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• Greg Biffle's Wife Sent 'Devastating' Last Text Before Fatal Plane Crash

  19-12-2025 16:06 via yahoo.com
  Greg Biffle, one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, sadly died this Thursday in a plane crash. He was 55 years old. It was confirmed on Thursday that Biffle, his wife Cristina, son Ryder and daughter Emma were killed in this crash. Craig Wadsworth, Dennis Dutton and his son Jack also lost their lives in this tragic accident. According to reports, Biffle's private jet went down approximately 26 minutes after taking off from Statesville Regional Airport. As you'd imagine, the Federal Aviation
  
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• Kyle Busch's father and son honor him with special tribute lap at Charlotte

  10-06-2026 01:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAs part of Charlotte Motor Speedway's annual Summer Shootout, there was a special tribute to NASCAR legend Kyle Busch on Tuesday evening. The 41-year-old icon of the sport died suddenly on May 21st, just before the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte.There have been countless memorials to the two-time Cup Series champion, a driver who won 234 races across all three national NASCAR divisions -- more than any other driver in history. He remains one of the top ten wi
  
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• NASCAR: Christopher Bell suffered fractured left wrist in violent Michigan crash

  10-06-2026 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christopher Bell suffered a fractured left wrist in a violent crash at Michigan on Sunday, but has been cleared to race on June 14 at Pocono.Joe Gibbs Racing revealed the nature of Bell's injury on Tuesday after Gibbs said following Sunday's race that Bell was dealing with ankle and wrist injuries after the crash. Bell's car hit the outside wall in Turns 3 and 4 at a nasty angle and a high rate of speed after Chase Elliott got loose to the inside of him.Bell and Elliott were racing for second be
  
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• Christopher Bell diagnosed with left wrist fracture but cleared to race

  10-06-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoChristopher Bell suffered a fractured left wrist during a vicious crash on Sunday in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway but has been cleared to compete this weekend at Pocono Raceway.The incident happened on Lap 148 when Chase Elliott lost the figurative nose of his Chevrolet over a bump in Turn 3 and slid up into Bell while they were racing for second. The contact shot Bell into the wall, that impact resulting in a SAFER Barrier repair, but also a seco
  
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• “Wanted Me Fired”- Denny Hamlin Calls Out Fans' Double Standards as He Raises Questions on Bitter Cheating Accusations

  09-06-2026 23:47 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 SportswireWith Toyota being NASCAR’s only non-American manufacturer, it has always been targeted more than Ch
  
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• Brendan Gaughan to make first NASCAR Truck start in almost 13 years at San Diego

  09-06-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoBrendan Gaughan is getting back behind the wheel of a NASCAR race car! The 50-year-old racer will pilot the No. 20 Bill McAnally Racing Chevrolet Silverado at the June 19 Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado -- an all-new street course for NASCAR, taking place on an active military base in San Diego, California. Gaughan was born in Los Angeles, and is part of the family that owns South Point Hotel & Casino, which will sponsor the effort.Gaughan has 67 Cup starts with
  
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• “Just Take a Chill Pill”- Denny Hamlin Draws Video Game Parallels to Expose ‘Emotional’ Carson Hocevar’s Lacking NASCAR Metrics

  09-06-2026 21:30 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 SportswireCarson Hocevar grew up watching Cup races at Michigan International Speedway as a fan. And on Sunday, he
  
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• Carson Hocevar Rakes in Huge Merch Numbers After Talladega Win

  09-06-2026 21:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  So, it turns out the win at Talladega for Carson Hocevar was even bigger than everyone thought. For his first career win in the NASCARCup Series, Hocevar made sure to leave his mark, on the track and online. Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal reports that Carson Hocevar raked in the numbers in the 24 hours after that victory. His race win diecast from Lionel sold more in that 24 hour timeframe than any other diecast since the diecast producer struck a deal with NASCAR in 2010. Just to put tha
  
