Cup Series

Did You Notice? … If the new 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series handling package is creating more passing on track? The simple answer is yes. Green-flag passes through nine races are up 15.5% over last year according to Loop Data statistics provided by NASCAR. So then why are the fans …

1. Allow innovation Sometimes, less is more, and when it comes to NASCAR’s extensive rule book, there are areas where that’s definitely the case. No, NASCAR doesn’t need to go to a “run what you brung” free-for-all, but opening up some areas, like suspensions and gears, would allow teams to …

Several years ago, NASCAR would hold at least one race over the Easter weekend holiday, typically with the Xfinity Series. For many years, it ran at Nashville Superspeedway where we would see some great races and different winners — because, yes, Cup Series drivers ran in NASCAR’s secondary series back …

The NASCAR Xfinity Series will arrive in Alabama this weekend for its annual race at Talladega Superspeedway. The Money Lion 300 will feature 37 teams in the field, meaning all will make the race, barring any entry list changes. Most notably, Gander Outdoors Truck Series driver Brett Moffitt will make …

40 cars will attempt Sunday’s NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, meaning all entries will make the race, barring any entry list changes. This will mark the first of the series’ two visits to Alabama in 2019. NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Justin Haley will make his …

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Justin Haley will make his Monster Energy Cup Series debut at Talladega Superspeedway for Spire Motorsports, the team announced Tuesday (April 23). Haley is tabbed to drive the No. 77 with backing from the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The No. 77 has been fielded by a …

Back in September, I had the great pleasure to sit down with some of NBC Sports’ on-air personalities.  We’ve already covered the point of view of play-by-play commentator Rick Allen and booth analyst Jeff Burton.  Today, we’re going down to pit road with the help of Kelli Stavast. For me, …

ONE: NASCAR 2019 = 2-Team Tandem At The Top Forget NASCAR’s Big Three. This year, it’s the Big Two (owners, that is) leading the way in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Joe Gibbs Racing and Team Penske have flat out dominated the first nine races of the season. Ryan …

At age 45, Jan Magnussen has had a substantial career in motorsports.  He made his way up through the ranks of open wheel feeder series all the way up to Formula 1, where he made 25 starts for a combination of McLaren and Stewart, scoring one point for a sixth-place …

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: Talladega Up Next Easter has become a NASCAR tradition. Or, should we say, a NASCAR vacation. It’s the only weekend from February through November none of the sport’s top three series show up and race. As you’d expect, no racing led to a quiet news …