
Phil Ford: UNC Basketball great now the new spokesman for Alsco and the Grand Marshall for Alsco 300 in Charlotte
UNC Basketball great Phil Ford joins the Sports Shop to talk about his new partnership with Alsco, the worldwide leader in linen and uniform rental services for restaurants, healthcare, the automotive industry and industrial facilities. Phil Ford also talks about his love of NASCAR, as he will be the Grand Marshall for the Alsco 300 NASCAR XFinity Series race on Saturday, May 25 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. -
Earnhardt Jr. handicaps Sunday's championship race
Dale Earnhardt Jr. handicaps the championship chase between Martin Truex Jr., Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch and Joey Logano. -
Excitement builds for Sunday's championship race
Take a look at the excitement surrounding the race for a NASCAR championship. -
NASCAR champion will be crowned Sunday
It has comes down to one race, four drivers ... Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch, Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick.