
NASCAR Mourns the Loss of Two‑Time Champion Kyle Busch
The death of Kyle Busch, a two‑time Cup Series champion, has sent shockwaves through NASCAR, prompting an outpouring of grief and remembrance from the sport’s biggest names.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Carson Hocevar across Nascar.

The death of Kyle Busch, a two‑time Cup Series champion, has sent shockwaves through NASCAR, prompting an outpouring of grief and remembrance from the sport’s biggest names.
Kyle Busch, a two‑time NASCAR Cup champion, died suddenly at 41 while preparing for the upcoming Coca‑Cola 600. The race will proceed on May 24, streamed on Prime Video, with a pre‑race tribute and a field of top contenders.
NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series will run the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 22, marking the first scheduled Truck Series race at the track since the tragic loss of Kyle Busch. The date and format have been retained despite the series’ recent bereavement. The race will showcase a blend of veteran Cup competitors and up‑and‑coming talent, and will be aired on FS1 with streaming on FUBO, NASCAR.com and SiriusXM.

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.

NASCAR’s Coca‑Cola 600 will crown a champion on May 24, 2026, with Tyler Reddick topping the championship battle ahead of a stacked field at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Pearce Dietrich’s latest driver rankings highlight the top contenders for the 2026 Coca‑Cola 600, examining recent performances, team dynamics and strategic factors that could shape the outcome.

Shane van Gisbergen’s recent third‑place finish at Watkins Glen has earned him a new opportunity in the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, while Ricky Stenhouse Jr. steps into the No. 4 truck for the upcoming race.

Carson Hocevar’s limited Truck Series schedule continues, with Connor Zilisch taking his place at Charlotte and Hocevar set to resume at Nashville next weekend.

The 2026 Coca‑Cola 600 returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway for its 13th slot on the Cup Series calendar, featuring a streamlined one‑lap qualifying format that determines the starting lineup for a star‑studded field of drivers.

NASCAR will run a single‑lap shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the 2026 Coca‑Cola 600, with drivers such as Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin vying for pole position.

Connor Zilisch captured second place in his inaugural Craftsman Truck Series race at Watkins Glen, while teammate Shane van Gisbergen prepares to take over the No. 71 Chevrolet at Charlotte, a program that Spire Motorsports says will be limited to this weekend.
The Cracker Barrel 400 is nearing a sell‑out, with a triple‑header weekend set to showcase top NASCAR talent and a surge in ticket demand.
Tyler Reddick's five wins have catapulted him to the top of the points standings, while drivers such as Christopher Bell and William Byron find themselves absent from the top ten. The latest rankings also reveal unexpected trends among the championship hopefuls.

Spire Motorsports will field three special‑paint Chevrolet Camaros for the Memorial Day weekend race, blending competition with a tribute to U.S. service heroes.

NASCAR’s Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway will take place Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET, spotlighting a revamped playoff structure, the In‑Season Challenge and a competitive field of drivers.

Denny Hamlin’s recent All‑Star victory at Dover masks ongoing difficulties with race restarts that have cost him wins and a championship, yet his improved points and confidence signal a turnaround.

With Carson Hocevar focusing on the upcoming Coca‑Cola 600, Spire Motorsports taps Connor Zilisch for the No. 77 truck while Shane van Gisbergen takes the wheel of the No. 71 entry. Kyle Busch is also slated to run his usual No. 7 truck.

Chevrolet has captured the last three points races, while Ross Chastain’s 2025 Coca‑Cola 600 win adds intrigue as the 2026 edition approaches. Bookmakers list Denny Hamlin as the favorite, but a deep field of contenders reflects the competitive nature of the sport.

Spire Motorsports replaces Carson Hocevar with 19‑year‑old Connor Zilisch for the upcoming Truck Series race at Charlotte, while Hocevar shifts his focus to the demanding Coca‑Cola 600.
The sport is preparing for a revamped All‑Star event while drivers like Hamlin and others jostle for playoff positioning, with marquee races from Charlotte to Indianapolis on the horizon.

NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar is removed from the entry list for the Craftsman Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, though he remains scheduled for the season‑ending Coca‑Cola 600.

Ross Chastain is set to attempt an unprecedented endurance challenge this weekend, combining Truck, Xfinity and Cup Series events into a single, grueling marathon of over 1,000 miles of racing.

The 2026 Coca-Cola 600 will feature a full grid of 39 drivers at Charlotte Motor Speedway, headlined by Katherine Legge's attempt at The Double and a roster of seasoned competitors across iconic teams.

As the season reaches its halfway point, NASCAR’s midseason awards recognize the drivers, teams and moments that have defined the year so far.