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• Brad Keselowski’s Greatest NASCAR Career Highlights

  29-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series silly season took a massive turn on Tuesday morning. It was announced that Brad Keselowski a RFK Racing, a team the driver co-owns, will part ways at the conclusion of the 2026 season. The future for both Keselowski and RFK Racing are unclear at this point.Keselowski, the 2012 Cup Series champion and 36-time Cup Series winner, is in his 17th full-time season. At the twilight of his career, the 42-year-old’s NASCAR career is at an intriguing crossroads.In the wake
  
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• Re-ranking NASCAR Chase drivers: Kyle Larson is the new favorite

  30-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four races are in the books in NASCAR’s postseason Chase. With six weekends remaining, the championship picture is becoming clearer.By winning two of the first four races, and placing inside the top-five in the other two, reigning champion Kyle Larson has found his groove again and has vaulted to the top of the standings. The driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports is 26 points ahead of regular season champion Denny Hamlin heading into this weekend’s race at Las Vegas.
  
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• NASCAR entry list for O'Reilly race at Las Vegas in 2026 Chase

  30-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Series is ready to take on the 2026 Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 South Point 400 and O'Reilly Series entry list for Las Vegas on Monday afternoon. This is Las Vegas' final date on the 2026 NASCAR schedule, and the fifth race in the Chase. The NASCAR Truck Series will return to action at Charlotte Motor Speedway next week.There will be 36 entries for the 2026 Focused Health 302 on Saturday night, mean
  
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• NASCAR entry list for Cup Series race at Las Vegas in 2026 Chase

  30-09-2026 09:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the 2026 South Point 400 at Las Vegas, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 South Point 400 and O'Reilly Series entry list for Las Vegas on Monday afternoon. This is Las Vegas' final date on the 2026 NASCAR schedule, and the fifth race in the Chase. The NASCAR Truck Series will return to action at Charlotte Motor Speedway next week.There are 36 guaranteed charters for the 2026 South Point 400 on Sunday afternoon. Thirt
  
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• Front Row Motorsports reveals Truck lineup for 2027 NASCAR season

  30-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Front Row Motorsports has officially confirmed its NASCAR Truck Series driver lineup for the 2027 season. On Tuesday, Front Row Motorsports announced that Jake Garcia will drive the No. 38 truck full-time for the organization in 2027. Garcia currently drivers for ThorSport Racing.The ThorSport Racing driver earned his first career NASCAR victory at Bristol Motor Speedway in mid-September, proving that he can win in the Truck Series. Meanwhile, Garcia will be teammates with Layne Riggs, who will
  
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• Jake Garcia joins Front Row Motorsports for 2027 NASCAR Truck season

  30-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Front Row Motorsports (FRM) announced this morning that NASCAR Truck Series veteran, and Bristol winner, Jake Garcia will take over as driver of the team’s No. 38 Ford F-150, beginning in 2027.Garcia, a native of Monroe, Ga., joins a FRM NASCAR Truck Series stable that has experienced on-track success since its inception, with 23 race victories and a series championship in 2022, won by current FRM NASCAR Cup Series competitor, Zane Smith.“We’re excited to have Jake join us next
  
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• NASCAR Legend Says Ryan Blaney ‘Deserved’ Punch From Carson Hocevar

  30-09-2026 08:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR Hall of Famer said Ryan Blaney deserved punch from Carson Hocevar. GettyNASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart did not have a lot of sympathy for Ryan Blaney for getting punched by Carson Hocevar at the Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.Two races ago, Blaney and Hocevar were involved in a post-race altercation at Bristol. Blaney grabbed Hocevar by the chest, to which the driver of the No. 77 responded with two right hands to the face of Blaney.The fight was trigger
  
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• Brad Keselowski could make NASCAR history in Truck Series in 2027

