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Denny Hamlin leading at Kansas in the spring. (Motorsports Today, 2026) LONG POND, P.A. - Denny Hamlin accomplished something that hasn't happened in 45 years at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, June 14, as he became the fourth driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win three consecutive races from the pole. Darrell Waltrip was the most recent to accomplish the feat back in 1981. Hamlin joins a historic list of Hall of Famers including Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, and Waltrip with hi

Justin Allgaier and Dale Earnhardt JR lift the trophy at Pocono (Motorsports Today, Eddie Kalegi) LONG POND, P.A. - The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series resumed action Saturday, June 13, for the MillerTech Battery 200. The race was filled with excitement and plenty of incidents as drivers were seemingly very antsy coming off the first off week of the season. In a race that saw 10 cautions, Justin Allgaier of JR Motorsports prevailed, earning his fifth win in seventeen races

EDDIE KALEGI - STAFF WRITER Chris Buescher celebrates rain-shortened win at Pocono Raceway (Photo Credit: Matthew O'Haren, USA Today Sports, August 2nd, 2016) “It was a big moment for that rookie season of ours.” This summer’s stock car racing trip to Long Pond, Pennsylvania marks the tenth anniversary of one of NASCAR’s most unconventional race weekends in recent memory. The Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway was postponed to Monday due to rain, but the weather didn’t get muc

Gio Ruggiero at Kansas Spring 2026 (Motorsports Today, RIley Ogle) LONG POND, P.A. - Gio Ruggiero displayed arguably the strongest performance of his ARCA Menards Series career Friday, June 12, as he earned his fourth victory of 2026 in the Sunset Hill 150 at Pocono Raceway. For Ruggiero it marked the first time he went back-to-back in consecutive ARCA races. HOW IT HAPPENED: At the drop of the green flag it was Pinnacle Racing Group's Lanie Buice in her Sunoco #77 Chevorlet

Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer Denny Hamlin honors the late Kyle Busch as he ties him in 9th for all time wins in the NASCAR Cup Series. (Brett Farmer, Getty Images, June 2026) Brooklyn, MI- The NASCAR Cup Series headed to the Great Lakes this weekend for Michigan International Speedway. Denny Hamlin scored the pole during qualifying, but made unapproved adjustments resulting in him being sent to the rear for the start of the race. Hamlin was joined by Austin Cindric, Christ

On May 21st, 2026, the NASCAR community shockingly lost a living legend. Kyle Busch, driver of the RCR #8 Chevrolet, unexpectedly passed away from a case of severe Pneumonia that progressed into Sepsis. Busch was only 41, and in the midst of his 22nd full-time Cup Series campaign. This devastating news comes as a shock to the entire industry, as Busch celebrated his 234th NASCAR National Series win (an all-time record) at Dover only six days prior to his death. In this retros

Nick Bowden - Staff Writer Denny Hamlin hoists the infamous Gibson guitar after three-wide finish at Nashville. May, 2026 (Andrew Nelles, The Tennessean) Nashville, Tenn. — Drivers fired their engines Sunday night for the NASCAR Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. After qualifying was canceled due to rain, Denny Hamlin led the field to the green flag with Tyler Reddick alongside him on the front row. The starting order was set by the NASCAR metric. The

Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer Justin Allgaier waves during driver introductions in Kansas. (Riley Ogle, Motorsports Today, April 2026) Lebanon, TN - Racing returned to Music City this weekend as NASCAR hosted all three series at Nashville Superspeedway. Rain interfered with qualifying for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, resulting in the field being set by the metric. Richard Childress Racing teammates, Austin Hill and Jesse Love, made up the front row with Love on th

Layne Riggs wins the pole after inclement weather cancels qualifying Friday afternoon. (Sean Gardner, Getty Images) Nashville, Tenn. — The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series fired its engines Friday night in the Music City for the Allegiance 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. Qualifying was cancelled due to rain, Layne Riggs led the field to green, with Kaden Honeycutt alongside him on the front row, set by the NASCAR metric. Stage 1 went caution-free, with Layne Riggs dominating th

Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer Daniel Suarez honored Kyle Busch's memory by wearing his gear during pre-race media. (Ethan Smith, NASCAR Digital Media, May 2026) Charlotte, NC - The NASCAR Cup Series returned to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the longest race of the season, the Coca-Cola 600. With poor weather impacting the weekend schedule, qualifying was canceled, setting the starting lineup by the metric formula. Tyler Reddick led the field to green while Alex Bowman droppe

