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2022 NASCAR Cup Series Race Seven Richmond

The Richmond races weren’t worth writing about. I’ll take this opportunity to pass along the latest racing news.

Motorsport News:

    1. All-time NASCAR Cup Series winners.
    2. ‘Life-changing’: Josh Berry returns to Martinsville a year after first win.
    3. NASCAR stars discuss impact of F1 growth on young American racers, series competition.
    4. The cost of aggression: NASCAR’s veterans have mixed feelings on evolving tactics.
    5. Defending champion Justin Bonsignore rebounds with big Modified Tour victory at Richmond.
    6. Newgarden tops Indy 500 testing with 229mph lap.
    7. Power: Indy spin “scared the absolute daylights out of me”.
    8. Indy 500 test: Six rookies and refreshers complete programs.
    9. Indy 500 testing: Dixon leads McLaughlin in opening session.
    10. Paretta reiterates intention to run a full-time IndyCar team.
    11. Paretta returns to IndyCar with De Silvestro, ECR, Chevrolet.
    12. Wolff ‘gives his word’ Grosjean F1 test will happen.
    13. Third Arrow McLaren SP entry “unlikely” this year after Indy.
    14. 32 entries confirmed for next week’s Indy 500 test.
    15. Why it may be time for Alexander Rossi to change teams.
    16. Acura GP Long Beach proves hit on TV and trackside.
    17. Speculation grows over 33rd entry for Indianapolis 500.
    18. Long Beach traffic woes frustrate potential pole-winners.
    19. Long Beach IndyCar: Herta takes pole with new lap record.
    20. Ilott grateful IndyCar introduced aeroscreen after Texas scare.
    21. Long Beach IndyCar: Grosjean leads Honda-dominated second session.
    22. “Huge” grip levels at Long Beach despite heat, say aces.
