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• Connor Zilisch set for Rolex 24 return with Action Express

  16-12-2025 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch is set to compete in IMSA’s Rolex 24 next month, officially joining the Action Express Racing group for the 2026 season opener at Daytona International Speedway.Zilisch will make his third consecutive start in the twice-around-the-clock endurance classic, but his first in the premier GTP class. He’ll drive the No. 31 Cadillac Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R as a teammate to Earl Bamber, Jack Aitken and Frederik Vesti on Jan. 24-25, 2026.RELATED: 202
  
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• Kaulig Racing to Select Final 2026 Truck Series Driver Through Reality TV Show

  10-01-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sep 7, 2025; Madison, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver for Kaulig Racing, AJ Allmendinger (16) during the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn ImagesAmong NASCAR’s forthcoming series of changes and upgrades, Ram announced plans last season to enter the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series alongside Kaulig Racing, but not the traditional way. The brand appears set to shake things up with an unconventional approach.Rather than following the t
  
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• Mark Martin Made A Conscious Effort to Build A Good Relationship With Kurt Busch

  10-01-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nov 17, 2013; Homestead, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Mark Martin during the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway | Credits- Rebilas-Imagn ImagesKenny Wallace recently handed NASCAR legend Mark Martin a microphone by launching a podcast series under his media banner. Wasting no time, Martin struck gold in his very first episode by delving into his relationship with 2026 Hall of Famer Kurt Busch and revealing how he deliberately worked to build a strong bond with the 2004 NAS
  
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• “They Messed Up”: Kenny Wallace Wants Fans to Give NASCAR A Chance Amid Damage Control

  10-01-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace watches the kids go-cart race, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, in Bishop. The event promotes youth go-cart racing. | Credits- © Annie Rice/Caller-Times via Imagn Content Services, LLCBarely a month has passed since NASCAR and the teams reached a settlement in their antitrust lawsuit, yet the sanctioning body has already rolled out three significant moves aimed at mending fences. While the revamped championship format remains under wraps, the early signs are encou
  
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• NASCAR Rumor Mill: Could the France Family Finally Consider Selling the Sport?

  10-01-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsports DTM: german touring cars championship 2013, 5. Race at Nuernberg, Norisring, Jim France | Credits- IMAGO / HochZweiAfter over 75 years of keeping NASCAR a stable ground for teams, drivers, and fans to satisfy their thirst for speed, the France family finds itself in a predicament like no other. The recent lawsuit settlement, public dissatisfaction, and the resignation of the organization’s commissioner have all presented hurdles that it has never faced before. Could being pushe
  
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• “We Weren’t Brave Enough”: Mark Martin Had to Swallow Teammate Greg Biffle Taking Advantage of a Car Modification

  10-01-2026 04:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mark Martin (L) and Greg Biffle (R) | Credits- Mike Dinovo-Imagn ImagesMark Martin and the late Greg Biffle shared a deep mutual respect. Their paths overlapped for four years as teammates at Roush Racing. Following Biffle’s death last month, the NASCAR world has been reflecting on his most iconic achievements, and Martin did the same during a recent conversation on Kenny Wallace’s YouTube channel.The veteran driver piloted the No. 6 Ford while racing under the Roush banner, while Bi
  
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• Connor Zilisch Admits Painful Truth About His Racing Skills Ahead of Full-Time Cup Transformation

  10-01-2026 04:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity: NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Race at Charlotte ROVAL Oct 4, 2025 Concord, North Carolina, USA NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Connor Zilisch 88 gets interviewed before a race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course. Concord Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course North Carolina USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xScottxKinserx 20251004_cec_im2_316 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesTwo months ago, Connor Zilisch suffered a heartbreak. His star-stu
  
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• “Sad to See Him Go”: Brad Keselowski’s Honest Verdict on Steve Phelps Stepping Away From NASCAR

