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• Kyle Larson Plans 15-Mile Run Before NASCAR Championship Weekend Gets Underway

  06-11-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson has a NASCAR championship to win Sunday. First, he has 15 miles to run.While most drivers are preparing for one of the biggest weekends of the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the Hendrick Motorsports star has another commitment on his calendar. He’s planning a 15-mile training run Friday morning, just hours before climbing into his No. 5 Chevrolet for Cup Series practice.It’s an unusual way to prepare for a championship weekend, particularly in the South Florida humidity. But
  
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• NASCAR CEO Delivers 2026 State of the Sport Address

  06-11-2026 23:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell gave the annual State of the Sport address and took questions Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Here is the transcript of his address:NASCAR State of the Sport Address and Press Conference with CEO Steve O'DonnellTHE MODERATOR: I want to thank everybody for joining us here in beautiful south Florida, especially the folks that are on NASCAR.com and SiriusXM joining us for another incredible championship weekend.I’m here with NASCAR CEO Steve O’
  
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• Practice Results: 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead

  06-11-2026 23:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s been a really eye-opening season for Viking Motorsports. The little two-car team that could continues to impress with its speed, as Anthony Alfredo led the way in NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Friday afternoon.Alfredo, driving the No. 96 Chevrolet, turned a lap time of 33.384 seconds (161.754 mph), which allowed him to top Jeremy Clements for the fastest lap of the session by a margin of 0.078 seconds.Sam Mayer, Taylor Gray, and Sheldon Creed
  
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• Kaden Honeycutt wins Craftsman Truck Series finale to secure 2026 championship

  06-11-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Under caution with 27 laps left in Friday night‘s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Chase leader Kaden Honeycutt was debating whether to pit for his last set of fresh tires.“I say we pit, put ‘em on and go for it,” Honeycutt radioed to crew chief Scott Zipadelli.That‘s exactly what Honeycutt did. Gaining the lead after a restart on Lap 120 of 134, he pulled away from runner-up Christian Eckes to win not only the race but hi
  
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• Justin Allgaier retired and unretired without telling anyone

  06-11-2026 22:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoJustin Allgaier retired earlier this season but no one realized it with the 2024 NASCAR O’Reilly Series champion and veteran racer changing his mind before it could be made official.  Instead, the JR Motorsports No. 7 will continue to be occupied by a driver who could claim his second title on Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, while adding to that legacy through at least the 2028 season.Earlier in the season, Allgaier had internally committed to stepping aside at the end o
  
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• Carson Hocevar now knows the stove is hot, saying 'the burn is me not driving' in NASCAR finale

  06-11-2026 22:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Carson Hocevar may have finally felt the burn.Hocevar, who was suspended for the NASCAR Cup Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway for his on-track actions last week, used the analogy of touching a stove to learn how hot it is during his 20-minute media availability Friday.Hocevar, 23, made the trip to Homestead to meet sponsors and fans and essentially reiterate his apology for intentionally and repeatedly brake-checking Austin Cindric on a restart at Martinsv
  
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• This was a different kind of Carson Hocevar press conference

  06-11-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFor whatever reasons why, this was a different Carson Hocevar that was forced to conduct a press conference on Friday at Homestead-Miami, a day after posting an apology video for his actions the week before at Martinsville.Having been suspended by Spire Motorsports earlier in the week, which predated a $100,000 fine and 25-point deduction, Hocevar was required to do a press conference taking every question on the topic.In this moment, Hocevar was stripped of his usual boyish exub
  
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• Official Starting Lineup: 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Homestead

  06-11-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nick Sanchez was able to claim the pole position for Friday night’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Driving the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado, Sanchez turned a lap time of 32.756 seconds (164.855 mph) to top the field in the qualifying session.This pole-winning run marks the eighth of the Miami, Florida native’s NASCAR Truck Series career, and it comes in career start No. 51.Now, Sanchez hopes he can go on to secure his third career
  
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• NASCAR Truck Series Starting Lineup, Qualifying Results for Homestead-Miami Championship Race

