Cup results: 2023 Championship Race (Phoenix)
Winner: Ross Chastain Champion: Ryan Blaney Links Stats and results Loop data Laps (view and download) NASCAR.com Highlights
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Cup preview: 2023 Championship Race (Phoenix)
The Cup series championship will be decided tomorrow at Phoenix. In the mix are Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, and William Byron. Stats When you look at all races this season, it's hard to argue with this final four. Byron won the most races in the Cup
Race Recap
Cup Series Recap: 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship (Phoenix Raceway)
Ross Chastain clinched victory with a strong performance, leading most of the final laps. Ryan Blaney showed significant improvement, finishing second, while Kyle Larson secured third. William Byron ended fourth despite starting on pole.
Analysis
Drivers and crew chiefs
Yesterday I wrote: Perhaps all we can say is that if cars within the same team have similar average starts, running positions, and finishes, they're likely on similar setups - as you'd expect. I take this as vindication for PFAE: if cars within the same team
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Truck Series Recap: 2023 CRAFTSMAN 150 (Phoenix Raceway)
Christian Eckes won after leading 34 laps with an ARP of 5.14 and a GR-LR of 2.94. Jake Garcia and Chase Purdy followed in second and third, while late incidents hindered top contenders like Corey Heim and Ty Majeski.
Analysis
The diff4ence between the SHR cars
During the Martinsville broadcast, Parker Kilgerman relayed information he heard speaking to the Rodney Childers, the crew chief of the Stewart-Haas Racing #4 car: SHR's 10, 14, and 41 cars all use the same setup for races, whereas the 4 uses a setup personalized to its driver, Kevin
Prospecting
Prospecting: Treyten Lapcevich
Check out what 19 year old Treyten Lapcevich did this year in the Canadian Pinty's series: Season Age Series Starts Wins ASP AFP eARP Avg. PFAE 2020 15 Pinty's 2 0 5.00 3.00 3.88 3.722 2021 16 Pinty's 10 0
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Cup results: 2023 Xfinity 500 (Martinsville)
Winner: Ryan Blaney Links Stats and results Loop data Laps (view and download) NASCAR.com Highlights
Race Preview
Cup Preview: 2023 Xfinity 500 (Martinsville)
Picks Targeting high net retention drivers on this short track, where it's been difficult to pass with the NextGen. To Win #11 Denny Hamlin #5 Kyle Larson #19 Martin Truex Jr. Top 5 #6 Brad Keselowski Top 10 #54 Ty Gibbs, especially if there's a late
William Byron's Explosion
William Byron's taken a step this year. You don't need me to tell you: six of his ten career wins have come in 2023. PFAE agrees; check out the massive jump: It looks to me like he may have had better equipment to work with in
Prospecting
Prospecting: Jesse Love to Xfinity with RCR
NEWS: Richard Childress Racing welcomes reigning ARCA Menards Series champion Jesse Love to the organization’s NASCAR Xfinity Series stable in 2024. Read More: https://t.co/UDcPzJjIt3 pic.twitter.com/6RDMGafUg0 — RCR (@RCRracing) October 25, 2023 Jesse Love has been very good in ARCA. His percentage of laps led
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Cup Series Recap: 2023 Xfinity 500 (Martinsville Speedway)
Ryan Blaney clinched first place after a stellar performance across 500 laps. Aric Almirola and Denny Hamlin also showcased notable efforts, finishing 2nd and 3rd respectively.
NASCAR will not rescind RWR #51 charter
NASCAR says it will not repossess Rick Ware Racing No. 51 charter even if in bottom three of charter teams this yr. It'd be NASCAR's option and rule designed to prevent start-and-park. RWR's RFK alliance, use of Roush Yates Engines, signing Haley shows commitment
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Cup Series Recap: 2023 Bank of America ROVAL 400 (Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course)
AJ Allmendinger clinched the NASCAR race, leading for 52 laps from lap 58 and finishing 1st. William Byron and Kyle Busch followed in 2nd and 3rd places, respectively, showcasing their strategic prowess.
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Cup Series Recap: 2023 AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 (Texas Motor Speedway)
William Byron clinched victory from 18th with a strong ARP and net gain rating. Bubba Wallace led 133 laps but finished third. Ross Chastain was second. Incidents and late cautions reshuffled the race dynamics.
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Xfinity Series Recap: 2023 Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 (Darlington Raceway)
Denny Hamlin secured the win with impressive consistency, while Austin Hill and John Hunter Nemechek followed. Late-race tactics reshuffled standings, but Hamlin's strategic moves during cautions made him stand out.