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• Greg Biffle home reportedly burglarized 3 weeks after fatal plane crash

  15-01-2026 01:41 via yahoo.com
  Three weeks after Greg Biffle, his wife and their two young children died in a plane crash, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the estate where the retired NASCAR driver and his family lived in Mooresville, North Carolina.Thus began an investigation into an alleged break-in and theft reported Jan. 8, and Iredell County Sheriff Dan Campbell told the Associated Press $30,000 in cash was stolen.The investigation continues at the same time “A Gathering in Remembrance” is schedul
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Fans the Flames as $77.3 Billion Auto Giant’s F1 Beef Lands in NASCAR’s Backyard

  15-01-2026 01:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Bass Pro Shops Night Race Sep 13, 2025 Bristol, Tennessee, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson 5 leads driver William Byron 24 during the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Bristol Bristol Motor Speedway Tennessee USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xRandyxSartinx 20250913_kdn_bs1_397 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesJust when you thought the season could not have a wilder start, things took another unexpected turn. NASCAR enth
  
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• NASCAR’s Championship Format Could Alienate Drivers Like SVG, Warns Insiders

  15-01-2026 00:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice & Qualifying Aug 12, 2023 Speedway, Indiana, USA Shane van Gisbergen stands in his pits before practice and qualifying at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. Speedway Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Indiana USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarcxLebrykx 20230812_gma_lb1_0006 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkThe NASCAR community and garage haven’t stopped buzzing since the new format was announced. Our o
  
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• Dale Jr Unmasks RAM’s True Genius Behind Tony Stewart’s Daytona Hiring: “Must Be Writing Him a Nice Check”

  14-01-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  Image Credits: Imago ©Image Credits: ImagoTony Stewarthas made the rumors come true. Kaulig Racing’s free-agent seat is set to feature Tony Stewart as the first driver of their ‘All Star’ lineup for the 2026 season. On paper, everything sounds perfect. Tony Stewart is returning to race in NASCAR. This aligns perfectly with Kaulig’s plans to appeal to the fans and gain their support. Tony Stewart is a popular driver who has a massive fan following. But a question rema
  
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• Joey Logano Echoes Ryan Blaney’s “Desperate” Comments as NASCAR’s Championship Reset Quietly Rewires Driver Mindsets

  14-01-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 12, 2025 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano left talks with teammate Ryan Blaney during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20250212_mjr_su5_002 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesJoey Logano won all three of his Cup Series championships in NASCAR’s playoff era. Yet,
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reacts To Tony Stewart's NASCAR Decision

  14-01-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCARlegend Tony Stewart is returning to the sport where he made his name. Well, at least for one night.On Tuesday, Kaulig Racing announced that the Hall of Fame driver will get behind the wheel of the No. 25 truck at Daytona International Speedway in February — his first race back in NASCAR since 2016.The 54-year-old last competed 10 years ago before retiring from full-time driving and hasn't raced in Truck since 2005 after winning races in back-to-back years in 2002 and 2003 — and
  
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• Greg Biffle's home burglarized by thieves weeks after fatal plane crash

  14-01-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoNASCAR legend Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder and his daughter Emma were among seven killed in a tragic plane crash on December 18th in Statesville, North Carolina. Dennis Dutton, son Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth were also killed in the the accident, which remains under investigation from the NTSB.Weeks later, WCNC Charlotte and other local outlets report that the Mooresville estate of Biffle was burglarized with the thieves making off with $30,000 in cas
  
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• Richard Childress Hands Son-in-Law Major RCR Power Amidst Bold Organizational Leadership Shift

  14-01-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  DAYTONA, FL - FEBRUARY 18: Car owner Richard Childress walks through the garage area during practice for the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway ion Daytona Beach, Fl. Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 18 NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series - DAYTONA 500 Practice Icon220218116100 ©imago images/Icon SMIAhead of the 2026 Cup Series season, Richard Childress Racing is undergoing key organizational changes. The team has brought forward new names fo
  
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• Brad Keselowski to miss Clash with broken leg, Corey LaJoie replaces him, per report

