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• When a Controversial Rule ‘Robbed’ Richard Petty of His 8th Winston Cup Title

  17-01-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  DAYTONA BEACH, FL - 1979: Richard Petty rallied late in the season to gain the advantage and win an unprecedented seventh national title in NASCAR's Cup Series. (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images) ©ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call GroupA seven-time champion racing for his eighth world title. Everything goes well, and he nearly wins the race, when a controversial rule change completely decimates their championship hopes. No, we are not talking about the 2021 Formula 1 season
  
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• When a NASCAR Legend Took America to the Global Stage Before Jimmie Johnson and Rick Hendrick

  17-01-2026 17:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  SMIFF TV / YouTube ©SMIFF TV / YouTubeFor the current generation of fans, when Jimmie Johnson and Rick Hendrick rolled into Le Mans with the Garage 56 project in 2023, it felt like NASCAR kicked the door wide open on motorsport’s biggest global stage. A Cup-style stock car, backed by star drivers, taking on the world’s most prestigious endurance race was something fans had dreamed about.With Johnson sharing driving duties alongside Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller, it was fra
  
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• KohR Motorsports honors Greg Biffle during IMSA Roar Before the Rolex 24

  17-01-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The message “#BeLikeBiff” is prominently displayed on the side of the No. 60 KohR Motorsports Ford Mustang GT4 at Daytona International Speedway for the 2026 IMSA Roar Before the Rolex 24, a tribute to the late NASCAR champion Greg Biffle and intended to celebrate the popular driver’s good work away from the track as much as his plentiful success on it.Biffle along with his wife Cristina, son Ryder, daughter Emma, as well as longtime friend Craig Wad
  
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• NASCAR Watched in Shock When 51-Year-Old Harry Gant Defied Youth and Logic in Golden ‘September’ Run

  17-01-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  @LegendsNascar/X ©@LegendsNascar/XIn the 1990s, names like Dale Earnhardt and Rusty Wallace ruled NASCAR. Their sustained excellence created long-lasting legacies in the sport. But at the same time, a veteran driver scripted history during a single month. That was none other than Harry Gant, a star-studded driver of the sport.Known for nicknames like “Handsome Harry” and “High Groove Harry,” Gant indeed sits comfortably on the list of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest drive
  
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• Richard Childress’ Forgotten Beginning: A $20 All-American Gamble That Quietly Built NASCAR’s Most Enduring Dynasty

  17-01-2026 16:15 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 SMIIt takes true grit to build something from scratch. And Richard Childress’s story resonates exactly that – a truly inspiring journey
  
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• Christopher Bell Forces Chili Bowl Rival to Admit Total Humiliation in 7 Words

  17-01-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Interstate Batteries Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 23, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) ©Getty ImagesThe 2026 Chili Bowl is almost at its close, but it’s nowhere short of excitement. Christopher Bell challenged his competitors over the course of the events, but his chance at another &
  
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• Seavey, Grant lock in after Chili Bowl epic prelim feature

  17-01-2026 09:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThere is now a legitimate challenger for the title of Mr. Friday Night at the Tulsa Expo.There were equal parts competitive racing and chaos along the way but the final preliminary feature of the 40th annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals ended with the two most prolific racers in recent Friday history locking into Championship Saturday.Logan Seavey
  Justin GrantSeavey has now won four straight preliminary features dating back to 2023 when his run of success began in the modern Swind
  
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• Winter Heat’s Forgotten Legacy: How Benny Parsons’ Red-Flag Banter Quietly Pushed Greg Biffle Into NASCAR

  17-01-2026 03:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Concord, NC - May 28, 2016: Greg Biffle (16) gets ready to practice for the Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC ©IMAGO/DepositphotosEvery racing career has a turning point, and for Greg Biffle, it didn’t come under the bright lights of NASCAR. It came on a winter morning, in a series few fans talk about anymore, with a Hall of Fame racer watching quietly from the sidelines. Benny Parsons saw Greg Biffle in Winter Heat and recognized what others hadn’t, a
  
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• Rick Hendrick’s NASCAR Driver Exposes Chili Bowl’s Cruel Reality as Fortunes Swing His Way in Tulsa

