William Byron took full advantage of a late on-track incident between Ross Chastain and Kyle Larson to triumph in Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway and became the first three-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series this season.
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NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Darlington Raceway
The NASCAR Cup Series is on a blast to the past this weekend at Darlington Raceway, as NASCAR legends of today and yesteryear come together to celebrate Throwback Weekend and the series competes in the 13th race of the 2023 season, the Goodyear 400 on Sunday, May 14 at 3 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Read MoreFront Row Motorsports Sets Date and Driver Autograph Times for Boot Barn Fan Day
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 10, 2023) – Front Row Motorsports (FRM) will host Boot Barn Fan Day at its race shop in Mooresville, North Carolina on Thursday, May 25. Activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and run through 4:00 p.m. Daytona 500 champion Michael McDowell, 2022 NASCAR Craftsman Series champion Zane Smith, and two-time NASCAR K&N Pro Series West champion Todd Gilliland will all sign autographs for fans from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Read MoreStatistical Advance: Analyzing the Goodyear 400 At Darlington
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 9, 2023) – Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina going into the Goodyear 400 on Sunday, May 14 at 3 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).
Read MoreMartin Truex Jr. Becomes Eighth Different NASCAR Cup Series Winner This Season
Snapping a 54-race winless streak at Dover Motor Speedway on Monday, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Martin Truex Jr. has become the eighth different driver this season to earn a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs and NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 21.
Read MoreThe Monster Mile at Dover Motor Speedway Awaits the NASCAR Cup Series
After a wild Talladega Superspeedway race last Sunday that saw Richard Childress Racing’s Kyle Busch grab his second victory of the 2023 season, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Dover Motor Speedway for this Sunday’s Würth 400 at 2 p.m. ET on FS1, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio at the always unique ‘Monster Mile’.
Read MoreFr8Auction Celebrates Eighth Great Year Supporting Front Row Motorsports The Asset Liquidation Firm to Partner with McDowell and Smith in 2023
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 11, 2023) – Fr8Auctions, a staple partner of Front Row Motorsports (FRM), today announced its continued support of the organization for its eighth consecutive season. The Atlanta, Georgia-based asset recovery business has been one of the longest-tenured and loyal partners to FRM and has supported its growth into a winning and championship team.
Read MoreMichael McDowell and Todd Gilliland Return to Front Row Motorsports in 2023
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 15, 2022) – Front Row Motorsports (FRM) will continue to be led by a mix of senior leadership and youthful star power in 2023 in the NASCAR Cup Series. After a career-best season, Michael McDowell will once again pilot the No. 34 Ford Mustang. Returning for his sophomore season is third-generation driver, Todd Gilliland, who will race the No. 38 Ford Mustang led by new crew chief Ryan Bergenty.
Read MoreLove’s Travel Stops Returns with McDowell in Miami
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 18, 2022) – Michael McDowell is amid a career-best season and he and his Love’s Travel Stops team is now ready to finish strong in the final three races of the season. Next up McDowell and the No. 34 team head to the fast, banked, mile-and-a-half Homestead-Miami Speedway. McDowell has 12 previous starts at the track- with a best finish of sixth in 2021.
Read MoreFinally, At Talladega, A Cup Series Playoff Driver Wins A Cup Series Playoff Race
Well it finally happened – a playoff driver won a playoff race. And Chase Elliott did it in fine form, racing clean and hard right to the checkered flag. It had a record number of lead changes, in a race where it was very hard to pass. The only real wreck was a multi-car spin that wasn’t all that serious.
Read MoreReddick’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.
Read MoreErik Jones Puts Iconic 43 Back Into Darlington Victory Lane
Hate to say I told you so, but I told you so. Last week I said that Erik Jones was my sleeper driver to turn the tables on the playoffs and he did it in rare form.
Read MoreKyle 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.
Read MoreNASCAR 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).
Read MoreSeven 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.
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