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Sammy Smith locks into 2nd round of Xfinity Series playoffs as several top names face elimination
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Sammy Smith jumped from last in the Xfinity Series playoff standings to the first driver to move on to the second round by winning Saturday's race in overtime at Talladega Superspeedway. It was the first win of the year for the JR Motorsports driver, who was...
Custer wins Xfinity Series title. Earnhardt Jr. overcomes follies to finish 7th
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Cole Custer won the final race of the Xfinity Series regular season to seal the regular season championship, as well. Custer's win Friday night at Bristol Motor Speedway gave him the driver championship over Justin Allgaier and bonus points to carry into the...
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. ...
Scott Borchetta saved IndyCar in Nashville despite financial losses and matchup against the Titans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — IndyCar star Colton Herta, one of Nashville's newest residents, can see promotion of the season finale all around the city. He made a joke that there are plenty of billboards around Nashville — Pato O'Ward complained two weeks ago the sign outside the...
Former Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen lands full-time Cup Series ride with Trackhouse Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen will drive full time in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2025 for Trackhouse Racing. Team owner Justin Marks made the announcement Saturday at Daytona International Speedway with van Gisbergen by his side. The...
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...
Justin Allgaier wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race, pulling away from the pack in overtime at Michigan
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — 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...
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...
