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• Denny Hamlin explains costly Las Vegas spin in rough NASCAR Cup race

  05-10-2026 04:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin had high expectations for Las Vegas, and it was hard not to after earning pole position in a Joe Gibbs Racing 1-2-3-4.He led the first 39 laps of the race, but after the first caution for Zane Smith spinning, Hamlin never returned to the lead. The decision to pit put him back outside the top five and left him needing the rest of the stage just to get back to fourth. As he attempted to make up more lost ground, he ventured to the highest groove in Turns 3 and 4,
  
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• Spire Motorsports Confirms Kasey Kahne’s Shocking NASCAR Return

  07-10-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kasey Kahne’s stunning return to NASCAR has been made official. On Wednesday, it was announced by Spire Motorsports that the 18-time Cup Series winner will pilot the No. 77 Chevrolet for the team full-time for the 2027 FedEx Freight Truck Series season.The Truck Series will no longer be the Craftsman Truck Series after this year following a deal with FedEx Freight.Kahne last competed in NASCAR full-time in 2018 for Leavine Family Racing. However, his final season was cut short due to naggi
  
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• Kasey Kahne Returns To Full-Time Racing In 2027 With Spire

  07-10-2026 20:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ReutersSpire Motorsports has signed Kasey Kahne to pilot the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series for full-time racing in 2027. The 46-year-old legend, who retired in 2018 due to health issues, will kick off his season on Feb. 19 at Daytona International Speedway. This is not a one-off stunt; it is a full championship run.The Stats Are InsaneMost drivers dream of winning one race in the Truck Series. Kahne won five of his six career starts. That is an 83 percent wi
  
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• Jeb Burton Joins RSS Racing For 2027 NASCAR Season

  07-10-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jeb Burton has announced his next NASCAR career move. The 34-year-old out of Hailfax, Virginia revealed on Tuesday that he will join RSS Racing to race full-time in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027 in the No. 22 Chevrolet.Burton has competed at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series level full-time since 2021 and has driven for three different teams. In 2027, the son of former Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton will make it a fourth different organization when he starts up with RSS Racing.
  
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• Dale Jr. Goes Against Denny Hamlin to Publicly Defend JGR’s Star Employee After Vegas Controversy

  07-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 13, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series 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: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20260213_mjr_su5_049 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin’s Las Vegas pit call quickly became a source of frustration, with Travis raising the obvious question:
  
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• “He Feels Defeated to Me” – Kevin Harvick Questions Denny Hamlin’s Mental Edge Amid Uncharacteristic Chase Slump

  07-10-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FORT WORTH, TX – SEPTEMBER 22: Kevin Harvick 4 Stewart Haas Racing Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford answers questions by the media before being honored by Texas Motor Speedway on September 22, 2023 at the Texas Speedway Club in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 22 NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Playoff Race Texas EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon169230922012400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireThere was an air of confidence around Denny Hamlin before the Chase, which quickly
  
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• NASCAR Faces Emotional Moment as Charlotte’s Pit Wall Reveals a Story No One Expected

  07-10-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: A general view of a message written on the pit road wall during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series EcoSave 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 03, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyThe pink pit wall at Charlotte Motor Speedway returns this year, now bearing a very personal message.More than 100 breast cancer survivors and supporters joined Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and NASCAR driv
  
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• Kyle Busch Celebration of Life to Air on TV After NASCAR Truck Race

  07-10-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kurt Busch, brother of Kyle, spoke Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway before driving the pace car in the NASCAR Cup Series race that day.CONCORD, N.C. — Charlotte Motor Speedway's Celebration of Life for Kyle Busch will air on TV after the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Ecosave 200 race Friday night.The track is set to honor Busch with a celebration of the stories, memories and iconic moments that produced the lasting impact he made on NASCAR as "Rowdy".Busch's widow, Samanth
  
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• NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Made Brad Keselowski an Offer to Join 23XI as He Opens Up About RFK Exit

  07-10-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 03: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 03, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin revealed that Brad Keselowski wanted more than a driver’s seat when he prepared to leave Team Penske. Hamlin said he contacted Keselowski about joining 23XI Racing, but the veteran driver wanted a large sala
  
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• Denny Hamlin had 'no idea' that he helped Kyle Larson get lap back by pitting

  07-10-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin and the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team left a lot of points on the table in Las Vegas, despite Hamlin believing that they had a race-winning car. They scored no stage points and finished 16th after a difficult day.The two defining moments of Hamlin's race came in the opening stage -- the decision to pit from the lead when he spun while pushing for stage points.He already explained after the race that venturing up into the high groove caused the spin as it wasn't cleane
  
