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Kevin Harvick, a former NASCAR Cup Series champion, lauds the sport’s latest rule change that merges natural cautions with scheduled stage breaks, aiming to reduce unnecessary yellow flags and enhance safety.
Despite leading laps in six of seven races, Christopher Bell remains winless, tying a historic record for runner‑up finishes as the Chase looms.
Christopher Bell's surge toward a historic NASCAR record is examined, linking his recent runner‑up finishes to Harry Gant’s 1981 feat and looking ahead to the upcoming Richmond race.
Starting this weekend, NASCAR will end stages immediately when a caution appears with ten or fewer laps remaining, giving the race leader both the green‑and‑checkered and yellow flags and replacing the need for an additional caution sequence.
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.
The upcoming Iowa Corn 350 will see significant driver changes, with Rajah Caruth taking over the No. 88 Chevrolet and 18‑year‑old Carson Brown making his Cup debut, while veteran Corey Heim sits out.
Carson Kvapil captured his first career NASCAR O’Reilly Series win at Iowa Speedway, delivering JR Motorsports a second consecutive triumph and reshaping the playoff picture.
Kyle McKinney’s journey from a fan in Rockville, Indiana, to the chief scorer of NASCAR illustrates how personal passion, meticulous preparation and a hybrid approach of technology and human judgment have transformed the sport’s scoring system.
During the Brickyard 400 practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 24, 2026, the team’s president publicly dismissed speculation about a possible shutdown, affirming the organization’s commitment to the NASCAR Cup Series and highlighting driver Cole Custer’s continued role.
The upcoming Iowa Corn 350 will feature a reduced chartered lineup, a unique qualifying format and a live broadcast on USA Network, marking a distinctive finale to the 2026 NASCAR season.
The 2026 season marks a pivotal shift in NASCAR's media rights, with USA Sports taking over most races and Amazon Prime Video securing five events annually. New announcers join veteran crews as the series expands its digital footprint.
Two RCR‑affiliated drivers are slated to make their national series debuts in 2026, while the organization navigates a transition after Kyle Busch’s death and prepares for 2027 roster moves.
NASCAR will shorten caution periods in stage races starting this weekend at Iowa Speedway, ending stages early when a caution occurs within the last ten laps and awarding points based on position at that moment.
A seven‑year, $7.7 billion agreement reshapes NASCAR’s television landscape, ending TNT’s live coverage and reallocating races to Fox, NBC, USA Sports and Amazon Prime Video, while new announcers prepare for the upcoming season.
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 51‑year lineage of Earnhardt drivers in NASCAR’s premier series is poised to end as Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits out the 2026 season, leaving the future of his nephew Jeffrey and cousin Bobby Dale uncertain.
After a string of poor finishes, the three leading Cup drivers seek redemption at Iowa Speedway before the final Chase races decide the championship.
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.
Front Row Motorsports is focusing on Todd Gilliland, Noah Gragson and Zane Smith as they prepare for the final Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway before the playoffs.
NASCAR will double practice time for Cup Series teams beginning with the New Hampshire race, prompting drivers and crews to rethink strategies around qualifying, race simulations, and tire usage.
Four‑time NASCAR champion Kyle Larson has gone 46 races without a Cup Series win, but recent top‑five finishes and a belief that the sport is finally within reach suggest a breakthrough may be imminent.
Following criticism of lengthy yellow‑flag periods at the Brickyard 400, NASCAR is exploring procedural tweaks while keeping mandatory stage‑break cautions.
Chase Briscoe, a hometown favorite, lambasts the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s racing product, blaming the Next‑Gen car for a lackluster Brickyard 400 and urging changes before the season progresses.