Despite back-to-back DNFs Ryan Blaney poised for title defense
Ryan Blaney believes the experience he gained in last year’s NASCAR Cup Series championship run will inform his defense of the title this season.
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William Byron dismisses summer slump worries as Playoffs kick off
Don’t put too much stock in William Byron’s spotty performance in the NASCAR Cup Series this summer.
Another week another Cup pole for Michael McDowell
In Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series time trials, Michael McDowell reaffirmed his mastery of qualifying on drafting tracks.
Regular season title will also be decided Sunday
Tyler Reddick, Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott enter Sunday’s Cook Out Southern 500 in a pitched battle for the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season championship.
Former Southern 500 winner Erik Jones has a ‘good plan’ for Sunday
Erik Jones comes to Darlington ranked 26th in the championship standings, yet he is as optimistic about this weekend as he could possibly be to pull off a walk-off home run of sorts and win his championship chance.
Kyle Busch hoping for another Darlington win to salvage his season
Kyle Busch is another former Darlington winner capable of pulling off a victory that would propel him into Playoff contention.
The Bubble will burst for some drivers Sunday night
The margin between the last driver currently eligible for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs and the first driver out is a mere 21 points.
Ryan Blaney has ‘no fun’ at Indy
Ryan Blaney was so close to winning Sunday’s Brickyard 400 — twice — he could almost feel the cold metal of one of the NASCAR Cup Series’ most desirable trophies.
Tyler Reddick grabs pole for return to Indianapolis oval
Indianapolis Grand Prix Course or traditional oval—when it comes to speed, it’s all the same to Tyler Reddick.
For Hoosier Chase Briscoe a win on the Indy oval would mean everything
Chase Briscoe has a lot to look forward to…