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• Denny Hamlin had 'no idea' that he gave Kyle Larson the wave-around by pitting

  07-10-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin and the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team left a lot of points on the table in Las Vegas, despite Hamlin believing that they had a race-winning car. They scored no stage points and finished 16th after a difficult day.The two defining moments of Hamlin's race came in the opening stage -- the decision to pit from the lead when he spun while pushing for stage points.He already explained after the race that venturing up into the high groove caused the spin as it wasn't cleane
  
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• Denny Hamlin had 'no idea' he helped Kyle Larson get back on the lead lap by pitting

  07-10-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin and the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team left a lot of points on the table in Las Vegas, despite Hamlin believing that they had a race-winning car. They scored no stage points and finished 16th after a difficult day.The two defining moments of Hamlin's race came in the opening stage -- the decision to pit from the lead when he spun while pushing for stage points.He already explained after the race that venturing up into the high groove caused the spin as it wasn't cleane
  
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• NASCAR Charlotte Weekend Schedule: Full TV Times for Bank of America 400

  07-10-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: Cars speed around turn four during the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend for three straight days of on-track action, culminating with Sunday’s Bank of America 400.There is plenty for fans to keep track of before the green flag. The Craftsman Truck Series gets the weekend started Friday, while
  
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• Official: Kasey Kahne Full-Time in NASCAR Trucks in 2027

  07-10-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MOORESVILLE, N.C.  — Spire Motorsports confirmed Wednesday that Kasey Kahne will race full-time for them in the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series in 2027.The 18-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner and one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers will race Spire Motorsports' No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST full-time. Kahne will kick off his first full-time NASCAR season since 2018 with the Feb. 19, 2027 Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway.Kahne hasn't raced full-time in
  
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• Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller locks in two-car GTD Pro lineup for 2027 IMSA campaign

  07-10-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoCorvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports has officially confirmed its return to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for 2027, fielding a pair of Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD Pro) entries with an unchanged driver roster.The team will maintain its core pairings for a fourth consecutive season. Tommy Milner and Nicky Catsburg will remain behind the wheel of the #4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R, while long-time teammates Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims will continue co-drivi
  
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• IMSA eyes Pacific Northwest and potential NASCAR tie-ins as part of 2028 calendar expansion

  07-10-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIMSA President John Doonan is laying the groundwork for the next major evolution of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar, eyeing 2028 as a target for fresh venues, potential street races, and deeper collaborations with NASCAR.Doonan has made his strongest remarks yet regarding the sanctioning body's desire to expand into untapped markets – specifically pointing to the Pacific Northwest – while balancing team budgets and traditional road courses.“I thi
  
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• Kasey Kahne officially ends NASCAR retirement for full-time Spire Truck ride

  07-10-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIn 2027, Kasey Kahne will return to full-time NASCAR competition in the Truck Series, joining forces with Spire Motorsports to drive the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado.Kahne hasn’t been full-time in any level of NASCAR since the 2018 Cup season, when he had to abruptly step out of the car due to chronic dehydration issues, which was exacerbated by the lengthy three- to four-hour Cup races.However, the 46-year-old is back full-time, signing a deal with Spire Motorsports to chase
  
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• Dale Jr. Compares Keselowski Split to Kyle Busch’s JGR Exit

  07-10-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Brad Keselowski leaving RFK Racing reminds him of Kyle Busch leaving Joe Gibbs Racing. Earnhardt Jr. discussed the split on this week’s episode of Dirty Air.RFK Racing and Keselowski announced on Sept. 29 that they will part ways after the 2026 season. RFK president Chip Bowers said the team wanted Keselowski to move into a competition role over the next two to three years. Keselowski wanted to keep driving.“They couldn’t find a workable solution. And th
  
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• “Leading at Halftime Doesn’t Give You 7 Points”- Kevin Harvick Picks Sides in Heated Points Debate With Radical NASCAR Proposal

  07-10-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Harvick ©Credits: IMAGOKyle Larson sees stage points as little more than “participation awards,” while Joey Logano believes they serve an important purpose by rewarding drivers who run well before the checkered flag. Their opposing views have opened up a familiar NASCAR debate: should championship points reflect the entire race or only the final result? Kevin Harvick has now weighed in, and the former champion is leaning toward Larson’s traditionalist argument. But H
  
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• NASCAR Warns Teams After Las Vegas Problem Threatens to Disrupt Pit Road Calls

  07-10-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: A general view of of pit road during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series The LiUNA! at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR has warned Cup Series teams about using traction compounds in pit stalls after white residue appeared on the concrete at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Officials said the discoloration could affect the technology NASCAR uses to monitor pit-road penalties.The warning cam
  
