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ATLANTA: WOLFE WINS, LOCKING HIM INTO THE ROUND OF 12

ATLANTA: WOLFE WINS, LOCKING HIM INTO THE ROUND OF 12

Garth GriswoldSep 16, 20247 min read

The Team Conti Sim Performance Cup Series raced at Atlanta Motor Speedway last Wednesday night to open the first Round of the Playoffs. The Jr. Superspeedway track brought excitement in the first Round, with wild moments lasting all 163 laps;…

NASHVILLE: AVILA CONTINUES STREAK AND WINS THE BRING IT BACK! 200

NASHVILLE: AVILA CONTINUES STREAK AND WINS THE BRING IT BACK! 200

Garth GriswoldSep 13, 20242 min read

Johnny Avila would continue his domination of the VRS Truck Series on Monday Night at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Avila won five out of the six races he had competed in,…

PENALTY REPORT: NASHVILLE AND ATLANTA

PENALTY REPORT: NASHVILLE AND ATLANTA

Gordon FraleySep 12, 20242 min read

CJR officials announced penalties and updated incident points following the weeks events at Nashville Fairgrounds and Atlanta. VRS Truck Series Corey Schramm driver of the No. 84 Truck has an…

OFFICIAL: 2025 Schedule Announcement

OFFICIAL: 2025 Schedule Announcement

Cory MottSep 7, 20245 min read

Crown Jewel staff release the official schedule for the 2025 season. As the end of the 2024 season approaches, we are excited to announce a majority of the 2025 schedule.…

DARLINGTON: Avila’s Long Run Strategy Pays Off, Winning the Southern 500

DARLINGTON: Avila’s Long Run Strategy Pays Off, Winning the Southern 500

Garth GriswoldSep 6, 20246 min read

Team Conti Sim Performance Cup Series headed to Darlington, South Carolina, on Wednesday night for the longest and final race of the regular season. Three hundred sixty-seven laps were on…

FURTHER PENALTIES AT DARLINGTON

FURTHER PENALTIES AT DARLINGTON

Gordon FraleySep 5, 20241 min read

CJR Officials announced further penalties for Pete Morales following further review of the final race restart at Darlington. After reviewing race replay and in-game voice chat it became clear Pete…

WATKINS GLEN: AVILA REAPPEARS TO WIN AT THE GLEN

WATKINS GLEN: AVILA REAPPEARS TO WIN AT THE GLEN

Garth GriswoldSep 5, 20242 min read

Cody Porter has won the last three races coming into Monday night to take on The Glen at the Watkins Glen International road course. His sidekick, Johnny Avila, has missed…

PENALTY REPORT: WATKINS AND DARLINGTON

PENALTY REPORT: WATKINS AND DARLINGTON

Gordon FraleySep 5, 20242 min read

Thursday evening brought news of a rare early penalty report from CJR officials. VRS Truck Series CJR officials announced no penalties in the VRS Truck Series. Team Conti Sim Performance…

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DARLINGTON

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DARLINGTON

Cody LeachSep 4, 20244 min read

The TCSP will be live from Darlington for the Buccee’s Southern 500. Green Flag flies at 8:00pm EST. WATCH HERE HOT DRIVERS Justin Bell-Uber MS-FORD- On the outside looking in…

DAYTONA: JENSEN TRIUMPHS AT COKE ZERO SUGAR 250

DAYTONA: JENSEN TRIUMPHS AT COKE ZERO SUGAR 250

Garth GriswoldAug 30, 20247 min read

For the final time this year, the Team Conti Sim Performance Cup Series made its way to the iconic Daytona for the Coke Zero Sugar 250. Daytona, with its 200+…

OFFICIAL: BACKROAD BANDIT RACING TEAM MIGHT GO UP IN FLAMES

OFFICIAL: BACKROAD BANDIT RACING TEAM MIGHT GO UP IN FLAMES

Garth GriswoldAug 29, 20243 min read

Crown Jewel Racing Officials announced today the long-awaited news of the Backroad Bandit Racing Team after a lengthy discussion with the BBR Legal Team. Despite the sudden disappearance of Team…

MILWAUKEE: PORTER WINS 3 IN A ROW, TAMES MILWAUKEE MILE

MILWAUKEE: PORTER WINS 3 IN A ROW, TAMES MILWAUKEE MILE

Garth GriswoldAug 28, 20245 min read

VRS Truck Series competed at the Milwaukee Mile on Monday night in West Allis, Wisconsin. 37,000 fans filled the grandstands to see these trucks turn 175 laps around this legendary…

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DAYTONA

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DAYTONA

Cody LeachAug 28, 20244 min read

The TCSP Cup Series is live tonight from Daytona Superspeedway. Green Flag flies at 8:15pm est. WATCH HERE HOT DRIVERS Vince Mitchell-Uber MS-FORD- After picking up his first ever win…

