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NASCAR Paint Schemes of the Week: The new EchoPark Speedway

This weekend is the first time the NASCAR Cup Series will race at the freshly renamed EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta. The track has been through so many variations over the years. What’s a new name but another evolution? The track formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway will once again host the Cup Series this weekend. […]

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This weekend is the first time the NASCAR Cup Series will race at the freshly renamed EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta. The track has been through so many variations over the years. What’s a new name but another evolution?

The track formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway will once again host the Cup Series this weekend. We may see another surprise winner, shaking up the NASCAR Playoffs.

With all eyes on Atlanta, a few Cup Series drivers have special paint schemes. Will we see another photo finish or a last-lap wreck?

Chase Elliott No. 9 NAPA Desi9n to Drive Chevy

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It feels like no other driver is poised to win a race right now than Chase Elliott. He’s been the most consistent driver this season. But that can only get you so far in the playoffs.

NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver has his fan-made scheme ready to go. The Desi9n to Drive Chevy looks fantastic, and a win in his home state would be great for Elliott. 9/10.

Denny Hamlin No. 11 King’s Hawaiian Rolls Toyota

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It is strange that this isn’t an RFK Racing car. King’s Hawaiian is with Joe Gibbs Racing and Denny Hamlin this season and the No. 11 looks great.

These drafting races haven’t gone Hamlin’s way much in the Next Gen era. Could EchoPark Speedway change that for the NASCAR veteran? 8.5/10.

Chris Buescher No. 17 Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ford

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Everyone’s favorite paint scheme this week has to be the No. 17, right? Chris Buescher has Kroger and Cinnamon Toast Crunch on his Ford Mustang Dark Horse.

The promotion behind this has been great online. RFK Racing knows how to put together a great paint scheme that fits their branding and the branding of the sponsor. 10/10.

Joey Logano No. 22 AutoTrader Ford

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The AutoTrader Ford is one of my favorites. Blue and orange make for great paint schemes and this one is no different.

Joey Logano has won at Atlanta. He could really use a win there this weekend to pick up more playoff points and improve his position for the postseason. 8/10.

Bubba Wallace No. 23 Leidos Toyota

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This car is supposed to look like the moon, I think, but it just looks like a golf ball to me most of the time. Still, it isn’t bad to look at and the purple Leidos colors are pleasing to look at.

Bubba Wallace has to get back on track. He has seen his points cushion almost completely disappear. A few weeks of solid finishes to close out the summer might be enough to save his playoff position. 7.5/10.

Todd Gilliland No. 34 Rinnai Water Heaters Ford

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The Front Row Motorsports trio hasn’t been as great as I think many expected them to be this season. While RFK Racing has improved as a three-car operation, FRM hasn’t really done that.

Todd Gilliland has a great-looking scheme for this NASCAR weekend. Rinnai will be visible on this 34-car for sure. 8/10.

Riley Herbst No. 35 Tree Top Toyota

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This is my surprise scheme of the week. I did not expect Tree Top to have a paint scheme this nice.

Riley Herbst could use a solid run at Atlanta. His NASCAR season hasn’t been the most amazing. Any decent finish would go a long way for Herbst. 8/10.

Tyler Reddick No. 45 Superman Upper Deck Toyota

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Upper Deck and Superman? Tyler Reddick is going to try and put on his best Clark Kent impression and be a hero on Sunday.

No wins for 23XI Racing this season. They could really use one. Reddick is the defending regular-season champion. Does he get a big win this weekend? 8/10.

Ty Gibbs No. 54 Sonic/Grillo’s Pickles Toyota

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Uh oh, look out Front Row. Ty Gibbs is sporting Sonic and Grillo’s Pickles this weekend. Could JGR and FRM be fighting over the pickle brand?

Blue and green, not bad. I do appreciate the fact that they combined the Sonic logo with the Grillo’s pickle mascot. Not many brands that co-sponsor cars would do that. 7.5/10.

Daniel Suárez No. 99 Quaker State Chevy

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Has there ever been a bad Quaker State paint scheme? Daniel Suárez desperately needs a win if he wants to make the NASCAR Playoffs. 27th in points isn’t going to cut it without a win.

The greens and yellows make this one of the best-looking cars of the weekend. Atlanta has a lot of great cars for Sunday. 8.5/10.



