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NASCAR levies $600,000 in fines and suspends 9 team members for race manipulation ahead of finale
Read full article: NASCAR levies $600,000 in fines and suspends 9 team members for race manipulation ahead of finaleNASCAR has issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
NASCAR's championship field heads to Phoenix with no clear favorite to win Cup title
Read full article: NASCAR's championship field heads to Phoenix with no clear favorite to win Cup titleThere is no clear favorite among NASCAR's four championship contenders as they had to Phoenix Raceway for Sunday's winner-take-all finale.
Blaney gets shot at back-to-back NASCAR titles after controversial finish at Martinsville Speedway
Read full article: Blaney gets shot at back-to-back NASCAR titles after controversial finish at Martinsville SpeedwayRyan Blaney earned a chance to defend his NASCAR championship with a victory Sunday at Martinsville Speedway that pushed the Team Penske driver into the winner-take-all season finale.
Chastain passes Truex on late restart to win NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway
Read full article: Chastain passes Truex on late restart to win NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas SpeedwayRoss Chastain took the lead from Martin Truex Jr. on a late restart and won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.
Chase Briscoe holds off Kyle Busch in Southern 500 to advance to NASCAR Cup playoffs
Read full article: Chase Briscoe holds off Kyle Busch in Southern 500 to advance to NASCAR Cup playoffsChase Briscoe went three-wide to pass Kyle Larson and Ross Chastain for the lead, then outran two-time series champion Kyle Busch to win the Southern 500 and make the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
Former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. is nearly a lock to make the playoffs. It's shaky for others
Read full article: Former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. is nearly a lock to make the playoffs. It's shaky for othersMartin Truex Jr. should feel safe heading to Darlington Raceway for the NASCAR Cup Series’ regular-season finale.
Former Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen lands full-time Cup Series ride with Trackhouse Racing
Read full article: Former Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen lands full-time Cup Series ride with Trackhouse RacingThree-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen will drive full time in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2025 for Trackhouse Racing.
NASCAR regular-season title and playoff spots at stake down the stretch at Daytona and Darlington
Read full article: NASCAR regular-season title and playoff spots at stake down the stretch at Daytona and DarlingtonNASCAR has just two races remaining in the regular season and a pair of competitions are on the line.
Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024
Read full article: Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024Tyler Reddick took the lead on a restart in the second overtime to win at Michigan International Speedway, opening up another spot for a driver in NASCAR’s playoffs.
Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next August
Read full article: Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next AugustMajor League Baseball is coming to Bristol Motor Speedway with the Braves and the Reds taking part in the Speedway Classic in August 2025.
Joey Logano wins at Nashville in record 5th overtime for 1st NASCAR Cup Series victory of year
Read full article: Joey Logano wins at Nashville in record 5th overtime for 1st NASCAR Cup Series victory of yearJoey Logano won the rain-delayed race at Nashville Superspeedway in a NASCAR Cup Series-record fifth overtime Sunday night, stretching his fuel enough to hold off a group of pursuers at the finish line.
Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at Texas
Read full article: Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at TexasChase Elliott pulled ahead and cleared Ross Chastain on the first lap after the second restart in overtime at Texas Motor Speedway, ending a 42-race winless streak for NASCAR’s most popular driver.
Pole to checkered flag: Byron dominates NASCAR's 1st road course race of season, wins at COTA
Read full article: Pole to checkered flag: Byron dominates NASCAR's 1st road course race of season, wins at COTAWilliam Bryon started on pole and delivered a dominant drive Sunday to win NASCAR’s first road race of the season at the Circuit of the Americas.
Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season
Read full article: Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR seasonKyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Hendrick Motorsports its second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season.
Ryan Blaney earns 1st career NASCAR championship and gives Roger Penske back-to-back Cup titles
Read full article: Ryan Blaney earns 1st career NASCAR championship and gives Roger Penske back-to-back Cup titlesRyan Blaney raced to his first career NASCAR championship on Sunday by banging his way past contender Kyle Larson in the closing laps at Phoenix Raceway to give Team Penske back-to-back Cup titles.
