John Newby

YouTube video by John Newby Shane van Gisbergen, Michael McDowell, and Jesse Love react after COTA Cup Series race

#NASCAR - I was able to catch up with COTA runner-up Shane van Gisbergen, fifth-place finisher Michael McDowell, and Jesse Love after Sunday's race.
Here's what they said in the few moments we had to chat.
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I included the statement from Hendrick in the story. Barely any details, but I know he was released from the care center. Hopefully, no lingering effects of whatever happened.

Hendrick Motorsports turns to backup driver during COTA race Hendrick Motorsports had to turn to a backup driver during Sunday's race at Circuit of the Americas. Alex Bowman had a medical issue.

#NASCAR - Myatt Snider made his Cup Series debut in an unexpected way -- he replaced Alex Bowman, who dealt with a sudden illness, during the final stage.
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Tyler Reddick cements his place in NASCAR history with COTA win Tyler Reddick has done something historic. He has won the first three races of a NASCAR season, and he has done so at some treacherous tracks.

#NASCAR - Tyler Reddick made history on Sunday evening in the heart of Texas.
He just had to beat Shane van Gisbergen to do so.
"I'm leading and there's SVG, the guy I've been trying to beat for a while now."
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Justin Allgaier & William Sawalich ditch drama for clean, hard racing Justin Allgaier and William Sawalich spent the closing laps of Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race racing door-to-door and having fun.

#NASCAR - On a day where many drivers made each other angry, Justin Allgaier and William Sawalich took the opposite route.
They just had a blast racing each other in the closing laps at Circuit of the Americas.
They didn't wreck each other; they kept it clean.
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Shane van Gisbergen hopes for Truck Series return Shane van Gisbergen has won 11 combined races between the O'Reilly and Cup Series. Now, he wants to add a Truck Series trophy.

#NASCAR - Shane van Gisbergen only has one Truck Series start, which he made with Niece Motorsports.
He hopes it's not the last.
He explained why after winning at COTA:
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Making tires last is easier said than done for Cup Series drivers Tire wear will be a major talking point during Sunday's Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas. But how do drivers make these tires last?

#NASCAR - "Save those tires" will likely be the message to Cup Series drivers at Circuit of the Americas.
For some, this is standard procedure. For others, it's something they still have to learn.
So how exactly do they accomplish this?
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Fox Sports brings back 'Drivers Only' broadcast for 2026 Fox Sports will bring back its long-running Drivers Only broadcast for an upcoming Craftsman Truck Series race.

#NASCAR - Drivers Only is back for the 2026 season. It will head to a new track as Cup Series drivers -- and Kevin Harvick -- call a Truck Series race.
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COTA winners lead Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup A pair of COTA winners will lead the Cup Series field to start Sunday afternoon's race in the heart of Texas.

#NASCAR - Tyler Reddick and Ross Chastain lead the Cup Series starting lineup at Circuit of the Americas.
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YouTube video by John Newby Tyler Reddick explains how increased horsepower will affect road courses

Hours before winning the pole at Circuit of the Americas, Tyler Reddick explained how horsepower changes will affect the race. He also detailed why this is his favorite road course.
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Harrison Burton embracing pressure after difficult start Harrison Burton has failed to finish the first two races of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season, but he embraces the pressure.

#NASCAR - Crashes in the first two races have buried Harrison Burton and Sam Hunt Racing in the standings.
This isn't the easiest hole to dig out of in The Chase era, but Burton is rather upbeat about it.
"I think that kind of feeling is fun."
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Brad Keselowski has no intention of exiting car at COTA Brad Keselowski has a reserve driver on hand at Circuit of the Americas, but he has no intention of exiting his car this weekend.

#NASCAR - Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing have a reserve driver ready, but he has no intention of exiting his car this weekend at Circuit of the Americas.
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YouTube video by John Newby Brad Keselowski prepares for painful race at Circuit of the Americas

Brad Keselowski will be in pain this weekend at Circuit of the Americas, but he has no intention of getting out of the car and letting Joey Hand finish the race.
His full comments from this morning's session.
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Starting lineup for O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Circuit of the Americas The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series starting lineup at Circuit of the Americas will feature some familiar faces on the front row.

