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• From Cornhole Humbling to NASCAR Pit Box: Experiencing Race Day at Kansas Speedway

  28-09-2026 01:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We thought we'd be alright.NASCAR Roundtable publisher Tyler Jones and I had played cornhole before. We weren't expecting to win the tournament Sunday morning at Kansas Speedway, but surely we could hold our own.Five matches later, we had scored exactly zero points. Not zero wins. Zero points. Three pool-play matches and two more in a double-elimination bracket, and we couldn't put a single number on the scoreboard.Our first clue that we might have underestimated what we'd signed up for came whe
  
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• "Averages Say He Won't" - Denny Hamlin's Crew Chief Drops Blunt Verdict on Kyle Larson's Flawless Chase Surge

  28-09-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireKyle Larson was 55 points behind Denny Hamlin before the Chase got underway in Darlington. It took Larson just three races to pip Hamlin as the championship leader, and after the win in Kansas, the Hendrick Motorsports driver has opened up a 26-point lead over the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran.While the tables have turned on Hamlin and his No. 11 JGR Toyota team, his crew chief Chris Gayle took a moment to predict that Larson and the No. 5 team won’t be able to keep u
  
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• “What More Can You Do?”- Bubba Wallace Delivers Raw Admission on Being Paddock’s Wreck Magnet

  28-09-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Southern 500 Aug 31, 2025 Darlington, South Carolina, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace 23 during the Cookouts Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Darlington Darlington Raceway South Carolina USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJimxDedmonx 20250831_tdc_db2_040 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesBubba Wallace’s habit of getting caught in someone else’s wreck has followed him all season. At Talladega, the 23XI Racing driver was lead
  
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• FedEx becomes new title sponsor of NASCAR Truck Series in 2027

  28-09-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR announced a landmark long-term partnership with FedEx Freight that will make the newly independent freight transportation leader the entitlement partner of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in 2027.The NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series brings together two brands deeply connected to the trucking industry and the people who keep America moving — pairing North America’s largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier with a NASCAR series defined by toughness, relentless competition, an
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin’s Chase Hopes Take a Hit After Kansas Trouble

  28-09-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, looks on after the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin finished third at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, but the result did little to ease the pressure on his Joe Gibbs Racing team in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase. Kyle Larson controlled the Hollywood Casino 400, winning two of the thre
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Post-Race Inspection Leaves Kansas Speedway With One Last Twist

  28-09-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, pits 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) GettyKyle Larson’s dominant NASCAR Cup Series win at Kansas Speedway is official after NASCAR completed post-race inspection without finding any issues. Larson led 235 of 267 laps, won both stages and scored 76 points in the Hollywood Casino 400
  
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• NASCAR TV ratings for O'Reilly race at Darlington in 2026 Chase

  28-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR arrived at Darlington Raceway for the 2026 Fleetio 200, and the first race of the Chase was exciting. JustinAllgaier won Stage 1, while Anthony Alfredo won Stage 2; however, neither driver was able to enter victory lane. Instead, it was a Haas Factory Team driver who started off the Chase in the right way.At the end of the day, Sheldon Creed won his second O'Reilly Series race of 2026 at Darlington. After a brief overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings followi
  
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• NASCAR reveals status of Brad Keselowski's No. 6 car at R&D Center

  28-09-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR took Brad Keselowski's No. 6 car to the R&D Center after the Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway. Following a disappointing run at Darlington, the sport conducted a closer inspection of Keselowski's vehicle; however, did the RFK Racing driver receive any penalties?Keselowski's No. 6 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
  
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• NASCAR TV ratings for Cup Series race at Darlington in 2026 Chase

  28-09-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR arrived at Darlington Raceway for the 2026 Southern 500, and the first race of the Chase was exciting. Tyler Reddick won Stage 1 while Christopher Bell won Stage 2; however, only one driver was able to enter victory lane. Kyle Larson and Ty Gibbs tried their best, but a Joe Gibbs Racing driver ended up in the winner's circle.At the end of the day, Bell won his first Cup Series race of 2026 at Darlington. After a brief overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings fo
  
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• NASCAR to further inspect Ryan Blaney's car after Kansas in 2026

  28-09-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway this weekend. Ryan Blaney's No. 12 car for Team Penske has been taken to the NASCAR R&D Center for further inspection after Kansas, the sport announced. Blaney finished in fifth place on Sunday afternoon.The Team Penske driver has struggled over the last few weeks and finally earned another top-5 finish at Kansas. NASCAR taking Blaney's No. 12 car to the R&D Center doesn't automatically me
  
