Series Playoff rumors, news and stories

Series Playoff breaking news, rumors

  • • Chase Elliott is 8/1 co-favorite to win 2023 Busch Light Clash
       9 CHASE ELLIOTT Age: 27 (Nov. 28, 1995) Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson Standings: 4th (2022)               No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto ...2023
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  • NASCAR Next Gen is ready to set some more records
    • NASCAR Next Gen is ready to set some more records
    After a record-blistering debut last season, the Next Gen car returns for another action-packed 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season.Announced in a competition briefing with media during preseason, NASCAR has made some changes to the rear of the Next Gen car to improve safety during impacts. The updates have been implemented by the teams, and the industry is ready for the close, side-by-side racing fans ...2023
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  • • “Man, we didn’t win tonight. We need chaos.” – Kevin Harvick admits to starting Brad Keselowski-Jeff Gordon Brawl in 2014
    Kevin Harvick pushed Brad Keselowski towards Jeff Gordon after the Cup Series playoff race at Texas Motor Speedway in 2014 leading to a brawl. A big confrontation erupted between Keselowski and Gordon after the race as the two drivers continued their battle from the race track. When the two drivers confronted each other, they were … “Man, we didn’t win tonight. We need chaos.” ...2023
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  • • Martinsville Speedway is a Complete Sellout of the Xfinity 500
    Martinsville Speedway announces a complete sellout for the Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race. As part of the track‘s 75th anniversary season, the Xfinity 500 is sold out in the grandstands, suites, camping and pre-race experience. Premium hospitality experiences in The Brake Pad and SkyDeck are also sold out. This is the first Xfinity […]...2022

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Series Playoff injury and suspension

  • • NASCAR: Did Bubba Wallace’s punishment expose a lie?
    The fact that Bubba Wallace was suspended illustrates that NASCAR wasn’t buying his claims of a steering issue leading to his wreck with Kyle Larson. NASCAR issued 23XI Racing’s Bubba Wallace a one-race suspension for crashing Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson during Sunday’s Cup Series playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a move which also […] NASCAR: Did Bubba ...2022
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  • • NASCAR: Two championship bids end with injuries
    Two drivers have now lost their ability to compete for the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series championship due to concussion-like symptoms stemming from single-car crashes. Hendrick Motorsports and Alex Bowman confirmed that the latter will not return to the #48 Chevrolet for this Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval. Like […] NASCAR: Two championship bids ...2022
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  • • NASCAR: Another driver change announced for Charlotte
    Another driver is set to miss this coming Sunday afternoon’s NASCAR Cup Series race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval with an injury. Rick Ware Racing’s Cody Ware is set to miss this Sunday afternoon’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, making him the third full-time driver sidelined due to […] NASCAR: Another driver change announced f...2022
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  • No Big One, No Big Points Hit for Playoff Drivers at Talladega
    • No Big One, No Big Points Hit for Playoff Drivers at Talladega
    The NASCAR Cup Series' playoff visit to Talladega ended with very little playoff drama and fewer crashed cars than the postseason race is used to....2022
  • • NASCAR driver removed from playoffs due to violation
    The victory earned by Jeremy Clements last Saturday at Daytona International Speedway will not count toward his NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff eligibility. Last Friday night (early Saturday morning), Jeremy Clements Racing’s Jeremy Clements earned his second career NASCAR Xfinity Series victory — exactly five years after earning his first. Clements survived a crash-filled finish at [...2022
  • • NASCAR: Kurt Busch announcement produces major playoff change
    Kurt Busch will not be one of the 16 NASCAR Cup Series playoff drivers, despite winning at Kansas Speedway back in mid-May. 23XI Racing’s Kurt Busch has been sidelined from NASCAR Cup Series competition ever since his qualifying crash at Pocono Raceway last month left him with concussion-like symptoms. Ty Gibbs has filled in for […] NASCAR: Kurt Busch announcement produces major playof...2022
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  • • Kurt Busch to miss remainder of regular Cup Series season
    Kurt Busch will be out for the remainder of the regular season following  a qualifying crash at Pocono Raceway that left him with concussion-like symptoms. The 44-year-old has a waiver to hold his spot in NASCAR Cup Series playoff field should he qualify. The 23XI Racing driver released the following statement on Thursday, updating his … Kurt Busch to miss remainder of regular Cup Series s...2022
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  • • NASCAR: Brad Keselowski achieved one key requirement
    Following his massive penalty, Brad Keselowski reclaimed one key requirement that could go a long way in determining his NASCAR Cup Series playoff eligibility. Following the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season’s fifth race at Atlanta Motor Speedway last month, a violation was found during teardown inspection of Brad Keselowski’s #6 RFK Racing Ford at the NASCAR […] NASCAR: Brad Ke...2022
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  • • NASCAR: Brad Keselowski on the verge of key requirement
    Brad Keselowski is still well outside the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture, but he is close to taking an important step to get back into it. Following the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway last month, Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing were dealt a massive L2-level penalty for modifying a part on the car […] NASCAR: Brad Keselowski on the verge of key requirement - Beyond th...2022
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  • • NASCAR reveals whether Kyle Busch will be suspended
    Kyle Busch must complete sensitivity training after his use of an offensive word in an interview following Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Martinsville Speedway. Kyle Busch’s frustration with what ended up being a pointless move made on him by Brad Keselowski at the end of Sunday’s round of 8 NASCAR Cup Series playoff […] NASCAR reveals whether Kyle Busch will be...2021
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Timeline

