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 that teams cannot sue NASCAR, and both teams asked this week in court for it to be waived and for the teams to be chartered as they proceed with their suit. “Obviously, judging on it without prejudice and obviously giving us an opportunity to refile once the situation changes, because he knows that things will change over the next few months, obviously he understands the complexity of it and obviously understands that this situation is fluid and we obviously could see some pretty bad harm coming up.” Both 23XI and Front Row field two cars each and have entered into purchase agreements to acquire a third charter per organization from Stewart-Haas Racing. 23XI Racing has Tyler Reddick in Sunday’s winner-take-all Cup championship race at Phoenix and Hamlin indicated NASCAR doesn’t care if the team collapses or Reddick leaves after winning the title.

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23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in 2025 as chartered teams in legal victory
4 days, 21 hours ago

23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in 2025 as chartered teams in legal victory

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The two teams suing NASCAR …

Denny Hamlin ‘shocked’ to learn that No. 11 team will get a new crew chief for 2025 NASCAR season
1 month ago

Denny Hamlin ‘shocked’ to learn that No. 11 team will get a new crew chief for 2025 NASCAR season

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Denny Hamlin said he was “shocked” to learn that he’ll have a new crew chief in 2025. “I have all the confidence in the world we can hit the ground running and continue the success that this group is accustomed to in 2025.” Gabehart joined Joe Gibbs Racing in 2012 as a race engineer before transitioning to …

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 …

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 …

Michael Jordan instills winning attitude at 23XI Racing as Reddick races for 1st NASCAR Cup title
1 month, 1 week ago

Michael Jordan instills winning attitude at 23XI Racing as Reddick races for 1st NASCAR Cup title

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Tyler Reddick needs no pep talk or motivation when it comes to winning his first Cup Series title. “That was kind of a pivotal moment for our team and our drivers to hear and taking responsibility for each person’s shortcomings and how you are going to get better, and that was a big moment in shifting our …

NASCAR defends drivers in Cup Series title race, officiating and playoffs as final weekend arrives
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NASCAR defends drivers in Cup Series title race, officiating and playoffs as final weekend arrives

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — NASCAR President Steve Phelps defended the four drivers racing for the Cup Series championship this weekend — even though others had better statistics than the finalists — as well as the playoff system itself in Friday’s annual State of the Sport address. Phelps admitted NASCAR has heard fan backlash that the most deserving drivers were eliminated from …

Federal judge denies motion to recognize NASCAR teams as chartered organizations for next season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Federal judge denies motion to recognize NASCAR teams as chartered organizations for next season

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — A federal judge on Friday denied a motion by two NASCAR teams — one of them owned by Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan — to be recognized as chartered teams as they proceed with their antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and chairman Jim France. “And we did that because the race teams were upside …

Blaney's Sleepless Night at Martinsville Cost Him Sleep and Championship Chances
1 month, 2 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.

Denny Hamlin, still chasing his first Cup title, finally got some playoff luck
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Denny Hamlin, still chasing his first Cup title, finally got some playoff luck

New York Times  

TALLADEGA, Ala. — The ballad of Denny Hamlin’s playoff history is one of misfortune striking him at inopportune times, leading to his annual ouster from NASCAR’s postseason. Each year, some form of bad luck seems to hinder his pursuit of a first-ever Cup Series championship to the point even Hamlin has stated he’s “f—ing cursed.” Well, it might be time …

NASCAR garage reacts to lawsuit: ‘It’s another edition of the soap opera’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NASCAR garage reacts to lawsuit: ‘It’s another edition of the soap opera’

New York Times  

TALLADEGA, Ala. — As Denny Hamlin was digesting the reaction to his race team filing an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR this week, fiancée Jordan Fish sent him a clip from the film “Moneyball.” “The first guy through the wall — he always gets bloody,” the actor depicting Boston Red Sox owner John Henry says in the film. “It’s not like …

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 …

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 …

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 …

NASCAR sanctions Denny Hamlin, JGR for engine-related infraction
4 months ago

NASCAR sanctions Denny Hamlin, JGR for engine-related infraction

New York Times  

NASCAR Cup Series championship contender Denny Hamlin’s path to winning a first-ever championship was made increasingly more difficult Thursday when NASCAR sanctioned Hamlin and his Joe Gibbs Racing for a rules infraction related to its Toyota engines. However, Toyota Racing Development mistakenly tore down and rebuilt one of Hamlin’s winning engines before NASCAR officials were able to inspect the power …