  17-01-2026 02:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  BRISTOL, TN - SEPTEMBER 21: Rick Hendrick looks on prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race on September 21, 2024, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 21 NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon240921905 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireEven in a week where things are finally clicking in Tulsa, one Hendrick driver isn’t buying into the hype. The Chili Bowl doesn’
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Breaks Character as NASCAR’s Controversial OEM Rule Sparks Fan Fury

  17-01-2026 01:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity: NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Dover Jul 19, 2025 Dover, Delaware, USA NASCAR Xfinity Series owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks on from pit road during the BetRivers 200 at Dover Motor Speedway. Dover Dover Motor Speedway Delaware USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMatthewxO Harenx 20250719_tcs_bm2_067 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesA few days ago, a host of Cup Series veterans were ecstatic. NASCAR finally announced its much-awaited changes
  
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• NASCAR Rule Book update formally abolishes The Playoffs

  17-01-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoA massive NASCAR Rule Book update was posted on Friday and removes every instance of ‘the playoffs’ and ‘playoff points’ to reflect the return of the Chase for the Championship format this season.Essentially, this codifies the new regulations with NASCAR also making several adjacent adjustments alongside other items that needed addressing after consideration over the winter.The Chase for the Championship has been officially codified into the NASCAR Cup Ser
  
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• America Refuses to Embrace Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Comeback Despite Championship Format Refresh

  17-01-2026 00:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series-Practice and Qualifying Oct 25, 2025 Martinsville, Virginia, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch 8 before NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 Practice and Qualifying at Martinsville Speedway. Martinsville Martinsville Speedway Virginia USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xGregxAtkinsx 20251025_szo_yr6_0135 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesEver since he joined Richard Childress Racing, Kyle Busch has not been the same competitive driver as he
  
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• When a NASCAR Hall of Fame Legend Went to War-Torn Vietnam to Help American Soldiers

  16-01-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  @FordPerformance/X ©@FordPerformance/XA few weeks ago, NASCAR was remembering the legendary Cale Yarborough on the anniversary of his death in 2023. William Caleb ‘Cale’ Yarborough was among the only remaining drivers from the bygone era of NASCAR. He was a participant in the Cup Series from 1957 to 1988. Yarborough’s name was taken with the same reverence and respect as drivers like Bobby Allison, Darrell Waltrip, and Dale Earnhardt.His stats speak on his behalf. The firs
  
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• Fans Cheer as Denny Hamlin Goes Against Joe Gibbs to Give Champion Driver His Long-Awaited NASCAR Path

  16-01-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 07: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Mavis Tire Toyota talks with team owner Joe Gibbs on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart on September 17, 2024 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 07 NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 available at Walmart EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2409074050400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireAgainst all expectations, the NASCAR commu
  
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• Chase Elliott Breaks Down NASCAR’s Genius ‘Compromise’ That Saved the Sport

  16-01-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  Holly Cain / NASCAR Wire Service ©Holly Cain / NASCAR Wire ServiceNASCAR surprised fans and experts when it reversed course and shifted from its usual, unpopular playoff system. It’s true that fans were expecting some sort of change, and it finally came in the form of the Chase format, something that NASCAR used from 2004 to 2013, before moving to the playoffs. While most fans have welcomed the change with open arms, most of the garage did too.When the announcement was made by Steve O
  
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• Hauler Talk: NASCAR alters Xfinity Fastest Lap eligibility, age restrictions and more for 2026

  16-01-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR announced a bevy of rulebook updates across its top three national series Friday, including a revamp of the eligibility for the Xfinity Fastest Lap of the race in the Cup Series.After multiple instances last year in which damaged cars returned to set the fastest lap of the race (and earn a bonus point), drivers now will be disallowed from a reward for being fastest once their car has been repaired in the garage.MORE: 2026 Cup Series scheduleNASCAR and teams had been debating the merits of
  
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• Dale Jr. says 2025 playoff format was making him 'fall out of love' with NASCAR

  16-01-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoDale Earnhardt Jr. was one of those present for NASCAR's announcement earlier in the month, revealing the return of The Chase and more emphasis put on points-racing.He was a big fan of the changes, which those within the sport say adds legitimacy to the championship, even if the NASCAR Hall of Famer still prefers a full, 36-race format. He confirmed that in a recent episode of the Dale Jr. Download. “I’m a fan of the sport, and now I’m compelled to plug in
  
