
Tyler Reddick on Pole for Cook Out Southern 500 as NASCAR Launches Chase
Tyler Reddick takes pole position for the season‑opening Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington, with the Chase beginning on September 6.
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Tyler Reddick takes pole position for the season‑opening Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington, with the Chase beginning on September 6.

The Cook Out Southern 500 kicks off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase with a full 38‑driver field, live Sunday at 5:00 p.m. ET on USA Network.
Qualifying for the New Hampshire Cup race will determine key points moves ahead of the final regular‑season stretch.

The playoff picture is entering its most critical juncture, with the final two races set to determine the 2026 champion.

The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series event at Richmond Raceway will determine critical playoff positioning, featuring intense battles among the sport’s leading drivers and teams.

With 37 drivers set to compete, the upcoming race at North Wilkesboro Speedway will be a critical test for playoff positioning and a showcase of short‑track grit.

NASCAR has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against unidentified defendants accused of running a coordinated counterfeit merchandise network, blurring trademarks, using fake storefronts and maintaining aliases to evade detection. The case, assigned to Judge Kenneth Bell, seeks account deactivation and an end to advertising of infringing products, amid a series of legal disputes involving several NASCAR teams.

A look at the teams and series that might give Noah Gragson a fresh start in the upcoming season, from a potential Truck Series reset to a coveted Cup Series seat.

Noah Gragson’s 2026 NASCAR Cup Series campaign has been marred by inconsistency, leaving the 30th‑place finish in the point standings and raising questions about his future with Front Row Motorsports. Team principal Josh Bridwell has hinted that the organization may be looking to pivot, opening the door for Gragson to consider fresh surroundings as the 2027 season approaches.

The In‑Season Challenge semifinals will be staged at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, where a $1 million winner‑take‑all finale awaits the victor. The race, broadcast by TNT Sports, marks the track’s first points‑paying event in three decades and pits Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Chase Elliott and Todd Gilliland against each other in a high‑stakes showdown.

Layne Riggs claimed the pole position with a blistering lap of 18.502 seconds, edging out Carson Hocevar by 0.016 seconds and joining a lineup that features several NASCAR Cup Series regulars.

Chandler Smith's dominant performance at North Wilkesboro combined with record‑breaking heat left drivers and fans coping with extreme conditions.

Chandler Smith led the final 105 laps to claim his second consecutive win at North Wilkesboro, extending his 2026 season tally and solidifying his status as a championship contender.

TNT Sports will conclude its NASCAR coverage with the championship round of the In‑Season Challenge at the historic Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis. The race will feature a showdown between perennial contender Ryan Blaney and surprise Cinderella story Todd Gilliland, drawing a cumulative audience of 13.4 million viewers.

Todd Gilliland, known for his No. 34 car, has become "The Toddfather" among fans despite not knowing how the nickname began. As he readies for the In‑Season Challenge final against Ryan Blaney, the prize of $1 million and a contract extension with Front Row Motorsports loom large.
NASCAR’s Truck Series will race on a 1.8‑mile, 14‑turn street circuit in St. Petersburg on March 6, 2027, sharing the weekend with the IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix, a schedule that follows the successful 2026 edition.

During the LiUNA 150 at Lime Rock Park, Thomas Annunziata's truck caught fire under caution after another driver stalled, leading to a red‑flagged cleanup and his transport to a medical facility for evaluation.

Grant Enfinger finally broke through after 40 attempts, winning the Craftsman Truck Series event at Lime Rock Park with a calculated move on the final restart, while the race unfolded with multiple crashes and a fiery incident.
Grant Enfinger seized his first Truck Series victory since 2024 at Lime Rock Park, overcoming a late restart and a chain‑reaction incident to finish ahead of Landen Lewis.

NASCAR returns to Atlanta and Lime Rock this weekend, with TNT Sports on air and HBO Max streaming the action. Recent wins, championship dynamics and the upcoming Quaker State 400 highlight a competitive slate.

After 99 Cup Series appearances, Zane Smith is poised to make his 100th start at Chicagoland Speedway, aiming to finally break through for his first victory.

The NASCAR Cup Series In‑Season Challenge offers a $1 million prize, determined at Indianapolis in late July. The top 32 drivers, selected after Pocono, compete in a bracket‑style tournament, with fans able to win the same amount with a perfect bracket. This week’s matchups at Sonoma highlight Reddick’s road‑course surge, Bowman’s early exit, and a host of statistical storylines.

Kevin Magnussen’s first NASCAR Cup Series race ended in controversy after a multi‑lap battle with Noah Gragson resulted in a crash, a middle‑finger gesture and a 90‑second pit‑lane confrontation.

Kevin Magnussen's first NASCAR race ended in a fiery exchange with Noah Gragson, reviving memories of past on‑track disputes.