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Focus shifts to Kansas for frustrated drivers

As the NASCAR Cup Series looked ahead to Sunday's AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway, much of the talk about last week's race regarded the frustrations of falling behind.

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Denny Hamlin describes his trust in crew chief Chris Gabehart late in races

The trust between a driver and crew chief is paramount to success in NASCAR. Denny Hamlin and Chris Gabehart know that. It’s no secret that Gabehart helped revive Denny’s career when he joined the 11 team.

Erik Jones News / Auto Racing Daily / 2 hours ago

NASCAR Cup: Erik Jones cleared but sits out Kansas

Erik Jones has been medically cleared to contest the AdventHealth 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, but he’ll sit out the race as NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular Corey Heim continues as driver of the No.

Tyler Reddick News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago

Tyler Reddick spills the beans on why Michael Jordan’s drivers are 'so good' at Kansas

The NASCAR Cup garage is at Kansas Speedway for the AdventHealth 400, the 12th race of the 2024 season. The drivers to look upto going into the weekend are the 23XI Racing duo of Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace, both who have won races in within the last two season at the 1.5 miles track.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago

Chase Elliott breaks down 'the most special time' of his childhood

Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott is the last of the legendary bloodlines of the sport. The 2020 Cup Series champion is the son of 1988 Cup winner Bill Elliott.

Kevin Harvick News / FirstSportz / 8 hours ago

Kevin Harvick reveals the 'benchmark' for Bubba Wallace ahead of Kansas Cup race

Bubba Wallace came into the 2024 season with the hopes of ending his winless streak and secure the playoff early with the win. But after a strong start, he has now found himself out of the top-16 in points table after back-to-back DNFs at Talladega and Dover.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / 30 minutes ago

Kevin Harvick bets on Kyle Larson to win Kansas Cup race despite 23XI Racing challenge

The NASCAR Cup grid is set to tackle the Kansas Cup race this weekend. The 12th race of the 2024 season is expected to see the battle upfront between the Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports drivers, alongside the Bubba Wallace–Tyler Reddick duo of 23XI Racing.

NASCAR News / FirstSportz / 2 minutes ago

Alex Bowman names Jimmie Johnson as his 'best teammate ever'

If there any proof needed to the claims that Alex Bowman is one of the most talented drivers on the grid, one juts have to look into the legends he has replaced at Hendrick Motorsports.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. signs contract extension with JTG Daugherty Racing

JTG Daugherty Racing announced a multiyear contract extension Thursday with driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr., winner of the 2023 Daytona 500. Details were not provided as Stenhouse, 36, will continue behind the wheel of the No.

Erik Jones News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

Erik Jones (injured back) medically cleared, plans to race May 12

Erik Jones is targeting a return to racing on May 12 at Darlington, missing this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway as a precaution after doctors cleared him in his recovery from a back injury.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Take 5: Top prospects rising toward NASCAR rides

The talent crop in modern-day NASCAR is arguably as deep as it has ever been, with the ARCA, Trucks and Xfinity Series fields stacked with young talent.

Ryan Preece News / 5 GOATs / 17 hours ago

Crew chief Drew Blickensderfer reveals Ryan Preece fire almost happened to all four Stewart-Haas cars

At Dover, Ryan Preece’s day was more or less over before it began. Drew Blickensderfer, crew chief for Noah Gragson revealed why. Preece was an early DNF in the NASCAR race.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 3 hours ago

Chase Elliott reveals his favorite NASCAR memories from dad Bill Elliott’s career

Chase Elliott doesn’t just race in NASCAR, he’s lived the sport for his entire life. Before him it was his dad Bill Elliott racing around. Of course, most of Awesome Bill’s success came before his son could really remember much, or just before he was born in general.

Kevin Harvick News / 5 GOATs / 0 minutes ago

Kevin Harvick predicts winner for this weekend’s NASCAR race at Kansas

This weekend the NASCAR Cup Series is headed to Kansas Speedway. Kevin Harvick is looking forward to another fun race at the intermediate track. Fans can expect another great race as this seems to be the best track for the Next Gen car.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 5 minutes ago

Kevin Harvick: Bubba Wallace, 23XI looking at Kansas as a benchmark

Kevin Harvick knows Bubba Wallace will compete in a huge race on Sunday. On Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, the NASCAR legend talked about what Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway means for Wallace and 23XI Racing.

NASCAR News / ESPN / 19 hours ago

Stenhouse Jr. inks extension with JTG Daugherty

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has signed a multiyear contract extension with JTG Daugherty Racing, which he took to victory lane in the Daytona 500 two years ago, to continue driving the No.

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Weekend preview: Kansas Speedway

After calling his shot and winning last Sunday's Wurth 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin couldn't ask for a better place for an encore than Kansas Speedway.

Erik Jones News / 5 GOATs / 1 minute ago

Erik Jones cleared by doctors, will sit out Kansas out of ‘an abundance of caution’

A doctor has cleared Erik Jones to return to racing. While he is sitting out this week, he will return for the Goodyear 400 at Darlington. Legacy Motor Club is taking a lot of caution and waiting another week for Jones to return to NASCAR.

Bubba Wallace News / Yardbarker / 3 minutes ago

Bubba Wallace aims for season-changing win at Kansas Speedway

NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace has been undone by bad luck this season, but Kansas Speedway could offer a chance at redemption (and momentum) this weekend.

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