Martin Truex Jr. – The Circuit Journal

Kyle Larson adds to his championship bid at Sonoma days after getting NASCAR playoff waiver

By John Haverlin June 9, 2024IndyCar, NASCAR

Several days after getting his NASCAR Cup Series playoff waiver, Kyle Larson doubles down on his case to be a title contender for the 2024 NASCAR championship at Sonoma Raceway.Larson…

Christopher Bell gets win as Toyota dominates Phoenix Cup race

By John Haverlin March 10, 2024NASCAR

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- After Chevrolet claimed the first three wins of the NASCAR Cup Series season, Toyota won Race No. 4 at Phoenix Raceway in dominant fashion.Except for the 14…

Ryan Blaney, Penske’s ‘soft-spoken’ driver, vigorously charges to title in NASCAR finale

By John Haverlin November 6, 2023NASCAR

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Ryan Blaney was asked why he seemed "flat" after qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 finale at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday.He said he expected to…

NASCAR basks in Le Mans success while Martin Truex Jr. gets another Sonoma win

By John Haverlin June 11, 2023NASCAR, Sports Cars

Each weekend, wherever NASCAR visits, the spotlight is on it. And it was no different this weekend in the French countryside.NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports raced the prestigious 24 Hours of…

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…

Another berserk Daytona weekend concludes NASCAR’s regular season; Silly Season questions still looming in Cup field

By John Haverlin August 28, 2022NASCAR

It wouldn't be the summer NASCAR weekend at Daytona International Speedway if there weren't any chaos, would it?Where shall we begin? Should we start with Jeremy Clements' unexpected Xfinity Series…

Chase Elliott charges to NASCAR Cup victory at Nashville Superspeedway

By John Haverlin June 30, 2022Media, NASCAR

By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service LEBANON, Tenn. – In a race twice delayed by lightning, Chase Elliott stole the thunder from a contingent of Toyota drivers who showed early…

Making the case for the 2021 Cup Series championship: Who wins it all?

By Cole Cusumano November 5, 2021NASCAR

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- After a dust-up between a championship favorite and an Arizona native, it only seems fitting that the NASCAR Cup Series' next stop is the season finale at…

Martin Truex Jr. wins Playoff race at Richmond Raceway

By John Haverlin September 12, 2021NASCAR

By Holly CainNASCAR Wire ServiceMartin Truex Jr. received a penalty on the opening lap of the race for crossing the start/finish line in front of polesitter Denny Hamlin at the…

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…