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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Late Caution Call Shakes Up NASCAR Xfinity Series Race in Charlotte

Sam Mayer won the Xfinity Series race at Charlotte in an overtime finish, despite Parker Kligerman's disqualification for a scoring call. Mayer caught Kligerman in the final lap and won the race, advancing to the playoffs. Kligerman, who was leading at the time, was denied his first career Xfinity Series victory in regulation by a NASCAR scoring call. The race …

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4 months ago

Hill wins again at Atlanta to sweep Xfinity Series season at home track

Associated Press

HAMPTON, Ga. — Austin Hill swept the Xfinity Series season at Atlanta Motor Speedway, his home track, as the Georgia native continued to excel under the venue reconfiguration. Since moving to the drafting track configuration in 2022, Hill has won three of the five Xfinity races at Atlanta. “This is Barrett,” Hill introduced his son as the youngster kept interrupting, …

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4 months, 2 weeks 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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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justin Allgaier wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race, pulling away from the pack in overtime at Michigan

Associated Press

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Justin Allgaier raced to his second Xfinity Series victory of the year and 25th overall, pulling away from the pack in an overtime finish on Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. Allgaier broke a 10th-place tie with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tommy Houston for victories in NASCAR’s second-tier series. He’s the only Xfinity Series driver to finish in …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

NASCAR drivers eager to test their skills on Indianapolis’ oval after 3 years on the road course

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Austin Cindric attended races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway most of his life, dreaming of the day he could compete on the historic 2.5-mile oval. “I do love this racetrack and I’ve watched way more laps on the oval than I’ve driven,” said Cindric, the son of Team Penske President Tim Cindric. It’s not on the road course.” Series …

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6 months, 1 week 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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6 months, 2 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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6 months, 2 weeks ago

NASCAR masters the art of racing after the rain on wet-weather tires at New Hampshire

Associated Press

LOUDON, N.H. — After decades of races shortened or delayed by sprinkles or severe storms, NASCAR may have finally mastered the art of racing in the rain. Christopher Bell drove the final 86 laps Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to become the first driver in the Cup Series to win a race on Goodyear rain tires. It was a …

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6 months, 2 weeks 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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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ryan Blaney wins inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway

Associated Press

NEWTON, Iowa — Ryan Blaney had his concerns heading into the final laps Sunday night in the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. So I just try to communicate as much as I can so he knows what’s going on.” Blaney led four times for a career-high 201 laps, finishing 0.716 seconds ahead of William Byron for his …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mayer takes overtime win in Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway

Associated Press

NEWTON, Iowa — Sam Mayer knew winning the overtime restart of Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway was all about choosing the right line. Mayer, who led 47 laps in the 250-lap race, pulled ahead on the restart after John Hunter Nemechek’s crash six laps from the finish, getting clear of Herbst coming out of the second turn …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

NASCAR’s Cup Series comes to Iowa, but it’s not the same track the drivers remember

Associated Press

NEWTON, Iowa — Christopher Bell likes that the NASCAR Cup Series will be at Iowa Speedway for the first time. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday were sold out by the spring, and Friday’s Cup and Xfinity practice as well as an ARCA Menards Series race were nearly sold out. The IndyCar Series held its first race at the track in …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

AUTO RACING: NASCAR debuts Cup Series in Iowa with Larson coming off Sonoma win; F1, IndyCar idle

Associated Press

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol Site: Newton, Iowa. Last race: Shane van Gisbergen followed up his first career pole with his second consecutive Xfinity victory, winning the road race at Sonoma by 1.323 seconds over Joe Gibbs Racing’s Sheldon Creed. Fast facts: Cole Custer leads Austin Hill and Chandler Smith in the standings …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chase Elliott wins first NASCAR Xfinity Series race since 2016 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Associated Press

CONCORD, N.C. — Chase Elliott proved he still knows how to win an Xfinity Series race. Running on fresh tires, Elliott held off Brandon Jones on Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway to win his first race on the NASCAR’s lower circuit since 2016 and his sixth overall. “It was super special to win with the 17 on the car for …

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8 months ago

2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule: What we’re hearing about Mexico City, L.A. and more

New York Times

Not too long ago, you could cut and paste NASCAR’s Cup Series schedule from year to year. What would Mexico City replace If NASCAR does race in Mexico City next year, that means an opening must be created in the schedule. NASCAR has explored various ways to race near the country’s second-largest city, including holding one at Dodger Stadium in …

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8 months, 2 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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9 months 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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10 months, 1 week 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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10 months, 1 week 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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10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star Frankie Muniz back at Daytona and rising up the NASCAR racing ladder

Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Frankie Muniz was running late. Race car driver and actor Frankie Muniz climbs into his car before a practice run Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Muniz will attempt to make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut Saturday. Even though he’s driven competitively for decades, Muniz has yet to make a …

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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, 2 months ago

Las Vegas native Riley Herbst scores 1st career NASCAR victory on home track

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Riley Herbst scored the first NASCAR national series win of his career in dominating fashion at his home track. Herbst led 103 of 201 laps Saturday to win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the home track for the third-generation racer. His Xfinity win Saturday was Herbst’s first NASCAR national series win in 154 starts across the three …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Sam Mayer saves NASCAR season with Xfinity Series playoff win at Charlotte

Associated Press

CONCORD, N.C. — Sam Mayer rallied from the verge of elimination into the next round of the Xfinity Series playoffs with a season-defining win Saturday on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was the third career win for the 20-year-old driver for JR Motorsports, who was ranked 12th and last in the standings as four drivers vied for the …

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1 year, 3 months ago

NASCAR to return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval for 30th anniversary of debut at the Brickyard

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — NASCAR will return to the 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway next season for the 30-year anniversary of stock cars racing at the historic venue. “While it’s been exciting to watch the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series drivers tackle the IMS road course over the last three years, being back on the oval for the 30th anniversary is …

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Late Caution Call Shakes Up NASCAR Xfinity Series Race in Charlotte

Hill wins again at Atlanta to sweep Xfinity Series season at home track

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

Justin Allgaier wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race, pulling away from the pack in overtime at Michigan

NASCAR drivers eager to test their skills on Indianapolis’ oval after 3 years on the road course

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

Aric Almirola suspended for physical altercation with Bubba Wallace: Sources

NASCAR masters the art of racing after the rain on wet-weather tires at New Hampshire

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

Ryan Blaney wins inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway

Mayer takes overtime win in Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway

NASCAR’s Cup Series comes to Iowa, but it’s not the same track the drivers remember

AUTO RACING: NASCAR debuts Cup Series in Iowa with Larson coming off Sonoma win; F1, IndyCar idle

Chase Elliott wins first NASCAR Xfinity Series race since 2016 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule: What we’re hearing about Mexico City, L.A. and more

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

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

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

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

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star Frankie Muniz back at Daytona and rising up the NASCAR racing ladder

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

Las Vegas native Riley Herbst scores 1st career NASCAR victory on home track

Sam Mayer saves NASCAR season with Xfinity Series playoff win at Charlotte

NASCAR to return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval for 30th anniversary of debut at the Brickyard