Up to Speed: Darlington Raceway Brings Out Best in Chase Briscoe
Briscoe’s Southern 500 win will go down as one of the defining moments of his career.
Bryan Gable
Up to Speed: ‘Win and You’re In’ Exposes Playoff Illegitimacy
Maybe NASCAR should rethink what qualifies a driver for the playoffs.
Up to Speed: Can Martin Truex Jr. Score 1 Last Win?
Truex winning in the next 12 races is not impossible, but he would be bucking the recent trend.
Up to Speed: What Comes Next for Zane Smith?
Despite winning the 2022 Truck title and earning a promotion to the Cup Series in 2024, Smith’s Cup future is unclear for 2025.
Up to Speed: Who Will Win the Playoff Bubble Battle?
Martin Truex Jr. and Ty Gibbs are probably safe bets to make the playoffs. What about the last two spots? Bryan Gable dissects who has the edge.
Up to Speed: Will Brickyard 400 Results Stall Team Penske’s Momentum?
Penske drivers go into the Olympics break wondering how the Brickyard 400 slipped away.
Up to Speed: Can Ty Gibbs Win His Way Into the Playoffs?
Gibbs doesn’t need a win to save his overall career trajectory. But scoring that first win to make the playoffs would be monumental.
Up to Speed: Tyler Reddick and the Game of Inches
If you are keeping score at home, Reddick’s record this year is 1-4 in terms of close finishes.
Up to Speed: Playoff Advantage to Chase Elliott or William Byron?
Byron has more wins, but Elliott has been the model of consistency this season.
Up to Speed: The Strange Season of Opposites for Trackhouse Racing
Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez have had seasons that have completely mirrored each other.