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Ryan Blaney secured pole position for the Iowa Corn 350 with a top lap of 134.191 mph, edging Kyle Larson and Joey Logano. Brad Keselowski’s qualifying crash may trigger a penalty, and the race will be broadcast live on USA Network at 3:30 p.m. ET on August 9.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series wrapped up its 14‑race schedule with a dramatic debut at Iowa Speedway, where Ryan Blaney secured the pole and Ty Gibbs took the championship point. The action now shifts to the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway.
Ty Gibbs captured his second victory of the season at Iowa Speedway, moving to second in the standings and narrowing the gap behind Denny Hamlin, while the race reshaped the playoff cutoff with a razor‑thin 29‑point margin.
Ryan Blaney claimed pole position with a 23.474‑second lap, while Kyle Larson and Brad Keselowski faced unexpected setbacks, heralding a competitive NASCAR Cup Series event broadcast on USA Network.
The Cup Series returns to action on August 8 with the Iowa Corn 350 qualifying race at Iowa Speedway, marking the final month of the regular season and a critical points battle.
As the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series approaches, veteran drivers like Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski, Michael McDowell and J.J. Yeley are confronting the possibility of retirement, while teams such as RFK Racing and Spire Motorsports reshape their lineups.
Richard Childress Racing is reshaping its driver roster for the 2027 season, with Austin Hill poised for a full‑time Cup Series seat and 18‑year‑old Carson Brown slated to make his O’Reilly Auto Parts debut at Iowa Speedway.
Denny Hamlin leads the championship after the Indianapolis race, with the top 16 drivers locked into the playoffs and the battle for the final spots intensifying.
Ryan Preece has yet to finish in the top seven this season, but consistent performances and a narrow points lead keep his playoff chances alive heading into the last four races.
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.
A recent analysis contrasts NASCAR's straightforward playoff point tracking with MLB's ambiguous Wild Card calculations, highlighting the clarity and transparency of NASCAR's method.
Carson Hocevar's maiden win propels him to fifth, while Hendrick's Chase Elliott leads the only multi‑win team. Meanwhile, several drivers teeter on the cutline.
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.
Alex Bowman will end his full‑time NASCAR career after the 2027 season, opening the door for a new driver to steer the storied No. 48 Chevrolet in 2028. Team officials are weighing a quartet of talent, including veteran Ross Chastain, rookie Corey Day and development prospect Connor Zilisch.
A look at the playful feud, upcoming races, and surprising victories that defined a busy stretch in NASCAR
RFK Racing trims its charter count for 2027 while confirming Ryan Preece for the No. 60 Ford, as the team balances performance, playoff ambitions, and future driver plans.
The upcoming race will feature a who’s‑who of NASCAR’s top talent, from Ross Chastain to Michael McDowell.
With 37 drivers set to compete, the upcoming race at North Wilkesboro Speedway will be a critical test for playoff positioning and a showcase of short‑track grit.
NASCAR’s Cup Series will stage a historic 450‑lap race at North Wilkesboro on July 19, the first such event in over three decades, as drivers brace for a marathon of tire management and on‑track battles.
NASCAR’s latest penalty cost Bubba Wallace 28 points, reshaping the playoff picture as the series prepares for a historic race at North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend.
The North Wilkesboro Speedway, dormant since 1996, is set to host its first Cup Series race in three decades after a revival led by Dale Earnhardt Jr., backed by American Rescue Plan Act funds and extensive renovations.
With points still up for grabs, eight drivers are on the cusp of securing a spot in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has entered a pivotal phase, with the playoff picture beginning to crystallize as the regular season approaches its climax. Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick have become the first two drivers to lock themselves into The Chase, capitalizing on strong performances that have placed them comfortably within the cutoff. Ryan Blaney, meanwhile, sits on the brink of a playoff berth, needing just 36 points to secure his spot, a target that feels within reach given his recent average of 39.4 points per race over the last nine events. Other contenders are feeling the pressure, each with distinct point requirements. Ty Gibbs must accumulate 97 points, while Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, Chris Buescher, Carson Hocevar, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe are each chasing distinct milestones that range from 153 to 226 points. Performance trends add intrigue: Elliott has posted 20‑plus points in seven straight races, whereas Larson’s recent two‑race stretch yielded a mere 23 points, highlighting the volatility of the championship battle. Teams such as Joe Gibbs Racing and RFK Racing are central to the story, with drivers like Gibbs, Buescher and Bell carrying the hopes of their respective organizations as they navigate the final stretch. The upcoming races at iconic venues — from the historic short track in North Wilkesboro to the high‑speed ovals of Richmond, Charlotte and Phoenix — will determine which drivers join Hamlin and Reddick in the postseason.
RFK Racing is preparing to field a fourth NASCAR Cup Series entry, but financial constraints and charter uncertainties loom large.