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Chase Elliott speaks on Christopher Bell’s approach to chase Road master van Gisbergen

Jeff Gordon critical of NASCAR’s Mexico schedule, states it can’t happen again

June 17, 2025

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A day after Shane van Gisbergen’s Mexico win, Richard Petty delivers a blunt take on NASCAR’s playoff loophole: “That cant be right”

Richard Petty has always been one of the first individuals to present his opinions on any NASCAR query or topic. The 87-year-old was once again quick to deliver his opinions on Shane Van Gisbergen's recent win in Mexico City, which automatically enables him to participate in the NASCAR playoffs. Gisbergen displayed a dominant performance, winning the race by a margin of over 16 seconds to the driver who finished second, Christopher Bell.

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Steve Letarte weighs in on SVG’s NextGen adaptability after ‘masterclass’ show in Mexico City

Steve Letarte weighs in on SVG’s NextGen adaptability after ‘masterclass’ show in Mexico City

Hendrick Motorsports modifies Chase Elliott’s ‘original schedule’ for the Pocono race

Hendrick Motorsports modifies Chase Elliott’s ‘original schedule’ for the Pocono race

“Mexican fans were not happy”: Insider speaks out on NASCAR’s ‘disappointing’ decision for the weekend

“Mexican fans were not happy”: Insider speaks out on NASCAR’s ‘disappointing’ decision for the weekend

Chase Elliott backs Christopher Bell’s strategy to take down Mexico’s ‘difference maker’, Shane van Gisbergen

Chase Elliott backs Christopher Bell’s strategy to take down Mexico’s ‘difference maker’, Shane van Gisbergen

Jeff Gordon explains why NASCAR’s schedule involving the Mexico City race ‘can’t happen’ again

Jeff Gordon explains why NASCAR’s schedule involving the Mexico City race ‘can’t happen’ again

“He almost couldn’t walk”: Alex Bowman’s crew chief describes his alarming situation before the Mexico race

“He almost couldn’t walk”: Alex Bowman’s crew chief describes his alarming situation before the Mexico race

Behind the Wheel

"People will talk if we struggle": When Alex Bowman stepped into Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s shoes without the fame or guarantees

Back in 2018, Alex Bowman stepped into the shoes of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s ride in the NASCAR Cup Series under full-time obligation. This was a surprising move, given Hendrick Motorsports decided to replace Earnhardt Jr., one of NASCAR's most renowned drivers, with someone who had considerably less fame or guarantee of race results.

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