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Alex Bowman beats Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to NASCAR Cup pole at Bristol

Alex Bowman earned his seventh career pole and second consecutive at Bristol on Saturday. The Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) driver lapped the half-mile in 14.911s, beating Hyak Motorsports and fellow Chevrolet driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. by 0.014s. This is Stenhouse's first front row start since qualifying second at Auto Club Speedway…

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William Byron earns NASCAR Cup pole over Ryan Preece at Darlington

Byron was clearly the fastest driver in qualifying on Saturday, beating the nearest competition by almost a tenth.

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In photos: Every throwback paint scheme for NASCAR Cup at Darlington

NASCAR Cup drivers pay tribute to history with special paint schemes at Darlington's 'Throwback Weekend'.

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Bubba Wallace pranks team en route to best finish of the year

Bubba Wallace was keeping things positive even as the victory slipped through his fingertips at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday. Wallace led 56 laps and earned his first top-five finish of the year, crossing the line in third behind the Hendrick Motorsports duo of Kyle Larson and Alex Bowman.

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Fighting fires and close battles: The winners and losers from NASCAR at Homestead

Kyle Larson made sure everyone knew that Homestead was his house over the weekend, even while encountering a bit of frustration as he 'only' managed to win two of the three races at the track. His teammate Alex Bowman was left to stew over a missed opportunity while several drivers…

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Alex Bowman admits he "choked that one away" in tough Homestead loss

Alex Bowman lead 43 laps, but mistakes on a final restart allow Kyle Larson to pass and win, with Bowman finishing second.

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Kyle Larson wins Homestead Cup race after Bowman gets into the wall

Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, overcoming mistakes and damage to claim his 30th career win.

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What makes Homestead so much fun for NASCAR drivers?

Multiple lanes, progressive banking, and high tire wear make Homestead one of the most beloved tracks on the schedule by both fans and drivers. Last year's race saw a spectacular three-way fight for the win with Tyler Reddick going from third to first to win on the final lap. That…

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Alex Bowman brings the heat on a cooling Homestead track to claim Cup pole

Alex Bowman wins pole, his 6th career Cup Series pole, beating Noah Gragson by 0.073s.

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Bell earns third straight NASCAR Cup win, beating Hamlin by just 0.049s

Christopher Bell was just a few laps away from a fairly calm victory at Phoenix Raceway when the caution flag flew for his teammate Ty Gibbs, who suffered a brake failure. This set-up a two-lap dash to the checkered flag where Bell had to fend off another Joe Gibbs Racing…

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Some fans missed the thrilling Xfinity finish as local station cuts to commercial

The CW is broadcasting the complete NASCAR Xfinity Series season for the first time, and while many viewers have praised the network, there were some fans in Georgia left less than pleased on Saturday.

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Video: Almirola beats Bowman in wild Xfinity photo finish at Phoenix

A late-race spin set up a two-lap dash to the checkered flag in Phoenix's NASCAR Xfinity Series race, and it certainly did not disappoint. Justin Allgaier was on the verge of victory, but he had to hang on for one final restart.

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Inside Daytona 500's big crash, from the drivers' point of view

Daytona ended in chaos as the race's leaders, including Denny Hamlin and Austin Cindric, crashed out. Here's what the drivers had to say

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NASCAR's official 2025 Daytona 500 starting lineup in photos

Welcome to the 77th NASCAR Cup Series season, kicking off with the 67th running of the Daytona 500. What you'll want to know going into Sunday's race: This year's field for the 200-lapper features eight former winners of the race and nine NASCAR Cup Series champions, with drivers on the…

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Watch Daytona 500: live stream NASCAR 2025 first race online from anywhere – start time, President Trump arrives

All the ways to watch Daytona 500 live streams online and from anywhere as the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season begins in style in Florida.

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Daytona 500 schedule, starting lineup and how to watch 2025 NASCAR Cup opener

The 67th running of the Daytona 500 will kickstart the 77th season of NASCAR Cup Series racing where Team Penske and Joey Logano will begin their title defense. The new season comes with plenty of changes across the grid and some new regulations for them to follow.

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Martin Truex Jr. bests Hendrick drivers for Martinsville Cup pole

Martin Truex Jr. was the last driver on track in the pole round of qualifying, rocketing to the top of the charts with a 19.686s lap that denied Hendrick Motorsports a front row lockout.

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Pressure cooker: Why this weekend's Martinsville cutoff races will bring the chaos

The Round of 8 cutoff race has historically been the wildest in all of the playoffs -- even more so than the title-decider. Drivers are willing to do just about anything to advance and we've seen it all over the past decade. Some prevailed, others did not, but each solidified…

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Out of the playoffs to the final four: How Logano beat the odds yet again

Joey Logano was having a solid day even before his fuel gamble, but it was never supposed to end in victory. Entering the Round of 8, thanks to Alex Bowman's shocking disqualification the week prior, Logano looked like a real long shot to make the Championship 4.

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Joey Logano Secures Spot In NASCAR Championship Finale

Joey Logano secures championship finale spot at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in dramatic fashion, setting the stage for intense competition among playoff drivers.

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NASCAR Cup Las Vegas: Logano capitalises on fuel strategy to win and nail title fight spot

Joey Logano used a contra-fuel strategy to charge to victory at Las Vegas and seal his place in the NASCAR Cup championship showdown.

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Joey Logano stretches fuel, wins his way into the Championship 4

Joey Logano truly stole a race win Sunday at Las Vegas with a huge roll of the dice late in the running.

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Christopher Bell beats Tyler Reddick to NASCAR Cup pole at Las Vegas

Christopher Bell earned his third pole of the 2024 season on Saturday with a 185.344mph (29.135s) lap. Driving the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, he bested 23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick by just 0.013s in the final round of qualifying.

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What are the odds? The favorites and longshots to win NASCAR at Las Vegas

NASCAR has graced the tarmac of Las Vegas Motor Speedway since 1998 with Mark Martin winning the inaugural event. In recent years, Chevrolet's been a dominant force, collecting six of the last eight victories, with Hendrick Motorsports winning three straight — so the drivers with the lowest odds shouldn't really come…

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With half of the NASCAR playoff field gone, only heavy hitters remain

The feel-good stories and underdogs are gone — eliminated through the first two rounds. Even Alex Bowman, who went from being the fourth driver at HMS to one of the strongest playoff drivers, has now been eliminated after an unfortunate DQ. Half of the eight remaining title contenders are former…

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