  14-01-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  RFK owner and driver Brad Keselowski, who broke his leg while on a ski trip with his family in December, will not be ready to run the Clash when the 2026 NASCAR Cup season starts on Feb. 1.RFK reserve driver Corey LaJoie will replace Keselowski at the race at Bowman Gray Stadium, according to Fox Sports' Bob Pockrass. "I will not be running the Clash ... we're going to put Corey LaJoie in to run the Clash so he's pretty excited," Keselowski said. "Then our plan is for him to become the standby d
  
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• Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. set to make NASCAR Truck debut

  14-01-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoNiece Motorsports has announced Ricky Stenhouse Jr. as the driver of the No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway.Stenhouse is a veteran of the NASCAR Cup Series with over 400 starts and four wins -- all at superspeedways. He won the summer Daytona race in 2017, but his crowning achievement came in 2023 as the winner of the Daytona 500. The 38-year-old also had plenty of success in the NASCAR O'Reilly Aut
  
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• “Don’t Wanna Watch This”- Dale Jr. Issues Shocking Confession as NASCAR Finally Listens to Fans

  14-01-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch May 1, 2024 Columbus, OH, USA NASCAR, Motorsport, USA legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks to media following the Memorial Tournament Legends Luncheon at the Ohio Union. Earnhardt emceed the event. Columbus , EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xAdamxCairns/ColumbusxDispatchx USATSI_23161485 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkFor years, Dale Earnhardt Jr. (along with the fans) has been one of NASCAR’s loudest voices calling for change. And
  
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• Jimmie Johnson Breaks Silence With NASCAR’s ‘Fake’ Entertainment Pressure With Heartbreaking Career Confession

  14-01-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA DAYTONA 500 Feb 16, 2025 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson 84 walks onto the driver introduction stage to greet fans before the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xPeterxCaseyx 20250216_mcd_bc1_121 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesThe Chase is officially back, as NASCAR announced the new 2026 championship playoff on M
  
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• Kyle Busch Issues Brutal Wake-Up Call Amidst NASCAR Community’s Championship Format Hype

  14-01-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series-Practice and Qualifying Sep 6, 2025 Madison, Illinois, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch 8 looks on during practice and qualifying for the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway. Madison World Wide Technology Raceway Illinois USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJoexPuetzx 20250906_tbs_pa2_014 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesNASCAR’s decision to bring back the Chase format in 2026 has sparked a wave of optimism ac
  
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• When Jeff Gordon Admitted Jimmie Johnson Became ‘Invincible’ After Winning the 2007 NASCAR Title

  14-01-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  November 19, 2011; Homestead, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Jeff Gordon (left) talks to Jimmie Johnson (right) during qualifying for the Ford 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn ImagesThe heady mix of the three-race Elimination Format with the Next Gen car had tilted the competitive table in favor of Team Penske. They won three championships in four seasons since 2022. Now that things have returned to the Chase Format, the dynamics change, hopefully ma
  
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• Kyle Busch Names His Pick to Replace NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps

  14-01-2026 14:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  Apr 21, 2024; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) walks on pit road before the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn ImagesSteve Phelps stepped down from his role as the Commissioner of NASCAR following the fallout from leaked text messages during the antitrust trial. The insulting nature of the messages and the loss of face NASCAR endured because of it sent ripples through the garage, rattled fans, unsettled team ownership circles
  
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• Greg Biffle, Statesville plane crash victims to be remembered in public memorial

  14-01-2026 12:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  A Gathering in Remembrance will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, to honor the lives lost in the Dec. 18 plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina, including NASCAR great Greg Biffle.The memorial, open to the public, is set for 11 a.m. ET at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Biffle, wife Cristina, daughter Emma and son Ryder, as well as Dennis Dutton, his son, Jack, and Craig Wadsworth, will be remembered. Fans unable to attend the gathering in person can watch the ceremonies
  
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• Steve Letarte Falls Back on Jeff Gordon’s Title Loss to Break Down NASCAR’s Modern Chase Format

  14-01-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jeff Gordon (left) and his crew chief Steve Letarte talk in the garage during Nextel Cup series practice at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, Friday, February 16, 2007 | Credits- IMAGO / Newscom WorldThe NASCAR Cup Series will return to the Chase format in 2026, moving away from the elimination-style system it has used for the past 11 years. While some may believe that consistent high-level performances alone will be enough to carry drivers to the finish line under this u
  
