This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - December 14, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

NASCAR has announced that its three national series – the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series – will adjust the practice and qualifying (P&Q) procedures for the 2025 season. The updated P&Q schedule will…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - December 7, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

The NAPA AUTO PARTS Atlantic City Indoor Race is more than just a race, it’s an event.  This January 31 and February 1, the connection between the racing and the after party, will be stronger than ever.  Thanks to support from The West at…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - November 29, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

NASCAR has announced that The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 2 is sold out as fans eagerly anticipate the return of the NASCAR Cup Series to this historic venue for the first time since 1971.NASCAR also announced expanded action on Saturday…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - November 23, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

Chase Elliott returned to victory lane and the playoffs this year, delighting his fan base that once again rewarded him with the National Motorsports Press Association’s Most Popular Driver award.Elliott was announced as the award’s recipient Friday…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - November 16, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

The ARCA Menards Series opens its 2025 season with a two-day pre-race Practice session at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday and Friday, Jan 9-10. A third day, Saturday, Jan. 11, is reserved as a rain date. The two-day session will be the…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - November 9, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

Less than a month after the conclusion of the richest Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series season in history, which featured a dramatic finale as 14-year-old phenom Brock Pinkerous captured the $20,000…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - November 2, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

Voting for the 2024 National Motorsports Press Association Most Popular Driver Award opened Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.                 Voting will remain open until Thursday,…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - October 26, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

IT TOOK THEM AWHILE BUT THEY FINALLY GOT IT RIGHT. NASCAR has announced its recognition of Bobby Allison as the official winner of the NASCAR Cup Series Myers Brothers Memorial at Bowman Gray Stadium on August 6, 1971. The NASCAR record books have been…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - October 19, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

NASCAR president Steve Phelps has told 23XI Racing that “NASCAR has made several concessions and compromises” while negotiating the 2025 Charter Agreement, in a letter signed by Phelps to the organization last month. The letter was part of the exhibits…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - October 12, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

”It’s not really the way we want to do it, but we’ll take them any way we can get them.” said Allentown’s Briggs Danner after his USAC sprint car win at Lawrenceburg Friday night. On a smattering of occasions throughout the 2024 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car…