  06-11-2026 21:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the final race of the 2026 season, with the championship on the line. Friday’s 134-lap event marks the conclusion of The Chase, with Kaden Honeycutt and Layne Riggs entering the finale as the only two remaining title contenders.Honeycutt holds a 20-point advantage over Riggs heading into the championship race. Both drivers are pursuing their first Truck Series championship, so their qualifying performances are especially i
  
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• NASCAR Truck Series Martinsville lineup, TV schedule for Friday's championship race

  06-11-2026 21:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nick Sanchez is on the pole for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race on Nov. 6 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.The driver of the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet posted a lap of 32.756 seconds, fastest in qualifying.Kaden Honeycutt, the series points leader, will start in fifth, while Layne Riggs, 20 points behind Honeycutt, will start fourth.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Friday's NASCAR Truck Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.TRUCK POINTS:NASCAR point
  
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• NASCAR CEO Gives Surprising Carson Hocevar Verdict Before Championship Race

  06-11-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR leadership delivers a surprising assessment of Carson Hocevar following his Martinsville controversy, ahead of the Cup Series championship race. GettyNASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O’Donnell speaks to the media during the NASCAR State of the Sport at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 06, 2026 in Homestead, Florida.GettyNASCAR’s championship race Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway will be missing one of the circuit’s most popular drivers, Carson Hocevar. Also one of NASCAR�
  
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• Building new Fontana short track "will be a real challenge," says Steve O'Donnell

  06-11-2026 21:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoSince the unpopular demolition of Auto Club Speedway, fans have been waiting for the planned short track that set to replace it in Southern California to come to fruition. However, it's yet to happen.The track hosted Cup races every year from 1997 through 2023, with Kyle Busch winning the final race on the aged two-mile surface.After its final race in February of 2023, the track was demolished with NASCAR selling 433 of the 522 acres of land previously used for the speedway to b
  
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• “No Direct Answer Yet”- Steve O’Donnell Details 2-Year Effort to Modernize Aging O’Reilly Series Chassis

  06-11-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sport Bilder des Tages BRISTOL, TN – SEPTEMBER 17: Cars come out of turn 3 during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Photo by Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 17 NASCAR Xfinity Series – Food City 300 Icon210917011300 ©imago images/Icon SMIThe 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season has given fans plenty of reasons to question whether the Cup Series is still delivering the best racing in the sport. From Corey Day�
  
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• NASCAR CEO likes what Carson Hocevar “brings to the fan base,” but says on-track work remains

  06-11-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR wants to see Carson Hocevar succeed. He has emerged as a prominent new personality with a growing fan base that goes beyond traditional NASCAR fans. He went viral for his wild Talladega post-race celebration, creates content on YouTube and streams on Twitch, attended the Met Gala, and was even named to Time's 100 Most Influential People in Sports list.His rise has also been accompanied by controversy. Hocevar's aggressive style on the track has brought a lot of scrutiny h
  
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• NASCAR CEO likes what Carson Hocevar “brings to the fan base,” but notes "challenges"

  06-11-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR wants to see Carson Hocevar succeed. He has emerged as a prominent new personality with a growing fan base that goes beyond traditional NASCAR fans. He went viral for his wild Talladega post-race celebration, creates content on YouTube and streams on Twitch, attended the Met Gala, and was even named to Time's 100 Most Influential People in Sports list.His rise has also been accompanied by controversy. Hocevar's aggressive style on the track has brought a lot of scrutiny h
  
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• AJ Allmendinger, Ty Dillon return to Kaulig in 2027 as NASCAR team pivots to Dodge

  06-11-2026 20:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The drivers will be the same, but their cars will be different.Kaulig Racing announced Friday, Nov. 6, at Homestead-Miami Speedway that AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon will retain their full-time rides with the NASCAR Cup Series team in 2027 as it transitions from Chevrolet to Dodge.When Kaulig takes the track at the 2027 Daytona 500, Allmendinger will still be behind the wheel of the No. 16, while Dillon will pilot the No. 10. The only difference will be, they’ll be piloting the lone Dodges on
  
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• Preseason Thunder will not return to Daytona in 2027

