iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 28/04/2026

Red Bull would test a Cup car but say it was ARCA. Ganassi Racing had its mountain tunnel. NASCAR's R&D Center is working on potential 'what if' things. The man in all of it? John Probst. He's telling stories on the pod: 🍎 bit.ly/48pVLXA 🟢 bit.ly/4cxHBWU

010 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 27/04/2026

Cup Series points after Talladega:

000 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 22/04/2026

The Cup Series race at Kansas was the most-watched for that spring race since 2016. The numbers for Sunday:

030 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 22/04/2026

Shane van Gisbergen will be in the Craftsman Truck Series race at Watkins Glen with Niece Motorsports:

130 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 22/04/2026

The CW numbers for Kansas, which was the most-watched race there in three years. And another O’Reilly race over 1 mill this season.

140 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 21/04/2026

“It wasn’t the way I wanted to get my first life advice from the boss [Rick Hendrick], but it was super helpful.” Corey Day has been fast on track while learning how to handle things off it. A chat on how it's all going: 🍎 bit.ly/3OR1CP2 🟢 bit.ly/41JBKYs

010 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 20/04/2026

Cup Series points after Kansas:

020 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 16/04/2026

Kyle Larson is one of the best to drive a race car, and there is so much that goes into it. Like those dissertations Cliff Daniels gives. Or being able to 'see' who is better than him. And even being mopey on the radio: 🍎 bit.ly/4t5f6FH 🟢 bit.ly/4vs5ab5

020 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 15/04/2026

The CW says Saturday night's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race was the most-watched Bristol spring race ever. It also "beat NHL prime on ABC head-to-head by 21% in total viewers." The📊

0100 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 13/04/2026

RACER report from Sunday at Bristol:

020 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 13/04/2026

Cup Series points after Bristol:

030 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 10/04/2026

Parker Kligerman will drive the free agent truck for Kaulig Racing at Texas Motor Speedway:

050 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 09/04/2026

“I hope this never happens again. I’m tired. I went virtually 20 years racing and never wrecked a car. Never. I’ve been on fire. I have had things happen to me. But never wrecked a car. … In the last year, I’ve had five completely catastrophic events, and it’s getting old." racer.com/2026/04/09/h...

031 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 08/04/2026

Legacy Motor Club has named Michael Guttilla the team president. He was most recently the chief operating officer at Joe Gibbs Racing.

020 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 06/04/2026

The latest edition of RACER Mag should be hitting mailboxes soon. Or it's in your inbox if you have the digital subscription. You can expect to see a multi-page spread on 23XI Racing inside.

020 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 06/04/2026

"I wouldn’t wish that fire on my worst enemy. That was one that I’ll probably never forget in my life, and I wish I could.” The catastrophic incidents are piling up for Buddy Hull. But he refuses to quit. New pod🎧 🍎 bit.ly/4sfOwso 🟢 bit.ly/3OoMAzR

000 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 31/03/2026

Mike Wheeler has had his fingerprints on 23XI Racing from the beginning, meaning starting in his two-car home garage. Those days will never be forgotten, even as success and new memories are made: 🍎 bit.ly/3NVM7oD 🟢 bit.ly/413vFFS 🖥️ bit.ly/3NZnI1g

010 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 30/03/2026

Cup Series points after Martinsville:

050 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 28/03/2026

Brad Keselowski lays out what his expectations are for Sunday at Martinsville Speedway with the added horsepower:

020 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 28/03/2026

Tyler Reddick is not someone that you have to worry about developing an ego, says Denny Hamlin. "He's not there yet. His teammate is definitely more of a diva ... 😂"

040 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 28/03/2026

Brad Keselowski does not use the walking cane when he's at home, but explains why he still does at the racetrack: (He also joked when coming into the media center on a chilly morning in Martinsville that he's gonna learn if the weather makes him hurt more.)

010 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 24/03/2026

Karting, open wheel, sports cars, and NASCAR. But the early days of Michael McDowell's career/life are just as fascinating. BMX bikes, working on karts, and driver coaching. A look at those days: 🍎 bit.ly/4rTfJkr 🟢 bit.ly/4uMYfsr 🖥️ bit.ly/4dBjyHq

000 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 24/03/2026

LLumar paint scheme for Chase Elliott this season. They will be the primary sponsor at North Wilkesboro and St Louis

030 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 23/03/2026

We just recorded another 'RACER Weekly' podcast touching on Darlington and the events of the first six weeks of the season. It'll be available soon on the RACER YouTube page, and I'll link here, of course.

