
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.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season will draw to a close on August 28 with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, a race that has become a benchmark for the series' expanding roster.
Qualifying for the New Hampshire Cup race will determine key points moves ahead of the final regular‑season stretch.

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.

After a career defined by seven championships and 83 Cup victories, Jimmie Johnson will pilot the legendary No. 48 for a farewell appearance at Daytona, a move made possible by a special agreement with Hendrick Motorsports and Ally Financial.

Jimmie Johnson, a seven‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has been selected for the 2027 Hollywood Walk of Fame class, becoming the first driver from any motorsport to receive the honor. He plans to retire after the 2027 Daytona 500, where Hendrick Motorsports will lend him the No. 48 car for his final race.

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.

Seven‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a historic crossover between motorsports and mainstream entertainment.

NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson was celebrated with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking the first time a stock‑car driver has received the honor. The ceremony in California highlighted his record‑breaking achievements and his expanding influence beyond the track.

The upcoming series, produced by Full Speed Entertainment, NASCAR Studios and Words + Pictures, will air on USA Network in August, spotlighting Kurt Busch’s emotional interview and tracing the sport’s evolution from North Carolina’s hills to national prominence.

Ryan Blaney's 11th‑place finish at North Wilkesboro Speedway guarantees his entry into the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, highlighting the impact of the new points‑driven format with five races remaining.

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.

The final NASCAR race of the year at Sonoma Raceway will feature a tight points battle, a defending winner as favorite, and a full entry list, with broadcast details on TNT and streaming on HBO Max.

Erik Jones shares how early career choices, mentorship from Kyle Busch, and the responsibilities of fatherhood shape his approach to racing and life.

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.

Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position for the first NASCAR Cup Series race on the Naval Base Coronado Street Course, delivering a 90.809 mph lap on the 3.4‑mile, 16‑turn layout.

Denny Hamlin's third consecutive victory at Pocono Raceway reduces Tyler Reddick's championship lead to 19 points, while Jimmie Johnson prepares to debut for Legacy Motor Club in San Diego.

Christopher Bell escaped a violent crash at Michigan with a broken wrist but still competed at Pocono. The incident has ignited a safety review across NASCAR, with drivers inspecting gear and chassis. Meanwhile, Josh Berry will not return to Wood Brothers Racing in 2027, and veteran co‑owner Dennis Reinbold has died.

Denny Hamlin’s latest Pocono triumph marks his 64th career win, tying the legendary Richard Petty, and raises questions about his future despite personal loss.

Tyler Reddick enters the FireKeepers Casino 400 as the points leader and favorite, while Michigan-born competitors Brad Keselowski, Carson Hocevar and Erik Jones aim to become the first home‑town winners at the track.

The upcoming race on Naval Base Coronado marks the first NASCAR event on an active military base, featuring Magnussen’s debut alongside veteran Jimmie Johnson and a lineup curated by Project 91.
Danish Formula One veteran Kevin Magnussen is set to make his debut in NASCAR’s premier Cup Series, taking the wheel of the No. 91 Qualcomm Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing in the season‑opening event at San Diego.
Denny Hamlin dominated the NASCAR race at Nashville Superspeedway, leading most laps in a three‑wide Toyota battle. A late crash involving Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott and Tyler Reddick added drama, while Shane van Gisbergen delivered a strong oval debut. The event also previewed key driver moves for the upcoming season.