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• Jimmie Johnson, Legacy sue former Spire co-owner for ‘tortious interference’

Legacy Motor Club has sued former Spire Motorsports co-owner TJ Puchyr for “tortious interference of contract,” Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports reported Wednesday....2025
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• Larry McClure, former NASCAR Cup Series team owner, passes away

Larry McClure, co-owner of Morgan–McClure Motorsports from 1983-2007, has died. His family confirmed his passing in a statement to Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports....2025
• Denny Hamlin will miss Mexico City after birth of son UPDATE

UPDATE 2: NASCAR has granted the waiver request for Denny Hamlin. He remains playoff eligible. NASCAR has approved the waiver request for Denny Hamlin, so he remains playoff eligible including retaining the playoff points. — Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 13, 2025 UPDATE 6-12-2025: Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that Denny Hamlin will miss Sunday‘s NASCAR […]...2025
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• NASCAR Insider Backtracks on Bubba Wallace Future Claim, Still Hints at 23XI Racing Uncertainty
After making inaccurate comments about Bubba Wallace's future at 23XI Racing, motorsports journalist Bob Pockrass had to take back his words....2025
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• NASCAR Courtroom Shock: Bob Pockrass Reacts to Court Ruling That Could Change Everything

FOX NASCAR Insider Bob Pockrass joins Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour to explain the latest development in the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals has vacated the injunction that previously protected 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports' charter status — a major shift that could impact team operations and the future of the charter system. Bob breaks down what the ruling actually means,...2025
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• Corey Lajoie regrets '12 fans' comment he made about lower NASCAR divisions

Earlier this year just before the start of the 2025 season, Corey LaJoie faced backlash for some comments he made regarding the NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series. LaJoie had lost his full-time ride in the Cup Series and was committing to a part-time schedule in Cup, turning down full-time opportunities in the lower divisions. Speaking to FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass in January, he was asked about ...Kee...2025
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• Erik Jones disqualified after Martinsville for failing to meet minimum weight

NASCAR disqualified Erik Jones after the Martinsville race for failure to meet the minimum weight requirement. Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports said Jones was the only one who had issues as the “rest of the cars in tech were good.” Jones earned a P24 finish at Martinsville before the penalty....2025
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• Kyle Larson’s No. 5 team makes crew changes ahead of expected NASCAR penalty from COTA

Kyle Larson lost a tire during this past Sunday’s EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at COTA, and now his No. 5 team is having to deal with the fallout. According to FOX’s Bob Pockrass, Hendrick Motorsports is shaking things up amid expected suspensions for Larson’s jackman and front tire changer....2025
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• NASCAR reveals timeline for Chase Briscoe Daytona appeal

Chase Briscoe‘s appeal of the massive penalty coming out of the Daytona 500 will be heard by the National Motorsports Appeals Panel Wednesday, March 5, per Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports....2025
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• Joe Gibbs Racing plans to appeal massive Daytona 500 penalty for Chase Briscoe, No. 19 team

Joe Gibbs Racing has responded to the massive penalty Chase Briscoe and the No. 19 team received from NASCAR after the Daytona 500. The NASCAR Cup Series team told Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports that it plans to appeal the penalty the governing body issued that led to Briscoe getting docked 100 driver points....2025
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• Bob Pockrass credits Joe Gibbs Racing for letting drivers compete outside of NASCAR

This year, Joe Gibbs Racing has lifted their ban on their NASCAR drivers competing in dirt races outside of the sport. Sprint cars can be dangerous, just like any form of motorsports, and recent injuries in the Cup Series have led many drivers and teams putting those extracurriculars to the side....2025
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• Denny Hamlin discusses his crash 'trifecta' in each stage of the Ambetter Health 400 | NASCAR on FOX

Denny Hamlin spoke with Bob Pockrass and described the accidents he was in, as he deadpanned that he hit the “trifecta” of a wreck in each stage....2024
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• Will NASCAR suspend Chase Elliott after wrecking Denny Hamlin at Charlotte? | Fast Thoughts with Bob Pockrass

Fast Thoughts with Bob Pockrass: “If NASCAR feels Chase Elliott wrecked Hamlin on purpose and therefore suspends Chase Elliott, it would be justifiable.”...2023
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• Bubba Wallace suspended one race for intentionally wrecking Kyle Larson

Bubba Wallace received a one-race suspension for his incident with Kyle Larson on Sunday. Bob Pockrass has the latest....2022
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• NASCAR meets with drivers to address safety concerns, changes for 2023

With many concerned about injuries and the safety of the Next Gen car, NASCAR drivers met with executives and engineers Saturday, Bob Pockrass reports....2022
• Tyler Reddick and RCR: What’s next for their broken relationship?

Bob Pockrass looks at where things stand in the fractured relationship between Tyler Reddick and Richard Childress Racing....2022
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2025
"Kevin Harvick, Kaitlyn Vincie and Bob Pockrass gave some predictions for the 2025 NASCAR season on "Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour."

