Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s NASCAR Xfinity Series team, JR Motorsports, congratulated its own driver, Connor Zilisch, on graduating to the Cup Series for next year.

NASCAR Legend Howard Augstine “Humpy” Wheeler sadly passed away on 20th August, shocking the entire community. Wishes and prayers poured in from all around the world, as notable NASCAR figures also paid their condolences to the deceased Legend.

The NASCAR world lost an important figure this week as longtime NASCAR executive H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler passed away. He was 86 years old and respected by many in the racing world. Wheeler served as a racing promoter,