Blaney Adds to Family Tree’s Roots as NASCAR Champion

The name Blaney has a long history in racing. Now, thanks to its latest generation, that history includes: NASCAR Champion. Ryan Blaney, 29, the son of former Cup Series driver Dave Blaney and the nephew of sprint car champion Dale Blaney and grandson of Midwest sprint legend Lou Blaney, won the 2023 premier series championship in stock car racing on…

It’s Go Time for NASCAR Championship 4 Drivers

There is no better lap to lead than the last lap. There is no better time to be hotter than the last race. It's time for both as four drivers vie for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series title on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell enter the season finale on the mile-long oval…

No Day at the Beach for Playoff Drivers in South Florida

The drivers left in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs take their talents to South Beach on Sunday, although they and the rest of the field really won't have much time for sandy frolicking. Instead, they'll line up in their 3,500-pound machines on Sunday for the green flag (1:36 p.m. CDT, NBC) at Miami-Homestead Speedway, site of the second race in…

Whew! Blaney Wins Talladega in Photo Finish

Winning is fun. Winning at Talladega is a thrill. Winning at Talladega by a nose is the ultimate blast. Winning at Talladega by a nose more than once? Ryan Blaney would know. The Team Penske driver claimed his third win on the 2.66-mile superspeedway on Sunday, by .012 seconds, in the second race of the Round 12 in the NASCAR…

No Matter What You Call Him, Byron Impressive in Win at Texas

William Byron could use a nickname. Nothing has really stuck, but we're open for takers after he won at Texas on Sunday for his NASCAR Cup Series-leading sixth victory of the season and his first in the 2023 playoffs. "We've just been kind of Steady Eddie through the first three, four races," said the Hendrick Motorsports driver, maybe coming up…

Playoffs Heating Up with Move into Round of 12

Pull on your boots. Grab your hat. Saddle up. The Round of 12 in the NASCAR playoffs begins Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. The 1.5-mile track in Fort Worth hosts its 19th postseason event for the Cup Series (2:30 p.m. CDT, USA Network) with 12 drivers within 36 points of each other. That includes the "hometown" entrant, Chris Buescher of…

Hamlin Riding High After Victory at Bristol

Denny Hamlin has it all — Daytona 500s, Southern 500s, a Coca-Cola 600, an All-Star Race win, wide acclaim, a spot on NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers list and a near-certain reservation in the Hall of Fame. Almost all. He just needs that one championship. And the way he feels after winning at Bristol in the playoffs on Saturday night, that…
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