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• NASCAR community set to mourn Greg Biffle and family at memorial service in Charlotte

  16-01-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 16, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; Feb 16, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Greg Biffle (44) talks to the press during Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit:Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY SportsMike Dinovo/Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY SportsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A memorial service is planned in Charlotte for former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family and others who were killed in a plane crash in December.The service, which is open to the pu
  
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• 'Be Like Biff' spirit resonates at public remembrance for Greg Biffle, family and friends

  16-01-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  A remembrance of the life of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, his wife, children and three family friends came with heartfelt stories, some laughs and a share of tears, but also with a challenge to those in attendance.In the weeks since the plane crash that claimed those seven lives, “Be Like Biff” has been a rallying slogan, one that’s meant to empower others to make a difference. Friday, in a public gathering and celebration of life, that mantra rang ever more true.“We’
  
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• Mark Martin Exposes How Sponsorship Money and OEM Demands Warped NASCAR’s Modern Look

  16-01-2026 16:57 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 on October 15, 2022, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by Jeff Speer/LVMS/Icon Sportswire AUTO: OCT 15 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff South Point 400 Icon221015013 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, or NASCAR, is responsible for sanctioning over 1500 races in a calendar yea
  
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• WATCH: Christopher Bell Takes a Bow After Thursday Night Domination in Tulsa

  16-01-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sep 13, 2025; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) wins the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn ImagesChristopher Bell delivered a statement performance on Thursday night by winning the Chili Bowl Prelim A-Main, entering the Championship Feature alongside Kyle Larson, who also won his preliminary race. The victory added another milestone in Bell’s long-running relationship with the dirt event.Bell has
  
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• Ford Racing announces Mustang Dark Horse SC will make NASCAR debut in 2027

  16-01-2026 11:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  The new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC will debut in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, Ford Racing announced in a Thursday livestream.The new design is based off the sports car Ford unveiled during its annual season launch with 2023 Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney behind the wheel, with the street car flexing a 5.2-liter V8 engine. The NASCAR edition will compete for the first time officially in the 2027 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.MORE: 2026 Cup Series scheduleFord introduced the Dar
  
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• Christopher Bell Finds New Freedom Racing as an Owner-Operator at the Chili Bowl Nationals

  16-01-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 12, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesThis year’s Chili Bowl Nationals has witnessed no fewer than eight drivers from NASCAR’s top three series vying for the championship. The entry list of the indoor dirt showcase features defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, Jesse Love, Christopher Bell, and Ty Gibbs,
  
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• 2026 season preview: Hyak Motorsports

  16-01-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Editor‘s Note: Today‘s Hyak Motorsports preview continues NASCAR.com‘s countdown of team previews for the 2026 Cup Series season.HYAK MOTORSPORTSManufacturer: Chevrolet
  Engine: Hendrick Motorsports
  Driver-crew chief pairings: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.-Mike Kelley (No. 47)Team outlook: Entering Year 2 under the Hyak Motorsports banner (formerly known as JTG Daugherty Racing), the No. 47 team will work on improving its Cup Ser
  
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• Christopher Bell reaches another Chili Bowl finale with Thursday prelim win in Tulsa: 'This place is magic'

  16-01-2026 06:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  TULSA, Okla. — Christopher Bell‘s first week as a car owner at the Chili Bowl Nationals is off to a fantastic start.After winning the O‘Reilly Auto Parts Race of Champions from the pole Monday night inside the SageNet Center, Bell stormed from eighth to win Thursday‘s preliminary night feature to lock himself into Saturday‘s championship race.“This place is magic,” said Bell, who matched fellow NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson with his ninth prelimin
  
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• NASCAR Veteran Revisits His Most Hopeless Stance Against Dale Earnhardt That Ended in Inevitable Defeat

  16-01-2026 01:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  US Presswire Sports Archive Nov 1, 1997 Avondale, AZ, USA NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Winston Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Sr 3 at Phoenix International Raceway. Avondale Arizona USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilas-USAxTODAYxSportsx 4037723 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkA particular NASCAR veteran faced immense resistance in his fight for the championship format. However, he won it anyway, as the sanctioning body made the necessary adjustments. Howe
  
