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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

2023 IndyCar Wish List

As we itch closer to the turn of the calendar over to the 2023 IndyCar Series, we must look back at an incredible year in the 2022 season. A new Indy 500 winner was crowned, a second time IndyCar Champion was named and record viewership brought new eyes to the Indy 500 and the entire […]

By Tony Donohue

December 08, 2022

Hy-Vee and RLL make changes for 2023

Hy-Vee has become one of, if not the best new sponsor to come to IndyCar in the 21st century. The midwestern grocery store chain has jumped all the way in with its IndyCar promotion centered around the double header weekend at the Iowa Speedway. With major concerts at the racetrack and massive displays throughout it’s […]

By Tony Donohue

November 29, 2022

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

The Top 20 IndyCar finishes of the 2000s

With the offseason comes more time to dive into the past of IndyCar racing. As many old races as I go back and watch, I thought, how could I be more productive with my time? Since 2000, we have seen some of the closest, thrilling and last second finishes that have kept us on the […]

By Tony Donohue

November 09, 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

Burnout Sports Awards

As the 2022 IndyCar offseason continues on, there is no better time to reflect on what a season 2022 was. A first time Indy 500 winner, a first time IndyCar winner and Will Power winning his second career championship. We saw last lap passes, tempers flying and even Gwen Stefani in concert. From red flags […]

By Burnout Sports

October 21, 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

More Crossovers Please

The speculation continues to rumble throughout racing social media. Will Nascar champions Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson both race in next year's 107th running of the Indianapolis 500? There is something nostalgic about the double. John Andretti, Tony Stewart, Robby Gordon, and Kurt Busch have attempted. It’s a major task both mentally and physically to […]

By Tony Donohue

October 10, 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

OPINION: I'm content with the 2023 IndyCar Schedule

The 2023 IndyCar schedule has been officially released. Despite start times being listed on the app and IndyCar’s website, times are still to be determined. According to Nathan Brown of the IndyStar, the app and website requires a time to be posted. Maybe saying TBD isn’t an option, non the less still confusing to people. […]

By Tony Donohue

September 27, 2022

The Texas Tire Fiasco

On a crazy Sunday in sports, Nascar fans watched the most chaotic race at Texas Motor Speedway in recent memory. Between plenty of blown tires in the race and new rivalries were formed, an anticipated boring race from Texas was anything but. Not to mention, another non playoff driver took the win. First let's talk […]

By Tristan Grider

September 27, 2022

Jimmie Johnson won't slow down anytime soon

When you have the talent, drive and ambition to do something, great things can come your way. A Californian kid with a led foot and poise made his name racing in Nascar for 18 seasons. In those 18 seasons, Jimmie Johnson became the Nascar Cup Champion 7 times, tying the marks set by Richard Petty […]

By Tony Donohue

September 26, 2022

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