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• Every Time NASCAR Stripped A Win For Yellow Line Violations

  28-10-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY SportsNASCAR has stripped the victory from a driver four times in history because they crossed the yellow line. This rule was made to keep fans and drivers safe at superspeedways. Three of these losses happened in points-paying races across the three national divisions. The fourth loss occurred in an exhibition race. The rule is about 25 years old, but it still causes loud arguments after every big race.The debate flared up again on October 25, 2026, when Kyle Larson won the
  
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• NASCAR Gives Kyle Larson Staggering 92.3% Chance of Winning Championship

  28-10-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 25: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, speaks to the media after winningthe NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 25, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series championship won’t officially be decided until Nov. 8 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. But if NASCAR’s latest projections are any indication, Kyle Larson has already put himself in an almost unbeatable pos
  
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• Kyle Larson Nears Third NASCAR Title 6 Years After Hendrick Signing

  28-10-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Six years ago, Kyle Larson was looking for a second chance in NASCAR. Today, he’s closing in on his third Cup Series championship.On Oct. 28, 2020, Hendrick Motorsports announced that Larson would join the organization for the 2021 season, taking over the No. 5 Chevrolet with Cliff Daniels as his crew chief.On October 28,2020. It was announced that Kyle Larson would join Hendrick Motorsports in 2021 #NASCARpic.twitter.com/QBRJ3uSvM4— Daniel Kriete (@DanielKriete4) October 28, 2026It was a de
  
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• NASCAR Power Rankings: It's All Larson After Last-Lap Surge at 'Dega

  28-10-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates with his son Owen and daughter Audrey after winning the YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.David Leong-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectAfter a thrilling last-second charge from 11th to 1st on the final lap to win last Sunday's YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, it sure feels like it's a Kyle Larson world, and we're all just living in it. The series point leader took his third win of The Chase a
  
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• Joey Logano Reveals Heartbreaking Reaction From His Kids After Talladega Flip

  28-10-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 15: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, celebrates with his family in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 15, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyJoey Logano walked away from one of the scariest crashes of the NASCAR season. But when he returned to his motorhome at Talladega Superspeedway, he discovered that the hardest part of the afternoon wasn’t necessarily w
  
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• “Maybe They’re Not Getting Missed”: Dale Jr. Defends NASCAR Officials Over Heated Talladega Controversy

  28-10-2026 20:07 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 Earnhardt Jr. knows better than most that a yellow line can turn a Talladega victory into a controversy. In the 2003 Aaron’s 499, he
  
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• Denny Hamlin Slams NASCAR’s Talladega Yellow-Line Calls After Controversial Finish

  28-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 17: NASCAR Cup Series driver, Denny Hamlin speaks to the media during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship whip leaders press conference prior to practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 17, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin and NASCAR communications executive Mike Forde clashed over the sanctioning body’s handling of controversial yellow-line decisions at Tall
  
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• NASCAR Threatened Black Flags for Most of the Field at Talladega

  28-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 25:A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 25, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Karl Anderson/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR’s fuel-saving problem at Talladega Superspeedway got so extreme Sunday that officials had to intervene, warning teams to pick up the pace or risk being black-flagged.And it wasn’t just a handful of drivers pushing the limits.According to NASCAR vice president of racing commun
  
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• Joey Logano Calls for NASCAR Changes After Terrifying Talladega Flip

  28-10-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  Joey Logano has been upside down at Talladega twice in his NASCAR Cup Series career. After Sunday’s frightening crash, the three-time champion believes it’s time to address what keeps putting drivers in those situations.And he doesn’t think the solution is making superspeedway racing less competitive.During a recent appearance on “SPEED” with Will Buxton, Logano called for NASCAR to find a way to make its cars more stable when drivers push one another in the draft.His argument was stra
  
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• NASCAR Reveals Black Flag Could Have Changed Talladega Finish

  28-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 25: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Austin Hill, driver of the #33 United Rentals Chevrolet, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 25, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson’s dramatic Talladega victory is still generating questions, and NASCAR has now revealed that another driver came surprisingly close to facing a bl
  
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• “Horrible Officiating” - Denny Hamlin Reacts As NASCAR Drops Hypocritical Response on ‘Yellow-Line’ Controversy

