
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Ends O’Reilly Partnership, Eyes Xfinity Future
After three years with the NASCAR O’Reilly team, Dale Earnhardt Jr. says his racing career isn’t finished, focusing on upcoming Xfinity Series opportunities.
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After three years with the NASCAR O’Reilly team, Dale Earnhardt Jr. says his racing career isn’t finished, focusing on upcoming Xfinity Series opportunities.

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.

NASCAR announces the first confirmed races for 2027, including the Daytona 500 and a slate of events across its national series, while broadcast arrangements and pending venues are detailed.

Denny Hamlin entered the playoffs as the top seed, bolstered by a strong record on high‑speed ovals and a four‑win season, while Team Penske battles to improve on mile‑and‑a‑half tracks ahead of the decisive Chase schedule.

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’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.

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.

Toni Breidinger will drive the No. 26 Chevrolet at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after three non‑qualifications, while Dawson Sutton takes the No. 27 seat. Both drivers face a tight 36‑spot field, prompting the team to focus on qualifying performance for upcoming races at Phoenix and Talladega.

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.

Breidinger returns to the No. 27 Chevrolet after early DNPs, while Kleyn takes over for upcoming events.

The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule has been partially released, confirming races at Daytona, Darlington, Las Vegas and other key tracks, while the series updates its stage caution rules for the upcoming season.

NASCAR has locked in a 16‑race calendar for 2027, adding a dual weekend in Las Vegas while Chicago and San Diego events remain pending due to unresolved subsidy talks.
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.

Dierks Bentley will close the 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series at Iowa Speedway on August 9, delivering a free concert that coincides with the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 race.

In 2004, a simple bottle on the roof of a winning car sparked a $10,000 penalty for Jimmie Johnson and ignited a broader conversation about sponsor conflicts in NASCAR, a debate that resurfaces as the sport prepares for its next generation of milestones.

Bootie Barker, former crew chief for Bubba Wallace, revealed an unexpected split despite a successful partnership at 23XI Racing, later finding success with Corey Heim. The article explores the dynamics of crew chief movements in NASCAR.

After a three‑year stint with Front Row Motorsports, Chandler Smith is poised to leave the Truck Series for a fresh challenge, while teammate Layne Riggs eyes a fourth season and Austin Hill looms as the leading candidate to fill Kyle Busch’s Cup seat.

With half the season complete, the series has seen tighter racing, surprise victories and emerging leaders across teams and tracks.

Natalie Decker’s sixth consecutive NASCAR season faces a setback at Pocono, prompting a mid‑season driver swap and setting the stage for a July debut at EchoPark Speedway.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will miss the upcoming San Diego race, with Tyler Reif stepping in, while NASCAR’s new eligibility rule reshapes the Truck Series lineup.

Toni Breidinger will contest a part‑time schedule with Rackley WAR while Daniel Dye returns from suspension to drive for McAnally‑Hilgemann Racing, with Mason Massey set to fill in at Richmond.

Ryan Preece's 25‑point penalty for intentionally wrecking Ty Gibbs at Texas Motor Speedway drops him from a comfortable ninth to 13th in the standings, underscoring how quickly the playoff picture can shift under NASCAR's strict enforcement.