Austin Cindric News, Rumors, & NASCAR Updates

Fast Watkins Glen Practice Cindric was fastest in Happy Hour practice for the Go Bowling at the Glen NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International on Saturday afternoon. He turned a fast lap of 122.14...

Impact There was a good mix of manufacturers at the top of the speed charts after this lone practice at the Glen. Cindric would come out on top in his No. 2 Ford. He edged Carson Hocevar to lead this session and set the pace heading into pole qualifying. Cindric has a good opportunity to crack the Top 10 Sunday in the Go Bowling at the Glen.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

NASCAR Power Rankings: New Cup Winner Carson Hocevar Joins List

Carson "Hurricane" Hocevar stormed into the rankings after thriving at Talladega. Here's the latest.

APRIL 28 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Power Rankings: New Cup Winner Carson Hocevar Joins List

Overcomes issues at Talladega Cindric struggled early, but brought the No. 2 car home in eighth place in Sunday's Jack Link's 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Impact Early in Sunday's race, Cindric missed his pit stall after entering pit road three-wide, but he was able to get the free pass after Stage 2, putting him back on the lead lap. He steadily moved forward from there on his way to an eighth-place finish. After finishing 26th or worse in each of the season's first four races, Cindric now has six Top 20s in a row heading into the next race at Texas Motor Speedway, where the No. 2 car led 60 laps last year but was involved in a late accident, finishing 25th.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

After backlash, Austin Cindric calls his AI posts a 'social experiment' and doubled down anyway Austin Cindric has commented on his AI promo videos for race week, which have drawn heavy backlash from fans, and revealed that the idea started with boredom.

APRIL 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

NASCAR Power Rankings: Tyler Reddick Too Hot & Can't Be Stopped

It's Tyler "Too Hot" Reddick's world and we're all just living in it — which is why he's still at the top of the power rankings.

APRIL 21 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Power Rankings: Tyler Reddick Too Hot & Can't Be Stopped

NASCAR Power Rankings: Ty Gibbs Moves On Up After 1st Cup Win

Ty Gibbs made a jump up the power rankings after finally getting his first victory in the NASCAR Cup Series.

APRIL 14 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Power Rankings: Ty Gibbs Moves On Up After 1st Cup Win

Second Consecutive Top 10 Cindric scored his second Top 10 of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season with an eighth-place finish in Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway.

Impact The No. 2 team got off to an awful start to the season, with Cindric sitting 30th in points after Las Vegas. He's turned things around a bit since, posting back-to-back Top 10s and moving up to 18th in the standings. Cindric had a fast car on Sunday, running as high as third before ultimately finishing eighth. Up next is Bristol, where Cindric has zero Top-10 finishes in six Cup starts and just two Top-20 finishes.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Keselowski is seeking a special day at Martinsville for his 600th NASCAR Cup start

Brad Keselowski will make his 600th career start in the Cup Series, a tribute to the adaptability of a 41-year-old who became NASCAR’s first millennial champion in 2012

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

NASCAR Power Rankings: Many Changes But Not At The Top

Tyler Reddick strikes again, but was his impressive run at Darlington enough to keep him in the No. 1 spot?

MARCH 24 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Power Rankings: Many Changes But Not At The Top

Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington in 4th NASCAR win this season for Michael Jordan's team

Overcoming a malfunctioning alternator and cool suit, Tyler Reddick chased down Brad Keselowski and led the final 28 laps at Darlington Raceway for his fourth NASCAR Cup Series vic...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Fifth-Place at Darlington Cindric finished fifth in the Goodyear 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway on Sunday afternoon.

Impact Cindric would turn in one of his best performances of the young season Sunday at Darlington Raceway. The Penske Racing driver would use good moves to get to the front early on and finish third in stage 1. Cindric would hold onto that good track position the rest of the way and shore up Top-5 track position late. He would hold off Ty Gibbs to grab a strong fifth-place finish in the Goodyear 400. It was Cindric's first Top 5 of the season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Team Penske's Phoenix sweep caps a historic IndyCar-NASCAR doubleheader weekend

Team Penske made history with a rare sweep as IndyCar and NASCAR shared Phoenix Raceway for the “desert doubleheader” weekend

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

IndyCar and NASCAR partner for a desert doubleheader as both series enjoy strong starts to season

IndyCar and NASCAR are sharing a big doubleheader weekend at Phoenix Raceway, and drivers say the combo is boosting both racing series

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

NASCAR 2026 All-Star Format: New Twists & Turns at New Location

The 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race will look a lot a different. Here are the latest twists and turns for the exciting new format.

FEBRUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR 2026 All-Star Format: New Twists & Turns at New Location

Best Daytona 500 Radio Moments From NASCAR Cup Opener: 'We Hit Everything'

Here are the best in-car radio moments from the 2026 Daytona 500.

FEBRUARY 19 • FOX SPORTS

Best Daytona 500 Radio Moments From NASCAR Cup Opener: 'We Hit Everything'

2026 Daytona 500: Everything To Know About The Great American Race

What time is the race? How many laps are there? Which drivers are the favorites? Here's everything to know about the 2026 Daytona 500.

FEBRUARY 15 • FOX SPORTS

2026 Daytona 500: Everything To Know About The Great American Race

Who's In, Who's Out: Daytona 500 Qualifying, Explained

Who's in and who's out when it comes to the Daytona 500? Well, that's a little complicated. Here's the breakdown of how the field is set.

FEBRUARY 13 • FOX SPORTS

Who's In, Who's Out: Daytona 500 Qualifying, Explained

Leads Daytona Opening Practice Cindric was fastest in opening practice for the Daytona 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday. He turned a fast lap of 187.402 mph.

Impact The driver of the No. 2 Ford led this opening session that was mostly a tune up for qualifying. A lot of single car runs and no drafting. Cindric beat out Ross Chastain to turn the fastest lap of this session at Daytona International Speedway. The Penske Racing driver had great speed on these superspeedways last season and he looks like a favorite to grab the pole position Wednesday night at Daytona.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Teen sensation Connor Zilisch is the most hyped NASCAR rookie since possibly Jeff Gordon

Connor Zilisch is only 19 years old and has been racing just a few years

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Ryan Preece wins The Clash in sleet and near-freezing temperatures

Ryan Preece is the winner of NASCAR's season-opening exhibition, The Clash

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Races into Cookout Clash Cindric finished second in the Last Chance Qualifier for the Cookout Clash NASCAR Cup Series race at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Impact This 75-lap heat race would determine the last two participants in the main event for the Clash. Josh Berry would run away with the win, but Cindric would fight a heated battle with Corey Lajoie over the final 15 laps to finally pass the No. 6 Ford and grab second-place in the LCQ. Cindric will start near the end of the field in the Clash and face tall odds to win.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

David Malukas dipping into NASCAR as Ryan Blaney and Austin Cindric friendships build at Team Penske Team Penske's newest IndyCar driver, David Malukas, has developed a liking for NASCAR.

JANUARY 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Austin Cindric's Supercars debut ends in heartbreak after rival wipes him out NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric made his Supercars debut this weekend at Adelaide Parklands Circuit. Wheeling Tickford Racing’s Armo...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

IndyCar ace Scott McLaughlin drops reaction to Team Penske colleague's Supercars debut at Adelaide Grand Final Austin Cindric’s long-anticipated Supercars debut took place this weekend at the Adelaide Parklands Circuit, where the Team Penske driver jo...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Just trying to be a hero": Team Penske star Austin Cindric reflects on first Supercars outing Austin Cindric made his Supercars debut with a steady first practice run at the Adelaide Parklands Circuit on Thursday (November 27).

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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