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• NASCAR Notes: Denny Hamlin’s Slide And Brad Keselowski’s Quest for Control

  07-10-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin is losing ground in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff hunt. He has not gained a single point on his rivals since mid-August. His deficit to Kyle Larson grew to 40 points after the race at Las Vegas. Hamlin is still a top contender, but his recent form looks shaky. Brad Keselowski, meanwhile, says he wants to stay in NASCAR long after he stops driving. He is weighing options to own another team soon.The Numbers Behind the SlideHamlin entered the postseason as
  
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• NASCAR Insider Opens Up on Brad Keselowski’s Future and His Need for Control

  07-10-2026 17:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Consumer Cellular Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyBrad Keselowski’s exit from RFK Racing has raised a bigger question about his NASCAR future. The 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion will leave the No. 6 Ford after the 2026 season, ending his role as a drive
  
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• Remembering Kyle Busch’s Remarkable NASCAR History at Charlotte

  07-10-2026 15:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR will race at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend. But first, the sport will gather there to remember one of its own.Kyle Busch’s Celebration of Life is scheduled for Friday night at the start/finish line, bringing his family, friends, former teammates, competitors and fans together at a track that occupied a complicated but ultimately historic place in his career.Charlotte wasn’t where Busch won the most. It wasn’t always particularly kind to him, either. For years, it
  
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• Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval while retaining the rest for now

  07-10-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoParts of Motegi’s historic speedway have been given a new lease of life as spectator areas, but much of the oval remains intact as part of a phased redevelopment plan.Earlier this year, circuit owner Honda began dismantling parts of Motegi’s 1.5-mile oval that previously served as the home for IndyCar and NASCAR’s forays to Japan.Work to redevelop the oval began in May, with new spectator facilities completed in time for the track’s biggest event
  
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• NASCAR opens Mobility Pit Box to fan requests, bringing fans closer to action

  07-10-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR is making it easier for fans with mobility challenges to experience one of the most unique vantage points in motorsports by opening applications for the unique Mobility Pit Box experience to all mobility-impaired fans through a new application portal.During Charlotte Motor Speedway’s fall race weekend, NASCAR will spotlight a new pathway for fans to learn more about the NASCAR Mobility Pit Box and directly request access to the experience through NASCAR.c
  
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• “Chewing the Steering Wheel”– Denny Hamlin Details In-Car Rage After Self-Inflicted Vegas Damage

  07-10-2026 14:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 13, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20260213_mjr_su5_044 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin looked like he had everything lined up at Las Vegas. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver seized the pole for Sunday’s S
  
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• Qualifying orders for 2026 Charlotte Motor Speedway Chase races

  07-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Chase presented by Mobil 1 rolls into the Queen City! The NASCAR Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Craftsman Truck Series head to Charlotte Motor Speedway for a trio of key postseason races as championship pressure continues to build. It’s the first time since 2017 that the fall festivities at Charlotte are on the 1.5-mile oval. Thirty-nine cars are entered in the Cup Series, 38 in the O’Reilly Series and 36 in the Truck Series, meaning that no entries will fail to
  
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• Hamlin 'would have never' pitted if he knew Larson was a lap down at Vegas

  07-10-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin spoke on his “Actions Detrimental” podcast about the sequence of events that took his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota out of contention — and buried him further in The Chase presented by Mobil 1.Hamlin finished 16th in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 after a spin mired him in traffic with damage. But also a pit-road misplay — in which Hamlin came for service rather than staying out and trapping Kyle Larson a lap down — allowed the No. 5
  
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• Kasey Kahne joins Spire for full 2027 NASCAR Truck Series campaign

  07-10-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kasey Kahne will join Spire Motorsports to compete full time in the 2027 NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series, the team announced Wednesday.Kahne, an 18-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, returns to the sport for a full season for the first time since retiring from full-time competition in 2018 due to health complications.RELATED: 2027 Truck Series schedule |Current Truck standingsNow 46, Kahne was named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023 for his success across the sport&rsqu
  
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• Kevin Harvick Sends Clear Message About Son Keelan's ARCA Rumors

  07-10-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Harvick responded on X to growing speculation about 14-year-old son Keelan’s racing future, taking a sarcastic shot at reports suggesting Keelan could move to a part-time ARCA Menards Series schedule with a Toyota-backed team in 2027. The chatter picked up this week after Bubba Wallace’s spotter, Freddie Kraft, floated the idea on the “Door Bumper Clear” podcast, and it spread from there despite no confirmation from the Harvick camp.“Apparently the rumor mill
  
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