
2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: Driver Roster Takes Shape
Teams are finalizing line‑ups for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, with key driver moves, open seats and new entries shaping the upcoming season.
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Teams are finalizing line‑ups for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, with key driver moves, open seats and new entries shaping the upcoming season.

Layne Riggs leads the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase by 25 points with six wins, while shared resources and a tight playoff field set the stage for a dramatic showdown at Bristol.

The 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will feature significant roster adjustments, with rookie Carson Brown and veteran Chandler Smith joining Richard Childress Racing, Carson Kvapil stepping into the JR Motorsports No. 8, and Brandon Jones returning to Joe Gibbs Racing.

Early 2027 announcements reveal driver assignments for major NASCAR teams, highlighting new talent and sponsor support

Richard Childress Racing announced Carson Brown as its full‑time driver for the 2027 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, replacing Jesse Love, as the team reshapes its lineup and looks ahead to a busy schedule of events including the August 28 Winn‑Dixie 250 at Daytona.

RCR announces its 2027 lineup, promoting Chandler Smith and Carson Brown to full‑time roles while veteran Jesse Love moves to the Wood Brothers Cup team.

Richard Childress Racing reveals its 2027 driver roster, promoting rookie Carson Brown and veteran Chandler Smith while veteran drivers Jesse Love and Austin Hill shift to new teams.

Layne Riggs captured his first victory at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and secured the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series regular‑season championship in a double‑overtime race that saw teammate Chandler Smith finish second and Tyler Ankrum clinch the final Chase spot.

Layne Riggs captured his sixth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win in the season‑ending EJP 175 at Loudon, while Chandler Smith and Kaden Honeycutt rounded out the podium. Stage results and point totals reveal a tightly contested finale that will echo through the off‑season.

Layne Riggs led 106 laps to claim his 11th NASCAR Truck Series victory, while Tyler Ankrum fought back from a penalty to clinch the final Chase position, setting up a seven‑race playoff that begins at Bristol.

Layne Riggs captured a dramatic overtime win in the Truck Series while Tyler Reddick chased a sixth Cup victory amid shifting weather conditions.

Lane Riggs clinches the NASCAR Truck championship in an overtime thriller at New Hampshire, with Connor Zilisch dominating stages and Jake Garcia hampered by tire issues.

Riggs' dominant season sets the stage for a high‑stakes playoff showdown, with Kaden Honeycutt closing the gap in points.

In a nail‑biting New Hampshire 200‑lap race, Layne Riggs survived a series of cautions and a double‑overtime restart to claim his sixth win of the 2026 Truck season, cementing the No. 1 seed for the playoffs.

The 2026 Craftsman Truck Series Chase will feature a revamped format, with Layne Riggs leading the pack and Tyler Ankrum securing the last spot after a nail‑biting double‑overtime battle.
Layne Riggs captured the NASCAR Truck Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026, earning the coveted top seed in the playoffs. His teammate Chandler Smith finished second, while Tyler Ankrum claimed the final Chase spot despite mechanical setbacks.
The New Hampshire race combined mechanical drama, strategic pit work, and a diverse roster of drivers, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated playoff showdown.

Layne Riggs won the season‑ending NASCAR Truck Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after a multi‑stage battle filled with strategic pit moves and several caution periods.

NASCAR’s New Hampshire weekend features back‑to‑back Truck and Cup Series races, broadcast details, and playoff implications as the season heads toward Daytona.

The 2026 NASCAR qualifying order for New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been released, featuring top performers in both the Cup and Truck Series.

Kaden Honeycutt won the Black’s Tire 250 at Richmond Raceway, leading most laps and securing the maximum point haul despite a weather‑induced schedule shift.

Kaden Honeycutt led 225 of 250 laps at Richmond Raceway, claiming his second career Truck Series win and highlighting his championship ambitions.
After a weather‑induced delay, Kaden Honeycutt dominated the Richmond Truck Series race, finishing ahead of Corey Heim and Christian Eckes, while several competitors faced mechanical setbacks.

The motorsports world mourns the loss of Kyle Busch, a driver whose name has become synonymous with relentless competition and record‑breaking achievements. At 41, his untimely death sent shockwaves through the racing community, prompting tributes that celebrate a career defined by over 230 victories and a string of historic moments at some of NASCAR’s most iconic venues.