OFFICIAL: PORTER’S PLAYOFF WAIVER DENIED DESPITE EARLY SUCCESS

OFFICIAL: PORTER’S PLAYOFF WAIVER DENIED DESPITE EARLY SUCCESS

Garth GriswoldAug 27, 20243 min read

Crown Jewel Racing Officials announced today that Cody Porter, driver of the #04 XPress Esports Ford Mustang, submitted a waiver application to compete in the 2024 Team Conti Sim Performance…

MICHIGAN: Vince Mitchell Secures Playoff Birth with Win at Michigan

MICHIGAN: Vince Mitchell Secures Playoff Birth with Win at Michigan

Garth GriswoldAug 23, 20248 min read

Team Conti Sim Performance Cup Series took to the high speed Michigan International Speedway on Wednesday night. Vince Mitchell would triumph over a penalty, starting at the back of the…

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PENALTY REPORT: Pocono and Michigan

Gordon FraleyAug 22, 20241 min read

CJR Officials announced penalties on Thursday stemming from this weeks events at Pocono and Michigan. ARCA Aiden Schramm has been penalized post race for violating Section 4.1.2.1 of CJR’s Official…

PENALTY REPORT: RICHMOND

PENALTY REPORT: RICHMOND

Gordon FraleyAug 17, 20242 min read

CJR officials announced penalties on Saturday, August 17th following this weeks events at Richmond Raceway. Due to the sheer volume of cautions, Race Control was unable to provide videos for…

RICHMOND: ADAM BENEFIEL PREVAILS FOR FIRST WIN AT COOKOUT 250

RICHMOND: ADAM BENEFIEL PREVAILS FOR FIRST WIN AT COOKOUT 250

Garth GriswoldAug 16, 20246 min read

For the second time this year, the CJR Cup Series travelled to the short track of Richmond Raceway for the Cookout 250 under the new sponsorship deal, the Team Conti…

RICHMOND: PORTER ENDURES CAUTION FEST, WINS 2 IN A ROW

RICHMOND: PORTER ENDURES CAUTION FEST, WINS 2 IN A ROW

Garth GriswoldAug 14, 20245 min read

RICHMOND: The VRS Truck Series took to the short track of Richmond Raceway on Monday night. With 4 races to go for drivers to claim one of last 6 spots…

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: RICHMOND RACEWAY

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: RICHMOND RACEWAY

Cody LeachAug 14, 20244 min read

The TCSP Cup Series returns tonight at Richmond Raceway. Green Flag flies at 8:15pm EST. WATCH HERE HOT DRIVERS Thomas Wolfe-BBR-CHEVY- If one thing is true in life, it’s that…

SILLY SEASON IN FULL SWING

SILLY SEASON IN FULL SWING

Garth GriswoldAug 9, 20245 min read

Recent announcement of next seasons Crown Jewel Franchise System has sent most team owners into a frenzy. Some team owners have delved into the shadows and some wonder if they…

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PENALTY REPORT: VRS Trucks at Rockingham

Gordon FraleyAug 8, 20242 min read

8/8/2024 CJR officials released the list of penalties Thursday following Mondays Truck event at the historic Rockingham Speedway. William Ransone, independent driver of the No. 76 Ford F-150, made contact…

ROCKINGHAM: PORTER OVERCOMES PIT ROAD WOES AND STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT

ROCKINGHAM: PORTER OVERCOMES PIT ROAD WOES AND STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT

Garth GriswoldAug 7, 20246 min read

VRS Truck Series took to the high banks of the Rockingham “The Rock” Speedway for 200 laps of high-speed racing for Round 4 of 8 on Monday night. The weather…

OFFICIAL: Team Conti Sim Performance joins Crown Jewel as Cup Series title sponsor

OFFICIAL: Team Conti Sim Performance joins Crown Jewel as Cup Series title sponsor

Cory MottAug 2, 20243 min read

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT12V3CvUuk Crown Jewel partners with a growing sim racing brand – Team Conti Sim Performance. Team Conti will join as the Cup Series title sponsor for the remainder of the…

Crown Jewel, Fireball Talks NASCAR, & High Velocity TV pen historic media deal

Crown Jewel, Fireball Talks NASCAR, & High Velocity TV pen historic media deal

Cory MottJul 30, 20243 min read

Crown Jewel, Fireball Talks NASCAR, and High Velocity TV have come to terms on a historic media rights deal for the 2025 Crown Jewel season. For the first time in…

2025 Franchise System Reveal

2025 Franchise System Reveal

Cory MottJul 29, 20244 min read

Crown Jewel officials have released the official 2025 Franchise System transition processes and procedures – let’s discuss. Haven’t seen it yet? You can find it here: 2025 Franchise System. Before…

