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Briscoe clinches history-making Daytona 500 pole for Toyota; Truex, Johnson locked in

An 'unbelievable' way to start off the year and season, according to Chase Briscoe, who rocketed to the top of the Daytona 500 qualifying charts with a 49.249s lap in the final round. The prestigious pole is huge for Briscoe, but even bigger for manufacturer and team as Toyota has never…

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The nine drivers battling for a spot in the 2025 Daytona 500

The race to make the 2025 Daytona 500 may be just as exciting as the 500 itself with the largest field of ‘open’ entries in a decade. Among the entrants are two former Cup champions and a four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. Ultimately, nine drivers will be fighting for…

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Daytona 500 schedule, starting lineup and how to watch 2025 NASCAR Cup opener

The 67th running of the Daytona 500 will kickstart the 77th season of NASCAR Cup Series racing where Team Penske and Joey Logano will begin their title defense. The new season comes with plenty of changes across the grid and some new regulations for them to follow.

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The historic feat Truex aims to accomplish with NASCAR comeback at Daytona 500

Recently-retired 2017 Cup champion Martin Truex Jr. will enter the 2025 season-opening Daytona 500 and pursue a piece of NASCAR history.

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Truex aims to make history as he reveals Daytona 500 plans

Martin Truex Jr. will attempt the 67th running of the Daytona 500 in the No. 56 Toyota -- a throwback to his Michael Waltrip Racing days. He will be driving for TRICON Garage in the Truck Series team's Cup debut. Longtime partner Bass Pro Shops will sponsor the effort, Joe Gibbs…

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Strange, funny and absurd: The NASCAR race names you have to see to believe

What's in a name? Nowadays, for races, usually a title sponsor that graces the already long name indicating the race's location, and in NASCAR, typically the mileage of the race as well. Sometimes the sponsor names alone lend to amusing race titles — sometimes, the fans get involved and hijinks ensue.…

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The ends of eras in this year's NASCAR Phoenix finale

The season finale is not just for crowning the series champion, but it also signifies the end of careers, partnerships and in some cases, race teams. The 36th and final points-paying race of the 2024 NASCAR Cup season at Phoenix Raceway was no different. While all the focus was on…

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Truex earns pole in last Cup race as full-time driver, Logano tops title rivals

Martin Truex Jr. earned pole with a 26.718s lap, besting Joey Logano by 0.010s in the final round of qualifying. The veteran driver is set to retire from full-time competition at the end of the year, but he hopes to leave Joe Gibbs Racing with one last checkered flag after…

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NASCAR President Defends Cup Series Championship Finalists

NASCAR President Steve Phelps addresses Cup Series championship finalists, penalties, and future rule changes in annual address.

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Title contender Ryan Blaney dominates NASCAR Cup practice at Phoenix

In the final chance to tune their cars before battling it out for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series championship, all 40 drivers drivers filed onto the track for the combined session. Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, and William Byron are set to battle for the Cup title.

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Five Story Lines to Watch Ahead of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Championship

A champion will be crowned at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday in a one-and-done race for the title that is sure to bring the drama.

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Martin Truex Jr. bests Hendrick drivers for Martinsville Cup pole

Martin Truex Jr. was the last driver on track in the pole round of qualifying, rocketing to the top of the charts with a 19.686s lap that denied Hendrick Motorsports a front row lockout.

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Reddick rebounds from Vegas flip to earn pole position at Homestead

Last weekend, Tyler Reddick was rolling through the infield crash in a wild crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Just six days later, he's shown his determination to drag himself out of the elimination zone by winning pole position at Homestead.

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Full gallery: Tyler Reddick's wild and bizarre ride at Las Vegas

NASCAR's regular season champion Tyler Reddick was having a strong run at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with the Stage 1 win already in the bag until lap 89, when his 2024 Cup Series Championship hopes suffered a literal twist of fate.

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Joey Logano Secures Spot In NASCAR Championship Finale

Joey Logano secures championship finale spot at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in dramatic fashion, setting the stage for intense competition among playoff drivers.

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Joey Logano stretches fuel, wins his way into the Championship 4

Joey Logano truly stole a race win Sunday at Las Vegas with a huge roll of the dice late in the running.

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NASCAR title contender Tyler Reddick flips in bizarre Las Vegas crash

Tyler Reddick won the opening stage at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, only for his race to go upside down moments later -- literally.

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What are the odds? The favorites and longshots to win NASCAR at Las Vegas

NASCAR has graced the tarmac of Las Vegas Motor Speedway since 1998 with Mark Martin winning the inaugural event. In recent years, Chevrolet's been a dominant force, collecting six of the last eight victories, with Hendrick Motorsports winning three straight — so the drivers with the lowest odds shouldn't really come…

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After a "chaotic week", Chase Briscoe faces Roval must-win

Stewart-Haas Racing will be shutting down at the end of the year, and the entire four-car team is rallying around Chase Briscoe as he tries to do the impossible. No one expected the No. 14 Ford to make the playoffs, but a dramatic win in the final race of the…

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NASCAR Cup Kansas: Chastain beats Byron to win, playoffs remain wide open

Ross Chastain may have missed out on the NASCAR Cup playoffs, but earned some consolation with his first victory of the 2024 season at Kansas by holding off William Byron.

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Ross Chastain Wins At Kansas Speedway, Shakes Up Playoffs

Ross Chastain's victory at Kansas Speedway impacts NASCAR playoff standings, setting the stage for intense competition at Talladega and Charlotte Roval.

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William Byron: 'It just sucks' after coming so close to Kansas Cup win

"Damn it, I wanted that one really bad," said William Byron after losing out to Ross Chastain in the battle for the win. "It just sucks, man. You're so close, and you know going to Talladega you know what that is. So just sucks, but proud of the effort."

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The legacy of Martin Truex Jr., NASCAR's improbable champion

Martin Truex Jr.'s NASCAR journey isn't quite over, but his chance of becoming a multi-time Cup champion did end with his elimination in the opening round of the 2024 playoffs. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver at least had one championship to his name, in 2017, as well as three championship runner-ups.…

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Did Kyle Larson just put on the most dominant showing of the Next Gen era?

Parity has always been the goal with this generation of a car and as a result, dominant performances like the one we saw last weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway have become a rarity. Kyle Larson moved ahead pole-sitter Alex Bowman just 33 laps into the race and never looked back.

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Kyle Larson Dominates At Bristol, Playoff Field Narrows

Kyle Larson dominates at Bristol Motor Speedway as Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr. are eliminated from NASCAR playoffs. Exciting race results and play...

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