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Todd Gilliland captured the $1 million prize in the NASCAR in‑season challenge tournament final at the Brickyard 400, edging out Ryan Blaney after a dramatic crash that left the latter 26th.
Corey Heim dominated the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, securing the win ahead of Christopher Bell and Joey Logano, while Todd Gilliland claimed the $1 million In‑Season Challenge prize over Ryan Blaney.
The short film The Fabulous Flocks will screen at the Cobb International Film Festival in Marietta, Georgia, on August 7, exploring how a family of moonshiners helped shape NASCAR’s early history.
A joint operation at Naval Base Coronado demonstrated how a 110‑ton Link-Belt crane can lift a NASCAR vehicle onto a carrier deck, linking defense engineering with the local San Diego community and highlighting the company’s role in a major Midwest flood‑prevention project.
The 2026 season introduces veteran iRacing star Garrett Mitchell under his Cleetus McFarland moniker and 20‑year‑old North Carolina native Donovan Strauss, both set to make their national series débuts this weekend.
The Cup Series will race at North Wilkesboro this weekend, with Friday and Saturday showing mostly sunny and partly cloudy conditions, while Sunday’s 7 p.m. ET event faces a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
After a challenging start to the 2026 Craftsman Truck Season, Toni Breidinger will be replaced by rookie Kasey Kleyn for the upcoming race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Kleyn, an emerging talent from Quincy, Washington, joins Rackley WAR and is slated for additional events, while Breidinger remains scheduled for three other races and a October outing with McAnally‑Hilgemann Racing.
The 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be broadcast on TNT and truTV, streamed on DIRECTV, and feature a competitive field headed by historic winners Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace.
Veteran driver Denny Hamlin has shifted his stance on engine power, supporting a new package that reduces horsepower and spoiler size at Daytona to encourage bolder racing and potentially expand to Talladega.
During the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, Shane van Gisbergen removed his steering wheel to correct a misalignment, briefly stalled while reattaching it, and ended up in the infield grass before getting back on track.
Louis Foster’s recent NASCAR outing at Lime Rock Park has paved the way for a driver swap, with Nathan Nicholson set to take the wheel of the No. 76 Chevrolet for the upcoming North Wilkesboro race.
During the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, Shane van Gisbergen had to remove and readjust his steering wheel, briefly veering onto the infield grass — a moment that recalled Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 2016 Talladega experience.
Carson Hocevar’s aggressive remarks and on‑track clashes have sparked warnings from veterans like Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin, while his feud with Zane Smith and comparisons to Dale Earnhardt keep the spotlight on his rising career.
Ty Gibbs captured Stage 1 of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson faced crashes that reshaped the early race narrative.
After three decades away, the series revisits the 0.625‑mile North Wilkesboro oval, where rain, heat and fierce competition will shape the playoff picture.
Ryan Blaney captured his second Cup Series win of 2026 at EchoPark Speedway, with Christopher Bell playing a pivotal role. The race, delayed by weather, attracted 1.586 million average viewers on TNT.
NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 is set for Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m. ET at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a championship‑round event that will see defending winner Bubba Wallace chase another victory while Joey Logano rides the wave of his first season win.
Jimmie Johnson will drive his final NASCAR Cup Series race in the 2027 Daytona 500, using his iconic No. 48 car number, as announced by Hendrick Motorsports founder Rick Hendrick.
Kyle Larson, leading Stage 1 at the Brickyard 400, crashed after a suspected tire failure, finishing 39th with one point. His crew chief expressed shock, and teammate Chase Elliott also crashed shortly after, highlighting a tough weekend for Hendrick Motorsports.
Kyle Larson’s 46‑race winless streak in the NASCAR Cup Series was reinforced when a left‑front tire blew during the Indianapolis Brickyyard 400 on July 26, sending him into a crash. Despite the setback, he remains in contention for The Chase with four events left.
Justin Allgaier’s sixth O'Reilly Series win headlines a record‑breaking audience at EchoPark Speedway.
Kyle Larson’s pursuit of a long‑awaited victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ended abruptly when a left‑front tire blew, extending his winless streak to 46 races and raising questions about his recent form.
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.
From weed‑choked dirt to a virtual simulation, the revival of North Wilkesboro Speedway showcases how a legendary driver's vision reshaped a piece of racing heritage.