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Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to ‘physical’ NASCAR playoff race at Bristol: ‘Close as we’ve been in a long time’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. enjoyed what he saw from the NASCAR Cup Series drivers who competed at the Bristol race on Saturday night. On Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt shared his reaction to the third playoff race of the season.

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RFK Racing names Chip Bowers team president

RFK Racing named longtime sports executive Chip Bowers as its new team president on Thursday. Bowers was the Miami Marlins' president of business operations from 2018-19 before serving as president of Elevate Sports Ventures, a global sports and entertainment agency.

Tony Stewart News / ESPN / September 18

Stewart to race against wife in '26 NHRA season

NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart will continue his drag-racing career in 2026 -- and he will compete against his wife, Leah Pruett.

Rajah Caruth News / Total Apex Sports / September 18

Rajah Caruth Earns His 2nd Chance at Hendrick Motorsports

In the dog-eat-dog world of NASCAR, second chances are about as rare as a quiet day at Talladega. So, when the phone rings and it’s Hendrick Motorsports on the other end, you answer.

Chase Elliott News / The SportsRush / September 18

Chase Elliott Reveals Emotional Toll of Crashing Out in Bristol Round of 16 Finale

Chase Elliott will enter the Round of 12 at New Hampshire clinging to a five-point cushion above the cutline. His margin nearly vanished at Bristol, where a crash threatened to derail his playoff run.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 18

Ryan Blaney Honors Brad Keselowski: The Mentor Who Shaped His Career and Half of Today’s Playoff Field

Brad Keselowski is a hero. That’s not just a bold claim. It is what the majority of the NASCAR community feels, and they have made it clear by recognizing how important his Truck Series venture has been for so many drivers in the sport today.

Jimmie Johnson News / The SportsRush / September 18

Jimmie Johnson Opens Up on NASCAR Future: Why He Believes His Winning Days in the Next Gen Car Are Over

Legends usually know when the right time is to call it quits, and Jimmie Johnson felt 2020 was that year. He had other dreams he wanted to chase, but his itch to get back behind the wheel ultimately brought him back three years later.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / September 18

Kevin Harvick Bets on Chase Briscoe to Win Playoffs R-12 Opener at New Hampshire

NASCAR heads to New Hampshire this weekend for the first race of the Round of 12. The Cup Series Playoffs have been full of action so far this year, with the last race in Bristol pulling off a good show for fans.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 18

New Hampshire presents a unique challenge for NASCAR playoffs

On Sunday, the New Hampshire Motor Speedway will play host to a NASCAR Cup Series playoff race for the first time since 2017.

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Jimmie Johnson News / Total Apex Sports / September 17

Jimmie Johnson at 50: A Look Back at the Man, the Myth, the Legend

It’s hard to believe, but on September 17, 2025, the one and only Jimmie Johnson turned 50. Fifty years. For race fans, it feels like just yesterday he was bursting onto the scene, this kid from California with a dirt bike background, ready to take on the world of stock car racing.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / September 17

Stubbs: Resetting NASCAR playoffs entering Round of 12

Following the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, only 12 drivers remain alive in the NASCAR Cup Series championship hunt. The second round of the Cup Series playoffs consists of three unique racetracks: the one-mile New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the 1.5-mile Kansas Speedway and the 2.32-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval.

Kevin Harvick News / 5 GOATs / September 17

Kevin Harvick reacts to tire falloff at Bristol, weighs quality of race

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race at Bristol on Saturday had its share of tire falloff, and Kevin Harvick has some interesting thoughts. On Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Harvick talked about the tire wear and the quality of the Bristol race.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 17

Blake Lothian’s New Hampshire Comeback: A Homecoming Story Worth Celebrating

There’s something magical about coming home to race. It’s a feeling that never gets old in this sport, no matter how many times you’ve experienced it. For Blake Lothian, getting behind the wheel of the No.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 17

NASCAR insiders, Jeff Burton react to Denny Hamlin Bristol penalty: ‘Nobody’s safe’

Two crew members of Denny Hamlin‘s No. 11 team have been suspended, which has led to Jeff Burton and two NASCAR insiders sharing their thoughts. On the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Burton, Freddie Kraft, and Tommy Baldwin reacted to Hamlin losing two crew members as the Round of 12 of the NASCAR playoffs begins this weekend.

