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NBC Sports
a day ago
- Automotive
- NBC Sports
How to watch Sunday's Cup race at Nashville: Start time, TV info and weather
After completing its longest distance of the season in the Coca-Cola 600, the NASCAR Cup Series will race Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway, which produced its longest race in duration last year. The 2024 race lasted a marathon 4 hours, 3 minutes and 54 seconds because of five overtimes that extended the distance by 31 laps — an OT record for the Cup Series. Joey Logano capitalized on his sterling fuel conservation to earn the victory that locked the No. 22 Ford into a playoff run to last year's championship. Logano, Kyle Larson (two) and Denny Hamlin (three) have won the past six Cup races on concrete surfaces. Larson is the only Cup driver with four top 10s at Nashville since the track returned to the circuit in 2021. The Hendrick Motorsports star's has a personal-best average finish of 4.5 at Nashville. Halfway through the 26-race regular season, eight drivers have clinched playoff spots with victories. Coke 600 winner Ross Chastain became the third driver in the past four races to earn his first victory of 2025. Dustin Long, Details for Sunday's Cup race at Nashville Superspeedway (All times Eastern) START: The command to fire engines will be given at 7:09 p.m. ... The race is scheduled to begin at 7:19 p.m. PRERACE: The Cup garage will open at 4 p.m. ... Driver introductions are at 6:30 p.m. ... The invocation will be given at 7:01 p.m. ... The national anthem will be performed by Sgt. Elizabeth Marino, 2D Marine Aircraft Wing Band at 7:02 p.m. DISTANCE: The race is 300 laps (399 miles) on the 1.333-mile oval. STAGES: Stage 1 ends at Lap 90. Stage 2 ends at Lap 185. ENTRY LIST: Click here for the 39 cars entered at Charlotte. TV/RADIO: Prime will broadcast the race starting at 6:30 p.m. ... Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will have radio coverage. FORECAST: WeatherUnderground — Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon, a high of 83 degrees and winds from the west at 5 to 10 mph with a 40 percent chance of rain. It's expected to be 80 degrees with a 24 percent chance of rain at the start of the Cup race. LAST TIME: In a key moment during his championship season, Joey Logano seized the lead in the third overtime and hung on to lead the final nine laps through two more overtime restarts.
Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Scott McLaughlin, stinging from 500 wreck, gets apology from Kyle Larson for gesture
DETROIT — There's one part of Scott McLaughlin's Indy 500 that he'll probably never get over. But there's another part that he's already moved past. Kyle Larson gave McLaughlin a thumbs up when driving by his wrecked car on the Indy 500 pace laps. But Scott said he's harboring no ill will toward Larson after the fact. Larson was on a time crunch trying to compete in and complete both the Indy 500 and Coke 600 races on Sunday. He apparently delivered the gesture as part sarcasm and part frustration over seeing his chances to complete both slip away, thanks to drizzle delaying the Indy 500 start. The video went viral. McLaughlin said Larson texted him. And McLaughlin also took a little dig at Larson in the debate about whether Larson is better than Formula 1 standout Max Verstappen. "He texted me. We're all good," McLaughlin said Thursday, prior to a luncheon to kick off the Detroit Grand Prix weekend. "I've got a tremendous amount of respect for Kyle. "I just love poking s--- at everyone, too. So my tweet was a bit of making fun of that whole conversation because that's been such a big piece. But also, I wasn't going to let him off the hook with that [gesture] either. That's the type of person I am." McLaughlin said he never felt that Larson's gesture was vindictive. Larson, the NASCAR Cup Series points leader and 2021 champion, had about a 40-minute buffer from when the race typically would end and when he felt he needed to leave for Charlotte. The rain delay lasted about 45 minutes, and McLaughlin's wreck delayed the start even longer. "He texted me and apologized and didn't mean it. And I know he didn't," McLaughlin said. "He's really a respectful racer. And kudos to him for even reaching out. He didn't need to. "He doesn't care about my INDYCAR [race]. I understand it. They know it's logistically tough. ... Forty minutes is cutting it pretty close to even do it. So maybe the two series need to come together and talk about different times or whatever? At the same time, Indy is Indy and the 600 is the 600, and if you want to run the risk of doing that, that's up to you." As far as his own mentality, McLaughlin said the 2025 Indy 500 won't be one he will forget. He never took the green flag, and that came a week after he crashed in practice preparing for the qualifying sessions where he possibly could have won the pole. "I'm not over it," McLaughlin said. "I don't think I'll ever be over it. It's been a character-building couple of weeks. Definitely the hardest thing that I've gone through ever in my career in terms of the 500 race and what happened there. "I'm obviously replaying events over in my head, but the best thing for me right now is just get back on track." McLaughlin has already been back on track — just not in his regular ride. He tested a Legends car on Wednesday on the quarter-mile oval on the front-stretch of Charlotte Motor Speedway with NASCAR's Bubba Wallace and his former Supercars rival Shane Van Gisbergen. "It definitely took my mind off it," McLaughlin said. "And we're hanging out with Bubba, who is a great friend of mine. "Honestly, I had a lot of people reach out from all disciplines, from NASCAR, some F1 guys, some INDYCAR guys. I got a lot of support, which is really nice and humbling." As far as the accident itself, McLaughlin could only be left wondering what he did to deserve spinning out on the pace lap as he warmed up his tires. He hit an inside wall and was out of the 500 before it even began. Whether there was moisture on the track or not, McLaughlin said he was still unsure. "You'll never know if there was or not," McLaughlin said. "I definitely picked up throttle — not aggressively — but it was coming to 1 [lap] to go, so I was getting warmed up. ... It was just unfortunate." After the crash, McLaughlin saw his family and even signed some autographs as he went to a suite to watch the race. "The first bit, I was pretty emotional, but when you go back and you see your kid and see your wife, you realize that's all you need," McLaughlin said. "It was definitely a hard race to watch." McLaughlin even got a little philosophical when speaking on Thursday. "I'm a big believer in everything happens for a reason," McLaughlin said. "Something happened there, and I'll figure it out, and everything will be good. "I wasn't meant to start that race, unfortunately." Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports. He has spent decades covering motorsports, including over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass. recommended Get more from NTT INDYCAR SERIES Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ep. 013: Mark Garrow, long-time NASCAR radio announcer
(WGHP) — Join as we show you the world behind the driver's seat in Racing Report. On May 28, 2025, Chris sits down with Mark Garrow, a long-time radio announcer who called NASCAR races on the Performance Racing Network. He joins us to talk about the Coke 600 and his career calling NASCAR races. Tune in using the video player above or stream it live on . You can also watch it on the on Roku, AppleTV and Fire TV. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
San Francisco Chronicle
5 days ago
- Automotive
- San Francisco Chronicle
Trackhouse Racing looks to bridge gap with big race teams. It took a big step with Coca-Cola 600 win
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Trackhouse Racing has won nine Cup Series races since opening in 2021. None as big as Sunday night's race. Ross Chastain became the first driver since Bobby Allison 56 years ago to win a race from an official starting position of last when he passed William Byron with six laps remaining to capture the Coca-Cola 600, giving team owner Justin Marks his first crown jewel win. In a time when the Cup racing seems largely dominated by Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing and Team Penske, the little guys got a much-needed breakthrough win. 'It's sinking in that we won the Coke 600," Chastain said. 'What that means for the team and me, I don't know yet. I'm excited to find out, though." For Chastain, it means returning to the NASCAR playoffs after missing out last year. Meanwhile, Marks is hoping it is a sign of bigger things to come. Trackhouse Racing has three full-time drivers now in the Cup Series — Chastain, Daniel Suárez and newcomer Shane van Gisbergen. The team also is trying out a fourth in developmental driver Connor Zilisch, who got a start at the Coca-Cola 600. Marks said he spends most of his waking moments trying to figure out how to close the gap between his team and the Hendricks, Gibbs and Penskes of the racing world. And Sunday night was a big step. 'Now, if we want to be intellectually lazy, we can just say, 'Well, they have more money and they have more people.' I think that that's certainly important. They have a lot of resources, and that's very important," Marks said. "If you look back in 2022, we had 20 (different) winners. Then those teams that have all those resources, they're learning and their development curve is quick because they've got the resources to put behind it.' Marks believes NASCAR's new NextGen cars — which promote more parity across the series — help bridge the gap for smaller racing teams. 'I would not have started Trackhouse and raced in the Cup Series if they didn't go to this race car because that provides an opportunity to close the gap,' Marks said. Marks said the first thing he's learned about NASCAR is that it's a people business, and that hiring motivated, team-oriented workers means everything. 