2022 Daytona 500: Ranking the field of 42 driver entries
Bob Pockrass assesses the field of Daytona candidates, from the most likely winners to those who would be the biggest surprises.FEBRUARY 15, 2022
AUSTIN DILLON #3 - CHEVROLET - RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING
36 STARTS •
1 WINS •
0 POLES
#3 - CHEVROLET - RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING
36 STARTS
1 WINS
0 POLES
NASCAR drivers announce council for safety, growth, opportunity
The Drivers Advisory Council, led by Jeff Burton, will give drivers a voice in working with team owners and NASCAR, Bob Pockrass writes.FEBRUARY 11, 2022
NASCAR's stars unify to create formal drivers' council
NASCAR's stars have formed an official Drivers Advisory Council to create a collective voice for discussions with NASCARFEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Next Gen cars stand up to the 'bumping and banging' at the Clash
NASCAR drivers were pleased with how the Next Gen cars performed at the Clash, especially in contact, Bob Pockrass reports.FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Third in Busch Light Clash Dillon finished third in the Busch Light Clash at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum Sunday evening.
Impact It was a steady, strong performance to open the season for Dillon and the No. 3 team. The veteran driver came from 10th on the starting grid and gradually worked his way forward on the small oval. Passing was pretty challenging, but Dillon was up to the test. The late caution allowed Dillon to shore up his track position and claim third-place at the checkered flag.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New Sponsor True Velocity joins Richard Childress Racing and the No. 3 Chevrolet for multiple races in 2022, beginning with The Clash.
Impact RCR is bringing in a new sponsor, True Velocity, for the 2022 season. They'll be primary sponsors on the Chevrolet of Dillon for multiple events starting with the season-opening Clash exhibition race. Dillon is looking for a bigger performance in 2022, and he has a lot of new sponsors lined up to support that effort.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NASCAR teams facing Next Gen car shortage before Daytona
On the eve of the season, NASCAR teams are facing the reality of not having enough Next Gen cars, Bob Pockrass writes.JANUARY 13, 2022
Next Gen car showing progress, room for growth after tests at Charlotte
Bob Pockrass breaks down the latest from NASCAR's Next Gen tests, including crashes, repairs, heat, speeds and more.NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Keselowski seeks another title round in final Penske season
Brad Keselowski is in the final two races of his NASCAR career with Team Penske and would love nothing more than to close his 12-year run with another Cup championshipOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martinsville will determine who joins Kyle Larson in Championship 4
The pressure is on, as a shot at the Championship 4 is on the line for several drivers at Martinsville, Bob Pockrass writes.OCTOBER 25, 2021
Kyle Larson's victory at Kansas a special moment for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson's third straight victory was also a poignant moment for the Hendrick Motorsports team, Bob Pockrass writes.OCTOBER 25, 2021
Harvick vs. Elliott and Earnhardt vs. Gordon: NASCAR's best rivalries between old and young
In honor of Chase Elliott and Kevin Harvick, Bob Pockrass looks at the best cross-generational rivalries in NASCAR history.OCTOBER 23, 2021
Next Gen testing gives NASCAR drivers key time in new car
Testing the Next Gen car gives drivers a chance to work out some bugs, but there is much work to be done, Bob Pockrass writes.OCTOBER 14, 2021
Kyle Larson knows not to get too comfortable heading into Charlotte
Kyle Larson is in good shape in the Cup Series playoffs, but he knows that can change in a hurry, Bob Pockrass writes.OCTOBER 7, 2021
Headaches galore: Contenders struggle in NASCAR playoffs
There were problems galore from some of the top contenders to start the NASCAR Cup Series playoffsSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Denny Hamlin edges Kyle Larson to open Cup Series playoffs with victory
Denny Hamlin stopped Kyle Larson's 'video game' move for first win of the year. Bob Pockrass has takeaways from playoff opener.SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
Denny Hamlin wins Southern 500 to open NASCAR Cup playoffs
Denny Hamlin held off Kyle Larson after their cars hit nose to tail racing to the finish line Sunday night in the Southern 500 to open the NASCAR Cup Series playoffsSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin Dillon makes contact with Kyle Busch, sends No. 18 into the wall Watch as Austin Dillon and Kyle Busch make contact at Darlington Raceway sending the two-time Cup champion into the fence, ending his night...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • NASCAR.COM
Sent to rear Dillon was sent to the rear for Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500 due to a failed inspection, Kelly Crandall of RACER reports.
Impact Dillon was initially slated to start 21st in Sunday's race, but he'll have some more ground to make up following his inspection failures. The Richard Childress Racing driver has crashed in each of the last three races.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Roller-coaster Daytona finale ends with Tyler Reddick in the NASCAR Cup playoffs, heartbreak for Austin Dillon Jordan Bianchi documents the "three- or four-hour roller coaster of nerves and emotion” for Austin Dillon's and Tyler Reddick's teams.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Reddick lands NASCAR's final playoff spot despite crash
Tyler Reddick finished fifth in the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale Saturday night and secured the final spot in the 16-car postseason fieldAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blaney goes back-to-back, while Larson clinches regular-season title
Ryan Blaney wins again, and Tyler Reddick squeezes into the playoffs. Here are Bob Pockrass' takeaways from Daytona.AUGUST 29, 2021
Dillon misses Playoffs after being collected in last-lap crash Austin Dillon just wanted to finish. Involved in the last-lap crash at Daytona International Speedway in the regular-season finale, Dillon t...
AUGUST 29, 2021 • RACER.COM
Blaney wins at Daytona, Reddick earns final playoff berth
Ryan Blaney won for the second consecutive week when the race Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway ended under caution in overtime with a typical fiery finishAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daytona takes center stage as drivers duke it out for final NASCAR playoff spots
Playoff spots are up for grabs as drivers head to Daytona for the regular-season finale. Bob Pockrass surveys the field.AUGUST 28, 2021
