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Briscoe tries to move past devastating penalties and Blaney to start on pole in NASCAR Atlanta race
Read full article: Briscoe tries to move past devastating penalties and Blaney to start on pole in NASCAR Atlanta raceA massive fine left Chase Briscoe facing a huge points deficit heading into Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive year
Read full article: NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive yearDaytona 500 pole-winner Chase Briscoe was dealt a major penalty Wednesday when NASCAR said Joe Gibbs Racing had a modified spoiler on the No. 19 Toyota in time trials.
NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive year
Read full article: NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive yearDaytona 500 pole-winner Chase Briscoe was dealt a major penalty Wednesday when NASCAR said Joe Gibbs Racing had a modified spoiler on the No. 19 Toyota in time trials.
Hamlin expected a late caution would give him a 4th Daytona 500 win. NASCAR never threw the yellow
Read full article: Hamlin expected a late caution would give him a 4th Daytona 500 win. NASCAR never threw the yellowDenny Hamlin surged into the lead on the final lap of the Daytona 500 and thought he had a fourth victory in “The Great American Race” within his reach Sunday night.
The Latest: William Byron wins Daytona 500 for the second straight year
Read full article: The Latest: William Byron wins Daytona 500 for the second straight yearIt’s NASCAR’s turn to throw its version of the Super Bowl, and the Daytona 500 is trying hard to match the hype after being delayed for hours due to rain.
Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash
Read full article: Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crashFour-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to receive a provisional spot.
Denny Hamlin leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR's opening practice for the Daytona 500
Read full article: Denny Hamlin leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR's opening practice for the Daytona 500Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyota drivers — the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots — in the opening practice for the Daytona 500.
Edwards and Rudd walked away from NASCAR and never looked back. Their reunion is at the Hall of Fame
Read full article: Edwards and Rudd walked away from NASCAR and never looked back. Their reunion is at the Hall of FameCarl Edwards and Ricky Rudd had very little overlap in their respective NASCAR careers.
NASCAR aware of allegations a team engineer stole intellectual property to give to rival team
Read full article: NASCAR aware of allegations a team engineer stole intellectual property to give to rival teamNASCAR says it is aware of allegations that an engineer for a Cup Series team accessed proprietary information and shared it with another team.
Kyle Larson wins at Bristol as 2 former NASCAR champions eliminated from playoffs
Read full article: Kyle Larson wins at Bristol as 2 former NASCAR champions eliminated from playoffsNASCAR champions Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr. were among the first four drivers knocked out of the playoffs at Bristol Motor Speedway, where Kyle Larson cruised to an easy victory.
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace not sharing details of last altercation with Aric Almirola
Read full article: NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace not sharing details of last altercation with Aric AlmirolaBubba Wallace refused to discuss the details of the physical altercation in late May that led to the suspension of Aric Almirola by Joe Gibbs Racing.
Halfway Home: Count on surprises, familiar faces in second half of NASCAR's regular season
Read full article: Halfway Home: Count on surprises, familiar faces in second half of NASCAR's regular seasonThe first half of NASCAR's regular season ended Sunday with Brad Keselowski ending his three-year winless drought at Darlington Raceway.
Denny Hamlin wins tire-management NASCAR race at Bristol, his 4th victory at the famed bullring
Read full article: Denny Hamlin wins tire-management NASCAR race at Bristol, his 4th victory at the famed bullringDenny Hamlin has won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway after passing Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. in the final laps.
John Hunter Nemechek wins at New Hampshire for 2nd straight Xfinity checkered flag
Read full article: John Hunter Nemechek wins at New Hampshire for 2nd straight Xfinity checkered flagJohn Hunter Nemechek held on to win an overtime sprint to the finish Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and took the checkered flag for the fourth time this season in the Xfinity Series.
Ty Gibbs promoted to replace Kyle Busch in JGR's Cup car
Read full article: Ty Gibbs promoted to replace Kyle Busch in JGR's Cup carTy Gibbs was promoted to NASCAR’s top Cup series on Tuesday in an expected announcement that was void of any celebration as Joe Gibbs Racing continues to mourn the loss of Gibbs’ father.
