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• Denny Hamlin Had One Problem With Riley Herbst’s Payback At Phoenix

  21-10-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Riley Herbst and Michael McDowell crashed together early in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway. Herbst’s team owner, Denny Hamlin, said he would not object if it was payback. His problem was that Herbst wrecked himself, too.Hamlin co-owns 23XI Racing, which fields Herbst’s No. 35 Toyota. He talked about the crash on this week’s episode of Actions Detrimental.Herbst ran into the back of McDowell’s No. 71 Chevrolet while they raced for 20th. The crash
  
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• Denny Hamlin’s Championship Hopes Are Slipping Away, but Could He Still Pull Off an Incredible Comeback?

  29-10-2026 22:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Greg AtkinsDenny Hamlin entered the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase looking like one of the favorites to finally capture his first career championship. However, after a difficult stretch of races and a disappointing afternoon at Talladega, Hamlin suddenly finds himself in a position where he needs something special to keep his championship dreams alive.With only two races remaining, the question is whether the veteran driver can turn things around before it is too late.Talladega Put Hamli
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Champion Doubts New Chase Format Will Deliver the Drama Fans Want

  29-10-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 24: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, looks on in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 24, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Karl Anderson/Getty Images) GettyJoey Logano has praised Kyle Larson for his strong run in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase but has questioned whether the new championship format will deliver the drama fans expect.Speaking on SPEED with Harvick and Buxton,
  
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• Kyle Larson Quietly Sets NASCAR Record, Passes Denny Hamlin Before Martinsville

  29-10-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson quietly sets a NASCAR record, surpassing Denny Hamlin ahead of Martinsville. Here's what the milestone means for the Hendrick Motorsports star. GettyKyle Larson now owns the most wins in NASCAR’s Next Gen car, breaking a tie with Denny Hamlin at Talladega Superspeedway on Oct. 25 and ahead of Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia.The No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports driver reached 19 victories in the car since 2022, one more than Hamlin’s 18. “Kyle Larson now ha
  
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• Retzlaff, Alfredo Return to Viking Motorsports for 2027 Season

  29-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Viking Motorsports, as a whole, took a giant leap forward during the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, as the organization made NASCAR’s post-season fight for a championship for the first time with Parker Retzlaff behind the wheel of the team’s No. 99 Chevrolet, and was consistently competitive with Anthony Alfredo driving the No. 96 Chevrolet.Both drivers will be rewarded for their excellent performances in 2026 with a return to their rides for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto
  
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• Cleetus McFarland to Race ARCA Full-Time for RCR in 2027

  29-10-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cleetus McFarland Press Conference at Talladega Superspeedway, Oct. 23, 2026.WELCOME, N.C. — Like a bald eagle soaring down the backstretch at Talladega Superspeedway, historic NASCAR team Richard Childress Racing and enthusiast-turned-racer Cleetus McFarland are pairing up to run the ARCA Menards Series full-time in 2027.The team that propelled Dale Earnhardt to superstardom and had success at the track the driver loves to exclaim over the radio – even when racing at the 2.66-mile superspee
  
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• Joey Logano on Talladega Flip: ‘One Bad Push Is All It Takes’

  29-10-2026 19:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano says Carson Hocevar was giving him good pushes at Talladega Superspeedway until the one that flipped his car. He also described what happened after the crash, when nobody could hear from him.Logano spoke with longtime Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton on the SPEED podcast. With about five laps left in Sunday’s race, Logano was in the outside lane with Hocevar pushing him. Contact from Hocevar sent Logano’s Team Penske Ford into the wall, and a hit from Chase Briscoe turned it ont
  
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• Viking Motorsports Retains Retzlaff and Alfredo for 2027

  29-10-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Archive: Parker Retzlaff after finishing top-five at Texas Motor Speedway in May.MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Viking Motorsports will retain Anthony Alfredo and Parker Retzlaff to drive for the team in the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season.Alfredo and crew chief Josh Graham will returns to the No. 96 Chevrolet team. Retzlaff and crew chief Danny Efland will also return to the No. 99 Chevrolet team.Viking Motorsports has been the breakout organization of the series. Alfredo and Retzlaff have
  
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• “I’ll Keep It in the Family”—Joey Logano Promises to Protect NASCAR Legend’s Prized Possession Following Emotional Giveaway

  29-10-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  Joey Logano’s garage is more than a place to park his cars; it’s a collection of automotive history, horsepower, and personal memories. The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion owns around 30 vehicles, including a rare 2017 Ford GT bearing his signature No. 22, a heavily modified 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1, and a 1924 Ford Model T. But his latest connection to a pair of memorable racing machines carries a different meaning, as Logano promises to protect a NASCAR legend’s prized possessions
  
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• Rick Hendrick Stunned as Ailing Darrell Waltrip Hands Emotional Gift Complementing $75,000 Auction Bid