Ross Chastain during the BetRivers 200 at Dover. May, 2026 (Photo by Meg Oliphant, Getty Images) Nick Bowden - Staff Writer Charlotte, NC - After a lengthy rain delay — 4 hours and 21 minutes to be exact — drivers were finally given the nod to fire engines Saturday night for the Charbroil 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Prior to the rain delay, the first caution of the race was out on Lap 2. Harrison Burton spun after making contact with the No. 2 of Jesse Love off of Turn

Denny Hamlin celebrates his big win burning it down! ( Justin Horacio | Motorsports Today ) DOVER, D.E. - The NASCAR Cup Series had its final planned exhibition race of the 2026 season, Sunday, May 17, as the series took on the "Monster Mile" known as Dover Motor Speedway for the All-Star Race. With one million dollars on the line and an added resin from top to bottom groove of the track, the race was anything but tame. Segment One: Chaos caught the race immediately as it onl

Nick Bowden - Staff Writer Corey Day waves to the fans during driver intros at Kansas, April 2026 ( Riley Ogle|MotorSports Today) Dover, DE - The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series fired engines Saturday afternoon for the BetRivers 200 at Dover Motor Speedway. Ross Chastain led the field to green, with Brandon Jones alongside him. The first caution of the day came out on lap 12. Brent Crews appeared to have an issue off of Turn 2. Jeb Burton and Parker Retzlaff both checked u

Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer Kyle Busch focused in during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice session at Dover Motor Speedway. (Sean Gardner, Getty Images, May 2026) Dover, DE - The NASCAR Craftsman Series returned to Dover Speedway on Friday evening, The field was packed with heavy hitters with entries from Clint Bowyer, Carson Hocevar, Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, and Christopher Bell. Busch led the field to the green flag, while Stewart Friesen was sent to the rear

Nick Bowden - Staff Writer SVG captures the checkered flag after surging through the field at Watkins Glen. (Sean Gardner, Getty Images, May 2026) Watkins Glen, NY - The NASCAR Cup series headed back east Sunday afternoon for the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Shane van Gisbergen, the road-course savant, led the field to the green flag, with Michael McDowell in his No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet alongside him. Stage 1 ran caution free with Ross Cha

Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer Justin Marks comes prepared with a cushion for Connor Zilisch’s victory lane celebration after the fall during his last trip to victory lane at Watkins Glen. (Chris Graythen, Getty Images, May 2026) Watkins Glen, NY - O’Reilly Auto Parts returned to the east coast at Watkins Glen International for the Mission 200 at The Glen. JR Motorsports led the field to green with Rajah Caruth on the pole and teammate, Justin Algaier, on the outside of him.

Kaden Honeycutt celebrating his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory on the front stretch of Watkins Glen International. (Photo Credit: Sean Gardner/Getty Images) WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Kaden Honeycutt’s stellar Friday in the Finger Lakes Region of New York allowed for the 22-year-old from Willow Park, Texas, to make a remarkable late rally in Friday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at Watkins Glen International, earning his first career victory i

Nick Bowden - Staff Writer Chase Elliott burns it down after securing his 2nd win of the 2026 season at Texas Motor Speedway. (James Gilbert, Getty Images, May 2026) Fort Worth, TX - The NASCAR Cup Series fired engines Sunday afternoon for the Wurth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Carson Hocevar started on the pole, with his Spire Motorsports teammate Daniel Suarez alongside him. The first caution of the day came out on lap 69 after Todd Gilliland spun, and clipped Christopher

Kelsey Christman - Staff Writer Kyle Larson celebrating his first win of the season for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in Las Vegas. (Sean Gardner, Getty Images, March 2026) Fort Worth, TX - O’Reilly Auto Parts arrived in the Lone Star State for the Andy’s Frozen Custard 340 at Texas Motor Speedway. Justin Allgaier led the field to green with his second pole of the season. Lavar Scott started in the rear due to an engine change, and Ryan Sieg and Ryan Ellis joined Scott at th

KELSEY CHRISTMAN - STAFF WRITER Carson Hocevar celebrates his first Cup Series win as he takes his victory lap while sitting on his window. (Sean Gardner, Getty Images, April 2026) Talladega, AL- The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for the Jack Link’s 500. With qualifying rained out, Tyler Reddick starts the race on the pole with Kyle Larson joining him on the front row. The first round of green flag pit stops came with penalties for five te