Race Weekend Central

Best Seat at the Track: Phil Allaway Joins from Talladega

Phil Allaway Joins for Talladega

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On this week’s episode of Best Seat at the Track, Jared Haas is joined by Phil Allaway to preview NASCAR Cup Series racing action at the YellaWood 500 (Talladega Superspeedway, Oct. 4). The pair talks about some of the weekend results thus far, including the double-yellow line rule affecting the outcome of the NASCAR Camping …

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Best Seat at the Track: Jesse Johnston Joins for Bristol

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On this edition of Best Seat at the Track, Jared Haas is joined by Jesse Johnston to preview the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. They discuss the challenges that Alex Bowman and William Byron face in order to make the Round of 12, as well as consider how NASCAR can increase …

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Richmond Rout: Martin Truex Jr. Gets the Jump on the Field in the End

Martin Truex Jr. celebrates in victory lane at Richmond Raceway. (Photo: NKP)

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Martin Truex Jr. jumped the start of the 2021 Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway. By the finish, he simply had the jump on everyone else. Truex fought all the way back to the front, opening up an eight-second lead after the final pit stop and cruising to victory over Denny Hamlin in the …

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Noah Gragson Strikes Again at Richmond, Scores Back-to-Back Xfinity Wins

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After winning last week at Darlington Raceway, Noah Gragson scored his second straight NASCAR Xfinity Series win in the Go Bowling 250 at Richmond Raceway Saturday (Sept. 11). Gragson held off Justin Haley after several late cautions to take home the trophy. “He (Haley) has the tires, but the thing that kept us alive were …

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Best Seat at the Track: Adam Cheek Joins From Richmond

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Jared Haas previews the weekend action with Adam Cheek, who is live at Richmond Raceway. The pair discuss if Kevin Harvick‘s fifth-place finish at Darlington Raceway is a turnaround for the No. 4 team’s season. Additionally, they consider whether tonight’s (Sept. 11) NASCAR Cup Series race will be chaotic or calm, as some drivers will …

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Friday Faceoff: Whose Darlington Disaster Will Be Hardest to Overcome?

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Plenty of NASCAR Cup Series playoff drivers ran into trouble at Darlington Raceway. Who has the least to worry about, and who has one foot out the door? Luken Glover: Any chance at a Cinderella story was likely demolished as soon as it started for Michael McDowell. Unless he pulls off a Daytona International Speedway-like …

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Best Seat at the Track: Zach Sturniolo Joins From Darlington

Zach Sturniolo joins Jared Haas for the latest edition of Best Seat at the Track from Darlington Raceway.

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On this Labor Day race weekend, Jared Haas is joined by senior correspondent and editor Zach Sturniolo, who is on-site at Darlington Raceway. The pair discuss the possibility of Denny Hamlin getting a fresh start in the playoffs after not winning in the regular season, as well as the repave of turn 2 and how …

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Best Seat at the Track: Dalton Hopkins Joins from Daytona

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Jared Haas is joined by Dalton Hopkins who is at Daytona International Speedway this weekend, as they talk about Tyler Reddick‘s path to the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Additionally, they discuss the manufacture alliance how it will factor into the race strategy. Finally, they pick who is going to win, even drawing out of a …

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Friday Faceoff: Should NASCAR Require COVID-19 Vaccines for Garage Access?

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With the FDA approving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, should NASCAR require vaccinations for garage access? Luken Glover: No, it is not needed. Some drivers have voiced that a negative test should be all that is needed, and I agree with that. While I want the virus to be eradicated as much as the next person, it …

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Best Seat at the Track: Mark Kristl Joins From Michigan

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On this episode of Best Seat at the Track, Jared Haas is joined by Mark Kristl as they discuss the reason why the high groove is the way to go at Michigan International Speedway. Additionally, they discuss Erik Jones‘ news that he’s returning to Richard Petty Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2022, and …

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Hailie Deegan Scores Historic Top 10 at Gateway

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Madison, Ill.— Hailie Deegan may not have won at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, but she did accomplish an impressive feat. By avoiding late-race trouble, Deegan scored the best finish for a woman at a non-superspeedway race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, coming home seventh. “We have had a rough year. We have …

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