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NASCAR Debate Grows as Denny Hamlin Explains NASCAR Drivers as Athletes

In a recent episode of his podcast Actions Detrimental, Denny Hamlin addressed the ongoing question around NASCAR drivers as athletes. The three-time Daytona 500 winner shared his thoughts in a clip released by Dirty Mo Media.The topic has gained attention in sports media, with some questioning whether drivers meet the standard definition of athletes. Hamlin […] The post NASCAR Debate Grows as Denny Hamlin Explains NASCAR Drivers as Athletes appeared first on HEAVY.

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Carson Hocevar’s Talladega Celebration Draws Comparisons To Iconic Dale Earnhardt Moment

Not doing anything to quiet the comparisons. Carson Hocevar scored his first career NASCAR Cup Series win yesterday in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Speedway. The driver of the #77 car for Spire Motorsports has been knocking on the door of his first win for a while now. He finished a then-career best 2nd at Nashville last year, and has consistently been at the front of the field over the past couple seasons. But like any young driver, Hocevar […] The post Carson Hocevar’s Talladega Celebration Draws Comparisons To Iconic Dale Earnhardt Moment first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Joey Logano Sounds Off After Talladega ‘Big One’: ‘Pick Your Poison’

The fallout from Talladega’s massive “Big One” didn’t end when the smoke cleared — and Joey Logano made sure of that. In the aftermath of the multi-car crash that collected more than two dozen drivers during Stage 2, Logano delivered one of the most candid and pointed assessments of superspeedway racing in its current form. […] The post Joey Logano Sounds Off After Talladega ‘Big One’: ‘Pick Your Poison’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Cup Series: Talladega Superspeedway Post-Inspection Reveal Leaves Doubt After Chaos

The NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway delivered chaos from start to finish, but the biggest question came after the checkered flag. Carson Hocevar crossed the line first in the 2026 Jack Link’s 500, yet his win was not official until NASCAR completed post-race inspection. After a long review in the garage, the No. […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Talladega Superspeedway Post-Inspection Reveal Leaves Doubt After Chaos appeared first on HEAVY.

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Did You Know NASCAR Driver Tyler Reddick’s Grandfather Founded A Well-Known Country Record Label?

Could have had a career in the music business if the whole racing thing didn’t work out. Tyler Reddick is one of the hottest drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series right now. The driver of the #45 car for 23XI Racing, which is co-owned by fellow NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan, is currently leading the points standings and has already won five races this season. (In fact, his worst finish of the season so far is […] The post Did You Know NASCAR Driver Tyler Reddick’s Grandfather Founded A Well-Known Country Record Label? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Power Rankings After Carson Hocevar’s First Career Win At Talladega

It was only a matter of time until Carson Hocevar won his first career NASCAR Cup Series race, so it surprised no one in the racing world to see Hocevar take home the checkered flag in Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Hocevar survived some early turmoil, as well as a wild crash that […] The post NASCAR Power Rankings After Carson Hocevar’s First Career Win At Talladega appeared first on BroBible.

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NASCAR CEO Confirms They Won’t Ban Carson Hocevar’s Electric Victory Celebration

Keep on riding the ‘dente. Carson Hocevar gave us what may have been the greatest celebration in the history of NASCAR today after winning his first ever Cup Series race at the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The driver of the #77 car for Spire Motorsports has been knocking on the door of his first win for a while now. He finished a then-career best 2nd at Nashville last year, and has consistently been at the front of the […] The post NASCAR CEO Confirms They Won’t Ban Carson Hocevar’s Electric Victory Celebration first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Carson Hocevar, An Unprecented NASCAR Win Celebration, And A Bright Future

No one in NASCAR history celebrated a win like Carson Hocevar did on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Chili’s Chevrolet went viral minutes after Hocevar’s victory.Hocevar, 23, won his first NASCAR Cup Series race, holding off a hard-charging Chris Buescher for the win. But it’s what Hocevar did after the race that […] The post Carson Hocevar, An Unprecented NASCAR Win Celebration, And A Bright Future appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mike Joy takes shot at Stephen A. Smith on Fox broadcast over NASCAR athlete comments

The NASCAR community is firing back after Stephen A. Smith recently said that NASCAR drivers are not athletes. While discussing where LeBron James ranks among the greatest athletes ever on Smith’s Mad Dog Sports Radio show on SiriusXM, a caller suggested NASCAR legend Richard Petty as a nominee, and Smith proceeded to trash the idea of…

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Carson Hocevar Conquers Talladega For First NASCAR Cup Series Win

For the first time in his career, Carson Hocevar is a winner in the NASCAR Cup Series.In his 91st career start, the driver of the No. 77 found his way to the front in the Jack Link’s 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway. On the last lap, Hocevar outdueled Chris Buescher with help from Alex Bowman […] The post Carson Hocevar Conquers Talladega For First NASCAR Cup Series Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Joey Logano responds to Stephen A. Smith’s NASCAR athletes take: ‘People like that have to make comments to stay relevant’

Stephen A. Smith doesn’t think NASCAR drivers are athletes, and Joey Logano thinks he knows exactly why. “People like that have to make comments to stay relevant,” Logano said. “I mean, that’s part of their game, right? They gotta make big moments so people watch. He got exactly what he wanted — he got you…

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Ty Gibbs Slams Wall After Tire Failure at Talladega — ‘Massive Hit’

Talladega wasn’t done after the “Big One.” Just minutes after a massive multi-car crash wiped out a large portion of the field, Ty Gibbs became the next driver caught in a violent incident during Stage 2 of the NASCAR Cup Series race. Right-Front Tire Failure Sends Gibbs Into Wall Another crash. Ty Gibbs must have […] The post Ty Gibbs Slams Wall After Tire Failure at Talladega — ‘Massive Hit’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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The Big One Strikes At Talladega & Collects At Least 26 Cars During NASCAR Cup Series Race

‘Dega, baby. The NASCAR Cup Series is at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama this weekend for the Jack Link’s 500, and as is usually the case at the sport’s biggest track, you never really know what’s going to happen. The first stage of the race was a fuel mileage game, with teams playing different strategies to make it to the end of the stage. Ryan Preece led a group of Fords to win the first stage, but it wasn’t long into […] The post The Big One Strikes At Talladega & Collects At Least 26 Cars During NASCAR Cup Series Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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