2024 NASCAR Cup Series - AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series continues in Texas Motor Speedway for the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400. The ideal race to conclude the week-long Spring Break.

As the green flag waved, the Spring Break-ending NASCAR race is on. The first stage saw fire on the pit road going through Ty Gibbs' pit box, and Jimmie Johnson spinning in turn 4 on Lap 50. 

As Kyle Larson won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw a Lap 101 disaster for Christopher Bell, Alex Bowman, and John Hunter Nemechek as they spun on track while Lap 114 saw Carson Hocevar spinning on track, followed by Josh Berry on Lap 121 and got banged to the wall on Lap 137. Michael McDowell spun and crashed in turn 4 on Lap 143.

With Ross Chastain winning Stage 2, the final stage is chaos. Lap 181 saw Nemechek get into the wall while Ryan Blaney spun into the wall, Nemechek into the wall on Lap 229, Reddick to the wall on Lap 246, and Larson wreck on the restart on Lap 260. Two overtimes were triggered.

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As Ross Chastain wrecks after contact with Brad Keselowski on the backstretch, Chase Elliott wins the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Talladega Superspeedway for the GEICO 500 this April 21st.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series - Cook Out 400

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series continues in Martinsville Speedway for the Cook Out 400. A great way to kick off Spring Break with this one.

The Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway kicked off Spring Break racing action with a win by Kyle Larson in Stage 1. Stage 2 saw a loose wheel nut from Christopher Bell's car on Lap 110, which triggered a caution four laps later. Denny Hamlin won Stage 2, and the final stage saw Christopher Bell spin in turn 4, followed by a turn 3 crash by John Hunter Nemechek that triggered an overtime.

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It's a full podium sweep for Hendrick Motorsports with Chase Elliott in 3rd, Kyle Larson in 2nd, and the Cook Out 400 winner, William Byron.

The next race is at Texas for the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 this April 14.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series - Toyota Owners 400

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series continues in Richmond Raceway for the Toyota Owners 400 as drivers celebrate Easter Sunday with speed and a show of force.

As the green flag waved, NASCAR's Easter Sunday race is underway. Stage 1 saw the whole race in caution in Lap 30 as NASCAR deemed the track dry and teams changed to slick tires. After that, Josh Berry sent Daniel Suarez spinning in Lap 64. As Kyle Larson wins Stage 1 under caution, Stage 2 saw numerous drivers taking pit stops, and as Martin Truex Jr. wins Stage 2, the final stage saw an overtime-triggering spin by Kyle Larson.

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Denny Hamlin won the Toyota Owners 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series while Kyle Larson and Martin Truex Jr. contact after the finish after MTJ drove him hard on the final hard then bumped the back of Hamlin, unhappy that he ran him up the track on the final restart.

The next race is at Martinsville Speedway for the Cook Out 400 this April 7th.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series - EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix

It's the first NASCAR road course racing of the season as they went to the Circuit of the Americas for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix. With former Supercars champion Shane Van Gisbergen and WEC champion Kamui Kobayashi joining in the fun, it became a Palm Sunday race to remember.

As the green flag waved, the Palm Sunday racing action began with Stage 1 saw Harrison Burton spinning off the front of Josh Berry in turn 11 on Lap 2. As Christopher Bell wins Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Josh Berry spinning in turn 11 in Lap 21 followed by Kyle Larson after contact with Christopher Bell a lap later. Lap 24 saw Shane Van Gisbergen penalized for speeding at the pits while Kamui Kobayashi spun a lap later after contact from Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

As Denny Hamlin won Stage 2, the last stage saw Kyle Busch spinning in turn 1 on Lap 41 while Erik Jones got penalized for speeding to the pits on Lap 49, Kamui Kobayashi spun again in turn 11 on Lap 53, and Brad Keselowski on Lap 60. The final lap saw a one-on-one clash between William Byron and Christopher Bell for the win.

