Thats his 61st career Cup win and his first with Richard Childress Racing. They fight for space off the corner, Gragson is shoved into the outside wall, no caution. Lap 167: And the final pit stops under green begin: Joey Logano goes in there first for fuel and tires, and then Ross Chastain and Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott follow suit. pic.twitter.com/ZXbKCu0hbc, LFG!! Kyle Larson15. 6:54 pm ET. Kevin Harvick; 6. Which takes us back to that earlier reference to the Firecracker 250, which the name of Daytona's summertime race from the 1959 inaugural until 1963, when it was lengthened to 400 miles. Pit Penalty: William Byron is caught speeding and hell serve a pass-through. Green, they stack up on the outside lane as Logano stalls his launch! Youve come to the right place if youre seeking the latest NASCAR results. Lap 65: And that makes a second-straight week with Ross Chastain earning a stage win. POS: CAR: DRIVER: DELTA: LAPS: BEST TIME: 1: 8: . The NASCAR Cup Series moves on to another racetrack with a notorious streak next week, as they head to The Monster Mile for the DuraMAX Drydene 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. Kyle Larson; 4. A 22-year-old race car driver from Ft. Lauderdale will become the first American on the Formula One grid since 2015 when the season opens this weekend in Bahrain. Kevin Harvick; 6. Access to pit road will be available through the pedestrian tunnel only. Kevin Harvick; 9. #PalaCasino400 #NASCAR. Auto Club MenuTV Schedule|Lineups|Cup Race|Xfinity Race, Christopher Bell and Ricky Stenhouse Jr set the front row. Of a fraction. Lap 69: Some Stage 1 stats: seven lead changes, two cautions for eight laps and five different leaders. Allmendinger (16), Kaulig Racing ChevroletChris Buescher (17), RFK Racing FordMartin Truex Jr. (19), Joe Gibbs Racing ToyotaChristopher Bell (20), Joe Gibbs Racing ToyotaHarrison Burton (21), Wood Brothers Racing FordJoey Logano (22), Team Penske FordBubba Wallace (23), 23XI Racing ToyotaWilliam Byron (24), Hendrick Motorsports ChevroletJustin Haley (31), Kaulig Racing ChevroletMichael McDowell (34), Front Row Motorsports FordTodd Gilliland (38), Front Row Motorsports FordRyan Preece (41), Stewart-Haas Racing FordNoah Gragson (42), Legacy Motor Club ChevroletErik Jones (43), Legacy Motor Club ChevroletTyler Reddick (45), 23XI Racing ToyotaRicky Stenhouse Jr. (47), JTG Daugherty Racing ChevroletAlex Bowman (48), Hendrick Motorsports ChevroletCody Ware (51), Rick Ware Racing FordTy Gibbs (54), Joe Gibbs Racing ToyotaTy Dillon (77), Spire Motorsports ChevroletB.J. Several drivers have weighed in on the matter ahead of Sundays race, many going as far to say that its a shame it is getting reconfigured into a half-mile short track. How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, Six key themes to follow in 2022 Alex Bowman; 3. Elliott made it to pit road but was then hooked to a wrecker, ending his day. Green, Chastain leads Logano off turn two. I think [the win] ranks high, just because it ranks to the fact that I can do it. Listen to this article. Engines have cranked, pre-race pace laps under way. We've sped past the halfway mark, which was Lap 80 of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. 6:59 pm ET, at All with just a scant chance of a passing shower. Dominating the action in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, Logano started on the pole, won the first stage, led a race-high 187 laps, won the race and claimed his. Bubba Wallace took the checkered flag at Kansas Speedway, giving him his second career Cup Series victory. As it stands, Kyle Busch, Austin Dillon, Chase Briscoe and Kevin Harvick would be out if they don't win at Bristol. The race was slowed by eight cautions, including the two stage breaks. Austin Cindric14. 2 tenths faster than Elliott. The No. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. clips Joey Logano longest Daytona 500 in NASCAR history. Kyle Larson won the first stage after Denny Hamlin made contact with his left rear quarter panel. Just 12 laps remain in the first stage. Well, that's not exactly true. Green flag, Truex Jr is clear into turn one. Ross Chastain swept both stages but could not overcome Busch before the final pit stop. "- @bobpockrass https://t.co/xYjFc163Wx pic.twitter.com/Os57JeCPbz. And now the rains have come, 42 laps shy of the 160 prescribed for the Coke Zero Sugar 400. Over the past 10 races, Wallace has a win, four top-fives and six top-10s. A couple of hours ago, nobody saw this coming, but it's true. A driver who has faced plenty of unwarranted criticism over his career, Wallace used his post-race interview to say he's thankful for his doubters to "shut the hell up.". 1 - #8 - Kyle Busch2 - #9 - Chase Elliott3 - #1 - Ross Chastain4 - #99 - Daniel Suarez5 - #4 - Kevin Harvick6 - #11 - Denny Hamlin7 - #6 - Brad Keselowski8 - #48 - Alex Bowman9 - #3 - Austin Dillon10 - #22 - Joey Logano, Heavy damage for Gray Gaulding after a tire issue in Fontana. How F1's comeback merchant can make a lasting impression at Haas, F3 Bahrain: Rookie Marti claims maiden win after Colapinto pass, F3 Bahrain: Rookie Marti claims maiden win after Colapinto pass Charlotte Observer NASCAR reporter Alex Zietlow will be tossing along live updates throughout Sundays race at Auto Club Speedway in the section below. Martin Truex Jr returns to the lead. Joey Logano, Ricky Stenhouse and Austin Cindric rounded out the top five. Also of note: William Byron speeds on pit road and will serve a pass-through penalty. Kyle Busch led to the stripe, followed by Martin . Corey LaJoie triggered two separate accidents and got spun out for a third, but Sunday's race may have marked the most complete run of his Cup career. Its the big one, the big show. Its a pretty amazing feeling for us.. Turns out, the bodies of the Next Gen stock car is made of a composite material that may swell by a fraction of an inch in the heat and cause a team to fail technical inspection. With his 61st win, Busch now temporarily moves out of a tiebreaker with Kevin Harvick for sole possession of ninth on NASCAR's all-time wins list. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Chastain found his way at the front after the caution resulting from a crash between Tyler Reddick, Chase Elliott and Erik Jones and outdueled Bowman on the inside, pulling just ahead through the tri-oval. It's his second career Cup Series victory. Martin Truex Jr. . 6:51 pm ET, at Among those involved, heavily, was Martin Truex Jr. in his No. Instead, the bonus points shown in the above table following Stages 1 and 2 also apply for Stage 3 at the 600. 7:05 pm ET, at Travis Pastrana, Conor Daly and Riley Herbst were all showing two laps down. Denny Hamlin7. Ty Dillon34. 6:57 pm ET, at Kyle Busch13. The pit stop opportunity wasnt ideal for Kyle Busch. Once there, the traditional driver intros will take place. 3 Richard Childress Racing team. Busch, who moved from his longtime home at Joe Gibbs Racing to Richard Childress Racing in the offseason, grabbed the lead on Lap 143 of . The race is 325 . stages 35-35-80, 6 sets, fuel 42-46 laps. pic.twitter.com/F2yxsHLOpT, Kyle Busch's points-win percentage with Richard Childress Racing is now 50%. More information is available at Daytona International Speedway's website. Brad Keselowski and Cody Ware are each starting Stage 2 one lap down. Go to the Rewards Mall Earn Points Faster with Every Swipe! Pit Penalty: Martin Truex Jr will drop to the rear after an uncontrolled tire. Auto Club Speedway Results (Stage 1) : 1. After dealing with pit road issues for much of the year, Wallace switched crew chiefs in July and hit another metaphorical gear in the process. New Hampshire MenuModified:Prac/Qual|RaceXfinity:Prac/ Qual|RaceCup:Prac/Qual| Race, Martin Truex Jr and Chase Elliott set the front row. Martin Truex Jr. finished eighth, Ryan Blaney finished 15th, but Blaney's points cushion held up and he gets the 16th playoff spot, the only one available to a non-winner from 2022. Aric Almirola; 7. Christopher Bell dives to the inside and boxes him in behind a lap car. According to BetMGM, half of the drivers with better than 11-to-1 odds to win drive Chevys, including three-time prior winner Kyle Busch, in his first year with Richard Childress Racing. The 65th running of the Daytona 500 is scheduled for a 3:14 . So, let me entertain you and everything will be fine. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. I'm just here for the ride. Today, he gave the track where he earned his first career victory a worthy sendoff by writing yet another new chapter in the record books and in his own outstanding career. fell in Fontana, California, on Saturday afternoon canceling Cup qualifying an Xfinity Series race still began on Saturday night (although it was postponed shortly after). McDowell shoves Blaney to the lead off turn two. Truex restarts 4th as three stay out. He's headed for a Top 10 finish unless he hurt something by doing that. Alex Bowman; 9. After the Cup Series race, John Hunter Nemechek won the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Auto Club Speedway! 6:49 pm ET, at Kyle Busch; 3. As they return to turn one, Logano dives inside of Gragson, Logano returns to the lead with ease. Kyle Busch and Ross Chastain putting on an exciting display of racing. Wallace was in the top lane after taking the lead from Chase Briscoe but a push from Truex sent Wallace into the fence and then onto pit road. After 10 laps controlled by the front row starters, Alex Bowman and Kyle Larson, the No. #PalaCasino400 #NASCAR, 4 more for the 8. 10 to go, Bell leads Elliott by 2.7 seconds. 45 car has owned Kansas this year, as Kurt Busch won there in May -- Wallace switched to No. 8:05 pm ET, at He has also temporarily re-taken sole possession of the most wins among active full-time Cup Series drivers. On the second attempt at an overtime finish, Kyle Larson and others crashed violently on the backstretch in Turn 2 as Logano, Stenhouse and Christopher Bell broke away at the front of the field. Fords inhabited seven of the top 10 spots with 48 laps left in the stage. Home; Lectures . The 1 car finished 6-plus seconds ahead of the rest of the field. We're talking thousandths of an inch the tech lasers can detect. Elliott drives it deep to the inside and completes the pass in turn one, Elliott to 2nd. Our stable of Auto Racing and NASCAR experts will be providing their Top Five Finish Predictions and Best Bets for featured races throughout the racing season, covering key NASCAR and F1 circuits. Cody Ware31. Suarez finished in the top five in both stages before matching his Fontana finish from 2022. Zietlows work has been honored by the N.C. and S.C. Press Associations, as well as the APSE, which awarded him with Top-10 finishes in the Beat Writing and Short Feature categories in its 2021 writing contest. Suarez will pit, so Joey Logano moves into first with 43 laps to go. #NASCARPlayoffs // @USA_Network pic.twitter.com/vcihnL5txy. NASCAR WEEKLY EXPERT PICKS. 24 cars chase for the win. Appears to be engine issues. The two are separated by less than 0.2 seconds while the rest of the field is over a second behind the leader. "The whole team worked really hard this offseason. Lap 367: Erik Jones holds on and wins! pic.twitter.com/pZ7xPaCtES. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. The No. Aric Almirola, Ryan Preece, Tyler Reddick, Bubba Wallace and Ty Dillon have all opened the season with two DNFs in two races and have yet to be running at the finish.