Sustainability and motorsports? At first glance, the two words seem almost incompatible. After all, auto racing has long been synonymous with speed, roaring engines, and clouds of carbon emissions. 

But a championship born in Britain is turning that perception on its head. Launched in 2014, Formula E is the world’s first all-electric, single-seater motorsport, demonstrating that top-tier performance and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Designed to accelerate innovation in electric mobility, the series has become a global testbed for sustainable technologies. From tire recycling to low-emission logistics and clean energy use, Formula E sets a new benchmark for green racing.

Amplifying this revolution are Japanese firms, harnessing the sport’s platform to showcase cutting-edge technologies.

Driving Green Innovation

Yamaha Motor Company Ltd, known for its motorcycles and robotics, has partnered with Team Laura Yamaha ABT to supply electric powertrains used to propel race cars. They also provide advanced energy management systems to extend range and enhance efficiency in electric vehicles.

Teijin Limited, a leader in advanced materials and chemicals, is another example. Utilizing aramid technology, the company provides Team Envision with flame-resistant racing suits that withstand temperatures up to 400°C. Teijin’s Tenax™ carbon fiber is also used in the world’s first two-seater Formula E car, offering a lighter, more energy-efficient structure without compromising strength or speed.

Meanwhile, TDK Corporation, a multinational electronics company, is collaborating with NEOM McLaren to deliver components like multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs), voltage control systems, and temperature sensors. These technologies are crucial for regulating power and minimizing heat and signal interference under the extreme demands of electric racing.

Leveraging the high-stakes environment of motor racing, these firms are stress-testing their equipment for real-world applications.

Racing Toward a Shared Goal

The push for sustainability in Formula E isn’t limited to suppliers, however. Manufacturers and racing teams themselves are integrating climate action into their core missions.

Nissan Motor Corporation, the only Japanese automaker to field its own team, sees the championship as an extension of its electric vehicle strategy. “Formula E helps us accelerate transformation for road cars while promoting climate goals through specialized R&D and technical learning,” said Tommaso Volpe, managing director of the Nissan Formula E team. 

Nissan is joined by an expanding lineup, including Jaguar TCS Racing, which is leading the way in using recycled components and circular economy principles. Andretti Global is also contributing to the shift, partnering with Porsche to develop energy-efficient racing technologies.

Even teams not backed by traditional automakers are playing an important role. Envision Racing, based in Britain’s Silverstone Park, is a notable one.

In 2020, it became the first motorsports team to sign the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Sports for Climate Action Framework, pledging to align its operations with the Paris Agreement. The team has operated with net-zero carbon emissions since its inception.

Envision also co-hosts the Race Against Climate Change summit in Tokyo alongside Teijin, bringing together industry leaders, investors, startups, and media to foster collaboration on climate solutions.

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Hurdles Ahead, Momentum Intact

Despite the growing traction of electric motorsports, challenges remain. Public perception is one. Traditional racing fans often lament the lack of a deafening engine blast and the spectacle of burning fuel. 

But Formula E insiders believe the sport’s appeal lies elsewhere – namely, in its performance and trailblazing rules. 

“The Gen4 car, launching at the end of next year, will nearly double the power of our current model,” said  Sylvain Filippi, Envision Racing’s managing director. “We’re getting closer to Formula One performance — but without the emissions.”

For Filippi, the mission isn’t about sacrifice, but innovation. “Most people want to maintain their lifestyles. The only viable path forward is breakthrough ideas and creativity.”

Another headwind on the horizon is the United States’ withdrawal from the 2015 climate accord, a move that has raised fresh doubts about the future of coordinated global climate efforts.

To this, Nissan’s Volpe remains unfazed. “These political decisions come and go. What matters is having a solid strategy that allows us to adapt,” he said. “Formula E is still in a phase of significant growth. Not just for us, but for motorsport as a whole, and across all territories.”

Formula E now boasts a near 400 million international fan base and is expected to continue its upward trajectory.

After completing the two-day race in Tokyo on May 17 and 18, the 11 Formula E teams will travel to four different cities to finish the season.

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The checkered flag is out for the NASCAR Nashville race.

Ryan Blaney won the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. This is Blaney’s first win of the season, locking the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion in this season’s playoffs. This is the 14th win of his NASCAR Cup Series career. Blaney led 139 laps in the race.

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Denny Hamlin won the opening stage of the race for his third of the season. Blaney muscled past Hamlin and William Byron to win the second stage for his third stage win of the season. Hamlin won the fastest lap award to earn one bonus point in the driver and owner standings.

The race had seven cautions for 35 laps and 18 lead changes.

Here are the results for the NASCAR Nashville race.

HOW IT HAPPENED: NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard for Cracker Barrel 400

Who won NASCAR Nashville race? Winner, race results for Cracker Barrel 400 Cup Series race

The unofficial full running order, results from NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway.

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1. Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford

2. Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

3. Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

4. Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford

5. William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

6. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota

7. Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota

8. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

9. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota

10. Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

11. Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

12. Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

13. Zane Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford

14. Chris Buescher, No. 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford

15. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

16. Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

17. Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

18. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford

19. Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team Ford

20. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet

21. Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

22. Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford

23. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford

24. Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota

25. Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

26. Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet

27. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota

28. Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford

29. Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

30. Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford

31. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

32. Justin Haley, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

33. Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Ford

34. JJ Yeley, No. 44 NY Racing Team Chevrolet

35. Chad Finchum, No. 66 Garage 66 Ford

36. Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

37. Corey Heim, No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota

38. Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford

39. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: NASCAR Nashville results: Ryan Blaney is Cracker Barrel 400 winner Sunday

The NASCAR Cup Series Race at Nashville, a.k.a. the Cracker Barrel 400, is the final race on the weekend schedule at the Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday, June 1 (6/1/2025) at 7 p.m. ET.

