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Winners and losers from a tricky NASCAR Cup weekend at Pocono

While Chase Briscoe earned his first win since joining Joe Gibbs Racing, teams like 23XI Racing just want to put this race in the rearview. Pocono delivered some fuel-mileage drama, big hits, and a new winner, but no further escalation in the Carson Hocevar/Ricky Stenhouse Jr. feud.

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NASCAR in-season challenge: What is it and who are the Round 1 matchups?

NASCAR's in-season challenge has arrived, but what exactly is it all about? But before we get into specifics, let's be clear that this has no bearing on the actual championship in any way, shape or form.

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Brad Keselowski takes blame for surprising error that cost him the lead

The RFK Racing co-owner was leading the way on Lap 56 at Pocono Raceway when he made a shocking error. Cameras cut to Brad Keselowski as he entered pit road, but he was the only one doing so. The reason? Pit road was closed and Keselowski had just willingly given…

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Chase Briscoe saves enough fuel, earns impressive NASCAR Cup win at Pocono

It was nervous times atop the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing pit box as Chase Briscoe worked diligently to save enough fuel while leading the NASCAR Cup race at Pocono. He had left his box before the team was done filling up his Toyota Camry, leaving Briscoe to sweat as he…

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Shapiro remains steadfast on no state money for new arenas, champions Pa. sports scene at Pocono

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reaffirmed the state would provide no funding for any new sports arenas and said there were conversations about bringing NASCAR to Philadelphia

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Start of NASCAR Cup race at Pocono delayed by rain

Originally, the race was set to go green a 2:20 pm EST., but lightning and rain is ensuring that won't happen. Track drying is underway around the large 2.5-mile speedway and as of 1:30 pm EST, the lightning hold was lifted. Per NASCAR guidelines, any lightning strike within eight miles…

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. reflects on 'fun' experience as a race-winning crew chief

When regular crew chief Mardy Lindley was suspended one week for the (rather common) issue of loose lug nuts, JR Motorsports team co-owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. stepped up to the plate to lead the No. 88 team this weekend. Well, with Dale Jr. calling the…

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Denny Hamlin earns Pocono pole as William Byron wrecks in wild qualifying session

Denny Hamlin missed the race in Mexico City, but it didn't seem to impact him as the NASCAR Cup Series rolled into Pocono. With a record seven wins at the 2.5-mile track, it was obvious that the No. 11 Toyota would be fast again, and in qualifying, no one could…

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Layne Riggs wins Pocono NASCAR Truck shocker after issues take out leaders

With 3.6 seconds over runner-up finisher Tanner Gray, Front Row Motorsports' Layne Riggs piloted the No. 34 Ford to victory at Pocono Raceway. He became the first Ford driver to win a Truck race at Pocono since Ryan Blaney did it in 2013. Friday's triumph is Riggs' third career win,…

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Hyak Motorsports fires NASCAR Cup spotter Tab Boyd

Hyak Motorsports has parted ways with spotter Tab Boyd, who worked with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 Chevrolet. Weekend rosters show that Clayton Hughes will be atop the spotter's stand for Pocono, replacing Boyd.

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23XI and FRM make final effort to save charters, claim ruling sets "dangerous precedent"

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are on the precipice of losing their charters mid-season in a legal loss that would cause an immediate financial hit for the two multi-car organizations.

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Ram CEO wants Dodge to enter NASCAR Cup by 2027

Speaking to Kevin Harvick on his 'Happy Hour' podcast, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis, who used to work as the CEO for Dodge under Stellantis, made it clear that the manufacturer has Cup aspirations. Ram recently announced their plans to return to the Truck Series in 2026, but the return of Dodge…

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NASCAR Play-by-Play Announcer and Pit Reporter Jamie Little Reflects on Her Trailblazing Career

The Fox motorsports broadcaster has a résumé full of firsts.

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From San Diego to Chicagoland, a look at where NASCAR might race in 2026

Last year, the 36-race NASCAR Cup schedule was officially announced on August 29th. This year, series officials hope to unveil it sooner than that, but there are a lot of moving parts. A recent report from The Athletic claims NASCAR is close to a deal to run on the streets…

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Australian Supercars driver Cam Waters to run NASCAR Truck race at Lime Rock

Cam Waters, 30, currently competes full-time in Supercars where is sits second in the 2025 championship standings. But he will head stateside for the upcoming NASCAR Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park -- the first time the track has hosted a national-level NASCAR race.

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Josh Bilicki to run two NASCAR Truck road course races with Niece Motorsports

Niece Motorsports has announced a two-race deal with Josh Bilicki, which will put him behind the wheel of the No. 44 Chevrolet at Lime Rock Park on on June 28th and the Charlotte Roval on October 3rd.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. to work as crew chief for Connor Zilisch at Pocono

JR Motorsports has made a surprise announcement regarding the interim crew chief for Connor Zilisch this weekend at Pocono Raceway.

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NASCAR Driver's Team Fines Him $50,000 Over Derogatory Comments Toward Mexico City

Carson Hocevar apologized on social media Sunday night.

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Carson Hocevar fined for making insensitive comments about Mexico

Spire Motorsports have taken action against their own driver, Carson Hocevar. The NASCAR Cup Series competed in Mexico City for the first time last weekend in an event that was positively received by most of the garage.

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Will NASCAR return to Mexico City in 2026?

NASCAR's recent visit to Mexico changed the perception some drivers had of the country and delivered two races full of excitement — something that has been lacking at times in Formula 1 events at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Despite a thrilling weekend a great enthusiasm from the fans, the future…

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Brennan Poole to make his first NASCAR Cup start of the year at Pocono

When NASCAR heads to Pocono Raceway this weekend, NY Racing Team will be there with the No. 44 Chevrolet in an open entry. The team has run six races so far this year and also attempted but failed to qualify for the Daytona 500.

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How Shane van Gisbergen's Mexico win completely changes the playoff picture

In NASCAR's 'win and you're in' championship format, winning a race is the most important thing a driver can do during the season. No matter where a driver is in points, if they compete full-time and win any regular season race, then they immediately become part of the playoff battle.

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Winners and losers from a historic NASCAR weekend in Mexico

NASCAR held its first points-paying Cup race outside of the United States since 1958 this weekend when the top level of the sport journeyed to Mexico for the very first time. The race weekend featured two international drivers capturing the checkered flag with home hero Daniel Suarez winning the Xfinity…

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Why Shane van Gisbergen sought Max Verstappen's advice just before dominant NASCAR win

There's no doubt that three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen is one of the best road racers in NASCAR, again proving it in the inaugural Cup race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.

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Kyle Busch takes blame for causing wild multi-car wreck in the rain

On the seventh lap of the NASCAR Cup race in Mexico, drivers were tiptoeing around the wet track in one of the rare moments where you'll see the top level of stock car racing compete in the rain.

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