
Logano Takes Command at North Wilkesboro for First 2026 Cup Victory
Joey Logano captured his maiden 2026 Cup win at North Wilkesboro, leading most of the race and extending his points lead.
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Joey Logano captured his maiden 2026 Cup win at North Wilkesboro, leading most of the race and extending his points lead.

Joey Logano captured his first win since May 2025 at Texas, leading 323 of 450 laps at North Wilkesboro Speedway and ending a 45‑race winless stretch.

Joey Logano ended a 45‑race winless streak at North Wilkesboro, leading 323 of 450 laps and securing a playoff spot.

Joey Logano’s victory at North Wilkesboro Speedway ends a 45‑race drought, reshaping the playoff picture as Denny Hamlin and Shane van Gisbergen deliver strong performances.

Joey Logano led 323 of 450 laps to claim his first victory of the season at North Wilkesboro Speedway, marking the track's long‑awaited comeback and securing his spot in the playoff picture.

Chandler Smith's dominant performance at North Wilkesboro propels him into the upcoming TSport 200, where the battle for playoff spots will intensify.
Joey Logano’s victory at North Wilkesboro Speedway propelled him from 18th to 15th in the standings, while Shane van Gisbergen’s fifth‑place finish highlighted his growing prowess on oval tracks.
Joey Logano led 323 of 450 laps at North Wilkesboro Speedway, moving 49 points above the Chase cutline, while Shane van Gisbergen's fifth-place finish placed him 54 points clear. Meanwhile, Erik Jones slipped to 21st, and Hendrick Motorsports endured a caution that dropped its top drivers.

Joey Logano led a majority of the laps at North Wilkesboro Speedway, moving into the playoff cutline, while teammate issues and a caution sparked by Alex Bowman dropped multiple Hendrick cars a lap down.

Joey Logano led 323 laps to win at North Wilkesboro, moving into the playoff picture, while Shane van Gisbergen’s fifth place and Alex Bowman’s pit‑road incident reshaped the championship battle.

Joey Logano dominated the action with a career‑high lap count and a 38th win, while Austin Cindric's tribute scheme and Ryan Blaney's comeback added drama to the first points race at North Wilkesboro since 1996.

Joey Logano led a race‑high 323 laps to win at North Wilkesboro, extending his streak to 15 consecutive seasons with a victory, while Austin Cindric finished 14th and Ryan Blaney rallied to 11th despite a speeding penalty.

Joey Logano captured the NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, ending a 45‑race winless streak and leading 323 laps.

Bubba Wallace finished sixth in the NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, acknowledging the need for speed improvements as Joey Logano led the event to his first 2026 win.

Joey Logano captured his 38th career win at North Wilkesboro, leading 323 laps and fending off Denny Hamlin in a dramatic finish that reshapes the playoff picture.

Joey Logano's victory at North Wilkesboro reshapes the playoff picture and sets up a Ford‑centric finale at the Brickyard 400.

Joey Logano led 323 laps to win at North Wilkesboro, extending his points lead. Denny Hamlin finished second, preserving a 68‑point regular‑season edge. Todd Gilliland advanced to the tournament final, while Shane van Gisbergen’s fifth‑place run highlighted road‑course versatility. The Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis looms next.

Shane van Gisbergen led 49 laps and finished fifth, while Josh Berry’s season‑best car spun out and Ryan Blaney celebrated on a Harley‑Davidson, sparking a brief police scare

Hendrick Motorsports is set to welcome Connor Zilisch in 2028, prompting a reshuffle that leaves Corey Day's prospects uncertain amid a roster already stacked with championship‑caliber drivers.

Joey Logano led 323 of 450 laps to win at North Wilkesboro, but penalties and the new short‑track package defined the night’s story.

Joey Logano led 323 of the 450 laps to claim his first victory of the season at North Wilkesboro, while Shane van Gisbergen and Todd Gilliland also shone. Penalties and a controversial package added drama for the losers.

Christopher Bell topped the practice times as Toyota secured a 1‑2‑3‑4‑5 finish, while William Byron led early laps and several drivers faced setbacks.

Christopher Bell set the fastest lap during a 50‑minute practice at Indianapolis, leading a Toyota 1‑2‑3‑4‑5 finish. Kyle Larson topped the Chevrolet results, while several drivers experienced setbacks after wall contacts.

NASCAR will stage the Brickyyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, featuring a 2 p.m. ET start, live coverage on TNT, TruTV and HBO Max, and free admission for children under 15.