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Posted August 11, 2019 Cup

Jimmie Johnson leaves Michigan in unfamiliar territory

For the first time in his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series career, Jimmie Johnson is on the outside looking in with three races before the NASCAR Playoffs begin. Johnson finished … Continue Reading Jimmie Johnson leaves Michigan in unfamiliar territory

Martin Truex Jr. completes 500th start of career

Martin Truex Jr. has now done something in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 41 other drivers have done. Truex Jr. raced in his 500 points-awarding event in NASCAR’s elite … Continue Reading Martin Truex Jr. completes 500th start of career

Posted August 11, 2019 Cup

Kevin Harvick closer to Thomas, Stewart on wins list

Kevin Harvick is now one Cup Series win away from tying Herb Thomas and two away from Tony Stewart on the series’ all-time wins list. Harvick led the final 18 … Continue Reading Kevin Harvick closer to Thomas, Stewart on wins list

Posted August 6, 2019 eSports

Garrett Lowe wins in wild 3-wide finish at Michigan Int’l Speedway

For the first time in his young eNASCAR Peak Antifreeze iRacing career, Garrett Lowe tasted victory in the virtual Irish Hills of Michigan. In an unofficial green-white-checkered restart, Lowe navigated … Continue Reading Garrett Lowe wins in wild 3-wide finish at Michigan Int’l Speedway

Posted August 12, 2018 Cup

Chase Elliott finishes among top 10 in 100th start

Chase Elliott finished ninth in the Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway Sunday in his 100th start in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Elliott, who picked up his … Continue Reading Chase Elliott finishes among top 10 in 100th start

Posted August 12, 2018 Cup

Kevin Harvick ties Bill Elliott at 44 wins

Harvick was victorious for the seventh time in 2018, leading all drivers in wins this season.

Posted August 10, 2018 Cup

Denny Hamlin on pole at Michigan

Denny Hamlin will lead the field to the green for the Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway Sunday, eyeing his first win of the season. Hamlin posted the fastest … Continue Reading Denny Hamlin on pole at Michigan

Posted June 17, 2018 Cup

NASCAR’s history of racing on Father’s Day

Three-time series champion Cale Yarborough holds the record for the most wins on Father’s Day at four. 1988 champion Bill Elliott has the second-most wins at three.

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

Posted June 5, 2018 Cup

Kyle Larson looks to continue Michigan dominance

Kyle Larson is seeking his sixth Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory this weekend when the Cup series returns to Michigan International Speedway this weekend for the Firekeepers Casino 400. … Continue Reading Kyle Larson looks to continue Michigan dominance