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A Facebook post from Cleetus McFarland confirming that Greg Biffle, his two children, and his wife Cristina, were on the plane that crashed this morning. Still no official confirmation from those investigating the incident.
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about 18 hours ago
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"A federal source with knowledge of the crash tells CNN a person associated with
#NASCAR
was on board the plane that crashed." -
@cnn.com
www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/u...
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Fatalities reported in private jet crash in North Carolina | CNN
Several people are dead after a small private jet crashed shortly after takeoff in Statesville, North Carolina, according to a local sheriff’s office official.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/us/north-carolina-private-jet-crash
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📢: "Animosity ends with accountability." Denny Hamlin is looking for an apology from SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and host Larry McReynolds, after the analyst spoke negatively about 23XI and FRM during
#NASCAR's
ongoing antitrust lawsuit.
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Hamlin Seeking Apology from SiriusXM, McReynolds for Trial Coverage
It's been less than one week since the end of the antitrust lawsuit between NASCAR, 23XI Racing, and Front Row Motorsports (which ended in a productive settleme
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/hamlin-seeking-apology-from-siriusxm-mcreynolds-for-trial-coverage
2 days ago
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#NASCAR
... We've heard lots about Denny Hamlin, Michael Jordan, and 23XI these first days in court, but what about Front Row Motorsports (the team suing NASCAR with them)? Bob Jenkins took the stand this afternoon in a very financials-heavy testimony:
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Live Updates From Lawsuit Between NASCAR, FRM, and Michael Jordan's 23XI
After more than a year of legal red tape and several heated back-and-forth arguments between the two opposing sides, the lawsuit brought against the National As
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/live-updates-from-lawsuit-between-nascar-frm-and-michael-jordan-s-23xi
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#NASCAR
, in a media correspondence recapping the first day of its antitrust trial: "It's important to talk about the truth in this trial, so let's do that -- this lawsuit was Curtis Polk and 23XI's plan from the start. That's why we're here today."
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NASCAR Claims Lawsuit Was 'Curtis Polk and 23XI's Plan From The Start'
In the first day of the NASCAR v. 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports antitrust lawsuit in Charlotte, North Carolina, NASCAR continued to hold firm in the sta
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/nascar-claims-lawsuit-was-curtis-polk-and-23xi-s-plan-from-the-start
17 days ago
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The jury has been chosen, and the witness list has been released. Now, the antitrust lawsuit brought against
#NASCAR
by 23XI and FRM is in FULL SWING. Here's a story with live updates from the courtroom as they become available:
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Live Updates From Lawsuit Between NASCAR, FRM, and Michael Jordan's 23XI
After more than a year of legal red tape and several heated back-and-forth arguments between the two opposing sides, the lawsuit brought against the National As
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/live-updates-from-lawsuit-between-nascar-frm-and-michael-jordan-s-23xi
18 days ago
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American friends! I hope you enjoy your time with family today (and this weekend) and get to eat some damn good food. 🦃
22 days ago
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There’s not a lot of off-season content happening, right now, but I forgot to post this from earlier this week. Courtesy of Uber, I got to talk to Toni Breidinger about her new deal with the brand, her first truck season, and the legacy she hopes to leave behins.
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Toni Breidinger
Toni Breidinger is less than a month removed from taking the checkered flag on her first full-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series campaign (the third step on NAS
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/toni-breidinger-empowered-by-support-of-uber-s-women-preferences
22 days ago
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It’s November… NOVEMBER There are literally still leaves on the trees.
about 1 month ago
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#NASCAR
... Is Denny Hamlin going to return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2026? "I plan to [return], I have a contract to, but at this point, there is absolutely no way that I can even think about a racecar. I'm going to need some time on this one."
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Denny Hamlin 'Plans to' Return in 2026, But 'Is Going to Need Some Time'
Denny Hamlin plans to return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2026, but is going to need some time to get over Sunday's devastating loss.
https://tobychristie.com/nascar/cup-series/denny-hamlin-plans-to-return-in-2026-but-is-going-to-need-some-time/
about 1 month ago
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I... don't want to write about Championship Weekend anymore. 😅
about 2 months ago
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All four of the Cup Series
#Championship4
stories have been added to this thread. I would like to thank Daylight Saving Time for helping me with the extra hour because I needed it.
