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• “I’m Not Doing This”- Rick Hendrick Confesses Trying to Flee Tiny Cornfield That Started His NASCAR Empire

  08-06-2026 00:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Syndication: Detroit Free Press Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick watches the action during the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. , EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xKirthmonxF.xDozierx 21191748 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkIt’s hard to imagine now, but one of NASCAR’s most powerful owners almost walked away before his story even began. Rick Hendrick had steady employment, a nice life, and no need to risk things when he was just 23 ye
  
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• Bubba Wallace explains exchange with Carson Hocevar after Michigan race

  08-06-2026 05:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar has already earned a dubious nickname in just his handful of seasons driving in NASCAR’s top-level Cup Series: Hurricane.The driver of the No. 77 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports has earned a reputation for being overly aggressive, reckless and unapologetic. It’s led him to some great finishes, like a win at Talladega earlier this year and a fifth-place finish on Sunday at Michigan in the FireKeepers Casino 400, but it hasn’t helped the 23-year-old make many frien
  
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• Denny Hamlin hints at NASCAR retirement plans after Michigan win

  08-06-2026 04:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Right now, Denny Hamlin isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.The 45-year-old driver won his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, winning the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan by the largest margin of victory in his career, 11.11 seconds. Hamlin now has three wins on the season, also taking the checkered flag at Nashville and Las Vegas. He’s second in the point standings, trailing Tyler Reddick by just 51."This might be the most exceptional thing he's done,”
  
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• Christopher Bell dealing with wrist and ankle injury says Coach Gibbs

  08-06-2026 04:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoChristopher Bell was evaluated and released from the infield care center at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday following a vicious impact during a crash on Lap 147 of the NASCAR Cup Series race.The incident occurred when Chase Elliott bobbled underneath him, breaking traction and sending them both hard into the wall. Bell’s impact crushed the SAFER Barrier and necessitated a lengthy repair and Elliott then gave him a second impact on the driver side.Contact between @
  
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• Denny Hamlin explains his Kyle Busch tribute after winning at Michigan

  08-06-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After Denny Hamlin cruised past the finish line at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday — the next closest car more than 11 seconds behind him — a member of his crew brought a flag to his car.Hamlin then started going down the backstretch in the opposite direction so every fan at the FireKeepers Casino 400 could see the flag as it unfurled. It was a No. 18, designed to merge the two numbers most recently used by the late Kyle Busch.Busch raced in a No. 18 Toyota for the longest
  
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• This is Denny Hamlin's final form

  08-06-2026 03:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoRemarkably, at 45-years-old, this is the best Denny Hamlin has ever felt behind the wheel of a race car.Hamlin earned the 63rd victory of his career on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, tying him for ninth on the all-time wins list with Kyle Busch, but also scoring back-to-back wins for the first time since last spring.Hamlin is up to three wins this season, and four if you count his non-points victory in the All-Star Race at Dover, adding this is his peak competitive fo
  
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• Hamlin Honors Fallen Busch At Michigan, Matches Busch's Career Wins

  08-06-2026 02:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin honors Kyle Busch at Michigan International Speedway after tying his former teammate for ninth all-time on the NASCAR Cup Series win list. | Brett Farmer/Getty ImagesStarting at the rear of the field, and a mid-race spin couldn't stop Denny Hamlin from finding the front of the field in the late stages of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway.And once the Joe Gibbs Racing driver sniffed clean air, there wasn't anyone who was going to sto
  
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• Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Michigan 2026

  08-06-2026 01:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAfter Tyler Reddick's first DNF of the 2026 season and back-to-back NASCAR Cup wins by Denny Hamlin, the 23XI Racing driver's once-massive points lead is rapidly shrinking.Reddick entered this race with no finish outside the top 15, and a 97-point advantage over Hamlin. Now, Reddick is just 51pts ahead following a 35th place finish.The biggest mover in the standings was Bubba Wallace, who jumped four positions from 15th to 11th with a third-place finish at Michigan. The bigg
  
