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Joe Gibbs Racing announced that William Sawalich will remain in the No. 18 car through 2027, closing the door on a potential move to Chevrolet’s Haas Factory Team and confirming the return of Taylor Gray and Brent Crews for the upcoming season.
Rajah Caruth’s strong showing at Iowa Speedway has earned praise from Dale Earnhardt Jr., who sees the performance as a stepping stone toward a stable future with JR Motorsports. With the playoffs within reach, the team is weighing options to lock in the promising talent.
Carson Kvapil edged Rajah Caruth by 0.343 seconds in a record‑laden race at Iowa Speedway, moving to second in the standings.
Carson Kvapil’s second consecutive win in the NASCAR O’Reilly’s Series at Iowa Speedway came despite a record‑tying 72 caution laps and a dramatic overtime showdown.
Rajah Caruth’s second‑place finish at Iowa Speedway not only marked a personal best but also reshaped the playoff picture, narrowing the gap to the cutoff and priming him for a decisive race at Daytona.
Carson Kvapil edged Rajah Caruth by 0.343 seconds after a dramatic overtime maneuver, moving to the top of the points standings as the series heads to Daytona.
Carson Kvapil secured his second consecutive NASCAR O’Reilly Series race at Iowa Speedway, edging Ross Chastain in overtime after a chaotic eight‑car wreck that reshaped the standings.
A late‑race spin by Jesse Love handed Sheldon Creed the lead in the HyVee Perks 250, while an overtime wreck reshaped the Chase cutline and set the stage for a decisive Daytona finale.
Sam Mayer, the 2024 and 2025 champion of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, looks to capture his first 2026 win at Iowa Speedway. His flawless track record, new Haas Factory Racing seat, and a stacked field of contenders set the stage for a pivotal race.
Carson Kvapil captured his first career NASCAR O’Reilly Series win at Iowa Speedway, delivering JR Motorsports a second consecutive triumph and reshaping the playoff picture.
Carson Kvapil clinches the Hy‑Vee Perks 250 after a dramatic overtime, while Justin Allgaier leads both stages and collects maximum points.
Ryan Sieg secured the pole for the upcoming NASCAR O’Reilly Series race at Iowa Speedway, while practice results highlighted a competitive field of 37 drivers vying for position.
Ahead of the August 8, 2026 Hy‑Vee Perks 250, Sam Mayer, Ross Chastain and Sammy Smith emerge as the top storylines, with DraftKings pricing and playoff stakes shaping the betting landscape.
The HyVee Perks 250 returns to Iowa Speedway on August 8, featuring a 250‑lap race, CW broadcast, and a tight points battle for the final Chase spot.
The 2024 edition of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series marks its comeback at Iowa Speedway after a four‑year hiatus, with defending champion Sam Mayer aiming for a third consecutive victory.
Rajah Caruth, a Winston‑Salem State graduate and one of NASCAR’s few Black drivers, sits 14th in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series standings, just 20 points behind the final playoff spot, as the season’s final two races — including Daytona — loom.
A seven‑point deficit, a single win and a field stacked with talent put William Sawalich on the brink of missing the 2026 O'Reilly Series Chase. The upcoming Iowa Speedway race may decide whether the No. 18 team can secure a spot in the Daytona finale.
Taylor Gray holds a six‑point lead over William Sawalich in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase bubble, but the outcome will be decided at Daytona after a pivotal race at Iowa Speedway.
Rajah Caruth, a Winston‑Salem State University graduate, is poised to clinch a playoff berth in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, trailing the cutoff by 20 points with two races left.
Graduate of Winston‑Salem State University and Chevrolet development driver Rajah Caruth is on the cusp of clinching a playoff berth in the NASCAR championship, needing a strong finish at Iowa Speedway and Daytona International Speedway to secure a spot.
With two races left, Caruth’s consistent top‑10 finishes and stage‑point opportunities keep his postseason hopes alive.
Graduate of Winston-Salem State University, Rajah Caruth sits 20 points behind the playoff cutoff with two crucial races ahead.
Graduate of Winston‑Salem State, Caruth is 14th in the standings with 547 points, just 20 behind the playoff cutoff, and will rely on strong performances at Iowa Speedway and Daytona International Speedway to clinch a spot.
After years of near‑misses, Carson Kvapil finally broke through with his first NASCAR O'Reilly Series win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July 2026, a result that propelled him to second in the championship.