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NBC Sports
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- NBC Sports
What drivers said at Dover after Denny Hamlin's fourth NASCAR Cup win of the year
Here is what drivers had to say after Sunday's Cup race at Dover Motor Speedway. Denny Hamlin — Winner: 'Winning here in Dover is super special to me. This is a place I've not been very good at the first half of my career. Having a back-to-back here over the last few years is amazing. (On how he improved at Dover) I just studied some of the greats here. I was very fortunate to have Martin Truex as a teammate. Jimmie Johnson, watching him win 10 times here. You learn from the greats and you change your game to match it, you have success like this.' Dustin Long, Chase Briscoe — Finished 2nd: 'Yeah, honestly, I thought I was going to win the race. I was able to stay just beside (Hamlin) into (turn) one. I thought we were going to have a good shot coming into (turns) one and two. I didn't think he was going to be able to do that. I almost cleared him off of (turn) two. I thought I timed it right, so I was going to clear him going into (turn) three, just because I had the lane you typically want to be in. He was able to hang right there – another two or three inches and I thought I was going to win the race. He did a great job, obviously there is a reason that guy has won nearly 60-something Cup races. Glad that we were able to have a good finish. Obviously would have loved to win the race but we had a fifth-to-10th place car and we ended up second, so a lot to be proud of with our Bass Pro Shops Toyota. I'm looking forward to going home next week.' Alex Bowman — Finished 3rd: 'I feel like we were better than where we ended up, but with a poor day at Sonoma (Raceway), I had to start deep in the field. I couldn't get clean air, and then we got shuffled around a little bit on some of the short runs. But overall, we had a really good No. 48 Ally Chevrolet all day. Proud of everyone at Hendrick Motorsports. I've been a little bit sick and my cool shirt decided it wanted a Sunday off, so I'm really hot and really tire, but certainly, it was a really good day for our team.' Kyle Larson — Finished 4th: 'We had a good No. 5 Chevrolet today. It was just tough starting in the back, and we just kind of had to work slowly at it all day long. On the long runs here, you just have to be really patient, and that's how we were today. It's good to get a top-five finish and get back on the horse there. Hopefully we can string together some good runs now.' Ty Gibbs — Finished 5th: 'I'm glad we got to go back racing here in Dover. Great finish for us. Good day – I wish we could have had a little more track position. It was so hard to pass there. Thank you to Monster Energy, SAIA, Toyota – everyone that helps me out.' Ryan Blaney — Finished 8th: 'It was a fun day. I thought on long runs we were really good. I would have personally liked to have seen it go to the end before the rain caution came out because we had a really good long run car and I thought I might have been able to get up to fifth. We came in and got two tires, and I didn't pick a good lane on the restart and gave a lot of track position away, but, overall, it was a good day from where we started.' Chris Buescher — Finished 9th: 'We got a decent finish out here today with this No. 17 Trimble Mustang and I'm proud of everyone for that. We stayed with it all the way until the end. We were really great at the end of the day, and we definitely have a lot to look at and try to get better for next time here.' Kyle Busch — Finished 11th: 'Strong start to the race for our Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen team today at Dover Motor Speedway. We just needed more at the end of the race. We were pretty neutral to start. By Stage 2, it was easy for the right rear to push through the right front when rubber built. Our balance switched to wrecking loose and our Chevy wasn't in the track. It was way different from the start of the race. We salvaged what we could. We'll regroup and continue to push for a spot in the NASCAR Playoffs.' Austin Dillon — Finished 15th: 'We probably should have run about 20th all day so pretty decent finish at Dover Motor Speedway in the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Chevrolet considering that. We started 23rd and ran right around there until crew chief Richard Boswell made a call mid race to stay out during a pit stop cycle to earn us some track position. It's amazing how much better our Chevy's handling was in clean air. After the rain delay, we decided to stay out again and took a gamble that we would be able to hang onto the top-10 and maybe even leave with a top-five finish. We just didn't have enough at the end on old tires and ended up 15th. We have to get more out of our race cars. We all want more. We'll keep at it.' Austin Cindric — Finished 16th: 'With where we had to start (26th), I'm definitely proud of the effort from everybody here on this No. 2 Autotrader Ford Mustang. We kind of just clawed our way up and we had one restart where the field got split up under green flag cycles and I got parked and pretty much lost all of the progress I had made throughout the entirety of the day. We clawed back a few there on those late restarts, but, overall, I'm happy to finish one of these