Larson, Bell, Reddick top NASCAR Cup playoff field; Palou takes 33-point lead into IndyCar finale
6 months, 1 week ago

Larson, Bell, Reddick top NASCAR Cup playoff field; Palou takes 33-point lead into IndyCar finale

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Quaker State 400 available at Walmart Site: Hampton, Georgia. Turns feature 28-degree banking and are tighter than its larger, longer counterparts, and lap speeds under 30 seconds are common.. Atlanta starts the Cup playoffs this year because of the Olympic break and was moved from July after several years.. Larson tops the 16-driver playoff field with Bell seeded second and Reddick third.. Daniel Suárez earned his way into the playoffs with his thrilling three-wide, photo-finish victory in the February spring race, edging Ryan Blaney by.003 seconds and Kyle Busch by.007. Fast facts: Three races remain in the regular season, including Atlanta, followed by Watkins Glen and Bristol ahead of the 12-team playoffs.. Justin Algaier remains the points leader with Chandler Smith second, Austin Hill third and defending champion Cole Custer fourth.. Shane Van Gisbergen leads with three victories this season. Online: http://www.nascar.com NASCAR TRUCK SERIES Last race: There was an unexpected winner in the Truck Series’ opening playoff race with 22-year-old Layne Riggs winning his first ever race at the Milwaukee Mile last week. Fast Facts: Palou takes a 33-point lead over Power into next week’s season finale in Lebanon, Tennessee, as he seeks a consecutive title and third overall.

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AUTO RACING: Bell takes the overtime win in Atlanta while Palou sets up for a three-peat in IndyCar
2 weeks, 6 days ago

AUTO RACING: Bell takes the overtime win in Atlanta while Palou sets up for a three-peat in IndyCar

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix Site: Austin, Texas. Last race: Christopher Bell took his only lead in the final lap of the race, rallying past Carson Hocevar and Kyle Larson in a stunning overtime win. Last race: Austin Hill captured his third straight win in Atlanta, leading the pack in 146 of the 163 laps. …

Bell takes only lead in OT to edge Hocevar, Larson in another thrilling NASCAR finish in Atlanta
3 weeks ago

Bell takes only lead in OT to edge Hocevar, Larson in another thrilling NASCAR finish in Atlanta

Associated Press  

HAMPTON, Ga. — Christopher Bell celebrated a drought-ending victory for himself and Joe Gibbs Racing after a dramatic comeback in Atlanta. Bell edged Carson Hocevar and Kyle Larson in overtime Sunday in another close NASCAR Cup Series finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It was the first victory for Joe Gibbs Racing since Bell’s win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on …

Kyle Larson Opens the Third Round of NASCAR's Playoffs as the Title Favorite
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Playoff drivers are on edge as NASCAR moves to the second round at Watkins Glen
6 months 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, …

NASCAR Cup Series, Truck Series fire back up after 2 weeks off, F1, Larson wins in Sprint Cars
7 months, 1 week 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 races to his 1st Brickyard 400 victory, making a late charge through the field
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kyle Larson races to his 1st Brickyard 400 victory, making a late charge through the field

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Larson left Indianapolis in May in the middle of one of the most agonizing days of his racing career. In his return Sunday, Larson finished one of the most memorable races of his career with one of sports’ more revered celebrations — kissing the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “I don’t know what was driving him today …

AUTO RACING: Team Penske aims to follow up NASCAR-IndyCar sweep in Indy oval return, Toronto streets
8 months ago

AUTO RACING: Team Penske aims to follow up NASCAR-IndyCar sweep in Indy oval return, Toronto streets

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Brickyard 400. Last race: Team Penske driver and reigning Cup champion Ryan Blaney led the final 44 laps, a race high, to win Pocono Raceway’s 400-mile event for his second victory in five starts and 12th in his career. Fast facts: NASCAR resumes racing on Indy’s iconic 2.5-mile oval for the first time since …

Kyle Larson wins the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series street race in downtown Chicago
8 months, 1 week ago

