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• Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Facing Significant Penalty Sunday

  21-06-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR's Cup Series race has been a difficult one for Bubba Wallace on Sunday.The 23XI Racing driver has had an up-and-down season, failing to break through while his teammate, Tyler Reddick, racked up a ton of big wins early on. Wallace was hoping to gain some momentum on Sunday. However, things have not been going well.Wallace was just dealt a multi-lap penalty as multiple members of his 23XI Racing team will be suspended for multiple races, after he lost a tire during an early lap at the Andu
  
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• Two Bubba Wallace crew members suspended after NASCAR San Diego loose wheel

  23-06-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAs expected, NASCAR has suspended two crew members from the No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota of Bubba Wallace.Rear tire changer Adam Hartman and jackman Nathan Ricketts have been suspended for the next two NASCAR Cup Series races, and will be forced to sit out events at Sonoma Raceway and Chicagoland Speedway. They can return for the weekend of July 12 at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta).Wallace's right-front wheel became detached during a Lap 20 caution, and as a result, Wallace was held in
  
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• Disheartened Driver Pens Emotional 6-Word Message As NASCAR's Iconic Short Track Promise Remains Unfulfilled

  23-06-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FONTANA, CA - MARCH 17: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Dow Coatings Chevrolet, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, take the green flag to start the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 17, 2019 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) ©Getty ImagesAuto Club Speedway ran for 26 years before NASCAR pulled the plug on it. In that time, the Fontana track delivered wins, brutal losses, and plenty of agonizing seco
  
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• NASCAR Just Made Carson Hocevar the Face of Its New Docuseries

  23-06-2026 21:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR has spent the last several years searching for ways to connect fans with its next generation of stars.On Tuesday, the sanctioning body revealed exactly which young drivers it believes can help lead that future.NASCAR announced that its docuseries “RISING” will return for a second season in August, featuring Cup Series drivers Carson Hocevar and Connor Zilisch alongside Craftsman Truck Series standout Brenden “Butterbean” Queen. The series will debut exclusively on
  
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• AJ Allmendinger Aims for 500th NASCAR Start at Sonoma Raceway This Weekend

  23-06-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AJ Allmendinger is slated to be the next NASCAR driver to make history. How is that so? Allmendinger will be making his 500th career NASCAR Cup Series start when he takes the green flag on Sunday, June 28, at Sonoma Raceway.The feat marks Allmendinger as the 2nd driver to reach 500 career races this season. Casey Mears achieved the same historic mark at Pocono Raceway back on June 14, 2026. The best part of this matter, however, may not solely be that Allmendinger will make history in starts. It
  
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• Everyone Counted Kyle Larson Out. Now He’s Back in NASCAR’s Top Five.

  23-06-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For weeks, Kyle Larson felt like the forgotten championship contender. Not because the speed disappeared. Not because Hendrick Motorsports suddenly lost its edge.And certainly not because Larson stopped looking like one of NASCAR’s most talented drivers. The results simply weren’t matching the performance.While Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin and a handful of Toyota drivers dominated headlines throughout the spring, Larson quietly endured one of the strangest stretches of his Cup Series
  
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• NASCAR Entry List Sonoma: 36 Cup Series Drivers for Toyota / Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway

  23-06-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is headed to Sonoma Raceway this weekend, staying in California for the second consecutive week. While last weekend’s Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado had 39 drivers, we’re looking at a much smaller NASCAR entry list this weekend.Let’s take a look at the NASCAR Cup Series entry list for Sonoma for the Toyota/Save Mart 350. Austin Hill is once again pulling double-duty for the Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series this weekend. Beyond him, there are no part-time
  
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• Bubba Wallace Fed Up With San Diego Race Penalty, 'I Hate It'

  23-06-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At the Anduril 250 on Sunday, Bubba Wallace came the closest he's been all year to getting his first checkered flag of 2026. But a frustrating penalty left him fuming at the end of his second-place finish.A seemingly unsecured lugnut caused him to lose his right-front tire during Stage 1, which resulted in a two-lap hold and two of his crew members getting suspended. After the race, he expressed his frustration at both the situation and how bad it was for his crew. He believes that the penalty w
  
