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LaJoie to run limited schedule with RWR and be analyst for Prime Video's portion of NASCAR schedule

NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie will run a limited Cup Series schedule with Rick Ware Racing this year and also be an analyst for Amazon Prime Video’s portion of the Cup Series schedule

LaJoie to run limited schedule with RWR and be analyst for Prime Video's portion of NASCAR schedule
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There's a race this weekend, so Justin Marks made sure Trackhouse Racing had entry in the field

Justin Marks had grandiose ideas when he bought Chip Ganassi Racing ahead of the 2022 NASCAR season

There's a race this weekend, so Justin Marks made sure Trackhouse Racing had entry in the field
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NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and an open spot for elite drivers

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves claimed a spot in the season-opening Daytona 500 as part of a slew of rule changes NASCAR announced Friday

NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and an open spot for elite drivers
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Federal judge denies NASCAR's motions to dismiss antitrust lawsuit involving two race teams

A federal judge has denied NASCAR’s motions to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series

Federal judge denies NASCAR's motions to dismiss antitrust lawsuit involving two race teams
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NASCAR asks federal judge to dismiss antitrust suit filed by 2 teams, one owned by Michael Jordan

NASCAR went before a federal judge Wednesday and asked for the antitrust suit filed against the stock car series to be dismissed

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Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut in next month’s Daytona 500 with Trackhouse Racing

Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner
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Judge sets January date to hear NASCAR’s motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuit

A federal judge set a Jan. 8 hearing for NASCAR’s motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series teams backed by Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports

Judge sets January date to hear NASCAR’s motion to throw out an antitrust lawsuit
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Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona champion, dies at 89

Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona champion, died Wednesday

Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona champion, dies at 89
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23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in NASCAR's 2025 season as chartered teams in legal victory

The two teams suing NASCAR over an antitrust complaint have been granted a preliminary injunction that will allow them to compete as chartered teams in 2025

23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in NASCAR's 2025 season as chartered teams in legal victory
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Team claims NASCAR rescinded approval to buy new charter unless federal antitrust suit is dropped

A new court filing says NASCAR rejected Front Row Motorsports’ agreement to purchase a charter from Stewart-Haas Racing unless the team and 23XI Racing dropped their federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series

Team claims NASCAR rescinded approval to buy new charter unless federal antitrust suit is dropped
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SHR closure leads to a seat shakeup in NASCAR. A look at who is driving where in 2025

There won’t be a Stewart-Haas Racing in NASCAR next season now that Hall of Famer Tony Stewart has left the series and the four-car organization he co-owned with Formula 1 team owner Gene Haas

SHR closure leads to a seat shakeup in NASCAR. A look at who is driving where in 2025
Sports

Hamlin wins at Bristol as reigning NASCAR champion Joey Logano eliminated from playoffs

Denny Hamlin won NASCAR’s playoff race at Bristol Motor Speedway while two former champions were eliminated Saturday night

Hamlin wins at Bristol as reigning NASCAR champion Joey Logano eliminated from playoffs
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Denny Hamlin doubles down in declaration that this is his year to finally win NASCAR championship

Denny Hamlin is doubling down on his declaration that this is his year to win the NASCAR championship

Denny Hamlin doubles down in declaration that this is his year to finally win NASCAR championship
Sports

Bubba Wallace on pole at Texas after making 2nd round of NASCAR's playoffs

Bubba Wallace will start from the pole at Texas

Bubba Wallace on pole at Texas after making 2nd round of NASCAR's playoffs
Sports

Byron advances to NASCAR's round of 8 with win at Texas, the 300th overall for Hendrick Motorsports

William Byron took the lead for the first time after the final restart with six laps left to win in Texas

Byron advances to NASCAR's round of 8 with win at Texas, the 300th overall for Hendrick Motorsports
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Byron gets milestone win for Hendrick and moves closer to chance to race for team's next Cup title

William Byron grew up a huge fan of Hendrick Motorsports when watching Jimmie Johnson win championships

Byron gets milestone win for Hendrick and moves closer to chance to race for team's next Cup title
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Already the winningest team in NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports sets new goals after 300th win

Rick Hendrick believes in setting goals because chasing that dangling carrot has proved to be an effective motivator for NASCAR’s winningest team

Already the winningest team in NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports sets new goals after 300th win
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Blaney beats Harvick at Talladega to advance in NASCAR playoffs. Harvick disqualified after race.