Kyle Larson wins the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series street race in downtown Chicago

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Kyle Larson has won the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series street race in downtown Chicago, beating Ty Gibbs by a hundredth of a second. “This year qualifying, I mean racing, too, has been a strong suit, but qualifying, we’ve been able to execute and get five poles to this point,” said Larson, who leads the Cup Series …

Josef Newgarden dreams of trying the grueling double of the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Josef Newgarden dreams of trying the grueling double of the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600

Associated Press  

LEBANON, Tenn. — Back-to-back Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden has a driving dream he still harbors, even knowing that challenges with schedules and sponsors make it likely impossible to ever achieve. I don’t know what the number is, but we’ll just keep going until they say yes.” Newgarden on Sunday finally got to watch his first NASCAR Cup Series race …

AUTO RACING: Blaney seeks second straight NASCAR win at New Hampshire; F1, IndyCar return to action
8 months, 3 weeks ago

AUTO RACING: Blaney seeks second straight NASCAR win at New Hampshire; F1, IndyCar return to action

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES USA TODAY 301 Site: Loudon, New Hampshire. Schedule: Saturday practice, 12:35 p.m., qualifying, 1:20 p.m.; Sunday race, 2:30 p.m.. Track: New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Schedule: Friday practice, 4:05 p.m., qualifying, 4:35 p.m.; Saturday race, 3:30 p.m.. Track: New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Last year: John Hunter Nemechek started second in a Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota …

AUTO RACING: NASCAR debuts Cup Series in Iowa with Larson coming off Sonoma win; F1, IndyCar idle
9 months ago

AUTO RACING: NASCAR debuts Cup Series in Iowa with Larson coming off Sonoma win; F1, IndyCar idle

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol Site: Newton, Iowa. Last race: Shane van Gisbergen followed up his first career pole with his second consecutive Xfinity victory, winning the road race at Sonoma by 1.323 seconds over Joe Gibbs Racing’s Sheldon Creed. Fast facts: Cole Custer leads Austin Hill and Chandler Smith in the standings …

Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway
9 months, 1 week 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 …

AUTO RACING: Newgarden goes back-to-back at Indy. Bell wins in NASCAR and Leclerc wins in F1
9 months, 2 weeks ago

AUTO RACING: Newgarden goes back-to-back at Indy. Bell wins in NASCAR and Leclerc wins in F1

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Enjoy Illinois 300 Site: Madison, Illinois. Fast facts: The race had been red-flagged for more than two hours following a steady downpour.. Bell led a race-high 90 laps in his eighth career victory and became the fourth multiple race winner through 14 races this season.. Custer still leads with nine top 10s.. Elliott’s victory …

AUTO RACING: Brad Keselowski back in Victory Lane in NASCAR. Lando Norris wins in F1
10 months ago

AUTO RACING: Brad Keselowski back in Victory Lane in NASCAR. Lando Norris wins in F1

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES NASCAR All-Star Open & All-Star Race Site: North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Schedule: Friday, practice, 4:35 p.m., and qualifying, 5:40 p.m.; Saturday, All-Star Race Heat 1, 5:20 p.m., and Heat 2, 6:15 p.m.; Sunday, All-Star Open, 5:30 p.m., and All-Star Race, 8 p.m.. Track: North Wilkesboro Speedway. Fast facts: This is the second event, and …

Kyle Larson’s Indianapolis 500 qualifying attempt could derail NASCAR All-Star plans
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyle Larson’s Indianapolis 500 qualifying attempt could derail NASCAR All-Star plans

Associated Press  

— Kyle Larson ran into his first speed bump in his busy May. Larson next month will become the fifth driver in history to attempt to complete “ The Double ” and run 1,100 miles in one day, starting with the Indianapolis 500 in an Indy car and then flying to Charlotte to drive in the Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR’s longest …

Byron leads Hendrick Motorsports to 1-2-3 finish at Martinsville on anniversary weekend
11 months, 1 week ago

