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.
Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch had the speed to control Sunday. One crowded restart ended both of their afternoons.
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.
Austin Hill chased down the leaders in the closing laps and delivered a win that hit harder than anyone expected.
A violent restart crash damaged 23 cars and forced NASCAR to replace part of the temporary barrier.
A backup car, one opening lap and a utility cover launched into the grille made for another miserable Saturday.
Christopher Bell says his broken wrist feels good. The concrete walls and tire barriers waiting around Coronado are another matter entirely.
Shane Van Gisbergen said the Coronado street course would be unpredictable. Then he went out and won pole anyway, because apparently uncertainty has limits.
A 100-point cushion has become a 19-point problem, and suddenly NASCAR’s points leader is talking less about winning and more about surviving.
The former Haas F1 driver makes his Cup Series debut Sunday knowing full well NASCAR racers don’t send polite warning letters.
From oceanside events atop famous aircraft carriers to drivers taking in the world-renowned San Diego Zoo, NASCAR’s debut in Southern California is the talk of the town.