NASCAR Cup Series

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Justin Russo - May 26, 2023

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Charlotte this weekend for the Coca-Cola 600. Who can survive the extended distance to ride to victory lane? The second half of the regular season begins this weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series rides into Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600. In positive news, the garage will see a familiar […]


Credit: KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - MAY 15: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 BetMGM Chevrolet, Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Menards/Monster Ford, Kurt Busch, driver of the #45 Jordan Brand Toyota, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Crunchy Cookie Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 15, 2022 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Justin Russo - May 5, 2023

NASCAR heads to Kansas for the first of two races at the intermediate track this season. Who can prevail on Sunday and win on a short week? The NASCAR Cup Series rolls into Kansas this weekend with just two races remaining until the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro. The drivers have a shorter week to […]

Credit: DOVER, DELAWARE - MAY 01: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Dover International Speedway on May 01, 2023 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Ajanni Murrell - May 2, 2023

Martin Truex Jr. returned to victory lane, Ross Chastain stirred up controversy, and Joey Logano struggled when the Cup Series hit Dover. After 54 races and several close chances, Martin Truex Jr. finally made it back to victory lane in the NASCAR Cup Series at Dover. This victory, like two of his other wins at […]

Credit: RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - APRIL 02: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Jeff Gordon, Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 02, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Drew Dykowski - Apr 28, 2023

With 10 races now in the books, it is a great time to grade every NASCAR Cup Series driver’s 2023 season so far. In the blink of an eye, the NASCAR Cup Series has already finished a quarter of its schedule. Although there is still plenty of racing left in 2023, it is a good […]

Credit: DOVER, DELAWARE - MAY 01: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne at Dover Motor Speedway on May 01, 2022 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Justin Russo - Apr 28, 2023

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Dover this weekend as another Hendrick driver is set to miss time with an injury. After a break from short-track action at Talladega last week, NASCAR is back to a short track this weekend at “The Monster Mile” in Dover. Though excitement is bundling for this weekend, there has […]

Credit: TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 24: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Moose Fraternity Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 24, 2022 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Justin Russo - Apr 20, 2023

NASCAR returns to Talladega as the short track stretch shifts to superspeedway action. Who can stay clean and grab the win this weekend? It’s an abrupt change to the schedule this week as the short track racing ends and NASCAR moves on to Talladega for some superspeedway racing this weekend. Before we get to the […]

Credit: MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - APRIL 09: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 LLumar Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400 at Martinsville Speedway on April 09, 2022 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
Justin Russo - Apr 14, 2023

One driver is suspended and another one returns this week for the NASCAR Cup Series’ first trip to Martinsville this season. We’re off the dirt and back on to the asphalt this weekend with the NASCAR Cup Series keeping with the short track theme and heading to Martinsville for the annual spring race. Ahead of […]

Credit: BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - APRIL 17: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet, and Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 17, 2022 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
Justin Russo - Apr 9, 2023

The NASCAR Cup Series heads back to the Bristol dirt track as the calendar continues to throw new challenges at the drivers. The NASCAR Cup Series’ short-track run continues this week as the drivers head to Bristol for the annual dirt race. There is a different format for this weekend given the unique track, so […]

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - APRIL 03: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Richmond Water Heaters Ford, leads the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 03, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Justin Russo - Mar 31, 2023

NASCAR rolls into Richmond this week after a hectic race at COTA, and the standings have been shaken up again with another penalty update. As if last weekend’s race at COTA didn’t provide enough drama, ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond the points standings got another shakeup after changes were made to the […]

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - JANUARY 31: The NASCAR Garage 56 Test car is seen on track at Daytona International Speedway on January 31, 2023 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Tom Luttermoser - Mar 24, 2023

NASCAR is at a crossroads. Do they continue to cater to an aging fanbase? Do they follow the OEMs to electrify with a Hybrid NASCAR? Look at any form of NASCAR social media. Now go post “NASCAR is going electric” or “Hybrid NASCAR” I dare you. You’ll likely be mocked mercilessly. Add to that receiving […]

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 27: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Richmond Water Heaters Ford, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Echopark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 27, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
Justin Russo - Mar 23, 2023

The NASCAR Cup Series visits COTA this weekend to mark the first road course race of the year with some big names getting in on the action. Just as the left turns began to feel normal again for the drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2023, they’re off to Austin, Texas to take on […]

HAMPTON, GEORGIA - MARCH 20: William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 20, 2022 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
Justin Russo - Mar 17, 2023

