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NASCAR News: Texas Post-Race Penalty Report

Posted by AR1 staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 02:52:54 +0000

NASCAR officials issued two-race suspensions Tuesday to two crew members of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team for a detached wheel in last Sunday’s Cup Series race at Texas … Read More

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NASCAR News: Texas Winner’s Post-Race Press Conference

Posted by AR1 staff — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:12:08 +0000

The winning driver and team principals met with the media after the NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 14, 2024 in Fort Worth, … Read More

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NASCAR News: Elliott snaps 42-race losing streak in Texas

Posted by AR1 staff — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:57:14 +0000

Chase Elliott snapped a 42-race winless streak, scoring the victory in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. The Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 ended under caution when Ross … Read More

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NASCAR: Petty says Larson in Top 0.001% of greatest drivers

Posted by AR1 staff — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:23:44 +0000

Talking to Eric Estepp on Out of the Groove, former NASCAR driver and now TV pundit Kyle Petty compared Kyle Larson to two of the most naturally talented drivers in Cup Series … Read More

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NASCAR News: Larson beats Gibbs – wins Cup pole in Texas

Posted by AR1 staff — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 16:36:08 +0000

Kyle Larson turned a lap of 28.366s 190.369mph in his #5 Hendrick Chevy to win pole for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway. It … Read More

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NASCAR News: Next Gen Short Track Package to change

Posted by AR1 staff — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:43:55 +0000

Before the start of the 2024 Cup Series season, NASCAR announced a series of changes for the Next Gen race car, including new short track and road course packages. However, with … Read More

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Track News: Nashville Fairgrounds track renovations not dead yet (3rd Update)

Posted by AR1 staff — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:09:55 +0000

Axios Nashville reports that Nashville race car driver Johnathan Dishman filed a lawsuit Thursday to prevent a November referendum about affordable housing at the fairgrounds. A group opposing a racetrack … Read More

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NASCAR news: Kyle Larson to test for Indianapolis 500 this week

Posted by AR1 staff — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:31:02 +0000

Kyle Larson will enter the next phase in his bid for his Indianapolis 500 debut this week when Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts a two-day open test. Larson will be among … Read More

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NASCAR News: Bob Labonte, father of Bobby and Terry, dies

Posted by AR1 staff — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:12:08 +0000

Bobby Labonte announced on Tuesday that he and his older brother Terry Labonte lost their father, Bob Labonte this week. Labonte was a two-time car owner champion and crew chief … Read More

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NASCAR News: Byron leads Hendrick 1-2-3 at Martinsville

Posted by AR1 staff — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 23:01:26 +0000

Hendrick Motorsports’ history at Martinsville Speedway added another memorable chapter to its library Sunday evening, with the ruby-colored No. 24 of William Byron taking home the cherished grandfather clock in … Read More

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NASCAR News: Larson nips Bubba for Cup pole at Martinsville

Posted by AR1 staff — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 02:59:01 +0000

Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace renewed their rivalry on Saturday at Martinsville Speedway as Larson edged Wallace for the pole position for Sunday’s Cook Out 400. With Hendrick Motorsports celebrating … Read More

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NASCAR: Hamlin jumps restart (cheats) to win Richmond 400 (2nd Update)

Posted by AR1 staff — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:14:11 +0000

In this video – Upon further review, NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer admits that Denny Hamlin cheated to win in Richmond last Sunday night. He got away with one. Also note all … Read More

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All three top NASCAR Series in action at Martinsville this weekend

Posted by AR1 staff — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:24:30 +0000

The NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series are all in action this weekend on the 1/2-mile Martinsville short track. NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Cook Out 400 … Read More

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NASCAR News: Special Mobil 1 livery for Josh Berry at Martinsville

Posted by AR1 staff — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:11:33 +0000

Josh Berry will run a special gold Mobil 1 50th anniversary scheme at the April 2024 NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville Speedway. Berry heads to Sunday’s Cook Out 400 at … Read More

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Gene Haas NASCAR and F1 teams in turmoil. Now for sale? (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:17:52 +0000

Sports Business Journal reports that charter sales at Stewart Haas Racing are a “hot topic” of discussion within the NASCAR garage. Many insiders have indicated that rumors regarding the potential sale … Read More

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NASCAR: RCR announces Key Competition Personnel Changes

Posted by AR1 staff — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:46:12 +0000

Richard Childress Racing (RCR) announced this week several competition personnel changes designed to strengthen the organization’s NASCAR Cup Series teams. Justin Alexander has been appointed to the role of crew … Read More

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TV News: Weekend USA Motorsports TV Ratings

Posted by AR1 staff — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:20:53 +0000

The Motorsports TV Rating Easter weekend was NASCAR in Richmond Sunday night on FOX, a race that started in the rain and was won by Denny Hamlin. –by Mark Cipolloni– … Read More

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NASCAR: Kyle Larson wins Toyota 400 Owners pole at Richmond

Posted by AR1 staff — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 15:55:56 +0000

Hendrick Chevy driver Kyle Larson turned a lap of 22.438s to win the pole for the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Cup race at Richmond. Larson will lead the field to … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Portions of COTA will need repaving again for F1

Posted by AR1 staff — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:38:11 +0000

The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, is set to host the United States Grand Prix on October 20, but the ground continues to settle, and the track … Read More

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NASCAR Cup Drivers Participate In Goodyear Tire Test At Sonoma

Posted by AR1 staff — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:38:51 +0000

Sonoma Raceway’s freshly repaved road course was given a proper shakedown yesterday with a Goodyear Tire Test by 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2023 Toyota/Save Mart 350 winner Martin … Read More

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NASCAR News: Byron holds off Bell to win Cup race at COTA (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:11:26 +0000

Post-race inspection is done in the NASCAR Cup Series garage. The #51 of Justin Haley is disqualified for not meeting minimum post-race weights 14.11.2 The #1 car of Ross Chastain … Read More

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NASCAR News: Byron wins Cup pole at COTA

Posted by AR1 staff — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 21:02:55 +0000

For the second consecutive season, William Byron will lead the Cup Series to the green flag Sunday at Circuit of The Americas. Byron’s No. 24 car put down the fastest … Read More

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NASCAR News: Bristol Food City 500 Post-Race Press Conference

Posted by AR1 staff — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:46:39 +0000

NASCAR Interview with: Denny Hamlin – winning driver Chris Gabehart – Winning Crew Chief Joe Gibbs – Winning Team Owner THE MODERATOR: We’re joined by the race-winning crew chief Chris Gabehart … Read More

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NASCAR News: Hamlin wins wild Bristol Food City 500

Posted by AR1 staff — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:23:15 +0000

In a race that saw Goodyear tires wearing down to the cords every 40 laps, Denny Hamlin held off his JGR teammate Martin Truex Jr. to win the Food City … Read More

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NASCAR News: Blaney wins Cup pole at Bristol

Posted by AR1 staff — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:48:14 +0000

Ryan Blaney, the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion, claimed his 10th career NASCAR Cup Series pole in Saturday’s qualifying session at Bristol Motor Speedway, an achievement that stands as the … Read More

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