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After an intense Palm Sunday riot in COTA, William Byron wins the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Richmond Raceway for the Toyota Owners 400 this Easter Sunday, March 31st.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series - Food City 500

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series continues in Bristol, Tennessee for the Food City 500 as The Last Great Coliseum roars alive with drivers clashing before the flowers bloom for springtime.

As the green flag waved, the springtime action in Bristol is on. The first stage saw William Byron getting into the wall and breaking the toe link, causing debris and a yellow flag three laps later, not to mention Zane Smith losing a tire. As Ty Gibbs won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Noah Gragson indicting a safety violation, Michael McDowell and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. colliding with each other, and a spin by Kyle Busch. With Ty Gibbs winning Stage 2, the final stage saw Noah Gragson tap to the wall, Ross Chastain bumping Ryan Blaney, a loose tire for Blaney, and a flat tire for Carson Hocevar.

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Despite severe tire management issues, Denny Hamlin wins the Food City 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Circuit of the Americas for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix this Palm Sunday, March 24th.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series - Shriners Children's 500

As the world draws attention to the Oscars, the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series continues in Phoenix Raceway for the Shriners Children's 500.

As the green flag waved, the action in Phoenix was on. The first stage saw Derek Kraus spinning and collecting Austin Cindric and Austin Dillon in the on-track mess. As Tyler Reddick wins Stage 1, Stage 2 goes to Christopher Bell, and the final stage saw Kyle Busch spinning on the backstretch, Ross Chastain hitting the wall at Turn 4, and a spin by Denny Hamlin to name a few.

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Christopher Bell wins the Shriners Children's 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series as a first for the new Toyota stock car!

The next race is at Bristol Motor Speedway for the Food City 500 this March 17th.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series - Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series continues in Las Vegas for the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube as the drivers are cashing out on who will make it to the top. All bets are off for this one.

As the green flag waved, the action in Sin City is underway. Stage 1 saw Christopher Bell trigger the first caution of the race with a flat right rear tire followed by Chris Buescher losing his right front wheel and a red flag.

As Kyle Larson won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Bell spinning at Turn 2 and another stage win for Larson. As the final stage kicks in, the drivers are going all out until Corey LaJoie spins in turn 2 and makes contact with the outside wall.

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After the action in Vegas, Kyle Larson wins the Pennzoil 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Phoenix for the Shriners Children's 500 this Sunday, March 10th.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series - Ambetter Health 400

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series continues in Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Ambetter Health 400 as the drivers still making their early strides after their Daytona hangover.

As the green flag waved, the action in Atlanta was underway. Stage 1 saw Martin Truex Jr. trigger The Big One after making contact and spinning Austin Dillion in the process, followed by Chris Buescher spinning in Turn 4 on Lap 26, and Denny Hamlin making contact with Kyle Busch and spins from 6th on Lap 54. As Michael McDowell wins Stage One, Stage Two saw a climactic mess as Chris Buescher smashed through the wall with Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin fell victim to it. With Austin Cindric winning Stage 2 under caution, the final stage saw Kyle Busch colliding with Kaz Grala, Daniel Hemric scraping the wall, a red flag-triggering disaster when Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin collided while 4-wide and crash, and a three-wide photo finish no one saw coming.

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At a rate of 0.003 seconds, it's official that Daniel Suarez won the Ambetter Health 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series.

The next race is at Las Vegas for the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube this March 3rd.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series - Daytona 500

Originally scheduled a day before Presidents' Day until weather change pushed the schedule to Presidents' Day, the Daytona 500 signals the start of the oval racing season from the world of NASCAR.

The 2024 season welcomes the new look of the Ford Mustang and Toyota Camry stock cars joining alongside the now-discontinued Chevrolet Camaro-based stock car, making this season worth salivating for Ford and Toyota fans but tearful for Chevy fans.

