Up to Speed: Chase Elliott Still Searching for Momentum
Elliott has been lost in the shuffle at Hendrick Motorsports since this season began.
William Byron
5 Points to Ponder: Spring Is in the Air, but Ford Stinks
Through six races, Ryan Blaney is the only Ford driver in the top 10 in points.
Stat Sheet: A Surprisingly Clean Race & A Hendrick Road Racing Dynasty
Hendrick now has 3 elite road racers in its lineup, while COTA was the first Cup race with no natural cautions since 2022.
Couch Potato Tuesday: FOX is Narrow-Minded in Austin
The only cautions in the Cup race were the stage-ending ones, but there was plenty of action. Did FOX cover it well?
Stock Car Scoop: Should Ty Gibbs Have Let Christopher Bell Go in Closing Laps?
Adam Cheek and Vito Pugliese break down the NASCAR Cup Series’ visit to Circuit of the Americas.
Monday Morning Pit Box: Slow Stops, Speeding Penalties Hamper Contenders at COTA
Three contenders encountered pit road issues that derailed their chance at capturing a checkered flag.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After William Byron Dominates at COTA
Among them, why did NASCAR reinsert stage cautions on road courses?
Thinkin’ Out Loud: Same COTA Race, Better COTA Ending
This year’s Cup race at COTA was cleaner than last year. That doesn’t automatically make it “boring.”
Christopher Bell Runs Out of Laps in Pursuit of William Byron at COTA
If there was one more lap, Bell and his fresh tires might’ve won the race.
Stage Cautions, Lack of Restarts Lead to COTA Snoozer
The stage cautions were the only cautions on the day.