Kyle Busch internalizes his driving style as he faces elimination from NASCAR playoffs
Read full article: Kyle Busch internalizes his driving style as he faces elimination from NASCAR playoffsAnother crash has Kyle Busch last in the playoff standings and in danger of elimination Sunday on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Blaney beats Harvick at Talladega to advance in NASCAR playoffs. Harvick disqualified after race.
Read full article: Blaney beats Harvick at Talladega to advance in NASCAR playoffs. Harvick disqualified after race.Ryan Blaney beat Kevin Harvick to the Talladega Superspeedway finish line by 0.012 seconds Sunday to advance into the round of eight of NASCAR’s playoffs.
Byron advances to NASCAR's round of 8 with win at Texas, the 300th overall for Hendrick Motorsports
Read full article: Byron advances to NASCAR's round of 8 with win at Texas, the 300th overall for Hendrick MotorsportsWilliam Byron took the lead for the first time after the final restart with six laps left to win in Texas.
Denny Hamlin doubles down in declaration that this is his year to finally win NASCAR championship
Read full article: Denny Hamlin doubles down in declaration that this is his year to finally win NASCAR championshipDenny Hamlin is doubling down on his declaration that this is his year to win the NASCAR championship.
Larson claims NASCAR’s opening playoff race and gets 1st career win at Darlington
Read full article: Larson claims NASCAR’s opening playoff race and gets 1st career win at DarlingtonKyle Larson led the final 55 laps to start his latest NASCAR playoff run with a win at the Southern 500, his first career victory at Darlington Raceway.
NASCAR playoffs begin with Denny Hamlin ready to shake label as greatest driver without a Cup title
Read full article: NASCAR playoffs begin with Denny Hamlin ready to shake label as greatest driver without a Cup titleOnly 36 points separate the 16 drivers as NASCAR’s playoffs begin this Sunday at Darlington Raceway in what might be one of the closest fields in the history of this format.
Busch Light signs multiyear deal with Trackhouse Racing to sponsor Ross Chastain
Read full article: Busch Light signs multiyear deal with Trackhouse Racing to sponsor Ross ChastainAnheuser-Busch and Trackhouse Racing announced a multiyear agreement Tuesday that will make Busch Light the primary sponsor for Ross Chastain in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Byron wins Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway after Chastain wreck
Read full article: Byron wins Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway after Chastain wreckWilliam Byron avoided a wreck between Ross Chastain and Kyle Larson on a restart six laps from the end and held on to win the Goodyear 400 in overtime at Darlington Raceway.
Truex wins NASCAR race at Dover for 3rd time on a Monday
Read full article: Truex wins NASCAR race at Dover for 3rd time on a MondayMartin Truex Jr. mastered the Monster Mile on a Monday for the third time in his career and the former NASCAR champion snapped a 54-race winless streak overall in the Cup Series at Dover Motor Speedway.
Sloppy racing could make it tough for NASCAR road ringers
Read full article: Sloppy racing could make it tough for NASCAR road ringersThe upcoming NASCAR race at Circuit of the Americas in Texas will feature two former Formula One world champions, an IndyCar driver and a sports car star who has a win in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on his resume.
No favorite among NASCAR championship 4 ahead of finale
Read full article: No favorite among NASCAR championship 4 ahead of finaleThe long and unpredictable NASCAR season comes to an end Sunday with a championship race fitting for a year that saw unprecedented parity and never a clear title favorite.
Wall-hugging Chastain, red-hot Bell eye 1st NASCAR title
Read full article: Wall-hugging Chastain, red-hot Bell eye 1st NASCAR titleRoss Chastain skyrocketed to motorsports infamy for wall-riding his way into NASCAR’s championship race with a video-game style move that has overshadowed the finale and his fellow title contenders.
Chastain's video game-inspired ride puts more eyes on NASCAR
Read full article: Chastain's video game-inspired ride puts more eyes on NASCARRoss Chastain’s video game-inspired ride along the wall at Martinsville carried him across the finish line, into the NASCAR championship finale and around the world.
