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Chase Briscoe goes back-to-back at Charlotte, wins Stage 3
Chase Briscoe has had a phenomenal 2026 playoff run. Add Charlotte to the list of reasons why. The NASCAR Cup Series driver of the No. 19 car had a dominant Stage 3 run and ultimately took the checkered flag on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. That’s now back-to-back victories after his win last weekend at Las Vegas — and it marks exactly the kind of success that is sustaining his meteoric rise through this playoff field. Case in point: Two weekends ago, Briscoe sat eighth in the standings.
Briscoe becomes true contender with Charlotte win
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Live Updates: NASCAR Cup at Charlotte Motor Speedway
NASCAR Cup Series drivers are on the grid in Concord, North Carolina. The 1.5-mile of Charlotte Motor Speedway is set to host the Bank of America 400 as the series returns to the oval. View NASCAR race results from Charlotte below. Charlotte Menu Trucks: Prac/Qual | Race O’Reilly: Prac/Qual Cup: Prac/Qual | Race Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe set the front row. 267 laps of stock car racing are up next… Laps: 77 (1-77 /267) Green flag, they run side-by-side for the lead off turn two.
Bubba Wallace says he hasn’t been disrespected since shoving Kyle Larson
All year, NASCAR Cup Series drivers have been complaining about the way they are raced by Carson Hocevar. On Saturday night, Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar tangled while racing for 2nd. Blaney volunteered to be the first one to do something. He walked up to Hocevar after the race and grabbed him by his suit. Hocevar responded immediately with two punches. After being pushed to the ground, Blaney was able to get up and run back up to him and get in one punch of his own.
Ty Gibbs tossed a water bottle into the NASCAR fight (Video)
On Saturday night, the NASCAR Cup Series raced at Bristol Motor Speedway. The sparks went flying and so did the fists. In the closing laps, Carson Hocevar and Ty Gibbs rubbed fenders and doors for the race lead and the win. As they tangled, they handed the lead over to Joey Logano. Bristol Race Results: NASCAR Cup Series (September 2026) Before that, Hocevar and Blaney tangled for 2nd. And Blaney hung around after the race to have a chat with Hocevar.
New record set for fastest NASCAR pit stop by Bubba Wallace's No. 23 crew
Nick DeGroot During the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, the No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota pit crew of Bubba Wallace set a new pit stop record while changing four tires during the race. The crew completed the stop in 7.86 seconds, beating the previous record of 7.98, which was held by the pit crew for the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Christopher Bell and took place as Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March of the year. Those are the only two known four-tire pit stops under eight seconds.
Atlanta chaos exposes growing Spire Motorsports Toyota feud
After NASCAR settled its brutal lawsuit with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in December, everyone was relieved that they could focus on racing again without the courtroom drama. Alas, because we can’t have nice things, another Cup Series team was filing suit just two weeks into the season. For Spire Motorsports, it was the cherry on top of a very bizarre weekend at EchoPark Speedway.
Bubba Wallace, Denny Hamlin Clear Air After Kansas Incident
Bubba Wallace and his team owner Denny Hamlin addressed the recent Denny Hamlin Kansas incident in a candid face-to-face meeting on Saturday, a week after their clash at Kansas Speedway. The conversation came as Wallace prepared for the Charlotte Roval, both drivers seeking clarity after their on-track battle disrupted team harmony and Toyota’s prospects.
Denny Hamlin’s bold move destroys Toyota’s Kansas dream in shocking NASCAR finish
When overtime at Kansas Speedway began, Toyota drivers were sitting 1–2–3–4–5. When a second restart took place shortly after, they maintained their top five lockout. In the end, none of them won. Toyotas dominated the Hollywood Casino 400, with Denny Hamlin leading 160 of 267 laps. However, Hamlin would ultimately be Toyota’s own worst enemy when he tried to go for the win even if it meant having to pass his 23XI Racing employee Bubba Wallace.
Kenny Wallace claims Kyle Busch’s son “drives like his father but acts like his mama” after Tulsa win
The Busch’s are one of the biggest NASCAR dynasties in the modern era, established by two times Cup champion Kyle Busch and 2004 Cup champion Kurt Busch. They are the most accomplished sibling duo in the sports history and have already started the training of the next-generation to expand the family legacy. Kyle Busch’s son Brexton Busch has been one of the best racers in the junior series over the years and has won championships in Sprint, midgets and other dirt racing events.
