Top 5, Texas: Loyal fans, a key late spin, Kyle Larson’s crash, Hendrick’s 300th W
1 year, 3 months ago

Top 5, Texas: Loyal fans, a key late spin, Kyle Larson’s crash, Hendrick’s 300th W

New York Times  

FORT WORTH, Texas — Five thoughts after Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Texas Motor Speedway … 1. Taking Stock This season, Oakland A’s fans have held some “reverse boycotts” in which they show up in large numbers to remind everyone they support the team — even if they dislike the team owner. • If JJ Yeley doesn’t spin: A caution with 24 laps remaining erased a large lead for Kyle Larson after he was dominating the final stage of the race. The incident was just another reminder of why the NASCAR playoffs can feel so strange at times; a backmarker car’s mishap ends up altering the outcome of a key postseason race — and perhaps the makeup of the next round as well.

Car Race Team Texas Jones Points Elliott Track Hamlin Wallace Nascar Byron Larson Ended Truex Briscoe Hendrick Talladega Pit Road Racing W  late  race  track  loyal  spin  fans  car  key  hendricks  larson  kyle  points  team  texas  racing  w  hendrick  larsons  ended

History of this topic

Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch puts aside problems, focuses on Darlington win to reach playoffs
4 months, 1 week ago

Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch puts aside problems, focuses on Darlington win to reach playoffs

Associated Press  

DARLINGTON, S.C. — Kyle Busch has experienced a maddening, frustrating season so far that’s left the two-time Cup Series champion on the outside of a 12th straight NASCAR playoff appearance. “But that’s something that we can’t change.” Busch, who has not won in 46 races, nearly clinched his spot at Daytona last week, but lost out on a wild, final …

NASCAR Cup Series, Truck Series fire back up after 2 weeks off, F1, Larson wins in Sprint Cars
5 months ago

NASCAR Cup Series, Truck Series fire back up after 2 weeks off, F1, Larson wins in Sprint Cars

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Cook Out 400. Fast facts: NASCAR returns from a two-week, mid-summer break with the Olympics finishing up in Paris this weekend.. P oints leader Kyle Larson wasn’t going to stop racing despite NASCAR’s break and won a pair of sprint car races at Pevely, Missouri last weekend.. There are four races left in NASCAR’s …

Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway
7 months ago

Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway

New York Times  

SONOMA, Calif. — At this time last week, Kyle Larson had no idea whether he’d be eligible for NASCAR’s championship playoffs this fall. Larson blew past both controversy and the entire Cup field Sunday at Sonoma Raceway, using fresher tires to win at his home track for the second time. 🍷 pic.twitter.com/Osju9DhghD — NASCAR June 9, 2024 It was also …

Chase Elliott drives backward after Texas win that could get him going in the right direction again
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chase Elliott drives backward after Texas win that could get him going in the right direction again

Hindustan Times  

FORT WORTH, Texas — Chase Elliott drove backward on the track after an emotional victory that could really get the 2020 Cup champion headed in the right direction again. “It’s been a dream of mine to pay respect to the late Alan Kulwicki,” Elliott said. That is the restaurant chain featured on owner-driver Kulwicki's car his last two years of …

Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime win in NASCAR Cup race at Texas
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

NASCAR Cup Series Championship: Our experts predict a winner, pick their favorite moments of the season and more
1 year, 2 months 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 …

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 …

Champ Elliott: NASCAR star goes for 2nd Cup championship
3 years, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 7 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 …

Discover Related