020 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 23/03/2026

Blaney isn't sure if he could have come through the field today with the previous package. He calls today a success and is excited to run it at more places:

160 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 23/03/2026

"Handful." "You could shit the bed quickly." "Very rarely in my Cup career that I just let guys go, whether it's on restarts or green flag runs, and say to myself, 'I'm going to see you in about 20,' and that was kind of the way it went today.'"

074 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 23/03/2026

Cup Series points after Darlington:

161 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 18/03/2026

Jordan Vandergriff has heard he has big shoes to fill, and the online rivalry created between him and Austin Prock. But after six long years being sidelined, he's focused on excelling in his new ride: 🍎 bit.ly/3PssLrr 🟢 bit.ly/40DrVdW 🖥️ bit.ly/4dtj5XG

010 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 18/03/2026

Cup Series points after Las Vegas:

230 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 11/03/2026

Casey Mears does want to make 500 starts, but it also gave him the perfect excuse to come back. The end of his full-time career, after all, wasn't his choice. Plus, Daytona and career reflections: 🍎 bit.ly/47qP86N 🟢 bit.ly/4uBKAEO 🖥️ bit.ly/4liVmeK

030 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 10/03/2026

Cup Series points after Phoenix (previous post was cropped wrong):

010 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 06/03/2026

Monster Energy has joined Maddi Gordon for her rookie season in NHRA Top Fuel competition. It's a multi-year deal. The company will be a major associate sponsor.

021 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 06/03/2026

Goodyear has brought specially branded tires to Gainesville that signify the 75th anniversary season:

172 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 06/03/2026

A good morning from Gainesville! Let’s kick off the 75th anniversary season for the NHRA

0101 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 04/03/2026

Cleetus McFarland will make his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series debut at Rockingham Speedway (April 4) with Richard Childress Racing. He'll be in the No. 33 Chevrolet.

010 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 03/03/2026

The story of the 5 team from 2025 was resilience for many reasons. Cliff Daniels is giving the behind-the-scenes details, as well as the evolution of a NASCAR crew chief, sustained success & more: 🍎 bit.ly/3N0FC3p 🟢 bit.ly/4aX4DEt 💻 bit.ly/4r3Oz9V

000 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 24/02/2026

Justin Allgaier is enjoying his career more these days. He doesn't care about numbers. His phone doesn't ring for the Cup Series. And 2026? It's about fun. We're digging deep this week: 🍎 bit.ly/4tSyKpp 🟢 bit.ly/4kWoIPY 💻 bit.ly/4qNLjiR

030 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 23/02/2026

Cup Series points after EchoPark Speedway:

160 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 21/02/2026

Panini America has released the instant cards for last weekend's winners in Daytona. Here is the purchasing link: www.paniniamerica.net/panini-insta...

010 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 21/02/2026

Monday’s podcast episode is headed for editing. (And I know I’m biased but it’s really good.)

151 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 18/02/2026

Ron Capps takes a new step in team ownership this year with someone under his wing. That someone is new Top Fuel driver, Maddi Gordon. It's one hell of a pairing. Both are ready to show it. 🍎 bit.ly/4rG1H6B 🟢 bit.ly/46aYbbs 🖥️ bit.ly/4tBX2UB

010 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 17/02/2026

How many people can you fit outside the care center? When the leaders all crash coming to the finish, this becomes the post-race scene instead of pit road. And shortly after this shot, Blaney and Keselowski joined the party.

070 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 16/02/2026

Cup Series points after Daytona:

3130 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 13/02/2026

The Daytona 500 field is official. Kyle Busch starts from the pole as he tries for the 21st time to win it. There are eight former winners in the field. Chevrolet leads the way with 19 drivers, while Toyota and Ford have 11 each. The full lineup: LINK: racer.com/2026/02/13/d...

000 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 12/02/2026

Here are the drivers who have declared for the NASCAR Rookie of the Year in each series. A reminder: this is as of now; drivers can come along and later declare and be added.

150 0

Kelly Crandall @kellycrandall.net · 12/02/2026

Matt Kaulig doesn't believe he's ever attended a Truck Series race, and now he's a day away from fielding five of them for the first time. "It’s a whole different ballgame for us. ... “I really, really can’t wait just to see how everything pans out.”

030 0