Erik Jones says points racing changes nothing where survival is optional
The new points-heavy system was supposed to calm things down. Talladega, naturally, laughed in its face—and Erik Jones plans to race like nothing changed.
The new points-heavy system was supposed to calm things down. Talladega, naturally, laughed in its face—and Erik Jones plans to race like nothing changed.
Corey Day claimed the first NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory of his career Saturday afternoon.
With light but steady rain showers forecast for the morning, NASCAR cancelled Saturday’s Busch Light Pole Qualifying session at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.
Steve O’Donnell has the title now, but the direction? That’s been set for a while.
Tyler Reddick and his No. 45 23XI Racing team have decidedly established themselves the team “to beat” with every stop of the schedule.
Reddick found the perfect combination of pace and timing, leaving his car owner to wonder what might have been.
Another Sunday, another reminder that being close doesn’t count for much in NASCAR.
Four wins say mastery. The last two finishes say something far more painful.
Logic packed up and left somewhere around three laps to go.
Strategy beat speed when it mattered, and the rest were left sorting out the mess.