Dale Earnhardt Jr. Defends Bubba Wallace; Kyle Larson Earns Top NASCAR Cup Series Drivers’ Championship Odds

Upon first glance, it appeared that Bubba Wallace intentionally dumped a sputtering Kyle Larson with four laps remained at Darlington Raceway last Sunday.  Wallace, who has a history of confrontation with the 2021 Cup champion, denied it.  Larson itted to breaking at an inopportune time.  Dale Earnhardt Jr. backed up Wallace on his podcast, “Dale […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Apr 2025
NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 Entry List: Dates, Event Times At Bristol Motor Speedway

NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin used a Final Four metaphor to describe his second-straight win Sunday at Darlington Raceway.  While not possessing the strongest machine, William Byron led from the pole through the first two stages, Hamlin remained patient to overcome early mistakes. Much like the Houston Cougars did to the Duke Blue Devils, […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Apr 2025
Bubba Wallace Riding High Into Martinsville Speedway NASCAR Cup Series Race After ‘Really Good’ Day

After a modestly disappointing 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, Bubba Wallace has more than one reason for optimism a half-dozen races into 2025. No, the 23XI Racing driver hasn’t won a race this year. Earning a berth in the playoffs is also far from certain. But Wallace — in his fifth season with the team […]

Jared Turner  •  28 Mar 2025
NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 Entry List: Dates, Event Times At Martinsville Speedway

No doubt, Bubba Wallace entered last weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Homestead-Miami Speedway feeling pressure. Wallace does, in fact, drive for 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan, the NBA Hall of Famer.  In his opening five outings this season, Wallace ed an average finish of 23rd. The No. 23 Toyota team needed a strong finish and […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  24 Mar 2025
NASCAR Cup Series Fans Respond To Kyle Larson Claiming Straight Talk Wireless 400 At Homestead-Miami Speedway

Kyle Larson didn’t run a “perfect” race Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.  The NASCAR Cup Series driver didn’t need to. He earned the Straight Talk Wireless 400 title after outdueling his Hendrick Motorsports teammate during the closing laps.  Like he did during Friday’s Truck Series win and Saturday’s near Xfinity Series victory, Larson proved his ability to […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  23 Mar 2025
NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix: Qualifying, Tyler Reddick’s Pole Position, Lineup At COTA

Co-owned by Michael Jordan, 23XI Racing jumped out Saturday to secure both spots of the front row as Tyler Reddick earned the pole position for Sunday’s EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, while teammate Bubba Wallace qualified second at Circuit of The Americas.  Reddick turned a hot lap of 88.095 mph, edging the top-five efforts of Wallace […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  01 Mar 2025
These 4 NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Stand Out As Contenders To Win Today’s Daytona 500

The day is finally here. It’s time for the Daytona 500 and the official start of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. After four consecutive days of on-track activities at Daytona International Speedway, a quartet of drivers stands tall above the rest as the group with the best opportunity to prevail in Sunday’s 67th installment […]

Jared Turner  •  16 Feb 2025
Daytona 500 Fans Respond To NASCAR Cup Series’ Bubba Wallace Capturing Duel 1

An emotional driver, NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace yearned for a chance to celebrate a win during a Duel at Daytona race.  “All my friends got one,” Wallace told Fox Sports after claiming the Duel 1 Wednesday night at Daytona International Speedway. “Got me one now. I’m good.”  Wallace and Ty Dillon battled for […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  13 Feb 2025
4 Drivers With a Scorching-Hot Seat Heading Into NASCAR Cup Series Season

In the weeks leading up to every new NASCAR Cup Series season, optimism abounds among those who will be sharing a race track from February through November. Ask just about any driver this time of year to offer a forecast for the season, and they’ll claim they’re “excited” about the possibilities. In reality, though, […]

Jared Turner  •  11 Jan 2025