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Starting at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, NASCAR will replace split practice groups with a single 50‑minute session for all teams at non‑superspeedway races, introduce an extra set of tires, and eliminate practice at Daytona and Talladega, while keeping an extended session at Homestead‑Miami for the season finale.
After a 30‑race streak on superspeedways was snapped at Talladega, Daniel Dye stepped in for the upcoming Atlanta event, while B.J. McLeod prepares to return for the Quaker State 400.
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.
During practice at Chicagoland Speedway, Ryan Preece voiced concerns about a NASCAR‑required headrest change, only to see his private radio remarks broadcast publicly, reigniting debates over communication policies.
Ryan Preece voiced displeasure during a Cup Series practice at Chicagoland Speedway after a headrest adjustment was broadcast live, citing safety concerns and a desire for confidential communication.
After a season of limited activity, Garage 66 announced the withdrawal of its flagship Ford entry from the upcoming Chicagoland Cup race, highlighting the financial pressures that still grip smaller NASCAR outfits.
With half the season complete, the series has seen tighter racing, surprise victories and emerging leaders across teams and tracks.
Jeremy Clements is set to break the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series start record at the Coronado Street Course, a milestone that underscores his enduring presence in the sport.
Natalie Decker’s sixth consecutive NASCAR season faces a setback at Pocono, prompting a mid‑season driver swap and setting the stage for a July debut at EchoPark Speedway.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will miss the upcoming San Diego race, with Tyler Reif stepping in, while NASCAR’s new eligibility rule reshapes the Truck Series lineup.
Richard Childress grapples with the sudden death of Kyle Busch, promises to keep his number for his son Brexton, and compares the loss to that of Dale Earnhardt Sr., while the sport prepares to fill the vacant seat.
NASCAR's renewed emphasis on consistency promises a clear path to the championship, yet drivers like Ryan Preece show how quickly that promise can unravel.
Ross Chastain's triumph at Charlotte marks his first win of the year, leveraging new rules that permit full‑time Cup drivers to compete in up to ten Xfinity races. The No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, driven by Chastain, will not run at Nashville but is slated for several more appearances before season's end.
Toni Breidinger will contest a part‑time schedule with Rackley WAR while Daniel Dye returns from suspension to drive for McAnally‑Hilgemann Racing, with Mason Massey set to fill in at Richmond.
Travis Pastrana’s limited schedule in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series has opened the door for Carson Ferguson and other drivers, reshaping the lineup at Kaulig Racing and highlighting the series’ evolving driver dynamics.
Kyle Busch, a two‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died unexpectedly at 41, just days after his last Truck Series win at Dover. His career, marked by both controversy and adoration, ended a chapter that echoed the loss of Dale Earnhardt.