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• Christopher Bell sustains fractured left wrist at Michigan; cleared to race at Pocono

  09-06-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christopher Bell has been medically cleared to compete at Pocono Raceway this weekend after sustaining a fractured left wrist in a crash on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, Joe Gibbs Racing confirmed Tuesday evening.Bell slammed the Turn 4 wall at Lap 148 of the FireKeepers Casino 400 when Chase Elliott lost control next to him, careening into Bell and sending both into the outside retaining SAFER barrier.MORE: Pocono schedule | Bell collected in crashUpon impact, Bell sustained the in
  
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• Denny Hamlin Celebrates Back-to-Back NASCAR Wins and Career-Best Performance

  09-06-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin has a profound quote out there in the universe, deriving from Netflix's NASCAR documentary series, Full Speed. "It's hard for me to describe how hard it is to drive a racecar. I might birdie a hole that Jordan Spieth doesn’t birdie. But there’s no other athlete in any other sport that would ever run a lap faster than I can run a lap. It’s impossible."Love or hate Hamlin, he is right. No one can do what he does, and right now, that is especially true. On the latest
  
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• First look: Take a virtual lap around NASCAR's Naval Base Coronado street course

  09-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR is going racing on an active military base for the very first time with a brand-new street circuit, bringing all three national divisions.The 3.4-mile (5.472 km) street course features 16 turns, and construction for the temporary Qualcomm Circuit  began in late May.The race weekend is set to take place on the weekend of June 19-June 21 is NASCAR's way of contributing to the America 250 celebrations across the country, celebrating the 250th birthday of the United
  
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• NASCAR Trio Included in Time 100 Most Influential Sports List

  09-06-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The influence of NASCAR may be on the rise. On Tuesday, Time Magazine released its 100 Most Influential People in Sports list for 2026. Denny Hamlin, Michael Jordan, and Carson Hocevar are all included on the list. The ownership duo at 23XI Racing, Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan, are included as a pair on the list under the "Innovators" grouping. Hamlin has been racing at perhaps the highest level in his career. That's not to mention the role he plays as one of the faces of the sport, and the c
  
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• Kyle Busch's 11-Year-Old Son, Brexton, Returns To Social Media

  09-06-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the weeks following the tragic passing of Kyle Busch, the former NASCAR champion's son Brexton was understandably taking a break from social media to mourn with the family. But on Monday, he made his triumphant return to Instagram - much to the delight of racing fans.Brexton Busch shared some photos from the Charlotte Motor Speedway track in one of the smaller cars, which had the No. 18 which his father used to have.The post didn't include any words, but has since gone viral with over 77,000
  
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• Denny Hamlin pays tribute to legendary NASCAR driver Ned Jarrett after FireKeepers Casino 400 win

  09-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCARDenny Hamlin used his FireKeepers Casino 400 win as a chance to honor the late Ned Jarrett, one of NASCAR’s most respected champions.Jarrett died on June 4 at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy as a two-time Cup Series champion and Hall of Fame broadcaster.Hamlin, who now carries the famous No. 11, made clear that Jarrett’s place in that number’s history still matters.Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/NASCAR via Getty ImagesDenny Hamli
  
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• Joe Gibbs Racing chief explains how Kyle Busch helped bring incredible success to the team

  09-06-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty ImagesJoe Gibbs says Kyle Busch did not just win races for Joe Gibbs Racing, he helped turn the team into what it is today.Kyle Busch was with JGR from 2008 to 2022, becoming one of the most successful drivers in the organization’s history.Speaking after Denny Hamlin’s Michigan tribute, Gibbs reflected on Busch’s victories, personality and lasting influence within the team.Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty ImagesGibbs says Busch was key to building J
  
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• Kurt Busch breaks silence after Kyle Busch’s death with emotional message to NASCAR fans

