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Denny Hamlin: Austin Cindric’s Gateway win bought him some time at Team Penske

Denny Hamlin believes Austin Cindric’s win at the Enjoy Illinois 300 was big for him in terms of his NASCAR future. On the Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin was asked if Cindric’s win puts him in a good position with Team Penske.

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Denny Hamlin points finger at Kyle Larson over wreck with Kyle Busch at Gateway

Denny Hamlin said on his “Actions Detrimental” podcast that Kyle Larson started the issue between himself and Kyle Busch at the end of Stage 2 of Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway which ended with both in the outside wall of Turn 2.

Denny Hamlin News / 5 GOATs / 5 minutes ago

Denny Hamlin explains what needs to happen before 23XI Racing will purchase third charter

Four NASCAR Cup Series charters are up for grabs after Stewart-Haas Racing announced last week that it will shut down operations following the 2024 season.

Martin Truex, Jr. News / 5 GOATs / 46 minutes ago

NASCAR Insider: Martin Truex Jr. decision timeline, Stewart-Haas possibility for Joe Gibbs Racing

Joe Gibbs Racing is currently awaiting a decision from Martin Truex Jr. on whether or not he will retire following the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season. Of course, this is nothing new for JGR or Truex himself, who has contemplated retirement each of the previous two seasons.

Noah Gragson News / 5 GOATs / 1 hour ago

NASCAR insider offers intriguing possibility for Noah Gragson amid Stewart-Haas closure

Noah Gragson is looking to secure a full-time ride in the NASCAR Cup Series next season following Stewart-Haas Racing’s announcement last week that it will shut down after the 2024 campaign.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 2 minutes ago

Kenny Wallace weighs in on Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson wreck, who’s to blame

Near the end of Stage 2, Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson got into each other on the track. It ruined the No. 8 team’s day at Gateway. Rowdy was not too happy with it all, but the NASCAR champion couldn’t blame anyone but himself.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / 46 minutes ago

Week 15 NASCAR power rankings: Gateway winner races into top 16

All looked set in stone as the conclusion neared in Sunday's Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill before an empty gas tank shook up the finish, and these power rankings.

Watch: Austin Cindric wins at Gateway after Ryan Blaney runs out of fuel

Blaney's misfortune is Cindric's gain after wild final lap at Gateway

Team Penske exec says team 'never lost faith' in Cindric amid skid

Cindric details his experience during wild final laps at Gateway

Cindric's crew chief details what he learned from Ford teammates

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Austin Cindric News / 5 GOATs / 0 minutes ago

NASCAR Monday Mash-Up: Austin Cindric shakes up playoff picture

In a wild ending to the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway, Austin Cindric has shaken up the NASCAR Playoff picture for 2024. Cindric joins Daniel Suárez as the two drivers outside of the top-16 in points who have wins.

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Ty Gibbs’ tire changer gets hit by car during Enjoy Illinois 300

Ty Gibbs narrowly avoided hitting his tire changer — and ironically enough, his cousin — on pit road during the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / 35 minutes ago

Team Penske 'never lost faith' in Austin Cindric amid winless streak

Team Penske exec says team 'never lost faith' in Austin Cindric amid winless streak

Cindric returned to victory lane after a long absence, but his team never lost faith in the driver amid the drought.

Watch: Austin Cindric wins at Gateway after Ryan Blaney runs out of fuel on final lap

Austin Cindric's crew chief details what he learned from Ford teammates ahead of Gateway win

Austin Cindric details his experience during wild final laps at Gateway

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Kyle Larson News / 5 GOATs / 1 hour ago

Report: NASCAR giving ‘serious consideration’ to denying Kyle Larson playoff waiver

While it seems like a foregone conclusion for many, NASCAR has not decided upon a playoff waiver for Kyle Larson missing the Coca-Cola 600. In fact, there are reportedly people in NASCAR who would like to deny Larson the waiver.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 11 minutes ago

Brad Keselowski’s first action after getting out of his car at Gateway was consoling Ryan Blaney

Ryan Blaney suffered the agony of defeat on Sunday afternoon during the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway, but Brad Keselowski was there to console the reigning champion.