Chase Elliott began the Round of 8 on the wrong foot at Dover International Speedway Sunday afternoon (Oct. 6). The defending race winner blew his engine on lap eight while running inside the top 10. Elliott was given a push to the garage, then the crew attempted to fix the issue for a few minutes …
Read moreChase Elliott Out Early at Dover Cup Race with Engine Problem
Joey Logano and Kyle Larson led the two practice sessions at Dover International Speedway under bright sunny skies on Friday (October 4) afternoon. In the first session, Logano had the top speed of 163.221 mph. William Byron was second, followed by Jimmie Johnson, Ryan Blaney and Paul Menard. Martin Truex Jr., who won at Dover …
Read moreJoey Logano, Kyle Larson Lead Cup Practices at Dover
It’s time for some Saturday night short track racing as the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads to Richmond Raceway for the Federated Auto Parts 400. The race will air on NBCSN on Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The race marks the second of the sport’s 10-race playoff, adding to the intensity of an …
Read moreDaily Fantasy NASCAR FanDuel Forecast: Federated Auto Parts 400
The popularity of roller coasters is often attributed to the thrills, exhilaration, speed, and sharp and often sudden inclines and declines. While theme park enthusiasts love the twists and turns that these towering hunks of steel give them, Martin Truex Jr. wasn’t so keen on those twists and turns at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as …
Read moreThe 12: NASCAR Power Rankings South Point 400 Edition
The Headline(s): Surviving two mid-race scrapes on a night that multiple playoff drivers found trouble with tire rubs, Martin Truex, Jr. blew past Kevin Harvick with 18 laps to go on a green flag run to score the South Point 400 win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It’s his fifth victory of 2019, 24th career …
Read moreThinkin’ Out Loud: 2019 South Point 400 at Las Vegas
Who… should you be talking about after the race? Martin Truex Jr. played his cards right in Las Vegas during the South Point 400. He had a solid car by the middle portion of the race, running down a strong Joey Logano for the stage two victory, but fell back amid some late-race drama. He …
Read moreThe Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2019 South Point 400 at Las Vegas
ONE: Is Joey Logano This Year’s Joey Logano? In 2018, we spent a lot of time debating which of the “Big Three” who had dominated the regular season — Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch — would race off with the title once the playoffs got underway. As it turned out, all three …
Read more5 Points to Ponder: Is Joey Logano This Year’s Joey Logano?
Who… should you be talking about after the race? Erik Jones didn’t see the lead for the first time until there were under 100 laps to go, something that bodes well in a race where track conditions change. But to take the win, Jones had to battle Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson for the top …
Read moreThe Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2019 Bojangles Southern 500
ONE: Joe Gibbs, Roger Penske or “Other” In 2018, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series had the Big Three. But two-thirds of the way into 2019, it’s more like the Big Two. Joe Gibbs Racing and Team Penske have taken turns beating up on the competition this season. Right now, JGR has the upper hand, …
Read more5 Points To Ponder: For the Last 12 NASCAR Cup Races of 2019
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers and teams got a rare break this weekend. The sport’s premier division enjoyed its first off-weekend since mid-June. At that time, the Cup Series ran 15 races of the 2019 season. The nine races following the June break have produced some exciting finishes, fresh story lines and new faces …
Read moreUp to Speed: Has the Tide Turned in the Championship Battle?
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