AJ Allmendinger tricked NASCAR into letting him stay for 500 starts
The veteran jokes about fooling owners, but persistence carried him from missed fields to a rare milestone.
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Christopher Bell jokes about driving better than golfing with broken wrist
While sidelined from Pebble Beach activities, Bell says racing still works better than a golf swing for now.
Three Laps, One Cup debut, and a Very Short Story for Brent Crews
The 18-year-old’s first NASCAR Cup Series race experience ended with more questions than mileage.
The Restart That Broke San Diego’s Favorite
Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch had the speed to control Sunday. One crowded restart ended both of their afternoons.
Corey Heim Just Skipped the Waiting Line
Cup wins aren’t supposed to come in start No. 13, especially not in one of NASCAR’s biggest events. Corey Heim didn’t care.
One Final Lap Changed Everything for Austin Hill and RCR
Austin Hill chased down the leaders in the closing laps and delivered a win that hit harder than anyone expected.
Sam Mayer Sent the Field Into Turn 1 and the Wall Lost
A violent restart crash damaged 23 cars and forced NASCAR to replace part of the temporary barrier.
San Diego Street Course Strikes Back as Utility Cover Spoils Corey Day’s Day
A backup car, one opening lap and a utility cover launched into the grille made for another miserable Saturday.
Jimmie Johnson Found The Truck Series Has Changed A Bit
Johnson spent Friday running near the front in San Diego before learning the middle of the pack operates under very different rules.
Bell Returns To Coronado With One Goal: Don’t Undo The Healing
Christopher Bell says his broken wrist feels good. The concrete walls and tire barriers waiting around Coronado are another matter entirely.