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Denny Hamlin expressed his shock and disappointment after narrowly missing out on the NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway, highlighting his team's strong effort, the unpredictable tire issues, and the emotional toll of the race's outcome.
Chase Elliott, the points leader in the NASCAR Cup Series, is aiming for his first victory at the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a race that holds personal significance for him as the son of a former winner. Currently leading the standings and seeking to secure more playoff points, Elliott is motivated to capitalize on his momentum and achieve his long-standing goal of winning at the iconic track.
Chase Elliott, a popular NASCAR driver from Georgia, celebrated a significant victory at Atlanta, ending a winless streak and energizing his fans with a wild race finish. The win, aided by teammate Alex Bowman, was a highlight in his season, boosting his confidence and playoff hopes, and was especially meaningful given his local roots and recent challenges.
Pocono Raceway has sold out the NASCAR Cup Series race for the third year in a row, setting attendance records with fans from all over the world, and expanding camping options, making it the largest crowd since 2010.
NASCAR Cup Series drivers faced a unique challenge at Bristol Motor Speedway as high tire wear led to blown tires and cording, resulting in a race that required strategic tire management. Despite the unusual circumstances, most drivers found the experience enjoyable, likening it to grassroots short-track racing and emphasizing the need for smart driving. While some praised the race's excitement and the need for tire conservation, others, like Kyle Larson, expressed concerns about the excessive tire wear and the challenges it posed. Overall, the race featured a record number of lead changes and left drivers with mixed but mostly positive reactions.
Ryan Blaney wins the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway, passing Kyle Larson and holding him off in the final 30 laps. Blaney finished second in the race as Ross Chastain took home the victory. It's Team Penske's second consecutive title, and Blaney's first championship of his career. Christopher Bell's day ended early due to a rotor failure, while William Byron finished fourth.
Ahead of the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR Cup Series drivers participated in media availabilities, discussing topics such as silly season updates, stage cautions, the new restart zone, the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, and the playoff battle. Interviews with drivers including AJ Allmendinger, Austin Cindric, Chris Buescher, Erik Jones, Martin Truex Jr., Mike Rockenfeller, Ross Chastain, and Ty Gibbs were conducted by Frontstretch's reporters.
Hendrick Motorsports is heading to the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL for the final road course race of the NASCAR Cup Series season. The team has won three times at the ROVAL, with Chase Elliott winning twice and Kyle Larson winning once. William Byron is already locked into the Round of 8 thanks to his win at Texas Motor Speedway. Larson is still in the hunt for the driver championship, while the Nos. 5 and 9 teams are looking to advance in the owner championship. Larson will have the HendrickCars.com paint scheme, Elliott will sport the NAPA Auto Parts colors, Byron will debut the No. 24 Z HP Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and Alex Bowman will carry the white-based "day" scheme for this weekend's race.
Aric Almirola secured the pole position for the NASCAR Cup playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway, with Joey Logano qualifying second. Kyle Larson, the highest-starting playoff driver, qualified fourth. The race will be broadcast on NBC starting at 1 p.m. ET.
The starting lineup for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway has been determined through qualifying rounds, with Aric Almirola securing the pole position. The top 10 drivers from the first round of qualifying advanced to the second round, where they competed for the top starting positions. The race is set to take place tomorrow in Talladega, Alabama.
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Daytona International Speedway for the regular-season finale, where drivers will compete for the final playoff spot. Austin Dillon, the defending winner, leads the list of frontrunners, followed by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Bubba Wallace, Denny Hamlin, and Martin Truex Jr. Chase Elliott and Daniel Suarez need a win to secure a playoff spot, while Ty Gibbs aims to pass Wallace for the final spot.
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.
Chase Elliott secured the third-place starting position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. Elliott has been impressive on road courses this season, with two top-five finishes in two races. He aims to earn his eighth career road course win and tie Tony Stewart for second on the all-time road course wins list. Kyle Larson and Alex Bowman also qualified well, with Larson starting sixth and Bowman starting ninth. William Byron faced penalties and will start 39th.
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway for a pack racing track event on Sunday. Last week's surprise winner, Shane Van Gisbergen, won the Chicago street race in the rain, but Atlanta presents a different challenge. Defending champion Chase Elliott is looking to secure a playoff spot with a win, as he currently sits outside the wild card race. The race schedule, entry list, and playoff picture are provided.
New Zealand's Shane van Gisbergen made history by winning in his NASCAR Cup Series debut at the inaugural Chicago Street Race. The race was shortened due to weather conditions, but van Gisbergen took the lead on lap 71 and held off Justin Haley to secure the victory. This makes him the first driver since 1963 to win in his first start in the NASCAR Cup Series. Van Gisbergen's success comes as part of Trackhouse Racing's "Project 91," which aims to provide international drivers with opportunities in NASCAR.