After an opening salvo by Dwayne Johnson, the green flag was waved, and oval racing season has begun. In Stage 1, seven cars were involved in the first caution of the season after Brad Keselowski bumped John Hunter Nemechek in the high line, triggering a chain reaction. As Chase Elliott wins Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Ryan Preece slapped with a penalty for speeding on pit road followed by Ryan Blaney overtaking Austin Cindric for the stage win. As the final stage approached, a red flag was triggered when William Byron got into Brad Keselowski and spun him into Joey Logano, triggering The Big One which claimed 18 drivers.

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A chaotic end to the first race of the 2024 season saw Ross Chastain and Austin Cindric clipped while William Byron took the white flag when the caution came out, meaning the winner goes to Byron himself.

The next race is at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Ambetter Health 400 this Sunday, February 25th.

2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship

The clocks fell back, the crowds gathered, and the stage was set. NASCAR's 75th anniversary celebration has officially ended with the final race of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series at Phoenix Raceway. The final race of the season will mark Kevin Harvick's final NASCAR race ahead of retirement.

With Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, and William Byron ready to settle the scores in the finale, who will be crowned this season's champion?

Beginning with the first stage, William Byron is making an early lead over Kevin Harvick while Ryan Blaney, while at 10th place, plans some bold moves ahead. As William Byron won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Kevin Harvick charging through the lead while Christopher Bell's championship hopes ended in shambles due to mechanical failures and Ross Chastain shocked the crowd by taking the lead. As Chris Buescher wins Stage 2, the finale is nothing more of an upset for the three remaining title fighters as Ross Chastain's lead did make them look easy. Even a caution-triggering spin by the #8 didn't help them stop the #1 car.

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Ross Chastain spoiled the finale with a win but with Ryan Blaney leading the Championship 4 title bout, the #12 is officially the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion.

Chastain's upset win, Blaney crowned champion, and mission complete for Kevin Harvick's final NASCAR campaign. What a finale it is.

This is the end of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series. See you in Daytona this February for the 2024 season!

2023 NASCAR Cup Series - Xfinity 500

At last, the fight for the Championship 4 concludes with the penultimate race of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series, the Xfinity 500 held at Martinsville Speedway.

As the green flag waved, the final fight for the Championship 4 has begun. Beginning with Stage 1, Martin Truex Jr. has an early advantage followed by Denny Hamlin taking over the lead, and an accident in front of the race leaders. As Hamlin won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Ryan Blaney slipping through the lead while MTJ got penalized for going to the pits too quick. With Blaney taking Stage 2, the final stage is now a do-or-die match for the remaining playoff contenders fighting for the Championship 4, whatever it takes.

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Ryan Blaney won the Xfinity 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series and the Championship 4's completed! He, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, and William Byron are ready to settle the scores in the finale.

Who will be crowned the champion? Don't miss the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway this November 5th! It all ends here...

2023 NASCAR Cup Series - 4EVER 400 presented by Mobil 1

The battle for the Championship 4 is on as the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series continues in Homestead-Miami for the 4EVER 400 presented by Mobil 1. No, this isn't about the fight for the Championship 4, this race is to commemorate Kevin Harvick's final NASCAR campaign as he's set to retire after the 2023 season.

As the green flag waved, the heat is on with the first stage saw some clashes between drivers and a collision spin by Ricky Stenhouse Jr. As Kyle Larson wins Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Ryan Blaney spoiling the party for the lead, and the finale saw Larson hitting the barriers at the pit entrance followed by the backstretch disaster, a heartbreak for Hamlin and MTJ and the fight for the Championship 4 spot.

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After an intense Miami heat, Christopher Bell wins the 4EVER 400 presented by Mobil 1 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot at the Championship 4's been sealed.

There are three spots left so the fight for the Championship 4 continues this Sunday at October 29th with the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

2023 NASCAR Cup Series - South Point 400

The fight for the Championship 4 has begun as the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs continues in Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the South Point 400.

As the green flag waved, the fight for the Championship 4 has begun. As Kyle Larson won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Carson Hocevar crash out of the race, Kyle Larson's close-call maneuvers and a collision that sent Alex Bowman evaluated from the infield care center. With another stage win for Larson, the final stage saw trouble for Ty Gibbs following a collision with the wall and a climactic duel between Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson.