a little better than we have the last few weeks, but we definitely want more.' Christopher Bell — Finished 18th: 'It is refreshing to have speed again in our Rheem Camry. We haven't had pace, but today we were able to lead laps and get stage points and we won a stage. That is something that I'm super excited about, even though I made mistakes and I spun out when I probably shouldn't have spun out. We were going for the win, and if we keep bringing speed like that to the race track, then we are going to be just fine. It has been a long time coming. I haven't scored stage points in a long time, let alone won a stage.' Ty Dillon — Finished 20th: 'It feels good. You know, I have been the underdog for a long time now, just battling my way to try to get opportunity. Eventually you get comfortable in fighting from behind and people underestimating you. It's hard to say that we lucked into it this far in, and I am proud of the way we have run. We haven't been a dominating car, but we have been a pain to everyone around us. That is all we can do -- put pressure on them and execute at the right time and that is what we have done. I am so grateful to Matt Kaulig and everyone at Kaulig Racing — Chris Rice, Ty Norris, my sponsors Sea Best and Grizzly Nicotine Pouches. They are the ones that allow us to do this and allow us to have fun. I don't take it for granted. I have been out of this sport and got good perspective and have so much gratitude just to get to race these cars. When things are coming together in a season like this, it's not everything we want, it hasn't been everything, but we are having fun. And when you can leave the racetrack smiling, you are already winning.' Cole Custer — Finished 29th: 'Not the day we wanted here at Dover, but I'm proud of the guys for all the work they put in throughout the week. We've run well on the intermediate package over the last couple of weeks, and we're looking forward to the challenge Indianapolis will bring next weekend.' Noah Gragson — Finished 32nd: '(On what he saw in overtime restart crash) The 20 wrecking. I got on the brakes and then somebody hit me in the back. It was over at that point. I checked up for the wreck and somebody hit me from behind and wrecked us, so that's what it's been every race this year. It's gotten to the point where you just expect it.'
Newsweek
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
How to Watch Focused Health 250: Live Stream NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The NASCAR Xfinity Series rolls into EchoPark Speedway this Friday night for the Focused Health 250, and you can catch all the action with FuboTV. The green flag drops at 7 PM ET, with 163 laps on tap and stage breaks at laps 45, 90, and 163. Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Wurth Ford, and Zane Smith, driver of the #71 Focused Health Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400... Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Wurth Ford, and Zane Smith, driver of the #71 Focused Health Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 29, 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas. MoreHow to Watch Focused Health 250 When: Friday, June 27, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM ET TV Channel: CW (WGN - Chicago) Live Stream: Fubo (Try for free) Austin Hill is the driver to watch—he's won here five times, including last year, and he's gunning for his sixth career victory at Atlanta, which would make it five wins in the last six Xfinity races at this track. Hill is coming off a disappointing 35th-place finish at Pocono, but he's been fast all season and currently sits second in the points, trailing only Justin Allgaier, who leads the standings by 54 points after 15 races. The entry list is stacked with 38 drivers, so no one goes home early. Alongside Hill and Allgaier, keep your eye on Aric Almirola in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, and Sam Mayer, who's eighth in the standings and always a threat on intermediates. There's also a mix of veterans and up-and-comers, like Patrick Staropoli, Katherine Legge, and Leland Honeyman Jr., all looking to make some noise. Fans can also stick around for the Peach Pit Party, featuring Tim Duggar, at 9:30 PM ET. Live stream Focused Health 250 for free with Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Newsweek
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Alex Bowman Injury Scare Prompts Standby Driver for Cup Race in Mexico
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Alex Bowman admitted last weekend that the massive crash at Michigan International Speedway was the hardest hit he had taken in a stock car. While he is all set to race in the Cup Series in Mexico this weekend, Hendrick Motorsports has a reserve driver on standby in case Bowman is unable to participate. Bowman was involved in a collision with four other cars that led to a high-intensity impact with the wall. Hendrick Motorsports has confirmed that Anthony Alfredo will be the backup driver at Mexico just in case Bowman is not okay to race. The incident was triggered by contact between the No. 41 and No. 2 cars, which then spread across the track. This caused Bowman's car to hit the wall head-on, bringing out the red flag. Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 08, 2025... Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 08, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan. MoreNewsweek Sports reported Bowman's reaction after the incident that put him out of the race. He said: "It happened so fast that I didn't even see them. I didn't know who hit me until I saw the video. It's always turbulent in the 300th. It's crazy back there. It gets wild and that is part of racing. It's wild all through the field. "Unfortunately, the further back you get, the less downforce cars have, the dirtier the air, the situations you're in, and the worst everybody stuff drives. So stuff like this tends to happen." He added: "I feel okay. It was the biggest hit I've ever taken in a stock car by a mile. Head-on into the wall at Michigan, it's gonna be that way. Try to go get them next week." NBC Sports' Dustin Long reported on X that Bowman will be racing this weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, but Xfinity driver Anthony Alfredo will be the backup driver in case a need arises. He wrote: "#NASCAR ... Hendrick Motorsports states that Alex Bowman will be in the 48 this weekend at Mexico after his Michigan crash but that Anthony Alfredo will be the backup driver if needed. Alfredo is competing in the Xfinity Series race here at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez." #NASCAR ... Hendrick Motorsports states that Alex Bowman will be in the 48 this weekend at Mexico after his Michigan crash but that Anthony Alfredo will be the backup driver if needed. Alfredo is competing in the Xfinity Series race here at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. — Dustin Long (@dustinlong) June 12, 2025 FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass wrote on X that Bowman suffered back pain after the Michigan race. However, that won't stop him from racing this weekend. He wrote: "The team says that Alex Bowman was evaluated for back pain after his crash at Michigan but is slated to race this weekend. Anthony Alfredo, who does all the team's simulator work, will be on standby for him this weekend."
Newsweek
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Denny Hamlin Stunned by Alex Bowman's Michigan Crash - 'Big Lick'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Denny Hamlin has reacted to Alex Bowman's crash during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday. Hamlin was surprised by the intensity of the incident and described it as a "big lick." Five drivers were involved in the crash that brought out the red flag. Contact between cars No. 41 and 2 triggered the incident. Cars No. 99, 48, and 19 weren't spared either. Bowman, Daniel Suarez, Cole Custer, Austin Cindric, and Chase Briscoe were the affected drivers, and fortunately, all escaped unharmed. However, Bowman crashed hard, which prompted him to admit that it was the "biggest hit" he had experienced in a stock car. Newsweek Sports reported his statement after the crash: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, pits after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 01, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, pits after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 01, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee."It happened so fast that I didn't even see them. I didn't know who hit me until I saw the video. It's always turbulent in the 300th. It's crazy back there. It gets wild and that is part of racing. It's wild all through the field. "Unfortunately, the further back you get, the less downforce cars have, the dirtier the air, the situations you're in, and the worst everybody stuff drives. So stuff like this tends to happen." He added: "I feel okay. It was the biggest hit I've ever taken in a stock car by a mile. Head-on into the wall at Michigan, it's gonna be that way. Try to go get them next week." The red flag is out at @MISpeedway after this incident involving multiple cars.@Alex_Bowman exited the No. 48 under his own power. — NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 8, 2025 Hamlin said on his Actions Detrimental podcast that he knew the crash was serious since he wasn't allowed to go past the "crime scene." He said: "Major. I knew it had to be a big lick, because they wouldn't even let us go through this crime scene. The caution came out for us, I think I was somewhere on the back stretch, and we were stopped right after the start-finish line. "So, at that point, when it goes red that quickly, I'm like, 'Oh, must've had a big one.' I point myself out to look at the screen to see the replay, and I was like, 'Whoa, that was a big hit.'" When the NASCAR veteran was asked about the impact of the crash and the pain that comes from such crashes, he said: "You certainly feel it more so the day after and the following days. Like, for instance, my wrist from Daytona - I think it's still not right from where it was. Like, I'm so old now, it's like, will it ever be right again? It just sucks to put any kind of pressure on it. "It's just, I think it's different for everyone. People recover differently. But yeah, I mean, head-on impact like that. Certainly when the Next Gen originally came out and it was solid as a rock, you know, before they started cutting up the roll cage and all kinds of stuff to get the impacts a little bit softer, you know, that could've been a way worse wreck than what it appears that it resulted in."
