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NASCAR Stat Sheet: Kyle Larson Earns the Most Important Stat of the Year: Champion
Despite being a force to be reckoned with in nearly every race in 2021, Kyle Larson entered the finale at Phoenix Raceway on a level even with the other three championship-eligible drivers.
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Martinsville Top-Dog Alex Bowman Sizzles, Denny Hamlin Left Feeling Burnt
It was only five years ago but my how the landscape of NASCAR has changed. It has arguably changed more for no single individual than it has for Alex Bowman.
Friday Faceoff: Are Tracks Dropping the Ball When Marketing Their Events?
Former drivers Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Clint Bowyer tested the NASCAR Cup Series’ Next Gen car at Bowman Gray Stadium Oct. 26. Should …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Kyle Larson Still Shredding the Record Books With Kansas Win
Larson scores another trifecta Here we are again. Another race weekend is in the books, and while the track was different and the playoff drivers …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Larson Two-Steps All Over the Competition in Texas
Larson closing in on first Cup title Remember when Kyle Larson did something dumb and many wondered if his opportunity to compete in the Cup …
Title Fight Between Kevin Harvick & Chase Elliott Ends in a Knockout at the Charlotte ROVAL
After a very obvious disagreement over their respective roles in the finish of the Bristol playoff race last month, neither Chase Elliott nor Kevin Harvick …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: 1 Isn’t The Loneliest Number At Talladega
Talladega brings maiden victories for Fogleman, Brown and Wallace It was certainly a good weekend to be a driver seeking their first career win in …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Hamlin Goes All in for Vegas Win
Joe Gibbs Racing driver clinches spot in Round of Eight With 30 races in the books, the championship is in sight and we have a …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Kyle Larson’s Pick-Six Intercepts Potential Harvick Win
Larson Headlines Bristol Weekend Renaissance Bristol Motor Speedway has a rich history of, shall we say, drivers seeing things from a different perspective. The track …