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NASCAR's single-race championship format rears its ugly head one final time

NASCAR's single-race championship format rears its ugly head one final time

NASCAR's championship weekend put the worst of the one-race title format on full display. The sport's new future can't come soon enough.

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F1 decides what driver radio clips you hear. The process is always changing

F1 decides what driver radio clips you hear. The process is always changing

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Kyle Larson pulls off a NASCAR Hail Mary to win his second Cup Series title

Kyle Larson pulls off a NASCAR Hail Mary to win his second Cup Series title

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Denny Hamlin's most agonizing day: 'In this moment, I never want to race again'

Denny Hamlin's most agonizing day: 'In this moment, I never want to race again'

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Inside F1’s TV tech nerve center. Plus, The latest on Red Bull’s non-Verstappen seat

Inside F1’s TV tech nerve center. Plus, The latest on Red Bull’s non-Verstappen seat

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Best of the Cup Series

Best NASCAR Cup drivers of all time, Nos. 5-1: Who has the best case for No. 1?

Best NASCAR Cup drivers of all time, Nos. 5-1: Who has the best case for No. 1?

Who are the best NASCAR drivers of all time? Our panel of experts cast their votes. Here are the best of the best — the top five.

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Nos. 25-6: Brad Keselowski to Bobby Allison

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Nos. 25-6: Brad Keselowski to Bobby Allison

Nos. 50-26: Geoff Bodine to Dale Jarrett

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Nos. 50-26: Geoff Bodine to Dale Jarrett

Nos. 75-51: Alex Bowman to Curtis Turner

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Nos. 75-51: Alex Bowman to Curtis Turner

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NASCAR Cup Series Championship race odds: Final showdown at Phoenix Raceway

NASCAR Cup Series Championship race odds: Final showdown at Phoenix Raceway

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F1's Aston Martin joins forces with Toy Story: 'The story of teamwork is enduring'

F1's Aston Martin joins forces with Toy Story: 'The story of teamwork is enduring'

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Kenzo Craigie: The Mercedes junior aiming to reach F1 and help Lewis Hamilton

Kenzo Craigie: The Mercedes junior aiming to reach F1 and help Lewis Hamilton

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F1 'Crashgate' 'one of the biggest scandals in sports history', says Felipe Massa’s lawyer

F1 'Crashgate' 'one of the biggest scandals in sports history', says Felipe Massa’s lawyer

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Mexican motorsports federation blames Liam Lawson for near miss with F1 marshals

Mexican motorsports federation blames Liam Lawson for near miss with F1 marshals

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Cadillac and the leap of faith for its first F1 car design

Cadillac and the leap of faith for its first F1 car design

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Best of 12 Questions with NASCAR's Championship 4: Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, William Byron and Chase Briscoe

Best of 12 Questions with NASCAR's Championship 4: Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, William Byron and Chase Briscoe

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F1 mailbag: Is Haas on the rise? And how do drivers get their numbers?

F1 mailbag: Is Haas on the rise? And how do drivers get their numbers?

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The longest events in sports: What other matchups have delivered drama like Game 3?

The longest events in sports: What other matchups have delivered drama like Game 3?

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How Formula 1's cost cap works: Rules, penalties and past breaches explained

How Formula 1's cost cap works: Rules, penalties and past breaches explained

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I rode shotgun at 180mph with an F1 driver. One track wants more fans to do the same

I rode shotgun at 180mph with an F1 driver. One track wants more fans to do the same

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Is it finally Denny Hamlin's time to win the NASCAR Cup Series title?

Is it finally Denny Hamlin's time to win the NASCAR Cup Series title?

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Felipe Massa's $80M-plus F1 'Crashgate' lawsuit heads to court this week: What to know

Felipe Massa's $80M-plus F1 'Crashgate' lawsuit heads to court this week: What to know

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How NASCAR and 23XI/Front Row's talks fell apart, and why a settlement could still come

How NASCAR and 23XI/Front Row's talks fell apart, and why a settlement could still come

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NASCAR Martinsville takeaways: Championship field set, William Byron elevates his game

NASCAR Martinsville takeaways: Championship field set, William Byron elevates his game

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Lando Norris: Leading F1 title race but boos reveal McLaren's delicate position

Lando Norris: Leading F1 title race but boos reveal McLaren's delicate position

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Why Lewis Hamilton got penalized in Mexico – and Max Verstappen didn't

Why Lewis Hamilton got penalized in Mexico – and Max Verstappen didn't

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Mexico GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag

Mexico GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag

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Lewis Hamilton: 'Pretty nuts' to be only F1 driver penalized for Mexico GP corner cutting

Lewis Hamilton: 'Pretty nuts' to be only F1 driver penalized for Mexico GP corner cutting

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Mexico City Grand Prix briefing: Norris wins, Bearman impresses, disaster for Hamilton

Mexico City Grand Prix briefing: Norris wins, Bearman impresses, disaster for Hamilton

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