Michael Francis Cain, age 78, of Farragut, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, whose passion, warmth, and dedication left an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Born on November 3, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, Michael grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, where he developed a love for sports, playing hockey, baseball, and high school football. He graduated from Fordson High School in 1964 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in automotive technology from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. It was in his high school homeroom where he met the love of his life, Martha, whom he married 61 years ago and shared a remarkable 65 years of companionship.

Michael and Martha raised two children, Karen and Alex, instilling in them values of compassion, integrity, and resilience. The family cherished summer vacations, traveling to beaches and historical sites across the country. Michael especially treasured time spent with his extensive family of aunts, uncles, cousins, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Michael dedicated 32 years to the Pontiac Division of General Motors, serving in roles such as District Manager, Regional Fleet Manager, Dealer Development Manager, and Director of Motorsports. Michael and Martha were able to travel to many exciting locations around the world, compliments of General Motors. His love for motorsports was unparalleled, particularly his devotion to IndyCar and NASCAR. A lifelong racing enthusiast, Michael attended 68 Indianapolis 500 races starting in 1952, a passion he passed on to his son, Alex, with whom he shared 48 of those races. During his career, he forged friendships with racing legends Richard and Kyle Petty, Rusty Wallace, and Roger Penske. Michael was a long-time supporter of the Farragut Admirals football program.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife Martha, their children Karen Harmon (Jeff) and Alex Cain; grandchildren Cherylann, Isabella, April and Anthony (Ashley); great-grandchildren Oliver, Winston, Theodore, Felyx and Zoey; great-uncles Phillip Shashko and Ray “Teet” Stinnett; and many cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Floyd and Eva Chaushoff Cain, his brother Thomas Cain, and many cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Receiving of Family and Friends will be held at First Baptist Concord in Farragut on June 18, 2025, at 5:00pm with a service to follow at 7:00pm. Burial service will be at Benton Memorial Gardens in Benton TN on Friday June 20th at 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local animal shelter or to Alzheimer’s-Dementia research program. A future celebration of life will be held in his hometown of Dearborn, Michigan, date still to be determined.

Michael’s legacy of love, enthusiasm for life, and devotion to family and friends will forever live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and community. clickfuneralhome.com

MEXICO CITY — Very little went right for Shane van Gisbergen in the buildup to NASCAR’s first international Cup Series points-paying race of the modern era.

A mechanical issue on takeoff forced his team charter to abort the initial journey to Mexico City. He arrived at the venue Friday, a day late, and after winning the pole Saturday, the New Zealander fell seriously ill.

He slept on the floor of his hauler before Sunday’s race, unsure he’d be able to physically complete the 100-lap event at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

But there’s something special about the Kiwi and new venues, especially in the rain, and he salvaged the weekend by winning on the road course to earn an automatic berth into NASCAR’s playoffs.

Van Gisbergen led 60 of 100 laps and beat Christopher Bell by 16.567 seconds.

“I tried to treat it like when I go to Asia, just drink bottled water and be careful in the shower and brush your teeth with bottled water, but I just went downhill,” van Gisbergen said. “Couldn’t keep anything in. Everything just went straight through me. I felt really queasy and my mind was there, but my body just had so much pressure in my stomach. Crazy weekend and everyone dug deep.”

It was the second Cup Series victory of his career. He won in his NASCAR debut at the inaugural 2023 street course race in Chicago — a victory that changed his career trajectory. Van Gisbergen left Australia V8 Supercars, where he was a multiple champion, for a full-time move to NASCAR.

Although he had success in the Xfinity Series — he won three races last year as Trackhouse Racing developed him for a Cup Series ride — van Gisbergen has struggled this year at NASCAR’s top level.

He started the race ranked 33rd in the Cup standings with only one top-10 finish through the first 15 races of the season. But his victory in Mexico City revived his season and gives him a shot to race for the Cup Series championship.

“It means everything to us, this is why I’m here,” van Gisbergen said. “I am getting better and more competitive. We’re really making a lot of progress.”

Van Gisbergen celebrated in his traditional rugby-style way — he drop-kicked a signed football into the grandstands and then said he had recovered enough to enjoy “some Red Bulls mixed with adult beverages” later Sunday.

Van Gisbergen benefitted from an early pop-up rain shower on the first lap of the race because he’s an exceptionally skilled driver on a wet surface. His win at Chicago was in monsoon-like conditions.

