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NASCAR defends drivers in Cup Series title race, officiating and playoffs as final weekend arrives
Read full article: NASCAR defends drivers in Cup Series title race, officiating and playoffs as final weekend arrivesNASCAR President Steve Phelps defended the four drivers racing for the Cup Series championship even though others had better statistics than the finalists.
Federal judge denies motion to recognize NASCAR teams as chartered organizations for next season
Read full article: Federal judge denies motion to recognize NASCAR teams as chartered organizations for next seasonA federal judge has denied a motion by two NASCAR teams — one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan — to be recognized as chartered teams as they proceed in an antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and chairman Jim France.
NASCAR's championship weekend shrouded in off-track drama from lawsuit to alleged race manipulation
Read full article: NASCAR's championship weekend shrouded in off-track drama from lawsuit to alleged race manipulationNASCAR heads into its championship weekend locked into a federal antitrust lawsuit with NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.
NASCAR's championship field heads to Phoenix with no clear favorite to win Cup title
Read full article: NASCAR's championship field heads to Phoenix with no clear favorite to win Cup titleThere is no clear favorite among NASCAR's four championship contenders as they had to Phoenix Raceway for Sunday's winner-take-all finale.
Michael Jordan, fellow team owners head to federal court for hearing in antitrust fight vs. NASCAR
Read full article: Michael Jordan, fellow team owners head to federal court for hearing in antitrust fight vs. NASCARRetired NBA great Michael Jordan and his fellow owners of two NASCAR teams headed to federal court for a hearing in their antitrust fight against the stock car series over what they say is an unfair business model.
Blaney gets shot at back-to-back NASCAR titles after controversial finish at Martinsville Speedway
Read full article: Blaney gets shot at back-to-back NASCAR titles after controversial finish at Martinsville SpeedwayRyan Blaney earned a chance to defend his NASCAR championship with a victory Sunday at Martinsville Speedway that pushed the Team Penske driver into the winner-take-all season finale.
Kyle Larson heads to Martinsville looking for 7th win of season to have shot at NASCAR title
Read full article: Kyle Larson heads to Martinsville looking for 7th win of season to have shot at NASCAR titleKyle Larson has rung the Hendrick Motorsports victory bell six times this season and yet he's on the outside looking in of NASCAR's championship four.
Jordan's belief in Reddick pays off, and 23XI team will have a shot at NASCAR title
Read full article: Jordan's belief in Reddick pays off, and 23XI team will have a shot at NASCAR titleThe hardest hit that Tyler Reddick took at Homestead-Miami Speedway wasn’t from a bounce into the wall or from another driver crashing into him.
Joey Logano seizes fresh chance in NASCAR playoffs to take spot in championship finale
Read full article: Joey Logano seizes fresh chance in NASCAR playoffs to take spot in championship finaleKnocked out of the playoffs this time last week, Joey Logano seized on his reversal of fortune to become the first driver locked into NASCAR’s championship finale.
Larson dominates at The Roval to lead all 4 Hendrick cars into next round of NASCAR playoffs
Read full article: Larson dominates at The Roval to lead all 4 Hendrick cars into next round of NASCAR playoffsKyle Larson raced to his Cup Series-high sixth victory of the season Sunday to easily advance to the third round of NASCAR’s playoffs, winning on the hybrid road course/oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
2 teams suing NASCAR ask court to recognize them as chartered while antitrust case proceeds
Read full article: 2 teams suing NASCAR ask court to recognize them as chartered while antitrust case proceedsThe two teams suing NASCAR have asked for a court order to compete under the 2025 charter agreement as their antitrust case moves through federal court.
NASCAR playoffs roll into Talladega with cloud of lawsuit hanging over sport
Read full article: NASCAR playoffs roll into Talladega with cloud of lawsuit hanging over sportIt’s most fitting that NASCAR this weekend races at Talladega Superspeedway, site of one of the first major disputes between drivers and the top stock car series in the United States.
Kyle Busch is in danger of snapping his NASCAR-record 19-year winning streak
Read full article: Kyle Busch is in danger of snapping his NASCAR-record 19-year winning streakTime is running out for Kyle Busch to stretch his remarkable winning streak to 20 consecutive NASCAR seasons with at least one victory.
