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Denny Hamlin tops the points standings while teammates and rivals prepare for the crucial Iowa race, reflecting on recent performances and championship aspirations.
Denny Hamlin tops the Cup Series standings, locked into the playoffs despite a winless Brickyard 400 record, as the season approaches its final stretch with Iowa, Richmond and Daytona on the horizon.
Ryan Blaney secured his second win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season at EchoPark Speedway, with Christopher Bell’s final‑lap assistance and a penalty to Bubba Wallace defining the race.
Denny Hamlin explains why NASCAR’s sanction on Bubba Wallace hinged on intent, how it cost the driver 27 points, and why he still backs Wallace’s aggressive style.
NASCAR driver and team owner Denny Hamlin discusses the penalty handed to Bubba Wallace during the Atlanta race, emphasizing intent over outcome and its impact on championship seeding.
Carson Hocevar led the final lap of the Quaker State 400 but lost the race amid concerns that his attitude has alienated peers, a dynamic highlighted by Jeff Burton, Jamie McMurray and Denny Hamlin.
Ryan Blaney captured pole, both stages and the checkered flag at Atlanta, while a late infraction drops Bubba Wallace. With Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick and Blaney fighting for the championship, the playoff picture is reshaping.
NASCAR's In‑Season Challenge introduced a head‑to‑head bracket system that can advance drivers beyond traditional top‑ten finishes, as seen in Atlanta where Denny Hamlin was knocked out despite a strong points position.
Ryan Blaney celebrated his 19th career NASCAR Cup win at EchoPark Speedway with a custom 2026 Harley‑Davidson Street Glide, marking Ford’s 750th series victory.
Ryan Blaney captured his 19th career NASCAR Cup win at EchoPark Speedway, riding a special 2026 Harley‑Davidson Street Glide around the track just before 2 a.m.
Ryan Blaney secured victory in the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway after a daring final‑lap maneuver, underscoring Atlanta’s reputation as NASCAR’s ultimate driver’s track.
New Hampshire Motor Speedway is blending live concerts, driver appearances, dirt racing and family-friendly attractions into a comprehensive summer experience for NASCAR fans.
With Denny Hamlin atop the points standings and several contenders jockeying for playoff positioning, the upcoming races at Iowa, Richmond and New Hampshire promise high stakes
The recent Atlanta race delivered close competition and sparked debate over fuel‑saving rules and upcoming car upgrades.
Bubba Wallace dropped from second to 29th after a double‑yellow‑line infraction, sparking a social‑media outburst from his wife and a heated radio conversation with teammate Ty Gibbs.
Retired NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife Amy turned heads at a popular Beaufort waterfront bar, posing for photos and signing a dollar bill before departing.
The Brickyard 400 delivered a mix of redemption and turbulence, with Logano’s third‑place finish reshaping the playoff picture ahead of the Iowa Speedway showdown.
Ryan Blaney led 171 laps at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but the event was marred by weather delays that stretched the finish past 2 a.m., sparking both praise and criticism.
Ryan Blaney dominated the NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta, leading 171 of 263 laps and securing a victory for Team Penske, while late‑night action sparked both praise and criticism.
Ryan Blaney led 171 laps to claim victory for Team Penske in a weather‑hit race that stretched into the early hours, while Bubba Wallace’s second‑place finish ended in a 29th‑place penalty
Denny Hamlin leads the points standings and is locked into the playoffs, while his 23XI Racing partnership with Michael Jordan sees teammate Corey Heim claim a crown‑jewel win at Indianapolis. The season’s next stretch promises a fierce chase for the championship.
With points still up for grabs, eight drivers are on the cusp of securing a spot in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
Denny Hamlin tops the points standings and eyes the Cup championship as the series heads into a critical stretch of races.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has entered a pivotal phase, with the playoff picture beginning to crystallize as the regular season approaches its climax. Denny Hamlin and Tyler Reddick have become the first two drivers to lock themselves into The Chase, capitalizing on strong performances that have placed them comfortably within the cutoff. Ryan Blaney, meanwhile, sits on the brink of a playoff berth, needing just 36 points to secure his spot, a target that feels within reach given his recent average of 39.4 points per race over the last nine events. Other contenders are feeling the pressure, each with distinct point requirements. Ty Gibbs must accumulate 97 points, while Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, Chris Buescher, Carson Hocevar, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe are each chasing distinct milestones that range from 153 to 226 points. Performance trends add intrigue: Elliott has posted 20‑plus points in seven straight races, whereas Larson’s recent two‑race stretch yielded a mere 23 points, highlighting the volatility of the championship battle. Teams such as Joe Gibbs Racing and RFK Racing are central to the story, with drivers like Gibbs, Buescher and Bell carrying the hopes of their respective organizations as they navigate the final stretch. The upcoming races at iconic venues — from the historic short track in North Wilkesboro to the high‑speed ovals of Richmond, Charlotte and Phoenix — will determine which drivers join Hamlin and Reddick in the postseason.