NASCAR Championship 4 Chaos: What We Know About Martinsville Finish, Potential Race Manipulation
What was an incredible race and playoff battle at Martinsville Speedway — arguably the best race at the track in the NASCAR Cup Series’ Next Gen car — will instead be remembered for all the wrong reasons. With Christopher Bell and William Byron separated by one point for the final playoff spot in the Championship 4, shenanigans ensued between both drivers and manufacturers.
Another NASCAR Playoff Scandal in Virginia
RIDGEWAY, Va. — Ryan Blaney may have passed Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott late to win the Xfinity 500 and make the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4. But his thrilling comeback will be forever overshadowed by the shenanigans of Christopher Bell, William Byron and others around them during the closing laps Sunday evening (Nov. 3) at Martinsville Speedway.
NASCAR fans confused as Byron avoids same penalty as Wallace
On Sunday, NASCAR raced on the road course of Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was a big race for the NASCAR Cup Series as four drivers would be eliminated from the playoffs at the finish line of the Roval. Alex Bowman disqualified after Charlotte; Eliminated from playoffs The curbs sat at 4 inches tall. It caused cars to launch in the air at impact but was designed to keep cars from cutting the course. Ahead of the race, NASCAR roved large turtle curbs.
Fantasy Update: No surprises in mix of playoff, non-playoff road-course studs for Roval Original
From what was expected entering the Round of 12 elimination race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, not much has changed. Sure, I’ve replaced a couple of non-playoff drivers in my lineup, but the teams that were expected to be up front in both categories … were. Road-course powerhouse Shane van Gisbergen scored his first Busch Light pole award at the Cup level, while AJ Allmendinger continued his unbelievable track record at the new-look, 17-turn re-configuration.
Race Results: NASCAR Cup Series Wurth 400 at Dover
Denny Hamlin held off a late-race charge from Kyle Larson to score his third NASCAR Cup Series win of the 2024 season as he took the checkered flag in the Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. Hamlin led a race-high 136 laps on his path to the win. In all, there were 12 lead changes in the race among nine different drivers, and there were five cautions throughout the day. Here are the complete race results for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway, race 11 of 36.
Bubba Wallace and 23XI Racing
Running with Bubba and 23XI Change is accelerating and Bubba Wallace is a catalyst for this change. His efforts have paved the way for togetherness, for unity; advancing a culture of inclusion and diversity in NASCAR and across the world. This culture which celebrates a rich diversity of thought, experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives will be the inspiration that fuels a better tomorrow. Read the Press Release Watch the Video
Catching up on Toyota’s surge, Rajah Carruth’s win, IndyCar charters and driver salaries on Apple Podcasts
A recap of some major takeaways from NASCAR’s trips to Las Vegas and Phoenix, as well as the IndyCar 2024 opener in St. Petersburg.
Latest odds: Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin favorites to win Monday's postponed Daytona 500 Original
If you had a bet on "will the Daytona 500 get rained out again," congratulations! The Great American Race was postponed to Monday afternoon when it's hoped the showers that have persisted around the east coast of the state will finally move away. Meanwhile, the odds on the various drivers and their chances of winning the 500 have changed a bit.
BY THE NUMBERS: 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Season
Feature By: Ashley McCubbin For the second time, fans got entertained post-race courtesy of Ben Rhodes in the championship press conference for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. However, there were a lot of other numbers to think about when the season concluded.
Ryan Blaney seizes the moment; Kevin Harvick’s near-miss; Bubba Wallace’s Michael Jordan pep talk; Roval preview on Apple Podcasts
NASCAR on NBC analyst Kyle Petty on Ryan Blaney’s impressive superspeedway prowess, vast potential and what the Talladega win means; Kevin Harvick’s near-miss at getting a checkered flag in his final season; the sports psychology games that drivers play; what’s going on with regular-season champion Martin Truex Jr.; what happened in the Brad Keselowski-Carson Hocevar incident; Bubba Wallace’s frustration and Michael Jordan’s pep talk; why a Talladega comeback showed again why this is Denny...
Aric Almirola takes Talladega pole
Aric Almirola will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. Almirola posted the fastest lap in the final round of qualifying Saturday (52.715 seconds) to capture his second pole of 2023. “Really proud,” Almirola said, crediting his team for his fast car. Joey Logano will share the front row with Almirola. Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson and Brad Keselowski rounded out the Top-5 qualifiers.
