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Nemechek’s 2nd Xfinity win gives Joe Gibbs Racing 5th victory with 4 drivers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nemechek’s 2nd Xfinity win gives Joe Gibbs Racing 5th victory with 4 drivers

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — John Hunter Nemechek took the lead off a restart on lap 142 and drove away for the win at the NASCAR Xfinity Series race Saturday for his 11th career victory. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, a week after Christopher Bell gave the same team the victory as part of his sweep at New Hampshire. This time, …

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Nemechek ends Chevrolet's early NASCAR dominance with Xfinity Series win for Toyota at Las Vegas
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nemechek ends Chevrolet's early NASCAR dominance with Xfinity Series win for Toyota at Las Vegas

Hindustan Times  

LAS VEGAS — John Hunter Nemechek ended Chevrolet's early dominance by winning the wind-swept Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday in a Toyota. HT Image Chevrolet started the year with seven consecutive victories across NASCAR's three national series, including back-to-back Xfinity Series wins at Daytona and Atlanta by Austin Hill of Richard Childress Racing. Nemechek led …

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Nemechek ends Chevrolet’s early NASCAR dominance with Xfinity Series win for Toyota at Las Vegas
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nemechek ends Chevrolet’s early NASCAR dominance with Xfinity Series win for Toyota at Las Vegas

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — John Hunter Nemechek ended Chevrolet’s early dominance by winning the wind-swept Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday in a Toyota. Chevrolet started the year with seven consecutive victories across NASCAR’s three national series, including back-to-back Xfinity Series wins at Daytona and Atlanta by Austin Hill of Richard Childress Racing. Nemechek led five times …

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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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Custer wins 1st NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, holds off Allgaier after final restart
1 year, 1 month ago

Custer wins 1st NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, holds off Allgaier after final restart

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Cole Custer lost his Cup Series ride after last season, a humbling demotion after three seasons at the sport’s top level. But the 25-year-old appears firmly on the comeback trail after holding off Justin Allgaier during a two-lap overtime shootout to win his first NASCAR Xfinity Series championship Saturday night at Phoenix Raceway. “I’m gonna replay this …

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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 advances to Xfinity playoffs round of 8 with win at Texas
1 year, 3 months ago

Nemechek advances to Xfinity playoffs round of 8 with win at Texas

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — John Hunter Nemechek moved into the round of eight of the Xfinity Series playoffs with a win at Texas, where he took the final lead after front-running Justin Allgaier got moved up the track on the 195th of 200 laps on Saturday. It is absolutely amazing what we’ve been able to accomplish so far this year …

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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 to return to Cup Series next season in No. 42 for Legacy Motor Club
1 year, 3 months ago

John Hunter Nemechek to return to Cup Series next season in No. 42 for Legacy Motor Club

Associated Press  

John Hunter Nemechek will return to NASCAR’s top Cup Series next season when he joins Legacy Motor Club, which will become a Toyota team in 2024 and promote its development driver. “To be able to announce my plans for next season so early and officially say I will be competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series relieves a lot of …

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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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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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Grant Enfinger wins wild NASCAR Truck Series playoff opener
2 years, 4 months ago

Grant Enfinger wins wild NASCAR Truck Series playoff opener

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Grant Enfinger grabbed the lead with four fresh tires after a wild overtime restart and pulled away to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series playoff opener Friday night at Indianapolis Raceway Park. 23 GMS Racing Chevrolet past Zane Smith for the lead after Smith battled with John Hunter Nemechek for the top spot. “We’ve just been off …

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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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