  30-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Brad Keselowski stunned the NASCAR world with his latest news. On Tuesday, RFK Racing and Keselowski announced that it will part ways after the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. This is a stunning development; however, it does pave the way for Keselowski to make NASCAR history in 2027.If Keselowski can't find a ride in the Cup Series, the Truck Series could become a realistic option. This would be intriguing because Keselowski could become the first driver in NASCAR history to win a championship in
  
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• 5 best John Hunter Nemechek landing spots for the 2027 NASCAR season

  30-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Hunter Nemechek is looking for a new NASCAR organization for the 2027 season. After Legacy Motor Club revealed that Nemechek would not return to the No. 42 car, it leaves him seeking a new ride in NASCAR. There are plenty of options, but the lack of Cup Series rides might be his biggest obstacle moving forward.So, which teams would be realistic destinations? Below we dive into the five best NASCAR landing spots for Nemechek in 2027.Spire Motorsports, NASCAR Truck SeriesSpire Motorsports wou
  
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• 5 best Sammy Smith landing spots for the 2027 NASCAR season

  30-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sammy Smith is looking for a new NASCAR organization for the 2027 season. After Smith revealed that he would not would not return to the No. 8 car for JR Motorsports, it leaves him seeking a new ride in NASCAR. There are plenty of options, as the NASCAR O'Reilly and Truck Series will have plenty of driver movement.So, which teams would be realistic destinations? Below we dive into the five best NASCAR landing spots for Smith in 2027.Spire Motorsports, NASCAR Truck SeriesSpire Motorsports would b
  
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• Daniel Dye to drive No. 32 for Jordan Anderson Racing in 2027

  30-09-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Dye has found a new home for the 2027 NASCAR season. Earlier in the month, Jordan Anderson Racing announced that Dye will drive the No. 32 car full-time for the organization during the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season. This marks a new chapter in a controversial career for the young Jordan Anderson Racing driver.Earlier in 2026, Dye was suspended for a second time in his NASCAR career following insensitive comments about NTT IndyCar Series driver David Malukas on a livestream. Dye was s
  
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• John Hunter Nemechek won't return to Legacy Motor Club in 2027

  30-09-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Hunter Nemechek will be looking for a new home in NASCAR. Earlier in the month, Legacy Motor Club announced that Nemechek won't return to the No. 42 car during the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. This comes as a surprising development, as the driver of the No. 42 car was fully expected to return for months.Now, Legacy Motor Club has hired Josh Berry to replace Nemechek. After moving back to the NASCAR Truck Series with Toyota to restart his career, Nemechek could be at a crossroads. Nemechek
  
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• Sammy Smith won't return to JR Motorsports for 2027 O'Reilly season

  30-09-2026 07:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sammy Smith's time with JR Motorsports is coming to an end. Last month, Smith announced that he will not return to the No. 8 car for JR Motorsports during the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season. The driver of the No. 8 car didn't announce his next race team in NASCAR at this time.Smith sits seventh in the Chase standings with a 92- deficit to the championship lead. In fact, Smith had the best performance of any JR Motorsports driver in the Chase opener at Darlington Raceway. The driver of the No
  
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• NASCAR reveals status of Ross Chastain's No. 1 car at R&D Center

  30-09-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR took Ross Chastain's No. 1 car to the R&D Center after the Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway. Following a solid run at Kansas, the sport conducted a closer inspection of Chastain's vehicle; however, did the Trackhouse Racing driver receive any penalties?Chastian's No. 1 car had no issues at the NASCAR R&D Center, which is the best result from further inspection. In previous years, NASCAR has found issues that cost a race team and driver over 100 points and more, so Hamlin receivi
  
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• NASCAR reveals status of William Byron's No. 24 car at R&D Center

  30-09-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR took William Byron's No. 24 car to the R&D Center after the Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway. Following a strong run at Kansas, the sport conducted a closer inspection of Byron's vehicle; however, did the Hendrick Motorsports driver receive any penalties?Byron's No. 24 car had no issues at the NASCAR R&D Center, which is the best result from further inspection. In previous years, NASCAR has found issues that cost a race team and driver over 100 points and more, so Byron receivin
  