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• Bubba Wallace Lectures Carson Hocevar on Racing Mistakes After Michigan

  08-06-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In Stage 2 at Michigan, Carson Hocevar was the catalyst for the big one. The wreck on a restart ended up collecting multiple cars and angering multiple teams and drivers. It's not an uncommon story for Hocevar in his early Cup Series career, and is honestly part of his appeal to many fans. Following the finish, Bubba Wallace (P3) was seen on pit road speaking with Carson Hocevar (P5). Wallace became a bit animated by the end of the conversation, but it seemed to be cordial enough for the two top
  
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• Erik Jones pushes into Chase contention, more NASCAR Michigan race winners, losers

  08-06-2026 01:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin ran it back at the NASCAR Michigan race on June 7 at Michigan International Speedway.Hamlin defended his victory from 2025 after starting at the rear of the field, claiming the FireKeepers Casino 400 after a dominant final run.The No. 11 pulled away with emphasis in the final 40 laps, creating an 11-second margin of victory over Erik Jones.He did so a week after driving through the field last weekend at Nashville following a Lap 1 penalty to claim the win with a last-lap pass.Hamlin
  
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• Denny Hamlin pays tribute to Kyle Busch at Michigan after tying late driver's Cup Series wins

  08-06-2026 01:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin pays tribute to Kyle Busch at Michigan after tying late driver's Cup Series wins originally appeared on The Sporting News.Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.As NASCAR drivers battled in Michigan on Sunday, Denny Hamlin's victory was more than just a simple win.Hamlin is one of many drivers who continue to mourn the loss of Kyle Busch, who passed away suddenly on May 21st after complications from severe pneumonia. Busch's death came so suddenly that drivers
  
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• Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Michigan

  08-06-2026 01:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoChevrolet and Ford lost out in their own backyard on Sunday, with Toyotas from three different organizations finishing 1-2-3 at Michigan International Speedway.Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin claimed victory, 11.110 seconds clear of Legacy Motor Club's Erik Jones in second, and 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace in third.Kyle Larson led the way for Chevrolet in fourth, with Carson Hocevar fifth.Sunday's race featured 11 cautions, breaking a Michigan record that had stood since 2006
  
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• Denny Hamlin ties Kyle Busch, honors him with 63rd NASCAR Cup win at Michigan

  08-06-2026 01:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin has tied Kyle Busch for ninth on the all-time wins list, collecting his 63rd career win after a dramatic NASCAR Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.Hamlin won by 11.1 seconds, leading a Toyota 1-2-3 with Erik Jones second and Bubba Wallace third. Kyle Larson finished fourth, and Carson Hocevar was fifth. Daniel Suarez finished sixth, Joey Logano seventh, Ryan Blaney eighth, Chris Buescher ninth, and Chase Briscoe tenth.While he started from pole, Hamlin
  
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• FireKeepers Casino 400: Winners, Losers from NASCAR Race Today

  08-06-2026 01:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400 delivered excitement and chaos, fitting for a battle at Michigan International Speedway. In a race that saw drivers ripping Carson Hocevar on the radio and some big names involved in wrecks, there’s plenty to take away from this race.Let’s dive into our winners and losers from the NASCAR race today.Winner: NASCAR’s SAFER BarriersIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR draws criticism for plenty of things, but Sunday’s FireKeepers Casin
  
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• NASCAR points standings, Cup Series Chase points update after Michigan race

  08-06-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin cut well into Tyler Reddick's NASCAR Cup Series points lead after winning on June 7 at Michigan.Hamlin started at the rear following unapproved adjustments and drove up to the front, avoiding the carnage at an unusually-wild race at the 2-mile track. Reddick's day ended with a crash on Lap 82, finishing 35th (his first DNF of 2026).Bubba Wallace's third-place finish was a boost to the No. 23's points situation after struggles in May, including a DNF last weekend in Nashville.Here's
  
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• NASCAR Standings Today: Cup Series Points Leaders after Michigan