  • 2023
    "“Man, we didn’t win tonight. We need chaos.” – Kevin Harvick admits to starting Brad Keselowski-Jeff Gordon Brawl in 2014"

  • 2022
    "NASCAR: Did Bubba Wallace’s punishment expose a lie?"

  • 2021
    "Who won the NASCAR race yesterday? Complete results from Sunday's playoff race at Texas"

  • 2020
    "NASCAR: Has a challenger to Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin emerged?"

  • 2019
    "NASCAR Cup Series: Playoff cut line battle could become intense"

  • 2018
    "Allgaier, JR Motorsports Among Several Penalties After Dover"

  • 2017
    "Accidents Shake Up Playoff Points"

  • 2016
    "Rain Kills Qualifying In Dover; Bad Brad On Pole"

  • 2014
    "Earnhardt Jr. Holds Off Gordon To Win Martinsville"

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Series Playoff Trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Chase Elliott is 8/1 co-favorite to win 2023 Busch Light Clash
       9 CHASE ELLIOTT Age: 27 (Nov. 28, 1995) Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson Standings: 4th (2022)               No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto ...2023
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  • • Talladega offers plenty of opportunity for the playoff contenders
    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Talladega Superspeedway, site of Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race, is traditionally regarded as one of the most action-packed, thrilling venues on the NASCAR Cup Series calendar. And after a dramatic playoff race a week ago at Texas Motor Speedway, expectations are super high for the YellaWood 500 (2 p.m. ET […]...2022
  • • Weekend Preview: Talladega Superspeedway
    Talladega offers lots of opportunity for the Playoff contenders DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, site of Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race, is traditionally regarded as one of the most action-packed, thrilling venues on the NASCAR Cup Series calendar. And after a dramatic Playoff race a week ago at Texas Motor Speedway, expectations […]...2022
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  • • Gateway offers some Cup Series playoff outsiders opportunity
    Kevin Harvick takes a pragmatic approach to NASCAR's version of the playoffs, considering he has yet to win to qualify and is just 31 points above the cutoff heading into the Cup Series' debut at World Wide Technology Raceway. The 46-year-old Harvick remembers running Xfinity Series cars around the 1 1/4-mile hairpin east of St. Louis in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including a pair of wins mo...2022
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  • Justin Haley to return to Kaulig Racing for 2021 Xfinity season
    • Justin Haley to return to Kaulig Racing for 2021 Xfinity season
    The team announced Monday Haley had agreed to a one-year contract extension to continue to drive Kaulig’s No. 11 Chevrolet in the 2021 season.The 21-year-old driver from Winamac, Ind., is in the midst of his most successful season yet, with three wins and currently sits fifth in the series’ playoff standings with two races remaining to qualify for the Championship ...Keep reading...2020
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  • • Hendrick Motorsports extends relationships with Nationwide and Alex Bowman
    CONCORD, N.C. – Nationwide has extended its relationship with 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports with a new two-year agreement that will increase its majority sponsorship of Alex Bowman and the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team to 20 races per season beginning in 2019. In addition, Hendrick Motorsports has signed Bowman to a one-year contract extension through 2020. The 25-yea...2018