NASCAR on NBC podcast: Texas: The restarts that went wrong for Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace; William Byron the championship favorite; Martin Truex Jr.’s ‘disaster’ to start the playoffs on Apple Podcasts
NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Jarrett on the two late restarts that essentially decided the race; what happened with Kyle Larson’s crash while leading; how Bubba Wallace let the lead slip away on the last restart; why William Byron now should be considered a championship favorite and a strong pick to make the Phoenix title race; Hendrick Motorsports’ 300th victory; the pit collision between Ty Gibbs and Denny Hamlin; Ross Chastain’s rebound for second from adversity; Ryan Blaney’s speeding...
William Byron Wins at Texas Motor Speedway to Advance to Round of Eight in NASCAR Playoffs
Key points: William Byron wins at Texas Motor Speedway to advance to the round of eight in the NASCAR playoffs This victory marks the 300th win for Hendrick Motorsports Bubba Wallace and Chase Briscoe battled for the lead but finished behind Byron William Byron secured a victory at the Texas Motor Speedway, advancing to the round of eight in the NASCAR playoffs and earning Hendrick Motorsports its 300th victory.
NASCAR on NBC podcast: Bristol: Denny Hamlin gleefully enjoys playing the ‘villain’ role; playoff eliminations for Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano; the Round of 12 outlook on Apple Podcasts
NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on the playoff eliminations of Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano; why it’s become harder for teams to improve in the early development of the Next Gen; what it’s like for a driver trying to soak in the last races of their career; the Round of 12 outlook; Denny Hamlin gleefully embracing the “villain” role.
NASCAR on NBC podcast: Kansas: Martin Truex Jr.’s disastrous playoff start; pivotal restarts and strategy calls; how it got away from Kyle Larson; some fire from Chase Elliott on Apple Podcasts
NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte on Kansas being a treacherous playoff track; Martin Truex Jr.’s stunningly on the brink of playoff elimination; pivotal restarts and strategy calls; how the race got away from Kyle Larson; Chase Elliott’s fire; previewing the Bristol Motor Speedway cutoff race.
Podium Preview: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Any race at the 1.5-mile Kansas Speedway, even the Hollywood Casino 400, is always exciting and unpredictable. Though seemingly friendly with its confines and features, it is a ferocious, action packed intermediate track. As seen in the spring race in May, Lap 1 or Lap 267 are must see TV. It is one of the better tickets for fans and competitors with multiple grooves, an aging asphalt and endless possibilities for racing glory.
NASCAR playoff odds, predictions: Look for a long drought to end or a longshot to win Original
It took nearly seven months, thousands of miles, and plenty of pit stops — both planned and unplanned — but NASCAR's wagon train has traversed all manner of wonderful American countryside and arrived at Playoff Pass. It all starts Sunday evening at Darlington. Ten races, 16 drivers, and their assorted teams — each its own little corporation, really, with a lot on the line for each.
NASCAR on NBC podcast: Daytona: Brad Keselowski’s destiny realized; reviewing the pressure on Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace; the wicked wrecks of Ryan Blaney and Ryan Preece on Apple Podcasts
NASCAR on NBC analyst Kyle Petty on the teamwork of Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski; how the Next Gen still is changing the balance of power in Cup; Keselowski’s destiny realized as a team owner; Chase Elliott’s disappointment; Bubba Wallace’s stress level; the wicked impacts of Ryan Blaney and Ryan Preece amid NASCAR’s continued safety enhancements; a 2023 playoff preview.
National categories show super support for Supercars
Photos: Daniel Kalisz Photography and Insyde Media Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup The Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup held its fourth round of the season on the weekend and it was New Zealander Callum Hedge who charged his way to a clean sweep of wins, and the outright title lead.
Jones has mixed weekend at the Lausitzring
Harri Jones in action during the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland at the Lausitzring. Harri Jones experienced the highs and lows of motorsport on the weekend, as he contested the latest round of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland. Held at the Lausitzring in Northeast Germany, a strong field of 28 competitors were entered in the round, seven of which joined Jones in the Rookie Class.
NASCAR: Driver Ratings for William Byron, Bubba Wallace, Chase Elliott at Watkins Glen
Crash NASCAR journalist Chad Smith goes through the field to hand out driver ratings for the Go Bowling at the Glen. William Byron: 10 Byron dominated this race, leading 66 of the 90 laps on his way to his series-high fifth win of the season. Denny Hamlin: 10 Pole position and finishing runner-up made for a much better weekend than he had last week at Indianapolis. Christopher Bell: 9 A steady race for Bell, who seems to be getting back into a groove after disappearing for much of the summer.
