Nathan Solomon

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Web Editor and Staff Writer at SPEED SPORT

Editor, @NASCAR | Sports TV Production Freelancer | Member @NMPAonline | @StBonaventure Alum

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Three Up, Three Down: Drivers in focus leaving Charlotte

1 month ago | nascar.com | Nathan Solomon

After crashing his primary car in practice Saturday, Ross Chastain drove from dead last and passed William Byron with six laps remaining to win Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The watermelon farmer from Alva, Florida earned his sixth career NASCAR Cup Series victory — marking four consecutive winning seasons — as he earned his first career crown jewel win.
NASCAR Insights: How Ryan Preece salvaged a top 10 at Martinsville

2 months ago | nascar.com | Nathan Solomon

After placing seventh in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, Ryan Preece considered his strong finish a bit of a surprise. “I didn’t expect that one,” Preece said after the race, reflecting on his third top 10 in a row. “We’ve got some work to do to be able to drive through like some other cars do, but I think we’ve got some good ideas and obviously a little luck went our way today.”So how much truth is there to Preece’s luck?
NASCAR Insights: How Ryan Preece salvaged a top 10 at Martinsville

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | Nathan Solomon

After placing seventh in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, Ryan Preece considered his strong finish a bit of a surprise. “I didn‘t expect that one,” Preece said after the race, reflecting on his third top 10 in a row. “We‘ve got some work to do to be able to drive through like some other cars do, but I think we‘ve got some good ideas and obviously a little luck went our way today.”AdvertisementSo how much truth is there to Preece’s luck?
Get up to speed as the Truck Series returns at Las Vegas

Mar 11, 2025 | msn.com | Nathan Solomon

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Get up to speed as the Truck Series returns at Las Vegas

Mar 11, 2025 | nascar.com | Nathan Solomon

After two weeks off, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series returns to action Friday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (9 p.m. ET, FS1, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) to kick off three consecutive weeks of on-track action. The opening two races provided no shortage of story lines, so let’s get caught up before the Truck Series’ lone visit to Sin City in 2025.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs: Who Made The Round Of 8?

Oct 12, 2024 | speedsport.com | Nathan Solomon

CONCORD, N.C. — After Sam Mayer scored a walk-off win in overtime, the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs round of 8 is set. Here’s who made it and who didn’t. Already In Heading to the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL, two drivers had already clinched spots in the semifinal round. Sammy Smith won his second career Xfinity Series race last week at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, shaking off an inconsistent regular season.
Nothing To Lose For William Byron At The ROVAL

Oct 12, 2024 | speedsport.com | Nathan Solomon

CONCORD, N.C. — Entering the unpredictable Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL, William Byron doesn’t have anything to worry about. With a pair of top-three finishes at Kansas Speedway and Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Byron already punched his ticket into the NASCAR Cup Series round of 8. The Hendrick Motorsports driver certainly did his part, but also got some luck along the way.
Larson Finally Survives Talladega For Crucial Top Five

Oct 6, 2024 | speedsport.com | Nathan Solomon

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Kyle Larson won’t sugarcoat the fact that superspeedway racing has been an Achilles heel in his NASCAR career. Entering Sunday’s Cup Series playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway, Larson sat just 18 points above the cutline after a blown tire limited his day last week at Kansas Speedway. And with just one career top-five at drafting tracks, it didn’t set up as a recipe for success on Sunday.
Austin Cindric Among Playoff Victims In Late Pileup

Oct 6, 2024 | speedsport.com | Nathan Solomon

TALLADEGA, Ala. — As the laps began to wind down during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway, Austin Cindric was in control. He didn’t lead every single lap, but throughout the final stint of the race, Cindric paced the bottom lane around the high-banked speedway. A win would’ve guaranteed a spot in the round of 8, putting him in NASCAR’s semifinal playoff round.
Mixed Emotions For William Byron After Kansas Runner-Up

Sep 29, 2024 | speedsport.com | Mixed emotions |Nathan Solomon

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Despite earning the most points, William Byron left Kansas Speedway with mixed emotions after a second-place finish to non-playoff driver Ross Chastain. On a restart with 15 laps to go, both Chastain and Byron got past Martin Truex Jr. – who brought the field to green – and pulled away. Chastain created a half-second gap over Byron but couldn’t extend his lead out any further. Byron closed back within a few tenths, but that’s as close as he got.