NASCAR Cup playoffs reset: Who will get the last three spots in the Championship 4?
2 years, 1 month ago

NASCAR Cup playoffs reset: Who will get the last three spots in the Championship 4?

New York Times  

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — There wasn’t much for Ryan Blaney to do other than take full responsibility for the kind of mistake that a driver simply cannot make with so much on the line. Joey Logano Status: Clinched spot in Championship 4 Round 3 finishes: 1st, 18th Summary: The Las Vegas win afforded Logano a de facto bye regardless of how he finished in the subsequent two races. Denny Hamlin Status: Minus-5 points Round 3 finishes: 5th, 7th Summary: A good, though not exceptional, round has given Hamlin a realistic path to advancing to the Championship 4 for a fourth consecutive year. Christopher Bell Status: Minus-33 points Round 3 finishes: 34th, 11th Summary: A semifinal round that once held so much promise has spiraled downward to where now Bell’s only hope of advancing hinges on winning Sunday. Chase Briscoe Status: Minus-44 points Round 3 finishes: 4th, 36th Summary: Another driver who’s going to have some regrets with how his semifinal round unfolded.

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Most drivers not named Joey Logano eager for some changes to NASCAR’s current playoff format
4 weeks ago

Most drivers not named Joey Logano eager for some changes to NASCAR’s current playoff format

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It seems everyone except champion Joey Logano is eager to see to a change to the NASCAR playoff format. There are 26 races and they are proving to be not that substantial to winning a championship and that’s not something you want.” Hamlin suggested that over the past three years the Team Penske champions — Logano twice …

Joey Logano wins NASCAR Cup season finale to claim his third series title
1 month, 1 week ago

Joey Logano wins NASCAR Cup season finale to claim his third series title

LA Times  

Joey Logano celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday for his third NASCAR Cup title. Joey Logano won his third NASCAR Cup Series championship Sunday with a relentless drive at Phoenix Raceway that gave Team Penske its third major motorsports title in less than a month. “One-two for Team Penske, three championships in …

Defending NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paces 1st practice of title-deciding weekend at Phoenix
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Defending NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paces 1st practice of title-deciding weekend at Phoenix

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Reigning NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney paced the first practice session at Phoenix Raceway, where he is among four drivers who will race for the title Sunday. He is trying to become the first driver to win back-to-back titles since Jimmie Johnson won five consecutive championships from 2006 through 2010. A victory by Blaney or teammate Joey Logano …

NASCAR Crowns Champions in a Triple Header at Phoenix Raceway
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NASCAR Crowns Champions in a Triple Header at Phoenix Raceway

Associated Press  

The NASCAR Cup Series concluded with a thrilling race at Phoenix Raceway, with Ryan Blaney claiming his first championship. In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Aric Almirola secured the title with a late-race surge, while Justin Allgaier secured the final spot in the championship four. In the NASCAR Truck Series, Christian Eckes emerged victorious after a thrilling restart race. In the …

Back-to-Back NASCAR Showdown at Martinsville: Bell vs. Blaney for Championship
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Back-to-Back NASCAR Showdown at Martinsville: Bell vs. Blaney for Championship

Associated Press  

Ryan Blaney secured a chance to defend his Cup Series championship at Martinsville Speedway after a controversial finish. Blaney won the race, but his victory was marred by NASCAR's lengthy review of Christopher Bell's last-lap pass of William Byron. Bell's pass was deemed illegal, and Byron was given the final spot in the winner-take-all race. Blaney will race against Chase …

Blaney's Sleepless Night at Martinsville Cost Him Sleep and Championship Chances
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Blaney's Sleepless Night at Martinsville Cost Him Sleep and Championship Chances

Associated Press  

Ryan Blaney suffered a crushing defeat at the Martinsville Speedway NASCAR race, losing the title to Tyler Reddick. Blaney had the lead in the final lap but made a critical mistake, allowing Reddick to pass him. Despite the setback, Blaney remains in contention for the championship, needing either a win on Sunday or a miracle to secure his title defense.

