Posts by Cole Cusumano
OPINION: Fifth Time’s The Charm For Phoenix Finale
Another NASCAR Championship Weekend has come and gone at Phoenix Raceway, and this marked the first time it really felt as if the one-mile track was fully embraced as the home of the sport’s finale.
Read MoreForever A Champion: Allgaier’s Determined Road To Glory
Many in the racing world collectively rejoiced Saturday night following the conclusion to the NASCAR Xfinity Series season, when Justin Allgaier finally earned the once elusive title of “champion.”
Read MoreMiami Heartbreak For Blaney Equals Martinsville Must-Win
Runner-up wasn’t good enough for Ryan Blaney, who pieced together a remarkable performance, but failed to gain much ground in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Read MoreSteady Bell Cruises Into Round Of 8 With Momentum
Christopher Bell didn’t need to do too much in order to advance into the Round of 8 before the checkered flag waved Sunday at the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway ROVAL.
Read MoreGritty ROVAL Comeback Propels Reddick Into Round Of 8
Tyler Reddick and the No. 45 team put the NASCAR Cup Series on notice by virtue of a potential championship-defining moment with their backs against the wall in Sunday’s Round of 12 elimination race at the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway ROVAL.
Read MoreMethodical ‘Dega Race Locks Byron Into Round Of 8
William Byron fell .027 seconds shy of scoring his fourth NASCAR Cup Series win this season in a three-wide overtime thriller at Talladega Superspeedway, but still ended up with a result that was just as valuable.
Read MoreBlaney Showing Poise Under Cup Series Playoff Pressure
To this point, Ryan Blaney has had a relatively quiet title defense, but he and the No. 12 team have continued to flash their championship composure in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
Read MoreElliott Rallies From The Rear For Kansas Top 10
Chase Elliott was met with immediate adversity to kick off the next phase of his quest for a second NASCAR Cup Series championship, but wound up compiling a methodical climb from the rear of the field Sunday at Kansas Speedway.
Read MoreHamlin Moves On, Bounces Teammate Gibbs From Playoffs
Although Denny Hamlin was unable to execute a three-peat at Bristol Motor Speedway and “beat your favorite driver” again, he was competitive enough Saturday night to overcome a six-point playoff deficit and advance his way into the Round of 12.
Read MorePair Of Crashes Drops Hamlin Below Playoff Cut Line
Denny Hamlin’s recent downward spiral continued to haunt him into the second race of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, putting him in a tight spot heading into a crucial cutoff race.
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