Six drivers. Two spots. Who's got the best Chase shot?
Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch drive in, but only two can drive out in the final Chase field. Here's who has the best shots.
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The checkered legacy of Tony Stewart
How will history remember Tony Stewart after a two-decade NASCAR career filled with brilliance but complicated by controversy and tragedy?
Drivers to build around at Phoenix in DFS
One driver stands out from the rest at Phoenix, but who should join Kevin Harvick in your lineups for this week's race?
Power Rankings: Carl is on the climb
After a win in Texas, Carl Edwards surges into No. 2 in the latest Power Rankings. On the flipside, a Brad Keselowski is falling, and perhaps not too thrilled to discuss it, either.
Rundown: Chase bubbles in all three series are tight
If you want drama, NASCAR has it for you after what transpired at Texas. Whether it's Cup, Xfinity or trucks, Phoenix will be nerve-wracking, writes Bob Pockrass in the Monday Rundown.
Carl Edwards hits Homestead jackpot with Texas win
Carl Edwards has been bitten by bad breaks in the past. He finally got a great break when rain hit Texas on Sunday, handing him the win and a pass into the championship race, writes Bob Pockrass.
Carl Edwards earns spot in finale with win at Texas (1:18)
Dale Jr. pulled over for speeding to Texas race
Dale Earnhardt Jr., sidelined from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series because of a concussion, was pulled over for speeding while driving to Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday before the AAA Texas 500.
Harvick hit on Dillon revives old rivalry
A tag from behind by Kevin Harvick that sent Austin Dillon to the wall upset the pole starter at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday. Harvick denied the accident was intentional.
Edwards outlasts rain delay to earn spot in finale
Carl Edwards has earned a championship-contending spot in the Sprint Cup finale, winning a race shortened by 41 laps because of rain after the start had been delayed nearly six hours.
NASCAR deal-maker Brent Dewar playing patience game on new sponsor
NASCAR chief operating officer Brent Dewar says he and his team are still in negotiations for new sponsor for the Cup series. Yes, it's late in the year, but he's preaching patience.
What to watch for at Texas
Kevin Harvick needs to have a very good day in at least one of the next two races. Kyle Busch has ground to make up. The weather is threatening. Storylines at Texas abound, writes Bob Pockrass.
Joe Gibbs' team is on the same page
Joe Gibbs isn't a meddler. When his drivers are mad at each other -- as Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth were last week -- Gibbs expects them to work it out. So far, so good.
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DiBenedetto to miss Sprint Cup race due to concusssion
Matt DiBenedetto was not cleared by doctors after a hit he suffered in a crash in Saturday's Xfinity event. He will miss the Sprint Cup race on Sunday.
Larson wins Xfinity in Texas; 4 Chase spots open
Kyle Larson raced to his first Xfinity victory at Texas on Saturday, leaving all four spots in the Chase for the series championship open going into the final elimination race.
Sauter wins second consecutive Truck series race
Johnny Sauter is still alone in qualifying for the title-deciding race in the first Chase for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
Turn 4: Would another title push Jimmie Johnson past Petty and Earnhardt?
If 48 wins it all this year, it'll be seven titles, the same number as Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. Would JJ's accomplishment top that of The King and The Intimidator? We have answers!
Brain surgery survivor signs Xfinity deal with JGR
Matt Tifft, a part-time driver who underwent brain surgery in July and returned to the driver's seat 11 weeks later, has signed to race a full Xfinity season for Joe Gibbs Racing next year.
Kevin Harvick forced to bounce back yet again -- this time short on help
Kevin Harvick and teammate Kurt Busch can still qualify for the final four in the Chase, but after a slow weekend at Martinsville they have a hill to climb and can't expect much help.
Power Rankings: No doubting who belongs on top headed to Texas
That Jimmie Johnson fella is pretty good isn't he? That's why he's been atop Ryan McGee's Sprint Cup Power Rankings for most of the Chase and especially this week as we head to Texas.
Drivers to build around at Texas in DFS
When building a daily fantasy lineup for Texas, where you start has a lot to do with where you finish. Here's what to look for when setting your rosters.
Borland will be Menard's crew chief next season
Matt Borland will serve as the crew chief for Richard Childress Racing's Paul Menard next season.
Roush Fenway, Bayne keep sponsor through '19
AdvoCare has signed to remain the primary sponsor for Roush Fenway driver Trevor Bayne through the 2019 season.
Sarah Cornett-Ching speaks out on concussion
Thanks to Dale Earnhardt Jr., Sarah Cornett-Ching is comfortable sharing the story of her concussion and subsequent treatment in hopes it will help another driver down the road.
