Posts by Cole Cusumano
Methodical ‘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.
Read MoreHot Atlanta Start Fizzles Out Late For Gilliland
Todd Gilliland fired off to a hot start Sunday in the Quaker State 400 available at Walmart and kept himself in position to potentially challenge for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory.
Read MoreCindric On Strong Atlanta Showing: ‘It Keeps Us Alive’
Austin Cindric showcased another strong performance at a drafting track in what was an immensely successful outing for Team Penske in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff opener at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Read MoreResilient Sammy Smith Expands Playoff Cut Line Buffer
Sammy Smith was on a mission to avoid disaster and have a solid points day, and that’s exactly what transpired during Saturday’s Focused Health 250.
Read MoreMcDowell Grabs Fifth Cup Pole Of 2024 At Atlanta
The second verse was the same as the first for Michael McDowell during Busch Light Pole Qualifying Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Read MoreUnpredictable Round Of 16 Is Anyone’s For The Taking
A talented and diverse crop of drivers successfully powered their way into the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, and while there are certainly favorites going into the 10-week gauntlet, nothing is guaranteed – especially with the daunting and unpredictable complexion of the Round of 16.
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