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What the drivers are saying after Goodyear's tire test at New Hampshire

This week, three drivers representing each of NASCAR's manufacturers took part in a Goodyear tire test at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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Winners and losers from SVG's dominant NASCAR Cup win at Sonoma

Shane van Gisbergen is redefining what it means to be a road racing specialist, winning again this weekend at Sonoma. He led 97 of 110 laps, and if not for a runner-up finish in the Xfinity race, he would have back-to-back weekend sweeps right now. He also returned Red Bull…

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Shane van Gisbergen extends winning streak with an intense NASCAR Cup victory at Sonoma

Shane van Gisbergen started Sunday's Cup race from Sonoma Raceway on pole position, and he stayed there for most of the day. SVG has now won the last three road/street courses on the schedule, securing Red Bull's first win as a primary sponsor in the Cup Series since the 2011…

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Daniel Suarez on uncertain NASCAR future: "We’ll see what happens"

Daniel Suarez is the top non-American talent in NASCAR with wins across all three national divisions and a championship in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The Mexican-born driver also earned a big victory in front of his home in NASCAR's recent visit to Mexico City, going from last to first in…

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NASCAR Cup entry list features full field of 40 cars for Atlanta race

When NASCAR heads to Atlanta this weekend to race at the newly renamed at EchoPark Speedway, 40 Cup cars will be present for what is sure to be yet another thrilling race at the Georgia track.

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57-year-old David Starr to run NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta

Garage 66 (formerly known as MBM Motorsports) will run the NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway next weekend, making their sixth start of the year.

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Shane van Gisbergen 'hates' racing in the rain, "but I'm good at it"

Three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen stunned the NASCAR world almost two years ago, the New Zealand driver winning on debut at the Chicago Street Course in a feat not seen in the Cup Series for 60+ years.

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Is Dodge coming back to NASCAR Cup?

Dodge has an impressive history in NASCAR's top division, which includes five Daytona 500 wins between 1973 and 2008. The blue-chip brand has been around for a while, but its involvement in NASCAR has been sporadic.

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NASCAR secures fourth manufacturer as Ram enters Truck series in 2026

The NASCAR Truck Series field will feature four manufacturers for the first time in over a decade next season with Ram entering the category, joining Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota.

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Ram Is Returning to NASCAR. Could Dodge Be Next?

Ram wants to go racing once again. CEO Tim Kuniskis has plans to rejoin NASCAR as soon as February. The automaker has revealed a Ram 1500 concept race truck that previews what we could see competing at Daytona early next year in the Craftsman Truck Series, if everything goes according…

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Corey Lajoie regrets “12 fans” comment he made about lower NASCAR divisions

Earlier this year just before the start of the 2025 season, Corey LaJoie faced backlash for some comments he made regarding the NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series. LaJoie had lost his full-time ride in the Cup Series and was committing to a part-time schedule in Cup, turning down full-time opportunities…

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Exclusive: NASCAR commissioner offers update on Brazil plans

On June 15, the NASCAR will make history. For the first time in the modern era of the Cup Series, a points race will take place outside the borders of the United States as they head to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.

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Time to worry: Playoff hopes are slipping away for these NASCAR Cup drivers

13 races down, 13 races to go in the regular season for the NASCAR Cup Series. At the halfway point, there have been eight different winners with Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing [JGR] taking the lion's share of victories.

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Derek Kraus to make surprise NASCAR Cup start in Coca Cola 600

Derek Kraus, 23, will make his first NASCAR Cup Series start of the year this weekend, competing in NASCAR's longest race -- the 66th running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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William Byron signs extension to remain with Hendrick through 2029

William Byron has signed a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will keep him at Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) through the 2029 season.

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Kyle Larson denies Chris Buescher the NASCAR Cup pole at Kansas

Last spring at Kansas, it was Kyle Larson versus Chris Buescher for the race win in the closest photo finish the Cup Series has ever seen. This weekend, it was the same two drivers again in the fight for pole, but it wasn't quite as close. This is Larson's 22nd…

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Zane Smith earns first NASCAR Cup pole with monster lap at Talladega

Zane Smith earns first Cup pole with Front Row Motorsports, beating Kyle Busch by 0.132s in Talladega qualifying.

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Kyle Larson: "I want to embarrass" the NASCAR Xfinity field

Kyle Larson nearly pulled off the weekend sweep at Bristol, only falling short in the Truck race with a runner-up finish there. But in the Cup and Xfinity races, he combined to lead of 687 of 800 possible laps, winning both races rather easily.

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Hamlin dominates and Xfinity's demo derby: Winners and losers from Martinsville

The Martinsville NASCAR weekend had a first-time winner in Trucks, a veteran driver returning to the top in Cup, and an Xfinity race most would like to forget.

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Daniel Hemric celebrates with a backflip as he earns first NASCAR Truck win

Daniel Hemric's NASCAR career has taken him in several different directions across all three National divisions. He originally made it to the Cup Series in 2019 before moving back down to the Xfinity Series where he became a champion in 2021. In 2024, he was back full time in the…

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Austin Hill to run five NASCAR Cup races with RCR this year

Austin Hill has 120 starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and is currently competing in his fourth consecutive full-time season with Richard Childress Racing. He's enjoyed plenty of success, winning 11 races and making the Championship 4 in back-to-back years.

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The Wood Brothers' knack for finding first-time winners

Of the 20 drivers who have been fortunate enough to win races with the Wood Brothers Racing team, nearly half of them were first-time winners, with Josh Berry being the latest. From there, it's been fairly split on what the future held for these drivers as some never won again,…

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The winners and losers from NASCAR's first road race of the 2025 season at COTA

Bell goes back-to-back, Zilisch's Cup debut comes to an abrupt end, and missed opportunities highlight some of the Cup Series' fun at COTA on Sunday.

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Corey LaJoie will attempt the Daytona 500 — and take on a new broadcast role, too

After much speculation and intrigue, Corey LaJoie has finally revealed his 2025 plans. LaJoie joins an impressive list of open entries who will attempt to make the 67th running of the Daytona 500 next month — part of a partial season schedule he’ll drive with Rick Ware Racing.

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JR Motorsports enters Justin Allgaier into Daytona 500 in partnership with Chris Stapleton

The NASCAR team owned by Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. will attempt to make its Cup Series debut in the biggest race with a champion driver and a partnership with a Grammy Award-winning artist

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