Bubba Wallace entered Sunday’s Cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the playoff bubble, and facing a winless streak that dates back almost three years.
However, Wallace made sure he didn’t have to worry about any of that anymore, besting Kyle Larson in double overtime to win the Brickyard 400. It was a tense fight to the final with all of the leaders low on fuel, but Wallace made it last, capturing his first win since Kansas in September 2022. While snapping a 100-race winless streak, he also earned 23XI Racing its first victory as an organization this year.
“I’m worn out,” said Wallace. “I thought things every which way besides driving a race car during that red flag … The adrenaline rush is crazy! I want to thank all these people behind me, all the men and women of Airspeed for making this possible. Welcome to victory lane, Becks (son)! It’s pretty cool. To overcome so much and to put these people in victory lane, that’s what it’s all about. These people keep pushing me, believing in me. Man, just so proud. Thank you!”
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Larson finished second after failing to defend his 2024 victory in the Brickyard 400, while Denny Hamlin finished third in a backup car but won as a team owner.
The RFK Racing duo of Ryan Preece and Brad Keselowski rounded out the top five. Todd Gilliland, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Alex Bowman, and Carson Hocevar filled out the remainder of the top ten.
In the battle for the $1 million in-season bracket challenge, Ty Gibbs claimed the big prize over Ty Dillon, finishing 21st while Dillon was 28th.
Stage 1
General view
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The race got underway with Indiana native Chase Briscoe leading the race. In the early running, Ross Chastain slammed the wall after getting hit by Michael McDowell. Chastain’s race was over, leaving him with a 39th-place finish and back-to-back DNFs.
While most of the field came down pit road, the Penske cars of Joey Logano and Austin Cindric stayed out, along with Josh Berry. McDowell suffered a flat tire on the restart, but managed to get it back to the pits.
Those who stayed out went on to short-pit the stage, clearing the way for Briscoe to take the stage win over Wallace and Byron.
Stage 2
Erik Jones, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Toyota
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The strategies continued to split throughout the field as Ryan Preece led a handful of cars who stayed out. Hocevar led the way off pit road with a two-tire call, while Briscoe restarted back in ninth.
There was a significant stack-up on the restart, damaging several cars, but not enough to cause another yellow. Austin Dillon, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and Cody Ware were all forced to pit under green for repairs. Kyle Busch, Daniel Suarez, Riley Herbst, and in-season challenge finalist Ty Dillon also sustained nose damage that impacted the performance of their race cars.
Preece pitted from the lead 14 laps into the stage, but found himself in a bad spot after a slow stop by the RFK Racing team.
Cole Custer then suffered a flat right-rear tire, foreshadowing for what was to come for the Ford camp. Cindric was leading the race when he also lost a right-rear tire, making it back to pit road without the need of a yellow.
The next caution actually flew for Erik Jones, who had a strong day until the wheel separated from the car and the No. 43 slammed the wall with just ten laps to go in the stage.
Briscoe was about to pit, but he managed to avoid a penalty as he drove back onto the track with pit road closing. Ryan Blaney led the way for the mad dash to the end of the stage after choosing to stay out, winning Stage 2 over Larson and Hamlin.
However, Blaney was running on fumes, and the Penske team was forced to pit while pits were closed, or they would have been at risk of running out on track.
Stage 3
Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
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Larson led Hamlin at the start of the final stage as drivers positioned themselves for the critical fuel window ahead of them.
As stops began to cycle through, Larson came out behind Logano, as well as 23XI teammates Wallace and Reddick. They executed the undercut perfectly, using clean track and short fuel stops to leapfrog their way to the front.
However, Penske’s Indianapolis misfortune continued as Logano’s right-rear tire went down while he was leading the race. He made it back to the pits, handing the effective race lead to Wallace.
But Wallace had to wait for Blaney to pit with 18 laps to go before he could actually be the race leader. Meanwhile, Larson was in hot pursuit, slashing his lead from six seconds to just under four.
But with just six laps to go, NASCAR called a caution for raindrops. The brief shower forced race control to red-flag the race, bringing the field down pit road with just four laps left in the crown jewel event.
On the first overtime restart, Wallace cleared Larson, but a wreck on the backstretch involving Zane Smith and Tyler Reddick forced the race into double overtime. He again had to face Larson, but once again managed to clear the Hendrick Motorsports driver.