  09-06-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by David Jensen/Getty ImagesKurt Busch has spoken publicly for the first time since the death of his younger brother Kyle Busch, sharing an emotional message nearly three weeks after the NASCAR legend’s passing.The 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion thanked fans for their support while reflecting on the memories and bond he shared with Kyle both on and off the racetrack.Kurt’s statement comes after NASCAR honored Kyle during Coca-Cola 600 weekend, where members of the Busch family
  
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• Bubba Wallace and Austin Dillon send very different messages to Carson Hocevar after Michigan crash

  09-06-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by Brett Farmer/Getty ImagesCarson Hocevar picked up another top-five finish at Michigan International Speedway, but it was his driving style that once again became the story after Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400.Bubba Wallace and Austin Dillon both left the race frustrated with the Spire Motorsports driver.While their criticism centered on the same incident, the two NASCAR Cup Series drivers chose very different ways to deliver their message.Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty ImagesWallace
  
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• Denny Hamlin used unique flag to pay tribute to Kyle Busch after FireKeepers Casino 400

  09-06-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by Brett Farmer/Getty ImagesDenny Hamlin’s win in Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400 was already a major moment, but he made sure it carried a deeper meaning.After earning the 63rd NASCAR Cup Series victory of his career at Michigan International Speedway, Hamlin paid tribute to the late Kyle Busch with a custom-designed flag and matching hat.The unique design honored both chapters of Busch’s career and served as a reminder of the respect Hamlin continues to hold for his for
  
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• “One of a Kind”: Martin Truex Jr Shares Personal Kyle Busch Memory During First NASCAR Appearance Since Retirement

  09-06-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Qualifying Nov 9, 2024 Avondale, Arizona, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr during qualifying for the Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Avondale Phoenix Raceway Arizona USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20241109_mjr_su5_005 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesAs he joins the broadcast booth for Amazon Prime’s Cup Series broadcast from Michigan, Martin Truex Jr.will return to the track after a two-year absence
  
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• "Want Him to Make...Mistakes"- Dale Jr. Goes Against Entire NASCAR Garage With Uncharacteristic Carson Hocevar Call

  09-06-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar, Dale Earnhardt Jr | Credits – Imago ©Carson Hocevar, Dale Earnhardt Jr | Credits – ImagoIt feels rather uncanny to hear something like this from Dale Earnhardt Jr. After all, Jr. has never been the one to promote senseless aggression. But at the end of the day, just like he resorted to an aggressive style of racing to claim victory at Talladega in 2015, he appreciates Carson Hocevar for making it a part of his personality and giving the NASCAR audience something
  
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• Ken de la Bastide column: Monster Trucks put on an entertaining show

  09-06-2026 05:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The best part of the Monster Truck Showdown at Anderson Speedway this past weekend was watching the smiles on the faces of the children in attendance.I didn’t know what to expect when the speedway announced there would be two nights of Monster Truck action.The event on Saturday exceeded my expectations with the six drivers of the Monster Trucks putting on an entertaining show.The young fans at the event waved flags, cheered and jumped up and down as the Monster Trucks took part in a Figure
  
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• Brexton Busch places sixth in first race after Kyle Busch’s death

  09-06-2026 04:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brexton Busch is back behind the wheel.On Monday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the 11-year-old son of the late championship-winning NASCAR driver Kyle Busch finished sixth in the Young Lions division of the CookOut Summer Shootout. Racing in a neon green No. 18 — the same number his dad won a pair of Cup Series championships in for Joe Gibbs Racing — the younger Busch started in 13th place and pushed his Legends Car Series machine up to sixth after avoiding a crash earlier
  
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• Brexton Busch places 6th in first race after Kyle Busch’s death

  09-06-2026 04:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brexton Busch is back behind the wheel.On Monday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the 11-year-old son of the late championship-winning NASCAR driver Kyle Busch finished sixth in the Young Lions division of the CookOut Summer Shootout. Racing in a neon green No. 18 — the same number his dad won a pair of Cup Series championships in for Joe Gibbs Racing — the younger Busch started in 13th place and pushed his Legends Car Series machine up to sixth after avoiding a crash earlier
  
