NASCAR returns from only break of season with drivers hoping to stop Bell, Hamlin and Larson |
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — NASCAR is back in action following its only weekend off of the 38-race schedule with a Sunday showdown at Talladega Superspeedway, where the drivers will try to halt the early domination shown by Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson. The trio arrived at the Alabama track with seven combined victories […]
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — NASCAR is back in action following its only weekend off of the 38-race schedule with a Sunday showdown at Talladega Superspeedway, where the drivers will try to halt the early domination shown by Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson.
The trio arrived at the Alabama track with seven combined victories through the first nine races. Bell reeled off three consecutive wins in the first month of the season, then Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Hamlin won two in a row. Larson has won two of the last four Cup Series outings, including a victory at Bristol Motor Speedway, the last race before the brief Easter break.
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Style Edit: H. Moser & Cie and Alpine Motorsports expand their collaboration with the debut of 2 new racing watches, inspired by drivers and mechanics, at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona
Watch collabs with car brands often follow a familiar formula: logo swaps, the use of fancy materials, and maybe the addition of a racing stripe for drama. But trust H. Moser & Cie to opt for an unusual strategy as it heads for the pits. When the indie Swiss watchmaker teamed up with Alpine Motorsports […]
Watch collabs with car brands often follow a familiar formula: logo swaps, the use of fancy materials, and maybe the addition of a racing stripe for drama. But trust H. Moser & Cie to opt for an unusual strategy as it heads for the pits. When the indie Swiss watchmaker teamed up with Alpine Motorsports in 2024, it wasn’t about hype – it was about purpose. Now, they’re continuing that legacy with a thrilling duo of high-functioning timepieces that fuse racing adrenaline with haute horology genius.
Alpine Formula One driver Pierre Gasly (right) offers input into the creation of H. Moser & Cie’s Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition watch. Photo: Handout
First up is the Streamliner Alpine Drivers Edition, designed with input from Alpine’s Formula One drivers. This mechanical marvel is powered by the HMC 700, a skeletonised version of the Agenhor AgenGraphe movement, a world-class engine for a wrist-bound speed machine. The open-worked dial lets you peek at the movement’s gears, while V-shaped bridges nod to single-seater suspensions and the central bridge is shaped like a racing helmet. Blue and white accents echo Alpine’s signature livery. No subdials here – just a clean central chrono display with a flyback function, because in both racing and life, time waits for no one.
The new Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition was developed specifically for the needs of the racing team’s mechanics and engineers. Photo: Handout
But the real plot twist in this pairing? The Streamliner Alpine Mechanics Edition. It’s not for grandstand fans or pitlane selfies – it’s for the team behind the on-track action. More than just a good-looking piece of arm candy, this is a purpose-built digital-analogue hybrid designed to work for the mechanics, engineers, and everyone in the pitlanes and factories who toil behind the scenes for racing glory.
On standby mode, the dial is simply a sleek black screen. But once activated, it delivers essential info primed for making the instant decisions that define Formula One: GMT with country selector, split-seconds chronograph, perpetual calendar, and an exclusive race mode offering countdowns to lights out and key updates on on-track action. Think smartwatch, but with an old-school heartbeat: a funky blue fumé dial with analogue time display and a transparent Moser logo. It syncs with Android and iOS, has a jaw-dropping battery life (one year in basic mode, six Grand Prix weekends in full mode), and it’s all housed in a sturdy casing made to survive the chaos of the paddock.
In motor racing, every second counts. Photo: Handout
The watches are sold as a pair and limited to just 200 sets – but the Mechanics Edition is also available separately for select owners of Moser’s 2024 Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine.
Moser and Alpine have just changed the game. This isn’t just another collaboration. It’s a statement of style, speed and precision engineering.
Hamlin puts on a mileage masterclass to win 701st start at Michigan
Ultimately Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota had just enough fuel to claim the checkered flag at Michigan International Speedway and do one celebratory series of burnouts in front of the huge grandstand crowd before running out of gas on his encore celebration and needing a tow to his ultimate destination: Victory Lane. […]
Ultimately Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota had just enough fuel to claim the checkered flag at Michigan International Speedway and do one celebratory series of burnouts in front of the huge grandstand crowd before running out of gas on his encore celebration and needing a tow to his ultimate destination: Victory Lane.
The 44-year-old put on a master class in fuel saving and end-of-race pressure at the two-mile oval – taking his third win of the season and 57th of his career. Hamlin crossed the line 1.099s ahead of Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing’s Chris Buescher and his JGR teammate, Ty Gibbs, after the day’s most dominant driver, Hendrick Motorsports’ William Byron, had to pit for fuel on the last lap.
