The Next Gen is designed to give drivers greater control while putting an emphasis back on race strategy, team personnel and vehicle setup.

The Atlanta track is a treacherous, high-speed layout that produces some of the best racing on the Cup circuit. And the drivers love it.

Kyle Larson is in Daytona after serving a six-month suspension for his use of a racial slur that nearly cost him his career, and he is appreciative of the opportunity ahead.

Denny Hamlin goes into the Cup Series finale as the favorite to win the championship, with Kevin Harvick out of the mix.

At least one of NASCAR’s top stars and maybe even a legitimate title contender, won’t advance out of Martinsville to next week’s title-deciding race.

Chase Elliott wins his fourth straight road-course event, while defending Cup Series champion Kyle Busch is eliminated from title contention.

Kyle Busch needs a strong run Sunday to avoid being the first reigning Cup Series champion ousted in the round of 12.

Ryan Blaney is currently last in the 16-driver field with four drivers getting eliminated from the playoff in Saturday night’s race.