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Chase Briscoe details relationship with Phoenix Raceway ahead of NASCAR championship round

If Chase Briscoe is going to win the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship, he’s going to have to put together a fine performance next month at Phoenix Raceway.

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'Unfortunately, Consistency Isn’t Rewarded Very Well': Chris Buescher’s Honest Assessment of Performance in Next Gen Era

If there is one aspect of a driver and team’s performance that modern-day NASCAR absolutely refuses to acknowledge or appreciate, it is a consistent run throughout the whole season.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 23

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Jim Pohlman going to RCR, becoming crew chief for Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch and the No. 8 team will have new leadership next season. Richard Childress Racing announced last week the hiring of Jim Pohlman as crew chief for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 23

Jimmy Spencer torches Austin Hill over flipping off fans at Talladega: ‘He’ll never make it’

Austin Hill was seen flipping the middle finger to fans after taking the checkered flag in this past Saturday’s Xfinity Series playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR News / ESPN / October 23

Jordan laughs at NASCAR's claims in antitrust feud

NASCAR and two of its teams returned to court Thursday after two failed days of mediation and resumed their bitter antitrust fight.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The Spun / October 23

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Has Surprising Take On Controversial NASCAR Fan Incident

Sunday's NASCAR race at Talladega saw driver Austin Hill get into it with the fans a little bit. Specifically, he flipped the bird to some fans while driving to Victory Lane.

Zane Smith News / Field Level Media / October 23

Zane Smith signs multi-year deal with Front Row Motorsports

Front Row Motorsports announced a multi-year contract extension with driver Zane Smith on Thursday. Smith, 26, has produced five top-10 finishes through 34 NASCAR Cup Series starts this season with FRM.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 23

Dale Earnhardt Jr. gives surprising reaction to Austin Hill flipping off NASCAR fans at Talladega

Last week at Talladega, Austin Hill was spotted giving a little extra attention to some fans. Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn’t think it’s a big deal. Hill was caught on camera giving the bird to some fans as he drove to Victory Lane on Saturday.

Daniel Suarez News / ESPN / October 23

Suarez to replace Haley at Spire Motorsports

Daniel Suarez, who is being replaced at Trackhouse Racing by Connor Zilisch next year, was named Justin Haley's replacement at Spire Motorsports.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 23

Why Chase Elliott Is 'The Hardest Guy to Predict' Going Into Martinsville, According to Jamie McMurray

Chase Elliott enters Martinsville at the tail end of the Round of 8 standings, 62 points below the cutline. Yet if there’s one track where he can turn the tide, it’s this one.

Kenny Wallace News / EasySportz / October 23

Column: Mamba Smith, Kenny Wallace Need to Leave NASCAR Fans Alone

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — There’s a fine line between enthusiasm and condescension, and lately, Kenny Wallace and Mamba Smith are running that line tighter than a restrictor plate at Talladega.

NASCAR News / EasySportz / October 23

Elton Sawyer Should Be Rooting Against Joey Logano

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — If Team Penske and NASCAR want to salvage even a shred of fan-respect heading into their knock-out showdown at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, they need to quietly root against Joey Logano.

Elton Sawyer News / EasySportz / October 23

Column: NASCAR, Elton Sawyer Cannot Interfere With Martinsville Again

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Short-track madness. Playoff desperation. Championship dreams hanging by a thread. NASCAR Cup Series fans have circled Sunday, October

Ryan Blaney News / The SportsRush / October 23

How a ‘Combination of Philosophies’ at Team Penske Helps Drivers Like Ryan Blaney Achieve Their Best

Ryan Blaney heads into Martinsville in a desperate situation, but with a winning history to lean on. The defending Xfinity 500 champion, who’s captured the race in back-to-back seasons, sits second-to-last in the Round of 8 standings, 47 points adrift of the cutline.

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Austin Hill News / 5 GOATs / October 22

NASCAR makes penalty decision after Austin Hill flips off fans in Talladega win

Austin Hill caused a stir after taking the checkered flag at Talladega this weekend.

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William Sawalich News / 5 GOATs / October 22

William Sawalich injury update: Joe Gibbs Racing reveals No. 18 Martinsville status, names backup driver

Joe Gibbs Racing announced that William Sawalich will not race this weekend in the NASCAR Xfinity Series after being involved in a big wreck a week ago at Talladega.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 22

Daniel Suarez signs with Spire Motorsports for 2026 NASCAR season

Daniel Suarez has found a NASCAR Cup Series ride for 2026.

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NASCAR reveals track layout for street race at Naval Base Coronado

Joe Gibbs Racing leaving its footprint on NASCAR's championship fight

NASCAR makes penalty decision after Austin Hill flips off fans at Talladega

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NASCAR News / Field Level Media / October 22

NASCAR moves future Daytona 500 to avoid Super Bowl conflict

A future scheduling conflict between the "Super Bowl of NASCAR" and the actual Super Bowl has been resolved.

Daniel Suarez signs with Spire Motorsports for 2026 NASCAR season

NASCAR reveals track layout for San Diego street race at Naval Base Coronado

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 21

NASCAR reveals track layout for San Diego street race at Naval Base Coronado

On Tuesday, NASCAR revealed the course for the 2026 San Diego street race at Naval Base Coronado.

Joe Gibbs Racing leaving its footprint on NASCAR's championship fight

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 20

Joe Gibbs Racing leaving its footprint on NASCAR's championship fight

Joe Gibbs Racing has gone from locker-room turmoil to the brink of a NASCAR Cup championship — a turnaround its three-time Super Bowl champion namesake should appreciate.

NASCAR power rankings: Wild Talladega race leads to changes at the top

Chase Briscoe clinches Championship 4 berth with wild Talladega win

Chase Briscoe found peace amid Talladega chaos to secure Championship 4 bid

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