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Cup and Xfinity head to Daytona this weekend, with these drivers entered to compete.
The Cup and Xfinity series are racing in Florida this weekend.
frontstretch.comLanden Lewis closed the championship gap just a little more this past weekend. #CARSTour
From another iconic Dale Jr. scheme to Landen Lewis’ championship-tightening win, there was much to discuss leaving Anderson Motor Speedway.
frontstretch.comThe dogs came out to play at Springfield on Sunday, underdogs that is. #ARCA
Sean Corr, Kelly Kovski, Brayton Laster, Alex Clubb and Brad Smith all shined with top 10 runs on Sunday (Aug. 17).
frontstretch.comHow much longer until the rain comes to end Kyle Busch’s drought. #NASCAR
Busch is in a must-win situation for the playoffs, but has the experience to score a clutch win at the World Center of Racing.
frontstretch.comAlpha Prime Racing will field a fourth entry for Caesar Bacarella this weekend. #NASCAR
Caesar Bacarella will drive the No. 5.
frontstretch.comYou’ve got to give Austin Dillon his flowers at some point, he’s made the playoffs multiple times for a reason. #NASCAR
Like it or not, there was nothing about Dillon’s win that was a fluke.
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You’ve got to give @austindillon3 his flowers at some point, he’s made the playoffs multiple times for a reason. #NASCAR
Like it or not, there was nothing about Dillon’s win that was a fluke.
frontstretch.comZane Smith carried the banner for the underdogs at Richmond. #NASCAR
After a rough few weeks, Smith was finally able to put together a full race and notched a good result out of it.
buff.ly.@ZaneSmith carried the banner for the underdogs at Richmond. #NASCAR
After a rough few weeks, Smith was finally able to put together a full race and notched a good result out of it.
frontstretch.comCasey Mears is back with Garage 66 for Daytona. #NASCAR
He’ll carry sponsorship from S.I. Yachts and Acrisure.
frontstretch.com.@CJMearsGang is back with Garage 66 for Daytona. #NASCAR
He’ll carry sponsorship from S.I. Yachts and Acrisure.
frontstretch.comMatt Crafton is retiring from driving full time. Ty Majeski will pilot the No. 88 next season.
Crafton has been with the team for all but once season since 2000.
frontstretch.comMatt Crafton is retiring from driving full time. Ty Majeski will pilot the No. 88 next season.
Crafton has been with the team for all but once season since 2000.
frontstretch.com.@Alex_Bowman wasn’t so pleased with the way things played out in the closing laps at Richmond. #NASCAR
One of the biggest questions this weekend is certainly about the cut line after Dillon took a playoff spot away.
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Alex Bowman wasn’t so pleased with the way things played out in the closing laps at Richmond. #NASCAR
One of the biggest questions this weekend is certainly about the cut line after Dillon took a playoff spot away.
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Marcus Armstrong will remain at Meyer Shank Racing next year.
Armstrong joined the team in 2025.
frontstretch.comMarcus Armstrong will remain at Meyer Shank Racing next year.
Armstrong joined the team in 2025.
frontstretch.comO'Reilly will be the new title sponsor of the currently named Xfinity Series.
Xfinity ends an 11-year tenure as the second-tier series’ sponsor.
frontstretch.comO'Reilly will be the new title sponsor of the currently named Xfinity Series.
Xfinity ends an 11-year tenure as the second-tier series’ sponsor.
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It was a hot one out at the Springfield Mile, even hotter for Sean Corr as his airbox stopped. He still came home with a top-five finish. #ARCA
It was a hot one out at the Springfield Mile, even hotter for Sean Corr as his airbox stopped.
He still came home with a top-five finish. #ARCA
"The car ran good, we ran good, everybody raced us clean. It was a fun day of racing." -Brad Smith earns his second top 10 of the #ARCA season.
"The car ran good, we ran good, everybody raced us clean. It was a fun day of racing." -Brad Smith earns his second top 10 of the #ARCA season.
Brayton Laster felt that no practice and qualifying didn't help or hurt him during the race, as he's had a lot of late model dirt experience at Springfield. #ARCA He adds that he'll be getting a pizza after the race 🍕
Marcus Armstrong will remain at Meyer Shank Racing next year.
Armstrong joined the team in 2025.
frontstretch.com.@12WillPower's long history of success with Team Penske, including his win at Portland last week, helps prove that he deserves his spot at Penske.
Power’s has more than earned the right to decide when his Penske tenure ends.
frontstretch.comDoes #IndyCar need playoffs?
Why should fans pay attention to these last two races of the season?
The Pit Straight team answers that and more.
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The Pit Straight: Time for IndyCar Playoffs?
Here's a closer look at how Pato O'Ward's late-season rally to challenge Alex Palou for the title came apart in Portland.
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O’Ward didn’t get the chance to take his long shot at the title to completion.
frontstretch.comNow that Alex Palou has wrapped up his fourth #IndyCar championship, what's the deal with the rest of the points race?
With the title in Palou’s hands, attention will now turn to the race for next-best in points.
frontstretch.comOn-track action from Portland #IndyCar
Conor Daly was unhurt from a crash after contact from Christian Rasmussen sent him hard into the tire barrier early in the race.
