On Saturday afternoon T. Fogelman ended up crossing the finish line first in NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series. Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT wasn’t as fortunate as he ended up in trouble on the first lap and was scored as finishing 37th. Kligerman is also a color announcer at NASCAR races.
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Playoff drivers wreck and a new winner crowned at Talladega | NASCAR Xfinity Series Extended Highlights
Relive the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series Sparks 300 from Talladega that had its fair share of big wrecks and a new winner in the Xfinity Series. (more…)
How New England-Connected Drivers Did At Las Vegas
Rookie Christen Eckes was the surprise winner of the Camping World Truck race at LVMS on Friday night. Brett Moffit ended up 25th driving his mount. Moffitt also drives Cape Cod’s Chris Our mount. Our is a success building contractor and resides in Harwich, MA.
Riverhead Drivers Dominate Early But Patrick Emerling Prevails In Whelen Modified Tour Miller Lite 200 Saturday
Over the first 115-laps of the Miller Lite 200 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at Riverhead Raceway Saturday a combination of Tom Rogers Jr. of Riverhead, Dave Brigati of Calverton and Kyle Soper of Manorville showed the way. For awhile it appeared Ed Brunnhoelzl Jr. who was the last Riverhead regular to win a WMT race in 1995 would witness that 26-year mark erased. Then the second half of the race unfolded with WMT championship contender Patrick Emerling of Orchard Park, NY taking the lead on lap 116 from Soper to score the victory. (more…)
How Did New England Drivers Do At Bristol?
In a stunning upset on Thursday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, rookie Chandler Smith stole a victory from reigning NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Sheldon Creed. Smith clinched a spot in the Round of 8 of the Playoffs and eliminated Todd Gilliland from the post season.
Four Drivers Will Be Eliminated From NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs At Bristol Motor Speedway This Saturday On NBCSN
STAMFORD, Conn. – Sept. 15, 2021 – Crucial races with championship consequences in both NASCAR and INDYCAR highlight this week’s motorsports coverage across NBC Sports. Four drivers will be eliminated from the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs when NASCAR returns to Bristol Motor Speedway in primetime this Saturday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. An hour-long edition of Countdown to Green pre-race coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
With only two races remaining in the 2021 season, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES is at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca this weekend with the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey. Pre-race coverage begins Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, with race coverage getting underway at 3:30 p.m. ET. NBC Sports INDYCAR analyst Townsend Bell will ride-along with former INDYCAR driver and current INDYCAR team owner Sam Schmidt in Schmidt’s specialized car on the track during race and pre-race coverage.
Coverage of the final race of the Xfinity Series regular season will begin in primetime Friday at 7 p.m. ET from Bristol with Countdown to Green on NBCSN, leading into race coverage at 7:30 p.m. ET.
NBC Sports’ lead NASCAR race announcer Rick Allen will call both the Cup and Xfinity Series races this weekend from Bristol alongside Daytona 500-winning crew chief Steve Letarte, 21-time Cup Series race winner and “The Mayor” of NASCAR Jeff Burton, and two-time Daytona 500 Champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame selection Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Marty Snider, Dave Burns and Dillon Welch will contribute coverage from pit road during Friday and Saturday’s races from Bristol.
Pre- and post-race coverage this weekend will be anchored by Marty Snider alongside Kyle Petty and Dale Jarrett from victory lane.
In last weekend’s Cup Series playoff race at Richmond, Martin Truex Jr. secured a berth in the Round of 12 of the Cup Series Playoffs with his victory. In addition to Truex Jr., Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin have earned berths in the Round of 12. Also on Saturday, Noah Gragson won his second consecutive race in the Xfinity Series.
2021 NASCAR CUP SERIES PLAYOFF STANDINGS ROUND OF 16
| Drivers | Points |
| Kyle Larson | Advanced to Round of 12 |
| Denny Hamlin | Advanced to Round of 12 |
| Martin Truex Jr. | Advanced to Round of 12 |
| Joey Logano | 2093 (+40) |
| Ryan Blaney | 2081 (+28) |
| Kevin Harvick | 2078 (+25) |
| Chase Elliott | 2072 (+19) |
| Christopher Bell | 2070 (+17) |
| Brad Keselowski | 2066 (+13) |
| Kyle Busch | 2061 (+8) |
| Aric Almirola | 2056 (+3) |
| Kurt Busch | 2053 |
| Alex Bowman | 2053 |
| Tyler Reddick | 2048 (-5) |
| William Byron | 2035 (-18) |
| Michael McDowell | 2015 (-38) |
The official home of the NASCAR Championship and Playoffs, NBC Sports will once again present the final 20 NASCAR Cup Series races and 19 NASCAR Xfinity Series races in 2021, culminating with the Championship at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 6-7. Click here for more information on NBC Sports’ 2021 NASCAR coverage.
NASCAR Pick ‘Em: NBC Sports’ free-to-play game, NASCAR Pick ‘Em, features a weekly contest for each NASCAR Cup Series race. NASCAR Pick ‘Em is available for download now on the NBC Sports Predictor app powered by PointsBet (available in the App Store and Google Play Store) and at nbcsports.com/predictor.
BROADCAST TEAM
- Play by Play: Rick Allen
- Analysts: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte
- Pit Reporters: Marty Snider, Dave Burns, Dillon Welch
- Specialty Reporter: Rutledge Wood
STUDIO COVERAGE TEAM
- Host: Marty Snider
- Analysts: Kyle Petty, Dale Jarrett
HOW TO WATCH
- TV – NBCSN
- Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
| Date | Coverage | Network | Time (ET) |
| Fri., Sept. 17 | Countdown to Green – NASCAR Xfinity Series | NBCSN | 7 p.m. |
| NASCAR Xfinity Series Racing at Bristol Motor Speedway | NBCSN | 7:30 p.m. | |
| NASCAR Xfinity Series Post Race | NBCSN | 9:30 p.m. | |
| Sat., Sept. 18 | Countdown to Green – NASCAR Cup Series | NBCSN | 6:30 p.m. |
| NASCAR Cup Series Racing at Bristol Motor Speedway | NBCSN | 7:30 p.m. | |
| NASCAR Cup Series Post Race | NBCSN | 11 p.m. |
More NASCAR Drivers Considering COVID Vaccines
Corey LaJoie’s benching for a COVID-19 exposure and stricter NASCAR protocols had an impact this week in the Cup Series as drivers reconsidered public appearances and their vaccination status. (more…)
Here’s How New England Drivers And Race Teams Did At Michigan And Brainard
A J Allmendinger won the Xfinity race at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday. Brett Moffitt finished in eighth place at the wheel of Cape Cod’s Chris Our entry. Our is a building contractor who resides in Harwich, MA.
Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative to Award 5 Custom Bell Helmets to Stafford Drivers
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Prior to the start of the 2020 racing season, Quinn Christopher, wife of the late Stafford Speedway legend Ted Christopher, established the Ted Christopher Drive for Safety Initiative. Last season over 100 Stafford drivers received either a nomex undershirt, helmet skirt, or head sock through the TC Safety initiative. Each of those drivers was also entered into a drawing to win a free Leaf firesuit, which was won by Meghan Fuller.
Drivers Searching for First Career Victory Should Hold Out Hope for NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on the Horizon
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 11, 2021) – For drivers who have yet to taste the thrill of victory in the NASCAR Cup Series this season, there is still hope to make the 16-driver Playoff field, especially in the final “last-chance” Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 28. (more…)