  28-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 01: Denny Hamlin 11 of Joe Gibbs Racing speaks to the media during the 2022 NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Playoff Media Day on September 1, 2022, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 01 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Media Day Icon220901004 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireThree incidents. One yellow line. And NASCAR’s explanation has only made things worse. Kyle Larson’s final-lap move to win at Talladega rais
  
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• NASCAR Martinsville Schedule: TV Channels, Start Times and How to Watch

  28-10-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR circuit heads to the Martinsville Speedway for an action-packed weekend of racing. It is the next-to-last race of the 2026 season for all three of NASCAR’s top series.The weekend will kick off with the running of the Craftsman Truck Series race on Friday night. On Saturday night, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will race around “The Paperclip.” Finally, the weekend will conclude with the Cup Series race on Sunday.Here is a look at the full schedule of NASCAR action at Martinsvi
  
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• Every time NASCAR took a win away due yellow line violations

  28-10-2026 17:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThere's been a lot of talk about yellow line penalties this week, and it's a debate that reappears often at superspeedways. The rule was established about 25 years ago for safety reasons but it still brings controversy to this day.Despite many penalties over the years, only four times has the driver who actually crossed the finish line first later been stripped of the victory due to a yellow line violation.It's happened once in a points paying race across each of the three nation
  
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• Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega in 2026 Chase

  28-10-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series competed at Talladega Superspeedway and it was a pivotal moment in the Chase. With Kyle Larson's struggles at Phoenix Raceway, it tightened the point standings with Christopher Bell on his heels. However, the entire Chase was turned upside down at Talladega, leading to a heavy favorite for the championship.Larson and the No. 5 team for Hendrick Motorsports won the YellaWood 500 at Talladega, earning their third victory of the 2026 Cup Series season. The two-time Cup Series
  
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• Sammy Smith wins NASCAR O'Reilly race at Talladega in 2026 Chase

  28-10-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Series competed at Talladega Superspeedway and it was an important event. With three races left in the Chase, drivers and teams were faced with pivotal moments that could determine their championship hopes. At the end of the day, one JR Motorsports driver was able to bring out the broom at Talladega.Sammy Smith and the No. 8 team for JR Motorsports won Saturday's race at Talladega, earning their first victory of the 2026 O'Reilly Series season. Smith, who is set to join TRICO
  
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• Sammy Smith wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Talladega in 2026 Chase

  28-10-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Truck Series competed at Talladega Superspeedway and it was a chaotic event. With three races left in the Chase, drivers and teams were faced with unpredictable racing and tire issues. At the end of the day, only one driver could enter victory lane, and it was a competitor who is slated to join the Truck Series in 2027.Sammy Smith and the No. 7 team for Spire Motorsports won Friday's race at Talladega, earning their first victory of the 2027 Truck Series season. Smith was able to pull
  
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• Denny Hamlin Accuses NASCAR of Poor Officiating and Communication After Talladega

  28-10-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDenny Hamlin has taken another shot at NASCAR after questioning its officiating decisions following the controversial finish to the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver criticized NASCAR’s explanation of several incidents involving the double-yellow line during the final lap, accusing officials of inconsistency in their decisions involving Kyle Larson, Austin Hill and Todd Gilliland.“My goodness. This is horrible officiating o
  
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• NASCAR Martinsville Weekend Schedule: Race Times, TV Channels and How to Watch

  28-10-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 29: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Bob's Discount Furniture Toyota and William Byron, driver of the #24 Cincinnati Chevrolet lead the pack before the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR season is running out of road, and Martinsville Speedway is about to play a major role in deciding how the championship battle unfolds.With just two races remaining
  
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• NASCAR Faces Fresh Backlash as Dale Earnhardt Jr. Questions Double-Yellow Line Rule

  28-10-2026 15:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 14: Hall of Famer and JR Motorsports team owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts after Daniel Suarez, driver of the #9 Quaker State Chevrolet, wins the NASCAR Xfinity Series The Chilango 150 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 14, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson’s win at the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway has reignited debate over NASCAR’s double-yellow line rule.Dale Earnhardt Jr. says the sport should re
  
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• Qualifying orders for 2026 Martinsville Speedway Chase races

  28-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  And then there were two. It’s time for the penultimate race weekend of the 2026 season, with all three NASCAR national series making the short trip north to Martinsville Speedway for a Chase presented by Mobil 1 tripleheader. The Craftsman Truck Series is slated to race Friday evening, with the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series going to battle Saturday afternoon and the Cup Series capping off the weekend with matinee action on Sunday. See qualifying orders for all three races in Virginia.MORE: Week
  
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• Why Are Kyle Larson, Alex Bowman, and Other NASCAR Drivers Going to Jail?

