Kelly Crandall
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Shane van Gisbergen, the Rookie of the Year in the Cup Series, wasn't sure how he would like doing the same thing every weekend. But he's enjoying his time in the U.S. and in NASCAR.
Plus, what he found he likes in the Cup Series that he didn't in the Xfinity Series:
Plus, what he found he likes in the Cup Series that he didn't in the Xfinity Series:
November 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Shane van Gisbergen, the Rookie of the Year in the Cup Series, wasn't sure how he would like doing the same thing every weekend. But he's enjoying his time in the U.S. and in NASCAR.
Plus, what he found he likes in the Cup Series that he didn't in the Xfinity Series:
Plus, what he found he likes in the Cup Series that he didn't in the Xfinity Series:
Cliff Daniels has come a long way since 2021 ... with his sleep habits.
November 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Cliff Daniels has come a long way since 2021 ... with his sleep habits.
Cup Series points for 2025:
November 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Cup Series points for 2025:
Xfinity has shared a "by the numbers" list with 11 notable things as it closes out its 11th (and final) season as the title sponsor of the Xfinity Series:
October 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Xfinity has shared a "by the numbers" list with 11 notable things as it closes out its 11th (and final) season as the title sponsor of the Xfinity Series:
William Byron admits the last two weeks were "very depressing," and he was almost numb after the Talladega result when the finish played out as it did. On how he's handled the emotions of it all before Martinsville:
October 27, 2025 at 10:49 PM
William Byron admits the last two weeks were "very depressing," and he was almost numb after the Talladega result when the finish played out as it did. On how he's handled the emotions of it all before Martinsville:
A bracket challenge update after the Round of 12. How is everyone else doing?
October 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A bracket challenge update after the Round of 12. How is everyone else doing?
Shane van Gisbergen is the overwhelming favorite today, being that we're at a road course, and some have already given him the trophy. Is that premature, or does he expect this race to go through him?
October 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Shane van Gisbergen is the overwhelming favorite today, being that we're at a road course, and some have already given him the trophy. Is that premature, or does he expect this race to go through him?
Carson Hocevar bought the Chili's restaurant in his hometown. Or at least, that's what he said on the internet. But you should never believe everything you see on the internet:
October 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Carson Hocevar bought the Chili's restaurant in his hometown. Or at least, that's what he said on the internet. But you should never believe everything you see on the internet:
The theme in the first round for Bubba Wallace and the 23 team was 'base hits.' Wallace easily advanced into the Round of 12, so he explains if that is still the mentality:
September 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The theme in the first round for Bubba Wallace and the 23 team was 'base hits.' Wallace easily advanced into the Round of 12, so he explains if that is still the mentality:
Denny Hamlin noted that with the number of pit stops expected today at New Hampshire, it was the reason for deferring the crew suspension for one week. He will be without front tchanger Austin Maloney and jackman Joel Bouagnon for the next two races in this round:
September 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Denny Hamlin noted that with the number of pit stops expected today at New Hampshire, it was the reason for deferring the crew suspension for one week. He will be without front tchanger Austin Maloney and jackman Joel Bouagnon for the next two races in this round:
"We've exceeded our expectations from day one."
Alexis DeJoria, in a way, started over in 2025 by joining JCM Racing. But the team has been on the verge of something big, and the Countdown is a good time for it to happen:
🍎 bit.ly/4nFVNQ7
🟢 bit.ly/3ZNLPDU
Alexis DeJoria, in a way, started over in 2025 by joining JCM Racing. But the team has been on the verge of something big, and the Countdown is a good time for it to happen:
🍎 bit.ly/4nFVNQ7
🟢 bit.ly/3ZNLPDU
September 20, 2025 at 5:53 PM
"We've exceeded our expectations from day one."
Alexis DeJoria, in a way, started over in 2025 by joining JCM Racing. But the team has been on the verge of something big, and the Countdown is a good time for it to happen:
🍎 bit.ly/4nFVNQ7
🟢 bit.ly/3ZNLPDU
Alexis DeJoria, in a way, started over in 2025 by joining JCM Racing. But the team has been on the verge of something big, and the Countdown is a good time for it to happen:
🍎 bit.ly/4nFVNQ7
🟢 bit.ly/3ZNLPDU
My bracket after the Round of 16:
September 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
My bracket after the Round of 16:
Brad Keselowski took a shot, literally, at Christopher Bell on the last lap. But did he think he hit him hard enough?
September 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Brad Keselowski took a shot, literally, at Christopher Bell on the last lap. But did he think he hit him hard enough?
