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• Austin Cindric enters Daytona with Chase bubble pressure in 2026

  24-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austin Cindric won't sleep well in the week entering Daytona International Speedway. Following the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Cindric sits 15th in the standings with a 44-point advantage over the Chase bubble. Ryan Preece sits 17th in the standings behind Cindric and Shane van Gisbergen.While a 44-point gap seems pretty decent, this isn't an ordinary regular-season finale. NASCAR is introducing a new superspeedway package with zero practice at Daytona. No one will kn
  
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• Rockingham Speedway may be on the auction block after missing out on 2027 NASCAR season

  24-08-2026 20:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWhen the 2027 NASCAR schedule was released, it carried some tough news for Rockingham Speedway.The Rock, which had hosted both the NASCAR O'Reilly and Truck Series in each of the past two seasons, will not be home to either series next year.It was the latest blow to what has been a rocky few years for Rockingham Speedway, and it sounds like the track could be changing hands some time soon. The IHRA currently owns Rockingham, and has been going through some financial instabil
  
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• Richard Childress Racing announces Austin Hill as full-time NASCAR Cup driver for 2027

  24-08-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAustin Hill has been announced as the official driver of the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in 2027. Hill stepped into the role following the tragic death of Kyle Busch, and has been driving the renumbered car (as it was the No. 8) while also competing for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship.Hill, 32, will run for NASCAR Cup points next year after signing a deal with RCR to continue driving the No. 33 Chevrolet next year. With NASCAR O'Reilly Series
  
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• “Stupidest Thing of All Time” — NASCAR’s Micro-Management Under Fire as Insiders Call Out Crew Chief ‘Handcuffing’

  24-08-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, AL – APRIL 23: Ryan Blaney 12 Team Penske Wurth Ford talks to his crew chief Jonathon Hassler during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA CUP Series Geico 500 on April 23, 2022, at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, AL.Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 23 NASCAR Cup Series – GEICO 500 Icon220423410 ©IMAGO/Icon SMINASCAR’s decision to mandate wet-weather tires ahead of the New Hampshire race was understandable given the conditions. But as t
  
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• Josh Berry Drops Humble 4-Word Verdict Dismissing Personal Credit for Cup Series Redemption

  24-08-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA – JULY 12: Josh Berry 21 Wood Brothers Racing eero Ford waves to the crowd during driver introductions prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Quaker State 400 on July 12, 2026 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, GA. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 12 NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon26071212214400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireIt’s not unknown to anyone now that Josh Berry’s NASCAR Cup Series future is unce
  
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• Christopher Bell Reveals What He Saw During Frightening New Hampshire Pit Road Incident

  24-08-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christopher Bell knew something had gone wrong almost immediately.What he did not know was exactly what had happened behind his No. 20 Toyota.Bell’s pit stop during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway produced one of the day’s most frightening moments when right-side tire changer Blake Houston was knocked to the pavement as Bell pulled out of his pit stall.Bell went on to recover and finish fourth. But after the race, his attention returned to the mo
  
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• Ryan Blaney Reveals Why Racing Bubba Wallace for the Win Was Different

  24-08-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney knew exactly who was coming.With the laps winding down Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Bubba Wallace had climbed into second and was closing on the No. 12 Ford. Blaney had a race to protect, tires to manage and almost no room for error.But the driver filling his mirror was not just another Cup Series rival. It was one of his oldest friends.“Then I saw Bubba go to second. I knew he was quick,” Blaney said after the race. “It was a heck of a battle.”Blan
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace’s Strong Run Ends in Brutal Heartbreak at New Hampshire

  24-08-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 22: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Cincoro Tequila Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace came painfully close to ending his wait for a NASCAR Cup Series win on Sunday, but a late mistake left the 23XI Racing driver with second place at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Wallace stayed in contention for
  
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• Ryan Preece enters Daytona needing points to make the Chase in 2026

  24-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Preece has significant work to do at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night. Following the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Preece sits 17th in the standings with a 31-point deficit to the Chase bubble. Shane van Gisbergen sits on the cut line.The RFK Racing driver is also 44 points behind Austin Cindric, who sits 15th in the standings. Heading to Daytona International Speedway, anything is possible, especially with a new superspeedway package. NASCAR isn't
  
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• “Don’t Write That Headline” — Ross Chastain Rejects ‘Spoiler’ Tag After Crushing Failure Derails Chase Hopes

  24-08-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC – MAY 23: Ross Chastain 9 JR Motorsports Carolina Carports Chevrolet is being interviewed after winning the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA O Reilly Auto Parts Series Charbroil 300 on May 23, 2026 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte,NC Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 23 NASCAR OReilly Auto Parts Series Charbroil 300 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2605232739300 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireRoss Chastain is officially out of contention for the Chase. Heading into New Hampsh
  