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From his close-call slide to a climactic duel, Kyle Larson wins the South Point 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot at the Championship 4 has been sealed.

The next race is at Homestead-Miami for the 4EVER 400 presented by Mobil 1 this October 22nd.

2023 NASCAR Cup Series - Bank of America ROVAL 400

The fight for the final 8 concludes as the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs return to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Bank of America ROVAL 400. Who will survive? Who will fall? Let's find out.

As the green flag waved, it was Judgment Day at Charlotte Motor Speedway as the elimination battle was on with a special appearance by DTM driver Mike Rockenfeller. As Tyler Reddick won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Josh Bilicki spun by Corey LaJoie in turn 4, followed by Denny Hamlin spinning in the front chicane from 21st and getting hit by Mike Rockenfeller himself. As Chase Elliott wins Stage 2, the climax becomes a do-or-die fight for Kyle Busch as he tries to fight his way to the top in order to survive the playoffs.

Sadly, Busch failed and a non-playoff driver crossed the checkered flag.

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That's right. A non-playoff driver crossed the checkered flag and that's Allmendinger himself. AJ Allmendinger wins the Bank of America ROVAL 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! Ross Chastain, Bubba Wallace, Brad Keselowski, and Kyle Busch are officially eliminated from the playoffs.

With Byron, MTJ, Hamlin, Larson, Buescher, Bell, Reddick, and Blaney remaining, the attention shifts to the fight for the Championship 4. Who will make it to the grand finale in Phoenix? Find out as the fight for the Championship 4 begins in Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the South Point 400 this October 15th.

2023 NASCAR Cup Series - YellaWood 500

The fight for the final 8 continues as the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs head to Talladega for the Yellawood 500. No football game or the recent government shutdown stopping these drivers from fighting their way to keep their playoff hopes alive and revving.

As the green flag waved, the action in Talladega is underway. As Ryan Blaney wins Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Ross Chastain sustained some damage following contact with Kyle Busch door-to-door with Christopher Bell got caught in the incident. Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin got slapped with a penalty for going too fast in the pits. With Brad Keselowski winning Stage 2, the final stage saw fire at the pit line followed by an on-track disaster that sent Dillon, Keselowski, Hocevar, and Gibbs packing, triggering a red flag in the process.

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After an intense thriller in 'Dega from start to finish, Ryan Blaney wins the YellaWood 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot at the Final 8 has been sealed.

Who will survive? Who will fall? The fight for the final 8 concludes at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Bank of America ROVAL 400 this October 8th. Get your popcorn ready. This elimination match is going to be intense.

2023 NASCAR Cup Series - AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400

The fight for the final 8 has officially begun as the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs continues in Texas Motor Speedway for the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400.

As the green flag waved in Texas, the fight for the final eight has officially begun. The first stage saw a huge drop for Ryan Blaney followed by an accident by Austin Dillon, big contact for Kyle Busch, and drama at the pits. As Tyler Reddick won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Kyle Larson dominating it and the finale saw plenty of mishaps such as a spin by Kyle Larson and a multi-car disaster that caught Ryan Blaney in the mix.

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After all the thriller in Texas, William Byron wins the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot at the Round of 8 was officially sealed!

The next race is at Talladega Superspeedway for the YellaWood 500 this October 1st.

2023 NASCAR Cup Series - Bass Pro Shops Night Race

Who will survive? Who will be eliminated from the playoffs? All will be revealed with the conclusion of the Round of 16 eliminations of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with the Bass Pro Shops Night Race in Bristol, Tennesse.

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As the green flag waved, the first elimination match of the 2023 playoffs began with the opening stage saw Austin Cindric sustain damage after contact with AJ Allmendinger while Kevin Harvick dropped to 28th place. As Christopher Bell won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw the whole race on red flag due to rainfall but as the race resumed, it was another stage win for Bell while William Byron and Denny Hamlin secured their spots at the Round of 12. In the final stage, it's a disaster when the #7 car slides back into traffic, and four cars get into the mess, including Joey Logano. With Christopher Bell and Brad Keselowski clinched spots in the Round of 12, Hamlin is leading the race.