2024
"Bob Pockrass make his picks."

2023
"Bob Pockrass ranks the potential breakthrough candidates."

2022
"Chase Elliott said Monday that while he was awarded the win Sunday at Pocono, it's not a victory he will celebrate, Bob Pockrass writes."

2021
"Bob Pockrass traces the roots of the partnership between Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, which were sewn more than a decade ago."

2020
"Bob Pockrass explains who The Rocket Man is and what he means to the NASCAR family."

2019
"Bob Pockrass and the NASCAR RaceDay crew break down Friday's qualifying scuffle between Daniel Suárez and Michael McDowell."

2018
"There are a few others from the open-wheel world who Bob Pockrass can envision turning left in a heavy stock car at tracks like Daytona International Speedway."

2017
"It's a story that is still developing but Bob Pockrass of ESPN is reporting that on Wednesday Carl Edwards is expected to announce his retirement from NASCAR."

2016
"He will be replaced by Alex Bowman for this race, and if he is not cleared by next Wednesday for the Brickyard 400, then Gordon will take his place, per ESPN’s Bob Pockrass."

2015
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• Jimmie Johnson, Legacy sue former Spire co-owner for ‘tortious interference’
2025

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• Kyle Busch still searching for 2023 ride as NASCAR playoffs begin

With the playoffs set to begin, Kyle Busch is still looking for his ride for 2023. Bob Pockrass offers the latest from NASCAR playoff media day....2022
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• Kyle Busch willing to make 'concessions' to stay with Joe Gibbs Racing

Bob Pockrass has the latest on Kyle Busch's contract negotiations with Joe Gibbs Racing....2022
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• Brad Keselowski to Roush Fenway ”Done Deal,” Reports Say
Brad Keselowski’s deal to become a part owner and driver of Roush Fenway Racing is finished, according to reports from Sports Business Journal and FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass. The report was first released in May from Motorsport.com and stated Keselowski was offered the opportunity to become co-owner and drive the No. 6 car for the ... Read more...2021
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• Denny Hamlin will miss Mexico City after birth of son UPDATE
2025

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• Joe Gibbs Racing plans to appeal massive Daytona 500 penalty for Chase Briscoe, No. 19 team
2025

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• Kyle Busch speaks on being 13th place in standings and changing crew chiefs | NASCAR on FOX

Kyle Busch spoke with Bob Pockrass about being 13th in the standings and his recent crew chief change....2024
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• Brad Keselowski reflects on being 34th in the standings | NASCAR on FOX

Brad Keselowski talked to Bob Pockrass about already being in a points hole while being 34th in the standings, and whether or not he is already panicking....2024
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• NASCAR penalizes Cole Custer, crew chief for manipulating finish Sunday

NASCAR fined Cole Custer and docked him points for what was seen as an attempt to help his teammate in Sunday's race, Bob Pockrass reports....2022
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• Brad Keselowski seeing progress, intent on winning with RFK Racing

The progress hasn't shown up in the standings yet, but Brad Keselowski is confident about where his team is headed, Bob Pockrass writes....2022
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• Brett Moffitt Switches Points from Trucks to Xfinity
Brett Moffitt has switched his points eligibility from the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series to the NASCAR Xfinity Series, FOX Sports reporter Bob Pockrass tweeted Thursday (April 22). Moffitt has competed in all Xfinity Series races, so he will be eligible to make the playoffs. Moffitt, the 2018 Truck Series champion, was 15th in the ... Read moreBrett Moffitt Switches Points from Trucks to Xfini...2021
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• NASCAR Xfinity: Timmy Hill’s team penalized
The No. 66 MBM Motorsports team of Timmy Hill in the NASCAR Xfinity Series was heavily penalized, because the car had body filler on its front bumper at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Saturday, ahead of the NASCAR Racing Experience 300 Xfinity Series season opener. Crew chief Sebastion Laforge was suspended for six races, and the team was fined $50,000 and docked 75 car owner points, acc...2020
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• Owner points transfers for 2020
Monday afternoon, Fox Sports’ Bob Pockrass tweeted owner points changes across all three national NASCAR series since last season. Cup owner pts changes for 2020: The Front Row No. 38 team has the pts/charter from its No. 36, while the No. 38 owner points/charter goes to the Rick Ware No. 53 (will be 36 at […]...2020
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• NASCAR: Tony Stewart's Legal Team Withdrawls Appeal
Last year three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart filed an appeal in his lawsuit against the family of Kevin Ward Jr. after his insurance company claimed he wasn't covered for the incident that resulted in the death of Ward. This week Stewart has withdrawn that appeal.Bob Pockrass of ESPN was......2017
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• Larry McClure, former NASCAR Cup Series team owner, passes away
2025
• Charter agreement caps organization's charters to three

Fox Sports’ Bob Pockrass confirmed Friday that the new charter agreement limits teams to three charters going forward. Teams with four charters – Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing – are grandfathered in and can continue to run four chartered cars. Those teams that operate with three charters can enter a fourth car in races […]...2025
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• Ryan Blaney to take break from NASCAR playoff race at familial SRX

