NASCAR superlatives: Chastain, Suárez, Cindric earn first-half awards
At the halfway point of the Cup schedule, Bob Pockrass hands out awards for the first-half surprises, moves, comebacks and more.2 DAYS AGO
AUSTIN CINDRIC
#2 - FORD - TEAM PENSKE
18 STARTS
1 WINS
1 POLES
Elliott wins pole as he tries to defend Road America title
Chase Elliott won the pole at Road America and will lead the field to green Sunday as he attempts to defend his win on the Wisconsin road course4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR drivers still learning Next Gen cars at midseason
While drivers have had their issues, NASCAR’s goals with the Next Gen car in many ways have been achieved, Bob Pockrass writes.JUNE 23
Is this the year NASCAR has more winners than playoff spots?
With 12 different race winners already this year, Bob Pockrass looks at NASCAR playoff positioning — and at who could get left out.JUNE 13
Daniel Suárez grabs historic NASCAR Cup Series win at Sonoma
Daniel Suárez became the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday on Sonoma RacewayJUNE 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fifth-Place in Toyota/Save Mart 350 Cindric finished fifth in the Toyota / Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway Sunday afternoon.
Impact The Penske Racing youngster put on his road racing skills Sunday at Sonoma. Cindric came from deep in the field to work an impressive drive at this challenging road circuit. He would crack the Top 10 during stage 3 and begin to challenge the leaders. Cindric couldn't run down Kevin Harvick in the closing laps and would have to settle for the strong fifth-place finish. It was just his second Top 5 of the season.
JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE
AJ Allmendinger's road course prowess has him primed for Sonoma
With his road course skill and aggressiveness in the Next Gen car, AJ Allmendinger is going for the win at his home track, Bob Pockrass writ...JUNE 9
Briscoe earns his 1st Cup pole in series' Gateway debut
Chase Briscoe finally has a pole to go with his first NASCAR Cup Series victory earlier this seasonJUNE 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR's finale headed to Phoenix for fourth straight year
NASCAR is taking its championship weekend back to Phoenix next season, the fourth straight season that the Cup Series title will be decided in the desert, and the reaction from dri...JUNE 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR Coca-Cola 600: Denny Hamlin wins big in double overtime
The NASCAR Cup Series' May schedule concluded with the Coca-Cola 600. Here are the top moments from Concord, N.C.MAY 30
NASCAR odds: How to bet Coca-Cola 600, lines, picks
The Coca-Cola 600 Is one of NASCAR's premier races. Find out who our betting expert picks to win the race.MAY 29
NASCAR drivers prepare for Charlotte, offer thoughts on Indy
Bob Pockrass previews the Charlotte race on Sunday and asks several drivers if they would ever like to run the Indianapolis 500.MAY 26
Blaney wins $1M NASCAR All-Star race after caution, net
Ryan Blaney may frame that window net from his No. 12 FordMAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Third in All-Star Race Cindric finished third in the NASCAR All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway Sunday night.
Impact The surprise performer of the night was Cindric in his All-Star Race debut. The Penske Racing youngster started 12th on the grid and would race to the lead by the end of stage 2. He would win that segment of the event. Cindric would remain among the leaders the rest of the way and secure a third-place finish by edging Joey Logano for the spot coming to the checkered flag.
MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE
NASCAR All-Star Race: Ryan Blaney wins big at Texas Motor Speedway
The NASCAR Cup Series' schedule continued Sunday with the All-Star Race. Here are the top moments from Texas Motor Speedway!MAY 22
Blaney wins All-Star race, $1M 2 laps after thinking he won
Ryan Blaney had to go two extra laps after thinking he had already won NASCAR's All-Star race and $1 millionMAY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR odds: How to bet All-Star race, pick
Here are the odds for the top drivers at NASCAR's All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway.MAY 22
Kyle Busch's pit crew All-Stars for qualifying in Texas
The All-Stars during qualifying Saturday night were the pit crew members for Kyle BuschMAY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
INDY DAY 4: Sato delivers statement with fast lap in wind
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato has been the fastest driver at Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayMAY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR AdventHealth 400: Kurt Busch wins big at Kansas Speedway
The NASCAR Cup Series continued Sunday with the AdventHealth 400. Here are the top moments from Kurt Busch's win in K.C.MAY 15
Bell earns third Cup Series pole of season at steamy Kansas
Christopher Bell qualified on the pole for Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway, topping the time set by Tyler Reddick earlier in the session and grabbing his third pole of the NASCAR...MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fast Darlington Practice Cindric was fastest in Happy Hour practice for the Goodyear 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway Saturday afternoon. He turned a fast lap of 167.271 mph.
Impact The Penske Racing youngster led this lone session for Sunday's Goodyear 400. Cindric edged Joey Logano by 0.133-seconds to turn the fastest lap of the practice. The driver of the No. 2 Ford has had it pretty tough of late. Cindric will look to rebound to the Top 10 in Sunday at Darlington Raceway.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
NASCAR DuraMAX Drydene 400: Chase Elliott wins at Dover
NASCAR's DuraMAX Drydene 400 concluded Monday after heavy rains postponed the race on Sunday. Here are the top moments.MAY 2
Crash and DNF at Dover Cindric crashed and finished 36th in the rain-delayed DuraMAX Drydene 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway Monday afternoon.
Impact The tough season continued for the Daytona 500 winner. Cindric would race in the mid-field for most of the first stage. However, on lap 88 the Penske Racing youngster would get out of shape and make contact with the wall setting off a three-car incident. Cindric's machine would get heavy, but repairable damage. Unfortunately, the No. 2 team could not repair the car before the damage clock expired and Cindric would be retired for the day on the damaged vehicle policy. The DNF was his second of the season.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
2022 NASCAR playoffs: Time for drivers on bubble to stress?
With 10 races in the bank, the NASCAR playoff picture is taking shape. Bob Pockrass examines what it means for those on the brink.APRIL 28