  08-06-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin delivered his third win of the season in the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday, narrowing Tyler Reddick’s lead atop the NASCAR standings today. Following a chaotic race at Michigan, The Chase battle looks a little different coming out of the weekend.Here are the NASCAR Cup Series points leaders today following the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan.NASCAR Standings Right NowPositionDriverPoints1Tyler Reddick6692Denny Hamlin6183Ryan Blaney5124Chase Elliott4825Ty Gibbs4706Kyle La
  
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• FireKeepers Casino 400: Denny Hamlin doubles up at MIS

  08-06-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin, continued his late mastery of Michigan International Speedway, taking his fourth career victory in the Irish Hills – and his second in a row – with a third-stage comeback in the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Saturday, June 7.Hamlin, who won last year and then claimed the pole in qualifying, recovered well after having to start at the back of the pack due to damage suffered Saturday. The vet from Joe Gibbs racing charged early and led 40 laps, with 39 of those coming in the
  
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• Denny Hamlin Honors Kyle Busch With Special Victory Lap and Flag After Historic Win at Michigan

  08-06-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin now has 63 career wins in the NASCARCup Series. That official ties him all-time with the late Kyle Busch for 9th on the list. The two former teammates and friends are, for the moment, sharing a special place in NASCAR history together. With a massive victory lap and burnout to follow, Hamlin held up a custom flag. Black, with the outline of a 1 and a white 8 to signify Busch's time at JGR in the No. 18 car and his final years at RCR in the No. 8. This might end up being Denny Hamlin
  
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• NASCAR FireKeepers Casino 400 Predictions, Odds & Results — Michigan International Speedway

  08-06-2026 01:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Denny Hamlin didn't let a last-place start get in the way of grabbing his third checkered flag of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.He cleared Erik Jones by more than 11 seconds for the 63rd victory of his career (tied for ninth all time).Last updated: Sunday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m. ET. 🏁FireKeepers Casino 400: Key takeawaysBest post-qualifying bet: Tyler Reddick (-135) over Denny Hamlin — N
  
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• NASCAR at Michigan Race Results: Finish Order, Winner, and Key Takeaways

  08-06-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin roared to victory at the high-speed 2-mile oval of Michigan International Speedway. Hamlin has now tied Kyle Busch for 9th all-time in career wins at a total of 63. His win is his 3rd of the 2026 regular season and 4th, including the All-Star Race at Dover. FireKeepers Casino 400 Race TakeawaysDenny Hamlin Honors Kyle Busch While Raising a Flag after his Michigan Win. (Photo by Brett Farmer/Getty Images)(Photo by Brett Farmer/Getty Images)See More: Denny Ha
  
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• Who won NASCAR Michigan race? Winner is Denny Hamlin, plus full results

  08-06-2026 00:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Make that two in a row for Denny Hamlin.Hamlin, the Joe Gibbs Racing star, won his second straight NASCAR Cup race, winning the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway by xxx seconds. Hamlin also won a week ago at Nashville. In both races Hamlin won from the back after originally earning the pole.The win was his 63rd career NASCAR Cup Series win, tying Kyle Busch.Erik Jones was second. Bubba Wallace was third.Who won the NASCAR Cup Michigan race? Winner, race results for t
  
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• NASCAR Drivers React to Violent Wreck Between Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott at Michigan

  08-06-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A red flag has been displayed at Michigan International Speedway. With speeds that can get in excess of 200 MPH, there have been a record 10 cautions today. The latest courtesy of a scary collision between Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott. With Bell and Elliott racing in the front of the field, many drivers got a front row seat to the violence of the wreck. The SAFER barrier did its job, but repairs are needed, and drivers are going to be thinking about that wreck as they finish this race. Bot
  
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• NASCAR halts Michigan race to repair wall after vicious Elliott, Bell crash

