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• Hendrick Motorsports president: No changes in driver policy

  29-04-2023 15:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hendrick Motorsports has made no changes to its policy on its Cup drivers racing outside the Cup Series.
  
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• Remembering Kyle Busch’s Remarkable NASCAR History at Charlotte

  07-10-2026 15:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR will race at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend. But first, the sport will gather there to remember one of its own.Kyle Busch’s Celebration of Life is scheduled for Friday night at the start/finish line, bringing his family, friends, former teammates, competitors and fans together at a track that occupied a complicated but ultimately historic place in his career.Charlotte wasn’t where Busch won the most. It wasn’t always particularly kind to him, either. For years, it
  
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• Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval while retaining the rest for now

  07-10-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoParts of Motegi’s historic speedway have been given a new lease of life as spectator areas, but much of the oval remains intact as part of a phased redevelopment plan.Earlier this year, circuit owner Honda began dismantling parts of Motegi’s 1.5-mile oval that previously served as the home for IndyCar and NASCAR’s forays to Japan.Work to redevelop the oval began in May, with new spectator facilities completed in time for the track’s biggest event
  
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• “Chewing the Steering Wheel”– Denny Hamlin Details In-Car Rage After Self-Inflicted Vegas Damage

  07-10-2026 14:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 13, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin 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_044 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin looked like he had everything lined up at Las Vegas. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver seized the pole for Sunday’s S
  
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• Kasey Kahne joins Spire for full 2027 NASCAR Truck Series campaign

  07-10-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kasey Kahne will join Spire Motorsports to compete full time in the 2027 NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series, the team announced Wednesday.Kahne, an 18-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, returns to the sport for a full season for the first time since retiring from full-time competition in 2018 due to health complications.RELATED: 2027 Truck Series schedule |Current Truck standingsNow 46, Kahne was named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023 for his success across the sport&rsqu
  
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• Kevin Harvick Sends Clear Message About Son Keelan's ARCA Rumors

  07-10-2026 11:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Harvick responded on X to growing speculation about 14-year-old son Keelan’s racing future, taking a sarcastic shot at reports suggesting Keelan could move to a part-time ARCA Menards Series schedule with a Toyota-backed team in 2027. The chatter picked up this week after Bubba Wallace’s spotter, Freddie Kraft, floated the idea on the “Door Bumper Clear” podcast, and it spread from there despite no confirmation from the Harvick camp.“Apparently the rumor mill
  
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• With the Modified Tour title in sight, Patrick Emerling wants to put the cherry on top with a win at Thompson

  07-10-2026 11:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Patrick Emerling has spent 16 years chasing a dream.On Sunday at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, that dream will come true.The driver of the No. 1 USNEPower Motorsports Modified will clinch his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship when the green flag waves to start the World Series 150 (4:30 p.m. ET on NASCAR Channel and FloRacing). That doesn‘t mean the 33-year-old from Orchard Park, New York is resting on his laurels.Quite the opposite, in fact.ENTRY LIS
  
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• Halfway home: What we've learned through five Chase races and what's to come

  07-10-2026 10:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five races ago, Kyle Larson was 55 points behind Denny Hamlin. Five races later, he leads him by 40.That’s a 95-point reversal, built piece by piece over five races.If one number captures the first half of The 2026 Chase presented by Mobil 1 as the heralded postseason format makes its refreshed return this season, it might be that.The defending champion Larson entered as a wayward No. 7 seed and has since flipped the entire season on its head, finishing fifth, first, second, first and seco
  
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• Kevin Harvick Fires Back at Son’s Racing Future Rumors

  07-10-2026 05:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Harvick responds to son's racing future rumors. GettyKevin Harvick had quite the social media response to the rumors regarding his son Keelan Harvick’s racing future. This week, rumors have run rampant that Harvick’s son, 14, will be moving up to the ARCA Menards Series part-time for a Toyota team in 2027.Harvick, nicknamed “Happy,” did not seem pleased by the speculation of his son’s racing future. Although he neither confirmed nor denied the rumors, the olde
  
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• Keelan Harvick Rumored to Run Part-Time ARCA Slate in 2027

  07-10-2026 01:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Keelan Harvick, son of 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion and 60-time race winner Kevin Harvick, is rumored to be taking his racing career to the next level in 2027. The 14-year-old could be moving up to the ARCA Menards Series part-time next year, according to recent rumors.Keelan Harvick has taken major steps in his young racing career. The younger Harvick has totaled multiple wins in Late Model competition, notably seven Pro Late Model victories across 2025.In February of this year, it was repor
  
