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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.
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.
The 2026 Brickyard 400 struggled with low attendance and poor on‑track action, prompting criticism from drivers and analysts and raising questions about the future of the event.
A seven‑point deficit, a single win and a field stacked with talent put William Sawalich on the brink of missing the 2026 O'Reilly Series Chase. The upcoming Iowa Speedway race may decide whether the No. 18 team can secure a spot in the Daytona finale.
Taylor Gray holds a six‑point lead over William Sawalich in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase bubble, but the outcome will be decided at Daytona after a pivotal race at Iowa Speedway.
Chase Briscoe, a hometown favorite, lambasts the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s racing product, blaming the Next‑Gen car for a lackluster Brickyard 400 and urging changes before the season progresses.
Joe Gibbs Racing has abandoned a key allegation that former competition director Chris Gabehart plotted with Spire Motorsports, but the team continues to pursue other allegations of confidential‑information misuse and non‑compete violations, with a jury trial scheduled for February 2027.
After a three‑year stint with Front Row Motorsports, Chandler Smith is poised to leave the Truck Series for a fresh challenge, while teammate Layne Riggs eyes a fourth season and Austin Hill looms as the leading candidate to fill Kyle Busch’s Cup seat.
Joe Gibbs Racing acknowledged insufficient evidence for its accusation that Chris Gabehart led Spire’s competition strategy, while Gabehart and Spire pursue separate lawsuits over contracts, wages and alleged bad‑faith conduct.
Denny Hamlin confirmed that Corey Heim will leave the No. 67 for a full‑time seat in the No. 35, citing the number’s "stupid, goofy" reputation and Heim’s recent strong results.
Denny Hamlin, the current NASCAR Cup Series points leader, has not announced retirement despite a contract extending to 2027, leading to speculation about his future and the upcoming succession plan for his seat.
With Denny Hamlin topping the points standings and four drivers already secured in the playoffs, the upcoming Iowa race and its neighboring events promise to reshape the postseason picture.
Denny Hamlin reflects on a late restart that handed Corey Heim the Brickyard 400 victory, blaming the Next Gen car's aerodynamic reliance for making passing at Indianapolis nearly impossible and urging NASCAR to consider a special rules package.
Chandler Smith will not return to Front Row Motorsports after the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, ending a partnership that produced four victories and sparked rumors of a 2027 transition to Richard Childress Racing.
Denny Hamlin argues that the current aerodynamic package of the Next Gen car is the primary obstacle to exciting racing at Indianapolis, not the track itself, and suggests NASCAR experiment with larger rear spoilers or underbody adjustments.
Ryan Blaney’s eighth straight top-10 run and Christopher Bell’s victory over Denny Hamlin headline a short-track showdown that pits rising stars against seasoned competitors.
Ryan Blaney led 171 of 263 laps to capture the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, moving him within 65 points of championship leader Denny Hamlin.
A late‑race overtime finish saw Ryan Blaney take victory, but the real story unfolded on pit road when Ty Gibbs confronted Bubba Wallace, sparking penalties, admissions and a deepening rivalry among Toyota‑backed teams.
Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin clinched playoff berths after the Quaker State 400, setting up a championship battle with six races left before the Daytona finale.
Ryan Blaney led 171 laps to win the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but thunderstorms halted the action. As the regular season winds down, drivers like Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, and Christopher Bell battle for playoff positioning ahead of the North Wilkesboro race.
After a ninth‑place finish at the Brickyard 400, Carson Hocevar climbs to the top Chevrolet driver, surpassing Chase Elliott and positioning himself for a playoff spot as the series heads to Iowa.
Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin have officially secured playoff berths after the Quaker State 400, with Hamlin topping the points standings and the regular‑season championship still up for grabs.
As the NASCAR regular season nears its end, drivers take a breather before a pivotal week that will shape the playoff picture, with Denny Hamlin atop the standings and several contenders jostling for position.