Ryan Blaney beat Kevin Harvick to the Talladega Superspeedway finish line by 0.012 seconds Sunday to advance into the round of eight of NASCAR’s playoffs

Blaney beats Harvick at Talladega to advance in NASCAR playoffs. Harvick disqualified after race.
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NASCAR moves Atlanta and Watkins Glen into the playoffs on 2024 schedule

NASCAR has added Atlanta Motor Speedway and the road course at Watkins Glen in upstate New York to the playoffs as part of the 2024 Cup Series schedule

NASCAR moves Atlanta and Watkins Glen into the playoffs on 2024 schedule
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Kyle Busch internalizes his driving style as he faces elimination from NASCAR playoffs

Another crash has Kyle Busch last in the playoff standings and in danger of elimination Sunday on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Kyle Busch internalizes his driving style as he faces elimination from NASCAR playoffs
Sports

Larson looks like a natural by quickly passing rookie test for next year's Indianapolis 500

Kyle Larson took a brief respite from the playoff chase by turning his first laps in an IndyCar

Larson looks like a natural by quickly passing rookie test for next year's Indianapolis 500
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Kyle Larson earns spot in NASCAR's championship race with victory at Las Vegas

Kyle Larson edged Christopher Bell at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway finish line to become the first driver locked into NASCAR’s championship race

Kyle Larson earns spot in NASCAR's championship race with victory at Las Vegas
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Kyle Larson locks into NASCAR championship race. Has no intention of slowing down next 2 weeks

Kyle Larson has suddenly stepped into the spotlight as a NASCAR title favorite

Kyle Larson locks into NASCAR championship race. Has no intention of slowing down next 2 weeks
Sports

NASCAR reverses Ryan Blaney disqualification. Template used in inspection was flawed

NASCAR on Monday rescinded Ryan Blaney’s disqualification at Las Vegas Motor Speedway when series officials found a problem with the template used during post-race inspection

NASCAR reverses Ryan Blaney disqualification. Template used in inspection was flawed
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With only 1 race left before NASCAR's Championship 4 is set, drama awaits in Martinsville

NASCAR’s season has entered its next-to-last week

With only 1 race left before NASCAR's Championship 4 is set, drama awaits in Martinsville
Sports

Truex wins pole at Martinsville as he again faces championship elimination in NASCAR playoffs

For the third time in this year’s playoffs, NASCAR regular season champion Martin Truex Jr. is facing elimination and wondering how his title chances have exploded spectacularly

Truex wins pole at Martinsville as he again faces championship elimination in NASCAR playoffs
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Blaney wins Martinsville and will race for 1st Cup title in NASCAR's championship

Ryan Blaney will race for his first Cup championship after qualifying for NASCAR’s title-deciding finale with a Sunday win at Martinsville Speedway

Blaney wins Martinsville and will race for 1st Cup title in NASCAR's championship
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Column: Ryan Blaney carries momentum into NASCAR's championship finale as he chases 1st Cup title

Ryan Blaney began to doubt himself and his ability to compete at NASCAR’s top level as he was mired in a 59-race losing streak and all his buddies he’d grown up racing against were thriving in the Cup Series

Column: Ryan Blaney carries momentum into NASCAR's championship finale as he chases 1st Cup title
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Hendrick Motorsports took a gamble on William Byron. Now he'll try to win his 1st Cup title

Rick Hendrick first met William Byron as a local Charlotte teenager, fan of Hendrick Motorsports and budding NASCAR driver

Hendrick Motorsports took a gamble on William Byron. Now he'll try to win his 1st Cup title
Sports

Longtime dirt rivals Larson and Bell at last go head-to-head for NASCAR championship

The rivalry hardly reaches the heights of Petty versus Pearson or Earnhardt against Gordon as one of NASCAR’s great competitions

Longtime dirt rivals Larson and Bell at last go head-to-head for NASCAR championship
Sports

