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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
5 NASCAR Drivers on the Hot Seat Right Now
The NASCAR silly season has been almost non-existent in 2025, with the majority of top drivers in the Cup Series signed to multi-year deals or having agreed to extensions before the summer. While the top-tier drivers are safe in their seats for next season, there are a few others who might be fighting over the next few weeks to secure a spot in the Cup Series for 2026. Let's examine our list of the NASCAR drivers on the hot seat nearing the end of the regular season. Daniel Suarez, Trackhouse Racing Trackhouse Racing has already confirmed that Daniel Suarez won't return after this season. What puts the 33-year-old among the NASCAR drivers on the hot seat is the fact that he's racing for his future in the Cup Series. Suarez's results this season – 29th in NASCAR standings – suggest he'll have to settle for a ride with a bottom-tier team or spend next season as a top competitor in the Xfinity Series. The Cup level certainly pays more, but long-term viability at this playing field might be more likely if he dominates at the Xfinity level next year. Related: Cole Custer, Haas Factory Team Cole Custer has had plenty of opportunities in the Cup Series in recent years. After a three-year stint (2020 through 2022), he returned to the Cup level with the Haas Factory Team for the 2025 campaign. While he certainly hasn't been helped by driving one of the weakest cars in the field, it's also becoming clear that this level might be too much for him. Across 20 races this season, Custer is one of just two drivers (along with Cody Ware) with five or fewer top-20 finishes. Nepotism is keeping Ware in his seat next season; Custer doesn't have that advantage. The fact of the matter is that he might only be good enough for the Xfinity Series. Riley Herbst, 23XI Racing The antitrust lawsuit filed by 23XI Racing could give Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick the ability to leave and sign with other teams if there aren't charters available for them in 2025. Even if that scenario doesn't fully materialize, the amount of money 23XI Racing is spending on this legal fight — along with the financial impact of running as an open team — is significant. That situation puts Riley Herbst on particularly dangerous footing. He's been one of the least competitive NASCAR drivers in 2025, currently sitting 35th in points (258), with an abysmal average finishing position of 25.45. The sponsorship money he brings from Monster Energy is the primary reason he remains in the seat. If 23XI Racing needs to cut costs further or loses its third charter, Herbst could be forced to return to the Xfinity Series. Justin Haley, Spire Motorsports Carson Hocevar looks like an emerging star for Spire Motorsports, and Michael McDowell gives the team a shot at every road course. Together, Hocevar and McDowell have combined for seven top-10s and four top-5s. All of this is to say that equipment isn't the reason Justin Haley finds himself 32nd in points this season, with just a single top-10 finish and only three laps led through 20 races. Consecutive seasons finishing outside the top 30 in the standings are bound to catch up with him, and it should come as no surprise that there is at least some buzz that he could be replaced this offseason. Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports Of all the NASCAR drivers considered on the hot seat, Alex Bowman is by far on the safest ground. He's currently tied for the fifth-most top-10 finishes in the Cup Series and ranks 10th in laps led this season. However, what at least puts him on the watch list is the fact that he's viewed as the 'fourth car' at Hendrick Motorsports—a team with championship-level expectations for all its drivers. Bowman has only one win over the last three seasons, which raises questions about long-term upside. If a top-tier driver were to become available, such as if Tyler Reddick leaves his current ride, Bowman's seat could potentially be in jeopardy. Related Headlines 'All Will Be Exposed': Denny Hamlin Warns Big 'Answers' Coming in 23XI-NASCAR Charter Suit NASCAR starting lineup: NASCAR starting grid for Dover after Cup Series qualifying canceled New York Mets 'Interested' In Trade for Unheralded, Cheap Reliever MLB Rumors: Big Update Emerges on Yankees and Mets Potential Trade for Pair of Impact Pitchers
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NASCAR Will Not Race in Downtown Chicago Next Season
Over the past three seasons, NASCAR's annual 4th of July weekend race on the streets of Chicago has gone from a bold experiment to a successful proof-of-concept for stock car racing in the streets of any given city in America. It will not continue into 2026. In a statement shared to social media on Friday evening, organizers say that the race "will hit pause in 2026" in order to "explore a new potential date" and "further [optimize] operational efficiencies." This, the statement claims, is being done with the goal of resuming the race in 2027. NASCAR saw impressive racing over three years on a surprisingly wide temporary street circuit in the heart of Grant Park in downtown Chicago. Each weekend included two races, one Xfinity Series event and one Cup Series race. Shane van Gisbergen, who entered five of the six events ever held, won four. The only other winners in track history are 2024 Cup Series winner Alex Bowman and 2023 Xfinity Series winner Cole Custer. The Chicago street circuit requires significant logistical commitment from the city, which offers up public streets around Grant Park as a track during the event. Since the race lasts a full weekend and road closures start the Monday before the race, any date the series chooses will significantly impact part of the city for a full week. That means a delay was a likely outcome if either NASCAR or the city felt that a 2026 Fourth of July weekend date was untenable. While Chicago will not be on the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series or Xfinity Series schedules, a rumored date in San Diego could serve as a spiritual successor to the event. Specific details of that proposal are expected to be announced as soon as next week. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Digital Trends
16-07-2025
- Business
- Digital Trends
Fanttik Aero X: the smartest pool cleaner just got a massive discount
Imagine if your pool cleaned itself before your next cannonball. That's essentially what the Fanttik Aero X robotic pool cleaner is built to do and right now, it's doing it for $400 less. The high-performance robot is down to $499 (from $899) when you check the coupon box at checkout. What makes the Aero X so compelling isn't just the steep discount, it's the drone-inspired engineering behind it. Designed by a team with DJI roots, the Aero X brings precision, power, and a whole lot of polish to pool maintenance. Intelligent Cleaning, Inside and Out Unlike typical cleaners that scrape by with basic suction and guesswork, the Aero X uses 12 S-FSD sensors and its AquaPilot™ navigation algorithm to plan an efficient, wall-to-wall cleaning route. The AdapDrive™ brush system spins its wide 15.7-inch roller at variable speeds depending on the grime, while SwiftCruise™ tracks help it cling to pool walls at a 15-degree incline for 130% waterline coverage. Translation: it doesn't just wander aimlessly. It thinks. It adapts. And it actually gets the job done: scrubbing away limescale, algae, and stubborn stains other robots leave behind. It also goes the distance. The Aero X runs for up to six hours on a massive 16,000 mAh battery, covering up to 5,382 square feet per charge. That's the equivalent of 12 backyard pools or two and a half tennis courts. And thanks to app control and a remote, you don't even have to fish it out to change its settings. Built with Pro-Level Performance The Aero X is the world's first robotic pool cleaner to combine an independent roller brush and mobile platform. This TwinFlex™ cleaning system pairs the AdapDrive™ active brush with SwiftCruise™ mobility, maximizing traction and flexibility across all pool shapes and surfaces. It's even collecting awards. The Aero X is a recipient of the prestigious American Good Design Award, which recognizes excellence in innovation and functionality. That stamp of approval isn't just for show; it underscores Fanttik's attention to detail and cutting-edge engineering. Fanttik is an official partner of the UFC, the Brooklyn Nets, and NASCAR drivers Noah Gragson and Cole Custer. That kind of partnership pedigree reflects Fanttik's broader push into high-performance tech, from tire inflators to pool-cleaning robots, all backed by serious credibility. Add that to a two-year warranty and stellar customer support via the Fanttik app's AI chat and phone support, and you've got a pool-cleaning solution that delivers long after the splash. This isn't some budget bot with a glorified scrub brush. It's a smart, self-aware, award-winning robot built to do the dirty work so you don't have to. And with $400 off right now, the Fanttik Aero X might just be the best smart home upgrade of the summer.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NASCAR Saturday schedule at Pocono Raceway
Pocono Raceway will feature more than seven hours of on-track action Saturday for the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup series. The Xfinity Series will be on track at 10 a.m. for a 55-minute practice that will be followed immediately by qualifying for a 100-lap race. The green flag will drop at 3:40 p.m. Advertisement The Cup Series will begin a nearly hourlong practice at 12:35 p.m. with each of the two groups getting 25 minutes each of track time. Qualifying will begin at 1:45 p.m. to set the lineup for Sunday's 160-lap race. Cole Custer is the defending Xfinity race winner but is absent from this year's entry list after moving back up to the Cup Series in 2025. NASCAR Xfinity Series The Chilango 150 Dale Earnhardt Jr. to serve as crew chief in Pocono Xfinity race Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be the crew chief for Connor Zilisch as Zilisch's regular crew chief sits out due to a penalty. Pocono Raceway Saturday schedule (All Times Eastern) Garage open Advertisement 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Xfinity Series 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Cup Series Track activity 10 - 10:55 a.m. — Xfinity practice (CW App) 11:05 a.m. - noon — Xfinity qualifying (CW App) 12:35 - 1:35 p.m. — Cup practice (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. — Cup qualifying (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) 3:30 p.m. — Xfinity race (100 laps, 250 miles; Stage 1 at Lap 25, Stage 2 at Lap 50; CW Network; MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) Weather Saturday: A mixture of sunshine and clouds with a high of 81 degrees and winds from the west at 5 to 10 mph. It's expected to be 80 degrees with a 15% chance of rain for the start of the Xfinity Series race.
NBC Sports
21-06-2025
- Climate
- NBC Sports
NASCAR Saturday schedule at Pocono Raceway
Pocono Raceway will feature more than seven hours of on-track action Saturday for the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup series. The Xfinity Series will be on track at 10 a.m. for a 55-minute practice that will be followed immediately by qualifying for a 100-lap race. The green flag will drop at 3:40 p.m. The Cup Series will begin a nearly hourlong practice at 12:35 p.m. with each of the two groups getting 25 minutes each of track time. Qualifying will begin at 1:45 p.m. to set the lineup for Sunday's 160-lap race. Cole Custer is the defending Xfinity race winner but is absent from this year's entry list after moving back up to the Cup Series in 2025. Dustin Long, Pocono Raceway Saturday schedule (All Times Eastern) Garage open 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Xfinity Series 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Cup Series Track activity 10 - 10:55 a.m. — Xfinity practice (CW App) 11:05 a.m. - noon — Xfinity qualifying (CW App) 12:35 - 1:35 p.m. — Cup practice (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. — Cup qualifying (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) 3:30 p.m. — Xfinity race (100 laps, 250 miles; Stage 1 at Lap 25, Stage 2 at Lap 50; CW Network; MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) Weather Saturday: A mixture of sunshine and clouds with a high of 81 degrees and winds from the west at 5 to 10 mph. It's expected to be 80 degrees with a 15% chance of rain for the start of the Xfinity Series race.