LAS VEGAS: Hamilton wins as chaos ensues behind

LAS VEGAS: Hamilton wins as chaos ensues behind

Nathaniel CampbellJul 29, 20244 min read

LAS VEGAS, N.V. — Noah Hamilton leads 22 laps and secures his first victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Last night saw the 14th round of the 2024 ARCA series…

INDIANAPOLIS: WOLFE’S ON FIRE, WINS BRICKYARD AND MID-SEASON TOURNAMENT

INDIANAPOLIS: WOLFE’S ON FIRE, WINS BRICKYARD AND MID-SEASON TOURNAMENT

Garth GriswoldJul 26, 20245 min read

Thomas Wolfe emerged victorious in a thrilling showdown at the iconic Indianapolis Speedway on Wednesday, July 24th, as he clinched the prestigious Brickyard 400 title and secured the Mid-Season Tournament…

OFFICIAL: CROWN JEWEL RACING POSTPONES SRX INVITATIONAL

OFFICIAL: CROWN JEWEL RACING POSTPONES SRX INVITATIONAL

Garth GriswoldJul 25, 20241 min read

CJR Officials announced today that the Thursday Night Thunder SRX Invitational has been postponed until further notice due to “Market Factors.” The Mini Series was set to kick off tonight…

INDIANAPOLIS: Avila Dominates Opening Night of the VRS Truck Series, Wins Three in a Row

INDIANAPOLIS: Avila Dominates Opening Night of the VRS Truck Series, Wins Three in a Row

Garth GriswoldJul 24, 20245 min read

VRS Truck Series at Indianapolis Recap The Crown Jewel Racing League kicked off its inaugural season with the Virtual Racing School (VRS) at Indianapolis Raceway Park. The 200-lap race was…

INDIANAPOLIS: WHAT TO WATCH FOR

INDIANAPOLIS: WHAT TO WATCH FOR

Cody LeachJul 24, 20243 min read

Circuit Cup Series takes the green flag live from Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 8:15pm EST. WATCH HERE HOT DRIVERS Cody Porter-Xpress Esports-Chevy- Cody Porter has taken the Cup Series by…

OFFICIAL: VRS partners with Crown Jewel as Truck Series title sponsor

OFFICIAL: VRS partners with Crown Jewel as Truck Series title sponsor

Cory MottJul 19, 20242 min read

Crown Jewel partners with popular sim racing company VRS, bringing them in as the Truck Series title sponsor for the remainder of the 2024 season and 2025 season. The Sportsman…

PENALTY REPORT UPDATE: VILLANO APPEAL GRANTED-PENALTY DISMISSED

PENALTY REPORT UPDATE: VILLANO APPEAL GRANTED-PENALTY DISMISSED

Garth GriswoldJul 18, 20242 min read

BREAKING NEWS: Crown Jewel Officials announced that penalties issued to the #34 Thomas Villano have been rescinded after a lengthy appeal hearing this afternoon. Villano will be allowed to race…

POCONO: WHAT TO WATCH FOR

POCONO: WHAT TO WATCH FOR

Cody LeachJul 17, 20243 min read

The Tickle Me Triangle 225 at Pocono Raceway! Green Flags flies at 8:15pm EST. WATCH HERE HOT DRIVERS Cody Porter-Xpress Esports-Ford: Cody has only raced 3 races this season with…

OFFICIAL: FMS GRANTS PARDON-VASQUEZ STAYS PUT FOR NOW

OFFICIAL: FMS GRANTS PARDON-VASQUEZ STAYS PUT FOR NOW

Garth GriswoldJul 17, 20242 min read

During a brief press conference held this morning in the Pocono Raceway Media room, Factory Motorsport Team Owner Stephen Menke delivered a concise statement regarding his driver Nic Vasquez, who…

OFFICIAL: RAINOUT AT CHARLOTTE

OFFICIAL: RAINOUT AT CHARLOTTE

Garth GriswoldJul 16, 20241 min read

Unfortunately, the Crown Jewel race has been rained out. The race officials tried to get it in, but it started to pour during the practice session. Race officials had to…

POCONO: AVILA CONQUERS TRICKY TRIANGLE

POCONO: AVILA CONQUERS TRICKY TRIANGLE

Garth GriswoldJul 16, 20244 min read

The Sportsman Truck Series traveled to Long Pond, Pennsylvania, to tackle 175 miles at the “Tricky Triangle” of Pocono Raceway. In the end, 175 miles wasn’t enough as some late…