#NASCAR - The lineup is set for Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Circuit of the Americas.
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YouTube video by John Newby Rajah Caruth talks relationship with Bubba Wallace & 2026 schedule

Rajah Caruth explains how his unique 2026 schedule will work as he suits up for multiple teams.
He also talks his relationship with Bubba Wallace.
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YouTube video by John Newby Sammy Smith talks return of The Chase

Sammy Smith won his way into the playoffs in three consecutive seasons, but he believes The Chase benefits him and JR Motorsports.
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YouTube video by John Newby Dean Thompson discusses strong runs & chemistry with spotter Freddie Kraft

Dean Thompson is only two races into his second season with Sam Hunt Racing. He's run well despite dealing with a suspension issue at Daytona.
He talks his progression and his relationship with Freddie Kraft.
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YouTube video by John Newby Justin Allgaier talks 2026 season and crew chief changes

Justin Allgaier has completed two races with his new crew chief, Andrew Overstreet. He discusses how the relationship and the season have progressed.
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YouTube video by John Newby Harrison Burton talks early bad luck and its impact on The Chase standings

Harrison Burton has dealt with some seriously bad luck early this season. Here's how he's handling it.
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NASCAR changes focus, location & format of 'Full Speed' NASCAR has made some major changes to "Full Speed." The series is now a feature-length film focusing on one race instead of the playoffs.

#NASCAR - "Full Speed" returns for a third year. It will just have a different format, location, and focus.
Details on the big changes:
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YouTube video by John Newby Sheldon Creed talks life after his first O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win

Sheldon Creed hasn't slept much since scoring his first O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win. Part of this is the response from fellow drivers. Another part is the health of his children.
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St. Pete crossover creates special experience for Fox Sports' Kevin Lee Fox Sports broadcaster Kevin Lee will enjoy a special experience at St. Pete as he watches his son Jackson take on NASCAR for the first time.

#NASCAR - This weekend, Fox Sports' Kevin Lee will have a new experience - he will watch Jackson Lee make his NASCAR debut with Team Reaume.
Sure, he's a ball of nerves, but he's truly going to enjoy watching his son face this challenge.
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NASCAR ditches All-Star Open in revamped format NASCAR will ditch the All-Star Open for this year's exhibition weekend at Dover Motor Speedway where drivers battle for $1 million.

From yesterday: #NASCAR has updated the format for the All-Star Race, including putting every full-time driver on the starting grid to take the green flag.
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Ubisoft shares details about 'The Crew Motorfest' NASCAR update Ubisoft has shared more details about the NASCAR playlist that will arrive in the open-world racing game, "The Crew Motorfest."

Ubisoft has shared some details about the #NASCAR crossover with The Crew Motorfest.
This will feature a racing "campaign" as well as unlockable Cup Series cars for use in the game's version of Hawaii.
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Chris Gabehart opposes injunction request with extensive declaration Chris Gabehart has filed an extensive declaration as a legal battle with Joe Gibbs Racing continues to heat up.

#NASCAR - Chris Gabehart's extensive declaration touched on allegations from Joe Gibbs Racing's lawsuit. It also detailed the forensic examination of his devices.
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NASCAR has announced the format for the All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway.

Austin Hill returns to Cup Series for select races Austin Hill will make his return to the NASCAR Cup Series on a limited basis, starting with Phoenix Raceway.

Austin Hill returns to the #NASCAR Cup Series for select starts this season.
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Carson Hocevar brings the intimidation with blacked out scheme Carson Hocevar will have a new form of intimidation on the track this weekend as he displays a new Chili's scheme.

Carson Hocevar has a new Chili's scheme for the 2026 #NASCAR season, one that the sponsor says brings the intimidation.
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Kevin Harvick's son, Keelan, lands long-term development deal Keelan Harvick, son of future NASCAR Hall of Famer Kevin Harvick, has landed a long-term development deal as he rises up racing ranks.

#NASCAR - Keelan Harvick is on the fast track to NASCAR after signing a long-term development deal.
Details:
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