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The Cup Series will race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, 2026, featuring a 450‑lap event with three stages, a pole‑position battle, and a deep field of manufacturers and teams.
Joey Logano led over 160 laps to win Stage 2 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, while Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe followed. The stage was marred by two mid‑stage crashes that left several drivers a lap down, and a penalty sent Ty Gibbs to the rear for the restart.
The Cup Series will stage the Window World 450 on July 19 at the 0.625‑mile North Wilkesboro Speedway, marking the first points‑paying event at the track since 1996 and showcasing a lineup of top drivers.
The Cup Series will stage a points‑paying race at North Wilkesboro on July 19, marking the first such event at the 0.625‑mile track since 1996 and signaling a strategic push to re‑engage the sport’s traditional fan base.
Ross Chastain’s No. 1 Chevrolet failed pre‑race inspection three times, resulting in severe penalties that drop him to the back of the field and affect the playoff picture with six races left.
The 21st race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series will be held at North Wilkesboro Speedway, reviving a storied venue for its first points race in seven decades. With notable line‑ups, penalty‑driven grid shuffles and a looming Brickyard 400 broadcast, the event promises a compelling showdown.
Ryan Blaney, who had secured pole for the Window World 450, will start from the rear after an unapproved car adjustment, prompting a reshuffling of the lineup and live coverage on TNT.
Joey Logano captured his first win of the season at North Wilkesboro Speedway, leading the majority of the 450‑lap event and moving back into the top 16 of the championship standings.
Joey Logano claimed his maiden win of the season at North Wilkesboro Speedway, moving into the top 16 of the points standings. The race, the first points‑paying event at the venue since 1996, featured strong finishes from Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe, while several drivers endured crashes.
Shane van Gisbergen's best oval finish in the NASCAR Cup Series came at North Wilkesboro Speedway, where a well‑executed pit strategy and consistent lap times carried him to a fifth‑place result behind Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe.
Joey Logano led 323 of 450 laps to claim his first 2026 victory, setting a new personal laps‑led record and reshaping the playoff picture.
Joey Logano's commanding performance at North Wilkesboro marks a historic milestone for the Cup Series, delivering a new lap‑lead record and a decisive victory over Denny Hamlin.
Joey Logano captured his first win since May 2025 at North Wilkesboro, leading 323 of 450 laps and setting up a $1 million showdown for the championship finale at Indianapolis.
Joey Logano captured his maiden win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at North Wilkesboro, moving above the Chase cut‑line while Denny Hamlin extended his lead. Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick have secured playoff spots, but Austin Cindric slipped toward the bubble ahead of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis.
Joey Logano’s commanding win at North Wilkesboro Speedway not only ends his winless streak but also marks the track’s long‑awaited return to points competition, drawing a roaring crowd and setting the stage for a dramatic In‑Season Challenge finale.
The NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series will converge on Iowa Speedway for a three‑day weekend that begins on August 7 and culminates on August 9.
Jeff Gordon's triumph at the inaugural Brickyard 400 not only marked his second Cup Series win but also ignited a career that would dominate NASCAR for decades.
During the Window World 450, Alex Bowman's pit maneuver collided with Tyler Reddick, taking out Chase Elliott and William Byron and leaving Bowman 26th. The fallout highlights his vertigo struggles, contract talks and the series' unpredictable nature.
Joey Logano led 323 of 450 laps at North Wilkesboro Speedway, moving 49 points above the Chase cutline, while Shane van Gisbergen's fifth-place finish placed him 54 points clear. Meanwhile, Erik Jones slipped to 21st, and Hendrick Motorsports endured a caution that dropped its top drivers.
Joey Logano led a majority of the laps at North Wilkesboro Speedway, moving into the playoff cutline, while teammate issues and a caution sparked by Alex Bowman dropped multiple Hendrick cars a lap down.
Joey Logano led 323 laps to win at North Wilkesboro, moving into the playoff picture, while Shane van Gisbergen’s fifth place and Alex Bowman’s pit‑road incident reshaped the championship battle.
After a season marred by injuries and a severe crash, Alex Bowman will finish the remainder of the schedule before stepping away from full‑time competition, opening the door to new possibilities within his team.
From early struggles to eight Cup victories, Alex Bowman’s career reflects perseverance, iconic moments, and a planned exit after the 2027 season.