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Ryan Preece captured his maiden NASCAR Cup Series victory at Daytona International Speedway, edging Zane Smith on the final lap to claim the 16th and final spot in the season‑ending Chase.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season concluded at Daytona, setting the stage for a 16‑driver playoff battle led by Denny Hamlin.
Ryan Preece secured the last playoff berth at Daytona after a multi‑car crash and a last‑lap showdown with Shane van Gisbergen.
Ross Chastain secured pole position with a top speed of 184.396 mph, while Chris Buescher qualified second. The race, the final event of the 2026 regular season, will be broadcast live on NBC for the first time, showcasing a full field of drivers from teams such as Trackhouse Racing, RFK Racing, Team Penske and Hendrick Motorsports.
The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29 will decide the final playoff spots, with Ross Chastain on pole and Ryan Preece facing a make‑or‑break showdown.
Ross Chastain claimed pole position at Daytona International Speedway with a blistering lap of 48.809 seconds, edging out Chris Buescher by a narrow margin. The qualifying session highlighted strong performances from Austin Hill, Ryan Preece and several open‑car drivers, while Gray Gaulding missed the grid due to mechanical trouble.
Ross Chastain claimed pole position at Daytona, sharing the front row with Chris Buescher and praising Trackhouse Racing for resolving engine issues.
A dramatic qualifying session at Daytona saw multiple teams and drivers jockey for position ahead of the Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar 400.
From charity laps and a blood drive to a 5K run and a 50/50 raffle, Darlington Raceway’s September lineup blends competition with community support ahead of the NASCAR Chase.
Ross Chastain secured pole position after a two‑round qualifying format, while Gray Gaulding was ruled the slowest and left out of the 40‑car field. The race, scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, marks the final regular‑season event before the playoffs.
Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Daytona International Speedway set the stage for the season‑ending Coke Zero Sugar 400, with 41 cars entering the draw and one failing to make the field.
NASCAR’s final playoff qualifier at Daytona International Speedway will see 41 entries contesting 40 positions, with a 31‑point lead for Shane van Gisbergen over Ryan Preece heading into the weekend’s action.
A sudden thunderstorm forecast has put Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series qualifying in jeopardy, prompting a metric‑based lineup that could reshape the season‑ending race.
A look at the major driver contract updates, retirements, and roster shifts set to define NASCAR's 2027 season.
From Richard Petty’s early dominance to Justin Haley’s record‑breaking triumph, the Coke Zero Sugar 400 has become a showcase of endurance and talent. As the 2026 edition approaches, new contenders prepare to etch their names into a storied list.
As the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season draws to a close, the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway becomes the decisive moment for playoff qualification, featuring a tight battle between Ryan Blaney and Denny Hamlin.
After a dramatic finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, veteran Denny Hamlin secured the regular‑season championship while the Chase picture tightened, setting the stage for a final showdown at Daytona.
Ryan Blaney overcame an early pit‑road error to lead 115 laps and win the NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, while Bubba Wallace finished second and Josh Berry third.
A rain‑delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway culminated in Ryan Blaney's third victory of the year, while the results now pivot to the upcoming Daytona playoff finale.
Ryan Blaney clinches the Dollar Tree 301 after a rain‑affected three‑stage battle at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Tyler Reddick captured pole position with a lap of 29.054 seconds, while Josh Berry qualified second. The race will be broadcast on USA Network with streaming on HBO Max and SiriusXM.
The Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23 will decide the last spots in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, featuring pole‑sitter Tyler Reddick, Josh Berry’s bid for a fourth straight top‑10, and a crowded chase battle.
The 2026 Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will crown the last regular‑season points before the Chase, featuring a deep driver field, a pole‑position battle and extensive broadcast coverage.
Qualifying for the New Hampshire Cup race will determine key points moves ahead of the final regular‑season stretch.