About Author: Reid Spencer-NASCAR Wire Service
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![Call them inseparable. Despite a few rough patches in their 17-year working relationship, driver Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus achieved a level of success at NASCAR’s highest level […]](http://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NASCAR-HOF-2024-feature-1-19-115x115.jpg "Class Of 2024 Inducted Into NASCAR Hall Of Fame")
Class Of 2024 Inducted Into NASCAR Hall Of Fame
Posted on January 19, 2024 | No CommentsCall them inseparable. Despite a few rough patches in their 17-year working relationship, driver Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus achieved a level of success at NASCAR’s highest level […] -
![During a week in which Ryan Blaney, the champion of NASCAR’s top series, will be honored on Thursday night, the sport also acknowledged the achievements of drivers in its “grass-roots” […]](http://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Connor-Hall-Ryan-Blaney-feature-11-28-115x115.jpg "NASCAR Grass-Roots Racers Honored In Nashville")
NASCAR Grass-Roots Racers Honored In Nashville
Posted on November 29, 2023 | No CommentsDuring a week in which Ryan Blaney, the champion of NASCAR’s top series, will be honored on Thursday night, the sport also acknowledged the achievements of drivers in its “grass-roots” […] -
![For the first time in 10 years of the elimination Playoff format, the NASCAR Cup Series champion failed to win the title race — not that it mattered one bit […]](http://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ryan-Blaney-Ross-Chastain-feature-11-5-115x115.jpg "Blaney Takes NASCAR Cup Title, Chastain Wins Phoenix")
Blaney Takes NASCAR Cup Title, Chastain Wins Phoenix
Posted on November 5, 2023 | No CommentsFor the first time in 10 years of the elimination Playoff format, the NASCAR Cup Series champion failed to win the title race — not that it mattered one bit […] -
![After an overtime restart that saw title contenders engage in a breathtaking three-wide battle down the backstretch, Cole Custer deftly negotiated a tightly bunched pack of cars to win the […]](http://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cole-Custer-feature-11-4-115x115.jpg "Custer Nabs Phoenix Win, Xfinity Title In Overtime Finish")
Custer Nabs Phoenix Win, Xfinity Title In Overtime Finish
Posted on November 4, 2023 | No CommentsAfter an overtime restart that saw title contenders engage in a breathtaking three-wide battle down the backstretch, Cole Custer deftly negotiated a tightly bunched pack of cars to win the […] -
![Championship 4 driver William Byron won the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway, keeping alive the possibility of preserving a remarkable streak. In each of […]](http://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/William-Byron-feature-11-4-115x115.jpg "William Byron Wins Pole For NASCAR Cup Title Race")
William Byron Wins Pole For NASCAR Cup Title Race
Posted on November 4, 2023 | No CommentsChampionship 4 driver William Byron won the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway, keeping alive the possibility of preserving a remarkable streak. In each of […] -
![“No big deal,” said crew chief Cliff Daniels after Kyle Larson brushed the wall lightly during Friday’s NASCAR Cup Series practice at Phoenix Raceway, where the series title will be […]](http://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Kyle-Larson-feature-11-3-115x115.jpg "Larson’s Contact With Phoenix Wall Is Par For The Course")
Larson’s Contact With Phoenix Wall Is Par For The Course
Posted on November 4, 2023 | No Comments“No big deal,” said crew chief Cliff Daniels after Kyle Larson brushed the wall lightly during Friday’s NASCAR Cup Series practice at Phoenix Raceway, where the series title will be […] -
![At roughly 9 o’clock on Saturday morning, readers on Twitter got the long-awaited answer to Aric Almirola’s plans for 2024 — a partial answer, at least. Almirola announced his retirement […]](http://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Aric-Almirola-feature-10-28-115x115.jpg "Almirola Announces Retirement From NCS Full Time")
Almirola Announces Retirement From NCS Full Time
Posted on October 29, 2023 | No CommentsAt roughly 9 o’clock on Saturday morning, readers on Twitter got the long-awaited answer to Aric Almirola’s plans for 2024 — a partial answer, at least. Almirola announced his retirement […] -
![At the end of Saturday’s chaotic NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway, Justin Allgaier rescued his season with an improbable victory that earned the driver of the No. 7 […]](http://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Justin-Allgaier-Sheldon-Creed-feature-10-28-115x115.jpg "Justin Allgaier Wins Martinsville To Make Xfinity Title Cut")
Justin Allgaier Wins Martinsville To Make Xfinity Title Cut
Posted on October 28, 2023 | No CommentsAt the end of Saturday’s chaotic NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway, Justin Allgaier rescued his season with an improbable victory that earned the driver of the No. 7 […] -
![Likely needing a victory in Sunday’s race to qualify for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4, Martin Truex, Jr. took the first step in the right direction on Saturday, winning […]](http://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Martin-Truex-Jr.-feature-10-28-115x115.jpg "Truex, Jr. Snags Pole For Cup Cutoff Race At Martinsville")
Truex, Jr. Snags Pole For Cup Cutoff Race At Martinsville
Posted on October 28, 2023 | No CommentsLikely needing a victory in Sunday’s race to qualify for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4, Martin Truex, Jr. took the first step in the right direction on Saturday, winning […] -
![Joe Gibbs Racing has a math problem as the NASCAR Cup Series heads for Martinsville Speedway on Sunday. The Round of 8 elimination race will complete the field of four […]](http://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Martin-Truex-Jr.-feature-4-11-115x115.jpg "Truex, Jr., Hamlin Approach Martinsville With Optimism")
Truex, Jr., Hamlin Approach Martinsville With Optimism
Posted on October 27, 2023 | No CommentsJoe Gibbs Racing has a math problem as the NASCAR Cup Series heads for Martinsville Speedway on Sunday. The Round of 8 elimination race will complete the field of four […]
