NASCAR’s Final Sprint to the Chase at Daytona
The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29 will decide the final playoff spots, with Ross Chastain on pole and Ryan Preece facing a make‑or‑break showdown.
Aug 29, 2026
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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
Ross Chastain Takes Pole for Final Regular‑Season NASCAR Race at Daytona
Ross Chastain secured pole position after a two‑round qualifying format, while Gray Gaulding was ruled the slowest and left out of the 40‑car field. The race, scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, marks the final regular‑season event before the playoffs.
Aug 28, 2026
Chastain Secures Pole as Daytona Prepares for Season‑Final Showdown
Ross Chastain claimed pole position for the Coke Zero Sugar 400, edging Chris Buescher by a fraction of a second, while the race will determine critical playoff spots and feature a full slate of top drivers.
Aug 28, 2026
Daytona Qualifying Upset Highlights Final Regular‑Season Showdown
Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Daytona International Speedway set the stage for the season‑ending Coke Zero Sugar 400, with 41 cars entering the draw and one failing to make the field.
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
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 Final Chase Showdown at Daytona
The Coke Zero 400 on August 29 at Daytona Beach will decide the last two spots in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, with four drivers battling for the final positions.
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
Trackhouse Racing reshapes pit crew as Van Gisbergen eyes Chase showdown
Trackhouse Racing is overhauling its No. 97 pit crew for the season‑ending race at Daytona, tapping nearly the entire crew from A.J. Allmendinger’s No. 16 team. The move comes as Shane van Gisbergen clings to a 31‑point lead over Ryan Preece in the driver standings, while RFK Racing’s No. 60 Ford sits just six points behind in the owner race.
Aug 27, 2026
Alex Bowman Announces Retirement from NASCAR Cup Series After 2027 Season
Alex Bowman confirmed his retirement at the end of the 2027 Cup Series season, citing health concerns and a desire for a new chapter outside racing.
Aug 27, 2026
Daytona’s August 2026 Showdown: New Rules and Driver Lineups
A look at the upcoming Daytona International Speedway event, where Cup and O’Reilly Series drivers will battle under a fresh rules package, with metric scores determining the order and several surprise entries on the grid.
Aug 26, 2026
NASCAR Crew Suspensions Follow Byron’s New Hampshire Crash
A wheel failure forced William Byron into the wall at New Hampshire, leading to crew suspensions and reshuffling of pit personnel as the 2024 season heads toward its climax.
Aug 25, 2026
A Thrilling Sunday at New Hampshire
The latest NASCAR Cup event in New Hampshire showcased fierce competition among elite drivers and teams, captured in a series of striking images.
Aug 24, 2026
Jimmie Johnson Steps Away from Driving to Build a New NASCAR Legacy
After a storied career that includes seven championships and a Hall of Fame induction, Jimmie Johnson is retiring from full‑time racing to concentrate on expanding Legacy, the NASCAR Cup Series team he now majority‑owns. With high‑profile investors and a revamped driver lineup, Johnson aims to turn the organization into a competitive force, culminating in a symbolic final start at the 2027 Daytona 500.
Aug 23, 2026
Denny Hamlin Takes Regular‑Season Crown as Chase Cutline Tightens Ahead of Daytona
After a dramatic finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, veteran Denny Hamlin secured the regular‑season championship while the Chase picture tightened, setting the stage for a final showdown at Daytona.
Aug 23, 2026
Blaney Takes the Checkered Flag at New Hampshire as Rain Fades
A rain‑delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway culminated in Ryan Blaney's third victory of the year, while the results now pivot to the upcoming Daytona playoff finale.
Aug 23, 2026
NASCAR’s New Hampshire Showdown: Pole Position, Playoff Implications and the Road to Daytona
The upcoming Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway pits top drivers against each other in a critical battle that will shape the playoff picture and set the stage for the Daytona season finale.
Aug 23, 2026
Tyler Reddick Leads a Stacked Field for the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire
Tyler Reddick captured pole position with a lap of 29.054 seconds, while Josh Berry qualified second. The race will be broadcast on USA Network with streaming on HBO Max and SiriusXM.
Aug 23, 2026
NASCAR’s Final Push to the Chase at New Hampshire
The Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23 will decide the last spots in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, featuring pole‑sitter Tyler Reddick, Josh Berry’s bid for a fourth straight top‑10, and a crowded chase battle.
Aug 23, 2026
NASCAR’s Final Regular‑Season Showdown at New Hampshire
The 2026 Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will crown the last regular‑season points before the Chase, featuring a deep driver field, a pole‑position battle and extensive broadcast coverage.
Aug 23, 2026
Justin Marks Defends Carson Hocevar Amid NASCAR Controversy Over Aggressive Driving
Trackhouse Racing’s owner Justin Marks stands by Carson Hocevar’s controversial on‑track behavior, arguing that a polarizing driver can energize the sport, even as the team grapples with expiring contracts and performance concerns.
Aug 23, 2026
Tyler Reddick Takes Pole at New Hampshire as NASCAR Prepares for Sunday Showdown
Tyler Reddick secured pole position with a 29.054‑second lap at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, while Josh Berry qualified second in a tightly contested front row.
Aug 22, 2026
Tyler Reddick Secures Pole Position for NASCAR Cup Series Race at New Hampshire
Tyler Reddick will lead the field at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after capturing the pole position in Saturday's qualifying session, edging out Josh Berry by 0.015 seconds with a lap speed of 131.094 mph.
Aug 22, 2026