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Christopher Bell wins a third straight NASCAR Cup Series pole at Kansas Speedway

Sep. 28, 2024 15:38 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Christopher Bell won the pole on Saturday for the third straight NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, giving him the best possible starting position as he tries to advance through the second round of the playoffs. Bell turned a blistering, balanced...

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....

Playoff drivers are on edge as NASCAR moves to the second round at Watkins Glen

Sep. 14, 2024 15:46 PM EDT

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...

Former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. is nearly a lock to make the playoffs. It's shaky for others

Aug. 25, 2024 10:15 AM EDT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. should feel safe heading to Darlington Raceway for the Cup Series’ regular-season finale. The 2017 series champion has a 58-point cushion in the playoff standings, likely enough considering the most any driver could make up is roughly...

Michael McDowell tops qualifying for Cup Series race at Daytona and earns 4th pole of the season

Aug. 23, 2024 20:33 PM EDT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It's a Front Row front row at Daytona International Speedway. Michael McDowell won the pole for Saturday night's 400-mile race at Daytona, edging Front Row Motorsports teammate Todd Gilliland in qualifying Friday. McDowell reached a top...

NASCAR close to regular-season finish with playoffs on the line, F1 back in action after a month off

Aug. 20, 2024 15:07 PM EDT

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...

NASCAR regular-season title and playoff spots at stake down the stretch at Daytona and Darlington

Aug. 20, 2024 14:19 PM EDT

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — NASCAR has just two races remaining in the regular season and a pair of competitions are on the line. Tyler Reddick earned his second win of the season Monday at Michigan International Speedway, giving him the points lead in a closely contested, four-driver...

Austin Dillon seeks follow-up to wreck-assisted NASCAR win at Michigan; IndyCar returns at Illinois

Aug. 13, 2024 19:07 PM EDT

All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES FireKeepers Casino 400 Site: Brooklyn, Michigan. Schedule: Saturday, practice, 12:35 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 1:20 p.m.; Sunday race, 2:30 p.m. (USA Network). Track: Michigan...

Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next August

Aug. 09, 2024 16:49 PM EDT

Fasten your seat belts, Major League Baseball is coming to Bristol Motor Speedway. Officials from MLB and the track known as the “Thunder Valley" that holds more than 146,000 fans for NASCAR races announced Friday that the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will play in the...

Connor Zilisch, 18, earns full-time 2025 ride in JR Motorsports Chevy in NASCAR Xfinity Series

Aug. 07, 2024 14:14 PM EDT

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...