  29-10-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 12: Rick Hendrick talks with team members during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 on October 12, 2024 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: OCT 12 NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2410123525400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireFor Darrell Waltrip, life beyond NASCAR has taken an emotional turn following his diagnosis of frontotemporal degeneration
  
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• NASCAR Eyes Fuel-Saving Fix as ‘Project Number One’

  29-10-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR says fixing fuel saving at superspeedways will likely be its top project this offseason. The slow start to Sunday’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway frustrated many fans.Brad Moran, NASCAR’s Cup Series managing director, discussed the problem Wednesday on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. “We want to correct that. It’s all got to do with strategy, fuel mileage, one can,” Moran said.“There’s so much engineering in the sport now, which has made some great improvements, but there�
  
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• Adding a stage, fuel cell mod all on table to fix superspeedway fuel saving

  29-10-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR Cup Series managing director Brad Moran says the number one priority upon reaching the offseason will be solving the superspeedway fuel saving dynamic before the green flag waves on the Daytona 500 in February.Despite numerous attempted fixes, teams continue to find a reason or way to spend half the race at nearly half throttle to spend less time on pit road, including on Sunday at Talladega when NASCAR warned them with the risk of a black flag.“We want to correct that,�
  
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• NASCAR Yellow-Line Rule: 4 Controversial Wins Stripped Away

  29-10-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 25: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 25, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR’s yellow-line rule has changed the outcome of four races, taking victories away from drivers who crossed the finish line first. The rule has sparked debate at Daytona and Talladega, where drivers often race in tight pack
  
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• Denny Hamlin Says He’d Retire After a Hit Like Riley Herbst’s

  29-10-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Riley Herbst is dealing with bumps and bruises and a sore wrist after his hard crash at Talladega Superspeedway, according to Denny Hamlin. Hamlin, who co-owns 23XI Racing, gave the update on his Actions Detrimental podcast. “He’s got some bumps and bruises. We’ll see how that goes. And obviously his wrist is not great. So, he’ll get checked out this week,” Hamlin said.Hamlin did not give a specific diagnosis or say how Herbst hurt his wrist.Herbst was caught in the 15-car crash with f
  
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• NASCAR Hall of Famer Slams Fuel-Saving Crisis and Demands Immediate Changes

  29-10-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 25:A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 25, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Karl Anderson/Getty Images) GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. wants NASCAR to change its scoring system and car package after fuel saving took center stage during the 2026 Daytona 500. The two-time Daytona 500 winner called the problem an “epidemic” and said drivers need more reasons to race hard instead of running at reduce
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Star Has a Cold Response to Denny Hamlin’s Title Heartbreak

  29-10-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 14: (L-R) Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 King's Hawaiian Shake 'Em Bites Toyota, Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance/Roamly Chevrolet, attend the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA at Pocono Raceway on June 14, 2026 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson has pushed back against sympathy
  
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• NASCAR Star Kyle Larson Details His Emotional Reaction to Winning the YellaWood 500: ‘I Was Going Crazy’ (Exclusive)

  29-10-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
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  Credit: Jonathan Bachman/GettyNASCAR driver Kyle Larson completely lost it following his first-place finish at the YellaWood 500 on Sunday, Oct. 25.Reflecting on his first win at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Ala., Larson, 34, tells PEOPLE he was so caught up in the moment after crossing the finish line that he didn’t hear his team tell him over the radio that he’d won.“I know I was going crazy, you know, coming to the [finish] line,” said Larson, who drives the No. 5 C
  
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• Bubba Wallace Is Tired Of Being A Teammate Until 23XI Needs Him To Be One

  29-10-2026 05:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) celebrates on the yard of bricks Sunday, July 27, 2025, during the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Bubba Wallace’s Talladega radio message opened a can of worms NASCAR fans were never going to leave alone.During the race, Wallace expressed frustration about being put in a position to help teammate Tyler Reddick. The exchange sparked debate about whether Wallace was being a bad teammate or simply refusing to clean up somebody else’s mes
  
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• Denny Hamlin Is Running Out Of Excuses, And Martinsville Could Decide His NASCAR Legacy

  29-10-2026 05:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 25, 2025; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) before NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 Qualifying at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Greg Atkins-Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin has spent years being one of NASCAR’s best drivers without winning the Cup Series championship. Now, his latest title opportunity is hanging by a thread.Hamlin trails Kyle Larson by 73 points entering Martinsville. He needs an enormous weekend to keep his championship hopes alive.Fo
  
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• Struggling NASCAR Driver Makes Sudden Crew Change Before Martinsville Race

  29-10-2026 02:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR driver Ty Dillon makes a sudden crew change ahead of the Martinsville race amid struggles on the track. Here's what changed and what it means for his team. GettyTy Dillon, driver of the #10 Sea Best Chevrolet, made a sudden decision on his crew chief Wednesday. GettyTy Dillon will have a new crew chief for the final two races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, and his team, Kaulig Racing, offered no explanation for the sudden change.“Kaulig Racing announced today that Technical Direc
  
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• Denny Hamlin Dominated Martinsville in March. Can He Finish the Job This Time?

