With a record 36 lead changes, Sunday was the best Texas Motor Speedway race in NASCAR history. In terms of everything else, it was probably the worst.
Just 12 NASCAR Cup Series drivers remain in the playoffs.
With nearly half the playoff field vulnerable to elimination, the stakes have rarely been higher heading into the Bristol night race.
Ryan Blaney had to pit for a loose wheel, while Bubba Wallace’s choice of scuff tires led to his win. Monday Morning Pit Box dissects the best calls at Kansas.
Despite impressive seasons from Trackhouse’s Daniel Suarez and Ross Chastain, could their lack of playoff experience result in early elimination?
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.
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.
Even when cars weren’t on track at Daytona, the regular-season finale and the weekend surrounding it brought forth plenty of NASCAR news.
After years of speculation over whether it might happen, NASCAR is finally in a position where its postseason could consist entirely of race winners.Â