NASCAR on NBC podcast: Indianapolis: The perseverance of Michael McDowell and Front Row Motorsports; Shane van Gisbergen’s second outing and future; back to the Brickyard oval in 2024? on Apple Podcasts
NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on an Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course race that was light on cautions; two critical moments that helped Michael McDowell secure the victory; how the Next Gen has been a game-changer for Front Row Motorsports; Denny Hamlin’s digs at McDowell; what it’s like being a driver involved in team personnel decisions; how McDowell and crew chief Travis Peterson become a successful pair; McDowell’s career story and perseverance; Shane van Gisbergen’s second Cup...
NASCAR on NBC podcast: Richmond: Chris Buescher and Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing on the rise; strategy rules Richmond; reviewing how the Kyle Larson interview at Pocono unfolded on Apple Podcasts
NASCAR on NBC pit reporter Kim Coon on Richmond Raceway winner Chris Buescher and the strength of Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing this season; the long green-flag strategy calls at Richmond and how it’s changed the style of racing on the 0.75-mile oval; Martin Truex Jr.’s rebound despite confusion on his team’s tactics; numerous pit mistakes; the difference on being a pit reporter on TV vs.
NASCAR on NBC podcast: New Hampshire: Martin Truex Jr.’s breakthrough “home” win and will he keep racing next season; should teams use pit stop code words?; the playoff bubble tightens on Apple Podcasts
NASCAR on NBC analyst Dale Jarrett on Martin Truex Jr.’s first win at New Hampshire; how Truex has recaptured his 2017-21 championship form after a winless ’22; will Truex keep racing beyond 2023?; critical errors by the pit crews of Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney; the tightening playoff bubble with six races remaining in the regular season; the unconventionally aggressive playoff plan for Michael McDowell; why it’s win or else now for Chase Elliott; Joey Logano’s impressive second-place...
Christopher Bell wins the pole in New Hampshire
LOUDON, N.H. — Christopher Bell picked up where he left off last year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and won the pole for Sunday’s Crayon 301. Bell will share the front row with teammate Martin Truex Jr. Last year, Truex led the most laps in this race but Bell won and locked himself into the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. In eight NASCAR starts at NHMS, Bell has five wins and two runner-up finishes, including that win and a runner-up finish in the last two Cup Series races.
2 Headed Monster: NASCAR Waited on the Rain; Was It the Right Call?
The newly configured Atlanta Motor Speedway has provided NASCAR with the symbiotic effect of having joined Talladega with Bristol, making one of the most exciting, nerve wracking and visually impressive races on the schedule. Add in racing into the night peppered with thunderstorms, and you have a recipe for controversy. The third stage and ultimate end of Sunday’s (July 9) race was watching William Byron idle around in the lead for what seemed like an eternity while the pits were closed.
The 2023 Men's College World Series Bracket Is Set
The college baseball world is set to once again focus on Omaha, Nebraska as the field for the Men's College World Series is set. The sport will crown a national champion over the next two weeks as eight teams look to cement their place in history. The regionals and super regionals in the NCAA tournament were full of excitement with great plays, come-from-behind wins and thrilling series all around the country.
Fans Saddened By Death Of Legendary Pittsburgh Sports Broadcaster Original
Stan Savran, a longtime Pittsburgh radio and TV broadcaster, died Monday at age 76. A Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Famer, Savran covered multiple sports on WTAE-TV, AT&T Sports Network, and various radio stations. Pittsburgh sports figures mourned his loss on social media. "This is a sad day in the City of Pittsburgh as we lost a legendary person, media icon, and close friend with the passing of Stan Savran," Steelers President Art Rooney II said.
Legendary Pittsburgh Sports Broadcaster Has Died At 76
Longtime sports broadcaster Stan Savran passed away this Monday. He was 76 years old. Savran worked with the Steelers during his career. Additionally, he hosted pregame and postgame shows for the Penguins and Pirates. KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh had nothing but great things to say about Savran's legacy. "Stan Savran was a legend," Walsh said. "A true professional but more importantly a great person. Stan was a mentor and a good friend. I’ll miss him dearly.
NFL Fans Embarrassed By Mistake On Madden 24 Cover
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is featured on the cover of Madden NFL 24. There are two different versions of the cover, one for the standard edition and the other for the deluxe edition of the game. The standard edition cover is fairly simple, featuring Allen looking down while holding his shoulder pads at the neck. The deluxe edition is more detailed, with Allen celebrating among a sea of Bills fans at Highmark Stadium.