NASCAR season hits final 6 weeks under shadow of antitrust lawsuit filed by 2 of its teams
Read full article: NASCAR season hits final 6 weeks under shadow of antitrust lawsuit filed by 2 of its teamsThe final six weeks of the NASCAR season will play out under the shadow of a lawsuit filed by the 23XI team and Front Row Motorsports against the series.
Michael Jordan's NASCAR team skips the deadline to sign a new revenue model with racing series
Read full article: Michael Jordan's NASCAR team skips the deadline to sign a new revenue model with racing series23XI Racing says it skipped a deadline to sign a new charter agreement with NASCAR because “it did not have an opportunity to fairly bargain” for a new contract.
Chase Briscoe holds off Kyle Busch in Southern 500 to advance to NASCAR Cup playoffs
Read full article: Chase Briscoe holds off Kyle Busch in Southern 500 to advance to NASCAR Cup playoffsChase Briscoe went three-wide to pass Kyle Larson and Ross Chastain for the lead, then outran two-time series champion Kyle Busch to win the Southern 500 and make the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
Viva La México: NASCAR to take Cup Series international for 1st points race of modern era
Read full article: Viva La México: NASCAR to take Cup Series international for 1st points race of modern eraNASCAR will take its top Cup Series international for the first points-paying race outside the United States next year with a June stop in Mexico City.
NASCAR delivers driver Denny Hamlin a hefty penalty for what Toyota calls a 'grievous mistake'
Read full article: NASCAR delivers driver Denny Hamlin a hefty penalty for what Toyota calls a 'grievous mistake'NASCAR docked Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin 75 points and 10 playoff points, eliminating any shot he had at winning the regular-season title and making his path toward a championship more difficult.
NASCAR regular-season title and playoff spots at stake down the stretch at Daytona and Darlington
Read full article: NASCAR regular-season title and playoff spots at stake down the stretch at Daytona and DarlingtonNASCAR has just two races remaining in the regular season and a pair of competitions are on the line.
Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024
Read full article: Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024Tyler Reddick took the lead on a restart in the second overtime to win at Michigan International Speedway, opening up another spot for a driver in NASCAR’s playoffs.
Kyle Larson races to his 1st Brickyard 400 victory, making a late charge through the field
Read full article: Kyle Larson races to his 1st Brickyard 400 victory, making a late charge through the fieldKyle Larson made a late charge through the field, managed to get his car refired after a red flag and won the final two restart battles Sunday before coasting to his first Brickyard 400 victory under caution.
Joey Logano wins at Nashville in record 5th overtime for 1st NASCAR Cup Series victory of year
Read full article: Joey Logano wins at Nashville in record 5th overtime for 1st NASCAR Cup Series victory of yearJoey Logano won the rain-delayed race at Nashville Superspeedway in a NASCAR Cup Series-record fifth overtime Sunday night, stretching his fuel enough to hold off a group of pursuers at the finish line.
Buescher confronts Reddick after another near-miss NASCAR loss at Darlington Raceway
Read full article: Buescher confronts Reddick after another near-miss NASCAR loss at Darlington RacewayChris Buescher angrily confronted Tyler Reddick after losing another chance to win a NASCAR race for the second straight week.
Brad Keselowski wins at Darlington Raceway, ending his 3-year NASCAR win drought
Read full article: Brad Keselowski wins at Darlington Raceway, ending his 3-year NASCAR win droughtBrad Keselowski moved to the front when Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick hit each other with nine laps left and held on to win the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday.
MJ for the win: Reddick pulls off a Talladega buzzer-beater for Michael Jordan
Read full article: MJ for the win: Reddick pulls off a Talladega buzzer-beater for Michael JordanTyler Reddick stole a victory at Talladega Superspeedway when front-runner Michael McDowell, swerving up and down the track trying to block Brad Keselowski, wound up crashing with the finish line in sight.
Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season
Read full article: Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR seasonKyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Hendrick Motorsports its second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season.
Jimmie Johnson uses desperate late push to qualify for his 21st Daytona 500
Read full article: Jimmie Johnson uses desperate late push to qualify for his 21st Daytona 500Jimmie Johnson raced his way into the Daytona 500 with a three-wide move through the final turn of Thursday night’s first qualifying race.
