Martin Truex Jr. closes out full-time NASCAR Cup Series career at Phoenix Raceway
1 month, 1 week ago

Martin Truex Jr. closes out full-time NASCAR Cup Series career at Phoenix Raceway

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Martin Truex Jr. got a nice surprise when his fellow drivers gave him a standing ovation during the prerace meeting Sunday before the NASCAR Cup Series finale. Truex finished 17th at Phoenix Raceway after all the hoopla — well behind winner Joey Logano — earning post-race handshakes and praise from Basketball Hall of Famer and 23XI Racing owner Michael Jordan, along with four-time Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon. Odds and ends Kyle Busch’s record of winning a Cup Series race in 19 straight seasons came down to one last race. Carson Hocevar was named the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series rookie of the year after earning six top-10s and one top-five finish during his first full season in the No.

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NHRA to determine champions, a week after NASCAR crowns title winners. F1 returns next week in Vegas
1 month, 1 week ago

NHRA to determine champions, a week after NASCAR crowns title winners. F1 returns next week in Vegas

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NHRA Drag Racing In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Site: Pomona, California. Online: http://www.formula1.com NASCAR Cup Series Last race: Joey Logano led 107 laps to dominate the winner-take-all finale at Phoenix Raceway, earning his third championship and completing a remarkable turnaround after initially missing the second-round cut before earning a reprieve with another driver’s disqualification. Online: http://www.nascar.com NASCAR Xfinity …

Truex wins pole for final NASCAR full-time race as Logano highest qualifying title contender
1 month, 1 week ago

Truex wins pole for final NASCAR full-time race as Logano highest qualifying title contender

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Martin Truex Jr., who is retiring from full-time NASCAR competition after Sunday’s season finale, won the pole for the championship-deciding race at Phoenix Raceway. “I don’t really know the significance of it — I guess it hasn’t really sunk in yet, but I’m excited for the weekend,” Truex said. I’m looking forward to having a fun weekend …

Denny Hamlin won’t guarantee 23XI will be at Daytona 500 following judge’s ruling
1 month, 1 week ago

Denny Hamlin won’t guarantee 23XI will be at Daytona 500 following judge’s ruling

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Denny Hamlin, along with Michael Jordan the co-owner of 23XI Racing, for the first time is not guaranteeing their team will field cars at the start of the next season. “There’s certain things that we’re going to have to navigate, so I hope so.” There is a clause in the new charter agreements that begin next season …

NASCAR Playoffs: Don’t look for surprises in the postseason as power programs dominate field
3 months, 2 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 …

Martin Truex Jr. makes NASCAR playoffs after crashing out early at Darlington
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Martin Truex Jr. makes NASCAR playoffs after crashing out early at Darlington

Associated Press  

DARLINGTON, S.C. — Martin Truex Jr. qualified for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs after some nervous moments when he crashed out on the third lap of the Southern 500 on Sunday. Others drivers hopeful of a spot like two-time series champion Kyle Busch and playoff participants last year in Bubba Wallace and Chris Buescher weren’t so fortunate after Chase Briscoe …

Former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. is nearly a lock to make the playoffs. It’s shaky for others
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. is nearly a lock to make the playoffs. It’s shaky for others

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Martin Truex Jr. should feel safe heading to Darlington Raceway for the Cup Series’ regular-season finale. Truex has a strong grasp on one of the remaining three, so NASCAR essentially has two bids up for grabs at the “Track Too Tough to Tame.” It will make for an intriguing race next weekend, with Ty Gibbs, Chris …

Ryan Truex wins the Xfinity Series race at Daytona for his 2nd victory in 8 starts this season
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ryan Truex wins the Xfinity Series race at Daytona for his 2nd victory in 8 starts this season

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ryan Truex won the Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday night, taking the checkered flag under caution following an overtime finish. Still, this will be a memorable milestone because it’s his third Xfinity Series win in 98 starts and his first at Daytona. Truex’s JGR teammate Chandler Smith finished second, with Kligerman, Riley …

Ty Gibbs takes the top spot at Pocono Raceway in search of his first NASCAR Cup victory
5 months, 1 week ago

Ty Gibbs takes the top spot at Pocono Raceway in search of his first NASCAR Cup victory

Associated Press  

LONG POND, Pa. — Ty Gibbs will lead the field to green at Pocono Raceway, the site of his first career NASCAR Cup start and the track he hoped on Sunday would become where he gets his first career win. Gibbs needs a win to do more than just knock the zero out of the victory column — a checkered …

Chase Briscoe named to replace outgoing Martin Truex Jr. at Joe Gibbs Racing
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Chase Briscoe named to replace outgoing Martin Truex Jr. at Joe Gibbs Racing