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Hailie Deegan News / Total Apex Sports / September 17

The Inside Scoop On Hailie Deegan’s Alleged Shocking Return to MHR in 2026

Deegan and MHR were not a combo I’m sure anyone had expected to see or even heard rumored, but here we are. MHR has turned a corner in recent years, from mid-packers scratching at the playoffs to having Eckes out on one of the greatest truck series seasons in history.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 17

Why Hamlin’s Bristol Struggles Show NASCAR Needs to Get Back to Basics

You’ve got to respect a driver who’s been around long enough to see the sport change, evolve, and sometimes take a step backward. That’s exactly what happened to Denny Hamlin at Bristol Motor Speedway last weekend, which is a race that left him shaking his head and calling for some common-sense fixes that shouldn’t be too much to ask for.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 17

NASCAR insiders, Jeff Burton react to surprising Chase Elliott comments after unexpected Bristol race

Chase Elliott crashed out of this past Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series Bristol Night Race after contact with John Hunter Nemechek sent him crashing into the outside wall.

Jeff Burton News / 5 GOATs / September 17

Jeff Burton denies rumored TV role in NASCAR making decision on playoff format

Jeff Burton had to set the record straight on a rumor of the role TV plays in the NASCAR playoff format. While appearing on the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Burton made it clear that TV does not dictate to NASCAR on how to handle the playoffs.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / 5 GOATs / September 17

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to record-setting number of caution laps at Bristol

Dale Earnhardt Jr. explained why he wasn’t upset about the record-setting number of caution laps at Bristol on Saturday night. On Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt shared his reaction to the Bristol race having 14 cautions for 137 laps.

Kevin Harvick News / 5 GOATs / September 17

Kevin Harvick predicts winner for New Hampshire NASCAR playoff race

Kevin Harvick is turning his attention to New Hampshire. After a wild weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, the NASCAR Cup Series will return to a track where Harvick won four times during his lengthy career.

Denny Hamlin News / Racing America on SI / September 17

Could Suspension of Two Pit Crew Members Affect Hamlin's Playoff Run?

While it's been a relatively smooth run for Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team through the opening 29 races of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, could a bit of adversity dealt to them on Tuesday change the trajectory of the season for the 44-year-old driver, who is seeking his first career NASCAR Cup Series championship?

Joey Logano News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Joey Logano’s Son Hudson Steals Spotlight With Mini Hot Lap Moves

NASCAR fans are already joking about a future champion after joey logano’s son went viral with his playful driving skills. Joey Logano has long been a

Toni Breidinger News / FirstSportz / September 17

Toni Breidinger Retrieves Firesuit That Got Stolen at Watkins Glen

NASCAR Truck Series star Toni Breidinger was victim to an unfortunate event at Watkins Glen a few weeks ago. The No. 5 driver was robbed at the track, with her personal belongings and her race suit being stolen.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 15

NASCAR rankings: A big shake-up after Round 16 closes

NASCAR power rankings: A big shake-up after Round 16 closes

Christopher Bell snagged the race lead on a late restart and went on to win Saturday’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Here’s where the NASCAR Cup Series field stacks up after 29 weeks of racing.

Christopher Bell wins wild Bristol race

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Austin Cindric, Alex Bowman come out on different sides of bubble battle

Josh Berry's playoff run comes to an end after car catches fire at Bristol

Shane van Gisbergen's 2025 has been successful despite early playoff exit

Shane van Gisbergen News / Yardbarker / September 15

Shane van Gisbergen has been successful despite early playoff exit

Shane van Gisbergen's 2025 has been successful despite early playoff exit

Shane van Gisbergen was officially eliminated from the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs after a 26th-place finish at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, but a first-round playoff exit won't define van Gisbergen's 2025 season.

Christopher Bell holds off Brad Keselowski, wins wild Bristol night race

'Story of our season': Brad Keselowski frustrated after Bristol finish

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