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NASCAR’s Stewart Friesen injured in fiery Canada crash

Friesen will need surgery to fix his pelvis, which was broken in multiple places, and his fractured leg after his car flipped multiple times and caught fire. WASHINGTON — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen suffered multiple injuries to his pelvis and leg during a dirt modified racing crash Monday in Canada.  Video of […]

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Friesen will need surgery to fix his pelvis, which was broken in multiple places, and his fractured leg after his car flipped multiple times and caught fire.

WASHINGTON — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen suffered multiple injuries to his pelvis and leg during a dirt modified racing crash Monday in Canada. 

Video of the incident, which was being streamed live, shows the fiery crash out during the King Of The North race at Autodrome Drummond in Quebec. 

Friesen’s car appears to drift wide around a turn, striking the sidewall around the track. His vehicle flew into the air, tumbling multiple times before coming back down in a fireball. As it continued rolling down the track, less than a second later it was struck by at least one other vehicle coming down the track behind him, igniting more flame and sending debris out over the dirt. 

According to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, by Friesen’s wife Jess, he is in the hospital with severe injuries. 

“Stewart has suffered an unstable/open-book pelvic fracture, meaning his pelvis is broken in two or more places, with a large hematoma on the area,” Jess Friesen wrote. “CT scans have come back clear of any head, neck or spine injuries. Unfortunately, he is still in a tremendous amount of pain.” 

She said her husband also suffered a fractured right leg in the crash. 

Both the pelvis and leg breaks will require surgery, but as of Tuesday he is “in better spirits and resting” after he was transferred to a larger hospital for the procedures, Jess Friesen said. 

Three days before the crash, Friesen competed in his 200th Craftsman Truck Series race, according to NASCAR.com. 

What kind of vehicle was Friesen driving?

Dirt car racers are highly modified vehicles designed specifically for the rough terrain of a dirt track. They come in various classes and characteristics, but the most common type of dirt car is called a modified. 

The cars are blocky, with metal paneling wrapped around cage bars, and sit low to the ground on open wheels, with a body similar to a dune buggy. 

During races, modifieds hit speeds of around 75 mph going around corners and 90 mph on straightaways. 



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NASCAR’s Stewart Friesen injured in fiery Canada crash

Friesen will need surgery to fix his pelvis, which was broken in multiple places, and his fractured leg after his car flipped multiple times and caught fire. WASHINGTON — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen suffered multiple injuries to his pelvis and leg during a dirt modified racing crash Monday in Canada.  Video of […]

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Friesen will need surgery to fix his pelvis, which was broken in multiple places, and his fractured leg after his car flipped multiple times and caught fire.

WASHINGTON — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen suffered multiple injuries to his pelvis and leg during a dirt modified racing crash Monday in Canada. 

Video of the incident, which was being streamed live, shows the fiery crash out during the King Of The North race at Autodrome Drummond in Quebec. 

Friesen’s car appears to drift wide around a turn, striking the sidewall around the track. His vehicle flew into the air, tumbling multiple times before coming back down in a fireball. As it continued rolling down the track, less than a second later it was struck by at least one other vehicle coming down the track behind him, igniting more flame and sending debris out over the dirt. 

According to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, by Friesen’s wife Jess, he is in the hospital with severe injuries. 

“Stewart has suffered an unstable/open-book pelvic fracture, meaning his pelvis is broken in two or more places, with a large hematoma on the area,” Jess Friesen wrote. “CT scans have come back clear of any head, neck or spine injuries. Unfortunately, he is still in a tremendous amount of pain.” 

She said her husband also suffered a fractured right leg in the crash. 

Both the pelvis and leg breaks will require surgery, but as of Tuesday he is “in better spirits and resting” after he was transferred to a larger hospital for the procedures, Jess Friesen said. 

Three days before the crash, Friesen competed in his 200th Craftsman Truck Series race, according to NASCAR.com. 

What kind of vehicle was Friesen driving?

Dirt car racers are highly modified vehicles designed specifically for the rough terrain of a dirt track. They come in various classes and characteristics, but the most common type of dirt car is called a modified. 

The cars are blocky, with metal paneling wrapped around cage bars, and sit low to the ground on open wheels, with a body similar to a dune buggy. 

During races, modifieds hit speeds of around 75 mph going around corners and 90 mph on straightaways. 



