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• Autodesk sponsoring Cole Custer in two races

Haas Factory Team announced Tuesday that Autodesk will serve as the primary sponsor for its No. 41 Ford Mustang and driver Cole Custer for two NASCAR Cup Series races this season. Autodesk‘s 2025 debut will be this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and they will also adorn the hood at Sonoma Raceway (July 13). The company […]...2025
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• Phoenix Raceway Cup Fast Facts

Phoenix Raceway Cup Fast Facts Phoenix Begins Stretch of Traditional Tracks Fast Facts Track: Phoenix Raceway Location: Avondale, Arizona Track length: 1 mile When: Sunday, 3: 30 p.m. ET Where to tune in: FS1, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Race purse: $11,055,250 Race distance: 312 laps | 312 miles Stages: 60 | 185 | 312 Defending winner: Christopher Bell, March 2024 Starting l...2025
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• Bringing the Heat: Cole Custer Trying To Climb the Cup Mountain

The former Xfinity champion talks his return to the premier series....2025
• NASCAR Phoenix Weekend Schedule

NASCAR Phoenix Weekend Schedule ARCA – Friday / Xfinity – Saturday / Cup - Sunday This weekend at Phoenix Raceway offers three exiting events: ARCA Series, Xfinity, and #NASCAR Cup. Christopher Bell, the Cup race’s defending winner, is trying to become the first driver to win three consecutive races in the Next Gen era after victories the past two weeks at Circuit of The Amer...2025
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• Cole Custer Discusses Fatherhood, Return to Cup & Near Win in Daytona 500
Custer is back in the Cup Series with a familiar number and a familiar sponsor, but a brand-new team....2025
• Starting Lineup for COTA Cup

Starting Lineup for COTA Cup Reddick and Wallace, 23XI Teammates Up Front Today’s ‘EchoPark Texas Grand Prix’ will include a field of thirty-seven (37) Cup cars navigating the 20-turn road course at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. 23XI Racing will control the front row, as Tyler Reddick (pole winner) and Bubba Wallace laid down the best qualifying times. It's the team's...2025
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• Cole Custer’s spotter mistakes him for William Byron during final lap crash at Daytona 500

Cole Custer had an eventful final few laps in Sunday’s Daytona 500, as he found himself directly involved in two late wrecks. The second one occurred down the backstretch on the final lap of overtime....2025
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• Inside Daytona 500's big crash, from the drivers' point of view

Denny Hamlin was on the cusp of a historic fourth victory in the Daytona 500. Austin Cindric had a chance to secure his second Harley J. Earl trophy in the last four years. Chase Briscoe and Cole Custer were fighting for what would have been the biggest win of their careers. And Corey LaJoie was within reach of an upset that would have stunned the NASCAR world.Except, suddenly, all five ...Keep re...2025
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• Daytona 500 2025: Ryan Preece walks away from another terrifying Daytona crash

Ryan Preece went airborne in the closing laps of the 2025 Daytona 500 After extensive weather delays, the 67th running of the Daytona 500 finally came to an end hours after it began, with William Byron taking the Great American Race for the second year in a row. But one of the major moments from this season’s Daytona 500 was a scary crash involving Ryan Preece, coming in the closing laps. With the...2025
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• NASCAR championship contender hit with major penalty
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Cole Custer was docked 20 points and five playoff points following Saturday’s race at Michigan International Speedway. The splitter of Cole Custer’s No. 00 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford was confiscated by NASCAR officials during pre-race inspection ahead of Saturday’s Xfinity Series race Michigan International Speedway this past weekend, and Custer and his...2023
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• Cole Custer, No. 00 team hit with L1 penalty over confiscated splitter

NASCAR has come down hard on Stewart-Haas Racing Xfinity Series wheelman Cole Custer’s No. 00 team. Over the weekend at Michigan International Speedway, NASCAR confiscated Custer’s splitter, believing it to be in violation, and it’s evident where there was smoke, there was fire....2023
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• Cole Custer's team penalized after Michigan Xfinity race

Cole Custer‘s team has been penalized following the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Michigan International Speedway. The splitter was confiscated from the car during Friday inspection. The penalty assessed was an L1: Sections 14.4.3 C & H: Splitter Note: Except as specified, splitters must be used exactly as supplied from the manufacturer. Crew chief (Jonathan […]...2023
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• 2023 Production Alliance Group 300 at Fontana Highlights | NASCAR on FOX

NASCAR's Xfinity Series race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana was suspended on Saturday and postponed to Sunday. Cole Custer finished first in the first and second stage, but placed 27th on the final lap. John H. Nemechek of Joe Gibbs Racing won the final lap followed by Sam Mayer in second and Justin Allgaier in third. Nemechek earned his third career Xfinity Series victory and won the final rac...2023
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• Charlotte Penalties Announced; Mike Shiplett Suspended UPDATES