The NASCAR Cup Series at 2025 Nashville will air exclusively on Amazon Prime Video (free trial).

What: Cracker Barrel 400, a NASCAR Cup Series race

When: Sunday, June 1, 2025

Where: Nashville Motor Speedway, Nashville, Tennessee

Time: 7 p.m. ET

TV: N/A

Live stream: Prime Video (free trial)

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Kyle Larson is a +450 favorite to win, according to DraftKings.

Here’s a recent motorsports story via The AP:

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600 averaged 2.72 million viewers in Prime Video’s first NASCAR race.

The race, which was won by Ross Chastain, was the third-highest-watched NASCAR race this season not carried by Fox. FS1 averaged 2.89 million viewers for the March 16 race at Las Vegas and 2.84 million for Phoenix on March 9.

Fox Sports had the first 12 races of the season, with eight being carried on FS1. Last year’s Coca-Cola 600 on Fox averaged 3.2 million viewers.

According to Nielsen, the audience for Sunday night’s race peaked at 2.92 million viewers near the midway point.

Prime Video’s audience had an average age of 55.8 years, which is more than six years younger than the average median age of viewers watching NASCAR Cup Series races on linear TV (61.9).

The 67-minute postrace show averaged 1.04 million viewers and peaked at 1.26 million.

This was the first of five races that Prime Video will carry this season.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Corey Day showcased another impressive drive as he rebounded from a spin to finish 12th under the lights at Nashville Superspeedway.

Day started the 188-lap race in 21st and quickly made his way into the top 15 by the halfway point of the opening stage. A scary moment occurred when he went for a spin in turn two on the final lap, but he was able to avoid major contact. 

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However, the driver of the No. 17 HendrickCars.com entry was not shaken by the spin and continued to fight through the field during the second stage. 

At the start of the final stage, a stack up caused a multi-car wreck right in front of Day. He kept cool and evaded the chaos before rejoining the queue behind the pace car. 

Day continued to carve his way through the pack as the laps winded down. With 29 laps left, he was knocking on the door of the top ten. He surpassed Taylor Gray for the 12th spot and chased down Sammy Smith and Carson Kvapil shortly after. The three battled for the final ten laps of the race.

At the checkered, Day came home 12th, rounding out his on-track activity in Nashville.

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Check out the finishing results below.

NASCAR Xfinity Series results from Nashville

1. Justin Allgaier, No. 7
2. Connor Zilisch, No. 88 
3. Sam Mayer, No. 41
4. Sheldon Creed, No. 00
5. Ross Chastain, No. 9
6. Aric Almirola, No. 19
7. Austin Hill, No. 21
   
8. Jesse Love, No. 2
   
9. Daniel Dye, No. 10
   
10. Carson Kvapil, No. 1
    
11. Sammy Smith, No. 8
12. Corey Day, No. 17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet 
13. Harrison Burton, No. 25
14. Brandon Jones, No. 20
15. Nick Sanchez, No. 48
16. Jeb Burton, No. 27
17. Brennan Poole, No. 44
18. Josh Williams, No. 11
19. Jeremy Clemments, No. 51
20. Jeffery Earnhardt, No. 24
21. Thomas Annunziata, No. 70
22. Ryan Sieg, No. 39
23. Myatt Snider, No. 91
24. Logan Bearden, No. 14
25. Mason Massey, No. 45
26. Taylor Gray, No. 54
27. Kyle Sieg, No. 28
28. Nick Leitz, No. 07
29. Mason Maggio, No. 53
30. Anthony Alfredo, No. 42
31. Blaine Perkins, No. 31
32. Kris Wright, No. 5
33. Matt Dibenedettio, No. 99
34. Dean Thompson, No. 26
35. William Sawalich, No. 18
36. Christian Eckes, No. 16
37. Ryan Ellis, No. 71
38. Parker Retzlaff, No. 4

When is the NASCAR Cup race on TV?

The Cup Series will race on Sunday, June 1 at 7 p.m. ET on Prime Video. 

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet – Sidelined by damage sustained in an accident in Stage Two.

Stenhouse Jr. on the accident that ultimately ended the day early for the No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet team.

“A lap or two before, he (Carson Hocevar) tried to dive into there from about 10 car lengths back. And then that time, I just opened my entry a little bit and he overcharged the corner and drilled us in the rear bumper. I’d say it’s not out of the norm from him, but I definitely wasn’t expecting that at that point of the race. It’s just a bummer for us. The No. 47 NOS Energy Chevrolet wasn’t great, but we were making changes. I felt like after that restart, I was a little bit better than I was the run before. We were just burning our right-rear tire off there throughout the run.

We’ll go back to the shop and regroup. It’s a busy couple of weeks for our team getting ready for Michigan and Mexico City. Those two races back-to-back, we have to have all four cars ready. We’ll refocus and get ready for next weekend. As soon as these races are over, we focus on what’s next. We’ll try and bounce back strong next weekend and get back rolling.”

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