Chase Elliott Pushes for More Saturday Night NASCAR Races
NASCAR driver Chase Elliott says Saturday night races better suit fan schedules and summer excitement, and he’s urging the sport to find a middle ground with TV partners.
Jul 25, 2026
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Brickyard 400 Qualifying Set for Rain‑Free Session at Indianapolis
NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 qualifying will take place on Saturday with minimal rain risk, featuring a new metric that blends owner standings and recent race results, and three open‑car entries making the grid.
Jul 25, 2026
Chandler Smith’s Record‑Breaking Triumph at North Wilkesboro
Chandler Smith led from start to finish at North Wilkesboro Speedway, delivering a dominant performance that reshaped the season standings.
Jul 25, 2026
Chandler Smith Sets Record with Dominant Victory at North Wilkesboro
Chandler Smith won the NASCAR Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, posting the largest margin of victory in series history while a deep field of drivers battled for stage points and playoff positioning.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Returns to North Wilkesboro for the Window World 450
The Cup Series opens its weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway with practice, qualifying and a highly anticipated race, featuring a deep field of teams and a broadcast on truTV, SiriusXM and HBO MAX.
Jul 25, 2026
Chandler Smith Dominates at North Wilkesboro in Record-Breaking NASCAR Truck Race
Chandler Smith won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro by a record margin, praising God and his team while extreme heat tested the field.
Jul 25, 2026
Chandler Smith Secures Second Consecutive Win at North Wilkesboro
Chandler Smith's commanding victory at North Wilkesboro highlighted a heat‑laden showdown that reshaped the championship picture.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR’s North Wilkesboro Revival Draws Global Crowd for Historic Cup Race
NASCAR’s return to North Wilkesboro Speedway has become a sell‑out story for the fourth straight year, underscoring the track’s rapid ascent since its 2023 revival. The upcoming Window World 450 will mark the first NASCAR Cup Series points race at the half‑mile track since 1996, a milestone that has drawn fans from every corner of the United States.
Jul 25, 2026
Rain Stalls Qualifying, Sets the Stage for a Historic Race
NASCAR called off the scheduled qualifying session at North Wilkesboro Speedway after a sudden downpour drenched the track, forcing officials to rely on practice speeds to determine the starting order. As a result, Ryan Blaney will lead the field from pole position when the green flag drops.
Jul 25, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen’s Breakout Performance at North Wilkesboro
Shane van Gisbergen finished third in his third NASCAR Truck Series oval race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, driving the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet and surpassing reigning champion Corey Heim and teammate Chase Elliott.
Jul 25, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Secures Podium Finish at North Wilkesboro
Shane van Gisbergen’s third‑place result at North Wilkesboro marks his best performance on an oval and his highest finish in the Truck Series to date.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway for Sunday Night Showdown
Predictions point to Ryan Blaney on pole, Denny Hamlin winning Stage 1, Brad Keselowski taking Stage 2, and Ryan Preece victorious in the Window World 450, while Chase Elliott advances in the Final Four.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Returns to North Wilkesboro: Pole, Stages and Playoff Hopes
Ryan Blaney is expected to start from pole position, Denny Hamlin to win Stage 1, Brad Keselowski to claim Stage 2, and Ryan Preece to capture the Window World 450, while Chase Elliott and Blaney eye playoff advancement.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR In-Season Challenge Narrows to Four Contenders for Million-Dollar Showdown
Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Chase Elliott and Todd Gilliland battle in a unique tournament where advancement hinges on head‑to‑head results, setting the stage for surprising outcomes.
Jul 25, 2026
Smith Dominates Heat‑Soaked FaithFest 250 at North Wilkesboro
In sweltering conditions, Smith’s strategic pit stop and relentless pace secured the FaithFest 250 win, while the race’s caution‑free finish tightened the Chase field.
Jul 25, 2026
Smith Dominates Heat‑Soaked FaithFest 250 at North Wilkesboro
In sweltering conditions, Chandler Smith surged ahead on a Lap 152 restart and never relinquished the lead, while teammate Layne Riggs climbed to second, extending his series advantage.
Jul 25, 2026
Chase Elliott Pushes for More Saturday Night NASCAR Races
NASCAR’s leading voice on scheduling, Chase Elliott, argues that Saturday night races deliver a unique atmosphere and avoid conflicts with Monday morning obligations.
Jul 25, 2026
Layne Riggs Leads the Truck Series as He Eyes a Cup Move
At 24, Layne Riggs is dominating the Craftsman Truck Series with four wins and a 59‑point lead, while balancing championship ambitions with a looming Cup Series opportunity.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway for In‑Season Challenge Finale
The NASCAR Cup Series will race at North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend, marking its first short‑track event since April. Qualifying was canceled due to storms, and the starting lineup will be set by a new metric, with the race broadcast live on TNT.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Sets Window World 400 Grid After Weather Washes Out Qualifying
Rain forced NASCAR to abandon traditional qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway, prompting a metric‑based lineup that places Blaney, Gibbs and Bell at the front of a 37‑driver field.
Jul 25, 2026
Storm Cancels NASCAR Qualifying at North Wilkesboro, Field Set by Metric
An afternoon thunderstorm halted Cup Series qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway, prompting NASCAR to employ a new metric that blends owner standings with the latest race results to set the starting lineup.
Jul 25, 2026
NASCAR Returns to North Wilkesboro for First Points‑Paying Cup Race Since 1996
The Cup Series will race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with a $11.2 million purse, stage lengths of 80/265/450 laps, and a full field of top drivers broadcast on TNT Sports, HBO Max and PRN.
Jul 25, 2026
Rain Forces NASCAR to Set Grid by Rule Book at North Wilkesboro
Inclement weather halted NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway, prompting the series to rely on the Rule Book to determine the starting lineup for the Window World 450, with Ryan Blaney at the helm and Ross Chastain dropping to the rear after a penalty.
Jul 25, 2026
Storm Cancels NASCAR Cup Qualifying at North Wilkesboro, Setting Grid by Owner Standings
An unexpected afternoon thunderstorm halted the Cup Series qualifying session at North Wilkesboro Speedway, prompting NASCAR to set the starting lineup using a blend of owner points and recent race performance.
Jul 25, 2026