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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 6h

Chase Briscoe is less than a month from a possible Cup title but he says: "I feel like I’m still trying to prove that I belong here and still trying to prove my worth.”

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Chase Briscoe still trying to prove he belongs as he contends for a spot in NASCAR Cup title race

Chase Briscoe has the best average finish in the playoffs and starts second in Sunday's Cup playoff race at Talladega.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 7h

Results of Saturday's Xfinity race at Talladega

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Austin Hill triumphs at Talladega; Justin Allgaier, Connor Zilisch advance to Xfinity title race

Austin Hill wins both Xfinity races at Talladega this season.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 8h

Kyle Busch on his new crew chief for the 2026 season

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Kyle Busch said that Jim Pohlman's impact at JRM key in selecting him as crew chief

Jim Pohlman will be Kyle Busch's crew chief beginning in the 2026 season.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 10h

Starting lineup for Sunday's Cup race at Talladega on NBC and Peacock

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Talladega starting lineup: Michael McDowell claims second pole of season

Only three of the eight playoff drivers qualified in the top 10 for Sunday's Cup race on NBC and Peacock.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 1d

Norm Benning looks ahead to next race after escaping fiery incident at Talladega.

Why does the 73-year-old keep racing?

Said Benning: "Why quit now? My doctor says keep going. He says you’ll know when to quit."

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Norm Benning escapes fiery incident at Talladega and looks forward to next race

The 73-year-old driver was treated and released after his engine blew in Friday's Craftsman Truck Series race.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 1d

Details for Sunday's Cup race at Talladega

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How to watch Sunday's Cup race at Talladega on NBC and Peacock: Start time, TV info and weather

The longest oval in NASCAR makes its Round of 8 debut.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 2d

Richard Childress Racing announces new crew chief for Kyle Busch for 2026 season

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Richard Childress Racing tabs new crew chief for Kyle Busch for 2026 season

Jim Pohlman will move from JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series to guide Kyle Busch's team in Cup next season.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 2d

fter Las Vegas woes, Ryan Blaney leans on words of Hall of Fame wrestler heading into Talladega playoff race.

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'Macho Man' Randy Savage's sage words are on Ryan Blaney's mind ahead of Talladega

Ryan Blaney is last among the playoff drivers, 31 points below the cutline entering Sunday's race.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 3d

Ty Dillon's spotter fired days after Dillon's incident at Las Vegas
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Kaulig Racing fires Ty Dillon's spotter days after Las Vegas crash

Joe White stated on social media that he had been fired a few days after Ty Dillon's incident with William Byron at Las Vegas.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 3d

Talladega weekend schedule and broadcast info

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Talladega playoff weekend schedule, TV, weather info for NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Truck

The longest track on the schedule will play host to a tripleheader weekend.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 3d

Good news/bad news for Cup drivers heading into Sunday's race at Talladega on NBC and Peacock

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Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup drivers ahead of Talladega playoff race

One never knows what surprise Talladega Superspeedway will unleash next.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 4d

Justin Haley out at Spire Motorsports at the end of this season

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Justin Haley will not return to Spire Motorsports after this season

Team will announce 2026 plans for the No. 7 team at a later date.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 4d

The final 3 Cup races of the season will air on NBC and Peacock, beginning this weekend at Talladega

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Final 3 NASCAR Cup playoff races airing on NBC, Peacock

The NASCAR Cup season ends with races at Talladega, Martinsville and Phoenix

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 4d

NASCAR playoffs head to Talladega and Sunday's race could dramatically alter the standings

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Talladega has potential to dramatically shake up points in Cup, Xfinity, Truck playoffs

Chase Elliott enters Sunday's Cup race below the cutline, but he is one of two current playoff drivers who has won in the last nine races at Talladega.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 6d

Denny Hamlin celebrated with tears and a quivering voice as he relished a win for his ailing father Sunday at Las Vegas.

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Long: Las Vegas victory provided special father-son moment for Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin crossed the finish line with tears in his eyes.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 6d

What to watch for in today's Cup race at Las Vegas

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What to watch for in today's Cup playoff race at Las Vegas

Christopher Bell has finished second in the Las Vegas playoff race each of the past two years.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 7d

Here is what NASCAR told Cup crew chiefs Saturday at Las Vegas about what they can say and not say on the radio to drivers about the points during a race ...

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NASCAR talks to Cup crew chiefs about discussing points with drivers during race

NASCAR's Brad Moran tells NBC Sports: “You can say anything that helps your driver in their position and that’s it.”

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 7d

The mother of Daniel Suarez suffered a broken collarbone in the auto accident that she, Suarez's wife and mother-in-law were in this past week. Suarez provided an update on them Saturday ...

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Daniel Suarez provides update on family members injured in North Carolina highway crash

Daniel Suarez's mother suffered a broken collarbone in the auto accident Monday.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 7d

The mother of Daniel Suarez suffered a broken collarbone in the auto accident that she, Suarez's wife and mother-in-law were in this past week. Suarez provided an update on them Saturday ...
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Daniel Suarez provides update on family members injured in North Carolina highway crash

Daniel Suarez's mother suffered a broken collarbone in the auto accident Monday.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 7d

Starting lineup for Sunday's Cup race at Las Vegas

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Las Vegas starting lineup: Denny Hamlin claims pole, as JGR takes top three spots

LAS VEGAS — Denny Hamlin led a sweep of the top three starting spots by Joe Gibbs Racing's playoff drivers for Sunday's Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 8d

Details for Sunday's NASCAR Cup race from Las Vegas on USA Network

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How to watch Sunday's Cup race at Las Vegas: Start time, TV info and weather

The winner of the Round of 8 opener has gone on to win the championship in three of the past four seasons.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 9d

Las Vegas weekend schedule and broadcast info for Cup and Xfinity

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Las Vegas playoff weekend schedule, TV, weather info for NASCAR Cup and Xfinity

The top two national series will be racing at the 1.5-mile oval.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 10d

NASCAR warned two Xfinity teams for discussing points with their drivers on the radio during last weekend's Roval race
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NASCAR warned two Xfinity teams about discussing points on the radio at Charlotte Roval

NASCAR plans to remind all teams this week to be careful about what they say about the points situation on the radio with their driver during a race.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 10d

NASCAR increasing horsepower in 2026 at select tracks. Details ...
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NASCAR increasing horsepower for 2026 Cup season

NASCAR will add 90 horsepower for teams at select tracks next season.

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Dustin Long - NBC Sports @dustinlong.bsky.social · 10d

Good news/bad news for NASCAR Cup drivers ahead of Sunday's race at Las Vegas on USA Network

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Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup drivers ahead of Las Vegas Round of 8 playoff race

Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson seek a victory at Las Vegas to earn a spot in the championship race in Phoenix.

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