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• NASCAR to further inspect Ross Chastain's car after Kansas in 2026

  28-09-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway this weekend. Ross Chastain's No. 1 car for Trackhouse Racing has been taken to the NASCAR R&D Center for further inspection after Kansas, the sport announced. Chastain finished in 15th place on Sunday afternoon.The Trackhouse Racing driver has struggled over the last few months and earned another top-15 finish at Kansas. NASCAR taking Chastain's No. 1 car to the R&D Center doesn't automat
  
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• NASCAR to further inspect William Byron's car after Kansas in 2026

  28-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway this weekend. William Byron's No. 24 car for Hendrick Motorsports has been taken to the NASCAR R&D Center for further inspection after Kansas, the sport announced. Byron finished in seventh place on Sunday afternoon.The Hendrick Motorsports driver has struggled over the last few weeks and finally earned another top-10 finish at Kansas. NASCAR taking Byron's No. 24 car to the R&D Center doe
  
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• NASCAR to further inspect Denny Hamlin's car after Kansas in 2026

  28-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway this weekend. Denny Hamlin's No. 11 car for Joe Gibbs Racing has been taken to the NASCAR R&D Center for further inspection after Kansas, the sport announced. Hamlin finished in third place on Sunday afternoon.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has struggled over the last few weeks and finally earned another top-5 finish at Kansas. NASCAR taking Hamlin's No. 11 car to the R&D Center doesn't autom
  
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• “Maybe It’ll Rain in Vegas”– Ryan Blaney Takes Bitter Swipe at NASCAR Metric Trap Amid Piling Chase Pressure

  28-09-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 11, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney 12 during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMikexDinovox 20260211_mcd_ad4_26 ©IMAGO/Imagn Images“I’ll take rain,” said Logano, who earned the top starting spot through a combination of his victory last Saturday
  
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• “Not Convinced That I Was Better”– Kyle Larson Refuses to Declare Chevrolet's Superiority Over Chasing Toyota's Despite Kansas Dominance

  28-09-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 11: Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet is being interviewed during Media Day for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Daytona 500 on February 11, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 11 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 Media Day EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2602112486500 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireWith 30 laps to go at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, Chase Briscoe’s Jo
  
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• Winners and losers from a surprisingly calm NASCAR Cup race at Kansas

  28-09-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe NASCAR Cup race at Kansas was far calmer than many expected, but it still delivered a dramatic battle for the win in the closing laps. Ultimately, Kyle Larson prevailed after passing Chase Briscoe and holding off Austin Cindric, further extending his championship advantage.There were only a couple of incidents during the race, with one notable restart pileup where Carson Hocevar found himself at the epicenter. There are now just six races left in the 2026 Cup season, and
  
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• Corey Heim takes home souvenir from Martinsville fight

  28-09-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAt the end of the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway, Corey Heim was involved in a wild altercation by the famous hot dog stand in the infield.Caden Kvapil won the prestigious late model race, while Heim made contact with Treyten Lapcevich as he took second away on the final lap. The two drivers then collided after the checkered flag, with Heim's car climbing over the top of Lapcevich's machine.Minutes later, several members of Lapcevich's Chad Bryant Racing tea
  
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• The Chase Report presented by Mobil 1: Where we stand after Kansas

  28-09-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson delivered a haymaker on Sunday at Kansas Speedway as he swept the stages, earned the Xfinity Fastest Lap bonus and won the race to become the first driver to earn the maximum of 76 points under this points system. As a result, Larson boosted his lead from one point to 26 over Denny Hamlin, and every other driver lost points to the leader this week.Here’s where we stand in The Chase presented by Mobil 1 coming out of the Hollywood Casino 400 and heading to Las Vegas Motor Speedw
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Calls Kansas a “Head-Scratcher” After 23XI Racing Struggles

  28-09-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 08: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Hardee's Toyota, (R) and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 SupplyHouse Toyota, look on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 08, 2026 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyTyler Reddick finished 11th at Kansas Speedway, but his comments after the NASCAR Cup Series race pointed to a deeper issue for 23XI Racing. The No. 45 Toyota struggled to maintain sp
  
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• Denny Hamlin Reveals What Is Separating Him From Kyle Larson in NASCAR Title Fight

  28-09-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin says winning is the only thing separating him from Kyle Larson in the NASCAR Cup Series title fight. Hamlin finished third at Kansas Speedway on Sunday and still lost 25 points to Larson.Larson swept both stages and won the Hollywood Casino 400, leading 235 of 267 laps. That gave him the maximum 76 points, while Hamlin scored 51. Hamlin went into Kansas one point behind Larson and now trails by 26 with six races left.Hamlin spoke to USA Network after the race. He said his No. 11 Joe
  
