Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning William Sawalich across Nascar.
Twenty‑year‑old Corey Day finished sixth in his Darlington debut, recorded a string of top‑10 finishes, and rebounded from a mid‑race incident to maintain a top‑five position, while his team backs his pursuit of a 2027 championship.
NASCAR has named Jake Finch as the replacement for Ross Chastain in the No. 9 Chevrolet for the 2026 postseason opener at Darlington Raceway, with Finch set to contest four playoff dates and additional races later in the year.
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase begins at Darlington with JR Motorsports holding the top two seeds, led by champion Justin Allgaier and rising star Carson Kvapil, as the team's depth and emerging drivers prepare for a decisive stretch.
The NASCAR O'Reilly Series Fleetio 200 will take place on September 5 at Darlington Raceway, with Carson Kvapil on pole and Justin Allgaier alongside, and the event will be televised on the CW Network.
Carson Kvapil will lead the field from the pole at Darlington Raceway on September 5, with 52 competitors vying for victory over 147 laps and 200 miles.
Teams are finalizing line‑ups for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, with key driver moves, open seats and new entries shaping the upcoming season.
Rajah Caruth qualified on pole for the Daytona 500, led a JR Motorsports 1‑2‑3, and despite a final‑lap collision that dropped him to 32nd, he still clinched a Chase berth by a narrow margin.
After a dramatic overtime finish at Daytona International Speedway, Ryan Sieg secured his maiden O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win, clinching a Chase spot and highlighting a career milestone.
A points reset reshapes the 2026 NASCAR Chase, cutting Justin Allgaier's lead and elevating underdog Parker Retzlaff, while four JR Motorsports drivers and other contenders vie for the remaining spots.
Ryan Sieg finally broke through after 424 starts, while Rajah Caruth and Taylor Gray earned Chase spots amid a chaotic race.
The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase was locked in following the dramatic Daytona race on August 28, where the final twelve contenders were identified after a chaotic finish. Rajah Caruth erased a points deficit to climb to twelfth place, while Taylor Gray earned a Chase berth despite crossing the line in twenty‑sixth position. The race also saw separate crashes for Brent Crews and William Sawalich, while veteran Justin Allgaier showcased a strong season with six victories and a wealth of top‑ten finishes. Other notable performances included Carson Kvapil’s two wins for JR Motorsports, Sheldon Creed’s single triumph with Haas Factory Team, and the consistent outings of Jesse Love, Austin Hill, Brandon Jones, Corey Day, Sammy Smith, Parker Retzlaff and Sam Mayer, each contributing a mix of wins, top‑fives and top‑tens. Next week the Chase moves to Darlington Raceway, kicking off a seven‑race stretch that will test the momentum of these twelve drivers as they battle for the title.
Jesse Love secured pole position with a 49.118‑second lap at Daytona International Speedway, while the qualifying format advanced ten drivers and set the stage for the upcoming O’Reilly Series race.
Rajah Caruth posted the fastest lap in qualifying for the Winn‑Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway, completing a weather‑free session that set the stage for the season‑ending race.
The season‑ending O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Daytona International Speedway will determine the final Chase lineup, spotlighting contenders like Parker Retzlaff, Sam Mayer and defending champion Justin Allgaier
The season‑ending Winn‑Dixie 250 at Daytona blends historic Chevrolet dominance with tight playoff races, offering DFS strategists a mix of favorite plays and undervalued options.
The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series regular season concludes with the Winn Dixie 250 Powered by Coca‑Cola at Daytona International Speedway on August 22, 2025, a race that determines the last four drivers who will compete for the championship.
After two decades in global motorsport, Katherine Legge entered NASCAR in 2025 only to confront online abuse, death threats and a crash that sparked police protection. Her perseverance would later yield landmark finishes and a historic double‑header attempt.
A look at the upcoming Daytona International Speedway event, where Cup and O’Reilly Series drivers will battle under a fresh rules package, with metric scores determining the order and several surprise entries on the grid.
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.