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Christopher Bell says NASCAR robbed him of spot in Cup Series championship through race manipulation
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Christopher Bell made it clear Saturday that he believes NASCAR cheated him out of a shot at the Cup Series title when he was punished for reacting to race manipulation in the final playoff qualifying race. Bell moved out of fellow Toyota driver Bubba...
NASCAR levies $600,000 in fines and suspends 9 team members for race manipulation ahead of finale
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Drama continued to encompass NASCAR ahead of its championship-deciding season finale as the sanctioning body issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway. ...
Blaney gets shot at back-to-back NASCAR titles after controversial finish at Martinsville Speedway
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
