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Ryan Blaney: "Nothing ever really went our way" in Darlington Cup race

Ryan Blaney had a strong car, but bad luck and pit road issues prevented him from winning at Darlington.

Motorsport · Apr 7, 2025

Denny Hamlin goes back-to-back, winning Darlington Cup race in overtime

Denny Hamlin now has 56 career victories in the NASCAR Cup Series, but it was not a dominant showing like his Martinsville victory just one week ago. Driving a throwback scheme paying tribute to Carl Edwards, Hamlin earned his fifth win at the track 'too tough to tame', in a…

Motorsport · Apr 6, 2025

In photos: Every throwback paint scheme for NASCAR Cup at Darlington

NASCAR Cup drivers pay tribute to history with special paint schemes at Darlington's 'Throwback Weekend'.

Motorsport · Apr 3, 2025

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Fighting fires and close battles: The winners and losers from NASCAR at Homestead

Kyle Larson made sure everyone knew that Homestead was his house over the weekend, even while encountering a bit of frustration as he 'only' managed to win two of the three races at the track. His teammate Alex Bowman was left to stew over a missed opportunity while several drivers…

Motorsport · Mar 24, 2025

Blaney had no warning before his second engine failure of the year

Ryan Blaney's engine failure ends his NASCAR Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, his second engine failure this year, resulting in a 36th-place finish.

Motorsport · Mar 24, 2025

Kyle Larson wins Homestead Cup race after Bowman gets into the wall

Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, overcoming mistakes and damage to claim his 30th career win.

Motorsport · Mar 23, 2025

The Wood Brothers' knack for finding first-time winners

Of the 20 drivers who have been fortunate enough to win races with the Wood Brothers Racing team, nearly half of them were first-time winners, with Josh Berry being the latest. From there, it's been fairly split on what the future held for these drivers as some never won again,…

Motorsport · Mar 19, 2025

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Runaway wheels and a day for the underdogs: Winners and losers from NASCAR in Vegas

Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing have dominated the NASCAR Cup at Las Vegas for the last three seasons, which has also been the case in the first four races of the new year. But Sunday showcased the strengths of drivers outside of the Hendrick and JGR-circle like Berry, Suarez,…

Motorsport · Mar 17, 2025

How Zilisch's Cup debut compares with the greats of NASCAR

Connor Zilisch's COTA finish didn't reflect his talent, but he's in great company of drivers who failed to secure a head-turning finish in their Cup debut.

Motorsport · Mar 4, 2025

NASCAR Drivers Embrace Mexico City Ahead Of Historic Race

NASCAR gears up for its first international Cup Series race in Mexico City, facing industry skepticism. Drivers engage in local culture to promote the even...

The winners and losers from NASCAR's drama-filled weekend at Atlanta

The Harley J. Earl trophy is safely tucked away on William Byron's shelf and the 2025 NASCAR Cup season is officially underway. As the Daytona 500 gets further away in the rearview mirror, the drama and chaos of NASCAR's season opener remained on the series' tail to Atlanta. There, we almost experienced…

Motorsport · Feb 25, 2025

Carson Hocevar angers several drivers on his way to runner-up finish at Atlanta

Carson Hocevar didn't make many friends in Atlanta, but he sure was fast. Already holding a reputation as an aggressive driver with raw skill behind the wheel in the NASCAR Cup series, reminded everyone of both in the second round of the 2025 season.

Motorsport · Feb 24, 2025

How Ford's dominant qualifying at Atlanta could make for a tough race weekend for Toyota, Chevy

Ford dominance in qualifying at drafting tracks isn't exactly breaking news — outside of Chase Briscoe's shock pole in the Daytona 500 for Toyota (later overshadowed by inspection issues found with the mounting of the rear spoiler), Ford has earned the top spot on the grid in ten of the…

Motorsport · Feb 22, 2025

One year later: Revisiting NASCAR's closest three-wide photo finish in history

Just before the start of the 2025 season, Daniel Suarez, Kyle Busch, and Ryan Blaney all got together for a private theater screening of the documentary, “So Damn Close” about their history-making three-wide finish from the Atlanta race on February 25, 2024. Also in the room were the drivers’ crew…

Motorsport · Feb 21, 2025

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Motorsport · Feb 17, 2025

The winners and losers from the Daytona 500

William Byron took the trophy, Ryan Preece went airborne, and mayhem reigned. Here's who won and lost NASCAR's first race

Motorsport · Feb 16, 2025

NASCAR's official 2025 Daytona 500 starting lineup in photos

Welcome to the 77th NASCAR Cup Series season, kicking off with the 67th running of the Daytona 500. What you'll want to know going into Sunday's race: This year's field for the 200-lapper features eight former winners of the race and nine NASCAR Cup Series champions, with drivers on the…

Motorsport · Feb 15, 2025

The ten most dramatic Daytona 500 finishes in history

Fights, fiery crashes, and heart-stopping moments are just some of the featured finales accompanying the earning of one of NASCAR's most prized trophies: The Harley J. Earl. It's what brought national attention to the sport, and has in a way become an expected part of Cup's return to Daytona, especially…

Motorsport · Feb 12, 2025

What’s in a number? The numerology around Daytona 500 winners

30 different car numbers have visited Victory Lane in NASCAR's biggest race

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Kyle Larson And Josh Berry Qualify For The Clash

Kyle Larson and Josh Berry secure spots in The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, with Ryan Blaney also qualifying. Local racer Austin Dillon narrowly misses ou...

Motorsport · Feb 3, 2025

Chase Elliott wins the Clash, holding off Blaney

In NASCAR’s 2025 Clash, Chase Elliott went from pole to checkered flag, beating out Ryan Blaney

Motorsport · Feb 2, 2025

Larson among those who fail to advance in wild Bowman Gray heat races

UPDATE: Kyle Larson won the LCQ on Sunday, advancing into the main event alongside Josh Berry. Ryan Blaney took the points provisional.

Autosport · Dec 19, 2024

Autosport Top 50 of 2024: #34 Ryan Blaney

He was agonisingly close to becoming the first driver to win back-to-back titles in NASCAR's knockout format, but there was still plenty to be proud of for Ryan Blaney in 2024.

Motorsport · Nov 29, 2024

The ten closest finishes of the 2024 NASCAR season

NASCAR's 2024 season saw record-breaking close finishes, with the Cup Series' Kansas race claiming the closest finish ever at 0.001 seconds — watch it here.

Chase Elliott Wins NASCAR's Most Popular Driver Award Again

Chase Elliott wins NASCAR's most popular driver award for the seventh year in a row, showcasing his enduring influence and family legacy in the sport.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 15, 2024

5 ways NASCAR could change its controversial playoff format

NASCAR's polarizing playoff system has many fans fuming. Here are 5 ways to tweak the Cup Series before 2025.

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