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The ends of eras in this year's NASCAR Phoenix finale

The season finale is not just for crowning the series champion, but it also signifies the end of careers, partnerships and in some cases, race teams. The 36th and final points-paying race of the 2024 NASCAR Cup season at Phoenix Raceway was no different. While all the focus was on…

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Logano slams critics questioning legitimacy of third NASCAR Cup title

Joey Logano has called criticism of his run to a third NASCAR Cup championship as "bull****" after defeating Penske Ford team-mate Ryan Blaney in last weekend's Phoenix title decider.

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Joey Logano Wins Third NASCAR Cup Title After Dominating the Playoffs Once Again

The 34-year-old driver peaked during the postseason and held off his Penske teammate Ryan Blaney during the championship race to capture another trophy.

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NASCAR Cup Phoenix: Logano clinches title in dramatic style after pace car crash

Joey Logano held off a late charge from Team Penske team-mate Ryan Blaney to win a dramatic season finale at Phoenix and become a three-time NASCAR Cup champion.

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NASCAR Cup Martinsville: Blaney wins for Championship 4 spot, Bell removed for wall ride

Ryan Blaney and William Byron will join Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick in the Championship 4 that will contest the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series in Phoenix next weekend after a breathtaking showdown at Martinsville.

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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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Homestead track president: "We would love to have the championship back"

Becoming Homestead-Miami Speedway Track President in July of this year, Guillermo Santa Cruz will oversee his first NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck weekend when Homestead hosts the midpoint of the Round of 8. But many — Santa Cruz included — would love to see the track return to its old…

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NASCAR finally declares a winner for 1971 race, ending 53-year controversy

NASCAR legend Bobby Allison has been awarded his 85th career Cup Series win - 53 years after the race took place.

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NASCAR makes major change to all-time wins list, ending 53-year controversy

For over half a century, controversy and debate surrounded a NASCAR Cup Series race at Bowman Gray Stadium on August 6, 1971.

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Hamlin on winning title amidst NASCAR lawsuit: "I would like to have that problem"

Denny Hamlin is fairly amused with the thought of winning the 2024 NASCAR Cup championship in the midst of his team's — 23XI Racing — legal battle against the series and the most powerful family in all of NASCAR.

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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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Hendrick accepts Bowman Roval disqualification, sealing NASCAR playoff elimination

Hendrick Motorsports has chosen not to appeal Alex Bowman's disqualification from Sunday's NASCAR Cup playoff elimination race at the Charlotte Roval.

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Hendrick Motorsports will not appeal Bowman DQ

In a statement released on Monday, HMS gave the following explanation for their decision to accept the penalty: "Hendrick Motorsports will not appeal the disqualification of the No. 48 car following Sunday's race at the Charlotte Roval. NASCAR allows a clear margin to account for the difference in pre- and…

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NASCAR Cup Charlotte: Larson wins Roval, Bowman disqualified

Kyle Larson took a commanding NASCAR Cup Series victory at the reconfigured Charlotte Roval ahead of Christopher Bell and William Byron, as the playoff field was slimmed to eight drivers.

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NASCAR Cup Talladega: Stenhouse wins photo finish after race stoppage

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. held on in a two-lap dash to the checkered flag at Talladega for his first NASCAR Cup win since the 2023 Daytona 500 after a race-stopping pileup.

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Ross Chastain willing to help Chevy teammates, but 'not at the expense of me'

These bracket-busters are throwing a wrench into the plans of the NASCAR Cup title combatants, stealing valuable points and race wins. Chris Buescher did it first at Watkins Glen, and now Ross Chastain, who has been a constant presence at the front since just missing out on being a part of…

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Tyler Reddick looking for a rebound after early playoff struggles

Tyler Reddick entered NASCAR Cup playoffs with the regular season trophy in hand, but the first rounds were not what he had hoped for.

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Kaulig Racing to replace Daniel Hemric with Ty Dillon for 2025

Kaulig Racing, the two-car NASCAR Cup team that recently signed industry veteran Ty Norris as its Chief Business Officer, has announced its full driver roster for 2025.

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Kansas preview: Will NASCAR see another thrilling race this weekend?

Intermediate tracks are a staple on the 2024 NASCAR Cup schedule, but the races at Kansas Speedway have consistently been on another level -- especially in the Next Gen era.

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Why Brad Keselowski escaped unscathed after William Byron’s car landed in his rear window at Watkins Glen

Another late-race caution led to another late-race restart at the Go Bowling at The Glen race earlier this month. And as it typically does, the result was chaos for NASCAR Cup drivers as they fought for the same real estate, like William Byron and Brad Keselowski who came together, with…

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How a 0.09mph error changed the NASCAR playoff picture at Bristol

Martin Truex Jr. admitted that "I screwed it up" as a pitlane speeding penalty in Bristol's Round of 16 elimination race thwarted his hopes of progressing in the NASCAR Cup playoffs.

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NASCAR Cup Bristol: Larson takes dominant win as playoff drivers eliminated

Kyle Larson led 462 of 500 laps at Bristol to take a stunning fifth victory of the 2024 NASCAR Cup season in Saturday night's Round of 16 playoff elimination race.

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McLaren boss Brown reveals F1 test discussions for NASCAR ace Larson

Kyle Larson could get a Formula 1 test outing after McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown revealed that discussions have been held with the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion.

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Playoff surprises feeling secure while title threats face elimination

Chris Buescher spoiled the playoff party by winning at Watkins Glen, but he was far from the only one stealing valuable points away from the title contenders. There's also Ross Chastain, who led half the race and won the second stage. In the end, only one playoff driver finished inside…

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Van Gisbergen "pretty angry at myself" over last-lap Watkins Glen error

Shane van Gisbergen has conceded he was "pretty angry at myself" for a final lap error that denied him a second career NASCAR Cup victory at Watkins Glen on Sunday.

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