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NASCAR Power Rankings: Way-too-early top 10 for 2024

Ryan Blaney just won the Cup Series championship, but it's never too early to rank drivers for next season. Did he or Kyle Larson claim the...

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Ryan Blaney 1-on-1: 'It's been a long time since I've won a championship'

Newly crowned NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney discusses the emotions of winning, his battle with Ross Chastain and plans for his trophy.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

NASCAR penalizes Corey Heim for wrecking Carson Hocevar in Phoenix truck race

Corey Heim was fined and docked points for his move that impacted the result of the Truck Series championship race on Friday night.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

NASCAR Cup Series: Full 2023 schedule, dates, race results

Here's the full schedule of races and results for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season, by month.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Christopher Bell a Championship 4 underdog, but don't tell him that

While his season hasn't been as flashy as other championship contenders, Christopher Bell has quietly put himself in position to grab the ti...

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Denny Hamlin left searching for elusive championship after latest playoff exit

Will Denny Hamlin, who turns 43 in a couple of weeks, ever win a Cup Series championship? He's not shying away from the challenge.

OCTOBER 30, 2023

2023 NASCAR Championship and Playoffs: Standings, schedule, format

Who will capture the NASCAR Cup Series title? Here's where the Championship 4 drivers sit heading into Phoenix.

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Denny Hamlin falls short again in quest for NASCAR title After falling short once again of his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series title, Hamlin said, "I’ve just been unlucky in the playoffs."

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NASCAR takeaways: Ryan Blaney wins, William Byron also makes Championship 4

Following his Martinsville win, Ryan Blaney will now compete with Christopher Bell, William Byron and Kyle Larson for the Cup Series title.

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Xfinity 500 highlights: Ryan Blaney wins, advances to Championship 4

The NASCAR Cup Series' playoff schedule continued Sunday with the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville. Here are the top moments!

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Third in Xfinity 500 Hamlin finished third in the Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway Sunday afternoon.

Impact Hamlin made a strong effort to win Sunday in the Xfinity 500. The Joe Gibbs Racing star led a race-high 156 laps and dominated the early parts of this 500-lap battle. Hamlin would battle among the leaders down the stretch, but couldn't wrestle the lead away from Aric Almirola nor Ryan Blaney. He would hold off Chase Briscoe down the stretch for a strong third-place finish. Despite the great performance, Hamlin would fail to advance into the championship round of the Chase next week at Phoenix.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NASCAR drivers reflect on 'Hail Melon' anniversary: 'One of craziest things I've ever seen'

"I don't believe what I'm watching still when I see it," said Ross Chastain one year after his infamous Martinsville move in the Cup Series...

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Martinsville win to make Championship 4 would be 'picturesque' for Gabehart The most excited person to see Martinsville Speedway this weekend might be Chris Gabehart, Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing crew chief...

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • RACER.COM

Leads Martinsville Practice Hamlin was fastest in Happy Hour practice for the Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway Saturday afternoon. He turned a fast lap of 93.929 mph.

Impact The five-time Martinsville winner led this lone session ahead of Saturday's pole qualifying at the Virginia short track. Hamlin edged Corey Lajoie to lead the session. The Joe Gibbs Racing star is attempting to race his way into the championship finale at Phoenix, and will pull out all the stops to win this Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NASCAR's playoff push down to the madness of Martinsville with Hamlin and Truex title hopes on line

Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. head to Martinsville Speedway on Sunday with their seasons on the line

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NASCAR at Martinsville: Our experts make predictions and picks as the Championship 4 takes shape This is the final week for the last 8 playoff drivers to advance to the Championship 4. Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi help us sort it out!

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jeff Gordon 1-on-1: On his love for Martinsville, Hendrick's championship outlook

Jeff Gordon's final Cup victory came at Martinsville in 2015. The Hendrick Motorsports exec reflects on that win, Kyle Larson and more.

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Two Championship 4 spots up for grabs at Martinsville: Who will get them? William Byron is sitting pretty. Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. are in trouble. Here's who we think will advance to the title race.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Elimination scenarios for Martinsville: Which two drivers will make Championship 4?

Ahead of the final NASCAR Cup Series playoffs elimination race, a look at who might join Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell in the championshi...

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr.'s seasons in peril following Homestead

Both Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. head to Martinsville needing a victory, or plenty of help, to make the Championship 4.

OCTOBER 23, 2023

NASCAR takeaways: Christopher Bell joins Kyle Larson in Championship 4

Christopher Bell's victory at Homestead sends him to a second straight Championship 4, with two of the final four spots now claimed.

OCTOBER 23, 2023

4EVER 400 highlights: Christopher Bell wins at Homestead-Miami

The NASCAR Cup Series' playoff schedule continued Sunday with the 4EVER 400 at Homestead-Miami. Here are the top moments!

OCTOBER 22, 2023

NASCAR takeaways: Kyle Larson first driver to secure Championship 4 berth

Seven other drivers will vie for the final three spots in the Championship 4 after Kyle Larson narrowly beat Christopher Bell at Las Vegas.

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Tyler Reddick headlines underdogs vying to reach Championship 4

Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney and Chris Buescher face uphill battles in attempting to be eligible for the Cup Series championship at Phoenix.

OCTOBER 16, 2023

South Point 400 highlights: Kyle Larson wins at Las Vegas by inches

The NASCAR Cup Series' playoff schedule continued Sunday with the South Point 400 in Las Vegas. Here are the top moments!

OCTOBER 15, 2023