    23. IndyCar issues grid penalty for DeFrancesco at Long Beach.
    24. Andretti Autosport dominates 13-car test at Barber.
    25. Cold and snow ends hopes of IndyCar test at IMS.
    26. Harvey cleared for IndyCar return at Long Beach.
    27. IndyCar test set for Friday, shrinks to seven cars.
    28. Honda, Chevy satisfied by first track test of 2024 engines.
    29. Why Andretti’s slow start in IndyCar in 2022 raises questions.
    30. Current and next-gen IndyCar test schedule altered by bad weather.
    31. Honda, Chevrolet give 2.4-liter IndyCar engines track debut.
    32. First IndyCar 2.4-liter test to be held on Indy road course.
    33. Reid: “We must encourage and invite” women of color to racing.
    34. IndyCar, IMSA Detroit GP to again offer free entry on Friday.
    35. Kirkwood encouraged by “amazing” Foyt car, despite crash.
    36. Ferrucci went from “racing his couch” to top-10 finish at Texas.
    37. VeeKay, Sato among IndyCar hard-luck stories at Texas.
    38. Johnson on Indy 500 win prospects: “Why not? Why can’t we?”
    39. Newgarden: Last-gasp victory was “coolest win I’ve ever had”.
    40. Teammates hail “great asset” Johnson for sixth on oval debut.
    41. Gutted McLaughlin says losing IndyCar win at last corner “will hurt”.
    42. Texas IndyCar: Newgarden steals win from McLaughlin by 0.0669sec.
    43. Ferrucci to sub for Harvey in RLL-Honda at Texas.
    44. Texas IndyCar: Newgarden leads final practice, Harvey shunts.
    45. Rosenqvist: Texas pole a mental boost after letting go of demons.
    46. Texas IndyCar: Rosenqvist scores second IndyCar pole.
    47. Texas IndyCar: Pagenaud leads Rosenqvist in opening practice.
    48. IndyCar adds practice session to work in extra lane at Texas.
    49. McLaren: Doubt over O’Ward’s future is “unfounded noise”.
    50. Can a part-timer win the Indy 500 again?
    51. O’Ward open to future with or without McLaren in IndyCar or F1.
    52. Johnson ahead of oval IndyCar debut: “I need to be further up”.
    53. John Andretti foundation receives new boost in cancer battle.
    54. Unser Jr: “A matter of time” for Johnson to achieve top fives in IndyCar.
    55. IndyCar, track officials work to fix pit problems.
    56. Ferrari announce Sainz extension until 2024.
    57. F1 sprint race refresher: What’s changed and what’s stayed the same.
    58. Late crashes prompt IndyCar to cut testing short.
    59. Johnson’s hand pain-free during Indy test session.
    60. Sainz closing in on two-year Ferrari extension – report.
    61. All-woman IndyCar team announces 3-race slate.
    62. F1 leader Leclerc has $320,000 Richard Mille watch stolen.
    63. F1 defends ‘turtle’ safety car after Verstappen jibe.
    64. Haas rejects Uralkali’s $13m refund demand.
    65. Johnson has surgery, expects to be ready for Indy.
    66. Mazepin has $114m properties seized in Italy.
    67. Verstappen not a fan of F1’s ‘turtle’ safety car.
    68. Newgarden outlasts Grosjean, wins at Long Beach.
    69. Bastianini moves late to take Texas MotoGP win.
    70. Herta sets track record to win pole at Long Beach.
    71. Vettel fined €5k for scooter ride at Aus GP.
    72. Red Bull a ‘tiny bit’ off Ferrari, says Verstappen.
    73. Inside Haas: How F1’s American team cut ties with Mazepin and his oligarch father.
    74. Ricciardo: Albert Park ‘busiest I’ve seen anywhere’.
    75. Alonso wants to race on for ‘two or three’ more years.
    76. How a 1,000-day hiatus changed the mindset around F1 in Australia.
    77. Zanardi honored with LB Walk of Fame induction.
    78. VW ‘open to’ Audi, Porsche to enter F1.
    79. MotoGP’s Marquez says he’s fit to race Austin.
    80. Track changes revealed ahead of Aus GP.
    81. Miami GP wants a ‘this is different’ vibe.
    82. Felt like the loneliest guy in the world – CS Santosh on piecing his life together after Dakar crash.
    83. Brittany Force wins NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
    84. The Next Colombian NASCAR Driver? Sebastian Arias Talks Stock Cars and ARCA Goals.
    85. Stefan Parsons Reduced to Part-Time Xfinity Schedule for McLeod.
    86. SRX Signs Former NASCAR Weekly Series Champ Peyton Sellers.
    87. Caruth Reflects on Successful Xfinity Debut.
    88. Sauter Having Fun in Part-Time Truck Schedule.
    89. Mayer Has Career Day, Wins Dash 4 Cash at Richmond.
    90. Morehouse College Featured on the NY Racing No. 44 at Talladega.
    91. Jimmie Allen to Perform Pre-race Concert Prior to Dover Cup Race.
    92. Darlington Raceway Opens 2022 Throwback Paint Scheme Fan Vote.
    93. Bubba Wallace, Ross Chastain, Cole Custer Participate in Tire Test at Charlotte.
    94. BJ McLeod Motorsports Scaling Back to 2 Full-Time Entries.
    95. Chase Briscoe Planning 25 Dirt Races Beginning at the Talladega Short Track.
    96. Bristol Motor Speedway Planning 2023 Dirt Return.
    97. Bristol Truck Series TV Ratings.
    98. Blackberry Smoke to perform at ‘Revs & Riffs’ Atlanta NASCAR Weekend Music Festival.
    99. Matt Kenseth Completes Boston Marathon.
    100. David Ragan Returns to Rick Ware Racing at Talladega.
    101. Eldora Speedway Names New General Manager.
    102. Alexander Skarsgård Named Grand Marshal for Cup Race at Talladega.
    103. Post-Race Inspection Complete at Bristol.
    104. Kyle Busch steals a milestone victory in wild race on Bristol Dirt.
    105. Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the Booth for Cup Race at Talladega.
    106. Kevin Harvick Falls Out of Bristol Race Early, Not Happy with Track Prep.
    107. Sad News – Randy Pemberton.
    108. With late rally, Ben Rhodes takes hard-earned NASCAR Truck Series win at Bristol.
    109. Grassroots Racing Returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway With Racetrack Revival in August and October.
    110. FOX Sports Clint Bowyer to Pilot Davey Allisons Iconic Black No. 28 with Ceremonial Lap at Talladega Superspeedway Prior to GEICO 500 April 24.
    111. Larry McReynolds Crew Chiefing Jeffrey Earnhardt at Talladega.
    112. Jeff Gordon Interested in Racing in 24 Hours of Le Mans, Uncertain if with NASCAR Entry.
    113. Incredible Lineup of Drivers, Personalities set to be Part of Fan Question & Answer Sessions During Talladega Tripleheader Weekend.