  10-01-2026 03:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jun 26, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (6) waives to fans as he walks the stage during driver introductions before the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn ImagesJeff Gordon occupies an executive perch at Hendrick Motorsports, giving him firsthand knowledge of the weight that position carries. That perspective likely formed his calculated praise of Steve Phelps when addressing the former NASCAR commissione
  
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• Jeff Gordon Feels That, Despite Criticism, Steve Phelps Will Be “Hard to Replace” as a NASCAR Executive

  10-01-2026 02:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Oct 27, 2024; Homestead, Florida, USA; Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon stands on pit road prior to the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn ImagesWhen NASCAR officials’ private messages surfaced days before the antitrust lawsuit trial, revealing Steve Phelps using disparaging language toward veteran team owner Richard Childress, the fallout cut deep among fans and owners alike.The damage stayed long after the legal pro
  
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• NASCAR’s Manufacturers Under Fire as Insider Exposes Secret Team Restrictions

  10-01-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  July 25, 2025, Speedway, Indianapolis, USA: Kaulig Racing driver CHRISTIAN ECKES leads Jeremy Clements out of Turn 1 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series practice. Speedway USA - ZUMAw173 20250725_zsp_w173_004 Copyright: xLukexWelshx ©IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireIn June 2025, ripples of excitement entered NASCAR. Ram, whose parent company, Stellantis, also owns Dodge, announced a grand entry, or rather a return to the sport. Dodge last raced in the sport
  
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• Jeff Gordon Distances Himself From NASCAR Fans to Defend Steve Phelps With 6-Word Statement

  10-01-2026 00:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  Steve Phelps (Left) and Jeff Gordon (Right) (Image: NASCAR and Imago) ©Steve Phelps (Left) and Jeff Gordon (Right) (Image: NASCAR and Imago)Steve Phelps has put an end to his decades-old chapter with NASCAR. While the move seems a personal decision, it is worth noting that NASCAR was distancing itself from Phelps. His comments and the subsequent drama surrounding the same made the situation too volatile for NASCAR. But just because the sport feels one way, it’s not necessary that ever
  
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• What's new with NASCAR as 2026 Daytona 500 approaches

  09-01-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  As often happens in the NASCAR world, a new year brings changes and it doesn’t take long for those announcements to come flying out of the assorted marketing departments.This week’s flurry of news began with Steve Phelps’ announcement that he’d be leaving his role as NASCAR commissioner by the end of January.A day or two later, we learned seven-time champ Jimmie Johnson will use the relatively new “exemption” to guarantee himself a starting spot in the 2026 Da
  
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• NASCAR news comes in bunches as 2026 Daytona 500 approaches

  09-01-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  As often happens in the NASCAR world, a new year brings changes and it doesn’t take long for those announcements to come flying out of the assorted marketing departments.This week’s flurry of news began with Steve Phelps’ announcement that he’d be leaving his role as NASCAR commissioner by the end of January.A day or two later, we learned seven-time champ Jimmie Johnson will use the relatively new “exemption” to guarantee himself a starting spot in the 2026 Da
  
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• Kaulig Racing launches trailer for reality show competition for Ram Truck seat

  09-01-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoRam is returning to the NASCAR Truck Series for the first time in over a decade this year, partnering with Kaulig Racing to form a five-truck effort for the 2026 season.The ambitious plan will include Brenden Queen, Justin Haley, and Daniel Dye as full-time drivers going for the title. It will also feature an all-star truck described as the 'free agent program' with various different drivers announced throughout the year.However, the fifth and final seat will be determined throug
  
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• Front Row Motorsports shuffles personnel, names new crew chief for Gragson

  09-01-2026 16:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoOn Friday, Front Row Motorsports announced some personnel changes to its organization. Of note, Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team will have a new crew chief this year.Grant Hutchens will sit atop the pit box for Gragson this year, replacing Drew Blickensderfer, who moves into the role of Competition Director. Hutchens has worked as a Cup crew chief before, but only in a handful of races between 2021 and 2024. He worked with Brad Keselowski and Austin Cindric at Team Penske, and als
  
