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After a runner‑up finish at North Wilkesboro, Denny Hamlin urges the series to keep the venue on the schedule, likening its racing intensity to Bristol and predicting that the current top 16 drivers will lock in Chase spots.
Denny Hamlin, the 2026 NASCAR Cup points leader, supports bringing North Wilkesboro back to the Cup schedule in 2027, citing its Bristol‑like dynamics and sharing predictions for the upcoming Chase.
Denny Hamlin’s dominant points cushion and Ryan Blaney’s momentum headline the final NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where playoff positioning and historic late‑race drama could decide the regular‑season champion.
The 30th running of the Brickyard 400 will take place on Sunday, July 26, at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Denny Hamlin favored to win and Ryan Blaney leading the In‑Season Challenge.
The 30th running of the Brickyard 400 honors the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where drivers past and present reflect on its storied legacy and unique demands.
Ryan Blaney led 171 laps and claimed his second win of the season at Atlanta Motor Speedway after a rain‑induced marathon that stretched into early Monday. The race ended with controversy over a late‑lap penalty on Bubba Wallace, who finished 29th, while Carson Hocevar, who led the final lap, settled for third. Christopher Bell finished second for the fifth time this year, and the next event at North Wilkesboro will mark the track’s first points race in three decades.
Blaney’s 171‑lap domination at EchoPark placed him just 65 points behind points leader Denny Hamlin as the NASCAR season heads toward its climax.
Ryan Blaney dominated the EchoPark Speedway race, winning all stages and leading 171 laps, while his strategic choices kept him in the hunt for the championship.
Ryan Blaney led 184 laps, including the final one, to claim his second win of the season and push Ford Racing to a historic milestone, while Denny Hamlin retains the points lead and Tyler Reddick narrows the gap.
NASCAR penalized Bubba Wallace for violating the double-yellow-line rule on the final lap of the Quaker State 400, demoting him from second to 29th and erasing 27 championship points. Wallace argued he did not gain an advantage, but officials upheld the sanction, which could affect his playoff positioning.
Ryan Blaney won all stages, led 171 laps, and now sits third in the championship standings, 65 points behind Denny Hamlin.
Ryan Blaney led 171 laps, outduelled Carson Hocevar on the final circuit and secured his second 2026 win, while Bubba Wallace’s penalty dropped him to 29th and Denny Hamlin extends his points lead.
Ryan Blaney won all stages, led 171 laps, and navigated a rain‑delayed race to move within 65 points of the championship lead.
Ryan Blaney’s commanding drive at EchoPark Speedway featured a 3‑hour weather delay, a late‑race wall contact, and a decisive crew‑chief call that helped him secure victory and climb to third in the points standings.
Ryan Blaney led every stage and 171 laps at EchoPark Speedway, overcoming a brush with the wall to claim victory. The performance propelled him to third in the championship standings, just 65 points behind Denny Hamlin, as his crew chief’s bold strategy paid off.
Ryan Blaney’s commanding performance at EchoPark Speedway lifts him to third in the standings, just 65 points behind leader Denny Hamlin, as he eyes the championship race.
Ryan Blaney’s flawless run at EchoPark Speedway, marked by stage wins, a daring crew‑chief gamble and a final‑lap showdown, propels him into championship contention.
Bubba Wallace’s strong performance in the Atlanta Cup race unraveled after a penalty for going below the yellow line, turning a potential second‑place finish into a 29th‑place result, as Ryan Blaney seized the win in overtime.
Ryan Blaney’s victory at EchoPark Speedway led 171 laps, reshuffled the points table, and trimmed Denny Hamlin’s lead to 65 points, setting the stage for a fierce playoff chase.
Ryan Blaney's dominant performance at EchoPark Speedway delivered Ford's 750th NASCAR Cup Series win, a milestone marked by a rain‑halted race and a dramatic overtime finish.
A dramatic overtime finish highlighted the Quaker State 400, as rain forced a lengthy pause before the final laps were run under the lights.
Ryan Blaney captured the NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta after a final‑lap pass aided by Christopher Bell, while Bubba Wallace’s penalty dropped him to 29th and reshaped the championship standings.
Ryan Blaney dominated the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway, leading 171 laps and surviving a three‑hour rain delay to claim his second win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Ryan Blaney emerged victorious from a rain‑delayed overtime showdown at Atlanta Motor Speedway, with Christopher Bell second and a host of drivers sharing their thoughts on the night’s events.