  29-10-2026 02:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 25, 2025; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) before NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 Qualifying at Martinsville Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Greg Atkins-Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin led 292 of 400 laps at Martinsville Speedway in March, won both stages, and started from the pole. Yet after controlling most of the afternoon, he watched Chase Elliott celebrate in Victory Lane.Now Hamlin returns to Martinsville for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 with consi
  
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• "We Knew The Format & He Did as Well"- Kyle Larson Shuts Down Sympathy Talk Over Denny Hamlin's Title Heartbreak

  29-10-2026 02:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson ©Credits- IMAGODenny Hamlin was three laps away from the NASCAR Cup Series championship when it slipped out of his hands at Phoenix Raceway. Kyle Larson was the driver who benefited, even though Hamlin had led 208 laps and looked set to finish the job. That ending stayed with Larson, too. He admitted feeling bad for Hamlin, an awkward reaction for the man celebrating the title. Nearly a year later, Larson has little sympathy left, and his explanation goes beyond wha
  
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• Denny Hamlin Makes Heartbreaking Championship Admission In 5-Words

  29-10-2026 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireAnother championship heartbreak may be waiting around the corner for Denny Hamlin, and this time, he can see it coming. With two races left in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, Hamlin is watching Kyle Larson turn a once-promising title fight into a desperate chase. The Talladega Superspeedway winner now holds a 73-point advantage, leaving Hamlin with little room to recover. On Actions Detrimental, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver summed up his predicament in five words.“We�
  
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• “That Was Really Just an Ad Sale”- Dale Jr. Calls for Immediate NASCAR Rule Shift to End Fuel-Saving Tactics

  29-10-2026 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 14: Dale Earnhardt Jr. watches the action from the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series United Rentals 300 on February 14, 2025 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 14 NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 300 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon25021410544300 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireThe 2026 Daytona 500 delivered a strange sight: much of the field running well below what its ca
  
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• Kyle Larson on Frantic Talladega Last Lap: ‘I Was Mad at Myself’

  29-10-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson said he was frustrated with himself after giving up the lead on the final lap of the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. However, the driver of the No. 5 miraculously recovered coming to the finish line to take the win in the 188-lap NASCAR Cup Series race.Larson fell back to as low as 11th on the final lap. As the field stormed through the tri-oval and back to the finish line, Larson passed Ricky Stenhouse Jr. for the top spot and edged out Hendrick Motorsports teammate Willia
  
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• NASCAR Addresses Backlash Over Kyle Larson’s Final-Lap Move at Talladega

  29-10-2026 00:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 25:Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Austin Hill, driver of the #33 United Rentals Chevrolet, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 25, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson kept his NASCAR Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway after officials reviewed his final-lap move during Sunday’s YellaWood 500.The Hendrick Motorsports driver
  
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• Every Time NASCAR Stripped A Win For Yellow Line Violations

  28-10-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY SportsNASCAR has stripped the victory from a driver four times in history because they crossed the yellow line. This rule was made to keep fans and drivers safe at superspeedways. Three of these losses happened in points-paying races across the three national divisions. The fourth loss occurred in an exhibition race. The rule is about 25 years old, but it still causes loud arguments after every big race.The debate flared up again on October 25, 2026, when Kyle Larson won the
  
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• NASCAR Gives Kyle Larson Staggering 92.3% Chance of Winning Championship

  28-10-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 25: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, speaks to the media after winningthe NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 25, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series championship won’t officially be decided until Nov. 8 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. But if NASCAR’s latest projections are any indication, Kyle Larson has already put himself in an almost unbeatable pos
  
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• Kyle Larson Nears Third NASCAR Title 6 Years After Hendrick Signing

  28-10-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Six years ago, Kyle Larson was looking for a second chance in NASCAR. Today, he’s closing in on his third Cup Series championship.On Oct. 28, 2020, Hendrick Motorsports announced that Larson would join the organization for the 2021 season, taking over the No. 5 Chevrolet with Cliff Daniels as his crew chief.On October 28,2020. It was announced that Kyle Larson would join Hendrick Motorsports in 2021 #NASCARpic.twitter.com/QBRJ3uSvM4— Daniel Kriete (@DanielKriete4) October 28, 2026It was a de
  
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• NASCAR Power Rankings: It's All Larson After Last-Lap Surge at 'Dega

  28-10-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates with his son Owen and daughter Audrey after winning the YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.David Leong-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectAfter a thrilling last-second charge from 11th to 1st on the final lap to win last Sunday's YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, it sure feels like it's a Kyle Larson world, and we're all just living in it. The series point leader took his third win of The Chase a
  
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