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Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer Ryan Blaney confronts Carson Hocevar following an on-track incident ending Blaney's day early at Bristol Motor Speedway. (Getty Images, 2026) Bristol, TN — The NASCAR Cup Series returned to Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race, with the high-banked short track once again providing an action-packed evening of racing. The Busch family was in attendance as Ty Gibbs brought back the iconic M&M’S paint scheme, f

EDDIE KALEGI - STAFF WRITER Sheldon Creed during driver introductions at Kansas Speedway earlier this season. (Photo Credit: Riley Ogle, Motorsports Today) For the first four years of his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series career, across three different teams, there was one common denominator for Sheldon Creed - he couldn't win. Now, he can't stop winning. Thanks to a late call to pit for fresh tires after a caution with less than 40 laps to go, the driver of the Haas Factory

Kyle Larson walks back to his car with the checkered flag after his Enjoy Illinois 300 win! (Riley Ogle | Motorsports Today) MADISON, I.L. - The long wait for Kyle Larson is finally over as the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion finally found victory lane after going winless for 51 races. Larson ended a drought that tracked back to Kansas Speedway in the spring of the 2025 season. The last stretch of races for Larson had been very strong, and it was only a matter of time he

Jesse Love stands on the roof of his car after winning at World Wide Technology Raceway! ( Riley Ogle | Motorsports Today ) MADISON, I.L. - Jesse Love earned his first win of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts season. For Love it marked his first win since winning the championship at Phoenix last season and the 4th of his O'Reilly career. But unfortunately for Love, his win will likely be overshadowed by other things that occurred in the race. HOW IT HAPPENED: The first stor

Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer Corey Day walking out during driver introductions at Kansas Speedway in Hendrick Motorsports gear. (Riley Ogle, Motorsports Today, 2026) Charlotte, NC- Rick Hendrick announces that Corey Day has signed a long-term contract extension to stay with Hendrick Motorsports. Day will continue to pilot the No. 17 for the team in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027. Jeff Gordon, Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, spoke during the announcem

Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer Josh Berry waving to the crowd during driver introductions in Kansas before preparing for the race. (Riley Ogle, Motorsports Today, 2026) Charlotte, NC- Jimmie Johnson, seven time champion and co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, revealed the driver of the No. 42 Toyota Camry will be Josh Berry beginning in 2027. This will be the start of Berry's 6th season in the NASCAR Cup Series. The news comes just weeks after the announcement of John Hunter Nem

Christopher Bell waves to the fans at Dover prior to the All-Star race. (Justin Horacio | Motorsports Today) DARLINGTON, S.C. - Christopher Bell is a brides maid no longer! After finishing 2nd a total of seven times in 2026, the driver of the Mobil 1 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing finally ended a 33 race winless drought earning his win in dramatic fashion at Darlington Raceway. Bell's Southern 500 win wasn't only crew chief Adam Steven's first at Darlington, but also was Bell's

Sheldon Creed (Mike Watters-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) DARLINGTON, S.C. - The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series kicked off the return of The Chase, Saturday, September 5, as the series made its second and final trip to Darlington Raceway for the Fleetio 200. JR Motorsports driver Carson Kvapil stated on pole, but it was Shleldon Creed who earned the opening race win. HOW IT HAPPENED: While Kvapil started on the pole, it was teammate Justin Allgaier who s

Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer Riley Herbst waving to the crowd during driver introductions at Darlington. (Fisher Giannotti, Motorsports Today, 2025) Charlotte, NC- Coming just days after the announcement of the release of John Hunter Nemechek, Legacy Motor Club announces Riley Herbst will fill the third full time car they will debut beginning in 2027. He will be driving the No. 84 Toyota Camry. Co-Owner of Legacy Motor Club and 7 time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Jimmie J

Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer John Hunter Nemechek smiling during an interview at Chicagoland. (Riley Ogle, Motorsports Today, 2026) Charlotte, NC- Legacy Motor Club is set to release John Hunter Nemechek at the end of the 2026 season. This season marks the third for John Hunter in the No. 42 with this team. Nemechek was informed of the news on Monday after the conclusion of the 2026 regular season at Daytona. Legacy Motor Club is expanding their team to three full-time ca

Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer Ryan Preece waves to the fans during driver intros at Kansas Speedway. (Riley Ogle, Motorsports Today, 2026) Daytona Beach, FL- The NASCAR Cup Series returned to Daytona International Speedway to conclude the 2026 Regular Season with the Coke Zero 400. Ross Chastain led the field as he won the pole position, and was joined by Chris Buescher to make up the front row. Riley Herbst was removed from the race due to symptoms appearing from his colli

Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer After much speculation, Chicagoland will return on the 2027 Schedule. (Riley Ogle, Motorsports Today, 2026) Charlotte, NC- As the 2026 NASCAR season heads toward its championship stretch, NASCAR has officially released the 2027 schedules for the Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Craftsman Truck Series, featuring several notable changes across all three national series. The 2027 schedule continues NASCAR's recent effort to balance trad

Ryan Blaney heads to the grid at Chicagoland Speedway! (Riley Ogle | Motorsports Today) LOUDON, N.H. - Ryan Blaney did it again, Sunday, August 23, as he went back-to-back at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, winning the Dollar Tree 301! Blaney led a race high, 115 laps in route to his victory, earning his third win of the 2026 season. HOW IT HAPPENED: The race started in a unique way, as after the race was pushed up an hour early due to incoming weather, NASCAR simply could not

Layne Riggs on his way to Victory Lane at New Hampshire! (Tim Moore | Motorsports Today) LOUDON, N.H. - The Craftsman Truck Series closed out its regular season, Saturday, August 22, as for the second consecutive year the series returned to New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Unlike last year, where the race was in The Chase, this year the race served as the regular season finale. After 189 laps, including two overtime restarts, Layne Riggs secured his 6th win of 2026. HOW IT HAPPE

Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer The flyover over the grandstands ahead of the last Cup Series Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. (Kelsey Christman, Motorsports Today, March 2025) Homestead, FL. — Homestead-Miami Speedway will once again serve as the home of NASCAR Championship Weekend in 2027, with all three national series set to crown their champions in South Florida from November 12–14. Homestead-Miami Speedway President Guillermo Santa Cruz announced Tuesda

Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer Connor Zilisch waves to fans prior to the race at Rockingham Speedway. (Fisher Giannotti, Motorsports Today, 2025) Concord, N.C. — Rick Hendrick announced today that Connor Zilisch will officially take over the No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2028, following Alex Bowman’s retirement. Hendrick Motorsports confirmed that Zilisch has signed a multiyear contract, although specific details regarding the expiration of the agree

EDDIE KALEGI - STAFF WRITER Joey Logano celebrates Cookout 400 victory (Photo Credit: Motorsports Today) RICHMOND, VA - Death. Taxes. Even year Joey. Joey Logano continued he and Team Penske’s stellar summer, collecting his third career victory at Richmond Raceway, and second win of the 2026 season, in the Cookout 400 at Richmond Raceway in front of a sellout crowd. With the victory, the three-time Cup Series champion vaulted to ninth in the standings, after spending most of

Kaden Honeycutt celebrates 2nd career victory with a burnout at Richmond Raceway. (Eddie Kalegi | Motorsports Today) RICHMOND, V.A. - The Craftsman Truck Series returned to action after a three-week break Saturday, August 15, for the Black's Tire 250 presented by BTS Rewards at Richmond Raceway. Due to a wild mix of rain, lightning, and technical issues due to a fire, the race was postponed. Shane Van Gisbergen started on the pole, but as the field learned quickly, Kaden Hone

EDDIE KALEGI - STAFF WRITER Tristan McKee celebrates in victory lane after winning the JR & CO 150 at Iowa Speedway (Photo Credit: Ashton Tackwell, Motorsports Today, August 7th, 2026) Tristan McKee just turned 16 years-old last week. He doesn’t even have his street driver’s license yet, and noted during a Friday morning media availability that he’s still a couple months away after being “a little late” to the permit process. However, the Williamsburg, Virginia product has an

Ty Gibbs celebrates Iowa Corn 350 win with a burnout across the line! (Ashton Tackwell | Motorsports Today) NEWTON, I.A.- The NASCAR Cup Series headed back out to the mid-west, Sunday, August 29, for the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol. In a race that saw many contenders for the win, it was strategy that prevailed late with Tyler Allen's bold two tire call, giving Ty Gibbs his second win of 2026. HOW IT HAPPENED: Penske dominated the day early with Ryan Blaney and Joey Logan