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Joey Logano captured his maiden win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series at North Wilkesboro, moving above the Chase cut‑line while Denny Hamlin extended his lead. Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick have secured playoff spots, but Austin Cindric slipped toward the bubble ahead of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis.
Joey Logano secured his maiden 2026 NASCAR Cup win at North Wilkesboro, moving above the Chase cut‑line while Denny Hamlin widened his points advantage. Austin Cindric’s slip to the bubble and the tight five‑race sprint to the playoffs add urgency to the season finale.
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.
After a six‑year hiatus, NASCAR is poised to bring back its traditional preseason exhibition event at Daytona International Speedway in 2027, rekindling a ritual that has defined the sport’s opening week for decades.
Joey Logano led 323 of 450 laps at North Wilkesboro Speedway, moving 49 points above the Chase cutline, while Shane van Gisbergen's fifth-place finish placed him 54 points clear. Meanwhile, Erik Jones slipped to 21st, and Hendrick Motorsports endured a caution that dropped its top drivers.
Joey Logano led a majority of the laps at North Wilkesboro Speedway, moving into the playoff cutline, while teammate issues and a caution sparked by Alex Bowman dropped multiple Hendrick cars a lap down.
Joey Logano led 323 laps to win at North Wilkesboro, moving into the playoff picture, while Shane van Gisbergen’s fifth place and Alex Bowman’s pit‑road incident reshaped the championship battle.
Erik Jones' early 2026 season showed flashes of brilliance, but a 21st‑place finish at North Wilkesboro has pushed him out of the playoff cutoff, leaving him with a narrow path to qualification.
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.
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.
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.
After a six‑year hiatus, NASCAR announced that the Clash exhibition will return to Daytona International Speedway in 2027, bringing back a key piece of its season‑opening narrative.
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.
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.
Joey Logano led 323 of 450 laps to win at North Wilkesboro, giving Team Penske its second consecutive Cup Series win and extending his points lead ahead of the crucial Indianapolis race.
Joey Logano’s win at North Wilkesboro gave him a 49‑point cushion over the playoff cutoff, while several drivers jockeyed for position ahead of the final stretch.
The NASCAR Cup Series will tackle the historic Brickyard 400 this Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Saturday’s qualifying session already shaping the starting lineup. The initial group of drivers posted metric scores that set the stage for a competitive showdown.
NASCAR heads to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400, featuring a mix of season‑opening momentum, defending champion drama, and a lucrative prize for the final stage, with broadcast details and a full driver lineup.
The 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway promises a hot, high‑stakes weekend, with live TV coverage, streaming options and a deep driver field competing for a million‑dollar prize.
NASCAR has published the driver roster for the 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, confirming a 39-car field that features both guaranteed charter entries and a handful of open drivers.
Joey Logano’s surprise win at North Wilkesboro, Denny Hamlin’s second place, and the rising profiles of Shane van Gisbergen and Ryan Fox set the stage for the Brickyard 400.