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Blaney gets shot at back-to-back NASCAR titles after controversial finish at Martinsville Speedway

Nov. 03, 2024 21:24 PM EST

Ryan Blaney celebrated his victory at Martinsville Speedway, a win that launched NASCAR's defending champion into the title-deciding season finale. Meanwhile, Christopher Bell and William Byron waited awkwardly alongside their parked cars for a ruling from NASCAR on who would be the...

Van Gisbergen sweeps Charlotte qualifying as Kiwi overshadows Cup playoff drivers on The Roval

Oct. 12, 2024 15:36 PM EDT

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Shane Van Gisbergen completed a Saturday qualifying sweep by winning the pole for both the Xfinity Series and Cup Series races. Van Gisbergen is racing for the Xfinity Series title but will run his 10th Cup Series race of the season Sunday when he competes on...

Michael Jordan and Front Row's Bob Jenkins standing firm in their fight against NASCAR: Analysis

Oct. 07, 2024 17:21 PM EDT

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Michael Jordan arrived at Talladega Superspeedway about 30 minutes before the start of the playoff race and made his way directly to Bubba Wallace's pit stand for a quick visit with his guys. The NBA great eventually made his way down pit road to Tyler...

NASCAR season hits final 6 weeks under shadow of antitrust lawsuit filed by 2 of its teams

Oct. 03, 2024 06:13 AM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — In the NASCAR-themed “Days of Thunder” movie, there is a scene where the Big John character modeled after series founder Bill France Sr. threatens a pair of feuding drivers. Tired of the on-track antics between drivers loosely based on Dale Earnhardt and...

Larson begins 2nd round of NASCAR playoffs at Kansas on top after owning Bristol. F1 gets month off

Sep. 24, 2024 09:18 AM EDT

All Times Eastern NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 presented by ESPN BET Site: Kansas City, Kansas. Schedule: Saturday, practice, 1 p.m.; qualifying, 1:45 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (USA Network) Track: Kansas Speedway....

A trio of NASCAR stars in danger of playoff elimination at Bristol cutoff race

Sep. 20, 2024 16:48 PM EDT

The first elimination race of NASCAR's playoffs has a three-time Daytona 500 winner and a pair of former Cup Series champions in danger of being bumped from title contention Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway. The trio also happen to be among NASCAR's biggest stars in a...

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace signs contract extension with Jordan-owned 23XI Racing

Sep. 18, 2024 14:51 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bubba Wallace signed a multi-year contract extension with 23XI Racing, the team announced Wednesday. “From day one Bubba has been an integral part of 23XI,” the team said in a social media post. “We’re excited to announce that he has signed a...

Chase Briscoe holds off Kyle Busch in Southern 500 to advance to NASCAR Cup playoffs

Sep. 01, 2024 23:54 PM EDT

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chase Briscoe knew he carried the full weight of everyone at Stewart-Haas Racing into the final laps Sunday night at Darlington Raceway. And he couldn't have been happier. “I feel like I run better under heavy pressure,” Briscoe said. “I love the Game...

Martin Truex Jr. makes NASCAR playoffs after crashing out early at Darlington

Sep. 01, 2024 23:02 PM EDT

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. qualified for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs after some nervous moments when he crashed out on the third lap of the Southern 500 on Sunday. Others drivers hopeful of a spot like two-time series champion Kyle Busch and playoff participants...

Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch puts aside problems, focuses on Darlington win to reach playoffs

Aug. 31, 2024 15:13 PM EDT

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch has experienced a maddening, frustrating season so far that's left the two-time Cup Series champion on the outside of a 12th straight NASCAR playoff appearance. Busch hopes to put past problems aside at Darlington Raceway, where winning the...