Series Playoff stats and results

  • • Chase Elliott is 8/1 co-favorite to win 2023 Busch Light Clash
       9 CHASE ELLIOTT Age: 27 (Nov. 28, 1995) Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia Resides: Dawsonville, Georgia Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson Standings: 4th (2022)               No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto ...2023
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  • • NASCAR driver disqualified after Martinsville playoff race
    While it didn’t affect the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture, Brad Keselowski lost a season-high result after the race at Martinsville Speedway. Prior to Sunday afternoon’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, RFK Racing’s Brad Keselowski hadn’t finished in the top four since the October race at the track last season. On Sunday, he […] NASCAR driver disqua...2022
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  • • NASCAR Martinsville results: Ty Gibbs wins Xfinity race
    Ty Gibbs won Saturday's Xfinity Series playoff race at Martinsville Speedway....2022
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  • • Martinsville NASCAR qualifying results: Kyle Larson wins pole
    Kyle Larson edged teammate Chase Elliott to win the pole for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Martinsville Speedway....2022
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  • • NASCAR Xfinity Series results: Josh Berry wins at Las Vegas
    Josh Berry won Saturday's Xfinity Series playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to advance to the Championship Four at Phoenix....2022
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  • • Christopher Bell Surprises Field with NASCAR Win at Charlotte Roval
    Bell's second victory this season shakes up the Cup Series Playoff standings with four races remaining....2022
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  • • Talladega Xfinity results: AJ Allmendinger edges Sam Mayer
    AJ Allmendinger edged Sam Mayer to win Saturday's Xfinity Series playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway....2022
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  • • William Byron forced to pay for NASCAR’s mistake
    NASCAR docked William Byron 25 points following the playoff race at Texas Motor Speedway to make up for their own mistake. One of the major talking points following Sunday’s round of 12 NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Texas Motor Speedway was the incident between William Byron and Denny Hamlin. Byron felt that Hamlin had […] William Byron forced to pay for NASCAR’s mistake - Be...2022
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  • Eyes on Xfinity: Choose Your Talladega Strategy Wisely
    • Eyes on Xfinity: Choose Your Talladega Strategy Wisely
    Depending on the points situation of each NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff contender, the strategy will look wildly different....2022
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  • Byron, Ty Gibbs penalized following Cup Playoff event at Texas
    • Byron, Ty Gibbs penalized following Cup Playoff event at Texas
    NASCAR announced penalties that were handed down to William Byron and Ty Gibbs following the recent Cup Series Playoff event at Texas Motor Speedway that occurred this past Sunday, September 25.  Byron was fined $50,000 and docked 25 driver points for spinning Playoff rival Denny Hamlin under caution during the event....2022
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  • 2021 MLB playoffs: Paul Wall, White Sox-Astros strikeout fest and all the best postseason moments
    • 2021 MLB playoffs: Paul Wall, White Sox-Astros strikeout fest and all the best postseason moments
    Friday is packed with division series playoff games. The Astros and Rays look to build on their series leads while the much-anticipated Dodgers-Giants series opener caps the night....2021
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  • • ‘Rowdy’ Am-Busches Playoffs Field In Fort Worth
    By John Sturbin | Senior Writer RacinToday.com FORT WORTH, Texas – Kyle Busch emerged as NASCAR Cup Series Playoff spoiler Wednesday evening at Texas Motor Speedway, where the two-time/reigning champion momentarily considered retiring. Eliminated from Playoff contention after ......2020
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Top Series Playoff news

