Pat DeCola

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Turning Point: Is Chase Elliott the sleeping giant of 2025?

1 week ago | nascar.com | Pat DeCola

Here’s what’s happening in NASCAR with the Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in the rearview and The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VISITPA.COM at Pocono Raceway up next. RELATED: How to watch Sunday’s race on Prime Video | See Pocono entry list1. Is Chase Elliott the sleeping giant of 2025? Mired in a glaring winless stretch, Chase Elliott is still quietly riding a wave of steady momentum under the surface.
Power Rankings: Blaney aiming to double-up at the 'Tricky Triangle'

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Pat DeCola

Shane van Gisbergen reminded everyone Sunday in Mexico City why his ascension to the Cup Series was a rapid one — he’s here to deliver trophies and is fully capable of doing so.
Turning Point: Denny Hamlin pouring on the wins again — is this time any different?

2 weeks ago | nascar.com | Pat DeCola

Here’s what’s happening in NASCAR with the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway in the rearview and the Viva Mexico 250 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (Sun., 3 p.m. ET, Prime Video) up next. RELATED: How to watch NASCAR races on Prime Video1. Denny Hamlin is winning. Again. But is it finally different this time? No. 11’s Michigan victory wasn’t flashy (until his Victory Lane interview, at least) – but something about this year feels distinct.
Power Rankings: Will Hocevar celebrate first Cup win on international stage?

2 weeks ago | nascar.com | Pat DeCola

Denny Hamlin reminded everyone on Sunday in the Irish Hills that he still might be the best driver out there, but the 44-year-old knows those days are numbered. The No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing driver touted Spire Motorsports’ 22-year-old driver Carson Hocevar as a driver who can join NASCAR’s elite after he hangs it up (or sooner), but first, could No. 77 win his first Cup Series this weekend in the first premier series trip to Mexico City?
Power Rankings: Will Hocevar celebrate first Cup win on international stage?

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Pat DeCola

Denny Hamlin reminded everyone on Sunday in the Irish Hills that he still might be the best driver out there, but the 44-year-old knows those days are numbered. The No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing driver touted Spire Motorsports’ 22-year-old driver Carson Hocevar as a driver who can join NASCAR’s elite after he hangs it up (or sooner), but first, could No. 77 win his first Cup Series this weekend in the first premier series trip to Mexico City?
Turning Point: Has 23XI Racing rejoined the elite? Will Michigan be a wild card?

3 weeks ago | nascar.com | Pat DeCola

Here’s what’s happening in NASCAR with the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in the rearview and the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway (Sun., 2 p.m. ET, Prime Video) up next. RELATED: How to watch NASCAR races on Prime Video1. Did 23XI Racing just get its swagger back at Nashville? After an abysmal month of May, the Toyota-backed organization’s veterans looked like the title hopefuls they entered the season as, with a strong showing in Tennessee.
Power Rankings: Michigan may mark pivot point for Busch, No. 8 team

3 weeks ago | nascar.com | Pat DeCola

Ryan Blaney sealed the deal on a season’s worth of speed Sunday night at Nashville Superspeedway, harnessing the power of his No. 12 Team Penske Ford to ride to his first win of 2025. Kyle Busch, looking for his first victory as well, could make some noise of his own this weekend.
Turning Point: Larson’s ‘Double’ fallout, fresh playoff contenders and more before Nashville

1 month ago | nascar.com | Pat DeCola

Here’s what’s happening in NASCAR with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the rearview and the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway (Sun., 7 p.m. ET, Prime Video) up next. RELATED: How to watch NASCAR races on Prime Video1. How will Kyle Larson respond after ‘Double’ doldrums? For the second year in a row, the fizzle of motorsports icon Kyle Larson’s Indianapolis 500/Coca-Cola 600 attempt fell flat by Sunday night. Will it impact his season-long Cup Series endeavors?
Turning Point: Larson's 'Double' fallout, fresh playoff contenders and more before Nashville

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Pat DeCola

Here’s what’s happening in NASCAR with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the rearview and the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway (Sun., 7 p.m. ET, Prime Video) up next. RELATED: How to watch NASCAR races on Prime VideoFor the second year in a row, the fizzle of motorsports icon Kyle Larson’s Indianapolis 500/Coca-Cola 600 attempt fell flat by Sunday night. Will it impact his season-long Cup Series endeavors?
Power Rankings: Back on top, will Charlotte sting propel Byron at Nashville?

1 month ago | nascar.com | Pat DeCola

The 2025 Coca-Cola 600 brought the excitement, seeing Ross Chastain emerge and overtake race dominator William Byron in the closing laps for his first win of the season. Will Byron’s near-win – which would have been his first since the season-opening Daytona 500 – set him up for success this weekend?