
NASCAR’s 2026 Rule Overhaul: Full‑Time Cup Drivers Face New Limits
NASCAR announced a sweeping revision to its 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series rulebook that will reshape how full‑time Cup drivers compete in the lower‑tier division.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning JR Motorsports across Nascar.

NASCAR announced a sweeping revision to its 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series rulebook that will reshape how full‑time Cup drivers compete in the lower‑tier division.

Sam Mayer, the 2024 and 2025 champion of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, looks to capture his first 2026 win at Iowa Speedway. His flawless track record, new Haas Factory Racing seat, and a stacked field of contenders set the stage for a pivotal race.

The upcoming Iowa Corn 350 will see significant driver changes, with Rajah Caruth taking over the No. 88 Chevrolet and 18‑year‑old Carson Brown making his Cup debut, while veteran Corey Heim sits out.

Carson Kvapil captured his first career NASCAR O’Reilly Series win at Iowa Speedway, delivering JR Motorsports a second consecutive triumph and reshaping the playoff picture.

Carson Kvapil broke through after 62 starts to win the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, leading the final 22 laps and edging Justin Allgaier by 0.643 seconds. The victory, celebrated by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his JRM crew, marks a turning point in Kvapil’s career and sets the stage for a championship run.

The 51‑year lineage of Earnhardt drivers in NASCAR’s premier series is poised to end as Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits out the 2026 season, leaving the future of his nephew Jeffrey and cousin Bobby Dale uncertain.

Justin Allgaier leads the points battle while Sam Mayer aims for a third straight win at Iowa, as JR Motorsports looks to extend its dominant streak.

Rajah Caruth, a Winston‑Salem State graduate and one of NASCAR’s few Black drivers, sits 14th in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series standings, just 20 points behind the final playoff spot, as the season’s final two races — including Daytona — loom.

Kvapil's maiden O'Reilly Series win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway topped the charts with 1.25 million viewers, while JR Motorsports celebrated its first NASCAR victory.

Carson Kvapil’s debut NASCAR O'Reilly Series victory at Indianapolis propelled him to second in the championship standings, where he holds a four‑point lead over the driver in third.

Sheldon Creed is fourth in the 2026 O'Reilly Series standings, trailing Carson Kvapil by 18 points as the Chase approaches its final stretch.

With six wins and a massive points cushion, Justin Allgaier is the clear favorite for the championship, leaving two races before the Chase begins.

JR Motorsports celebrated a landmark victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, becoming the first O'Reilly Auto Parts Series team to sweep the top four positions. The performance adds to a storied lineage of front‑four sweeps that have defined NASCAR’s most iconic moments.

Hendrick Motorsports has committed to a long‑term development project with Corey Day, a young sprint car standout transitioning to stock car competition. Backed by Jeff Gordon and Jeff Andrews, the team sees a steep learning curve but believes Day can reach the sport’s highest level.

Corey Heim's two Cup victories, part‑time schedule and upcoming full‑time debut illustrate a calculated rise backed by 23XI Racing's leadership.

Tensions flare among NASCAR’s top drivers as incidents at Chicagoland and elsewhere prompt meetings and questions about the sport’s “boys have at it” culture, while Kyle Busch’s memorial and upcoming INDYCAR gaming ventures add new layers to the motorsport landscape.

A look at the playful feud, upcoming races, and surprising victories that defined a busy stretch in NASCAR

Carson Kvapil secured his first NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win at Indianapolis, but a celebratory burnout on the historic Yard of Bricks ignited a discussion about respecting the landmark and the role of missed radio warnings.

Carson Kvapil captured his maiden NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at Indianapolis, but a celebratory burnout on the historic Yard of Bricks ignited fan outrage and required track repairs.

Carson Kvapil’s maiden victory at Indianapolis is upheld after inspection, while Jesse Love and Brandon Jones lose pit selection for the upcoming Iowa race.

After years of near‑misses, Carson Kvapil finally broke through with his first NASCAR O'Reilly Series win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July 2026, a result that propelled him to second in the championship.

Justin Allgaier’s sixth O'Reilly Series win headlines a record‑breaking audience at EchoPark Speedway.

Carson Kvapil claimed his maiden NASCAR victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, delivering JR Motorsports its 14th win of the season and prompting heartfelt words from team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Carson Kvapil captured his maiden win in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a result that propels him into the championship hunt.