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• NASCAR: Keselowski-Hocevar Clash Fuels Payback Debate After Kansas Crash

  28-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 25: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford, (R) and Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, talk on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) GettyA tense NASCAR restart at Kansas Speedway sparked fresh questions about Brad Keselowski and Carson Hocevar after a multi-car crash during the Hollyw
  
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• Rock Chalk this: Kansas dominance lifts Larson, No. 5 team as Chase pendulum swings

  28-09-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Kan. — For a team that spent the better part of the NASCAR season getting grilled, the barbecue in Kansas Speedway’s Victory Lane had to be all the more satisfying for Kyle Larson and his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports group.The line of questioning around Larson’s defense of his second Cup Series title has since made a dramatic turn. Until recently, “Why haven’t you won?” was the prevailing thought (though often more delicately phrased) as a 51-race d
  
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• NASCAR Kansas winners, losers as Kyle Larson becomes Chase championship favorite

  28-09-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson became the NASCAR Cup Series championship favorite with his victory in the Hollywood Casino 400 on Sept. 27 at Kansas Speedway.Larson won for the second time in the Chase and swept the stages to push his lead out to 26 points ahead of Denny Hamlin the Chase standings.Larson piloted past Chase Briscoe for the lead with seven laps to go, and pulled away after Briscoe brushed the wall.Here are the winners and losers from the NASCAR Kansas fall race.CUP POINTS AFTER KANSAS:NASCAR points
  
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• NASCAR reveals Cup post-race inspection results from Kansas

  28-09-2026 10:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series competed at Kansas Speedway, and it was a major victory for a Hendrick Motorsports driver. Kyle Larson and the No. 5 team won the 2026 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas, earning their second victory of the 2026 Cup Series season. However, did Larson and the No. 5 car pass post-race inspection at Kansas?Larson's No. 5 car passed post-race inspection and won't require a trip back to the R&D Center, NASCAR announced on Sunday night. It was an impressive victory for Larson, wh
  
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• Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas in 2026 Chase

  28-09-2026 10:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series competed at Kansas Speedway and it was the Kyle Larson show. Larson won the first two stages and led a track record 235 laps; however, was it enough to enter victory lane? The driver of the No. 5 car was passed by Chase Briscoe in the final run, but it didn't last for long.Larson and the No. 5 team for Hendrick Motorsports won the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas, earning their second victory of the 2026 Cup Series season. The Hendrick Motorsports driver passed Briscoe in the
  
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• Kaden Honeycutt wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Kansas in 2026 Chase

  28-09-2026 10:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Truck Series competed at Kansas Speedway and it was a long weekend. NASCAR was forced to set the starting lineup via. the metric system after weather canceled qualifying. However, Mother Nature didn't stop on Saturday, as NASCAR raced into the night after a 1:00 p.m. ET start time. At the end of the night, it was a TRICON Garage driver in victory lane.Kaden Honeycutt and the No. 11 team for TRICON Garage won Saturday's race at Kansas, earning their third victory of the 2026 Truck Seri
  
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• NASCAR’s Carson Hocevar Gets Honest About Multi-Car Crash in Kansas Race

  28-09-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR’s Carson Hocevar got honest about the multi-car crash during the Kansas race, offering his reaction to the chaotic incident. GettyBrad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Castrol Ford. GettyKyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas.GettyCarson Hocevar delivered his honest feelings about the multi-car crash that marred his NASCAR
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Standings After Kansas: Full Chase Points Update

  28-09-2026 03:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson did more than win Sunday at Kansas Speedway. He left the track with a commanding lead atop the NASCAR Cup Series Chase standings.Larson’s victory, his fourth career Cup win at Kansas, capped a massive points d
  
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• Kyle Larson's team looks like peak Jimmie Johnson but Denny Hamlin says there's time yet

  28-09-2026 03:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIt’s early yet but the start to this Chase for the Championship is making Kyle Larson and the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 look an awful lot like the No. 48 team that terrorized the Cup Series from 2006 to 2010.Even amidst a well-publicized winless drought to start the season, Larson was leading laps and has actually scored the most stage points throughout the entire season. So, there was clearly a sleeping dragon of sorts waiting for the Chase to begin.  Now this very m
  
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• Who Won the NASCAR Race at Kansas? Full Results From Sunday’s Cup Race

  28-09-2026 03:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives 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) GettyKyle Larson left little doubt about who had the car to beat Sunday at Kansas Speedway.
  Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas, turning a dominant afternoon into his fourth career victory at the 1.5-mile track and his second win t
  
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