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• Jimmie Johnson’s San Diego Double Duty Marks a Rare Moment in His NASCAR Career

  09-01-2026 12:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (84) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.Jimmie Johnson has officially confirmed his return to the Daytona 500, securing his place on the grid through NASCAR’s Open Exemption Provisional and adding another marquee chapter to his selective 2026 schedule. With that confirmation, Johnson has already locked in two Cup Series appearances this season, the San Diego street race and Daytona. Yet he has no intention of mere
  
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• When Tony Stewart Was ‘Replaced’ As Grand Marshal for Homestead Race After “So Mad At NASCAR” Rant

  09-01-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sep 22, 2023; Concord, NC, USA; NHRA team owner Tony Stewart during qualifying for the Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsTony Stewart is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. The former driver and co-owner’s impact on the sport cannot be understated. However, like many other drivers before and after him, he too has had his fair share of trials and tribulations with the sanctioning body. One such “Cold War” went down in 2022
  
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• “You Have to Sign Him”: Mark Martin Was Responsible for Matt Kenseth’s Big Break in NASCAR

  09-01-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Apr 27, 2024; Dover, Delaware, USA; Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Matt Kenseth looks on during practice and qualifying for the Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. | Credits- Matthew O'Haren-Imagn ImagesMark Martin’s impact on NASCAR extends well beyond what he accomplished behind the wheel. After he carved out a Hall of Fame career in the sport’s top tier, he has carried weight as a trusted voice, never hesitating to offer thoughtful opinions when he believed the sport needed direct
  
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• 2026 season preview: Spire Motorsports

  09-01-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Editor’s note: Today’s Spire Motorsports preview continues NASCAR.com’s countdown of team previews for the 2026 Cup Series season.SPIRE MOTORSPORTSManufacturer: Chevrolet
  Engine: Hendrick Motorsports
  Driver-crew chief pairings: Daniel Suárez-Ryan Sparks (No. 7); Michael McDowell-Travis Peterson (No. 71); Carson Hocevar-Luke Lambert (No. 77)Team outlook: Anyone within the Spire Motorsports camp would probably tell you 2025 was a disappointment. The team showed s
  
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• Kenny Wallace Reveals the Real Reason Steve Phelps and NASCAR Parted Ways

  09-01-2026 06:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 10, 2008; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kenny Wallace during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesSteve Phelps became NASCAR’s first commissioner in March 2025 after previously serving as its president since 2018. However, he will be leaving that position ahead of the 2026 season, and there aren’t any plans to line up a suitable replacement anytime soon. The duties he served will
  
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• Kyle Larson & Co. Set to Honor Late Sprint Car Legend in Two-Day Long Racing Spectacle

  09-01-2026 04:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  When a legend passes, his memory never fades away. Such has been the case for the countless NASCAR drivers, team owners, and other employees who have passed away over the years. Their memories hold strong in the legacy of the sport, and so do those of a particular sprint racing icon. It has been ten years since he left for his heavenly abode. Yet Kyle Larson and Co. are helping keep his achievements fresh and alive.Kyle Larson prepares tribute for a lost friend“It’s important to us t
  
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• Brad Keselowski injury update: NASCAR star won't run in Clash

  09-01-2026 02:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  Corey LaJoie will take Brad Keselowski's place in the No. 6 RFK Racing Ford for the Feb. 1 NASCAR Clash event that unofficially kicks off the 2026 Cup Series season. The move comes as Keselowski continues his recovery from a broken leg suffered on a family ski trip in December."I'm happy for Corey to get this opportunity. I'm laser focused on being ready for Daytona," Keselowski said in a statement announcing the move. Keselowski, 41, spoke at length with Fox Sports about the decision to have La
  
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• America’s 250th Birthday Set to Receive the Ultimate Tribute From NASCAR Legend’s Son in Gen-4 Cup Car

  09-01-2026 00:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR National Anthem (Source: NASCAR) ©NASCAR National Anthem (Source: NASCAR)In many ways, NASCAR has long been synonymous with stock-car racing in America. Over the years, this stock car racing competition has kept the fans intact and has delivered the country numerous moments of joy and happiness. As the United States of America is set to reach its 250th anniversary of independence this year, NASCAR has a special arrangement in place.A former NASCAR driver, who once graced the sport, w
  
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• What is the IHRA's vision after track acquisition spree?

