Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Justin Allgaier across Nascar.
NASCAR has named Jake Finch as the replacement for Ross Chastain in the No. 9 Chevrolet for the 2026 postseason opener at Darlington Raceway, with Finch set to contest four playoff dates and additional races later in the year.
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.
JR Motorsports adds four full‑time cars for 2026, solidifying its driver lineup with Carson Kvapil, Rajah Caruth, Justin Allgaier and Kyle Larson, and sets its sights on the playoffs beginning at Darlington.
Sheldon Creed’s triumph at Darlington marked his second career win and reshaped the Chase standings, cutting Justin Allgaier’s lead to seven points while highlighting the technical challenges that define the historic oval.
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.
The Cook Out Southern 500 kicks off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase at Darlington Raceway, with 38 drivers competing for a $11.85 million prize and a third straight win for Chase Briscoe.
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.
Sheldon Creed earned his maiden NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win at Darlington Raceway, cutting Justin Allgaier’s lead to seven points with eight events left in the season.
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.
Sheldon Creed’s second win of the season at Darlington Raceway solidified his position at the top of the NASCAR O’Reilly Chase, with JRM and Haas Factory Team emerging as championship-caliber contenders despite challenges faced by competitors.
Sheldon Creed secured his second NASCAR O'Reilly Chase victory at Darlington, moving to within seven points of Justin Allgaier in the points standings as the 2026 Chase approaches.
Sheldon Creed captured victory at Darlington Raceway on September 5, 2026, securing a three‑second margin over Corey Day and advancing his position in the NASCAR Cup Chase season opener.
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.
Sheldon Creed claimed victory at Darlington Raceway on July 25, 2026, earning 63 points and marking the opening round of the ten‑race Chase.
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase begins at Darlington with JR Motorsports holding the top two seeds, led by champion Justin Allgaier and rising star Carson Kvapil, as the team's depth and emerging drivers prepare for a decisive stretch.
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.
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.
Ryan Sieg took his maiden NASCAR win at Daytona in a dramatic overtime finish, while post‑race findings of loose lug nuts will cost Carson Kvapil and Justin Allgaier valuable pit selection at Darlington.
Rajah Caruth qualified on pole for the Daytona 500, led a JR Motorsports 1‑2‑3, and despite a final‑lap collision that dropped him to 32nd, he still clinched a Chase berth by a narrow margin.