
Shane van Gisbergen eyes Anduril 250 victory as NASCAR rolls into San Diego
Three‑time winner Denny Hamlin heads into the inaugural Anduril 250, while Shane van Gisbergen and Ty Gibbs emerge as top contenders on the San Diego street circuit.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Ryan Preece across Nascar.

Three‑time winner Denny Hamlin heads into the inaugural Anduril 250, while Shane van Gisbergen and Ty Gibbs emerge as top contenders on the San Diego street circuit.

NASCAR announced the qualifying order for its inaugural race weekend at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a mix of veteran champions and newcomers, including Kevin Magnussen and Jimmie Johnson.

NASCAR will stage a rare triple‑header at the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, featuring the Cup, O’Reilly and Truck Series. Qualifying results see Magnussen, Johnson, Pardus and Perez leading their divisions.

Ryan Preece’s recent remarks on the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway debate have reignited discussions about community expectations and urban development.

A look at the latest roster moves, from Josh Berry’s exit to rising talents stepping into new rides.

The 2024 NASCAR season hits its halfway point with a first‑ever race on a military base in San Diego, showcasing all three series and a packed schedule through November.

With only a few races left, four prominent drivers are trending toward missing the playoffs, raising questions for their teams and sponsors.

A deep dive into the performances of Michael McDowell, Bubba Wallace, Ross Chastain and Ryan Preece reveals a looming crisis for several playoff hopefuls.
Chris Buescher’s recent contract extension with RFK Racing locks in a driver with six Cup victories and 92 top‑10 finishes, while the team faces charter losses and a wave of driver reshuffling across the series.

The second edition of NASCAR's In‑Season Challenge begins in two weeks at Sonoma Raceway, where the bracket will be set by the latest Cup Series standings after Pocono.

Daniel Suarez, Ryan Preece and Denny Hamlin bring distinct strengths to the upcoming road‑course event, with Suarez’s consistency, Preece’s solid averages and Hamlin’s resurgence all flagged as key storylines.

NASCAR introduced a five‑week, single‑elimination bracket in 2025 that rewards the champion with $1 million, while the 2026 edition expands to new venues and seeds teams by current standings.

The 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge will feature head-to-head races across five venues, culminating in a $1 million award for the champion.

The upcoming Anduril 250 race at Naval Base Coronado will feature a 39‑driver field, highlighted by notable entries and a potential replacement for Christopher Bell due to injury.
NASCAR’s second annual In-Season Challenge will unfold from June 28 through July 26, pitting the 32 drivers who sit highest in the Cup Series standings against one another in a knockout format. The tournament is structured around five distinct venues, each chosen to test different skill sets, from high‑speed ovals to technical road courses. The prize on offer is substantial: the champion of the bracket will walk away with a $1 million payout, a figure that underscores the series’ intent to blend competition with a tangible financial incentive for drivers and teams. Among the storylines generating the most buzz is the early‑round clash between veteran Denny Hamlin and up‑and‑coming Ty Dillon. Hamlin entered the event on a three‑race winning streak, yet last year’s edition saw Dillon pull off an upset that sent Hamlin home earlier than expected, a result that adds a layer of intrigue to their upcoming encounter. The schedule’s diversity is another focal point. Competitors will travel from the historic banks of Indianapolis to the scenic turns of Sonoma, from the thunderous roar of Chicagoland to the tight, tactical layout of North Wilkesboro, and finally to the iconic Brickyard for the championship race, where the final showdown will decide the million‑dollar winner.

A look at the expected driver transfers, team re‑alignments and charter transactions that will shape the next NASCAR season.

NASCAR’s new bracket competition begins June 28 at Sonoma and will culminate in a $1 million prize at Indianapolis, featuring a slate of seeded matchups across the season

Denny Hamlin captured his 64th career win, while Tyler Reddick’s lead shrank to 19 points, and Legacy Motor Club’s John Hunter Nemechek posted a career‑high fourth place.

The 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge will feature a 32‑driver bracket, beginning at Sonoma Raceway and ending at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Ty Gibbs defending a $1 million title.

A chaotic nine‑car collision at Pocono Raceway knocked several playoff hopefuls out of contention, altered point balances, and delivered surprising breakthroughs for teams such as Legacy Motor Club.

A look at how three consecutive DNFs dropped Brad Keselowski below the playoff line, paving the way for Erik Jones and reshaping the points battle before the next race at Qualcomm Circuit.

Brad Keselowski's three consecutive DNFs drop him below the playoff cutoff, while Erik Jones secures a provisional spot, tightening the battle heading into the upcoming race in San Diego.

Tyler Reddick maintains the top spot in the Cup Series standings, but Denny Hamlin's recent surge narrows the gap, while a cluster of contenders jostle just outside the Chase cutline.

Tyler Reddick still tops the Cup Series standings, but Denny Hamlin's recent surge has narrowed the gap, setting up a fierce chase for the playoff cutoff.