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NASCAR removes Bell from playoffs after controversial finish

While Ryan Blaney won his way into the finale, chaos was unfolding behind him in the fight for the fourth and final transfer spot.

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Blaney wins his way into the Championship 4 with shadow over race finish

In the closing laps of the race, it became a three-way fight for the win between Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, and Ryan Blaney.

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Did Eckes just make a major misstep in his pursuit of a 2024 NASCAR Truck title?

I truly believe Christian Eckes made a miscalculation during Friday night's Martinsville cutoff race, and I'm not talking about the morality of the bump-and-run for the win, but the logic in it.

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Tom Cruise in talks for Days of Thunder remake

Tom Cruise is in talks with Paramount about working on a remake of his 1990 NASCAR movie 'Days of Thunder'.

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Eckes and Gray clash for the win and at Victory Lane in wild NASCAR Truck finish

Christian Eckes was a dominant force in Saturday's NASCAR Truck race at Martinsville, but a rash of late yellows completely changed the complexion of the finish. Several drivers chose to pit for fresh tires, rapidly cutting through the field and one of them had his sights set on the Championship…

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Pressure cooker: Why this weekend's Martinsville cutoff races will bring the chaos

The Round of 8 cutoff race has historically been the wildest in all of the playoffs -- even more so than the title-decider. Drivers are willing to do just about anything to advance and we've seen it all over the past decade. Some prevailed, others did not, but each solidified…

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Why Hamlin's pit crew has had a rough 2024 season

It’s no secret that the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing pit crew of Denny Hamlin’s car this season is in a slump. This was a crew leading the charts in individual and average pit stop time for the first quarter of the 2024 season. But as the playoffs approached, things…

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Christopher Bell, NASCAR's quiet contender, knows he's "as big a threat as anyone"

Last year, Netflix released its first season of “NASCAR: Full Speed,” a docuseries following the 2023 Cup Series. The film crew zeroed in on potential championship contenders, planning to shadow the eight drivers they expected to make it to the end. When Christopher Bell made the top eight, they brought…

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No job and nothing to lose, Chandler Smith looks to secure Xfinity title shot

The Martinsville cut-off race almost always ends in drama as drivers fight tooth and nail for the final spots in the Championship 4 across all three national divisions of the sport -- but it's simply at another level in the NASCAR Xfinity Series where rising stars are still learning the…

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NASCAR suspends Conner Jones for wreck that left Matt Mills hospitalized

NASCAR has suspended the 18-year-old Conner Jones for one race after his decision to intentionally wreck Matt Mills last weekend left his rival hospitalized. Jones was battling for 17th in the Homestead Truck race when he let his frustrations overcome him. Entering Turn 3, Jones drove into the back of Mills…

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Mexico GP promoter confirms talks with IndyCar for 2026 race

The topic of IndyCar taking a trip south of the Rio Grande has been a hot topic since NASCAR announced plans in August to have a race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez - the same track where Formula 1’s Mexican Grand Prix is held.

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Michael Jordan on Reddick's win: "Little kid drove his ass off"

NBA legend Michael Jordan is a longtime NASCAR fan, but he only became an owner in 2021. Since then, the team known as 23XI Racing has won Cup races with Kurt Busch, Bubba Wallace, and Tyler Reddick.

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Michael Jordan's NASCAR Team Driver Clinches Playoff Spot

Tyler Reddick's victory at Homestead-Miami Speedway secures his spot in NASCAR's championship race at Phoenix, earning praise from Michael Jordan.

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Frankie Muniz Finishes 33Rd In First Truck Series Race

Frankie Muniz returns to Truck Series with ambition in NASCAR. Grant Enfinger wins recent race.

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Conner Jones apologizes for intentional wreck that left rival hospitalized

Conner Jones, who is only 18 years old, was making his 22nd career start on Saturday when he reacted poorly to some aggressive racing from rival Matt Mills. While battling for 17th in the Homestead Truck race, Jones got into the back of Mills. Mills' truck snapped hard to the…

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Homestead track president: "We would love to have the championship back"

Becoming Homestead-Miami Speedway Track President in July of this year, Guillermo Santa Cruz will oversee his first NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck weekend when Homestead hosts the midpoint of the Round of 8. But many — Santa Cruz included — would love to see the track return to its old…

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Frankie Muniz To Race Full-Time In NASCAR Truck Series

Frankie Muniz, known for 'Malcolm in the Middle,' transitions to full-time NASCAR Truck Series racer with Reaume Brothers Racing. Excitement builds for his...

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NASCAR finally declares a winner for 1971 race, ending 53-year controversy

NASCAR legend Bobby Allison has been awarded his 85th career Cup Series win - 53 years after the race took place.

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NASCAR Declares Bobby Allison Winner of 1971 Winston-Salem Race to End Long Dispute

Stock car racing's governing body put a five-decade-old controversy to bed.

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NASCAR makes major change to all-time wins list, ending 53-year controversy

For over half a century, controversy and debate surrounded a NASCAR Cup Series race at Bowman Gray Stadium on August 6, 1971.

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Full gallery: Tyler Reddick's wild and bizarre ride at Las Vegas

NASCAR's regular season champion Tyler Reddick was having a strong run at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with the Stage 1 win already in the bag until lap 89, when his 2024 Cup Series Championship hopes suffered a literal twist of fate.

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Frankie Muniz gets closer to NASCAR dream with full-time ride

"I'm so excited to announce that I'm going to be racing full-time next year in the NASCAR Truck Series," actor Frankie Muniz said in a video posted by Ford Performance. "I can't wait. I'm so excited to be full-time. We're going to have so much fun next year. I can't…

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Hamlin on winning title amidst NASCAR lawsuit: "I would like to have that problem"

Denny Hamlin is fairly amused with the thought of winning the 2024 NASCAR Cup championship in the midst of his team's — 23XI Racing — legal battle against the series and the most powerful family in all of NASCAR.

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Bell in disbelief after Logano's fuel gambit paid off

"You've got to be f****** kidding me," Christopher Bell radioed in anger as he crossed the finish line at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. After leading 155 of 267 laps, he finished second — just 0.662s shy of winning the race and an automatically advancing into the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4.

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Joey Logano Secures Spot In NASCAR Championship Finale

Joey Logano secures championship finale spot at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in dramatic fashion, setting the stage for intense competition among playoff drivers.

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