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• Jeff Gordon Compares Kyle Larson’s Team to NASCAR Legends

  07-10-2026 00:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson went a lap down early at Las Vegas and still finished second. Jeff Gordon said the comeback is what championship teams do.The Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman spoke to reporters after Sunday’s South Point 400, in video posted by Frontstretch.“I mean, to see them struggle at the beginning and have to fight through that and make big changes and lose all their track position, go down the lap and fight back from that. That’s, to me, what championship-caliber teams do
  
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• NASCAR at Charlotte 2026: Odds, Broadcast Times, Chase Race Info

  06-10-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR is heading home with racing in action from all three national series this weekend at the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway.The NASCAR Cup Series races Sunday afternoon, while the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races Saturday afternoon and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races Friday evening.NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Race InfoSunday at 3 p.m. ETUSA Sports, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90, PRN affiliatesMay winner: Daniel S
  
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• NASCAR Charlotte Schedule: TV Channels, Start Times and How to Watch

  06-10-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time since 2017, the NASCAR circuit will take to the Charlotte Motor Speedway oval for a Chase race. NASCAR previously raced on the Charlotte Roval from 2018-2025, a road course that spanned across the 1.5-mile track and through the track’s infield.Charlotte Motor Speedway will be the site of a tripleheader weekend for NASCAR. The Craftsman Truck Series will race on Friday night in the third race of their Chase, while the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will take to the trac
  
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• Entry List: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour To Crown A Champion At Thompson

  06-10-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour heads to Connecticut for one final time this weekend. A champion will be crowned at the end of 150 laps on Sunday at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Patrick Emerling leads defending champion Austin Beers to the historic 5/8-mile oval, but he'll have a whole host of contenders trying to keep him out of victory lane.Watch Live2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Thompson SpeedwaySix-time champion Doug Coby will be in action, along with four-time champion Justin B
  
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• Jeb Burton joins RSS Racing, will drive father Ward Burton's No. 22

  06-10-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoJeb Burton announced on Tuesday that he will join RSS Racing in 2027, driving the No. 22 full-time in the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS).That number has special significance to Jeb, as his father Ward Burton earned all five of his Cup Series wins in the No. 22 -- including the 2001 Southern 500 and 2002 Daytona 500."The Siegs are building something special and the performance is heading in the right direction," said Jeb Burton, a veteran of over 200 NOAPS rac
  
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• Jeb Burton Moving to RSS Racing in 2027; Will Drive No. 22 Chevrolet

  06-10-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jeb Burton will end a four-year run driving for Jordan Anderson Racing, as he will move to RSS Racing for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. According to a Tuesday announcement from Burton, he’ll pilot the No. 22 Chevrolet for the organization next season.The No. 22 is a number formerly used by his father, Ward Burton, when he drove for Bill Davis Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.As of now, RSS Racing hasn’t provided additional details about the No. 22 entry, inc
  
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• Jeb Burton to RSS Racing NASCAR O'Reilly Team in 2027

  06-10-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Jeb Burton is joining RSS Racing in 2027, he announced Tuesday on social media.Burton will drive the Sieg family-owned No. 22 Chevrolet full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027. He touted the team for "building something special" and going in a good direction with their performance.Burton told Roundtable in September he was frustrated but motivated, heading into what is now the final few races of a four-season run with Jordan Anderson Ra
  
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• Kevin Harvick’s Son Reportedly Lands New NASCAR Ride for 2027

  06-10-2026 20:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Harvick Ford, spends time with his son, Keelan Paul Harvick after the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2023 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyKeelan Harvick’s rapid climb through the stock-car ranks could take another significant step in 2027.The 13-year-old son of NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick is expected to compete part time for Nitro Mot
  
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• Hauler Talk: NASCAR discusses teams spraying pit stalls at Las Vegas

  06-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR warned teams about spraying pit stalls at Las Vegas Motor Speedway because a traction substance resulted in a discoloration of the concrete.During the latest episode of the “Hauler Talk” podcast, Mike Forde, vice president of racing communications, said teams are allowed to use clear substances to help improve traction in the pits for cars and pit crews. But at Las Vegas, a white substance appeared in some stalls and could have impacted officiating to determine whether a car i
  
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• NASCAR Power Rankings: Chase Briscoe Is Very Much On The Rise

  06-10-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 4, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe (19) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWhile he still has a long way to go if he wants to be crowned NASCAR Cup Series champion this season, Chase Briscoe had an impressive outing at Las Vegas, which resulted in his second win of the season. That has vaulted him forward in the standings, and when paired with a top-five finish at Kansas, B
  