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• Connor Hall gunning for his third Thunder Road Harley-Davidson 200 victory Saturday at South Boston

  23-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SOUTH BOSTON, Va. — Connor Hall says winning South Boston Speedway‘s Thunder Road Harley-Davidson 200 the past two years was special. How about three in a row?“I feel like three would just be the cherry on top,” Hall said. “I feel that would be a pretty big statement.”The possibility of winning the race for the third straight year has lured Hall to return to South Boston Speedway for the 20th running of the Thunder Road Harley-Davidson 200 on Saturday night, J
  
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• F1-like calendar, F1-like performance? How Formula E is "growing up" in its big brother's orbit

  23-06-2026 12:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWhen Formula E unleashes its brand-new generation of machinery – it will do so on its most diverse calendar yet, with a mixture of street circuits, classic permanent venues and abridged grand prix tracks.The time when relatively slow and unimpressive FE cars had to be kept to tight, chicane-laden venues to keep their batteries humming along appears to be finally over, and while the likes of Tokyo and Berlin Tempelhof are still on the 21-race 2026-27 schedule,
  
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• Larson leaves San Diego with momentum: 'It's giving me more confidence'

  23-06-2026 12:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CORONADO, Calif. — Don’t ever count out Kyle Larson.A third-place finish Sunday at Naval Base Coronado has the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion back inside the top five in the Cup Series points standings for the first time since May. And with a points reset lurking for The Chase in September, all he needs is a chance.MORE: San Diego results | San Diego photosLarson still trails series leader Tyler Reddick by 180 points with nine races remaining in NASCAR’s regular season, a
  
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• Kevin Magnussen vs. Noah Gragson NASCAR feud: A lap-by-lap breakdown

  23-06-2026 07:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoKevin Magnussen got the full NASCAR experience in his Cup Series debut at the San Diego street course, highlighted by a multi-lap showdown with Front Row Motorsports driver Noah Gragson.And while the on-track slugfest ended with a crash halfway through the race race, that was far from the whole story. NASCAR has compiled over seven minutes worth of onboard video and radio, showcasing every tense on-track moment between Magnussen and Gragson, which ultimately led to the crash
  
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• Denny Hamlin Publicly Slams F1 Ringer For 'Stereotyping' NASCAR As He Picks Sides In Noah Gragson Controversy

  23-06-2026 03:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Image Credits: Imago ©Image Credits: ImagoWhile Corey Heim was celebrating his first Cup Series victory, two backmarkers –Kevin Magnussen and Noah Gragson– became the spotlight of NASCAR’s first-ever Cup race inside an active military installation. And turns out, it was not an accident. And after everything was said and done, Denny Hamlin revealed what pushed Magnussen to do what he did.“If you’re coming over here for a one-off, you’ve got to show the com
  
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• First-time NASCAR Cup winner Corey Heim reaffirms Denny Hamlin’s shrewd eye for talent

  22-06-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The oldest and winningest active driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, as well as a shrewd team owner, Denny Hamlin has become a sounding board for his sage counsel.So he was a little surprised when protege Corey Heim went radio silent ahead of the inaugural race at Naval Base Coronado.“I asked Corey before the race, ‘This is the first week you haven’t called me for advice, you didn’t think I’d bring anything to the table?’” Hamlin said with a smile. “A
  
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• “Life Is Good'” Jimmie Johnson Stays Positive After Tough NASCAR Coronado Weekend

  22-06-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jimmie Johnson looks on before the IndyCar Hy-Vee Salute To Farmers 300 at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, on Sunday, July 24, 2022.Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson returned to the track for the Anduril 250 at Coronado Street Course but had a disastrous weekend. However, Johnson stayed positive and suggested that he enjoyed the weekend in San Diego.Johnson last raced at the Daytona 500 earlier this year, where he retired from the race and was classified as P29. Coming into
  
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• Winners and losers from a riveting NASCAR Cup race in San Diego

  22-06-2026 21:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWhat an amazing day of racing at Naval Base Coronado! The iconic backdrop for a brand-new street course race delivered in every form, from both the spectacle and the on-track action.The place was sold out, and the racing was fierce from green flag to checkered flag. All three events culminated with a dramatic pass for the win, while Sunday featured a first-time Cup winner and future superstar of the sport.So, let's take a look at the biggest winners and losers from the NASCAR Cup
  
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• All the Celebrities Spotted at NASCAR’s Inaugural San Diego Event

  22-06-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR’s first-ever race weekend at Naval Base Coronado delivered plenty of storylines on the track, from Corey Heim’s breakthrough Cup Series victory to Tyler Reddick’s late-race heartbreak.Off the track, however, the inaugural San Diego event attracted a guest list that looked more like a major championship weekend than a first-year race.NFL stars, Hollywood actors, music artists, military leaders and sports legends all made appearances as NASCAR brought the Cup Series to Sou
  
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• Naval Base Corando a historic win for Corey Heim and NASCAR

  22-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoSunday at Naval Base Corando was about history.The inaugural, and maybe only Anduril Race the Base 250 was about the history made by the event, its eventual winner and the history that is still to come.Corey Heim outdueled 23XI Racing teammate Tyler Reddick to earn his first victory at the NASCAR Cup Series level but only after expected favorites Shane Van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch were wiped out racing for the lead with Austin Hill.That’s not to take away from the accom
  
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• Three Up, Three Down: Drivers in focus leaving Naval Base Coronado

  22-06-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The sport’s return to Southern California produced plenty of surprises and drama in the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado.Many expected polesitter Shane van Gisbergen to put on one of his masterclass performances at the 3.4-mile Qualcomm Circuit near San Diego, California. But when the No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet driver was taken out in a multicar wreck during the Lap 32 restart, the Anduril 250 was anyone’s game, with 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim taking
  
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• Tyler Reddick explains what went wrong in teammate battle for the win

  22-06-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoTyler Reddick lost 43 points in the final five laps of the NASCAR Cup race at San Diego, and now moves on to Sonoma with just an eight-point advantage over Denny Hamlin in the championship.20 of those points went away once he lost the lead to 23XI Racing teammate Corey Heim, but the other 23 were given away after suffering a flat tire, falling back to 25th.It was an unfortunate end to a difficult weekend for the No. 45 team, featuring a spin in qualifying, repairs that forced the
  
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• 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list at Sonoma Raceway

  22-06-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a thrilling weekend at Naval Base Coronado, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series remains in California to tackle another road course, this time Sonoma Raceway on Saturday (5:30 p.m. ET, The CW, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race will act as the 19th points-paying race of the 2026 O’Reilly season. Connor Zilisch is the defending winner.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesThree NASCAR Cup Series full-timers — Connor Zilisch (No. 1 JR Motorspor
  
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• NASCAR, Naval Base Coronado come together perfectly for stories worth telling

  22-06-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CORONADO, Calif. — Ben Kennedy, NASCAR‘s chief operating officer, drove. Capt. Loren Jacobi, commanding officer of Naval Base Coronado, rode shotgun.They zipped around Qualcomm Circuit, the purpose-built track they had spent the last two years planning and honing and fine tuning, and now, finally, they barreled across it.They sped downhill and hung a hard left at Turn 2. What they saw when the car straightened out was unprecedented in NASCAR history: the USS Carl Vinson, 100,000 tons
  
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• NASCAR Reveals Eye-Opening Numbers From Its First San Diego Street Race

  22-06-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR spent months promoting its inaugural race weekend at Naval Base Coronado as an opportunity to reach a new audience.If the numbers released after Sunday’s event are any indication, the sport may have accomplished exactly that.Following the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race held on an active military base, NASCAR Chief Operating Officer Ben Kennedy shared several attendance and demographic figures that paint a picture of what the sanctioning body considers a major success.According to
  
