# Motorsports Beat A free tri-weekly motorsports newsletter and long-form storytelling for subscribers. Page: Feed: --- ## [NASCAR’s Heading Back to Chicagoland](https://motorsportsbeat.substack.com/p/nascars-heading-back-to-chicagoland) _2026-08-19 · Aaron Bearden_ After weeks of chatter, NASCAR’s Chicago date for 2027 has been confirmed. ## [Hendrick Motorsports Secures Its Future](https://motorsportsbeat.substack.com/p/hendrick-motorsports-secures-its) _2026-08-18 · Aaron Bearden_ The company's lone vacancy for 2028 has been filled by Connor Zilisch less than a month after it was confirmed to be available. ## [A Dramatic Day in Markham](https://motorsportsbeat.substack.com/p/a-dramatic-day-in-markham) _2026-08-17 · Aaron Bearden_ After a delayed start to the Markham weekend, the new Canadian street circuit provided IndyCar the perfect canvas for a chaotic Sunday showdown. ## [Doubling Down in Richmond and Iowa](https://motorsportsbeat.substack.com/p/doubling-down-in-richmond-and-iowa) _2026-08-16 · Aaron Bearden_ Fortuitous rain left Kyle Larson scrambling to Knoxville Raceway after NASCAR completed a doubleheader day at Richmond Raceway. ## [A Black Eye in Markham](https://motorsportsbeat.substack.com/p/a-black-eye-in-markham) _2026-08-15 · Aaron Bearden_ IndyCar's post-Exhibition Place era in Canada is off to an inauspicious start. ## [The Mouse Feels A Spark](https://motorsportsbeat.substack.com/p/the-mouse-feels-a-spark) _2026-08-12 · Aaron Bearden_ Disney+ is bringing Formula E into the fold for the 2026-27 season. ## [It's Hot, Time to Open the Window](https://motorsportsbeat.substack.com/p/its-hot-time-to-open-the-window) _2026-08-11 · Aaron Bearden_ Could MotoGP bring the transfer window to racing after a rapid rider silly season in 2026? ## [A Chase Shakeup in Corn Country](https://motorsportsbeat.substack.com/p/a-chase-shakeup-in-corn-country) _2026-08-10 · Aaron Bearden_ If you build it, they will come - and mix the championship storylines up, as NASCAR proved Sunday at Iowa Speedway. ## [The IHRA's Woes Continue](https://motorsportsbeat.substack.com/p/the-ihras-woes-continue) _2026-08-09 · Aaron Bearden_ SpaceXAI is suing one of its contractors and that somehow leaves both Rockingham Speedway and many drag racing venues and competitors facing uncertainty. ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/idPhDAHxdOAg) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Big Daddy's Breakthrough and Riding the Dente in Corn Country](https://motorsportsbeat.substack.com/p/big-daddys-breakthrough-and-riding) _2026-08-08 · Aaron Bearden_ Friday night saw a veteran break through with the World of Outlaws while ARCA stole the spotlight at Iowa Speedway.