The fact that Denny Hamlin has three wins on the season and yet is ranked in 4th place in driver points goes to show you just how poorly he has been performing when he isn’t winning.
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Chris Buescher Continues to Lead RFK Racing Resurgence With Daytona Win
It was a must win for many drivers Saturday night at Daytona as the hunt to make the NASCAR Cup playoffs entered its final race. A lot of potential scenarios were in play for a number of drivers. But in the end, a driver already in the playoffs won and ended the playoff hopes for the rest.
William Byron Wins Wild Race at Atlanta
William Byron won the rain-shortened Atlanta race for his series leading fourth win of the year. Byron was leading the field when the caution for rain flew and with the race past the halfway point, it was a legit finish when the rain made its way to the track.
Martin Truex Jr. Breaks Winless Streak at the Monster Mile
Last week I noted that Martin Truex, Jr. had three wins at Dover but hasn’t been all that great there as of late. He certainly turned that around leading 68 laps and holding off Ross Chastain after a late race restart. After being rained out on Sunday, the Cup teams returned on Monday to a green track that rubbered up nicely as the race progressed. This race was not a case of tires not dropping off as The Monster Mile started eating tires.
Reddick’s NASCAR Cup Win At Texas Marred By Goodyear Tire Failures
The 2022 playoffs continue without a playoff driver winning a race. This may be a season where the eventual champion may only win a single race in the final 10 races.
Tyler Reddick was the fourth consecutive non-playoff driver to win a race. Reddick was eliminated from the Round of 16 but proved that his remaining time with RCR will not go quietly.
Christopher Bell joins Michael McDowell as First Time Cup Winner at Daytona
For the second straight week we saw a first time winner at Daytona.
Christopher Bell joined the ranks of being a first time Cup winner with his hard fought win at the Daytona Road Course. Bell stayed in the hunt and chased down Joey Logano to secure his first Cup win after Michael McDowell got his first Cup win last week. (more…)
Team Penske Infographic – Las Vegas (Cup & NXS) / VASC (Adelaide)
Click past the jump to see Penske Racing’s weekend infographic concerning this weekend’s NASCAR racing at Las Vegas and also the Supercars Championship series racing at Adelaide Street Circuit in Australia. (more…)
Martin Truex, Jr. Shuts the Front Door at Richmond
Going into this race, we all knew the JGR teams were going to be tough to beat, but I don’t think anyone thought they would go 1-2-3-4 at the finish. Nor did anyone think that two of the drivers would set the pace leading 311 of the 400 laps. If you are a Toyota fan, this was your race.
Martin Truex Jr. Assumes the Mantle After Winning at Las Vegas
A familiar refrain was heard this weekend at Las Vegas from the playoff drivers – “Stay out of my lane!”
Keselowski Wins at Kansas
In what has to be the best mile and a half race this year, if not the best Kansas races ever, Brad Keselowksi battled Alex Bowman down the stretch for his third win of the year. (more…)