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sports15 days ago

SVG's late surge powers Trackhouse to Glen triumph, reviving a tough 2026

Shane van Gisbergen stormed from a 29.2-second gap with 24 laps to go to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, marking his second straight victory at The Glen and giving Trackhouse Racing a much-needed spark. With fresher tires and a bold late-race strategy, SVG pulled away to win by about 7.3 seconds, a performance owner Justin Marks called remarkable and a potential jump-start for the team amid a challenging season, as crew chief Stephen Doran lauded the on-track pace.

via NASCAR.com|
#nascar-cup-series#shane-van-gisbergen#sports
sports22 days ago

Elliott Breaks Through Early, Secures Second Win at Texas

Chase Elliott earned his second win of 2026 at Texas, signaling that he and Hendrick Motorsports are finding speed with the new Chevrolet body and establishing him as a serious title threat early in the season; the race featured a series of incidents that affected contenders—Bell clipped by Gilliland, Briscoe and Logano hampered on pit road, and Gibbs damaged after contact—while Busch and Nemechek tangled at the end and NASCAR will review the clash; Alex Bowman posted back-to-back third-place finishes as he continues his return from vertigo, setting the stage for a spring road-course weekend at Watkins Glen where road-course specialists are expected to shine.

via FOX Sports|
#2026-season#chase-elliott#nascar-cup-series
Elliott clinches Texas win as Hendrick squad shines through tough stretch
motorsports23 days ago

Elliott clinches Texas win as Hendrick squad shines through tough stretch

Chase Elliott won the Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway, praising his No. 9 team and Hendrick Motorsports for overcoming a rough stretch this season. Denny Hamlin finished second after a late restart challenge, with Alex Bowman third, Tyler Reddick fourth, and Chris Buescher fifth, as drivers reflected on restarts, pace, and strategies heading into the next races.

via NBC Sports|
#chase-elliott#hendrick-motorsports#motorsports
sports1 month ago

Wallace Triggers Talladega's Massive 'Big One' Under Red Flag

Bubba Wallace triggered a massive multi-car crash at Talladega during Stage 2 of the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500, sparking a red flag as at least 26 cars were involved and several top contenders were eliminated. Wallace took responsibility for the initial contact, expressing disappointment in the result, while the smoke-filled chaos and tight drafting left the field largely wrecked and the race paused for cleanup.

via heavy.com|
#big-one#bubba-wallace#nascar-cup-series
Hocevar Earns Daring Talladega Victory in First NASCAR Cup Win
motorsports1 month ago

Hocevar Earns Daring Talladega Victory in First NASCAR Cup Win

Carson Hocevar earned his first NASCAR Cup Series win in his 91st start at Talladega, giving Spire Motorsports its first Cup victory since 2019. He beat Chris Buescher in a late showdown and celebrated by exiting the car to ride along the frontstretch and perform a wall-side, rodeo-style burnout as fans roared; the race featured a massive Stage 2 crash that reshaped the field and eliminated many frontrunners.

via Motorsport.com|
#carson-hocevar#motorsports#nascar-cup-series
sports1 month ago

Penske taps Gray as No. 12 pit jackman ahead of Kansas Cup race

Team Penske announced Patrick Gray will replace Landon Honeycutt as the No. 12 pit crew’s jackman for Ryan Blaney’s car at Kansas, part of ongoing adjustments after pit-stop struggles this season. Gray previously worked with the No. 21 team, and the move comes as Blaney’s crew has ranked near the bottom in pit times and mistakes. Additionally, Berry will have a different crew chief this weekend (Matt Swiderski), as regular Miles Stanley won’t travel; Blaney has shown capability at Kansas with a couple of top-fives recently.

via NASCAR.com|
#kansas-speedway#nascar-cup-series#patrick-gray
Elliott Snags Early-Season Martinsville Win With Bold Strategy
sports1 month ago

Elliott Snags Early-Season Martinsville Win With Bold Strategy

Chase Elliott won the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season, riding a late two-stop gamble to defeat Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano as Hendrick Motorsports celebrated. Hamlin finished runner-up, Logano third, with Ty Gibbs fourth and William Byron fifth, setting the stage for an Easter break and a strong early push for Elliott and his team.

via NBC Sports|
#chase-elliott#cook-out-400#hendrick-motorsports
Reddick clinches Darlington win for a fourth Cup triumph this season
sports2 months ago

Reddick clinches Darlington win for a fourth Cup triumph this season

Tyler Reddick started from pole, overtook Brad Keselowski with 28 laps to go, and held on to win at Darlington for his fourth NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season for 23XI Racing. Keselowski led a race-high 142 laps, but Reddick’s fresher tires helped him pull away to win by 5.847 seconds, marking his first Darlington win and 12th career Cup victory.

via NBC Sports|
#23xi-racing#darlington-raceway#michael-jordan
Bowman sidelined for three Cup races as vertigo recovery continues
sports2 months ago

Bowman sidelined for three Cup races as vertigo recovery continues

Alex Bowman will miss at least three NASCAR Cup Series races to recover from vertigo, with Justin Allgaier substituting the No. 48 through Bristol; Bowman first experienced symptoms at the March 1 Circuit of The Americas race and has also missed Phoenix and Las Vegas, with the team following medical guidance and prioritizing his return when cleared.

via Hendrick Motorsports|
#alex-bowman#hendrick-motorsports#justin-allgaier
Hamlin Edges to Victory in Vegas as Rivals Reflect on Close Finish
sports2 months ago

Hamlin Edges to Victory in Vegas as Rivals Reflect on Close Finish

Denny Hamlin wins the Las Vegas Cup race, praising his Toyota/JGR organization and family support as he regains his love for racing; Chase Elliott finishes second and notes a strong day despite the heartbreak, while William Byron slides in third and discusses restart luck and what the team needs to build on for future races. The article compiles driver reactions across the top results, offering a snapshot of a competitive, high-pressure Las Vegas event.

via NBC Sports|
#denny-hamlin#joe-gibbs-racing#las-vegas-motor-speedway
sports2 months ago

Hamlin Surges From Penalty to Win Las Vegas Pennzoil 400

Denny Hamlin rebounded from an early pit-road speeding penalty to dominate the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, leading a race-high 134 laps and earning his first Cup Series win of the season and 61st of his career, beating Chase Elliott by 0.502 seconds. The victory ties Hamlin with Kevin Harvick for 10th on the all-time wins list, and the Cup standings have Tyler Reddick leading by 61 points over Bubba Wallace and 67 over third-place Ryan Blaney as the series moves to Darlington next.

via Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site|
#denny-hamlin#joe-gibbs-racing#las-vegas-pennzoil-400