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• Stenhouse Jr. to make Craftsman Truck Series debut with Niece Motorsports at Daytona

  14-01-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut driving the No. 45 Chevrolet for Niece Motorsports at Daytona International Speedway, the team announced Wednesday.Stenhouse, the 2023 Daytona 500 winner and two-time NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, has never made a Truck Series start despite competing in NASCAR‘s national series since 2009. The Mississippi native will compete in each of the first two truck races of 2026 for Niece, driving the No. 45 J.
  
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• Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to make Craftsman Truck Series debut with Niece at Daytona

  14-01-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut driving the No. 45 Chevrolet for Niece Motorsports at Daytona International Speedway, the team announced Wednesday.Stenhouse, the 2023 Daytona 500 winner and two-time NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, has never made a Truck Series start despite competing NASCAR‘s national series since 2009. The Mississippi native will compete in each of the first two truck races of 2026 for Niece, driving the No. 45 J.F.
  
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• NASCAR’s Executive VP Claps Back at Critics with Bold Championship ‘Proof’ Amidst Shocking Fans Claim

  14-01-2026 06:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 22: NASCAR Executive Ben Kennedy speaks during the NASCAR Awards and Champion Celebration at the Charlotte Convention Center on November 22, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) ©Getty ImagesNASCAR’s top brass has a message for fans and critics questioning their new championship format: the numbers don’t lie. As the series reverts to a Chase-style system, one executive is armed with what he calls ‘proo
  
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• Kenny Wallace Makes A Huge Case for Bigger Focus on Drivers During the Season

  14-01-2026 05:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  MADISON, IL - JUNE 04: Kenny Wallace speaks during the Kenny Wallace Live show on the midway before the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 | Credits- IMAGO / Icon SportswireKenny Wallace has once again lined up behind Mark Martin, backing the veteran’s call for a fundamental shift in how NASCAR tells its stories. When the sport revealed its revised championship format, Martin used the moment to argue that the sport’s current biggest problem is not rules or points b
  
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• “I Was Falling Out of Love”: Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Shocking Admission About Being A NASCAR Fan

  14-01-2026 04:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nov 1, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr during the Xfinity Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesDale Earnhardt Jr. has probably been one of the very few NASCAR drivers to remain so deeply involved in the sport even after hanging up the helmet. Retirement did not loosen his grip on the sport. Instead, it expanded his reach in a way. From co-owning a NASCAR team to offering straight feedback through his w
  
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• Kyle Busch Goes Against Fans, Issues Worrying Reality Check After “Charismatic” Leader’s NASCAR Exit

  14-01-2026 04:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCAR lawsuit concluded in December. But with its conclusion, a storm of changes ensued in the sport, like the introduction of permanent charters. However, among the changes was the resignation of a key executive, whose behavior and actions were under scrutiny during the lawsuit trial. But while most fans welcomed his separation from NASCAR, Kyle Busch offered an alternative train of thought.Kyle Busch thinks about the other side“I don’t know the ins and outs of all of what Phel
  
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• Mark Martin Demands Change From NASCAR Broadcasters and Media to Do Their Bit to Grow the Sport

  14-01-2026 02:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 15: Former NASCAR, Motorsport, USA driver Mark Martin speaks to fans in the Neon Garage before for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff South Point 400 | Credits- IMAGO / Icon SportswireMark Martin has positioned himself as a bridge between NASCAR’s decision-makers and the grandstands, amplifying fan frustration over the playoff format and openly advocating for a return to a full 36-race points championship.Hence, when NASCAR unveiled its revised championship structure, Ma
  
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• NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart will race trucks at Daytona

  14-01-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Tony Stewart will be back behind the wheel at Daytona.The NASCAR Hall of Famer will compete in the Craftsman Truck Series on Feb. 13 at Daytona International Speedway. He will drive Kaulig Racing's No. 25 truck.Stewart is participating in Kaulig's new Free Agent Driver Program.NEW NASCAR PLAYOFF FORMAT:NASCAR returns to Chase format: How 2026 playoffs will work"I’ve raced just about everything with four wheels at Daytona, but never a truck. So when a seat in the new Ram was offered up for
  
