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Ford’s recent surge, highlighted by multiple wins and a strong manufacturer standings, sets the stage for a decisive weekend at Richmond Raceway, where the Cup and Truck Series will conclude their regular seasons.
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 won the Iowa Corn 350 after a daring two‑tire stop, while Christopher Bell settled for second despite a late‑stage stumble.
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.
Two RCR‑affiliated drivers are slated to make their national series debuts in 2026, while the organization navigates a transition after Kyle Busch’s death and prepares for 2027 roster moves.
After a multi‑year stint with Front Row Motorsports, Chandler Smith is set to join Richard Childress Racing in the 2027 O'Reilly Series, while Jesse Love and Austin Hill eye new opportunities in the Cup and Xfinity circuits.
An overview of the upcoming driver movements in NASCAR as teams finalize their 2027 lineups, highlighting key departures and potential new entries.
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.
After a three‑year stint with Front Row Motorsports, Chandler Smith is poised to leave the Truck Series for a fresh challenge, while teammate Layne Riggs eyes a fourth season and Austin Hill looms as the leading candidate to fill Kyle Busch’s Cup seat.
Chandler Smith will not return to Front Row Motorsports after the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, ending a partnership that produced four victories and sparked rumors of a 2027 transition to Richard Childress Racing.
Freddie Kraft’s public support for Austin Hill highlights the strategic calculations facing Richard Childress Racing as the 2027 lineup takes shape.
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.
Thousands of fans will gather at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first points‑paying Cup Series race in almost 30 years, blending tradition with modern excitement.
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 claimed his second win of the 2026 season at the Brickyard 400, denying Denny Hamlin a victory in his 18th attempt, while the race exposed passing difficulties caused by the current Cup aero package.
Todd Gilliland’s unexpected victory, Josh Berry’s season‑best finish and Kyle Larson’s early exit defined a chaotic Brickyard 400, awarding the In‑Season Challenge prize and reshaping the playoff picture.
Carson Kvapil's maiden NASCAR O’Reilly Series win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026, sparked emotional praise from Dale Earnhardt Jr., highlighted a historic top‑four sweep by JRM, and opened new career pathways for the driver.
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.
Ryan Blaney's 400th NASCAR Cup Series start at the Brickyyard 400 in Indianapolis ended in a 26th‑place finish after a mid‑race crash, but the milestone places him in the In‑Season Challenge final and draws him nearer to his father's start record.