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THE BACKSTRETCH
Casey Mears reaches 500 Cup starts, finds new appreciation for racing along the way
For Casey Mears, reaching 500 NASCAR Cup Series starts was never part of some elaborate career plan. It became a goal simply because he realized he was close enough that walking away without reaching it would be a missed opportunity. “I wish I could say it was like some bigger meeting, but honestly, once I found out I was that close, it just seemed a shame to not at least reach that goal,” Mears said. “You know, before the end of me driving in the Cup Series.” Mears is set to
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Casey Mears reaches 500 Cup starts, finds new appreciation for racing along the way
For Casey Mears, reaching 500 NASCAR Cup Series starts was never part of some elaborate career plan. It became a goal simply because he realized he was close enough that walking away without reaching it would be a missed opportunity. “I wish I could say it was like some bigger meeting, but honestly, once I found out I was that close, it just seemed a shame to not at least reach that goal,” Mears said. “You know, before the end of me driving in the Cup Series.” Mears is set to
8 minutes ago4 min read
Carson Hocevar apologizes for Martinsville actions, accepts Spire Motorsports suspension
Carson Hocevar is taking responsibility for his actions at Martinsville Speedway, apologizing to NASCAR fans and acknowledging that his conduct contributed to his suspension from Spire Motorsports for this weekend’s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. In an 18-minute apology video posted online, Hocevar admitted to brake-checking Austin Cindric multiple times during the Martinsville race, saying he did it three or four times. He described his actions as embarrassing an
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Larson flies solo at Championship Media Day with third Cup title within reach
Kyle Larson had the spotlight to himself Thursday at NASCAR Championship Media Day, and for good reason. The Hendrick Motorsports driver was the only Cup Series championship contender in attendance, entering Sunday's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway needing just nine points to secure his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series championship and third overall. With a 67-point advantage over Christopher Bell and 70 points over Denny Hamlin, Larson has a commanding lead hea
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Ryan Preece to take over RFK Racing’s No. 6 Ford in 2027
Ryan Preece will take over one of NASCAR’s most iconic rides in 2027, driving RFK Racing’s No. 6 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the NASCAR Cup Series. Preece will replace Brad Keselowski, who has driven the car since joining the organization in 2022. The No. 6 has been a cornerstone of the organization since Jack Roush entered NASCAR’s premier series in 1988 with driver Mark Martin. Martin won 35 Cup Series races in the car during his tenure from 1988-2006, helping establish it a
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