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Xfinity Series playoffs set to open this weekend at Kansas with van Gisbergen studying the rules
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Welcome to the Xfinity Series playoffs, Shane van Gisbergen. Now here’s a copy of how the system works, so study up. The New Zealand driving sensation — who won the first Cup Series race he ever entered with a victory last year on the street course in...
NASCAR Cup playoffs to run under the lights at Bristol bullring; F1 preps for streets of Singapore
All Times Eastern NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race. Site: Bristol, Tennessee. Schedule: Friday, practice, 4 p.m.; qualifying, 5:05 p.m.; Saturday, race, 7:30 p.m. (USA Network) Track: Bristol Motor Speedway. ...
Teen sensation Connor Zilisch wins at Watkins Glen in 1st career NASCAR Xfinity Series start
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Feeling pretty good on a Saturday night, Connor Zilisch acted like so many teenagers when he slammed an energy drink on a table and started scrolling through his phone. Then Zilisch interrupted his session with the media because he had to take a call. ...
Truex starts 2nd and tops all playoff drivers in qualifying while Chastain wins pole at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. was the highest-qualifying playoff driver among the 16 in the field for Sunday’s Cup race at Watkins Glen International, a needed boost for the 2017 NASCAR champion who needs a win to guarantee himself a spot in the next round. Truex was...
Truex starts 2nd and tops all playoff drivers in qualifying while Chastain wins pole at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. was the highest-qualifying playoff driver among the 16 in the field for Sunday's Cup race at Watkins Glen International, a needed boost for the 2017 NASCAR champion who needs a win to guarantee himself a spot in the next round. Truex was...
Hill wins again at Atlanta to sweep Xfinity Series season at home track
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — 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...
Kaulig Racing adds Truck Series driver Eckes to its Xfinity lineup for 2025
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kaulig Racing is adding NASCAR Truck Series driver Christian Eckes to run in the Xfinity Series starting next season. The team announced the move Saturday at Darlington Raceway. It's the second straight week Kaulig has announced a driver,...
Ryan Truex wins the Xfinity Series race at Daytona for his 2nd victory in 8 starts this season
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Truex won the Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday night, taking the checkered flag under caution following an overtime finish. Truex would have secured a playoff spot with the victory, but he’s ineligible because he’s...
AUTO RACING: Team Penske aims to follow up NASCAR-IndyCar sweep in Indy oval return, Toronto streets
All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Brickyard 400. Indianapolis. Schedule: Friday practice, 2:35 p.m.; Saturday qualifying, 1:05 p.m.; Sunday race, 2:30 p.m. (NBC). Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Race...