    114. Kyle Larson Questions Use of Windshields on Bristol Dirt.
    115. Chandler Smith Competing in 3 Xfinity Races for Sam Hunt Racing in 2022.
    116. Austin Dillon to Drive Truck Race for Young’s Motorsports at Bristol Dirt Race.
    117. Sonoma Raceway’s new adopt-a-sheep program benefits local children in need.
    118. NASCAR Provides More Information on Keselowski Penalty.
    119. Goodyear Could Conduct Tire Test Before Returning to Martinsville This Fall.
    120. Chase Elliott to Run Truck Series Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway for Spire Motorsports.
    121. Ty Gibbs Fined $15,000 for Making Contact with Another Vehicle on Pit Road.
    122. Martinsville TV Ratings.
    123. Josh Williams NASCAR Cup Series Debut at Bristol Motor Speedway.
    124. Jeffrey Earnhardt Driving Xfinity Race at Talladega for Richard Childress Racing.
    125. Seven-Time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson Suffers Wrist Injury in IndyCar Practice: UPDATE.
    126. Justin Allgaier to Drive for Spire Motorsports at Bristol.
    127. Fox Sports Plans Special Easter Weekend Programming Anchored by Bristol Dirt Race.
    128. Junior Johnson’s Midnight Moon Teams Up with Jeffrey Earnhardt.
    129. Souvenir Program for Food City Dirt Race Available for Free in Both Print and Digital Formats.
    130. Martinsville Post-Race Inspection Complete.
    131. William Byron is NASCAR Cups first double winner with victory at Martinsville.
    132. Darrell Waltrip Returning to Broadcast Booth for Easter Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
    133. AJ Allmendinger to Serve Pass Through Penalty at Start of Martinsville Cup Race.
    134. Ty Gibbs, Sam Mayer Tussle After Xfinity Race at Martinsville.
    135. Brandon Jones Snatches Victory from Ty Gibbs on Final Lap.
    136. William Byron takes decisive win in return to NASCAR Trucks at Martinsville.
    137. Matt Jaskol Releases Statement Why He is No Longer with G2G Racing.
    138. Brad Keselowski, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing penalized following Atlanta Race UPDATES.
    139. Kevin Harvick Has No Plans to Quit Racing Early.
    140. Modified Standout Dillon Steuer to make Truck Series Debut at Martinsville Speedway with Young’s Motorsports.
    141. Sad News – Chris Browning.
    142. William Byron to Pilot Spire Motorsports Chevy in Martinsville Truck Race.
    143. Hailie Deegan to Run Truck Race at Martinsville Speedway Despite Off Track Threats.
    144. Harrison Burton to Drive Bristol Dirt Truck Race with David Gilliland Racing.
    145. Richmond Post-Race Penalties; 2 Kaulig Racing Crew Chiefs Fined.
    146. F-150 Lightning First Electric Truck to Pace Cup Series Race at Martinsville Speedway.
    147. Dale Jr. Foundation Auctioning Off Race-Used Steering Wheel to Raise Money for Food Insecurity Crisis.
    148. Richmond TV Ratings.
    149. NASCAR Announces Nominees For NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Landmark Award.
    150. Blake Lothian to Make Truck Series Debut at Martinsville Speedway with Reaume Brothers Racing.
    151. Richmond Post-Race Inspection Complete.
    152. Denny Hamlin Becomes Seventh Different NASCAR Cup Series Race Winner in Seven Races.
    153. Ty Gibbs Bumps John Hunter Nemechek on Last Lap to Win at Richmond.
    154. Several Teams Impacted by Cup Pre-Race Inspection Failures.
    155. COTA TV Ratings UPDATE.
    156. Brown tells Monaco to up its game to stay on the F1 calendar.
    157. Harvey set for Long Beach return.
    158. Kimball sampling life on the other side of the pitwall.
    159. Sources: Audi, Porsche to get green light for F1.
    160. Domenicali: It’s F1’s ‘duty’ to continue racing in Saudi Arabia.
    161. Vettel set to return to Aston Martin in Australia.
    162. W Series adds more races to F1 support calendar.
    163. Schumacher crash could hit $1 million for Haas.
    164. Formula 1 Racing in Las Vegas in 2023.
    165. Max Verstappen Wins; Charles Leclerc Close 2nd in Saudi Arabia.
    166. Verstappen, Leclerc entertain but shadow hangs over Saudi GP.
    167. Gasly felt pain like ‘getting stabbed’ in final laps.
    168. ‘Confusing situation’ led to Hamilton’s missed pit.
