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NASCAR Playoff Predictions: Projecting the Field of 16 ahead of Sonoma

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture is starting to take shape now 15 races deep into the 36-race campaign. 11 races remain until the playoffs begin at Atlanta Motor Speedway in September and as of now, nine drivers are provisionally locked into the Field of 16.

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Austin Cindric gives incredibly honest answer to Dale Earnhardt Jr. on challenge of NextGen car

Austin Cindric was candid in speaking with Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the latest episode of the Dale Jr. Download regarding the challenges the NextGen car presents.

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Ryan Blaney pit crew member details fuel issue that decided Gateway

Ryan Blaney had the checkered flag in his grasp during this past Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway until he didn’t. Blaney, who inherited the lead during the final round of green flag pit stops, came around Turn 4 with two laps remaining holding a sizable lead over Team Penske teammate Austin Cindric.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / 8 minutes ago

Sammy Smith quietly putting together consistent season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series

Smith has been consistent enough to put himself inside the playoff picture through the first half of the regular season.

Daniel Suarez in need of another big performance as NASCAR heads to Sonoma

Corey Lajoie's NASCAR hourglass may be running out of sand

NASCAR finally ends speculation on Kyle Larson's playoff waiver

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NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 12 hours ago

Corey LaJoie, Ryan Flores assess blame in Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch wreck

Corey LaJoie and Ryan Flores took a closer look at the wreck that happened at Gateway on Sunday between Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch. On the Stacking Pennies podcast, Flores, a pit crew member for Ryan Blaney, said that Busch was at fault for the wreck.

Erik Jones News / 5 GOATs / 6 hours ago

$Erik Jones gives injury update on recovery from fractured vertebra, looks forward to Sonoma$

Erik Jones gives injury update on recovery from fractured vertebra, looks forward to Sonoma

NASCAR driver Erik Jones seems to be doing well after fracturing his vertebra in April. While speaking to Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports on Thursday, the 28-year-old driver gave an update on his recovery.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 8 hours ago

Joey Logano to broadcast Xfinity Series race at Sonoma Raceway

Team Penske has announced that driver Joey Logano will head to the booth for this weekend’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Sonoma, a role he has played more than once previously.

Martin Truex, Jr. News / 5 GOATs / 8 hours ago

Martin Truex Jr. clears the air on retirement rumors

Martin Truex Jr. is setting the record straight when it comes to him possibly retiring from NASCAR. While speaking with NASCAR reporter Claire B. Lang, the 43-year-old veteran driver was asked if he is feeling the pressure about his 2025 contract, since the 2024 season is already in the second half.

Carl Edwards News / 5 GOATs / 9 hours ago

Daniel Suárez hopes Carl Edwards returns to race in NASCAR ‘every once in a while’

Daniel Suárez has a connection to Carl Edwards as he replaced the Hall of Famer driver when he announced his retirement in 2017. While speaking to Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports, Suárez talked about the impact Edwards has had on him and his career.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 10 hours ago

Ryan Flores talks the gamut of emotions with the closure of Stewart-Haas Racing

The impending closure of Stewart-Haas Racing has left many in NASCAR melancholy, remembering some of the incredible times the organization produced during its heyday.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 11 hours ago

Former NASCAR driver Tighe Scott facing felony charges from January 6 Capitol riot

Former NASCAR driver Tighe Scott is facing felony charges stemming from confrontations with police during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, according to the Associated Press.

Todd Gilliland News / Field Level Media / June 5

Todd Gilliland signs multiyear extension with FRM

Todd Gilliland, who sits 22nd in the NASCAR Cup Series driver standings, landed a multiyear contract extension from Front Row Motorsports (FRM) on Wednesday.

Daniel Suarez News / Yardbarker / June 5

Daniel Suarez needs another big day as NASCAR heads to Sonoma

Daniel Suarez in need of another big performance as NASCAR heads to Sonoma

It's been two years since Daniel Suarez won at Sonoma Raceway in 2022, but the time has never been better for the 32-year-old driver to break through for another victory at the California road course.

Corey Lajoie's NASCAR hourglass may be running out of sand

NASCAR finally ends speculation on Kyle Larson's playoff waiver

NASCAR odds for Sonoma: An early pick for Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350

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The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Corey Heim News / Field Level Media / June 5

Stubbs: Rising star Corey Heim could be face of 23XI

On March 19, 2022, a then relatively unknown driver from Marietta, Ga., led 22 laps en route to a victory in the Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The driver in question was a 19-year-old Corey Heim, making just his fifth career start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Corey Lajoie News / Yardbarker / June 4