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Josh Berry will drive Legacy Motor Club’s No. 42 Toyota in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series, bringing a recent record of six consecutive top‑10 finishes and a first Cup victory at Las Vegas to a team poised for its first full‑time three‑car operation.
NASCAR has named Jake Finch as the replacement for Ross Chastain in the No. 9 Chevrolet for the 2026 postseason opener at Darlington Raceway, with Finch set to contest four playoff dates and additional races later in the year.
Sheldon Creed’s triumph at Darlington marked his second career win and reshaped the Chase standings, cutting Justin Allgaier’s lead to seven points while highlighting the technical challenges that define the historic oval.
Sheldon Creed captured his maiden win in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington Raceway, finishing 2.961 seconds ahead of rookie Corey Day and trimming Justin Allgaier’s championship lead to just seven points.
Sheldon Creed secured his second NASCAR O'Reilly Chase victory at Darlington, moving to within seven points of Justin Allgaier in the points standings as the 2026 Chase approaches.
Sheldon Creed captured victory at Darlington Raceway on September 5, 2026, securing a three‑second margin over Corey Day and advancing his position in the NASCAR Cup Chase season opener.
The NASCAR O'Reilly Series will conclude its 2026 season with the Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway, the final scheduled race of the year and the first event of the Chase, featuring 38 drivers and notable competitors.
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase begins at Darlington with JR Motorsports holding the top two seeds, led by champion Justin Allgaier and rising star Carson Kvapil, as the team's depth and emerging drivers prepare for a decisive stretch.
Justin Allgaier, the 2024 series champion, arrives at Darlington Raceway confident, backed by a 25‑point lead and a record of four wins and 17 top‑10 finishes, as the series begins its inaugural Chase race.
The NASCAR O'Reilly Series Fleetio 200 will take place on September 5 at Darlington Raceway, with Carson Kvapil on pole and Justin Allgaier alongside, and the event will be televised on the CW Network.
Carson Kvapil will lead the field from the pole at Darlington Raceway on September 5, with 52 competitors vying for victory over 147 laps and 200 miles.
Despite a winless stretch since August 2024, Sam Mayer enters the playoffs as the 10th seed, banking on strong qualifying records at Darlington and strategic partnerships to revitalize his campaign.
Ryan Sieg took his maiden NASCAR win at Daytona in a dramatic overtime finish, while post‑race findings of loose lug nuts will cost Carson Kvapil and Justin Allgaier valuable pit selection at Darlington.
Rajah Caruth qualified on pole for the Daytona 500, led a JR Motorsports 1‑2‑3, and despite a final‑lap collision that dropped him to 32nd, he still clinched a Chase berth by a narrow margin.
The 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will feature significant roster adjustments, with rookie Carson Brown and veteran Chandler Smith joining Richard Childress Racing, Carson Kvapil stepping into the JR Motorsports No. 8, and Brandon Jones returning to Joe Gibbs Racing.
Early 2027 announcements reveal driver assignments for major NASCAR teams, highlighting new talent and sponsor support
Sammy Smith confirmed he will not return to JR Motorsports for the 2026 season after a top‑four points finish. The team is weighing options including Sam Mayer, while Justin Allgaier has locked in a 2027 extension.
After four years with JR Motorsports, Sammy Smith will not return for the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, closing a chapter that produced three wins and a personal best sixth‑place championship finish.
JR Motorsports is poised to bolster its 2027 roster with veteran Sam Mayer, while Justin Allgaier’s return is confirmed, amid lingering questions about other driver contracts.
From selling carbon fiber seats to pay rent to winning four Cup races in 2021, Alex Bowman's career reflects perseverance, strategic opportunities, and a planned exit after the 2027 season.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. proposes leasing the third NASCAR charter to cut costs, but team owner Justin Marks argues the three‑car lineup is essential for Chevrolet backing and future growth.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. critiques NASCAR’s move toward multi‑sponsor driver contracts, warning that financial backing may eclipse pure talent in determining who gets a seat behind the wheel.
Kyle Larson argues that Connor Zilisch's talent and work ethic merit a future at Hendrick Motorsports despite a difficult debut season, while the organization grapples with limited success and strategic adjustments.
After years of karting triumphs and a breakout season in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Connor Zilisch will replace Alex Bowman in the iconic No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2028.