Race Weekend Central

Stock Car Scoop: Kyle Larson Wins His Second All-Star Race

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The NASCAR Cup Series traveled to Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday (June 13) for the first time as the host of the All-Star Race and who took the checkered flag but none other than Kyle Larson. Was this a surprise that Yung Money found another way to get to victory lane? Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and …

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Stock Car Scoop: Should Texas Motor Speedway Be Permanent Home of All-Star Race?

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The NASCAR Cup Series travels to Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday (June 13) for the first time as the host of the All-Star Race. What should we expect from the race? Is the format too gimmicky? Should it go back to Charlotte? Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek discuss this and more. Sign up for …

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Stock Car Scoop: Is Kyle Larson the Cup Title Favorite for 2021?

Kyle Larson celebrates at Sonoma with HANS device on Photo NKP

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The NASCAR Cup Series traveled to Sonoma Raceway Sunday (June 6) for the first time in two years. Hometown driver Kyle Larson finally cashed in on his fourth straight pole position at his home track, winning the first road course race of his Cup career. It’s also the first time Larson has posted back-to-back victories …

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Stock Car Scoop: 269 & Counting, Which Hendrick Motorsports Record-Setting Win Stands Out?

Rick Hendrick talks with William Byron before the 2019 Daytona 500 (February 2019) (Photo: NKP)

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The greatest day in motorsports was held on Sunday (May 30), with both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 run on Memorial Day Weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. What are Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek’s thoughts on Helio Castroneves winning his fourth Indianapolis crown, then Kyle Larson leading 327 of 400 laps to earn a …

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Stock Car Scoop: Is the Coca-Cola 600 Too Long of a Race?

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The NASCAR Cup Series travels to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the longest race of the year…but is it too long of a race? Frontstretch’s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek discuss that, the “ultimate race weekend” possibly losing some of its buildup, race picks and more. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop on Apple Podcasts and …

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Stock Car Scoop: Did Rain Ruin NASCAR COTA For Good?

Martin Truex Jr. races in the inaugural NASCAR COTA event before his big wreck. (May 2021) (Photo: NKP)

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The NASCAR Cup Series traveled to Circuit of the Americas for the first time ever on Sunday afternoon (May 23) for the Echopark Grand Prix. The problem for the most popular stock car series in America is that the NASCAR COTA races came paired with a rainstorm that never seemed to let up all weekend. …

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Stock Car Scoop: What Should We Expect at Circuit of the Americas?

Kyle Busch at Circuit of the Americas Toyota Media Day CMS HHP

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The NASCAR Cup Series travels to Circuit of the Americas for the first-time ever on Sunday afternoon (May 23). What should we expect from the 40 drivers competing at the 3.41-mile track? Frontstretch’s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek discuss. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or visit Frontstretch every Monday and …

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Stock Car Scoop: How Did Hendrick Motorsports Finish 1-2-3-4 at Dover?

Alex Bowman and William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports chat at Daytona International Speedway (February 2021). (Photo: NKP)

#48: Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Ally and #24: William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro Axalta

The NASCAR Cup Series traveled to Dover International Speedway Sunday (May 16), where Alex Bowman led a historic Hendrick Motorsports 1-2-3-4 sweep in the 2021 Drydene 400. It’s the first time in the organization’s 37-year history they’ve swept the top four spots in a Cup race. What helped the organization trounce the rest of the …

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Stock Car Scoop: Can Martin Truex Jr. Make it 4 Wins in 2021?

The NASCAR Cup Series is heading to Dover International Speedway this weekend with Martin Truex Jr. riding a wave of momentum. Can the New Jersey native get to victory lane for the fourth time this season? Frontstretch’s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek discuss. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or visit …

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Stock Car Scoop: Was Darlington Better or Worse With 750 Horsepower?

Justin Allgaier pulls into victory lane in Darlington, May 2021. (Photo: NKP)

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The NASCAR Cup Series raced to Darlington Raceway on throwback weekend this Sunday, May 9 and Martin Truex Jr. made it a memorable Mother’s Day. Truex dominated the race to win his third race of the 2021 season. Kyle Larson made a charge at the end but it was not enough, coming up short after …

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Stock Car Scoop: Darlington Throwback Weekend

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The NASCAR Cup Series is heading to Darlington Raceway for throwback weekend this Sunday, May 9. Who has the best throwback paint scheme? Can Erik Jones get his first victory of the year and his first with Richard Petty Motorsports? Or will there be a familiar face that goes to victory lane for the first …

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