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Joey Logano captured his first victory of the season at North Wilkesboro Speedway, leading 323 laps and edging out Denny Hamlin. The win lifts him from 17th to 15th in the standings, securing a playoff spot. Meanwhile, Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland prepare for the million‑dollar In‑Season Challenge finals, and the next race on the schedule is the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Joey Logano’s commanding win at North Wilkesboro Speedway not only ends his winless streak but also marks the track’s long‑awaited return to points competition, drawing a roaring crowd and setting the stage for a dramatic In‑Season Challenge finale.
Joey Logano captured his maiden 2026 Cup win at North Wilkesboro, leading most of the race and extending his points lead.
Joey Logano captured his first win since May 2025 at Texas, leading 323 of 450 laps at North Wilkesboro Speedway and ending a 45‑race winless stretch.
Joey Logano ended a 45‑race winless streak at North Wilkesboro, leading 323 of 450 laps and securing a playoff spot.
After a late‑stage collision with Christopher Bell, Josh Berry saw his day end prematurely, marking his fifth DNF in 21 starts. The incident underscores a turbulent year for the driver, who now faces an uncertain future as Jesse Love prepares to take his seat.
Joey Logano dominated the NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro, leading the majority of the event and vaulting into a comfortable playoff position. Denny Hamlin held second, preserving his points advantage, while Tyler Reddick’s incident dropped him in the standings.
Joey Logano dominated the action with a career‑high lap count and a 38th win, while Austin Cindric's tribute scheme and Ryan Blaney's comeback added drama to the first points race at North Wilkesboro since 1996.
Joey Logano led a race‑high 323 laps to win at North Wilkesboro, extending his streak to 15 consecutive seasons with a victory, while Austin Cindric finished 14th and Ryan Blaney rallied to 11th despite a speeding penalty.
Ryan Blaney, the 2023 Cup Series champion, aims to win the Brickyard 400 and the $1 million In‑Season Challenge, while Todd Gilliland seeks to overcome recent struggles and give his best effort.
Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland advanced past penalties, crashes and brake failures to contest the final race, where a $1 million prize awaits.
Joey Logano captured his 38th career win at North Wilkesboro, leading 323 laps and fending off Denny Hamlin in a dramatic finish that reshapes the playoff picture.
Joey Logano's victory at North Wilkesboro reshapes the playoff picture and sets up a Ford‑centric finale at the Brickyard 400.
Shane van Gisbergen led 49 laps and finished fifth, while Josh Berry’s season‑best car spun out and Ryan Blaney celebrated on a Harley‑Davidson, sparking a brief police scare
Bell’s 183.512 mph lap anchored a Toyota sweep, with Larson leading Chevrolet efforts, while Chastain paced the Xfinity field in a tightly contested session.
Christopher Bell topped the speed chart during Friday’s Cup Series practice, while Kyle Larson’s long‑run pace and Toyota’s strong showing set the stage for a tightly contested Brickyard 400.
Christopher Bell topped the practice times as Toyota secured a 1‑2‑3‑4‑5 finish, while William Byron led early laps and several drivers faced setbacks.
Christopher Bell set the fastest lap during a 50‑minute practice at Indianapolis, leading a Toyota 1‑2‑3‑4‑5 finish. Kyle Larson topped the Chevrolet results, while several drivers experienced setbacks after wall contacts.
Todd Gilliland's surprise victory over Chase Elliott at North Wilkesboro propelled him into the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge final, where he will meet Ryan Blaney for a $1 million prize. Ford is set to claim the inaugural title.
Ahead of the Brickyard 400, Cup Series teams hit the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Austin Cindric’s early power loss and Bubba Wallace’s wall contact marked the session, while Christopher Bell set the fastest lap.
NASCAR will stage the Brickyyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, featuring a 2 p.m. ET start, live coverage on TNT, TruTV and HBO Max, and free admission for children under 15.
The NASCAR Cup Series will race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, with Saturday's qualifying determining the starting order for the Brickyard 400. The first group features a mix of seasoned road‑course drivers and emerging talents, each aiming to post a metric score that could shape the race ahead.
Scott Dixon, a six‑time IndyCar champion driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, has called NASCAR’s Cup Series races hard to watch, igniting discussion about the series’ racing product and the effectiveness of recent rule adjustments.
Joey Logano’s recent win at North Wilkesboro has sharpened his championship bid, while a deep field of contenders prepares for the historic Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.