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Shapiro remains steadfast on no state money for new arenas, champions Pa. sports scene at Pocono

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reaffirmed the state would provide no funding for any new sports arenas and said there were conversations about bringing NASCAR to Philadelphia

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Start of NASCAR Cup race at Pocono delayed by rain

Originally, the race was set to go green a 2:20 pm EST., but lightning and rain is ensuring that won't happen. Track drying is underway around the large 2.5-mile speedway and as of 1:30 pm EST, the lightning hold was lifted. Per NASCAR guidelines, any lightning strike within eight miles…

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. reflects on 'fun' experience as a race-winning crew chief

When regular crew chief Mardy Lindley was suspended one week for the (rather common) issue of loose lug nuts, JR Motorsports team co-owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. stepped up to the plate to lead the No. 88 team this weekend. Well, with Dale Jr. calling the…

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Denny Hamlin earns Pocono pole as William Byron wrecks in wild qualifying session

Denny Hamlin missed the race in Mexico City, but it didn't seem to impact him as the NASCAR Cup Series rolled into Pocono. With a record seven wins at the 2.5-mile track, it was obvious that the No. 11 Toyota would be fast again, and in qualifying, no one could…

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Layne Riggs wins Pocono NASCAR Truck shocker after issues take out leaders

With 3.6 seconds over runner-up finisher Tanner Gray, Front Row Motorsports' Layne Riggs piloted the No. 34 Ford to victory at Pocono Raceway. He became the first Ford driver to win a Truck race at Pocono since Ryan Blaney did it in 2013. Friday's triumph is Riggs' third career win,…

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Hyak Motorsports fires NASCAR Cup spotter Tab Boyd

Hyak Motorsports has parted ways with spotter Tab Boyd, who worked with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 Chevrolet. Weekend rosters show that Clayton Hughes will be atop the spotter's stand for Pocono, replacing Boyd.

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23XI and FRM make final effort to save charters, claim ruling sets "dangerous precedent"

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are on the precipice of losing their charters mid-season in a legal loss that would cause an immediate financial hit for the two multi-car organizations.

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Ram CEO wants Dodge to enter NASCAR Cup by 2027

Speaking to Kevin Harvick on his 'Happy Hour' podcast, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis, who used to work as the CEO for Dodge under Stellantis, made it clear that the manufacturer has Cup aspirations. Ram recently announced their plans to return to the Truck Series in 2026, but the return of Dodge…

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NASCAR Play-by-Play Announcer and Pit Reporter Jamie Little Reflects on Her Trailblazing Career

The Fox motorsports broadcaster has a résumé full of firsts.

Sports Illustrated

From San Diego to Chicagoland, a look at where NASCAR might race in 2026

Last year, the 36-race NASCAR Cup schedule was officially announced on August 29th. This year, series officials hope to unveil it sooner than that, but there are a lot of moving parts. A recent report from The Athletic claims NASCAR is close to a deal to run on the streets…

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Australian Supercars driver Cam Waters to run NASCAR Truck race at Lime Rock

Cam Waters, 30, currently competes full-time in Supercars where is sits second in the 2025 championship standings. But he will head stateside for the upcoming NASCAR Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park -- the first time the track has hosted a national-level NASCAR race.

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Josh Bilicki to run two NASCAR Truck road course races with Niece Motorsports

Niece Motorsports has announced a two-race deal with Josh Bilicki, which will put him behind the wheel of the No. 44 Chevrolet at Lime Rock Park on on June 28th and the Charlotte Roval on October 3rd.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. to work as crew chief for Connor Zilisch at Pocono

JR Motorsports has made a surprise announcement regarding the interim crew chief for Connor Zilisch this weekend at Pocono Raceway.

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NASCAR Driver's Team Fines Him $50,000 Over Derogatory Comments Toward Mexico City

Carson Hocevar apologized on social media Sunday night.

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Carson Hocevar fined for making insensitive comments about Mexico

Spire Motorsports have taken action against their own driver, Carson Hocevar. The NASCAR Cup Series competed in Mexico City for the first time last weekend in an event that was positively received by most of the garage.

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Will NASCAR return to Mexico City in 2026?

NASCAR's recent visit to Mexico changed the perception some drivers had of the country and delivered two races full of excitement — something that has been lacking at times in Formula 1 events at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Despite a thrilling weekend a great enthusiasm from the fans, the future…

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Brennan Poole to make his first NASCAR Cup start of the year at Pocono

When NASCAR heads to Pocono Raceway this weekend, NY Racing Team will be there with the No. 44 Chevrolet in an open entry. The team has run six races so far this year and also attempted but failed to qualify for the Daytona 500.

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How Shane van Gisbergen's Mexico win completely changes the playoff picture

In NASCAR's 'win and you're in' championship format, winning a race is the most important thing a driver can do during the season. No matter where a driver is in points, if they compete full-time and win any regular season race, then they immediately become part of the playoff battle.

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Winners and losers from a historic NASCAR weekend in Mexico

NASCAR held its first points-paying Cup race outside of the United States since 1958 this weekend when the top level of the sport journeyed to Mexico for the very first time. The race weekend featured two international drivers capturing the checkered flag with home hero Daniel Suarez winning the Xfinity…

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Why Shane van Gisbergen sought Max Verstappen's advice just before dominant NASCAR win

There's no doubt that three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen is one of the best road racers in NASCAR, again proving it in the inaugural Cup race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.

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Kyle Busch takes blame for causing wild multi-car wreck in the rain

On the seventh lap of the NASCAR Cup race in Mexico, drivers were tiptoeing around the wet track in one of the rare moments where you'll see the top level of stock car racing compete in the rain.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. threatens Carson Hocevar: "I’m gonna beat your ass"

At Nashville, there was a very public feud between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Carson Hocevar. Early in the run, Hocevar spun Stenhouse into the outside wall, causing the single-car team's first DNF of the 2025 season.

Motorsport

Shane van Gisbergen stuns in record 16+ second NASCAR Cup win in Mexico

Sunday in Mexico City, Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) was nearly unstoppable, driving off with the victory by almost 17 seconds. It ended up being the biggest margin of victory in any Cup race since the 2009 season. Christopher Bell finished a distant second with Chase Elliott third, but neither could even see…

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Daniel Suarez’ landmark Mexico Xfinity win: “I left this country with nothing”

When Daniel Suarez crashed into the wall in NASCAR Xfinity qualifying, his shot at winning Saturday's race suddenly became extremely difficult. But driving a blank backup car with Quaker State decals hastily added to it, the Mexican driver methodically cut through the field of 39 cars.

The Sports Daily

5 Contenders To Win 1st NASCAR Cup Series Race In Mexico City

Although picking contenders to win at new NASCAR Cup Series tracks can be challenging, a handful of drivers have a great shot in Mexico City.

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