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• Anthony Alfredo’s Daytona 500 Hopes End in Heartbreak After NASCAR Ruling

  13-02-2026 08:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 11, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Anthony Alfredo (62) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. | Credits- Mike Dinovo-Imagn ImagesAnthony Alfredo experienced the highest of thrills and the harshest of disappointments in a very short span after the second Daytona Duels qualifying race on Thursday. He finished the race in 18th place and secured his spot in the coveted Daytona 500. Or, so he thought.It wasn’t long before the n
  
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• Denny Hamlin sets realistic final NASCAR win total prediction

  17-03-2026 01:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoFor much of the past several seasons, Denny Hamlin said reaching 60 career NASCAR Cup Series wins was his most important career goal, even more than the elusive championship, and he now sits at 61 after winning on Sunday at Las Vegas.He always said ‘60’ was the most important competitive goal, because he couldn’t control his destiny in the championship battle, for reasons ultimately validated at Phoenix in November when a caution for three laps to go denied him
  
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• Denny Hamlin sets realistic final NASCAR win total pediction

  17-03-2026 01:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoFor much of the past several seasons, Denny Hamlin said reaching 60 career NASCAR Cup Series wins was his most important career goal, even more than the elusive championship, and he now sits at 61 after winning on Sunday at Las Vegas.He always said ‘60’ was the most important competitive goal, because he couldn’t control his destiny in the championship battle, for reasons ultimately validated at Phoenix in November when a caution for three laps to go denied him
  
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• Daniel Suarez says he "lost a lot of respect" for Ross Chastain after Vegas comments

  17-03-2026 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoIn 'The Long Run' vlog, which you can watch HERE, Daniel Suarez offered additional comments regarding the on and off-track clashes with Ross Chastain at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.The two drivers were teammates at Trackhouse Racing between 2022 and 2025, before Suarez and the team parted ways. Now driving for Spire Motorsports, Suarez explained the entire sequence of events that led to the post-race confrontation between himself and Chastain, laughing as he called him his 'enemigo.
  
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• NASCAR Schedule This Week: Darlington Qualifying, Race Times and Track Info

  16-03-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesThe NASCAR schedule this week takes us to Darlington Raceway in South Carolina for a weekend of racing that many around the sport believe could be one to remember. This weekend also marks the return of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series following a three-week break to open March.Let us dive right into the NASCAR weekend schedule, taking you through every important date and time for the Truck Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Cup Series at Darlington. As always,
  
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• Which Drivers Will Compete In The Goodyear 400 At Darlington?

  16-03-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images37 cars will make the trip to Darlington, SC, for the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, the sixth race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, according to a preliminary entry list revealed on Monday.There will be no drama in qualifying this week, as up to 40 cars are able to start races in the NASCAR Cup Series. With only 37 on the entry list, that means no cars will be heading home this weekend.The lone "Open" entry on the list this weekend is the No. 66 Garage 66 Ford M
  
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• Richard Childress Racing Reveals Cleetus McFarland's Debut Paint Scheme

  16-03-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  Today, Richard Childress Racing revealed the paint scheme for Cleetus McFarland and his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series debut. Driving the No. 33 Chevy for RCR, McFarland is sponsored by Tommy's Express Car Wash. Cleetus McFarland signed a rather controversial multi-year deal with RCR earlier this season. Since the announcement last week, it has caused quite a stir in the NASCAR community. The deal even earned criticism from Kyle Busch, who races for RCR in the Cup Series. A patriotic scheme,
  
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• NASCAR Entry List Darlington: Cup Series Drivers for Goodyear 400

  16-03-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesNASCAR is headed to Darlington, South Carolina this weekend for three days of racing with the Truck Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Cup Series all hitting the track at Darlington Raceway.As we look at the Goodyear 400 entry list this week, there are a few things worth noting. First, there will be 37 drivers in the field on Sunday with Timmy Hill getting behind the wheel of the No. 66 car for Garage 99. It’s also worth acknowledging that Alex Bowman is on
  
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• Carson Hocevar to run Dale Earnhardt throwback scheme and firesuit at Darlington

  16-03-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThis weekend, NASCAR heads to Darlington Raceway for the first of the track's two Cup races this year. The historic track is one of the most difficult (and exciting) on the schedule, and has hosted Cup races since 1950. The South Carolina track will play host to the sixth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, and we've already been given a glimpse of some of the throwback schemes teams will be running. For example, all three RFK Racing entries will honor Greg Biffle, who was
  
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• First look at Cleetus McFarland paint scheme for NASCAR O'Reilly debut with RCR

  16-03-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoGarrett Mitchell, who is better known as YouTuber Cleetus McFarland, recently sent shockwaves through the NASCAR garage after signing a two-year deal to race part-time for Richard Childress Racing in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS).Mitchell, who has a YouTube channel with nearly five million subscribers, made his professional stock car racing debut just last year in the ARCA Menard's Series. He has made a total of five ARCA starts, scoring two top tens. Earlier this year,
  
