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To those who mocked Cleetus for running in ARCA, that man has a heart! IS offering free flight to search & rescue organizations  into Jamaica as soon as the airport opens.
He and the Biff are 2 great eggs. Prayers for Jamaica
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NASCAR and Words + Pictures Announce RISING – A New Docuseries Following the Next Generation of NASCAR Stars, Debuting on YouTube
 
 
William Byron Rides Superb Martinsville Performance into Title Race
 
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Droplight Forge Long-Term, Multi-Year Extension of Strategic Partnership in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES
 
Sebastian Murray Leads Andretti Power Playin Chris Griffis Memorial Test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course
 
NASCAR Euro Series Offers 2026 NASCAR Recruitment Test on December 5th in France
 
A Historic Championship by Design for Tristan McKee
 
 
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NASCAR Phoenix Entry Lists
For this weekend's NASCAR season finales in Phoenix, there are 38 Cup teams, 38 Xfinity teams and 34 Truck teams entered.
 
Holding A Pretty Wheel: It All Comes Down to 1 Race & 3 Title Standouts

Couch Potato Tuesday: Martinsville Is a Playoff-Obsessed Dud

Up to Speed: Martinsville Rejuvenates Hendrick Motorsports
 
5 Points to Ponder: Worries Under the Hood for Denny Hamlin & Chase Briscoe?
 
Stat Sheet: Cup Series Championship 4 by the Numbers
 
2025 NASCAR Xfinity Fastest Lap Database
 
F1 Review: Lando Norris Seizes Championship Lead With Stellar Win In Mexico City Grand Prix
 
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NASCAR Cup Series
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William Byron, Kyle Larson get last spots in NASCAR final 4 - ESPN
ESPN
William Byron won at Martinsville Speedway in the third-round finale of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, while Kyle Larson sealed the final ...
               
Kyle Larson surges back to Championship 4; Christopher Bell ousted at Martinsville
NASCAR.com
Kyle Larson earned the final spot in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 over Christopher Bell Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
               
News | NASCAR Cup Series Race Report - Martinsville - Team Penske
Team Penske
RACE RUNDOWN: Joey Logano and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Mustang Dark Horse team saw their 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship defense come to an ...
               
Toyota GAZOO Racing – NCS Martinsville Quotes – Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe – 10.26.25
Speedway Digest
ARCA Racing Series Frequencies · Writers Wanted. Monday, October 27, 2025. Login. Home; News. NASCAR Cup Series News · Xfinity Series News · NASCAR ...
               
So… Who's in the Championship 4? | 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Extended Highlights at Martinsville
YouTube
After 35 races, it all came down to one more short track. See how the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 was decided at Martinsville Speedway in the ...
 
Championship 4 berth for Blaney comes up short after Martinsville runner-up
NASCAR.com
Ryan Blaney fell one spot shot of another NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs walk-off victory Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
               
Christopher Bell Brings Relentless Fortitude to Phoenix
...premier organizations in NASCAR with four NASCAR Cup Series teams, four NASCAR Xfinity Series teams, and a driver ... l series in the history of NASCAR. In addition, JGR has won five Cup Series championships along with four Xfinity Series...
 
Disastrous Martinsville Could Make Things Tense for Spire in 2026
...Motorsports camp in advance of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series campaign. The week had begun on such a positive note, too, with ... they would care about at the end of a NASCAR Cup Series event, but for Spire Motorsports, which has a strong relationship...
 
Gibbs changing car parts ahead of title showdown
...Racing has taken the precautions in hopes of avoiding mechanical failures in the NASCAR Cup Series championship race this weekend. Gibbs will compete for the title at Phoenix Raceway with drivers Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe. Sunday’s season...
               
Ryan Preece, Todd Gilliland Snag Strong Top-10s at Martinsville
...what has been the best season of his NASCAR Cup Series career. Driving the No. 60 for RFK Racing, the Berlin ... of Preece’s best performances in the NASCAR Cup Series, despite the final rundown showing a sixth-place finish. During the...
               
NASCAR Playoff Rankings: A Hendrick-vs-JGR Championship 4
And then there were four. The NASCAR Championship 4 field is set with two drivers from Hendrick Motorsports... Whether that's enough to win at Phoenix is a big if. Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports. He has spent...
 
Latest Joe Gibbs Racing mechanical issue confirmed after Martinsville
First and foremost, Coach Joe Gibbs confirmed ‘valve springs’ on Monday during an appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. “I think it always concerns you anytime you have a motor issue,” Gibbs said on the air. “We feel like, this morning, we went...
               
