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Jimmie Johnson will compete in the 2027 Daytona 500 as his final NASCAR Cup Series start, driving the No. 48 for Legacy Motor Club. The announcement brings together a storied career, a sponsor saga, and a symbolic passing of the torch.
NBC Sports will broadcast the last 14 NASCAR Cup Series races of 2026, with four events on NBC and Peacock and the rest on USA Network, offering new streaming pathways for viewers.
A decade‑old on‑track clash resurfaced online, drawing millions of views and sparking criticism of NASCAR's double standards, while drivers like Jeff Gordon and Samantha Busch reflect on personal legacies amid the sport's sparse off‑weeks.
After securing his second Cup Series win at Indianapolis, Corey Heim is set to become a full‑time driver for 23XI Racing in 2027, with a schedule that includes Daytona, Darlington, Charlotte and Homestead.
NASCAR's 2027 calendar will host The Clash at Daytona, reviving the iconic oval event and reshaping fan expectations for Speedweeks ahead of the Daytona 500.
The 2026 NASCAR season has seen strong attendance across several races, with sellouts at Daytona, Nashville, Michigan, Pocono and Chicagoland, while the Brickyard 400 sparked fan discussion over empty seats.
Denny Hamlin tops the points standings and eyes the Cup championship as the series heads into a critical stretch of races.
Ryan Blaney led every stage, survived a late‑race duel and now sits third in the points standings, eyeing the Toyotas of Hamlin and Reddick.
NASCAR’s decision to lengthen on‑track practice at selected venues introduces a single 50‑minute session with two tire allocations, drawing praise from some competitors and indifference from others
Joey Logano ended a 20‑race winless run at North Wilkesboro Speedway, leading the majority of laps and extending his streak to 15 consecutive seasons with at least one win.
With three drivers already locked into the playoffs, the Brickyard 400 will determine the final Chase contenders, each needing a precise number of points to secure a spot.
Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar will start at the front of Sunday’s NASCAR race at Sonoma Raceway, with a pole time of 74.829 seconds, while a new TNT broadcast crew takes over from Prime Video.
NASCAR’s 2026 playoff format, branded as the Chase, will bring together the 16 drivers who have accumulated the most points during the regular season. Points are reset before the final stretch, and nine races remain before the playoff field is set.
After a decade away from the Truck circuit, Ryan Newman is set to compete in the July 18 NASCAR Truck race at North Wilkesboro, driving Kaulig Racing's No. 25 Ram 1500 as part of the team's free‑agent program.
Nine races remain in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, and the battle for the final Chase spots is heating up, highlighted by Joey Logano’s 10‑point deficit, Shane Van Gisbergen’s narrow gap behind Ryan Preece, and the upcoming In‑Season Challenge at Sonoma.
AJ Allmendinger expresses pride and joy for his longtime friend Michael Shank's 2024 Indianapolis 500 win, recalling a friendship that spans victories, tests, and mutual support across multiple series.
After Kaulig Racing exited the series, Jeb Burton and Jordan Anderson Racing teamed up with Richard Childress Racing, aiming to turn early struggles into a top‑15 points finish and eventual playoff contention.
Cleetus McFarland's race at Nashville Superspeedway was marred by spins, penalties and a damaged splitter, leaving him 35th and six laps down. He now looks to translate those lessons into a stronger performance at Michigan International Speedway on June 6.
Elian Peña, an 18‑year‑old shortstop in the Mets' Low‑A team, has transformed from a winless rookie to a statistically promising prospect, drawing comparisons to former Mets standout Andres Gimenez and earning praise for his preparation, energy and baserunning instincts.