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Denny Hamlin ‘shocked’ to learn that No. 11 team will get a new crew chief for 2025 NASCAR season
1 month ago

Denny Hamlin ‘shocked’ to learn that No. 11 team will get a new crew chief for 2025 NASCAR season

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Denny Hamlin said he was “shocked” to learn that he’ll have a new crew chief in 2025. “I have all the confidence in the world we can hit the ground running and continue the success that this group is accustomed to in 2025.” Gabehart joined Joe Gibbs Racing in 2012 as a race engineer before transitioning to …

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Custer wins Xfinity Series title. Earnhardt Jr. overcomes follies to finish 7th
3 months ago

Custer wins Xfinity Series title. Earnhardt Jr. overcomes follies to finish 7th

Associated Press  

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Cole Custer won the final race of the Xfinity Series regular season to seal the regular season championship, as well. Custer is the reigning Xfinity Series champion and although Stewart-Haas Racing is closing at the end of the season, team owner Gene Haas is keeping one Cup Series charter to run Custer next year. Earnhardt’s deal with …

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Ryan Truex wins the Xfinity Series race at Daytona for his 2nd victory in 8 starts this season
4 months ago

Ryan Truex wins the Xfinity Series race at Daytona for his 2nd victory in 8 starts this season

Associated Press  

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ryan Truex won the Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday night, taking the checkered flag under caution following an overtime finish. Still, this will be a memorable milestone because it’s his third Xfinity Series win in 98 starts and his first at Daytona. Truex’s JGR teammate Chandler Smith finished second, with Kligerman, Riley …

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Cole Custer wins Xfinity race at Pocono in farewell season for Stewart-Haas Racing
5 months, 1 week ago

Cole Custer wins Xfinity race at Pocono in farewell season for Stewart-Haas Racing

Associated Press  

LOND POND, Pa. — Cole Custer drove away from Justin Allgaier over the final laps to give the 2023 Xfinity Series champion his first win of the year, earning a playoff spot for Stewart-Haas Racing in its farewell season with the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. “It was the weirdest feeling in the world.” Custer also gave Stewart-Haas Racing …

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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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NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace not sharing details of last altercation with Aric Almirola
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace not sharing details of last altercation with Aric Almirola

Associated Press  

LEBANON, Tenn. — Bubba Wallace refused Saturday to discuss the details of the physical altercation in late May that led to the suspension of Aric Almirola by Joe Gibbs Racing, saying he preferred to “keep some people’s images good.” Wallace spoke after qualifying for Sunday’s Cup Series race at the Nashville Superspeedway, briefly addressing an altercation that was first reported …

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Bubba Wallace doesn’t elaborate on Aric Almirola altercation: ‘Keep some people’s images good’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bubba Wallace doesn’t elaborate on Aric Almirola altercation: ‘Keep some people’s images good’

New York Times  

LEBANON, Tenn. — Bubba Wallace did not divulge details when asked Saturday about a physical altercation between himself and Aric Almirola that occurred last month, though he did indicate that an incident did indeed happen that led to Joe Gibbs Racing suspending Almirola, as first reported by The Athletic earlier this week. “They don’t want to get into many details; …

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Aric Almirola suspended for physical altercation with Bubba Wallace: Sources
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Aric Almirola suspended for physical altercation with Bubba Wallace: Sources

New York Times  

A physical altercation between Aric Almirola and Bubba Wallace is the reason why Joe Gibbs Racing removed Almirola as driver of its No. 20 car for the May 25 Xfinity Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, then subsequently indefinitely suspended him, multiple industry sources briefed on the matter told The Athletic. When The Athletic asked Joe Gibbs following the Charlotte …

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Christopher Bell stays undefeated in NASCAR Xfinity Series at New Hampshire with 4th straight win
6 months ago

Christopher Bell stays undefeated in NASCAR Xfinity Series at New Hampshire with 4th straight win

Associated Press  

LOUDON, N.H. — Christopher Bell used a three-wide, last-lap pass on Saturday to drive away and win the NASCAR Xfinity Series race for the fourth straight time at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The 29-year-old Bell needed three extra laps on the 1.058-mile track but remained undefeated at New Hampshire in the Xfinity Series and scored another win for Joe Gibbs …

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Stewart-Haas Racing to close NASCAR teams at end of 2024 season
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Stewart-Haas Racing to close NASCAR teams at end of 2024 season

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stewart-Haas Racing, a two-time NASCAR championship team with 69 Cup Series victories since its 2009 formation, will close its organization at the end of this season. AP AUDIO: Stewart-Haas Racing to close NASCAR teams at end of 2024 season, says time to ‘pass the torch’ One of NASCAR’s most recognizable Cup Series teams will soon be shuttering …

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Ryan Truex goes back-to-back at Dover Motor Speedway for 2nd career NASCAR victory
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ryan Truex goes back-to-back at Dover Motor Speedway for 2nd career NASCAR victory

Associated Press  

— It was another Truex family reunion in victory lane at Dover. Ryan Truex won the Xfinity Series race Saturday at Dover Motor Speedway for the second straight year, giving the younger brother of Martin Truex Jr. the only NASCAR victories of his career. Two days later, Martin Truex Jr. won the Cup Series race at Dover — with their …

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Almirola grabs lead on overtime restart and wins at Martinsville in Xfinity Series
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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Nemechek ends Chevrolet's early NASCAR dominance with Xfinity Series win for Toyota at Las Vegas
9 months, 3 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, 3 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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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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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’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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NASCAR free agency: What we’re hearing about Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, Front Row and more
1 year, 4 months ago

NASCAR free agency: What we’re hearing about Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, Front Row and more

New York Times  

When The Athletic last updated NASCAR free agency, Stewart-Haas Racing hadn’t named Josh Berry as Kevin Harvick’s replacement, Martin Truex Jr. and Aric Almirola were contemplating whether to retire, Front Row Motorsports was dealing with a logjam of drivers, and little else had been decided. “We’re working through some details, and it’s a complicated consideration because now he’s not just …

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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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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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Halfway through season, Kyle Busch still awaiting contract
2 years, 5 months ago

Halfway through season, Kyle Busch still awaiting contract

Associated Press  

Kyle Busch doesn’t know what he will be driving next year as he hits the halfway point of the NASCAR season. It’s just trying to get everything put together.” Busch is the only active Cup driver with multiple championships and Alpern implied the delay in locking down a new contract is finding the right sponsor. And so we’re just trying …

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NASCAR free agency: Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and others eye their future
2 years, 6 months ago

NASCAR free agency: Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and others eye their future

New York Times  

As the calendar turns to June, NASCAR’s free agency scramble known as “silly season” will heat up with the time of the year when teams begin working in earnest on firming up their plans for the following year. Busch would like a big-money, long‐term contract befitting his status as a two‐time Cup champion who is still one of NASCAR’s best …

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