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• Cleetus McFarland paint scheme revealed for NASCAR O'Reilly debut with RCR

  16-03-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoGarrett Mitchell, who is better known as YouTuber Cleetus McFarland, recently sent shockwaves through the NASCAR garage after signing a two-year deal to race part-time for Richard Childress Racing in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS).Mitchell, who has a YouTube channel with nearly five million subscribers, made his professional stock car racing debut just last year in the ARCA Menard's Series. He has made a total of five ARCA starts, scoring two top tens. Earlier this year,
  
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• Joe Gibbs Racing, Chris Gabehart granted expedited discovery in court

  16-03-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThe Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit heard arguments over expedited discovery motions in court on Monday morning before Judge Susan Courtwright Rodriguez.The docket also called for arguments over a preliminary injunction motion but all parties in court agreed that the discovery motion’s importance was of greater priority and the results could affect the course of future hearings so it was tabled to the end of the month instead.Ultimately, afte
  
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• Three Up, Three Down: Drivers in focus leaving Las Vegas

  16-03-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  The first true-blue intermediate track this season for the NASCAR Cup Series is in the books, and the record reflects a familiar winner. Denny Hamlin secured his second consecutive victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, pushing his career win total to 61 — good for sole possession of 10th place on the circuit’s all-time list.Other drivers found positives from the first of two trips this year to the 1.5-mile Nevada oval, while others left Sin City out of the groove and with empty pocket
  
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• NASCAR Standings 2026: Updated Points After Las Vegas

  16-03-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCARCup Series ran a thriller in Las Vegas this past weekend, finishing up its fifth race of the season. The Pennzoil 400 awarded victory lane to Denny Hamlin of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, winning his first race of the season. Closely behind was Chase Elliott, then William Byron in third. Despite a big surge by Hamlin, Tyler Reddick comfortably maintains first place in the driver standings by 61 points. 23XI Racing maintains to keep the top-2 spots, with Bubba Wallace in 2nd place
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry list for Darlington Raceway

  16-03-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  After a three-week hiatus, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series returns to action to challenge the intermediate banks of Darlington Raceway on Friday (7:30 p.m. ET, FS1, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The 1.36-mile South Carolina track will be the fourth race of the Truck Series season. Three separate drivers have won the opening three contests: Chandler Smith at Daytona International Speedway, Kyle Busch at EchoPark Speedway and Layne Riggs at St. Petersburg. To add to the ent
  
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• 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list for Darlington Raceway spring race

  16-03-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Following a pair of westward races in Phoenix Raceway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will next compete at Darlington Raceway on Saturday (5:30 p.m. ET, The CW, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Saturday’s date with the “Lady in Black” will be the first of two contests at the South Carolina track this season. The second contest, slated to occur Sept. 5, will open the nine-race Chase. Brandon Jones enters Saturday’s Darlington race
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for Darlington Raceway spring race

  16-03-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCAR Cup Series returns eastward to do battle at the iconic Darlington Raceway on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, FS1, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race at the “Lady in Black” will be the first of two Cup contests at the 1.36-mile South Carolina track, with the second race coming in September to begin the 10-race Chase. Denny Hamlin, who recently prevailed at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, enters this weekend as the defending Darlington spring winner.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O
  
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• Winners and losers from a very clean NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas

  16-03-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoSurrounded by his family, Denny Hamlin secured an emotional win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, taking sole ownership of tenth place on the all-time wins list and breaking a tie with Kevin Harvick.It was a race dominated by Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports, with their drivers combining to lead 253 of 267 laps. Impressively, there was only one natural caution during the entire event, and all 36 starters reached the checkered flag in a surprisingly clean race.Here's a look at
  
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• RFK Racing is flying -- successfully -- under the radar

  16-03-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  LAS VEGAS — Those watching Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway doubtless focused on the action at the front of the field.Indeed, it was riveting to witness the slugfest between the Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas and the Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolets.Those two flagship organizations settled the issue between them, with JGR’s Denny Hamlin winning the 61st race of his career, and Hendrick’s Chase Elliott and William Byron running second and
  
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• HMS Finds Speed in First Mile-And-A-Half Race with New Chevrolet Body

  16-03-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  With a triple top-10, Hendrick Motorsports has found some speed in the first mile-and-a-half race with the new Chevrolet body. | Harold Hinson, HHPFor the first time since 2019, Chevrolet has failed to put one of its entries in Victory Lane throughout the opening five weeks of a NASCAR Cup Series campaign.The early-season drought comes immediately following some subtle off-season body changes for Chevrolet-backed organizations, with the successful automaker choosing to reintroduce the Chevrolet
  
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• Denny Hamlin discusses emotional NASCAR win at Las Vegas in 2026

