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Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Recap: Lime Rock Park – Speedway Digest

No. 42 J.F. Electric / Utilitra Chevrolet Silverado RSTDriver: Matt Mills | Crew Chief: Mike ShiplettMatt Mills Racing@MattMillsRacing@MattMillsRacingWebsiteStart: 21stStage 1: 23rdStage 2: 24thFinish: 26thDriver Points: 19thOwner Points: 24th Key Takeaway: Matt Mills and the No. 42 team fought hard all afternoon at Lime Rock, but lost all their track position after going off course at […]

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Key Takeaway: Matt Mills and the No. 42 team fought hard all afternoon at Lime Rock, but lost all their track position after going off course at the end of the race. Mills started the 100-lap event in 21st, and battled a tight-handling truck in the opening two stages. After making wholesale changes to the setup ahead of the final stage, the J.F. Electric Chevy gained speed. Unfortunately for Mills, once he locked up the brakes and slid off in turn one, his results were shot down, finishing in 26th.
Matt Mills’ Post-Race Thoughts: “By the end there, I felt like we made up some ground. The first two stages, we were struggling being really tight. The third stage, we actually made some adjustments that seemed to really make the truck react to it a lot better. Turn one just kept kicking my butt all weekend. I went off once in practice and three more times in the race and then back. The third time we got stuck. We couldn’t get pulled out and lost a couple of laps, and that just kind of killed our day. It was so hard to pass, but I felt like we don’t have that moment, we’re right there with the No. 44. We were running with them all day. I should have ended up the top 10, but we’ll just move onto IRP.”

About J.F. Electric: J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that provides engineering expertise, backed by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings, from utilities and commercial projects, to industrial and telecommunications customers. When having a long family history in an industry, a company not only builds on its knowledge and experience, it takes pride in cultivating a solid understanding of client needs, all the while nurturing strong relationships with its employees. Evolving through five generations of the Fowler family, J.F. Electric has matured into a well-managed and thoughtfully diversified electrical contractor which is poised to continue its growth and expansion into the future.

About Utilitra: Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions with a diverse team of specialized professionals. Utilitra is committed to solving their client’s unique challenges, whether one expert or a team of experts is needed. By adapting to the needs of their respective industries, Utilitra has built a range of services for their utility and technology partners.
No. 44 Trim-Tex Drywall Solutions Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Josh Bilicki | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
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Start: 18th
Stage 1: 21st
Stage 2: 18th
Finish: 7th
Driver Points: N/A
Owner Points: 17th

Key Takeaway: Josh Bilicki and the No. 44 team successfully parlayed a mid-range day into a top-10 finish. Bilicki qualified 18th and noted that his truck lacked front end grip in the opening two stages, but the team made big swings on adjustments to make it better. Not afraid to think outside the box, Wally Rogers called for a four-tire pit stop with five laps left in the race. Once chaos ensued on the opening lap, Bilicki maneuvered his way around the carnage to sneak away in seventh-place.
Josh Bilicki’s Post-Race Thoughts: Interviewer: You made a nice run in the final five laps to finish seventh out here today. The key was that final caution out there for you. You guys came in, took some fresh tires. What was it like over the final five laps out there?

“Yeah, we needed that. You know, we made a lot of changes throughout the race and still were tight. We were probably a 15th-place race car. It was hard to pass, so we were running in 19th when that caution came out. We were the first ones to come in, so props to Wally (Rogers) and our guys to making that call because that saved our race. We were the first ones on fresh tires, so I kind of knew that we’d get a good restart, but I didn’t expect to go from 19th to seventh in a lap.

We definitely could have had more there at the end, but I’m not the guy to go run over people. But we were definitely fast and in the game. We were faster than the next couple trucks in front of us. I played it smart, because if I move these guys and they come back on track behind me, who’s to say they’re not going to move me back and we go from sixth to 20th? So, I just wanted to play smart; It was a good point to say for us. Again, props to these guys for making that call because I don’t think we would have gotten to seventh had not happened.”

About Trim-Tex: Trim-Tex Drywall Solutions, a world recognized manufacturer of drywall corner bead and accessories, is no stranger to the motorsports industry. Along with their CEO, Joe Koenig, Trim-Tex has been involved in the motorsports industry as a sponsor, team owner, and a competitor for nearly three decades.

About Lemons of Love: Lemons of Love is a nonprofit organization that delivers care packages to individuals undergoing cancer treatment to provide comfort and support. Each package is thoughtfully filled with items that help ease the side effects of chemotherapy and remind recipients they’re not alone. In addition to care packages, Lemons of Love offers free programs and resources to build community and spread hope.
No. 45 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Kaden Honeycutt | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
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Start: 6th
Stage 1: 6th
Stage 2: 6th
Finish: 12th
Driver Points: 5th
Owner Points: 5th

Key Takeaway: Kaden Honeycutt and the No. 45 team had impressive speed all throughout the day in Lime Rock, but were collected in a crash on the final restart. Honeycutt started sixth and finished there in both stages, earning a total of 10 extra points. The team appeared to be en route to a top-five there at the end, but were punted off the race track and had to settle back in 12th-place.
Kaden Honeycutt’s Post-Race Thoughts:

“We were pretty solid the whole day, man. We were in fifth to sixth all day and I couldn’t be more proud of my team. I’m proud of Phil, everyone at Niece Motorsports, DQS, Precision, AutoVentive, J.F. Electric, and Utilitra. I just got cleaned out on the last restart. We’re running top-five all the way going to turn one, and the end was just a typical truck road course race. You just get plowed into, and this stuff happens. Thankfully, we finished sixth in both stages and got points and finished 12th. So, it wasn’t a terrible day, but I put a lot of time and effort into this, and to not have the result like we were supposed to, it’s really frustrating. Going onto IRP, we got some weeks off for my guys to go and chill and just have a good couple weeks to themselves and come back swinging. Only three races left to keep in the Playoffs.”

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Josh Williams abruptly released by Kauilig Racing mid-season

NASCAR team Kaulig Racing has parted ways with their driver Josh Williams Josh Williams currently races the No. 11 car for Kaulig Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He’s run every race for the team this season. However, the No. 11 car will have a new driver starting this weekend at Iowa Speedway. The team […]

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NASCAR team Kaulig Racing has parted ways with their driver Josh Williams

Josh Williams currently races the No. 11 car for Kaulig Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He’s run every race for the team this season.

However, the No. 11 car will have a new driver starting this weekend at Iowa Speedway. The team says they will rotate drivers in the car for the remainder of the season.

The 31-year-old has raced full time for the team since the start of the 2024 season. With 240 total Xfinity Series races over a 10-year career, Williams has collected 17 top-10 finishes.

Kaulig Racing announces the departure with Josh Williams

On Wednesday, the team made the following announcement:

“Kaulig Racing announced that is has parted ways with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, Josh Williams, effective today.”

“Kaulig Racing will field the No. 11 Chevrolet with multiple drivers over the remaining 12 NASCAR Xfinity Series races.”

“More announcements regarding the driver lineup will be forthcoming.”

Josh Williams comments

The driver issued the following statement moments after the team release:

“As most of you have seen, Kaulig Racing has made the decision to release me for the remainder of the season,” Williams opened.

“This has been a difficult day for my family, friends, long-time partners and fans, whom I can’t thank enough for standing by my side through all of this.”

“We will be back soon and looking forward to a much brighter chapter in my racing career. I will nothing but the best for my guys on the 11 team.”

Carson Hocevar wins - NASCAR Truck Series - Texas Motor Speedway - Victory Lane — FORT WORTH, TEXAS – APRIL 01: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 01, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Update: The team has selected a replacement

For this weekend at Iowa Speedway, the team will have Carson Hocevar in the No. 11 car.

Hocevar will run double-duty at Iowa Speedway as he’ll also drive the No. 77 for Spire Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Carson Hocevar comments:

“I love to race, anywhere, anytime, so when I was asked to drive the Kaulig Xfinity car at Iowa, I jumped at the opportunity,” said the enthusiastic Hocevar.

Hocevar added, “I’m grateful to the team at Kaulig Racing for believing in me and to Jeff Dickerson and my Spire team for letting me have some fun with the 11 team this weekend. I promise to make the most of it.”

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2025 NASCAR Odds: Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin Early Favorites For Iowa Corn 350

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the Iowa Speedway this weekend for the Iowa Corn 350. When it comes to the odds, bettors can dive into that action and place wagers on which driver they think has what it takes to win outright. Last week at the […]

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The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the Iowa Speedway this weekend for the Iowa Corn 350.

When it comes to the odds, bettors can dive into that action and place wagers on which driver they think has what it takes to win outright.

Last week at the Brickyard, Bubba Wallace got into victory lane with a historic win after closing at +1100. The early odds for Iowa have Bubba at +3500.

This week, Kyle Larson opens as the favorite, but he’s tied with Denny Hamlin in this spot at +450.

Who will take the checkered flag this weekend? Let’s dive into the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of July 30.

Iowa Corn 350 2025

Kyle Larson: +450 (bet $10 to win $55 total)
Denny Hamlin: +450 (bet $10 to win $55 total)
Christopher Bell: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)
Ryan Blaney: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
William Byron: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
Joey Logano: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Chase Elliott: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
Tyler Reddick: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Chase Briscoe: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Ross Chastain: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Chris Buescher: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Kyle Busch: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Josh Berry: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Ty Gibbs: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Carson Hocevar: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Bubba Wallace: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Brad Keselowski: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Daniel Suarez: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total)
Austin Cindric: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total)
Alex Bowman: +4500 (bet $10 to win $460 total)
Ryan Preece: +5000 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Shane van Gisbergen: +12000 (bet $10 to win $1,210 total)
Noah Gragson: +13000 (bet $10 to win $1,310 total)
Erik Jones: +13000 (bet $10 to win $1,310 total)
Austin Dillon: +13000 (bet $10 to win $1,310 total)
AJ Allmendinger: +13000 (bet $10 to win $1,310 total)
John Hunter Nemechek: +15000 (bet $10 to win $1,510 total)
Todd Gilliland: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Michael McDowell: +20000 (bet $10 to win $2,010 total)
Zane Smith: +25000 (bet $10 to win $2,510 total)
Justin Haley: +25000 (bet $10 to win $2,510 total)
Cole Custer: +30000 (bet $10 to win $3,010 total)
Ty Dillon: +40000 (bet $10 to win $4,010 total)
Riley Herbst: +40000 (bet $10 to win $4,010 total)
Cody Ware: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)
Joey Gase: +100000 (bet $10 to win $10,010 total)

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NASCAR paint schemes preview: Larson, Elliott, Byron, Bowman to sport primary paint at Iowa

CONCORD, N.C. – With just four races remaining in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, it’s time to get down to business for Hendrick Motorsports. Might as well dress the part. Classics abound in terms of paint schemes for this week’s race at Iowa Speedway. The Cup Series made its debut on the 0.875-mile oval last […]

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CONCORD, N.C. – With just four races remaining in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, it’s time to get down to business for Hendrick Motorsports.

Might as well dress the part.

Classics abound in terms of paint schemes for this week’s race at Iowa Speedway. The Cup Series made its debut on the 0.875-mile oval last year with Kyle Larson winning the pole and William Byron (second), Chase Elliott (third) and Alex Bowman (eighth) each earning a top-10 finish.

Larson returns in his No. 5 HendrickCars.com ride, Elliott will roll in his primary No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts scheme, Byron will settle into his green and black RAPTOR colors and Bowman’s set to go in his purple and black Ally livery.

The paint scheme preview is brought to you by Kelley Blue Book.

Here’s how the cars will look when they hit the track this weekend:

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Kris Wright Slams The Gas Back With Venturini Motorsports

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Alright, race fans, buckle up! Kris Wright is itching to hit the ARCA Menards Series tracks once again, and he’s reuniting with Venturini Motorsports for an action-packed hat trick of races. This isn’t just some casual comeback; it’s more like a “can’t-miss, grab-your-popcorn” event for anyone who loves a good ol’ underdog story. Wright’s been around the block in NASCAR’s Xfinity and Truck Series, not to mention his impressive work in sports car racing. But this time, he’s back to where he’s shone before—with Venturini.

What’s the Deal?

If you’re asking, “Why should I care?” then here’s a quick spoiler. Wright isn’t just showing up for the ARCA Menards Series this season; he’s gearing up for three high-stakes tracks. First up? The fast oval of Iowa Speedway on August 1. Then comes the twisting, turning challenge of Watkins Glen on August 8. Finally, he’ll wrap it up on the iconic Kansas Speedway on September 26.

Talk about diversity! This isn’t just another driver dipping their toe in part-time racing. Kris Wright is putting his skills to the test across a serious mix of track styles. Wright himself said, “The combination of Iowa, Watkins Glen, and Kansas gives me a great variety of tracks, and I’m confident we can go out and compete for wins.” Yeah, Kris, you better bring your A-game because these tracks don’t mess around.

Why Should You Root for Kris Wright

For starters, Kris Wright’s stats make a solid case. Across 35 ARCA starts, he’s snagged eight top-five finishes and twelve top-ten finishes. Doesn’t sound too shabby, right? Throw in his full-time 2024 season with Venturini Motorsports, where he finished third in the ARCA national driver championship standings, and you’ve got a racer who knows how to take care of business.

But what makes Wright so intriguing is his versatility. NASCAR Trucks? Check. IMSA Prototypes? Double check. ARCA oval racing? Been there, done that, and he’s still hungry for more. Wright isn’t just a driver; he’s the quintessential motorsport Swiss Army knife, ready to adapt and dominate wherever the team needs him.

Venturini Motorsports Packs a Punch

If you’re not familiar with Venturini Motorsports, here’s a PSA that might help. This isn’t some middling operation; they’re a premier team under the Toyota GAZOO Racing banner. Specializing in blending young talent with gritty veterans, the squad has a knack for punching above its weight. Wright returning to the fold is practically a match made in motorsport heaven. Pair a talented, experienced driver with a rock-solid team, and what do you get? A legit shot at taking the checkered flag—not once, but three times this season.

Mark Your Calendars

Oh, and just a reminder, since some of you are setting alarms for these races, Iowa Speedway is this weekend. Don’t sleep on it. Watkins Glen and Kansas will quickly follow, so it’s a blink-and-you ’ll-miss-it kind of situation. Whether he’s weaving through Watkins Glen’s unforgiving turns or gassing it down Kansas’ straights, Kris Wright entering the fray adds a much-needed spark to the competition. And if you’re someone who loves rooting for a multi-talented underdog, there couldn’t be a better time to jump on the Kris Wright train.

Final Thoughts

Kris Wright isn’t just circling the ARCA schedule in 2025 as a filler driver. No, this guy wants wins and knows how to chase them. Sure, the odds aren’t exactly stacked in his favor, but what’s racing without a bit of chaos? Venturini Motorsports offers him a proven platform; now it’s on Wright to deliver on all that pent-up potential. Keep your eyes peeled, NASCAR and ARCA fans! This three-race deal is going to be worth the hype. Will Wright go all-in and snag a win? Your guess is as good as ours, but one thing’s for sure—we’ll all be watching.

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Motion Motorsport Report for InsideTrackNews.com – July 30, 2025

Dave Mathers In this edition of Dave Mathers’ Motion Motorsport Report for InsideTrackNews.com, Dave comments on recent news and events in the world of car racing, including NASCAR, F1, IndyCar, NHRA, Canadian series and more. I noticed a listing on NHRA’s Quarter Mile Classifieds (below) that really got my attention – “Complete NHRA and Outlaw […]

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Dave Mathers - Monday Morning Motormouth! — Dave Mathers

In this edition of Dave Mathers’ Motion Motorsport Report for InsideTrackNews.com, Dave comments on recent news and events in the world of car racing, including NASCAR, F1, IndyCar, NHRA, Canadian series and more.

I noticed a listing on NHRA’s Quarter Mile Classifieds (below) that really got my attention – “Complete NHRA and Outlaw Pro Mod Racing Operation – Turnkey, Top Tier”!! And a picture of the Smokies Garage Mustang driven by Scott Wildgust. Whoever ends up buying this stuff will get the best of the best!! My connection to Scott is that Jack Hyde, uncle of Spencer Hyde, brought Scott’s father Chuck into the Central Chev High Performance Center in 1969, where I sold him a ’69 396/375 HP Nova. Small world!!

Elite Motorsports has announced a one-million-dollar, three-race Drag Illustrated Winter Series. I believe that is the series won by the above-mentioned Spencer Hyde a couple of years ago. This should show NHRA that there are a LOT of Pro Mods out there – unlike their two-team Pro Stock class.

If you haven’t seen the NASCAR promo video for the San Diego/Coronado race coming next year, go find it online at racer.com. VERY well done and quite funny.

If you like both baseball and auto racing, you just might be interested in the Atlanta/Cincinnati game August 7 at 7 P.M. on Fox. The reason? It’s being played on the infield at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Apparently, a fake AI-generated online posting claimed that the Ford Motor Company and the Ford family were selling Ford Field to Elon Musk for $15 BILLION!! Wow – some people really have far too much time on their hands.

In 2004, desperate to offload their Jaguar F1 operation, Ford Motor Company sold the team to Dietrich Mateschitz, owner of Red Bull, for just $1. He had to promise to invest a LOT of money in the team going forward. I’d say he more than met that promise. An F1 team for a buck!! Such a deal!!

Cadillac F1 has released the names of the drivers for their entry into the world’s top racing series, Formula One, next year. Once their contracts are signed, Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will start work helping to develop the new cars, giving their input to the engineers. I agree with the two picks. Perez never should have been allowed to leave Red Bull, and now that team sits fourth in the Constructor standings. Sadly, no American driver was picked, in spite of all the speculation.

NASCAR Cup Series – Toyotas dominated qualifying for the Cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, taking the top five starting spots, while fellow Toyota driver Denny Hamlin started 39th after spinning in Turn 2 and nailing the inside wall on his qualifying run – the last one of the session. Chase Briscoe won the pole over Bubba Wallace and Erik Jones. 39 cars. 17 Chevs, 13 Fords, and 9 Toyotas.

A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Things ran smoothly on the tough track until lap 18, when Ross Chastain got hard into the Turn 3 wall after a ‘disagreement’ with Michael McDowell. Chastain appeared to come down on McDowell on corner entry. I loved the way-cool ‘air shock’ system on Chastain’s car, which, when activated by the safety crew, allowed the car to raise up enough to drive back to the pits. Pole-sitter Briscoe won Stage 1. On lap 90, Erik Jones had a problem with his right front wheel, causing him to spank the wall and bring out the yellow. Didn’t we see that same problem in the Xfinity race? Austin Cindric picked up the Stage 2 win. With five laps to go, the yellow came out for rain. I really had to laugh at the AI-generated Timeline feature that accompanies Live Timing, as it stated, “With five laps remaining at [Track Name], the race is under caution”!! Red flag for rain with Bubba Wallace in the lead. NASCAR Overtime!! Wallace took the flag over Kyle Larson and Hamlin.

Chase Elliott leads the points by 4 over William Byron and by 15 over Kyle Larson in the ‘All Hendrick’ top three.

Next race – Iowa, Sunday at 3:30 P.M. on TSN 5.

Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Chumba Casino Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

NASCAR Xfinity Series – Sam Mayer (Ford) nabbed the pole for the Xfinity race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of Nick Sanchez (Chev) and Sheldon Creed (Ford). It didn’t take long for some excitement, as Harrison Burton spun coming off Turn 2 trying to avoid sliding up into Christian Eckes. Things ran smoothly to the end of Stage 1, which was won by Mayer. Stage 2 went smoothly with no cautions, and Justin Allgaier just nipped Connor Zilisch at the flag for the stage win. On the restart, Leland Honeyman and Carson Kvapil got together in Turn 2, causing Kvapil to spin and spank the wall for the second race caution. On the restart – TILT – raindrops keep falling on my race car!! Yellow. The green came back out with 15 laps to go. Just after the restart, leader Justin Allgaier got into the wall after contact with Kyle Larson, breaking Justin’s right front wheel. With ten to go, Aric Almirola got into Austin Hill, who then almost bounced off the wall but came down (intentionally ???) spinning Almirola, who then hit the wall and was out of the race. Red flag for rain. During the red flag delay, Race Control announced that Hill would be held for five laps. Good call (at press time, NASCAR was still “reviewing” the incident to see if a suspension is in order). The green came back out with 4 to go – and those four laps were worth the price of admission. Zilisch and Taylor Gray swapped the lead back and forth, with rookie phenom Zilisch taking the flag for his third win in a row over Mayer and Gray. The win gives JR Motorsports its 100th win. Earnhardt Jr. showed pure, unbridled emotion with the win. Good to see. Is he moving to Cup next year?

In the points, Allgaier leads Zilisch by 21 and Mayer by 48.

Next race – Iowa, Saturday at 4:30 P.M. on CW & USA.

Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 and JR Motorsports 100th NASCAR Xfinity Series win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

NASCAR Craftsman Trucks – Corey Heim (Toyota) picked up the pole for the race Friday night at Indianapolis Raceway Park, followed by Ty Majeski and Chandler Smith (both in Fords). Canadian Stewart Friesen (Toyota) started 21st. Layne Riggs won the caution-free Stage 1. The first race caution came out on lap 100 when Alan Waller (there may have been a driver change) got into the wall from what appeared to be a cut right front tire. Riggs also won Stage 2. The third stage ran caution-free, with Riggs picking up the dominating win over Corey Day and Friesen. UPDATE – Friesen was DQ’d for a ‘ride height’ infraction. The team has wisely appealed the ruling.

In the points, Corey Heim leads Chandler Smith by 143 and Riggs by 148. Friesen sits 10th.

Next race – Watkins Glen, Friday, August 8 at 5 P.M. on CTVSpeed.

Layne Riggs, driver of the #34 Clew Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on July 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Formula One – McLaren continued its series domination this year at Spa, with Oscar Piastri topping P1 and qualifying first for the shootout, while Max Verstappen (Red Bull) won the Sprint race. Norris won the pole for Sunday’s race ahead of Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Canadian Lance Stroll started 20th, one spot behind teammate Fernando Alonso.

SPA, BELGIUM – JULY 27: Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes leads Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 27, 2025 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)

Rain in the Ardennes Forest? Unheard of!! The start of the race was delayed due to heavy rainfall. The race started under yellow, and the green came out at the end of lap 4. Surprisingly, things ran smoothly, with Piastri leading at the halfway mark over Norris and Leclerc. Even more surprising: it ran completely caution-free to the flag on a clearly damp surface, where Piastri won over Norris and Leclerc. Stroll finished 14th ahead of his teammate Alonso, who finished 17th.

In the Drivers’ Championship, Piastri leads Norris by 16 and Verstappen by 81. Stroll sits 12th, two spots ahead of Alonso.

In the Constructors’ Championship, McLaren leads – nay, DOMINATES – the standings by 268 over Ferrari and by 294 over Mercedes.

Next race – Hungary, Sunday, 8:55 A.M. on TSN 4 & 5.

SPA, BELGIUM – JULY 27: Race winner Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren, Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren, Third placed Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari and the McLaren Trophy Delegate celebrate on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 27, 2025 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

IndyCar – The second practice session at Laguna Seca was cancelled due to – wait for it – FOG!! In qualifying, runaway points leader Alex Palou nabbed the pole ahead of Pato O’Ward and Colton Herta. Canadian Devlin DeFrancesco started 27th. On lap 11, Jacob Abel got off track and into the tire barriers for a yellow. It appeared it might have been a stuck throttle. On lap 28, Kyle Kirkwood nailed Rinus VeeKay from behind and spun him for another yellow.

At the halfway mark, Palou led Herta and Josef Newgarden. On lap 78, Marcus Ericsson got loose on corner exit, then swapped ends and sat just off course for nearly a lap before the yellow came out. Another yellow followed on lap 84 for Santino Ferrucci, who backed into the gravel trap.

At the flag, it was Palou over Christian Lundgaard and Herta. DeFrancesco finished 20th, the first car one lap down.

Next race – Portland, Sunday, August 10.

IMSA – Next race – Road America, this weekend.

NHRA – The series drove down the west coast from Seattle to the wine country surrounding Sonoma to race on the drag strip inside the road course there.

Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge winners: Doug Kalitta, Austin Prock, Richard Gadson and Greg Stanfield. Photo by NHRA Media.

Top Fuel – Only 10 cars made the trip to the West Coast, and Brittany Force topped the charts with a 3.645 at 343.16. You read that right – 343.16!!!!!! Brittany also won the #2Fast2Tasty Top Fuel Challenge, running a 3.869 at 324.75 to top Justin Ashley. Doug Kalitta put down a 3.752 at 334.57 to beat Antron Brown in the final.

Funny Car – Matt Hagan was quickest of the 18 entries, running a 3.861 at 332.59. Canadian Spencer Hyde was SECOND!! Ron Capps put down a 3.904 at 324.20 to win the #2Fast2Tasty Funny Car Challenge over Matt Hagan. Austin Prock turned a 3.904 at 333.82 to take out Hyde.

Canada’s Spencer Hyde continued his strong rookie season, making it to another Funny Car final. Photo by NHRA Media.

Pro Stock – Dallas Glenn was the fastest qualifier of the 17 entries, running a 6.471 at 211.79. Canadian Matt Latino qualified a strong 6th. Glenn won the #2Fast2Tasty Pro Stock Challenge, running a 6.471 at 211.79 to defeat Cody Coughlin. In the Family Final, dad Greg Stanfield took out son Aaron Stanfield with a 6.552 at 211.49.

Pro Stock Bike – Richard Gadson was quickest of the 12 bikes with a 6.702 at 200.77. Matt Smith won the Pro Bike Call Out over Gadson, laying down a 6.783 at 198.35. Gadson won the final over John Hall, running a 6.756 at 199.97.

Next race – Brainerd, August 17.

NASCAR Canada Series – In qualifying for the race at the cool Calabogie Motorsport Park, Gary Klutt picked up the pole over Andrew Ranger and Marc-Antoine Camirand. 24 cars qualified. The track reminds me so much of Mosport WAY back in the ’60s, when there were trees all over the facility – especially lining the track. As there was no live TV for the race, I scanned the REV TV listings for the next two weeks and couldn’t find this race – only about seven re-broadcasts of Race 1 at Mosport. Hmmm. So with their Race Center feature perpetually and fatally broken, it would be tough to cover the race!!

Thanks to Facebook for letting us learn that the race was won by Connor Bell over Alex Guenette and L.P. Dumoulin. In the points, Camirand leads D.J. Kennington (who finished 9th) by 9 and Andrew Ranger by 14. UPDATE: A race report from the event has been published on the NASCAR.ca website HERE.

Next race – Three Rivers, Sunday, August 10.

Connor Bell won in his NASCAR Canada Series debut, at the series’ first-ever event at Calabogie Motorsports Park. Photo by Matthew Manor / NASCAR.

APC Series – Next race – Sauble, this Saturday.

Ontario Sportsman Series – The race scheduled last Saturday night at Full Throttle Motor Speedway was rained out and rescheduled to the final race, which would make it Saturday, August 30.

Next race – Peterborough, Saturday, August 9.

Delaware Speedway – 18 V/8 Stocks showed up in this fast-growing, fun class. Jordan Morris won Heat 1, Kaden Patrick won Heat 2, then Morris won the main over Barry Watson, Patrick, Jay Doerr, and Jeremy Taggart. In the Super Stocks, Pete Vanderwyst Jr. won Heat 1, Trevor Collver won Heat 2 and the feature over Brody Rickwood, Nic Ramsay, Carson Nagy, and Hudson Nagy. Heat 1 of the Late Models was won by Paul Major; Heat 2 was won by Jake Sheridan, who also won the feature over Matt Robblee, Marshal Schrenk, Ray Morneau, and Jonny Arts.

Next race – Super Late Model, Super Stocks, and Mini Stocks, Friday.

Ohsweken Speedway – Next race – Noelle Teal Memorial, Friday.

Flamboro Speedway – Next race – Kid’s Ride Night, Saturday.

Flamboro Speedway Hall of Fame Reunion – August 16.

Buxton Speedway – Next race – Enduro + Mini Stocks, Saturday.

Full Throttle Motor Speedway – Next race – 55 Years of Varney, Saturday.

Sunset Speedway – Next race – Hot Rods, Modifieds, Super Stocks, and Bone Stocks, Saturday.

Grand Bend Speedway – Next race – NASCAR Weekly Series, Saturday, August 9.

Grand Bend Motorplex – Next race – Canadian Nationals, this weekend.

St. Thomas Dragway – Next race – Chatham-Kent Nationals, ONDR and Can-Am Stock/Super Stocks, Sunday.

Toronto Motorsports Park – Next race – Canada Heads Up and Jspec Track Day, this weekend.

Can-Am Stock/Super Stock – Next race – St. Thomas Dragway, this weekend.