  • • NASCAR: Did Bubba Wallace’s punishment expose a lie?
    2022
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  • Darlington Raceway is Sold Out for the Cook Out Southern 500
    • Darlington Raceway is Sold Out for the Cook Out Southern 500
    Darlington Raceway announced today that the grandstands are sold out for the 73rd running of the Cook Out Southern 500® NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race. Infield camping and suites are also at capacity for the Shriners Children‘s Darlington Labor Day Race Weekend. This is the first Cook Out Southern 500 without any pandemic restrictions since […]...2022
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  • • NASCAR: Austin Dillon is the ultimate clutch driver
    Following Sunday’s win at Daytona International Speedway, Austin Dillon has now qualified for the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs four times as an upset winner. Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Dillon entered this past weekend at Daytona International Speedway needing a win to earn his first NASCAR Cup Series playoff berth since 2020, and by avoiding the […] NASCAR: Austin Dillon is ...2022
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  • • NASCAR: Bubba Wallace penalized before Talladega race
    Bubba Wallace is set to drop to the rear of the field ahead of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway, the YellaWood 500. 23XI Racing’s Bubba Wallace qualified for Sunday afternoon’s NASCAR Cup Series round of 12 playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway in 27th place behind the wheel of his #45 Toyota, […] NASCAR: Bubba Wallace penalized before Ta...2022
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  • • NASCAR: Kurt Busch announcement produces major playoff change
    2022
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  • • NASCAR: Denny Hamlin proves Matt DiBenedetto was right
    Matt DiBenedetto was ripped to shreds for an “insensitive” comment he made toward the end of the 2021 NASCAR season. Denny Hamlin just proved him right. After last October’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Martinsville Speedway, Kyle Busch used an offensive word in an interview which resulted in NASCAR requiring him to take sensitivity […] NASCAR: Denny Hamlin proves Matt...2022
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  • • NASCAR: Austin Cindric hasn’t clinched a playoff spot
    Given the nature of the NASCAR Cup Series playoff system, Austin Cindric hasn’t officially clinched a playoff spot, even after winning the Daytona 500. In his first race as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver after replacing 2012 series champion Brad Keselowski behind the wheel of the #2 Ford, Austin Cindric delivered Team Penske their […] NASCAR: Austin Cindric hasn’t clinched ...2022
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  • • NASCAR: Kevin Harvick dropped 49 points, despite finishing 5th
    Despite recording a fifth place finish on Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Kevin Harvick lost 49 points relative to the NASCAR Cup Series playoff cut line. Stewart-Haas Racing’s Kevin Harvick is still seeking his first NASCAR Cup Series win since September 2020 when he won at Bristol Motor Speedway. Since earning that victory, which […] NASCAR: Kevin Harvick dropped 49 points, d...2022
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  • Accidents Shake Up Playoff Points
    • Accidents Shake Up Playoff Points
    The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture has a new look thanks to the many accidents in Sunday’s Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway....2017
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  • • NASCAR driver disqualified after Martinsville playoff race
    2022
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  • Eventful Day for Johnson
    • Eventful Day for Johnson
    Jimmie Johnson remains alive in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff race despite several challenges in Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway....2017
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  • • NASCAR: Brad Keselowski on the verge of key requirement
    2022
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  • • 2021 MLB playoffs: Paul Wall, White Sox-Astros strikeout fest and all the best postseason moments
    2021
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  • • NASCAR: 5 drivers who can shake up the playoff picture
    With the regular season coming to a close, there are still drivers looking to solidify a NASCAR Cup Series playoff berth. In what has been one of the wildest and most unforgettable seasons of NASCAR Cup Series racing, 14 different drivers have already found themselves in victory lane. The unusually high number of winners through the […] NASCAR: 5 drivers who can shake up the playoff pic...2022

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  • • Chase Elliott is 8/1 co-favorite to win 2023 Busch Light Clash
    2023
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  • • “Man, we didn’t win tonight. We need chaos.” – Kevin Harvick admits to starting Brad Keselowski-Jeff Gordon Brawl in 2014
    2023
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  • • NASCAR driver disqualified after Martinsville playoff race
    2022
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  • • Christopher Bell wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville
    Christopher Bell won Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Martinsville Speedway....2022
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  • • NASCAR Martinsville results: Ty Gibbs wins Xfinity race
    2022
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  • • Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Cup Series pole at Martinsville
    Kyle Larson won the pole position Saturday for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Martinsville Speedway....2022
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  • • Martinsville NASCAR qualifying results: Kyle Larson wins pole
    2022
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  • • Sunday Martinsville Cup race: Start time, TV info, weather
    Details for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Martinsville Speedway include start times, weather forecast and other key info....2022
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  • • NASCAR at Homestead-Miami playoff race 2022: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Dixie Vodka 400
    Everything you need to know to get ready for the Dixie Vodka 400 NASCAR Cup Series playoff race, Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway....2022
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  • • Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway
    Kyle Larson won Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Homestead-Miami Speedway despite late-race contact with Martin Truex Jr. on pit road....2022
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Series Playoff rumors, scandals

  • • NASCAR: The one track added to the playoff schedule
    A familiar NASCAR Cup Series playoff track is set to return to the postseason for the 2022 season after two years of hosting races in the regular season. The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule was confirmed on Wednesday after several months of speculation and rumors, and as we all expected, there were many changes from […] NASCAR: The one track added to the playoff schedule - Beyond the Flag - ...2021
  • • NASCAR: Kevin Harvick quietly surpassed a Richard Petty mark in 2020
    Lost in the midst of Kevin Harvick’s shocking NASCAR Cup Series playoff elimination was the fact that he surpassed Richard Petty in one statistical category and is now within striking distance of the record. The 2020 NASCAR Cup Series round of 8 finale at Martinsville Speedway generally won’t bring back positive memories for Kevin Harvick, […] NASCAR: Kevin Harvick quietly surpas...2021
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