NASCAR’s 2026 Chase Opens at Darlington with Cook Out Southern 500
The Cook Out Southern 500 kicks off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs at Darlington Raceway, with USA Network broadcasting live on September 6.
Sep 5, 2026
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Daytona’s Final Sprint: Hamlin, Chastain and the Playoff Battle
A Saturday night showdown at Daytona International Speedway saw Ryan Preece take the checkered flag, while Denny Hamlin’s top‑10 run kept his championship hopes alive. With only five drivers contesting three playoff spots, the stage is set for a dramatic climax at Darlington Raceway.
Aug 30, 2026
NASCAR Cup Series Ends Regular Season with Tight Championship Battle
The regular season concluded at Daytona with Denny Hamlin topping the standings, Ryan Preece securing his maiden victory, and a compressed points gap setting the stage for a fierce postseason.
Aug 30, 2026
Ryan Preece scores first Cup victory in overtime at Daytona
Ryan Preece captured his maiden NASCAR Cup Series win after a dramatic overtime finish at Daytona International Speedway, while Shane van Gisbergen and Brad Keselowski saw their championship hopes eliminated.
Aug 30, 2026
Ross Chastain Claims Pole Position for 2026 Daytona 400 as NBC Makes Historic Broadcast Debut
Ross Chastain secured pole position with a top speed of 184.396 mph, while Chris Buescher qualified second. The race, the final event of the 2026 regular season, will be broadcast live on NBC for the first time, showcasing a full field of drivers from teams such as Trackhouse Racing, RFK Racing, Team Penske and Hendrick Motorsports.
Aug 29, 2026
NASCAR’s Final Sprint to the Chase at Daytona
The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29 will decide the final playoff spots, with Ross Chastain on pole and Ryan Preece facing a make‑or‑break showdown.
Aug 29, 2026
Ross Chastain Secures Pole at Daytona as Front Row Sets Stage for Competitive Cup Race
Ross Chastain claimed pole position at Daytona International Speedway with a blistering lap of 48.809 seconds, edging out Chris Buescher by a narrow margin. The qualifying session highlighted strong performances from Austin Hill, Ryan Preece and several open‑car drivers, while Gray Gaulding missed the grid due to mechanical trouble.
Aug 28, 2026
Chastain Secures Pole at Daytona as Trackhouse Racing Shines
Ross Chastain claimed pole position at Daytona, sharing the front row with Chris Buescher and praising Trackhouse Racing for resolving engine issues.
Aug 28, 2026
Chastain Claims Daytona Pole as Trackhouse Dominates Qualifying
A dramatic qualifying session at Daytona saw multiple teams and drivers jockey for position ahead of the Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar 400.
Aug 28, 2026
Ross Chastain Takes Pole for Final Regular‑Season NASCAR Race at Daytona
Ross Chastain secured pole position after a two‑round qualifying format, while Gray Gaulding was ruled the slowest and left out of the 40‑car field. The race, scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, marks the final regular‑season event before the playoffs.
Aug 28, 2026
Daytona Qualifying Upset Highlights Final Regular‑Season Showdown
Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Daytona International Speedway set the stage for the season‑ending Coke Zero Sugar 400, with 41 cars entering the draw and one failing to make the field.
Aug 28, 2026
Daytona Qualifying Sets Stage for Final Chase Spot as 41 Cars Vie for 40 Slots
NASCAR’s final playoff qualifier at Daytona International Speedway will see 41 entries contesting 40 positions, with a 31‑point lead for Shane van Gisbergen over Ryan Preece heading into the weekend’s action.
Aug 28, 2026
NASCAR’s 2026 Season Finale at Daytona Marks a New Era of Expanding Lineups
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season will draw to a close on August 28 with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, a race that has become a benchmark for the series' expanding roster.
Aug 28, 2026
Joey Gase Takes the Wheel for NY Racing Team’s 2026 Daytona 500 Bid
After three straight failures to qualify, NY Racing Team replaces J.J. Yeley with Joey Gase for the 2026 Daytona 500, a race that will be broadcast live on TruTV and NBC.
Aug 28, 2026
Rain Threat Looms Over Daytona Qualifying as NASCAR Preps Backup Plan
A sudden thunderstorm forecast has put Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series qualifying in jeopardy, prompting a metric‑based lineup that could reshape the season‑ending race.
Aug 28, 2026
Five Drivers Vie for Four Remaining Spots in Daytona’s Coke Zero Sugar 400
With 41 entries but only 36 guaranteed spots, NASCAR’s upcoming Daytona Coke Zero Sugar 400 sees a crowded fight for the last four positions, featuring veteran Casey Mears, newcomer Corey Heim and four other drivers.
Aug 28, 2026
Daytona’s Final Qualifier: Rain, Points, and the Fight for a Playoff Spot
With only 16 of 41 entries guaranteed a spot, the upcoming Coke Zero Sugar 400 will decide the playoff field, and the fate of the No. 62 entry hangs in the balance.
Aug 28, 2026
Daytona’s Final Showdown: Who Will Make the Cut?
With 41 cars entered and weather looming, five non‑chartered drivers face a precarious battle for the last playoff spots.
Aug 28, 2026
Five Drivers Fight for the Last Spot in Daytona’s Coke Zero Sugar 400
With 41 cars entered, five drivers battle for the final four positions; a washout could leave Mears out again.
Aug 27, 2026
Daytona’s August 2026 Showdown: New Rules and Driver Lineups
A look at the upcoming Daytona International Speedway event, where Cup and O’Reilly Series drivers will battle under a fresh rules package, with metric scores determining the order and several surprise entries on the grid.
Aug 26, 2026
2026 Daytona 500 to Feature Full 41‑Car Field with Five New Open Teams
The 2026 Daytona 500 will feature a full 41‑car field, including five new open teams led by drivers such as Joey Gase, Casey Mears, Gray Gaulding, Corey Heim and Daniel Dye.
Aug 24, 2026
Paramount+ Announces Reality Series ‘Team Moms: Baseball’ Set to Premiere in 2026
Paramount+ will launch 'Team Moms: Baseball' on September 24, 2026, exploring the intense world of competitive youth baseball through the lens of seven Scottsdale families.
Aug 24, 2026
Kim Kardashian’s ‘Team Moms: Baseball’ Set to Debut on Paramount+
The upcoming Paramount+ series follows the lives of families competing in youth baseball at Legendary Prep Academy, blending sport with the untold stories of parents in the stands.
Aug 20, 2026
Kim Kardashian Turns Reality TV Lens on Elite Youth Baseball with ‘Team Moms: Baseball’
A new reality series follows seven families training at Legendary Prep Academy, blending sports drama with Kardashian’s expanding media empire.
Aug 20, 2026