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Stock Car Scoop: Did Chase Briscoe Intentionally Dump Denny Hamlin?

Chase Briscoe smiling at 2021 Homestead Cup race. (Photo: NKP)

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The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series was back turning left and right Sunday (Aug. 15) as it made its inaugural trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. And boy, it will be hard to forget their stock car racing debut in a race that turned into a Demolition Derby-style ending down the stretch. AJ Allmendinger …

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Stock Car Scoop: Should NASCAR Have Kept the Brickyard 400?

2020 NASCAR Xfinity Indy Indianapolis NXS Chase Briscoe green flag NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR Cup Series is back turning left and right as it takes on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course for the first time in division history. However, with the switch to the road course from the traditional Brickyard 400 on the oval, a crown jewel has been removed from the schedule. Should the sport …

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Stock Car Scoop: Could a Street Course Work in NASCAR?

Car On Chicago Street Circuit Prototype Courtesy Of Iracing

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The NASCAR Cup Series returned from two straight weekends off with a trip to Watkins Glen International. Refreshed from Olympic break, the racing was hot and heavy with a surprise winner not named Chase Elliott on Sunday (Aug. 8) afternoon. Instead, Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson ended Elliott’s bid for three straight victories at this …

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Stock Car Scoop: Who’s the Favorite at Watkins Glen?

2019 Watkins Glen Mencs Chase Elliott Victory Celebration Nkp

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR Cup Series is back from its two-week Olympic break with a trip to Watkins Glen International. Is Chase Elliott still the man to beat, or is there a dark horse that might steal the win from the No. 9 team? Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek discuss this, whether the summer hiatus is something …

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Stock Car Scoop: Reaction to Silly Season News, New Hampshire Preview

Harrison Burton smiles in his DEX Imaging firesuit at 2021 Road America NASCAR Xfinity race, photo NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The usual suspects on Stock Car Scoop are back: Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek reunite to discuss the favorites for the NASCAR Cup Series’ visit to New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday (July 18), its only race there this year. Nolen and Cheek also break down the announcement of Harrison Burton climbing the ladder …

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Stock Car Scoop: Chase Elliott Continues to Be Road Course King

2021 Road America Cup Chase Elliott victory lane checkered flag NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Once again, it was Chase Elliott conquering another road course as he took the checkered flag in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Road America on Sunday afternoon (July 4). What is the secret for the No. 9 at road courses? Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and Brad Harrison dive into this. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop …

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Stock Car Scoop: Trackhouse Buys Chip Ganassi Racing

Daniel Suarez races at 2021 spring Las Vegas Cup race with Camping World on the hood Photo NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR circuit was turned upside down when Team Trackhouse was announced Wednesday (June 30) to be purchasing all of Chip Ganassi Racing’s inventory at the end of the season. What does this do for the futures of Ross Chastain and Kurt Busch? Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and Davey Segal dive into this. Bryan and Davey …

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Stock Car Scoop: Who Will be Kyle Larson’s Toughest Challenger for the 2021 Cup Title?

Kyle Busch talks with crewmember at 2021 Circuit of the Americas NASCAR Cup race, M&Ms sponsor, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR Cup Series traveled to Pocono Raceway for the only doubleheader of the year this weekend. Over two days (June 25-26), the action did not disappoint with lead changes occurring within the final two laps of each event. Alex Bowman prevailed on Saturday after Kyle Larson blew a tire; then, on Sunday, Kyle Busch …

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Stock Car Scoop: Should There Be More NASCAR Doubleheaders?

2020 NASCAR Cup drivers pack racing NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR Cup Series travels to Pocono Raceway for the only doubleheader of the year this weekend. Should there be more doubleheaders? Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek dive into this and more. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or visit Frontstretch every Monday and Friday throughout the year.

Stock Car Scoop: What Stood Out From Nashville?

2021 Nashville Cup Kyle Larson trophy guitar NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR Cup Series traveled to Nashville Superspeedway for the very first time on Sunday (June 13), and, once again, it was Kyle Larson who cruised to a dominating victory. What stood out to Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek during the historic weekend? They discuss this and more. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop …

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Stock Car Scoop: What Should We Expect at Nashville?

2009 Nascar Nationwide Series, Nashville

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The NASCAR Cup Series travels to Nashville Superspeedway for the very first time on Sunday (June 13), while the Xfinity and Truck Series are back for the first time in a decade. What should the expectations be this weekend, and who could be holding a Gibson Les Paul guitar trophy at the end of Sunday’s …

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