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Tom Cruise returns to the director’s chair as a new *Days of Thunder* sequel moves into production, with NASCAR stars vying for on‑screen positions and Anne Hathaway signing on as an owner‑engineer.
Tom Cruise’s *Days of Thunder* sequel is in production, featuring Anne Hathaway and a roster of NASCAR drivers who will appear as teammates or rivals, with an IMAX release slated for June 2, 2028.
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.
Sheldon Creed’s win at Darlington propelled him into a seven‑point lead over Justin Allgaier in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase, with eight races left to determine the 2026 champion.
Christopher Bell dominated the Cook Out Southern 500, earning 73 points and the fastest lap, setting the tone for a competitive Chase that begins with ten races.
The Cook Out Southern 500 will unfold on September 6 at Darlington Raceway, with Tyler Reddick on pole and Denny Hamlin leading the Chase by 25 points.
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.
Creed captured his second career victory at Darlington, while penalties for his and three other teams will force them to accept random pit stalls at Gateway.
Sheldon Creed earned his maiden NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win at Darlington Raceway, cutting Justin Allgaier’s lead to seven points with eight events left in the season.
Tyler Reddick takes pole position for the season‑opening Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington, with the Chase beginning on September 6.
The NASCAR Cup Series’ Cook Out Southern 500 opens the Chase at Darlington Raceway, with Tyler Reddick on pole after qualifying was canceled.
The inaugural race of the ten‑race Chase saw Justin Allgaier take the early lead, with Sheldon Creed and Carson Kvapil close behind, setting the stage for a tightly contested championship.
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.
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.
After the Darlington race, Sheldon Creed's win propels him to second place, narrowing the margin to seven points as the Chase enters its opening round.
Sheldon Creed won the Fleetio 200 at Darlington, taking the lead in the O’Reilly Series standings as the race delivered dramatic stage results and a deep field of competitors.
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.
The NASCAR Cup Series will hold its 27th race of the 2026 season at Darlington Raceway, with Denny Hamlin securing the pole position and a revised qualifying order revealed for the event.
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.
The Cook Out Southern 500 began at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, with the field set by driver metric scores after lightning and rain halted qualifying, and Tyler Reddick claimed the pole as the Chase for the Cup Series gets underway.
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.
Carson Kvapil will lead the field to green on September 5 at Darlington, sharing the front row with Justin Allgaier, while 12 Chase drivers occupy the top 15 and the race promises 147 laps of high‑speed action broadcast on CW and streamed across multiple platforms.
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.
The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series roster is taking shape, with confirmed driver movements, retirements and new signings across the sport's top teams.