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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Ross Chastain Dismisses Harvick’s Speculation About His Future at Trackhouse Racing
Ross Chastain has publicly shut down speculation about his future at Trackhouse Racing, dismissing comments made by former driver Kevin Harvick on his SPEED podcast and reaffirming his confidence in a contract that runs beyond the next season while the team eyes Darlington.
Sep 6, 2026
Tyler Reddick on Pole for Cook Out Southern 500 as NASCAR Launches Chase
Tyler Reddick takes pole position for the season‑opening Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington, with the Chase beginning on September 6.
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
Darlington’s Southern 500 Sets the Stage for a Grueling 2026 Chase
The Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway opens the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase, a 501‑mile, 367‑lap event that challenges drivers with its unique oval design, relentless tire wear, and ever‑changing conditions.
Sep 6, 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
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
Ryan Preece Secures First NASCAR Cup Victory at Daytona, Earns Playoff Berth
After a multicar crash reshaped the stage at Daytona International Speedway, Ryan Preece capitalized on the caution to claim his maiden Cup win, leapfrog into the playoffs, and ignite a new storyline for RFK Racing.
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
Ryan Preece clinches historic playoff berth after dramatic Daytona finish
Ryan Preece’s second‑place finish in the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway secured his first playoff spot, overcoming early setbacks and a chaotic final stage.
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
Shane van Gisbergen Eyes Playoff Breakthrough with Drafting Mastery at Daytona
Shane van Gisbergen’s recent surge in NASCAR drafting skills, bolstered by Ross Chastain’s pole‑position experience, positions him for a decisive push at Daytona and a potential playoff spot.
Aug 29, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen’s Drafting Leap Ahead of Daytona Finale
Shane van Gisbergen’s partnership with Ross Chastain has reshaped his approach to oval racing, positioning him just outside the playoff cutoff as the season‑ending race at Daytona looms.
Aug 29, 2026
Keselowski’s Playoff Hopes Hang by a Thread Ahead of Daytona Finale
Brad Keselowski faces steep penalties and a steep points deficit as the NASCAR Cup Series heads into its season‑ending race at Daytona International Speedway, where new aerodynamic regulations and looming thunderstorms add further uncertainty to the playoff battle.
Aug 29, 2026
Ross Chastain Claims Historic Pole at Daytona 600 Ahead of Chase Push
Ross Chastain will start from the front of the grid for the Daytona 600, a feat that marks the third pole of his NASCAR Cup Series career and the first time a Florida-born driver has claimed pole position at the historic 2.5‑mile oval in more than a decade.
Aug 29, 2026
Ross Chastain Claims Pole for Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona
Ross Chastain grabs his third pole of the 2026 season at Daytona, but a victory still eludes him as Chris Buescher lines up beside him.
Aug 29, 2026
Ross Chastain Secures Pole at Daytona as Front Row Sets Stage for Competitive Cup Race
Ross Chastain claimed pole position at Daytona International Speedway with a blistering lap of 48.809 seconds, edging out Chris Buescher by a narrow margin. The qualifying session highlighted strong performances from Austin Hill, Ryan Preece and several open‑car drivers, while Gray Gaulding missed the grid due to mechanical trouble.
Aug 28, 2026
Chastain Secures Pole at Daytona as Trackhouse Racing Shines
Ross Chastain claimed pole position at Daytona, sharing the front row with Chris Buescher and praising Trackhouse Racing for resolving engine issues.
Aug 28, 2026
Chastain Claims Daytona Pole as Trackhouse Dominates Qualifying
A dramatic qualifying session at Daytona saw multiple teams and drivers jockey for position ahead of the Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar 400.
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
Daytona Showdown: The Final Push for the 2026 NASCAR Chase
With only one race left to set the 2026 Cup Series playoffs, Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric, Shane van Gisbergen, Ryan Preece and Brad Keselowski are locked in a points duel that could reshape the postseason.
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