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Shane van Gisbergen to Cup in 2025
SvG will run in Trackhouse's #88 full-time in NASCAR's Cup series next season. He's been dominant on road courses, but is he ready for the highest level?
Justin Barber
Lap Raptor Podcast 2024/08/24 - A Glance at Daytona, Driver Moves
Summary Justin Barber discusses the upcoming cup race at Daytona and his philosophy for predicting races at super speedways. He emphasizes the importance of drivers who can consistently finish races and highlights Ryan Blaney as the driver with the best average finish at super speedways. Barber also analyzes the recent
Erik Jones stays with Legacy Motor Club
By the end of this new contract, the solid and consistent Jones will have spent at least six seasons with LMC — at his own peril.
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Xfinity Series Preview: 2024 Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola (Daytona International Speedway)
Justin Allgaier and Austin Hill emerge as top contenders in the 2024 Xfinity Series Wawa 250 at Daytona, backed by strong season stats and track performances. Will their consistency pay off at the super-speedway?
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Cup Series Preview: 2024 Coke Zero Sugar 400 (Daytona International Speedway)
Chase Elliott is poised to win the 2024 Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400, given his consistent performance and strong stats on superspeedway tracks. Other notable contenders include Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson.
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Xfinity Series Recap: 2024 Cabo Wabo 250 (Michigan International Speedway)
Justin Allgaier triumphed in the 128-lap race, starting from 16th and securing victory with a stellar performance. Sheldon Creed and John Hunter Nemechek rounded out the top three, despite numerous race cautions.
Lap Raptor Podcast 2024/08/14 - Previewing Michigan
Summary In this podcast episode, your host previews the upcoming races at Michigan in the Cup Series and the Xfinity Series. He discusses recent driver signings and non-movement, including Erik Jones signing a multi-year deal with Legacy Motor Club and Daniel Suarez signing a one-year extension with Trackhouse. He analyzes
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Truck Series Preview: 2024 LiUNA! 175 (Milwaukee Mile Speedway)
Christian Eckes stands out as the projected frontrunner for the 2024 Truck Series LiUNA! 175 at the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, based on his superior performance metrics this season and on similar short tracks.
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Cup Series Preview: 2024 FireKeepers Casino 400 (Michigan International Speedway)
Denny Hamlin is favored to win the FireKeepers Casino 400, with robust track records and strong season stats, including 750 points and three wins. Other notable contenders include Kyle Larson and Brad Keselowski.
Feature update: practice and qualifying lap downloads
You can now download a CSV containing every lap from practice and qualifying at any time, from the moment the session begins.
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Cup Series Recap: 2024 Cook Out 400 (Richmond Raceway)
Austin Dillon clinched victory, showcasing strong performance despite fluctuations in the final laps. Denny Hamlin commanded early but finished second, while Tyler Reddick drove impressively to secure third.
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Truck Series Recap: 2024 Clean Harbors 250 (Richmond Raceway)
Ty Majeski claimed victory in a race full of strategic shifts and caution periods, leading 193 laps. Despite strong performances, Christian Eckes and Grant Enfinger finished second and fourth, respectively.
Lap Raptor Podcast 2024/08/10 - Previewing Richmond 2
Summary In this podcast episode, the host previews the upcoming Cup race at Richmond and the truck race. He discusses the track's history and analyzes the performance of drivers in the NextGen era. The host identifies Denny Hamlin as a top contender in the Cup race, along with
Analysis
High in the Custerdome
Cole Custer will be back in the Cup Series with the new Haas Factory Team. What can we expect?
LaJoie out at Spire
Corey LaJoie's contract is not being renewed by Spire Motorsports. What has he accomplished in Cup, and what's next for the popular driver?
Lap Raptor Podcast 2024/07/28 - Olympic week 1
This episode of the podcast discusses the TV treatment of the truck series, the new success rate metric on Lap Raptor, and an evaluation of Corey Lajoie.