
Logano Eyes Championship as Chase Heats Up
Joey Logano’s recent surge in the points‑driven Chase, his teammates’ progress, and Kyle Larson’s Knoxville Nationals victory set the stage for a dramatic championship battle.
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Joey Logano’s recent surge in the points‑driven Chase, his teammates’ progress, and Kyle Larson’s Knoxville Nationals victory set the stage for a dramatic championship battle.

Joey Logano and his Team Penske allies are shifting focus from securing a Chase spot to contending for the championship, as the new points‑based format reshapes NASCAR’s playoff landscape.

Joey Logano, a three‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion, is targeting his first title under the current points‑based Chase format. With Team Penske’s “4 the haters” mantra and a steady climb in the standings, the championship picture is evolving heading into the Darlington race.

Toyota’s recent surge, led by Ty Gibbs and Denny Hamlin, headlines a Richmond weekend that blends veteran expertise with fresh talent, while tire strategy and playoff stakes add urgency.

Daniel Dye will contest four NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races this year, starting at Daytona International Speedway, with Champion Container sponsoring the effort and his ‘Race to Stop Suicide’ campaign featured on the car.

The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule has been partially released, confirming races at Daytona, Darlington, Las Vegas and other key tracks, while the series updates its stage caution rules for the upcoming season.
NASCAR’s Iowa Corn 350 on August 9 will determine the last spot in the 2026 Chase, with Austin Cindric and Ryan Preece battling for the lead.

USA Sports announces a new role that places former Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne inside the pace car to deliver live commentary during key moments of select NASCAR Cup Series events.

Corey Heim secured two Cup Series victories within his first 15 starts, a feat last achieved in 1965, and is set to skip the Iowa Corn 350 while preparing for upcoming events.

Early reports suggest the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series calendar will feature classic races at Daytona, Bristol and Charlotte, alongside new events such as a Father’s Day race at Pocono and a July 4th showdown at Iowa, with television coverage spread across major networks.
The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule is beginning to take shape, featuring the Daytona 500 on February 21 and a mix of confirmed and pending dates across iconic tracks.

Despite injuries, penalties and a string of crashes, Christopher Bell has surged to a 129‑point lead and is poised to make a deep run in the upcoming Chase.

The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series will feature 38 races, with broadcast rights split among FOX Sports, Prime Video, TNT and USA Network, while several venues remain under review.

A brief break in the NASCAR schedule marks the first Sunday without a race since April, prompting teams to regroup before a packed summer of events that will culminate in The Chase and a championship showdown.

With Denny Hamlin holding an 84‑point advantage over Tyler Reddick, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series heads into the Iowa Corn 350, the debut of USA Network’s coverage, while the new Chase format reshapes points dynamics and several drivers prepare for pivotal races.

Alex Bowman’s planned retirement after the 2027 Cup season has sparked a debate over who will replace him, with Ross Chastain’s overlooked credentials emerging as a compelling alternative to high‑risk prospects.

With the 2026 Cup Series playoffs on the horizon, five drivers are positioned to break into the postseason, each navigating distinct challenges and recent performances.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series campaign for Garage 66 (MBM Motorsports) features a rotating driver lineup, a Daytona 500 qualifying effort by Casey Mears, and a strategic schedule that omits the Brickyard 400 but targets five upcoming races, including playoff dates.

Corey Heim is poised to step into a full‑time role with 23XI Racing for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series, taking the seat that will be vacated by Riley Herbst. The move comes after a promising part‑time campaign that has already yielded his first career victory.

Brandon Jones will finish his stint in the No. 1 Toyota, making way for Corey Heim, the 2023 champion of the team's No. 11 Toyota, who is set to contest the Michigan race.
NASCAR mourns the loss of Kyle Busch, a four‑time champion whose 63 Cup Series wins and 234 total victories across three national series left an indelible mark on the sport.

NASCAR and Airbnb announced a partnership that will embed Airbnb lodging options into the official websites of five iconic tracks beginning in 2027, improving fan access to accommodations, especially in smaller markets where hotels are scarce.