NASCAR Chase Nightmare: The Numbers Are Bad News for Some Drivers

NASCAR Chase Nightmare: The Numbers Are Bad News for Some Drivers

The NASCAR Cup Series championship battle has taken a major turn after 25,000 simulations showed a clear advantage for drivers entering The Chase near the top of the standings. Racing Insights managing director Russell Wenrich said the data supports what drivers have been saying since NASCAR brought back the Chase format.The simulations found that the […] The post NASCAR Chase Nightmare: The Numbers Are Bad News for Some Drivers appeared first o…

NASCAR Power Rankings: No Wins, No Problem; Christopher Bell Takes Top Spot - RAW CHILI

Christopher Bell has finished second in four of the last five races. That string of solid performances puts him at the top of this subjective power ranking

Goodyear Just Added a New Variable for NASCAR's Richmond Weekend

Goodyear is giving NASCAR Cup Series teams something both familiar and new to work with this weekend at Richmond Raceway. While the right-side tires will be the same ones teams raced on earlier this season at Martinsville Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway, Richmond will mark the first time the newly introduced left-side tire is paired with that combination at the 0.75-mile oval. That subtle change could become one of the biggest storylines …

2026 NASCAR Odds: Denny Hamlin Favored For Richmond; Christopher Bell Second

NASCAR is heading to Richmond for the Cook Out 400 on Sunday, Aug. 16, and the stakes are incredibly high for drivers still trying to make the cut for The Chase. Only four drivers have secured their positions in the postseason — Denny Hamlin, Ty Gibbs, Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick. Which driver takes the checkered flag at Richmond Raceway and gets closer to locking himself into The Chase? Here are the early odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of A…

Cook Out 400 Contenders: Five Drivers to Watch at Richmond

The race for the postseason is hitting its boiling point as the NASCAR Cup Series stars head to Virginia’s premier short track. Identifying true Cook Out 400 contenders comes down to who can manage extreme tire degradation and execute flawless green-flag pit stops on this abrasive 0.75-mile D-shaped oval. From hometown heroes to short-track aces looking to pull off a major upset, a few select drivers stand out above the rest. Keep a close eye on…

Denny Hamlin Admits He Would “Retire at the End of 2026” If the Iowa Struggle Become the New Normal

Joe Gibbs Racing veteran Denny Hamlin one of the biggest nightmares of his racing career last Sunday at Iowa. He The post Denny Hamlin Admits He Would “Retire at the End of 2026” If the Iowa Struggle Becomes the New Normal appeared first on FirstSportz.