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• Ken de la Bastide column: NASCAR takes step in the right direction

  14-01-2026 00:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  It appears that the powers that control NASCAR have listened to the fans and competitors in making changes to how champions will be determined.I have never been a fan of the Chase format where drivers were eliminated and with the “win and you're in” mentality of recent years.I have always believed that champions should be determined by points earned over the full 36-race schedule and not an elimination type format.It was announced by NASCAR that starting this year the champions in th
  
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• Jimmie Johnson Says “I’m Gonna Come Back” Amidst NASCAR’s Return to Chase to Poke Haters

  13-01-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA DAYTONA 500 Feb 16, 2025 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson 84 walks to the drivers meeting before the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xPeterxCaseyx 20250216_mcd_bc1_47 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesBeating Jimmie Johnson in the NASCAR Chase Format seemed almost impossible for the longest time. After a certain po
  
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• Catching Up With NASCAR Star Carl Edwards

  13-01-2026 20:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Editor’s note: This article is from The Spun’s “Then and Now” magazine, featuring interviews with more than 50 sports stars of yesteryear. Order your copy online today, or pick one up at retail racks and newsstands nationwide.]Carl Edwards stood moments away from NASCAR immortality.In the 2016 Cup Series championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, he held the lead with 15 laps remaining and the title in hand before a questionable caution flag was thrown for
  
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• The pros and cons of NASCAR's new championship format for 2026

  13-01-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoNASCAR has a new championship format for 2026, and the overwhelming reaction has been positive. But what exactly has changed with this latest iteration and why is it such a good thing? Let's take a look:Looking over the format, it is much better in regards to rewarding the best driver during each particular season. The eliminations and multiple rounds/resets are completely gone, replaced by a single reset after Race #26. The 16 title finalists will then have ten races to execute
  
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• Joey Logano Left Shocked After NASCAR’s Return to Chase Format, Vows to Change Strategy for 2026

  13-01-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 12, 2025 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano 22 during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20250212_mjr_su5_010 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesJoey Logano has never been shy about thriving where chaos lives. A three-time Cup Series champion, Logano arguably became the fa
  
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• More horsepower, new faces as North Wilkesboro test brings offseason rumble

  13-01-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — The quiet of NASCAR winter just received a rumbling bit of offseason thaw.A one-day organizational test provided that much-needed jolt Tuesday at North Wilkesboro Speedway, where Cup Series teams got back on track for their first unofficial laps of 2026. The sound of engines echoing through the Brushy Mountains that surround the revered 0.625-mile oval was a familiar signal of the approaching season, but also a nod toward the NASCAR-mandated horsepower bump for a m
  
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• Cleetus McFarland considered quitting NASCAR after Greg Biffle's passing

  13-01-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoGarett Mitchell, better known as the popular YouTuber Cleetus McFarland, began his stock car racing career last year in the ARCA Menard's Series. He did so under the guidance of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, who became close friends with Mitchell over the past 1.5 years.However, Biffle was among seven who lost their lives in December plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina. They were planning to meet up with Mitchell in Florida. In a newly released video, Mitchell revealed t
  
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• NASCAR legend Tony Stewart to drive in Truck Series race at Daytona

  13-01-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  For the first time in a decade, Tony Stewart will be back in the driver's seat at Daytona. The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, who left the series after the 2016 season, has agreed to take the wheel of Kaulig Racing's No. 25 Ram Trucks entry in the Craftsman Truck Series opener on Feb. 13 at Daytona International Speedway.Stewart, the NASCAR Hall of Famer who won the 2025 Top Fuel regular-season championship driving for Dodge in NHRA drag racing, will switch gears − so to speak
  
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• Tony Stewart returns to NASCAR in Ram Truck debut at Daytona International Raceway

  13-01-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart will return to NASCAR competition for the first time since 2016 when he drives for Kaulig Racing in the debut of the Ram Truck at next month's season-opening race at Daytona International Raceway.Stewart, a three-time NASCAR champion and Hall of Fame inductee, last raced a truck in 2005 at NASCAR's national level. He drives for Dodge in the NHRA drag racing series and racing for Kaulig as it brings Ram trucks back into NASCAR was a perfect re-entry for t
  