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• Before the ‘Boogity’ – the Dark History of Darrell ‘Jaws’ Waltrip That New Fans Forget

  15-01-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: NASCAR racer Darrell Waltrip before the Winston Western 500 at Riverside Speedway, November 17, 1985 in Riverside, California. (Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images) ©Getty Images“Boogity, Boogity, Boogity!” Three NASCAR Cup Series championships, 84 victories that propelled him into the Hall of Fame, and numerous on-track rivalries. These are just mere statistics of Darrell Waltrip‘s NASCAR career. The real Darrell Waltrip existed beyond
  
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• Jesse Love celebrates Xfinity title by racing all 'winter'

  15-01-2026 22:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThere are two things Jesse Love hasn’t experienced much of since winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in November at Phoenix Raceway.Winter
  The Off-season“I’ve only experienced like 15 days of cold weather in North Carolina the past couple of months,” Love told Motorsport.com this week at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. “We went to Australia and now the Chili Bowl and some family vacation. Pretty busy.”Within a couple of weeks of win
  
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• Dale Jr. Predicts ‘Manic’ Scramble That Will Change NASCAR Racing Forever

  15-01-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 12, 2025 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks on during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xPeterxCaseyx 20250212_pjc_bc1_039 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesThe atmosphere in the NASCAR garage is becoming more intense than we’ve seen in a long time. Recently, Dale Earnhardt Jr
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Odds: Hamlin, Larson Open as Co-Favorites as 'Chase' Returns

  15-01-2026 20:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCAR Cup Series odds will take on a new-old twist in 2026 with the revival of the "Chase for the Cup" playoff format.Gone are knockout rounds and winner-take-all championship races, and back is a 16-car, 10-race shootout, where the driver with the most points prevails. Defending champion Kyle Larson has company atop the initial leaderboard in the form of Denny Hamlin. Let's look at the latest NASCAR Cup Series odds ahead of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 15.NASCAR Cup Series odds
  
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• Christopher Bell, Alex Bowman and other NASCAR stars at the Chili Bowl find a new fulfillment in car ownership

  15-01-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  TULSA, Okla. —  Each season when teams converge in the SageNet Center for the running of the Chili Bowl Nationals, the largest Midget car event in the world, a handful of active NASCAR drivers join the fray in pursuit of the famous Golden Driller trophy.No fewer than eight drivers who competed in one of NASCAR‘s three national divisions last year are entered to compete in this year‘s Midget car racing extravaganza.They include defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Lars
  
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• Classic US rivalry hits F1 as Ford slams Cadillac's "patently absurd" claims

  15-01-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoUS manufacturers Ford and Cadillac are poised to bring their long-running rivalry to Formula 1, as Ford has responded to what it felt are "patently absurd" claims from the Cadillac camp over the nature of its Red Bull involvement.Having last competed in F1 under the Jaguar brand in 2004, Ford is joining forces with Red Bull for the new power unit era of 2026, contributing personnel and technology to the Milton Keynes squad as it debuts its first-ever in-house power units.Ford's o
  
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• Cole Butcher secures full-time NASCAR Truck ride with ThorSport

  15-01-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThorSport has signed Cole Butcher to be the new full-time driver of the No. 13 Ford F-150 for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. The 29-year-old is a native of Nova Scotia, Canada, and is a standout in the late model tour.“I’m incredibly grateful to Duke, Rhonda, and Allison Thorson for giving me this opportunity in 2026,” said Butcher. “This team has a long history of success and championships, to be trusted with the No. 13 Ford F-15
  
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• NASCAR’s Executive VP Claps Back at Fans Demanding a ‘Perfect’ System in 4-Words

  15-01-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 21: Fans react during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 21, 2023 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) ©Getty ImagesSince Monday, when NASCAR finally unveiled its 2026 championship format, a return to a Chase-format, social media has been flooded with reactions. Naturally, there are some who love it, some who are okay with it, and then there are some who are still not satisfie
  
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• NASCAR Wins Over Fans With New Daytona 500 Commercial

