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With the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs set to begin at Atlanta Motor Speedway, it's time to make some predictions that surely will not age poorly. It's true few would have named Blaney as the 2023 champion at the start of last year's playoffs, or Logano the year before that. It seems somewhat futile to try and predict this unpredictable format, but we'll try our best as we take a look at all 16 ...Keep readingView the full article

Denny Hamlin referred most questions to the team statement as far as 23XI Racing not signing the charter agreement. He said he’ll be able to keep focus. And he did acknowledge that not having a charter deal yet impacts things, such as finalizing a deal with Bubba Wallace. View the full article

RFK co-owner Brad Keselowski on a couple of teams not signing the charter agreement, whether he felt “forced” to sign it, what he sees in the new agreement that he likes and what the level is of frustration among team owners. View the full article

Austin Hill held off a charging Chandler Smith and Corey Heim to earn his ninth career win as a NASCAR Xfinity Series driver. Seven of his nine victories have come on drafting tracks including four at Atlanta. It's extra special for Hill as a Georgia native."We had to dig deep for that one," said Hill."The No. 81 [Smith] got into (Turn) 3 and had me jacked up. He's doing what he has to do to try ...Keep readingView the full article

Co-owned by basketball icon Michael Jordan and NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, 23XI Racing confirmed that it did not sign NASCAR's proposed charter agreement that most teams have signed Friday night. View the full article

Denny Hamlin's dismal qualifying run puts him at the very back of the 38-car field. He immediately took the ailing No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota back to the garage with a possible powertrain issue. The hood went up and the crew quickly tried to assess the situation under the watchful eye of NASCAR officials."They see a few red flags, certainly," Hamlin told NBC Sports. "They'll dig into it ...Keep readingView the full article

At the Southern 500 Cup Series race last weekend, 23XI Racing investor Curtis Polk wore a curious sign on his back, which read:"Please don't ask me about my Charter. I don't want to disparage NASCAR and lose it." Polk's message was a shot at the anti-disparagement clause that could become part of the new deal.“Yeah, it’s a threat," said Hamlin when asked about potential clause. "That’s if ...Keep readingView the full article

The NASCAR postseason is here and the frantic next ten weeks are known for producing some of the sport's wildest moments on the way to deciding the series' champion. Although it's impossible to shine a light on every dramatic moment over the years, we picked those that had the biggest impact on the playoffs -- or the sport as a whole. So here's a look at the ten most shocking moments in the ...Keep readingView the full article

For the very first time, the Round of 16 will feature a drafting track and a road course, just as Round of 12. It is likely to factor into this being the most unpredictable playoffs yet, and the drivers are weary of what lies ahead.In the spring, a whopping 16 cars were involved in a crash at the end of the first lap at Atlanta Motor Speedway, which opens the 2024 playoffs, By the end of the ...Keep readingView the full article

Martin Truex Jr. will have one last shot at a NASCAR Cup Series title this year, but a mistake at the start of the Southern 500 had him believing he had just thrown it all away. Losing control on Lap 3, he slammed the wall, watching helplessly as a 58-point buffer in the Series' points evaporated. Despite this, he still barely made it and is now one of just two drivers to advance into the playoffs ...Keep readingView the full article

We asked the 16 Cup Series playoff drivers questions on a variety of subjects about NASCAR. These are their anonymous responses. View the full article

The ambitions of any Formula 1 engineering project are always geared towards moving the team involved further up the grid. The Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy is no different and has similar long-term aspirations – but a whole lot more besides. The programme was launched on Thursday, with the aim of attracting new and previously untapped talent. A launch event was staged on the ...Keep readingView the full article

Check out the greatest moments from the Cook Out Southern 500! View the full article

"That rumor has certainly been annoying," said Bowman during NASCAR Playoff Media Day on Wednesday."Obviously, my contract is through the end of 2026. All I can tell you is like what my bosses have told me, and that is that there are no plans to change anything. Yeah, rumors are just rumors. Hopefully they’ll get their announcements done so my rumors stop, obviously. Yeah, as far as I know ...Keep readingView the full article

Surprise exits, stunning upsets, and wild finishes are hallmarks of the modern playoff format in NASCAR. However, there are several signs that point to this year being unlike any that came before it. There are familiar faces out and unexpected names in, all wrapped around a schedule that has doubled the number of drafting tracks and road courses. While the dominant driver has fallen short of the ...Keep readingView the full article

Surprise exits, stunning upsets, and wild finishes are hallmarks of the modern playoff format in NASCAR. However, there are several signs that point to this year being unlike any that came before it. There are familiar faces out and unexpected names in, all wrapped around a schedule that has doubled the number of drafting tracks and road courses. While the dominant driver has fallen short of the ...Keep readingView the full article

Did Parker Retzlaff deserve backlash for not helping push Chevy teammate Kyle Busch to a potential win at Daytona? We break it down. View the full article

The Kansas City Chiefs are striving to three-peat — as are the UConn Huskies and Las Vegas Aces. Who are the last teams to accomplish that feat? View the full article

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.This year marks the 10th year with the knockout-style format. Originally called 'The Chase' in 2004 and involving 10 drivers who simply tried to gather more points than the ...Keep readingView the full article

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 refresher, we've got you.This year marks the 10th year with the knockout-style format. Originally called 'The Chase' in 2004 ...Keep readingView the full article