The checkered flag is out for the NASCAR Cup Series Texas race.
Joey Logano won the WURTH 400 on May 4 at Texas Motor Speedway after starting 27th following his disqualification penalty in the last race at Talladega. This is the 37th win of Logano’s NASCAR Cup Series career.
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Austin Cindric won the opening stage of the race for his first career stage win at Texas. Kyle Larson won the second stage. The race had 12 cautions and 20 lead changes.
Here are the results from the NASCAR Texas race.
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Who won NASCAR Texas race? Winner, race results for WURTH 400 Cup Series race
The unofficial full running order, results from NASCAR Cup Series WURTH 400 at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford
Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet
Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota
Justin Haley, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Zane Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford
Chris Buescher, No. 17 RFK Racing Ford
Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team Ford
Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Ford
Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford
Michael McDowell, No. 71 Front Row Motorsports Ford
Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Brad Keselowski, No. 6 RFK Racing Ford
Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford
Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Ford
Jesse Love, No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet
Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford
Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
Chad Finchum, No. 66 Garage 66 Ford
Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
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Michael Annett, a Des Moines native who competed in more than 300 NASCAR national series races and earned a landmark victory at Daytona, has died.
JR Motorsports announced Friday that Annett died at the age of 39.
The team shared the news in a statement on X, saying, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Annett family with the passing of our friend Michael Annett. Michael was a key member of JRM from 2017 until he retired in 2021 and was an important part in turning us into the four-car organization we remain today.”
Annett raced five seasons with JR Motorsports and captured his only NASCAR Xfinity Series win in 2019 at Daytona International Speedway. He stepped away from full-time racing after the 2021 season.
Before his racing career, Annett was a standout athlete in Iowa, spending two seasons with the Waterloo Black Hawks hockey team and skating on their 2004 Clark Cup Championship squad.
No further details about his death have been released.
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After 14 years at the NFL and time at Wasserman, Steve Phelps joined NASCAR in 2006 and has elevated the racing body’s business in nearly every sector. He was a major driver of NASCAR’s sponsorship and marketing efforts and rose through the ranks to become NASCAR president in 2018. Phelps stabilized the sport following the resignation of Brian France. He was the driving force behind NASCAR becoming one of the first sports back to action after the pandemic in 2020, a year that the organization also banned the Confederate flag that had long been a divisive issue for the sport. He also led media rights negotiations that netted NASCAR a 40% increase in revenue.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – A driver who earned his only NASCAR win at the famed Daytona International Speedway died at age 39, his former team confirmed this past week.
JR Motorsports said on Friday, Dec. 5, that Michael Annett — who competed in NASCAR’s top three series from 2008-2021 — died. The team did not say how the former driver passed.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Annett family with the passing of our friend,” the race team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. posted. “Michael was a key member of JRM from 2017 until he retired in 2021 and was an important part in turning us into the four-car organization we remain today.”
Annett competed in a combined 436 races across NASCAR’s Cup, Xfinity and Truck series. He found his best success in the second-tier Xfinity Series, particularly during his five seasons with JR Motorsports. From 2017-2021, Annett earned 61 top-10 finishes in 158 races with the team, including his only career win in the season-opening race at Daytona in February 2019.
His final season in 2021 was impacted by a leg fracture, which forced him to miss multiple races.
Annett raced in 106 Cup Series events but never registered a top 10.
In a statement, NASCAR said it was “deeply saddened” to learn of his passing.
“Michael was a respected competitor whose determination, professionalism, and positive spirit were felt by everyone in the garage,” NASCAR’s statement read. “Throughout his career, he represented our sport with integrity and the passion of a true racer. NASCAR extends its condolences to Michael’s family and many friends.”
While no cause of death has been publicly confirmed, fellow NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski said Annett was “no longer suffering.”
“Michael was an up and comer at the same time I was and he was looking really good,” Keselowski posted on Dec. 5. “In the end, Life took us different paths and all of us who knew him and the talent he had are sad to see him go, but glad he is no longer suffering.”
Annett was born in Des Moines, Iowa and grew up playing hockey before he turned his focus to racing.
Former NASCAR driver Michael Annett (holding trophy) earned his only career win at Daytona in 2019.(Terry Renna | AP)
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The future Audi F1 Team and Paulaner Brewery have announced a long-term partnership, naming the Munich-based brewery an official supplier of the team. The agreement marks the start of a new chapter for Paulaner on the global motorsport stage.
As the team joins the grid in 2026, this partnership will provide tangible opportunities to bring the celebratory, convivial culture of Bavaria to the future Audi F1 Team’s global fanbase, enhancing how they responsibly watch and enjoy Formula 1. At its heart is the Paulaner 0.0% wheat beer – a non-alcoholic beverage that allows everyone to embrace the celebratory, social aspect of motorsport while upholding the core values of high performance, safety, and responsibility.
The future Audi F1 Team will promote Paulaner 0.0%, the brand’s non-alcoholic alternative for responsible celebration, to champion the vibrant energy of the next generation of motorsport fans worldwide – creating authentic, premium, and social moments. This partnership honors a true German cult classic, reflecting a modern, inclusive, and dynamic fan culture.
Stefano Battiston, Chief Commercial Officer of the future Audi F1 Team: “Paulaner and the future Audi F1 Team share a winning mindset rooted in performance, passion and pride in our heritage. Both brands stand for craftsmanship, authenticity and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Together, we will create experiences that bring fans closer to the team and celebrate every success on and off the track with a Paulaner 0.0% in hand on a global scale.”
