NASCAR Revives the Chase with Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington
The Cook Out Southern 500 kicked off NASCAR’s postseason, resetting the standings for the Chase and setting the stage for a 10‑race playoff run.
Sep 7, 2026
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Josh Berry’s Late‑Season Surge Reshapes NASCAR Driver Lineup for 2027
Josh Berry’s unexpected five‑race top‑nine streak and his impending move to a new team highlight the dynamic driver market that will define NASCAR’s 2027 season.
Sep 6, 2026
Sheldon Creed Secures First NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Victory at Darlington
Sheldon Creed captured his maiden win in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington Raceway, finishing 2.961 seconds ahead of rookie Corey Day and trimming Justin Allgaier’s championship lead to just seven points.
Sep 6, 2026
Jesse Love Eyes NASCAR Cup Championship Despite 2026 Winless Start
Jesse Love, a defending champion with 383 laps led this season, remains optimistic that eliminating bad luck will propel him to a second title and a future Cup Series campaign.
Sep 6, 2026
Cook Out Southern 500 Kicks Off with Tyler Reddick on Pole at Darlington
The NASCAR Cup Series’ Cook Out Southern 500 opens the Chase at Darlington Raceway, with Tyler Reddick on pole after qualifying was canceled.
Sep 6, 2026
Sheldon Creed clinches dramatic Darlington victory, closing gap to championship leader
Sheldon Creed secured his second NASCAR O'Reilly Chase victory at Darlington, moving to within seven points of Justin Allgaier in the points standings as the 2026 Chase approaches.
Sep 6, 2026
Sheldon Creed Wins Darlington NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Propelling Championship Hopes
Sheldon Creed captured victory at Darlington Raceway on September 5, 2026, securing a three‑second margin over Corey Day and advancing his position in the NASCAR Cup Chase season opener.
Sep 6, 2026
NASCAR Announces 2026 Southern 500 Entry List Featuring 38 Drivers
The 2026 Southern 500 at Darlington will showcase 38 drivers across 36 guaranteed charters, including a full‑time replacement for Kyle Busch and two open entries, marking the start of the Chase.
Sep 5, 2026
Justin Allgaier Eyes Championship Lead as NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase Kicks Off at Darlington
Justin Allgaier, the 2024 series champion, arrives at Darlington Raceway confident, backed by a 25‑point lead and a record of four wins and 17 top‑10 finishes, as the series begins its inaugural Chase race.
Sep 5, 2026
NASCAR Revives Classic Qualifying Format for 2026 Southern 500 at Darlington
The Cook Out Southern 500 kicks off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase with a full 38‑driver field, live Sunday at 5:00 p.m. ET on USA Network.
Sep 5, 2026
Carson Kvapil Takes Pole for September 5 Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway
The NASCAR O'Reilly Series Fleetio 200 will take place on September 5 at Darlington Raceway, with Carson Kvapil on pole and Justin Allgaier alongside, and the event will be televised on the CW Network.
Sep 5, 2026
Carson Kvapil grabs pole for the Fleetio 200 at Darlington
Carson Kvapil will lead the field from the pole at Darlington Raceway on September 5, with 52 competitors vying for victory over 147 laps and 200 miles.
Sep 5, 2026
NASCAR’s 2026 Chase Opens at Darlington with Cook Out Southern 500
The Cook Out Southern 500 kicks off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs at Darlington Raceway, with USA Network broadcasting live on September 6.
Sep 5, 2026
NASCAR Drops Playoff Knockout for Full-Season Championship
NASCAR has abandoned its 'win and in' playoff format, replacing it with a season-long championship that rewards consistency. Denny Hamlin tops the standings, but the revised point structure tightens the battle for the title.
Aug 30, 2026
Daytona’s Final Sprint: Hamlin, Chastain and the Playoff Battle
A Saturday night showdown at Daytona International Speedway saw Ryan Preece take the checkered flag, while Denny Hamlin’s top‑10 run kept his championship hopes alive. With only five drivers contesting three playoff spots, the stage is set for a dramatic climax at Darlington Raceway.
Aug 30, 2026
Ryan Preece Secures First NASCAR Cup Series Victory at Daytona
Ryan Preece finally broke through at Daytona, winning a race reshaped by multiple wrecks and securing a spot in the season playoffs.
Aug 30, 2026
Ross Chastain Secures Historic Pole at Daytona Ahead of Season‑Ending Showdown
Ross Chastain captured his maiden Busch Light pole at Daytona, edging Chris Buescher by 0.051 seconds and setting a new lap speed of 184.391 mph, a milestone that underscores his career resurgence and sets the stage for the championship‑bound Chase.
Aug 29, 2026
NASCAR’s New Aerodynamic Package Sets the Stage for a Wild Daytona 500
The sport’s newest competition package, featuring 465 horsepower and a trimmed spoiler, will make its first competitive appearance at Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400, raising questions about drafting, traffic and overall race dynamics.
Aug 29, 2026
Austin Hill Takes the Wheel of the No. 33 for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Season
Austin Hill, a five‑year RCR veteran, is set to assume the full‑time Cup Series seat in 2027, balancing loyalty to his team with new ambitions at Daytona.
Aug 28, 2026
Austin Hill Takes the Wheel of NASCAR’s No. 33 After Kyle Busch’s Passing
Austin Hill, now the full‑time driver of the NASCAR Cup Series No. 33 car, reflects on his emotional transition, his loyalty to Richard Childress Racing and his ambition to win at Daytona this weekend.
Aug 28, 2026
Daytona Qualifying Sets Stage for Final Chase Spot as 41 Cars Vie for 40 Slots
NASCAR’s final playoff qualifier at Daytona International Speedway will see 41 entries contesting 40 positions, with a 31‑point lead for Shane van Gisbergen over Ryan Preece heading into the weekend’s action.
Aug 28, 2026
NASCAR 2027 Lineup Overhaul: New Faces and Familiar Names
The 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will feature significant roster adjustments, with rookie Carson Brown and veteran Chandler Smith joining Richard Childress Racing, Carson Kvapil stepping into the JR Motorsports No. 8, and Brandon Jones returning to Joe Gibbs Racing.
Aug 28, 2026
Rain Threat Looms Over Daytona Qualifying as NASCAR Preps Backup Plan
A sudden thunderstorm forecast has put Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series qualifying in jeopardy, prompting a metric‑based lineup that could reshape the season‑ending race.
Aug 28, 2026
NASCAR’s 2027 Silly Season Unfolds
A look at the major driver contract updates, retirements, and roster shifts set to define NASCAR's 2027 season.
Aug 28, 2026