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Erik Jones Sparks Buzz After Trading Helmets With a Familiar Voice in Surprising NASCAR Role Swap

In a sport where rules are tightly defined and rarely swapped, Erik Jones is breaking the mold at Sonoma Raceway. Known for his poise behind the wheel of the No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota, Jones is stepping into a different kind of pressure this weekend, one that involves less horsepower and a lot more […]

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Dale Jr. Backs Brad Keselowski’s Road Course Rant, Leaving NASCAR Fans in Split

Brad Keselowski is far from alone in his rant about road courses. Three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin took his shot, too, declaring that “Six is a lot considering that we are NASCAR.” Richard Petty also echoed this stance after Shane van Gisbergen’s Mexico City win locked him into the playoffs, saying, “You’re making a […]

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Ty Dillon Isn’t Fazed by Rick Hendrick’s Consistent NASCAR Driver as Million Dollar Bracket Challenge Intensifies

Ty Dillon’s rise in the NASCAR In-Season Challenge has been nothing short of electric. After shocking fans and experts by taking down Denny Hamlin in round 1 and then outlasting Brad Keselowski in Round 2, Dillon has momentum on his side. However, he feels that his round 3 matchup against Rick Hendrick’s driver might just […]

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Ryan Blaney’s Star Wars Obsession Goes Public as He Begs for a Role in Hollywood

“Life’s made,” Ryan Blaney declared after meeting Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley, a.k.a. Rey, at a Clippers-Lakers game at Staples Center. The Team Penske #12 admitted he nearly melted from being awestruck. The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion has long worn his love for movies and pop culture on his sleeve, even voicing a character […]

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Ryan Blaney’s Star Wars Obsession Goes Public as He Begs for a Role in Hollywood

“Life’s made,” Ryan Blaney declared after meeting Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley, a.k.a. Rey, at a Clippers-Lakers game at Staples Center. The Team Penske #12 admitted he nearly melted from being awestruck. The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion has long worn his love for movies and pop culture on his sleeve, even voicing a character […]

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Ryan Blaney’s Star Wars Obsession Goes Public as He Begs for a Role in Hollywood

“Life’s made,” Ryan Blaney declared after meeting Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley, a.k.a. Rey, at a Clippers-Lakers game at Staples Center. The Team Penske #12 admitted he nearly melted from being awestruck. The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion has long worn his love for movies and pop culture on his sleeve, even voicing a character […]

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SVG Confesses F1 Champion Max Verstappen’s Role in His 2025 NASCAR Mexico Win

“Yeah, he didn’t say too much, but it’s always good to get a little leg up, you know.” That is exactly what road course star Shane van Gisbergen had to say about Max Verstappen before heading to Mexico. With that subtle endorsement, SVG revealed that to capture the Viva Mexico 250, what happened behind the […]

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Left Speechless as Carson Hocevar Admits to Having Zero Friends in NASCAR Garage

“He has zero idea of where to bump somebody, where not to.” That was 2023 Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney’s blunt take on Carson Hocevar after a run-in at Atlanta in the second race of the season. But that wasn’t an isolated incident. From tangling with veterans like Kyle Busch to getting into it multiple […]

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NASCAR Sonoma Throwback: Celebrating 30 Years of Dale Earnhardt’s One and Only Road Course Win

“Well, I’ve won a road course.” That is the most Dale Earnhardt reaction ever. Gritty, matter-of-fact, and straight from the heart of The Intimidator. Winning was stitched into his very being, and 30 years ago, he checked off one missing box: a road course victory. It didn’t come easy; Sonoma Raceway humbled many, but on […]

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Shane Van Gisbergen Unveils the Real Reason Behind Leaving Australia for NASCAR

Shane van Gisbergen is the man of the hour. His trailblazing performances on road and street courses, such as the sweeping NASCAR Cup Series victories in Chicago and Mexico City, have turned heads and shaped his legacy. With every twist and turn he navigates, SVG reveals a new combination of raw speed and calculated finesse […]

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