Race Weekend Central

Up to Speed: Championship Hopes Hang in the Balance at Bristol

NASCAR Cup Series action at Bristol Motor Speedway, September 2021. Photo: NKP

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With nearly half the playoff field vulnerable to elimination, the stakes have rarely been higher heading into the Bristol night race.

The Big 6: Questions Answered After Erik Jones Paints Victory Lane Petty Blue at Darlington

Erik Jones En route to a NASCAR Cup Series win at Darlington Raceway, September 2022. Photo: NKP

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In 1967, it was Richard Petty driving the No. 43 to win the Southern 500. 55 years later, Erik Jones did it driving the car still owned by the King himself.

NASCAR 101: 2022 Round of 16 Playoff Driver Outlook

Denny Hamlin ahead of Kyle Larson at Darlington in 2021, NKP

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Adam Cheek checks out playoff driver statistics at the first three tracks in the NASCAR playoffs and how recent races might factor into the Round of 16.

Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2022 Verizon 200 at the Brickyard

Chase Elliott in a hat and sunglasses and mustache, NKP

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Here are some drivers you should consider placing in your NASCAR DraftKings lineups this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Up to Speed: Will Team Penske Find Momentum Before the Playoffs?

Team Penske's Austin Cindric pulls ahead of the pack at Nashville Superspeedway. (Photo: NKP)

#2: Austin Cindric, Team Penske, Menards/Duracell Ford Mustang

Team Penske has been trending in the wrong direction, continuing to slump at Pocono Raceway. Can they get it together in time for the 2022 Cup playoffs?