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Hamlin says he can win at Bristol and earn automatic berth in 2nd round of NASCAR playoffs
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Denny Hamlin never had a chance to race for the win at Watkins Glen after he was caught up in an opening-lap wreck that knocked fellow playoff driver Ryan Blaney out of the race. Hamlin recovered to later gain a stage point, but he eventually spun and the...
Buescher plays spoiler at Watkins Glen in chaotic NASCAR playoff race
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — William Byron's Chevy skidded down the track and came to rest tilted against the wall with a tire jammed into Brad Keselowski's driver-side window in a late fight for position between two NASCAR playoff drivers. Ryan Blaney never got so lucky to remain in...
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. ...
Playoff drivers are on edge as NASCAR moves to the second round at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. tried to stay optimistic about his slim chance at winning a NASCAR championship in his final season before he conceded, “no matter what we do, it is wrong.” Chase Briscoe is last among the 16 playoff drivers, but he says, count him out at your own...
Frustrated amid a winless season, two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch says he 'could legit win Daytona'
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Busch is masking his disappointment. He’s hiding his frustration and walking through the NASCAR garage trying not to let anyone see how challenging this season has been for the two-time Cup Series champion. “I’m a great actor, apparently,” he...
NASCAR close to regular-season finish with playoffs on the line, F1 back in action after a month off
All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Coke Zero Sugar 400 Site: Daytona Beach, Florida. Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 5:05 p.m.; Saturday, race, 7:30 p.m. (NBC). Track: Daytona International Speedway. Race...
Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Tyler Reddick capped an emotional week with his second NASCAR Cup Series win this year. Reddick's mentor, Scott Bloomquist, died in a plane crash just three days before he won at Michigan International Speedway on Monday. “I can’t help but...
Connor Zilisch, 18, earns full-time 2025 ride in JR Motorsports Chevy in NASCAR Xfinity Series
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Connor Zilisch will race full-time in JR Motorsports’ No. 88 Chevrolet in NASCAR’s Xfinity Series next season, the next step for the promising Trackhouse Racing development driver following victories in several series this season. Zilisch turned 18 on July...
NASCAR Cup Series, Truck Series fire back up after 2 weeks off, F1, Larson wins in Sprint Cars
All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Cook Out 400. Site: Richmond, Virginia. Schedule: Saturday, practice, 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 5:35 p.m.; Sunday race, 6 p.m. (USA Network). Track: Richmond Raceway. ...
Brickyard 400 gives drivers on bubble another chance to win and make it in to the playoffs
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chase Briscoe looks at the NASCAR schedule and sees five more chances to lock up a playoff spot. He heads into the Brickyard 400 squarely on the bubble at No. 16 and fully aware of the stakes. If he wins, he's in. Anything less will only cause...
