Richmond up next as NASCAR returns from its Olympic break for final 4 races of regular season
NASCAR returns from its Olympic break this weekendAUGUST 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DENNY HAMLIN #11 - TOYOTA - JOE GIBBS RACING
36 STARTS •
3 WINS •
3 POLES
#11 - TOYOTA - JOE GIBBS RACING
36 STARTS
3 WINS
3 POLES
NASCAR Cup Series, Truck Series fire back up after 2 weeks off, F1, Larson wins in Sprint Cars
NASCAR may have been off, but that did not mean Cup Series points leader Kyle Larson sat on the couch with his feet upAUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Juan Pablo Montoya to make 1st NASCAR start since 2014 when he races for 23XI at Watkins Glen
Juan Pablo Montoya will return to NASCAR for the first time since 2014 when he races for 23XI Racing at Watkins Glen International next monthAUGUST 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1 all off during Olympics in light, mid-summer motorsports schedule
It will be hard for motorsports fans to find something to watch this weekend as NASCAR, IndyCar and Formula 1 are all on breakJULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Larson at No. 1 as Cup Series heads to break
These 10 drivers are feeling the best about themselves as the NASCAR Cup Series heads into a rare two-week break.JULY 23
NASCAR Cup Series regular-season title a battle of Hendrick, Toyota teammates
The battle for the Cup regular-season crown is shaping up to be a four-driver race between Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin and Tyle...JULY 22
NASCAR takeaways: Kyle Larson rides strong car, good fortune to Brickyard victory
Kyle Larson, whose Memorial Day weekend Indy 500-Coke 600 double was ruined by rain, got payback by winning Sunday's NASCAR race in Indy.JULY 22
Tyler Reddick uses final Brickyard 400 qualifying run to win the pole
Tyler Reddick took advantage of the final qualifying run Saturday to post the fastest lap in the final round of qualifying and earn his first Brickyard 400 poleJULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson makes another trip to Indianapolis as Brickyard 400 returns to speedway's oval
Kyle Larson's double attempt in May drew the attention of racing fans everywhereJULY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUTO RACING: Team Penske aims to follow up NASCAR-IndyCar sweep in Indy oval return, Toronto streets
Team Penske has a tough act to follow at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the streets of Toronto after weekend victories in NASCAR at Pocono and both IndyCar oval races at Iowa Spee...JULY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR Power Rankings: Ryan Blaney boosted by Pocono win
Ryan Blaney is on a hot streak with two wins in the past five weeks. He's rising up the rankings as a result, but did he make it to No. 1?JULY 16
NASCAR takeaways: Ryan Blaney caps big Penske weekend in NASCAR, IndyCar
Ryan Blaney showed he's a viable threat to repeat as Cup champion on the same weekend fellow Penske drivers swept the IndyCar doubleheader.JULY 15
Hamlin breaks recent slump, but Pocono is still one that got away Denny Hamlin had a good day finishing second at Pocono Raceway, but felt it was a race that got away given the strength of his Toyota. “It’s...
JULY 15 • RACER.COM
Runner-up Finish at Pocono Hamlin finished second in the Great American Getaway 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway Sunday afternoon.
Impact Hamlin started up front and raced among the leaders all afternoon at the Tricky Triangle. He would lead 31 total laps for the day and take the win in stage 2. The final 50 laps would be broken up by four caution flags, but Hamlin would hold onto his track position and chase Ryan Blaney to the checkered flag. The runner-up finish was his series-leading eighth Top 5 of the season.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
NASCAR Power Rankings: Alex Bowman climbs with Chicago win
As Alex Bowman enters the top 10 this week, it's his teammates — Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott — who are in contention for the top spot.JULY 9
AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads to the Poconos, IndyCar takes on oval at Iowa with new hybrid engine
NASCAR shifts from the city streets of Chicago to the mountains of northeast Pennsylvania for a tripleheader weekend at Pocono RacewayJULY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carson Hocevar fined $50,000, docked 25 points for spinning out Harrison Burton under caution
Carson Hocevar has been fined $50,000 and docked 25 driver points for spinning out Harrison Burton under caution during Sunday’s Ally 400 at Nashville SpeedwayJULY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUTO RACING: NASCAR looks for drier time on Chicago streets, Formula 1 heads to Britain
NASCAR is crossing its fingers for a sunnier, drier time on the streets of ChicagoJULY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR Power Rankings: Joey Logano re-enters top 10 after Nashville win
The chaotic Nashville Superspeedway race shook up the power rankings, leaving us with a new No. 1 driver this week.JULY 2
Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin open 'Airspeed,' new home of 23XI Racing, in Huntersville The new 114,000-square-foot headquarters of 23XI Racing sits on nine acres near Interstate 77.
JULY 2 • KANSASCITY.COM
One restart too many for Hamlin in Nashville Denny Hamlin’s Joe Gibbs Racing team held the lead until the fuel tank ran dry at Nashville Superspeedway and ended their chances at a victo...
JULY 1 • RACER.COM
NASCAR takeaways: Joey Logano locks in playoff spot after hectic Nashville finish
Former Cup champion Joey Logano took advantage of some late bedlam Sunday to win at Nashville and secure a spot back in the playoffs.JULY 1
NASCAR at Nashville live updates: Denny Hamlin starting Cup Series race from pole Follow the latest from Nashville Superspeedway.
JUNE 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Denny Hamlin powers to Busch Light Pole in Nashville; Haley team penalized LEBANON, Tenn.-- Denny Hamlin claimed his second pole position of the season and 42nd of his decorated career Saturday afternoon, just bette...
JUNE 30 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace not sharing details of last altercation with Aric Almirola
Bubba Wallace refused to discuss the details of the physical altercation in late May that led to the suspension of Aric Almirola by Joe Gibbs RacingJUNE 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
