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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.
RFK Racing has earned multiple entries into the NASCAR Cup Series postseason, spotlighting Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece as key contenders for the season's final stretch.
Ryan Preece captured the Daytona International Speedway finale, clinching a spot in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase and pushing Shane van Gisbergen out of the field. The result reshapes the championship picture, with Denny Hamlin leading the points and a host of Joe Gibbs Racing drivers featuring prominently.
NASCAR drivers discuss the role of chance on superspeedways, the impact of new aerodynamic rules, and how points will determine playoff positioning heading into the Daytona 500.
Carson Hocevar and Chris Buescher discuss the mythical influence of superspeedway gods at Daytona, while new aerodynamic regulations and a tight points battle set the stage for a dramatic finish.
David Carl Stillman, MBA, has recently stepped into the role of NASCAR race engineer for Viking Motorsports, where he will guide the O’Reilly’s Auto Parts Series team under driver Anthony Alfredo.
After an 118‑race absence triggered by a domestic‑violence charge, Gray Gaulding is set to re‑enter the Cup Series at Daytona, joining Carl Long’s Garage 66 for the season‑ending race.
NASCAR driver Natalie Decker returns to competition after a public meltdown at Talladega Superspeedway, igniting fan protests and broader discussions about gender fairness in the sport.
Mason Maggio will take over the No. 91 Chevrolet for the upcoming Daytona race, replacing Derek Lemke, who has been absent from the series since 2023.
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.
A 38‑year‑old from Buffalo, New York, Jankowiak brings a strong ARCA pedigree and a colorful radio moment to his first NASCAR national‑series start.
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.
After Alex Bowman announced his retirement, Hendrick Motorsports opted for Connor Zilisch over Corey Day for the 2028 lineup, sparking a reshuffle that could see Day join Spire Motorsports.
Joey Logano's second win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season at Richmond Raceway highlights a tightly contested championship battle.
Joey Logano won the Cook Out 400 at Richmond, claiming his 39th career win and first in nine years, while strategic pit work and a tribute to Denny Hamlin’s parents shaped the narrative.
After a 2026 campaign that yielded only a single top‑15 finish, Noah Gragson has secured a new agreement with Front Row Motorsports, joining teammate Todd Gilliland and newcomer Zane Smith in a refreshed driver roster.
Breidinger returns to the No. 27 Chevrolet after early DNPs, while Kleyn takes over for upcoming events.
Toyota’s recent surge, led by Ty Gibbs and Denny Hamlin, headlines a Richmond weekend that blends veteran expertise with fresh talent, while tire strategy and playoff stakes add urgency.
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.
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.