Corey LaJoie: Why Bubba Wallace makes sense in the 45 during playoffs

Listen in as Ty Gibbs delivers his 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship speech in Nashville, Tennessee.

In his owner's speech at the 2022 NASCAR Awards, JGR owner Joe Gibbs speaks about what it means as a grandparent to see a grandchild succeed.

Zane Smith gets emotional while thanking his fiancé, McCall Gaulding, during his champion speech at the 2022 NASCAR Awards in Nashville.

Team owner Bob Jenkins of Front Row Motorsports celebrates his first win as a team owner with 2022 Truck Series Champion Zane Smith.

Listen to Joey Logano's full NASCAR Cup Series Championship award acceptance speech from the 2022 NASCAR Awards in Nashville.

Motorsports legend Mario Andretti spoke at the NASCAR Awards to introduce 2022 champion Joey Logano and give his thoughts on No. 22's run.

With Clash, Daytona 500 and championship wins this year alone, Roger Penske has had quite the season as owner of Team Penske.

Paul Wolfe joined an elite list and became one of a handful of crew chiefs to win championships with multiple drivers after this year's win.

Watch as Justin Marks is presented as the recipient of the 2022 Myers Brothers Award at the NASCAR Awards in Nashville.

With his 2022 accolade, Chase Elliott continued the longstanding tradition of Earnhardts and Elliotts winning the Most Popular Driver Award.

Chase Elliott recounts his 2020 champion awards celebration and expresses appreciation for his fans and 2022 Most Popular Driver award nomination.

ARCA Menards Series champion Nick Sanchez, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series National champion Layne Riggs and ARCA Menards Series West champion Jake Drew walk the red carpet during the NASCAR Awards in Nashville!

Joey Logano joins Alex Weaver and Mamba Smith on the red carpet of the 2022 NASCAR Awards show to discuss the importance of the Busch Light Pole Award.

Kyle Larson talks with Alex Weaver and Mamba Smith about maintaining a light race schedule in the offseason as he prepares for the birth of his third child.

Layne Riggs won 16 races and a track championship at South Boston Speedway on his way to the 2022 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series championship.

Rick Hendrick breaks down his successful 2021 season that saw Hendrick Motorsports become the winningest NASCAR Cup Series organization.

Denny Hamlin pokes fun at his tape incident in Miami during his 2019 NASCAR Awards banquet speech in Nashville, Tennessee.

Watch Joey Logano's complete speech at the NASCAR Awards in Las Vegas as the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion.

For 13 drivers, the 2022 Advance Auto Parts Drive for Diversity Combine was something they'll never forget. Take a look back at the epic week now!

Relive the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway from Noah Gragson's perspective.

For the first time since his formative years in the 1990s, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is returning to Florence Motor Speedway in Timmonsville, South Carolina, this Saturday to race in the South Carolina 400!

This week on "Mark, Mamba, & The Mayor," Mark Martin characterizes Ross Chastain as "cold-blooded" and labels NASCAR's generational defining moments.

In this clip from Mark, Mamba and The Mayor, Jeff Burton talks about Mark Martin's discovery and cultivation of 2022 NASCAR champion Joey Logano.

NASCAR COO Steve O'Donnell and Corey LaJoie talk the future bounds of NASCAR, in 2024 and beyond.

In this clip out from Stacking Pennies, Corey LaJoie sits down with NASCAR's Chief Operation Officer Steve O'Donnell to discuss NASCAR's position on Ross Chastain's 'hail melon' move at Martinsville and if they will take action against similar things in the future.

In this clip from 'Stacking Pennies,' NASCAR COO Steve O'Donnell and Corey LaJoie break down prospects for Next Gen development.

In this clip out from "Stacking Pennies," Corey LaJoie sits down with NASCAR's Chief Operation Officer Steve O'Donnell to discuss NASCAR's conversation with new car manufacturers and when we could see new OEMs come into the sport.

Hendrick Motorsports' VP of Competition and former NASCAR crew chief Chad Knaus discusses the importance of on-track testing of the Garage 56 car at VIR.

Go behind the scenes at Hendrick Motorsports' campus. For more exclusive behind-the-scenes content, stream every episode of 'Race for the Championship' on Peacock now.

Role reversal: A week after spotting for Joey Logano as Logano won the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series championship, Coleman Pressley won the Fall Brawl at Hickory Motor Speedway with his friend Logano managing the spotting duties.