Truex wins pole at Martinsville as he again faces championship elimination in NASCAR playoffs
Read full article: Truex wins pole at Martinsville as he again faces championship elimination in NASCAR playoffsFor the third time in this year’s playoffs, NASCAR regular season champion Martin Truex Jr. is facing elimination and wondering how his title chances have exploded spectacularly.
Kyle Larson earns spot in NASCAR's championship race with victory at Las Vegas
Read full article: Kyle Larson earns spot in NASCAR's championship race with victory at Las VegasKyle Larson edged Christopher Bell at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway finish line to become the first driver locked into NASCAR’s championship race.
Kyle Busch internalizes his driving style as he faces elimination from NASCAR playoffs
Read full article: Kyle Busch internalizes his driving style as he faces elimination from NASCAR playoffsAnother crash has Kyle Busch last in the playoff standings and in danger of elimination Sunday on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Denny Hamlin doubles down in declaration that this is his year to finally win NASCAR championship
Read full article: Denny Hamlin doubles down in declaration that this is his year to finally win NASCAR championshipDenny Hamlin is doubling down on his declaration that this is his year to win the NASCAR championship.
Hamlin wins at Bristol as reigning NASCAR champion Joey Logano eliminated from playoffs
Read full article: Hamlin wins at Bristol as reigning NASCAR champion Joey Logano eliminated from playoffsDenny Hamlin won NASCAR’s playoff race at Bristol Motor Speedway while two former champions were eliminated Saturday night.
Reddick rides a fast car and good fortune into the second round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs
Read full article: Reddick rides a fast car and good fortune into the second round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffsTyler Reddick took advantage of good speed and good fortune, perhaps the two things most needed for success in the NASCAR Cup Series, to win at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.
Reddick takes advantage of late caution, holes of car owner Hamlin to win at Kansas
Read full article: Reddick takes advantage of late caution, holes of car owner Hamlin to win at KansasTyler Reddick took advantage of a late caution and fresh tires to rocket past six others in a two-lap sprint to win at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.
Larson claims NASCAR's opening playoff race and gets 1st career win at Darlington
Read full article: Larson claims NASCAR's opening playoff race and gets 1st career win at DarlingtonKyle Larson led the final 55 laps to start his latest NASCAR playoff run with a win at the Southern 500, his first career victory at Darlington Raceway.
JGR's Christopher Bell takes the pole at Darlington for NASCAR's opening playoff race
Read full article: JGR's Christopher Bell takes the pole at Darlington for NASCAR's opening playoff raceChristopher Bell will start up front for NASCAR's opening playoff race after winning the pole for the Southern 500 on Saturday.
Denny Hamlin wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series' first street race in downtown Chicago
Read full article: Denny Hamlin wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series' first street race in downtown ChicagoDenny Hamlin won the pole Saturday for the NASCAR Cup Series’ first street race, edging Tyler Reddick on the tricky course in downtown Chicago.
Kyle Busch and Richard Childress, once enemies, now winning NASCAR combination
Read full article: Kyle Busch and Richard Childress, once enemies, now winning NASCAR combinationRichard Childress and Kyle Busch were hardly on good terms 12 years ago, when they got into a fight after a Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway.
Kyle Busch holds off Denny Hamlin for NASCAR Cup Series win outside St. Louis
Read full article: Kyle Busch holds off Denny Hamlin for NASCAR Cup Series win outside St. LouisKyle Busch held off Denny Hamlin through a series of late restarts to win the chaotic, caution-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway just outside of St. Louis in overtime Sunday.
Blaney wins Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte to end winless drought
Read full article: Blaney wins Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte to end winless droughtRyan Blaney pulled away late to win the rescheduled Coca-Cola 600 on Monday at Charlotte Speedway, giving team owner Roger Penske a sweep of the Memorial Day weekend’s top races in the United States.
Larson dominates for third NASCAR All-Star race win, takes home $1 million
Read full article: Larson dominates for third NASCAR All-Star race win, takes home $1 millionKyle Larson turned in a dominating effort to win his third All-Star race and earn $1 million in the Cup Series’ return to North Wilkesboro Speedway following a 27-year absence.
Reddick survives late restarts to earn NASCAR victory COTA
Read full article: Reddick survives late restarts to earn NASCAR victory COTATyler Reddick scored his first victory with new team 23XI Racing by holding on over multiple late restarts to win in triple overtime Sunday at Circuit of the Americas.