  06-11-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFans have been calling for the return of Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway, which served as a pre-season test and the first glimpse of new driver/team combinations.In April, NASCAR's John Probst indicated that a January test at Daytona was likely to return, but plans have since changed. The original plan was to use the test to improve the superspeedway package, but NASCAR now appears more satisfied with the current package after recent changes to the spoiler an
  
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• NASCAR Announces Bad News Before Championship Race at Homestead-Miami

  06-11-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR will not hold its planned Preseason Thunder test at Daytona International Speedway ahead of the 2027 Cup Series season, reversing an earlier plan to bring the session back in January.NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell confirmed the change during Friday’s State of the Sport press conference at Homestead-Miami Speedway. When asked whether the sanctioning body had held further discussions about superspeedway rule changes or preseason testing after the October race at Talladega, O’Donnell said
  
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• 5 Takeaways From NASCAR’s State of the Sport Address, Including Possible 2027 Qualifying Changes

  06-11-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 22: NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O’Donnell addresses the passing of Kyle Busch during a press conference at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 22, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR’s championship weekend is underway at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but before the sport crowns its 2026 champions, CEO Steve O’Donnell offered a look at what could be coming next.During his annual State of the Sport address Frida
  
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• 2026 Homestead-Miami Speedway Chase race pit stall assignments

  06-11-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  See where your favorite NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers will pit this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.NASCAR Cup SeriesStay tuned. NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: Homestead-Miami weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on NBCNASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesStay tuned. NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series Championshi
  
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• NASCAR exploring cost cap after talks with Formula 1

  06-11-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDuring the annual State of the Sport address at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Friday, NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell touched on a variety of topics. Among them was the concept of a cost cap in NASCAR.Formula 1 introduced a cost cap in 2021, with the system also contributing to increased team valuations.NASCAR could adopt a cost cap in the future, and O’Donnell said the series has discussed the concept with Formula 1 as the series has recently implemented its own. NASCAR has openly co
  
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• NASCAR considering F1-style cost cap to boost team values

  06-11-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDuring the annual State of the Sport address at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Friday, NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell touched on a variety of topics. Among them was the concept of a cost cap in NASCAR.Formula 1 introduced a cost cap in 2021, with the system also contributing to increased team valuations.NASCAR could adopt a cost cap in the future, and O’Donnell said the series has discussed the concept with Formula 1 as the series has recently implemented its own. NASCAR has openly co
  
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• Progressive Expands to 24-Race Sponsor of Denny Hamlin in 2027

  06-11-2026 20:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Progressive Insurance will return as a primary sponsorship partner for Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team in 2027, a season that is expected to be the final full-time season for Hamlin in the NASCAR Cup Series. As part of the extension, Progressive has expanded its involvement with Hamlin and will serve as a 24-race primary sponsor beginning with the season-opening Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 21.Hamlin, 45, is ecstatic to welcome Progressive Insurance back into the fold for ne
  
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• NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell Gives State of The Sport Address

  06-11-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell delivered the annual State of The Sport address in the media center at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Friday. O’Donnell has been encouraged by the growth of the sport this year and is optimistic about the future of NASCAR as the 2026 season comes to a close this weekend. O’Donnell took time to look back at the 2026 season and drop hints of ideas that are in the works for the 2026 season.CEO Steve O’Donnell Reflects on NASCAR in 2026During Friday’s press conferen
  
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• Steve O'Donnell touts growth, acknowledges challenges in State of NASCAR presser

  06-11-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoA simple glance at the podium for the annual ‘State of NASCAR’ press conference reflects just how much has changed over the past calendar year.The season finale is now at Homestead-Miami Speedway instead of Phoenix Raceway. It’s the same desk where Kyle Larson sat for the championship finalists press conference by himself because he will in all likelihood clinch early on Sunday.
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• Dale Jr Makes Shock Admission On NASCAR'S Playoff Format Triggering Early Retirements

  06-11-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Copyright: xChrisxOwensxAspxIncx ©imago images/ZUMA WireDale Earnhardt Jr. has seen NASCAR’s championship from nearly every angle, first as a driver chasing trophies, then as a broadcaster explaining them and now as a team owner living with the outcomes. With the title set to be decided at Homestead-Miami this weekend, he has delivered an unexpected verdict on the system NASCAR just left behind, and it has nothing to do with ratings or Game 7 drama.“Had they kept last years format I think a
  
