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Newman’s posted a best average lap speed of 171.698 mph very early in the 50-minute session. Chase Elliott ended up second (171.512 mph) and Jimmie Johnson third (171.023 mph). They were the only driver to cross eclipse the 171 mph mark. Kyle Busch was fourth fastest and Kurt Busch completed the top-five. Rounding out the Top 10 were Matt Kenseth, Kasey Kahne, Clint Bowyer, Ryan Blaney and ... ... Keep reading View the full article

A win of course would lock Hamlin into the playoffs and give him some valuable playoff points but it would also extend his streak of 12 consecutive seasons in the Cup series with at least one victory. The streak is important to Hamlin, but winning will give him the best opportunity to continue to compete this season for his first series championship. “We care about winning and that’s the ... ... Keep reading View the full article

Hamlin, who has yet to win in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series this season, posted an average lap speed of 172.287 mph. Late in the session, Kyle Larson bolted to the No. 2 spot, with an average lap speed of 172.034 mph – the only other drive to cross the 172 mph mark. Brad Keselowski was third (171.998 mph). Alex Bowman was fourth and Ryan Newman completed the top-five. Rounding ... ... Keep reading View the full article

Denny Hamlin tells Daryl Motte why he thinks in order to have bigger personalities in the sport, sponsors need to have flexibility on their part. View the full article

Drivers talk with Daryl Motte about the very first time they got a 'Darlington Stripe.' View the full article

The draft 2019 F1 calendar includes its annual stop at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 3, the same date as TMS’s fall Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at the oval in Fort Worth. The NASCAR 2019 calendar has been public since April 3 of this year. “Shame on Formula One for doing this to the fans. Fans have recognized this as the NASCAR date on this weekend ... ... Keep reading View the full article

Jamie Little tells Daryl Motte why she likes covering the 'Big 3' but still prefers to have more winners. View the full article

According to Subaru, more than 330 million visited national parks last year, but with all those visits come lots of garbage. The company wants to change that. View the full article

Matt Kenseth says he never had "grand illusions" about winning races in the 2018 NASCAR Cup series and is unsure if he can secure any top 10 finishes this year View the full article

According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, Crawford was found guilty by a jury Thursday of attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. He faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. Crawford’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for Nov. 26. He was arrested on March 1 by the Seminole ... ... Keep reading View the full article

This week, Motorsport.com caught up with former racer and veteran spotter Tony Raines, who moved over to spotting for Kurt Busch last year and the duo quickly achieved success winning the Daytona 500. The duo celebrated another victory nearly two weeks ago when Busch picked up his first of the season at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. Raines enjoyed a 14-year career making over 500 starts in ... ... Keep reading View the full article

Drivers talk with Daryl Motte about the very first time they got a 'Darlington Stripe.' View the full article

Brad Keselowski talks with Daryl Motte about the real value of money and how making a substantial living in NASCAR has helped him realize what's really important to him. View the full article

Jeffrey Earnhardt tells Daryl Motte why he thinks most drivers in NASCAR today are a lot softer than they used to be. View the full article

Joey Logano and Jeff Hammond talk about what makes pit road at Darlington so difficult. View the full article

1) The NASCAR Throwback Weekend coming up at Darlington Raceway has proven to be one of the best marketing ideas in NASCAR over the past decade. If you were the Marketing Director for NASCAR, what idea do you feel is worth trying in the sport next? Jim Utter: One idea I think that could be embraced among all tracks is something Charlotte Motor Speedway has had success at to encourage fans to ... ... Keep reading View the full article

Following the announcement on Wednesday that Audi will focus on Formula E and DTM next year, Head of Audi Motorsport Dieter Gass has told Motorsport.com that the German marque is drawing an end to its support for Mattias Ekstrom’s EKS team’s rallycross World RX programme. Audi gave blessing to Ekstrom’s EKS squad when the Swede’s team first entered World RX in 2014 with its Audi S1 ... ... Keep reading View the full article

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. tells Daryl Motte he'd consider bringing back his signature mullet in the future. View the full article

Jamie Little talks with Daryl Motte about her career at FOX Sports and why she's so grateful for the many hats she wears. View the full article

Alan Cavanna tells Daryl Motte why adding another manufacturer would be huge for NASCAR. View the full article

Bubba Wallace and William Byron talk about their very different rookie seasons in the Cup Series. View the full article

The all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler was introduced in just four trim levels: Sport, Sport S, Sahara, and Rubicon. But that will change with the new Moab Edition. View the full article

Last week, CGR announced Chastain would drive its No. 42 Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series for three races, the first being Saturday at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. Chastain’s move has prompted two others by JDM, the first which was to move driver Garrett Smithley into Chastain’s No. 4 Chevrolet this weekend with sponsorship from the S.C. Education Lottery. Smithley, 26, is in his third ... ... Keep reading View the full article

Sainz made clear it after winning his second Dakar last January that if he received an attractive offer that would allow him to continue fighting to win the legendary event, he would consider returning. Following Peugeot's withdrawal from cross-country rallying, the two-time World Rally champion has tested both the Toyota Hilux 4x4 and the X-Raid buggy. After negotiations with both ... ... Keep reading View the full article

Drew Blickensderfer tells Daryl Motte why the Richard Petty Enterprises of 1965 is a lot different than Richard Petty Motorsports today. View the full article