In the end, Denny Hamlin wins the Bass Pro Shops Night Race of the NASCAR Cup Series! Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and Michael McDowell are officially eliminated from the playoffs.

With the Round of 12 contenders set, the fight for the final 8 is on. The next race is in Texas for the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 this September 24th.

2023 NASCAR Cup Series - Hollywood Casino 400

The Round of 16 playoffs of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series continues in Kansas for the Hollywood Casino 400 as the fight for the final 12 continues.

As the green flag waved, the fight for the final 12 continues in Kansas. Stage 1 saw disaster for Martin Truex Jr. as he hit the wall followed by Austin Dillon and William Byron on the backstretch with Dillion tapped and Byron spinning. As Kyle Larson won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw a bit of contact for Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and a problem for Bubba Wallace. As Brad Keselowski won Stage 2, the final stage saw mechanical problems for Chris Buescher, triggering an overtime restart.

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After chaos in Kansas, Tyler Reddick wins the Hollywood Casino 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot in the Round of 12 is officially sealed!

The next race is at Bristol Motor Speedway for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on September 16. Who will survive? Who will be eliminated from the playoffs? Watch for it!

2023 NASCAR Cup Series - Cook Out Southern 500

The Round of 16 playoffs of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series kicked off in Darlington for the Cook Out Southern 500, the race will decide who will be the first to gain a spot in the Round of 12.

As the green flag waved, the first playoff match of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series was on with the first stage saw Christopher Bell's lead in shambles following pitstop problems as well as Ricky Stenhouse Jr. getting penalized for speeding. With Denny Hamlin winning Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Martin Truex Jr.'s unfortunate return to pit road due to a loose wheel and a temporary halt due to lightning. As the race restarts, the #2 got T-boned by the #54, triggering a caution. With Hamlin bagged Stage 2, the final stage spells disaster for Hamlin as mechanical issues forced him to pit, dropping him to 30th place.

Kevin Harvick started to pit road, Tyler Reddick slowed down, Ryan Newman spun, and the #4 ended up on a closed pit road, Darlington faced a series of wild events and things got even wilder in the final stage when Bowman, Burton, and Suarez got involved in a freak accident with 37 laps to go.

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After a wild start to the playoffs, Kyle Larson wins the Cook Out Southern 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot in the Round of 12 is officially sealed!

The next race is at Kansas for the Hollywood Casino 400 this Sunday, September 10th.

2023 NASCAR Cup Series - Coke Zero Sugar 400

The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series returns to Daytona for the final race of the regular season before heading off to next month's playoffs, the Coke Zero Sugar 400. This race will decide which driver will make it to the final playoff spot and it's an all-or-nothing gamble for them.

As the green flag waved, the last NASCAR regular season race before the playoffs is underway. In the first stage, Martin Truex Jr. stormed his way to the lead to score a stage win while the #9 car was experiencing early problems. In Stage 2, AJ Allmendinger takes control of the stage from Chase Elliott while Denny Hamlin was slapped with a penalty when one of his crew was over the wall too soon, and then The Big One that caught Austin Cindric, Ryan Blaney Brennan Poole, Riley Herbst, Ty Gibbs, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and Austin Dillon. With Brad Keselowski winning Stage 2 and Truex nailing his 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season title, the finale saw three Stewart-Haas Racing drivers controlling the pace out front, Kevin Harvick leading with 10 laps left and a freak accident by Ryan Preece.

In the end, Chris Buescher wins the Coke Zero Sugar 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

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The set of playoff contenders has been assembled. William Byron, Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, Chris Buescher, Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain, Brad Keselowski, Tyler Reddick, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Michael McDowell, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Kevin Harvick, and Bubba Wallace are ready to clash for the championship.

The playoffs begin in Darlington for the Cook Out Southern 500 this September 3rd, 2023.