Hamlin says he can win at Bristol and earn automatic berth in 2nd round of NASCAR playoffs
3 months 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 the final first-round playoff race. That’s probably crazy from a guy who didn’t look like he was even going to be a part of it, but the way we look at it is if we can win the Southern 500, we can win probably any race throughout the entire season.” Briscoe, who is signed to drive for Joe Gibbs Racing next season, has reveled in the pressure in the final days of the SHR program that won NASCAR titles with Tony Stewart in 2011 and Kevin Harvick in 2014. We’re just a unique race team right now.” Fading champs Truex, the 2017 champion, has had a farewell season to forget as he heads toward retirement without a victory.

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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 …

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 …

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, 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.

NASCAR Charlotte Roval takeaways: A strong playoff field, Alex Bowman’s DQ and a case for the oval
2 months, 1 week ago

NASCAR Charlotte Roval takeaways: A strong playoff field, Alex Bowman’s DQ and a case for the oval

New York Times  

Five thoughts after Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Round 2 elimination playoff race at the Charlotte Roval … 1. But when there’s a perfectly viable alternative at the same venue — as is the case with the Charlotte oval vs. the Charlotte Roval — racing the Next Gen car on a road course instead of an intermediate is forcing a square …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 enters 2024 season the NASCAR champion. Up next, a shot at winning the Daytona 500
10 months, 1 week ago

Ryan Blaney enters 2024 season the NASCAR champion. Up next, a shot at winning the Daytona 500

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ryan Blaney hugged and kissed his now-fiancee moments before he slid into his Ford for a NASCAR playoff race last October at Martinsville Speedway. “I can’t have the full wording on the shirts, but we’ll bleep out some letters.” Coming soon on a Blaney T-shirt to a NASCAR retail shop near you, #RFB. He called and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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: Why the eliminated drivers fell short, and where they go next
1 year, 3 months ago

NASCAR playoffs: Why the eliminated drivers fell short, and where they go next

New York Times  

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Round 1 of the NASCAR playoffs concluded Saturday night, with Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Michael McDowell each leaving Bristol Motor Speedway knowing they wouldn’t win the 2023 Cup Series championship. “It’s still the same team that won the championship last year,” Logano said. But the team had speed at Darlington — it was …

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 …

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 …

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 …

2023 NASCAR season preview: Playoff picks, top driver, best rivalry and more
1 year, 10 months ago

2023 NASCAR season preview: Playoff picks, top driver, best rivalry and more

New York Times  

Our 2022 NASCAR season preview opened with this line: “This could be NASCAR’s most unpredictable season yet.” While we whiffed on some predictions, we seemed to get that one correct. Bianchi: It’s hard to quietly win three races, yet that’s what Christopher Bell somehow did last year, despite two of those victories coming in playoff elimination races on difficult tracks …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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