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Anonymous NASCAR garage poll: Who wins Cup title? Biggest disappointment?
10 months, 1 week ago

Anonymous NASCAR garage poll: Who wins Cup title? Biggest disappointment?

New York Times  

Readers can now follow NASCAR, Formula One and other motorsports content separately. He’s been so close and he’s so good in the playoffs.” … “I don’t know why, but my gut is telling me Christopher Bell.” On Byron: “He’s been too fast, and he’s another guy who hasn’t won as much as he should have the past two, three years, …

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Jimmie Johnson struggled in his first year as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?
10 months, 1 week ago

Jimmie Johnson struggled in his first year as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth forged a deeper friendship bantering on all those punishing bicycle rides than they did as rivals on four wheels over their Hall of Fame NASCAR careers. Johnson gained an understanding of Kenseth’s often unassuming demeanor and the time, the effort and the workmanlike manner that all made him a Cup Series …

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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 …

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Xfinity Series winds down to final 4 drivers at Phoenix Raceway
1 year, 1 month ago

Xfinity Series winds down to final 4 drivers at Phoenix Raceway

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — John Hunter Nemechek went down so he could climb back up. With a win Saturday at Phoenix Raceway, Nemechek would add another Xfinity Series championship to the family trophy case. “I wish that the season wasn’t over yet, just because the season that we’ve had.” The Xfinity season championship will come down to a final four of …

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Nemechek dominates Xfinity race at Kansas as Kligerman clinches final playoff spot
1 year, 3 months ago

Nemechek dominates Xfinity race at Kansas as Kligerman clinches final playoff spot

Associated Press  

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — John Hunter Nemechek dominated the Xfinity Series race at Kansas Speedway on Saturday, denying second-place finisher Brandon Jones the win that would have gotten him into the playoffs and allowing Parker Kligerman to slide into the final spot. “It’s been an exciting week,” Nemechek said with a smile. The two started one point apart in the …

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Nemechek’s gamble to step back from Cup Series leads to 2024 promotion to drive for Jimmie Johnson
1 year, 3 months ago

Nemechek’s gamble to step back from Cup Series leads to 2024 promotion to drive for Jimmie Johnson

Associated Press  

John Hunter Nemechek doesn’t regret moving to the Cup Series for one ill-fated, underperforming season with Front Row Motorsports. Nemechek’s two years driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports earned him seven wins, a slot in Toyota’s development program and this year a promotion to a full-time Xfinity Series ride with Joe Gibbs Racing. “So to go back to the Truck Series …

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John Hunter Nemechek wins at Michigan for 5th NASCAR Xfinity Series victory of the year
1 year, 4 months ago

John Hunter Nemechek wins at Michigan for 5th NASCAR Xfinity Series victory of the year

Associated Press  

BROOKLYN, Mich. — John Hunter Nemechek raced to his fifth NASCAR Xfinity Series victory this year, pulling away over the last seven laps after making contact with a teammate early in the competition Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. Josh Berry was second, followed by Brandon Jones and Ty Gibbs, who was bumped from behind by Nemechek, his Joe Gibbs Racing …

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AUTO RACING: Truex back on top in NASCAR’s Cup Series; Verstappen seeks 7th straight F1 win
1 year, 5 months ago

AUTO RACING: Truex back on top in NASCAR’s Cup Series; Verstappen seeks 7th straight F1 win

Associated Press  

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES HighPoint.com 400 Site: Long Pond, Pennsylvania. The victory was his first in 30 races in New Hampshire.. Truex also regained the points lead by 17 over William Byron.. Joey Logano finished second, followed by Kyle Larson, Kevin Harvick and Brad Keselowski.. Kyle Busch finished last in a backup car after finishing just 71 of …

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John Hunter Nemechek wins at New Hampshire for 2nd straight Xfinity trip to victory lane
1 year, 5 months ago

John Hunter Nemechek wins at New Hampshire for 2nd straight Xfinity trip to victory lane

Associated Press  

N.H. — John Hunter Nemechek had one thought inside the dominant car of the day as the NASCAR race at New Hampshire was set to resume after a few extra laps and one final caution. Nemechek survived a wreck-marred NASCAR race Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and won for the fourth time this season in the Xfinity Series. But …

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Nemechek passes Haley in overtime, holds off Hemric to win Atlanta NASCAR Xfinity race
1 year, 5 months ago

Nemechek passes Haley in overtime, holds off Hemric to win Atlanta NASCAR Xfinity race

Associated Press  

HAMPTON, Ga. — John Hunter Nemechek passed Justin Haley at the start of overtime and held off Daniel Hemric to win the NASCAR’s Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday night for his third victory of the season. “Early on in the race if you would have told me we would win the race, I definitely would have …

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Cole Custer grabs 1st Xfinity Series win of the season in Portland
1 year, 6 months ago

Cole Custer grabs 1st Xfinity Series win of the season in Portland

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Cole Custer pulled into the lead after a late caution for his first NASCAR Xfinity Series win this season on the road course at Portland International Raceway. “I’ve been so close so many times and it’s just awesome to win this thing.” Allgaier led for most of the third stage after winning last week’s rain-delayed race in …

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Nemechek dominates Xfinity Series race at Martinsville
1 year, 8 months ago

