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Retired NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed genuine delight when he spotted Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce watching the Anduril 250 race in San Diego. The two NFL stars attended of their own accord, sparking a unique crossover that highlighted the growing cultural overlap between football and motorsport.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. weighed in on the thrilling Sonoma NASCAR Cup Series showdown, lauding Shane van Gisbergen’s road‑course expertise and dismissing fan criticism of the race’s hype.
Chase Elliott is set to race for JR Motorsports at North Wilkesboro on July 17, marking his first appearance with the team since 2015 and highlighting his deep ties to short‑track competition.
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Chicagoland Speedway this weekend, marking the first competitive race at the 1.5‑mile venue since 2019 and promising a fresh chapter in its storied history.
With his contract set to expire after the 2026 season, Alex Bowman reflects on his health, performance and the possible paths ahead for Hendrick Motorsports.
Chase Elliott is set to pilot the storied No. 8 Chevrolet at North Wilkesboro in July, marking his first appearance for JR Motorsports in over a decade and honoring the late Kyle Busch’s unfinished plans.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. defended the TNT broadcast after fans questioned the analysts’ forecasts, as Shane van Gisbergen won the race and Chase Briscoe finished second, eliciting a divided response from the audience.
On June 27, Alan Jackson took the stage at Nissan Stadium for what would become his last performance, surrounded by NASCAR legends who honored his enduring influence on the sport and his personal connection to Georgia.
After a decade away from the track, Shannon Spake is back on pit road, joining Marty Snider and Danielle Trotta for the 2026 In‑Season Challenge, while veteran driver Shane van Gisbergen’s recent road‑course streak adds extra intrigue.
The upcoming NASCAR 26 console title will build on the foundation of its predecessor, introducing confirmed enhancements like burnouts after wins and a rumored song selector, while also exploring new collaborations and locations.
NASCAR announces a landmark seven‑year, $7.7 billion media rights agreement with Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports, redefining how races are broadcast and adding a new opening event at Sonoma.
Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar will start at the front of Sunday’s NASCAR race at Sonoma Raceway, with a pole time of 74.829 seconds, while a new TNT broadcast crew takes over from Prime Video.
Amazon Prime Video's brief NASCAR Cup Series stint ends, making way for TNT Sports to take over the next five races with a new roster of announcers and a fresh tournament format.
TNT Sports deepens its NASCAR coverage with a refreshed operation, the debut of the NEP PX1 truck at Sonoma, and enhanced multi‑platform features across TNT, truTV, HBO Max and Bleacher Report.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season marks the second year of a seven‑year, $7.7 billion broadcast deal, introducing new venues, schedule changes and unchanged commentary talent.
NASCAR’s Cup Series will air on TNT for the next five weeks, with Marty Smith hosting the pre‑ and post‑race studio program alongside Jimmie Johnson and Jamie McMurray. The existing commentary trio of Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte remains unchanged, and the upcoming Sonoma event marks the season’s last road‑course race.
The Chicago‑based NASCAR event will showcase a Bugs Bunny‑themed car driven by Bubba Wallace, sponsored by Upper Deck and linked to Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing, blending pop‑culture nostalgia with competitive motorsport.
The second annual In‑Season Challenge begins this weekend at Sonoma Raceway, featuring a bracket‑style format, a $1 million prize, and expanded coverage on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
Director Adam McKay disclosed a proposed sequel that would have moved Ricky Bobby from NASCAR to European Grand Prix racing, but production challenges led him to pursue 'Step Brothers' instead.
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace will race a Space Jam‑inspired Chevrolet at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5, sponsored by Upper Deck, while wearing a themed helmet and firesuit. The partnership celebrates the film’s legacy and aims to boost Wallace’s push for his first victory since the Brickyard 400.
NASCAR’s Cup Series will race at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, featuring 36 drivers, a knockout bracket, and a host of sponsors.
Steve Letarte, Adam Alexander, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will continue to call NASCAR Cup Series races for TNT, bringing their signature blend of strategy talk and fan‑friendly banter to the network’s new schedule, starting with the Sonoma road race.
Amazon Prime Video will no longer broadcast NASCAR Cup races in 2026, as a new media deal redistributes rights among Fox, NBC, and TNT Sports, while the In‑Season Challenge prepares for its second edition.
An exploration of part-time NASCAR drivers who have broken the odds to claim Cup Series victories, from Trevor Bayne’s 2011 Daytona 500 triumph to Corey Heim’s recent win at Naval Base Coronado.