Jörg Biebernick, CEO of the Paulaner Brewery Group: “We are very proud to partner with the future Audi F1 Team and excited to open a new chapter on an international stage. This cooperation underscores our long-term commitment to combining pleasure, quality, and responsibility in professional sports. We look forward to bringing our plans to life and introducing Paulaner to a new generation of motorsport fans.”
The Red Line Synthetic Oil Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) announced today its seven-race 2026 schedule, coming off another successful campaign through the 2025 calendar year. The series will return to four familiar racetracks from last season along with a return to Darlington Dragway in South Carolina, which serves as the season opener for the first time.
“Coming out of the World Finals, we knew some changes were imminent,” said Tyler Crossnoe, series director. “Change is inevitable in life – whether it is in personal, business, or your hobbies – in time, change occurs. We have decided to make a few shifts in our schedule for 2026 to adapt to the ever-changing motorsports scope in hopes to see more teams be able to compete for a full season championship.
“In 2026, our goal is to put racers in a better position to chase a full season championship with the PDRA,” Crossnoe continued. “We understand the costs of the sport are not cheap and after weeks of back-and-forth discussions internally, we settled on only doing seven races this season to allow for better spacing in between events and for the hopes of an extremely competitive season.”
The 2026 Red Line Oil PDRA season will kick off at Darlington Dragway in Hartsville, South Carolina, on March 25-28 – a return to a facility that has seen numerous PDRA races throughout the years will now serve as the kickoff event on tour next season. Darana Motorsports Park – Benson, NC will serve as the second stop on schedule on April 16-18 – a popular and familiar stop for the PDRA faithful will see their first of two stops in mid-April. Virginia Motorsports Park will play host to the third race on tour on Memorial Day weekend, May 21-23. Maryland International Raceway will serve as the fourth race on tour as in years past on June 25-27.
After taking the month of July off for a summer break of sorts, the series will return to action at Bristol Dragway on August 6-8, returning to Thunder Valley with more exciting news to come later about this event. Darana Motorsports Park – Benson, NC will see its second event of the season on August 27-29, which will set the stage for the Brian Olson Memorial World Finals.
The PDRA will yet again start the World Finals with the Summit Racing ProStars all-star race on Thursday afternoon to highlight the top eight points earners in the free entry shootout that pays over $65,000 out to the classes in contention and starts the World Finals weekend off with a bang. September 17-20 will mark the final race on the 2026 calendar, and this race will be held at Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie, Virginia, which has become a customary finishing point for the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series.
“I am excited to get going again in 2026! The racer’s support is by far the inspiration for this series to continue growing,” said Tommy Franklin, series owner. “We continue to have the best-in-class racers, and the on-track performance shows that to be true race after race. I cannot wait for the BEST racing in the world to continue to prove itself over and over!”
PDRA officials will be on hand during the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, December 11-13, in Indianapolis, Indiana, along with the crowning of the series champions during the Red Line Oil PDRA Night of Champions on Friday, December 12 at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott.
2026 PDRA Schedule
March 25-28 – Darlington Dragway – Hartsville, SC
April 16-18 – Darana Motorsports Park (NC) – Benson, NC
May 21-23 – Virginia Motorsports Park – Dinwiddie, VA
June 25-27 – Maryland International Raceway – Mechanicsville, MD
August 6-8 – Bristol Dragway – Bristol, TN
August 27-29 – Darana Motorsports Park (NC) – Benson, NC
September 17-20 – Virginia Motorsports Park – Dinwiddie, VA
Lando Norris was overcome with emotion as he clinched his first Formula 1 world championship title.
Norris secured third place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which was enough to edge out race winner Max Verstappen by two points for the title. The British driver is only the 35th world champion in the sport’s history and couldn’t contain his joy and relief at capturing F1’s top honor after a period of uncertainty.
“Thank you guys… oh my god,” he exclaimed over the McLaren team radio after crossing the finish line. “You made my dreams come true, thank you so much. I love you guys, for everything. You deserve it.
“I love you mum, I love you dad. Thanks for everything. And now I’m crying!”
McLaren chief Zak Brown chimed in: “We did it, it wasn’t easy. Lando and Oscar, what a group of great drivers!”
Damon Hill, the 1996 F1 world champion, said on BBC Radio 5 Live as Norris first got out of his car: “Lando Norris has still got his helmet up, he’s got his hands in his visor, he’s probably wiping tears from his eyes. The tension is over, he can relax, and he can enjoy it.”
Norris entered Abu Dhabi with a 12-point lead over Verstappen, having missed the chance to secure the world championship one race early in Qatar.
A misstep in McLaren’s strategy allowed Verstappen to take the checkered flag and keep the pressure on his competitor. The Dutchman won the season’s final three races but fell short of a fifth title.
Norris’ victory in Abu Dhabi wasn’t without its challenges, as he faced a stewards’ investigation for driving off the track while overtaking Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate Yuki Tsunoda.
Norris avoided any penalties, and even though Max Verstappen won the race from pole position – finishing the season with more victories than any other driver – it wasn’t enough to halt his McLaren competitor’s championship run.
Verstappen finished the race 12.5 seconds ahead of second-place Oscar Piastri – the Dutch driver resisted the temptation to slow down the pack in hopes that Norris’ third place would be jeopardized – with Norris trailing 3.9 seconds behind his McLaren teammate and maintaining a 6.7-second lead over fourth-place Charles Leclerc.
