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Stage breaks returning 'remove strategy' for some NASCAR drivers
Stage breaks returned at NASCAR's road courses for the 2024 season. This ensured multiple restarts and passing opportunities early in each run, but it also removed some options. "I think the stage breaks really take out all of the strategy in these races," Michael McDowell told media members Saturday at...
Joey Logano wins the Cup pole at Sonoma Raceway
Joey Logano will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag Sunday afternoon at Sonoma Raceway. Logano won the pole Saturday with a lap of 97.771 mph. This is his 31st career pole and his second at Sonoma Raceway. The last time Logano won the pole at the California road course was in 2011 when he drove for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Ryan Blaney tops Cup practice at Sonoma
Ryan Blaney led NASCAR Cup Series practice Friday evening at Sonoma Raceway with the fastest single lap. The reigning Cup champion completed 23 laps around the California road course. His best lap was 73.202 seconds and 97.866 mph. Ty Gibbs, who was fourth-fastest in Xfinity practice, was second behind Blaney...
Boris Said, Josh Bilicki go to backup cars after Sonoma incidents
Friday's Xfinity Series practice at Sonoma did not go as planned for Boris Said and Josh Bilicki, who dealt with separate serious issues. Said crashed hard while driving the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro. He went off the track in Turn 1 and slammed into the concrete barrier. This significantly damaged the right side of the car.
Kyle Larson, Chevy drivers team up for charity auction
Kyle Larson is joining forces with some of the biggest Chevrolet drivers in NASCAR this weekend to raise money for a charitable organization. The Kyle Larson Foundation announced Thursday an auction made possible through a partnership with Chevrolet and Pristine Auction. Twenty-six drivers across the Cup and Xfinity Series will donate race-worn visors to the Kyle Larson Foundation.
NASCAR makes Rule Book change ahead of Chicago return
NASCAR has issued an update to its Rule Book ahead of the return to the streets of Chicago, one that will potentially strengthen the field. According to an update on June 5, "Cup Series points earners are NOW PERMITTED to enter the Chicago Street Course event" in the Xfinity Series.
Martin Truex Jr., Chris Buescher lead drivers to watch at Sonoma
NASCAR Cup teams return to Sonoma Raceway this weekend for the 35th race at the California road course. There are several drivers to watch due to road course expertise, a list headlined by Martin Truex Jr. and Chris Buescher. Truex is an obvious choice considering his success at Sonoma. He...
Brad Keselowski showcasing Boston Red Sox scheme
The No. 6 Ford Mustang will feature an MLB-inspired scheme this season as Brad Keselowski, RFK Racing, BuildSubmarines.com, and the Boston Red Sox join forces. RFK Racing unveiled the scheme Wednesday afternoon and announced it will make its debut at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The scheme will be red, white, and blue with BuildSubmarines.com and Boston Red Sox logos on the sides and hood.
Cup race 'bucket list' event for Supercars' Cam Waters
Sunday's Cup race at Sonoma will simply be another week of the schedule for full-time drivers. For Cam Waters, it's a special event. "Let's build a bucket list, to be honest," Waters said Tuesday about his decision to take on NASCAR. "Like come over and do a NASCAR race. It's pretty awesome.
Kyle Busch crashes during Indianapolis tire test
The Goodyear tire test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway came to an early end for Kyle Busch as he crashed during Tuesday's session. The Richard Childress Racing driver crashed in Turn 2 according to a user on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Goodyear later confirmed that a tire failure did not cause the crash.
Todd Gilliland lands contract extension with Front Row Motorports
Todd Gilliland will remain a Cup Series driver for the foreseeable future after signing a contract extension with Front Row Motorsports. According to the announcement, this is a multi-year deal with the North Carolina native. Gilliland, whose father David drove for Front Row Motorsports in Cup, joined the organization in...
Kevin Harvick returning to racing with Late Model events
Kevin Harvick is making his return to the race car after closing out the Fox Sports portion of the NASCAR schedule. Harvick, now an analyst for Fox Sports, will drive for Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) during two Late Model events while controlling the No. 62 Chevrolet. The first will be June 28 at Five Flags Speedway. The second will be Aug. 3 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
'Under the radar' suits Shane van Gisbergen amid rookie season
Three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen made a splash in his NASCAR debut by winning the inaugural Cup Series race on the streets of Chicago. So why did he take on the second-tier Xfinity Series for his first full-time season?. The answer is simple -- Xfinity provides an opportunity to...
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