From that point, 23XI Racing was just praying they had enough fuel as Wallace took the white flag and claimed victory at Indianapolis.
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Not many NASCAR drivers can say they retired on a win — but the Late, Great Greg Biffle can. Biffle made his NASCAR debut in the Busch Series in 1996, driving part-time before moving to the Truck Series in 1998.
He later progressed to full-time Cup Series competition, building a highly successful career across all three national series. Biffle won titles in the Truck and Xfinity series and nearly completed the Grand Slam in 2005, finishing second in the Cup. The North Carolinian won a total of 56 races across NASCAR’s three national series during his career: 19 in the Cup Series, 20 in the Xfinity (Busch) Series, and 17 in the Craftsman Truck Series.
He retired from full-time competition after the 2019 season, but won his last-ever NASCAR race, the Truck event in Texas at the SpeedyCash.com 400. It was Biffle’s first Truck win in 15 years. On Thursday, Biffle, his wife Cristina, and two of his children, Emma, 14, and Ryder, 5, were four of seven killed in a tragic plane crash in Statesville, NC.
A preliminary report is expected within 30 days from the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation. Three of the people on board, including former stock car racer Biffle, had their pilot’s license.
Collection and documentation of the crash will take place, and investigators will begin to piece together what went wrong. A central focus of the investigation will be locating and analyzing the cockpit voice recorder (CVR), which captures all sounds inside the cockpit. Once recovered, the device will be sent to a laboratory in Washington, D.C. for examination.
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Greg Biffle raced in his last-ever NASCAR race in 2019, driving the No. 51 in the Truck Series for the June 7 SpeedyCash.com 400.
Biffle, who tragically died on Thursday in a horror plane crash in Statesville, NC, had retired from full-time NASCAR racing in 2016 after two decades in the sport.
The NASCAR legend won two NASCAR national series Truck and Xfinity titles — but fell short in the Cup, finishing second in 2005.
Those also killed this week were his wife, Cristina, daughter, Emma, son, Ryder, and three others.
The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) Season 2 concluded in spectacular fashion with a historic Grand Finale at the EMS Corporation Stadium, Calicut. Megastar and ISRL Brand Ambassador Salman Khan was present on ground, adding star power to an electrifying night of high-octane racing and live entertainment, as per a release. The finale witnessed a record-breaking turnout of over 32,000 fans, marking the highest-ever attendance for a motorsporting event in India and reinforcing Kerala’s strong connection with motorsport and large-scale live sporting experiences, the release said.
Amid roaring crowds and intense on-track action, Team Bigrock Motorsports were crowned ISRL Season 2 Champions, capping off a fiercely competitive championship that unfolded across Pune, Hyderabad and Calicut. The season showcased a compelling blend of international excellence and emerging Indian talent.
The Calicut round delivered thrilling racing across all categories. Matt Moss from team BigRock Motorsports (Australia) claimed victory in the 450cc International class aboard the Kawasaki KX 450, while Calvin Fonvieille from team Apollo Indewheelers (France) dominated the 250cc International category on the Yamaha YZ 250. The 250cc India-Asia Mix class was won by Delvinator Alfarizi (Thailand) riding the KTM 250 SX – F, drawing thunderous applause from the packed stadium.
Megastar Salman Khan, Brand Ambassador, ISRL, said, “Watching the Grand Finale in Calicut was truly special. The passion of the fans and the intensity of competition show how far Indian motorsport has come. ISRL is creating a platform where Indian riders can compete confidently alongside the world’s best,” as quoted from a release.
Reflecting on the season, Veer Patel, Managing Director, ISRL, said, “Season 2 reflects the growing belief in Supercross across India. From Pune to Hyderabad and now Calicut, the record-breaking fan response shows the sport has truly found a home here, while we continue building strong pathways for Indian riders alongside world-class racing.”
Over the course of Season 2, 36 international riders from 21 countries, including Australia, France, the USA, Germany, Thailand and South Africa, competed alongside India’s top riders such as Rugved Barguje, Ikshan Shanbhag, Prajwal Vishwanath and Shlok Ghorpade, highlighting ISRL’s growing global stature, as per the release.
Beyond the races, the Reise Moto ISRL Fan Park transformed EMS Corporation Stadium into a complete motorsport festival, featuring live music, racing simulators, interactive brand zones, food experiences, merchandise and rider interactions, creating an immersive fan experience for families and enthusiasts alike.
