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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Denny Hamlin Warns NASCAR Drivers Who Attempt Specific Move on Him
Chase Briscoe admitted that if Dover winner Denny Hamlin wasn't his teammate at Joe Gibbs Racing, he would've raced him differently in the final laps of Sunday's race. If he had taken a different approach, it appears things would've ended much worse for both drivers. Hamlin said on the latest episode of Actions Detrimental that if any driver attempts to run him up the track and force him to lift toward the wall, he could take them out with him. 'If someone is going to chase me up the track, this is a public service announcement to anyone that thinks they're going to do that. If they do it, I'm just going to hold the gas down, bounce off the wall and take you out with me. That's what I would've done.' Denny Hamlin on what will happen if a driver tries to chase him up the track on the final laps Read More: Hamlin was asked what Chase Briscoe could have done differently after the final restart in overtime to try and beat him. The driver of the No. 11 car said that the only thing the No. 19 could have done was 'through one and two, run me up the track, force me to lift off turn two.' However, if Briscoe attempted that, Hamlin said he wasn't going to lift. He would have kept his foot down on the gas, bounced off the wall, and it could have ended poorly for both drivers. 'I wasn't going to lift. There's just no way. I'm already in control of the race. It's our race to lose. Running me up the race track, that's what he could've done, I just think it probably would have been bad for both of us.' Denny Hamlin on what would've happened if Chase Briscoe tried to lift him on the final laps Related: Fortunately, as was the case with Christopher Bell in the battle for the lead, Briscoe is Hamlin's JGR teammate, and they both recognized the importance of the team securing a first- and second-place finish. It's something to keep in mind with the NASCAR schedule this weekend headed to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Hamlin is seeking a Brickyard 400 victory that has eluded him throughout his career. If he's in the lead near the finish line and someone like Joey Logano or Kyle Larson is battling him, things could get interesting. Related:
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NASCAR Predictions for Iowa: Iowa Corn 350 Winner, 7 Race Predictions
The NASCAR schedule is taking us to Iowa Speedway this weekend and there are only four races left in the regular season. Following Bubba Wallace's win at the Brickyard 400, the NASCAR standings are tightening with only three playoff spots left up for grabs. Let's dive into our NASCAR predictions for the Iowa Corn 350. Chase Briscoe wins another pole Joe Gibbs Racing is demonstrating once again why it's one of the two best teams in NASCAR, consistently putting its drivers near the front of the starting grid. Chase Briscoe earned his fifth pole position of the year at the Brickyard 400, giving JGR seven poles on the season. Driving for Stewart Haas Racing in 2024, Briscoe placed sixth in qualifying. This season, he has the second-highest average starting position (10.773) in the Cup Series. We're predicting that he'll earn his sixth pole of the regular season at Iowa Speedway. Ryan Blaney wins Stage 1 of the Iowa Corn 350 Ryan Blaney dominated Iowa Speedway in the Cup Series' inaugural race at the track. The No. 12 car started second, took Stage 1, placed fourth in Stage 2, and then went on to beat William Byron by 0.716 seconds for the win. While Team Penske isn't earning many poles this year (two), Blaney has still recorded the third-most stage wins (five) in the Cup Series. Starting from the top five on Sunday afternoon, he'll work his way to the top and secure 10 points, along with another playoff point. Ross Chastain finishes outside top 20 Ever since returning from the trip to Mexico City, things have largely gone downhill for Ross Chastain. He placed 10th in the Chicago Street Race, but it's his only top-23 finish in the last six races. He wasn't entirely at fault for what happened at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but this car hasn't been right either. The No. 1 has started 19th or worse in five of the last six races. The woes will continue Sunday at Iowa, where Chastain will start outside the top 18 and finish his afternoon outside the top 20. Related: Josh Berry rebounds at Iowa Early on in the Brickyard 400, it looked like Josh Berry was starting to turn things around. The strategy used by Wood Brothers Racing paid off initially, allowing Berry to move past Bubba Wallace into the top five. However, things spiraled after that and he finished 22nd. He now returns to the track where he finished in the top five in points last season, and his car has shown the speed to qualify well. Berry is going to rebound on Sunday with a top-12 finish and some stage points. Denny Hamlin wins Stage 2 JGR is going to sweep the stages in the Iowa Corn 350. Denny Hamlin's original car was faster than anyone during qualifying for the Brickyard 400, but a crash in qualifying forced him to the backup. He still worked his way from the back of the field to third-place finishes in Stage 2 and in overtime. Simply put, Hamlin and JGR are executing at an unmatched level right now. It'll result in Hamlin adding to his playoff points total with a Stage 2 victory this coming Sunday. Related: Bubba Wallace snags another top-10 finish Securing a playoff spot and snapping a 100-race winless streak should take an immense amount of mental pressure off Bubba Wallace. Sunday's victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway also showed he can overcome adversity and beat some of the best drivers on a restart with a win on the line. Now, 23XI Racing heads to Iowa Speedway with a car that has clearly showcased top-10 speed over the last two weeks. With some good decision-making by crew chief Charles Denike and key restart position gains by Wallace, the No. 23 car's speed should snag its third consecutive top-10 finish. Related: William Byron wins the Iowa Corn 350 William Byron hasn't won a race since the Daytona 500, and he has just one top-10 finish—eighth at Sonoma—in the last six races. While he finished 16th on Sunday, he led the field in stage points and was poised to finish in the top three before running out of fuel in double overtime. It's also worth keeping in mind that he boasts a 4.7 average starting position in the last three races. Byron's winless streak is finally going to come to an end on Sunday, with the victory also putting him atop the standings with three races to go in the regular season. Related Headlines NASCAR Predictions for Iowa Corn 350: Winner, 7 Things to Watch Report: New York Yankees May be Willing to Trade Specific Bullpen Arms Report: New York Mets Eyeing 2 CF at MLB Trade Deadline MLB Trade Rumors Roundup: Latest on Mets, Cubs, Astros, Dodgers and More
