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Briscoe fends off Larson’s last-lap surge to win in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chase Briscoe held off a last-lap charge from points leader Kyle Larson to win the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Briscoe swept all three stages on the 1.5-mile track to earn the maximum 75 playoff points. Larson lost control on the final ...

Larson tightens grip on NASCAR Cup Series lead

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — There were times over the past year or so that Kyle Larson probably wondered whether he'd ever win a race again, let alone defend his NASCAR Cup Series title. He went 51 races without reaching victory lane, even though he always felt as though he was close. Now, ...

Larson, Logano climbing in NASCAR Chase with pressure mounting on Blaney

If Ryan Blaney’s analysis of the NASCAR Chase is accurate, then his championship bid is already over after only three of 10 races in the run to the title. “I just don’t see that you can finish outside the top 30 multiple times and have a shot,” Blaney said last week. “It’s just ...

Larson surges to second in NASCAR postseason

MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Even as his winless drought stretched on for more than a year and Hendrick Motorsports’ Chevrolets lagged behind his competitors’ Toyotas, Kyle Larson never lost faith in his abilities or trust in his team. After a timely win in NASCAR’s Chase, Larson is only ...

Blaney wins second straight NASCAR race in New Hampshire

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Ryan Blaney and his team wound up making the most of a major mistake Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The Team Penske star just needed a moment to vent on his team radio about a pit crew blunder before charging from 17th to first for his second consecutive ...

Logano, Team Penske making push for NASCAR points as Chase approaches

Joey Logano has three championships in the NASCAR Cup Series but none in the Chase system that has returned this season. The Team Penske driver is embracing the challenge of proving he can win a title in the format that puts a greater emphasis on banking consistently strong finishes. “Do ...