Who has the best odds to celebrate a NASCAR championship? Ryan Blaney's sister

The oddsmakers named Kyle Larson the favorite to win the NASCAR championship, but half the field believe the person with the best chance to celebrate Sunday will be a spectator at Phoenix Raceway

Who has the best odds to celebrate a NASCAR championship? Ryan Blaney's sister
Sports

NASCAR defends drama-free final four and vows to do a better job promoting its young stars

NASCAR says Sunday’s championship finale has plenty of pizzazz

NASCAR defends drama-free final four and vows to do a better job promoting its young stars
Sports

Kevin Harvick heads into final race of NASCAR career looking toward next phases of racing life

The plans to retire at the end of this year had been in place so long that every race weekend of Kevin Harvick’s 23rd season felt fairly routine

Kevin Harvick heads into final race of NASCAR career looking toward next phases of racing life
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Christopher Bell and Joe Gibbs Racing reflect on tragedy as team tries to win NASCAR championship

Christopher Bell was set to represent JGR in the championship four last year when rumors began to fly that something terrible had happened to the organization

Christopher Bell and Joe Gibbs Racing reflect on tragedy as team tries to win NASCAR championship
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

NASCAR to include streaming in new 7-year media rights deal that welcomes Amazon, TNT and Max

NASCAR has added two new partners and streaming elements to a seven-year media rights deal that will run from 2025 through the 2031 season

NASCAR to include streaming in new 7-year media rights deal that welcomes Amazon, TNT and Max
Sports

Bubba Wallace hit by depression following best friend Ryan Blaney's NASCAR championship

Bubba Wallace acknowledged it was difficult for him to find joy in best friend Ryan Blaney’s first NASCAR championship

Bubba Wallace hit by depression following best friend Ryan Blaney's NASCAR championship
Sports

Roger Penske pumps brakes on NASCAR champ Ryan Blaney's Indy 500 ambitions. Larson to attempt double

Ryan Blaney already has his eyes on another prize

Roger Penske pumps brakes on NASCAR champ Ryan Blaney's Indy 500 ambitions. Larson to attempt double
Sports

Ryan Blaney helps Roger Penske celebrate 1st back-to-back NASCAR championships in storied career

The playoff beard had been shaved off well before fresh-faced Ryan Blaney arrived in Nashville to celebrate his first NASCAR championship

Ryan Blaney helps Roger Penske celebrate 1st back-to-back NASCAR championships in storied career
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Leah Pruett to start family with Tony Stewart, who will drive her NHRA Top Fuel dragster in 2024

Leah Pruett will step away from the NHRA drag racing series in 2024 to focus on starting a family with Tony Stewart

Leah Pruett to start family with Tony Stewart, who will drive her NHRA Top Fuel dragster in 2024
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Noah Gragson to get 2nd chance in NASCAR after personal growth journey following suspension

Noah Gragson has spent the last five months working on personal growth and maturity after his “like” of an insensitive meme of George Floyd nearly cost him his NASCAR career

Noah Gragson to get 2nd chance in NASCAR after personal growth journey following suspension
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Penske threepeat a potential theme for NASCAR in 2024; Hamlin, Elliott mend from offseason surgeries

Roger Penske has a chance for a NASCAR championship three-peat after racer Ryan Blaney won the organization's second straight series crown this year, following teammate Joey Logano's title in 2022

Penske threepeat a potential theme for NASCAR in 2024; Hamlin, Elliott mend from offseason surgeries
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NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough, a 3-time Cup champion in the 1970s, dies at 84

Cale Yarborough, considered one of NASCAR’s all-time greatest drivers and the first to win three consecutive Cup titles, has died

NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough, a 3-time Cup champion in the 1970s, dies at 84
Sports

Johnson and Knaus fittingly head into NASCAR Hall of Fame together following record-smashing careers

Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus will be inducted into NASCAR's Hall of Fame together in a fitting celebration for one of the most dominant pairings in history

Johnson and Knaus fittingly head into NASCAR Hall of Fame together following record-smashing careers
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Jimmie Johnson, his crew chief Chad Knaus join Donnie Allison in NASCAR Hall of Fame

Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus were inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame together on Friday night

Jimmie Johnson, his crew chief Chad Knaus join Donnie Allison in NASCAR Hall of Fame
Sports

NASCAR returns to the Coliseum with the future of Clash event uncertain in Southern California

NASCAR returns to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for a third consecutive year for the exhibition Clash and the immediate future of racing in Southern California is at stake

NASCAR returns to the Coliseum with the future of Clash event uncertain in Southern California
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NASCAR moves Clash to Saturday night because of California weather concerns

NASCAR has moved The Clash at the Coliseum to Saturday night out of concerns for inclement weather headed toward California

NASCAR moves Clash to Saturday night because of California weather concerns
Sports

NASCAR star Kyle Larson tests the limits of his Indy 500 ride at Phoenix Raceway

Kyle Larson is coming off the longest test session of his IndyCar career

NASCAR star Kyle Larson tests the limits of his Indy 500 ride at Phoenix Raceway
Sports

Chase Elliott out to bounce back from worst season of career, insists he wants to be a NASCAR star

Chase Elliott wants to race cars

Chase Elliott out to bounce back from worst season of career, insists he wants to be a NASCAR star
Sports

Kyle Larson joins fellow NASCAR champs Truex Jr., Busch and Keselowski in 0-for-Daytona 500 club

No one needs to remind Kyle Larson about his record at Daytona International Speedway

Kyle Larson joins fellow NASCAR champs Truex Jr., Busch and Keselowski in 0-for-Daytona 500 club
Celebrity|Entertainment

NASCAR driver Josh Berry has a spot in the Daytona 500 but could have had Taylor Swift's autograph

Taylor Swift never signed a blank space in NASCAR driver Josh Berry’s high school yearbook

NASCAR driver Josh Berry has a spot in the Daytona 500 but could have had Taylor Swift's autograph
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Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked out

Ford has swept the front row in qualifying for the Daytona 500 with former race winners Joey Logano and Michael McDowell shocking powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports

Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked out
Sports

NASCAR star Denny Hamlin plans to be more selfish in his drive for a fourth Daytona 500 victory

Don’t expect Denny Hamlin to stay in line during the closing laps of the Daytona 500

NASCAR star Denny Hamlin plans to be more selfish in his drive for a fourth Daytona 500 victory
Sports

Jimmie Johnson uses desperate late push to qualify for his 21st Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson raced his way into the Daytona 500 with a three-wide move through the final turn of Thursday night’s first qualifying race

Jimmie Johnson uses desperate late push to qualify for his 21st Daytona 500
Sports

Seven-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson welcomes Creed to Daytona 500 with arms wide open

Jimmie Johnson and Creed are headed to the Daytona 500

Seven-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson welcomes Creed to Daytona 500 with arms wide open
Entertainment|Sports

'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz back at Daytona and rising up the NASCAR racing ladder

Actor Frankie Muniz will try to make his Xfinity Series debut in the No. 35 Ford for Joey Gase Racing at Daytona International Speedway

'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz back at Daytona and rising up the NASCAR racing ladder
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Rain pushes Daytona 500 to Monday in first outright postponement since 2012

NASCAR has postponed the season-opening Daytona 500 until Monday because of two days of rain at Daytona International Speedway

Rain pushes Daytona 500 to Monday in first outright postponement since 2012
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

The Rock, Pitbull, DJ Khaled bring South Florida flavor to Daytona 500

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Pitbull and DJ Khaled represented South Florida at the Daytona 500

The Rock, Pitbull, DJ Khaled bring South Florida flavor to Daytona 500
Business|Finance|Sports

NASCAR teams tell AP they've hired top antitrust lawyer on eve of Daytona 500

NASCAR teams have hired one of the country’s top antitrust and sports lawyers to advise them in their ongoing dispute with the family-owned stock car series over a new revenue-sharing model

NASCAR teams tell AP they've hired top antitrust lawyer on eve of Daytona 500
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Daytona 500 finally begins a day late after nonstop rains delayed NASCAR spectacle

The Daytona 500 finally started Monday, a day later than scheduled because of two-days of rain at Daytona International Speedway

