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Cup Series Cook Out Clash format
Here’s what you need to know about the format for the 2025 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
How the regular season works
Learn about how NASCAR’s regular season works and how drivers qualify for the playoffs.
Option tire returning at Phoenix
Goodyear’s option tire will return at the spring NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway.
Catch up on 2025 rules changes
Get the lowdown on new rules and procedures announced by NASCAR ahead of 2025 season.
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NASCAR 101: What is NASCAR?
NASCAR 101: What is NASCAR?
Curious about the NASCAR Cup Series? Learn about the parts and pieces of the top tier of stock car racing in North America in this 101 video.
Inside the Race: Explaining and demonstrating 2024’s short track diffuser
Inside the Race: Explaining and demonstrating 2024’s short track diffuser
First look at new choreography for Joe Gibbs Racing pit stops
First look at new choreography for Joe Gibbs Racing pit stops
This is how the Next Gen Camry came together
This is how the Next Gen Camry came together
This is how the Next Gen Camaro came together
This is how the Next Gen Camaro came together