Race Weekend Central

William Byron

Up To Speed: Joe Gibbs Racing Still Winless in 2023

Bryan Gable
Nascar Cup Series

#11: Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, Shingrix Toyota Camry, #9: Josh Berry, Hendrick Motorsports, NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro

It’s interesting to note who is not included in the list of winners so far in 2023 – namely all four drivers from Joe Gibbs Racing.

Stat Sheet: Hendrick Dominating Richmond Is the Field’s Worst Nightmare

Stephen Stumpf
2023 Richmond 1 Cup Kyle Larson Burnout Nkp

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Hendrick Motorsports entered Sunday with one win at Richmond since 2009; the team then proceeded to lead over half the race.

What Is NASCAR’s Respect Problem, & How Can It Be Fixed?

Michael Finley
Nascar Cup Series

#22: Joey Logano, Team Penske, Shell Pennzoil Ford Mustang, #15: Jenson Button, Rick Ware Racing, Mobil 1 Ford Mustang, #45: Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing, Monster Energy Toyota Camry, #3: Austin Dillon, Richard Childress Racing, Get Bioethanol Chevrolet Camaro, #17: Chris Buescher, RFK Racing, Fifth Third Bank Ford Mustang, #6: Brad Keselowski, RFK Racing, Wyndham Rewards Ford Mustang, #34: Michael McDowell, Front Row Motorsports, Love's Travel Stops Ford Mustang, #10: Aric Almirola, Stewart-Haas Racing, Smithfield Ford Mustang, #43: Erik Jones, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, Allegiant Chevrolet Camaro, #12: Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Menards/Knauf Ford Mustang

Michael Finley analyzes the reaction to the finish at COTA and what NASCAR can do about similar chaos going forward.

Up to Speed: Speed Triumphs Over Chaos at COTA

Bryan Gable
Nascar Cup Series Echopark Automotive Grand Prix

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 26: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 26, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Even if the ending was sloppy, speed triumphed over chaos at COTA. Sounds like another typical week in the world of NASCAR.