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NASCAR’s debut at COTA was anything but smooth, but it’s worth another try

By John Haverlin May 24, 2021NASCAR

AUSTIN, Texas -- Chase Elliott continued his road course success on Sunday in NASCAR’s inaugural race at the Circuit of The Americas. He won the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix after…

Is it time for NASCAR to limit the Goodyears in Cup?

By Cole Cusumano May 19, 2021NASCAR

It’s no secret that the competition level and overall product in NASCAR’s developmental series have superseded the premier level for arguably the last decade. Sure, one can make the case…

Doubling down on the need for change with the yellow-line rule at superspeedways

By Cole Cusumano April 24, 2021NASCAR

Fans and competitors have scrutinized the double yellow-line rule in NASCAR since it was first introduced in 2001. Implemented as a safety measure, no one is scoffing at the notion…

Is it time for NASCAR to consider playoff waivers for part-time drivers?

By Cole Cusumano April 17, 2021NASCAR

Martinsville Speedway has a reputation for producing intense racing and bringing out the best in drivers, inciting topical conversations across NASCAR. The weekend of the Cook Out 250 was no…

Ryan Blaney wins at Atlanta, spoils Kyle Larson’s dominant run

By John Haverlin March 27, 2021NASCAR

By Reid SpencerNASCAR Wire ServiceYou can call Ryan Blaney “The Spoiler.” With a pass for the lead with eight laps left in Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta…

Christopher Bell starts his sophomore season in Cup strong with Daytona Road Course win

By John Haverlin February 22, 2021NASCAR

Christopher Bell had one year of NASCAR Cup Series experience under his belt entering the 2021 season. He competed with the now-defunct single-car Leavine Family Racing team for his rookie…

Joe Gibbs’ grandson, Ty, is 1-for-1 after winning Xfinity debut at Daytona road course

By John Haverlin February 21, 2021NASCAR

He’s 1-for-1.In his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut, Ty Gibbs won the Super Start Batteries 188 at the Daytona International Speedway road course on Saturday. He’s a full-time ARCA Menards Series…

Up-and-comer Anthony Alfredo highlights Front Row Motorsports’ 2021 driver lineup

By John Haverlin January 6, 2021NASCAR

On Wednesday, NASCAR Cup and Camping World Truck Series team Front Row Motorsports announced its 2021 driver lineup.On the Cup side, Michael McDowell will return to the No. 34 Ford,…

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…

B.J. McLeod, Matt Tifft form Live Fast Motorsports, McLeod to run full 2021 NASCAR Cup schedule

By John Haverlin November 20, 2020NASCAR

When B.J. McLeod decided that his race team was going to run in the NASCAR Cup Series this year, he sought the blessing of former Furniture Row Racing owner Barney…