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• Tony Stewart returning to NASCAR at Daytona and look what he's driving

  13-01-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Dodge folks apparently aren’t messing around with their NASCAR comeback. While the 2026 return is limited to the Truck Series, Dodge has plucked a Cup Series legend off the sidelines for the season-opener Feb. 13 at Daytona.Tony Stewart, three-time Cup Series champ, NASCAR Hall of Famer and stock-car-racing retiree since 2016, will drive one of Kaulig Racing’s five Dodge Rams (the No. 25) suited up for the coming season.Kaulig and Dodge are setting aside one of the five truc
  
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• The Chase: Winners, Losers of the New NASCAR Championship Format

  13-01-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Peter Casey-USA TODAY SportsNASCAR delivered the news everyone around the sport had been waiting years to here, the old single-race championship is gone and “The Chase” is back for the 2026 season. Fans, drivers, racing legends and reports are all celebrating the new changes coming for the 2026 season and beyond, but not everyone will come out a winner from this move.Let’s dive into the winners and losers from the new NASCAR championship format.Winner: Denny HamlinGary A. Vasqu
  
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• NASCAR Legend Tony Stewart Announces Return To The Sport

  13-01-2026 16:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  It's been a decade since NASCAR icon Tony Stewart stepped onto a track for one of their races, but that streak is set to come to an end when NASCAR goes to Daytona in a few weeks. According to FOX NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass, Stewart is returning to NASCAR to compete for Kaulig Racing in the Freshman From Florida 250 of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. It will mark his first NASCAR race since 2016 and his first truck race since all the way back in 2005."Tony Stewart back in NASCAR for one nigh
  
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• 3-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart to run Truck Series race at Daytona

  13-01-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Tony Stewart will make his first Truck Series start in over 20 years in February. (Photo by Will Lester/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesTony Stewart is returning to NASCAR.Kaulig Racing announced Tuesday that the three-time Cup Series champion would drive for the team in the season-opening Truck Series race at Daytona on Feb. 13.Welcome to The Smoke Show. 🏎️💨@TonyStewart returns to @NASCAR with @KauligRacing and @RamTrucks! pic.twitter.com/
  
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• Tony Stewart to make surprise NASCAR return with first Truck start in 20 years

  13-01-2026 16:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThree-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart is back, at least for one race at the national level of NASCAR.Stewart will pilot the 'free agent' truck for Kaulig Racing and Ram in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona International Speedway. 'Smoke' hasn't started a NASCAR race since retiring from the Cup Series at the end of the 2016 season, and he hasn't run a Truck Series event since 2005.Stewart is also the winningest driver not named Earnhardt at Da
  
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• Chase Elliott Claps Back at Outspoken Fans With 5-Word Statement While Praising NASCAR’s Return to the Chase

  13-01-2026 15:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Playoff Media Day Aug 27, 2025 Charlotte, NC, USA Chase Elliott answers questions from the media during NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Media Day at Charlotte Convention Center. Charlotte Charlotte Convention Center NC USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJimxDedmonx 20250827_jla_db2_049 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesWhile NASCAR announced a new championship format yesterday, it again reopened an old debate that never really went away. During
  
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• 'Everyone wins with this format': NASCAR community lauds return of The Chase

  13-01-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  CONCORD, N.C. — Crowning a NASCAR champion will look different in 2026 than it did last season, and yet it will be strikingly familiar.The Chase returns to NASCAR in the new year, the sanctioning body unveiled Monday at the NASCAR Productions Facility in Concord, North Carolina. Sixteen drivers will vie for championship glory over the final 10 races of the campaign. There will be no eliminations nor any automatic berths granted to race winners; only points will determine the champions of t
  
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• Kaulig Racing taps Tony Stewart to drive All-Star truck at Daytona

  13-01-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Kaulig Racing is kicking off its Free Agent Driver Program in style in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series by naming three-time Cup Series champion Tony Stewart as the first driver in the No. 25 Ram Trucks entry for the Feb. 13 season opener at Daytona International Speedway.The announcement was made on Tuesday and came as season preparations were well underway for Kaulig Racing, which is partnering with RAM to field five Truck Series entries this season. Daniel Dye (No. 10), Brenden “Butter
  