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NASCAR penalty report released after Indianapolis weekend

NASCAR has released its penalty report after a wild weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. On Tuesday, NASCAR announced that Austin Hill has been suspended for one Xfinity Series race due to his incident with Aric Almirola. One of the biggest things that happened at Indianapolis was Hill right-rear hooking Almirola during the Xfinity Series race. […]

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NASCAR has released its penalty report after a wild weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. On Tuesday, NASCAR announced that Austin Hill has been suspended for one Xfinity Series race due to his incident with Aric Almirola.

One of the biggest things that happened at Indianapolis was Hill right-rear hooking Almirola during the Xfinity Series race. After the incident, NASCAR penalized Hill for five laps, and he finished 34th. It was speculated that Hill could be suspended for one or two races because fans and experts believe the hit was intentional.

After the race, Almirola reacted to being hit by Hill. “It was definitely intentional,” Almirola told The CW, per NASCAR.com. “He (Hill) blocked me three times. I finally got him loose in (Turn) 3. He had damage on the nose, so he was really slow in the corners. It was time to go. I mean, we’re coming to nine to go, and the leaders are starting to put a gap on us, so it’s time to go. I got him loose, and he just turned left and hooked me in the right rear.”

Additionally, two members of Erik Jones’ crew have been suspended two races for the No. 43 losing a wheel. Kellen Mills and John Rosselli will serve the penalty.

More from the NASCAR Indianapolis weekend

Hill wasn’t available for a comment after the race, but he told his team that the hit wasn’t intentional. “I couldn’t hang onto it. I did not try to right-rear him,” Hill told his team on the radio. “He had me out of control and I drove back to the left to keep it off the wall. I’m not sure what the hell he thought just running me over in 3 though!”

While the Hill-Almirola incident was not good for NASCAR, the highlight of the weekend was Bubba Wallace winning the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis. It was his first victory in 100 Cup Series races, and he has now clinched a spot in the playoffs.

“Unbelievable,” Wallace said on the TNT broadcast. “To win here at the Brickyard, knowing how big this race is, knowing all the noise that’s going on in the background, to set that all aside is a testament to these people here on this 23 team. It’s been getting old right around the cut line.”



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NASCAR’s Stewart Friesen injured in fiery Canada crash

Friesen will need surgery to fix his pelvis, which was broken in multiple places, and his fractured leg after his car flipped multiple times and caught fire. WASHINGTON — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen suffered multiple injuries to his pelvis and leg during a dirt modified racing crash Monday in Canada.  Video of […]

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Friesen will need surgery to fix his pelvis, which was broken in multiple places, and his fractured leg after his car flipped multiple times and caught fire.

WASHINGTON — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen suffered multiple injuries to his pelvis and leg during a dirt modified racing crash Monday in Canada. 

Video of the incident, which was being streamed live, shows the fiery crash out during the King Of The North race at Autodrome Drummond in Quebec. 

Friesen’s car appears to drift wide around a turn, striking the sidewall around the track. His vehicle flew into the air, tumbling multiple times before coming back down in a fireball. As it continued rolling down the track, less than a second later it was struck by at least one other vehicle coming down the track behind him, igniting more flame and sending debris out over the dirt. 

According to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, by Friesen’s wife Jess, he is in the hospital with severe injuries. 

“Stewart has suffered an unstable/open-book pelvic fracture, meaning his pelvis is broken in two or more places, with a large hematoma on the area,” Jess Friesen wrote. “CT scans have come back clear of any head, neck or spine injuries. Unfortunately, he is still in a tremendous amount of pain.” 

She said her husband also suffered a fractured right leg in the crash. 

Both the pelvis and leg breaks will require surgery, but as of Tuesday he is “in better spirits and resting” after he was transferred to a larger hospital for the procedures, Jess Friesen said. 

Three days before the crash, Friesen competed in his 200th Craftsman Truck Series race, according to NASCAR.com. 

What kind of vehicle was Friesen driving?

Dirt car racers are highly modified vehicles designed specifically for the rough terrain of a dirt track. They come in various classes and characteristics, but the most common type of dirt car is called a modified. 

The cars are blocky, with metal paneling wrapped around cage bars, and sit low to the ground on open wheels, with a body similar to a dune buggy. 

During races, modifieds hit speeds of around 75 mph going around corners and 90 mph on straightaways. 