UPDATE (1-10-2023): NASCAR announces it has reinstated Mike Shiplett, who was announced this morning to be the new Xfinity Series competition director at Richard Childress Racing. Shiplett was indefinitely suspended from NASCAR after Cole Custer moved over for teammate Chase Briscoe at the Charlotte Roval last fall. Click here to download the Penalty Report (pdf) UPDATE […]...2023
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• “Wouldn’t waste my time” – Tony Stewart prefers not to be in “another NASCAR race the rest of the year” if he could
Stewart-Haas Racing owner Tony Stewart expressed his displeasure at NASCAR for penalizing one of his drivers. The driver in question is Cole Custer who was deducted 50 championship points and fined $100,000. His crew chief was also fined $100,000 and suspended indefinitely. Cole Custer penalized 50 points for deliberately blocking drivers to secure Chase Briscoe … “Wouldn’t waste my ...2022
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• Auto Club Speedway post-race penalties announced
NASCAR has released the post-race penalty report for the XFINITY and Cup races at Auto Club Speedway. There were three lug nut penalties. In Cup, the teams of #8-Tyler Reddick [crew chief Randall Burnett] and #41-Cole Custer [crew chief Mike Shiplett] were penalized. In XFINITY, #18-Riley Herbst [crew chief Dover Rogers] was penalized. The fine […]...2020
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"Bringing the Heat: Cole Custer Trying To Climb the Cup Mountain"

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"Cole Custer Wins Bristol, Steals Xfinity Regular Season Title"

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"Cole Custer is set to return to Stewart-Haas Racing’s NASCAR Xfinity Series team for the 2024 season, taking him out of the running to replace Aric Almirola."

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"Ryan Preece replacing Cole Custer in Cup; Custer moving to Xfinity Series with Stewart-Haas Racing UPDATE"

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"Cole Custer returns to Xfinity Series for May 22 race at COTA"

2020
"After just one season at the Stewart-Haas Racing NASCAR Cup Series team, Daniel Suarez was replaced by Stewart-Haas Racing Xfinity Series driver Cole Custer behind the wheel of […] NASCAR: New possible landing spot for Daniel Suarez in 2020?"

2019
"” Cole Custer finished second, Justin Allgaier was third, Brandon Jones fourth, and Tyler Reddick rounded out the top-five."

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"NASCAR drivers Cole Custer, Austin Cindric, Chase Briscoe and Ty Majeski, none older than 23, are getting valuable seat time and together time at the World's Center of Racing."

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"Austin Dillon will face no further penalties after wrecking Cole Custer"

2016
"After running 10 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races for JR Motorsports in 2015, Cole Custer will run the full season and hopes to contend for the championship trophy."

2015
"Cole Custer sped away on a final restart with five laps to go, taking the top spot when leader Tyler Reddick sputtered, and cruised to victory in Saturday night's Camping World Truck Series race at Gateway Motorsports Park."

2014
"The driver of the Number 51 Toyota Tundra finished ahead of Matt Crafton and Cole Custer in the Lucas Oil 150."

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• Justin Allgaier wrecks in front of the field, causes red flag in Atlanta

A huge wreck in the front of the NASCAR Xfinity Series field at Atlanta. The red flag is now out for cleanup following the chaos. Justin Allgaier was side-drafting off of Cole Custer for second place and before you knew it, the field was wrecking....2024
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• NASCAR Xfinity: look back 2019 standings
SUBMITTED ARTICLE The 2019 NASCAR season was a memorable one, as we now move into the current 2020 season. Kyle Busch landed the Cup series and will be looking to do so again this season. There are offers for new customers that are available, that are proving popular on this market. But what happened in the Xfinity series? Here we cover the top finishers from last season. 1) Tyler Reddick The winn...2020
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• NASCAR: Can Xfinity Series make up for lost talent in 2020?
The NASCAR Xfinity Series was stacked with talent in the 2019 season. But much of that talent has left the series, and only a few wins worth of it were replaced. The “Big 3” highlighted the 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, with Richard Childress Racing’s Tyler Reddick, Stewart-Haas Racing’s Cole Custer and Joe Gibbs Racing’s […] NASCAR: Can Xfinity Series make...2020
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• NASCAR: The major ramification of Daniel Suarez’s decision
If Daniel Suarez signs with Gaunt Brothers Racing for the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season as expected, it would have one major effect on the rest of the field. After it was announced in mid-November that Daniel Suarez would be replaced by rookie Cole Custer after just one season behind the wheel of the #41 […] NASCAR: The major ramification of Daniel Suarez’s decision - Beyond the Flag -...2020
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• JR Motorsports breaking new ground with Martinsville truck race
Cole Custer turned a lot of heads last year when at the tender age 16 he became the youngest driver in history to reach Victory Lane in one of NASCAR's top three divisions. Among those particularly impressed by Custer were Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his sister, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, whom made the young driver an offer he couldn't refuse -- to wheel a Camping World Truck Series entry for JR Motorspo...2015
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• Daytona 500 2025: Ryan Preece walks away from another terrifying Daytona crash
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• WWE NXT (10/22/2024) Results: Stephanie Vaquer & Giulia Team Up, Trick Williams, Damage CTRL, More
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, WWE hosted a new episode of NXT on The CW from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The show was headlined by Stephanie Vaquer & Giulia Facing Fatal Influence. The full results are listed below. Refresh the site for the latest updates as the show happens. WWE NXT (10/22/2024). The Meta Four (Jakara Jackson & Lash Legend) vs. Damage CTRL (IYO SKY & Kairi Sa...2024
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• Cole Custer Angered by Chandler Smith’s ‘Clown’ Driving at Kansas
An aggressive fight for the lead resulted in Custer being forced into the wall during Saturday's race at Kansas Speedway....2024
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• Cole Custer wins Xfinity Series race at Bristol, takes regular-season championship by three points

