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AuthorMatt Courson

Matt Courson is the Managing Editor for The Racing Experts. Courson has covered NASCAR events at 19 of the 23 active racetracks. When not at the track, the 20-year-old Journalism major enjoys spending time with family and playing Ingress.

Joey Logano leads opening Clash practice at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Joey Logano was quickest in opening Advance Auto Parts Clash practice at Daytona International Speedway. Logano posted a fast lap of 45.735 seconds / 196.786 mph. … Continue Reading Joey Logano leads opening Clash practice at Daytona

Brandon McReynolds quickest in opening ARCA practice at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The first practice in preparation of Saturday’s Lucas Oil 200 concluded Thursday afternoon at Daytona International Speedway. Brandon McReynolds, son of former NASCAR crew chief Larry … Continue Reading Brandon McReynolds quickest in opening ARCA practice at Daytona

Comments from the eliminated Playoff drivers

  HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Joey Logano claimed his first ever Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday evening. With that being said, four more drivers were eliminated from … Continue Reading Comments from the eliminated Playoff drivers

Justin Fontaine reflects on 2018 season, turns focus toward politics

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Justin Fontaine made his final scheduled start in Camping World Truck Series competition Friday in the Ford EcoBoost 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. “[The race] was fun,” Fontaine … Continue Reading Justin Fontaine reflects on 2018 season, turns focus toward politics

Comments from the eliminated Xfinity Playoff drivers

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Four more drivers Championship hopes shriveled up in the Arizona desert after they were eliminated from NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff contention following Saturday’s Whelen Trusted To Perform 200 … Continue Reading Comments from the eliminated Xfinity Playoff drivers

Jeffrey Earnhardt lands Xfinity ride at Joe Gibbs Racing

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Jeffrey Earnhardt, grandson of NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt, will run nine NASCAR Xfinity Series races with Joe Gibbs Racing next year. Earnhardt will make his debut … Continue Reading Jeffrey Earnhardt lands Xfinity ride at Joe Gibbs Racing

Clint Bowyer walks during driver introductions for the 2018 Pocono 400. (Tyler Head | The Racing Experts)

Clint Bowyer on the outside looking in ahead of Sunday’s elimination race in Phoenix

  AVONDALE, Ariz. — Clint Bowyer enters Sunday’s Can-Am 500 at ISM Raceway 51 points below the playoff cutline, which essentially puts the driver of the No. 14 machine in a … Continue Reading Clint Bowyer on the outside looking in ahead of Sunday’s elimination race in Phoenix

Kevin Harvick captures Pole award in Arizona desert

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Kevin Harvick claimed his 25th career Pole award for Sunday’s Can-Am 500 at ISM Raceway. The award comes just two days after NASCAR docked the Stewart-Haas Racing driver … Continue Reading Kevin Harvick captures Pole award in Arizona desert

Ross Chastain to pilot No. 42 in Xfinity for Chip Ganassi Racing

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Ross Chastain will race full-time for Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the team announced Friday at ISM Raceway. Chastain made 129 starts in the … Continue Reading Ross Chastain to pilot No. 42 in Xfinity for Chip Ganassi Racing

Trevor Bayne reflects on final scheduled Cup start

FORT WORTH — Trevor Bayne made his final scheduled start in Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series competition Sunday in the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. “I’m thankful for … Continue Reading Trevor Bayne reflects on final scheduled Cup start