Rundown: No love lost at Joe Gibbs Racing after Martinsville frustration
Joe Gibbs teammates Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin were none too pleased with one another at Martinsville on Sunday. John Oreovicz writes about that and more in the Monday Rundown.
Jimmie Johnson puts seventh title squarely in sights with Martinsville win
Chad Knaus says his driver Jimmie Johnson focuses on winning races, like Sunday at Martinsville, more than winning a seventh championship. He may need to convince Johnson, writes Bob Pockrass.
Fans hit by car in parking lot after NASCAR race
More than 20 people were injured when a vehicle hit them in a parking lot after Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway.
Martinsville results: Jimmie Johnson wins for ninth time at track
Jimmie Johnson knows his way to Victory Lane at Martinsville, getting there for the ninth time Sunday to earn his way into the championship finale.
Is Denny Hamlin the man to beat at Martinsville?
Martinsville represents the best of NASCAR racing, and every driver wants to win the grandfather clock. Denny Hamlin may be the one to beat to get it, writes Ricky Craven.
Non-Chasers may have big say at Martinsville
Will the non-Chasers have their day? Will Joey Logano finally win a clock? How about bad breaks ... and brakes? Bob Pockrass runs down what to watch at Martinsville.
DFS NASCAR: Top values for Martinsville
One week after looking at the back of the pack for potential values, this week's race at Martinsville is all about the potential for a big day out in front.
Psst. Watch out for Kyle Busch, guys
You'd think the defending Sprint Cup champion, who has achieved significantly better results in the Chase this year than he did in his championship season, would have the focus on him. Nope.
Joey Logano: Martinsville can 'sneak up and bite you pretty quick'
The lingering effects of last year's bite from Matt Kenseth in Turn 1 doesn't concern the driver of the No. 22 Ford. Instead, Logano says he's focused on the task of winning the 2016 title.
Turn 4: Is limiting Cup drivers in lower series the right strategy?
On limiting Cup drivers in Xfinity and Trucks, lack of a NASCAR sponsor, JGR stars riding around and title long shots left. Our gang has at it.
J. Johnson's Martinsville win earns spot in finale
Jimmie Johnson's win at Martinsville earns him one of four spots in next month's title-deciding season finale -- and the chance for the six-time NASCAR champion to add another for his career.
Sauter set for Trucks finale after Martinsville win
Johnny Sauter held off Chase Elliott in the closing laps Saturday at Martinsville Speedway to earn a spot in the Truck Series championship race.
Farewell redux: Sub Gordon reaches 'last race'
Jeff Gordon, who came out of retirement to sub for Dale Earnhardt Jr., has again reached his "last race." However, even he realizes he should "never say never."
Kyle Busch on new Xfinity rule: '2.0' aimed at us
Kyle Busch says the new Xfinity and trucks rule limiting participation by Sprint Cup drivers was aimed to 'eliminate the strongest force of competition.'
Mistrial declared in assault on Mike Wallace
A judge declared a mistrial in the trial of three men charged with assaulting Mike Wallace, his daughter and son-in-law because two potential witnesses violated a sequestration order in the case.
Drivers to build around at Martinsville in DFS
NASCAR shifts from its longest track to its shortest track as the drivers head to Martinsville. Which daily fantasy options will thrive at this compact course?
Four more drivers eliminated from Chase
Four drivers -- Austin Dillon, Martin Truex Jr., Chase Elliott and Brad Keselowski -- were knocked out of the Chase for the Sprint Cup at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday.
Logano wins at Dega; Hamlin advances on points
When an engine failure knocked title favorite Martin Truex Jr. from NASCAR's playoffs, the rest of the top contenders got a little bit of breathing room.
New footbox protection making debut at Talladega -- for some
Keeping crashing cars on the ground at Talladega is always a challenge. Some cars this weekend are sporting new footbox protection specs mandated for 2017 that could help, Bob Pockrass writes.
For juggernaut Toyota drivers, advancing is not guaranteed
Toyota drivers opened the season with a dominant run at Daytona and kept it up all season. But with Talladega looming, none of the remaining five have a guaranteed Chase spot.
Risk vs. reward is trite but true at Talladega
Figuring out the risk vs. reward equation is vital at Talladega. For the drivers with a long-shot chance to advance in the Chase -- such as Chase Elliott -- high risk is certain.
Vagaries of Talladega tax every driver heavily
Drivers usually spend their time thinking about winning. They'll think about that -- and risk Sunday at Talladega. Here's to a safe and productive race, if that's possible, writes Ricky Craven.
Turn 4: Is Talladega something to look forward to or dread?
Is Talladega something to look forward to or dread? What about Martinsville adding lights? More tire strategy in 2017? Will all the Toyotas advance in the Chase? Our gang has at it.
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