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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Reveals Why Daytona Changes Could Finally Silence a Long-Standing Frustration

  03-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, speaks to the media during Media Day for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin believes NASCAR’s latest Daytona changes could make a clear difference when the Cup Series returns to Daytona International Speedway later this month. NASCAR recently updated its
  
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• NASCAR News: Lowe’s Teases Return Partnership with Jimmie Johnson for Daytona 500 Next year

  03-08-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While driver Alex Bowman is returning behind the wheel of the No. 48 car with Hendrick Motorsports for his final season next year, it will be Jimmie Johnson driving that iconic car number in the Daytona 500. In what will be the final Cup Series race ever for the Hall of Famer, it appears fans might get what they want after all.On Monday, the Lowe’s X account posted a public message directed at Ally Racing and Carvana Racing, asking if they needed an “ally” for the last ride nex
  
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• NASCAR Team Owner Says Carson Hocevar Is Exactly What the Sport Is Missing

  03-08-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar looks on before practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 27, 2026, in Sonoma, California. GettyJustin Marks believes NASCAR has a major opportunity to grow by focusing more on its drivers rather than just the racing. The Trackhouse Racing owner said the relationship between NASCAR and its teams has improved after the recent lawsuit, allowing everyone to focus on growing the sport.Speaking with Kevin Harvick on a special edition of SPEED, Ma
  
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• Connor Zilisch Drops Honest Verdict Addressing Unlucky Rookie Campaign

  03-08-2026 20:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 14: Connor Zilisch 88 JR Motorsports WeatherTech Chevrolet walks in the garage during practice for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series United Rentals 300 on February 14, 2025 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 14 NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 300 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon25021410651300 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireFans expected a lot from Connor Zilisch heading into 2026. Perhaps a
  
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• Lowe’s Hints at Support for Jimmie Johnson’s Final Daytona 500 in Cryptic Tweet

  03-08-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Mark J. RebilasLowe’s has sparked excitement among NASCAR fans after posting a cryptic message directed at Carvana Racing, fueling speculation about a possible tribute to seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson ahead of what is expected to be his final Daytona 500 appearance.The verified Lowe’s account posted:“@CarvanaRacing need an ally for a last ride? Check your DMs 🏁”The message appears to reference Johnson’s farewell Daytona 500 e
  
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• 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list for Iowa Speedway

  03-08-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to action following an off week to do battle at Iowa Speedway on Saturday (5 p.m. ET, The CW, ESPN Unlimited, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Saturday’s event will be the 23rd points-paying race of the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Sam Mayer is the defending winner.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesDerek Lemke will make his O’Reilly debut as driver of the No. 91 DGM Racing Chevrolet. The Del
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for Iowa Speedway

  03-08-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a weekend away from the track, the NASCAR Cup Series returns to action for the final regular-season stretch, beginning with Iowa Speedway on Sunday (3:30 p.m. ET, USA Network,  HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The event will mark the 23rd points-paying race of the 2026 campaign. Hendrick Motorsports’ William Byron is the defending winner.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesThirty-six cars are entered into this weekend’s event.MORE: Weekend s
  
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• Jimmie Johnson Credits Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Settlement Behind Legacy MC’s Star-Studded Expansion

  03-08-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sport Bilder des Tages NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Qualifying Jun 24, 2023 Nashville, Tennessee, USA Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan looks on from pit road during qualifying before the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Nashville Nashville Superspeedway Tennessee USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xChristopherxHanewinckelx 20230624_cec_ah2_120 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkLegacy Motor Club recently announced a star-studded lineup of nearly a dozen of investors. I
  
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• Heralded Richard Childress prospect making O'Reilly debut at Iowa

  03-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoCarson Brown, a highly touted 18-year-old prospect under the Richard Childress Racing development program banner, will make his NASCAR O’Reilly Series debut on Saturday for Jordan Anderson Racing’s No. 32 car at Iowa Speedway.The car will carry the colors of Distributor Wire & Cable, a RCR partner.Brown is the current ASA STARS National Super Late Model Tour championship leader with four wins and two second place finishes in six starts this season with Anthony Cam
  
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• NASCAR News: Kyle Larson Sheds Light on When He May Retire

  03-08-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson is one of the best NASCAR drivers right now, even in a season where his winless streak in the Cup Series has reached a full year. While much of the focus in the sport right now is on when future Hall of Fame driver Denny Hamlin will retire, it appears we might not be that far away from another motorsports icon stepping away from the Cup Series.In a recent interview with Matt Weaver of Motorsport.com, Larson shared that he’s aiming to reach 40 years old in his NASCAR career befo
  
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• Trackhouse Racing Owner Justin Marks Defends Controversial NASCAR Driver Carson Hocevar

  03-08-2026 14:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar has become one of the biggest names in motorsports in the past year, attending the Met Gala while also creating headlines on the track. While fans and drivers seem split on his personality and behavior, he has one more defender in Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks.Just days after Hocevar flipped the bird to Corey Heim during the Brickyard 400, Marks appeared on SPEED with Harvick and Buxton to offer a defense of what Hocevar is bringing to NASCAR.“We need bi
  
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• NASCAR Schedule This Weekend at Iowa: Practice, Qualifying and Race Info for Iowa Speedway

  03-08-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is back from its week off, with the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Cup Series making their way to Iowa Speedway for a weekend of racing. With two races this week and the regular season winding down, the spotlight is on Iowa.Let’s dive into the NASCAR weekend schedule for Iowa Speedway. As always, we’ll first provide the day-by-day NASCAR schedule this week followed by the individual weekend schedules for the O’Reilly Series and Cup Series. You can find track info f
  
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• Modified Tour points leader Patrick Emerling heads to Thompson this Wednesday with a chance at history

  03-08-2026 13:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The warm New England summer months seem to suit Patrick Emerling.Throughout his career, Emerling has seemed to thrive when temperatures in the Northernmost states are at their warmest. The majority of his 12 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour wins have come after June 1, something that hasn‘t gone unnoticed by Emerling.“It seems that we seem to have a little bit more success the last couple of years in the summer,” Emerling acknowledged. “I don‘t think there is a reason fo
  
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