See what both drivers had to say about their incident. #IndyCar
Daly escaped a violent impact unscathed after contact from Rasmussen early in the race.
frontstretch.com.@GrahamRahal earned his first top five since 2023 with a fourth place at Portland. #IndyCar
The result is Rahal’s first top five in IndyCar since 2023.
frontstretch.comIndyCar racing at Portland
It was "a tremendous effort" all around for @GrahamRahal to earn a top five at Portland. #IndyCar
.@AlexPalou shared his thoughts of securing his third straight championship and fourth in his career. #IndyCar
Frontstretch’s Danny Peters filmed the post-race presser for Alex Palou, as he clinched his fourth NTT IndyCar Series championship today at…
www.youtube.comGraham Rahal Gets Top 5 at Portland
Alex Palou Clinches 4th IndyCar Title in 5 Years at Portland: "It's Been Amazing"
"I had the inside line, and I wasn't going to pull out of it. I wouldn't have done anything differently." @ChristianR_DK on his contact with Conor Daly.
#IndyCar
Christian Rasmussen on Portland Wreck With Conor Daly: "I Wouldn't Have Done Anything Differently"
Will Power's language in his post-race interview at Portland was less-than reassuring of his uncertain future.
#IndyCar
Power’s language in his post-race interview at Portland was less than reassuring of his uncertain future.
frontstretch.comWill Power and Alex Palou celebrate in victory lane
.@scottdixon9 discusses the contact with Josef Newgarden, his 11th-place run at Portland & more.
Dixon also gives a "huge congrats to (@shanevg97)" after SVG's Cup win at Watkins Glen.
#IndyCar
Frontstretch’s Danny Peters spoke to Scott Dixon after he finished 11th in the NTT IndyCar Series race at Portland. Dixon also spoke about how well…
youtu.be"We want to win more races and secure second in the championship." -@PatricioOWard's mindset in the final two races of the #IndyCar season.
He also says he could've contended for the win if he didn't have the issues.
Scott Dixon Finishes 11th at Portland, Praises Success of Shane van Gisbergen [SVG] in NASCAR
Pato O'Ward Laments Portland Issue, Says "We Were Right There With Will Power" on Speed
Will Power won his first race of the year, while Alex Palou locked up his fourth #IndyCar championship.
The win is Team Penske’s first in a very trying year for the team.
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Sean Corr & Kelly Kovski Detail Their Top 5 Runs in ARCA at Springfield
Brad Smith Finishes 9th at Springfield for 2nd 2025 Top 10: "The Car Ran Good, We Ran Good"
Brayton Laster Scores 1st Top 10 ARCA Finish of 2025 at Springfield: "Definitely Getting Some Pizza"
Alex Clubb Not Satisfied Despite Top 10 Result at Springfield: "We're Laps Down & Running Like Crap"
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Praises CARS Tour Fans for Packing Anderson Speedway: "We Had a Great Crowd"
Tristan McKee Fast Car Held Back by "Bad Set of Tires" at Anderson
Chase Burrow & Mini Tyrrell Finish 4th & 6th, Respectively, in CARS Tour at Anderson Speedway
Luke Baldwin Reflects on Pro Late Model Win at Anderson: "The Rick Ware 51's Been Badass"
Jared Fryar Leads Most Laps at Anderson but Finishes 3rd in CARS Tour LMSC Race
Connor Hall on Patch Work at Anderson: "That's the Best Job at Patching a Race Track I've Ever Seen"
Landen Lewis Wins CARS Tour Race at Anderson, Talks Battle with Jared Fryar & LMSC Championship
Landon Huffman Charges From 12th to 2nd in CARS Tour at Anderson: "Really Good Race Car"
Taylor Hull Rides the Wall at Anderson Speedway; His Goal is to Race CARS Tour Full-Time in 2026
Thomas Beane Wins CARS Tour Late Model Stock Pole at Anderson Motor Speedway, Talks Race Strategy
Ryan Preece on Being Named to 40 Greatest Modified Drivers List, Passion for Modified Racing
15-Year-Old Tristan McKee Wins in ARCA Debut at Watkins Glen: "It Feels Really Good"
"Hoping to Do a Little Bit More Someday" – Ryan Gemmell on Racing Future After P6 at Watkins Glen
Alex Clubb & Casey Carden Thank the Fans for Their Support in Getting the Team Back to the Track
Kris Wright on His Search for Another Ride, His 3rd-Place Effort in ARCA at Watkins Glen
Tyler Reif Puzzled About Final Restart Order: "I Was Very Confused on Why ARCA Put Me in 2nd"
Glen Reen Has Amazing P4 in ARCA at Watkins Glen: "We Literally Put [the Car] Together in My Garage"
Jared Fryar & Conner Jones Score Podium Finishes in the CARS Tour Throwback Classic at Hickory
Spencer Davis Wins CARS Tour PLM Race at Hickory: "30,000 Reasons Why This is #1 in My Book"
Mini Tyrrell Wins Hickory CARS Tour Throwback Classic: "Best Decision of Our Lives to Show Up Here"