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Breaking down the NASCAR Cup playoffs: How it works in the modern era

The regular 2024 NASCAR Cup series season may have ended at Darlington, with Tyler Reddick crowned its champion, but the title is far from settled. That's all determined in the next 10 races that make up the Cup playoffs.

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Breaking down the NASCAR Cup playoffs: How it works in the modern era

The regular 2024 NASCAR Cup series season may have closed at Darlington, crowning Tyler Reddick its champion, but the 2024 Series title is far from settled. That's all determined in the next 10 races as part of the Cup playoffs. If you're already lost, or a fan who needs a…

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Reddick was "waiting to puke" as he raced for NASCAR's regular season title

Given his shot at the regular season title and the championship-boosting points that come with it, no one would blame Tyler Reddick for heading into last night's race at Darlington — the season finale — with a pit in his stomach. Only it wasn't nerves making him feel bad.

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Chase Briscoe Wins Southern 500, Secures Playoff Spot

Chase Briscoe's victory at Southern 500, playoff field set, and tribute to Cale Yarborough.

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Kyle Busch misses NASCAR Cup playoffs for the first time since 2012

Busch restarted ninth with just 17 laps to go at Darlington, quickly rocketed up through the field on slightly fresher rubber. It was a heroic drive from the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, who is facing his first winless season since joining the Cup season full-time in 2005.

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2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoff grid after points reset

Chris Buescher and Bubba Wallace spent the entire night at Darlington battling for the 16th and final spot in the playoffs, but in the end, neither of them clinched it. In a hectic finish, two drivers in a must-win situation battled it out for the honor of winning the Southern…

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Bubba Wallace's Determination To Secure Playoff Spot At Darlington

Bubba Wallace gears up for crucial race at Darlington Raceway to secure playoff spot in NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

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NASCAR Cup Series To Race In Mexico City

NASCAR makes history with its first points-paying race in Mexico City at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, featuring Cup, Xfinity, and Mexico Series races.

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Jeff Burton’s overjoyed reaction to his son Harrison Burton winning his first NASCAR Cup Series race will have you tearing up

What a moment for father and son!

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Kyle Busch: "Nothing else I could do" to beat Harrison Burton

Kyle Busch was in control of the race when the white flag flew at Daytona, but as space grew between him and pusher Christopher Bell, an opportunity arose from the outside lane. In the most unlikely of combinations, Parker Retzlaff, making just his second-ever NASCAR Cup Series start, pushed Burton…

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Daytona vs. Darlington: One NASCAR playoff hopeful breaks down the season’s last two chances

Erik Jones needs a win to qualify for this year’s NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. He, along with more than 20 other drivers, has just two weeks to grab four remaining spots. It’s a result of modern NASCAR’s cutthroat championship format, where no driver can win the title before the last…

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Retired NASCAR Cup champion Kurt Busch arrested on DWI charges

The 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion was initially pulled over for speeding. Per a report from Iredell Free News, he was traveling 63mph in a 45mph zone. The incident took place at 11:32 p.m. ET. on Monday.

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Busch "would not have been able to race" without break due to injury

While on vacation, Busch appeared in photos with a brace around his left wrist. The 2x NASCAR Cup Series champion had sprained it in the closing laps of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Brazil expresses interest in hosting NASCAR Clash in 2026

The State Government and the City of Sao Paulo have taken the first steps toward potentially hosting a NASCAR Cup Series race in Brazil.

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São Paulo, Brazil expresses interest in hosting NASCAR Clash in 2026

On Thursday, there was a meeting attended by Governor of São Paulo state Tarcísio de Freitas and Mayor of the city of São Paulo Ricardo Nunes. Also in attendance was Tom Dannemiller, who serves as NASCAR's representative in Brazil, as well as secretaries from both the municipality and state, formalizing…

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Juan Pablo Montoya To Make NASCAR Return At Watkins Glen

Juan Pablo Montoya set for a special NASCAR return at Watkins Glen with 23XI Racing, driving the No. 50 Camry for Mobil 1's 50th-anniversary celebration.

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Haas Factory Team says "we want to be part of" Deegan's future

The Haas Factory Team (HFT) announced will run one full-time NASCAR Cup Series entry next year. On Saturday, they announced 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) champ Cole Custer as the driver. Stewart-Haas Racing currently operates a two-car NXS team as well, which will continue under the Haas banner in 2025.

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Cole Custer Returns To NASCAR Cup Series In 2025

Cole Custer returns to NASCAR Cup Series in 2025 with Haas Factory Racing after Xfinity stint, aiming for success. Fans await his performance.

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2024 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis schedule, entry list, and how to watch

Reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney captured the checkered flag at Pocono last weekend, holding off Denny Hamlin and Alex Bowman in the closing laps.

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NASCAR fines Bubba Wallace $50k for post-race Chicago clash with Bowman

Bubba Wallace has been penalized for running into race winner Alex Bowman on the cool-down lap following the conclusion of last weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at the Chicago Street Course.

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Josh Berry to run Pocono Xfinity race with AM Racing

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano drove the No. 15 AMR Ford Mustang at the Chicago Street Course, finishing eighth in the NASCAR Xfinity race. It was the team's first top-ten of the year.

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Shane Van Gisbergen Knocked Out Of Rainy NASCAR Race

Shane van Gisbergen's hopes for victory in rainy NASCAR Cup Series race in Chicago dashed after collision with Chase Briscoe. Event combines racing and mus...

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Joey Logano to fill in for Hailie Deegan in Chicago NASCAR Xfinity race

Instead, 2x NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano will get behind the wheel of the No. 15 AMR Ford Mustang.

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America’s got talent! Is Trackhouse’s versatile teenager the next big thing?

In January 2024, Zilisch signed a multi-year development deal with Trackhouse Racing, the NASCAR Cup Series team co-owned by former racer Justin Marks and Cuban-American rap star Pitbull.

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Joe Gibbs Racing confirms Chase Briscoe as Truex's 2025 NASCAR replacement

Following Martin Truex Jr. announcing his retirement from full-time NASCAR Cup competition, Joe Gibbs Racing has announced Chase Briscoe as his replacement.

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