In this clip from the 'Stacking Pennies' podcast, Corey LaJoie and crew talk about the unfortunate circumstances of Christopher Bell's final pit stop at Phoenix.

NASCAR.com catches up with Joey Logano as he makes the rounds in Los Angeles as the newly crowned 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Champion.

From this clip of the "Stacking Pennies" podcast, Corey LaJoie and crew break down the incident involving Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain at the Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix.

Coming off his 2022 championship win, Joey Logano joins 'Stacking Pennies' to discuss his off-season plans and the No. 22 team's new slogan.

Listen in to Joey Logano's conversations and celebrations with his team after winning his second Cup Series championship.

Joey Logano and his son Hudson grab the checkered flag and make their way to Victory Lane after the Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway.

Joey Logano joins the Backseat Drivers crew in Phoenix to give his opinion on the criteria that makes a good NASCAR Hall of Fame candidate.

Christopher Bell discusses his initial reaction to the passing of Coy Gibbs and his hopes to keep the same teammates at Joe Gibbs Racing in 2023.

NBC Sports' Jeff Burton breaks down the Lap 279 restart, which was crunch time for 2022 champion Joey Logano. See how he seized control of the track and made the pass.

Joey Logano has been saying "22 in '22" since he won the race at The Clash. The Backseat Drivers ask him about if he truly called the shots, or what the real key is to keeping his winning mentality.

With his second title, Joey Logano becomes the first to deliver Roger Penske multiple NASCAR Championships.

Ross Chastain recalls his success during the 2022 Cup Series season and pride in driving the No. 1 car with Trackhouse Racing.

Relive the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway that had its fair share of late-race drama as a champion was crowned.

After contact with Ross Chastain on Lap 200, Chase Elliott's championship run was snuffed as he ended the day in 28th.

Joey Logano fills the frontstretch with smoke as he burns it down to celebrate his second NASCAR Cup Series title at Phoenix Raceway.

After starting on pole and being consistently up front all day, Joey Logano walks away with his second career title in the desert.

See Joey Logano join the ranks of other two-time champions, as he gains his second title at Phoenix Raceway.

Ross Chastain makes contact with Chase Elliott from behind during a Final Stage restart to send the No. 9 spinning at Phoenix Raceway.

Tyler Reddick and Michael McDowell get tangled up in Turn 4 after a restart at Phoenix and the field goes back under yellow.

Watch the view from Ross Chastain and Chase Elliott of the Stage 3 contact and wreck of the No. 9.

Ryan Blaney passes teammate and Championship 4 contender Joey Logano to take the Stage Two win while running on fumes.

The NASCAR community remembers Coy Gibbs ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway.

Starting from pole position, Joey Logano kicks off the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway.

Noah Gragson reflects on his team's 2022 season success and expresses disappointment in losing to Ty Gibbs in the Xfinity Championship Race at Phoenix.

Ty Gibbs takes home the trophy and title, ending his first full-time season in Xfinity with a bang and a full sweep at Phoenix.

Championship 4 driver Joey Logano will be starting from pole position in the desert for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway.

Gibbs will lead the field from pole for the Xfinity Series championship race at Phoenix.

After spinning with four laps to go and unexpectedly ending his night, Majeski places P20 at Phoenix.

Ben Rhodes ends his day with second place after fighting for position all night.

Chandler Smith talks about what more was needed tonight and what could've been done differently as he puts a cap on the season.

After a dominant day, Zane Smith took home all the hardware at Phoenix, ending his streak of second place.

After taking home the win and championship at Phoenix Raceway, Zane Smith burns some rubber on the front stretch to celebrate his 2022 season.

Smith finally ends his runner-up streak and captures his first Camping World Truck Series championship Friday night.

The 2022 Camping World Truck Series championship is underway, with title contender Zane Smith ahead of the pack from pole position.

NBC's Steve Letarte breaks down the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway where we saw Kyle Larson's pit crew put him back in contention for the win and the 2022 Cup Series title.

Kyle Busch announced that Kyle Busch Motorsports will be switching to Chevrolet and partnering with Rev Racing, which reunites the driver/owner with some KBM alumni.

NASCAR President Steve Phelps discusses the national and international interest to host NASCAR races during his annual State of the Sport address.

Zane Smith nabs his first career pole in qualifying, leading the pack for Friday night's Camping World Truck Series title race at Phoenix.

