Jeff Gluck

@jeff_gluck

I write about motorsports for @TheAthletic.

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Chase Briscoe led the points in an October 18 as-they-run update

An October 18 post named Briscoe the points leader in a “points as they run” snapshot.

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Kyle Larson goes behind the wall after a flat tire and big damage

Jeff Gluck says Larson had climbed back to P15 and was set to salvage his day before the setback.

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Denny Hamlin reportedly reaches pit road after a sudden flat tire

A post says Hamlin made it to pit road after the tire went flat.

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Bubba Wallace passes Chase Briscoe for second

A post reported the pass with 111 laps to go.

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Blaney reaches P12 after restarting P15 amid close calls

A post says the close calls as Blaney gained spots made Tim Fedewa’s voice go way up.

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Joey Logano wins the first two stages at Phoenix

NASCAR Insights says it was Logano's third career stage sweep and his first since Daytona in August 2020.

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Austin Dillon's car in Turn 4 wall as caution comes out

Jeff Gluck identified the car as Austin Dillon's and reported a caution.

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Keselowski appears to spin on pit road

A post says the race stayed green despite Keselowski’s apparent spin.

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Carson Hocevar passes Kyle Larson for 21st place

Jeff Gluck reported the position change on October 18, 2026.

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Blaney passes Logano for P2; Bell-Blaney showdown possible

A post reports Blaney's move into second and says a showdown with Bell could be coming.

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Joey Logano wins Stage 1 as Kyle Larson falls to P23

NASCAR says Logano earned 10 stage points; Jeff Gluck reported Larson 27th at halfway.

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Record-tying six women reportedly set to compete in Phoenix ARCA West race

A post says Hailie Deegan is among them and hopes to return to the Truck Series in 2027.

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Taylor Gray and Brennan Poole involved in crash after Gray sent to rear for uncontrolled tire

Jeff Gluck says Gray had just gone to the rear for an uncontrolled tire before the crash.

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Jesse Love sweeps Phoenix stages as pre-race points leader Sheldon Creed falls three laps down

A race-day post says Love had led 115 laps with 50 to go, while Creed sat 36th.

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Chase drivers were qualifying on October 17

An October 17 post said the lineup was expected within minutes of the Chase drivers’ qualifying.

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Top ten starters for NASCAR Cup Series racing at Phoenix

1. Ryan Blaney
2. Joey Logano
3. Chase Briscoe
4. Denny Hamlin
5. Christopher Bell
6. Tyler Reddick
7. Ty Gibbs
8. Michael McDowell
9. Josh Berry
10. William Byron

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Christopher Bell reportedly tops 10-, 15-, 20-, 25- and 30-lap averages late in practice

A post says Carson Hocevar had the best five-lap average, with Bell second.

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Erik Jones appears to have a flat right-front tire in Phoenix Cup practice

A post noted the apparent flat with 11 minutes left in practice and no other incidents so far.

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Kaden Honeycutt wins Truck Series race at Phoenix, maintains championship lead

Jeff Gluck reports Honeycutt leads Layne Riggs by 39 points with three races remaining.

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Truck Series race was set for FS1 at 7:30 p.m. ET on October 16, 2026

A post said the race had been slated for FS2 and Fox Business before the NLCS wrapped up early.

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Larson, Hamlin and Bell reportedly slated for a joint NASCAR media session at Phoenix

A post notes that drivers usually have separate sessions on normal weekends, apart from the championship or rare exceptions.

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Chase Briscoe led the points in an October 18 as-they-run update

Kyle Larson goes behind the wall after a flat tire and big damage

Denny Hamlin reportedly reaches pit road after a sudden flat tire

Bubba Wallace passes Chase Briscoe for second

Blaney reaches P12 after restarting P15 amid close calls

Joey Logano wins the first two stages at Phoenix

Austin Dillon's car in Turn 4 wall as caution comes out

Keselowski appears to spin on pit road

Carson Hocevar passes Kyle Larson for 21st place

Blaney passes Logano for P2; Bell-Blaney showdown possible

Joey Logano wins Stage 1 as Kyle Larson falls to P23

Record-tying six women reportedly set to compete in Phoenix ARCA West race

Taylor Gray and Brennan Poole involved in crash after Gray sent to rear for uncontrolled tire

Jesse Love sweeps Phoenix stages as pre-race points leader Sheldon Creed falls three laps down

Chase drivers were qualifying on October 17

Christopher Bell reportedly tops 10-, 15-, 20-, 25- and 30-lap averages late in practice

Erik Jones appears to have a flat right-front tire in Phoenix Cup practice

Kaden Honeycutt wins Truck Series race at Phoenix, maintains championship lead

Truck Series race was set for FS1 at 7:30 p.m. ET on October 16, 2026

Larson, Hamlin and Bell reportedly slated for a joint NASCAR media session at Phoenix

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Chase Briscoe led the points in an October 18 as-they-run update

Kyle Larson goes behind the wall after a flat tire and big damage

Denny Hamlin reportedly reaches pit road after a sudden flat tire

Bubba Wallace passes Chase Briscoe for second

Blaney reaches P12 after restarting P15 amid close calls

Joey Logano wins the first two stages at Phoenix

Austin Dillon's car in Turn 4 wall as caution comes out

Keselowski appears to spin on pit road

Carson Hocevar passes Kyle Larson for 21st place

Blaney passes Logano for P2; Bell-Blaney showdown possible

Joey Logano wins Stage 1 as Kyle Larson falls to P23

Record-tying six women reportedly set to compete in Phoenix ARCA West race

Taylor Gray and Brennan Poole involved in crash after Gray sent to rear for uncontrolled tire

Jesse Love sweeps Phoenix stages as pre-race points leader Sheldon Creed falls three laps down

Chase drivers were qualifying on October 17

Christopher Bell reportedly tops 10-, 15-, 20-, 25- and 30-lap averages late in practice

Erik Jones appears to have a flat right-front tire in Phoenix Cup practice

Kaden Honeycutt wins Truck Series race at Phoenix, maintains championship lead

Truck Series race was set for FS1 at 7:30 p.m. ET on October 16, 2026

Larson, Hamlin and Bell reportedly slated for a joint NASCAR media session at Phoenix