Articles filed under NASCAR
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From YouTuber to NASCAR driver: Cleetus McFarland expands his racing resume at DaytonaFeb 12, 2026 3:26 pm - Garrett Mitchell is better known as “Cleetus McFarland” to his millions of followers gained over the years as a racing influencer. He's pretty much always been called a YouTuber, until he was out to dinner last week when a fan stopped by and referred to him as a NASCAR driver.
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NASCAR settles federal antitrust case filed by 2 of its teams, one owned by NBA great Michael JordanDec 11, 2025 10:51 am - A federal antitrust case accusing NASCAR of being a monopolistic bully was settled Thursday after the stock car racing series agreed to make the charters at the heart of its business model permanent for its teams.
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Kyle Larson wins second NASCAR championship, denying Denny Hamlin in overtimeNov 02, 2025 7:53 pm - AVONDALE, Ariz. — Kyle Larson knew he wasn’t going to catch Denny Hamlin in the final laps on Sunday, not without the sort of help that only a caution flag can bring. Lar...
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Larson aims to end 23-race losing streak in NASCAR finale, faces Briscoe, Byron and Hamlin for titleOct 31, 2025 8:50 pm - AVONDALE, Ariz. — Kyle Larson is stuck in a 23-race NASCAR losing streak and really hasn't done much better in his sprint car, either. His momentum hit a wall after his f...
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Byron outduels Blaney for victory at Martinsville and NASCAR Championship 4 berthOct 26, 2025 8:13 pm - MARTINSVILLE, Va. — With a Championship 4 spot on the line Sunday, William Byron put the bumper to Ryan Blaney to win at Martinsville Speedway in the third-round finale o...
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Is NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway a smart move? Driver Bell thinks soOct 13, 2025 8:10 pm - Tickets are on sale for NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet next year on July 5. Driver Christopher Bell shared his thoughts about going back to the track last used in 2019.
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Elliott steals Kansas Speedway race in wild overtime finish, secures spot in 3rd round of playoffsSep 28, 2025 6:19 pm - KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Chase Elliott somehow stole Sunday's race at Kansas Speedway, where he drove from eighth to the checkered flag during a two-lap overtime sprint to ear...
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Illinois’ tourism push includes millions for NASCAR eventsSep 03, 2025 5:15 pm - Illinois has spent nearly $7 million to sponsor a Metro East NASCAR race and build a temporary track in Chicago since 2022. The expenditures are part of a broader state tourism campaign.
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Briscoe wins 2nd straight Southern 500 to advance to 2nd round of NASCAR playoffsAug 31, 2025 9:42 pm - DARLINGTON, S.C. — Chase Briscoe held off Tyler Reddick at Darlington Raceway on Sunday night to win the Southern 500 for the second straight year and advance to the seco...
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NASCAR’s 2026 schedule shake-up: New street race, Chicagoland's return, and moreAug 20, 2025 11:10 am - Chicagoland Speedway is reopening after a six-year hiatus and a switch back to the track located in suburban Joliet after three seasons on a temporary street circuit in downtown Chicago. The San Diego event will be held on a military base in Coronado.