  08-06-2026 00:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR red-flagged Sunday's Cup race with 51 laps to go, following a vicious impact by both Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell.While battling for second, Elliott got loose underneath Bell into Turn 3, before snapping to the right and into the door of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Bell slammed the outside wall with Elliott, breaking the SAFER Barrier. Elliott's car then slid down the track, and his No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet hit a tire pack lining the inside wall a
  
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• Denny Hamlin dedicates NASCAR victory at Michigan to Kyle Busch after tying him on career win list

  08-06-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — There were no boos for Denny Hamlin after this winning burnout at Michigan International Speedway.Holding a black No. 18 flag out the window, the Joe Gibbs Racing star celebrated his 63rd career victory by smoking the tires of his No. 11 Toyota down the straightaway in honor of Kyle Busch, his late teammate whom he tied for ninth on the all-time win list in the NASCAR Cup Series.“Truthfully, I had to outlive him to tie him,” said Hamlin who radioed &ldquo
  
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• Christopher Bell nearly knocks wall down in massive NASCAR Michigan crash

  08-06-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chase Elliott won't get a chance to win race No. 3 of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season at Michigan International Speedway.Meanwhile, Christopher Bell is still seeking win No. 1 of the year. But nearly knocked down the wall at Michigan after Bell and Elliott were in a violent crash of Lap 184 of the FireKeepers Casino 400 on June 7.Elliott and Bell, racing for second place after a restart, collided and ended both their races.The NASCAR crash came when Bell and Elliott got side-by side through the corne
  
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• Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott Violently Collide at Michigan Causing Red Flag

  07-06-2026 23:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A breathtaking wreck between Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott has left NASCAR with no choice but to throw the red flag. For the 10th caution of the day, Bell and Elliott got tangled up racing in the front of the field, and the impact was nothing short of extraordinary. The SAFER barrier will need to undergo repairs, which forced NASCAR to throw the red flag. This was one of those wrecks where you wait to see the driver drop the window net and climb out. It is a testament to the safety of these
  
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• NASCAR throws red flag for a wreck at Michigan involving Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott that was so violent it bent the wall

  07-06-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A wreck involving Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott was so violent that it forced NASCAR to red flag Sunday’s race at Michigan with 50 laps to go.Elliott and Bell were racing for second place after a restart and Elliott got loose underneath Bell. The contact sent Bell into the wall at a near 45-degree angle. It’s one of the hardest hits you’ll see. Thankfully both drivers immediately climbed from their cars after the crash.“Totally my fault, I feel really bad for Bell,&r
  
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• Denny Hamlin wins at Michigan after red flag for a nasty wreck between Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott that bent the wall

  07-06-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin has gone from last to first in back-to-back weeks.A week after he had to work his way through the field at Nashville after starting on the pole, Hamlin essentially did the same thing at Michigan on Sunday. Hamlin won the pole on Saturday but had to start at the rear of the field to fix damage to his car. He took the lead for the second time after a lap 162 restart and easily beat the rest of the field by 10 seconds or more for the victory.The victory is Hamlin's third of the season
  
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• Points leader Tyler Reddick crashes out in wild restart pileup at Michigan

  07-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoChampionship leader Tyler Reddick restarted second in the outside lane for a Lap 83 restart at Michigan, enjoying the most successful season of his NASCAR Cup career.However, it was about all go wrong as Carson Hocevar got into the back of John Hunter Nemechek and turned him up the track in a stack-up. It triggered a chain-reaction crash, as Nemechek came up the track into Bubba Wallace, who got turned down the track into Ty Gibbs. Wallace straightened the car back out, but
  
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• NASCAR Drivers Blast Carson Hocevar after Big Wreck at Michigan

  07-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar has established himself as one of the biggest fan-favorites in NASCAR this season. In his return home to Michigan for Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400, with a raucous crowd supporting him, Hocevar once again drew the ire of his fellow NASCAR drivers for a massive wreck.On the restart on Lap 83, Hocevar got a bit aggressive and got into the back of John Hunter Nemechek and then the No. 77 car tried to slide to the inside. That sent the No. 42 colliding into Bubba Wallace and T
  
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