It's safe to say that Cole Custer has plenty to celebrate after Friday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol....2024
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• NASCAR championship contender hit with major penalty
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• “Wouldn’t waste my time” – Tony Stewart prefers not to be in “another NASCAR race the rest of the year” if he could
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• Cole Custer penalized 50 points for deliberately blocking drivers to secure Chase Briscoe Round of 8 qualification
Cole Custer was docked 50 points and fined $100,000 for his actions to deliberately block drivers in the race at the Charlotte Roval. Custer’s Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Chase Briscoe owe his qualification for the Round of 8 to Custer as the driver blocked Erik Jones and Austin Dillon. In doing that, Custer made sure that … Cole Custer penalized 50 points for deliberately blocking ...2022
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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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• Cole Custer Earns Pole Position For Bristol Dirt Race
Custer's first career pole was earned by collecting the most points during Heat races, which determined the starting lineup....2022
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• NASCAR Xfinity COTA results: Allmendinger wins

Allmendinger led 27 laps en route to the race win. It is his 11th career NXS victory and his first of the 2022 season.Austin Hill was second with Cole Custer third.The race was slowed by four cautions, two for stage breaks. Five different drivers took a turn out front and there were eight lead changes. Ross Chastain was one of the most dominant drivers, leading 14 laps before getting ...Keep readi...2022
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• Caymus Vineyards partners with Haas Factory Team for three races

Iconic wine producer Caymus Vineyards proudly announces its 2025 NASCAR Cup Series partnership with Haas Factory Team. The family-owned and operated winery will feature Bonanza, its heralded California Cabernet Sauvignon, on the No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse of Haas Factory Team driver Cole Custer. The 2025 season marks Caymus Vineyards‘ 12th year of NASCAR involvement […]...2025
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• Daytona 500 2025: Ryan Preece walks away from another terrifying Daytona crash
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• Congrats Cole and Kari Custer

Cole Custer and his wife Kari welcomed their first child, Callahan, into the world during the two-week Olympic break. Custer shared the news on Sunday evening. Callahan Brian Custer Very thankful to welcome a healthy baby boy and my wife Kari was amazing through the whole process! It‘s been a great Olympic Break! pic.twitter.com/VEVNHvtdPE — […]...2024
• Cole Custer, wife Kari welcome baby boy

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Cole Custer is officially a new father. On Sunday, Custer went to X to announce the birth of his first child with his wife Kari....2024
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• Cole Custer and wife Kari announce pregnancy, will have baby boy in August

Big news for the reigning NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Cole Custer and his wife Kari who will welcome a baby boy in August this year. It is going to be a busy year for Custer as he tries to defend his title and becomes a father....2024
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• Cole Custer to replace Brad Keselowski in Phoenix qualifying after wife goes into labor

Cole Custer is preparing for a chance at the NASCAR Xfinity Series title on Saturday, but his day is even more action packed than that. Prior to readying for his Xfinity trek, Custer will qualify Brad Keselowski’s No....2023
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• Cole Custer on standby for Brad Keselowski this weekend UPDATE

UPDATE: Brad Keselowski will not qualify the No. 6 car today, due to his wife, Paige, going into labor. In place of him, Cole Custer will qualify the car later this afternoon. The expectation is that Brad will return to Phoenix Sunday to drive the No. 6 in the NASCAR Cup Series Race. — RFK […]...2023
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• NASCAR Xfinity Series: Pacific Office Automation 147 at Portland Highlights | NASCAR on FOX

