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With half of the NASCAR playoff field gone, only heavy hitters remain

The feel-good stories and underdogs are gone — eliminated through the first two rounds. Even Alex Bowman, who went from being the fourth driver at HMS to one of the strongest playoff drivers, has now been eliminated after an unfortunate DQ. Half of the eight remaining title contenders are former…

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Hendrick accepts Bowman Roval disqualification, sealing NASCAR playoff elimination

Hendrick Motorsports has chosen not to appeal Alex Bowman's disqualification from Sunday's NASCAR Cup playoff elimination race at the Charlotte Roval.

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NASCAR Cup Charlotte: Larson wins Roval, Bowman disqualified

Kyle Larson took a commanding NASCAR Cup Series victory at the reconfigured Charlotte Roval ahead of Christopher Bell and William Byron, as the playoff field was slimmed to eight drivers.

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Kyle Larson wins Charlotte Roval while teammate Bowman is DQ'ed

Kyle Larson took a commanding victory at the reconfigured Charlotte Roval, ahead of Christopher Bell and William Byron. Larson then took daughter Audrey for a ride around the track in his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet after she retrieved the checkered flag for him.

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Chase Elliott on the bubble as four drivers face Roval elimination

The Round of 12 opened with another spoiler as Ross Chastain took the checkered flag at Kansas. The field then raced into Talladega where yet another non-playoff driver stole all the glory with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. winning the race. This means no one got to automatically advance into the Round…

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How new Charlotte Roval layout will create new challenge for playoff drivers

This weekend, the heat is on for Joey Logano, Daniel Suarez, Austin Cindric, and Chase Briscoe who enter below the cut line, with Chase Elliott on the playoff bubble as NASCAR returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway for yet another Round of 12 elimination race on its infield road course. And if…

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Michael McDowell earns Talladega Cup pole for Front Row Motorsports

Despite the stunning lawsuit, Michael McDowell said he and his Front Row Motorsports (FRM) team have been "laser-focused" heading into Talladega. The veteran driver had zero Cup poles in his previous 15 years of competition, but now has six poles this year alone -- more than any other driver during the…

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NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs: Kansas Speedway Survival Test

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs at Kansas Speedway tested drivers' skills and resilience, showcasing the unpredictable nature of NASCAR playoffs.

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Christopher Bell claims NASCAR Cup pole at Kansas Speedway

Christopher Bell hasn't lost a pole at Kansas since the spring of 2023, and he will again lead the field to the green flag on Sunday. At a 30.111s, he bested teammate Ty Gibbs by 0.040s off in a front row sweep for for the Joe Gibbs Racing camp.

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NASCAR Cup Bristol: Larson takes dominant win as playoff drivers eliminated

Kyle Larson led 462 of 500 laps at Bristol to take a stunning fifth victory of the 2024 NASCAR Cup season in Saturday night's Round of 16 playoff elimination race.

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Alex Bowman leads Hendrick 1-2-3 in NASCAR Cup qualifying at Bristol

Hendrick trio have a chance to score stage points and control the race in NASCAR's Round of 16 finale at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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NASCAR Cup Atlanta: Logano beats Suarez to win playoff opener

Team Penske's Joey Logano claimed victory in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff opener at Atlanta Motor Speedway, locking himself into the Round of 12 by defeating Daniel Suarez.

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Logano beats Suarez to win NASCAR Cup playoff opener at Atlanta

The race at Atlanta Motor Speedway ended in a two-lap dash in overtime with Ryan Blaney pushing his Penske teammate Joey Logano, and Ross Chastain pushing Trackhouse teammate Daniel Suarez. The Trackhouse drivers quickly became disconnected, clearing the way for Logano to win for the 34th time in his career…

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Playoff predictions: Who will win the 2024 NASCAR Cup championship?

With the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs set to begin at Atlanta Motor Speedway, it's time to make some predictions that surely will not age poorly. It's true few would have named Blaney as the 2023 champion at the start of last year's playoffs, or Logano the year before that.…

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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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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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RCR's best shot to regain Dillon's NASCAR playoff spot? Win again

NASCAR sent a clear message last week to drivers that there are impressive consequences for your actions, especially for Austin Dillon who was stripped of his playoff eligibility after plowing through the cars of Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin to win the Cup race at Richmond. But Dillon and the Richard Childress…

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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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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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NASCAR Cup Richmond: Hamlin beats JGR team-mate Truex to pole

Hamlin was among the first five cars to go out in the final round of Saturday’s qualifying session but his lap at 118.162 mph held up to earn the pole for Sunday night’s 400-lap race.

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Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next August

Major League Baseball is coming to Bristol Motor Speedway with the Braves and the Reds taking part in the Speedway Classic in August 2025

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