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The NASCAR Cup Series is set to make its highly anticipated comeback to North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, headlining the Window World 450, a 450‑lap marathon that will be split into three distinct stages.
North Carolina’s football program is leveraging roster stability to sharpen its offense, as head coach Bill Belichick and offensive lineman Christo Kelly highlight coordinator Bobby Petrino’s impact ahead of the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte.
Layne Riggs is targeting a Truck Series championship before eyeing a Cup Series move, emphasizing patience and performance.
The University of North Carolina enters preseason with renewed hope under new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, praised by head coach Bill Belichick and assistant Christo Kelly, while a stable roster and open quarterback competition shape the team's outlook.
The return of the Cup Series to North Wilkesboro Speedway has sparked a wave of travel, bringing together families, longtime followers and international enthusiasts for a celebrated moment in American motorsport.
Team Penske’s rich history at the Brickyyard 400 fuels the ambitions of Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney and Austin Cindric, who hope to add another chapter to Roger Penske’s legacy at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Joey Logano captured his first win of the season at North Wilkesboro Speedway, leading the majority of the 450‑lap event and moving back into the top 16 of the championship standings.
Joey Logano’s victory at North Wilkesboro Speedway led 323 of 400 laps, securing his spot in the Chase and altering the playoff landscape.
Shane van Gisbergen's best oval finish in the NASCAR Cup Series came at North Wilkesboro Speedway, where a well‑executed pit strategy and consistent lap times carried him to a fifth‑place result behind Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe.
The Window World 450 delivered a throwback spectacle, combining intense competition with a nostalgic return to a storied track.
Joey Logano captured the checkered flag at North Wilkesboro Speedway, ending a 45‑race winless streak that had hung over his career since the spring of 2023. The 28‑year‑old driver led 321 of the 400 laps, a record haul that underscored his dominance and marked his 38th victory in the Cup Series.
Joey Logano captured his maiden win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at North Wilkesboro, moving above the Chase cut‑line while Denny Hamlin extended his lead. Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick have secured playoff spots, but Austin Cindric slipped toward the bubble ahead of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis.
Joey Logano captured his maiden 2026 Cup win at North Wilkesboro, leading most of the race and extending his points lead.
Joey Logano’s victory at North Wilkesboro Speedway ends a 45‑race drought, reshaping the playoff picture as Denny Hamlin and Shane van Gisbergen deliver strong performances.
Joey Logano led 323 of 450 laps to claim his first victory of the season at North Wilkesboro Speedway, marking the track's long‑awaited comeback and securing his spot in the playoff picture.
Joey Logano’s victory at North Wilkesboro Speedway propelled him from 18th to 15th in the standings, while Shane van Gisbergen’s fifth‑place finish highlighted his growing prowess on oval tracks.
Joey Logano led 323 of 450 laps at North Wilkesboro Speedway, moving 49 points above the Chase cutline, while Shane van Gisbergen's fifth-place finish placed him 54 points clear. Meanwhile, Erik Jones slipped to 21st, and Hendrick Motorsports endured a caution that dropped its top drivers.
After years of heated battles, Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano finished first and second at North Wilkesboro Speedway, sharing admiration rather than confrontation.
A look at the longest active winning streaks in U.S. high school football, the programs that hold them, and the challenges of sustaining excellence year after year.
After a career marked by resilience and near‑championship moments, Alex Bowman will end his NASCAR driving career at the conclusion of the 2027 season, transitioning to a non‑racing role within his team.
Joey Logano led 323 of 450 laps to win at North Wilkesboro, but penalties and the new short‑track package defined the night’s story.
From a pre‑race invocation that named Jesus Christ as Lord to a lower‑series driver’s tribute to his late father, the weekend combined high‑octane competition with a visible celebration of faith, highlighting NASCAR’s deep Southern roots.
Angelo Brizzi, a 6‑3 guard from Warrenton, Virginia, will play his final year of eligibility with the Tar Heels after a career that included eight 20‑point games and a top performance of 27 points against UMass.
On September 13, the University of North Carolina will host a charity dribble event to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research, partnering with the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and the V Foundation.