
NASCAR 26 Brings Major Gameplay Upgrades Ahead of September Launch
NASCAR 26 introduces a suite of realism‑focused upgrades, from a richer paint booth to strategic career mode and cross‑platform multiplayer, launching in mid‑September.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Jamie McMurray across Nascar.

NASCAR 26 introduces a suite of realism‑focused upgrades, from a richer paint booth to strategic career mode and cross‑platform multiplayer, launching in mid‑September.

After a distinguished career that includes a Cup Series win and multiple Xfinity victories, Regan Smith is set to re‑enter the Truck Series in 2026, joining Ram’s Free Agent Driver Program and Kaulig Racing for select events at historic tracks.

Despite a dominant 2025 season, Hendrick Motorsports managed only six wins in 2026, prompting a roster reshuffle and a focus on young talent like Connor Zilisch.

Legacy Motor Club will temporarily give John Hunter Nemechek the historic No. 40 for a single Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, reviving a number that last won in 2002 and tying the gesture to the 40th anniversary of sponsor Dollar Tree.

After a seven‑year gap since his last national‑series start, Elliott Sadler is slated to race at Richmond Raceway in Kaulig Racing’s newly revived Truck Series program, joining a lineup that has already featured a dozen other drivers.

In a recent interview, veteran NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray outlined a series of reforms he believes will make the sport’s qualifying sessions more entertaining and equitable.

NASCAR analyst Jamie McMurray cautions that Carson Hocevar's aggressive driving could provoke retaliation from other drivers, setting the stage for a heated showdown at Indianapolis.

Carson Hocevar led the final lap of the Quaker State 400 but lost the race amid concerns that his attitude has alienated peers, a dynamic highlighted by Jeff Burton, Jamie McMurray and Denny Hamlin.

A late‑block maneuver by Ty Gibbs sent Bubba Wallace into a spin, sparking a tense post‑race dialogue and a penalty that stripped the driver of his second‑place result.
Corey Heim, driving for 23XI Racing, won the Brickyard 400 in his 15th career start, becoming the second‑youngest winner of the crown jewel race.

The In‑Season Challenge semifinals will be staged at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, where a $1 million winner‑take‑all finale awaits the victor. The race, broadcast by TNT Sports, marks the track’s first points‑paying event in three decades and pits Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Chase Elliott and Todd Gilliland against each other in a high‑stakes showdown.

After Amazon Prime Video’s successful 2025 NASCAR streaming experiment, TNT Sports is stepping back onto the track, promising richer talent interactions, redesigned pre‑ and post‑race shows, and a suite of digital extensions that aim to deepen fan engagement.

Elliott Sadler is set to return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 25 Kaulig Racing entry at Richmond on August 14, reviving a career that includes Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series wins.

After a seven‑year hiatus, Elliott Sadler is set to re‑enter the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Richmond Raceway, marking a notable homecoming for the 51‑year‑old former star.

After a decade away from the Truck Series, Elliott Sadler will pilot the No. 25 Ram 1500 for Kaulig Racing at Richmond on August 14, reviving a partnership that blends his storied career with the brand’s fresh push in NASCAR.
At 24, Layne Riggs is dominating the Craftsman Truck Series with four wins and a 59‑point lead, while balancing championship ambitions with a looming Cup Series opportunity.

Elliott Sadler is set to race at Richmond Raceway on August 14 as part of Kaulig Racing’s RAM program, marking a notable return to the Cup Series.

TNT Sports is set to re‑enter NASCAR after more than a decade away, aiming to differentiate its broadcast through authentic storytelling and a roster of familiar racing personalities.

The 51‑year‑old Emporia native will pilot the Kaulig Racing entry at Richmond Raceway on August 14, marking his first Truck Series start in over a decade.

After a seven‑year hiatus, Elliott Sadler is slated to return to NASCAR’s Truck Series at Richmond Raceway, joining a lineage of notable drivers who have contested the iconic No. 25 truck.

After a seven‑year break, Elliott Sadler is set to drive the No. 25 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing at Richmond Raceway in August, reviving a historic truck number that has seen legends like Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman behind the wheel.

TNT Sports will conclude its NASCAR coverage with the championship round of the In‑Season Challenge at the historic Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis. The race will feature a showdown between perennial contender Ryan Blaney and surprise Cinderella story Todd Gilliland, drawing a cumulative audience of 13.4 million viewers.

Veteran driver Ryan Newman made his long‑awaited comeback at North Wilkesboro, finishing 24th, while Conor Daly prepares for his Truck debut and Kaulig Racing confirms Elliott Sadler and Carson Ferguson for upcoming races.
The iconic Brickyard 400 will crown a $1 million winner on Sunday, July 26, as NASCAR’s In‑Season Challenge reaches its climax at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.