  09-01-2026 00:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoScott Woodruff doesn’t have a title at the nascent International Hot Rod Association but if you have to call him something, ‘Woody’ probably wouldn’t balk at ‘director of fun’ because that is generally the mandate Darryl Cuttell has provided him.For over two decades, he was the brand and media manager at JEGS Performance, just as a point of reference. However, he preferred the 'make stuff happen guy' title.  Nevertheless, Cuttell has
  
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• Dale Jr’s Ex Driver Sets Stark Expectations for Brutal Cup Rookie Season After Historic Xfinity Run

  09-01-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 15, 2025 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xPeterxCaseyx 20250215_pjc_bc1_002 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesDale Jr.’s ex-driver has prepared himself for the worst. A lot of talk is spurring about young talent entering NASCAR, and no one
  
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• Racing Prodigy Eyeing Tony Stewart’s Legacy as He Sets Sights on Pulling Off the Unthinkable in 2026

  08-01-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  credits: Sean Gardner/Getty Images ©credits: Sean Gardner/Getty ImagesTony Stewart is widely recognized as one of the most enduring and complete drivers in motorsports history. His participation in all the different forms of motorsports, like open-wheel racing, stock car racing, and dirt tracks, proves to be a testament to his versatility in racing. He has not just participated in all these forms of motorsports, but also managed to dominate and win. In fact, there are quite a few records to
  
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• Corey LaJoie to replace injured Brad Keselowski in Bowman Gray Clash

  08-01-2026 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoWhile Brad Keselowski continues his recovery, he will opt out of the pre-season exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium.Keselowski suffered a broken leg while skiing with his family on December 18th, and underwent successful surgery soon after. The 68th running of the Daytona 500 follows takes place on February 15th, but The Clash is a full two weeks earlier.While the 41-year-old driver/owner sits out the event, RFK Racing has selected Corey LaJoie to pilot the No. 6 Ford Mus
  
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• NASCAR Rumor: Fans Left Baffled as Insider Leaks ‘New Championship Format’ Weeks Before 2026 Season

  08-01-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: William Byron 24 Hendrick Motorsports Axalta Chevrolet leads the field by the start/finish line during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Daytona 500 on February 16, 2025, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. Photo by Michael Bush/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 16 NASCAR Cup Series DAYTONA 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon250216026500 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireFor the past few days, forums and NASCAR communities have been buzzing with discussions sur
  
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• NASCAR Finalizes Plan For 2026 Championship Announcement

  08-01-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  After a very contentious finish to the 2025 NASCAR season that saw several regular season champions fail to win the title, fans clamored for change to the format. It appears that their wishes will be granted - one way or another.According to NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass, NASCAR will be announcing a new championship format this coming Monday. The announcement will be made on the NASCAR website, TV channel and YouTube page at 3:30 p.m. ET."NASCAR will announce the championship format at 3:30p ET Mo
  
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• NASCAR Triggers Fan Frenzy as Jim France & Co. Finally Break Silence on 2026 Championship Format

  08-01-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  From Twitter ©From TwitterNASCAR is finally doing it. An entire week of speculation and rumors is finally coming to an end this Monday. There were multiple news breakouts about the sport changing its championship format. The NASCAR Playoffs format is simply not working out for them anymore.On Monday afternoon, 3:30 PM ET, there will be an official press release by NASCAR that will discuss the fate of the championship format. An insider has already leaked that this new format will include a
  
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