  15-01-2026 17:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR fans are loving their new Daytona 500 commercial.The fan base is excited by the new Daytona 500 commercial. The race is coming up soon. The first major Cup Series race of the year is set for Sunday, February 15 - the week after the Super Bowl.NASCAR has upset some of its fan base in the past with Daytona 500 commercials. However, the sport is winning over fans with its latest commercial, shared to X earlier this week.What can you expect from the #DAYTONA500?Only the most freedomatic race
  
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• HMS Legend Uses Original ‘Chase’ Backlash to Shut Down Current Format Critics

  15-01-2026 16:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  BRASELTON, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Chad Knaus, Vice President of Competition at Hendrick Motorsports prior to the 24th running of the Motul Petit Le Mans on November 13, 2021 at Michelin Raceway/Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire AUTO: NOV 13 IMSA - Motul Petit Le Mans Icon9532111130217 ©imago images/Icon SMIWhen change comes around, there is almost always going to be a group of people who dislike the change and have something to say. With the current ch
  
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• What top NASCAR prospect Connor Zilisch thinks of new playoff format

  15-01-2026 11:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Connor Zilisch might be the only NASCAR Cup Series driver who can say the following.“It was a long time ago. I’ve seen videos and stuff, but I don’t have much memory of it,” he told the News-Journal.No, at 19 years old and three years younger than anyone else in the Cup Series, he doesn’t really remember the sport’s first stint using “The Chase” as its postseason format. The Chase was instituted in 2004, two years before Zilisch’s 2006 birth.
  
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• NASCAR 2026 playoff format: What top prospect Connor Zilisch thinks

  15-01-2026 11:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Connor Zilisch might be the only NASCAR Cup Series driver who can say the following.“It was a long time ago. I’ve seen videos and stuff, but I don’t have much memory of it,” he told the News-Journal.No, at 19 years old and three years younger than anyone else in the Cup Series, he doesn’t really remember the sport’s first stint using “The Chase” as its postseason format. The Chase was instituted in 2004, two years before Zilisch’s 2006 birth.
  
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• 2026 season preview: Richard Childress Racing

  15-01-2026 10:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Editor’s note: Today’s Richard Childress Racing preview continues NASCAR.com’s countdown of team previews for the 2026 Cup Series season.RICHARD CHILDRESS RACINGManufacturer: Chevrolet
  Engine: ECR Engines
  Driver-crew chief pairings: Austin Dillon-Richard Boswell (No. 3); Kyle Busch-Jim Pohlman (No. 8)Team outlook: RCR has collectively had a tough go of it in the last two seasons. Since 2024, only Austin Dillon made the playoffs (finished 15th in 2025), while
  
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• “Attaboy”: Ken Schrader Reacts to NASCAR’s Revamped 2026 Format, Credits Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

  15-01-2026 04:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  MADISON, IL - JUNE 02: Former NASCAR, Motorsport, USA driver Ken Schrader speaks during the Lunch with Legends for the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 | Credits- IMAGO / Icon SportswireThere is excitement in the NASCAR community following the recent announcement that the Chase format will return from 2026 onward. Many veteran figures have breathed a sigh of relief, believing the move helps secure the sport’s future. Among them are Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr., two vocal supporte
  
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• Top 5 NASCAR Cars With the Most Wins in Cup Series History

  15-01-2026 03:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  May 1, 2006; Talladega, AL, USA; Nascar Nextel Cup driver Jeff Gordon of the (24) DuPont Chevrolet Monte Carlo makes a pit stop during the Aarons 499 at Talladega Superspeedway | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Copyright © 2006 Mark J. RebilasLately, Ford cars have dominated the Cup championship, especially in the Next Gen era. Since 2022, Team Penske has won three out of four championships, but in terms of wins, Toyota and Chevrolet continue to trade punches at the front.Over NASCAR&
  
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• Tony Stewart Coming Back to the NASCAR Truck Series Is “A Big Deal” Says Kaulig’s Chris Rice

  15-01-2026 02:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mar 20, 2025; Chandler, AZ, USA; NHRA top fuel driver Tony Stewart poses for a portrait prior to qualifying for the Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesThe last time Tony Stewart competed in NASCAR was in 2016, when he drove his No. 16 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet before stepping away from full-time competition. Since then, his attention has been spread across ownership responsibilities, the rise and fall of the SRX Series, and a deep dive into
  
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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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