MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 24, 2022) – Effective today, JR Motorsports and its director of competition, Ryan Pemberton, announced the decision to amicably part ways.
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Logano Gains Momentum, Consistency Closing In On Playoffs
Unlike some of the other competitors at the end 220 miles at Watkins Glen on Sunday, Joey Logano was all smiles when he climbed from the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford.
After starting the Go Bowling at The Glen from 20th, his win in the second stage and ultimate third-place finish felt like a triumph. (more…)
How Did New England-Connected Drivers Do This Past Weekend?
How about Kyle Larson pulling off back-to-back wins in Saturday’s Xfinity and Sunday’s Cup race at Watkins Glen, NY!
Kyle Larson Sweeps the Weekend at Watkins Glen
Kyle Larson pulled off a rare sweep of the weekend races at Watkins Glen. In the Xfinity race, he was the beneficiary of contact between the leaders that sent them both spinning and allowing Larson through to hold off AJ Allmendinger.
Fast forward to the rain delayed Sunday race and it was Larson once again holding off AJ for the win. But the win wasn’t without some controversy.
Brandon Brown Aiming for Maximum Points at Watkins Glen
Dix, NY. (August 18, 2022): Shifting from Brandonbilt Motorsports to BJ Mcleod Motorsports for Watkins Glen International, Brandon Brown has a different set of goals this weekend.
Brown moves to McLeod’s No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro SS for the Sunoco Go Rewards 200 at Watkins Glen. By virtue of his win at Talladega Superspeedway last year, the Woodbridge, VA native is locked into all NASCAR Xfinity Series races via the Past Winner’s Provisional. (more…)
NASCAR Cup Series Goes Road Course Racing in Watkins Glen, New York
Tensions are high and anticipation is running rampant amongst competitors as the NASCAR Cup Series prepares for the penultimate race of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series regular season, the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International, this Sunday, August 21 at 3 p.m. ET on USA, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).
NASCAR Xfinity Series Takes On The Glen
The NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers had a two-week break in action but now they are heading to upstate New York for the SUNOCO Go Rewards 200 at The Glen on Saturday, August 20 at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network, NBC Sports App, MRN and Sirius XM NASCAR radio.
Off Weekend For Trucks, Chandler Smith Rockets Out Front With Playoff Win at Richmond Last Week
Kyle Busch Motorsports driver Chandler Smith took the Playoff win at Richmond Raceway last weekend in dominant fashion, leading 176 of the scheduled 250 laps, and with the victory catapulted himself into the second round of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoffs. (more…)
Team Penske And Ryan Blaney Announce Long-Term Contract Extension
MOORESVILLE, NC (August 17, 2022) – Team Penske announced today that it has reached a contract extension with Ryan Blaney, a seven-time race winner in the NASCAR Cup Series. The long-term agreement will provide the opportunity for Blaney, the driver of the No. 12 Ford Mustang and the winner of this year’s NASCAR All-Star race, to build on the success he has experienced with the team well into the future.
Seven Former DAYTONA Champions Need Coke Zero Sugar 400 Victory to Have Shot at NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 16, 2022) – With the NASCAR Cup Series’ regular season finale Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway less than two weeks away, seven – yes seven – former DAYTONA Champions are in a “must-win” situation if they want to have a chance to make the 2022 NASCAR Playoffs. (more…)