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• “Don’t Want to Leave Them in Flux”- Denny Hamlin’s Retirement Confession Backing JGR Protégé Triggers NASCAR Fans Split

  09-06-2026 01:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR Cup Series Practice ©NASCAR Cup Series PracticeAt age seven, Denny Hamlin wrote a school essay declaring his wish: “to win the Daytona 500.” 19 years later, he made that dream come true at the 2016 Daytona 500. But the real turning point came during his Late Model days when his family faced financial trouble. Hamlin told owner Jim Dean it was his “last race.” But Dean heard the desperation and offered him a drive in his top equipment that weekend. Hamlin domin
  
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• ’Fishing & Drinking Beer’: Martin Truex Jr. Opens Up About Life After Racing

  09-06-2026 00:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. and guest Emily Collins during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. © Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. was at the Michigan International Speedway for the FireKeepers Casino 400 as an analyst for Prime Video. During Prime’s broadcast of the race on Sunday, Truex Jr. opened up about what he’s been up to since retiring from NASCAR.After racing for
  
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• Pocono Raceway Honoring Kyle Busch with Special Finish Line Design

  08-06-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pocono Raceway will have a few new additions for race fans to see this NASCAR weekend. There are multiple spots in the infield that honor the memory of Kyle Busch and all he was able to accomplish at the Tricky Triangle. On top of that, the finish line has been redesigned to honor the late driver. During his career, Kyle Busch was able to rack up wins at Pocono Raceway across the NASCAR national series. On four occasions, Busch won in the Cup Series at Pocono. He would also win an O'Reilly Auto
  
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• Denny Hamlin Reveals Who He Expects to Replace Him at Joe Gibbs Racing

  08-06-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin is still winning races and chasing championships, but the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran already has a clear idea of who could eventually take over the No. 11 Toyota.The timing of Hamlin’s comments is notable. Less than 24 hours after winning at Michigan International Speedway and cutting Tyler Reddick’s NASCAR Cup Series points lead from 97 to 51, Hamlin discussed his future and the driver he believes could one day inherit his ride.While Hamlin remains one of the sport’
  
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• NASCAR Standings After Michigan: Denny Hamlin Slashes Tyler Reddick’s Lead

  08-06-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin’s victory at Michigan International Speedway may have done more than add another trophy to his résumé.It dramatically tightened the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season championship battle.After Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400, Tyler Reddick remains atop the standings with 669 points. But the advantage that once looked comfortable has shrunk considerably. Hamlin now sits second with 618 points, cutting the gap from 97 points entering the weekend to just 51 leav
  
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• “Will Never Forget That Voice”- Denny Hamlin Openly Corrects Michael Jordan With Iconic Tribute to NASCAR’s Last Gentleman

  08-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin Michael Jordan unlicensed ©Denny Hamlin Michael Jordan unlicensedIn December last year, Michael Jordan referred to Cale Yarborough as the “original 11″ during NASCAR’s antitrust trial, a nod to the legacy behind the number now driven by his 23XI Racing partner, Denny Hamlin. Six months later, after winning at Michigan last Sunday, Hamlin revisited that comment to set the record straight. Following the passing of racing legend Ned Jarrett just days earlier, Ham
  
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• Denny Hamlin wanted to honor Kyle Busch's full history with Michigan flag

  08-06-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoUp front: The flag and hat used to commemorate Kyle Busch by Denny Hamlin on Sunday after winning the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway will not be available for purchase.As Hamlin said after his post-race press conference, this is a ‘one-time use only’ circumstance.Hamlin matched Busch, who unexpectedly died last month at the age of 41, for ninth on the all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins list at 63. Hamlin reached 62 last week with a win at Nashv
  
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