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The North Wilkesboro Speedway, dormant since 1996, is set to host its first Cup Series race in three decades after a revival led by Dale Earnhardt Jr., backed by American Rescue Plan Act funds and extensive renovations.
Ryan Blaney celebrated his 19th career NASCAR Cup win at EchoPark Speedway with a custom 2026 Harley‑Davidson Street Glide, marking Ford’s 750th series victory.
Ryan Blaney captured his 19th career NASCAR Cup win at EchoPark Speedway, riding a special 2026 Harley‑Davidson Street Glide around the track just before 2 a.m.
Ryan Blaney secured victory in the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway after a daring final‑lap maneuver, underscoring Atlanta’s reputation as NASCAR’s ultimate driver’s track.
With Denny Hamlin atop the points standings and several contenders jockeying for playoff positioning, the upcoming races at Iowa, Richmond and New Hampshire promise high stakes
The recent Atlanta race delivered close competition and sparked debate over fuel‑saving rules and upcoming car upgrades.
Corey Heim clinches the Brickyard 400, becoming the youngest winner since Jeff Gordon, while Carson Hocevar’s aggressive tactics spark a heated rivalry.
At the 2026 Brickyard 400, 24‑year‑old Corey Heim claimed his first victory, becoming the youngest winner since Jeff Gordon in 1994, while 23‑year‑old Carson Hocevar’s aggressive bid and ensuing clash highlighted a generational shift in the sport.
Ryan Blaney led 171 laps at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but the event was marred by weather delays that stretched the finish past 2 a.m., sparking both praise and criticism.
Ryan Blaney dominated the NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta, leading 171 of 263 laps and securing a victory for Team Penske, while late‑night action sparked both praise and criticism.
Ryan Blaney led 171 laps to claim victory for Team Penske in a weather‑hit race that stretched into the early hours, while Bubba Wallace’s second‑place finish ended in a 29th‑place penalty
Denny Hamlin leads the points standings and is locked into the playoffs, while his 23XI Racing partnership with Michael Jordan sees teammate Corey Heim claim a crown‑jewel win at Indianapolis. The season’s next stretch promises a fierce chase for the championship.
With points still up for grabs, eight drivers are on the cusp of securing a spot in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
Denny Hamlin tops the points standings and eyes the Cup championship as the series heads into a critical stretch of races.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has entered a pivotal phase, with the playoff picture beginning to crystallize as the regular season approaches its climax. Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick have become the first two drivers to lock themselves into The Chase, capitalizing on strong performances that have placed them comfortably within the cutoff. Ryan Blaney, meanwhile, sits on the brink of a playoff berth, needing just 36 points to secure his spot, a target that feels within reach given his recent average of 39.4 points per race over the last nine events. Other contenders are feeling the pressure, each with distinct point requirements. Ty Gibbs must accumulate 97 points, while Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, Chris Buescher, Carson Hocevar, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe are each chasing distinct milestones that range from 153 to 226 points. Performance trends add intrigue: Elliott has posted 20‑plus points in seven straight races, whereas Larson’s recent two‑race stretch yielded a mere 23 points, highlighting the volatility of the championship battle. Teams such as Joe Gibbs Racing and RFK Racing are central to the story, with drivers like Gibbs, Buescher and Bell carrying the hopes of their respective organizations as they navigate the final stretch. The upcoming races at iconic venues — from the historic short track in North Wilkesboro to the high‑speed ovals of Richmond, Charlotte and Phoenix — will determine which drivers join Hamlin and Reddick in the postseason.
The fourth race of the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge will be held at North Wilkesboro Speedway, marking the track’s first points‑paying event since 1996. Four drivers will battle for a spot in the Brickyard 400 and a $1 million prize.
The NASCAR Cup Series is set to make its long‑awaited return to North Wilkesboro on July 19, marking the first points‑event race at the historic half‑mile track in three decades.
NASCAR’s latest penalty of Bubba Wallace for breaching the out‑of‑bounds line on the final lap has reignited debate over the double‑painted line rule, with his team’s protest and the “Hauler Talk” podcast shedding light on broader race‑package issues
Thousands of fans will gather at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first points‑paying Cup Series race in almost 30 years, blending tradition with modern excitement.
NASCAR returns to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, for a weekend that blends legacy with fresh competition, featuring the Cup Series, Truck Series and CARS Tour on the historic 5/8‑mile speedway.
Kevin Harvick backed the sanction imposed on Bubba Wallace for crossing the double yellow line at Atlanta, but raised doubts about the rule’s relevance on a circuit that differs from traditional drafting venues.
Kevin Harvick, a seven‑time NASCAR champion, voiced his unequivocal support for the sanction imposed on Bubba Wallace after the Atlanta Motor Speedway incident, while questioning the necessity of the double yellow line rule at that venue.
This weekend’s action at North Wilkesboro features a Cup Series points race, a Truck Series showdown, and a doubleheader that blends veterans with rising talent.
Ford celebrates a milestone at North Wilkesboro as Blaney clinches the 750th Cup victory, while Logano dazzles in the All‑Star Race and several drivers eye the next round of the In‑Season Challenge.