Byron leads Hendrick Motorsports to 1-2-3 finish at Martinsville on anniversary weekend

Associated Press  

William Byron said he had nightmares coming to Martinsville Speedway this weekend, remembering his last visit when he struggled to a 13th-place finish. Electing to stay out on old tires for the two-lap overtime finish, Byron won for the third time this season in eight races and led an historic 1-2-3 finish for Hendrick. Byron took the lead with 73 …

Larson lurks, snatches Xfinity overtime win at COTA to spoil van Gisbergen’s impressive race
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Larson lurks, snatches Xfinity overtime win at COTA to spoil van Gisbergen’s impressive race

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Kyle Larson passed Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill on the final lap in double overtime to win the Xfinity road course race Saturday at the Circuit of the Americas. Van Gisbergen looked to be in control and heading to his first career Xfinity win ahead of his season debut in the Cup series on Sunday. Van …

AUTO RACING: Chevy continues to dominate in NASCAR, and Verstappen wins F1 season-opener
1 year ago

AUTO RACING: Chevy continues to dominate in NASCAR, and Verstappen wins F1 season-opener

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Shriners Children’s 500 Site: Avondale, Arizona. Fast facts: Nemechek led five times for a race-high 99 laps for his 10th win in the series.. His victory in a Toyota is the lone non-Chevrolet win in the three national series thus far through nine races.. Custer was second, followed by Chandler Smith — who led …

Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season
1 year ago

Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — There’s a tradition at Hendrick Motorsports to ring the winning bell throughout the North Carolina shop after every NASCAR victory. The bell got its first ring Sunday when Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Rick Hendrick his second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup …

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

NASCAR star Kyle Larson tests the limits of his Indy 500 ride at Phoenix Raceway
1 year, 1 month ago

NASCAR star Kyle Larson tests the limits of his Indy 500 ride at Phoenix Raceway

Associated Press  

Kyle Larson’s latest and longest IndyCar session included “a moment” behind the wheel. Larson nearly lost control of his Arrow McLaren Chevrolet during a four-plus-hour test at Phoenix Raceway on Monday, but the NASCAR star and 2021 Cup Series champion managed to save his Indianapolis 500 ride from hitting the wall at 180 mph. “It’s always good when you can, …

The Top 30: NASCAR’s final 2023 Cup Series standings, an annotated rundown
1 year, 4 months ago

The Top 30: NASCAR’s final 2023 Cup Series standings, an annotated rundown

New York Times  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Thirty thoughts on 30 drivers after NASCAR’s Cup Series finale at Phoenix Raceway, in order of the season-ending point standings … 1. “There were a lot of tough conversations : ‘Hey, we’ve got to do something or we’re not going to be competitive at all in the playoffs,'” Blaney said of his team. It was a case …

Ryan Blaney earns 1st career NASCAR championship and gives Roger Penske back-to-back Cup titles
1 year, 4 months ago

Ryan Blaney earns 1st career NASCAR championship and gives Roger Penske back-to-back Cup titles

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Ryan Blaney only had to beat Kyle Larson and William Byron to win his first NASCAR championship. “You can say his frustration level gets above the boiling point, I’d have to say,” said team owner Roger Penske, who won back-to-back Cup titles with Blaney’s effort. He worked really hard.” Blaney became the first Ohio-born driver to win …

Ryan Blaney fastest of NASCAR title contenders in lone practice ahead of championship
1 year, 4 months ago

Ryan Blaney fastest of NASCAR title contenders in lone practice ahead of championship

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Ryan Blaney was fastest of NASCAR’s championship contenders Friday in the only practice session ahead of the title-deciding season finale Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. “Ryan Blaney gets around Phoenix really, really well,” said Blaney crew chief Jonathan Hassler. “There’s never been a time that we haven’t had speed.” Kyle Busch and Bubba Wallace, two drivers already eliminated …

NASCAR Cup Series Championship: Our experts predict a winner, pick their favorite moments of the season and more
1 year, 4 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 …

