Round of 8
The formula worked well for Ryan Blaney last season. Why not again? The defending NASCAR Cup Series champion captured Sunday’s drama-filled Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, ensuring his spot in next weekend’s Championship 4 race at Phoenix Raceway. Like last season, Blaney needed a win at the circuit’s shortest track to advance beyond the Round […]
Martin Truex Jr. plans to formally announce his NASCAR Cup Series retirement following next weekend’s Championship 4 event at Phoenix Raceway. The 2017 circuit champion is fighting more than time. Truex remains determined to make a difference despite not being a playoff driver. With two races remaining as a full-time competitor, Truex transversed Martinsville Speedway […]
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Aric Almirola proved his spring effort at Martinsville Speedway was no fluke. The driver of the No. 20 Toyota led 150 of 250 laps en route to earning Saturday’s National Debt Relief 250 title. “We had a good car here in the spring, and we made a few changes because I wasn’t […]
Christian Eckes was a bit greedy Friday at Martinsville Speedway. Not only did the NASCAR Truck Series driver capture the Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 200 race at night, but he earned the pole position in the afternoon and cradled the bulk of the evening bonus points with wins in both stages. He even topped […]
Two non-playoff pilots, Parker Retzlaff and Anthony Alfredo, claimed the top NASCAR Xfinity Series’ starting spots for Saturday’s National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville Speedway. Retzlaff on Friday turned in a hot qualifying lap of 95.151 mph, securing his second career pole. The third-year competitor edged Alfredo by 0.012 seconds. The next six drivers, […]
NASCAR Truck Series driver Conner Jones could face stiffer pentalties. The 18-year-old with 21 career starts over the past two seasons remains scrutinized by industry officials for wrecking Matt Mills during last Saturday’s Baptist Health 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Racing on an open track, Jones bumped Mills’ machine from behind on Lap 76. It sent […]
Sportsbooks are beginning to favor Cole Custer to repeat as the NASCAR Xfinity Series champion. Custer (+220) drew the top sports-betting odds after his runner-up finish during last Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series event at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Entering Saturday’s National Debt Relief 250 race at Martinsville Speedway, Custer sits as the No. 4-ranked driver, 28 points […]
NACAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott may have the biggest Round of 8 challenge, but he appears to retain enough confidence to make a run at Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. As the No. 8-ranked playoff pilot, Elliott needs to make up 43 points or win to qualify for next month’s Championship 4 race […]
The NASCAR Cup Series’ marketing department may be getting nervous. Kyle Larson, one of motorsports’ major personalities, opens Sunday’s Round of 8 finale at Martinsville Speedway seven points below the elimination line. For marketing reasons, the stock-car racing industry may privately hope Larson eventually plays a major role during the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway […]
NASCAR Truck Series driver Corey Heim didn’t create much drama during last Saturday’s Baptist Health 200 At Homestead-Miami Speedway. He wanted to, though. Heim did everything but secure a trip to next month’s Championship 4 race at Phoenix Raceway. Heim led a race-high 68 laps, but his advantage slipped away on pit strategy. Race winner […]