Nemechek dominates Xfinity Series race at Martinsville

Associated Press  

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — John Hunter Nemechek was on fire all night at Martinsville Speedway. So maybe it was fitting that he set his car on fire after a lengthy burnout upon winning his second Xfinity Series race of the season. “I can’t say enough about this team,” Nemechek said of his fourth career Xfinity Series win. But it was close.. …

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Chandler Smith earns first NASCAR Xfinity Series win
1 year, 8 months ago

Chandler Smith earns first NASCAR Xfinity Series win

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Chandler Smith outran John Hunter Nemechek out of a restart with six laps to go Saturday at Richmond Raceway to win for the first time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. This is unbelievable.” Nemechek raced side-by-side with Smith for the first few laps after the final green flag, but figured he was the underdog by the finish. …

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John Hunter Nemechek on bold career moves, finding happiness and NFTs: 12 Questions
1 year, 8 months ago

John Hunter Nemechek on bold career moves, finding happiness and NFTs: 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 John Hunter Nemechek, who is currently third in the Xfinity Series point standings. This person says: “I really don’t like my job and it doesn’t pay great, but it allows me to coach middle school and high school track in …

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Nemechek wins delayed NASCAR Xfinity race at Fontana
1 year, 9 months ago

Nemechek wins delayed NASCAR Xfinity race at Fontana

Associated Press  

FONTANA, Calif. — John Hunter Nemechek held off Sam Mayer and earned his third career Xfinity Series victory in a rare Sunday night race on the final NASCAR weekend at Auto Club Speedway’s famed two-mile track. Let’s keep it going.” Nemechek led 49 of the 150 laps and finished strong in a Fontana race delayed for more than 24 hours …

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Nemechek denies Hocevar in Truck Series race at Kansas
2 years, 3 months ago

Nemechek denies Hocevar in Truck Series race at Kansas

Associated Press  

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — John Hunter Nemechek chased down Carson Hocevar over the final laps at Kansas Speedway on Friday night, passing him as the white flag flew and denying Hocevar’s last-gasp chance at advancing in the NASCAR Truck Series playoffs. Nemechek’s pass allowed Christian Eckes to sneak into the final playoff spot, while three-time series champion Matt Crafton also …

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Chandler Smith dominates in Truck Series win at Richmond
2 years, 4 months ago

Chandler Smith dominates in Truck Series win at Richmond

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Chandler Smith is feeling great in the NASCAR Truck Series playoffs. Just over a week after he and his wife welcomed a baby, Chandler Smith Jr., the driver took the lead on pit road after the first stage and dominated the rest of the way to win at Richmond Raceway on Saturday night. Majeski led the last …

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Chastain wins in wild NASCAR Trucks finish at Charlotte
2 years, 6 months ago

Chastain wins in wild NASCAR Trucks finish at Charlotte

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ross Chastain, who led for just four laps, got an assist from Grant Enfinger on the final lap to win the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 in double overtime on Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway for his fourth career NASCAR Trucks Series victory. Chastain, Christian Eckes and John Hunter Nemechek were running about even up high, …

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Smith drives away on restart to win Trucks race at Kansas
2 years, 7 months ago

Smith drives away on restart to win Trucks race at Kansas

Associated Press  

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Zane Smith drove away from pole-sitter John Hunter Nemechek and Ty Majeski on a restart with nine laps to go at Kansas Speedway on Saturday night for his third NASCAR Truck Series victory of the season. That was one of my easier ones I’ve ever had to win,” Smith said, “but that late-race restart scared me …

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Nemechek bests Hocevar in OT to win Darlington truck race
2 years, 7 months ago

Nemechek bests Hocevar in OT to win Darlington truck race

Associated Press  

DARLINGTON, S.C. — John Hunter Nemechek was excited — and relieved — with his first victory of the season. Nemechek took the lead with 24 laps to go, then held off Carson Hocevar in overtime to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Darlington Raceway on Friday night. “Hopefully, we can keep this momentum.” Nemechek finally cashed in at …

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Gibbs nudges Nemechek to win in Xfinity Series at Richmond
2 years, 8 months ago

Gibbs nudges Nemechek to win in Xfinity Series at Richmond

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Ty Gibbs admittedly intended to nudge John Hunter Nemechek from the lead in a furious last-lap battle with a victory within his grasp at Richmond Raceway. I definitely, if I could go back, I would have not have drove in as hard and hit him as hard to knock him way up the track,” the rising star …

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19-year-old Corey Heim wins NASCAR Truck race at Atlanta
2 years, 9 months ago

19-year-old Corey Heim wins NASCAR Truck race at Atlanta

Associated Press  

HAMPTON, Ga. — Nineteen-year-old Georgian Corey Heim raced to his first NASCAR Truck Series victory Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, getting a push from the lapped machine of John Hunter Nemechek to deny Chandler Smith a second straight win. Coming off a victory at Las Vegas, Smith — another 19-year-old from the Peach State — took the white flag with …

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Nemechek’s Xfinity win in Texas leaves final four spots open
3 years, 2 months ago

Nemechek’s Xfinity win in Texas leaves final four spots open

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — All four spots in the championship round of the NASCAR Xfinity Series are still up for grabs after non-playoff qualifier John Hunter Nemechek overcame a late penalty Saturday to win at Texas Motor Speedway. Daniel Hemric led seven of the eight playoff qualifiers across the finish line after Nemechek, taking second in the 117th race of …

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Fogleman smashes his way to first career NASCAR victory
3 years, 2 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 …

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