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• Winners and losers from a wet/dry NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire

  24-08-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAfter 301 laps of racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, it was once again Ryan Blaney raising the lobster above his head in Victory Lane.He denied Bubba Wallace and Josh Berry a much-needed victory, and solidified his place in the No. 2 spot in the Cup standings.The race featured nine cautions, and 15 lead changes among seven different drivers. There is now just one race left in the regular season, and the battle to make the Chase will come down to the wire.Here's the bigg
  
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• Shane van Gisbergen sits on Chase bubble going to Daytona in 2026

  24-08-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shane van Gisbergen has a stressful wait ahead of Daytona International Speedway. Following the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, van Gisbergen sits on the Chase bubble with a 31-point advantage over Ryan Preece, who had a strong day with a ninth-place finish.While a 31-point gap seems pretty decent, this isn't an ordinary regular-season finale. NASCAR is introducing a new superspeedway package with zero practice at Daytona. No one will know how the new package races until
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver’s Nightmare Deepens After Connor Zilisch Contact at New Hampshire

  24-08-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 23: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Modo Casino Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyCarson Hocevar’s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway quickly turned from a strong start into a difficult afternoon. The Spire Motorsports driver spun during the wet opening caution laps
  
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• NASCAR Veteran Reacts After Rain Leaves New Hampshire Motor Speedway Race on the Edge

  24-08-2026 16:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 23: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyKenny Wallace praised NASCAR after the Cup Series completed the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway despite wet track conditions. Rain showers left parts of the Magic Mile damp before the race, forcing NASCAR to use we
  
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• Chase check-in: Five drivers vying for three Chase spots at Daytona

  24-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It all comes down to this, one regular-season race Saturday night at Daytona to determine the final Chase field. Five drivers are battling for three spots with the rest either locked into The Chase or eliminated from contention. We’ll dive into the details in “The Cutline” section below, but here’s what you need to know: The five drivers (in order of the standings) are Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric, Shane van Gisbergen, Ryan Preece and Brad Keselowski with 31 points separ
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Post-Race Inspection Reveals One Last Twist

  24-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 23: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyRyan Blaney had already celebrated his 2026 Dollar Tree 301 win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway when NASCAR delivered one final test. The NASCAR Cup Series completed its mandatory post-race inspection late Sunday,
  
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• Denny Hamlin earns No. 1 seed for 2026 Chase in NASCAR Cup Series

  24-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin will enter the Chase as the driver to beat in the NASCAR Cup Series. On Sunday afternoon, Hamlin clinched the No. 1 seed for the Chase during the 2026 Cup Series season. With an over 70-point lead entering Daytona International Speedway, no one can pass Hamlin in the points standings.NASCAR won't reward a regular-season championship, so Hamlin won't receive the honor or a trophy for his accomplishment. Instead, Hamlin and the No. 11 team for Joe Gibbs Racing will enter the Chase wit
  
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• Denny Hamlin Locks Up No. 1 Seed for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase

  24-08-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin did not win Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He did, however, leave Loudon with something no other NASCAR Cup Series driver can take from him.The No. 1 seed in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase officially belongs to Hamlin.Hamlin’s seventh-place finish at New Hampshire was enough to secure the top spot before the regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway. Whatever happens Friday night in the Coke Zero Sugar 400, the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran will begin the C
  
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• Ryan Blaney discusses big NASCAR Cup win at New Hampshire in 2026

  24-08-2026 16:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney is back in victory lane. On Sunday afternoon, Blaney and the No. 12 team for Team Penske won the 2026 Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The Team Penske driver was able to hold off a hard-charging Bubba Wallace and Josh Berry in the closing laps.Following the event, Blaney spoke about his big NASCAR win at New Hampshire, his second in two years."Yeah, that made it difficult," Blaney said. "No, it was a good call after our issue on pit road. We did two at the end to try
  
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• Josh Berry Continues To Make Case For 2027 Ride With Loudon Finish

  24-08-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aug 23, 2026; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; Wood Brothers Racing driver Josh Berry (21) and 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace (23) race in the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectCurrently, Josh Berry is rideless for the 2027 NASCAR National Series season; however, after how he's performed over the last four races, that really shouldn't be the case. If Berry's phone wasn't ringing prior to Sunday's Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a rac
  
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• NASCAR The Chase Clinch Scenarios: 5 Drivers Competing for 3 Spots at Daytona This Weekend

  24-08-2026 15:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The regular-season finale for the NASCAR Cup Series is this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 under the lights on NBC will determine which drivers earn the final spots in The Chase.We’ve already seen 13 spots locked up through 25 races. It’s also worth noting that Denny Hamlin has clinched the regular-season title, while Ryan Blaney (second place), Ty Gibbs (third place) and Tyler Reddick (fourth place) are effectively locked into t
  
