Christopher Bell on the Fast Track to Victory: NASCAR’s Best Shot at Title Glory

Christopher Bell and the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing team are optimistic and full of good vibes as they begin their pursuit of the NASCAR Cup Series championship, despite an obvious ‘question mark’ looming. With three wins in the regular season, they are seeded fifth in the chase, but their last win was early in the season, leading to some concerns about their performance consistency. Bell recently discussed his concerns with crew chief Adam Stevens but remains confident in their team, process, and tools to win races in the playoffs.…

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Slippery Slope: Hendrick Motorsports Faces Penalty Over Chase Elliott’s NASCAR Xfinity Car Violation

After a triple-header weekend at Pocono Raceway, NASCAR decided to take the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet of Chase Elliott and the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Christopher back to the R&D Center for further inspection. The No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet that raced in the NASCAR Xfinity Series was found to have violated rules during the race on Saturday, resulting in an L1 penalty being issued to the team. This penalty included a loss of 40 owner points, ten playoff points, a $40,000 fine, and a three-race…

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Cracking The Code: Chase Elliott’s Quest for Victory in the 2025 NASCAR Season

After 16 out of 36 races in 2025, Chase Elliott is currently in fourth place in the regular season standings. Despite not having won a race yet, he has consistently finished inside the top 20 in every race this season and holds the third-best average finish among all drivers. Elliott acknowledges that it has been a “good” season for him but admits that it’s not where he wants to be. He values the weeks where he feels competitive and has a shot at winning, contrasting them with the frustrating weekends…

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SVG’s Mexico Triumph: A Humble Reminder to Strive for Perfection

Shane van Gisbergen dominated the NASCAR Cup race in Mexico City, winning with a massive 16-second lead over Christopher Bell, marking the biggest victory margin since 2009. Despite excelling on road courses, van Gisbergen acknowledges the importance of performing well on oval tracks, as they comprise the majority of races in the Cup series. He emphasizes his commitment to improving on ovals to justify his position as a Cup Series driver and looks forward to making the playoffs and celebrating victories with his team at Trackhouse Racing. While van Gisbergen…

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Champion’s Edge: The Strategic Insight Behind Shane van Gisbergen’s NASCAR Victory Consultation with Max Verstappen

Three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen showcased his exceptional road racing skills in the inaugural Cup race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, leading for 60 of the 100 laps and winning with a commanding margin of 16.567 seconds, the largest victory gap in a Cup race since 2009. This victory also marked the greatest margin of victory at a road course in Cup racing in over 45 years. In preparation for the wet-weather conditions expected at the start, van Gisbergen sought advice from fellow Red Bull athlete and…

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Revving Up the Competition: NASCAR Unleashes More Horsepower for Cup Drivers and Teams

NASCAR officials have considered raising horsepower from 670HP to 750HP for short tracks, possibly by the end of the 2025 season. They are actively collaborating with industry stakeholders and exploring the feasibility of this change. This potential increase in horsepower was well-received by drivers, as they believe it could enhance the racing experience on short tracks. The last time NASCAR utilized 900 horsepower was a decade ago, before transitioning to the current 550HP package in 2019. Drivers like Josh Berry and Chase Elliott expressed varying levels of support for the…

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Revving Up Excitement: NASCAR Cup Series Takes On Nashville with Thrilling Action and Impressive Payouts

The NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 will be held at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday and William Byron leads the drivers’ standings with 499 points, followed by Kyle Larson with 470 points. The race at Nashville Superspeedway is scheduled for Sunday, June 1st at 7 p.m. ET. Viewers can watch the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 on Prime, Max, PRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. The purse for the Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway will be $11,055,250, inclusive of various awards and contributions. Some recent news includes Kaulig…

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Briscoe Blitzes to Pole Position in Nashville as JGR Dominates Front Row

Chase Briscoe surprised everyone by setting the fastest lap time in qualifying at Nashville, beating Denny Hamlin by 0.049s. Briscoe expressed satisfaction with his performance and highlighted the importance of track position for the race. William Byron secured the third position, while Tyler Reddick and Ross Chastain followed closely behind in fourth and fifth place, respectively. The top ten included drivers like Brad Keselowski, Christopher Bell, and Joey Logano. However, A.J. Allmendinger faced inspection drama, leading to a 17th place qualification. Shane van Gisbergen achieved his best oval qualifying effort…

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