With Season 2 concluding on a historic high, the Indian Supercross Racing League now looks ahead to expanding its footprint, strengthening grassroots development and further positioning India on the global Supercross map.
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Drag Racing with CHRISTMAS TREES! Racing Action From Cleetus McFarland’s XMAS Tree Drags 2025 At Bradenton Motorsports Park
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Cleetus’ Christmas Tree Race 2025 was a very special race. The race has become kind of a big deal since starting a few years ago, and has some pretty simple rules. You must race with a Christmas Tree on or in your vehicle, it must be a minimum of 6 feet tall, it can’t fall off, and you have to have lights on it. Simple right? Well…
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We wrapped up Cleetus McFarland’s XMAS Tree Drags 2025, following the entire event from start to finish. This video covers every round from the OG 32-car field all the way through the Elite 8 — the fastest cars on the property — right down to the finals.
Cleetus lined up in both Mullet and Leroy, alongside a stacked field of big-name cars and a few surprise entries we hadn’t seen before. From first-round shakeups to the final matchups, this one delivered nonstop action.
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Calicut (Kerala) [India], December 21 (ANI): The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) Season 2 concluded in spectacular fashion with a historic Grand Finale at the EMS Corporation Stadium, Calicut. Megastar and ISRL Brand Ambassador Salman Khan was present on ground, adding star power to an electrifying night of high-octane racing and live entertainment, as per a release.
The finale witnessed a record-breaking turnout of over 32,000 fans, marking the highest-ever attendance for a motorsporting event in India and reinforcing Kerala’s strong connection with motorsport and large-scale live sporting experiences, the release said.
Amid roaring crowds and intense on-track action, Team Bigrock Motorsports were crowned ISRL Season 2 Champions, capping off a fiercely competitive championship that unfolded across Pune, Hyderabad and Calicut. The season showcased a compelling blend of international excellence and emerging Indian talent.
The Calicut round delivered thrilling racing across all categories. Matt Moss from team BigRock Motorsports (Australia) claimed victory in the 450cc International class aboard the Kawasaki KX 450, while Calvin Fonvieille from team Apollo Indewheelers (France) dominated the 250cc International category on the Yamaha YZ 250. The 250cc India-Asia Mix class was won by Delvinator Alfarizi (Thailand) riding the KTM 250 SX – F, drawing thunderous applause from the packed stadium.
Megastar Salman Khan, Brand Ambassador, ISRL, said, “Watching the Grand Finale in Calicut was truly special. The passion of the fans and the intensity of competition show how far Indian motorsport has come. ISRL is creating a platform where Indian riders can compete confidently alongside the world’s best,” as quoted from a release.
Reflecting on the season, Veer Patel, Managing Director, ISRL, said, “Season 2 reflects the growing belief in Supercross across India. From Pune to Hyderabad and now Calicut, the record-breaking fan response shows the sport has truly found a home here, while we continue building strong pathways for Indian riders alongside world-class racing.”
Over the course of Season 2, 36 international riders from 21 countries, including Australia, France, the USA, Germany, Thailand and South Africa, competed alongside India’s top riders such as Rugved Barguje, Ikshan Shanbhag, Prajwal Vishwanath and Shlok Ghorpade, highlighting ISRL’s growing global stature, as per the release.
Beyond the races, the Reise Moto ISRL Fan Park transformed EMS Corporation Stadium into a complete motorsport festival, featuring live music, racing simulators, interactive brand zones, food experiences, merchandise and rider interactions, creating an immersive fan experience for families and enthusiasts alike.
With Season 2 concluding on a historic high, the Indian Supercross Racing League now looks ahead to expanding its footprint, strengthening grassroots development and further positioning India on the global Supercross map. (ANI)
(This content is sourced from a syndicated feed and is published as received. The Tribune assumes no responsibility or liability for its accuracy, completeness, or content.)
Tragedy Strikes: NTSB Launches Deep Investigation into Fatal Greg Biffle Plane Crash
In a devastating turn of events, the aviation world was rocked last Thursday when NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, his family, and three others tragically lost their lives in a plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now on a mission to uncover the harrowing details behind this catastrophic incident, with a press conference held Saturday shedding some light on the ongoing investigation.
NTSB Board Member Michael Graham and Investigator-In-Charge Dan Baker addressed the media, but the information was limited as the investigation is still in its infancy. “We still do not know the circumstances which led the aircraft … to attempt to return to the airport,” Graham stated, emphasizing the urgent need to piece together the events that led to this heart-wrenching disaster.