Longtime dirt rivals Larson and Bell at last go head-to-head for NASCAR championship
1 year, 4 months ago

Longtime dirt rivals Larson and Bell at last go head-to-head for NASCAR championship

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — The rivalry hardly reaches the heights of Petty versus Pearson or Earnhardt against Gordon as one of NASCAR’s great competitions. Larson beat Bell at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to claim the first of four spots in Sunday’s title-deciding season finale, then Bell won the next week at Homestead-Miami Speedway to take the second slot. Their rivalry is …

Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR race at Martinsville, advances to Championship 4; William Byron through on points
1 year, 4 months 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’s playoff push down to the madness of Martinsville with Hamlin and Truex title hopes on line
1 year, 4 months ago

NASCAR’s playoff push down to the madness of Martinsville with Hamlin and Truex title hopes on line

Associated Press  

Denny Hamlin elevated his game this year with the aid of a microphone and a popular new podcast that unveils the insights of the driver considered the best in NASCAR history to never win a Cup Series title. A mechanical failure last week at Homestead-Miami Speedway has put Hamlin’s season on the line as he heads into the last qualifying …

Kyle Larson earns spot in NASCAR’s championship race with victory at Las Vegas
1 year, 5 months ago

Kyle Larson earns spot in NASCAR’s championship race with victory at Las Vegas

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Kyle Larson used a spectacular mid-race save, got a lightning fast final pit stop from his Hendrick Motorsports crew, then held off Christopher Bell at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway finish line to become the first driver locked into NASCAR’s championship finale. “Glad we don’t need to stress in the last two races,” said Larson. Larson’s fourth …

Chase Elliott’s return highlights NASCAR Cup racers’ stop at Sonoma road course
1 year, 9 months ago

Chase Elliott’s return highlights NASCAR Cup racers’ stop at Sonoma road course

Associated Press  

SONOMA, Calif. — Chase Elliott is back from his suspension with an urgency to get in the win column and a few regrets about the state of his season so far. I feel like the objective is pretty straightforward for us.” At least the Cup Series’ most popular driver excels on road courses like Sonoma Raceway, where he has four …

Larson dominates for third NASCAR All-Star race win, takes home $1 million
1 year, 9 months ago

Larson dominates for third NASCAR All-Star race win, takes home $1 million

Associated Press  

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Kyle Larson didn’t mince words after his third All-Star race victory in the last five years. Larson turned in a dominating effort to run away with his third All-Star race and earn $1 million Sunday night in the Cup Series’ return to North Wilkesboro Speedway following a 27-year absence. But to run second in the All-Star …

AUTO RACING: Two champs eliminated as NASCAR heads to Texas
2 years, 5 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 …

AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads to Dover, IndyCar to Alabama
2 years, 10 months ago

AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads to Dover, IndyCar to Alabama

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Duramax Drydene 400 Site: Dover, Delaware. Online: http://www.nascar.com NASCAR TRUCK SERIES Last race: Defending series champion Ben Rhodes won at Bristol, his first victory of the season. Online: http://www.nascar.com FORMULA ONE Last race: Defending series champion Max Verstapped rebounded from a blown engine in the previous race and led Red Bull’s first 1-2 finish …

AUTO RACING: From small to big: ‘Dega is next for NASCAR
2 years, 10 months ago

AUTO RACING: From small to big: ‘Dega is next for NASCAR

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES GEICO 500 Site: Talladega, Alabama. Last race: Kyle Busch grabbed the lead when leader Tyler Reddick and second-place Chase Briscoe made contact and spun in the final turn on the dirt at Bristol. Online: http://www.nascar.com NASCAR TRUCK SERIES Last race: Defending series Ben Rhodes went from third to first by diving to the bottom …

Bowman edges Larson in OT in NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas
3 years 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 champion Larson among many conflicted by F1 finish
3 years, 3 months ago

NASCAR champion Larson among many conflicted by F1 finish

Associated Press  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — NASCAR champion Kyle Larson’s first Formula One race was the season finale and he is as conflicted as anyone over the controversial ending of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. “The race fan in me was like ‘Man, I wish there would be a caution and this thing can get exciting in the end and …