NASCAR Cup race at Michigan suspended until Monday after rain wouldn’t go away
4 months ago

NASCAR Cup race at Michigan suspended until Monday after rain wouldn’t go away

Associated Press  

BROOKLYN, Mich. — NASCAR suspended the FireKeepers 400 until Monday, running out of time Sunday to run a race that was delayed and interrupted by rain. On Lap 51 of the 200-lap Cup Series race, cars went to pit road to wait and see if the rain would go away in time to get at least half of the race …

Denny Hamlin on GOATs, post-driving future, long-ago altercation with Bubba Wallace: 12 Questions
4 months, 1 week ago

Denny Hamlin on GOATs, post-driving future, long-ago altercation with Bubba Wallace: 12 Questions

New York Times  

Each week, The Athletic asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. Up next: Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin, who also co-owns 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan. It’s who’s got race craft — that is managing races, managing risk — who’s got speed, who’s good on short tracks, who’s good on superspeedways, road courses. Road course racing …

Denny Hamlin begins his bid for a sweep at Richmond by winning the pole in qualifying
4 months, 1 week ago

Denny Hamlin begins his bid for a sweep at Richmond by winning the pole in qualifying

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Denny Hamlin’s bid for a sweep at Richmond is off to a good start. Hamlin won at Richmond earlier this season and is trying to become the first driver to sweep the track’s two Cup races since Martin Truex Jr. in 2019. I feel like each one has been a little different.” Hamlin edged Truex, his Joe …

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 …

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 …

Bubba Wallace doesn’t elaborate on Aric Almirola altercation: ‘Keep some people’s images good’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bubba Wallace doesn’t elaborate on Aric Almirola altercation: ‘Keep some people’s images good’

New York Times  

LEBANON, Tenn. — Bubba Wallace did not divulge details when asked Saturday about a physical altercation between himself and Aric Almirola that occurred last month, though he did indicate that an incident did indeed happen that led to Joe Gibbs Racing suspending Almirola, as first reported by The Athletic earlier this week. “They don’t want to get into many details; …

NASCAR team owner Gene Haas will field one car in the Cup Series in 2025
6 months ago

NASCAR team owner Gene Haas will field one car in the Cup Series in 2025

Associated Press  

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — NASCAR team owner Gene Haas will remain in the Cup Series and field one car in 2025 in the wake of the decision to shutter the organization he owns with Tony Stewart at the end of the season. “Operating a four-car Cup Series team has become too arduous but, at the same time, I still need a …

Analysis: Race teams unhappier than ever with NASCAR’s latest offer on charter agreement
6 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: Race teams unhappier than ever with NASCAR’s latest offer on charter agreement

Associated Press  

SONOMA, Calif. — NASCAR avoided one public relations nightmare last week when it granted Kyle Larson a waiver to participate in the playoffs even though he missed the Coca-Cola 600. That piece of goodwill hardly made things sunshine and roses over the weekend at Sonoma Raceway, where teams remained extremely frustrated with NASCAR’s slow pace at coming to a new …

Halfway Home: Count on surprises, familiar faces in second half of NASCAR’s regular season
7 months, 1 week ago

Halfway Home: Count on surprises, familiar faces in second half of NASCAR’s regular season

Associated Press  

DARLINGTON, S.C. — The first half of NASCAR’s regular season wrapped with a satisfying, drought-busting win by past champion Brad Keselowski at Darlington Raceway. Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing Strong Once More JGR’s Hamlin has been on a championship quest since coming up short last season and has had one of the strongest cars each week. Chase Elliott’s victory at …

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. …

Toyota takes high hopes into Daytona 500 but weather may affect ‘The Great American Race’
10 months ago

Toyota takes high hopes into Daytona 500 but weather may affect ‘The Great American Race’

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Denny Hamlin leaned into the window of Christopher Bell’s winning Toyota to congratulate his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate on beating him in a Daytona 500 qualifying race. “Had to show the way.” After a dismal showing in time trials for Sunday’s season-opening Daytona 500, the Toyota camp roared back and swept the two 150-mile qualifying races …

Hamlin wins exhibition Clash at the Coliseum as NASCAR moves race up a day to avoid California storm
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hamlin wins exhibition Clash at the Coliseum as NASCAR moves race up a day to avoid California storm

