Hamlin Leads the Chase as Penske Eyes Longer Tracks
Denny Hamlin’s four wins and 25‑point lead set the stage for a competitive Chase, while Team Penske aims to sharpen its performance on longer tracks.
Aug 25, 2026
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Denny Hamlin Heads the Chase with 25‑Point Lead
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.
Aug 24, 2026
Hamlin Leads NASCAR Chase as Penske Eyes Short‑Track Edge
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.
Aug 24, 2026
Hamlin’s Chase Momentum Rides High Amid Penske’s Oval Woes
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.
Aug 24, 2026
Hamlin Leads the Chase as Team Penske Eyes Redemption
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.
Aug 24, 2026
Iowa Corn 350 Set for August Showdown on USA Network
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.
Aug 9, 2026
NASCAR’s New Stage-Break Rule Earns Praise from Dale Earnhardt Jr.
NASCAR introduced a revised stage-break system that received positive feedback from team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. The rule divides races into structured stages with clear breaks, improving race strategy and safety. Justin Allgaier's win at Nashville Superspeedway showcased the rule's impact on race dynamics.
Aug 8, 2026
NASCAR 2026: New Talent and Team Shifts Ahead of the Iowa Weekend
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.
Aug 8, 2026
Derek Lemke Makes NASCAR O’Reilly Series Debut at Iowa Speedway
Derek Lemke's return to competitive racing headlines the Iowa Speedway weekend, where he joins a roster that includes veteran drivers and a high‑profile broadcast on The CW.
Aug 6, 2026
2027 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule Unveiled with Key Dates and Venues
The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule is beginning to take shape, featuring the Daytona 500 on February 21 and a mix of confirmed and pending dates across iconic tracks.
Aug 6, 2026
Garage 66 Eyes Playoff Runs While Skipping Brickyard 400
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series campaign for Garage 66 (MBM Motorsports) features a rotating driver lineup, a Daytona 500 qualifying effort by Casey Mears, and a strategic schedule that omits the Brickyard 400 but targets five upcoming races, including playoff dates.
Jul 25, 2026
Kyle Busch’s Legendary Career at Chicagoland Speedway
From his first Cup win over Jimmie Johnson to a dramatic 2018 showdown with Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch’s 234 career victories and relentless drive defined an era of NASCAR racing.
Jul 4, 2026
Garage 66 Pulls No. 66 Ford from Chicagoland Speedway Amid Sponsorship Gap
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.
Jul 2, 2026
NASCAR’s Mid‑Season Surge: New Contenders and Car Evolution
With half the season complete, the series has seen tighter racing, surprise victories and emerging leaders across teams and tracks.
Jun 30, 2026
NASCAR Announces 2026 Broadcast Schedule and New Races
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season marks the second year of a seven‑year, $7.7 billion broadcast deal, introducing new venues, schedule changes and unchanged commentary talent.
Jun 26, 2026
Amazon Prime Video Exits NASCAR Cup Schedule After 2025 Season
Amazon Prime Video will no longer broadcast NASCAR Cup races in 2026, as a new media deal redistributes rights among Fox, NBC, and TNT Sports, while the In‑Season Challenge prepares for its second edition.
Jun 25, 2026
NASCAR’s Pocono Race Switches to Amazon Prime Video Amid Media Rights Shuffle
A new media rights agreement moves the Pocono Cup race to Amazon Prime Video, reshaping the 2026 schedule and bringing new commentary teams to the sport.
Jun 14, 2026
NASCAR Moves Pocono 400 to Early Afternoon to Beat Weather Threats
The Pocono Raceway event has been moved to 1 p.m. ET on Sunday to ensure the full 400‑mile race can be completed before expected storms.
Jun 13, 2026
Richard Childress Racing Adds Third Entry for 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
Richard Childress Racing announced a third car for the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, debuting with Cleetus McFarland at Rockingham Speedway, while the team remains vague about the program’s long‑term outlook.
Jun 11, 2026
Corey Heim Takes the Wheel of the No. 1 Toyota as Brandon Jones Exits NASCAR Truck Series
Brandon Jones will finish his stint in the No. 1 Toyota, making way for Corey Heim, the 2023 champion of the team's No. 11 Toyota, who is set to contest the Michigan race.
Jun 4, 2026
The Illusion of Consistency in NASCAR’s Playoff Chase
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.
Jun 2, 2026
Denny Hamlin Takes Second Victory at Nashville Superspeedway as Points Battle Tightens
A dramatic late restart at Nashville Superspeedway saw Denny Hamlin claim his second win of the season, with Tyler Reddick still atop the points standings.
Jun 1, 2026
Hamlin Takes Pole as Rain Forces Unusual Lineup at Nashville Superspeedway
A storm‑induced cancellation led NASCAR to use a metric‑based ranking, placing Denny Hamlin on pole and sending several top drivers to the back of the field.
Jun 1, 2026
Shane Van Gisbergen’s Breakout Oval Performance at the Coca‑Cola 600
Shane Van Gisbergen finished eleventh in the Coca‑Cola 600, leading eleven laps and averaging a seventh‑place run, while teammate Ross Chastain praises his rapid progress on tracks like Bristol and Dover.
May 30, 2026