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• Jimmie Johnson reveals special paint scheme for 2027 Daytona 500

  30-09-2026 07:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jimmie Johnson's final NASCAR Cup Series race will be the 2027 Daytona 500, and it is becoming more special by the day. Johnson will drive the No. 48 car with permission from Hendrick Motorsports and Ally Financial in the Great American Race. Now, the seven-time Cup Series champion's paint scheme has been revealed.Johnson will be sponsored by Carvana, Lowe's, and Ally in the 2027 Daytona 500. The paint scheme resembles his popular Lowe's paint scheme at the height of his NASCAR success. After al
  
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• NASCAR reveals status of Ryan Blaney's No. 12 car at R&D Center

  30-09-2026 07:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR took Ryan Blaney's No. 12 car to the R&D Center after the Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway. Following a strong run at Kansas, the sport conducted a closer inspection of Blaney's vehicle; however, did the Team Penske driver receive any penalties?Blaney's No. 12 car had no issues at the NASCAR R&D Center, which is the best result from further inspection. In previous years, NASCAR has found issues that cost a race team and driver over 100 points and more, so Blaney receiving the gr
  
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• Layne Riggs to return to Front Row Motorsports for 2027 Truck season

  30-09-2026 07:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Layne Riggs will be returning to Front Row Motorsports. Earlier in the month, Riggs confirmed that Front Row Motorsports picked up his option for the 2027 NASCAR Truck Series season during Chase media day. the driver of the No. 34 truck has been one of NASCAR's best drivers in 2026.Following the Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway, Riggs sits second in the standings with a 37-point deficit to Kaden Honeycutt. It has been a tough start to the Chase for Riggs, who has given up a lot of points ove
  
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• “I Just Wanted to Be Normal”: Tony Stewart Expresses Intense Regret Over Infamous NASCAR Persona, Calls Out Modern Drivers' Complaints

  30-09-2026 04:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Truck Series – Qualifying Feb 13, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Truck Series driver Tony Stewart during qualifying for the Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20260213_mjr_su5_020 ©IMAGO/Imagn Images“People thought I was just trying to be an a****** all the time to be an a******. No, I wa
  
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• NASCAR Hands Down Punishments to 7 After Wild Martinsville Fight

  30-09-2026 03:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR handed down punishments to seven people following a wild fight at Martinsville, with multiple penalties stemming from the altercations. GettyCorey Heim survived a coordinated pit-road ambush at Martinsville Speedway, and NASCAR spent three days deciding how to answer it.The answer landed this week as NASCAR’s harshest fight-related punishments in years, with a team owner facing an indefinite ban that could keep him off pit road for good.The trouble started after Heim and Treyten Lap
  
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• NASCAR suspends 2 people indefinitely for attacking Corey Heim at Martinsville

  30-09-2026 03:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR announced disciplinary actions against seven people for fighting at Martinsville Speedway during the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 on Saturday, Sept. 26.Two of the people involved with the attack on 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim — team owner Chad Bryant and crew member Steven Civitarese — have been suspended indefinitely from NASCAR events and are suspended from next year’s ValleyStar Credit Union 300, one of the most prestigious late-model stock-car races in the sport. Br
  
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• NASCAR indefinitely suspends Chad Bryant and another crew member over Corey Heim fight

  30-09-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR has taken action after a dramatic altercation at Martinsville Speedway, involving rising star and 23XI Racing's newest hire, Corey Heim. Denny Hamlin, co-owner at 23XI alongside NBA legend Michael Jordan, called on NASCAR to punish those involved in a very one-sided fight.After a run-in with Treyten Lapcevich at the end of the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 (a prominent late model race that is part of NASCAR Regional), and even more significant contact that ensued after the c
  
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• Las Vegas Reveals Kyle Busch Tributes For NASCAR Chase Weekend