Last Chance for NASCAR Drivers to Shine at Martinsville Speedway
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Last Chance for NASCAR Drivers to Shine at Martinsville Speedway

Associated Press  

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Brazil for the final race of the season, with Max Verstappen looking to extend his championship lead. Formula 1 heads to the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace in Sao Paulo, with reigning champion Max Verstappen aiming to secure his 17th win. IndyCar sees Alex Palou secure his second consecutive championship, while NHRA Drag Racing's final …

Kyle Larson Opens the Third Round of NASCAR's Playoffs as the Title Favorite
2 months ago

Kyle Larson Opens the Third Round of NASCAR's Playoffs as the Title Favorite

Associated Press  

Kyle Larson opens the third round of NASCAR’s playoffs as the title favorite. He heads into the race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as both the defending race winner and the victor of the spring race there this season. A victory on Sunday would be three straight at Vegas, a season sweep, but most importantly, give Larson an automatic berth …

NASCAR at Las Vegas odds, expert predictions for Cup Series playoff race: Get ready for some seriously good racing
2 months ago

NASCAR at Las Vegas odds, expert predictions for Cup Series playoff race: Get ready for some seriously good racing

New York Times  

The NASCAR Cup Series is down to the semifinal round, which will take place over the next three races. Eight drivers are left in the race for the title: Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick, William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott and Joey Logano. Nonetheless, the semifinal round is still, somehow, compromised of the best eight drivers this …

NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte Road Course odds, expert predictions for playoff race: Shane van Gisbergen favored over playoff contenders
2 months, 1 week ago

NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte Road Course odds, expert predictions for playoff race: Shane van Gisbergen favored over playoff contenders

New York Times  

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the second elimination race of the playoffs: The Bank of America ROVAL 400 at a redesigned Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course. Jordan: The playoffs are the secondary topic right now, understandably so, considering one of the individuals suing NASCAR happens to be Michael Jordan, and this lawsuit has the potential to upend NASCAR’s business …

Bowman silences firing rumors with pole-winning run in NASCAR’s playoff elimination race
3 months ago

Bowman silences firing rumors with pole-winning run in NASCAR’s playoff elimination race

Associated Press  

Alex Bowman, who just two weeks ago was desperately trying to debunk rumors his seat was in danger, will start the first elimination race of NASCAR’s playoffs from the pole. Bowman heads into Saturday night’s elimination race ranked fourth in the Cup Series standings — best of all four Hendrick Motorsports drivers. The playoff drivers who didn’t qualify inside the …

Hamlin says he can win at Bristol and earn automatic berth in 2nd round of NASCAR playoffs
3 months, 1 week ago

Hamlin says he can win at Bristol and earn automatic berth in 2nd round of NASCAR playoffs

Associated Press  

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Denny Hamlin never had a chance to race for the win at Watkins Glen after he was caught up in an opening-lap wreck that knocked fellow playoff driver Ryan Blaney out of the race. Not ideal for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver, though his familiar bravado hasn’t waned as NASCAR heads to Bristol Motor Speedway for …

Playoff drivers are on edge as NASCAR moves to the second round at Watkins Glen
3 months, 1 week ago

Playoff drivers are on edge as NASCAR moves to the second round at Watkins Glen

Associated Press  

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Martin Truex Jr. tried to stay optimistic about his slim chance at winning a NASCAR championship in his final season before he conceded, “no matter what we do, it is wrong.” Chase Briscoe is last among the 16 playoff drivers, but he says, count him out at your own risk. In the big scheme of things, …

Joey Logano wins NASCAR playoff opener at Atlanta to advance to 2nd round
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Joey Logano wins NASCAR playoff opener at Atlanta to advance to 2nd round

Associated Press  

HAMPTON, Ga. — One of the first things Joey Logano said after winning NASCAR’s playoff opener was that the postseason is his time of the year. “We’ve been able to level up when we need to level up and be able to fire off the first race of the playoffs and with a statement is key, right?” Logano said. Blaney …