Newsweek
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Alex Bowman Speaks Out After Severe Michigan Wreck: 'It Gets Wild'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Alex Bowman has opened up on the massive crash during the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Michigan International Speedway that brought out the red flag. Five drivers were involved in the incident that caused Bowman to lose control of his car and crash head-on into the barriers. The incident occurred after a contact between the No. 2 and No. 41 cars, which then spilled onto the No. 99 and the No. 48. The No. 19 car wasn't spared either. Bowman, Daniel Suarez, Cole Custer, Austin Cindric, and Chase Briscoe were involved in the incident, and fortunately, all escaped unharmed. For Bowman, the incident was severe enough to knock him out of the race. Admitting that it was the hardest hit he ever had in a stock car, he told Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, looks on during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Pit Road Qualifying Entry/Exit Practice (Open) at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 16, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.... Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, looks on during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Pit Road Qualifying Entry/Exit Practice (Open) at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 16, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. More"It happened so fast that I didn't even see them. I didn't know who hit me until I saw the video. It's always turbulent in the 300th. It's crazy back there. It gets wild and that is part of racing. It's wild all through the field. "Unfortunately, the further back you get, the less downforce cars have, the dirtier the air, the situations you're in, and the worst everybody stuff drives. So stuff like this tends to happen." He added: "I feel okay. It was the biggest hit I've ever taken in a stock car by a mile. Head-on into the wall at Michigan, it's gonna be that way. Try to go get them next week." Alex Bowman said it always is turbulent in the pack at Michigan and he is OK after what he said was the hardest hit he has ever had in a stock car. @NASCARONFOX — Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 8, 2025 Bowman wasn't the only Hendrick Motorsports driver to suffer a setback. William Byron, who led the race for 98 laps, lost the lead to Denny Hamlin after running out of fuel when there were just four laps to go. He finished the race in 28th place after refueling. Speaking to Sports on Prime after the disappointing race finish, Byron said: "We didn't have enough. We were going to run out with a lap and a half left, we did run out with a lap and a half left. I was trying to manage both [and] manage the gap and save [gas]. It sucks, it really stings. Not able to do much about that. It is what it is." Running out of gas was the detriment for @WilliamByron today. #NASCARonPrime — Sports on Prime (@SportsonPrime) June 8, 2025 FireKeepers Casino 400 Cup Series Race Results 1. Denny Hamlin 2. Chris Buescher 3. Ty Gibbs 4. Bubba Wallace 5. Kyle Larson 6. Ross Chastain 7. Zane Smith 8. Kyle Busch 9. Ryan Preece 10. Brad Keselowski 11. Erik Jones 12. Josh Berry 13. Tyler Reddick 14. Daniel Suarez 15. Chase Elliott 16. Christopher Bell 17. AJ Allmendinger 18. Shane van Gisbergen 19. Austin Dillon 20. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 21. Justin Haley 22. Joey Logano 23. Chase Briscoe 24. Ty Dillon 25. Riley Herbst 26. Cody Ware 27. Noah Gragson 28. William Byron 29. Carson Hocevar 30. Michael McDowell 31. Austin Cindric 32. Ryan Blaney 33. Todd Gilliland 34. John H Nemechek 35. Cole Custer 36. Alex Bowman
