Remembering Kyle Busch: A Legacy That Endures in NASCAR
Two months after Kyle Busch’s death, his influence persists through tributes, mentorship stories and an upcoming memorial event at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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Two months after Kyle Busch’s death, his influence persists through tributes, mentorship stories and an upcoming memorial event at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The NASCAR Truck Series will race at Lime Rock Park on July 11, 2026, broadcast on FS1 and available via fuboTV, DIRECTV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV, with points leaders Riggs, Honeycutt and Smith vying for the title.

NASCAR’s Cup Series heads to Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway for the Quaker State 400, the third event of the In‑Season Challenge. With eight playoff‑bound drivers facing a chaotic superspeedway environment, predictions lean toward Alex Bowman, Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney advancing, while weather and ambition add extra volatility.

The upcoming EchoPark Speedway 400 will test drivers and teams as rain threatens to reshape strategy on a freshly reconfigured 1.54‑mile quad‑oval.

Chase Elliott is set to pilot the storied No. 8 Chevrolet at North Wilkesboro in July, marking his first appearance for JR Motorsports in over a decade and honoring the late Kyle Busch’s unfinished plans.

Ryan Newman is set to make his first NASCAR Truck Series start in nearly eight years at North Wilkesboro Speedway, driving the No. 25 Kaulig Racing truck backed by Ram. The appearance revives a lineage of notable drivers who have used the ride and highlights Newman’s enduring stature in the sport.

Jimmie Johnson will transition from driver to analyst for TNT Sports, covering three 2026 NASCAR races and bringing decades of on‑track experience to the broadcast booth.

Ty Dillon's recent runner‑up finish and Denny Hamlin's four wins set the stage for a compelling showdown at Sonoma Raceway, where bracket matchups and hometown milestones add extra intrigue.

Jimmie Johnson will transition from the cockpit to the commentary booth for TNT Sports, covering select NASCAR races in 2026 and sharing his extensive racing experience with a new audience.

Ty Dillon and Denny Hamlin headline a five‑race, $1 million NASCAR In‑Season Challenge at Sonoma Raceway, where head‑to‑head matchups, personal storylines, and surprise contenders shape the competition.

Ty Dillon and Denny Hamlin headline a $1 million NASCAR In‑Season Challenge bracket at Sonoma, where road‑course veterans and rising stars vie for the prize

A five‑race, head‑to‑head tournament will crown a $1 million champion at Sonoma Raceway, with Ty Dillon, Denny Hamlin and a field of 16 drivers battling in a bracket format.

TNT Sports deepens its NASCAR coverage with a refreshed operation, the debut of the NEP PX1 truck at Sonoma, and enhanced multi‑platform features across TNT, truTV, HBO Max and Bleacher Report.

NASCAR’s 2026 playoff format, branded as the Chase, will bring together the 16 drivers who have accumulated the most points during the regular season. Points are reset before the final stretch, and nine races remain before the playoff field is set.

After a decade away from the Truck circuit, Ryan Newman is set to compete in the July 18 NASCAR Truck race at North Wilkesboro, driving Kaulig Racing's No. 25 Ram 1500 as part of the team's free‑agent program.

TNT Sports is set to transform NASCAR coverage this season with cutting‑edge production tools, expanded digital distribution and a renewed in‑season competition for the sport’s top drivers.

A single non‑chartered Chevrolet will compete at Michigan, while the No. 66 Ford and No. 67 Toyota prepare for different schedules, including a street‑course race in San Diego.

Choice Privileges is offering VIP packages for NASCAR Cup races, bundling passes, transporter tours, meet‑and‑greets and hospitality, available at six U.S. venues and auctioned with eligibility requirements.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will drive a car liveried in memory of the late Kyle Busch during the Nashville Cup Series race, turning a past clash into a poignant homage.

The Coca‑Cola 600 will no longer be shown live on Fox; instead, Amazon Prime Video will stream the race and four others, bringing a fresh broadcast team and schedule changes for fans.

The sudden death of Kyle Busch, a two‑time Cup Series champion, has sparked an outpouring of grief and remembrance across the racing community.