With the NASCAR playoff race heating up, Ryan Blaney will get the chance to go home for some family time, Bob Pockrass writes....2022
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• Chase Elliott logs hometown victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Chase Elliott made history Sunday by joining his father as the only Georgia natives to win at Atlanta, Bob Pockrass writes....2022
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• Joe Nelms: NASCAR’s favorite preacher

Bob Pockrass dives into Lebanon Baptist Church’s Joe Nelms, the preacher was who famous for his prayer at Nashville Superspeedway, and how he came up with a legendary moment....2021
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• For those who don’t know Ryan Newman, Bob Pockrass explains why the NASCAR family loves The Rocket Man
Ryan Newman is more than a wreck and a scary highlight. Bob Pockrass explains who The Rocket Man is and what he means to the NASCAR family....2020
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• Aaron Rodgers will attend Daytona 500 to support girlfriend Danica Patrick
Packers All-Pro quarterback Aaron Rodgers is enjoying some time away from the gridiron, and he’ll be taking in some NASCAR action this weekend.Rodgers, who, this time last year, was dating actress Olivia Munn, has now confirmed that he’s dating Danica Patrick. As such, he’ll be at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday to support her in her final race at the famous track, according to ESPN’s Bob...2018
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• NASCAR: Tony Stewart's Legal Team Withdrawls Appeal
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Nephew, Jeffrey, To Make Sprint Cup Debut At Richmond
The Earnhardt family is one of the most successful in the history of auto racing, and another member is ready to join the action on the big stage. Jeffrey Earnhardt, nephew of current NASCAR superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr, will make his Sprint Cup debut Sept. 12 at Richmond. He’s 26 years old. Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive the Go Green Racing No. 32 Sprint Cup car at Richmond and New Hampshire w/Corv...2015
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• Chase Elliott on Pocono: 'I don’t think any driver wants to win that way'

2022

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• Chase Elliott wins at Pocono; Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch disqualified

Denny Hamlin crossed the finish line at Pocono first but was ultimately disqualified, giving the win to Chase Elliott. Bob Pockrass has the takeaways....2022
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• Kyle Larson rebounds from drama to win NASCAR race at Homestead

Kyle Larson is no longer a championship contender, but he rallied Sunday to record his first career win at Homestead, Bob Pockrass writes....2022
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• Martin Truex Jr. facing tough decision: Retire or return to JGR for 2023?

Martin Truex Jr. faces a difficult decision on whether to retire, and he's taking his time to decide, Bob Pockrass writes....2022
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• Bubba Wallace suspended one race for intentionally wrecking Kyle Larson
2022

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• Why Kurt Busch is a perfect driver for Michael Jordan’s team

Following Kurt Busch's first win for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing, Bob Pockrass explains why Busch is ideally suited for the team....2022
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• Kurt Busch out of NASCAR playoffs: What it means for 23XI, Blaney, Truex, more

Kurt Busch has withdrawn from the NASCAR postseason, shaking up the playoff picture heading into Daytona. Bob Pockrass looks at what it means....2022
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• Chase Elliott logs hometown victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway
2022

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• Denny Hamlin will miss Mexico City after birth of son UPDATE
2025

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• Corey Lajoie regrets '12 fans' comment he made about lower NASCAR divisions
2025

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• Kansas post-race Truck Series inspection: UPDATE

Front Row Motorsports will not appeal the Layne Riggs disqualification from Kansas Speedway. Front Row Motorsports will not appeal the Layne Riggs DQ from Kansas. The truck was released back to the team Sunday. — Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) May 12, 2025 Original post: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series post-race inspection is complete at Kansas Speedway. No […]...2025
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• Erik Jones disqualified after Martinsville for failing to meet minimum weight
2025

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• Parker Kligerman Daytona disqualification: Henderson Motorsports has appeal denied

NASCAR has made its ruling on the appeal from Parker Kligerman and Henderson Motorsports. Per Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports, Kligerman and Henderson Motorsports lost the appeal to the Truck Series race disqualification....2025
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• Daytona 500: NASCAR ejects crewmembers, sends two more cars to rear of field after prerace

Two cars — the No. 47 of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 88 of Shane van Gisbergen — failed Daytona 500 prerace tech twice, per Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports....2025
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• Daytona 500: NASCAR insider predicts winner, top-5 finishers, dark horse

Longtime NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass has made his predictions for today’s Daytona 500 race, naming his projected winner, Top-5 finishers and even a dark horse candidate that could surprise on Sunday....2025
• NASCAR bold predictions: Connor Zilisch to win race in rookie Cup season?

2025

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• 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship odds: Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell favored

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series is on the horizon, and reigning champ Joey Logano is not the favorite to win it all. Check out the odds, with insight from Bob Pockrass....2025
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• Bob Pockrass credits Joe Gibbs Racing for letting drivers compete outside of NASCAR
2025

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