Oklahoma's Star Transfer, Jordy Bahl, Appears To Have School In Mind
Oklahoma star softball pitcher Jordy Bahl is going to be leaving the program for another school. After helping the program to two straight national championships, she's leaving to likely return home to Nebraska. Bahl only grew up an hour from Lincoln, Nebraska, which is where the campus is. She originally committed to Nebraska before opening her recruitment back up and committing to Oklahoma. Here's her announcement: The Cornhuskers are set to get one of the best pitchers in the country.
Peyton Manning's Outfit Went Viral At Game 5 Of The NBA Finals
Former Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning was in Denver on Monday night to watch the Nuggets capture their first championship in franchise history. Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion, was obviously rooting for Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in this year's NBA Finals. During the first half of Game 5, Manning went viral because he was wearing a massive gold chain over his plaid button shirt and blue jacket. Somehow, Manning wore this hefty gold chain for the majority of the game.
Report: Why Patriots Cut James Robinson Months After Signing Him
The New England Patriots surprised NFL onlookers by releasing James Robinson on Monday. Robinson signed a two-year deal with New England in March, but the running back will re-enter the free-agent market. While the announcement caught the NFL world off guard, the rationale isn't as shocking. Per The Athletic's Jeff Howe, the Patriots cut Robinson because of health issues. He reportedly "couldn't stay on the field" this spring.
NASCAR Fans Respond To Getting Called Out By Bubba Wallace
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has made plenty of headlines this season. In May, he got crushed for flipping the middle finger during a post-race interview at North Wilkesboro Speedway. While on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio this past Sunday, Wallace addressed the narrative surrounding his antics. Wallace suggested there's a double standard when fans react to his antics compared to others. "People think that I love to stay in the headlines for different reasons and I actually hate it," Wallace said.
The Ottawa Senators Have Reportedly Been Purchased For Nearly $1 Billion
After so much drama and speculation, the Ottawa Senators have finally been purchased. Per multiple reports, the Senators have been purchased by Toronto billionaire Michael Andlauer for $950 million. It's the highest price ever paid for an NHL team. The sale had been going on for the last several weeks/months since former owner Eugene Melnyk passed away last year. It was a highly contested sale process as celebrities such as Ryan Reynolds and Snoop Dogg were involved with select bids.
NASCAR on NBC podcast: Gateway: Kyle Busch continues RCR honeymoon; lights out for NASCAR teams’ Big Data; will Austin Cindric be suspended for the Austin Dillon crash?; Ross Chastain’s fade on Apple Podcasts
NASCAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on Kyle Busch’s continued surge with Richard Childress Racing; how Cup teams were impacted by the lack of data acquisition; whether Austin Cindric intentionally wrecked Austin Dillon and does it merit a suspension from NASCAR; what has happened to Ross Chastain?; Chicago Street Race preview.
Blaney wins Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte to end winless drought
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Jumping into the crowd to celebrate a big race victory appears to have become a Team Penske thing. Ryan Blaney held off William Byron to win the rescheduled Coca-Cola 600 on Monday at Charlotte Speedway, giving team owner Roger Penske a sweep of the Memorial Day weekend’s top races in the United States. Josef Newgarden won a record-extending 19th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday for Team Penske.
Blaney wins Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte to end winless drought
CONCORD, N.C. — Jumping into the crowd to celebrate a big race victory appears to have become a Team Penske thing. Ryan Blaney held off William Byron to win the rescheduled Coca-Cola 600 on Monday at Charlotte Speedway, giving team owner Roger Penske a sweep of the Memorial Day weekend’s top races in the United States. Josef Newgarden won a record-extending 19th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday for Team Penske.
Blaney wins Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte to end winless drought
CONCORD, N.C. — Jumping into the crowd to celebrate a big race victory appears to have become a Team Penske thing. Ryan Blaney held off William Byron to win the rescheduled Coca-Cola 600 on Monday at Charlotte Speedway, giving team owner Roger Penske a sweep of the Memorial Day weekend’s top races in the United States. Josef Newgarden won a record-extending 19th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday for Team Penske.
Drama from Monday's Coca-Cola 600 may spill over to Enjoy Illinois 300
Blaney has momentum after win at Charlotte Pete Hayes, Hearst Illinois May 30, 2023 MADISON - Pre-race hoopla has dominated much of the discussions leading into NASCAR week at World Wide Technology Raceway. But on Monday, Ryan Blaney made sure his name and that of Team Penske are included in this week's discussions heading into the second Enjoy Illinois 300.
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