Suarez returns to the site of the closest finish in NASCAR history looking for a playoff payoff
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Suarez returns to the site of the closest finish in NASCAR history looking for a playoff payoff

Associated Press  

HAMPTON, Ga. — The best year of Daniel Suarez’s life began in February when he won the NASCAR Mexico race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, an event essentially staged with Suarez as the star. And now it is back to Atlanta, where NASCAR’s 10-race playoffs begin with Suarez back in the championship hunt after missing the field a year …

NASCAR Playoffs: Don’t look for surprises in the postseason as power programs dominate field
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NASCAR Playoffs: Don’t look for surprises in the postseason as power programs dominate field

Associated Press  

DARLINGTON, S.C. — NASCAR’s regular season finished with a pair of surprises in winless drivers Harrison Burton and Chase Briscoe pulling off unexpected victories at Daytona and Darlington. Don’t look for more stunners when the playoffs start next week and NASCAR’s power programs, Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing and Team Penske, dominate the grid with 11 of the 16 drivers …

NASCAR close to regular-season finish with playoffs on the line, F1 back in action after a month off
4 months ago

NASCAR close to regular-season finish with playoffs on the line, F1 back in action after a month off

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Coke Zero Sugar 400 Site: Daytona Beach, Florida. Last race: It was a Monday finish after a rainy Sunday at Michigan this past week with Tyler Reddick holding on for his second NASCAR Cup Series win this season. There are 12 drivers with victories locked into the field, meaning as many as four winless …

NASCAR regular-season title and playoff spots at stake down the stretch at Daytona and Darlington
4 months ago

NASCAR regular-season title and playoff spots at stake down the stretch at Daytona and Darlington

Associated Press  

BROOKLYN, Mich. — NASCAR has just two races remaining in the regular season and a pair of competitions are on the line. Tyler Reddick earned his second win of the season Monday at Michigan International Speedway, giving him the points lead in a closely contested, four-driver race for the regular-season championship. Reddick moved past Larson into the top spot in …

Richmond up next as NASCAR returns from its Olympic break for final 4 races of regular season
4 months, 1 week ago

Richmond up next as NASCAR returns from its Olympic break for final 4 races of regular season

Associated Press  

Firmly on the playoff bubble, Chris Buescher can take solace in the fact that this upcoming part of the schedule was so good to him last year. “Three of the next four races we’re heading into we were able to win last year,” Buescher said. We’ve been very close to locking ourselves in.” NASCAR returns from its Olympic break this …

Joey Logano wins at Nashville in record 5th overtime for 1st NASCAR Cup Series victory of year
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Joey Logano wins at Nashville in record 5th overtime for 1st NASCAR Cup Series victory of year

Associated Press  

LEBANON, Tenn. — Joey Logano felt he couldn’t get to the finish line fast enough with his No. First, he had to hold off the driver with the fastest car to win the rain-delayed race that seemingly wouldn’t end Sunday night at Nashville Superspeedway in a NASCAR Cup Series-record fifth overtime. The fuel light in Logano’s Ford came on going …

Cindric claims victory in NASCAR Cup series after Blaney runs out of gas on final lap
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cindric claims victory in NASCAR Cup series after Blaney runs out of gas on final lap

Associated Press  

MADISON, Ill. — Austin Cindric emerged as the surprise winner of the NASCAR Cup series race Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway when teammate Ryan Blaney ran out of gas while leading on the final lap. “I mean, it’s not like I went out there and I took the lead away but we were in position, and this is one …

Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime win in NASCAR Cup race at Texas
8 months, 1 week ago

Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime win in NASCAR Cup race at Texas

Hindustan Times  

FORT WORTH, Texas — Chase Elliott pulled ahead and cleared Ross Chastain on the first lap after the second restart in overtime Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway, ending a 42-race winless streak for NASCAR's most popular driver. Elliott and Denny Hamlin were at the front of the field after a restart with two laps left in regulation, and they were …