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• “Comes With All Kinds of Costs”- Steve O’Donnell Rejects Next-Gen Replacement Talks in Favor of Strategic Tweaks

  06-11-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN DIEGO, CA – JUNE 21: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA CEO Steve ODonnell during the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base event on Sunday June 21, 2026 at the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, CA. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 21 NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon9532606211036 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireThe Next Gen car was supposed to fix NASCAR’s short-track problem. At Bristol in 2025, Kyle Larson led 411 of 500 laps. Nearly five seasons
  
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• NASCAR confirms new qualifying rainout policy, mulls other 2027 changes

  06-11-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIn 2027, qualifying rainouts will be handled different by the Sanctioning Body.The metric, which decides the qualifying order, also decided the starting lineup in the event of a qualifying cancellation. However, many thought it unfairly punished those who had a bad race the previous weekend, as it put them low in the metric.The metric is  a weighted average of a car's place in the owner standings (30%), and the entry's finish in the most recent race (70%). Unfortunately, four of
  
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• 27-Year-Old IMSA Phenom Publicly Shoots His Shot at a NASCAR Seat

  06-11-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jimmie Johnson during the 2021 Rolex 24 at Daytona ©USA TODAY SportsCallum Ilott did not announce a new team, unveil a sponsor or point to a confirmed race programme when he made his NASCAR intentions public. He simply put the question to his followers on Thursday: “Can someone get me in a nascar race next year?”The 27-year-old British driver’s post on X was direct, but the responses arrived quickly enough to turn it into more than an offseason thought. Conor Daly offered to help make cal
  
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• Bell, Hamlin temper hopes for championship jackpot: 'I don't have any optimism'

  06-11-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOMESTEAD, Fla. — So you’re saying there’s a chance?Neither Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin feel optimistic heading into the NASCAR Cup Series championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Bell is second in points, 67 markers behind Kyle Larson, the series leader and the apparent champion-in-waiting with a healthy advantage over his competition. Hamlin, Bell’s teammate at Joe Gibbs Racing, is third in points, 70 bac
  
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• Christopher Bell’s Crew Chief Drops Brutal Reality Check on Championship Hopes

  06-11-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 22: Christopher Bell 20 Joe Gibbs Racing DEWALT Toyota looks on during qualifying for the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 on February 22, 2025, at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 22 NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon250222194 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireA 67-point gap is not something a crew chief can talk his way around. With one race left in 2026, Adam Ste
  
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• How to watch 2026 NASCAR Chase finale at Homestead-Miami: TV info, schedule, entry list, Cup points standings

  06-11-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR will crown a Cup Series champion at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the first time in seven years Sunday (3 p.m. ET, NBC).The 1.5-mile track has returned to the season finale slot that it held from 2002-19 befroe a six-season run for Phoenix Raceway. The ChaseKyle Larson, who is seeking his second consecutive chamiponship and third overall, leads by 67 points over Christopher Bell and 70 points over Denny Hamlin. Larson can clinch by scoring nine points at Homestead, which he can do with a t
  
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• “Just There’s a Lot of Ignorance” – 23XI Insider Addresses Physical Fights and Internet Slander Over Bubba Wallace

  06-11-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Source: Imago ©Credit - ImagoBubba Wallace’s first Cup win at Talladega got dismissed as a rain-shortened fluke. His radio comments about not helping Tyler Reddick set off another wave of accusations about his attitude. Even his on-track confrontations become ammunition for personal attacks. That is the Bubba Wallace most critics think they know. Someone who has worked alongside him for 17 years has a very different perspective.“I’ve never fist-fought anybody for him. I’ve said some thi
  
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• NASCAR Insider Says Carson Hocevar’s Suspension Could Be the Best Thing to Happen to Him

  06-11-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 31: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, walks on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 31, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR broadcaster Jeff Burton believes Carson Hocevar’s recent suspension could become an important turning point in his career. The former Cup Series driver said the punishment could help the 23-year-old Spi
  
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• “I’m the Bad Guy”- Carson Hocevar Admits Guilt Defending Spire Motorsports Suspension in Public Message