Associated Press  

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Chase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing confirmed that the NASCAR driver will replace the retiring Martin Truex Jr. in the No. “I guess I’ll get to finish it out today.” With that, Bell introduced Briscoe, set to become the first driver among the four at Stewart-Haas Racing to land a Cup ride for next season. “We think …

AUTO RACING: Formula One goes to Miami, NASCAR to Kansas
7 months, 3 weeks ago

AUTO RACING: Formula One goes to Miami, NASCAR to Kansas

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES AdventHealth 400 Site: Kansas City, Kansas. Fast facts: The victory was the third of this season for Hamlin, tying William Byron for the most this year, and fourth if you count the exhibition race in Los Angeles.. Hamlin led 136 of the 400 laps but remains just fourth in points, trailing Kyle Larson of …

Ryan Truex goes back-to-back at Dover Motor Speedway for 2nd career NASCAR victory
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ryan Truex goes back-to-back at Dover Motor Speedway for 2nd career NASCAR victory

Associated Press  

— It was another Truex family reunion in victory lane at Dover. Ryan Truex won the Xfinity Series race Saturday at Dover Motor Speedway for the second straight year, giving the younger brother of Martin Truex Jr. the only NASCAR victories of his career. Two days later, Martin Truex Jr. won the Cup Series race at Dover — with their …

AUTO RACING: Hamlin steals a `W’ from Truex on pit road to win at Richmond. Martinsville is next
8 months, 2 weeks ago

AUTO RACING: Hamlin steals a `W’ from Truex on pit road to win at Richmond. Martinsville is next

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Cook Out 400 Site: Martinsville, Va. The victory was the third of Smith’s career in the series and second this year.. Austin Hill finished eighth, ending his streak of finishing in the top five in every race this year. Last race: Carlos Sainz Jr. of Ferrari ended Verstappen’s nine-race winning streak dating to last …

Late caution gives Hamlin a second chance and he beats Gibbs teammate Truex at Richmond Raceway
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Late caution gives Hamlin a second chance and he beats Gibbs teammate Truex at Richmond Raceway

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Denny Hamlin won the race off pit road with Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. after a caution with two laps to go and won in overtime at Richmond Raceway on Sunday night. Truex dominated the second half of the NASCAR Cup Series race — he led 288 laps — and seemed poised to hold off …

Denny Hamlin wins tire-management NASCAR race at Bristol, his 4th victory at the famed bullring
9 months ago

Denny Hamlin wins tire-management NASCAR race at Bristol, his 4th victory at the famed bullring

Associated Press  

Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, passing Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. in the final laps for his fourth victory at the famed short track. “We got another.” He was booed — no surprise considering Hamlin has become arguably the series’ biggest villain — as he stood atop his No. …

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 …

Top 5, Charlotte Roval: Elite Eight strength, Truex limps through, championship picture
1 year, 2 months ago

Top 5, Charlotte Roval: Elite Eight strength, Truex limps through, championship picture

New York Times  

Five thoughts after Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway “Roval” … 1. Seemingly out of nowhere, NASCAR came up with a new format in 2014 that would see eliminations and a winner-take-all race — significantly increasing the likelihood that the season’s best overall driver might not win the series championship. Oddities and Ends We’ve never …

Top 5, Kansas: Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, Martin Truex Jr. and the NASCAR playoff picture
1 year, 3 months ago

Top 5, Kansas: Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, Martin Truex Jr. and the NASCAR playoff picture

New York Times  

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Five thoughts after Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Kansas Speedway … 1. “That’s the thing about NASCAR racing that is so different from other sports, is things out of your control can keep you from winning,” Hamlin said Sunday after finishing second. “That’s the thing about NASCAR racing … things out of your control …

NASCAR free agency: What we’re hearing about Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, Front Row and more
1 year, 4 months ago

NASCAR free agency: What we’re hearing about Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, Front Row and more

New York Times  

When The Athletic last updated NASCAR free agency, Stewart-Haas Racing hadn’t named Josh Berry as Kevin Harvick’s replacement, Martin Truex Jr. and Aric Almirola were contemplating whether to retire, Front Row Motorsports was dealing with a logjam of drivers, and little else had been decided. “We’re working through some details, and it’s a complicated consideration because now he’s not just …

Chris Buescher wins at Richmond and secures spot in NASCAR playoffs
1 year, 4 months ago

Chris Buescher wins at Richmond and secures spot in NASCAR playoffs

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Chris Buescher was already in good position to qualify for NASCAR’s playoffs. Buescher pulled away on a restart with three laps to go to win at Richmond Raceway on Sunday and snag one of the final spots in NASCAR’s playoff field. But Hamlin got a poor final restart and Buescher easily pulled away for his first Cup …

