Cup Series – Page 2 – The Circuit Journal

NASCAR at COTA showcased worldwide talent, but Tyler Reddick overcame late chaos to secure win

By John Haverlin March 26, 2023F1, IndyCar, NASCAR, Sports Cars

For the fans, it was a day of watching some worldwide talent in awe as they compete in NASCAR's top level.For Tyler Reddick, it was just another successful -- albeit…

What does Kyle Busch’s victorious Fontana sendoff mean for RCR, NASCAR?

By John Haverlin February 27, 2023NASCAR

FONTANA, Calif. -- Auto Club Speedway has an uncertain future, but at least Kyle Busch helped the two-mile version of the track go out with a bang.Busch won for the…

‘Wrecky’ no more — How Stenhouse got to his first Daytona 500 win

By John Haverlin February 19, 2023NASCAR

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is a two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, but since his tenure in the Cup Series began, he’s been the butt of fans’ jokes for his tendency to…

Zane Smith to run six races in place of Todd Gilliland during 2023 Cup season

By John Haverlin February 7, 2023NASCAR

Zane Smith, the reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, was set to attempt the Daytona 500 this month already, but he will also drive in six additional races for Front…

‘Mixed emotions’ subvert NASCAR championship celebrations at Phoenix Raceway

By John Haverlin November 7, 2022NASCAR

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- When Joey Logano spoke during his post-race television interview, he didn’t quite know how to feel.He went from exhilarated to sorrowful and back to exhilarated in seconds…

Denny Hamlin addresses Next Gen woes, Round of 12 and pit crew swap

By Cole Cusumano September 24, 2022NASCAR

Could this finally be the year Denny Hamlin delivers his first NASCAR Cup Series title? Tribulations with the Next Gen car forecasted a dim outlook for the driver of the…

Daytona thoughts: Austin Cindric, Austin Hill make instant impacts with new opportunities

By John Haverlin February 24, 2022NASCAR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- It wasn't out of the realm to think Austin Cindric could win a NASCAR Cup Series in his rookie season.Cindric, 23, won the 2020 Xfinity Series…

With Petty-GMS merger, 2022 Cup field all but complete

By John Haverlin December 10, 2021NASCAR2 Comments

With Tuesday's news of GMS Racing and Richard Petty Motorsports merging to form Petty GMS Motorsports, it all but solidifies the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series grid.The 36 charters available in…

NASCAR’s four races at Phoenix Raceway all deliver on championship weekend

By John Haverlin November 8, 2021NASCAR

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Homestead-Miami Speedway in South Florida had been the sight of championship weekend for NASCAR's three national series for nearly two decades. In 2020, Phoenix Raceway became the…

A complete NASCAR Silly Season update

By John Haverlin December 29, 2020NASCAR

When cars hit the Daytona International Speedway in six weeks, each national NASCAR series' field will have a different look than it did in 2020. In the Cup Series, several vacancies…