
Chase Elliott to Fill Kyle Busch’s Spot at North Wilkesboro, Honoring a Legendary Career
Chase Elliott steps in for Kyle Busch at North Wilkesboro, honoring a legendary career while the race will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1.
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Chase Elliott steps in for Kyle Busch at North Wilkesboro, honoring a legendary career while the race will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1.

Todd Gilliland captured the In‑season Challenge tournament final at the Brickyard 400, securing a $1 million prize after a dramatic upset over Ryan Blaney and a series of earlier wins over top drivers.

The short film The Fabulous Flocks will screen at the Cobb International Film Festival in Marietta, Georgia, on August 7, exploring how a family of moonshiners helped shape NASCAR’s early history.

The Cup Series will race at North Wilkesboro this weekend, with Friday and Saturday showing mostly sunny and partly cloudy conditions, while Sunday’s 7 p.m. ET event faces a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.

The 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be broadcast on TNT and truTV, streamed on DIRECTV, and feature a competitive field headed by historic winners Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace.

Veteran driver Denny Hamlin has shifted his stance on engine power, supporting a new package that reduces horsepower and spoiler size at Daytona to encourage bolder racing and potentially expand to Talladega.
During the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, Shane van Gisbergen had to remove and readjust his steering wheel, briefly veering onto the infield grass — a moment that recalled Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 2016 Talladega experience.

Carson Hocevar’s aggressive remarks and on‑track clashes have sparked warnings from veterans like Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin, while his feud with Zane Smith and comparisons to Dale Earnhardt keep the spotlight on his rising career.

After three decades away, the series revisits the 0.625‑mile North Wilkesboro oval, where rain, heat and fierce competition will shape the playoff picture.

Ryan Blaney captured his second Cup Series win of 2026 at EchoPark Speedway, with Christopher Bell playing a pivotal role. The race, delayed by weather, attracted 1.586 million average viewers on TNT.

NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 is set for Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m. ET at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a championship‑round event that will see defending winner Bubba Wallace chase another victory while Joey Logano rides the wave of his first season win.

Kyle Larson’s 46‑race winless streak in the NASCAR Cup Series was reinforced when a left‑front tire blew during the Indianapolis Brickyyard 400 on July 26, sending him into a crash. Despite the setback, he remains in contention for The Chase with four events left.

Justin Allgaier’s sixth O'Reilly Series win headlines a record‑breaking audience at EchoPark Speedway.
Kyle Larson’s pursuit of a long‑awaited victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ended abruptly when a left‑front tire blew, extending his winless streak to 46 races and raising questions about his recent form.

When Kaulig Racing arrived at the Brickyyard without manufacturer backing, NASCAR’s unexpected assistance turned a modest qualification into a strategic stepping stone for a Dodge‑led resurgence.

From weed‑choked dirt to a virtual simulation, the revival of North Wilkesboro Speedway showcases how a legendary driver's vision reshaped a piece of racing heritage.

Grant Enfinger's maiden 2026 Truck Series victory at Lime Rock Park attracted 522,000 viewers, ranking as the second‑most‑watched sports event on cable that weekend.

NASCAR's Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park in July 2026 commanded a massive cable audience, with Grant Enfinger clinching his first victory of the season after dominating the final stage.

Carson Hocevar secures the pole position for the Brickyyard 400, while a lineup of top drivers and a vibrant fan experience set the stage for a historic race weekend.

After a six‑year absence, Daytona International Speedway will welcome NASCAR’s season‑opening exhibition race in 2027, setting the stage for a tightly scheduled racing calendar.

The 22nd race of the 2026 Cup Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will feature a fierce battle for the In‑Season Challenge title, with front‑row qualifiers Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suarez leading the charge.

NASCAR’s weekend at North Wilkesboro features a mix of sun and storm risks, with the Cup Series’ Window World 450 set for Sunday night.

Tommy Baldwin Jr., majority owner of Rick Ware Racing, has suggested renaming the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series to bear Kyle Busch's name. The proposal follows Busch's record 69 wins and seven championships, his recent death at 41, and a wave of fan support. A public memorial service is slated for Oct. 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with a charity race planned at Bowman Gray Stadium in August.

NASCAR will debut a revised Next Gen specification at the Coke Zero Sugar 400, featuring a smaller rear spoiler, reduced horsepower and new aerodynamic parts, while cutting practice sessions, sparking debate among drivers and teams.