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The Cup Series returns to action on August 8 with the Iowa Corn 350 qualifying race at Iowa Speedway, marking the final month of the regular season and a critical points battle.
Corey Heim captured his second 2025 Cup win at Indianapolis, becoming the first driver in over six decades to achieve this in his first 15 starts. His performance earned him a full‑time seat for 2027 and a new ride in the No. 35 Toyota, while a rare scheduling gap leaves him sidelined at Iowa.
After a string of poor finishes, the three leading Cup drivers seek redemption at Iowa Speedway before the final Chase races decide the championship.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series is winding down, with just four events left on the schedule, the next of which is the Iowa Corn 350. Nine drivers are on the brink of elimination, and the points system and broadcast details are set to influence the final stretch.
Two Cup victories in fifteen starts, including the Brickyard 400, have earned Corey Heim accolades from Kenny Wallace and Ken Schrader as he gears up for a full‑time role with 23XI Racing.
Corey Heim’s rapid ascent, marked by back‑to‑back wins at Indianapolis and Naval Base Coronado, signals a new era for the Jordan‑backed racing outfit.
An overview of the upcoming driver movements in NASCAR as teams finalize their 2027 lineups, highlighting key departures and potential new entries.
Despite winning ten races in the 2025 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, Connor Zilisch finds himself near the bottom of the Cup Series standings, with playoff hopes already mathematically gone.
Corey Heim reflects on Michael Jordan’s hands‑on encouragement and the team’s growth as he prepares for a full‑time role in 2027.
After securing his second Cup Series win at Indianapolis, Corey Heim is set to become a full‑time driver for 23XI Racing in 2027, with a schedule that includes Daytona, Darlington, Charlotte and Homestead.
With Denny Hamlin holding an 84‑point advantage over Tyler Reddick, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series heads into the Iowa Corn 350, the debut of USA Network’s coverage, while the new Chase format reshapes points dynamics and several drivers prepare for pivotal races.
NASCAR’s leadership clarified that the France family has no intention to sell the sport, even as antitrust litigation and leadership turnover create uncertainty.
A planned two‑week break follows the iconic Brickyard 400, giving teams time to recover and strategize before the championship chase resumes with the Iowa Corn 350.
Denny Hamlin leads the championship after the Indianapolis race, with the top 16 drivers locked into the playoffs and the battle for the final spots intensifying.
Kevin Harvick says Corey Heim’s rapid ascent, highlighted by a Brickyard 400 victory, positions him as a serious contender for the 2027 Cup Series.
After a dramatic finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Corey Heim captured his second win of the season, prompting a brief hiatus before the next Cup Series event.
Corey Heim captured the Brickyard 400, Carson Hocevar earned his first Cup victory, Ty Gibbs climbs the standings, and Connor Zilisch eyes a 2028 seat at Hendrick Motorsports.
NASCAR announces a major overhaul of its 2027 championship playoff format, removing three traditional tracks and introducing new venues, while also confronting legal challenges over counterfeit merchandise.
Spire Motorsports alleges that Joe Gibbs Racing breached an implied trade contract by hiring Robert "Cheddar" Smith under a non‑compete agreement and withholding a $100,000 payment, while JGR seeks dismissal of Spire’s and Gabehart’s countersuits amid claims of retaliation and selective enforcement.
With four races left, the points battle among the bubble drivers is razor‑thin, setting the stage for a dramatic climax.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series has delivered unexpected breakthroughs, from Daniel Suarez's first victory with Spire Motorsports to Ty Gibbs' ascent beyond early criticism, while teams like 23XI Racing cement their rise and Trackhouse Racing faces roster uncertainty.
Corey Heim’s second win of the 2026 season at the Brickyyard 400 was overshadowed by Bubba Wallace’s 23rd‑place finish, a qualifying misstep, and a light‑hearted text that revealed their growing relationship, while Heim prepares to join 23XI Racing next year.
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.