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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The four individual stories that I've written about the NASCAR Xfinity Series
#Championship4
are included in this thread, now. There's been a lot of announcements, availabilities, and on-track things that have required my attention this weekend, so not sure how I managed this, but woo!
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about 2 months ago
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Welcome to NASCAR Championship Weekend! It's the time of year when I'm delusional enough to think I can write an individual story for each of the 12
#Championship4
drivers, while also adequately covering the race weekend! 🧵I'll just link them below in this thread as I complete them:
about 2 months ago
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"It looks like all the guys below the cut have to win, so we just have to go there and do that." 🤷♂️ It's an all-or-nothing weekend for William Byron at Martinsville, after two rough weekends where the No. 24 team didn't get the finish they deserved.
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William Byron Left in Dire Playoff Situation After Last-Lap Spin
After a tough outing this past weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, William Byron, the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series regular-season champion, finds himself in a very di
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/william-byron-left-in-dire-playoff-situation-after-last-lap-spin-01k7sj2css6x
about 2 months ago
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“I tell people with superspeedway racing, you’re playing chess with a rattlesnake. You gotta pick every move, and the next thing you know, you’re getting [bitten] in the ass.” Caesar Bacarella fought through a sinus infection to earn his first top-five:
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Caesar Bacarella Powers Through Sinus Infection for Talladega Top-Five
After suffering from a sinus infection earlier in the day, Caesar Bacarella brought his No. 5 Alpha Prime Racing machine home in the top-five.
https://tobychristie.com/nascar/xfinity-series/caesar-bacarella-powers-through-sinus-infection-for-talladega-top-five/
2 months ago
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#NASCAR
... This weekend at Vegas, Ryan Preece returns to the site of his best-ever NASCAR Cup Series finish (earned this Spring), looking to collect his first victory with RFK Racing... and he'll do it with a new face in the No. 60 cheering squad. 👶
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Preece Returning to Site of Best-Ever Finish Looking for First Cup Win
In his maiden campaign with Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing, Ryan Preece has caught some people off guard, and turned some heads in a positive way. The nat
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/preece-returning-to-site-of-best-ever-finish-looking-for-first-cup-win
2 months ago
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#NASCAR
... Despite one hell of a last-ditch effort, Ross Chastain couldn't avoid being eliminated from the
#NASCARPlayoffs
, an outcome derived from mistakes he made throughout Sunday's
#BoAROVAL400
. "It's terrible to get to this level and not perform."
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Last-Ditch Effort Not Enough for Chastain to Avoid Playoff Devastation
For Ross Chastain, the battle to advance into the semi-final round of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs were intense, and came down to the final lap of Sunday
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/last-ditch-effort-not-enough-for-chastain-to-avoid-playoff-devastation
2 months ago
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#NASCAR
... The NASCAR Xfinity Series garage isn't a new place for Andrew Patterson, who has worked with Jordan Anderson Racing since 2020. This weekend is different, though, as Patterson will be there making his series debut in the No. 32 Chevrolet.
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Andrew Patterson Tapped for Xfinity Debut with JAR at Charlotte ROVAL
Andrew Patterson will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut this weekend at Charlotte's ROVAL, driving the No. 32 for Jordan Anderson Racing.
https://tobychristie.com/nascar/xfinity-series/andrew-patterson-tapped-for-xfinity-debut-with-jar-at-charlotte-roval/
3 months ago
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#NASCAR
... The
#NASCARPlayoffs
can take a toll on any driver, no matter their situation, but Tyler Reddick is racing with something extra on his mind. Reddick's son, Rookie, is currently in the cardiovascular ICU after "showing signs of heart failure".
www.si.com/onsi/racing-...
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Reddick Navigating Playoffs with Thoughts on Hospitalized Son Rookie
Being a part of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs can be all-consuming for race car drivers – with a required 10-week stretch of uninterrupted focus and dedication
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/reddick-navigating-playoffs-with-thoughts-on-hospitalized-son-rookie
3 months ago
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#NASCAR
... With a different crew chief and a first-lap stop-and-go penalty, Shane Van Gisbergen still managed to record a top-10 finish in Sunday's
#HollywoodCasino400
at Kansas -- his first oval top-10 in the NASCAR Cup Series.
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Shane Van Gisbergen 'Over The Moon' with First Cup Series Oval Top-10
It may have taken the better part of his rookie campaign in the NASCAR Cup Series, but the tide is finally beginning to turn for Shane Van Gisbergen, when it co
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/shane-van-gisbergen-over-the-moon-with-first-cup-series-oval-top-10
3 months ago
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#NASCAR
… In an interview with Racing America on SI, Layne Riggs says that he’s “planning on” returning to the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford F-150 in 2026, but would also like to branch out and run select NASCAR Cup or Xfinity Series events next season.
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Layne Riggs 'Planning On' Returning to Front Row Motorsports in 2026
Layne Riggs, in an interview with Racing America On SI, says that he is planning on returning to Front Row Motorsports in 2026.
https://tobychristie.com/nascar/truck-series/layne-riggs-planning-on-returning-to-front-row-motorsports-in-2026/?fbclid=IwY2xjawM6Z4FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHibY5BBo8eFhXlANxaTiqkzvEwYsOZLf79cGYm1buzgkcvIGSX8tV1eooilY_aem_2tCpkHTTKrHyHbB6f2-cSg
3 months ago
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... Corey Heim is ready to have a full-time NASCAR Cup Series ride... Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race proved that. It likely won't happen in 2026, and that honestly sucks, because Heim versus Zilisch for rookie honors would feed families.
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SRIGLEY: Sixth-Place Run at Bristol Proves Corey Heim's Cup Worthiness
In just his seventh career start in the NASCAR Cup Series, Corey Heim was able to navigate the unexpected chaos of Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Brist
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/srigley-sixth-place-run-at-bristol-proves-corey-heim-s-cup-worthiness
3 months ago
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It's crunch time in the
#NASCARPlayoffs
! Saturday's
#BassProShopsNightRace
will be the first of three elimination races in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Here's how each of the championship-eligible drivers has previously run at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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How the 16 Playoff Drivers Historically Perform at Bristol
It’s crunch time for drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. After the post-season began with events at Darlington Raceway and World Wide Technology Raceway,
https://si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/how-the-16-playoff-drivers-historically-perform-at-bristol
3 months ago
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#NASCAR
… Sam Mayer and Sheldon Creed are ready to chase a championship in 2025, and they’ll do so with the full “wide-open” support of Ford Racing — despite a manufacturer change coming for Haas Factory Team in the off-season.
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Ford Racing Support "Wide-Open" for Haas Factory Team in Xfinity Playoffs
All systems are a-go for Haas Factory Team in the playoffs, with all support channels "wide-open" despite an upcoming manufacturer change.
https://tobychristie.com/nascar/xfinity-series/ford-racing-support-wide-open-for-haas-factory-team-in-xfinity-playoffs/
3 months ago
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#NASCAR
… After three years in Cup, Harrison Burton found himself standing on the doorstep of AM Racing, looking to rebuild his career. In one year, he’s done that… putting the No. 25 in the
#NASCARPlayoffs
and greatly raising his overall stock.
www.si.com/onsi/racing-...
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Could Burton's AM Rebuild Raise Stock Enough for Second Chance in Cup?
After three seasons of competing in the NASCAR Cup Series with the iconic Wood Brothers Racing team came to an end after 2024, Harrison Burton found himself sta
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/could-burton-s-am-rebuild-raise-stock-enough-for-second-chance-in-cup
3 months ago
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There’s no post scheduling on here, so in an effort to be able to leave my house, I uploaded all of the videos. 😂 words coming soon-ish
3 months ago
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With Haas Factory Team switching to Chevrolet in 2026, is there any hesitancy or backing down of support in the Ford Racing camp? Sam Mayer says things remain "wide-open", while Sheldon Creed says they've probably had more sim time leading into the Playoffs.
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3 months ago
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"I feel like there's a world where we could be the third-fastest car in the Playoffs, behind the No. 7 [Justin Allgaier] and No. 88 [Connor Zilisch]." Nick Sanchez believes that he and Big Machine Racing have more "raw pace" this year than even their technical teammates at Richard Childress Racing.