Logano wins at Las Vegas to earn spot in NASCAR title race
Read full article: Logano wins at Las Vegas to earn spot in NASCAR title raceJoey Logano became the first driver to qualify for NASCAR’s championship finale by using fresh tires to chase down Ross Chastain and win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Bell wins Charlotte as champion Larson bumped from playoffs
Read full article: Bell wins Charlotte as champion Larson bumped from playoffsChristopher Bell saved his title chances with an overtime win Sunday on the road course at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a stunning finish that knocked reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson from the playoffs.
Trackhouse heads into 100th start in championship contention
Read full article: Trackhouse heads into 100th start in championship contentionTrackhouse Racing will make its 100th start on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway with drivers Ross Chastain and Daniel Suárez still in the championship competition.
Elliott advances in NASCAR playoffs with Talladega victory
Read full article: Elliott advances in NASCAR playoffs with Talladega victoryChase Elliott raced his way into the next round of the playoffs with a victory Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway in the first clean race yet of this year’s postseason.
Wallace holds off boss, title contenders to win at Kansas
Read full article: Wallace holds off boss, title contenders to win at KansasBubba Wallace won his second career NASCAR Cup Series race and denied the playoff field of an automatic spot in the next round for the second straight week when he held off championship contenders Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell to win at Kansas Speedway.
Larson looking forward to racing Raikkonen at Watkins Glen
Read full article: Larson looking forward to racing Raikkonen at Watkins GlenNASCAR has a record seven different countries represented in Sunday's race at Watkins Glen International, and the headliner is 2007 Formula One champion Kimi Raikkonen.
Harvick wins again; NASCAR playoff picture remains muddled
Read full article: Harvick wins again; NASCAR playoff picture remains muddledKevin Harvick took the lead from Joey Logano with 66 laps to go and held off Christopher Bell at Richmond Raceway on Sunday for his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory.
Allmendinger remains king of Indy's road with Xfinity win
Read full article: Allmendinger remains king of Indy's road with Xfinity winAJ Allmendinger continued his dominance of NASCAR road course racing and set himself up for a sweep at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a Saturday win in the Xfinity Series.
Wallace says his frustrations result from his passion to win
Read full article: Wallace says his frustrations result from his passion to winBubba Wallace says the pointed criticism he made toward members of his crew last weekend were a result of his passion to win and shouldn’t harm his relationship with them.
Hamlin vows to get even with Chastain after Gateway wreck
Read full article: Hamlin vows to get even with Chastain after Gateway wreckDenny Hamlin has warned Ross Chastain that there's still some retribution due after the eighth-generation watermelon farmer wrecked him in Sunday's race at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Joey Logano beats Kyle Busch in overtime at Gateway
Read full article: Joey Logano beats Kyle Busch in overtime at GatewayJoey Logano jockeyed for the lead with Kyle Busch in overtime, got around him for good just before the white flag flew and cruised to the victory Sunday in the NASCAR Cup Series debut at World Wide Technology Raceway.
New track, new test: NASCAR's top series heads to St. Louis
Read full article: New track, new test: NASCAR's top series heads to St. LouisNASCAR is bringing its top series to World Wide Technology Raceway for the first time, and that means for many drivers a first look at the egg-shaped oval east of downtown St. Louis.
Kurt Busch takes Jordan Brand to victory lane at Kansas
Read full article: Kurt Busch takes Jordan Brand to victory lane at KansasKurt Busch pinched his way past Kyle Larson for the lead with eight laps to go, then drove his gaudy Jordan Brand-styled car away from the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion to win Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway.
Chase Elliott wins at Dover to snap 26-race winless streak
Read full article: Chase Elliott wins at Dover to snap 26-race winless streakChase Elliott snapped a 26-race winless streak when the 2020 NASCAR champion pulled away down the stretch to win the rain-delayed Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway.
Martinsville: Byron races to NASCAR Cup-leading 2nd victory
Read full article: Martinsville: Byron races to NASCAR Cup-leading 2nd victoryWilliam Byron took the lead on pit road after Stage 2 pit stops and held it pretty much the rest of the way at Martinsville Speedway to become the first repeat winner this season in NASCAR’s Cup Series.
