They say everything is “bigger” in Texas and certainly NASCAR’s Round of 12 Playoff opener at Texas Motor Speedway lived up to the billing. From Playoff consequences to a red flag delay to bumper-banging aggression, tire fall-off and record statistical marks, there was no shortage of competitive drama in Sunday’s AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 500.
Today Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced a series of executive-level promotions to strengthen his overall enterprise and support the growth of new business as his company enters its third decade. Among the company’s most impacted entities are JR Motorsports, which currently fields entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and several grassroots regional tours; DEJ Management, which oversees Earnhardt Jr.’s brand marketing and business relationships; and Dirty Mo Media, his multi-media company and digital content platform.
JOSHUA — This 5A thing is looking like a piece of cake for the state-ranked Heritage Jaguars. Far tougher games lie ahead for the No.
The Heritage High School volleyball team was tripped up in the third set, but still won its fifth District 8-5A match in a row in a 25-23, 25-20, 18-25, 25-20 victory at the new HHS Arena on Friday evening in a tune-up for its second meeting with crosstown rival Midlothian High.
It was no contest from the beginning last Thursday night at MISD Multipurpose Stadium. Receiver Bryant Wesco led the Midlothian Panthers’ balanced offensive attack with three first-half touchdown receptions in a 66-0 District 4-5A (I) win over Waco High School.
With Chase Elliott pursuing him relentlessly for the final 50 laps, Chris Buescher held on to win Saturday’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motors Speedway, becoming the 19th different NASCAR Cup Series winner this season. After the event that set the field for the Round of 12 in the series Playoffs—and eliminated superstars Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick from the postseason—a dozen drivers were breathing sighs of relief and hoping fervently for a return to stock car sanity in the next round.
Make it three in a row for Noah Gragson, who has built enormous momentum as the NASCAR Xfinity Series moves into its seven-race Playoff. On 90-lap older tires, Gragson held off Brandon Jones, the driver who will take his seat in the No.
The Class 5A Division II No. 7-ranked Heritage Jaguars had a very enjoyable first-ever 5A district football game on Friday night at MISD Multipurpose Stadium.
Finally at full strength once again, the Heritage High School volleyball team lifted themselves back to .500 in District 14-5A play and back into contention for a playoff berth last week with two impressive match victories.