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Larson finally stumbles in NASCAR's championship. Was it just a bad day or sign of serious trouble?

Kyle Larson's Cup Series championship hopes took a hit at Phoenix Raceway after a flat tire led to a 34th-place finish

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From Tyler Reddick's Pivotal Win, Kyle Larson's Woes At Phoenix

Tyler Reddick snapped his winless streak by getting into Victory Lane at Phoenix, while Kyle Larson's miserable day put a damper on his Chas...

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Tyler Reddick's Pivotal Win, Kyle Larson's Woes At Phoenix

Reddick wins in Phoenix as NASCAR Cup Series championship tightens after miserable day for Larson

Tyler Reddick earned his sixth win of the NASCAR season at Phoenix Raceway, boosting his position in the Cup Series championship standings

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Pole-sitter Ryan Blaney Favored For Phoenix

Can Ryan Blaney capitalize on his pole position in Phoenix and get into Victory Lane? Here are the latest odds.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Pole-sitter Ryan Blaney Favored For Phoenix

Runner-up Finish at Phoenix Blaney finished second in the Freeway Insurance 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday afternoon.

Impact Blaney started on the pole and led 51 laps for the day at the Desert Jewel. The Penske Racing star would battle among the Top 5 for the full event. Blaney would make a late charge after the final restart of the race to try to run down Tyler Reddick. He would fall short in that effort but still secure an impressive runner-up finish at the checkered flag.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Blaney wins pole at Phoenix Raceway while NASCAR postseason leader Kyle Larson to start 22nd

Ryan Blaney took the pole at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday, putting him in good position to make a move up the standings in NASCAR’s postseason

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Briscoe has momentum, but Larson holds commanding lead in NASCAR playoffs entering Phoenix race

Chase Briscoe's back-to-back wins have put him in the mix for the NASCAR Cup Series championship

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Wins Phoenix Pole Blaney won the pole for the Freeway Insurance 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday. He turned a fast lap of 137.143 mph.

Impact It was no surprise to see Blaney turn a strong practice into an even stronger qualifying session at Phoenix. The driver of the No. 12 Ford advanced into the final round of qualifying and beat out teammate, Joey Logano, to capture the pole position for the Freeway Insurance 500. It was Blaney's fifth pole of the season and 17th-career pole position. He'll be the man to beat Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fast Phoenix Practice Blaney was fastest in Happy Hour practice for the Freeway Insurance 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday. He turned a fast lap of 133.486 mph.

Impact The Fords looked fast in this lone practice with two Penske Racing cars in the Top 3 speeds. Blaney would show the way with his lap of over 133 mph. He would edge Carson Hocevar to turn the fastest lap of the Phoenix oval. Blaney and the No. 12 Ford team will be top contenders to win this weekend in the Freeway Insurance 500.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

2026 NASCAR Cup Series Title Odds: Kyle Larson Favored; Denny Hamlin Falling

Kyle Larson is now the clear favorite to win The Chase. Is there any hope for Denny Hamlin? Here are the latest odds.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 NASCAR Cup Series Title Odds: Kyle Larson Favored; Denny Hamlin Falling

NASCAR Silly Season Tracker: Daniel Suárez, Cole Custer Secure 2027 Rides

Daniel Suárez and Cole Custer seal their 2027 fates.

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Silly Season Tracker: Daniel Suárez, Cole Custer Secure 2027 Rides

Max Verstappen leads start to finish in Formula 1 as NASCAR heads to Phoenix Raceway

Max Verstappen earned his first victory in Singapore

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Inside The Garage: Can Team Penske Keep Momentum With New Ford Body In 2027?

A Penske Ford probably won't win The Chase, but the momentum their drivers have could be key as the team transitions to a new body.

OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

Inside The Garage: Can Team Penske Keep Momentum With New Ford Body In 2027?

4 Takeaways From Chase Briscoe's Thrilling Victory At Charlotte

It was a thriller at Charlotte, and Chase Briscoe came out on top. After back-to-back wins, is he a legitimate contender to win it all?

OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Chase Briscoe's Thrilling Victory At Charlotte

Chase Briscoe holds off teammate Christopher Bell in Charlotte to win 2nd straight playoff race

Chase Briscoe held off Christopher Bell to win his second straight NASCAR playoff race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a photo finish

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Kyle Larson Favored For Charlotte

Kyle Larson is the favorite for NASCAR at Charlotte. Will he build on his lead in The Chase this weekend, or will Denny Hamlin make up groun...

OCTOBER 11 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NASCAR Chase Odds: Kyle Larson Favored For Charlotte

Third in Bank of America 400 Blaney finished third in the Bank of America 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon.

Impact The Penske Racing star had a big points day at Charlotte Motor Speedway and kept his slim championship hopes alive. Blaney started among the Top 5 and battled there the full 400-miles. He would lead 4 laps during the stage 2 caution and that would be the extent of Blaney's time in the lead. In the closing laps the veteran driver would hold off Josh Berry to claim a strong third-place finish at the Charlotte oval and close his deficit to leader Kyle Larson to 80 points in the Chase standings.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Streaking Kyle Larson looks to pad points lead at Charlotte as NASCAR playoffs reach midway point

Kyle Larson sits atop the NASCAR Cup playoff standings with two postseason wins and three other top-five finishes

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

NASCAR Contender Rankings: Will Anyone In The Chase Catch Kyle Larson?

Kyle Larson widened his lead in The Chase with a second-place finish at Las Vegas. Is anyone going to be able to catch him in the title hunt...

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

NASCAR Contender Rankings: Will Anyone In The Chase Catch Kyle Larson?

Chase Briscoe fends off Kyle Larson's last-lap surge to win in Las Vegas

Chase Briscoe held off a last-lap charge from points leader Kyle Larson to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

NASCAR shrugs off fisticuffs and swearing, heads back to old tracks as it embraces its rugged past

NASCAR is embracing its roots again

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Kyle Larson passes Chase Briscoe with 7 laps left to win for the fourth time at Kansas Speedway

Kyle Larson passed Chase Briscoe with seven laps to go Sunday, securing the NASCAR Cup Series victory at Kansas Speedway

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Larson leads Hamlin by single point in Cup Series playoffs as rainout sets Kansas starting lineup

Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin are atop the NASCAR Cup Series standings as the playoffs continue this weekend at Kansas

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Tension eases between Ryan Blaney, Carson Hocevar after Bristol brawl - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News In the aftermath of last Saturday’s post-race fisticuffs between Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar at Bristol Motor Speedway, cooler heads have...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

NASCAR star Blaney has moved on from his fight with Hocevar, even if his black eye is still there

Ryan Blaney arrived at Kansas Speedway on Friday with a black eye from a scuffle with Carson Hocevar

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

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