
Midseason Awards Highlight a Season of Surprises and Standouts
As the season reaches its halfway point, NASCAR’s midseason awards recognize the drivers, teams and moments that have defined the year so far.
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As the season reaches its halfway point, NASCAR’s midseason awards recognize the drivers, teams and moments that have defined the year so far.

The upcoming NASCAR Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway will see a full field of 38 trucks, headlined by veteran Kyle Busch and newcomer Shane van Gisbergen.

The upcoming Charbroil 300 will feature 39 entries, including standout drivers Connor Zilisch, Ross Chastain and Leland Honeyman Jr., and marks Charlotte’s first oval date of the year.

The 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series rolls into Charlotte Motor Speedway this Saturday, featuring a star‑studded lineup of drivers and a packed grid of 38 entries.

During NASCAR’s All‑Star weekend, a runaway cart threatened a media team member. Pit crew veteran Donovan Williams intervened, taking the brunt of the impact and securing a swift rescue that highlighted the hidden dangers of pit road.

Bubba Wallace’s early 2026 breakthrough gave way to a slump, but the driver remains slated to return to the No. 23 car for 2027, a testament to his lasting impact on the team.

NASCAR’s All‑Star Race at Dover will feature a dramatic rear‑grid shuffle involving Cole Custer, Cody Ware, A.J. Allmendinger and Daniel Suarez, while the event’s three‑segment format promises high stakes.

Denny Hamlin won the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover, leading 103 laps and earning a $1 million prize while emphasizing his desire to retire while still competing at a high level.

The 2026 All‑Star Race at Dover left many feeling the event fell short of expectations, sparking a search for a venue that can deliver the excitement and atmosphere the showcase deserves.

Wallace entered the 2026 season with high hopes, but a recent slump has not altered expectations that he will remain with 23XI Racing through 2027.

From its humble opening in 1960 to the modern era of tribute and double‑duty attempts, the Coca‑Cola 600 remains a cornerstone of NASCAR’s summer schedule.

A look at Kyle Larson’s attempt to race the Indianapolis 500 and Coca‑Cola 600 on the same day, the filmmakers’ access to his private life, and the upcoming Prime debut.

Corey Day clinches his second O'Reilly Series win at Dover, overtaking Justin Allgaier in the final laps and cementing his status as a championship contender.

Denny Hamlin captured the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover, a win that adds to his 67 career victories but only 61 count officially. At 45, he reflects on legacy, retirement timing, and his team's reliance on his experience.

Denny Hamlin led the final 30 laps at Dover, avoiding multiple crashes to claim his second All-Star win, while Chase Briscoe finished second amid a dramatic race that saw half the field eliminated.

Denny Hamlin dominated the NASCAR All‑Star Race at Dover’s ‘Monster Mile,’ leading 103 laps and outlasting a chaotic field to secure the $1 million prize.
A long, crash‑filled All‑Star Race at Dover highlighted the series' struggle to keep the spectacle fresh amid evolving stage racing and scheduling changes.

The 2026 All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway will feature all 36 Cup Series drivers in a unique three‑segment event, with a fan‑selected entrant joining the final 200‑lap showdown before the next points race is televised on Amazon Prime Video.

During the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Dover Motor Speedway, Rajah Caruth and Jesse Love collided on a restart, adding to a series of recent clashes and allowing Corey Day to claim his first victory.
The 2026 NASCAR All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway will feature a three‑segment, 350‑lap format, a pole‑position qualifying run, and a multi‑platform broadcast that includes FS1, HBO Max and Fubo.

Corey Day's second win of the year came at Dover Motor Speedway, where a strategic pass on Allgaier and a daring tire gamble defined the race.

During the build‑up to Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series All‑Star race at Dover International Speedway, a runaway pit box from Spire Motorsports endangered a Fox Sports reporter. Tire carrier Donovan Williams intervened, sustaining minor injuries, while Fox pit reporter Amanda Busick publicly thanked him, reigniting calls for improved pit‑area safety.

During the build‑up to the NASCAR Cup Series All‑Star race at Dover International Speedway, a runaway pit box threatened Fox reporter Amanda Busick. Tire carrier Donovan Williams stepped in, sustaining only minor injuries, and his quick action prevented a potentially catastrophic accident.

Despite a suite of modifications aimed at revitalising short‑track competition, drivers report that Dover retains its familiar character, with only subtle improvements noted across practice and race weekends