One chilling revelation from the conference was a text message exchange between Biffle’s wife, Cristian Grossu Biffle, and her mother, Cathy Grossu. Cathy recounted the harrowing moments leading up to the crash: “Then she said something like ‘We’re in trouble, emergency landing.’ And I texted back, ‘What’s wrong with the plane?’” The gravity of the situation escalated when Cathy received an SOS alert, signaling a dire emergency. Graham confirmed that the NTSB is aware of this critical communication, stating, “We are not aware of any other communications from passengers on board the aircraft to those on the ground.”
As investigators delve deeper, the question of who was at the controls during the crucial moments of the flight remains unanswered. Both Greg Biffle and his companions, Dennis and Jack Dutton, were licensed pilots. Graham noted, “We do anticipate that all the information about all the pilot-rated occupants will be included in our preliminary report.” This report is expected within 30 days, but the agency’s final analysis could take up to 18 months.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the pilot’s identity, Graham revealed that the NTSB has a “degree of confidence” about the individual in the left seat, although verification is still required. He stressed the importance of accuracy in the investigation: “We want to know where everyone was sitting, and that is a little more difficult in a crash like this.”
In a shocking update, Graham shared that early indications from multiple sources suggest the aircraft was stable and configured for landing with its lights on. However, it was flying dangerously low. This crucial information aligns with the physical evidence found at the crash site, including debris located approximately 1800 feet from the runway threshold.
The investigation is ramping up as the NTSB meticulously documents the wreckage, evaluates the flight voice recorder, and analyzes various components. “All of these are being sent to NTSB recorders labs in Washington, D.C.,” Graham explained, highlighting the importance of recovering critical data to determine the probable cause of this tragedy.
Amidst the chaos, a drone was deployed to assist in the investigation, although high winds initially hampered its operations. As conditions improved on Saturday, the team was able to resume their efforts to gather evidence from the crash site.
With so many unanswered questions and the clock ticking, the NTSB is committed to uncovering the truth behind the demise of Greg Biffle and his companions. As the agency continues its exhaustive investigation, the families and fans of those lost are left grappling with the profound loss and searching for closure in this heartbreaking saga.
Throughout the racing year, now and then, race fans are blessed with a handful of special days in which NASCAR, IndyCar, and F1 all race on one calendar date. In 2026, this will occur eight separate times. Here’s a look at those race days.
Of course, these are all subject to time and date, and, in some cases, these races could realistically happen with 12 hours of one another.
The first date that all three series race on is March 15, with Formula One racing at Shanghai International Circuit for the Chinese Grand Prix, IndyCar racing on the streets of Arlington, Texas, for the first time, and NASCAR racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
On May 24, all three series will race on U.S. soil on the same day. Formula One will race in the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, with IndyCar hosting the 110th Indianapolis 500 that same afternoon, and NASCAR kicking off the 67th Coca-Cola 600 later that evening.
The final triple header will be on September 6, with Formula One racing at Monza, IndyCar racing in their season finale at Laguna Seca, and NASCAR hosting, what is at press-time, a playoff race in the 77th Southern 500.
March 15
NASCAR: Las Vegas Motor Speedway
IndyCar: Grand Prix of Arlington
Formula One: Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai)
March 29
NASCAR: Martinsville Speedway
IndyCar: Barber Motorsports Park
Formula One: Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka)
April 19
NASCAR: Kansas Speedway
IndyCar: Grand Prix of Long Beach
Formula One: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (Jeddah)
May 24
NASCAR: Charlotte Motor Speedway
IndyCar: Indianapolis 500
Formula One: Canadian Grand Prix (Montréal)
June 7
NASCAR: Michigan International Speedway
IndyCar: World Wide Technology Raceway
Formula One: Monaco Grand Prix (Monaco)
July 5
NASCAR: Chicagoland Speedway
IndyCar: Mid‑Ohio Sports Car Course
Formula One: British Grand Prix (Silverstone)
July 19
NASCAR: North Wilkesboro Speedway
IndyCar: Nashville Superspeedway
Formula One: Belgian Grand Prix (Spa‑Francorchamps)
September 6
NASCAR: Darlington Raceway
IndyCar: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Formula One: Italian Grand Prix (Monza)
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