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2020 Auto Club 400: What to watch for

The 14-degree banks of Auto Club Speedway of Southern California will be home to what’s become one of the most celebrated races of the season among drivers and fans. Sunday’s … Continue Reading 2020 Auto Club 400: What to watch for

Clint Bowyer on pole for Auto Club 400

Clint Bowyer will lead the field to the green flag Sunday, March 1 for the Auto Club 400. Bowyer won the pole Saturday (Feb. 29) at Auto Club Speedway with … Continue Reading Clint Bowyer on pole for Auto Club 400

Bowman sweeps Friday’s Cup practices at Auto Club Speedway

Coming off of what might’ve been a close battle for the win before a late race caution at Las Vegas turned that battle into heartbreak, Alex Bowman was quickest in … Continue Reading Bowman sweeps Friday’s Cup practices at Auto Club Speedway

Chase Elliott leads field in stage points

LAS VEGAS — Two races into the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season, Chase Elliott leads the NASCAR Cup Series field in stage points earned in points-awarding races. Elliott, who has … Continue Reading Chase Elliott leads field in stage points

Ryan Newman expected to return to driver’s seat

  Photo by Jonathan Fjeld/TRE LAS VEGAS — Ryan Newman will return to the No. 6 Ford, per Steve Newmark, president at Roush Fenway Racing. However, it remains unclear when … Continue Reading Ryan Newman expected to return to driver’s seat

Cup qualifying cancelled; pole sitter Kyle Busch to start from rear

LAS VEGAS —  Qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 was set to take place at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway but inclement weather led to qualifying being cancelled. … Continue Reading Cup qualifying cancelled; pole sitter Kyle Busch to start from rear

“It’s the ‘Big 3 and what about me?'”; John Hunter Nemechek talks on the Cup rookie battle

LAS VEGAS — While much of the talk about the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series rookie class has focused on the 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series “Big 3” of Tyler Reddick, Cole Custer … Continue Reading “It’s the ‘Big 3 and what about me?'”; John Hunter Nemechek talks on the Cup rookie battle

Suarez on 2020: ‘We’re still building’

LAS VEGAS — This week, Daniel Suarez knows he will make his debut with the Gaunt Brothers Racing team Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. After missing the cut for … Continue Reading Suarez on 2020: ‘We’re still building’

Johnson tops final Las Vegas Cup practice

LAS VEGAS — Jimmie Johnson topped final Cup Series practice Friday afternoon at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Pennzoil 400. Johnson, a four-time winner at Las Vegas, posted a … Continue Reading Johnson tops final Las Vegas Cup practice