
NASCAR Extends Practice Sessions to Boost Young Driver Development
NASCAR’s revised practice format adds 25 minutes and a supplemental tire set, targeting the development of young drivers and smaller teams while seeking to narrow performance gaps.
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NASCAR’s revised practice format adds 25 minutes and a supplemental tire set, targeting the development of young drivers and smaller teams while seeking to narrow performance gaps.

Ryan Blaney's 11th‑place finish at North Wilkesboro Speedway guarantees his entry into the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, highlighting the impact of the new points‑driven format with five races remaining.

NASCAR announced the elimination of its regular‑season title and the word "playoffs" from its postseason format, a move spurred by feedback from Hall of Famer Mark Martin and met with a tongue‑in‑cheek response from championship leader Denny Hamlin.

Joey Logano won the Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, leading most laps and marking the first points event there since 1996, while Denny Hamlin finished second and the two drivers highlighted their evolving mutual respect.

Veteran driver Denny Hamlin, who has 64 NASCAR victories but no Cup Series championship, leads the points standings as the sport removes the regular‑season champion designation, setting the stage for a fresh battle for the title.

Joey Logano, a three‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion, discusses how his early career swagger, feuds with iconic drivers and the resulting fan backlash have shaped his public persona and current confidence.

Joey Logano’s dominant performance at North Wilkesboro gave way to a respectful exchange with Denny Hamlin, illustrating a broader trend of camaraderie among top drivers.

Tom Cruise is set to reprise his role as Cole Trickle in a new 'Days of Thunder' film, with Jonathan Levine in talks to direct and a 2027 start date.

Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota enter the Brickyard 400 with distinct storylines, from Chevrolet's record wins to Ford's prize chase and Toyota's defense by Bubba Wallace.

The next installment of the 1990 classic will bring back Cruise as Cole Trickle, with Jonathan Levine in talks to direct and a script by Will Staples.
After a runner‑up finish at North Wilkesboro, Denny Hamlin urges the series to keep the venue on the schedule, likening its racing intensity to Bristol and predicting that the current top 16 drivers will lock in Chase spots.

Denny Hamlin, the 2026 NASCAR Cup points leader, supports bringing North Wilkesboro back to the Cup schedule in 2027, citing its Bristol‑like dynamics and sharing predictions for the upcoming Chase.

The 30th running of the Brickyard 400 will take place on Sunday, July 26, at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Denny Hamlin favored to win and Ryan Blaney leading the In‑Season Challenge.

Ryan Blaney led 171 laps and claimed his second win of the season at Atlanta Motor Speedway after a rain‑induced marathon that stretched into early Monday. The race ended with controversy over a late‑lap penalty on Bubba Wallace, who finished 29th, while Carson Hocevar, who led the final lap, settled for third. Christopher Bell finished second for the fifth time this year, and the next event at North Wilkesboro will mark the track’s first points race in three decades.

With the regular season winding down, six drivers have locked in their spots in the Chase, setting the stage for a fierce postseason.

Ryan Blaney’s victory at EchoPark Speedway led 171 laps, reshuffled the points table, and trimmed Denny Hamlin’s lead to 65 points, setting the stage for a fierce playoff chase.

Ryan Blaney's dominant performance at EchoPark Speedway delivered Ford's 750th NASCAR Cup Series win, a milestone marked by a rain‑halted race and a dramatic overtime finish.

A late‑race penalty and driver confrontation reshape the championship picture and highlight the high stakes of the Quaker State 400.

Ryan Blaney's dominant win at EchoPark Speedway reshaped the NASCAR Cup standings, moving him to third and tightening the playoff race.

NASCAR stripped Bubba Wallace of a second‑place finish in the Quaker State 400 after a double yellow line violation on the final lap, promoting Christopher Bell and igniting a discussion about race‑control enforcement.

Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta after a rain delay, leading most laps and taking the lead on the final lap to secure victory.

Ryan Blaney won the NASCAR Cup race at EchoPark Speedway in a storm‑delayed overtime finish, while Bubba Wallace’s penalty dropped him to 29th and Christopher Bell finished second.

Ryan Blaney captured a dramatic overtime victory at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway, while Bubba Wallace’s yellow‑line penalty dropped him to 29th and a storm‑induced delay pushed the race past 2 a.m.

Ryan Blaney held off Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell to win the Quaker State 400 in overtime, a race delayed by rain and concluded after midnight.