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Appeals panel upholds Martinsville penalties "to protect the integrity of the sport"

Earlier this week, NASCAR issued substantial penalties to the three teams involved in what series officials deemed to be a form of race manipulation -- the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet of Ross Chastain, and the No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota of Bubba Wallace.…

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Majeski to appeal $12,500 NASCAR fine for missing production day to vote

Ty Majeski, who will compete for the 2024 Truck title on Friday with ThorSport, was the final driver to transfer into the Championship 4 at Martinsville. As part of his Championship 4 duties, he, along with other final four members of each series were required to be in attendance Tuesday of…

Motorsport

In the NASCAR Cup playoffs, it's just three super teams now

While the NASCAR playoff format has become a proverbial punching bag for people these days, and sometimes unfairly so, what happened last weekend at Martinsville is 100% a byproduct of it. The NASCAR playoffs are structured in a way so that title favorites like Kyle Larson can easily be knocked…

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How NASCAR's Ross Chastain survives to drive: with meditative runs that make the "birds chirp louder"

This year hasn’t quite gone as Ross Chastain had planned: He narrowly missed making the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs despite consistently good results. His first win of the season finally came in late September (outside of the regular season) at Kansas Speedway — and Chastain credits his fitness regimen for…

Motorsport

Top five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week

Honda Racing UK is recruiting a PR Specialist to join them at its European base for its F1 activities.

Autosport

NASCAR Issues Fines And Suspensions For Race Manipulation

NASCAR issues fines and suspensions for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway, aiming to uphold competitive fairness.

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NASCAR suspends nine people, issues $600,000 in fines for race manipulation

NASCAR has penalised three drivers and teams and suspended nine team members after the controversial penultimate round of the playoffs in Martinsville.

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NASCAR Hands Out Penalties After Highly Controversial Final Lap of Martinsville Race

The racing world was rocked by a wild ending in Virginia.

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Hamlin: Manufacturers have "way too much say" in outcome of NASCAR races

"We've been saying this for quite some time — manufacturers have way too much say in the outcomes of these races and the manufacturers -- I'm part of one, but they've ruined superspeedway racing."

Motorsport

How the dream of a Cup title ended for three NASCAR heavyweights

Hendrick Motorsports will have a driver in the final four, but it won't be either of their champions as both Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott were eliminated Sunday. Denny Hamlin's title hopes also came to end, leaving the seasoned veteran Cup-less in his 19-year quest for the biggest prize in NASCAR.

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Jeff Gordon says it's the job of drivers "to be aware of what's on the line"

It's no secret that OEM-aligned teams work together in modern NASCAR, but did Sunday's finish cross the line into race manipulation? Hall of Fame driver Jeff Gordon, who now serves as the Vice Chairman at Hendrick Motorsports, saw nothing wrong with what unfolded in the closing laps.

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Toyota's 'Suprabird' Pays Homage to Richard Petty In the Strangest Way

NASCAR has existed in the US for over 75 years, but only a few drivers—and their cars—have attained legendary status. Richard Petty is arguably at the very top of the list, and though he drove several cars throughout his long career, the 1970 Plymouth Superbird is the one people remember.…

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NASCAR Teams Battle Over Charter System In Court

NBA legend Michael Jordan and NASCAR teams challenge charter system in federal court, seeking injunction for fair competition.

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Blaney Wins At Martinsville, Advances To NASCAR Championship Finale

Ryan Blaney's victory at Martinsville Speedway sets the stage for a dramatic NASCAR championship finale at Phoenix Raceway. Follow the high-stakes race to ...

Motorsport

NASCAR will "look at" radio chatter from closing laps of Martinsville race

NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer visited the Media Center at Martinsville to clear the air over their decision to remove Christopher Bell from the Championship 4. Bell appeared to ride the wall, which was banned following Ross Chastain's dramatic wall-ride into the Championship 4 during the 2022…

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2024 NASCAR Cup Championship 4 grid set

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

Autosport

NASCAR Cup Martinsville: Blaney wins for Championship 4 spot, Bell removed for wall ride

Ryan Blaney and William Byron will join Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick in the Championship 4 that will contest the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series in Phoenix next weekend after a breathtaking showdown at Martinsville.

Motorsport

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.

Motorsport

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.

Motorsport

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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