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Watch: Denny Hamlin makes a bold prediction on how many races he would win in 2024

Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin has been the class of the garage in the Cup Series. He is the joint most winner alongside Willaim Byron with the three triumphs and unlike his HMS rival has been in the contention for the win in majority of the races so far this year.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Carson Kvapil: ‘Dude has amazing racecraft’

At Dover, Carson Kvapil got behind the wheel of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 NASCAR Xfinity Series car and put on a hell of a show. Kvapil started P26 and ended up finishing P2.

Ryan Blaney News / 5 GOATs / 6 hours ago

Ryan Blaney on NASCAR drivers: ‘We’re all superstars’

The debate over NASCAR superstars rages on. Ryan Blaney, the defending Cup Series champion, believes there are many in the sport. Perhaps the goal should be to market today’s stars better.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 0 minutes ago

Kevin Harvick explains why he’d take Dale Earnhardt Jr. over Chase Elliott

Kevin Harvick answered the tough question on this week’s episode of Harvick’s Happy Hour, Dale Earnhardt Jr. or Chase Elliott? Throughout his time as a broadcaster, Harvick hasn’t been shy about asking that question to certain drivers he’s interviewed, believing it proves a generation gap.

Ryan Preece News / Auto Racing Daily / 1 hour ago

NASCAR Cup: Ryan Preece fire caused by team error

The fire aboard Ryan Preece’s No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford during the April 28 NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway was caused by a mistake made by the race team, according to Drew Blickensderfer, crew chief on the No.

Kyle Busch News / 5 GOATs / 1 minute ago

Kyle Busch believes 1990s NASCAR fans ‘went away’ after star drivers left the sport

We hear it all the time about how NASCAR isn’t the sport it used to be. Kyle Busch, at least in part, subscribes to that notion. In many ways, it isn’t the same sport.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / 10 minutes ago

Despite boasting defending champs, Ford brings up the rear in NASCAR

Ford’s struggles this season in the Cup Series are well-documented, but if you look deeper into the Xfinity and Truck Series, you’ll see a much bigger problem brewing.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago

Watch: Dale Earnhardt Jr. claims he ‘never made money’ as a team owner in NASCAR

NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. has always been outspoken about the financial drawbacks and issues that comes with owning a racing team in NASCAR.

Kevin Harvick News / 5 GOATs / 0 minutes ago

Kevin Harvick: ‘I would be alarmed if I was still in that Ford camp’

Now that Kevin Harvick is retired he can air out all of the grievances. That means getting very honest about what is wrong with the Ford teams. Things have not clicked this season and the blue ovals are winless in the NASCAR Cup Series this season.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Focus shifts to Kansas for frustrated drivers

As the NASCAR Cup Series looked ahead to Sunday's AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway, much of the talk about last week's race regarded the frustrations of falling behind.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 34 minutes ago

NASCAR Paint Schemes of the Week: AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway

Another race weekend coming up on the NASCAR schedule with the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway and that means a new slate of paint schemes. We’ve got a few creative ones and some really fun designs that fans are going to really enjoy watching on the track.

Denny Hamlin News / 5 GOATs / 38 minutes ago

Denny Hamlin describes his trust in crew chief Chris Gabehart late in races

The trust between a driver and crew chief is paramount to success in NASCAR. Denny Hamlin and Chris Gabehart know that. It’s no secret that Gabehart helped revive Denny’s career when he joined the 11 team.

Erik Jones News / Auto Racing Daily / 2 hours ago

NASCAR Cup: Erik Jones cleared but sits out Kansas

Erik Jones has been medically cleared to contest the AdventHealth 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, but he’ll sit out the race as NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular Corey Heim continues as driver of the No.

Tyler Reddick News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago

Tyler Reddick spills the beans on why Michael Jordan’s drivers are 'so good' at Kansas

The NASCAR Cup garage is at Kansas Speedway for the AdventHealth 400, the 12th race of the 2024 season. The drivers to look upto going into the weekend are the 23XI Racing duo of Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace, both who have won races in within the last two season at the 1.5 miles track.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago

Chase Elliott breaks down 'the most special time' of his childhood

Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott is the last of the legendary bloodlines of the sport. The 2020 Cup Series champion is the son of 1988 Cup winner Bill Elliott.

Kevin Harvick News / FirstSportz / 8 hours ago

Kevin Harvick reveals the 'benchmark' for Bubba Wallace ahead of Kansas Cup race

Bubba Wallace came into the 2024 season with the hopes of ending his winless streak and secure the playoff early with the win. But after a strong start, he has now found himself out of the top-16 in points table after back-to-back DNFs at Talladega and Dover.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / 28 minutes ago

Kevin Harvick bets on Kyle Larson to win Kansas Cup race despite 23XI Racing challenge

The NASCAR Cup grid is set to tackle the Kansas Cup race this weekend. The 12th race of the 2024 season is expected to see the battle upfront between the Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports drivers, alongside the Bubba Wallace–Tyler Reddick duo of 23XI Racing.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / 10 minutes ago

Alex Bowman names Jimmie Johnson as his 'best teammate ever'

If there any proof needed to the claims that Alex Bowman is one of the most talented drivers on the grid, one juts have to look into the legends he has replaced at Hendrick Motorsports.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. signs contract extension with JTG Daugherty Racing

JTG Daugherty Racing announced a multiyear contract extension Thursday with driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr., winner of the 2023 Daytona 500. Details were not provided as Stenhouse, 36, will continue behind the wheel of the No.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Take 5: Top prospects rising toward NASCAR rides

The talent crop in modern-day NASCAR is arguably as deep as it has ever been, with the ARCA, Trucks and Xfinity Series fields stacked with young talent.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / 1 minute ago

Bubba Wallace aims for season-changing win at Kansas Speedway

NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace has been undone by bad luck this season, but Kansas Speedway could offer a chance at redemption (and momentum) this weekend.

Week 11 NASCAR power rankings: Cup Series leader races to the top

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The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Daniel Hemric News / Yardbarker / 21 hours ago