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#NASCAR
... With the record-breaking campaign that Connor Zilisch is putting together in the Xfinity Series this season, are JR Motorsports teammates Sammy Smith and Carson Kvapil being overlooked as possible title threats? They weigh in:
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Even after NASCAR suspended him -- which therefore cost him all his Playoff Points -- Austin Hill was adamant that an incident with Aric Almirola at Indy wasn't intentional. With his path to a title now much more difficult, over said incident, does Hill feel like he's been wronged in any way?
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"I've been up front with AM Racing since the beginning, and they want this for me, too, is for me to, hopefully, one day get back to the Cup Series." Harrison Burton has brought AM Racing from P32 in Owner Points (2024) into the
#NASCARPlayoffs
, a rally that has certainly raised Burton's stock.
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Harrison Burton is entered in this weekend's CARS Tour Pro Late Model event at South Boston Speedway, driving the No. 51 Ford for Rick Ware Racing. Burton, who kicks off the Xfinity Series Playoffs this weekend, is excited for the opportunity to race in front of his home crowd.
#NASCAR
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3 months ago
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#NASCAR
... Sammy Smith will return to JR Motorsports in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026, driving the No. 8 Chevrolet with support from long-time partners Pilot, TMC Transportation, and Allstate Peterbilt Group.
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Sammy Smith Returning to JR Motorsports in 2026
Sammy Smith will return to JR Motorsports for the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season, driving the No. 8 Chevrolet.
https://tobychristie.com/nascar/xfinity-series/sammy-smith-returning-to-jr-motorsports-in-2026/
3 months ago
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#NASCAR
... Connor Zilisch is about to face one of the most devastating problems of his young career... finding a place on his JR Motorsports Chevrolet to put all his win stickers. Zilisch earned his ninth win of 2025 at WWT Raceway on Saturday:
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XFINITY: Connor Zilisch Wins Again; Clinches Regular-Season Title
Connor Zilisch is unstoppable. The 19-year-old driver is celebrating in Victory Lane once again at World Wide Technology Raceway, after winning Saturday's Nu Wa
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/xfinity-connor-zilisch-wins-again-clinches-regular-season-title
3 months ago
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#NASCAR
plans to discuss adding a provision to the 'Fastest Lap' award in the off-season, per Mike Forde on 'Hauler Talk' -- in light of multiple instances of damaged cars returning to the race to snag the award. More on this, plus Joey Logano's thoughts:
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NASCAR to Discuss Adding Provision to 'Xfinity Fastest Lap' Award
NASCAR is set to discuss adding a provision to the 'Xfinity Fastest Lap' award in the off-season, after damaged cars have returned to the track to earn the award.
https://tobychristie.com/nascar/cup-series/nascar-to-discuss-adding-provision-to-xfinity-fastest-lap-award/
4 months ago
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#NASCAR
... After Chase Briscoe’s win at Darlington, Toyota is officially on the hunt for its 200th NASCAR Cup Series win. Which one of the brand's drivers will land the milestone victory? Quotes from all nine about what it would mean to them:
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Toyota Hunting 200th NASCAR Cup Series Victory
After a dominant victory by Chase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing in last Sunday’s Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, Toyota GAZOO Racing is chasing an incredible
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/toyota-hunting-200th-nascar-cup-series-victory
4 months ago
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#NASCAR
... LEGACY MOTOR CLUB put forward one of their strongest performances on Sunday, collecting a double top-five in the
#Southern500
with Erik Jones (P3) and John Hunter Nemechek (P4).
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LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Contends for Southern 500 Win; Collects Double Top-Five
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB contended for the victory in Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, scoring a double top-five.
https://tobychristie.com/nascar/cup-series/legacy-motor-club-contends-for-southern-500-win-collects-double-top-five/
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#NASCAR
... After saying that No. 19 team hadn't yet shown its full potential, Chase Briscoe went out and put it all on the line, leading 309 of 367 to win his second consecutive
#Southern500
at Darlington.