Kyle Larson wins at Las Vegas for third time in his NASCAR Cup career
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyle Larson wins at Las Vegas for third time in his NASCAR Cup career

LA Times  

Kyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday to keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Hendrick Motorsports its second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season. Larson won for the third time in his career at Las Vegas, where in 2021 he got his first win driving for Hendrick following …

Ross Chastain savors dominant run, wins NASCAR season finale despite not racing for championship
1 year, 1 month ago

Ross Chastain savors dominant run, wins NASCAR season finale despite not racing for championship

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Ross Chastain stole some of Ryan Blaney’s thunder from NASCAR’s championship weekend. Chastain didn’t give an inch throughout the race, frustrating Blaney, who won his first career NASCAR championship but couldn’t get past the No. That’s simply what it was.” Chastain — an eighth-generation watermelon farmer from Florida — is probably best known for a breathtaking move …

Ryan Blaney wins at Phoenix to capture NASCAR Cup championship
1 year, 1 month ago

Ryan Blaney wins at Phoenix to capture NASCAR Cup championship

LA Times  

Ryan Blaney celebrates after winning at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday to take the NASCAR Cup title. Ryan 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. “It was definitely on my mind to give him consecutive titles, …

NASCAR Cup Series Championship: Our experts predict a winner, pick their favorite moments of the season and more
1 year, 1 month ago

NASCAR Cup Series Championship: Our experts predict a winner, pick their favorite moments of the season and more

New York Times  

The NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race is this weekend at Phoenix Raceway. Jeff: Though NASCAR’s playoff format is complicated for newbies, the championship race is pretty simple: Whichever one of the four eligible drivers finishes ahead of the others is the champion. Jordan: Jeff’s detailed synopsis is excellent, so here is the Cliff Notes version: whomever is the highest finisher …

2023 NASCAR Cup Series title race: A look at the final 4 hopefuls in Phoenix
1 year, 1 month ago

2023 NASCAR Cup Series title race: A look at the final 4 hopefuls in Phoenix

New York Times  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway will feature the youngest group of drivers yet in the 10 years of this format, bookended by a pair of Hendrick Motorsports teammates. Here’s a closer look at the field heading into the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season finale Sunday: William Byron What the stats are saying Races Wins …

Who has the best odds to celebrate a NASCAR championship? Ryan Blaney’s sister
1 year, 1 month ago

Who has the best odds to celebrate a NASCAR championship? Ryan Blaney’s sister

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — The oddsmakers named Kyle Larson the favorite to win the NASCAR championship, but half the field believe the person with the best chance to celebrate Sunday will be a spectator at Phoenix Raceway. “I told Erin, ‘You’ve have the best percentage to be happy after the race, a 50% shot to be happy,” Blaney said Thursday at …

Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR race at Martinsville, advances to Championship 4; William Byron through on points
1 year, 1 month ago

Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR race at Martinsville, advances to Championship 4; William Byron through on points

New York Times  

Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series Round 3 elimination race at Martinsville Speedway, clinching a spot in the Championship 4 final that will determine the 2023 Cup champion. “ felt like we put together really strong playoffs, especially the Round of 8.” Blaney said, adding he was “really proud of the whole effort” and “can’t wait to get to …

NASCAR at Martinsville: Our experts make predictions and picks as the Championship 4 takes shape
1 year, 1 month ago

NASCAR at Martinsville: Our experts make predictions and picks as the Championship 4 takes shape

New York Times  

The Xfinity 500 at Martinsville will determine this season’s final four — who will spend the next three weeks racing for the title. We’ll get to the cut for the Final Four in a minute, but to start with the NOOB question… do the cars generally get Halloween-ed up for a race this close to the holiday? It doesn’t seem …

NASCAR playoffs: Who’ll get the last two Championship 4 spots at Martinsville?
1 year, 1 month ago

NASCAR playoffs: Who’ll get the last two Championship 4 spots at Martinsville?

