
Josh Berry Takes the Wheel at Legacy Motor Club
Josh Berry’s recent surge and Jimmie Johnson’s endorsement signal a strategic shift for Legacy Motor Club as the season’s final stretch approaches.
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Josh Berry’s recent surge and Jimmie Johnson’s endorsement signal a strategic shift for Legacy Motor Club as the season’s final stretch approaches.

The 2026 NASCAR Chase at World Wide Technology Raceway promises high‑stakes competition, with familiar drivers vying for position, a revived second‑series event, and odds that reflect the track’s unique history.

Josh Berry joins Legacy Motor Club to pilot the No. 42 Toyota in 2027, bringing a Cup win, five O'Reilly Series victories and a CARS Late Model championship, while sharing the garage with Erik Jones and Riley Herbst.

Sheldon Creed’s win at Darlington propelled him into a seven‑point lead over Justin Allgaier in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase, with eight races left to determine the 2026 champion.

Josh Berry’s unexpected five‑race top‑nine streak and his impending move to a new team highlight the dynamic driver market that will define NASCAR’s 2027 season.

Sheldon Creed captured his maiden win in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington Raceway, finishing 2.961 seconds ahead of rookie Corey Day and trimming Justin Allgaier’s championship lead to just seven points.

Jesse Love, a defending champion with 383 laps led this season, remains optimistic that eliminating bad luck will propel him to a second title and a future Cup Series campaign.

Creed captured his second career victory at Darlington, while penalties for his and three other teams will force them to accept random pit stalls at Gateway.

The inaugural race of the ten‑race Chase saw Justin Allgaier take the early lead, with Sheldon Creed and Carson Kvapil close behind, setting the stage for a tightly contested championship.

After the Darlington race, Sheldon Creed's win propels him to second place, narrowing the margin to seven points as the Chase enters its opening round.

Sheldon Creed won the Fleetio 200 at Darlington, taking the lead in the O’Reilly Series standings as the race delivered dramatic stage results and a deep field of competitors.

Justin Allgaier, the 2024 series champion, arrives at Darlington Raceway confident, backed by a 25‑point lead and a record of four wins and 17 top‑10 finishes, as the series begins its inaugural Chase race.

Carson Kvapil will lead the field to green on September 5 at Darlington, sharing the front row with Justin Allgaier, while 12 Chase drivers occupy the top 15 and the race promises 147 laps of high‑speed action broadcast on CW and streamed across multiple platforms.

Kvapil’s 30.424‑second lap earned him pole position, his first in 67 series starts and the opening effort of the 2026 season.

The NASCAR O'Reilly Series Fleetio 200 will take place on September 5 at Darlington Raceway, with Carson Kvapil on pole and Justin Allgaier alongside, and the event will be televised on the CW Network.

The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series roster is taking shape, with confirmed driver movements, retirements and new signings across the sport's top teams.

Carson Kvapil will lead the field from the pole at Darlington Raceway on September 5, with 52 competitors vying for victory over 147 laps and 200 miles.

Qualifying saw Carson Kvapil earn the pole with a lap of 30.424 seconds, while Parker Retzlaff posted the quickest practice time of 30.300 seconds, setting the stage for a competitive race at Darlington Raceway.

The provisional 2027 NASCAR Cup Series roster reveals several high‑profile promotions, team expansions, and lingering uncertainties as teams finalize driver agreements.

A points reset reshapes the 2026 NASCAR Chase, cutting Justin Allgaier's lead and elevating underdog Parker Retzlaff, while four JR Motorsports drivers and other contenders vie for the remaining spots.

After a marathon 13‑year wait, Ryan Sieg finally broke through for his maiden NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win at Daytona, clinching victory in an overtime finish that saw multiple wrecks and a fierce battle with Austin Hill and Carson Kvapil.
The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase was locked in following the dramatic Daytona race on August 28, where the final twelve contenders were identified after a chaotic finish. Rajah Caruth erased a points deficit to climb to twelfth place, while Taylor Gray earned a Chase berth despite crossing the line in twenty‑sixth position. The race also saw separate crashes for Brent Crews and William Sawalich, while veteran Justin Allgaier showcased a strong season with six victories and a wealth of top‑ten finishes. Other notable performances included Carson Kvapil’s two wins for JR Motorsports, Sheldon Creed’s single triumph with Haas Factory Team, and the consistent outings of Jesse Love, Austin Hill, Brandon Jones, Corey Day, Sammy Smith, Parker Retzlaff and Sam Mayer, each contributing a mix of wins, top‑fives and top‑tens. Next week the Chase moves to Darlington Raceway, kicking off a seven‑race stretch that will test the momentum of these twelve drivers as they battle for the title.
The upcoming NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Daytona International Speedway on August 28 will determine the final Chase field, with Rajah Caruth on pole and favorites Austin Hill and Jesse Love eyeing victory. Here’s a look at the competitors, the race format, and how to watch.

Jesse Love secured pole position with a 49.118‑second lap at Daytona International Speedway, while the qualifying format advanced ten drivers and set the stage for the upcoming O’Reilly Series race.