AUTO RACING: Truex back on top in NASCAR’s Cup Series; Verstappen seeks 7th straight F1 win
1 year, 5 months ago

AUTO RACING: Truex back on top in NASCAR’s Cup Series; Verstappen seeks 7th straight F1 win

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES HighPoint.com 400 Site: Long Pond, Pennsylvania. The victory was his first in 30 races in New Hampshire.. Truex also regained the points lead by 17 over William Byron.. Joey Logano finished second, followed by Kyle Larson, Kevin Harvick and Brad Keselowski.. Kyle Busch finished last in a backup car after finishing just 71 of …

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 …

Martin Truex Jr. surges to 4th career Sonoma Raceway victory
1 year, 6 months ago

Martin Truex Jr. surges to 4th career Sonoma Raceway victory

Associated Press  

SONOMA, Calif. — Martin Truex Jr. shows up at Sonoma Raceway each year brimming with the confidence only acquired by repeated success on a track. Last summer, team owner Joe Gibbs admits he didn’t give Truex a car capable of demonstrating his driver’s mastery of this hilly road course. Gibbs particularly remembers last year’s trip to Sonoma as “one of …

2023 NASCAR Driver Tiers, post-Talladega: Speedway chaos shakes up rankings
1 year, 7 months ago

2023 NASCAR Driver Tiers, post-Talladega: Speedway chaos shakes up rankings

New York Times  

Every week during the NASCAR Cup Series season, The Athletic will assess how full-time drivers stack up against one another. Although one good or bad week isn’t necessarily going to dramatically affect a driver’s ranking, there will be occasions where a driver may jump up considerably — for instance, someone unexpectedly winning a race, as we saw in the season-opening …

Truex wins NASCAR’s sloppy return to Los Angeles Coliseum
1 year, 10 months ago

Truex wins NASCAR’s sloppy return to Los Angeles Coliseum

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Martin Truex Jr. won NASCAR’s return to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for its season-opening exhibition race — a sloppy Sunday night extravaganza in which the Wiz Khalifa halftime show might have been the most entertaining part of the event. Truex took the lead with 25 laps to go in the Busch Light Clash, a 150-lap race …

Martin Truex Jr. prevails in caution-filled NASCAR spectacle at Coliseum
1 year, 10 months ago

Martin Truex Jr. prevails in caution-filled NASCAR spectacle at Coliseum

LA Times  

Fireworks light up the night sky during an intermission in NASCAR’s Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum on Sunday night. “It’s just a good feeling to be able to win a race.” Truex, who posted the fastest in Saturday’s qualifying and then won his heat race Sunday to start second in the final, bided his time in the main event, …

Truex Jr. tells Joe Gibbs Racing he’s returning in 2023
2 years, 5 months ago

Truex Jr. tells Joe Gibbs Racing he’s returning in 2023

Associated Press  

LEBANON, Tenn. — It took Martin Truex Jr. only seven words to end the season-long speculation about his future in NASCAR. “I’m back in the 19 next year,” Truex said at Nashville Superspeedway. A statement from Joe Gibbs Racing was even more brief: ”I’m coming back,” was Truex’s attributed quote. “The competitive side of me said I’m not done and …

NASCAR free agency: Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and others eye their future
2 years, 6 months ago

NASCAR free agency: Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and others eye their future

New York Times  

As the calendar turns to June, NASCAR’s free agency scramble known as “silly season” will heat up with the time of the year when teams begin working in earnest on firming up their plans for the following year. Busch would like a big-money, long‐term contract befitting his status as a two‐time Cup champion who is still one of NASCAR’s best …

Truex quietly chases 2nd NASCAR Cup championship at Phoenix
3 years, 1 month ago

Truex quietly chases 2nd NASCAR Cup championship at Phoenix

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Martin Truex Jr. stood on pit road moments after his first victory at Phoenix over a Cup career stretching nearly 20 years and quickly put a target on a more meaningful race at the track. “Hopefully, we can come back in November and have a shot at the championship.” Eight months later, Truex is back in the desert …

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 …

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 …

NASCAR returns to its roots with 1st of 2 visits to Atlanta
3 years, 9 months ago

NASCAR returns to its roots with 1st of 2 visits to Atlanta

Associated Press  

HAMPTON, Ga. — NASCAR is returning to its roots. “Atlanta has always been a track I enjoyed,” said Martin Truex, coming off a victory in last week’s race in Phoenix. “It’s a very fun racetrack, being able to run all over the track, just the tire wear and all those things, are things I enjoy behind the wheel.” Nearly two …

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