  06-11-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BRISTOL, TN – SEPTEMBER 20: Carson Hocevar 77 Spire Motorsports Delaware Health Chevrolet talks with members of his crew during practice for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race on September 20, 2024 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 20 NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2409202025 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireCarson Hocevar will watch the season finale from the sidelines. Spire Motor
  
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• What channel is the NASCAR Truck Series Homestead race on today? Time, TV schedule

  06-11-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Either Kaden Honeycutt or Layne Riggs will claim the championship in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race on Nov. 6 at Homestead.Honeycutt leads Riggs by 20 points coming into the weekend.Neither driver has won at Homestead in their Truck Series careers.Here's how you can watch the NASCAR Truck Series at Homestead:TRUCK POINTS:NASCAR points standings: Truck Series points update after Martinsville raceNASCAR Truck Series Homestead TV schedule, start time for the Truck Series champi
  
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• NASCAR’s Homestead Championship Weekend to Honor Kyle Busch

  06-11-2026 03:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 22: Signage is seen honoring the late Kyle Busch ahead of practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 22, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR is preparing to crown three national series champions at Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend, but one of the most meaningful sights at the track has nothing to do with the championship battles.As fans arri
  
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• Kelley Earnhardt Weighs in on Justin Allgaier’s Contract Extension

  06-11-2026 00:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kelley Earnhardt Miller, older sister of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and CEO of JR Motorsports, spoke about Justin Allgaier’s contract extension with the organization. Allgaier, the 2024 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion and current points leader, signed a multi-year extension to remain the driver of the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet.Entering the final race of the 2026 season, Allgaier holds a 22-point lead over Jesse Love in the battle for the championship.Kelley Earnhardt on Justin Allgai
  
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• NASCAR’s Kyle Larson Reveals Unusual Preparation Before Championship Race

  06-11-2026 00:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR star Kyle Larson reveals his unusual preparation ahead of the championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, offering insight into his title strategy. GettyAs he gets ready to defend his NASCAR Cup championship this weekend, Kyle Larson revealed on Thursday his unusual way of preparing for the big race, according to a report by Fox Sports reporter Bob Pockrass. Larson will run 15 miles Friday morning, just hours before Cup practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with a third NASCAR champion
  
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• NASCAR Championship Weekend Gets Important Weather Update Ahead of Homestead Finale

  06-11-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - MARCH 23: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Unrivaled League Chevrolet, and Josh Berry, driver of the #21 DEX Imaging Ford, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 23, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR Championship Weekend Gets Important Weather Update Ahead of Homestead FinaleNASCAR’s championship weekend is finally here, and with three nationa
  
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• Dale Jr. Says NASCAR Teams Taking Investors ‘Don’t Pull All the Strings Anymore’

  06-11-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dale Earnhardt Jr. says NASCAR teams bringing in outside investors give up some control, a trend he called “kind of scary.”Earnhardt talked about the push for investors on The Dale Jr. Download this week, after co-host TJ Majors brought it up.“I mean, there’s all these freaking teams talking about wanting investors. That’s wild to me,” Majors said.“That’s the way this, the sports landscape as a whole, not just racing, is going,” Earnhardt said. “It’s kind of scary because a
  
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• Carson Hocevar posts 18-minute apology video: "I'm the bad guy"

  06-11-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoBefore speaking to the media in an official press conference on Friday, Carson Hocevar has taken to YouTube to address his fans directly, posting an 18-minute apology video.Hocevar was suspended by Spire Motorsports earlier this week, and later penalized by NASCAR with a $100,000 fine and the loss of 25 driver championship points. This comes after an incident at Martinsville, where he intentionally brake-checked Austin Cindric three to four times, delivering race-ending damage to
  
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• NASCAR TV Schedule: How to Watch Every Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway

  06-11-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway for its 2026 Championship Weekend, with the Craftsman Truck Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Cup Series all set to crown their champions.The four-day finale begins Thursday, November 5, with the Truck Series practice ahead of the championship race on Friday, before the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series takes center stage Saturday. The NASCAR Cup Series closes the weekend Sunday, November 8, with the Championship Race.A general view of the front stretc
  
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