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NASCAR has named Jake Finch as the replacement for Ross Chastain in the No. 9 Chevrolet for the 2026 postseason opener at Darlington Raceway, with Finch set to contest four playoff dates and additional races later in the year.
Ahead of its September 18, 2026 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, NASCAR 26 lets players fine‑tune driver ratings for each of seven track styles, a feature highlighted by Trackhouse Racing’s lineup of drivers.
The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule has been unveiled, detailing which networks will air each race and outlining the key dates and venues that fans can expect.
NASCAR has announced its full 2027 Cup Series calendar, detailing races from February to November, including key events at Daytona, Richmond, and Homestead‑Miami, as well as a lineup of road‑course and oval competitions.
Hamlin’s strong performance on high‑speed circuits and a 25‑point advantage set the stage for a showdown that will decide the final Chase spots.
Denny Hamlin’s seventh‑place run at New Hampshire secures the top seed in the NASCAR Chase, while Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney looks to extend its short‑track advantage. With new regulations looming for the Daytona 400 and a handful of drivers battling for the final spots, the championship picture remains fluid.
Denny Hamlin enters the NASCAR Chase as the top seed, holding a 25‑point advantage and a strong record on high‑speed ovals. Meanwhile, Team Penske’s recent setbacks on 1.5‑mile tracks and new Daytona rules add intrigue to the upcoming races.
Denny Hamlin’s seventh‑place finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway secured the top seed in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase, giving him a 25‑point lead as the season heads into its final stretch.
The 2026 NASCAR season culminates with a high‑stakes race at Daytona, where ticket sales begin at $63 and drivers jostle for playoff positioning.
NASCAR’s final truck race of the season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will see Luke Baldwin take the wheel of the No. 2 Ford, as Dystany Spurlock's debut campaign is defined by a delayed debut and a modest finish at Richmond.
Joey Logano's second win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season at Richmond Raceway highlights a tightly contested championship battle.
In his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start, 16‑year‑old Tristan McKee secured an eighth‑place finish at Richmond Raceway, earning stage points and demonstrating strong race‑craft under green‑flag conditions.
Ty Gibbs, a 54‑year‑old driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, opens up about the relentless media pressure in NASCAR and the struggle to stay true to himself while meeting public expectations.
Breidinger returns to the No. 27 Chevrolet after early DNPs, while Kleyn takes over for upcoming events.
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.
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.
Despite leading laps in six of seven races, Christopher Bell remains winless, tying a historic record for runner‑up finishes as the Chase looms.
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.
NASCAR’s 2026 calendar will feature no weekend breaks, compressing the season into a near‑continuous run of races that culminates in a ten‑race Chase, while the Truck and O’Reilly Series face tighter venue restrictions.
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.
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.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. reflects on how confidence, mental resilience, and finding positives on every track shaped his NASCAR career and continues to influence today’s drivers.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup, Truck and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series playoffs will split their final races between NBC and USA Network, while the Truck Series stays on FOX Sports and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series moves to The CW, with championship weekend details confirmed for Homestead‑Miami
With Denny Hamlin holding an 84‑point advantage over Tyler Reddick, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series heads into the Iowa Corn 350, the debut of USA Network’s coverage, while the new Chase format reshapes points dynamics and several drivers prepare for pivotal races.