Kyle Larson Invites Max Verstappen to ‘Try’ Cup Series to Settle Best Driver Debate
Kyle Larson invites Max Verstappen to compete in the NASCAR Cup Series to settle the debate over the world's best driver.
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Mark Martin: Jeff Gordon ‘Destroyed Us’ in 1998 Title Fight
For Mark Martin, the 1998 season wasn’t a failure.It just felt like one.Because no matter how fast he was, no matter how many races he won, there was no catching Jeff Gordon.“By the way, we won the Winston in seven races that year and scored enough points to win the championship any other year except […] The post Mark Martin: Jeff Gordon ‘Destroyed Us’ in 1998 Title Fight appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR Cup Series Return to Rockingham Speedway Sparks Caution from Insiders
NASCAR insiders raise concerns over Cup Series return to Rockingham after sellout weekend. Rockingham Speedway drew sellout crowds again during the April 3-4 weekend as national series racing returned for a second straight year.The track hosted the Craftsman Truck Series, Xfinity Series, and an ARCA race, all of which delivered steady action on the one-mile […] The post NASCAR Cup Series Return to Rockingham Speedway Sparks Caution from Insiders appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin To Gain Crucial Track Time Ahead of Chicagoland Return
Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin will gain track time ahead of Chicagoland's return, which could help prepare for the summer.
NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney Breaks Silence on Pit Crew Struggles at Martinsville
Ryan Blaney continues to stay near the top of the NASCAR Cup Series standings in 2026, sitting second behind Tyler Reddick. The No. 12 Team Penske driver pointed to his pit crew as a key part of that strong start.Earlier in the season, the team faced issues on pit road, including loose wheel problems. Those […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney Breaks Silence on Pit Crew Struggles at Martinsville appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Chase Briscoe Searching for Answers After Dreadful Start to NASCAR Season
If it could go wrong, it pretty much has gone wrong for Chase Briscoe in the early part of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.On the heels of a head-turning 2025 when he reached the Championship 4 and earned career highs in race wins (three), poles (seven) and laps led (884), the second-year driver of […] The post Chase Briscoe Searching for Answers After Dreadful Start to NASCAR Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Corey Heim Holds Off Kaden Honeycutt to Claim $150K Rockingham Victory Bonus
Corey Heim fended off TRICON teammate Kaden Honeycutt at Rockingham Speedway to secure a $150,000 Triple Truck Challenge payout.
Kevin Harvick Pushes NFL-Style Pit Crew Draft Idea in NASCAR: “It Would Be a Lot of Fun”
Veteran NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick has proposed a new idea that could change how pit crews are built in the NASCAR Cup Series. Speaking on his podcast, Harvick suggested creating an NFL-style draft system for pit crew members.He said the current structure in the NASCAR Cup Series allows top teams to keep the best talent, […] The post Kevin Harvick Pushes NFL-Style Pit Crew Draft Idea in NASCAR: “It Would Be a Lot of Fun” appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney Opens Up About Denny Hamlin Martinsville Incident
Ryan Blaney addressed late-race contact with Denny Hamlin during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. The incident came in the final stage as both drivers raced for position on the short track. Hamlin, who led 292 laps, made contact that sent Blaney into the outside wall.The impact caused damage and affected […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney Opens Up About Denny Hamlin Martinsville Incident appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Glad Martinsville Avoided ‘Sh– Shows’ With Clean O’Reilly Racing
Dale Earnhardt Jr. praised a surprisingly clean O’Reilly Series race at Martinsville Speedway, saying it avoided the usual chaos.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Blasts Hall of Fame Ballot’s ‘Huge Disgrace’ for Disrespecting NASCAR Legend
Dale Earnhardt Jr. slams the NASCAR Hall of Fame for mislabeling Ray Elder's career, calling the ballot a "huge disgrace."
23XI President Optimistic About $221 Billion Giant’s Eventual Return to NASCAR
Is McDonald’s really done with NASCAR? 23XI Racing’s president drops a strong hint about a potential return.