Austin Cindric on how long he was going to stay in the car when it was on fire given what was at stake with the playoffs:
September 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Austin Cindric on how long he was going to stay in the car when it was on fire given what was at stake with the playoffs:
Josh Berry on how he'd like to end the season now that he's been eliminated. And finding out Tennessee lost:
September 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Josh Berry on how he'd like to end the season now that he's been eliminated. And finding out Tennessee lost:
Joey Logano said last weekend that Toyota "has got the smoke" with their playoff drivers. Toyota dominated and won the first two races.
Ryan Blaney on that belief and whether his thoughts on the field have changed after the first two weeks:
Ryan Blaney on that belief and whether his thoughts on the field have changed after the first two weeks:
September 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Joey Logano said last weekend that Toyota "has got the smoke" with their playoff drivers. Toyota dominated and won the first two races.
Ryan Blaney on that belief and whether his thoughts on the field have changed after the first two weeks:
Ryan Blaney on that belief and whether his thoughts on the field have changed after the first two weeks:
The NHRA begins its six race postseason (the Countdown) this weekend at Maple Grove. The first three races of Maple Grove. zMAX, and St. Louis are back-to-back-to-back
The reseeded standings:
The reseeded standings:
September 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The NHRA begins its six race postseason (the Countdown) this weekend at Maple Grove. The first three races of Maple Grove. zMAX, and St. Louis are back-to-back-to-back
The reseeded standings:
The reseeded standings:
Leah Pruett on the perspective she's gained about her race team and the NHRA while being outside the car (and driver bubble) for the last two seasons.
TRS announced Tuesday that Pruett will return to racing in 2026:
TRS announced Tuesday that Pruett will return to racing in 2026:
September 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Leah Pruett on the perspective she's gained about her race team and the NHRA while being outside the car (and driver bubble) for the last two seasons.
TRS announced Tuesday that Pruett will return to racing in 2026:
TRS announced Tuesday that Pruett will return to racing in 2026:
I forgot to share this last week, but here is my bracket that I locked in for the RACER league
September 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I forgot to share this last week, but here is my bracket that I locked in for the RACER league
Josh Berry won his way into the NASCAR Cup Series postseason in the fifth race of the season. Since then, the 21 team has been a bit quiet.
Berry on how the Wood Brothers group can reset in the postseason:
Berry on how the Wood Brothers group can reset in the postseason:
August 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Josh Berry won his way into the NASCAR Cup Series postseason in the fifth race of the season. Since then, the 21 team has been a bit quiet.
Berry on how the Wood Brothers group can reset in the postseason:
Berry on how the Wood Brothers group can reset in the postseason:
Although there have been repeat champions (Kyle Busch, Joey Logano) in the elimination playoff format, we have yet to see a driver win back-to-back championships. Will we ever see that?
The thoughts of everyone's favorite champion:
The thoughts of everyone's favorite champion:
August 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Although there have been repeat champions (Kyle Busch, Joey Logano) in the elimination playoff format, we have yet to see a driver win back-to-back championships. Will we ever see that?
The thoughts of everyone's favorite champion:
The thoughts of everyone's favorite champion:
The postseason begins Sunday night:
August 30, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The postseason begins Sunday night:
It’s here! Well, the advanced copy is here. But it proves that it’s real and will soon be out in the world for all to enjoy. You still have time to pre-order or mark your calendars for October 28.
I’m so proud of this project.
I’m so proud of this project.
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It’s here! Well, the advanced copy is here. But it proves that it’s real and will soon be out in the world for all to enjoy. You still have time to pre-order or mark your calendars for October 28.
I’m so proud of this project.
I’m so proud of this project.
B.J. McLeod didn't expect Live Fast Motorsports to be this successful as an Open team. But between McLeod, Katherine Legge, and partners, it's all come together.
McLeod on the team, Legge, and yes, that new roller coaster:
🍎 bit.ly/4mmOJro
🟢 bit.ly/3ZNLPDU
McLeod on the team, Legge, and yes, that new roller coaster:
🍎 bit.ly/4mmOJro
🟢 bit.ly/3ZNLPDU
August 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
B.J. McLeod didn't expect Live Fast Motorsports to be this successful as an Open team. But between McLeod, Katherine Legge, and partners, it's all come together.
McLeod on the team, Legge, and yes, that new roller coaster:
🍎 bit.ly/4mmOJro
🟢 bit.ly/3ZNLPDU
McLeod on the team, Legge, and yes, that new roller coaster:
🍎 bit.ly/4mmOJro
🟢 bit.ly/3ZNLPDU
William Byron could potentially clinch the regular-season championship tonight. The 15 bonus points would equal three wins. Byron on whether that would ease the pain of some actual wins that have slipped away:
August 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
William Byron could potentially clinch the regular-season championship tonight. The 15 bonus points would equal three wins. Byron on whether that would ease the pain of some actual wins that have slipped away: