Corey Heim Secures Brickyard 400 Victory in Thrilling NASCAR Race
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.
Jul 26, 2026
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NASCAR’s Million‑Dollar Showdown Revives a Legendary Short Track
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.
Jul 26, 2026
TNT Sports Revives NASCAR Coverage with Fresh Talent and Tech Innovations
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.
Jul 25, 2026
Marty Smith’s Turning Point: How Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shaped His ESPN Career
When a young Marty Smith cut off Jeff Gordon on air, a quiet rebuke from Dale Earnhardt Jr. forced a crucial shift in his approach, ultimately unlocking a series of high‑profile interviews that defined his rise at ESPN.
Jul 25, 2026
TNT Sports to Crown In‑Season Challenge Champion at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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.
Jul 23, 2026
NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 Returns to Indianapolis with $1 Million Showdown
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.
Jul 23, 2026
Rain Stalls Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway as NASCAR Eyes Completion
A sudden thunderstorm forced NASCAR to pause the Quaker State 400 in Atlanta, prompting crews to race against time to dry the track before a possible timed finish
Jul 13, 2026
Chase Briscoe Secures Sixth Cup Victory at Chicagoland, Honors Tebow and Bass Pro Founder
After leading a Joe Gibbs Racing trio to the checkered flag, Chase Briscoe celebrated with a knee for Tim Tebow and an imaginary cast for Johnny Morris, expressing his affection for Chicagoland Speedway and a desire to return in 2027.
Jul 6, 2026
Veteran Broadcaster Shannon Spake Returns to NASCAR Pit Road After Ten Years
After a decade away from the track, Shannon Spake is back on pit road, joining Marty Snider and Danielle Trotta for the 2026 In‑Season Challenge, while veteran driver Shane van Gisbergen’s recent road‑course streak adds extra intrigue.
Jun 30, 2026
NASCAR Moves Cup Series to TNT as Broadcast Landscape Shifts
NASCAR’s Cup Series will air on TNT for the next five weeks, with Marty Smith hosting the pre‑ and post‑race studio program alongside Jimmie Johnson and Jamie McMurray. The existing commentary trio of Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte remains unchanged, and the upcoming Sonoma event marks the season’s last road‑course race.
Jun 26, 2026
NASCAR Heads to Sonoma for the Toyota/Save Mart 350
NASCAR’s Cup Series will race at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, featuring 36 drivers, a knockout bracket, and a host of sponsors.
Jun 25, 2026
NASCAR’s Broadcast Shuffle: Letarte, Alexander, and Earnhardt Jr. Stay on TNT
Steve Letarte, Adam Alexander, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will continue to call NASCAR Cup Series races for TNT, bringing their signature blend of strategy talk and fan‑friendly banter to the network’s new schedule, starting with the Sonoma road race.
Jun 25, 2026
NASCAR Expands TV Deal with TNT and HBO Max for Five‑Week Sprint
From Sonoma to Indianapolis, the series will showcase a blend of veteran voices and fresh talent, while the In‑Season Challenge adds a $1 million prize for drivers and fans alike.
Jun 24, 2026
NASCAR’s Summer TV Takeover
From Sonoma to Indianapolis, a new broadcast lineup features veteran voices and a $1 million bracket challenge for fans.
Jun 24, 2026
TNT Sports deepens NASCAR In‑Season Challenge coverage with immersive tech and expanded commentary
TNT Sports is rolling out a multi‑platform rollout for the 2026 NASCAR In‑Season Challenge, adding Dolby Vision, Atmos, Driver Cam and a suite of new features across TNT, truTV, HBO Max and Bleacher Report.
Jun 24, 2026
TNT Sports to Broadcast NASCAR In-Season Challenge Starting June 28
TNT Sports announces the second annual NASCAR In-Season Challenge, airing from June 28 across TNT, truTV and HBO Max with expanded viewing features and a multi‑platform schedule
Jun 23, 2026
Jimmie Johnson Joins TNT Sports as Studio Analyst for 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge
Jimmie Johnson, a seven‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion and co‑owner of Legacy Motor Club, is expanding his role in the sport by joining TNT Sports as a studio analyst for the 2026 In‑Season Challenge. His addition comes as the network builds a stronger NASCAR coverage team, featuring veteran voices such as Marty Smith and Jeff Burton.
Jun 18, 2026
Jimmie Johnson Joins TNT Sports as Studio Analyst for the In‑Season Challenge
TNT Sports expands its NASCAR coverage with Jimmie Johnson’s debut on June 28, adding veteran analysis and a new broadcast team.
Jun 18, 2026
Jimmie Johnson Joins TNT Sports as Studio Analyst for the In‑Season Challenge
TNT Sports announced Jimmie Johnson as a studio analyst for the In‑Season Challenge, debuting on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway. The move brings a championship pedigree to a broadcast lineup that also features Marty Smith, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Steve Letarte, Jamie McMurray and Jeff Burton.
Jun 18, 2026
Jimmie Johnson Joins TNT’s NASCAR Broadcast Team for the In‑Season Challenge
The legendary driver turns his expertise to commentary, while also expanding his racing operations with Legacy Motor Club.
Jun 18, 2026
Jimmie Johnson Joins TNT Sports as Studio Analyst for In‑Season Challenge
TNT Sports announced a lineup reshuffle for its second annual In‑Season Challenge, enlisting Jimmie Johnson as a studio analyst for three events and elevating Marty Smith to the host desk, as the network seeks to deepen fan engagement amid a 52 percent viewership surge.
Jun 18, 2026
TNT Sports Bolsters NASCAR Lineup with Jimmie Johnson and Marty Smith
TNT Sports announces a new analyst roster and hosting lineup for its In‑Season Challenge, highlighting Jimmie Johnson’s upcoming race coverage and Marty Smith’s expanded role.
Jun 17, 2026
TNT Sports Bolsters NASCAR Coverage with Jimmie Johnson, Marty Smith and Jeff Burton
TNT Sports will debut Jimmie Johnson as a NASCAR analyst on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway, while Marty Smith and Jeff Burton join the broadcast team for the upcoming races.
Jun 17, 2026
Jimmie Johnson Joins TNT Sports as NASCAR Analyst for In‑Season Challenge
TNT Sports announces the addition of Jimmie Johnson to its NASCAR analyst roster, marking a key move in its coverage of the In‑Season Challenge, with races at Sonoma, North Wilkesboro and Indianapolis slated for live coverage.
Jun 17, 2026