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• How to watch NASCAR live at Daytona in August 2026, full schedule

  24-08-2026 15:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is ready for the upcoming action at Daytona International Speedway, marking the 28th official race weekend of the 2026 season. In 2025, Ryan Blaney beat Daniel Suarez for his third victory of the year. The NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly Series will be racing at Daytona. You don't want to miss the action!Below, you can find more details about the on-track action at Daytona this weekend!NASCAR live today: DaytonaHere are the upcoming practice, qualifying, and race times for the current race weeken
  
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• NASCAR Weekend Schedule at Daytona: Qualifying and Race Time, Daytona Track Info

  24-08-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The regular-season finale is this weekend at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, with both the O’Reilly Series and Cup Series determining which drivers will earn the final spots in The Chase.Of note, there is no Truck Series race this weekend and there’s no practice on the NASCAR weekend schedule at Daytona. It will strictly be qualifying with the racing on Friday and Saturday night under the lights.Let’s dive into the NASCAR schedule this weekend at Dayto
  
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• Analysis: Loudon serves up rousing taste of Chase pressure for 2026 and '27

  24-08-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOUDON, N.H. — The NASCAR Chase doesn’t return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway until next season, another 13-odd months away.Sunday sure had the feel of it, though.The drama dropped before the green flag even did — but not until after some heavy raindrops that briefly delayed the start and necessitated cars starting the race with wet-weather tires — with Carson Hocevar spinning out during the opening pace laps as drivers tested the racing surface. The intensity only rampe
  
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• NASCAR New Hampshire winners, losers as Ryan Preece cuts into Chase deficit

  24-08-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney was back in New Hampshire victory lane with lobster in hand.Blaney won the Dollar Tree 301NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 23 at New Hampshire, claiming the win at the 1.058-mile oval for the second year in a row.He held off Bubba Wallace and Josh Berry late while darting around lapped traffic.The driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford enters the regular-season finale next week at Daytona with the inside track on the No. 2 seed in the Chase.At the other end of the standings, Ryan Preece
  
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• Ryan Blaney’s Late-Race Gamble Handed Him a Second Straight New Hampshire Win

  24-08-2026 11:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aug 23, 2026; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney (12) poses with one his prizes, Loudon the Lobster, after winning the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. © Eric Canha-Imagn ImagesRyan Blaney claimed his third win of the season after a two-tire gamble at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The Team Penske driver called it a ‘good call’ that allowed him to recover from an earlier pit-stop miscue.Blaney began Sunday’s Dollar Tree 301 outside th
  
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• Connor Zilisch records ninth DNF of rookie NASCAR Cup season: "What am I doing?"

  24-08-2026 05:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoConnor Zilisch's week started with some exciting news, as Hendrick Motorsports named him as the driver of its No. 48 Chevrolet for the 2028 NASCAR Cup season (NCS).Unfortunately, the good news didn't carry over into the race weekend for the sole NCS Rookie of the Year candidate. Driving the No. 88 Trackhouse Chevrolet, Zilisch crashed out of the event after 222 laps of racing.Zilisch was fading when Riley Herbst crashed ahead of him, hitting the outside wall in a heavy impact. Th
  
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• Connor Zilisch hit with ninth DNF of rookie NASCAR Cup season: "What am I doing?"

  24-08-2026 05:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoConnor Zilisch's week started with some exciting news, as Hendrick Motorsports named him as the driver of its No. 48 Chevrolet for the 2028 NASCAR Cup season (NCS).Unfortunately, the good news didn't carry over into the race weekend for the sole NCS Rookie of the Year candidate. Driving the No. 88 Trackhouse Chevrolet, Zilisch crashed out of the event after 222 laps of racing.Zilisch was fading when Riley Herbst crashed ahead of him, hitting the outside wall in a heavy impact. Th
  
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• NASCAR reveals post-race inspection results from New Hampshire

  24-08-2026 05:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series competed at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and it was a major victory for a Team Penske driver. Ryan Blaney and the No. 12 team won the 2026 Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire, earning their third victory of the 2026 Cup Series season. However, did Blaney and the No. 12 car pass post-race inspection at New Hampshire?Blaney's No. 12 car passed post-race inspection and won't require a trip back to the R&D Center, NASCAR announced on Sunday evening. It was an impressive victo
  
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• Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire in 2026

  24-08-2026 05:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series competed at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and it was a unique event. The 36 drivers were forced to start on wet-weather tires following a short delay, leading to Kyle Larson winning Stage 1 and Ryan Blaney winning Stage 2. However, which driver was able to hoist the lobster in victory lane?Blaney and the No. 12 team for Team Penske won the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire on Sunday, earning their third victory of the 2026 Cup Series season. The Team Penske driver was forced
  
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