Denny Hamlin scored the checkered flag at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, only to get DQ’d after the post-race inspection. But the NASCAR Cup Series win didn’t go to second-place finisher Kyle Busch, because he also failed inspection. And that created a lot of confusion — and in some cases — […]
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NASCAR Cryptocurrency Sponsorships: Crashes and Cashes
NASCAR driver Stephan Parsons didn’t have much luck with his cryptocurrency-sponsored car. The “DogeCar” crashed on lap 71 during Saturday’s Xfinity race, but that won’t be the last of the DogeCar or NASCAR’s relationship with cryptocurrency. Cars have been sponsored by everything from adult diapers to rock bands. So, NASCAR’s […]
Truex, Harvick Chase First 2021 Wins in Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
In a season that has produced a series of surprise winners, some of NASCAR’s biggest stars will be looking to score their first win of 2021 on Sunday in the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Martin Truex Jr. and Kevin Harvick are both still seeking their first victories, […]
Christopher Bell Passes Joey Logano Late at Daytona Road Course, Picks Up First NASCAR Win
Christopher Bell became the second consecutive first-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, taking the O’Reilly Auto Parts 253 on the road course at Daytona. The victory comes a week after Michael McDowell earned his first win in the Daytona 500 to kick off the 2021 NASCAR Cup […]
Elliott, Truex Set for Daytona Road Course Duel in O’Reilly Auto Parts 253
The NASCAR Cup Series stays in Daytona this weekend, but the action moves to the road course for the O’Reilly Auto Parts 253 on Sunday. Chase Elliott and Martin Truex Jr. come into the race as the clear favorites to pick up an early season win on the 3.61-mile course. […]
Michael McDowell Earns First NASCAR Cup Series Victory After Last-Lap Crash at Daytona 500
Michael McDowell only held the lead for one lap at Sunday’s Daytona 500, but that was enough for the veteran driver to finally capture his first career NASCAR Cup Series win in a stunning finish punctuated by a final-lap crash. Joey Logano led the race heading into the final lap, […]
Denny Hamlin Enters Daytona 500 as Favorite for Historic Threepeat
Denny Hamlin will try to become the first driver ever to win three consecutive Daytona 500 races on Sunday, as NASCAR’s 2020 season kicks off with its marquee race. Hamlin will start in 25th position, but remains the favorite to work his way up the field and make history at […]
Busch Clash at Daytona: Chase Elliott Favored in Road Course Exhibition
NASCAR unofficially begins its 2021 season on Tuesday night with the Busch Clash at Daytona, a 35-lap invitational featuring 21 of the series’ top drivers. The Clash moves to the Daytona Road Course this year, a preview of a season that will feature seven road courses out of 36 points […]
NASCAR Cup Championship Favorite Kevin Harvick Upset at Martinsville, Misses Final 4
Kevin Harvick was the favorite to win the NASCAR Cup Championship at 2/1, but instead, will be watching four other drivers compete for the top prize. The 44-year-old seemed to be a cinch to make the Championship 4, but finished 17th at Sunday’s Xfinity 500 and was eight points shy […]
One Bet, $100: Brad Keselowski Not Racing Safe at Martinsville
Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway is the last race before the NASCAR Cup Championship, and though Brad Keselowski likes his chance of advancing, he isn’t taking any chances. The Ford driver is currently third in the standings and would seem to be in a fairly safe position to advance […]
Logano Punches NASCAR Cup Championship Ticket, Elliott Facing Elimination
Joey Logano earned one of the four coveted spots to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship, and with his win at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, shook up the playoff standings. As a result of Logano’s victory, Chase Elliott is now on the outside looking in at the NASCAR Cup Championship. If […]
One Bet, $100: Don’t Sleep on Martin Truex Jr. at Roval 400
All the talk has been how Chase Elliott is so dominant on road courses and will win the Roval 400, but Martin Truex Jr. should not be ignored. Yes, Elliott is the defending champion at the Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and has won three straight road course events. […]
Race for Eight Concludes at Sunday’s Roval 400 at Charlotte
The last race in the NASCAR Cup Playoffs is Sunday at the Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The 12 remaining drivers in the Cup playoffs will be trimmed to eight after Sunday’s race on the 2.28-mile, 17-turn layout. Chase Elliott has dominated road courses and is the 7/2 favorite […]
One Bet, $100: Team Penske Will Continue Talladega Success
Team Penske has been dominant at Talladega Superspeedway over the last six races, with four victories. It is a trend that is hard to overlook, and I believe will continue on Sunday at the YellaWood 500. That is why with this week’s One Bet, $100, I am going to take […]
Ford Drivers Racing Past Competition at YellaWood 500
As fickle as superspeedways can be, Fords have had a strong record at Talladega, and it is no surprise that Ryan Blaney is the favorite to win Sunday’s YellaWood 500. The Ford driver won the last two races at the famed racetrack in Lincoln, Alabama, including the playoff race in […]
One Bet, $100: Truex Jr. has Edge Over Harvick at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Martin Truex Jr. is looking for some revenge at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday. The 40-year-old, who is the defending champion of the South Point 400, usually does well in Sin City. In February, however, Truex and his other Joe Gibbs Racing teammates struggled in Vegas. Truex finished 20th, […]
Logano, Keselowski, Truex Jr. Favorites to Win South Point 400
The NASCAR Cup Championship Playoffs round of 12 starts Sunday in Las Vegas when the South Point 400 runs at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Three drivers are co-favorites at the Westgate, and not one of them is named Kevin Harvick. Joey Logano won two of the last three races at […]
Harvick has Firm Grip on NASCAR Cup Championship
With Kevin Harvick’s victory at the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, he put more distance between himself and his competitors in the race for the NASCAR Cup Championship. The victory in Bristol marked Harvick’s ninth win of the season. More importantly, the 44-year-old now has a […]
One Bet, $100: Kyle Busch Dominance at Richmond Will Pay Off with Win
Kyle Busch has been the most dominant NASCAR driver at Richmond Raceway over the years, but he is also currently in a major winless streak. Busch has not won a race in 2020, the slump stretching back to the final race at Homestead-Miami, when he won the Cup Series Championship. […]
Short Odds, Short Track Favor Harvick, Truex, Hamlin at Federated Auto Parts 400
NASCAR visits Richmond Raceway for Saturday night’s Federated Auto Parts 400 on the short 0.75-mile track. Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. are favored at 7/2 at William Hill. Denny Hamlin sneaks in as a top choice at Ladbrokes, where he, Harvick, and Truex are at 4/1 to win. Harvick […]