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Byron has "blocked out a ton of the noise" after Martinsville controversy

The driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet is making his second consecutive appearance in the Championship 4 — but he'd rather not repeat his 2023 performance.

Motorsport

23XI and FRM could lose NASCAR charters as judge denies preliminary injunction

Following a Monday hearing where both sides argued their case, U.S. District Court Judge Frank Whitney decided to deny the preliminary injunction filed by by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in hopes of keeping their charters, while the antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR is ongoing.

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Kevin Harvick, the king of Phoenix, has 3 tips for winning at NASCAR's championship track

In modern NASCAR, champions aren’t crowned until the last lap of the last race of the season. Four drivers (from three super teams) arrive at the season finale with one last chance at the title — and the highest finisher wins it all. This weekend, Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, Tyler…

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Federal judge denies motion to recognize Michael Jordan's NASCAR teams as a chartered organization

A federal judge has denied a motion by two NASCAR teams — one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan — to be recognized as chartered teams as they proceed in an antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and chairman Jim France

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Logano: "If the rules aren't enforced, the sport will fall apart"

Race manipulation isn't a new concept in NASCAR or racing in general. Stock car racing had SpinGate with Clint Bowyer in 2013, Formula 1 had CrashGate with Nelson Piquet Jr. in 2008, and IndyCar had its recent P2P scandal involving Team Penske. But as Penske's own Joey Logano pointed out…

Motorsport

SI:AM | Bucks Halt Skid But Still Have Serious Issues

They’re a long way from championship contention.

Sports Illustrated

Five Story Lines to Watch Ahead of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Championship

A champion will be crowned at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday in a one-and-done race for the title that is sure to bring the drama.

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NASCAR Driver Fined For Missing Media Obligations To Vote

NASCAR Truck Series contender Ty Majeski fined for missing media obligations to vote in Wisconsin. Majeski aims to appeal the penalty and emphasizes his ci...

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NASCAR Championship Weekend Overshadowed By Off-Track Drama

NASCAR's championship weekend at Phoenix Raceway is marked by off-track controversies and legal battles, with a focus on crowning champions amidst intense ...

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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.…

Motorsport

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…

Motorsport

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.

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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.

Autosport

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.

Motorsport

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."

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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.

Motorsport

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.

Motor1

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.

Autosport

What the unusual radio messages reveal about contentious Martinsville finish

NASCAR has announced that it intends to review the radio communications from the closing laps of Sunday's race at Martinsville, which decided the final spots in the Championship 4.

Motorsport

What the unusual radio comms reveal about contentious Martinsville finish

NASCAR has yet to review the radio communications from the closing laps of Sunday's race (they intend to do so in the week ahead). And while Ryan Blaney drove off with the race win, strange things were happening throughout the field as Chevy and Toyota grappled for the final spot…

The Guardian - US

NBC gives Trump equal air time after complaint over Harris SNL appearance

Broadcaster says ex-president’s address to voters after Nascar race on Sunday complied with federal fairness rules

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