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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.
The inaugural Window World 450 brings a points‑paying Cup Series race back to North Wilkesboro Speedway after nearly three decades, marrying the track’s storied past with contemporary racing pageantry.
NASCAR returns to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, for a weekend that blends legacy with fresh competition, featuring the Cup Series, Truck Series and CARS Tour on the historic 5/8‑mile speedway.
The upcoming Window World 450 marks the first points‑paying NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in nearly 30 years, sparking nostalgia and excitement among drivers and the local community.
Corey Heim captured his second Cup Series win at the Brickyard 400, while veteran Denny Hamlin holds the points lead as the Chase looms.
Joey Logano praised Corey Heim after the Brickyard 400, calling the young driver a 'spectacular' talent. Heim led 58 laps, survived a late restart battle with Denny Hamlin, and edged past Ryan Blaney's wreck to win by 0.287 seconds, marking his second victory of the season and earning a full‑time seat in the No. 67 Toyota next year.
Corey Heim secured his second NASCAR Cup Series win at the Brickyyard 400, edging Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell, while the championship field narrows ahead of the Iowa Speedway race.
Corey Heim celebrates his Brickyard 400 victory as drivers reflect on strategy, near‑misses and team efforts across the field.
Corey Heim captured the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, becoming the youngest winner of the event since Jeff Gordon and the first part‑time driver to win multiple races in a single Cup season since 1987.
The 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis reshaped the Cup Series standings, with Hamlin strengthening his lead, Hocevar breaking into the top five, and Preece inching toward the playoff cut line.
Corey Heim’s win at Indianapolis marks the first multiple‑win season for a part‑time Cup driver since 1987 and makes him the youngest Brickyard 400 champion since Jeff Gordon.
Corey Heim won the NASCAR Indianapolis race on July 26, 2026, defeating Christopher Bell and Joey Logano, and will transition to a full‑time role with 23XI Racing in 2027.
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.
The 2026 Brickyard 400 will take place on July 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Carson Hocevar and Daniel Suarez starting on the front row, and the race set to be broadcast on TNT and truTV at 2:20 p.m. ET.
Brad Keselowski announced that Ryan Preece will remain with RFK Racing through the 2027 NASCAR season, while teammate Chris Buescher is poised for a Chase spot. The duo's prank war and on‑track performances highlight a dynamic season ahead.
A deep dive into the drivers eyeing the Brickyard 400 crown, from Denny Hamlin’s historic chase to Carson Hocevar’s pole‑position momentum, and the team dynamics that could reshape the lineup.