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From August 21 to 23, New Hampshire Motor Speedway will host a mix of Cup Series action, Modified Tour thrills and off‑track entertainment, offering discounted tickets and a festive atmosphere for fans of all ages.
Denny Hamlin extends his lead, Ty Gibbs climbs to second, and historic storylines emerge as the series heads to Richmond.
NASCAR Cup drivers praised the Mohegan Sun 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, citing its dramatic final‑corner lead change and the electric atmosphere that defined the weekend.
NASCAR’s decision to bar Corey Heim from the 2026 Rookie of the Year award has sparked criticism over inconsistent eligibility rules, especially as he outscored the heavily promoted Connor Zilisch despite limited Cup participation.
Qualifying for the Iowa Corn 350 delivered a dramatic pole position for Ryan Blaney, a strong lineup from Team Penske and Hendrick Motorsports, and a broadcast plan that includes USA Network and streaming on HBO Max.
During the Iowa Corn 350, NASCAR driver Ross Chastain unveiled a limited‑edition car design that honors his agricultural upbringing and supports Farm Rescue, a nonprofit aiding struggling farmers.
NASCAR announced a sweeping revision to its 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series rulebook that will reshape how full‑time Cup drivers compete in the lower‑tier division.
A 25‑point penalty handed to Ryan Preece after a Texas Motor Speedway incident threatens to push him out of the playoff cutoff, altering the points calculus for Austin Cindric, Shane van Gisbergen and several other contenders.
Despite leading 108 laps, Christopher Bell fell short at Iowa Speedway when his team’s four‑tire gamble couldn’t match Ty Gibbs’ two‑right‑side‑tire strategy, underscoring the razor‑thin margins of modern NASCAR racing.
With Hamlin atop the standings and a cluster of contenders battling for playoff positioning, the upcoming Iowa and Daytona races promise a dramatic climax to the regular season.
The closing weeks of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season are packed with high stakes, as drivers battle for the final Chase spots and the valuable points reset that will shape The Chase.
The final regular‑season race at Iowa Speedway delivered a dramatic shuffle in the standings, with Erik Jones’ collision and Ty Gibbs’ victory reshaping the playoff picture.
With only a handful of races left, the battle for the 16‑driver playoff field is intensifying, featuring dramatic crashes, point resets and a chase for the regular‑season title.
With Denny Hamlin leading and Ty Gibbs closing in, the points reset after Daytona will reshape the playoff picture, making every remaining race a high‑stakes battle.
Carson Kvapil edged Rajah Caruth by 0.343 seconds in a record‑laden race at Iowa Speedway, moving to second in the standings.
A Lap 4 crash at Iowa Speedway eliminated Tyler Reddick and Erik Jones from the race, dramatically affecting their playoff prospects.
NASCAR’s championship chase intensifies as points reset ahead of Daytona, reshaping the title contenders.
NASCAR returned to Iowa Speedway on August 9, 2026, delivering a thrilling Iowa Corn 350 that saw Ty Gibbs secure his second win of the season. The race set the stage for the final stretch before the Chase.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series wrapped up its 14‑race schedule with a dramatic debut at Iowa Speedway, where Ryan Blaney secured the pole and Ty Gibbs took the championship point. The action now shifts to the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway.
Ty Gibbs claimed his second NASCAR Cup Series win of the season at Iowa Speedway, outpacing Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney in a race defined by strategic stage points and surprise performances.
A dramatic finish at Iowa reshapes the NASCAR playoff picture, with Hamlin securing a top‑five finish and Gibbs taking the win, while Cindric's cushion for the final Chase spot drops to 29 points.
The NASCAR Cup Series delivered a high‑stakes showdown at Iowa Speedway, featuring pole‑sitter Ryan Blaney’s dominant practice form, intense battles for the lead, and a late‑stage maneuver by Christopher Bell that secured the maximum stage points.
Ty Gibbs captured his second NASCAR Cup Series victory at Iowa, navigating a chaotic field of crashes, penalties and strategic pit calls to finish ahead of Christopher Bell and cement Joe Gibbs Racing’s dominance.
Ty Gibbs won the 2026 NASCAR Cup race at Iowa by two tenths over Christopher Bell, while Ryan Blaney finished third and several drivers retired due to accidents.