NASCAR Martinsville takeaways: Championship field set, William Byron elevates his game
But Aric Almirola wins the owner’s championship for Joe Gibbs Racing, somewhat dampening the celebration. NASCAR Cup Series: I can’t believe I’m typing this, but Denny Hamlin finally outruns his bad luck and wins his first championship at age 44 —...
 
               
2025 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for Phoenix Raceway championship race
NASCAR.com
See the NASCAR Cup Series entry list for the Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway, the 2025 title bout and season finale.
               
Winners and losers from a consequential NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville
Motorsport.com
The victory also puts an end to Team Penske's hopes of winning four consecutive Cup Series titles. Here's a look at the biggest winners and losers ...
 
Bell Falls Short of Championship 4, But Says This One Hurts Less
 
Disastrous Martinsville Could Make Things Tense for Spire in 2026
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NASCAR Cup Series Championship
Phoenix Raceway
Sunday, November 2, 3:00pm/et
TV: Nbc Peacock Logo
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM
Stage Laps: 60/185/312
Practice: Fri. Oct 31, 5:35-6:25pm/et. TV-truTV
Qualifying: Sat. Nov. 1, 5:00-6:00pm/et. TV-truTV
 
The entry list for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway is posted, 38 teams/drivers [for 40 spots] are listed.
Open teams entered: #44-J.J. Yeley, #66-Casey Mears.
See the full entry list on the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Entry List page.
 
Goodyear Tires Notes — Phoenix Raceway
 
More court filings made in antitrust lawsuit
 
William Byron rides superb Martinsville performance into title race
 
NASCAR and Words + Pictures announce RISING – a new docuseries following the next generation of NASCAR stars, debuting on YouTube
 
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   N A S C A R * Xfinity * S E R I E S
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Nascar Xfinity Series Championship Race Entry List (phoenix)
...38 cars on the entry list for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, set to take place on... With up to 38 cars permitted to start races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, no drivers or teams will head home after this...
               
2025 Xfinity Series entry list for championship race
...aims to deliver Richard Childress Racing its first Xfinity Series title since 2019. View the full entry list for the event: NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship odds presented by POS Age Hometown Sponsor Team C rew Chief ODDS (i) equals...
 
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Xfinity Series Championship
Phoenix Raceway
Saturday, November 1, 7:30pm/et
TV: Cw Logo 70x31
Radio: Broadcasters Mrn, Siriusxm Logo 70x11
Stages: 45/90/200
Qualifying: Saturday, November 1, 3:30-4:25pm/et
Practice: Friday, October 31, 4:35-5:25pm/et
 
There are 38 drivers/teams on the entry list for the Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. No cars will miss the race.
Notables: #5-TBA, #07-Patrick Emerling, #11-Brenden Queen, #17-Corey Day, #19-Aric Almirola, #35-Stefan Parsons, #45-Josh Williams, #53-Joey Gase, #70-Leland Honeyman Jr., #74-Dawson Cram, #91-Josh Bilicki, #99-Connor Mosack.
See the full Phoenix entry list.
 
NASCAR officials examining Sam Mayer’s actions following Xfinity race at Martinsville
 
Goodyear Tires Notes — Phoenix Raceway
 
 
NASCAR and Words + Pictures announce RISING – a new docuseries following the next generation of NASCAR stars, debuting on YouTube
 
 
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Byron Walks It Off With Martinsville Score
With a heroic, gloves-off drive on Sunday in the crucible that is Martinsville Speedway, William Byron earned a shot at the NASCAR Cup Series title and simultaneously saved the rest of the Championship 4 field from its worst nightmare.
 
It’s Hendrick Vs. Gibbs For Cup Series Championship
A pair of Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas and a pair of Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolets will vie for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship next Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.
 
Norris Wins In Mexico, Gains Formula 1 Point Lead
There’s a new leader in the battle for the Formula 1 world driving championship. McLaren driver Lando Norris posted a start-to-finish victory in the Mexico City Grand Prix at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
 
Yankowski Claims Eastern States 200 Glory
Alex Yankowski claimed the biggest victory of his career Sunday night at Orange County Fair Speedway.
 
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NASCAR* CRAFTSMAN* T R U C K * S E R I E S
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TRICON Garage Inks Multi-Year Extension with Toyota
...flagship team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The agreement comes ahead of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series... 11 Toyota Tundra for TRICON, helped Toyota secure the NASCAR Truck Series Manufacturer’s Championship with a...
 
Stefan Parsons to Pilot Spire Motorsports No. 7 Chevy Silverado at Phoenix Raceway
Speedway Digest
Stefan Parsons will pilot Spire Motorsports No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season finale at Phoenix Raceway where ...
 