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• The Chili Bowl multitude of emotion on full display after Monday

  13-01-2026 09:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoOnly at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals could you see the expressions on the podium’s face after the preliminary feature and have it make sense.Kyle Larson won the race and simply climbed out of the car softly and waved to the crowd. It was kind of a muted expression. Briggs Danner finished second and was happier than the winner. Cannon McIntosh was third and looked as if he crashed out.In this race, expectations versus results create a dynamic attitude at the end of each n
  
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• NASCAR Executives Hail Denny Hamlin and Mark Martin for Massive Role in Bringing Changes in NASCAR

  13-01-2026 06:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  Denny Hamlin (L) and Mark Martin (R) | Credits- USA Today SportsNASCAR does not always appreciate drivers speaking out against the organization or its rules. It expects obedience and prefers that drivers walk a straight line that does not upset investors or sponsors, and teams often expect the same. At times, however, a situation becomes so dire that internal criticism is warranted, and you know it has merit when the top brass is willing to welcome it. That is why Denny Hamlin and Mark Martin we
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Explains Why Drivers Will Place Importance on Every Race Under the Chase Format

  13-01-2026 03:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nov 1, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr during the Xfinity Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesDale Earnhardt Jr. was one of the icons seated beside NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell when he announced that the Cup Series would be returning to the previously used Chase format in 2026. His presence made it clear that he had a crucial role to play in the decision.Junior believes that drivers will pl
  
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• Chase Elliott Has Just One Complaint About NASCAR’s Return to the Chase Format

  13-01-2026 03:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aug 27, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chase Elliott answers questions from the media during NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Media Day at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesNASCAR announced on Monday that the Cup Series will be returning to a modified version of the previously used Chase format (2004-2013) for the 2026 season. The long-awaited move has drawn a range of responses from drivers, and while he is largely pleased with the change, 2020 champion Chase Elliott has
  
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• Fans Rally Behind Mark Martin as He Voices an Uncomfortable Truth About NASCAR’s ‘Compromised’ Championship Format

  13-01-2026 02:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Via NASCAR ©Via NASCARIf the NASCAR playoff saga has taught us anything, it is that NASCAR fans can empathize and be reasonable within seconds. Despite calls for the return of the traditional playoff format, the revamped version appears to be gaining traction. Mark Martin, who has long supported fan voices, recently revealed details that have long been kept from the community. And now, as the pieces of the puzzle have fallen into place, the NASCAR fans cannot help but take notice of the sac
  
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• NASCAR drivers, legends say new format is about legitimacy

  13-01-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThe return of The Chase for the Championship has immediately been pitched to NASCAR fans as a return to civility.This of course doesn’t mean a loss of intensity or consequence but those who were part of the announcement on Monday at NASCAR Productions believe that points racing will result in a product that is a little more professional.And in the process, everyone involved ultimately believes this is the key to winning back lapsed fans.
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• Tony Stewart: Ferrucci the 'only IndyCar driver with balls or passion to do Chili Bowl'

  13-01-2026 02:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThere are plenty of drivers in the IndyCar Series that Tony Stewart believes could find success at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, but he hailed Santino Ferrucci as the only one with enough courage to do it.Stewart, a two-time Chili Bowl winner (2002, 2007) and three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion who also hoisted an IndyCar title 1997, is back at the Tulsa Expo Center for the 40th edition famous event for the first time in five years after being named as the grand marshal.&nbs
  
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• NASCAR President Quietly Owns a Costly Mistake as Jim France & Co. Scramble to Win Back Forgotten Core Fans

  13-01-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  From Twitter ©From TwitterNASCAR is overhauling its controversial playoff system, but the question remains: Is it enough to win back the core fans it has alienated for the last decade? With heaps of complaints about the previous playoff system resurfacing, NASCAR had to decide for the 2026 season. As the fans waited for their cries to be heard, the governing body seems to have gone its own way, and now NASCAR President Steve O’Donnell is left explaining himself.Speaking on the officia
  
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