Category Archives: Sam Bornhorst

Ryan Blaney is In the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 with a Victory at Martinsville 

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Ryan Blaney is In the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 with a victory at Martinsville Speedway in the Xfinity 500 on Sunday afternoon.

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Martinsville Speedway for the final cutoff race that decides which four drivers are racing for the 2023 championship title. Martinsville Speedway is a great track to host such a high-caliber race. Eight drivers shrink to just four left to contend for the championship at Phoenix. With two drivers already winning, just two spots remain for the taking at Martinsville. Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell are safe, with six Round of 8 drivers seeking the two remaining spots.  

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Christopher Bell Secures a Championship 4 Bid with a Homestead-Miami Victory 

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Christopher Bell secures a Championship 4 bid with a Homestead Miami victory in the NASCAR Cup Series 4Ever 400 on Sunday afternoon.

The NASCAR Cup Series returned to the state of Florida one final time in the 2023 season. The race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This track has its own unique characteristics despite its simple layout. Drivers will find speed all over the track with many of them daring to run inches off the wall. Different grooves are available with all having benefits and downsides. Teams can pick their poison to see which offers the fastest line.  

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Kyle Larson Clinches a Championship 4 Berth with a Victory at Las Vegas

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Kyle Larson clinches a championship 4 berth with a victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 on Sunday.

The NASCAR Cup Series is coming down the home stretch with three races remaining before the grand championship finale. The field found themselves back out west racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. After an unpredictable second round in the playoffs, the field anticipated Las Vegas as a chance to settle in for the third round. Las Vegas Motor Speedway is the only traditional speedway left to be raced, so teams looked to take full advantage of the opportunity. 

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Ryan Blaney Snags a Clutch Victory at Talladega and Advances to the Round of 8

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Ryan Blaney snags a clutch victory at Talladega Superspeedway and advances to the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 on Sunday.

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Alabama to race at Talladega Superspeedway. This race often brings large momentum swings in the playoffs. Teams either have extremely poor finishes costing them a chance to advance on, or they strike some luck to have great finishes. This exact playoff race each year can end a team’s championship run early.  

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William Byron Steals the NASCAR Cup Series Show at Texas Motor Speedway

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William Byron steals the NASCAR Cup Series show at Texas Motor Speedway with Hendrick Motorsports 300th win in the Auto Trader EchoPark Automotive 400.

A new Round of 12 in the playoffs can act as a clean slate for drivers who struggled in the previous Round of 16. The 12 remaining drivers looked forward to opening the second round of the playoffs at Texas Motor Speedway. This race serves as a great opportunity for teams to have solid finishes as Talladega Superspeedway and the Charlotte Road Course are on the horizon to complete the Round of 12.  

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