Trackhouse now has two of its drivers — Ross Chastain and Van Gisbergen — locked into the playoffs. But it was a bit of a disappointment for Daniel Suarez, the Monterrey native who thrilled the hometown crowd with a win in the Xfinity Series race Saturday, as he failed to challenge his teammate for the win and finished 19th.

“I wish I was in the mix fighting for it a little more, but it just wasn’t in the cards,” Suarez said. “Every single thing about this weekend exceeded my expectations, the people, the fans, the sponsors, the excitement, the energy.

“I had expectations for this weekend, not the results but, like, the event, and I can tell you that I personally exceeded those expectations,” he added. “So very, very happy for that. Very blessed. I hope that we can do it many more times.”

Suarez, who appeared to be blinking back tears as he sang along with the Mexican national anthem in pre-race ceremonies, desperately wanted the home win in this contract year with Trackhouse. He was the face of this event as NASCAR ventured outside the U.S. with its top series for the first time since 1958.

Bell finished second in a Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. He was followed by Chase Elliott in a Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. Alex Bowman, who hurt his back in a crash last week at Michigan, withstood the pain for a fourth-place finish in his Hendrick Chevrolet.

Michael McDowell of Spire Motorsports was fifth and followed by John Hunter Nemechek in a Toyota for Legacy Motor Club. Chase Briscoe of JGR was seventh and followed by Cole Custer for Haas Factory as the highest-finishing Ford driver. William Byron of Hendrick was ninth and Chris Buescher of RFK Racing rounded out the top 10.

Chevrolets took five of the top 10 positions, including the victory.

Stenhouse vs. Hocevar

The ongoing feud between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Carson Hocevar continued after the race as a furious Stenhouse reached inside Hocevar’s cockpit on pit road.

He seemed to grab at Hocevar as he spoke to him, then slapped at his helmet as Stenhouse walked away. It wasn’t clear what Stenhouse was upset about, but he’s been furious with Hocevar for three consecutive weeks, dating to contact between the two at Nashville.

Hocevar’s in-car camera captured the audio of the confrontation.

“I’m going to beat your (butt),” Stenhouse threatened. “You’re a lap down, you’ve got nothing to do. Why you run right into me? It’s the second time. I’m going to beat your (butt) when we get back to the States.”

Hocevar said after the race he couldn’t really hear Stenhouse.

“I know he was very mad and I was very apologetic,” Hocevar said. “I got in the marbles and slid a lot longer than I expected to. Number one, not somebody I would ever want to hit again. But number two, I was basically just logging laps. I tried to turn left and avoid him. Just a really sloppy day for me.”

Gordon gives command

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon was selected to give the command for drivers to start their engines and admitted before the race he’d done some practicing.

Why? Because he incorporated both English and Spanish in his delivery of the most famous words in racing.

“Hola Mexico!” Gordon shouted. “Pilotos start your engines!

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NASCAR races next Sunday at Pocono Raceway, where Ryan Blaney won last year.

A mechanical issue on takeoff forced his team charter to abort the initial journey to Mexico City. He arrived at the venue Friday, a day late, and after winning the pole Saturday, the New Zealander fell seriously ill.

He was sleeping on the floor of his hauler before Sunday’s race, unsure he’d be able to physically complete the 100-lap event at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

But there’s something special about the Kiwi and new venues, especially in the rain, and he salvaged the weekend by winning on the road course to earn an automatic berth into NASCAR’s playoffs.

Van Gisbergen led 60 of 100 laps and beat Christopher Bell by 16.567 seconds.

Shane Van Gisbergen celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Hermanos Rodríguez race track on Sunday in Mexico City.

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“I tried to treat it like when I go to Asia, just drink bottled water and be careful in the shower and brush your teeth with bottled water, but I just went downhill,” Van Gisbergen said. “Couldn’t keep anything in. Everything just went straight through me. I felt really queasy and my mind was there, but my body just had so much pressure in my stomach. Crazy weekend and everyone dug deep.”

It was the second Cup Series victory of his career. He won in his NASCAR debut at the inaugural 2023 street course race in Chicago — a victory that changed his career trajectory. Van Gisbergen left Australia V8 Supercars, where he was a multiple champion, for a full-time move to NASCAR.

Although he had success in the Xfinity Series — he won three races last year as Trackhouse Racing developed him for a Cup Series ride — Van Gisbergen has struggled this year at NASCAR’s top level.