DRIVER NEWS: VASQUEZ BREAKS SILENCE ON SUSPENSION

DRIVER NEWS: VASQUEZ BREAKS SILENCE ON SUSPENSION

Garth GriswoldJul 16, 20242 min read

Suspended driver Nic Vasquez driver of the Factory Motorsport #22 Ford issued the following statement today regarding his actions during the Chicago Street race that led to him being suspended…

OFFICIAL: Crown Jewel adds new rule to complete races under green

OFFICIAL: Crown Jewel adds new rule to complete races under green

Nathaniel CampbellJul 15, 20242 min read

CROWN JEWEL HQ — After just one race having a yellow-flag finish, Crown Jewel officials have been pressured by drivers and fans alike to add a green-white-checkered format. This change…

OFFICIAL: MAKING ARCA GREAT AGAIN

OFFICIAL: MAKING ARCA GREAT AGAIN

Garth GriswoldJul 15, 20241 min read

Crown Jewel Officials have announced changes to the Crown Jewel ARCA Series. After being sighted at multiple tracks across the country this weekend testing the Generation 6 (GEN 6) Cup…

REPORT: HAS THE DRIVER CAROUSEL STARTED TO SPIN?

REPORT: HAS THE DRIVER CAROUSEL STARTED TO SPIN?

Garth GriswoldJul 12, 20242 min read

It’s that time of year when team owners grow tired of excuses, poor performance, and bad behavior. Their patience only lasts so long before they decide enough is enough and…

CHICAGO: Wolfe Triumphs Against All Odds to Secure Second Victory

CHICAGO: Wolfe Triumphs Against All Odds to Secure Second Victory

Garth GriswoldJul 11, 20244 min read

CHICAGO- Thomas Wolfe arrived on the streets of Chicago with determination, following skepticism about his road course skills earlier in the week. As soon as he settled into the cockpit…

PENALTY REPORT UPDATE: VASQUEZ APPEAL DENIED

PENALTY REPORT UPDATE: VASQUEZ APPEAL DENIED

Garth GriswoldJul 11, 20241 min read

Following the issuance of the Penalty Report earlier today, Nic Vasquez lodged an appeal with Crown Jewel Racing, arguing that the penalty given (a one-race suspension, a deduction of 10…

PENALTY REPORT: Chicago and Richmond

PENALTY REPORT: Chicago and Richmond

Gordon FraleyJul 11, 20242 min read

9/10/2024 Crown Jewel officials issued penalties Thursday for infractions in the Circuit Cup Series, Bob Henry’s 2004 Cup Series and the Sportsman Truck Series in last weekend’s events in Chicago…

RICHMOND: Nishil Condoor falls short, Mott takes 2nd win of 2004 Cup

RICHMOND: Nishil Condoor falls short, Mott takes 2nd win of 2004 Cup

Nathaniel CampbellJul 10, 20244 min read

RICHMOND, V.A. — Mott finds victory lane for the 2nd time this week with his 2nd win in the newly re-branded Bob Henry’s 2004 Cup Series. Tuesday night action at…

CHICAGO: WHAT TO WATCH FOR

CHICAGO: WHAT TO WATCH FOR

Cody LeachJul 10, 20242 min read

The Grant Park 110: presented by The Bryan A. Leach Foundation. Green Flag Flies at 8:15pm est. https://www.twitch.tv/crownjewelrn HOT DRIVERS Thomas Wolfe-BBR-CHEVY- With 3, count them 3 second place finishes…

OFFICIAL: Romano Signs Contract Extension with WRL

OFFICIAL: Romano Signs Contract Extension with WRL

Garth GriswoldJul 9, 20241 min read

Cameron Romano has secured his seat for the 2025 Crown Jewel Cup Series season per a recent press release from WRL Racing. Cameron Romano will be retiring the #55 Ford…

CHICAGO: Avila Steals the Win from Porter at Chicagoland

CHICAGO: Avila Steals the Win from Porter at Chicagoland

Garth GriswoldJul 9, 20244 min read

Johnny Avila takes the win from Cody Porter on a G/W/C Finish. It was a beautiful Monday evening at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois to turn 134 laps to kick…

FONTANA: Cory Mott scores second victory of the season in ARCA

FONTANA: Cory Mott scores second victory of the season in ARCA

Nathaniel CampbellJul 8, 20244 min read

FONTANA, C.A. — Cory Mott leads 19 laps en route to his 2nd win of the ARCA season. Sunday night kicked off the 12th round of the Grand National Tour…

CHICAGO: Truck Series Split #3 – Who Will Come Out on Top?

CHICAGO: Truck Series Split #3 – Who Will Come Out on Top?

Garth GriswoldJul 8, 20242 min read

The Sportsman Truck Series is kicking off Split #3 on Monday night at Chicagoland Speedway, and the excitement is building. With just 8 races to go, this split will decide…