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The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race will take place at Phoenix Raceway, with Martin Truex Jr. starting on the pole in his final full-time race. The event marks the season finale and the last race for Stewart-Haas Racing. The race will be broadcast on NBC at 2 p.m. CT, with streaming available via the NBC Sports app and FUBO.
Martin Truex Jr. secured the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series finale at Phoenix Raceway, marking his 25th career pole in his final full-time season. Truex edged out Championship 4 contender Joey Logano, who will start second. Other title contenders include William Byron starting eighth and Tyler Reddick in tenth. Ryan Blaney, despite being a favorite for the pole, qualified 17th after a mishap in Turn 1. The race will determine the 2024 champion among Logano, Blaney, Byron, and Reddick.
Martin Truex Jr. secured the Busch Light Pole Award for his final full-time race in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway, outpacing Joey Logano by .010 seconds. Truex, driving the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, aims for his first win of the season. Logano, a top championship contender, will start second despite losing pit selection due to inspection issues. Other championship contenders include William Byron starting eighth and Tyler Reddick tenth, while Ryan Blaney will start 17th after a qualifying mishap.
Martin Truex Jr., a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, discussed his career and future plans ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway. Truex reflected on his career achievements, expressing pride in his perseverance and clean driving style. He mentioned potential future racing in the Xfinity Series and grassroots events but has no solid plans yet. Truex remains focused on winning his final full-time race and is excited about future opportunities, despite stepping back from full-time competition.
During a media session at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Christopher Bell inadvertently hinted that Chase Briscoe might replace Martin Truex Jr. at Joe Gibbs Racing next season, despite no official announcement from the team.
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's controversial jump start at Richmond Raceway has sparked debate among officials and fellow competitors, with video footage showing him launching off before the designated restart line. Despite this, NASCAR race officials deemed his actions fair, allowing him to secure his fifth career win at his home track. Fellow driver Martin Truex Jr. expressed frustration over the incident, but NASCAR's senior vice president of competition defended the decision. The race also saw the use of wet-weather oval tires for the first time, causing delays and non-competitive pit stops.
Martin Truex Jr. expresses frustration with Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson after losing out on a potential win at Richmond Raceway, citing a controversial restart move by Hamlin and a scuffle with Larson on the final lap. Truex led most of the race but ultimately finished fourth, feeling that his chances were ruined by the caution and pit stop, as well as aggressive racing from his competitors.
Denny Hamlin praises his pit crew after winning at Richmond Raceway, while Joey Logano expresses mixed emotions about finishing second. Kyle Larson is proud of his team's performance despite a spin, and Martin Truex Jr. feels he was used up by the winner. Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell also share their thoughts on the race, with Bell expressing disappointment over a pit road mistake.
Denny Hamlin secured his second win of the season at Richmond Raceway, holding off Joey Logano, Kyle Larson, and Martin Truex Jr. The race went into overtime after an incident involving Larson and Bubba Wallace, with Hamlin ultimately emerging victorious. Truex, who led for a majority of the race, expressed frustration after the finish, but Hamlin's win marks his 53rd career victory and positions him well for the NASCAR playoffs. Logano's second-place finish provides a confidence boost after a challenging start to the season.
The NASCAR Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway saw a record 54 lead changes due to excessive tire wear, with Denny Hamlin claiming his 52nd career victory, Martin Truex Jr. finishing second, and Brad Keselowski securing a playoff spot. Meanwhile, Austin Cindric and Zane Smith faced disappointing finishes, and Richard Childress Racing had a rough race with Austin Dillon and Kyle Busch finishing 24th and 25th, respectively.
Martin Truex Jr. claims the pole position for the Homestead Cup at Homestead-Miami Speedway, marking Toyota's 500th pole across the three national series. Bubba Wallace will start second, followed by Tyler Reddick in third. Brad Keselowski and Kyle Larson round out the top five. Joey Logano will start from the rear of the field after crashing during practice.
William Byron will start the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs as the No. 1 seed, with Martin Truex Jr. in second place. Bubba Wallace secured the final playoff spot, becoming the only first-time driver in the postseason. There are six former Cup Series champions in the playoffs, including Kyle Busch and Joey Logano. Ford has six championship-eligible drivers, while Chevrolet and Toyota each have five. The first race of the postseason will be held at Darlington Raceway.
The grid for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs has been set, with Martin Truex Jr. clinching the regular season title. Ryan Preece's playoff hopes ended with a violent crash, while Chris Buescher claimed victory, securing his spot in the playoffs alongside teammate Brad Keselowski. Chase Elliott missed the playoffs for the first time, while Bubba Wallace made it in for the first time in his Cup career.
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Watkins Glen International for a pivotal race before the playoffs. Kyle Larson, the defending winner, is a frontrunner with three wins at Watkins Glen in the past two seasons. Chase Elliott, who has never finished worse than 13th at the track, will look to continue his success after a second-place finish at Indianapolis. Michael McDowell, Martin Truex Jr., and AJ Allmendinger are also drivers to watch, with Allmendinger having a strong chance to secure a playoff spot. Daniel Suarez aims to bounce back after a pit road miscue at Indianapolis.
The FireKeepers Casino 400 NASCAR race at Michigan Speedway was delayed multiple times due to rain, with the conclusion now scheduled for Monday at noon ET. Martin Truex Jr. won Stage 1 of the race, while Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch faced setbacks. Meanwhile, Martin Truex Jr. announced that he will remain with Joe Gibbs Racing through 2024, and driver Noah Gragson has been indefinitely suspended by Legacy Motor Club and NASCAR for liking a meme that made light of George Floyd's death.