Source Materials - Week of February 24th - Part 1

Source materials used for the NASCAR Rant Report between February 24th and March 2nd.

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Rant Report AI
February 24, 2025

This page contains links to all of the source articles used to create our newsletters between February 24th and March 2nd. We highly encourage you to visit these articles to learn more about all of the topics covered in our newsletter.

2-26-25 - Thumbnail Image:

  • The Kentucky Speedway is now home to Ford trucks awaiting distribution after NASCAR abandoned the track in 2020. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Tim Sullivan) - Link
  • Circuit of the Americas, COTA, Turn 3-5: Esses - Link
  • NASCAR Cup Series, From Langley roots to leadership role, Elton Sawyer brings ‘nice guy’ approach to R&D post - Link

2-26-25 - NASCAR Comments on Officiating Procedures:

  • Denny Hamlin says race-ending Atlanta caution was the right call - Sportsnaut - Link
  • NASCAR competition official details new last-lap caution philosophy, new expectations - Sportsnaut - Link
  • NASCAR pledges to keep throwing cautions on final lap - Racer - Link
  • NASCAR announces plan for future last-lap cautions - Athlon Sports - Link
  • NASCAR's inconsistent rulings stir controversy, Christopher Bell's victory sparks debate on race officiating - Motociclismo - Link
  • Kevin Harvick makes feelings known on final-lap caution at Atlanta - Sportskeeda - Link
  • NASCAR's commitment to caution flags on final lap: A safety review - BVM Sports - Link
  • NASCAR's controversial caution calls: Kevin Harvick's safety warning rings true after Atlanta race drama - Motorcycle Sports - Link
  • There's balance: NASCAR's Elton Sawyer addresses caution flag controversy at Atlanta - Sportskeeda - Link
  • Kevin Harvick's golden words surface again as NASCAR fumbles Atlanta: Insider rants - Essentially Sports - Link
  • Denny Hamlin advocates for changes in NASCAR's superspeedway racing: A solution to Daytona's wreck fests - Motorcycle Sports - Link
  • Stop using your crashes to promote races: Denny Hamlin called out for hypocrisy after defense of controversial decision falls flat with fans - The Sports Rush - Link
  • NASCAR legend Richard Petty addresses persistent issues with caution flag consistency: A deeper dive into the ongoing controversy - Autogear - Link
  • Denny Hamlin shares unanimous stance from drivers on NASCAR controversy - MSN - Link

2-26-25 - Petition to Bring Back Kentucky Motor Speedway:

  • NASCAR fans launch petition two weeks into 2025 season - The Spun - Link
  • NASCAR petition launched to return Cup Series to beloved track - MSN - Link
  • NASCAR Cup Series petition for Kentucky Speedway - The Express - Link
  • Restore NASCAR events to the beloved Kentucky Speedway - Change.org - Link

2-26-25 - Xfinity Series News:

  • Road racer Austin Hill attempting three Xfinity races in 2025 for Joey Gase Motorsports - Jayski - Link
  • Acceptance Insurance sponsoring Ross Chastain in five Xfinity races with JR Motorsports - Jayski - Link
  • Four Loko sponsoring Ryan Ellis at Bristol - Jayski - Link
  • Road Ranger sponsoring Sheldon Creed in 13 races with Haas Factory Team - Jayski - Link
  • Henderson Jet Services sponsoring Jeremy Clements in 500th Xfinity start - Jayski - Link
  • Sports Clips Haircuts extends partnership as entitlement sponsor of Darlington Xfinity race - Jayski - Link
  • Second driver named Austin Hill announces limited NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule - On3 - Link
  • Sport Clips returns to sponsor spring NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway - WMBF News - Link
  • Road Ranger inks 13-race deal with Sheldon Creed, Haas Factory Team - Toby Christie - Link
  • 18-year-old NASCAR prodigy Austin Hill set to race three times in 2025 Xfinity Series - Sportskeeda - Link
  • Acceptance Insurance to sponsor Chastain in five NXS starts for JRM - JR Motorsports - Link
  • Riley Herbst rejoins Joe Gibbs Racing for four-race Xfinity deal in 2025 - Speedway Media - Link
  • Four Loko returns as primary sponsor for Ryan Ellis at Bristol - Toby Christie - Link
  • Aedan McHugh takes over as crew chief for Cope Family Racing - Toby Christie - Link
  • Acceptance Insurance sponsoring Ross Chastain in 5 Xfinity races - Frontstretch - Link
  • NASCAR Cup rookie Riley Herbst returns for select Xfinity starts with Joe Gibbs Racing starting at COTA - Sportskeeda - Link

2-26-25 - Atlanta TV Ratings:

  • Atlanta TV ratings - Jayski - Link
  • Truck Series Atlanta TV ratings - Jayski - Link
  • How is NASCAR on The CW doing after its first two races? - Daily Downforce - Link
  • Xfinity Series viewership continues to soar on The CW - Daily Downforce - Link
  • NASCAR registers best viewership numbers in five years following Atlanta - Sportskeeda - Link
  • NASCAR Atlanta ratings: Cup, Xfinity, CW - Sports Media Watch - Link
  • NASCAR TV ratings: Cup Series race at Atlanta, February 2025 - Motorsports Wire - Link
  • Fox boasts massive seven-figure viewership for Atlanta amidst decline worries - Essentially Sports - Link
  • NASCAR reporter Jamie Little drops 4-word reaction: Atlanta race tops weekend's most-watched sports event - Sportskeeda - Link
  • NASCAR ratings revealed for Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta - Yardbarker - Link
  • NASCAR TV ratings: Atlanta Motor Speedway, February 2025 - Racing News - Link
  • NASCAR revs up viewer ratings: New strategies and a promising comeback against declining trend - Autogear - Link

2-25-25 - Thumbnail Image:


2-25-25 - Reflecting on the Weekend at Atlanta:


2-25-25 - Clash Expected to Return to Bowman Gray:

2-24-25 - Thumbnail Image:


2-24-25 - Christopher Bell Wins at Atlanta Motor Speedway:


2-24-25 - Xfinity and Trucks Both Race at Atlanta:


2-24-25 - Drivers Reflect Back on Daytona:


2-24-25 - 23XI Signing Corey Heim for Part-Time Cup Schedule:


2-24-25 - Miscellaneous:


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