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Austin Cindric’s Heart-Stopping Bristol Battle: Fire, Smoke, and Pure Determination

The roar of engines at Bristol Motor Speedway reached fever pitch as Austin Cindric sat on the razor’s edge of elimination. With just 11 points separating him from playoff heartbreak, the No.

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

In the closing laps of Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Austin Cindric had zero control of his NASCAR Cup Series playoff destiny.

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

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

Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Bristol, advances to second round of playoffs

What the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff standings look like after Bristol

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 13

Christopher Bell wins wild Bristol night race

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

With a three-wide move on Lap 496 of Saturday's Bass Pro Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Christopher Bell shot to the lead and scored his fourth win of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Bass Pro Shops Night Race takeaways

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

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

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

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings look like after Bristol

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 12

Austin Cindric sounds off on frustration of having better car, being unable to pass after Gateway

Austin Cindric is only +11 above the cutline heading into the final race of the Round of 16 at Bristol Motor Speedway. That comes after a slightly disappointing Sunday at Gateway last weekend.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 12

Austin Cindric breaks down Bristol approach sitting on NASCAR playoff cutline

Austin Cindric is far from safe heading into Saturday’s Round of 16 finale at Bristol Motor Speedway. He currently occupies the 12th and final advance spot, +11 above the cutline.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 11

NASCAR insiders, Austin Cindric predict whether Denny Hamlin finally wins championship in 2025

Denny Hamlin is chasing multiple milestones this playoff season. For starters, Hamlin is one win away from 60 in his NASCAR Cup Series career. Then there’s the championship itself.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 11

Austin Cindric reacts to current NASCAR playoff format: ‘Will never satisfy all parties’

Austin Cindric referenced the NFL when talking about the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs and whether changes were going to be made. On the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Cindric shared his reaction to the current playoff format.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 9

NASCAR insiders, Austin Cindric react to uncharacteristic Christopher Bell explosion at Gateway

Two NASCAR insiders and Austin Cindric had some interesting thoughts on Christopher Bell‘s rant during the race at Gateway on Sunday. On the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic, Cindric, and Freddie Kraft, the spotter for Bubba Wallace, weighed in on Bell sounding off on the radio after finishing seventh.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 9

Freddie Kraft, Austin Cindric hilariously react to Connor Zilisch nearly running over cameraman at Gateway

Connor Zilisch flirted with disaster after winning Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Gateway. After taking his series leading ninth checkered flag of the season, Zilisch slid down the front straightaway in preparation for his victory burnout.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 9

NASCAR insiders, Austin Cindric react to Chase Elliott-Josh Berry incident at Gateway

Chase Elliott made contact with Josh Berry at the NASCAR Cup Series Gateway race, and the wreck hurt Berry’s chances to advance in the playoffs. On the Door Bumper Clear podcast, NASCAR reporter Jordan Bianchi, NASCAR driver Austin Cindric and Freddie Kraft, the spotter for Bubba Wallace, shared their reactions to Elliott contacting Berry.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 9

Austin Cindric Feels the NASCAR Playoffs System Is Misunderstood: ‘It’s Exciting if You Understand It’

NASCAR’s playoff system has long split both fans and drivers into two camps. While Mark Martin’s recent poll on X showed most fans still prefer the old format, Team Penske’s Austin Cindric laid out why he favors the current one and why fans who understand would side with the same.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 9

‘A Huge Win for Fans’: How FOX Sports’ IndyCar Deal Could Spark NASCAR Crossovers Ahead of the Memorial Day Double

Fox Sports began its maiden broadcast of the IndyCar Series in March this year. The historic arrangement has opened the doors for the opportunity to make multiple collaborations between the open-wheel racing series and NASCAR.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 9

Austin Cindric Defends Kyle Larson After Gateway Crash With Ryan Blaney: ‘He’s Not That Guy’

Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson had an on-track skirmish during Sunday’s Cup Series race at Gateway. In Stage 2, when they were battling for fifth place, Larson made an aggressive move that made him slide upwards and clip the left rear of Blaney’s No.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 9

Has Austin Cindric Raced in Australia? Inside the Team Penske Star’s V8 Supercars Journey Down Under

Austin Cindric is one of 16 drivers currently vying for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship in the playoffs. After this battle, he will be flying over to Australia to be a part of the field for the BP Adelaide Grand Finale.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 8

NASCAR rankings: New leader heading into the Round of 16 finale

NASCAR power rankings: A new leader heading into the Round of 16 finale

Denny Hamlin led 75 laps en route to his fifth win of 2025 in Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway.

Denny Hamlin advances to second round of playoffs with Gateway win

The Hamlin bandwagon is rolling

NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 takeaways

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings look like after Gateway

Austin Dillon accidentally wrecks his brother during Sunday's race

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 7

'Really Cool to See It All Come Full Circle': Austin Cindric Opens Up on His Upcoming Supercars Adventure

While pretty much every other NASCAR Cup driver’s season will end with the Championship 4 race at Phoenix on November 2, Austin Cindric’s season will be extended for a few more weeks and by about 8,500 miles due southwest.