  29-09-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Motor Speedway unveiled how they plan to celebrate hometown NASCAR hero Kyle Busch during its upcoming Chase weekend.Kyle Busch grew up in Las Vegas and kicked off his racing career at The Bullring. He raced alongside his brother, Kurt, under the watchful eye of their father, Tom Busch, who helped cultivate two NASCAR Hall of Fame careers.Friday night at The Bullring, the track will host the Kyle Busch Classic with a variety of racing series. Busch's son, Brexton
  
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• Tony Stewart Makes Surprising Admission About NASCAR CEO Despite Bitter Feud

  29-09-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tony Stewart has not forgiven Steve O’Donnell
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  In fact, Stewart made it painfully clear that a Christmas morning text from NASCAR’s CEO did little to repair their fractured relationship. He still resents what happened in the past. He has no interest in helping O’Donnell. And if the two crossed paths right now, Stewart suggested the encounter could turn physical.Then came the part no one would have expected.After unloading on O’Donnell during an appearance on “Door
  
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• NASCAR Las Vegas Schedule: TV Channels, Start Times and How to Watch

  29-09-2026 21:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR circuit rolls into “Sin City” this weekend for a doubleheader weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Both the Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will be on-track this weekend at the 1.5-mile track in Las Vegas, Nevada.Las Vegas Motor Speedway is the site of the fifth race of the Chase for the Cup Series and the fourth race of the Chase for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. At a critical point in the season, Las Vegas could make for a massive championship
  
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• Kyle Larson Makes NASCAR History With Record-Breaking Kansas Victory

  29-09-2026 21:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson broke two records in his win at Kansas Speedway on Sunday. The Hendrick Motorsports driver led 235 of 267 laps in the Hollywood Casino 400.That broke his own Kansas record for laps led in a race. His previous mark was 221 laps in his May 2025 win at the track.Larson also passed Bill Elliott for 19th on NASCAR‘s all-time Cup laps-led list. He has led 11,480 laps in his 13th full-time Cup season.Larson swept both stages and was passed only once under green. Chase Briscoe took the
  
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• NASCAR shrugs off fisticuffs and swearing, heads back to old tracks as it embraces its rugged past

  29-09-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The hats and flags and T-shirts carrying the No. 77 of NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar were flying unapologetically, and almost defiantly, over Kansas Speedway last weekend, days after a pit-road fracas at Bristol in which the up-and-coming Cup Series star traded a few haymakers with popular driver Ryan Blaney.The two tangled in the closing laps, the contact sending Blaney into the wall and ending his race — and maybe his title hopes. And when Hocevar pulled his car onto pit road after a thir
  
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• NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Raises Big Question After Brad Keselowski’s RFK Racing Exit

  29-09-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr., owner of JR Motorsports, looks on in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. did not hold back after Brad Keselowski confirmed he will leave RFK Racing after the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Keselowski will finish the year in the No. 6 Ford before stepping away from hi
  
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• Las Vegas Motor Speedway Makes Major Permanent Changes to Honor Kyle Busch

  29-09-2026 20:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Busch’s presence at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will extend far beyond one tribute weekend.The speedway is preparing an extensive celebration of the late NASCAR champion during the upcoming Cup Series Chase weekend, but some of its most meaningful tributes won’t disappear when the haulers leave town.Two streets at the property will carry names connected to Busch. A permanent memorial will be installed near the grandstands. A race at The Bullring will bear his name. Another memorial
  
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• “You Can’t Even Say Sorry Yet”– Enraged Tony Stewart Slams the Door on Steve O’Donnell’s Help Plea Over Past Bad Blood

  29-09-2026 20:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA, FL – FEBRUARY 15: Team owner Tony Stewart prior to the Can-Am Duels Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races on February 15, 2018, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) ©Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesTony Stewart can see the changes happening around NASCAR, and he is willing to give Steve O’Donnell credit for some of them. But that does not mean the former Cup champion has forgotten what
  
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