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Championship Race
Phoenix Raceway
Friday, October 31, 7:30pm/et
Green flag: 7:50pm/et
TV:  Fs1 Logo
Radio: Siriusxm Logo 70x11, NRN
Stage Laps: 45/90/150
Practice: Thursday, October 30, 7:35pm/et
Qualifying: Friday, October 31, 3:35pm/et
 
The entry list for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway has been released. There are 34 drivers/teams for 36 spots.
Some notes: #7-Stefan Parsons, #35-Greg Van Alst, #41-Tyler Reif, #62-Cole Butcher.
See the complete Truck Series Championship Race entry list.
 
Goodyear Tires Notes — Phoenix Raceway
 
Stefan Parsons to drive for Spire Motorsports at Phoenix Raceway
 
NASCAR and Words + Pictures announce RISING – a new docuseries following the next generation of NASCAR stars, debuting on YouTube
 
TRICON inks multi-year extension with Toyota
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Formula 1
 
George Russell blasts “lawnmower racing” as F1 drivers cut Turn 2 at Mexico GP start
...“lawnmower racing” following opening-lap incidents that may have cost him track position in Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix ... Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing runs wide Photo by: Bryn Lennon / Formula 1 via Getty Images Hamilton caught him on the run...
               
Norris seals commanding win in action-packed Mexico City GP to take World Championship lead - F1
F1
Piastri's fifth, meanwhile, means that the Australian loses the championship lead to his team mate – albeit only by one point. Race results. FORMULA 1 ...
               
What the teams said – Race day in Mexico City - F1
F1
... races of an exciting season for Formula 1.” MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 26: Race winner Lando Norris of Great Britain and 2. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
               
Lewis Hamilton assesses Mexico City Grand Prix penalty as Ferrari label it 'harsh' - F1
F1
In the end, a race where a first Grand Prix podium for Ferrari seemed to be on the cards ended with the Briton coming home in eighth. Offering his ...
 
Lawson: 'Could've killed' Mexico GP marshals in 'dangerous' near-miss - ESPN
ESPN
Racing Bulls driver Liam ... ESPN has reached out to the governing body FIA, who oversee the marshalling of every Formula 1 race, for comment.
               
P3 Verstappen: 'I didn't expect to be on the podium today' - F1
F1
Max Verstappen was surprised to find himself in third place at the end of the race in Mexico, which he said “was very hectic” on Lap 1, ..
 
We’ve talked plenty about Max Verstappen’s comeback … but Lando Norris retook the title spot this weekend. The F1 championship hunt is officially intense. 
 
FIA reveals no F1 2024 cost cap breaches after wait for results
 
Felipe Massa’s $80M F1 ‘Crashgate’ lawsuit heads to court this week: What to know
 
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ARCA -Automobile Racing Club of America
 
West Series at Phoenix: Entry list, how to watch championship race
ARCA Racing
Saturday's race at Phoenix Raceway is all that separates Trevor Huddleston from a pivotal career milestone: his first ARCA Menards Series West ...
               
PIT BOX: West Series champion set to be crowned at Phoenix Raceway - ARCA Racing
ARCA Racing
Brandon White www.arcaracing.com October 27, 2025. A long and competitive season for the ARCA Menards Series West — and the ARCA Menards Series ...
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Indy Car
 
               
Not a Typical 4 Days: Pato O'Ward Goes From INDYCAR Test to Formula 1 Practice
FOX Sports
Did last weekend make O'Ward want to race INDYCAR in Mexico City or make him want to race an F1 car anywhere? ... NTT INDYCAR SERIES · Pato O'Ward.
               
Droplight, RLL Forge Multiyear Extension of Partnership - INDYCAR.com
INDYCAR.com
... INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year Louis Foster ( ... How to Follow INDYCAR App INDYCAR Radio Photo Galleries Fantasy Racing INDYCAR Nation.
 
Season in Review: Rookie Season Full of Growth for Louis Foster - INDYCAR.com
INDYCAR.com
From early learning moments to stronger qualifying pace, Louis Foster's rookie campaign with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing was one to remember ...
 
               
Murray Leads Andretti Power Playin Chris Griffis Memorial Test at IMS - Speedway Media
Speedway Media
AJ Foyt Racing marked a successful return to the INDYCAR development series with USF Pro 2000 veteran and INDY NXT rookie Alessandro de Tullio ...
 
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IMSA -International Motor Sports Association
 
Scarpetta and Acosta Crowned Champions at the Finali Mondiali at Mugello - IMSA
IMSA
The competitive side of the event, following the races held during the week that wrapped up the European and North American series of the Ferrari ...      
               
