When Kyle Larson took the checkered flag to win the Bank of America ROVAL 400, the field for the next round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs appeared to be set. Tyler Reddick had just charged through the field to take the final place in the Round of 8 from …
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Many critics of restrictor-plate racing in NASCAR claim races at Atlanta, Daytona and Talladega have become completely random. With massive crashes, a closely-packed field and many other factors, they aren’t completely wrong. However, this style of racing isn’t all luck, as proven by the example of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. The …
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One of the things that makes the NASCAR playoffs different from other sports is the possibility of non-playoff drivers playing spoiler. Two weeks ago, Chris Buescher won at Watkins Glen. On Sunday at Kansas Speedway it was Ross Chastain’s turn, winning the Hollywood Casino 400 despite being eliminated from championship …
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In the 10 seasons since the current playoff format was introduced to the NASCAR Cup Series, two-time series champion Joey Logano has made the Championship five times. His quest to add a sixth appearance began with a bang Sunday, winning the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta to punch his ticket …
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The wait is over for Ricky Stenhouse Jr at the 2023 Daytona 500. The 35-year-old NASCAR Cup Series driver snapped a 199-race winless streak, doing so in dramatic fashion. Stenhouse Jr. piloted his No. 47 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to victory lane Sunday in the 65th running of the Daytona 500. …
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The Daytona 500 pole positioning concluded with a familiar number 88 car getting the win. Bowman Wins in Earnhardt Jr.’s 88 When Dale Earnhardt Jr. retired, Alex Bowman knew he had big shoes to fill. The 24-year-old driver was named Earnhardt Jr.’s replacement back in late June after Jr.’s concussion …
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