
Carson Brown to Make NASCAR National Series Debut at Iowa Speedway
Teenage prospect Carson Brown, 18, will debut in the 2026 O'Reilly Series at Iowa Speedway, becoming the youngest driver to compete in a national NASCAR race this season.
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Teenage prospect Carson Brown, 18, will debut in the 2026 O'Reilly Series at Iowa Speedway, becoming the youngest driver to compete in a national NASCAR race this season.

With Justin Allgaier atop the points standings and last year’s winner Connor Zilisch back in action, the Pennzoil 250 promises a competitive showdown at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

When a loose sewer vent cover punctured Corey Day’s radiator on the opening lap of the Chicago Street Race, NASCAR let his team work on the car under the red‑flag period, allowing Day to return to the lead lap and finish ninth. The decision sparked a rare show of consensus among team leaders.

Austin Hill secured his first win of the season at Naval Base Coronado, outpacing Taylor Gray in a dramatic finish that highlighted early race mayhem and marked Richard Childress Racing's first triumph since Kyle Busch's passing.

A 25‑car pile‑up at Naval Base Coronado brought the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event to a standstill, injured Anthony Alfredo, and forced a 40‑minute repair delay before the race resumed and Austin Hill took the checkered flag.

The NASCAR O’Reilly Series event at Naval Base Coronado delivered high‑octane competition, dramatic incidents and a championship‑shaping finish.
Austin Hill won the NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Naval Base Coronado after a dramatic final‑lap overtake of Taylor Gray, delivering Richard Childress Racing its first win since Kyle Busch's passing.
Austin Hill overtook Taylor Gray on the final lap to claim victory in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at San Diego, a result that marks Richard Childress Racing’s first win since Kyle Busch’s death and unfolded amid eight cautions, two red flags, and a massive 25‑car incident.

Ahead of the next round, the O’Reilly‑branded NASCAR series used Naval Base Coronado’s road course for a high‑intensity session, with Green setting the pace and several incidents punctuating the action.

William Byron capped his 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series campaign with a third‑place finish at Pocono, as Rajah Caruth prepares for a pivotal weekend at San Diego and Andrew Patterson takes over the No. 32 ride.

NASCAR will stage a rare triple‑header at the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, featuring the Cup, O’Reilly and Truck Series. Qualifying results see Magnussen, Johnson, Pardus and Perez leading their divisions.

From June 19‑21, 2026, NASCAR will race on a U.S. naval base for the first time, with Jimmie Johnson slated for his penultimate Cup start in a Carvana‑schemed car and a lineup that includes former Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen.

Ross Chastain claimed victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2026 after a four‑hour weather delay and a caution‑ended race.

A rain‑delayed showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway delivered drama, multiple cautions and a surprise wall‑hit by Ross Chastain, reshaping the series point standings.

Rain‑soaked conditions at Charlotte Motor Speedway have eliminated qualifying, prompting NASCAR to set the grid by rulebook for today’s O’Reilly Series race.
Justin Allgaier will lead the field for the Charbroil 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23 after a rain‑out forced a metric‑based lineup. The 200‑lap event, broadcast on the CW Network and streamed via FUBO and NASCAR.com, will feature a deep roster of drivers and teams.

Qualifying metrics for the Cup, O’Reilly and Truck Series have been published, highlighting the top performers who will start the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The 2026 schedule confirms a May event at Charlotte, with a single‑lap qualifying that builds on Taylor Gray's 2025 pole performance.

The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series will race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May, featuring a one‑lap qualifying format that determines the starting grid for the Charbroil 300.

The 2026 season will see the O'Reilly Series travel to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the 15th race weekend of the year, where the 300‑mile Charbroil 300 will be contested in May. The event marks a key date on the schedule as teams prepare for a high‑stakes showdown on the 1.5‑mile oval.

Corey Day won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Dover on Saturday, overtaking Justin Allgaier with four laps remaining to take the checkered flag. The event featured multiple crashes, a pole‑position mishap for Ross Chastain, and a top‑ten finish that included Sam Mayer and William Sawalich.

Corey Day drove the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet to a hard‑earned victory at Dover, passing Justin Allgaier with four laps remaining after a chaotic race filled with stage drama and late‑race incidents.
Corey Day overtook Justin Allgaier with four laps left to win the BetRivers 200 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event at Dover, a race marked by nine cautions and multiple top‑10 incidents.

The May 16, 2026 event at Dover blended early stage dominance with late‑stage drama, culminating in a hard‑fought win for Corey Day.