Logano passes Keselowski on last lap, gives Ford Atlanta win
Read full article: Logano passes Keselowski on last lap, gives Ford Atlanta winJoey Logano dominated early and then passed Brad Keselowski on the final lap to win NASCAR’s race at Atlanta and end the early season domination of Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports.
Byron wins 2nd straight Cup race, beats Larson at Phoenix
Read full article: Byron wins 2nd straight Cup race, beats Larson at PhoenixWilliam Byron won his second straight NASCAR Cup Series race, taking advantage of a pair of late cautions to give Hendrick Motorsports a victory in overtime at Phoenix Raceway.
Bell wins Charlotte as champion Larson bumped from playoffs
Read full article: Bell wins Charlotte as champion Larson bumped from playoffsChristopher Bell saved his title chances with an overtime win Sunday on the road course at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a stunning finish that knocked reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson from the playoffs.
Buescher wins Bristol; Harvick, Busch, RCR out of playoffs
Read full article: Buescher wins Bristol; Harvick, Busch, RCR out of playoffsChris Buescher closed out a bizarre first round of NASCAR’s playoffs in which none of the title contenders won a race by becoming the 19th winner this season with his victory Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Busch leaving Gibbs, Toyota to drive for Childress in 2023
Read full article: Busch leaving Gibbs, Toyota to drive for Childress in 2023Kyle Busch will move to Richard Childress Racing next season, ending a 15-year career with Joe Gibbs Racing because the team could not come to terms with NASCAR’s only active multiple Cup champion.
Wallace holds off boss, title contenders to win at Kansas
Read full article: Wallace holds off boss, title contenders to win at KansasBubba Wallace won his second career NASCAR Cup Series race and denied the playoff field of an automatic spot in the next round for the second straight week when he held off championship contenders Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell to win at Kansas Speedway.
Jones holds off ex-JGR teammate Hamlin to win at Darlington
Read full article: Jones holds off ex-JGR teammate Hamlin to win at DarlingtonErik Jones took the lead when Kyle Busch’s engine blew up, then pulled away from Denny Hamlin after a final restart 20 laps from the end to win the opening NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Darlington Raceway on Sunday night.
Larson looking forward to racing Raikkonen at Watkins Glen
Read full article: Larson looking forward to racing Raikkonen at Watkins GlenNASCAR has a record seven different countries represented in Sunday's race at Watkins Glen International, and the headliner is 2007 Formula One champion Kimi Raikkonen.
Kurt Busch takes Jordan Brand to victory lane at Kansas
Read full article: Kurt Busch takes Jordan Brand to victory lane at KansasKurt Busch pinched his way past Kyle Larson for the lead with eight laps to go, then drove his gaudy Jordan Brand-styled car away from the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion to win Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway.
Kyle Busch steals Bristol win as Reddick and Briscoe crash
Read full article: Kyle Busch steals Bristol win as Reddick and Briscoe crashKyle Busch slipped past the spinning cars of Tyler Reddick and Chase Briscoe to steal his first Cup win of the season Sunday night on slick, wet, dirt-covered Bristol Motor Speedway.
Ross Chastain bangs Trackhouse Racing into 1st victory lane
Read full article: Ross Chastain bangs Trackhouse Racing into 1st victory laneRoss Chastain bumped and banged his way around the final overtime lap at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday for first career Cup win and upstart NASCAR team Trackhouse Racing’s first trip to victory lane.
Briscoe races to first Cup win, pulls away late in Phoenix
Read full article: Briscoe races to first Cup win, pulls away late in PhoenixChase Briscoe raced to his first NASCAR Cup Series victory, executing two great restarts over the final 20 laps to pull away from Ross Chastain and Tyler Reddick on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.
Gragson holds off Burton in OT to win Xfinity at Darlington
Read full article: Gragson holds off Burton in OT to win Xfinity at DarlingtonNoah Gragson held off Harrison Burton in a two-lap overtime shootout at at Darlington Raceway on Saturday for his first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory of the season.
Blaney wins at Daytona, Reddick earns final playoff berth
Read full article: Blaney wins at Daytona, Reddick earns final playoff berthRyan Blaney won for the second consecutive week when the race Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway ended under caution in overtime with a typical fiery finish.