Brad Keselowski led for nearly the entire race on his way to picking up a dominant victory in the STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday. Keselowski held the lead for 446 of the race’s 500 laps, the most laps led by a driver in any race since Kyle Petty […]
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Half-Mile Martinsville Speedway Should Provide Thrills, Spills at STP 500
After races on 1-mile, and 1.5-mile race tracks, NASCAR visits Martinsville Speedway and the thrills of half-mile racing. The STP 500 is one of two short layouts drivers see throughout the year. The other is Bristol. Even though they are on them just four times a year, from the sound […]
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, […]
Kyle Busch Wins at Auto Club Speedway to Earn Record-Tying 200th Career NASCAR Victory
Kyle Busch overcame a speeding penalty and rallied late to earn his 200th career NASCAR win with a victory at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California on Sunday. The win ties Busch with Richard Petty for the most career victories on the three major NASCAR series. Busch Dominates for Historic […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kyle Busch Completes Weekend Sweep in Phoenix by Winning TicketGuardian 500
Kyle Busch took over the lead with 15 laps left and never looked back, winning the TicketGuardian 500 to finish off a weekend sweep of both events at ISM Raceway in Phoenix. The two wins give Busch 199 career wins over NASCAR’s top three series, including not only the NASCAR […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Brad Keselowski Overcomes Stomach Virus to Win at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Brad Keselowski battled through a stomach bug to grab his first win of the season, taking the checkered flag in the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday. Keselowski held off Martin Truex Jr. in the final laps to win the NASCAR Cup Series race by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
William Byron Wins Pole for Daytona 500, Will Have Hendrick Motorsports Teammates Close By
Hendrick Motorsports had a season to forget last year, but are hoping for a Daytona 500 to remember this Sunday. The team, owned by Rick Hendrick, captured the pole position for its fifth consecutive race. William Byron outran teammate, and last year’s pole sitter, Alex Bowman, to take the coveted […]
Chase Elliott, Austin Dillon, Ty Dillon Without Suspended Car Chiefs for Daytona 500
NASCAR officials said they would be taking a stronger stance in regards to violation of the rules and they didn’t waste any time, suspending the car chiefs for drivers Chase Elliott, Ty Dillon and Auston Dillon for this Sunday’s Daytona 500. Josh Kim, Elliott’s car chief, Greg Ebert, who works […]