  28-10-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson, Alex Bowman, and several other drivers traded the racetrack for a mock jail cell at the 2026 Jail & Bail charity event. Held on Tuesday, October 27, at Boatyard Lake Norman in Cornelius, North Carolina, the fundraiser challenged NASCAR personalities to raise enough money to secure their symbolic release.The event was organized to benefit the Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship, which helps women pursue technical education and careers in the automotive and motorsports industries.
  
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• "This Is Horrible Officiating": Denny Hamlin Questions NASCAR's Punishment Update on Kyle Larson and Other Drivers

  28-10-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin has renewed his criticism of NASCAR’s officiating following the controversial finish to the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver criticized the sanctioning body’s explanation for several last-lap incidents involving Kyle Larson, Austin Hill, Ross Chastain, Carson Hocevar, and Todd Gilliland.The debate intensified after The Athletic reporter Jeff Gluck shared his takeaways from NASCAR’s explanation on the latest episode of Hauler Talk. Notably,
  
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• NASCAR warned nearly the full field at Talladega for minimum speed violations

  28-10-2026 03:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR threatened a good portion of the field during the first stage of Sunday’s Cup Series race with a black flag if they did not pick up the pace and meet minimum speed.In the name of fuel saving, everyone except the three RFK Racing drivers began puttering around the 2.66-mile superspeedway, and that triggered race control with automatic notifications of cars that were below minimum speed.Thus, NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde said race control worke
  
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• NASCAR Announces Decision on Penalties After Crash-Filled Talladega Race

  28-10-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR announces its decision on potential penalties following a crash-filled Talladega race, resolving questions about possible disciplinary action. GettyNASCAR issued no penalties from the Talladega Superspeedway race weekend, clearing the Cup, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Truck Series fields after significant and even scary wrecks in all three races, according to NASCAR.com‘s Zach Sturniolo.Kyle Larson won the YellaWood 500 on a last-lap charge from 11th place, beating William Byron by 0.041 s
  
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• NASCAR’s Carson Hocevar Explains How He Stayed in Race After Talladega Crash

  28-10-2026 01:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar explains how he managed to stay in the race following a crash at Talladega Superspeedway and what happened afterward. GettyCarson Hocevar says an enthusiastic Talladega tow truck driver kept his race alive after the late wreck that flipped Joey Logano. That driver’s quick work turned a wrecked No. 77 Chevrolet into a sixth-place finish, and Hocevar says he still wants to learn the man’s name. Hocevar later took the blame for instigating the Logano crash. But unli
  
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• Chase Briscoe Explains Leaving Denny Hamlin In Talladega Draft

  28-10-2026 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chase Briscoe has explained why he left Denny Hamlin behind in the draft at Talladega Superspeedway. The move led to an angry radio outburst from his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate.Briscoe’s explanation was posted on X by Fox Sports reporter Bob Pockrass.Chase Briscoe after he exited the care center, was "just" 53 points behind Larson (he is now 79 points behind). What he said about the wreck, what situation he thought Denny Hamlin might have been mad at him and the points (as he knew it then) …
  
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• NASCAR Has NEVER Seen a Driver as TALENTED as Kyle Larson

  28-10-2026 00:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 25, 2026; Talladega, Alabama, USA;NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates after winning the YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn ImagesThere have been plenty of legends throughout NASCAR history. Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart all left their mark on the sport in different ways.But there is one driver who might have a stronger argument for raw driving talent than anybody who
  
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• NASCAR Fans Are Demanding Answers After Another Controversial Finish

  28-10-2026 00:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Gary A. VasquezNASCAR fans are questioning officials after another dramatic finish at Talladega Superspeedway left the racing community divided. Kyle Larson captured the YellaWood 500 on October 25, edging Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron by just 0.041 seconds. However, instead of focusing entirely on Larson’s thrilling victory, much of the conversation has centered on whether NASCAR made the right call on the final lap.Larson’s late charge through the field produced an
  
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