    169. Ex-F1 boss Mosley death confirmed as suicide.
    170. Hamilton says he has struggled mentally and emotionally.
    171. Sibling rivalry creates ideal teammates for Plumb brothers.
    172. O’Ward weighing a move away from AMSP, McLaren.
    173. Entertainment or ‘(expletive)’? Hinchcliffe and Rossi debate the final lap of NASCAR at COTA.
    174. Too soon: Truex Jr. not ready to consider NASCAR future.
    175. Jordan Taylor intrigued by NASCAR Next Gen at Le Mans: ‘Good to get new eyes on sport’.
    176. Rajah Caruth’s racing timeline: From iRacing to NASCAR Xfinity Series in just a few years.
    177. Sam Hunt Racing returns to Richmond, site of a monumental day in team’s history.
    178. Where Are They Now? Catching up with Derrike Cope.
    179. Naima Lang completes comeback from injury with emotional win at Evergreen Speedway.
    180. Drew Claims Championship Lead After Strong Start to 2022 ARCA West Season.
    181. Matt Wilson to Make ARCA Debut With CCM Racing in Nashville.
    182. Takeaways from Evergreen Speedway’s 2022 opening day.
    183. Michael McDowell Hits Career Milestone at Richmond Raceway.
    184. Kurt Busch Explains Rise in Young NASCAR Winners.
    185. Mike Joy Shares How Matt Kenseth Was ‘Forced’ Into Call With Joey Logano.
    186. Chase Elliott Sends Message to Kyle Busch After Early Spin.
    187. Chemistry Is Kaitlyn Vincie’s Secret Weapon for FOX Sports Shows.
    188. AJ Allmendinger Sends Message to Ross Chastain After Wreck on Wild Final Lap.
    189. Championship-Winning Crew Chief Joins FOX Sports Booth for 2 Races.
    190. Brandon Jones Reaches Out After Xfinity Series Wreck at COTA.
    191. Keith McGee Returns to RBR for Bristol Dirt.
    192. Kyle Weatherman Competing for Jesse Iwuji Motorsports at Richmond.
    193. JR Motorsports Still Open to Move to Cup.
    194. Update: Buddy Kofoid Expected to Run Bristol Dirt Race for Kyle Busch Motorsports.
    195. Ryan Newman Running Modified Race at Richmond.
    196. Xfinity Series’ Dash 4 Cash Returns at Richmond.
    197. Rock Band Candlebox to Perform Pre-Race Concert of Xfinity Race at Atlanta.
    198. Sad News – Bill Mears.
    199. Norfolk State University Featured on the No. 44 at Richmond Raceway.
    200. Derrike Cope Willing to Run More Races.
    201. Brad Keselowski, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing penalized following Atlanta Race UPDATES.
    202. SS GreenLight Racing Acquires Points from DGM Racing.
    203. COTA Penalties Announced; Bootie Barker Suspended Four Races.
    204. Ryan Preece Driving for BJ McLeod Motorsports at Richmond.
    205. Howie DiSavino III Making Xfinity Debut at Richmond.
    206. COTA TV Ratings.
    207. Former NFL Player Chris Long Named Honorary Pace Car Driver for Richmond.
    208. Jessican Friesen Returning to Truck Racing at Bristol, Knoxville Dirt Races.
    209. DGM Racing Condenses to Two Full Time Teams.
    210. Speedway Motorsports Expects Cup to Return to COTA.
    211. Post-Race Inspection Complete at COTA.
    212. Ross Chastain gets Trackhouse Racing its first Cup win at the Circuit of The Americas.
    213. The Careen in Turn 19: Reactions to Ross Chastain’s Final-Lap Move.
    214. E-scooter championship: Elise Christie set for new eSkootr series.
    215. Final Four Set as Fans Have Spoken! The Big One On The Blvd Quartet of Competitions at Talladega Announced.
    216. Did You Notice?: Better to Be a NASCAR Minor League Champion Than Failed Prospect?
    217. Argentine MotoGP Grand Prix: Aleix Espargaro wins his first race at 200th attempt.
    218. MotoGP: Marc Marquez to race at Grand Prix of Americas as he returns after crash.
    219. World Superbikes: Things to look out for in the new season and what Rea has to say.
    220. World Superbikes: Rea secures race one win at Aragon after thrilling battle.
    221. World Superbikes: Jonathan Rea second as Alvaro Bautista takes second Aragon win.
    222. MotoGP: Ena Bastianini takes championship lead with Grand Prix of the Americas win.
    223. Artem Severiukhin: FIA to investigate after 15-year-old Russian appears to make Nazi salute on karting podium.
    224. Nigel Pearson: Veteran speedway commentator dies aged 52.
    225. British Superbikes: Glenn Irwin completes Silverstone hat-trick in season opener.
    226. Kevin Harvick Praises Competitor’s ‘Don’t Give a S*** Attitude’.
    227. Ty Gibbs Breaks Joey Logano’s Xfinity Series Record.
    228. Kurt Busch Celebrates Major Anniversary at Bristol Motor Speedway.
    229. Jimmie Johnson’s Car Purchased by Music Icon for Car Show ‘Like No Other’.
    230. Jeff Gordon Opens up on Potential Return to NASCAR Racing.

Next Race: Talladega

GO 48 & 9!!!!