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Denny Hamlin, who wasn’t even sure he’d be healed from offseason shoulder surgery in time to compete in the Clash at the Coliseum, won the Saturday night exhibition that NASCAR hurried into a one-day show to avoid a dangerous “Pineapple Express” storm headed toward California. “It’s just a great momentum boost,” said Hamlin, who will now move …

Denny Hamlin wins speedily rescheduled NASCAR Clash at the Coliseum
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Denny Hamlin wins speedily rescheduled NASCAR Clash at the Coliseum

LA Times  

Denny Hamlin celebrates with the winner’s trophy following his victory in the NASCAR Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum on Saturday night. Saturday’s Busch Light Clash likely will not be remembered for Denny Hamlin’s win, but for the extraordinary effort made by NASCAR to get this season-opening race in the books ahead of yet another “once in a …” weather …

NASCAR represented at Daytona by Toyota team filled by Wallace, Nemechek and Corey Heim
10 months, 3 weeks ago

NASCAR represented at Daytona by Toyota team filled by Wallace, Nemechek and Corey Heim

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bubba Wallace and John Hunter Nemechek have raced in big events before, the Daytona 500 probably the biggest races of their careers to date. 23 Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO prepared by Smooge Racing will compete in the Grand Sport class of the BMW M Endurance Challenge at Daytona International Speedway, a staple on the NASCAR …

Top 5, Bristol: Denny Hamlin’s love of the game; four drivers eliminated from NASCAR playoffs
1 year, 3 months ago

Top 5, Bristol: Denny Hamlin’s love of the game; four drivers eliminated from NASCAR playoffs

New York Times  

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Five thoughts after Saturday night’s Round 1 elimination race of the NASCAR playoffs at Bristol Motor Speedway … 1. “Greatest thing ever.” Drivers weren’t particularly shy about expressing their feelings about Bristol Dirt while it existed, but they seemed emboldened after the track announced its demise on Friday. “It’s just something you try, and we probably tried …

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 …

Reddick takes advantage of late caution, holes of car owner Hamlin to win at Kansas
1 year, 3 months ago

Reddick takes advantage of late caution, holes of car owner Hamlin to win at Kansas

Associated Press  

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Every time Tyler Reddick walked into a competition meeting at 23XI Racing and talk turned to Kansas Speedway, it seemed that just about everyone in the room had a win there but him. Reddick took advantage of a late caution and fresh tires to rocket past six others in a two-lap sprint to the finish Sunday, …

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 …

2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs: All 16 drivers and their chances to win the title
1 year, 3 months ago

2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs: All 16 drivers and their chances to win the title

New York Times  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bubba Wallace is in, Chase Elliott is out. William Byron Rank: First Playoff points: 36 Wins: Five Best championship finish: Sixth Why he can win: There is a lot to like about Byron’s chances. Denny Hamlin Rank: Third Playoff points: 25 Wins: Two Best championship finish: Second Why he can win: The reasons are similar to …

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 …

AUTO RACING: Hamlin heads home with momentum while Verstappen remains untouchable in Formula 1
1 year, 4 months ago

AUTO RACING: Hamlin heads home with momentum while Verstappen remains untouchable in Formula 1

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Cook Out 400 Site: Richmond, Virginia. Schedule: Friday, practice, 5:05 p.m., and qualifying, 5:35 p.m.; Saturday, race, 7:30 p.m.. Track: Richmond Raceway. Last race: Kyle Busch passed points leader Corey Heim on the final lap at Pocono and gave his Kyle Busch Motorsports its 100th victory in the truck series. Schedule: Friday, practice, 7:30 …

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 …

Inside the NASCAR garage, frustration simmers over Hendrick penalty reversal
1 year, 8 months ago

Inside the NASCAR garage, frustration simmers over Hendrick penalty reversal

New York Times  

RICHMOND, Va. — As he listened to the question Friday afternoon, the crew chief began shaking his head with disapproval before a wide smirk broke out across his face. At all.” Said a different crew chief: “It’s stupid as hell. “We sat every employee down and told them explicitly not to do anything to parts even if they’re wrong,” another …

Top 5, COTA: NASCAR’s road-course restarts, Tyler Reddick and the ringers
1 year, 8 months ago