He started the race ranked 33rd in the Cup standings with only one top-10 finish through the first 15 races of the season. But his victory in Mexico City revived his season and gives him a shot to race for the Cup Series championship.

“It means everything to us, this is why I’m here,” Van Gisbergen said. “I am getting better and more competitive. We’re really making a lot of progress.”

Shane Van Gisbergen celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Hermanos Rodríguez race track on Sunday in Mexico City.

The Associated Press

Van Gisbergen celebrated in his traditional rugby-style way — he drop-kicked a signed football into the grandstands and then said he had recovered enough to enjoy “some Red Bulls mixed with adult beverages” later Sunday.

Van Gisbergen benefitted from an early pop-up rain shower on the first lap of the race because he’s an exceptionally skilled driver on a wet surface. His win at Chicago was in monsoon-like conditions.

Trackhouse now has two of its drivers — Ross Chastain and Van Gisbergen — locked into the playoffs. But it was a bit of a disappointment for Daniel Suarez, the Monterrey native who thrilled the hometown crowd with a win in the Xfinity Series race on Saturday, as he failed to challenge his teammate for the win and finished 19th.

“I wish I was in the mix fighting for it a little more, but it just wasn’t in the cards,” Suarez said. “Every single thing about this weekend exceeded my expectations, the people, the fans, the sponsors, the excitement, the energy.”

Elsewhere:

– George Russell won his first race of the Formula 1 season as the Mercedes driver held off defending race winner Max Verstappen at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.

– Robert Kubica’s long road back from a crash which nearly ended his career culminated in victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday as Ferrari won for the third year running. Only a late surge from Porsche Penske Motorsport denied the Italian manufacturer a podium sweep.

– Kyle Kirkwood won the IndyCar Bommarito Automotive Group 500 on Sunday night at World Wide Technology Raceway. Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden flipped his car upside down during the race. The IndyCar safety crew immediately helped Newgarden from his car and he radioed his Team Penske crew he was fine.

Greg Biffle, a well-known professional in NASCAR, has attracted attention for his net worth in 2025. Over the years, Biffle has competed at the highest levels of stock car racing and earned a reputation for consistency. Now, many are curious to know about the wealth he has achieved over the years. 

In this article, we will delve into the details of Greg Biffle’s net worth in 2025.

What is Greg Biffle’s net worth in 2025?

Greg Biffle has an estimated net worth of 30 million USD in 2025.

Greg Biffle’s net worth in 2025 consists of earnings from his success across NASCAR’s top series. He earned his income through race winnings, sponsorship deals, and his time competing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Truck Series. 

What does Greg Biffle do for a living?

Greg Biffle is a semi-retired NASCAR driver.

Last year, Greg Biffle received the Myers Brothers Award from the National Motorsports Press Association for his humanitarian work. He earned the honor after stepping in to help communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Even before realizing the storm’s impact, Biffle used his personal helicopter to bring supplies to areas that were cut off by the flooding. (via AP News)

Greg Biffle’s earnings explained — how does he make money?

Greg Biffle earns money from various professional pursuits.

Semi-retired NASCAR driver – Greg Biffle launched his NASCAR career in 1996 and quickly rose through the ranks, earning Rookie of the Year in the Craftsman Truck Series in 1998 and winning the series championship in 2000. He joined the Busch Series in 2001, winning Rookie of the Year and then the championship in 2002. Biffle went on to win 19 races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, 20 in the Nationwide Series, and 17 in the Truck Series. 

From 2003 to 2016, he drove the No. 16 Ford for Roush Racing, before stepping away from full-time competition. He returned in 2019 to win the SpeedyCash.com 400 with Kyle Busch Motorsports and later raced in the 2022 Daytona 500 with NY Racing. Biffle also competed in the 2021 Camping World SRX Series.

The Las Vegas Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar through at least 2027 after executives announced the news on Saturday during a media event ahead of Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

The Las Vegas Grand Prix’s inaugural race in 2023 was part of a three-year contract that ends this season with a 10-year approval from Clark County Commissions to have the race on the Strip. Formula 1 had Las Vegas on its 2026 calendar release this past week before Saturday’s announcement.

“We want to make sure that we’re continuing to evolve what we’re doing,” said Emily Prazer, president of the Las Vegas Grand Prix and chief commercial officer of F1. “The intent is a much longer-term arrangement. As we all know, the race has had its challenges, but we’re coming out the other side. So we want to make sure that it continues to work for both sides.”

