Motor Sports

12/29/2025 |  Two hurt in blaze at NASCAR star Denny Hamlin's home (Reuters Sports) December 29 - A fire at a home owned by NASCAR driver/owner Denny Hamlin sent two individuals to the hospital on Sunday night.
The blaze in Stanley, N.C., was reported at 6:19 p.m. ET and two unidentified people were being treated for possible smoke inhalation, Lucia Riverbend Fire Department Chief David Toomey told reporters.
Neighbors confirmed to WSOC TV that Hamlin's parents lived at the four-bedroom home located in Gaston County. The house is owned by Hamlin's real estate company, Won One Real Estate.

12/19/2025 |  Former NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle, Family Members Among 7 Killed in Plane Crash (Fox Sports) Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and members of his family were among seven people who died in a plane crash Thursday in North Carolina, state police said.
The business jet erupted into a large fire when it hit the ground while trying to land at Statesville Regional Airport, about 45 miles north of Charlotte.

12/19/2025 |  Seven dead in fatal plane crash including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle (Reuters Sports)

• Plane crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in severe weather
• NTSB sending team to investigate crash
• Greg Biffle remembered for contributions to NASCAR and community

12/17/2025 |  Boost, Overtake and Recharge; F1 announces new terms for 2026 (Reuters Sports) LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Formula One fans will be hearing a lot about Boost, Overtake, Active Aero and Recharge in 2026 after saying farewell to DRS, the drag reduction system that provided an extra burst of speed for overtaking.
The Liberty Media-owned sport announced revised terminology on Wednesday to accompany the start of a new engine era and what it is calling the biggest ever overhaul of the technical regulations.

12/16/2025 |  Portugal to host F1 in 2027 and 2028 replacing Dutch GP (Associated Press (AP)) PARIS (AP) — Portugal will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 and 2028, replacing the Dutch Grand Prix.
The Algarve International Circuit near Portimão previously hosted F1 in 2020 and 2021 during the coronavirus pandemic.
The two-year deal brings the series back to Portugal after a six-year absence.