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NASCAR Cup drivers braced for "sketchy" nature of playoff opening round

Drivers had plenty of adjectives to describe the opening round of the 2024 NASCAR Cup playoffs, and most were just synonyms for chaos.

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NASCAR drivers brace for "chaotic nature" of playoff opening round

For the very first time, the Round of 16 will feature a drafting track and a road course, just as Round of 12. It is likely to factor into this being the most unpredictable playoffs yet, and the drivers are weary of what lies ahead.

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Why the 2024 NASCAR Cup playoffs could be the most unpredictable

Surprise exits, stunning upsets, and wild finishes are hallmarks of the modern playoff format in NASCAR. However, there are several signs that point to this year being unlike any that came before it. There are familiar faces out and unexpected names in, all wrapped around a schedule that has doubled…

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Reddick was "waiting to puke" as he raced for NASCAR's regular season title

Given his shot at the regular season title and the championship-boosting points that come with it, no one would blame Tyler Reddick for heading into last night's race at Darlington — the season finale — with a pit in his stomach. Only it wasn't nerves making him feel bad.

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Mixed emotions for 23XI as Bubba Wallace fails to make the playoffs

As Tyler Reddick bested Kyle Larson by a single point in the fight for the regular season title, his teammate Bubba Wallace was in a far more precarious position. The driver of the No. 23 Toyota started the Southern 500 from pole position and was able to close down to…

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NASCAR Cup Darlington: Briscoe secures playoff spot with wild Southern 500 victory

Chase Briscoe held off Kyle Busch to win the Southern 500 at Darlington, locking himself into the playoffs in a dramatic showdown on Sunday night.

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Chase Briscoe Wins Southern 500, Secures Playoff Spot

Chase Briscoe's victory at Southern 500, playoff field set, and tribute to Cale Yarborough.

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Chase Briscoe wins his way into the playoffs with wild Southern 500 victory

Chase Briscoe held off Kyle Busch to win the Southern 500 at Darlington, locking himself into the playoffs in a dramatic showdown on Sunday night. The race came down to a series of cautions that threw the race into complete chaos. Strategies were all over the place and when the…

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Reddick vs. Larson: Why NASCAR's regular season title is important

Tyler Reddick enters the cut-off race at Darlington with a 17-point advantage over Kyle Larson in the battle to win the regular season title. Chase Elliott also lurks in the background, only 18 points behind. Whoever prevails will play a key role in how the standings will look when the…

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Southern 500: Bubba Wallace beats Hocevar to pole in dramatic session

It was a dramatic qualifying session for the 2024 Southern 500, which marks the end of the regular season. Wallace, who entered this race 21 points below the cut-line, rocketed to the top of the charts in his first pole of the 2024 season.

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Chastain "surprised" he could potentially miss the 2024 playoffs

Ross Chastain is facing a situation he hasn't had to deal with since joining Trackhouse over two years ago — potentially missing the playoffs. Currently, Chastain sits 27 points below the cut-line entering the regular season finale at Darlington. Although he could still point his way in, realistically, it's likely…

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Max Verstappen Had a Great Two-Word Response to Kyle Larson Saying He's the Better Driver

The NASCAR driver made a bold claim about Verstappen recently.

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NASCAR Regular Season Championship Race Heats Up

Stay updated on the intense NASCAR regular season battle as drivers vie for playoff spots and championship glory. Exciting races ahead!

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Larson loses points lead after "I just messed up" in Michigan wreck

Kyle Larson lost out on not only a potential win at Michigan, but his points lead in the championship after a mid-race spin took the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet out of contention. A trio of sudden tire failures forced a caution flag late in the second stage, where a…

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Tyler Reddick Wins NASCAR Race At Michigan International Speedway

Tyler Reddick's victory at Michigan Speedway secures playoff spot, setting the stage for intense NASCAR action ahead.

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NASCAR Cup Michigan: Reddick outduels Byron in overtime finish

It was Reddick's second win of the 2024 NASCAR Cup season, using a push from fellow Toyota driver Ty Gibbs to snatch the lead away from William Byron. He also won earlier this year at Talladega Superspeedway.

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NASCAR Suspends Firekeepers 400 Due To Rain Delay

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Hamlin "kicking myself" after his battle for the lead ends with a spin

A thrilling battle for the lead offered plenty to talk about, despite rain putting a damper on things about a quarter of the way through Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. Kyle Larson snatched the lead away from Denny Hamlin on the initial start, but pole-sitter Hamlin never…

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Rain forces postponement of Michigan Cup race after dramatic first stage

Rain has been throwing a wrench into NASCAR's plans at Michigan all weekend long, and Sunday was no different.

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NASCAR: When rubbin' stops being racin'

In a series born via the exploits of bootleggers and outlaws, NASCAR's history is unsurprisingly steeped in decades of contact and drivers pushing the limits of what may be deemed acceptable.

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NASCAR's history of wreck penalties: When rubbin' stops being racin'

In a series born via the exploits of bootleggers and outlaws, NASCAR's history is unsurprisingly steeped in decades of contact and drivers pushing the limits of what may be deemed acceptable. There's almost an expectation to see occasional bump and runs, or a driver full-throttle against the wall to escape…

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Why Go-Kart Racing Deserves a Spot in the Olympics

Motor racing has never been an Olympic event. But with enough traction, karting could come to Brisbane in 2032. Here’s why it should.

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2024 NASCAR Cup at Richmond schedule, entry list, and how to watch

Kyle Larson was victorious in the Brickyard 400, solidifying his place atop the regular season championship standings.

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Kyle Larson has "one more to check off" at Indianapolis

Larson restarted 23rd following a miscue on pit road on lap 130 of the originally scheduled 160-lap race, took the lead in the first overtime and clinched the Brickyard 400 victory when a caution was displayed on the final lap of the second overtime and Larson in the lead.

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