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Stat Sheet: Hendrick Dominating Richmond Is the Field’s Worst Nightmare

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(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Hendrick Motorsports entered Sunday with one win at Richmond since 2009; the team then proceeded to lead over half the race.

4 Burning Questions: COTA Cup Race Ending Was a Catastrophe That Cannot Happen Again

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Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography

COTA represented a prime opportunity for NASCAR to impress on an international stage – and it absolutely fumbled the opportunity.

Dropping the Hammer: 23XI Racing’s New(est) Era

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#8: Tyler Reddick, Richard Childress Racing, ALSCO Chevrolet Camaro‘, Kurt Busch, 23XI Racing, Monster Energy Toyota Camry

Kurt Busch’s continued involvement with 23XI Racing led to an emotional moment for him in the booth Sunday, as Tyler Reddick won in Busch’s former No. 45.

What Is NASCAR’s Respect Problem, & How Can It Be Fixed?

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#22: Joey Logano, Team Penske, Shell Pennzoil Ford Mustang, #15: Jenson Button, Rick Ware Racing, Mobil 1 Ford Mustang, #45: Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing, Monster Energy Toyota Camry, #3: Austin Dillon, Richard Childress Racing, Get Bioethanol Chevrolet Camaro, #17: Chris Buescher, RFK Racing, Fifth Third Bank Ford Mustang, #6: Brad Keselowski, RFK Racing, Wyndham Rewards Ford Mustang, #34: Michael McDowell, Front Row Motorsports, Love's Travel Stops Ford Mustang, #10: Aric Almirola, Stewart-Haas Racing, Smithfield Ford Mustang, #43: Erik Jones, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, Allegiant Chevrolet Camaro, #12: Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Menards/Knauf Ford Mustang

Michael Finley analyzes the reaction to the finish at COTA and what NASCAR can do about similar chaos going forward.

Stat Sheet: Late Calamity Couldn’t Ruin Tyler Reddick’s Race

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With three overtime restarts at COTA, the odds were not in Tyler Reddick’s favor – but he held on to win anyway.

Up to Speed: Speed Triumphs Over Chaos at COTA

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 26: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 26, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Even if the ending was sloppy, speed triumphed over chaos at COTA. Sounds like another typical week in the world of NASCAR.