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• Every Sonoma matchup for the $1 million in-season NASCAR bracket challenge

  22-06-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe NASCAR In-Season Challenge is back for the second consecutive year, taking place during the five-week summer run for TNT Sports. The bracket challenge places pairs of drivers against each other each week, with the final two facing off in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26.Last year, it was the battle of the Tys with Ty Gibbs prevailing over upset Ty Dillon in the finals, securing the $1 million prize. The tournament has no impact on the championship,
  
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• NASCAR News: Kaulig Racing CEO Addresses AJ Allmendinger’s Future With Team

  22-06-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Several dominoes in the NASCAR Silly Season have fallen in recent weeks, with many top drivers re-signing with their teams. One uncertainty has been AJ Allmendinger’s future with Kaulig Racing, but we now have a definitive answer on that front.Speaking to reporters this weekend at Naval Base Coronado, Kaulig Racing CEO Chris Rice said that Allmendinger is a “lifer” with the team and essentially has a contract to race in the Cup Series with them for as long as he wants.“AJ
  
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• NASCAR In-Season Challenge Predictions 2026: Picks for Round 1 Matchups at Sonoma

  22-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR In-Season Challenge is back this season, with a field of 32 Cup Series drivers competing for the $1 million prize. We’ve got a bracket set for the first-round matchups, with Round 1 taking place this coming weekend at Sonoma Raceway. Now that we know who is going head-to-head, it’s time to make some picks.Let’s dive into our Round 1 NASCAR In-Season Challenge predictions for Sonoma.Related: 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge Guide, Schedule, More(1) Tyler Reddick vs (32
  
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• After 650 starts, the No. 67 has finally won a NASCAR Cup race

  22-06-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFor those who closely follow or even have a casual interest in NASCAR car number stats, this is the story for you. Part-time driver Corey Heim took the unchartered No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota and claimed victory in just his 13th career start.He had to pass championship leader and teammate Tyler Reddick in a head-to-head fight, prevailing only after an intense back-and-forth battle with just a few laps to go.In doing so, Heim earned the No. 67 its first-ever win in the his
  
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• NASCAR Schedule This Week: Practice, Qualifying Time and Track Info for Sonoma Raceway

  22-06-2026 15:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is staying in California for the second consecutive week, with the racing moving from Naval Base Coronado to Sonoma Raceway. Ahead of another road course race that will have massive The Chase implications, we’re taking a look at the NASCAR schedule this week for Sonoma.Below you can find all the info you need to know ahead of the NASCAR weekend schedule for Sonoma. From track info for Sonoma Raceway to what time practice and qualifying are, along with where to watch everything, we&r
  
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• Wallace left with mixed emotions after runner-up day at San Diego: 'What if?'

  22-06-2026 15:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CORONADO, Calif. — Bubba Wallace has never been much of a fan of racing on road or street courses in NASCAR. In 40 prior Cup starts on such tracks, he combined to earn just one top five and four top 10s.Enter “Bubba Hamilton,” his apparent alter ego, who showed up to play at Naval Base Coronado on Sunday, wheeling the No. 23 Toyota to an impressive second-place finish after a gritty, comeback drive in the NASCAR Cup Series’ Anduril 250 just across the bay from San Diego.M
  
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• Chiefs Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce attend NASCAR event in San Diego

  22-06-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kansas City Chiefs stars were out at NASCAR's inaugural Cup Series race, the Anduril 250 on the streets of San Diego on Sunday.Two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes was on hand at Kyle Larson's pit box during the NASCAR Cup Series event at Naval Base Coronado—the Chiefs quarterback had fans all over watching him at the track and catching the attention of the live broadcast.Patrick Mahomes hanging out with the No. 5 team today 🏁 #NASCARonPrimepic.twitter.com/zewYtOqYvT— Sports on P
  
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