“No, not really,’’ Hamlin said, insisting he wasn’t overly worried about running out of fuel in the closing laps. “I wanted to get the lead and obviously he (Byron) was doing a really good job defending.
“Sorry, but I beat your favorite driver,’’ a grinning Hamlin – in his 701st career series start – addressed the rowdy Michigan crowd.
“This whole team just stepped up,’’ he said. “Great job. We’ve been so fast this entire year, just haven’t finished it for one reason or another, so it feels good to come to Michigan where we’ve been so close the last couple of years.
“Such a gratifying day to restart 11th or 12th and charge to the front,’’ added Hamlin, who has now won multiple races in the last seven consecutive seasons.
With 20 laps remaining, Hamlin had made his way from 11th place to fifth in the running order, behind the day’s most dominant cars – Carson Hocevar in the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet and Byron in the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.
Both Hocevar, a Michigan native racing for his first career NASCAR Cup Series win, and Byron were told by their crew chiefs they were going to run out of fuel before the end of the race. Instead of a fuel issue, however, Hocevar – who led 32 laps – had to pit from the race lead with 19 laps remaining for a flat tire.
Hendrick’s Byron, who led a race best 98 of the 200 laps, inherited the lead from Hocevar and then had to try to fend off Hamlin, who methodically started moving forward, racing Byron hard and forcing the championship leader out of any sort of fuel-save mode.
Hamlin got by Byron with four laps to go and Byron dove down pit road for fuel on the final lap, having to settle for a 28th place finish. Hocevar finished 29th.
“Ultimately, maybe not as good mileage as the guys farther back to start that run and that’s just the way the cautions go, and the nature of being closer to the front and burning a lot of fuel,’’ Byron said. “That one, you can’t really do a lot about. It sucks. It really stings.
“We had a really good car. I thought we executed well. It seemed like we waited a little more on fuel on that last stop and just burned more. Not able to do much about that. It is what it is.’’
Bubba Wallace drove the No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota – a team Hamlin co-owns – to fourth place. Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson was fifth. Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain was sixth. Front Row Motorsports’ Zane Smith finished a season-best seventh place. Richard Childress Racing’s Kyle Busch was eighth followed by RFK teammates Ryan Preece and Brad Keselowski – marking the first time all three RFK cars finished among the top 10 this season.
There were 13 lead changes among 11 drivers and Hamlin led only five laps on the day.
A nearly 12-minute red flag period occurred early in the race while workers ensured the track was race-worthy after a four-car incident sent the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, driven by Alex Bowman, hard into the wall after being clipped by Cole Custer’s spinning No. 41 Haas Factory Team Ford. Bowman spoke to reporters after being checked out at the medical center. It marked the seventh time in the last nine races, however, that the perennial championship contender Bowman has finished 25th or worse.
With 11 races remaining in the regular season, Byron holds a 41-point lead over Larson in the championship points standings. There have been nine race winners. Team Penske’s Austin Cindric currently holds the 16th and final spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs point standings.
The NASCAR Cup Series will make its first international points-paying trip next weekend with Sunday’s Viva Mexico 250 at Mexico City’s renowned Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez road course (3 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, MAX).
Denny Hamlin addresses fears over 23XI Racing exodus after NASCAR court ruling
23XI Racing – co-owned by NBA icon Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin – will have to give up their chartered status unless they file a petition 10:55 ET, 08 Jun 2025Updated 10:56 ET, 08 Jun 2025 Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan are “very confident” that 23XI Racing can remain a chartered […]
23XI Racing – co-owned by NBA icon Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin – will have to give up their chartered status unless they file a petition
10:55 ET, 08 Jun 2025Updated 10:56 ET, 08 Jun 2025
Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan are “very confident” that 23XI Racing can remain a chartered team(Image: Getty)
NASCAR sensation Denny Hamlin has declared that 23XI Racing, co-owned by himself and basketball legend Michael Jordan, will compete as an open team if stripped of their charter status, risking a multimillion-dollar deficit.
A temporary court order previously permitted the racing team to participate as a chartered outfit for 2024 without having signed the charter agreement, but it was overturned by a trio of judges from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday.
23XI Racing, along with Front Row Motorsports, faces a June 19 deadline to challenge the verdict. The ruling’s effect won’t commence until a week past the June 26 deadline for the teams to file a petition.
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As uncertainty looms over 23XI Racing, Hamlin stands firm in his commitment to the sport, confirming that they will remain competitors even if labeled as an open team for 2025, regardless of the financial hit.
“Same as what we said in December is that we’re committed to run this season open if we have to, even before they decided on the injunction,” the renowned Daytona 500 champion remarked on Saturday.
Following a third-place qualification at Michigan International Speedway, Hamlin affirmed: “So we’re going to race and fulfill all of our commitments no matter what.
“We’re here to race. Our team is going to be here for the long haul and we’re confident of that.”
NBA icon Michael Jordan co-owns 23XI Racing with Denny Hamlin(Image: Getty)
When questioned about the potential risk of losing drivers Tyler Reddick, Bubba Wallace, and Riley Herbst if the team were to become an open team, Hamlin responded candidly, “I’ve got so much to worry about. I’m not focused on that particularly right this second.”
Hamlin reassured his employees regarding their job security, despite the substantial financial implications of losing charters.
“One of the things we remain steadfast in saying is that nothing will change in their lives, and we’re going to make sure that everyone’s taken care of and everyone should plan on work as scheduled,” he emphasized.
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Following last week’s ruling, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports attorney Jeffrey Kessler expressed his disappointment but did insist the team will continue its fight.
“We are disappointed by today’s ruling by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and are reviewing the decision to determine our next steps,” Kessler stated, via NBC Sports.
“This ruling is based on a very narrow consideration of whether a release of claims in the charter agreements is anti-competitive and does not impact our chances of winning at trial scheduled for December 1.”
NASCAR announce good news on Alex Bowman after nasty wreck saw Michigan race red-flagged
NASCAR has announced a positive update regarding Hendrick Motorsports star Alex Bowman after a big wreck at Michigan International Speedway, confirming that he has been seen and released from the infield care center.
The FireKeepers Casino 400 was red-flagged on lap 68 of 200 after Bowman’s No. 48 Chevrolet collided heavily with the barrier at […]
NASCAR has announced a positive update regarding Hendrick Motorsports star Alex Bowman after a big wreck at Michigan International Speedway, confirming that he has been seen and released from the infield care center.
The FireKeepers Casino 400 was red-flagged on lap 68 of 200 after Bowman’s No. 48 Chevrolet collided heavily with the barrier at MIS.
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As the remainder of the field were parked on track and waiting for the action to resume, NASCAR quickly revealed that Bowman had left the car of his own power.
And, a further medical update followed, with NASCAR confirming that Bowman had been evaluated and released from the infield care center.
NASCAR also confirmed that Cole Custer had been evaluated and released from the infield care center.
Alex Bowman and Cole Custer were evaluated and released from the infield care center.
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Alex Bowman reacts to Michigan wreck
After being released from the care center, Bowman took the time to talk through the incident with the media.
“I feel okay,” the Hendrick Motorsports driver said. “It was a really large crash, so not super fun, I’ve certainly felt better.”
Asked if he saw the incident coming or if there was any sign there was going to be contact between cars, Bowman explained: “It happened so fast, I didn’t even see them.”
“I didn’t know who hit me until I saw the video, right? But it’s always turbulent in 300th, it’s crazy back there. It gets wild, but that’s part of racing; it’s wild all throughout the field.
“Unfortunately, the further back you get, the less downforce you have and the dirtier air situations you’re in, and the worse everybody’s stuff drives. So, stuff like that tends to happen.”
Asked if he was afraid when he takes a hit like he did having previously had back and head injuries, Bowman ended the interview: “No, I’m not afraid…I wouldn’t even say concerned.
“I’m a race car driver, I hit s**t. I’ve hit a lot of s**t lately, so I would like to stop hitting s**t.”
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NASCAR results: Full finishing order of FireKeepers Casino 400 race at Michigan
Fifteen races down, 11 to go in the Cup Series’ regular season. The 2025 NASCAR season continued to chug along with the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Sunday’s winner: Denny Hamlin, who captured the 57th win of his Cup career. Advertisement Hamlin battled late with William Byron, but passed him and then cruised […]
Fifteen races down, 11 to go in the Cup Series’ regular season.
The 2025 NASCAR season continued to chug along with the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Sunday’s winner: Denny Hamlin, who captured the 57th win of his Cup career.
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Hamlin battled late with William Byron, but passed him and then cruised after Byron ran out of gas, leaving Chris Buescher as the nearest pursuer. He finished one second behind the winner.
Ty Gibbs, Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson rounded out the top five. Here is the full finishing order.
NASCAR standings: Results from FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan today
Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota was first to the stripe Sunday at Michigan.
Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Chris Buescher, No. 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Zane Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford
Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford
Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet
Justin Haley, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota
Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Ford
Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford
William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford
Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford
Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team Ford
Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: NASCAR race today: Results of FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan
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