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Fresh off his thrilling win at Kansas, Chase Elliott joins Kevin Harvick for this week’s Victory Lap on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour. Elliott opens up about what the victory means for his team moving forward in the NASCAR Playoffs, how their strong qualifying run set the tone for the weekend, and the strategy that helped them close out the race. The two also discuss Elliott’s mindset throughout the season, why his team has been able to stay so consistent, and how he’s approaching the next big challenge at the Charlotte Roval. LINK TO SUBMIT PICKS FOR THE ROVAL: https://forms.gle/nFSHX1w6EZ22eg8k7 View the full article

Leaving Kansas, there are six drivers feeling comfortable in their playoff position with 40+ points between themselves and the dreaded elimination zone. Joey Logano and Ross Chastain are not among them, and all eyes will be on these two next weekend at the Charlotte ROVAL. Logano lost 11 points on the cutline after a tumultuous weekend, and is now just 13 points ahead. Chastain actually lost ...Keep readingView the full article

It’s not entirely fair to suggest that Hendrick Motorsports stole one on Sunday at Kansas Speedway with Chase Elliott but all the evidence suggests that this was not the most likely outcome. For one, Toyota drivers occupied the first five spots ahead of the final restart, and Elliott lined up fifth on the outside row. There were several gaps that materialized and the 2020 Cup Series champion ...Keep readingView the full article

Check out the updated 2025 NASCAR Playoff standings as the field heads into Charlotte, with the latest points, contenders and playoff picture. View the full article

Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Kansas Speedway had everything. There was plenty of action, compelling storylines, controversy, and a jaw-dropping battle for the win. The race even featured the first-ever rollover crash in the history of Kansas Cup racing. In the end, Chase Elliott claimed his 21st career win and joined Ryan Blaney as a lock for the Round of 8. Team Penske struggled through a ...Keep readingView the full article

On an overtime restart, Zane Smith was battling just outside the top ten when a bizarre wreck unfolded. The leaders were moments away from taking the white flag when the incident occurred. After contact from John Hunter Nemechek, the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford of Smith and the No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota of Nemechek slammed the outside wall. While Nemechek spun back down the track ...Keep readingView the full article

With just over 50 laps to go in the scheduled distance, the sixth caution of the race flew just seconds into a restart. NASCAR officially listed eleven cars as part of the incident: Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, Austin Dillon, Noah Gragson, Kyle Busch, Ryan Blaney, AJ Allmendinger, Joey Logano, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ty Gibbs, and Carson Hocevar. The incident essentially forced Cindric into ...Keep readingView the full article

Tyler Reddick competed in a critical Cup playoff race Sunday while his 4-month son, Rookie, was in a cardiovascular intensive care unit. View the full article

Is Denny the drama? It seems that way after Hamlin, for the second week in a row, finds himself at the center of controversy at track. View the full article

History will remember that as one of the great playoff era finishes, no matter what NASCAR ultimately decides to do with its championship format next year and beyond. Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick each effectively needed nothing short of a victory on Sunday at Kansas Speedway to stave off elimination. Denny Hamlin needs every single playoff point he can get to reach the Final Four in just ...Keep readingView the full article

Zane Smith was uninjured in a wild ride Sunday as his car slid on its side along the Kansas Speedway backstretch wall before flipping twice. View the full article

Entering Sunday's race, Shane van Gisbergen knew he was going to have a lot of work to do from the start. Due to an unapproved adjustment on Saturday, his usual crew chief Stephen Doran was ejected, and SVG owed NASCAR a stop-and-go penalty after the green flag. He went a lap down and spent most of the race trying to make that ground back up. However, once he did get back on the lead lap, SVG ...Keep readingView the full article

Ryan Blaney took the checkered flag last week at Loudon, but can he do it again at Kansas? Here's what the odds say. View the full article

JGR held a drivers' meeting after the Denny Hamlin-Ty Gibbs tangle at Loudon and Hamlin admitted that he took things too far. View the full article

Get the 2025 NASCAR Kansas entry list featuring confirmed drivers, teams, and open entries. View the full article

Things got heated between Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs at New Hampshire. Which driver broke teammate code and where do they go from here? View the full article

Connor Zilisch's new crew chief has a proven track record with young drivers, so this pairing could spell success for next season. View the full article

As Chase Briscoe chases his first Cup championship, he's balancing a full plate at home with three kids — including a set of 1-year-old twins. View the full article

Fresh off his New Hampshire win, Ryan Blaney joins Kevin Harvick for this week’s Victory Lap on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour. The two break down Blaney’s blazing-fast car and the dominant performance by Team Penske, explaining what makes Penske so strong when it matters most and how the organization consistently sets itself up for postseason success. Blaney also shares insights into his playoff mindset, what he thinks will separate contenders from pretenders, and why Team Penske’s formula works so well in pressure situations. View the full article

He's got a seat in the next playoff round, but instead of relaxing, Ryan Blaney is using his New Hampshire win to fuel momentum. View the full article