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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 …

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Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch puts aside problems, focuses on Darlington win to reach playoffs
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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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 …

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Brickyard 400 gives drivers on bubble another chance to win and make it in to the playoffs
5 months ago

Brickyard 400 gives drivers on bubble another chance to win and make it in to the playoffs

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Chase Briscoe looks at the NASCAR schedule and sees five more chances to lock up a playoff spot. “Here, the track is obviously a lot narrower than at Pocono, so I think you’ll see people go three wide for sure,” Stenhouse said. “But I feel like between the corners and the way everything plays out, you can’t really …

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The 10 most NASCAR things to happen in the first half of the 2024 season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The 10 most NASCAR things to happen in the first half of the 2024 season

New York Times  

The world’s premier stock car racing series can at times be simultaneously beautiful and maddening, entertaining fans while also making them want to pull their hair out. Michael Jordan When Tyler Reddick won the April 21 race at Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR got a glimpse of just how valuable 23XI Racing’s presence in the Cup Series could be. Iowa’s strange repave …

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Christopher Bell takes the checkered flag on rain tires in the NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire
6 months ago

Christopher Bell takes the checkered flag on rain tires in the NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire

Associated Press  

LOUDON, N.H. — Christopher Bell raised a broom over his head and clutched a 24-pound lobster in victory lane all because he earned his third Cup win of the season in an outcome that would have been impossible before this NASCAR season. Bell mastered the Cup Series’ first race that ended with cars running on rain tires and pulled away …

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Cindric claims victory in NASCAR Cup series after Blaney runs out of gas on final lap
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cindric claims victory in NASCAR Cup series after Blaney runs out of gas on final lap

Associated Press  

MADISON, Ill. — Austin Cindric emerged as the surprise winner of the NASCAR Cup series race Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway when teammate Ryan Blaney ran out of gas while leading on the final lap. “I mean, it’s not like I went out there and I took the lead away but we were in position, and this is one …

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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 …

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The Top 30: NASCAR’s final 2023 Cup Series standings, an annotated rundown
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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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 …

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NASCAR round-by-round playoff picks: Who makes the Championship 4, and who wins it all?
1 year, 3 months ago

NASCAR round-by-round playoff picks: Who makes the Championship 4, and who wins it all?

New York Times  

Who would have ever thought Chase Elliott would miss this year’s NASCAR playoffs? For example: Did you think both Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch would get eliminated in the first round of last year’s playoffs? GO DEEPER 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs: All 16 drivers and their chances to win the title Championship 4 Jeff’s final four and champion Denny …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Bubba Wallace, Ryan Blaney and a duel that left the friends winless at Talladega
1 year, 8 months ago

Bubba Wallace, Ryan Blaney and a duel that left the friends winless at Talladega

New York Times  

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Ryan Blaney thought he had a run that would give him the lead on the final lap. pic.twitter.com/gGeuVMfqoP — NASCAR April 23, 2023 “It’s hard to block in these cars,” Blaney said. I just thought it’d play out a little bit different, obviously not getting wrecked, but I thought the move would’ve happened coming off through the …

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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 …

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Best NASCAR Cup Series drivers of all time, Nos. 25-6: Brad Keselowski to Bobby Allison
1 year, 10 months ago

Best NASCAR Cup Series drivers of all time, Nos. 25-6: Brad Keselowski to Bobby Allison

New York Times  

Who are the greatest drivers in NASCAR Cup Series history? Herb Thomas Years active: 1949-1962 Cup Series wins: 48 Top points finish: Champion Highest panel ranking: 10 Lowest panel ranking: 57 Though Thomas had a short career, it was highly productive. Bill Elliott Years active: 1975-2012 Cup Series wins: 44 Top points finish: Champion Highest panel ranking: 12 Lowest panel …

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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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The Top 5: Thoughts on NASCAR at Dover, F1 at Miami and more
2 years, 7 months ago

The Top 5: Thoughts on NASCAR at Dover, F1 at Miami and more

New York Times  

Five thoughts after the NASCAR weekend at Dover Motor Speedway and ahead of the upcoming Formula One Miami Grand Prix … 1. Elliott said he wants to win “just as bad at Daytona at the start of the season when no one has any stickers on their cars as I do when we get to Phoenix at the end of …

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2022 NASCAR season preview: Playoff picks, top driver, best rivalry and more
2 years, 10 months ago

2022 NASCAR season preview: Playoff picks, top driver, best rivalry and more

New York Times  

This could be NASCAR’s most unpredictable season yet. Also don’t be shocked to see Chase Elliott become entangled with another veteran, much like he has in recent years with Kevin Harvick, Hamlin and to a lesser degree Kyle Busch. Playoff picks for the 16-driver field Kyle Larson Chase Elliott William Byron Alex Bowman Kyle Busch Denny Hamlin Martin Truex Jr. …

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