Xfinity Playoffs opener did not entirely follow the script
The NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs are underway and some expected fringe contenders have immediately fallen below the cutline due to their various misfortunes on Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway.For one, Richard Childress Racing had a dreadful night with both Austin Hill and Jesse Love having non-competitive speed and the latterContinue Reading
Aric Almirola parlays bold tire gamble into NASCAR Xfinity win at Bristol
The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs officially began at Bristol Motor Speedway, but it was a part-time driver taking victory for the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, which is in the owner’s championship.Aric Almirola got the lead by staying out on old tires, and managed to fend off aContinue Reading
NASCAR’s ‘science experiment’ continues with puzzling Bristol practice
“Our weekly science experiment continues.”That is how Brad Keselowski summed up the new right-side tires brought by Goodyear to Bristol Motor Speedway that were engineered to fall off quicker than its predecessor but actually showed little wear compared to the spring race during Friday practice.“The tires held up really reallyContinue Reading
AJ Allmendinger claims first pole in a decade with Bristol fast lap
Kaulig Racing’s AJ Allmendinger will lead the field to green after claiming his first Cup Series pole in 10 years on Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway. SourceContinue Reading
Hamlin on clinching Round of 12: ‘I’m resting much easier’
Denny Hamlin, Round of 16 winner at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, shares the fresh mindset he carries into Bristol Motor Speedway with a ticket to the Round of 12 in hand. SourceContinue Reading
Josh Berry on playoff woes: ‘What can you do, really?’
Sitting 45 points below the cutline, Josh Berry shares what the mood is for Wood Brothers Racing ahead of the Round of 16 finale at Bristol Motor Speedway. SourceContinue Reading
Ross Chastain on Bristol: ‘Walking through the tunnel never gets old’
Trackhouse Racing driver Ross Chastain talks about how special the atmosphere is for the Bristol Night Race (Sat., 7:30 p.m. ET, USA) and what the race means to him. SourceContinue Reading
A.J. Allmendinger stuns at Bristol with first pole position in over 10 years
Excitement was building around the 16 playoff drivers at Bristol Motor Speedway, but all eyes should have been on A.J. Allmendinger and the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet. After lapping the half-mile in 15.117 seconds, no one could touch him in a shocking upset that surprised even the veteran driver. ThisContinue Reading
WRC Rally Chile: Title contender Tanak retires as Fourmaux grabs lead
Adrien Fourmaux leads Hyundai team-mate Thierry Neuville, after a dramatic Friday afternoon headlined by a suspected engine issue for World Rally Championship title contender Ott Tanak.Fourmaux inherited the rally lead after Tanak hit trouble in stage six to end the day with a one second lead over Neuville, who launchedContinue Reading
WRC title contender Tanak retires as Fourmaux grabs Rally Chile lead
Adrien Fourmaux leads Hyundai team-mate Thierry Neuville, after a dramatic Friday afternoon headlined by a suspected engine issue for World Rally Championship title contender Ott Tanak.Fourmaux inherited the rally lead after Tanak hit trouble in stage six to end the day with a one second lead over Neuville, who launchedContinue Reading