Ross Chastain bangs Trackhouse Racing into 1st victory lane
Read full article: Ross Chastain bangs Trackhouse Racing into 1st victory laneRoss Chastain bumped and banged his way around the final overtime lap at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday for first career Cup win and upstart NASCAR team Trackhouse Racing’s first trip to victory lane.
Briscoe races to first Cup win, pulls away late in Phoenix
Read full article: Briscoe races to first Cup win, pulls away late in PhoenixChase Briscoe raced to his first NASCAR Cup Series victory, executing two great restarts over the final 20 laps to pull away from Ross Chastain and Tyler Reddick on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.
Bowman edges Larson in OT to win NASCAR race at Las Vegas
Read full article: Bowman edges Larson in OT to win NASCAR race at Las VegasAlex Bowman beat NASCAR champion Kyle Larson in a door-to-door overtime battle at Las Vegas Motor Speedway that sent Hendrick Motorsports to victory lane for the second consecutive week.
Denny Hamlin wins Southern 500 to open NASCAR Cup playoffs
Read full article: Denny Hamlin wins Southern 500 to open NASCAR Cup playoffsDenny Hamlin held off Kyle Larson after their cars hit nose to tail racing to the finish line Sunday night in the Southern 500 to open the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
Hendrick trio sets pace at re-opened Nashville Superspeedway
Read full article: Hendrick trio sets pace at re-opened Nashville SuperspeedwayWilliam Byron, Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott paced the first ever Cup Series practice at Nashville Superspeedway in yet another display of how dominant Hendrick Motorsports is right now.
The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 end
Read full article: The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 endRacers crash during the last lap in the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Latest on the Daytona 500 (all times local):12:35 a.m.Brad Keselowski has no regrets about the way he handled the final lap of the Daytona 500. ___12:15 a.m.Michael McDowell won the Daytona 500 after Penske Racing teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked on the final lap. ___3:25 p.m.Derrike Cope was knocked out after only three laps, an ignominious end for the 62-year-old driver who won the 1990 Daytona 500. ___2 p.m.Bubba Wallace’s car failed inspection twice for the Daytona 500 and will have to start at the back of the field. AdWallace drives a new entry owned by NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin.
Rain washes out NASCAR’s final practices for Daytona 500
Read full article: Rain washes out NASCAR’s final practices for Daytona 500Heavy rain soaked the track early, though, prompting officials to shift gears before the Xfinity Series opener later Saturday. An ARCA series race also was scheduled for the middle of the day. “I'm fine without it,” said 2017 Daytona 500 winner Kurt Busch. Ad“I’m still confident in the backup car the guys brought us," said Byron, adding that it's the car he drove to victory lane at Daytona last August to slip into the playoffs. ..."Obviously, we didn’t want to go to a backup car, but I think we’re still in a really good place for the 500.
Rain washes out NASCAR's final practices for Daytona 500
Read full article: Rain washes out NASCAR's final practices for Daytona 500“I think we proved as an industry last year that track time was a little overrated," said David Wilson, head of Toyota Racing Development. Heavy rain soaked the track early, though, prompting officials to shift gears before the Xfinity Series opener later Saturday. An ARCA series race also was scheduled for the middle of the day. “I'm fine without it,” said 2017 Daytona 500 winner Kurt Busch. ..."Obviously, we didn’t want to go to a backup car, but I think we’re still in a really good place for the 500.
Drivers competing in the 2021 Daytona 500
Read full article: Drivers competing in the 2021 Daytona 500Austin Dillon (3) takes the checkered flag to win the second NASCAR Daytona 500 duel qualifying auto race Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The 40 drivers competing in the 2021 Daytona 500, in order of starting position:___No. This is his 20th Daytona 500; he was hired days after Earnhardt's death. Son of two-time Daytona 500 champion and Hall of Fame driver Bill Elliott. Finished a career-best seventh in the 2017 Daytona 500, but has been 27th, 28th and 19th since. McLeodBORN: Nov. 17, 1983AdHOMETOWN: Wauchula, FloridaCREW CHIEF: Frank KerrSPONSOR: NASCAR HeatsTWITTER: @bjmcleod78NOTEWORTHY: Owner-driver racing in his third Daytona 500.
