Race Weekend Central

Up to Speed: Friends Are Where You Find Them at Daytona

NASCAR Cup Series

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In the closing laps of the Daytona 500, those left standing found friends wherever they could, regardless of what was on the nose of the car.

Friday Faceoff: Who Is Under the Most Pressure in 2023?

Kyle Busch

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Our writers ponder who’s on the hot seat, which new driver/team combo will hit it off in 2023 and who will win Cup Series Rookie of the Year.

Did You Notice? … 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Hot Takes

NASCAR Cup Series

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After an unpredictable 2022, the forthcoming NASCAR Cup Series could be poised for a big season on and off the track

Daytona to Dirt: Justin Haley Leads Stampede of NASCAR Winners at Volusia

2022 Atlanta NASCAR Cup Series Justin Haley smile NKP

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Cup Series regular Justin Haley grabbed three feature wins this week at Volusia, leading a pack of NASCAR drivers that took part in Speedweeks action.

Daytona to Dirt: NASCAR Regulars Shut Out of Chili Bowl, Victory Lane Out West

Chili Bowl

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2021 NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Larson scored top-10 finishes in all four Wild West Shootout features in Vado this week, including second on both Saturday and Sunday.

2022 NASCAR Top Storylines: A Record-Tying 19 Race Winners

Austin Cindric celebrates winning the Daytona 500 on the frontstretch. (Photo: NKP)

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A record-tying 19 different winners defined the 2022 NASCAR season, with rookies, veterans and more joining the mix.