AUTO RACING: F1 championship battle comes down to final race
3 years, 3 months ago

AUTO RACING: F1 championship battle comes down to final race

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern FORMULA ONE Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Site: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Last race: Seven-time series champion Lewis Hamilton won in Saudi Arabia, his third consecutive victory, and drew even with runner-up Verstappen atop the standings with one race remaining to determine the season champion. Online: http://www.nascar.com NASCAR CUP SERIES Last race: Kyle Larson completed a dominating …

Larson wraps up comeback season with 1st NASCAR title
3 years, 4 months ago

Larson wraps up comeback season with 1st NASCAR title

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Kyle Larson won. Larson’s crew performed its second-fastest stop of the season — a span that stretches 38 races — and Larson went from last among the final four to first. “Those guys nailed the pit stop.” Larson controlled the restart with 25 laps remaining, quickly cleared Truex, then held off several of Truex’s challenges. It’s good …

NASCAR championship: Hendrick vs Gibbs, Chevrolet vs Toyota
3 years, 4 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 …

Fogleman smashes his way to first career NASCAR victory
3 years, 5 months ago

Fogleman smashes his way to first career NASCAR victory

Associated Press  

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Tate Fogleman smashed his way to his first career NASCAR national series victory with an overtime win in the Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, the opening of NASCAR’s weekend playoff tripleheader. Fogleman spun John Hunter Nemechek from the lead headed to the finish line Saturday on the second lap of a two-lap overtime shootout for his …

Larson romps to yet another victory for Hendrick Motorsports
3 years, 8 months ago

Larson romps to yet another victory for Hendrick Motorsports

Associated Press  

LEBANON, Tenn. — Kyle Larson won his fourth race in seven days then finally headed home to sleep in his own bed. The busiest driver in motorsports won again Sunday in the Cup debut at Nashville Superspeedway, where Larson drove to NASCAR’s victory lane for the fourth consecutive week. I think it’s a big advantage for me to be in …

AUTO RACING: NASCAR visits Music City; IndyCar in Wisconsin
3 years, 8 months ago

AUTO RACING: NASCAR visits Music City; IndyCar in Wisconsin

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Ally 400 Site: Nashville, Tennessee Schedule: Saturday, practice, 2:05 p.m.; Sunday, qualifying, 11:05 a.m., race, 3:30 p.m. Track: Nashville Superspeedway Race distance: 300 laps, 399 miles. Online: http://www.nascar.com NASCAR XFINITY SERIES Tennessee Lottery 250 Site: Nashville, Tennessee Schedule: Friday, practice, 4:05 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 12:35 p.m., race, 3:30 p.m. Track: Nashville Superspeedway Race distance: …

AUTO RACING: NASCAR Texas-bound; IndyCar heads to Detroit
3 years, 9 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's Kyle Larson wins first race since his nine-month ban for uttering a racial slur on live TV
4 years ago

NASCAR's Kyle Larson wins first race since his nine-month ban for uttering a racial slur on live TV

Daily Mail  

Nearly 11 months after being suspended and fired for saying a racial slur on live television, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson won Sunday's Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas, and was quickly congratulated by the circuit's only black driver, Bubba Wallace. Nearly 11 months after being suspended and fired for saying a racial slur on live television, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson won …

David Smith’s Top 50 NASCAR Cup Series Prospects for 2020 (Part 1)
5 years ago

David Smith’s Top 50 NASCAR Cup Series Prospects for 2020 (Part 1)

New York Times  

Welcome to Part 1 of The Athletic’s list of the top 50 NASCAR Cup Series prospects for the 2020 racing season. Chandler Smith Age 18 | Talking Rock, Ga. | Truck Series & ARCA If not for Kyle Busch, Smith would’ve led the Truck Series in PEER and non-preferred groove restart retention rate as a 17-year-old; Smith did lead the …

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