Top 5, COTA: NASCAR’s road-course restarts, Tyler Reddick and the ringers

New York Times  

AUSTIN, Texas — Five thoughts after Sunday’s NASCAR race at Circuit of the Americas … 1. Reddick explained it this way: He doesn’t have a certain driving style at road courses — primarily because each track is different — but rather a “method of approach.” In his head, he has a “ranking system” to identify the most important factors of …

Tyler Reddick survives late restarts to win NASCAR Cup race at COTA
1 year, 8 months ago

Tyler Reddick survives late restarts to win NASCAR Cup race at COTA

LA Times  

Tyler Reddick scored his first victory with new team 23XI Racing by holding on over multiple late restarts to win in triple overtime Sunday at Circuit of the Americas, the first road course race on this year’s NASCAR schedule. It was Reddick’s fourth career Cup Series, all on road courses; Reddick won a year ago at Road America and on …

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 …

Elliott: NASCAR’s new Next Gen car a step backward in safety
2 years, 2 months ago

Elliott: NASCAR’s new Next Gen car a step backward in safety

Associated Press  

NASCAR’s most popular driver said Saturday the sport has taken an unacceptable step backward in safety with its new Next Gen car, a rare public offering of opinion by Chase Elliott. All three drivers were injured in crashes in NASCAR’s new Next Gen car. He alleged that senior leadership tells the drivers “exactly what you want to hear to make …

NASCAR driver safety concerns hit a boiling point at Talladega: ‘All these hits add up’
2 years, 2 months ago

NASCAR driver safety concerns hit a boiling point at Talladega: ‘All these hits add up’

New York Times  

TALLADEGA, Ala. — In a matter of weeks, the narrative around NASCAR’s highly touted Next Gen car has shifted from questioning whether there’s a safety problem to unanimous agreement one exists. Hamlin said drivers even refused to participate in the “Race for the Championship” docuseries in 2021 out of protest over the car’s development. “They just kept pushing that this …

Sore Hamlin to miss Xfinity event at Darlington Raceway
2 years, 3 months ago

Sore Hamlin to miss Xfinity event at Darlington Raceway

Associated Press  

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Denny Hamlin is still sore from last week’s late wreck at Daytona and won’t race, as planned, in the Xfinity Series event at Darlington Raceway on Saturday. Hamlin will be full go for the Southern 500 on Sunday, the start of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. “I have had some soreness in my neck, back, and hips …

AUTO RACING: Reddick rules road, NASCAR playoff pressure up
2 years, 4 months ago

AUTO RACING: Reddick rules road, NASCAR playoff pressure up

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES FireKeepers Casino 400 Site: Brooklyn, Michigan Schedule: Saturday, practice, 12:35 p.m., and qualifying, 1:20 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m.. Track: Michigan International Speedway Race distance: 200 laps, 400 miles. Online: http://www.nascar.com NASCAR XFINITY SERIES New Holland 250 Site: Brooklyn, Michigan Schedule: Saturday, practice, 9:05 a.m., qualifying, 9:35 a.m., and race, 3:30 p.m.. Track: Michigan …

Elliott given Pocono win after Hamlin, Busch disqualified
2 years, 4 months ago

Elliott given Pocono win after Hamlin, Busch disqualified

Associated Press  

LONG POND, Pa. — The siren at the Dawsonville, Georgia, pool hall that sounds whenever Chase Elliott wins a race did indeed go off Sunday night without the hometown star ever leading a lap at Pocono Raceway. In an extraordinary decision for a NASCAR Cup Series race, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin had his Pocono win thrown out and …

Reddick’s jump to 23XI a start for NASCAR driver shuffling
2 years, 5 months ago

Reddick’s jump to 23XI a start for NASCAR driver shuffling

Associated Press  

LOUDON, N.H. — Tyler Reddick can add Michael Jordan to his contacts list. Almirola, the defending New Hampshire Motor Speedway race winner, has recently hedged on his decision and said he’d be open to driving a few races next season, especially if sponsor Smithfield was on board. Busch said Saturday a new contract “would be nice, sooner than later.” “But …

23XI Racing makes surprise hire in Tyler Reddick for 2024
2 years, 5 months ago

23XI Racing makes surprise hire in Tyler Reddick for 2024

Associated Press  

23XI Racing got a jump on the 2024 Cup Series season with the surprising announcement Tuesday that it signed Tyler Reddick to join the NASCAR team owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin. Hamlin said he expected 23XI to remain a two-car organization and did not address how Reddick and the other drivers would fit -- though at 43, Busch’s …

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