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The 2023 NASCAR Cup season had plenty of firsts and perhaps none was bigger than the series’ inaugural street course race, held around historic Grant Park in downtown Chicago. While the weekend faced numerous weather challenges, the racing proved superb and with a surprise winner. Making his first ever start,…

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Here are the top stories that made the news in Chicago in 2023

New arrivals and a new mayor grabbed city headlines while old political figureheads went down and long-standing conflicts flared up. The Sun-Times was there for it all.

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Why was refuelling banned in F1? History of refuelling and previous accidents

For many years refuelling was a huge part of a Formula 1 grand prix, allowing teams to run lighter cars which would hopefully make them faster than their competitors. However, in 2010 the FIA banned refuelling for good, meaning that teams had to adapt their cars to perform heavier with…

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How covering NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race taught a couple of urban street reporters a lesson in humility

The racing franchise seemed foreign to this Midwestern city, more accustomed to a baseball or football game than souped-up stock cars tearing around downtown. Neither of us were NASCAR fans. We had never even watched an entire race.

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Looking at NASCAR's longest active winless streaks

The pressure to win in NASCAR is possibly greater than it has ever been. A win automatically locks a driver into the playoffs, making them one of 16 with a shot at the championship.

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ARCA East champ Sawalich expands 2024 NASCAR Truck schedule

The 17-year-old Toyota development driver is not yet old enough to compete full-time in any NASCAR national series but will greatly expand his Truck starts next year.

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MotoGP working to have second US race, says Trackhouse owner

Following the collapse of RNF Racing at the end of the 2023 MotoGP season, NASCAR outfit Trackhouse – owned by Marks and the musician Pitbull – has taken over the grid slots vacated by the Malaysian squad.

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Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #38 Kyle Larson

As is typical, Kyle Larson’s successful exploits in the NASCAR Cup were just part of his 2023 motorsport endeavours, which included winning appearances in the Xfinity and Truck Series. He also won numerous sprint car races, including in a series he owns – High Limit Sprint Car Racing – and…

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Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #20 Shane van Gisbergen

From the start of the year, Shane van Gisbergen made it crystal clear that he was no fan of the new Gen3 Supercar and, after disqualification from a season-opening win in Newcastle on a technicality, he was playing off the back foot all season.

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Autosport Top 50 of 2023: #12 William Byron

Hendrick Motorsports’ 26-year-old upstart enjoyed a breakout Cup season in which he dominated in virtually every category but one – winning the series title.

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Penske's Blaney Captures NASCAR Title in Stunning Back-to-Back Victory

Roger Penske celebrates back-to-back NASCAR championships with Ryan Blaney's win at Phoenix. Get the scoop on offseason surgeries, streaming options, and m...

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Harvick's No. 29 throwback is Lionel's top-selling diecast of 2023

Last year, a raced version of Ross Chastain's wall-ride car was the top-selling diecast for Lionel.

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A Christmas wish list for NASCAR 2024

I think we all want this. NASCAR recently held a test at Phoenix in yet another attempt to find ways to produce better racing at oval tracks of one-mile in length or shorter. While the Next Gen car was an obvious success in improving the racing at intermediate tracks, the…

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Van Gisbergen "most anxious" about superspeedways in NASCAR

Van Gisbergen became the first driver in over 60 years to win a NASCAR Cup race on debut when he took the checkered flag at the inaugural Chicago Street Course race.

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SvG expects growing pains for NASCAR debut season

The hype around Supercars powerhouse Shane van Gisbergen joining NASCAR full-time is palpable, but the New Zealander is expecting growing pains in his move.

Chicago Sun-Times

2023 Chicago Street Race champ Shane van Gisbergen to compete in NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2024

On Wednesday, Trackhouse Racing announced that Shane van Gisbergen — winner of the inaugural Chicago Street Race in 2023 — will race full-time in the Xfinity Series. The

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Layne Riggs to run NASCAR Trucks full-time with FRM

Riggs, 21, made his NASCAR Truck debut in 2022, finishing seventh in his very first race. He's contested five more Truck races since then, finishing as high as third at IRP earlier this year.

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Q&A: NASCAR executive talks expansion into Brazil

In late 2022, GT Sprint Race formed a partnership with NASCAR was rebranded as the NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race for 2023.

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Noah Gragson Joins Stewart-Haas Racing Amid Personal Revamp

NASCAR Driver Noah Gragson aims for redemption after insensitive social media activity almost ended his career, initiating a period of profound self-reflec...

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Gragson joins Stewart-Haas in NASCAR Cup return

Stewart-Haas Racing announced on Wednesday that Gragson would replace Aric Almirola in the #10 Ford Mustang, beginning with the 2024 season.

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Noah Gragson to get 2nd chance in NASCAR after personal growth journey following suspension

Noah Gragson has spent the last five months working on personal growth and maturity after his “like” of an insensitive meme of George Floyd nearly cost him his NASCAR career

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Noah Gragson joins Stewart-Haas in NASCAR Cup return

Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) announced on Wednesday that Gragson would replace Aric Almirola in the No. 10 Ford Mustang, beginning with the 2024 season. Almirola retired from full-time competition at the conclusion of the 2023 season, and will now compete part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Joe Gibbs Racing.

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NASCAR reinstates driver Cody Ware after assault charges dropped

Ware was indefinitely suspended by NASCAR in April this year after he was arrested and charged with felony assault by strangulation (inflict serious injury), as well as misdemeanour assault on a female.

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NASCAR reinstates driver Cody Ware after charges were dropped

Ware was indefinitely suspended by NASCAR in April of this year after he was charged with felony assault by strangulation (inflict serious injury), as well as misdemeanor assault on a female.

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All-time NASCAR Cup Series driver wins list

Updated every week during the 2026 season, here you can find the complete all-time wins list for the NASCAR Cup Series

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