New York Times  

If we had divided the driver field into tiers when Cup Series playoffs began, the consensus would’ve been that Martin Truex Jr., William Byron, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson deserved a place at the top. Larson guaranteed himself a spot in Championship 4 by winning the Round 3 opener at Las Vegas, while Byron’s high-level consistency has him on the …

Top 5, Homestead: NASCAR playoffs get shaken up, track proves its worth again
1 year, 2 months ago

Top 5, Homestead: NASCAR playoffs get shaken up, track proves its worth again

New York Times  

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Five thoughts after Sunday’s Round 3 NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Homestead-Miami Speedway … 1. “You know if you have one bad race, especially in the Round of 8, you’re cooked,” Hamlin said. “There’s just so many variables involved in racing — in the mechanics of your car alone, let alone the other 38 cars out …

NASCAR playoffs begin with Denny Hamlin ready to shake label as greatest driver without a Cup title
1 year, 3 months ago

NASCAR playoffs begin with Denny Hamlin ready to shake label as greatest driver without a Cup title

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Only 36 points separate the 16 drivers as NASCAR’s playoffs begin Sunday at Darlington Raceway in what might be one of the closest fields in the history of this format. William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports and Martin Truex Jr., Hamlin’s teammate at Joe Gibbs Racing, are tied for the points lead headed into the first of 10 …

Chase Elliott misses NASCAR’s playoffs, but don’t expect him to be down for long
1 year, 3 months ago

Chase Elliott misses NASCAR’s playoffs, but don’t expect him to be down for long

New York Times  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A scenario that seemed inconceivable when the season began is now a reality with Chase Elliott failing to qualify for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway. So I do think we’ll be better for this on the other end somewhere.” Since 2016, when he first entered Cup on a full-time basis, …

Ross Chastain holds off Martin Truex Jr. to win at Nashville, 3rd NASCAR Cup Series victory
1 year, 5 months ago

Ross Chastain holds off Martin Truex Jr. to win at Nashville, 3rd NASCAR Cup Series victory

Associated Press  

LEBANON, Tenn. — Ross Chastain has been criticized as reckless and too aggressive, a driver seen as giving no respect and not deserving any from competitors. His hard-driving style paid off Sunday night as Chastain held off Martin Truex Jr. to win the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, his first win in over a year and the third NASCAR Cup …

Logano passes Keselowski on last lap, gives Ford Atlanta win
1 year, 9 months ago

Logano passes Keselowski on last lap, gives Ford Atlanta win

Associated Press  

HAMPTON, Ga. — Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski gave Atlanta and NASCAR a rare clean last-lap battle. Logano dominated early and then passed Keselowski on the final lap to win NASCAR’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday and end the early season domination of Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports. “It was lane versus lane, that’s what it was, inside versus …

Joey Logano wins at Phoenix to earn 2nd NASCAR championship
2 years, 1 month ago

Joey Logano wins at Phoenix to earn 2nd NASCAR championship

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Penske Perfect. Will Power added the IndyCar championship to the Team Penske trophy case in September and Logano’s dominating run Sunday closed out the banner year for the organization. First was ‘Daddy is going to get a pole, and he’s going to meet me out here and we’re going to win the race,’ and I couldn’t be …

AUTO RACING: Two champs eliminated as NASCAR heads to Texas
2 years, 3 months ago

AUTO RACING: Two champs eliminated as NASCAR heads to Texas

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 500 Site: Fort Worth, Texas Schedule: Saturday, practice, 12:35 p.m., and qualifying, 1:20 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3:30 p.m. Track: Texas Motor Speedway Race distance: 334 laps, 500 miles. Fast facts: Buescher became the 19th different winner in NASCAR’s top series this season, matching a record accomplished four other times, and the …

Bowman edges Larson in OT in NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas
2 years, 9 months ago