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Chase Briscoe Puts Full Potential On Display in Dominant Southern 500 Victory
Chase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing put their full potential on display with a victory Sunday in the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington.
https://tobychristie.com/nascar/cup-series/chase-briscoe-puts-full-potential-on-display-in-dominant-southern-500-victory/
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BACK-TO-BACK
#Southern500
WINNERS: Herb Thomas (1954, 1955) Bobby Allison (1971, 1972) Cale Yarborough (1973, 1974) David Pearson (1976, 1977) Dale Earnhardt (1989, 1990) Jeff Gordon (1995-1998) Greg Biffle (2005, 2006) Chase Briscoe (2024, 2025)
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🗨️: "I don't think it's completely out of the picture to think that we could go race for a championship this year." Austin Cindric enters the
#NASCARPlayoffs
believing that his No. 2 Team Penske team is in a better place than they've ever been.
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Austin Cindric: No. 2 Team in 'Better Place Than We've Ever Been'
Since the NASCAR Cup Series migrated to the NextGen platform in 2022, there has only been one organization that has hoisted the Bill France Cup on the champions
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/austin-cindric-no-2-team-in-better-place-than-we-ve-ever-been
4 months ago
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#NASCAR
... Kaden Honeycutt isn't going to be dwelling on the past during the
#NASCARPlayoffs
. Instead, he'll be looking to take advantage of a unique situation and win himself, Halmar Friesen Racing, and Stewart Friesen a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series title.
tobychristie.com/nascar/truck...
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Kaden Honeycutt Focused Forward in First Playoff Appearance
Despite changing teams right before the playoffs, Kaden Honeycutt isn't dwelling on the past, and is focusing forward on a title bid.
https://tobychristie.com/nascar/truck-series/kaden-honeycutt-focused-forward-in-first-playoff-appearance/
4 months ago
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#NASCAR
... Yes, Austin Dillon turned an eleventh-hour win into a NASCAR Playoff spot, but that doesn't mean he's a guaranteed first-round exit. In fact, Dillon believes that his Richard Childress Racing team is capable of making a strong run in the post-season:
tobychristie.com/nascar/cup-s...
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Austin Dillon Not Resting on Laurels After Making 2025 Playoff Field
Austin Dillon is not laying down and dying as a first-round exit in the Playoffs, with belief that he and Richard Childress Racing can advance.
https://tobychristie.com/nascar/cup-series/austin-dillon-not-resting-on-laurels-after-making-2025-playoff-field/
4 months ago
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#NASCAR
... This year, Shane van Gisbergen has had to get acclimated to racing on ovals, and thus, is flying dramatically under the radar as the
#NASCARPlayoffs
begin. "No one knows what we're going to do. If we go and perform, we can surprise some people."
tobychristie.com/nascar/cup-s...
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Shane Van Gisbergen Flying Under The Radar as Playoffs Begin
In terms of the NASCAR Cup Playoffs, Shane Van Gisbergen is flying under the radar as the post-season starts this weekend at Darlington.
https://tobychristie.com/nascar/cup-series/shane-van-gisbergen-flying-under-the-radar-as-playoffs-begin/
4 months ago
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#NASCAR
... Chase Briscoe, in his first year with Joe Gibbs Racing, says that the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs just feel different. "I was telling my wife a couple of weeks ago, 'this is the first time I've legitimately thought I could win a Cup championship'."
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Playoffs 'Feel Different' for Chase Briscoe at Joe Gibbs Racing
Chase Briscoe has the best shot at a NASCAR Cup Series championship this year that he's ever had, saying the Playoffs 'feel different' at JGR.
https://tobychristie.com/nascar/cup-series/playoffs-feel-different-for-chase-briscoe-at-joe-gibbs-racing/
4 months ago
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#NASCAR
... William Byron, who was named the cover athlete of the soon-to-be-released NASCAR 25 console game last weekend at Daytona, is hoping to avoid a "Madden Curse" situation in the 2025
#NASCARPlayoffs
.
www.si.com/onsi/racing-...
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William Byron Hoping to Avoid ‘Madden Curse’ in NASCAR Playoffs
William Byron is hoping that the so-called “Madden Curse”, which plagues athletes that are featured on the cover of that year’s video game in their respective s
https://www.si.com/onsi/racing-america/news/william-byron-hoping-to-avoid-madden-curse-in-nascar-playoffs
4 months ago
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Did Taylor Swift actually break the internet, because 90% of the websites I've tried to use today have not been functioning at some point...
4 months ago
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