Happy Hour: Lawsuits, Cut Lines & Portland, Oh My!
Motorsports.com’s Taylor Kitchen joins the weekly podcast focused on the latest NASCAR storylines from the Southern 500 and Portland.
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Counting CARS: 3 Takeaways From A Title-Altering Night at Florence
With their championship rivals struggling, frontrunners Landen Lewis and Connor Hall went 1-2 to position the LMSC title fight between themselves.
Will Power Leaves a Vast Legacy at Team Penske
Power’s time at Penske is over, but his impact on the team will live on long beyond his tenure in the No. 12 car.
5 Points to Ponder: The 1 Thing (Maybe 2) That Might Finally Sink the NASCAR Playoffs
But as long as we’re stuck with the playoffs for now, here are a couple things to watch for over the next few weeks.
ARCA Power Rankings: Brenden Queen Might Have Championship Locked Up
Queen was victorious at DuQuoin for the sixth time this season, but how did the other contenders fare in the Frontstretch ARCA Power Rankings?
Stat Sheet: Chase Briscoe’s Domination Continues Year of 1-Sided Cup Races
From 1985 to 2024, seven drivers had managed to lead more than 200 laps in a Southern 500, but only one of them went on to win: Kevin Harvick in 2014.
Couch Potato Tuesday: The Playoff Focus Distracts from a Boring Darlington Night
This wasn’t all that exciting of a race to watch, but that wasn’t necessarily NBC Sports’ fault.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: NASCAR Cup Contenders Need to Lay Off the Panic Button
Is it time for anyone who doesn’t drive for JGR or 23XI to hit the panic button? Absolutely not. It is time for some teams to be realistic, though.
Up to Speed: Do Not Overlook Austin Cindric in the Playoffs
In very similar situations in 2022 and 2024, Cindric punched above his weight in the postseason and is poised to do so again.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Darlington: Close Racing Still Isn’t Good Racing If You Can’t Pass
Hey, the Southern 500 featured some close racing! Surely there were some great passes and no issues with dirty air, right? … Right?