The drivers at the Xfinity Series: Pacific Office Automation 147 showed their aggressiveness throughout the entire race. Sheldon Creed battled it out with John Hunter Nemechek and got the Stage 1 victory. Stage 2 brought the intensity, as John Hunter Nemechek bumped Sheldon Creed out of the way to take the lead. However, Cole Custer was able to gain momentum and pass John Hunter Nemechek to squeez...2023
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• Truex admits he 'took away Harvick's chance to win' with contact
Truex fought from the rear of the field to lead 57 laps Sunday at Kentucky. But after losing the lead for two late restarts and failing to protect the outside at the white flag, he was forced to settle for second place.In the end it was all about momentum. Truex, Kevin Harvick and Ryan Blaney battled three-wide as the field raced towards the white flag. Behind them, the No. 41 of Cole Custer ...Ke...2020
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• NXS: Cole Custer on Pole for ToyotaCare 250
RICHMOND, VA — Cole Custer has won the pole for the ToyotaCare 250 with a time of 22.253 seconds around the .75-mile oval. This pole is Custer’s second in a row, second on the year, and second of his NASCAR Xfinity Series career. Last week Custer started from the same position, and even though he earned a top-ten, he didn’t have the race he was hoping for. Â“We were pretty fast at the start an...2018
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• Cole Custer wins Gateway truck race after Crafton, Jones wreck late
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• Cole Custer to run full Camping World Truck Series schedule for JR Motorsports
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• JR Motorsports to run select NCWTS races with Cole Custer
JR Motorsports announced Monday morning the team would make the transition into the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series during the 2015 season with Cole Custer behind the wheel. The organization co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kelley Earnhardt Miller has competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in some capacity for the past 10 years, winning the 2014 series championship with driver Chase Elliott. Th...2015
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• JR Motorsports to run select NCWTS races with Cole Custer
JR Motorsports announced Monday morning the team would make the transition into the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series during the 2015 season with Cole Custer behind the wheel....2015
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• Ryan Preece replacing Cole Custer in Cup; Custer moving to Xfinity Series with Stewart-Haas Racing UPDATE

UPDATE: Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) has promoted Ryan Preece from his reserve driver role with the organization to the NASCAR Cup Series where the 32-year-old racer from Berlin, Connecticut, will drive the team‘s No. 41 Ford Mustang beginning in 2023. Preece has spent 2022 performing simulator work that has benefitted the entire team and its Cup […]...2022
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• Austin Dillon will face no further penalties after wrecking Cole Custer
Dillon intentionally wrecked Custer in Saturday's XFINITY Series race at Phoenix....2017
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• NASCAR penalizes Cole Custer, crew chief for manipulating finish Sunday
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• Ryan Preece to drive Stewart-Haas Racing No. 41 car in NASCAR Cup Series

A new driver will be behind the wheel of the No. 41 car in the NASCAR Cup Series, with Ryan Preece replacing Cole Custer....2022
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• Autodesk sponsoring Cole Custer in two races
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• Bubba Wallace check-up leads to huge wreck involving Daniel Suárez, Cole Custer, Ty Gibbs
As this race started to click laps away in the final stage, Daniel Suárez checked up and soon enough, Ty Gibbs and others were wrecking. This is the first major incident of the NASCAR Cup Series race involving seven cars....2025
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• Caymus Vineyards partners with Haas Factory Team for three races
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• Daytona 500: Denny Hamlin rips Cole Custer for late race moves, post-race attitude

Cole Custer was the primary cause for two of the biggest wrecks at the Daytona 500 and Denny Hamlin, who was caught up in the second of the two, took issue with how he handled it after the race....2025
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• Denny Hamlin fires back at Cole Custer comment about Christopher Bell wreck in Daytona 500

Last night, Denny Hamlin had the lead on the last lap of the Daytona 500. Ultimately, he would fall short of his fourth win in the prestigious event. A late block or poorly timed move from Cole Custer led to the wreck that changed the outcome of the NASCAR race....2025
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• Denny Hamlin blames Cole Custer for last-lap wreck that gave William Byron Daytona 500 win

Denny Hamlin blamed Cole Custer for the wreck that happened during the final lap of the 2025 Daytona 500. After the race, Hamlin explained what led to him missing out on winning the Daytona 500 for the fourth time in his career....2025
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• Cole Custer reveals postrace discussion with AJ Allmendinger: ‘If it happens in the future, it’ll be a major problem’

For Cole Custer, tonight ended with a bit of drama. Custer got into it on the track with AJ Allmendinger and both ended up worse for wear. Neither driver advanced to tomorrow’s NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray....2025
• Cole Custer reveals what was said in postrace discussion with AJ Allmendinger: ‘If it happens in the future, it’ll be a major problem’

For Cole Custer, tonight ended with a bit of drama. Custer got into it on the track with AJ Allmendinger and both ended up worse for wear. Neither driver advanced to tomorrow’s NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray....2025