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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.

Ryan Blaney soars to AAA Texas 500 Pole

FORT WORTH —Ryan Blaney will lead the field to the green flag Sunday in the AAA Texas 500. Blaney posted a fast lap of 26.032 seconds and averaged a speed … Continue Reading Ryan Blaney soars to AAA Texas 500 Pole

Denny Hamlin leaves Martinsville in runner-up spot

During the final laps Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, Denny Hamlin could only hope that Martin Truex Jr. and Joey Logano would take each other out while battling for the win … Continue Reading Denny Hamlin leaves Martinsville in runner-up spot

A look at the most recent Martinsville winners among active drivers

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ Round of 8 kickoffs this weekend at the historic Martinsville Speedway (2:30 p.m. ET Sunday, NBCSN). The .5-mile Virginia short track is the only … Continue Reading A look at the most recent Martinsville winners among active drivers

Austin Cindric leaves Kansas in must-win situation

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — With a 39th place finish on Saturday afternoon at Kansas Speedway, Austin Cindric certainly will have to climb out of a huge points deficit after being involved in … Continue Reading Austin Cindric leaves Kansas in must-win situation

Aric Almirola survives Talladega; advances to Round of 8

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Aric Almirola entered Sunday’s 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway needing a victory to guarantee a spot in the next round of the NASCAR Playoffs. Almirola snapped a 149-race … Continue Reading Aric Almirola survives Talladega; advances to Round of 8

Chase Briscoe wins inaugural ROVAL race at Charlotte

Chase Briscoe won his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series race Saturday at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL. Briscoe, who only has 14 starts in the Xfinity series, led the final 24 … Continue Reading Chase Briscoe wins inaugural ROVAL race at Charlotte

Elliott Sadler, Ty Dillon crash early in Xfinity race at Indianapolis

Elliott Sadler’s bid for a victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was wiped away Monday in the Lilly Diabetes 250. While entering Turn 2 on lap 22, Ty Dillon apparently got … Continue Reading Elliott Sadler, Ty Dillon crash early in Xfinity race at Indianapolis

Flash Flood Watch issued for Central Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS— The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has issued a Flash Flood Watch for all of Central Indiana, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, that is set to begin Saturday at … Continue Reading Flash Flood Watch issued for Central Indiana

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

Buescher talk about his ‘solid night’

DARLINGTON, S.C.—Chris Buescher was satisfied with his 13th place effort Sunday at Darlington Raceway. The driver of the No. 37 Chevrolet ran inside the top-15 for a majority of the … Continue Reading Buescher talk about his ‘solid night’