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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 12

Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty Believe Bubba Wallace is Making A Case to Be Taken Seriously in the Playoffs

While some may find it hard to believe, Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty are serious about Bubba Wallace needing to be taken seriously in the NASCAR Cup playoffs.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 10

Like Dale Jr., Kyle Petty Expected Rick Hendrick to Stop the Bleeding, and He Did

For a juggernaut of Hendrick Motorsports’s stature, a playoff misfire was the last thing anyone expected. Dale Earnhardt Jr. had cautioned that only Rick Hendrick could stem the tide, and Kyle Petty sang from the same hymn sheet.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 10

Steve Latarte Disagrees With Kyle Petty on Austin Dillon’s Playoff Chances at Bristol

The four drivers currently sitting in the danger zone of the Round of 16 are Austin Dillon, trailing the cutline by 11 points; Shane van Gisbergen at minus 15; Alex Bowman down 35; and Josh Berry buried 45 points below the mark.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 9

Kyle Petty Sounds Off: Is Ryan Blaney Too Nice for NASCAR’s Rough-and-Tumble World?

There’s something brewing in the NASCAR garage, and it’s got nothing to do with engine temperatures or tire compounds. It’s about heart, grit, and whether being a genuinely good guy can actually hurt you when you’re wheel-to-wheel with the sport’s most aggressive drivers.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 9

Kyle Petty Applauds Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin for Rising to the Occasion in the Playoffs

In the opening two playoff races at Darlington and Gateway, Toyota flexed its muscle, with drivers from Joe Gibbs Racing, 23XI Racing, and Legacy Motor Club filling most of the top 10 spots.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 5

Kyle Petty and Steve Letarte Want the Real Kyle Larson to Stand Up

In the 1950s and 1960s, along with several remakes afterward, one of the most popular TV shows was called “What’s My Line?” The premise of the show was for the so-called “mystery guests” to stump the panel as to the guest’s true identity and/or occupation.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 2

Kyle Petty Reveals Why Chase Briscoe’s Southern 500 Repeat Is A Bigger Achievement Than Many Think

Chase Briscoe won the Southern 500, for the second time, at the Darlington Raceway on Sunday. The victory secured him a spot in the Round of 12 of the ongoing Cup Series playoffs and firmly cemented him as a worthy replacement for Martin Truex Jr.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 2

‘Nobody Knew What Was Going On’: Kyle Petty Sounds Alarm on Pit Road Safety Concerns After Darlington

Sunday’s Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway was an exciting event that ended with Chase Briscoe in Victory Lane. But one shocking outcome was that the race proved punishing for several playoff contenders.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 2

Tyler Reddick’s P2 Finish at Darlington ‘Stops the Bleeding’ for the No. 45 Crew Says Kyle Petty

And just like that, Tyler Reddick bounces back into the game! The 23XI Racing driver was in a rut after barely scraping through the regular season to secure a seat in the 2025 Cup Series playoffs.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 30

Kyle Petty Defends the NASCAR Next Gen Car, Insists 'There Is No One Solution'

It’s hard to make your point in a conversation when the other folks in that conversation are NASCAR Hall of Fame legend Richard Petty and his longtime Hall of Fame crew chief and cousin, Dale Inman.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / August 20

Richard Petty Speaks Out: Goodyear’s Tire Strategy Is Ruining NASCAR

The King has spoken, and NASCAR fans better listen up. Richard Petty, the man who defined what it means to win in this sport, just dropped some profound truth about what’s happening with tires in today’s racing world.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 19

Kyle Petty Sympathizes With Austin Dillon Over Comments Around 'Family Business' in NASCAR

Austin Dillon’s back-to-back wins at Richmond have cemented his place among the track’s best. Yet, despite six career Cup victories, critics still label him a ‘nepo kid’ for driving the No.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / August 19

Kyle Petty Makes Concerning Joey Logano Playoff prediction

Joey Logano and Team Penske have had a decent outing in the 2025 season. Logano has already clinched his spot in the playoffs and is looking ahead to the round of 16 after the upcoming Darlington race.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / August 16

Denny Hamlin responds to controversial Kyle Petty NASCAR Next Gen comments

There is a difference of opinion in the NASCAR world as it relates to the Next Gen car. Look no further than Denny Hamlin and Kyle Petty. The two couldn’t disagree more on this car and the racing product on the track.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 16

Denny Hamlin Partially Defends Kyle Petty Over NASCAR Next Car Comments

Kyle Petty’s defense of NASCAR’s Next Gen car, urging patience in fans and drivers, noting NASCAR’s proactive approach, and describing the machine as a constantly evolving piece of equipment, drew sharp criticism from fans who saw things differently.

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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 16

Kyle Petty Credits 'Impressive' Shane van Gisbergen With Changing the Game in NASCAR

Kyle Petty is unquestionably a card-carrying member of the Shane van Gisbergen fan club. The former NASCAR Cup driver-turned-broadcast analyst is very high on what SVG has accomplished so far in his brief NASCAR career, as well as what he can still achieve in the future.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 15

Kyle Petty Hasn’t 'Changed His Mind' About the NASCAR Next Gen Car Despite Outrage Over Comments

If NASCAR fans think they can change Kyle Petty’s mind and his feelings about the Next Generation/Gen 7 car, they would be wrong. Petty caused somewhat

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / August 14

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Breaks Silence on Kyle Petty’s Jab over Next-Gen Car Criticism

NASCAR’s Next Gen car has never been a favorite of the sport. Fans and pundits alike have continued to criticize the machinery for failing to provide exciting on-track action.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / August 13

Dale Earnhardt Jr. fires back at controversial Kyle Petty Next Gen car take

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has responded to Kyle Petty‘s support for NASCAR’s Next Gen car. On Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt fired back at Petty, saying that the car does not “produce” like it has in the past.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 13

Kyle Petty Defends NASCAR Yet Again Despite Fan Outrage Over Next Gen Comments

NASCAR chose safety over speed with the launch of the Next Gen car. While maintaining safety features, it trimmed horsepower and mandated parity in parts and equipment, ensuring all cars were equal.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / August 12

Kyle Petty Sparks Outrage After Defending NASCAR’s Next Gen Car: 'His Only Relevance Is His Last Name'

The NASCAR Next Gen car has been receiving criticism since it was introduced in 2022. While it offers significant advancements in terms of engineering and safety, its performance standards have caused backlash.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / August 11

Kyle Petty defends current NASCAR product, calls out Dale Earnhardt Jr. for ‘unwarranted’ criticism of Next Gen car

Last week, current and former drivers such as Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. criticized the Next Gen car. Kyle Petty thought the criticism was unwarranted, he said on the Performance Racing Network.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 30

Petty makes claim about EchoPark Speedway following Elliott's win

Kyle Petty makes bold claim about EchoPark Speedway following Chase Elliott's thrilling win

Saturday night's NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway) was the latest reminder of the exciting racing the track has continued to produce since its reconfiguration ahead of the 2022 season.

Chase Elliott wins wild NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway

Chase Elliott shares heartwarming story after Atlanta win

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 23

Kyle Petty sounds off on Chase Elliott's performance at Pocono

Chase Briscoe held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin at Pocono Raceway on Sunday to pick up his first win with the powerhouse organization. A few positions down the finishing order was Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports.

Late restart tangle dooms Chase Elliott, Justin Allgaier at Pocono

Connor Zilisch puts NASCAR world on notice with Pocono win

Justin Allgaier paces NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Pocono

Bubba Wallace, Alex Bowman living life on NASCAR playoff bubble

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 27