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• NASCAR Predictions: Picks for Who Wins Final 5 Races in The Chase, Cup Series Champion

  06-10-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWe’re now past the halfway point in the 10-race chase, with only five races remaining in the season for the 2026 Cup Series. With The Chase battle coming down to the wire, it’s about time to make some picks for who will come out on top.Let’s dive into our NASCAR predictions for which drivers will win the final fives races in The Chase.Bank of America 400 (Charlotte): Denny HamlinOct 4, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny H
  
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• Stewart Friesen to run Kyle Busch throwback scheme in Charlotte NASCAR Truck race

  06-10-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFriday, October 9, will be a special day for the NASCAR community. Immediately following the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, there will be a Celebration of Life for Kyle Busch at the track, featuring several drivers and members of his family.Busch died suddenly in May at the age of 41 in Charlotte, North Carolina, just a couple of days before the Coke 600 race weekend.Several teams plan to honor KB in the Truck race, with Spire Motorsports running paint schemes to celebr
  
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• Kevin Harvick’s Son Could Be Heading to ARCA in 2027

  06-10-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectKeelan Harvick could be ready for his first taste of national-level stock car racing.The 14-year-old son of former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick is rumored to be joining Nitro Motorsports for a part-time ARCA Menards Series schedule in 2027. The move has not been officially confirmed by Nitro or Toyota, but the report has quickly caught the attention of NASCAR fans.If it happens, it would be the latest step in what has already been a care
  
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• Charlotte Motor Speedway to host a celebration of life for the late Kyle Busch on Friday night

  06-10-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Motor Speedway will host a celebration of life for former NASCAR driver Kyle Busch on Friday following the Trucks Series race.Busch died in May from hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation after complications from bacterial pneumonia led to sepsis, according to the former NASCAR star’s death certificate.CMS said the event will allow the NASCAR community to come together to celebrate Busch through stories, memories, iconic moments
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Hit With Crushing Setback After Late Chase Briscoe Move

  06-10-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Robinhood Toyota, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Jordan Brand Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace looked set for a strong finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway before a late move changed his afternoon. The 23XI Racing driver finished eighth in Sunday’s South Point 400, 11.422
  
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• Goodyear Racing brings familiar tire to Charlotte oval's Chase return

  06-10-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series fall race at Charlotte Motor Speedway returns to the 1.5-mile oval for the first time since 2017.Along with the pivot from the road-course/oval combination of the Roval comes a familiar, proven tire compound from Goodyear Racing on the intermediate oval.MORE: Cup Series standings | Charlotte weekend scheduleSunday’s Bank of America 400 (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) will feature the same Goodyear Racing Eagle rubber that has been u
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Left Reeling After Las Vegas Disaster That Changes Everything

  06-10-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 05: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Pennzoil Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, Bubba Wallace and Ryan Preece suffered major setbacks at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase tightened. Chase Briscoe won the South Point 400, while Kyle Larson recovered from early trouble to strengthen his
  
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• Carson Hocevar Gives Blunt Take on Brad Keselowski News

  06-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar did not hold back when asked about Brad Keselowski leaving RFK Racing. The Spire Motorsports driver gave his answer at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in a video posted by Kenny Wallace.“I have no idea. I’m not gonna lie, I don’t really give a s***. You know, obviously, hopefully he lands somewhere, but I don’t really care. I don’t put any emphasis on it.”Asked if the news surprised him, Hocevar answered, “I’m not.”The two drivers hav
  
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• Spire's Jeff Dickerson Calls Out Joe Gibbs Racing Over Lack of Evidence in Lawsuit

  06-10-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson pushed back against Joe Gibbs Racing’s ongoing lawsuit against his team, arguing that six to seven months into the litigation, JGR still hasn’t produced concrete evidence to support its claims.According to Dickerson, the allegations have made headlines without supporting documentation. “It would just be nice to see some evidence,” Spire Motorsports co-owner said on the “Door, Bumper, Clear” podcast on Dirty Mo Media af
  
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• Samantha Busch Shares the Pain of Returning to Las Vegas After Kyle's Passing

  06-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Samantha Busch, widow of two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, shared a personal reflection on social media after a difficult trip back to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The trip came during this past weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at the track, which has deep ties to the Busch family since Kyle grew up in the city.Samantha also posted a few photos alongside her message: one showing her daughter touching a memorial stone bearing Kyle’s name and signature checkered-flag logo, and anot
  
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