In this round table discussion with the Championship 4, Chastain explains how the name might've had more thought than the move itself.

Alan Cavanna and Dion "Rocko" Williams talk about pit strategy and performance as the championship race at Phoenix fast approaches.

Alex Weaver and Alan Cavanna take a look at the Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway and how track position will affect who comes out on top.

With three races to go, Cup drivers Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, Ross Chastain and Ryan Blaney battle for a spot in the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway.

NASCAR's Kim Coon and Rocko Williams break down Sunoco Green e15 and how fuel plays an important role on NASCAR raceways.

Joey Logano joins Corey LaJoie on the Stacking Pennies podcast to discuss winning at Las Vegas and being able to fully prepare for the championship race two weeks early.

Kyle Petty joins the Backseat Drivers to break down the Cup Series Championship at Phoenix and whether a former champion will grab the 2022 title.

NASCAR's Chief Operating Officer, Steve O'Donnell was on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio to talk about Ross Chastain's move at the end of the Martinsville race and how NASCAR will evaluate that in the off-season.

NASCAR Chief Operating Officer Steve O'Donnell was on SiriusXM to talk about the move Ty Gibbs put on Brandon Jones at the end of the Xfinity race at Martinsville Speedway.

NASCAR takes you inside the race with Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon as the two dive into the Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway.

Kyle Petty gives his take on Ty Gibbs and gives his opinion on the No. 54 driver's race-winning move on his teammate Brandon Jones at Martinsville.

This week, the Backseat Drivers discuss Ross Chastain's one-of-a-kind 'video game move,' as well as reactions from other drivers.

NBC Sports' Jeff Burton breaks down the Lap 476 restart, which was a race-defining restart for playoff and non-playoff drivers alike.

Watch the action from Martinsville in this Round of 8 elimination race as seven drivers fight hard for the remaining three spots in the Championship 4.

With an 11th-place finish, Chase Elliott also locks into the Championship 4, making it his third consecutive appearance for the title.

Ryan Blaney ultimately finishes third on the day and finds himself outside of possible championship contention.

Denny Hamlin called Ross Chastain's move 'brilliant' after being eliminated from the championship at Martinsville Speedway.

Listen in as Ross Chastain dives into his last-lap move and running for a championship at Phoenix Raceway.

Christopher Bell delivers in a must-win scenario at Martinsville and advances to race for a championship at Phoenix.

Christopher Bell fills the frontstretch with smoke as he celebrates his place in the Championship 4, courtesy of his win at Martinsville.

Watch the in-car camera view of Ross Chastain's 'video-game' move made in the final lap at Martinsville Speedway.

Watch Ross Chastain's last-lap move to advance to the Championship 4 of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs from multiple angles.

As Christopher Bell punches his ticket to Phoenix, Ross Chastain makes the pass on Denny Hamlin, securing his spot as well.

Denny Hamlin and Ross Chastain trade blows late in the Martinsville race as both attempt to make it to the Championship 4.

Championship 4 contender Ross Chastain had his tires locked up going into Turn 3, making contact with the no. 6 of Brad Keselowski, bringing out the caution.

Check out the in-car angle from Brad Keselowski's car, as it's set eye level offering fans an exact view of what the drivers see in the car.

RCR driver Tyler Reddick reported not feeling well during the Cup Series playoff race at Martinsville Speedway and ultimately decided to park his car for the day.

Denny Hamlin makes the pass on Chase Elliott to collect the Stage 1 win at Martinsville.

The Round of 8 elimination race is officially underway at Martinsville, with Kyle Larson leading the pack alongside teammate Chase Elliott.

Alex Bowman recently announced he'd be returning to race at Phoenix following a head injury earlier in the season.

Watch as NBC's camera gives an overhead look at the post-race incident between Austin Hill and Myatt Snider after Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway.

On the final overtime restart, Gibbs gets into the back of Jones, spinning the No. 19 and bringing out the caution for the race win.

Kyle Larson was able to keep the rest of the field at bay, securing the P1 spot for Sunday's playoff race at Martinsville.

The Preview Show looks ahead to the final 2022 Round of 8 race at Martinsville and whether changes from the spring race will impact the drivers' performances.

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs move forward as 12 of NASCAR's best drivers compete to make it to the next round of the postseason. Dont miss any of the action on and off track in this week's episode of 'Race for the Championship.'

