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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.
After a string of unexpected results, part‑time driver Corey Heim climbs into the top ten, while stalwarts like Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick slip down the standings.
After a ninth‑place finish at the Brickyard 400, Carson Hocevar climbs to the top Chevrolet driver, surpassing Chase Elliott and positioning himself for a playoff spot as the series heads to Iowa.
The NASCAR Cup Series saw a fiery confrontation at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Noah Gragson's aggressive moves against Connor Zilisch led to a caution, radio interventions, and a finish that underscores a volatile period before a 14‑race stretch.
Corey Heim claimed his second win of the 2026 season at the Brickyard 400, denying Denny Hamlin a victory in his 18th attempt, while the race exposed passing difficulties caused by the current Cup aero package.
Corey Heim's second Brickyard 400 victory was decided by timing and tire strategy, as he held off a pack of top drivers in the final stage. The race also highlighted the $1 million In‑Season Challenge, where Todd Gilliland took the lead after a late‑race mishap.
Corey Heim celebrates his Brickyard 400 victory as drivers reflect on strategy, near‑misses and team efforts across the field.
The 22nd race of the regular season at Indianapolis reshaped the playoff picture, elevating Denny Hamlin to the top spot while a tight battle brews just below the cutline.
Todd Gilliland won $1 million in the In‑Season Challenge despite finishing 24th, while Corey Heim claimed his first Cup Series win at Indianapolis.
Denny Hamlin's fifth‑place finish at the Brickyard 400 propels him to the top of the points standings, while Corey Heim's win shakes up the Chase picture and leaves Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott fighting for playoff spots.
Corey Heim won the Brickyard 400 on July 26, 2026, celebrating with a burnout and a Yard of Bricks crossing amid fierce competition with Denny Hamlin.
Todd Gilliland captured the $1 million prize in the NASCAR in‑season challenge tournament final at the Brickyard 400, edging out Ryan Blaney after a dramatic crash that left the latter 26th.
During the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, Shane van Gisbergen removed his steering wheel to correct a misalignment, briefly stalled while reattaching it, and ended up in the infield grass before getting back on track.
The 2026 Brickyard 400 will be televised on TNT and streamed on HBO Max, while defending champion Bubba Wallace starts 29th and the final in‑season challenge pits Ryan Blaney against Todd Gilliland.