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Cole Custer had a big return to his hometown, first winning the Xfinity race, then being an on-call driver on Sunday. (Image: Getty)

Cole Custer Has Dream Weekend in Hometown Beating Kyle Busch

It was a busy weekend for Cole Custer. The 21-year-old returned to his Southern California roots and was eager to race in front of family and friends at the Auto Club Xfinity series on Saturday. There he held off Kyle Busch in the Production Alliance Group 300 Xfinity Series race, […]

Jimmie Johnson won an unofficial race before the start of the year, but is looking to break his Cup Series winless drought. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Jimmie Johnson Keeps Drive Alive for First Win of 2019

It’s not nearly time for Jimmie Johnson to panic, as his Cup Series victory drought stretches into the first two months of 2019, but Johnson, who was winless last year, is starting to see encouraging signs. He returns to a very familiar and successful tract, Auto Club Speedeway, Fontana for […]

Kyle Busch and his crew swept Phoenix last weekend and is one win away from tying Richard Petty. (Image: Getty)

This Time Kyle Busch Makes Sure of Getting Weekend Sweep

This time Kyle Busch wasn’t going to let a mistake ruin his chance for a weekend sweep. Busch, who fell short last week at Las Vegas of winning the Pennzoil 400 after incurring a speeding penalty, made sure he didn’t make any mental mistakes, and actually pulled off a strong […]

Kevin Harvick has not won a race so far this season, but is the 9/4 favorite at the TicketGuardian 500 at ISM Raceway. (Image: Getty)

Big Three Hunting for First Victory of 2019 at TicketGuardian 500

Last year’s Big Three, who dominated NASCAR last year, have been shutout so far in 2019, but that could change this weekend at the TicketGuardian 500 at ISM Raceway in Phoenix. Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. have had success at ISM Raceway in Phoenix, and one of […]

Kyle Busch and wife Samantha hit the red carpet at the NASCAR awards show in Las Vegas. (Image: Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

NASCAR Awards Show Moving to Nashville from Las Vegas

After a 10-year run, the NASCAR awards show is leaving Las Vegas. The annual celebration of the sport is moving to Nashville, officials said in a release. The postseason awards are scheduled to be held on Dec. 5 at the Music City Center in downtown Nashville. Steve Phelps, NASCAR president, […]

Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer, said he is pleased so far with the new rules package. (Image: Chris Trotman/Getty)

NASCAR Officials Happy With New Rules Package, Drivers Still Have Doubts

The Pennzoil 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway was a success, according to NASCAR officials, but drivers weren’t as enthusiastic about Sunday’s race and the new rules package. Second-place finisher Brad Keselowski was frustrated about the changes, and was joined by fellow driver Kyle Busch, who finished third. There […]

Joey Logano held off Team Penske teammate Brad Keselowski to win the Pennzoil 400. (Image: Bridget Bennett/Getty)

Joey Logano Back in Victory Lane After Win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Joey Logano held off a late charge from teammate Brad Keselowski to win the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday. The win was the first of the season for Logano, the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion. Team Penske Dominates Vegas The race between Logano and Keselowski, both […]

Kyle Larson has the most laps led of any active driver without a victory, but is hoping he can win this weekend in Las Vegas. (Image: Getty)

Winning Not Secondary Thought for Kyle Larson

Just because Kyle Larson leads the most laps in a NASCAR event, doesn’t mean he is going to win. Actually odds are good he won’t find his way to the winner’s circle. He hopes to change that this weekend at the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Larson is […]

“Green Book” is an 11/4 pick to win the Best Picture award at this Sunday’s Academy Awards. (Image: Patti Perret / Universal Studios)

Oscars Betting, NASCAR Longshot Could Warm Your Weekend Wagers

Nobody loves a longshot more than us at Five Bets, and for this weekend’s picks we have included two that we really hope come through. One reason is because of the potential payday. Second is because we genuinely like the person and film we are betting on. Jimmie Johnson is […]

Kevin Harvick was one of the most dominant drivers last year in NASCAR and is favored this week at the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500. (Image: Getty)

Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Could be Crystal Ball for Rest of NASCAR Season

NASCAR fans and bettors will get an indication of how the new two baseline rules packages will affect drivers at this week’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This will be the first race since the organization announced they were implementing the measures in October for the new […]

Joe Gibbs had a successful and emotional day at the Daytona 500 on Sunday as his drivers finished first, second and third. (Image: AP)

Denny Hamlin Dedicates Daytona 500 Victory to Emotional Joe Gibbs

Joe Gibbs has been a three-time Super Bowl winning coach in the NFL, but said not even that was as satisfying as watching his driver Denny Hamlin win last Sunday’s Daytona 500. Hamlin, who was an 11/1 pick to win the race was part of 1-2-3 finish for Joe Gibbs […]

Denny Hamlin won his second career Daytona 500 on Sunday, outlasting teammate Kyle Busch during an overtime sprint. (Image: Chris Graythen/Getty)

Denny Hamlin Holds Off Kyle Busch in Overtime to Win Daytona 500

Denny Hamlin outraced two of his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates in a two-lap overtime session to win his second career Daytona 500 title on Sunday. The win marked Hamlin’s 32nd career victory on the NASCAR Cup Series, and his first on the series since 2017. Hamlin Hangs On After Final […]

Brad Keselowski is considered one of the best restrictor-plate racers in NASCAR, but he has failed to win the Daytona 500. (Image: Getty)

Brad Keselowski Driven to Win Daytona 500 Despite Setbacks

It is the one race that Brad Keselowski would like to win more than any other, but thus far the Daytona 500 has eluded the NASCAR driver. This will be his 10th attempt to win the iconic race, and he along with Joey Logano, are the 8/1 favorite. His best […]