Race Weekend Central

Cody Coughlin Released From GMS Racing

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(Photo: John K. Harrelson/NKP)

It was announced on Monday morning that Cody Coughlin, driver of the No. 2 truck for GMS Racing, was released from the team due to “unforeseen issues with sponsorship.” Spencer Gallagher will drive that truck for the upcoming race at Talladega next month. In a statement,President of GMS Racing, Mike Beam said, “Due to unforeseen issues …

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NASCAR Mailbox: Should NASCAR Move Race Times in Hot Conditions?

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Should high temps change start times? (Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

We have seen multiple NASCAR races this season where the temperature has been sky high — as in, 100 degrees and very, very hot. Many drivers and fans love this scenario, because it creates the best racing. However, there is an argument to be had about the safety for fans sitting out in the weather. …

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NASCAR Mailbox: Is the ROVAL the Ultimate Wildcard in the Playoffs?

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(Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

As the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs begin this weekend in Las Vegas, we try to forecast which races will be the wildcards and which will be predictable as to who will be fast and win. This year, we have a new twist on the playoff schedule. The Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL makes its …

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NASCAR Mailbox: What is the Evaluation of Jim France in Brian France’s position so far?

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(Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

It has been a month since Jim France took over as the CEO of NASCAR from Brian France in an interim position after Brian’s arrest in early August. Since then, we have not seen much change in the sport with Jim France in this position. With the news of the defending Monster Energy NASCAR Cup …

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NASCAR Mailbox: Would All-Star Package Lead To More Early Retirements?

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(Photo: Danny Peters)

Last week was a very busy news week for NASCAR, headlined by the announcement by both Kasey Kahne and Elliott Sadler that they would retire at season’s end. There have been several drivers who have hung up the helmet at the top of their game the past few seasons. However, there is suspicion that NASCAR …

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NASCAR Mailbox: How Does Racing This Season Compare to Previous Seasons?

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(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The racing throughout the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series has provided us with some of the best races we have seen in the last several seasons. The summer stretch has given us some new winners, and we have seen some drivers step up their game as we near the Playoffs. Is this better racing …

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NASCAR Mailbox: What Is Chase Elliott’s Cup Ceiling?

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Chase Elliott's odds have gone up (Photo: Zach Catanzareti)

Sunday’s race at Watkins Glen International was a popular one, with Chase Elliott scoring his first career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory in his 99th start. This was the win everybody knew would come at some point, but it did not transpire until Watkins Glen — which, for many, made the wait all that …

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