Bowman edges Larson in OT in NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The racing rule is quite clear at Hendrick Motorsports, where the boss will let his drivers go door-to-door so long as they don’t tear up his cars. See you next week.” The Hendrick trio of Bowman, Larson and William Byron all changed just two tires to get off pit road first through third. CHASING CHASTAIN Chastain’s career …

NASCAR championship pits best at Hendrick vs. best at Gibbs
3 years, 1 month ago

NASCAR championship pits best at Hendrick vs. best at Gibbs

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — The fans held their $4 beers, sharpies and phones as they stacked four rows deep seeking just a glimpse of NASCAR champion Chase Elliott inside his garage stall. They join three-time Daytona 500 winner and four-time championship loser Hamlin in chasing Larson, a nine-race winner this year and the FanDuel 2/1 favorite to win his first NASCAR …

Champ Elliott: NASCAR star goes for 2nd Cup championship
3 years, 1 month ago

Champ Elliott: NASCAR star goes for 2nd Cup championship

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Chase Elliott was supposed to be the star during his season as both NASCAR’s reigning champion and its most popular driver. Beat all season by Hendrick Motorsports newcomer Kyle Larson, Elliott gets a final shot Sunday to defend his run as NASCAR’s champ. Elliott has won two races, and it was team boss Rick Hendrick who just this …

NASCAR championship: Hendrick vs Gibbs, Chevrolet vs Toyota
3 years, 1 month ago

NASCAR championship: Hendrick vs Gibbs, Chevrolet vs Toyota

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR’s championship has come down to a pair of Hall of Fame team owners, two Chevrolets against two Toyotas, racing in the Arizona desert for the sport’s top prize. It is a winner-take-all conclusion at sold-out Phoenix, where Elliott’s victory a year ago clinched the first Cup championship for NASCAR’s most popular driver. “My fans don’t care …

Bowman wins as tension builds ahead of NASCAR title race
3 years, 1 month ago

Bowman wins as tension builds ahead of NASCAR title race

Associated Press  

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Alex Bowman was the only driver celebrating after NASCAR set its championship four — and he’s not even racing for the title. The Cup will be decided next Sunday at sold-out Phoenix Raceway between favorite Kyle Larson and reigning champion Chase Elliott for Hendrick Motorsports, and Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. for Joe Gibbs Racing. “He’s …

AUTO RACING: NASCAR Texas-bound; IndyCar heads to Detroit
3 years, 6 months ago

AUTO RACING: NASCAR Texas-bound; IndyCar heads to Detroit

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES NASCAR All-Star Open and NASCAR All-Star Race Site: Fort Worth, Texas Schedule: Sunday, Open race, 6 p.m., and All-Star Race, 8 p.m. Track: Texas Motor Speedway Race distance: 50 laps, 75 miles; 100 laps, 150 miles Last year: Chase Elliott won the All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Online: http://www.nascar.com NASCAR XFINITY SERIES Alsco …

2021 NASCAR season preview: Driver predictions, best bets and picks for the Cup Series championship ahead of the Daytona 500
3 years, 10 months ago

2021 NASCAR season preview: Driver predictions, best bets and picks for the Cup Series championship ahead of the Daytona 500

New York Times  

At first glance, putting money down on futures for the NASCAR Cup Series championship doesn’t seem to hold much value. Jeff’s picks for the four surest bets: • Elliott : He may be tied with Kyle Busch for the second-best odds, but Elliott’s performance in the playoffs last year offers confidence he can do it again. Jordan’s pick for a …

NASCAR navigated season finale by crowning a rising star as champion
4 years, 1 month ago

NASCAR navigated season finale by crowning a rising star as champion

LA Times  

Chase Elliott climbs into his car on pit road before the start of the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday in Avondale, Ariz. He would have kept winning the award, too, but Bill Elliott in 2001 removed his name from the ballot and encouraged fans to honor his late rival, Dale Earnhardt Sr. Chase Elliott, who turns 25 later this …

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