
Preece Eyes Final Chase Spot at New Hampshire as Lobster Trophy Awaits
Ryan Preece battles for the final Chase spot at New Hampshire, relying on hometown ties, track experience and a quirky lobster trophy.
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Ryan Preece battles for the final Chase spot at New Hampshire, relying on hometown ties, track experience and a quirky lobster trophy.

Jeff Gordon, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, captured an International Race of Champions heat in Washington, D.C., defeating Kurt Busch and marking his first victory in any national series since 2015, while the event paid tribute to the late Kyle Busch and featured a lineup of former champions.

The 2027 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Bowman Gray Stadium marks the first points‑paying event at the historic half‑mile track since 1971, promising a unique heat‑race format and fanfare.

Tyler Reddick secured the pole position at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026, edging out Josh Berry by a mere 0.015 seconds. The performance marks his fourth pole this year and his first since April, reviving his championship hopes after a mid‑season slump.

Jeff Gordon’s triumph in the first official International Race of Champions event in two decades highlighted a weekend of tributes, heritage celebrations, and upcoming IndyCar and NASCAR races.

Tyler Reddick secured pole position at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with a 29.054‑second lap, edging out Josh Berry by 0.015 seconds after a practice slump.

Layne Riggs captured his sixth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win in the season‑ending EJP 175 at Loudon, while Chandler Smith and Kaden Honeycutt rounded out the podium. Stage results and point totals reveal a tightly contested finale that will echo through the off‑season.

Layne Riggs led 106 laps to claim his 11th NASCAR Truck Series victory, while Tyler Ankrum fought back from a penalty to clinch the final Chase position, setting up a seven‑race playoff that begins at Bristol.

With two races left, the New England driver leans on local ties and familiar crew while rivals jockey for position.

Layne Riggs captured a dramatic overtime win in the Truck Series while Tyler Reddick chased a sixth Cup victory amid shifting weather conditions.

Lane Riggs clinches the NASCAR Truck championship in an overtime thriller at New Hampshire, with Connor Zilisch dominating stages and Jake Garcia hampered by tire issues.

Jonathan McKennedy won the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026 after a rain‑affected race featuring multiple cautions and a strategic final‑lap move.

Jeff Gordon won both International Race of Champions events in Washington, D.C., defeating a field of eight motorsports legends in a weekend that blended nostalgia with historic significance.
Jeff Gordon won both heats of the revived International Race of Champions in the nation’s capital, driving an updated Pontiac Firebird that honored the late Kyle Busch. The event, part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, showcased a reunion of NASCAR and IndyCar legends.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon captured two first‑place finishes in the International Race of Champions, marking his first individual victories in over a decade.

Jeff Gordon won both IROC races in Washington D.C., overcoming crashes and mechanical issues to honor the 250‑year anniversary of the United States while paying tribute to his rivals and sponsors.

Jeff Gordon’s triumph in the International Race of Champions’ first official event in two decades captivated a massive crowd on Washington, D.C.’s National Mall, blending nostalgia with a bold new era for the sport.

Tyler Reddick secured pole position with a 29.054‑second lap at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, while Josh Berry qualified second in a tightly contested front row.

Riggs' dominant season sets the stage for a high‑stakes playoff showdown, with Kaden Honeycutt closing the gap in points.

In a nail‑biting New Hampshire 200‑lap race, Layne Riggs survived a series of cautions and a double‑overtime restart to claim his sixth win of the 2026 Truck season, cementing the No. 1 seed for the playoffs.

The 2026 Craftsman Truck Series Chase will feature a revamped format, with Layne Riggs leading the pack and Tyler Ankrum securing the last spot after a nail‑biting double‑overtime battle.

Bell, Blaney and Preece battle for playoff positioning at New Hampshire, where precision, momentum and a revamped points system will shape the season’s final stretch.

With two races left in the regular season, Ryan Preece is betting on his deep ties to New Hampshire Motor Speedway and a crew of local nicknames to secure the last Chase position.
Layne Riggs captured the NASCAR Truck Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026, earning the coveted top seed in the playoffs. His teammate Chandler Smith finished second, while Tyler Ankrum claimed the final Chase spot despite mechanical setbacks.