Richard Petty: Bubba Wallace ‘Knocked the Door Out of Him’ in Hocevar Wreck
A late-race incident at Martinsville Speedway is drawing scrutiny across the NASCAR garage — and now one of the sport’s most iconic voices has weighed in.Bubba Wallace sparked controversy during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race after making contact with Carson Hocevar on Lap 324, sending the No. 77 spinning and triggering a multi-car pileup on […] The post Richard Petty: Bubba Wallace ‘Knocked the Door Out of Him’ in Hocevar Wreck appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Denny Hamlin Calls for Change in NASCAR Caution Length
Denny Hamlin wants to see NASCAR make a change to the length of caution periods across the board. The comments came on the driver’s “Actions Detrimental” podcast following the race weekend in Martinsville.The driver of the No. 11 believes NASCAR is spending too much time under caution. The 45-year-old acknowledged that the TV companies want to […] The post Denny Hamlin Calls for Change in NASCAR Caution Length appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR Fans Split Over Bubba Wallace Incident at Martinsville Speedway
Bubba Wallace’s late-race incident at Martinsville Speedway didn’t just shake up the Cook Out 400. It completely took over the conversation after the checkered flag, with fans across the NASCAR Cup Series locking in on what they believed really happened.On Lap 327, Wallace’s contact with Carson Hocevar triggered a multi-car crash that wiped out more […] The post NASCAR Fans Split Over Bubba Wallace Incident at Martinsville Speedway appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR: Kevin Harvick and Kyle Petty Criticize Bubba Wallace’s Martinsville Speedway Wreck
Bubba Wallace wrecked the 77 car at Martinsville Speedway during a NASCAR Cup Series race on the tight half-mile short track. Kevin Harvick and Kyle Petty called out the move live on the FOX broadcast as it happened.Harvick said Wallace drove straight through the 77 car and suggested something else triggered the aggression on track. […] The post NASCAR: Kevin Harvick and Kyle Petty Criticize Bubba Wallace’s Martinsville Speedway Wreck appeared first on Heavy Sports.
“He Put Me in the Fence”: Ryan Blaney Sounds Off on Denny Hamlin After Martinsville
Ryan Blaney didn’t hesitate when asked about his late-race run-in with Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway.“Yeah, he just put me in the fence,” Blaney said on pit road. “That’s what it looked like from my seat.”The moment came during a tense battle in the closing laps of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race, adding another flashpoint […] The post “He Put Me in the Fence”: Ryan Blaney Sounds Off on Denny Hamlin After Martinsville appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Chase Elliott Silences Critics as Crew Chief Alan Gustafson Delivers Martinsville Masterclass
Chase Elliott silences critics as crew chief Alan Gustafson delivers a Martinsville masterclass to steal Denny Hamlin's victory.
Michael Jordan found escape in NASCAR after NBA ‘burden’
Michael Jordan is arguably the greatest basketball player the world has ever seen. He is a serial winner, and he has become a larger than life figure due to his historic run with the Chicago Bulls. But his post-NBA career has been a mixed bag, with more negative than positive. He did not draft well […] The post Michael Jordan found escape in NASCAR after NBA ‘burden’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Updated NASCAR Cup Championship Standings After Chase Elliott’s Martinsville Win Yesterday
Chase Elliott's victory at the Martinsville Cook Out 400 fundamentally reshuffles the NASCAR Cup Series championship standings.
NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Continues Cook Out 400 Control at Martinsville Speedway
Denny Hamlin stayed in control of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, winning Stage 2 and continuing his strong run from the pole. Hamlin led 156 of the first 162 laps and maintained track position through pit cycles and restarts. The race reached the halfway point under green-flag conditions, with few lead changes.Ty […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Continues Cook Out 400 Control at Martinsville Speedway appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Dominates Early, Wins Stage 1 at Martinsville Speedway
Denny Hamlin controlled the opening segment of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, leading from the pole and winning Stage 1. Hamlin led 65 of the first 73 laps and stayed out front under green flag conditions.The NASCAR Cup Series event opened without a caution, and only two drivers led laps in the […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Dominates Early, Wins Stage 1 at Martinsville Speedway appeared first on Heavy Sports.
“It’s Not Win-or-Bust Anymore”: Christopher Bell Reacts to NASCAR Cup Series Chase Format
Six races into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, the new Chase playoff format is already shaping how drivers race each week. NASCAR removed the win-and-in system and introduced a points-based format that rewards steady performance throughout a race.The change has shifted focus from chasing a single win to building points from start to finish. […] The post “It’s Not Win-or-Bust Anymore”: Christopher Bell Reacts to NASCAR Cup Series Chase Format appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR Starting Lineup: Qualifying Results for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville
Denny Hamlin earns pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series' Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway.