As the nine race sprint to Phoenix has become official, the 2023 season of the NASCAR Cup Series didn’t fail to present an ample amount of thrill. 15 different winners; a 60-year record shattered of a driver winning in his Cup debut; the first ever street race in Chicago; the revival of North Wilkesboro Speedway;Continue reading “The Slow Restart’s 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Predictions”
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Victory Finds the Dinger in October: Charlotte ROVAL Race Review
In life, but especially in NASCAR, all it takes is one window of opportunity. Take A.J. Allmendinger at the Charlotte ROVAL as an example. The 41-year-old took home the checkered flag at Charlotte, marking his third career Cup win, and first of the 2023 season. The classic “crazy roval” antics in Stage 3 culminated inContinue reading “Victory Finds the Dinger in October: Charlotte ROVAL Race Review”
A Plethora on Display in Darlington: Southern 500 Race Review
NASCAR made its annual Labor Day weekend visit to Darlington Raceway, for the crown jewel 73rd Cookout Southern 500. Kyle Larson took home the checkered flag, collecting his third win of the season and the 22nd of his career. The 31-year-old is the first driver to lock himself into the Round of 12. The fightContinue reading “A Plethora on Display in Darlington: Southern 500 Race Review”
NASCAR Playoffs 2023: Max’s Picks
The 2023 playoffs are upon us, and the staff of TheSlowRestart.com weighs in their opinions on who they think will be your 2023 Champion.
NASCAR Cup Playoff Predictions | Matt’s Picks
Matt makes some Playoff picks for NASCAR’s 2nd season 16 driver tournament. Will his picks stand up to the young competition at The Slow Restart? Let’s find out.
Justin’s 2023 NASCAR Playoff Predictions
The 2023 NASCAR playoffs are here, and so is TheSlowRestart’s ‘23 postseason predictions. As the youngest, I will take the first crack at setting a quality bracket ahead of Darlington. Round of 16, First Four Out: Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Michael McDowell, Ross Chastain, Brad Keselowski. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. In what has been a career yearContinue reading “Justin’s 2023 NASCAR Playoff Predictions”
Glimmers of Hope Fade for Some: Daytona Race Review
NASCAR headed down to Daytona International Speedway for the regular season finale of the 2023 season. Chris Buscher took home the checkered flag, collecting his third win of the season, and the fifth of his career. With Buescher’s win, Bubba Wallace clinched the final spot for the 2023 postseason. The drama started on lap 46Continue reading “Glimmers of Hope Fade for Some: Daytona Race Review”
A Brickyard Statement: Front Row Motorsports – Indianapolis Race Review
NASCAR headed to the prestigious Indianapolis Motor Speedway, for what could be the final time on the road course layout. Michael McDowell took home the checkered flag, collecting his second career win, and first of the season. The #34 team raises the bar to thirteen drivers locked into the playoffs with two races remaining inContinue reading “A Brickyard Statement: Front Row Motorsports – Indianapolis Race Review”
Buescher Beats “Monday Martin” at Michigan
The Cup Series traveled north to Michigan International Speedway for the FireKeepers Casino 400. Chris Buescher, for the second straight week, took home the checkered flag. This is the 30-year-old’s fourth career win, and second of the season. This is the 9th straight year Ford has won at Michigan. In what’s become a common trendContinue reading “Buescher Beats “Monday Martin” at Michigan”
RFK Rolls in Richmond: Richmond Race Review
The Cup Series made its second trip to Richmond in 2023 for the Cook-Out 400. Chris Buescher took home the checkered flag for RFK Racing collecting his third career win and first of the season. The Prosper, Texas native becomes the 12th driver locked in the playoffs, and 13th unique winner of the season. AContinue reading “RFK Rolls in Richmond: Richmond Race Review”
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