Heavy penalties to several drivers and teams have shaken up the standings as the NASCAR Cup Series heads back east to Atlanta. Hendrick Motorsports have been on top of the NASCAR world for the last two weeks. In Las Vegas, they swept the top three positions, and last week in Phoenix William Byron won his […]

NASCAR Sponsors - Feb. 14, 1998; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver Mark Martin during practice for the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Tom Luttermoser - Mar 14, 2023

From Valvoline to Interstate Batteries to Kellogg’s, we look at some of the most iconic NASCAR sponsors in the history of the series. NASCAR’s history has been filled with fantastic paint schemes that even the average fan can immediately associate with a single sponsor. Now, of course, some sponsors come and go, and some sponsors […]

LAS VEGAS - MARCH 5: William Byron, driver of the #24 RaptorTough.com Chevrolet, Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Tucker White - Mar 6, 2023

Martin Truex Jr. gambled on victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but Lady Luck wasn’t on his side, and he settled for seventh. When in Vegas, roll the dice. Martin Truex Jr. gambled on a chance at victory, Sunday, when he stayed out on track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. And he was the only […]

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 05: William Byron, driver of the #24 RaptorTough.com Chevrolet, and crew celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
Drew Dykowski - Mar 6, 2023

Despite leading a race-high 176 laps, it took a stellar pit stop and a strong restart for William Byron to win the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas. Through two stages, it looked as if William Byron would cruise to victory in the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas. He won both stages and was out front […]

AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and crew chief Alan Gustafson meet on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2022 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
Tucker White - Mar 4, 2023

Chase Elliott’s out for Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, after he injured his leg in a snowboarding incident. A leg injury puts Chase Elliott on the sideline for the foreseeable future. The NASCAR Cup Series’ reigning most popular driver and 2020 champion will miss Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, […]



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Gabe Perrin - Mar 4, 2023

It’s IndyCar’s biggest race as well as its biggest betting event. That’s right, it’s the Indy 500. Let’s go over this weekend’s best picks. Sure Thing: Pato O’Ward, To Win – +750 After getting bumped from the Indy 500 field as a rookie in 2019, Pato O’Ward has made a name for himself at the Brickyard every […]

NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Kyle Larson, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 20, 2023 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Hayden Murdock - Mar 4, 2023

Hosting its third race, 27 years after the second race was run, North Wilkesboro returned to the Truck Series schedule. Here are five takeaways from the Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro. 1. Kyle Larson joins Mark Martin and Mike Bliss as Truck Series winners at North Wilkesboro Kyle Larson became the third different driver to […]

Justin Russo - Mar 4, 2023

F1 returns to the streets in Monaco this weekend after another three-week break. Let’s see who can conquer the twisty and technical circuit. This weekend marks the return of the crown jewel of the F1 calendar, as the F1 grid takes to the streets of Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix. It is a […]

CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 28: Sam Mayer, driver of the #1 Accelerate Pros Talent Chevrolet, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco Uniforms 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28, 2022 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Ajanni Murrell - Mar 4, 2023

One point is all that separates Austin Hill and John Hunter Nemechek atop the NASCAR Xfinity Series standings heading into Charlotte Motor Speedway. The two drivers have set themselves apart from the rest of the field by over 50 points. With 60 points being the maximum amount available for a race, that is a massive […]

CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 27: Zane Smith, driver of the #38 RTA gigFAST Ford, and Ty Majeski, driver of the #66 American Racing Wheels Toyota, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 27, 2022 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Hayden Murdock - Mar 4, 2023

The NASCAR Truck Series is moving down the road from North Wilkesboro to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the NC Education Lottery 200. Here is everything you need to know about the drivers and the race before the green flag drops. The 2022 pole position was won by Ty Majeski and the second position went to eventual 2022 champion Zane Smith. […]

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Gabe Perrin - Mar 4, 2023

It’s Memorial Day weekend in Indianapolis, and that can only mean one thing. The 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is here. Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou ran away with the win in the GMR Grand Prix earlier this month and sped to a record-setting pole position for the 500 last weekend. Joining the Spaniard on the […]

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Gabe Perrin - Mar 4, 2023

Anyone familiar with IndyCar and the Indianapolis 500 knows that the Month of May puts drivers and teams under more pressure than any other race. Over the past two weeks, that rang true for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. For Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, this year’s Month of May started out pretty well. After a less-than-stellar […]

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Derik Vance - Mar 4, 2023

This Sunday, May 28th is the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500. The 200-lap race will run on the 2.5-mile oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The starting grid consists of 11 rows of three drivers from this past weekend’s qualifying sessions. Rows 1-2 were locked in after the Fast Six on Sunday. Rows 5-10 […]