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NASCAR 101: 2023’s Biggest Storylines So Far

Nascar Cup Series

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A quarter of the NASCAR season will be completed once the Cup Series event ends at Martinsville Speedway.

4 Burning Questions: COTA Cup Race Ending Was a Catastrophe That Cannot Happen Again

Nascar Cup Series

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COTA represented a prime opportunity for NASCAR to impress on an international stage – and it absolutely fumbled the opportunity.

What Is NASCAR’s Respect Problem, & How Can It Be Fixed?

Nascar Cup Series

#22: Joey Logano, Team Penske, Shell Pennzoil Ford Mustang, #15: Jenson Button, Rick Ware Racing, Mobil 1 Ford Mustang, #45: Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing, Monster Energy Toyota Camry, #3: Austin Dillon, Richard Childress Racing, Get Bioethanol Chevrolet Camaro, #17: Chris Buescher, RFK Racing, Fifth Third Bank Ford Mustang, #6: Brad Keselowski, RFK Racing, Wyndham Rewards Ford Mustang, #34: Michael McDowell, Front Row Motorsports, Love's Travel Stops Ford Mustang, #10: Aric Almirola, Stewart-Haas Racing, Smithfield Ford Mustang, #43: Erik Jones, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, Allegiant Chevrolet Camaro, #12: Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Menards/Knauf Ford Mustang

Michael Finley analyzes the reaction to the finish at COTA and what NASCAR can do about similar chaos going forward.

The Big 6: Questions Answered After Tyler Reddick Takes It to ‘Em at COTA

Nascar Cup Series

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Tyler Reddick had the fastest car throughout a dramatic race at COTA Sunday (Mar. 26). What will that mean for his 23XI Racing team going forward?

The Underdog House: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Leads List of NASCAR COTA Comebacks

Nascar Cup Series

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. staged one of several COTA comebacks for NASCAR underdogs in the 2023 event. He ran seventh, his first top 10 since winning the Daytona 500.

NASCAR 101: Let’s Meet the COTA Road Course Ringers

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So many ringers for COTA across all three series. Here’s a primer on them.