NASCAR has approved a waiver for Kyle Larson to remain eligible for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs despite missing the Coca-Cola 600 due to his attempt to run both it and the Indianapolis 500 on the same day. Larson, currently second in the standings, seeks his third points victory of the season at Sonoma Raceway. Continue reading NASCAR Grants Larson Playoff Waiver After Indy 500 Double Attempt
Surprise and elation were the watchwords for Team Penske’s Austin Cindric, who inherited the lead and won Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway when teammate and reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney ran out of fuel on the next-to-last lap.
Cindric, who had been running second to Blaney, charged past his teammate at the start/finish line and completed the final lap under green to earn his first Cup win since his rookie season Daytona 500 triumph in 2022 – snapping an 85-race drought.
“This weekend was a great weekend for everybody involved,” Cindric said. “But, yeah, to have two cars in the fight, eventual 1-2. Heartbroken for those guys.” Continue reading Cindric Steals Illinois Win After Blaney Runs Out of Fuel
Stewart-Haas Racing, the NASCAR team co-owned by Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, will cease operations in the Cup and Xfinity Series after the 2024 season, the owners announced Tuesday.
The decision brings an end to SHR’s 16-year run in NASCAR that has produced two Cup Series championships, over 100 race wins across all three national touring series, and success in the sport’s biggest events like the Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400.
“It is a decision that did not come easily, nor was it made quickly,” Stewart and Haas said in a statement. “Racing is a labor-intensive, humbling sport. It requires unwavering commitment and vast resources…we’ve reached a point in our respective personal and business lives where it’s time to pass the torch.”
Stewart, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and three-time Cup champion, joined Haas as a co-owner in 2009 after retiring as a driver from Joe Gibbs Racing. He delivered SHR’s first Cup win that season and the team’s first title in 2011. Kevin Harvick added a second championship in 2014. Continue reading Stewart-Haas Racing to Close NASCAR Teams After 2024 Season
Christopher Bell won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, leading 90 laps and winning the second stage. The race was called official on lap 249 due to heavy rain. Brad Keselowski finished second, and William Byron came in third. Bell expressed satisfaction with the team’s effort and hoped to build on the momentum. Continue reading Christopher Bell Captures Rain-Shortened Coca-Cola 600
The NASCAR Cup Series regular season is at its midpoint with 8 playoff spots remaining. Drivers need wins or points to secure a spot. The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is a wildcard race. The Xfinity Series at the same venue showcases a mix of regulars and Cup drivers competing for victory. The Craftsman Truck Series is also heating up towards the playoffs with 6 spots left. Continue reading Playoff Dreams Take Center Stage in NASCAR’s Memorial Day Weekend: Charlotte Weekend Preview
Joey Logano dominated the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, leading 199 of 200 laps and winning the $1 million prize. His strategic use of softer tires paid off, beating Denny Hamlin by 0.636 seconds. The race was marked by drama, including a heated on-track confrontation and post-race skirmish between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch. Continue reading Logano Leads Flag-to-Flag, Stenhouse-Busch Feud Boils Over at All-Star Event
This weekend, NASCAR’s much-anticipated return to North Wilkesboro Speedway continues with a can’t-miss extravaganza at the recently renovated 0.625-mile short track. The $1 million-to-win NASCAR All-Star Race headlines Sunday’s action, where Kyle Larson aims to go back-to-back despite his hectic Indianapolis 500 prep schedule.
The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series also takes center stage Saturday with the Wright Brand 250 boasting an intriguing entry list. Regulars like Ty Majeski and Corey Heim will have to fend off the likes of Cup’s Ross Chastain, rising star Dawson Sutton making his debut, CARS Tour champion Brenden “Butterbean” Queen, and even former Cup driver Aric Almirola.
From the All-Star spectacle to the wildcard Truck race, North Wilkesboro’s bullring is primed to deliver a weekend overflowing with storylines and anticipation as NASCAR’s revival continues at the historic venue. Continue reading NASCAR Gears Up for Highly-Anticipated North Wilkesboro Extravaganza
In a bid to increase excitement and fan engagement, NASCAR unveiled plans Monday for an in-season, bracket-style tournament during the 2025 Cup Series campaign. The tournament will take place over the stretch of races aired by new broadcast partner TNT Sports as part of NASCAR’s new media rights deal.
The 32-driver tournament field will be seeded based on results from the three preceding Cup races exclusively aired on Prime Video. Once the tournament begins during TNT’s first race broadcast, drivers will go head-to-head in a bracket format, with the higher seed advancing each round until a champion is crowned.
The winner will take home a $1 million prize, raising the stakes during a pivotal summer stretch of the NASCAR schedule. The midseason tournament aims to inject a fresh competitive dynamic while delivering unprecedented coverage and engagement opportunities across TNT Sports’ platforms. Continue reading NASCAR Shakes Things Up with In-Season Tournament for 2025
Brad Keselowski ended a 110-race winless streak at the Goodyear 400, winning after an incident involving Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick. Keselowski surged ahead after the collision, securing the victory. The incident provoked post-race confrontation between Buescher and Reddick. The Cup Series moves on to the $1 million All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Continue reading Keselowski Snaps Winless Drought with Darlington Triumph
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Darlington Raceway for the Goodyear 400 on Sunday, a race intertwined with tradition and history at the iconic venue known as “The Track Too Tough to Tame.” Throwback paint schemes add excitement as Denny Hamlin aims for his fifth win, facing tough competition. In the Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series, drivers prepare to conquer the challenging track. Continue reading NASCAR Celebrates Throwback Weekend at Historic Darlington Raceway: Darlington Weekend Preview
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