
NASCAR Revives the Chase with Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington
The Cook Out Southern 500 kicked off NASCAR’s postseason, resetting the standings for the Chase and setting the stage for a 10‑race playoff run.
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The Cook Out Southern 500 kicked off NASCAR’s postseason, resetting the standings for the Chase and setting the stage for a 10‑race playoff run.

The Cook Out Southern 500 kicks off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase with a full 38‑driver field, live Sunday at 5:00 p.m. ET on USA Network.

The Cook Out Southern 500 kicks off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs at Darlington Raceway, with USA Network broadcasting live on September 6.

NASCAR has abandoned its 'win and in' playoff format, replacing it with a season-long championship that rewards consistency. Denny Hamlin tops the standings, but the revised point structure tightens the battle for the title.
NASCAR’s final playoff qualifier at Daytona International Speedway will see 41 entries contesting 40 positions, with a 31‑point lead for Shane van Gisbergen over Ryan Preece heading into the weekend’s action.

A sudden thunderstorm forecast has put Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series qualifying in jeopardy, prompting a metric‑based lineup that could reshape the season‑ending race.

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Ryan Blaney overcame an early pit‑road error to lead 115 laps and win the NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, while Bubba Wallace finished second and Josh Berry third.
Tyler Reddick captured pole position with a lap of 29.054 seconds, while Josh Berry qualified second. The race will be broadcast on USA Network with streaming on HBO Max and SiriusXM.
The Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23 will decide the last spots in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, featuring pole‑sitter Tyler Reddick, Josh Berry’s bid for a fourth straight top‑10, and a crowded chase battle.
Qualifying for the New Hampshire Cup race will determine key points moves ahead of the final regular‑season stretch.
The Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 15 will feature a 400‑lap, three‑stage event, with pole position, broadcast details and a deep roster of drivers and teams battling for playoff positioning.

A forecast of showers threatens the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, prompting NASCAR to rely on a blended qualifying metric that could place Ty Gibbs at the front of the grid.

The 2026 Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway will feature veteran Josh Bilicki in a solitary open car, underscoring a broader shift in the series’ calendar and qualifying format.
Qualifying for the Iowa Corn 350 delivered a dramatic pole position for Ryan Blaney, a strong lineup from Team Penske and Hendrick Motorsports, and a broadcast plan that includes USA Network and streaming on HBO Max.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series wrapped up its 14‑race schedule with a dramatic debut at Iowa Speedway, where Ryan Blaney secured the pole and Ty Gibbs took the championship point. The action now shifts to the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway.

Ty Gibbs captured his second victory of the season at Iowa Speedway, moving to second in the standings and narrowing the gap behind Denny Hamlin, while the race reshaped the playoff cutoff with a razor‑thin 29‑point margin.

With live coverage on USA Network at 3:30 p.m. ET, the upcoming Iowa Corn 350 promises high‑speed drama on the 0.894‑mile short track, featuring top contenders like Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott
The upcoming race will feature a who’s‑who of NASCAR’s top talent, from Ross Chastain to Michael McDowell.

With 37 drivers set to compete, the upcoming race at North Wilkesboro Speedway will be a critical test for playoff positioning and a showcase of short‑track grit.

Hyak Motorsports announced the passing of longtime team member Bobby Jones, highlighting his dedication, kindness, and the deep impact he had on the team and its culture.
The inaugural Window World 450 brings a points‑paying Cup Series race back to North Wilkesboro Speedway after nearly three decades, marrying the track’s storied past with contemporary racing pageantry.

NASCAR returns to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, for a weekend that blends legacy with fresh competition, featuring the Cup Series, Truck Series and CARS Tour on the historic 5/8‑mile speedway.

The upcoming Window World 450 marks the first points‑paying NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in nearly 30 years, sparking nostalgia and excitement among drivers and the local community.