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• Gateway Introduces New ‘Rowdy Trophy’ in Honor of Kyle Busch

  12-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gateway is paying tribute to the late Kyle Busch by introducing the track’s new trophy prior to Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race. Busch, who passed away suddenly on May 21, earned his 63rd and final Cup Series win at Gateway, also known as World Wide Technology Raceway, back in June 2023.Gateway is calling it the “Rowdy” trophy, an homage to Busch’s signature nickname he earned during his illustrious NASCAR career. The trophy will be presented to the winner of Sunday
  
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• Two car chiefs ejected from Gateway after NASCAR Cup inspection failures

  12-09-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIn pre-race inspection at WWT Raceway (Gateway), the No. 17 RFK Racing Ford of Chris Buescher and the No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet of Cody Ware failed twice, resulting in some at-track penalties.Buescher enters this race 11th in the Chase for the championship and leading the way for RFK, while Ware is last among full-time drivers in 35h in the standings.As a result of the issues, No. 17 RFK car chief Joshua Sisco and No. 51 RWR car chief Dave Jones have been ejected and can
  
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• NASCAR O'Reilly Series Gateway race live updates, highlights, leaderboard

  12-09-2026 22:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase moves to the track on the schedule closest to the Mississippi River.The Nu Way 225 on Sept. 12 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois is the second of nine Chase races on the schedule.Justin Allgaier's points lead shrank to seven points last week at Darlington after Sheldon Creed's victory.Carson Kvapil is third in points, 19 points behind his JR Motorsports teammate.Kvapil is on the pole, with Jesse Love on the outside of the front row.
  
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• Calculated Brad Keselowski is still frustrated with Carson Hocevar

  12-09-2026 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIt was always very unlikely that Brad Keselowski was going to walk into his press conference on Saturday at World Wide Technology Raceway and remain adamant that there would be retaliation on Carson Hocevar.He didn’t quite go that far but he is still clearly very miffed.Keselowski’s RFK No. 6 crashed off the nose of Hocevar’s Spire No. 77 on Lap 107 of the Southern 500 last Sunday night. The 2012 Cup Series champion was very frustrated with the youngster afterwa
  
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• "Bring it" -- Calculated Brad Keselowski is still frustrated with Carson Hocevar

  12-09-2026 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIt was always very unlikely that Brad Keselowski was going to walk into his press conference on Saturday at World Wide Technology Raceway and remain adamant that there would be retaliation on Carson Hocevar.He didn’t quite go that far but he is still clearly very miffed.Keselowski’s RFK No. 6 crashed off the nose of Hocevar’s Spire No. 77 on Lap 107 of the Southern 500 last Sunday night. The 2012 Cup Series champion was very frustrated with the youngster afterwa
  
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• NASCAR O'Reilly Series Gateway lineup, TV schedule for Saturday's race

  12-09-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Kvapil is on the pole for the Nu Way 225 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Sept. 12 at Gateway.Kvapil's lap of 33.626 seconds was a tenth faster than Jesse Love to claim the top spot.Among Chase drivers, all 12 qualified inside the top 20 ranging from Kvapil in first to Parker Retzlaff in 19th.Here's the full starting lineup for Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race:WEEKEND SCHEDULE:NASCAR Gateway full weekend track schedule, TV schedule for the Enjoy Illinois 300, other race
  
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• Hendrick Motorsports details 'The Corey Day Plan'

  12-09-2026 20:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIt’s not entirely apples-to-apples but there is a proven model similar to what Jeff Andrews is calling ‘The Corey Day Plan’ at Hendrick Motorsports.  Corey Heim already has two Cup Series victories with 23XI Racing in the Brickyard 400 and the inaugural event at NAS North Island even before going full-time next season. This is in addition to a Truck Series championship and 26 career wins at that level.Toyota was forced to slowly introduce Heim because there
  
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• WWT Raceway unveils all-new Rowdy trophy in honor of Kyle Busch

  12-09-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWorld Wide Technology Raceway (Gateway) has a brand-new 'Rowdy Trophy,' made in remembrance of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch. His 63rd and final NASCAR Cup win came at WWT Raceway, and he is currently the all-time laps-leader for the Cup Series at Gateway.The trophy features a recreation of the iconic Gateway Arch in St. Louis, with a picture of Busch's final bow as a Cup winner centered within it.The base of the trophy reads 'The Rowdy Trophy' with the following message: "In recognit
  
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• More Details Emerge as Rick Hendrick & Co. Bypass Charter Cap for 20-Yo Protégé With Bold Cup Series Alliance

  12-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA, FL – FEBRUARY 17: Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick and team president Jeff Gordon prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 on February 17, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 17 NASCAR Cup Series – Bluegreen Vacations Duel at Daytona Icon220217768 ©imago images/Icon SMIHendrick Motorsports might be struggling to find speed in 2026, but they
  
