Nascar news

• NASCAR is eliminating split practice groups and extending session

  22-07-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR is altering its practice format just before the 2026 Chase for the championship gets underway.Starting at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the August 23 race weekend, practice groups will be eliminated and all teams will get 50 minutes of open practice. This will be the standard for all non-superspeedway races for the remainder of the 2026 season. Teams will be granted an additional set of tires as part of the change.Daytona -- even with a new rules package -- will not hav
  
  Read more

• Days of Thunder 2 moving forward with Tom Cruise set to return for sequel film

  22-07-2026 22:30 via yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThe Hollywood Reporter revealed that the long-awaited sequel to 1990's 'Days of Thunder' is moving forward, with Paramount in talks with Jonathan Levine in to direct and star Tom Cruise set to return. He portrayed young gun NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in the original film. It's unclear what direction they plan to go with the sequel, but Will Staples is writing the script.Wednesday's report indicates that Cruise will co-produce the sequel alongside Jerry Bruckheimer, who produ
  
  Read more

• Brexton Busch Recovering From Serious Crash Two Months After Father's Death

  22-07-2026 22:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brexton Busch, the son of late NASCAR star Kyle Busch, was involved in a wreck during this Tuesday's Cook Out Summer Shootout. Last week, Busch made the motorsports community proud by winning a dirt race at Port City Raceway in Oklahoma. It marked his first win since his father's death. After returning to victory lane, he posted a heartfelt message on social media."My first win since my dad passed. I don’t like to talk about it much, but the last two months have been really tough," Brexton
  
  Read more

• NASCAR Brickyard 400 Weekend Schedule at Indianapolis: Full TV Schedule, Start Times for Every Race

  22-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend for the Brickyard 400, with Cup, Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series action scheduled across three days. GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series heads to one of the sport’s most iconic venues this weekend as Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the Brickyard 400. It’s one of the biggest weekends of the 2026 NASCAR season, with the Cup Series, Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series all competing across Indian
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• "I Don't Know Where This Goes"- Dale Jr Breaks Silence On Cup Star's Career Distress With Heartbreaking Confession

  22-07-2026 20:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Via: Imago ©Via: ImagoJosh Berry knows better than most that getting to the NASCAR Cup Series is only half the battle. Staying there is a different fight. Sixteen years ago, he was working as a bank teller in Hendersonville, Tennessee, squeezing in local Legends races whenever he could afford them. Today, he’s a Cup winner. Yet somehow, his future in the sport remains uncertain, and that’s the reality Dale Earnhardt Jr. opened up about this week. It hit closer to home than most
  
  Read more

• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Opens Up on Denny Hamlin Rivalry After North Wilkesboro Race

  22-07-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 19: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota (L), and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford, shake hands after Logano won the NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, 2026 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyJoey Logano has opened up about his long-running rivalry with Denny Hamlin after beating him in the NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesbor
  
  Read more

• USA Sports reveals broadcast crew, plan to cover final 14 races and The Chase

  22-07-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA Sports held a Zoom teleconference Wednesday afternoon to detail its branding and broadcast plan as it gears up to take the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season home with coverage for the final 14 races of the year.Those that spoke with media included the USA Sports booth of Leigh Diffey, Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte, Hall of Famer and analyst Dale Jarrett, along with USA Sports Executive Producer and SVP of Sports Production Jeff Behnke and Lead NASCAR Producer Rene Hatlelid.One of the key topics
  
  Read more

• All About Indianapolis Motor Speedway: History, Capacity, NASCAR Races and More

  22-07-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Indianapolis Motor Speedway isn’t just one of the most famous race tracks in America. It’s one of the most recognizable sporting venues in the world.Home to the Indianapolis 500, the Brickyard 400 and numerous other major racing events, the historic Indiana facility has served as motorsports’ biggest stage for more than a century. Its iconic Yard of Bricks, enormous grandstands and rich history make it one of NASCAR’s crown jewel stops every season.Whether you’r
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• ‘I Miss My Crew Chief’: Brexton Busch Opens Up After Emotional First Win Since Dad Kyle Busch’s Death

  22-07-2026 19:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Busch and son Brexton Busch walk through driver introductions before the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at EchoPark Speedway on Feb. 21, 2026. Months later, Brexton dedicated his first victory since Kyle's death to his father in an emotional social media post. GettyBrexton Busch has spent the past two months letting his racing do most of the talking.After earning his first victory since the death of his father, NASCAR star Kyle Busch, the 11-year-old finally put his emotions into words.
  
