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Chase Briscoe's win was the most dominant Southern 500 victory in 54 years

The Southern 500 has seen plenty of dominant performances over the years, but Briscoe's showing on Sunday is something we haven't seen in a long time

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Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin claim NASCAR has "too many road courses"

For the longest time, NASCAR had just two road courses on the Cup schedule -- Sonoma Raceway and Watkins Glen.

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The rare NASCAR company Christopher Bell would join if he wins four in a row

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has the chance to do something not seen in the NASCAR Cup Series in nearly 17 years

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World's oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina

A bucktoothed llama that spends its days comforting chronically ill children at a North Carolina camp founded by NASCAR royalty has been crowned the world’s oldest llama in captivity

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History is betting against William Byron earning back-to-back victories at the Daytona 500

The odds for a repeat Daytona 500 win in 2025 for William Byron are incredibly slim. Only four drivers in the 67-year history of the 500 have ever won it back-to-back: Richard Petty did it first in 1973-1974, followed by Cale Yarborough in 1983-1984, Sterling Marlin in 1994-1995, and most…

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The ten most dramatic Daytona 500 finishes in history

Fights, fiery crashes, and heart-stopping moments are just some of the featured finales accompanying the earning of one of NASCAR's most prized trophies: The Harley J. Earl. It's what brought national attention to the sport, and has in a way become an expected part of Cup's return to Daytona, especially…

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What’s in a number? The numerology of Daytona 500 winners

A number is everything in NASCAR. From car number to place in the field to podium-decider — some carry with them nearly 80 years of stock car racing history, evoking strong emotions whenever they appear on the track. Others have yet to find their place in the pages of stock…

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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 finally declares a winner for 1971 race, ending 53-year controversy

NASCAR legend Bobby Allison has been awarded his 85th career Cup Series win - 53 years after the race took place.

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NASCAR Declares Bobby Allison Winner of 1971 Winston-Salem Race to End Long Dispute

Stock car racing's governing body put a five-decade-old controversy to bed.

Sports Illustrated

Talladega 1969: The year NASCAR’s star drivers boycotted the big race

The recent news about 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) filing an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR is an incredible step to try and limit the power of the dynastic France family. It’s also not the first time those within the sport pushed back against the ruling body.

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NASCAR Announces Historic Cup Series Race in Mexico

It's the series's first international points race since 1958.

Sports Illustrated

Stenhouse And Busch Drama, Larson's Double Attempt, Gibbs' First Pole

Stenhouse Jr. opts out of retaliation, Larson's double racing challenge, Gibbs' first pole, Buescher and Reddick face hurdles, Petty honored, Trump to attend.

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NASCAR Classic: How 'One Hot Night' changed the All-Star Race forever

The 1992 All-Star Race was an event where everything perfectly came together to create one of the most memorable races in NASCAR history, and it wasn't even an event that counted towards the season-long championship.

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Ranking every NASCAR paint scheme of the 2024 season

Ranking every NASCAR Cup Series paint scheme for 2024, starting with the Daytona 500.

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Five big NASCAR changes to look out for in 2024

The 2024 NASCAR Cup season has begun in earnest.

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The NASCAR changes to look out for in 2024

The 2024 NASCAR Cup season has begun in earnest. Following the non-points exhibition race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum won by Denny Hamlin earlier this month, Joey Logano took pole for this weekend's Daytona 500 season opener by leading a Ford front-row lockout in qualifying on Wednesday night.

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Cale Yarborough obituary: Remembering NASCAR's toughest competitor

Yarborough was born in the small town of Timmonsville, South Carolina, in 1939. His father was killed in an airplane crash when Cale was just 12-years-old, and as the oldest of three sons, he was forced to grow up fast.

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The NASCAR world reacts to the passing of Cale Yarborough

The weekend began with the sudden passing of 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran, and ends with the death of four-time Daytona 500 winner Cale Yarborough. The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was undefeated between 1976 and 1978.

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All-time NASCAR Cup Series driver wins list

Richard Petty holds the record for most wins in NASCAR Cup Series history at 200, while Kyle Busch leads active drivers at 63.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NASCAR just put more than 1,000 classic races online for free

NASCAR just uploaded more than 1,000 classic races online, and fans can relive history for free.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NASCAR drivers and fans can’t believe Jimmie Johnson wasn’t a unanimous first-ballot Hall of Famer

Jimmie Johnson is one of the most successful NASCAR drivers in history - but he wasn't a unanimous first-ballot Hall of Famer.

Tribune News Service

Patrick Reusse: Meet Minnesota’s fastest racer. He’s barely old enough to drive

The fascination with racing vehicles started for young William Sawalich of Eden Prairie when he was 2. The thanks for that would be the cartoon movie "Cars," released in 2006 and followed by sequels.

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Kevin Harvick could hit multiple career milestones at Talladega

Kevin Harvick, 47, will make his 800th career Cup start when he takes the green flag for Sunday’s GEICO 500 at Talladega – just the 10th driver in NASCAR’s 75-year history to reach the mark.

Autosport

NASCAR Cup Fontana: Kyle Busch powers to record-breaking victory

Kyle Busch has taken the outright record for wins in most consecutive NASCAR Cup seasons as he triumphed at the final race at Fontana on its current layout.

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