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NASCAR’s Cup Series returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first points race since 1996, featuring a $1 million In‑Season Challenge and a fierce battle among top drivers.
Sheldon Creed earned the pole with a 53.069-second lap, while notable drivers including Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain are set to compete. The race will be televised on The CW and streamed via FUBO.
NASCAR will run a points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2026, the first since 1996, featuring a two‑lap qualifying format and a reduced entry list that locks in Chad Finchum.
A historic NASCAR Cup Series event is set for North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend, but thunderstorms pose a serious challenge to the schedule. If qualifying is washed out, a new metric will determine the starting order, potentially reshaping the grid for Sunday’s 450‑lap race.
The Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25 features a pole‑position start for Sheldon Creed, top‑ten entries from Cup regulars, and crucial points for the playoff cutline.
As the NASCAR season nears its playoff cutoff, the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway becomes a decisive moment, with series leader Justin Allgaier and defending champion Jesse Love already secured, while Taylor Gray, Rajah Caruth and William Sawalich fight for the final Chase position.
The 2026 Brickyard 400 will take place on July 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, featuring a $11.2 million purse, live coverage on TNT Sports and HBO Max, and a competitive points battle.
Layne Riggs leads the standings, secures pole position, and the stage is set for a dramatic Faith Fest 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Justin Allgaier will return to JR Motorsports for the 2027 season and beyond, citing family support and a strong championship push as key factors in his decision to continue competing.
Layne Riggs is leading the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points after a dominant 2026 campaign, but he remains patient as he evaluates the right moment to transition to the Cup Series.
The Cup Series will stage the 450‑lap Window World 450 on July 19, testing drivers on a freshly resurfaced 0.625‑mile track that last hosted a points race nearly three decades ago.
Landen Lewis’s second‑place finish in the LiUNA 150 highlights his potential for a breakout performance at the upcoming Faith Fest 250.
Denny Hamlin’s NASCAR In‑Season Challenge, now in its second year, blends March Madness‑style brackets with a $1 million prize, revitalizing fan interest and giving broadcasters fresh storylines.
The O'Reilly Auto Parts‑sponsored event on July 25 will feature a pole‑position battle, a tight Chase cutline and national broadcast coverage on the CW, with streaming on FUBO, NASCAR.com and SiriusXM.
After Amazon Prime Video’s successful 2025 NASCAR streaming experiment, TNT Sports is stepping back onto the track, promising richer talent interactions, redesigned pre‑ and post‑race shows, and a suite of digital extensions that aim to deepen fan engagement.
The upcoming Brickyard 400 will feature three non‑chartered cars from Beard Motorsports, Live Fast Motorsports and 23XI Racing, including rookie Corey Heim, who aims to build on a strong ninth‑place finish.
The Brickyard 400 returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2026, featuring 39 cars, defending champion Bubba Wallace, and a $1 million In‑Season Challenge prize.
From 9‑year‑old Camdyn Cearlock’s anticipation in Gasoline Alley to the autograph sessions with series regulars, the weekend’s qualifying rounds offered a vivid snapshot of NASCAR’s growing fan engagement.
The 2026 Faith Fest 250 will see the Craftsman Truck Series back at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 18, with Riggs on pole and a lineup of top contenders ready to battle.
Sheldon Creed secured pole position with a 53.069-second lap as the Pennzoil 250 prepares for its 100-lap, three-stage race.
Layne Riggs leads the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with multiple wins, while contemplating a 2027 move to the Cup Series, emphasizing the need for the right opportunity and competitive equipment.
NASCAR will run its Cup Series cars at 465 horsepower at Daytona, cutting rear spoilers and adjusting aerodynamic rules to foster more dynamic racing and reshape playoff strategy.
Early betting markets highlight Chase Briscoe as the favorite, while fuel strategy, scorching temperatures, and historical trends promise a dramatic showdown.
The Cup Series makes its first points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years, setting the stage for a high‑stakes battle among the sport’s top drivers.