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Chris Buescher

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NASCAR Returns to North Wilkesboro After Three Decades

After a 30‑year absence, the NASCAR Cup Series is set to race again at North Wilkesboro Speedway, a track reborn through the combined efforts of local volunteers, NASCAR veterans and stars like Dale Earnhardt Jr. The upcoming Window World 450 promises a nostalgic celebration of legends such as Junior Johnson and Jeff Gordon, while inviting a new generation of drivers including Christopher Bell and Chris Buescher to experience the historic venue.

Jul 28, 2026

North Wilkesboro Speedway Revives After 30 Years

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.

Jul 28, 2026

NASCAR Chase Contenders Gear Up for Final Stretch

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.

Jul 28, 2026

Blaney’s Atlanta Victory Propels Him Up NASCAR Power Rankings

Ryan Blaney’s win at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta lifts his position in the power rankings, while Bubba Wallace’s second‑place finish is marred by a penalty. Other key drivers, including Chase Elliott and Joey Logano, also feature in the updated standings.

Jul 28, 2026