
Daytona’s Final Playoff Showdown Sets Stage for Championship Chase
NASCAR’s final points race before the Chase unfolds under the lights at Daytona, featuring key playoff implications, new tire strategy and a full slate of broadcast coverage.
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NASCAR’s final points race before the Chase unfolds under the lights at Daytona, featuring key playoff implications, new tire strategy and a full slate of broadcast coverage.

NASCAR successfully ran a wet‑weather event on an oval for the first time, using Goodyear wet‑weather tires before switching to slicks as the track dried. Officials praised the safety‑first pit stop and outlined plans to simplify future procedures.

Goodyear is adapting the same short‑track compound that succeeded at Richmond for both the Cup and Truck events at New Hampshire, adding extra allocations and rain‑ready tires to the weekend schedule.

Mark Martin, a 31‑year NASCAR Cup Series veteran, has long advocated for eliminating front downforce to improve racing dynamics. He contends that modern cars generate excessive drag, creating a 'tight' racing environment that hampers passing and tire performance.

NASCAR's Cup Series will reuse a Martinsville‑tested Goodyear Racing Eagle configuration at North Wilkesboro, while the Truck Series tests a new left‑side compound. The move leverages extensive short‑track experience and marks a milestone for one of the sport's most storied venues.

Denny Hamlin discusses the crucial role of mutual respect in NASCAR, highlighting how aggressive driving can affect careers and race outcomes.

Denny Hamlin criticizes the current tire package at EchoPark Speedway, arguing that the compound is too hard and does not wear enough, sparking a debate after a rain‑delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta.

Goodyear has revealed the tire configuration for the Cup Series return to North Wilkesboro, blending compounds from Bowman Gray, Phoenix and recent Martinsville races while the Craftsman Truck Series will debut new left‑side tires at Phoenix.

When Kaulig Racing arrived at the Brickyyard without manufacturer backing, NASCAR’s unexpected assistance turned a modest qualification into a strategic stepping stone for a Dodge‑led resurgence.

Goodyear has revealed a revamped sidewall graphic for its Racing Eagle tires, debuting in the 2027 NASCAR season as part of the ‘Fast Is In Us’ campaign. The update blends historic branding with fresh visual cues, set against the backdrop of North Wilkesboro Speedway.

At North Wilkesboro Speedway, Goodyear revealed a new sidewall design that blends the iconic Eagle emblem with a modern aesthetic, signaling a renewed focus on speed, performance and innovation for the upcoming NASCAR season.

Goodyear reveals a redesigned Racing Eagle tire featuring updated sidewalls and logos, celebrating its racing heritage at North Wilkesboro Speedway and aligning with its 'Fast Is In Us' campaign.

Goodyear Racing will debut updated sidewall branding on its Eagle racing tires in 2027, introducing a new visual identity that honors decades of motorsport innovation while keeping tire performance intact.

The NASCAR Cup Series is set to make its highly anticipated return to the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400, a race that blends tradition with the relentless demands of modern stock car competition.

The 2026 season will mark the third year of the 12‑team College Football Playoff, beginning with a kickoff game in Dublin and culminating in a championship at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

More than thirty historic NASCAR stock cars are set to take the green flag at the Circuit de la Sarthe as part of the Le Mans Classic, marking the first time the storied American series will compete on the legendary French circuit outside of North America, with notable drivers and live streaming on HSR and IMSA YouTube channels.

Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) will debut its NASCAR Classic overseas at the Le Mans Classic Legend weekend in July 2026, featuring more than 30 vintage stock cars, notable drivers such as Kurt Busch and Victor Corda, and live streams on the HSR and IMSA YouTube channels.

Goodyear brings tested intermediate‑track tires to Chicagoland Speedway for NASCAR’s Cup and O’Reilly Series, reviving the venue after a six‑year hiatus.

Goodyear reported $3.881 billion in sales and a $249 million net loss in Q1 2026, revealing ongoing cash burn and declining revenue. The company is pausing production at its Izmit, Turkey plant, shifting toward premium tires, and targeting $18.5 billion in revenue and $317.1 million in earnings by 2029, while analysts revise their expectations downward.

NASCAR announces a first‑of‑its‑kind partnership with The Rolling Stones and Goodyear ahead of the Chicago Street Race weekend, featuring exclusive collectibles, a custom show car and digital content starring drivers such as Jesse Love and Connor Zilisch.

A chaotic finish at the Anduril 250 NASCAR race saw Austin Hill's brake failure collect Shane Van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch, while Jimmie Johnson's final run and Brent Crews' short substitution added drama.

NASCAR’s debut San Diego street race promises a technically demanding tripleheader that will test drivers, teams and tyres like never before.

NASCAR will debut at the Qualcomm Circuit in San Diego this weekend, using a proven Goodyear tire package on a 3.4‑mile, 16‑turn road course that is the longest on the 2026 schedule. With limited historical data, drivers and engineers face a host of unknowns, from surface behavior to passing possibilities, while the series leans on a proven tire spec that has already seen action at other iconic venues.

NASCAR will race on a 3.4‑mile circuit inside Naval Base Coronado, blending stock‑car tradition with military heritage while featuring Goodyear’s purpose‑built tires for a historic weekend of competition.