Chastain snags Ganassi Cup ride in busy NASCAR free agency
Read full article: Chastain snags Ganassi Cup ride in busy NASCAR free agency"Racing in the Cup Series with a serious contender has always been my goal, and I’m looking forward to joining what is a very strong team. Chase Briscoe began the year chasing eight victories, the number he believes will earn him a Cup ride, and he won his seventh race last weekend. Carpoff in November 2018 named Chastain the driver of a full Xfinity Series ride at Ganassi that would be sponsored by DC Solar. The sponsorship money evaporated, Ganassi shuttered the Xfinity Series team and Chastain was out of a job about six weeks before the 2019 season opener. He ran 35 Cup races, made 19 starts in the Xfinity Series and raced for the Truck Series championship for Niece Motorsports.
Austin Cindric completes Xfinity sweep at Kentucky Speedway
Read full article: Austin Cindric completes Xfinity sweep at Kentucky SpeedwaySPARTA, Ky. Austin Cindric dominated Friday night to sweep the NASCAR Xfinity Series doubleheader at Kentucky Speedway. A night after racing to his first career oval victory in an overtime finish, the Team Penske driver was even stronger in the No. Cindric was third in the first stage, won the second and stretched it out in the final segment. The 21-year-old Cindric, son of Team Penske president Tim Cindric, won twice last year on road courses at Watkins Glen and Mid-Ohio. Gragson again showed early strength in taking the 45-lap first stage, his third segment win in two nights on the 1.5-mile oval.
Austin Cindric wins NASCAR Xfinity race at Kentucky Speedway
Read full article: Austin Cindric wins NASCAR Xfinity race at Kentucky SpeedwaySPARTA, Ky. Austin Cindric won the first of two NASCAR Xfinity Series races at Kentucky Speedway, charging past Chase Briscoe on an overtime restart Thursday night for his first victory of the season and first on an oval. Cindric spent most of the first two stages chasing Noah Gragson, the pole-sitter who seemed poised to dominate all three segments. The 21-year-old Cindric had eight top-10s on ovals before breaking through on the 1.5-mile Kentucky layout. His only other series victories came last year on road courses at Watkins Glen and Mid-Ohio. Briscoe entered the race red hot with consecutive victories at Pocono and Indianapolis and three in his past four starts.
Briscoe holds off Chastain to win Xfinity race at Pocono
Read full article: Briscoe holds off Chastain to win Xfinity race at PoconoChase Briscoe smokes his tires in celebration after winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, June 28, 2020, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)LONG POND, Pa. Chase Briscoe held off Ross Chastain in overtime to win the crash-filled Xfinity Series at Pocono Raceway, the second of three NASCAR races at the track on Sunday. Pocono became the first track to hold a Truck, Xfinity and Cup race on the same day. 98 Ford and won his fourth race of the season, and second in three races. Hes always one of the hardest guys to race against.Chastain hit the jackpot with his runner-up finish. Pocono turned in a wreck-fest for the second straight race, the track-record tying nine cautions in Trucks was given a run for the money early in Xfinity.
Kyle Busch wins trucks race at Homestead
Read full article: Kyle Busch wins trucks race at HomesteadBusch won the NASCAR Trucks Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday night, his 58th career win on the circuit and his eighth victory in his last 10 trucks starts. Busch hadnt gone winless in three consecutive trucks starts since 2017. Brett Moffitt won the trucks race at Homestead in 2018 but didnt even get through 20 laps Saturday night, after he was part of a crash that also ended Zane Smiths race early. Elliott pitted, got four new tires to replace those ruined in the skid, and was part of the race within the race the battle for second behind Busch at the end. Ray Ciccarelli was in the race after a week where he made plenty of news for perhaps less-than-ideal reasons.