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Gragson takes rain-delayed Xfinity event at Darlington

Noah Gragson shot past Sheldon Creed on the final lap to defend his Xfinity Series title at Darlington Raceway on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How TrackHouse Racing's 'stars aligned' in NASCAR Cup Series, and more playoff notes Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez reflected on their surprising two-year journeys with TrackHouse Racing. Also: Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

NASCAR drivers feeling the hits more in Next Gen car

The jolts are more jarring and the effects linger for longer for NASCAR drivers in the Next Gen car's debut season

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sore Hamlin to miss Xfinity event at Darlington Raceway

Denny Hamlin says he's still sore from last week's late wreck at Daytona and thinks it's best to skip his planned appearance in the Xfinity Series event at Darlington Raceway on Sa...

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Be Like Mike: NASCAR's Wallace switching numbers like Jordan

NASCAR racer Bubba Wallace will switch from No. 23 to No. 45, just like his famous car owner Michael Jordan did during his NBA career

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NASCAR playoff picture: Sizing up Elliott, Larson, Logano and the field

As the NASCAR Cup Series postseason begins, Bob Pockrass puts the 16 drivers into tiers based on their chances to advance.

AUGUST 30, 2022

AUTO RACING: NASCAR playoffs, title chase leads to intrigue

It's time for NASCAR's playoffs, and they begin at Darlington with at least one surprise contender

AUGUST 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Column: NASCAR playoff field set as wonky season nears end

It took 26 races and millions of dollars in crashed cars to finally determine NASCAR’s 16-driver playoff field

AUGUST 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dillon, Blaney nab last playoff spots at rain-soaked Daytona

Austin Dillon avoided a massive wreck in the rain to win at Daytona International Speedway and snag a playoff spot in the Cup Series’ regular-season finale

AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kurt Busch's playoff withdrawal not motivated by Toyota tactics - Hamlin Denny Hamlin spent his Friday media availability shooting down any notion of something nefarious taking place with the withdrawal of Kurt Bu...

AUGUST 27, 2022 • RACER.COM

Bubba Wallace enters Daytona hoping to reach NASCAR playoffs

With the security of a new contract with 23XI, Bubba Wallace will go for a win-and-in on Saturday at Daytona, Bob Pockrass writes.

AUGUST 25, 2022

Formula 1's Kimi Raikkonen leads international affair at Watkins Glen

NASCAR will set a record with seven countries represented among Sunday's drivers. Bob Pockrass surveys the international field.

AUGUST 18, 2022

Kevin Harvick notches second Cup Series win in eight days at Richmond

Kevin Harvick held off a few challengers to record his second win in as many weeks after 687 days without a victory, Bob Pockrass writes.

AUGUST 15, 2022

Harvick wins again; NASCAR playoff picture remains muddled

Kevin Harvick took the lead from Joey Logano with 66 laps to go and held off Christopher Bell at Richmond Raceway on Sunday for his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NASCAR Federated Auto Parts 400: Harvick wins at Richmond

Kevin Harvick won the Federated Auto Parts 400 — his 60th Cup career win.

AUGUST 14, 2022

Denny Hamlin gets loose racing Ross Chastain hard on Stage 2 restart Watch as Denny Hamlin races Ross Chastain hard on a Stage 2 restart, getting Hamlin loose and running him up the race track.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • NASCAR.COM

Top-5 Finish at Richmond Hamlin finished fourth in the Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway Sunday afternoon.

Impact It was a typical Richmond performance for Hamlin. The Joe Gibbs Racing star started up front and raced there all afternoon at the Virginia short track. Hamlin would lead 22 total laps and earn second- and third-place finishes in the first two stages. He would be racing among the leaders in the closing laps and successfully hold off Chase Elliott to secure fourth-place. It was Hamlin's fifth Top-5 finish of the season.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blaney, Truex eyeing playoff spot on Sunday at Richmond

Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr. are the favorites as they battle for position to make NASCAR’s playoffs

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bubba Wallace signs contract extension with 23XI Racing

Bubba Wallace locked down his future with 23XI Racing and now is eyeing a spot in NASCAR’s playoffs for the first time.

AUGUST 12, 2022

Bubba Wallace signs contract extension with 23XI Racing

Bubba Wallace and 23XI Racing have announced a multiyear contract extension ahead of Wallace’s final push to earn a spot in NASCAR’s playoffs

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AUTO RACING: NASCAR intensity, Dixon eyeing IndyCar history

America's top two racing series couldn't have asked for more

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drivers still dealing with aftermath of incidents at Indy

Kevin Harvick's win at Michigan was huge, but drivers were still focused on last week's wild race at Indianapolis, Bob Pockrass writes.

AUGUST 8, 2022

NASCAR FireKeepers Casino 400: Harvick moves into playoff spot

Kevin Harvick snapped a 65-race winless streak, taking the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday. Here are the top moments.

AUGUST 7, 2022

Kevin Harvick ends 65-race drought with 6th win at Michigan

Kevin Harvick got his groove back, fittingly at one of his favorite tracks

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Third in FireKeepers Casino 400 Hamlin finished third in the FireKeepers Casino 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway Sunday afternoon.

Impact Hamlin rebounded from some recent tough luck to post a great finish at the two-mile Michigan oval Sunday. He would tie Kevin Harvick with a race-high 38 laps led and Hamlin would finish second- and first-place in the first two stages. That good track position would pay off late as Hamlin would hold Joey Logano at bay to capture an impressive third-place finish. It was his fourth Top 5 of the season.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE