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Joe Gibbs Racing announced that William Sawalich will remain in the No. 18 car through 2027, closing the door on a potential move to Chevrolet’s Haas Factory Team and confirming the return of Taylor Gray and Brent Crews for the upcoming season.
The sport’s latest technical overhaul, unveiled on July 15 2025 and set to debut at Daytona, pits tradition against a push for more competitive racing.
NASCAR announced a major shift in how its premier Cup Series will be televised, moving the bulk of the season’s final races to the newly formed USA Sports network. Ten of the last fourteen races will be shown on USA Network, while the remaining four — including the storied events at Daytona, Talladega, Martinsville and Homestead‑Miami — will stay on NBC, preserving a traditional broadcast anchor for the sport’s biggest spectacles. The change does not mean a complete overhaul of production; practice and qualifying sessions will still be aired on truTV and HBO Max, with the Aug. 8 session at Iowa Speedway remaining on truTV and HBO Max as before. The booth will be led by veteran voices Leigh Diffey, Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte, who will bring their familiar blend of play‑by‑play and analysis to the new platform. Fans can also look forward to a revamped O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, which has struck a partnership with The CW and ESPN for streaming access to practice and qualifying rounds. Starting Aug. 8, all O'Reilly Auto Parts Series sessions will be available on the CW and ESPN apps under an Unlimited subscription that costs $29.99 per month or $35.99 when bundled with Disney+ and Hulu. From next year, the series’ races will be exclusive to the ESPN app, though the events will still be free over‑the‑air on CW television and remain accessible via the ESPN app for streaming. The Unlimited tier is priced at $29.99 monthly, or $35.99 when packaged with Disney+ and Hulu, giving viewers a one‑stop sports bundle. The remaining Cup Series schedule stretches through Nov. 8, featuring races at iconic tracks such as Iowa, Richmond, New Hampshire, Daytona, Darlington, and the World Wide Technology Raceway in Illinois. Even as USA Sports takes over Cup coverage, Fox Sports will continue to broadcast all on‑track sessions across NASCAR’s various series, ensuring that teams and sponsors retain a broad media presence.
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.
During a recent SPEED podcast, spotter Freddie Kraft questioned the length of several NASCAR Cup Series events, prompting a lively fan response about race duration, excitement and pricing.
Hendrick Motorsports is evaluating options to replace Alex Bowman in the No. 48 car for 2028, focusing on emerging drivers like Connor Zilisch and Corey Day while navigating expiring contracts across the organization.
Hendrick Motorsports has committed to a long‑term development project with Corey Day, a young sprint car standout transitioning to stock car competition. Backed by Jeff Gordon and Jeff Andrews, the team sees a steep learning curve but believes Day can reach the sport’s highest level.
A rising star in NASCAR uses a recent race to highlight concerns about broadcast quality and audience engagement.
NASCAR announces a revised superspeedway package for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on August 29, 2026, featuring a reduced rear spoiler, lower horsepower and a focus on more dynamic racing.
The 2026 season introduces veteran iRacing star Garrett Mitchell under his Cleetus McFarland moniker and 20‑year‑old North Carolina native Donovan Strauss, both set to make their national series débuts this weekend.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. praises NASCAR’s experimental adjustments to the Next Gen car, emphasizing the push for more passing and fan‑friendly racing at Daytona and Talladega.
After a career‑best season and a contract extension, Gilliland is targeting a turnaround at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway.
After departing Kaulig Racing, Daniel Dye has taken the wheel of the No. 78 entry for Live Fast Motorsports, delivering the team’s best results to date and gearing up for a high‑stakes appearance at Indianapolis. His recent performances at Pocono and Atlanta underscore a resurgence that could reshape the squad’s trajectory.
Tyler Reddick, pilot of the 23XI Racing entry, struggled to find speed during a single‑lap practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, finishing eighth on the speed chart. The session exposed balance issues that the team is now working to resolve before the Brickyard 400, even as Reddick rides a three‑race winning streak and a sizable points lead.
NASCAR will run its Cup Series cars at 465 horsepower at Daytona, cutting rear spoilers and adjusting aerodynamic rules to foster more dynamic racing and reshape playoff strategy.
NASCAR will replace two 25‑minute practice sessions with a single 50‑minute slot at next month’s race weekend in New Hampshire, giving smaller teams extra track time to develop setups and narrow the performance gap with larger programs.
A look at the career of Kurt Becker, whose distinctive voice has guided listeners through harness and stock car racing for nearly three decades.
After nearly a decade and a half at the helm of vehicle performance, Eric Jacuzzi is stepping down from NASCAR, just as the sport rolls out a new aerodynamic package for the Daytona 500 that promises more passing and a fresh racing dynamic.
NASCAR has introduced a condensed practice format for most tracks, yet superspeedways like Daytona and Talladega stay without any session, leaving fans split between appreciation and frustration.
At just 20, Corey Day has already secured two wins in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, finishing fourth in the standings. With guidance from Kyle Larson, Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon, he is poised to chase a championship that would be unprecedented for a rookie.
NASCAR’s partnership with USA Sports brings a fresh broadcast presentation, unified branding across NBC and new coverage of the final 14 Cup Series races, plus a documentary debut on Aug. 9
NASCAR will lengthen Cup Series practice sessions to 50 minutes at New Hampshire and across the season, giving teams — especially smaller outfits and rookie drivers — more data to fine‑tune cars amid shifting weather conditions.
From coast‑to‑coast coverage of the final 14 events to a three‑part documentary, USA Sports is positioning itself as the flagship broadcaster for NASCAR’s climax, enlisting veteran voices and fresh perspectives.
A recent podcast appearance saw veteran Zane Smith label rival Carson Hocevar a coward, igniting a cascade of criticism from drivers, analysts and team owners ahead of the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway.