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After departing Kaulig Racing, Daniel Dye has taken the wheel of the No. 78 entry for Live Fast Motorsports, delivering the team’s best results to date and gearing up for a high‑stakes appearance at Indianapolis. His recent performances at Pocono and Atlanta underscore a resurgence that could reshape the squad’s trajectory.
B.J. McLeod’s third DNF of the season highlights the challenges of his Cup Series return, while the No. 78 Chevrolet prepares for a slate of races including the Brickyard 400 and a double‑header at North Wilkesboro.
The NASCAR Cup Series will stage a points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend for the first time since 1996. Only one non‑chartered car is entered, and the event will be broadcast live on TNT at 7:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 19.
NASCAR will run a points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2026, the first since 1996, featuring a two‑lap qualifying format and a reduced entry list that locks in Chad Finchum.
NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 qualifying will take place on Saturday with minimal rain risk, featuring a new metric that blends owner standings and recent race results, and three open‑car entries making the grid.
If rain forces cancellation of qualifying at Indianapolis, the Brickyard 400 field will be set by reversing the order derived from owner standings and the most recent race result, a scenario that has played out five times this season.
The upcoming Quaker State 400 will take place Sunday night at 7 p.m. ET at Echopark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, and will be available on TNT, DirecTV, SlingTV and HBO Max.
Ryan Blaney claimed pole position with a blistering lap of 179.912 mph, while teammate Joey Logano will start second. The race forms part of the In‑Season Challenge and will be televised live on TNT Sports.
NASCAR’s 2026 season will feature its 20th race at EchoPark Speedway, where a single‑lap qualifying system will determine the top‑10 shoot‑out and a deep field of 36 drivers will compete.
The 2026 Quaker State 400 will mark the twentieth Cup Series event at EchoPark Speedway, featuring a new qualifying format and a full roster of 38 drivers.
NASCAR will host the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway during the 22nd race weekend of the 2026 season, marking the first time the series schedules a doubleheader at the same track this year. Tyler Reddick captured the spring victory and now faces a field of favorites including Ryan Blaney William Byron Chase Elliott and himself, while BetMGM offers betting options for fans.
The upcoming Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway will feature new drivers and teams, while two former entries drop out, as the race prepares for a 7:00 p.m. ET start on TNT Sports.
NASCAR faces a potential washout at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where a rain‑soaked qualifying session could reshape the starting grid and elevate Denny Hamlin to pole.
MBM Motorsports will not run its No. 66 car at Chicagoland Speedway but will field the same entry at the Quaker State 400 in Atlanta, where veteran driver Chad Finchum aims to improve on a modest season record.
After a 35th‑place finish at Chicagoland Speedway, NY Racing Team has decided not to field the No. 44 Chevrolet for the upcoming race at EchoPark Speedway, leaving J.J. Yeley’s campaign in limbo.
After a 30‑race streak on superspeedways was snapped at Talladega, Daniel Dye stepped in for the upcoming Atlanta event, while B.J. McLeod prepares to return for the Quaker State 400.
Corey Heim is poised to step into a full‑time role with 23XI Racing for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series, taking the seat that will be vacated by Riley Herbst. The move comes after a promising part‑time campaign that has already yielded his first career victory.
NASCAR announces the 2026 Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, with a new two‑variable qualifying metric, updated entry list and a primetime TNT Sports broadcast.
The upcoming NASCAR weekend features a Cup Series race at Atlanta, streamed on HBO Max, alongside a Lime Rock event. With Denny Hamlin extending his championship lead and Chase Briscoe fresh off a win, the schedule promises intense competition and a deep entry list.
The series revealed the full roster of 38 entries, highlighting Austin Hill taking over the No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing and marking the first time a track will host two NASCAR events in a single season.
NASCAR has released the schedule and entry list for the 2026 Quaker State 400, confirming a 38‑car field, the debut of Austin Hill in the No. 33 car and the historic doubleheader weekend at EchoPark Speedway.
Daniel Dye’s 29th‑place run at Pocono marks the team’s second‑best finish of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, while upcoming races at Indianapolis, Daytona and Talladega promise further challenges for the young driver.
Katherine Legge is set to attempt the Memorial Day Double, tackling both the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR’s Coca‑Cola 600 on the same day. Her preparation, tributes, and the logistical hurdles she faces are examined in depth.
Two non‑chartered entries appeared at Watkins Glen, including Katherine Legge’s debut in the No. 78 Chevrolet; the team announced Daniel Dye’s 2026 schedule and B.J. McLeod’s limited involvement.