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• What's new with NASCAR as 2026 Daytona 500 approaches

  09-01-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  As often happens in the NASCAR world, a new year brings changes and it doesn’t take long for those announcements to come flying out of the assorted marketing departments.This week’s flurry of news began with Steve Phelps’ announcement that he’d be leaving his role as NASCAR commissioner by the end of January.A day or two later, we learned seven-time champ Jimmie Johnson will use the relatively new “exemption” to guarantee himself a starting spot in the 2026 Da
  
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• NASCAR news comes in bunches as 2026 Daytona 500 approaches

  09-01-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  As often happens in the NASCAR world, a new year brings changes and it doesn’t take long for those announcements to come flying out of the assorted marketing departments.This week’s flurry of news began with Steve Phelps’ announcement that he’d be leaving his role as NASCAR commissioner by the end of January.A day or two later, we learned seven-time champ Jimmie Johnson will use the relatively new “exemption” to guarantee himself a starting spot in the 2026 Da
  
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• Kaulig Racing launches trailer for reality show competition for Ram Truck seat

  09-01-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoRam is returning to the NASCAR Truck Series for the first time in over a decade this year, partnering with Kaulig Racing to form a five-truck effort for the 2026 season.The ambitious plan will include Brenden Queen, Justin Haley, and Daniel Dye as full-time drivers going for the title. It will also feature an all-star truck described as the 'free agent program' with various different drivers announced throughout the year.However, the fifth and final seat will be determined throug
  
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• Front Row Motorsports shuffles personnel, names new crew chief for Gragson

  09-01-2026 16:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoOn Friday, Front Row Motorsports announced some personnel changes to its organization. Of note, Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team will have a new crew chief this year.Grant Hutchens will sit atop the pit box for Gragson this year, replacing Drew Blickensderfer, who moves into the role of Competition Director. Hutchens has worked as a Cup crew chief before, but only in a handful of races between 2021 and 2024. He worked with Brad Keselowski and Austin Cindric at Team Penske, and als
  
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• Jimmie Johnson’s San Diego Double Duty Marks a Rare Moment in His NASCAR Career

  09-01-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (84) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.Jimmie Johnson has officially confirmed his return to the Daytona 500, securing his place on the grid through NASCAR’s Open Exemption Provisional and adding another marquee chapter to his selective 2026 schedule. With that confirmation, Johnson has already locked in two Cup Series appearances this season, the San Diego street race and Daytona. Yet he has no intention of mere
  
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• When Tony Stewart Was ‘Replaced’ As Grand Marshal for Homestead Race After “So Mad At NASCAR” Rant

  09-01-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sep 22, 2023; Concord, NC, USA; NHRA team owner Tony Stewart during qualifying for the Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsTony Stewart is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. The former driver and co-owner’s impact on the sport cannot be understated. However, like many other drivers before and after him, he too has had his fair share of trials and tribulations with the sanctioning body. One such “Cold War” went down in 2022
  
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• “You Have to Sign Him”: Mark Martin Was Responsible for Matt Kenseth’s Big Break in NASCAR

  09-01-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Apr 27, 2024; Dover, Delaware, USA; Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Matt Kenseth looks on during practice and qualifying for the Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. | Credits- Matthew O'Haren-Imagn ImagesMark Martin’s impact on NASCAR extends well beyond what he accomplished behind the wheel. After he carved out a Hall of Fame career in the sport’s top tier, he has carried weight as a trusted voice, never hesitating to offer thoughtful opinions when he believed the sport needed direct
  
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• 2026 season preview: Spire Motorsports

  09-01-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Editor’s note: Today’s Spire Motorsports preview continues NASCAR.com’s countdown of team previews for the 2026 Cup Series season.SPIRE MOTORSPORTSManufacturer: Chevrolet
  Engine: Hendrick Motorsports
  Driver-crew chief pairings: Daniel Suárez-Ryan Sparks (No. 7); Michael McDowell-Travis Peterson (No. 71); Carson Hocevar-Luke Lambert (No. 77)Team outlook: Anyone within the Spire Motorsports camp would probably tell you 2025 was a disappointment. The team showed s
  
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• Kenny Wallace Reveals the Real Reason Steve Phelps and NASCAR Parted Ways

  09-01-2026 06:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 10, 2008; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kenny Wallace during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesSteve Phelps became NASCAR’s first commissioner in March 2025 after previously serving as its president since 2018. However, he will be leaving that position ahead of the 2026 season, and there aren’t any plans to line up a suitable replacement anytime soon. The duties he served will
  
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• Kyle Larson & Co. Set to Honor Late Sprint Car Legend in Two-Day Long Racing Spectacle

  09-01-2026 04:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  When a legend passes, his memory never fades away. Such has been the case for the countless NASCAR drivers, team owners, and other employees who have passed away over the years. Their memories hold strong in the legacy of the sport, and so do those of a particular sprint racing icon. It has been ten years since he left for his heavenly abode. Yet Kyle Larson and Co. are helping keep his achievements fresh and alive.Kyle Larson prepares tribute for a lost friend“It’s important to us t
  
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• Brad Keselowski injury update: NASCAR star won't run in Clash

  09-01-2026 02:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  Corey LaJoie will take Brad Keselowski's place in the No. 6 RFK Racing Ford for the Feb. 1 NASCAR Clash event that unofficially kicks off the 2026 Cup Series season. The move comes as Keselowski continues his recovery from a broken leg suffered on a family ski trip in December."I'm happy for Corey to get this opportunity. I'm laser focused on being ready for Daytona," Keselowski said in a statement announcing the move. Keselowski, 41, spoke at length with Fox Sports about the decision to have La
  
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• America’s 250th Birthday Set to Receive the Ultimate Tribute From NASCAR Legend’s Son in Gen-4 Cup Car

  09-01-2026 00:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR National Anthem (Source: NASCAR) ©NASCAR National Anthem (Source: NASCAR)In many ways, NASCAR has long been synonymous with stock-car racing in America. Over the years, this stock car racing competition has kept the fans intact and has delivered the country numerous moments of joy and happiness. As the United States of America is set to reach its 250th anniversary of independence this year, NASCAR has a special arrangement in place.A former NASCAR driver, who once graced the sport, w
  
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• What is the IHRA's vision after track acquisition spree?

  09-01-2026 00:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoScott Woodruff doesn’t have a title at the nascent International Hot Rod Association but if you have to call him something, ‘Woody’ probably wouldn’t balk at ‘director of fun’ because that is generally the mandate Darryl Cuttell has provided him.For over two decades, he was the brand and media manager at JEGS Performance, just as a point of reference. However, he preferred the 'make stuff happen guy' title.  Nevertheless, Cuttell has
  
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• Dale Jr’s Ex Driver Sets Stark Expectations for Brutal Cup Rookie Season After Historic Xfinity Run

  09-01-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 15, 2025 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xPeterxCaseyx 20250215_pjc_bc1_002 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesDale Jr.’s ex-driver has prepared himself for the worst. A lot of talk is spurring about young talent entering NASCAR, and no one
  
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