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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)

Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography

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

2019 cup pack racing at Darlington sign cars blurry NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

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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Stock Car Scoop: Did a NASCAR Caution Cost Kyle Larson Another Win?

Kyle Larson leans against his car at 2021 spring Phoenix Cup race Photo NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR Cup Series headed to Kansas Speedway for the first of two races at the mile-and-a-half track this year. On his 36th birthday (May 2), Kyle Busch took the checkered flag to capture his first victory of the season. Will Busch’s late charge to victory lead to more for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver? …

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Stock Car Scoop: Kansas Preview

2020 Kansas playoff Cup race, Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch lead the pack coming off a turn, Photo NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR Cup Series is heading to Kansas Speedway for the first of two races at the mile-and-a-half track this year and Stewart-Haas Racing enters the weekend with momentum on its side. Can it continue its strong run? Frontstretch’s Adam Cheek and Bryan Nolen discuss this and more. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop on …

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Stock Car Scoop: Can NASCAR Make Talladega Superspeedway Racing Safer?

William Byron, Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman wreck during a Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway in April 2021.

(Photo: James Gilbert/Getty Images via NASCAR Media)

The NASCAR Cup Series traveled to the largest track on the circuit this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway (April 24-25). While there was no Big One this time, Joey Logano made headlines by flipping with one lap to go in stage one of the 2021 GEICO 500. Following Logano’s interview, criticizing the safety of the current …

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Stock Car Scoop: Talladega Preview with Zach Sturniolo

The Cup Series field races at 2019 Talladega Photo NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR Cup Series is going to the largest track this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Stock Car Scoop’s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek talks about which contenders we should keep an eye on for Sunday’s (April 25) race. Also, Frontstretch’s Zach Sturniolo joins the pair to discuss his articles about Brett Moffitt as well as Gray …

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Stock Car Scoop: Did Alex Bowman Steal a Win at Richmond?

Alex Bowman leans on the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet Photo NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR Cup Series went short track racing this weekend and Alex Bowman overtook Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano and snagged the win at Richmond Raceway on Sunday afternoon. Did Bowman steal this win or did Hamlin or Logano lose it? Stock Car Scoop’s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek discuss this and more. Sign up …

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Stock Car Scoop: Is Martin Truex Jr. the Man to Beat at Richmond?

Martin Truex Jr. celebrates with a burnout after winning 2021 spring Phoenix Cup race Photo NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR Cup Series is going short track racing once again and for the second consecutive week, it looks like Martin Truex Jr. is the favorite to conquer the oval in Virginia. Can he get it done for his third victory in the last four races at Richmond or could someone else arise and defeat …

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Stock Car Scoop: What is Martin Truex Jr.’s Secret at Martinsville?

NASCAR Cup Series

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR Cup Series went short track racing at Martinsville Speedway, and it was Martin Truex Jr. getting the victory for the third time in his last four starts at the paperclip. What is his secret? Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek dive into it that topic, why Ryan Blaney cant close the deal and get …

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Stock Car Scoop: Previewing Martinsville

2020 Martinsville II Cup racing NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Frontstretch‘s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek previews the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville and gets you caught up on all the news that occurred during the Easter break. Nolen and Cheek will also discuss the Xfinity race on Friday night at the paperclip. Sign up for Stock Car Scoop on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or …

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Stock Car Scoop: Was the Bristol Dirt Race a Successful Weekend?

Harvick, Keselowski, Hamlin practicing on Bristol Dirt Photo NKP

Was racing in the dirt at Bristol worth it? (Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

The NASCAR Cup Series went dirt racing for the first time in 50 years and when it was all said and done, Joey Logano emerged victoriously. The question is, when it was all said and done though, was it a success? Frontstretch’s Bryan Nolen and Adam Cheek dive into it that topic, whether Adam was …

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