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NASCAR’s Stewart Friesen injured in fiery Canada crash

Friesen will need surgery to fix his pelvis, which was broken in multiple places, and his fractured leg after his car flipped multiple times and caught fire. WASHINGTON — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen suffered multiple injuries to his pelvis and leg during a dirt modified racing crash Monday in Canada.  Video of […]

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Friesen will need surgery to fix his pelvis, which was broken in multiple places, and his fractured leg after his car flipped multiple times and caught fire.

WASHINGTON — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen suffered multiple injuries to his pelvis and leg during a dirt modified racing crash Monday in Canada. 

Video of the incident, which was being streamed live, shows the fiery crash out during the King Of The North race at Autodrome Drummond in Quebec. 

Friesen’s car appears to drift wide around a turn, striking the sidewall around the track. His vehicle flew into the air, tumbling multiple times before coming back down in a fireball. As it continued rolling down the track, less than a second later it was struck by at least one other vehicle coming down the track behind him, igniting more flame and sending debris out over the dirt. 

According to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, by Friesen’s wife Jess, he is in the hospital with severe injuries. 

“Stewart has suffered an unstable/open-book pelvic fracture, meaning his pelvis is broken in two or more places, with a large hematoma on the area,” Jess Friesen wrote. “CT scans have come back clear of any head, neck or spine injuries. Unfortunately, he is still in a tremendous amount of pain.” 

She said her husband also suffered a fractured right leg in the crash. 

Both the pelvis and leg breaks will require surgery, but as of Tuesday he is “in better spirits and resting” after he was transferred to a larger hospital for the procedures, Jess Friesen said. 

Three days before the crash, Friesen competed in his 200th Craftsman Truck Series race, according to NASCAR.com. 

What kind of vehicle was Friesen driving?

Dirt car racers are highly modified vehicles designed specifically for the rough terrain of a dirt track. They come in various classes and characteristics, but the most common type of dirt car is called a modified. 

The cars are blocky, with metal paneling wrapped around cage bars, and sit low to the ground on open wheels, with a body similar to a dune buggy. 

During races, modifieds hit speeds of around 75 mph going around corners and 90 mph on straightaways. 



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Viewership numbers from Saturday’s NASCAR race on WISH-TV – Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Saturday will be a day that NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch will never forget. The NASCAR Xfinity Series driver for JR Motorsports won the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “This is awesome,” Zilisch said in an IMS news release. “Those bricks look really kissable, and I’m ready to kiss them. Winning at […]

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Saturday will be a day that NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch will never forget.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series driver for JR Motorsports won the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“This is awesome,” Zilisch said in an IMS news release. “Those bricks look really kissable, and I’m ready to kiss them. Winning at Indy is awesome and getting 100 wins for JRM is pretty cool, too, so I consider this a pretty awesome day.”

It was his third straight win in the Xfinity Series, following victories at Dover and Sonoma.

The race aired on live on WISH-TV and the numbers are in. According to a post on X, formally known as Twitter, by The CW Sports:

  • Viewership was up +23% compared to last year’s 21st race from Michigan (which aired on USA)
  • Audience grew +6% over last week’s race from Dover
  • Viewership peaked at 1,333,000 total viewers from 7:15 – 7:30 p.m. EDT

Overall, the event had 1,108,000 viewers according to the post.

Zilisch actually spoke with News 8’s Cody Adams earlier this year on Life.Style.Live! ahead of the Xfinity Series’ race in Mexico. Click here to watch their full conversation.

The next NASCAR Xfinity Series race will be at Iowa Speedway on Saturday. The HyVee Perks 250 will begin at 4:30 p.m. EDT and can be seen live on WISH-TV. It will be one of five races remaining for the series before the Xfinity Series playoffs begin.

The following are the remaining races remaining ahead of the playoffs:

  • Saturday, Aug. 2 – Iowa Speedway
  • Saturday, Aug. 9 – Watkins Glen International
  • Friday, Aug. 22 – Daytona International Speedway
  • Saturday, Aug. 30 – Portland International Raceway
  • Saturday, Sept. 6 – World Wide Technology Raceway

The playoffs begin on Friday, Sept. 12 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Justin Allgaier leads the Xfinity Series standings by 21 points over Zilisch, although Zilisch has won five times this season compared to Allgaier’s three victories.

To re-watch Saturday’s Pennzoil 250 at IMS, click here.



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