Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Paul Menard across Nascar.
The Southern 500 served as a pivotal early test for the Chase, where stage points, mechanical failures and strategic pit stops reshaped the standings, keeping the championship fight razor‑thin with nine races left.
With the green flag set for 2:20 p.m. EST on Sunday, TNT and HBO Max will broadcast a race that tests both skill and strategy. Top contenders such as Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Chase Elliott are joined by pole‑sitter Carson Hocevar, while veterans like Erik Jones and Daniel Suarez eye a breakout performance.
Joey Logano’s surprise win at North Wilkesboro, Denny Hamlin’s second place, and the rising profiles of Shane van Gisbergen and Ryan Fox set the stage for the Brickyard 400.
Joey Logano's recent slump gave way to a commanding win at North Wilkesboro, reshaping the points table and highlighting the rise of international drivers ahead of the iconic Brickyard 400.
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.
Ryan Preece stepped into the NASCAR Cup Series Chase after Shane van Gisbergen’s early accident, delivering a performance that underscores deep structural issues in the sport’s playoff and points architecture.
Wood Brothers Racing confirmed that Josh Berry will leave the No. 21 Ford after the 2026 season, prompting speculation about the team's next driver and reflecting a broader pattern of driver movement in NASCAR.