[ad_1] Just when it seemed like Joey Logano would never return to these power rankings, he goes out and wins the Cup race at North Wilkesboro. Which means he's back. Here are my power rankings as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Dropped out: William Byron (Last Week: 10), Carson Hocevar (Last Week: 9) On the verge: Alex Bowman, William Byron, Chase Elliott, Carson Hocevar, Erik Jones, Ryan
[ad_1] Anyone who has followed the NASCAR Cup Series knows never to count out Joey Logano. And that is especially true at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Logano, who won the All-Star Race at the track in 2024, dominated the first points race at the historic 0.625-mile asphalt oval in 30 years by leading 323 of the 450 laps on his way to his first victory in 2026. Here are my takeaways:
[ad_1] ECHOPARK SPEEDWAY (Hampton, Ga.) — Ryan Blaney dominated the Cup race Sunday night that lasted until early Monday morning. But as is typical for the 1.5-mile high-banked track, he needed to make a late move for the win. Blaney — thanks to pushes by Bubba Wallace and then Christopher Bell — got by Carson Hocevar on the outside on the final lap and was able to remain out front
[ad_1] With his big win at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta, Ryan Blaney vaults up these rankings. But what to do with Bubba Wallace? He finished second — should have been third at worst — but was 29th after a penalty for advancing his position below the double line on the final lap? We’ll treat that one like a last-lap wreck where a driver runs well and won’t hold that against
[ad_1] The NASCAR Cup Series is heading to North Wilkesboro on July 19 for its first points race at the track in 30 years. And with only six races left before the start of The Chase, the stakes are high. Which driver will capture the checkered flag at this weekend's short-track competition? Here are the early odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of July 14. This page may contain affiliate links
[ad_1] Bubba Wallace, when asked about handling his up-and-down season, has a similar response week after week. It goes something like: "That’s my whole life," which he told me and other reporters Saturday, a day before the Atlanta race. A few weeks earlier at Sonoma, it was "[Dale] Junior said that’s the cards I’ve been dealt with in life, so I’ve got to figure out how to play them." Typically,
[ad_1] Here's what's happening this week Inside The Garage: ECHO PARK SPEEDWAY (Hampton, Ga.) — It’s hot in the summer. It’s also hot in the NASCAR Cup Series garage. Drivers are mad at each other. And while that can be good for business, NASCAR is trying to balance its "boys have at it" and "hell yeah" mantras with trying to keep order in the sport. It was just two months
[ad_1] The NASCAR Cup Series is heading back to Atlanta for the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, July 12. When the series last raced here in February, Tyler Reddick won the day, holding off Chase Briscoe and Ross Chastain. Which driver takes the checkered flag this weekend? Here are the latest odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of July 9. This page may contain affiliate links to legal
[ad_1] NASCAR returned to Chicagoland Speedway and it was like meeting an exuberant old friend. Drivers had their hands full with the worn-out racetrack in their first race at the 1.5-mile oval since 2019. Chase Briscoe emerged victorious in Joliet. He led the final 46 laps as he captured his first win of the year. Here are my takeaways: 1. Briscoe Scores First Win Of Season Briscoe snapped a 20-race
[ad_1] The last traditional intermediate race (Chicagoland) of the regular season saw a first-time 2026 winner in Chase Briscoe. That wasn’t a surprise, as Briscoe has been fast in his few years at Joe Gibbs Racing, and he was coming off a second-place finish at Sonoma. So Briscoe continues to move up these rankings as NASCAR heads to the drafting-style Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. Here are my rankings: Dropped