  Read more

• From Indiana to New Hampshire, Modified Tour driver Mike Christopher Jr. is ready for his busiest weekend yet

  22-07-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For at least the next few days, Mike Christopher Jr. will be the living embodiment of the phrase, ‘I‘ll sleep when I‘m dead.‘The 27-year-old Christopher, who races the No. 31 Elite Racing entry on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, will drive the No. 62 Toyota for Halmar Friesen Racing at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Friday evening (8 p.m. ET on FS1).Once his responsibilities in Indiana are complete, he‘ll get whatever rest he can before jumping on a plane at 6
  
  Read more

• FRM Official Disrupts Richard Childress' Silly Season Plans With Bold Cup Series Announcement

  22-07-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Via: Imago ©Via: ImagoOne of the biggest Silly Season storylines of 2026 has become less about where a driver will sign and more about a team stepping in to put the rumors to rest. For weeks now, Noah Gragson’s name has been heavily tied to Richard Childress Racing, with fans connecting the dots between Bass Pro Shops, an open Cup ride, and Gragson’s uncertain future at Front Row Motorsports. Then, instead of letting the speculation continue to build, FRM decided to publicly cle
  
  Read more

• NASCAR Official Confirms Denny Hamlin’s Championship Misery With Brutal 6-Word Claim

  22-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Media Day Feb 15, 2023 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin 11 speaks to the media at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMikexDinovox 20230215_mcd_ad4_77 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkFew drivers in NASCAR history can boast a resume as impressive as Denny Hamlin’s while still not having won a Cup Series championship. He ha
  
  Read more

• "Fix It or Else"- Dale Jr. Unmasks Rick Hendrick's HMS Ultimatum Amidst Cup Series Woes

  22-07-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Championship Qualifying Nov 4, 2023 Avondale, Arizona, USA NASCAR Cup Series team owner Rick Hendrick during qualifying for the NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. Avondale Phoenix Raceway Arizona USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20231104_mjr_su5_018 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkHendrick Motorsports’ 2026 season has been inconsistent. Aside from Chase Elliott’s two wins, the team’s f
  
  Read more

• NASCAR Quietly Ends Long-Standing Championship Honor, and Not Everyone Will Like It

  22-07-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR In-Season Challenge finals are set. GettyNASCAR has made a major change to the way it describes its championship race heading into the final weeks of the 2026 season. The sanctioning body will no longer use the term “regular season champion” and will instead refer to the points leader as the “No. 1 seed” entering the postseason. The update was confirmed by NASCAR Managing Director of Racing Communications Mike Forde during the latest episode of the official “
  
  Read more

• NASCAR's Rusty Wallace reflects on reason for his 2005 retirement

  22-07-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR veteran Rusty Wallace revealed that the support from his team and crew played a significant role in his decision to retire from professional racing in 2005.Last week, Wallace appeared at the North Wilkesboro Speedway as the Grand Marshal for the Window World 450. During the event, he was asked to reflect on his retirement and the factors that influenced his decision to step away from racing.Wallace admitted that, although he felt physically capable of continuing for a few more years, his
  
  Read more

• Joey Logano Predicts New NASCAR Superspeedway Rules Will Bring Back “Old Daytona” Racing

  22-07-2026 08:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jul 4, 2026; Joliet, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) before qualifying for the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. © Mike Dinovo-Imagn ImagesJoey Logano shared an optimistic take on NASCAR’s new rules for Superspeedway racing. Logano believes the updated package may revive ‘the old Daytona’.NASCAR recently announced a shorter rear spoiler for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, reducing its height from seven inches to four inches. The new setup will
  
  Read more

• Joey Logano ‘OK’ With No Practice Amid NASCAR’s Push For More

  22-07-2026 05:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano does not mind not having practice in NASCAR. GettyWhile NASCAR is making an effort for more practice time for the Cup Series, Joey Logano is satisfied with the contrary. While the three-time Cup champion enjoys practice, he would not mind if there were no practice at all based on history. The comments come on the heels of NASCAR announcing it will be doubling Cup Series practice times “most weeks” from 25 minutes to 50 minutes, as reported by Jordan Bianchi of The At
  
  Read more

• Denny Hamlin Speaks on North Wilkesboro’s NASCAR Future

  22-07-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin speaks on North Wilkesboro's NASCAR future. GettyDenny Hamlin gave his thoughts on the future of North Wilkesboro Speedway in NASCAR. The current Cup Series points leader’s comments came on the heels of his runner-up finish in last Sunday’s Window World 450 at the North Carolina short track.North Wilkesboro was reintroduced to NASCAR in 2023 and hosted the All-Star Race for three years. Last Sunday, the Cup Series raced at North Wilkesboro in a points-paying race for the
  
  Read more

• Who Won Last Year’s Brickyard 400? Revisiting NASCAR’s Wild Indianapolis Finish

  22-07-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Brickyard 400 returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend with another postseason berth on the line, but last year’s race proved just how unpredictable NASCAR’s crown jewel can be.The 2025 edition featured changing weather, multiple overtime restarts and a dramatic finish that rewarded patience as much as speed. When it was over, one driver earned the biggest victory of his career and secured his place in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.Bubba Wallace captured the biggest w
  
  Read more

• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Reveals Painful Denny Hamlin Battle That Nearly Changed North Wilkesboro Win

  22-07-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 19: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota (L), and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford, shake hands after Logano won the NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, 2026 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyJoey Logano finally returned to Victory Lane with a dominant NASCAR Cup Series win at North Wilkesboro Speedway, but the race was much toughe
  
  Read more

Follow @NewsNascarUSA on Twitter!