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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 26: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR explains decision to call Coca-Cola 600 early

NASCAR explains decision to call Coca-Cola 600 early

May 28, 2024
NASCAR official Elton Sawyer said Tuesday that challenging track-drying conditions and the prospects of an early morning
Kyle Larson’s 2024 #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet paint scheme.

NASCAR will try to accommodate Kyle Larson’s schedule Sunday if possible

NASCAR will try to accommodate Kyle Larson’s schedule Sunday if possible

May 23, 2024
NASCAR wants to see Kyle Larson attempt the Indianapolis/Charlotte double and will try to be as accommodating as possible
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 21: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 21, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Could NASCAR add an additional stage to superspeedway races?

Could NASCAR add an additional stage to superspeedway races?

April 25, 2024
When it comes to the fuel saving debate generated from the Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, the league
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - APRIL 07: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on April 07, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR says work continues on short track package UPDATES

NASCAR says work continues on short track package UPDATES

April 17, 2024
UPDATE 2: Denny Hamlin addressed the meeting during the Monday episode of his Actions Detrimental podcast
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out 400

April 3, 2024
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia, going into
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - MARCH 31: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Mavis Tires & Brakes Toyota, leads Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, on the restart to win the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on March 31, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Martin Truex, Jr says Denny Hamlin jumped final restart at Richmond UPDATE

Martin Truex, Jr says Denny Hamlin jumped final restart at Richmond UPDATE

April 2, 2024
UPDATE: Speaking Tuesday on SiriusXM NASCAR, NASCAR's senior vice president of competition Elton Sawyer said "there’s no
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - MARCH 31: A rainbow is seen over the grandstands prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on March 31, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Wet weather tires deemed a success at Richmond Raceway

Wet weather tires deemed a success at Richmond Raceway

April 1, 2024
Goodyear’s wet-weather tires saved a significant delay at Richmond Raceway, an option still new to the NASCAR Cup Series
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - APRIL 03: A general view of of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 03, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Toyota Owners 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Toyota Owners 400

March 27, 2024
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia, going into the Toyota
Shane van Gisbergen’s 2024 #97 WeatherTech Chevrolet paint scheme.

NASCAR official Elton Sawyer discusses short cutting penalties at COTA

NASCAR official Elton Sawyer discusses short cutting penalties at COTA

March 26, 2024
A NASCAR senior official acknowledged Tuesday that after a weekend with dozens of penalties for short cutting the course
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/PEAK Ford, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR will examine fuel-saving strategy from Daytona 500

NASCAR will examine fuel-saving strategy from Daytona 500

February 21, 2024
NASCAR is taking a “much deeper dive” into the fuel-saving strategy Cup teams employed during Monday’s Daytona 500, which
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Kevin Harvick finishes Cup career with an emotional day in Phoenix

Kevin Harvick finishes Cup career with an emotional day in Phoenix

November 6, 2023
By Dustin Albino
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NASCAR State of the Sport Press Conference Transcript

NASCAR State of the Sport Press Conference Transcript

November 3, 2023
NASCAR Media Conference
LONG POND, PA - JULY 29: Brad Moran, Managing Director of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, poses for a photo before practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 150 at Pocono Raceway on July 29, 2016 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rainier Ehrhardt/NASCAR via Getty Images)

Brad Moran named to Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Brad Moran named to Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame Class of 2023

November 2, 2023
NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran has been announced as an inductee in the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Xfinity 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Xfinity 500

October 25, 2023
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia, going into
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 09: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 09, 2022 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Stage breaks return for Charlotte Roval

Stage breaks return for Charlotte Roval

September 12, 2023
NASCAR competition officials announced procedural changes Tuesday for the last remaining road course on the 2023 schedule