RCR Announces Search for 2027 Full‑Time Cup Driver After Kyle Busch’s Exit
With Kyle Busch gone, Richard Childress Racing is scouting a successor for the No. 33 car, eyeing Austin Hill despite his modest Cup record.
Jul 10, 2026
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NASCAR’s 2027 Lineup Shuffle: Rumors swirl as Chandler Smith eyes RCR move
A look at the latest driver rumors circulating in NASCAR's Silly Season, focusing on Chandler Smith's possible shift to Richard Childress Racing and the broader implications for teams and sponsors.
Jul 10, 2026
Riggs Eyes Road Course Victory at Lime Rock Park
With a 65‑point lead and four wins already this season, Layne Riggs heads into the last road course event of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at Lime Rock Park, where practice and qualifying will set the stage for a competitive showdown.
Jul 9, 2026
NASCAR’s Weekend Doubleheader at EchoPark and Lime Rock
Two tracks in Georgia and Connecticut host multiple series, with early qualifying results highlighting emerging contenders.
Jul 8, 2026
NASCAR 2027 Silly Season: Who Could Move Up?
As the 2027 NASCAR Silly Season unfolds, drivers like Sam Mayer, Austin Hill, Layne Riggs, Chandler Smith and Sammy Smith are emerging as key candidates for Cup Series promotions, each backed by distinct performance trends and sponsorship landscapes.
Jun 29, 2026
Front Row Motorsports eyes 2027 lineup changes as Gragson’s future hangs in balance
Front Row Motorsports is weighing driver reshuffles for the upcoming season, balancing strong performances from Smith and Gilliland against uncertainty over Gragson's seat and the potential elevation of Riggs.
Jun 28, 2026
Riggs Triumphs in Navy 250 as Johnson’s Comeback Stalls
Layne Riggs turned a fuel‑starved afternoon into a third win in four races, while seven‑time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson’s Truck debut dissolved into a spin‑filled 30th‑place finish.
Jun 21, 2026
Riggs Triumphs in Navy 250 Amid Chaos and Johnson’s Comeback Attempt
Layne Riggs overcame fuel trouble and a late‑race shuffle to win the Navy 250 at the San Diego NASCAR weekend, while veteran Jimmie Johnson's first Truck start in 17 years concluded far down the order
Jun 21, 2026
NASCAR’s Future Driver Shuffle After Kyle Busch’s Passing
The NASCAR community mourns the loss of Kyle Busch, prompting Richard Childress Racing to search for a new driver for the No. 33 car. Austin Hill and Noah Gragson emerge as front‑runners, each backed by distinct strengths and sponsor relationships.
Jun 20, 2026
Layne Riggs clinches inaugural Navy 250 Truck Series victory at Naval Base Coronado
Layne Riggs secured his fourth win of the season and ninth career triumph in the first Navy 250 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race, edging out Tyler Reif on the last lap amid a chaotic finish.
Jun 20, 2026
Layne Riggs Wins Chaotic NASCAR Truck Series Race at San Diego Street Course
The San Diego Street Course lived up to its reputation for difficulty, producing a chaotic battle that saw Layne Riggs claim 65 points and 10 stage points after a late‑race pass on Tyler Reif.
Jun 20, 2026
NASCAR’s Inaugural Street Course at North Island Delivers Chaos and Unexpected Victory
The debut of a 3.4‑mile street circuit at Naval Air Station North Island sparked a chaotic race, featuring practice damage, a surprise lead by Jimmie Johnson, and Layne Riggs' triumphant overtime victory.
Jun 20, 2026
Layne Riggs Wins Chaotic Navy 250 at San Diego Street Course
NASCAR’s Truck Series returned to the challenging San Diego Street Course for the Navy 250, where a late‑stage battle saw Layne Riggs take the checkered flag after overtaking Tyler Reif, while the event was defined by extensive carnage and a packed field of competitors.
Jun 20, 2026
Layne Riggs clinches overtime victory at Naval Base Coronado
Riggs saved fuel to win an overtime finish at Naval Base Coronado, edging out Tyler Reif in a race marked by multiple wrecks and a strategic battle for position.
Jun 20, 2026
Tyler Ankrum’s Truck Crashes at Naval Base Coronado as Red Flag Halts Final Laps
During the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado, Tyler Ankrum collided with a concrete barrier, damaging his vehicle and prompting a red flag. Chandler Smith assumed the lead as the event resumed.
Jun 20, 2026
NASCAR Truck Series Opens at Naval Air Station North Island
The 2026 Craftsman Truck Series made its debut at Coronado’s Naval Air Station, featuring dramatic practice incidents, a flyover of Navy Ospreys, and a win by Front Row Motorsports driver Layne Riggs.
Jun 20, 2026
Riggs Dominates Navy 250 at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego
The 3.4‑mile track at Naval Base Coronado hosted a dramatic 35‑driver NASCAR Truck Series race, where Layne Riggs captured Stage 1, Stage 2 and the overall win, while Parker Kligerman took Stage 2 and a host of crashes reshaped the running order.
Jun 20, 2026
Riggs Takes Navy 250 in Overtime Thriller at San Diego
Layne Riggs overcame fuel shortages and a chaotic late‑race scramble to win the Navy 250, while Jimmie Johnson’s first Truck start in 17 years concluded in a spin‑filled 30th‑place finish.
Jun 20, 2026
Enfinger Gains, Friesen Slides as NASCAR Truck Series Heads into Crucial Stretch
Grant Enfinger captured stage points, Stewart Friesen fell further back, and with only five races left, the battle for The Chase intensifies.
Jun 20, 2026
Layne Riggs Wins Navy 250 in Overtime Thriller at Naval Base Coronado
The June 19 Navy 250 delivered a dramatic overtime finish, with Layne Riggs edging past Tyler Reif on the final lap while veterans Jimmie Johnson and Jamie McMurray faced setbacks.
Jun 20, 2026
Honeycutt Takes Pole as Truck Series Heads to Coronado
Kaden Honeycutt secured pole position for the Navy 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado, with Jimmie Johnson set to start fourth.
Jun 19, 2026
Kaden Honeycutt Takes Pole as NASCAR Truck Series Qualifying Marred by Crashes at Coronado
Kaden Honeycutt posted a 2:14.782 lap to claim pole position for the NASCAR Truck Series event at Naval Base Coronado, while Christian Eckes and Stewart Friesen suffered significant damage and several trucks were forced out.
Jun 19, 2026
NASCAR Truck Series Heads to San Diego for 13th Annual Navy 250
The 2026 NASCAR Truck Series will hold its 13th race of the season in San Diego, featuring a two‑group qualifying format that determines the starting grid for the Navy 250.
Jun 19, 2026
NASCAR Truck Series makes historic debut in San Diego
NASCAR will bring its Truck Series to San Diego for the first time in 2026, using a two‑group, single‑round qualifying system that determines starting positions based on lap time.
Jun 19, 2026