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Connor Zilisch to Drive Full Time for JR Motorsports in 2025
The 18-year-old Trackhouse prospect will drive his first full-time season in NASCAR with JRM after racking up an impressive record in sports cars.
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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.
Feature update: Success rate
An increasingly popular stat in the NFL is success rate. From Pro Football Reference: Success Rate starts with the idea that not all plays in football have the same objective. On first and 10, a two-yard run would be considered a bad result; on third and one, that same two-yard
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Truck Series Preview: 2024 Clean Harbors 250 (Richmond Raceway)
Christian Eckes, Corey Heim, and Nick Sanchez are strong contenders for the Clean Harbors 250 at Richmond Raceway, based on their remarkable ARP, AFP, and season performances.
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Xfinity Series Preview: 2024 Cabo Wabo 250 (Michigan International Speedway)
Experts predict Cole Custer will dominate the 2024 Xfinity Series Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan International Speedway based on his consistent performance both this season and at similar tracks.
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Cup Series Preview: 2024 Cook Out 400 (Richmond Raceway)
Kyle Larson, Martin Truex Jr., and Christopher Bell demonstrate strong potential for top performances at Richmond Raceway, backed by season and track-specific stats that showcase their competitive edge.
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Cup Series Recap: 2024 Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG (Indianapolis Motor Speedway)
Kyle Larson clinched victory despite an average running position suggesting mid-pack performance. Notable improvements from Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick, and Christopher Bell highlighted a tightly contested race.
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Truck Series Recap: 2024 TSport 200 (Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park)
Ty Majeski claims victory after dominating the last 56 laps. Christian Eckes and Grant Enfinger round out the top three. Strong performances marked the race, with notable movements in the standings.
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Xfinity Series Recap: 2024 Pennzoil 250 Presented by Advance Auto Parts (Indianapolis Motor Speedway)
Riley Herbst secured victory, finishing ahead of Cole Custer despite Custer's early lead. Aric Almirola held third place, while Shane Van Gisbergen and Sheldon Creed rounded out the top five. A late caution shook up the standings.
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Truck Series Preview: 2024 TSport 200 (Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park)
Christian Eckes is a top contender for the 2024 TSport 200 with a strong performance history on short tracks. Grant Enfinger and Corey Heim also demonstrate formidable stats, suggesting a competitive race ahead.
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Xfinity Series Preview: 2024 Pennzoil 250 (Indianapolis Motor Speedway)
Cole Custer stands as the top contender for the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250, given his consistent season performance and strong stats on long tracks.
Lap Raptor Podcast 2024/07/16 - Previewing Brickyard
Lap Raptor Podcast 2024/07/16 - Previewing Brickyard0:00/1261.3224491× Summary This episode of the Lap Raptor Podcast previews the upcoming races at Indianapolis Speedway and Lucas Oil Race Park. Your host looks at past performance on long tracks and intermediate tracks to identify the favorites for the
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Cup Series Preview: 2024 Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG (Indianapolis Motor Speedway)
Chase Elliott is poised to excel at the 2024 Brickyard 400, backed by strong season stats and historical performance on similar tracks. Expect fierce competition from Tyler Reddick, William Byron, and Kyle Larson.
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Cup Series Recap: 2024 The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VisitPA.com (Pocono Raceway)
Ryan Blaney secured a win with a strong performance, leading the final 44 laps. Denny Hamlin finished 2nd, while Alex Bowman took 3rd. William Byron and Tyler Reddick also showed notable racing throughout.