Tristan Grider

COTA connects drivers from across the globe

This weekend, NASCAR will return for the third year in a row, to “Circuit of the Americas” in Austin, Texas. Last season we saw exciting racing, great finishes and a first time winner in Ross Chastain! However, this season we are seeing drivers from all different backgrounds and disciplines tapping teams to do one-offs in […]

By Tristan Grider

March 22, 2023

Does NASCAR end the season at the right venue?

In the blink of an eye the 2022 NASCAR season has come to an end. Zane Smith captured his first Truck Series title after finishing 2nd in 2020 and 2021. Ty Gibbs beat the JR Motorsports brigade to win the Xfinity Series championship. Finally, Joey Logano became a two-time Cup Series champion after dominating the finale at Phoenix. […]

By Tristan Grider

November 10, 2022

Is Toyota Falling Apart in NASCAR?

We have learned in recent weeks that the most successful driver in Toyota’s NASCAR tenure will be leaving the manufacturer for Chevy in 2023. Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyotas top driver for more than 15 years in departing for Richard Childress Racing. Busch won 2 championships and scored 57 wins over his 15 […]

By Tristan Grider

November 02, 2022

Spire Motorsports announces future NASCAR plans

Spire Motorsports was formed in 2018 after they purchased a charter from Furniture Row Racing. They began racing full-time in 2019 with the #77 being driven by a rotation of drivers. The highlight of the year was the team’s first and only win in NASCAR in the July Daytona event won by Justin Haley. In […]

By Tristan Grider

October 27, 2022

A Thank You to Dalton Kellett

The IndyCar silly season continues with the announcement from Dalton Kellett that he will not return to AJ Foyt Racing in 2023. In his three years at AJ Foyt Racing, Kellett has been an underdog that fans have grown fond of. He boasts one of the most intelligent and entertaining social media channels for any […]

By Tristan Grider

October 13, 2022

Kaulig Racing is in it to win it in 2023

Team Owner Matt Kaulig of Kaulig Racing and Team President Chris Rice have confirmed the 2023 NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series lineup. Kaulig Racing has spent the last seven season fielding cars in the NASCAR Xfinity and Series and made its debut in the NASCAR Cup Series back in 2020. The team has continued to […]

By Tristan Grider

October 10, 2022

Did NASCAR call the wrong winner?

Talladega Superspeedway didn’t disappoint this past weekend. We had great pack racing, amazing strategy, and no shortage of amazing finishes. It would be Talladega without a little bit of controversy as well. Let's start with the Trucks Series race on Saturday. Last year, Tate Fogleman and Tyler Hill battled to the finish line with Fogleman […]

By Tristan Grider

October 04, 2022

IndyCar Fan Favorites to go ROVAL Racing in Charlotte

On Sunday, IndyCar drivers Conor Daly, Marco Andretti and Sage Karam will all make starts in NASCAR events at the ROVAL in Charlotte. Conor Daly has made recent starts in the NASCAR Truck Series for NIECE Motorsports at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He also made a start in 2018 with Roush Fenway Racing at Road […]

By Tristan Grider

October 03, 2022

Talladega Afternoons: The Ballad of the NASCAR Playoffs

We have six races left in the 2022 Nascar Cup Series season. Six races to crown a champion. Six is another big number for a few reasons this weekend. This is the sixth and final super speedway style race of the year. This is the NASCAR Playoffs and this is Talladega. The first race of […]

By Tristan Grider

September 29, 2022

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