USA Today
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
NASCAR TV ratings for Cup Series race at Indianapolis in July 2025
NASCAR arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 2025 Brickyard 400, and the drama was high as always. Chase Briscoe and Ryan Blaney won the first two stages; however, neither driver was able to pull off the victory. Instead, it was a gutsy performance by a 23XI Racing competitor, who now has one Crown Jewel win to his name. At the end of the day, Bubba Wallace won his first Cup Series race of 2025 at Indianapolis. After a slight overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings following the 2025 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis. NASCAR and Warner Bros. Discovery earned 2.449 million average viewers for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis on TNT. Compared to the 2024 event, Indianapolis was significantly down from 3.63 million average viewers. Overall, it was a shocking TV turnout for NASCAR and Warner Bros. Discovery on Sunday afternoon. Now, NASCAR will focus its attention on Iowa Speedway, as the 25th NASCAR race weekend will be underway in just a few days. More: NASCAR TV ratings tracker for the entire 2025 Cup Series season
Indianapolis Star
4 days ago
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
Brickyard 400 weather forecast calls for rain near NASCAR Indianapolis race start time today
NASCAR returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway today, but rain could also follow suit. Chase Briscoe and the other Brickyard 400 drivers may be in for a long, wet day, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. Here's what we know: Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m., with a 60% chance of rain, according to NWS Indianapolis. High temperature is expected to be near 91 degrees. Heat index values may reach 105. The website shows rain chances between 30% and 50% from noon through 5 p.m. today, before jumping to a 60% to 70% chance in the early evening. "We're monitoring this boundary currently in the north around the Kokomo region," NWS Indianapolis meteorologist Aaron Updike said. "We expect that to be the focus of the storms. Right around race start time, there could be thunderstorms in the area, but we're not sure if they'll actually hit the track. There's about a 50 to 60% chance between 2 and 5 p.m." Decades of history: Best and worst of NASCAR Brickyard 400 action The NASCAR Brickyard 400 will take place at 2 p.m. ET Sunday, July 27, 2025. Race tickets begin at $45. TV: TNT, TruTV, HBO Max Watch the Brickyard 400 on Sling Streaming options include Sling, which offers a free trial, plus the driver cam on Max (subscription required). Catch the Brickyard 400 live on Sling Catch all the motor sports racing action from Indianapolis through multiple viewing platforms, including TNT (Sling offers free trial), TruTV (qualifying) and Max (in-car driver camera). Watch the NASCAR Brickyard 400 live with a Sling free trial Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6 Row 7 Row 8 Row 9 Row 10 Row 11 Row 12 Row 13 Row 14 Row 15 Row 16 Row 17 Row 18 Row 19
Indianapolis Star
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
NASCAR at Indianapolis Brickyard 400 live results updates today: Time, schedule, starting lineup
NASCAR is back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For the second consecutive year, the Brickyard 400 returns to the IMS oval. Chase Briscoe, a Mitchell, Indiana native, earned his fifth pole of the season on Saturday with a lap of 183.165 mph. Briscoe has three career wins in the Cup Series. Will he get his fourth victory in his home state? Follow along for live updates. The NASCAR Brickyard 400 will take place at 2 p.m. ET Sunday, July 27, 2025. Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6 Row 7 Row 8 Row 9 Row 10 Row 11 Row 12 Row 13 Row 14 Row 15 Row 16 Row 17 Row 18 Row 19 Row 20 Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m., with a 60% chance of rain, according to NWS Indianapolis. High temperature is expected to be near 91 degrees. Heat index values may reach 105. Rain chances are between 30% and 50% from noon through 5 p.m. today, before jumping to a 60% to 70% chance in the early evening. Hot and humid conditions, with heat indices over 100, will continue through midweek. A break from the heat will finally arrive at the end of the week! Daily chances for thunderstorms most of the week with best chances on Wednesday. #INwx Decades of history: Best and worst of NASCAR Brickyard 400 action Race tickets begin at $45. TV: TNT, TruTV, HBO Max Watch the Brickyard 400 on Sling Streaming options include Sling, which offers a free trial, plus the driver cam on Max (subscription required). Catch the Brickyard 400 live on Sling Catch all the motor sports racing action from Indianapolis through multiple viewing platforms, including TNT (Sling offers free trial), TruTV (qualifying) and Max (in-car driver camera). Watch the NASCAR Brickyard 400 live with a Sling free trial Through four rounds of seeded matchups since June 28 in Atlanta, the In-Season Challenge championship matchup is set between Ty Gibbs and Ty Dillon. The better finisher between them wins $1 million. Dillon, the last of 32 seeded drivers entering event, finished better than top seed Denny Hamlin in Atlanta, No. 17 Brad Keselowski in Chicago, Alex Bowman at Sonoma and No. 12 John Hunter Nemechek in Dover. Gibbs was seeded 6th and finished better than No. 27 Justin Haley in Atlanta, No. 22 A.J. Allmendinger in Chicago, No. 14 Zane Smith and No. 23 Tyler Reddick in Dover. (Through July 20; race winners are in the 16-driver playoffs that begin Aug. 31; the other spots are filled by points winners) Drivers who have not won a race Below the 16-driver cut line