'We're looking at things like developing a more robust aero department, looking at the way we structure our engineering, looking at those things to make sure we get back on the development curve with those three,' Marks said. "It just takes very thoughtful examination, and it's a process that probably will never stop because Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing and Penske Racing are just very, very strong, talented organizations.' But at least for one night, that examination was put on hold. It was time to celebrate. There was plenty of hooting and hollering from the Chastain faithful more than two hours after his win at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and the driver spent time soaking it all in. He had a beer or two before leaving the track, but only after honoring Alan Kulwicki with a Polish victory lap and tossing a watermelon from his race car onto the track and joining fans in the crowd. Marks said everything about Chastain and his can-do attitude is perfect for his organization. 'We started last, but Ross' confidence was really high," Marks said. "After we wrecked in practice, Ross left the care center, came back over and had a smile on his face. He was pumped because he knew we'd unloaded with speed. Ross is one of the best drivers in the Cup Series. He puts the team on his shoulders as we try to rebuild. ... This is a moment that holds major significance for everyone in the company, and it's such an honor to win at this place.' ___
Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Trackhouse Racing looks to bridge gap with big race teams. It took a big step with Coca-Cola 600 win
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Trackhouse Racing has won nine Cup Series races since opening in 2021. None as big as Sunday night's race. Ross Chastain became the first driver since Bobby Allison 56 years ago to win a race from an official starting position of last when he passed William Byron with six laps remaining to capture the Coca-Cola 600 , giving team owner Justin Marks his first crown jewel win. In a time when the Cup racing seems largely dominated by Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing and Team Penske, the little guys got a much-needed breakthrough win. 'It's sinking in that we won the Coke 600,' Chastain said. 'What that means for the team and me, I don't know yet. I'm excited to find out, though.' For Chastain, it means returning to the NASCAR playoffs after missing out last year. Meanwhile, Marks is hoping it is a sign of bigger things to come. Trackhouse Racing has three full-time drivers now in the Cup Series — Chastain, Daniel Suárez and newcomer Shane van Gisbergen. The team also is trying out a fourth in developmental driver Connor Zilisch, who got a start at the Coca-Cola 600. Marks said he spends most of his waking moments trying to figure out how to close the gap between his team and the Hendricks, Gibbs and Penskes of the racing world. And Sunday night was a big step. 'Now, if we want to be intellectually lazy, we can just say, 'Well, they have more money and they have more people.' I think that that's certainly important. They have a lot of resources, and that's very important,' Marks said. 'If you look back in 2022, we had 20 (different) winners. Then those teams that have all those resources, they're learning and their development curve is quick because they've got the resources to put behind it.' Marks believes NASCAR's new NextGen cars — which promote more parity across the series — help bridge the gap for smaller racing teams. 'I would not have started Trackhouse and raced in the Cup Series if they didn't go to this race car because that provides an opportunity to close the gap,' Marks said. Marks said the first thing he's learned about NASCAR is that it's a people business, and that hiring motivated, team-oriented workers means everything. 'We're looking at things like developing a more robust aero department, looking at the way we structure our engineering, looking at those things to make sure we get back on the development curve with those three,' Marks said. 'It just takes very thoughtful examination, and it's a process that probably will never stop because Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing and Penske Racing are just very, very strong, talented organizations.' But at least for one night, that examination was put on hold. It was time to celebrate. There was plenty of hooting and hollering from the Chastain faithful more than two hours after his win at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and the driver spent time soaking it all in. He had a beer or two before leaving the track, but only after honoring Alan Kulwicki with a Polish victory lap and tossing a watermelon from his race car onto the track and joining fans in the crowd. Marks said everything about Chastain and his can-do attitude is perfect for his organization. 'We started last, but Ross' confidence was really high,' Marks said. 'After we wrecked in practice, Ross left the care center, came back over and had a smile on his face. He was pumped because he knew we'd unloaded with speed. Ross is one of the best drivers in the Cup Series. He puts the team on his shoulders as we try to rebuild. ... This is a moment that holds major significance for everyone in the company, and it's such an honor to win at this place.' ___ AP auto racing:
