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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Back-to-Back NASCAR Showdown at Martinsville: Bell vs. Blaney for Championship

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 …

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1 month, 3 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.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Last Chance for NASCAR Drivers to Shine at Martinsville Speedway

Associated Press

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Brazil for the final race of the season, with Max Verstappen looking to extend his championship lead. Formula 1 heads to the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace in Sao Paulo, with reigning champion Max Verstappen aiming to secure his 17th win. IndyCar sees Alex Palou secure his second consecutive championship, while NHRA Drag Racing's final …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Hendrick celebration and milestone came at complicated track for NASCAR’s winningest team

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — No detail had been overlooked as Hendrick Motorsports spent more than a year planning its 40th anniversary celebration. It’s sort of his home track — even though Charlotte Motor Speedway is in the shadow of what Hendrick calls his motorsports “campus,” — but it’s also the most complicated track for NASCAR’s winningest team. He is now the …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Almirola grabs lead on overtime restart and wins at Martinsville in Xfinity Series

Associated Press

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Aric Almirola grabbed the lead by going three-wide on the outside in a two-lap dash to the finish and won the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday night. Almirola, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, outran Sam Mayer and teammate Chandler Smith before a crash by Riley Herbst made the race official. I mean, I …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Cup Series drivers seeking more consistency from NASCAR in applying the rules they all know

Hindustan Times

HT Image That's what NASCAR Cup Series drivers want, not only from their pit crews and engineers but also from the governing body and how decisions are made in the race command center. After NASCAR said Denny Hamlin jumped the overtime restart at Richmond Raceway last Sunday night and won the race, senior vice president of competition Elton Sawyer acknowledged …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Blaney wins Martinsville and will race for 1st Cup title in NASCAR’s championship

Associated Press

Ryan Blaney was in tears back in May when the crowd chanted “Blaney! His third win of the season — equaling his career best — put him in the final four next week at Phoenix Raceway, where he will race Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell and William Byron for the Cup championship. Blaney and Byron will race Christopher Bell and Kyle …

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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 …

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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 …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Sam Mayer earns a spot in NASCAR Xfinity series championship with a win at Homestead

Associated Press

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Sam Mayer became the first driver to claim a spot in the NASCAR Xfinity series championship with a victory at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday. They kicked tail on pit road, and we made it happen.” Mayer admitted that his confidence wavered entering Saturday’s race, having not had luck on an oval before. It’s been real fast the …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Auto Club Speedway’s big unknown: Popular NASCAR track set for 2-mile finale and an uncertain future

New York Times

Rarely do NASCAR drivers agree on anything, but ask them what they think of Auto Club Speedway and what you’ll hear in response is near universal admiration for the 2-mile track located in Fontana, Calif., just outside Los Angeles. NASCAR competed on the 2-mile track last spring, a race that arguably was one the best in ACS’ history, before announcing …

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1 year, 10 months ago

NASCAR bans Chastain’s wall-hugging move at Martinsville

Associated Press

NASCAR has essentially banned the “Hail Melon” video-game move driver Ross Chastain used at Martinsville Speedway to race his way into the championship finale. But it also came with some scrutiny.” NASCAR cited rule 10.5.2.6.A, which states “any violations deemed to compromise the safety of an event or otherwise pose a dangerous risk to the safety of competitors, officials, spectators …

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2 years, 8 months ago

William Byron races to first NASCAR Truck win since 2016

Associated Press

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — William Byron raced to his first NASCAR Truck Series victory since 2016 on Thursday night at Martinsville Speedway. Byron, in just his second Truck Series start since 2016, led a race-high 94 of the 200 laps and grabbed the lead after Stage 2. Byron outdueled Johnny Sauter and Kyle Busch down the stretch for his eighth career …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Truck Series drivers beef about respect at Phoenix finale

Associated Press

PHOENIX — Matt Crafton sat his 8-year-old daughter on his lap and said he had no trouble teaching her how to race with respect — the ins and outs of racing etiquette — as she starts her karting career. “I’m not going to be here and be their dad and tell them what they’ve done right and wrong,” Crafton said. …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Bowman wins as tension builds ahead of NASCAR title race

Associated Press

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Alex Bowman was the only driver celebrating after NASCAR set its championship four — and he’s not even racing for the title. The Cup will be decided next Sunday at sold-out Phoenix Raceway between favorite Kyle Larson and reigning champion Chase Elliott for Hendrick Motorsports, and Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. for Joe Gibbs Racing. “He’s …

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4 years, 6 months ago

NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag From Events

NPR

NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag From Events The stock car racing group says the presence of the Confederate Flag runs contrary to its commitment to be welcoming and inclusive. NOEL KING, HOST: NASCAR is done with the Confederate flag. It was Monday night when Bubba Wallace, the only African American driver on NASCAR's top circuit, said this on CNN. GOLDMAN: Five …

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4 years, 6 months ago

NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace will have Black Lives Matter paint scheme on car at Martinsville Speedway race

CNN

CNN — In a week where Bubba Wallace wore an “I Can’t Breathe” T-shirt before an event and said racetracks shouldn’t allow Confederate flags, the NASCAR driver will make another bold move Wednesday by racing a car with a Black Lives Matter paint scheme. “I think by running this branding on our car, putting the hashtag out there, bringing more …

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Back-to-Back NASCAR Showdown at Martinsville: Bell vs. Blaney for Championship

Blaney's Sleepless Night at Martinsville Cost Him Sleep and Championship Chances

Last Chance for NASCAR Drivers to Shine at Martinsville Speedway

Analysis: Hendrick celebration and milestone came at complicated track for NASCAR’s winningest team

Almirola grabs lead on overtime restart and wins at Martinsville in Xfinity Series

Cup Series drivers seeking more consistency from NASCAR in applying the rules they all know

Blaney wins Martinsville and will race for 1st Cup title in NASCAR’s championship

Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR race at Martinsville, advances to Championship 4; William Byron through on points

Top 5, Homestead: NASCAR playoffs get shaken up, track proves its worth again

Sam Mayer earns a spot in NASCAR Xfinity series championship with a win at Homestead

Auto Club Speedway’s big unknown: Popular NASCAR track set for 2-mile finale and an uncertain future

NASCAR bans Chastain’s wall-hugging move at Martinsville

William Byron races to first NASCAR Truck win since 2016

Truck Series drivers beef about respect at Phoenix finale

Bowman wins as tension builds ahead of NASCAR title race

NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag From Events

NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace will have Black Lives Matter paint scheme on car at Martinsville Speedway race