Chase Elliott proved on Sunday that he is a strong contender for the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Series Championship, beating Kyle Bush to the finish at Kansas Speedway by .903 seconds in the Hollywood Casino 400, his second win in the round( Dover), and third of his career. Sunday’s race was the Round of 12 elimination race. … More Chase Elliott wins Kansas; Round of 8 set in Monster Energy Series
Here’s a “Track Talk Podcast, only” edition of my race recaps, looking back at the Round of 16 finale at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL, along with the first two races in the Round of 12. 12 drivers still in the hunt for a championship shrinks after today at Kansas Speedway. The Track Talk podcast … More NASCAR Playoffs 3 race recap- Podcast Only
Kyle Bush clinched his spot in the Round of 12, winning the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway. Along with advancing to the next round of the playoffs, Bush also earned a significant career milestone. His win at the Virginia short track gave Bush his 50th win in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. … More Kyle Bush wins Richmond; Advances to Round of 12 with 50th win
Brad Keselowski earned his third victory in as many races on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The 2012 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion gave his owner, Roger Penske, his 500th win for Penske Racing which, along with NASCAR, fields cars in Indy Car and Sports Car Racing. The driver who won the two … More Keselowski Victorious in Playoff Opener; Gives Penske Racing Win 500
The 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Playoffs begin this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Kyle Bush, the regular season champion, enters the South Point 400 as the playoffs leader, followed by Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr. and Brad Keselowski. Seeded in 5th place is Clint Bowyer, followed by Joey Logano, Kurt Bush, Chase Elliott, Ryan … More 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Playoffs to begin at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The 2018 Brickyard 400 from Indianapolis Motor Speedway looms this weekend as the cutoff race for the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Two drivers currently in the Top 16 aren’t locked into a playoff position entering Indy. Hendrick Motorsports teammates Alex Bowman and Jimmie Johnson. This is the first time Johnson hasn’t secured … More Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis setting 2018 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season is down to just two races before the 2018 MENCS Playoffs begin. The final two regular-season races are at two different, but just as historic, speedways. This weekend, it’s the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. With nicknames like “The Lady in Black” and being the track known to be … More Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series preview of “Regular-Season Final Two
Hello Readers! This week, a NASCAR coverage format change is coming. Instead of a traditional race recap looking back at Kevin Harvick’s win at Michigan last week, enjoy this Michigan look-back and race preview as a “Column.” By: Andrew Gallinger Kevin Harvick dominated the Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway, earning win number seven on … More Harvick dominates Michigan; Look-Ahead as playoffs loom
BUSH BEATS TEAMMATE FOR OT WIN AT POCONO Kyle Bush continued his dominance of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, beating Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Daniel Suarez for the win in overtime. The Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono Raceway ended with two late restarts, giving Suarez an opportunity to challenge the 2015 champion. The first … More NASCAR Two-Pack Race Recap- Pocono/Watkins Glen
Hello fans and followers. I’m changing things up this week. Last week’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race from New Hampshire ended with Kevin Harvick getting the win over Kyle Bush with a pass for the lead with less than 10 laps left in the race. As it wasn’t a new storyline at the finish a … More What Journalism, NASCAR and a “Unique Life” means to me
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