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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.
With only two races left, the battle for the 16‑driver playoff field has narrowed, as Alex Bowman and several others were officially knocked out, setting the stage for a decisive showdown at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
NASCAR confirmed Joey Logano’s win at Richmond and announced dyno tests for four competing cars ahead of the season’s final stretch.
Joey Logano’s victory at Richmond Raceway propelled him from 20th to ninth in the standings, while teammate Austin Cindric and several rivals locked themselves into the championship field ahead of the final two races.
Joey Logano’s recent wins at Richmond and his strong finishes have lifted him to ninth in the standings, but 12 races remain before the title picture clarifies.
Joey Logano secured his second win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond Raceway, while Denny Hamlin holds the points lead and Ryan Blaney moves into second place ahead of the final stretch.
The track announced a lineup that includes the Truck Series on Feb. 19, the O’Reilly Series on Aug. 27, and the Daytona 500 on Feb. 21, while the Clash makes its comeback after a multi‑year absence.
Seven‑time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson prepares for his swan‑song at the Daytona 500 while steering a high‑profile ownership group that aims to reshape Legacy Motor Club’s future.
Jimmie Johnson will compete in his last Cup race at Daytona, while also guiding Legacy Motor Club’s restructuring and celebrity‑backed expansion.
Rajah Caruth’s strong showing at Iowa Speedway has earned praise from Dale Earnhardt Jr., who sees the performance as a stepping stone toward a stable future with JR Motorsports. With the playoffs within reach, the team is weighing options to lock in the promising talent.
Jimmie Johnson announces his retirement after the Daytona 500, while his newly owned Legacy Motor Club secures celebrity investors and plans a third‑driver lineup for 2027, aiming to turn the team into a profitable NASCAR franchise.
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.
NASCAR announced a sweeping revision to its 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series rulebook that will reshape how full‑time Cup drivers compete in the lower‑tier division.
With Hamlin atop the standings and a cluster of contenders battling for playoff positioning, the upcoming Iowa and Daytona races promise a dramatic climax to the regular season.
Chevrolet’s recent winless streak and Chase Elliott’s slide to seventh leave the brand with little chance of a championship, making the Richmond race a critical test.
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.
With only a handful of races left, the battle for the 16‑driver playoff field is intensifying, featuring dramatic crashes, point resets and a chase for the regular‑season title.
The upcoming docuseries NASCAR Americana traces the evolution of stock car racing from its Southern roots to a national phenomenon, highlighting key figures and free streaming options.
The 2026 Cup Series regular season finale at Iowa Speedway saw Denny Hamlin maintain his lead while Tyler Reddick’s comeback reshapes playoff seeding ahead of upcoming races at Richmond and New Hampshire.
A look at how the latest race reshaped the standings and set the stage for the final push toward The Chase.
NASCAR has locked in a 16‑race calendar for 2027, adding a dual weekend in Las Vegas while Chicago and San Diego events remain pending due to unresolved subsidy talks.
The final three races of the season will decide who makes the Chase, with intense battles at Iowa Speedway and Daytona International Speedway shaping the standings.
Rajah Caruth’s second‑place finish at Iowa Speedway not only marked a personal best but also reshaped the playoff picture, narrowing the gap to the cutoff and priming him for a decisive race at Daytona.
Denny Hamlin leads the standings, a dramatic crash at Iowa Speedway reshapes the playoff picture, and the upcoming Daytona race will reset points for the Chase.