The 2023 inaugural race was marred by a loose water valve cover that damaged Carlos Sainz’s car in the first practice as well as complaints about high ticket and hotel prices. Figures released this year said the 2024 event, which received better reviews in its second season, generated $934 million in revenue with $45 million raised in taxes.

“The length of extensions don’t really reflect anything other than it just makes sense incrementally, we know what’s going to happen over the next couple of years,” said Steve Hill, chief executive officer and president of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “We’re planning on this being a permanent race, we’ll just keep planning extensions that will probably expand as we go forward.”

For this November’s race, the start time has been moved from its previous slot of 10 p.m. on Saturday to 8 p.m. local time. The Las Vegas Grand Prix Pit Building has also become home to the Grand Prix Plaza in partnership with Round Room Live, featuring karting, educational exhibitions, merchandise and more.

“Proud” is the word Ben Kennedy is attaching to NASCAR’s weekend in Mexico City.

The historic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez course hosted both the Xfinity Series, which last competed in the country in 2008, and the Cup Series. For the latter, it was their first trip to Mexico City and the first international points race for the series since 1958.

Kennedy, NASCAR EVP, chief venue and racing innovation officer, was one of those instrumental in making the trip happen. There were over 100 haulers that crossed the border, a NASCAR bubble with shuttles to travel to and from the racetrack, which also included designated hotels, and even chartered planes for industry members. Although the logistics did not go perfectly, as Kennedy admitted, given the flight issues, it was great collaboration.

“Today wasn’t just a race,” Kennedy said after Shane van Gisbergen capped off the weekend by winning Sunday’s race. “This was a historic moment for our sport, for Mexico, and for the global motorsports’ community, and there were a lot of folks that came together to be able to make this event happen. … One of the coolest parts about this weekend is seeing the reaction from the fans.”

Daniel Suarez, from Monterrey, Mexico, won the Xfinity Series race Saturday. The triumph added to the weekend’s excitement. Kennedy said he spent time in the stands and called the energy and passion of the fans unmatched.

“We had a lot of fans come from the United States. We had a ton of fans from Mexico,” Kennedy said. “Ninety percent of the people that came to this event were from Mexico. Forty four percent from Mexico City, so a really strong contingent of fans – a lot of people that have been avid followers of our sport, a lot of first-time fans and confident a lot of new fans coming out of this weekend, as well.

“I’m really proud of our sport today and this weekend and thankful for everyone that made it happen.”

Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez can seat over 100,000 people but NASCAR does not release attendance numbers for its events. Kennedy, however, did say they were “happy” with the turnout and projection. Specifically, he mentioned the stadium section and the frontstretch.

“I think what is just as important to us as the amount of people is the fact that there were avid fans that were here, there were casual fans that were here, there were a ton of new fans that had never been to a NASCAR race,” Kennedy said. “We talk about this a lot of times when we go to new events, take Chicago and L.A. as an example – 70 and 80 percent, roughly, that came to both of those event for the first year, and every time we have one of those events, we hear back from those fans and they are continuing to tune into those events and buy tickets. We had a lot of new fans that came out this weekend and hopefully they found a new favorite driver … and hopefully they’ll continue to tune in to Pocono and the rest of the season.”

NASCAR has a multiyear agreement with Mexico City. However, Kennedy was noncommittal about NASCAR being back in 2026, only saying they are hopeful to be back in the future.

The schedule is not expected to be released for another few months, and NASCAR is still working through pieces of 2026. There will be a deep dive into the Mexico City event and the lessons learned. Kennedy acknowledged one of the variables will be economics.

Cup Series teams traveled straight from Michigan to Mexico City. Xfinity Series teams, who had a week off prior to the event, traveled from Charlotte, North Carolina. After the teams return home this week, it’s off to Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania. The financial and logistical strain were top of mind for many.

“As we look at any decision that we make on the schedule, we’re always looking at a handful of variables, and that’s (economics) probably one of them on both our side and OCESA,” Kennedy said. “For us, this is more of a strategic move as a sport to expand our footprint globally and internationally, and to a massive fan base. Just being in a country with 90 million people and over 20 million people in the larger Mexico City metro alone, that in and of itself is a success. You guys probably came in and got to drive around town and see the billboards, see all the activations that OCESA did. That is success for us.

“In my opinion, that carries a lot more weight than the economics or financials of the event. Sure, it’s a variable we consider, but strategically it’s more important that we focus on those factors as we make those decisions.”