NASCAR’s 2026 Chase Opens at Darlington with Cook Out Southern 500
The Cook Out Southern 500 kicks off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs at Darlington Raceway, with USA Network broadcasting live on September 6.
Sep 5, 2026
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Ross Chastain Claims Pole Position for 2026 Daytona 400 as NBC Makes Historic Broadcast Debut
Ross Chastain secured pole position with a top speed of 184.396 mph, while Chris Buescher qualified second. The race, the final event of the 2026 regular season, will be broadcast live on NBC for the first time, showcasing a full field of drivers from teams such as Trackhouse Racing, RFK Racing, Team Penske and Hendrick Motorsports.
Aug 29, 2026
Gray Gaulding’s Comeback Falls Short at the 2026 Daytona 400
Gray Gaulding failed to qualify for the season‑ending NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona, ending a 118‑race absence after a suspension triggered by a 2024 domestic‑violence arrest.
Aug 29, 2026
Ross Chastain Secures Pole at Daytona as Front Row Sets Stage for Competitive Cup Race
Ross Chastain claimed pole position at Daytona International Speedway with a blistering lap of 48.809 seconds, edging out Chris Buescher by a narrow margin. The qualifying session highlighted strong performances from Austin Hill, Ryan Preece and several open‑car drivers, while Gray Gaulding missed the grid due to mechanical trouble.
Aug 28, 2026
Chastain Secures Pole at Daytona as Trackhouse Racing Shines
Ross Chastain claimed pole position at Daytona, sharing the front row with Chris Buescher and praising Trackhouse Racing for resolving engine issues.
Aug 28, 2026
Chastain Claims Daytona Pole as Trackhouse Dominates Qualifying
A dramatic qualifying session at Daytona saw multiple teams and drivers jockey for position ahead of the Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar 400.
Aug 28, 2026
Ross Chastain Takes Pole for Final Regular‑Season NASCAR Race at Daytona
Ross Chastain secured pole position after a two‑round qualifying format, while Gray Gaulding was ruled the slowest and left out of the 40‑car field. The race, scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, marks the final regular‑season event before the playoffs.
Aug 28, 2026
Daytona Qualifying Upset Highlights Final Regular‑Season Showdown
Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Daytona International Speedway set the stage for the season‑ending Coke Zero Sugar 400, with 41 cars entering the draw and one failing to make the field.
Aug 28, 2026
Daytona Qualifying Sets Stage for Final Chase Spot as 41 Cars Vie for 40 Slots
NASCAR’s final playoff qualifier at Daytona International Speedway will see 41 entries contesting 40 positions, with a 31‑point lead for Shane van Gisbergen over Ryan Preece heading into the weekend’s action.
Aug 28, 2026
NASCAR’s 2026 Season Finale at Daytona Marks a New Era of Expanding Lineups
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season will draw to a close on August 28 with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, a race that has become a benchmark for the series' expanding roster.
Aug 28, 2026
Joey Gase Takes the Wheel for NY Racing Team’s 2026 Daytona 500 Bid
After three straight failures to qualify, NY Racing Team replaces J.J. Yeley with Joey Gase for the 2026 Daytona 500, a race that will be broadcast live on TruTV and NBC.
Aug 28, 2026
Gray Gaulding Makes NASCAR Cup Series Return at Daytona After Domestic Violence Suspension
After an 118‑race absence triggered by a domestic‑violence charge, Gray Gaulding is set to re‑enter the Cup Series at Daytona, joining Carl Long’s Garage 66 for the season‑ending race.
Aug 28, 2026
Rain Threat Looms Over Daytona Qualifying as NASCAR Preps Backup Plan
A sudden thunderstorm forecast has put Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series qualifying in jeopardy, prompting a metric‑based lineup that could reshape the season‑ending race.
Aug 28, 2026
Five Drivers Vie for Four Remaining Spots in Daytona’s Coke Zero Sugar 400
With 41 entries but only 36 guaranteed spots, NASCAR’s upcoming Daytona Coke Zero Sugar 400 sees a crowded fight for the last four positions, featuring veteran Casey Mears, newcomer Corey Heim and four other drivers.
Aug 28, 2026
Daytona’s Final Showdown: Who Will Make the Cut?
With 41 cars entered and weather looming, five non‑chartered drivers face a precarious battle for the last playoff spots.
Aug 28, 2026
Five Drivers Fight for the Last Spot in Daytona’s Coke Zero Sugar 400
With 41 cars entered, five drivers battle for the final four positions; a washout could leave Mears out again.
Aug 27, 2026
Daytona’s August 2026 Showdown: New Rules and Driver Lineups
A look at the upcoming Daytona International Speedway event, where Cup and O’Reilly Series drivers will battle under a fresh rules package, with metric scores determining the order and several surprise entries on the grid.
Aug 26, 2026
Gray Gaulding Returns to Daytona with New Sponsors Ahead of Coke Zero Sugar 400
Gray Gaulding is set to compete in the upcoming Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, backed by primary sponsors Garage 66, Super Power Studios and Randy Blain Construction. The race will be televised live on NBC.
Aug 25, 2026
2026 Daytona 500 to Feature Full 41‑Car Field with Five New Open Teams
The 2026 Daytona 500 will feature a full 41‑car field, including five new open teams led by drivers such as Joey Gase, Casey Mears, Gray Gaulding, Corey Heim and Daniel Dye.
Aug 24, 2026
NASCAR’s Pennzoil 250 Returns to Indianapolis This Weekend
With Justin Allgaier atop the points standings and last year’s winner Connor Zilisch back in action, the Pennzoil 250 promises a competitive showdown at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Jul 25, 2026