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• Denny Hamlin’s Humorous Reaction to Brad Keselowski’s RFK Racing Exit

  29-09-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brad Keselowski’s sudden departure from his co-own RFK Racing team was a bombshell news announcement in the NASCAR world on Tuesday morning. The news has got the NASCAR community speculating about Keselowski’s racing future and the state of RFK Racing without one of its co-owners.One of those who weighed in was Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin, who had a hilarious social media post in the wake of Tuesday morning’s news.Denny Hamlin’s post after Keselowski’s RFK Racing
  
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• Jack Roush Built a NASCAR Empire. Here’s What It Looks Like Today

  30-09-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Long before the letters “RFK” appeared on a NASCAR entry list, there was Jack Roush.There was no sprawling Cup Series operation yet. No championships with Matt Kenseth or Kurt Busch. No Mark Martin becoming synonymous with the No. 6. No Fenway Sports Group. No Brad Keselowski.Roush arrived in NASCAR’s Cup Series in 1988 with one Ford and Martin behind the wheel.Nearly four decades later, the organization Roush built is still here, although almost everything around it has change
  
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• NASCAR owner Chad Bryant, crew member suspended indefinitely for attacking rising star Corey Heim at Martinsville

  30-09-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Driver Corey Heim at the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black's Tire 250 in Richmond, Virginia. (Jonathan Bachman / Getty Images)After days of indecision, NASCAR disciplined seven people who participated in the attack of young racing star Corey Heim in front of a concession stand at Martinsville Speedway shortly after the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 on Saturday.Major penalties and suspensions were issued to team owner Chad Bryant and crew member Steve Civatarese. Both are suspended inde
  
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• NASCAR Hands Down Indefinite Suspensions After Wild Martinsville Brawl

  30-09-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What started as one of the wildest post-race scenes of the NASCAR season now has serious consequences.NASCAR handed down a sweeping round of penalties following Saturday night’s ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway, including indefinite suspensions for Chad Bryant Racing team owner Chad Bryant and team member Steven Civatarese.Bryant was also fined $2,000, suspended from the 2027 ValleyStar Credit Union 300 and placed on NASCAR probation for one year. NASCAR is additionally
  
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• The most unexpected driver and team breakups in modern NASCAR Cup history

  30-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFans, media, and even some within the garage were blindsided by news of RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski exiting the organization at the end of this year. This is his fifth consecutive year with RFK Racing, and he was seen as the clear successor to Jack Roush to lead the historic team.Keselowski left behind a comfortable career at Team Penske, where he spent 12 consecutive years before leaving it all behind for a driver/owner role at Roush. That decision after the 2021 se
  
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• “Losing a Lot of Guys in the Trenches” – Dale Jr. Expresses Serious Concern Over Anticlimactic Championship Finale

  30-09-2026 18:07 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 ImagesNASCAR brought back a format designed to keep more drivers alive deep into the championship. But Larson’s consisten
  
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• Spire and Chris Gabehart respond to Joe Gibbs Racing's contempt of court motion

  30-09-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photo“When JGR first brought this case, it told the Court a dramatic story. Mr. Gabehart, JGR said, had stolen the ‘crown jewels’ of its racing operation and was deploying them at Spire Motorsports. JGR obtained a Temporary Restraining Order and then a Preliminary Injunction on the basis of that sensational claim. The Court, while granting partial relief, was careful to craft an Order that enforced the Employment Agreement as written—expressly permitting Mr. Ga
  
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• Why Denny Hamlin Isn’t Conceding The Title To Kyle Larson

  30-09-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin says fans should not hand Kyle Larson the NASCAR Cup Series title yet. Hamlin said Larson can’t keep up his current pace and told fans to “take a breath and relax.”Hamlin made the comments on his podcast, Actions Detrimental. Larson leads him by 26 points after winning at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.Hamlin said the topic came up in a conversation on a plane.“And we had this discussion on the plane, Jared. And I said, yeah, if Kyle Larson is going to continue to
  
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• IndyCar retains Independent Officiating Board leadership and managing director Scot Elkins for 2027

  30-09-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFollowing a vote by charter team owners and confirmation from international racing leadership, IndyCar has announced extensions for Independent Officiating Board (IOB) members Ray Evernham, Raj Nair, and Ronan Morgan through the 2027 season for both the IndyCar Series and Indy NXT.The series also confirmed that veteran motorsports executive Scot Elkins will remain as Managing Director of Officiating (MDO) for 2027, continuing his oversight of race control, race stewards, and
  
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• NASCAR Inspection Clears Kansas Cars, But Four Teams Faced a Nervous Wait

  30-09-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR sent the Kansas Speedway cars of Ross Chastain, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, and William Byron to its Research & Development Center in Concord, North Carolina, for fu
  
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• “Doesn’t Jump Without a Safety Net”- Dale Jr. Convinced Brad Keselowski Has Secret ‘Plan B’ as He Casts Doubt on RFK Racing’s Future

  30-09-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Daytona 500 Media Day Feb 11, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski 6 speaks to the media during the Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMikexDinovox 20260211_mcd_ad4_58 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesFive years ago, Brad Keselowski didn’t just walk into Roush Fenway Racing and take a seat. He help
  
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• "She's Just a Girl, Just Give Her Whatever" - Toni Breidinger Exposes NASCAR Sponsors' Favoritism & Dollar Disparities With Honest Claim

  30-09-2026 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireWhile several drivers suffer the consequences of not having ideal sponsorship deals in place, even drivers who come with sponsors struggle. Nothing highlights that issue as much as Danica Patrick stepping away from a full-time Cup drive at the end of 2017 after her primary sponsor, Nature’s Bakery, pulled out of their deal early. Unwilling to downgrade to lower-tier teams without competitive machinery, Patrick stepped away following the 2018 Danica Double.“
  
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• Free-agency reset: The music has nearly stopped; Kes might be without a seat

  30-09-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing announced Tuesday that the two parties will part ways following the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, a late and surprising development in the sport’s free-agency landscape.After five years as a co-owner and driver for the RFK Racing team, Keselowski departs with the intent of continuing his storied racing career, adding in a Tuesday statement: “I‘m nowhere near ready to be done as a driver. I still have a lot I want to accomplish i
  
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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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• Pair of aces: Larson, Hamlin lay cards on the table in 1.5-mile Vegas showdown

  30-09-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two of NASCAR’s biggest aces arrive for a wild weekend ahead in Las Vegas — holding very different hands.Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson currently has the firmest grip on the standings and more momentum than anybody in the sport, riding high after perhaps the most dominant performance of anyone this season. But his fellow title contender in Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin has the clear best 1.5-mile-track resume in the field — and two consecutive wins at Las Vegas
  
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• Qualifying orders for 2026 Las Vegas Motor Speedway Chase weekend

  30-09-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series continue their respective Chases presented by Mobil 1 this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Each series makes its second visit to the 1.5-mile facility this season. Both races feature 36 entries, meaning no drivers will fail to qualify. Single-car, single-lap qualifying will set the starting lineups for both races. See the qualifying orders for Las Vegas below.MORE: Weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on TVCup Series
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• NASCAR Announces Multiple Punishments After Corey Heim-Bryant Racing Altercation

  30-09-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR issued multiple penalties after several Chad Bryant Racing team members physically attacked reigning Craftsman Truck Series champion Corey Heim in the pit area following Saturday night’s ValleyStar Credit Union 300 late model race at Martinsville Speedway. The altercation came after Heim and Bryant Racing driver Treyten Lapcevich crashed in Turn 1 just after the checkered flag, capping a heated late-race battle between the two for the runner-up position.Team owner Chad Bryant receiv
  
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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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