  16-03-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Denny Hamlin finally found his way back to victory lane. On Sunday, Hamlin and the No. 11 team for Joe Gibbs Racing won the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, earning there first victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The driver of the No. 11 car held off a hard-charging Chase Elliott.Following the event, Hamlin spoke to the FOX Sports broadcast about winning at Las Vegas with his family present. It was an emotional interview, as Hamlin spoke on everything that happened over the la
  
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• Analysis: Through tragedy, Hamlin still making history in 21st Cup season

  16-03-2026 14:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  LAS VEGAS — Denny Hamlin had every reason to walk away from NASCAR Cup Series racing at the end of 2025: a crushing championship loss, personal tragedy, 20 years of dedication devoted to being an elite driver.And still, it took just five races into 2026 for Hamlin to lead his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team back to Victory Lane for the 61st time, a milestone achieved Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway that places him alone in 10th on NASCAR’s all-time wins list. The only names ahead of
  
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• Las Vegas Winner Denny Hamlin Illustrates Why Family, Support and Love Are Just as Important as Speed and Winning

  16-03-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 15: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Yahoo Toyota celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Pennzoil 400 on March 15, 2026, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by Will Lester/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAR 15 NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon24031516010 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireAfter 60 career NASCAR Cup wins, we knew Denny Hamlin’s 61 win would ultimately be a combination of joy and sadness.There
  
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• NASCAR Pennzoil 400 Predictions, Odds & Picks — Las Vegas Motor Speedway

  16-03-2026 13:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Last updated: Monday, March 16 at 8:15 a.m. ET.🏁Pennzoil 400: Key takeawaysRace Result: Denny Hamlin (+550) overcame a pit row speeding penalty to book his 61st career NASCAR win.Top 5: Chase Elliott finished in the runner-up spot despite not leading a single lap; he was followed by William Byron, Christopher Bell and Ty Gibbs.Track: Proficiency at Kansas, Charlotte translates to success in Las
  
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• NASCAR Power Rankings 2026: 10 Best NASCAR Drivers after Las Vegas

  16-03-2026 13:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesThe Pennzoil 400 marked the fifth points race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, delivering a third winner to this point. We also saw some of the best NASCAR drivers perform very well at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, resulting in a bit closer to a return to normalcy in the weekly rankings.Let’s dive into our latest NASCAR power rankings coming out of Las Vegas.1. Tyler Reddick (Previously: 1)Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesTyler Reddick finished outside the top 10 fo
  
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• Toyota dominates the weekend, more NASCAR Las Vegas winners and losers

  16-03-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Denny Hamlin was too fast on pit road early in the race, then too fast for the competition on the track at Las Vegas.Hamlin recovered from a Lap 84 speeding penalty on pit road to win the Pennzoil 400NASCAR Cup Series race on March 15.The No. 11 Toyota needed just 91 laps to move back through the field and regain the lead. He pulled away from teammate Christopher Bell on the final restart, then held off a late charge from Chase Elliott for the win.Toyota claimed five of the first nine spots in t
  
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• Chase Elliott Sees “Room for Improvement” Despite Season-Best Result at Vegas

  16-03-2026 07:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mar 15, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott (9) leads Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe (19) during the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway | Credits- Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesChase Elliott had his most promising run of the season at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, coming within half a second of the win in a race that went down to the wire. Though he never led a lap, Elliott went from 15th and crossed the line just 0.502 seconds behind Denn
  
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• Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas in March 2026

  16-03-2026 05:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCAR Cup Series competed at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and it was a calm event. There was only one natural caution with Connor Zilisch spinning, alongside the two stage cautions. Christopher Bell and William Byron won the first two stages; however, it was different Joe Gibbs Racing driver to enter victory lane.Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 team for Joe Gibbs Racing won the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas, earning their first victory of the 2026 Cup Series season. Hamlin, who had a pit-road speeding
  
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• Kyle Larson wins NASCAR O'Reilly race at Las Vegas in March 2026

  16-03-2026 05:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Series competed at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and it was a thrilling event. Justin Allgaier won both stages and looked to be in control after entering victory lane at Phoenix Raceway last weekend; however, the driver of the No. 7 car didn't go back-to-back. Instead, it was a different JR Motorsports driver.Kyle Larson and the No. 88 team for JR Motorsports won The LiUNA! at Las Vegas, earning their first victory of the 2026 O'Reilly Series season. Larson was able to jump to the
  
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• Time for Chevrolet to Panic? NASCAR Insider Says “It’s Time to Worry” for Chevy Fans

  16-03-2026 04:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mar 15, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Trackhouse Racing driver Ross Chastain (1) during the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway | Credits- Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesIn the five races that have taken place in the 2026 NASCAR season so far, Chevrolet has not found its way into Victory Lane even once. Four Toyota cars and one Ford have stood tall in the races so far, and as far as Chevy is concerned, it may be time to start worrying about what lies ahead.In Las Vegas on Sunday, Denny Hamlin&
  
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