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• NASCAR Gateway qualifying live results, Cup Series starting lineup

  12-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup SeriesGateway race weekend begins with Enjoy Illinois 300 qualifying on Sept. 12 at World Wide Technology Raceway.Last week, Christopher Bell cut into Denny Hamlin's points lead with his first win of the season at Darlington.Cup Series practice will precede qualifying, with the now-normal 50-minute single-group session.Follow our NASCAR Gateway qualifying updates below:NASCAR Gateway qualifying live updates, lap timesRefresh this page after 4:35 p.m. Eastern/3:35 p.m. Central for
  
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• How to Watch NASCAR at World Wide Technology Raceway Today: TV Coverage and Streaming

  12-09-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 06: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, and Aric Almirola, driver of the #19 Young Life Toyota, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Nu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog at WWT Raceway on September 06, 2025 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR returns to World Wide Technology Raceway today with two national series taking the track in Madison, Illinois. The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will headline Saturday nig
  
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• Nos. 17, 51 teams fail pre-race inspection twice at Gateway

  12-09-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two NASCAR Cup Series teams failed pre-race technical inspection multiple times Saturday at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.The No. 17 RFK Racing team, which enters 11th in The Chase standings with driver Chris Buescher, failed twice on Saturday afternoon, along with the No. 51 Rick Ware Racing team of driver Cody Ware.MORE: Gateway schedule | Cup Series standingsAs a result, both teams will lose pit-stall selection for Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max,
  
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• Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's final Cup win at Gateway

  12-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWe continue our 'Kyle Busch Remembered' series as NASCAR races at WWT Raceway, where Busch won both a Cup and O'Reilly race in his career.Those two victories are among his record 234 career NASCAR wins across all three national divisions -- more than any other driver in history. Busch died at the age of 41, just days after his final NASCAR victory due to severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis.Since that tragic Memorial Day Weekend, we've been highlighting his
  
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• 2026 World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway pit stall assignments

  12-09-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  See where your favorite NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers will pit this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.NASCAR Cup SeriesStay tuned.Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: How to watch NASCAR on USA Network
  NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesNu Way 225 Powered by Bobcat and Sauced by Blues Hog at World Wide Technology
  
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• “No Other Team in the Sport”– Rick Hendrick's Drivers Snub Entire Cup Field With Bold Days of Thunder Claim

  12-09-2026 17:31 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 SportswireTom Cruise is returning to Daytona as Cole Trickle and as the buzz increasing around the Days of Thunder sequel, so
  
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• NASCAR legend, part of four-generation racing family, dies at 76

  12-09-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR driver Gary Myers, part of a four-generation legacy in auto racing, died Thursday, Sept. 10, according to a social media post by his son Burt. He was 76.“Last night I lost my hero,” Burt Myers wrote on Facebook. “He fought so hard but was so tired. My daddy is in Heaven and can finally do the things he wanted to do the last several years. Thank God for the times we had. He taught me everything I know. Selfishly I want him here but I know he is much better off now. I miss
  
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• How to Watch NASCAR's Race Weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway

  12-09-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 7, 2025; Madison, Illinois, USA; Drivers follow the pace car prior to the start of the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway. Joe Puetz-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series have arrived at World Wide Technology Raceway for the next round of the NASCAR Chase for the Championship.For the Cup Series, Sunday's Enjoy Illinois 300 marks the second race of its 10-race Chase for the championship, while Saturday's Nu Way 225 will s
  
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• How to Watch NASCAR at World Wide Technology Raceway: TV Coverage and Streaming

  12-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 07: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 07, 2025 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR returns to World Wide Technology Raceway this weekend with two national series set to compete at the 1.25-mile oval in Madison, Illinois. The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series takes the track Saturday night, while the NASCA
  
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• What channel is the NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Gateway on today? Time, TV schedule

  12-09-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series continues in the Chase with the Nu Way 225 on Sept. 13 at World Wide Technology Raceway.Sheldon Creed earned his second win of the season last week at Darlington to cut into Justin Allgaier's points lead.The series shifts to Gateway, a track that popped back on the schedule last year for the first time since 2010. Here's how you can watch Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway:O'REILLY CHASE POINTS:NASCAR points standings
  
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• NASCAR Gateway qualifying channel today, time, TV schedule for Enjoy Illinois 300

  12-09-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCAR Cup Seriesrace weekend at Gateway opens with Enjoy Illinois 300 practice and qualifying on Sept. 12.The Cup Series Chase moves to race No. 2 of 10 after Christopher Bell's win in the Southern 500 last week at Darlington.World Wide Technology Raceway is hosting the Cup Series for the fifth straight season, with Fords winning two of the four races so far.Here is what you need to know about NASCAR Cup qualifying at Gateway.What channel is qualifying on today for the NASCAR Cup race at Ga
  
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• NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 Preview: The Chase Heads to Gateway

  12-09-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Jim DedmonThe NASCAR Cup Series heads to World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway on Sunday for the Enjoy Illinois 300, the second race of the 2026 Chase and another major opportunity for championship contenders to strengthen their position.The race is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on USA Network, with the field set to battle for 240 laps around the 1.25-mile oval in Madison, Illinois.Denny Hamlin Looks to Go Back-to-BackOne of the biggest storylines entering Sunday is defending race winner
  
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• NASCAR Returns to Site of Kyle Busch’s Final Cup Series Win

  12-09-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, ILLINOIS - JUNE 04: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 3CHI Chevrolet, poses next to his winner sticker in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on June 04, 2023 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyWhen the NASCAR Cup Series returns to World Wide Technology Raceway this weekend, it will do so without the driver responsible for one of the most memorable afternoons in the track’s young Cup Series history.Kyle Bus
  
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• Kyle Larson Will Honor Kyle Busch With Special NASCAR Tribute at Las Vegas

  12-09-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson will carry a piece of Kyle Busch’s NASCAR history back to Las Vegas.Hendrick Motorsports revealed this week that Larson’s No. 5 Chevrolet will feature a special Kyle Busch tribute paint scheme when the Cup Series visits Las Vegas Motor Speedway later this season.And Hendrick didn’t have to look outside its own history for the design.Larson’s car will throw it back to the No. 5 Chevrolet Busch drove for Hendrick Motorsports in 2007, recreating the bright Hendri
  
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• Carson Hocevar Showed This Week How His Strategy is Working

  11-09-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MOORESVILLE, N.C. — It's Carson Hocevar's world and we're all living in it, apparently.At Darlington Raceway, Hocevar finished 11th and had a largely unremarkable day. Yet, he was one of the top newsmakers of not only the day but the week since then for an incident with NASCAR Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski at the end of the first stage.Exiting turn four, Hocevar bumped into Keselowski and caused him to slide sideways. Hocevar tapped him again, causing him to spin and bringing out a s
  
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• Kyle Busch Tributes Continue With Kyle Larson Las Vegas Scheme

  11-09-2026 22:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, N.C. -- Affectionately known as "Tiny Kyle" by the fallen NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Larson will pay big tribute to Kyle Busch at his hometown next month. Kyle Larson will run a No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet designed like Kyle Busch's 2007 No. 5 Kellogg's Chevrolet in the Oct. 4 South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Home to the Busch brothers, Kyle and Kurt, the Oct. 3-4 race weekend in Las Vegas will mark the first time NASCAR has visited the 1.5-mile track since B
  
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• Denny Hamlin Puts Entire Chase Field on Notice With Bold ‘Notebook’ Claim

  11-09-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, AL – APRIL 26: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing King s Hawaiian UBE Coconut Rolls Toyota looks on prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Jack Links 500 on April 26, 2026, at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega AL. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 26 NASCAR Cup Series Jack Links 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2604262724 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin entered the 2026 Chase as the No. 1 seed, but his championship campaign got off to a s
  
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• Hailie Deegan Just Gave NASCAR Fans Another Reason to Start Paying Attention

  11-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 8, 2024; Sonoma, California, USA;NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Hailie Deegan (15) smiles before the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Sonoma 250 at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsHailie Deegan may be finding her rhythm again.The 25-year-old delivered another strong performance at All American Speedway, finishing third in the ARCA Menards Series West NAPA Auto Parts 150.And this one was close.Deegan crossed the finish line just 0.219 seconds behind the winner after runn
  
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• Christopher Bell Just Did Something NASCAR Fans Were Starting to Think He Couldn’t Do

  11-09-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 6, 2026; Darlington, South Carolina, USA;Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell (20) with a lead during the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesChristopher Bell picked the perfect time to remind everyone why he is still one of NASCAR’s most dangerous championship contenders.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver entered the Chase with seven runner-up finishes and a 33-race winless streak.Then he went to Darlington and won the Southern 500.Just like that,
  
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• NASCAR Has a Carson Hocevar Problem — and He’s Somehow Getting Worse

  11-09-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 2, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA;Carson Hocevar answers questions from the media during the Chase media day at the Charlotte Convention Center.Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesCarson Hocevar has officially become NASCAR’s villain.And honestly?He seems to be having the time of his life.Hocevar’s latest controversy came at Darlington, where he sent Brad Keselowski spinning during the Southern 500. Keselowski did not exactly hide his feelings afterward, warning Hocevar that payba
  
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• Steve O’Donnell Shuts Down F1 Hype With Bold Warning on NASCAR’s International Playbook

  11-09-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN DIEGO, CA – JUNE 21: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA CEO Steve ODonnell during the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base event on Sunday June 21, 2026 at the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, CA. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 21 NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon9532606211036 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireJust 15 years ago, Formula 1 was another motorsports series in the United States. Now, the country hosts three Grand Prix events, ref
  
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