Daytona 500 finally begins a day late after nonstop rains delayed NASCAR spectacle
Sports

Alex Bowman triggers 'the big one' in the Daytona 500 but escapes damage and comes home second

Alex Bowman never saw how the big wreck started that marred the end of the Daytona 500

Alex Bowman triggers 'the big one' in the Daytona 500 but escapes damage and comes home second
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NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson runs into early trouble, finishes 28th at Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson was collected in a wreck only six laps into the Daytona 500

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson runs into early trouble, finishes 28th at Daytona 500
Entertainment|Sports

William Byron has battled 'imposter syndrome' in his climb from computer racer to Daytona 500 champ

William Byron grew up in the hotbed of NASCAR, so close to the stars that he could trick-or-treat at Jimmie Johnson’s house every Halloween

William Byron has battled 'imposter syndrome' in his climb from computer racer to Daytona 500 champ
Sports

Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career start

Michael McDowell says his first NASCAR Cup Series pole in his 467th career start wasn't a surprise

Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career start
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Hill wins 2nd straight Xfinity race to open season as teammate Love runs out of gas at Atlanta

Austin Hill won his second straight NASCAR Xfinity race to open the season, surging to the lead on an overtime restart when teammate Jesse Love ran out of gas, for a dramatic ending on Atlanta Motor Speedway

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Daniel Suarez edges Blaney, Busch in thrilling 3-wide finish to claim Cup Series win at Atlanta

Daniel Suarez edged Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch in a three-wide finish to win a crashed-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Daniel Suarez edges Blaney, Busch in thrilling 3-wide finish to claim Cup Series win at Atlanta
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Chevrolet heads to Las Vegas undefeated in 2024 across all three NASCAR national series

Two weeks into the new NASCAR season, Chevrolet heads into Las Vegas Motor Speedway undefeated

Chevrolet heads to Las Vegas undefeated in 2024 across all three NASCAR national series
Business|Sports

New motorsports leadership executives introduced as Andretti Global moves on without Andretti

The Associated Press has learned that two longtime NASCAR executives have been introduced at Andretti Global as part of the restructuring now that Michael Andretti has stepped aside

New motorsports leadership executives introduced as Andretti Global moves on without Andretti
Sports

NASCAR caught Joey Logano wearing an amphibious-like glove in a cheating violation

NASCAR has displayed a clearly altered glove that Joey Logano wore in qualifying at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where aerodynamic-deflecting alterations were so obvious it looked as if he was wearing part of an amphibious costume

NASCAR caught Joey Logano wearing an amphibious-like glove in a cheating violation
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Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season

Kyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Hendrick Motorsports its second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season

Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season
Celebrity|Entertainment

Rajah Caruth makes leap from computer racer to NASCAR national series winner

Rajah Caruth was like any other 4-year-old boy the first time he watched the movies “Cars” and vowed to become his own version of Lightning McQueen

Rajah Caruth makes leap from computer racer to NASCAR national series winner
Sports

Christopher Bell pulls out an emotional victory for Joe Gibbs Racing at Phoenix

Christopher Bell surged into the lead when Martin Truex Jr. was forced to pit and pulled away for an emotional NASCAR Cup Series win at Phoenix Raceway

Christopher Bell pulls out an emotional victory for Joe Gibbs Racing at Phoenix
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Christopher Bell's win caps Toyota's stellar weekend at Phoenix Raceway

Chevrolet dominated the start of the NASCAR Cup Series by claiming three straight wins, starting with William Byron’s Daytona 500 victory

Christopher Bell's win caps Toyota's stellar weekend at Phoenix Raceway
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Denny Hamlin wins tire-management NASCAR race at Bristol, his 4th victory at the famed bullring

Denny Hamlin has won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway after passing Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. in the final laps

Denny Hamlin wins tire-management NASCAR race at Bristol, his 4th victory at the famed bullring
Sports

Victor and villain: Denny Hamlin keeps winning despite new role as NASCAR's most polarizing driver

Denny Hamlin was booed in celebration again

Victor and villain: Denny Hamlin keeps winning despite new role as NASCAR's most polarizing driver

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