Cupra Charges to Consecutive Checkers to Cap Its First TCR Campaign | IMSA
IMSA
The TCR race-winning Victor Gonzalez Racing Team switched from Hyundai to Cupra with one of its two cars heading into the Road America weekend in ...
 
Expanded Rolex 24 Grid “Not Possible” Due to Pit Lane Space - Sportscar365
Sportscar365
IMSA President John Doonan, DIS track ... Frederik Vesti on first year of top-level prototype racing with Action Express Racing squad...
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NASCAR Canada Series
 
 
 
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NHRA -National Hot Rod Association¬-NHRA Drag Racing tour
 
Bradenton Motorsports Park undergoes extensive renovations
Bradenton Motorsports Park, which hosted its first NHRA divisional event in 1975, has recently undergone an extensive renovation at the hands of current owners Victor Alvarez and Garrett Mitchell, who is better known as...
               
In-N-Out Burger Partners with Alex Laughlin for NHRA Finale
...for NHRA Finale In-N-Out Burger has partnered with NHRA Pro Mod driver Alex Laughlin for the 25th annual Dodge NHRA Nevada... The event marks the season finale of the 2025 Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. This is the first time Laughlin...
               
Pro Stock newcomer Matt Latino in the mix for NHRA Rookie of the Year
NHRA
When it comes to selecting the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Rookie of the Year, it might be wise not to overlook first-year Pro ...
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World of Outlaws
 
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C O L U M N S / C O M M E N T A R I E S
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Xfinity Fastest Lap: Byron, Allgaier Riggs Set Fast Times at Martinsville - Racing America
Racing America
250 for the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Allgaier logged a lap of 29.390 seconds on the eighth lap of the race. Advertisement.            
 
NASCAR and Words + Pictures Announce RISING – A New Docuseries Following the Next Generation of...
...large-scale specials. Premiering November 17-21, 2025, on NASCAR’s YouTube Channel, RISING follows Carson Hocevar (22, Cup Series), Jesse Love (20, Xfinity Series), and Rajah Caruth (23, CRAFTSMAN Truck Series) through a key season in their...
 
Brian France's departure is not allowed to be mentioned in the NASCAR trial - Racing News
Racing News
On December 1, the trial between NASCAR and two race teams is set to begin. 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports opened the antitrust lawsuit ...
 
 
Honeycutt Takes Final Champ Four Spot on Tiebreaker
 
William Byron Makes Championship Field With 11th-Hour Win at Martinsville
 
Byron Bumps Blaney Out of Championship 4 Contention
 
Carolina Cowboys Crowned 2025 PBR Teams World Champions
 
Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing rekindle friendly rivalry for NASCAR championship
 
Byron win a ‘career-defining’ moment
 
Reflecting on the four eliminated drivers
 
Larson makes Champ 4; Bell ousted
 
Logano on elimination: ‘We didn’t deserve to be there’
 
NASCAR official: Incident after Martinsville Xfinity race ‘not something we’re going to tolerate’
 
A look at who is racing for a NASCAR championship in Cup, Xfinity, Trucks at Phoenix
 
NASCAR Cup Series championship past winners list: Full list of every Cup champion
 
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PODCASTS
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A11 Aboard…It’s Championship Week
 
Jordan Bianchi: Race Manipulation, Martinsville Beef & Driver Star Power
 
Fast Talk presented by Toyota
EP 2544: Byron Punches Ticket to the Final Four
October 27, 2025
It was William Byron grabbing the win at Martinsville and punching his ticket to the final four. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, Brad Gillie.
 
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EP 254401: William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson, and Jeff Gordon
October 27, 2025
With a record breaking performance William Byron won the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway denying Ryan Blaney and Roger Penske the Championship Four. Also hear from Kyle Larson who made the cut and Jeff Gordon on the upcoming heavyweight title fight in Phoenix.
 
William Byron Interview Following His Win At Martinsville | VICTORY LAP
 
Byron BUMPS at Martinsville & RUNS to Phoenix
 
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EP 254402: William Byron, Joey Logano, Christopher Bell, Cliff Daniels
October 28, 2025
In his record making performance at Martinsville Speedway in-car camera showed William Byron hyper-focused. Plus Joey Logano and Christopher Bell on their frustrations in not making the Championship Four with Kyle Larson crew chief Cliff Daniels on an unusual team bonding exercise.
 
William Byron Advances to the Championship 4! Martinsville Recap & NASCAR Playoff Debate Heats Up
 
The Group Chat That Should’ve Stayed Private
 
Getting the Scoop with Jamie Little
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