Logano wins at Las Vegas to earn spot in NASCAR title race
Read full article: Logano wins at Las Vegas to earn spot in NASCAR title raceJoey Logano became the first driver to qualify for NASCAR’s championship finale by using fresh tires to chase down Ross Chastain and win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Hamlin respects NASCAR punishment for crass anti-Asian meme
Read full article: Hamlin respects NASCAR punishment for crass anti-Asian memeDenny Hamlin says he's respects NASCAR's decision to begin sensitivity training after he posted a meme on Twitter that used a clip from the comedy “Family Guy” to mock reigning champion Kyle Larson.
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Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway
Read full article: Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix RacewayAVONDALE, Ariz. – Joey Logano has won a few times at Phoenix Raceway and knows a good restart when he feels one. Truex blew past Logano on the final restart and pulled away for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season and 28th overall. Logano — who led 143 laps — won the second stage after leading the final 35 laps during a long stretch of green-flag racing. But he couldn't hold back Truex, who won his ninth race with JGR. Hamlin was fast early in the race, leading for 31 laps until the competition caution midway through the first stage.
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Bell snags first Cup victory in another surprise Gibbs win
Read full article: Bell snags first Cup victory in another surprise Gibbs winBell won in his second race driving for Joe Gibbs Racing to give the team a pair of surprising victories at Daytona International Speedway. Ty Gibbs, the 18-year-old grandson of team owner Joe Gibbs, won the Xfinity Series race Saturday night in his first career national series start. “I've prepared my whole life for this moment to race in the Cup Series, last year was such a learning curve for me. Kevin Harvick finished sixth and AJ Allmendinger, in his first Cup race since the 2018 season finale, finished seventh. It was the highest finish in three Cup races for Kaulig Racing, an Xfinity Series team formed in 2016 that wants to be full-time Cup next season.
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Bell snags first Cup victory in another surprise Gibbs win
Read full article: Bell snags first Cup victory in another surprise Gibbs winMichael McDowell was the surprise Daytona 500 winner and then Bell earned an earlier-than-expected first trip to victory lane. The 26-year-old Oklahoman is a longtime Toyota development driver who won 16 Xfinity Series races driving for Gibbs. Ty Gibbs, the 18-year-old grandson of team owner Joe Gibbs, won the Xfinity Series race Saturday night in his first career national series start. Kevin Harvick finished sixth and AJ Allmendinger, in his first Cup race since the 2018 season finale, finished seventh. It was the highest finish in three Cup races for Kaulig Racing, an Xfinity Series team formed in 2016 that wants to be full-time Cup next season.
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Ty Gibbs stuns grandfather, wins in first career NASCAR race
Read full article: Ty Gibbs stuns grandfather, wins in first career NASCAR raceIt was the very first NASCAR national series race for Ty Gibbs, who jumped two steps from ARCA to Xfinity for his debut. Ty Gibbs is the second-youngest winner in Xfinity Series history. But as his grandson crossed the finish line, his glasses fogged and he hugged a Joe Gibbs Racing team member. JGR has yet to announce a full 2021 schedule for Ty Gibbs, but his grandfather said the details are decided by Coy Gibbs. They picked the Daytona road course for his debut because Ty Gibbs finished second here in last year's ARCA race.
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Michael Jordan's NASCAR team partners with Gibbs, Toyota
Read full article: Michael Jordan's NASCAR team partners with Gibbs, ToyotaThe car will be driven by Bubba Wallace and will be a Toyota in an alliance with Joe Gibbs Racing. (Toyota Racing via AP)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Michael Jordan expects to field a winning team when 23XI Racing begins NASCAR competition next season. The first move toward victory lane came Friday in a partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota. “My main goal for 23XI Racing is to be competitive for a championship as soon as possible,” said Jordan. “Our partnership with Toyota and Joe Gibbs Racing gives us the equipment, resources and expertise to do it.”JGR is the flagship Toyota team and considered one of NASCAR's top organizations.