Kyle Petty joins the Backseat Drivers to discuss the final Round of 8 race at Martinsville Speedway and the potential chaos at the end of each stage.

This week, the "Stacking Pennies" crew discuss good sportsmanship and AJ Allmendinger and Ross Chastain's on-track camaraderie at Homestead.

In this edition of Backseat Bets, the crew makes its winning picks as the Cup Series has its final elimination race at Martinsville before the championship.

Listen as NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran discusses the ongoing testing and upgrades being done to the Next Gen car for the 2023 season.

Relive the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race at Homestead-Miami Speedway that saw issues on pit road and on track for playoff drivers in this week's extended highlights.

Kyle Larson reacts to hitting the rear bumper of Martin Truex Jr. on pit road late in the race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Watch Martin Truex Jr. spin backwards into this pit stall in this exclusive video from NASCAR.com

Although bumped out in the Round of 12, Kyle Larson talks about his optimism for racing for an owner's title and what the win means for him.

After being turned around entering his pit stall, Martin Truex Jr. puts a cap on the day with a sixth place finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

After leading 199 of 267 laps, Kyle Larson burns it down after his impressive showing at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Kyle Larson, who dominated all day, takes the checkered flag at the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Tyler Reddick spins through the turn, coming down the track and crashing into the outside wall at Homestead-Miami.

While pitting under caution, Larson and Truex make contact before Truex enters his pit stall.

Playoff driver Chase Briscoe is now in a high-pressure situation heading into Martinsville as he ends his day early at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Playoff contender Chase Briscoe makes contact with the wall on Lap 160 before the end of Stage 2, ending his day.

John Hunter Nemechek, filling in for Bubba Wallace this week, spins early at Homestead.

Watch as William Byron leads the field to green at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the second race in the Cup Series Round of 8.

Noah Gragson secures a spot in the Championship 4 after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

23XI Racing co-owner Denny Hamlin comments on his driver Bubba Wallace's actions at Las Vegas Motor Speedway that resulted in a suspension from NASCAR.

Daniel Suárez de regreso al Homestead-Miami Speedway

Byron qualifies on pole, making it his first pole position for the 2022 season.

Ryan Blaney explains his feelings toward the recent track record NASCAR has been establishing regarding handing out penalties.

Meet Ralph Maccarone and his cause, Who We Play For. Ralph is one of four finalists chosen for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian award for his dedication to helping children. To vote for Ralph, go to NASCARfoundation.org/award.

Tracy Williams is a volunteer at the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund and a 2022 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award finalist. To vote for Tracy, visit NASCARfoundation.org/Award.

In this edition of the Preview Show presented by DoorDash, Alex Weaver and Alan Cavanna talk Homestead and what to know before cars hit the track on Sunday.

As the playoffs close in for 16 drivers, others outside the bubble have already begun next year's grind. For Kyle Busch, prepping is complicated when your ride is uncertain. Tune into 'Race for the Championship' Oct. 20 at 10 p.m. ET on USA and set your DVRs.

Meet Tammy Garrett and her cause, Rapahope Children's Retreat Foundation. Tammy is one of four finalists chosen for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian award for her dedication to helping children. To vote for Tammy, go to NASCARfoundation.org/award.

Dan Majetich is the co-founder of the Nick & Kelly Children's Heart Fund and 2022 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award finalist. To vote for Dan, visit NASCARfoundation.org/Award.

NASCAR's Chief Operating Officer Steve O'Donnell breaks down why the league chose to suspend Bubba Wallace after the Las Vegas Motor Speedway incident.

Corey LaJoie reacts to Bubba Wallace suspension news, and his prediction of John Hunter Nemechek to fill in at Homestead-Miami comes true.

After Wallace's mix-up with Larson on Lap 94 of the South Point 400, NASCAR announced it was suspending Wallace for one race for his actions.

The Backseat Drivers place their bets for head-to-head winners at Homestead: Logano vs. Blaney, Larson vs. Wallace, Briscoe vs. Byron, and Hamlin vs. Elliott.

Alex Weaver, Mamba Smith, and Kim Coon talk about Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney, two drivers below the cutoff line, as the Championship 4 fast approaches.

Ty Dillon speaks about the recent announcement that he and Corey LaJoie will be driving for Spire Motorsports for the 2023 Cup Series season.

Corey LaJoie describes his NASCAR Cup Series career up until joining Spire Motorsports as he prepares for the 2023 season.

NBC's Jeff Burton breaks down how Joey Logano made his way through the field on a late-race restart and won at Las Vegas.

Alex Weaver, Mamba Smith, and Kim Coon discuss whether Joey Logano has an advantage with his early lock-in to the Championship 4.

Joey Logano recounts his team's performance at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, his pass on Ross Chastain and looks forward to the Cup championship.

Watch Joey Logano's victory burnout as he celebrates his South Point 400 win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after the first Round of 8 race.

Bubba Wallace retaliates after Kyle Larson contact and Ross Chastain's strategy isn't enough to keep Joey Logano from the checkered flag at Las Vegas.

Ross Chastain breaks down his strategy to block Joey Logano in the final laps at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and gives credit to Logano's pass.

Joey Logano keeps a half-second lead in front of Ross Chastain after passing him in the final laps at Las Vegas to take the checkered flag.

A close battle between Daniel Suárez and Tyler Reddick for third place resulted in the No. 99 spinning into the grass with minimal damage.

See the Bubba Wallace-Kyle Larson wreck at Las Vegas Motor Speedway through the in-car camera of Bubba Wallace's No. 45 Toyota.

Kyle Larson responds to his wreck with Bubba Wallace and Wallace's retaliation at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Bubba Wallace explains his side of the story after a run-in with Kyle Larson took both cars out of the race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Kyle Larson moves up the track into Bubba Wallace, and the two drivers wreck after contact and spin down the straightaway at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

After a Stage 2 scuffle resulted in both cars crashing out of the race, Bubba Wallace walks down the track to confront Kyle Larson.

Kyle Busch spins off Turn 4 and slides across the grass, bringing out the caution at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Tyler Reddick leads the field to the green flag for the first NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Mike Helton talks about the honor of receiving the landmark award and the mark he has left on the sport of NASCAR.

Josh Berry leads 64 laps to the checkered flag, winning the Xfinity race at Las Vegas to become the first driver to secure a Championship 4 spot.

Tyler Reddick details his transition from driving with Richard Childress Racing in the No. 8 car into driving the No. 45 car with 23XI Racing.

Listen as Denny Hamlin describes Kurt Busch's contributions to the 23XI Racing team and the organization's plans for 2023.

Tyler Reddick reflects on his Cup practice and qualifying performance at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and leaving the No. 8 team after three years.

Kurt Busch announced that he will step away from full-time Cup Series racing in 2023. Tyler Reddick will replace him in the No. 45 car.

AJ Allmendinger leads the NASCAR Xfinity Series field to the green flag at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Alsco Uniforms 302.

Busch confirms his plans to sit out for the remainder of the 2022 season at Las Vegas and will not return to full-time competition in 2023.

Busch details the things he still wants to accomplish racing at the Cup Series level after announcing his step back from full-time status.

23XI Racing driver and 2004 champion Kurt Busch reflects on his NASCAR Cup Series career after announcing he would step away from full-time racing in 2023.

Joey Logano praises Kurt Busch for his impact and dedication to the future of NASCAR, even during his time off the track.

Alan Cavanna and Dion "Rocko" Williams take a deep dive into the pit strategies for the playoff races at Las Vegas, Homestead, and Martinsville.

For the 12th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, four finalists have been recognized as being dedicated to providing resources and support to children.

Get to know NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Vargas on and off the track in this Hispanic Heritage Month spotlight.

Mike Helton joins Corey LaJoie's "Stacking Pennies" to discuss Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and how the two legends voiced their opinions to NASCAR.

In this clip out from Corey LaJoie's Stacking Pennies podcast, Corey dives into NASCAR safety and the steps they are taking to make the Next Gen car safer

Hear from Mike Helton when he joins Corey LaJoie on the latest "Stacking Pennies" podcast. This special episode releases Thursday, Oct. 13 on NASCAR.com/stacking-pennies.

Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon dive into the Cup Series race at the Roval and Adam Stevens' call to bring Christopher Bell down pit road for four tires.

Alex Weaver and Alan Cavanna break down the Round of 8 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, potential wild card drivers, and Alan's must-have fantasy pick.

This week on "Stacking Pennies," Mike Helton reflects on communicating with outspoken drivers through the years and how NASCAR ensures each driver is heard.

Watch Max Gutiérrez's dramatic win in the Jeep Beach 175 for the ARCA Menards Series East at Florida's New Smyrna Speedway in 2021.

Watch as iRacing debuts its new Championship Trophy named after the first winner in the Coca-Cola iRacing Series: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

The Backseat Drivers crew places their bets for head-to-head matchups at Vegas: Bell vs. Blaney, Elliott vs. Logano, Chastain vs. Hamlin, and Byron vs. Briscoe.

NASCAR.com's Backseat drivers are joined by Kyle Petty to break down Christopher Bell's chances of making it to the NASCAR Cup Series championship race at Phoenix.

NBC's Kyle Petty joins NASCAR's Backseat Drivers to break down the Roval and grade Kyle Larson's season after he was eliminated from the playoffs.

NBC's Jeff Burton breaks down the end of the race at the Charlotte Roval where Christopher Bell took advantage of four fresh tires on the final restart.

Watch as Corey LaJoie and Daniel Suárez debrief after their on-track tangle at the Charlotte Motor Speedway road course.

Daniel Suárez breaks down his day at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval where he had issues with his power steering and with competitor Corey LaJoie on track.

Relive the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series race from the Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway that saw NASCAR Overtime and the defending champion eliminated.

Watch as the final race in the Round of 12 ends with Kyle Larson being eliminated while Chase Briscoe and Christopher Bell advance.

Watch as Corey LaJoie drives Daniel Suárez deep into Turn 1 at Charlotte Motor Speedway's Roval as the two have sparred throughout the race.

Watch as Corey LaJoie and Daniel Suárez go toe-to-toe, exchanging blows on the Charlotte Motor Speedway road course.

Phelps sits down with NBC's pre-race panel to discuss the sport's commitment to safety and having open communications with the drivers.

Watch as Joey Logano leads the field to green in the Bank of America Roval 400 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway road course.

Watch as AJ Allmendinger holds off Ty Gibbs to win his fourth consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Charlotte Roval.

Watch as the NASCAR Xfinity Series takes the green flag from the Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Watch No. 22 Team Penske driver Joey Logano's pole-winning lap from Charlotte Motor Speedway's road course.

Joey Logano reacts to winning his 25th pole in the NASCAR Cup Series, this one coming at Charlotte Motor Speedway's road course.

Daniel Suárez comments on his mindset after a mid-week adjustment to William Byron's points changed Daniel's spot in the standings entering Sunday's road-course race.

Trackhouse Racing drivers Ross Chastain and Daniel Suárez praise team owner Justin Marks and his managerial style of coming from a driving background.

Watch as Ross Chastain locks up his tires and slides off track into the tire barrier in qualifying at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.

Austin Cindric blasts a two-run home run to seal the game for team Sheets in the 2022 Corey LaJoie Kickball Klassic.

Watch as Corey LaJoie puts his team up 4-0 early in the 2022 Kickball Klassic on Thursday.

Ryan Blaney wins the inaugural race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval after Martin Truex Jr. and Jimmie Johnson spin coming to the checkered flag.

Get to know the fans of the Daniel's Amigos fan club in this Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight.

NASCAR.com's Alex Weaver and Alan Cavanna break down what level of intense the Round of 12 finale will be at the Roval. Tune in Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC.

"Race For the Championship" goes behind the scenes with Daniel Suárez and Corey LaJoie in Episode 6, as each are in contention for the win at Sonoma and Atlanta. Tune in Oct. 6 at 10 p.m. ET on USA and set your DVRs.

Get to know NASCAR at-track personality Jose Castillo in this Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight.

NASCAR.com brings you up to speed on the No. 4 team’s penalty after the Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Watch as Kaulig Racing announces AJ Allmendinger as the full-time driver of the No. 16 NASCAR Cup Series car in 2023.

The Stacking Pennies crew breaks down AJ Allmendinger racing full time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Kaulig Racing.

The Backseat Drivers crew predicts which four drivers will be eliminated from the Cup Series playoffs after Sunday's race at the Roval.

Backseat Bets looks at Chase Elliott vs. Kyle Larson at the Roval, if Ryan Blaney can win a playoff race and AJ Allmendinger's NXS Roval streak.

On this week's "NASCAR Inside the Race," Steve Letarte and Todd Gordon examine strategies that could allow drivers to maximize Roval pit stops.

Corey LaJoie will host his 2nd Annual Kickball Klassic on Oct. 6 at the Atrium Health Ballpark in Downtown Kannapolis. Visit coreylajoieracing.com for tickets.

NASCAR.com's "Backseat Drivers" dives into Chase Elliott's chances of going back-to-back in the Round of 12 with a win at the Charlotte Roval.

NBC's Jeff Burton breaks down the GEICO Restart Zone from Talladega Superspeedway and how it played into Chase Elliott's win.

Ride with Chase Elliott as he holds off Ryan Blaney and crosses the finish line at Talladega Superspeedway.

Relive the 2022 YellaWood 500 from Talladega Superspeedway that saw wild stage ends and an amazing finish to the second race in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 12.

Ryan Blaney reflects on the race at Talladega and whether he should have went for a block in the final laps to beat Chase Elliott.

Chase Elliott reflects on the final laps of the Yellawood 500 and the push by Erik Jones that led to his Talladega victory.

Watch Chase Elliott's victory burnout after winning the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway and advancing to the Round of 8.

Erik Jones pushes Chase Elliott in the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway to help Elliott take the checkered flag and beat Ryan Blaney by 0.046 seconds.

Ryan Blaney steals the Stage 1 win from Denny Hamlin by .009 seconds after Hamlin led the field for four laps at Talladega Superspeedway.

Harrison Burton gets bumped by Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and makes contact with the outside wall, causing multiple drivers to spin at Talladega.

Watch as Christopher Bell leads the Cup Series field to green for the YellaWood 500 Round of 12 playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Watch AJ Allmendinger disappear in a cloud of smoke as he celebrates his Xfinity Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway with a burnout.

Sam Mayer gets out front in the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway, but AJ Allmendinger goes outside and gets the checkered flag in a photo finish.

Matt DiBenedetto gets three-wide in overtime at Talladega and makes it across the finish line after the caution comes out from a multi-car wreck.

The "Mark, Mamba & The Mayor" podcast discusses Noah Gragson's impactful career and his Xfinity Series consecutive win record tie with Sam Ard.

Tag along with Chef Eric Greenspan as he gets the full Daytona International Speedway experience with a pace car ride around the famous 2.5-mile track.

NASCAR.com's Alex Weaver and Alan Cavanna break down what playoff drivers need to succeed at Talladega. Tune in Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC.

"Race For the Championship" goes behind the scenes at Trackhouse Racing and follows JGR's Kyle Busch at the Coca-Cola 600. Tune in Sept. 29 at 10 p.m. ET on USA.

In this clip from "Stacking Pennies," Corey LaJoie sits with Chris Buescher to discuss how Dale Jr. changed Buescher's name back to Christopher in the broadcast booth.

William Byron and Ty Gibbs were dealt penalties following separate infractions in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.

In this clip from Corey LaJoie's Stacking Pennies podcast, Corey and crew react to William Byron's and Ty Gibbs' penalties after incidents at Texas Motor Speedway.

Cody Ware discusses his treatment plan after crashing into the pit road wall during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.

The Backseat Drivers crew predicts matchup winners at Talladega: Reddick vs. Dillon, Hamlin vs. Byron, Bowman vs. Bell and Wallace vs. Buescher.

Kim Coon, Mamba Smith and Alex Weaver break down Noah Gragson's evolution in the Xfinity Series and whether he can win the 2022 championship.

NASCAR.com's Backseat Drivers dive into Texas Motor Speedway and the beef between William Byron and Denny Hamlin.

NBC Sports' Jeff Burton breaks down Tyler Reddick's race-winning restart at Texas Motor Speedway in this week's GEICO Restart Zone.

Daniel Suárez breaks down his decision to go NASCAR racing in Mexico and not open wheel racing in Europe. Watch more NASCAR Next Now on NASCAR's YouTube channel.

NASCAR Vice President of Officiating and Technical Inspection Elton Sawyer breaks down the process NASCAR goes through when the caution comes out in NASCAR Cup Series competition.

An upset Andrew Grady showed his displeasure with Davey Callihan by throwing punches following the first heat race during the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday.

NASCAR's Sr. Vice President of Competition, Scott Miller addresses issues with the tires at Texas Motor Speedway and William Byron's contact with Denny Hamlin under caution.

Relive the NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway that saw several playoff drivers have trouble and Denny Hamlin and William Byron go at it. Don't miss anything in this week's NASCAR Cup Series Race Rewind.

Tyler Reddick addresses if he has any regrets after announcing he is leaving RCR for 23XI in 2024 after winning multiple races in the No,. 8 car in 2022.