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• Inside Denny Hamlin's emotional return to Daytona 500 after dad death

  13-02-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  DAYTONA BEACH — Going through the assembly line-type exercise of meeting with waves of media. Getting the right fit for the seat in his No. 11 Toyota. Testing, understanding and re-familiarizing the nuances of superspeedway braking. And simply shifting through the gears during the opening practice session.By bits and pieces, Denny Hamlin is starting to feel like himself again. Ready to win a fourth Daytona 500. Ready to finally claim the elusive NASCAR season championship. Ready to remain
  
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• NASCAR's 'Full Speed: The Daytona 500' on Prime Video: Featured drivers, how to watch and more

  05-03-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  ‘Full Speed: The Daytona 500’ | Now streaming on Prime VideoA feature-length documentary capturing the chaos, pressure and legacy of the “Great American Race”After two seasons focused on the NASCAR Cup Series championship fight, “Full Speed” turns its 2026 attention to a single event — the Daytona 500.“Full Speed: The Daytona 500” premieres Thursday exclusively on Prime Video, following the 2026 running of the sport‘s crown jewel, from
  
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• NASCAR Cool Shirt: Why Are They Necessary Now More Than Ever?

  05-03-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCARA driver Joey Logano | Credits- IMAGOA glaring issue with the cool shirts that NASCAR drivers wear became evident during the recent Cup Series at the Phoenix Raceway. Several drivers, including Alex Bowman and AJ Allmendinger, faced failed cool suits mid-race and had to struggle a lot in the heat. This incident has thrown a spotlight on how important this piece of technology is in the current age.The hot air from the radiator in the Next Gen car wraps around the A-post and heads into the c
  
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• Connor Hall to run Truck Series race at Rockingham, lead Niece Motorsports' new Late Model Stock Car program

  05-03-2026 10:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  SALISBURY, N.C. —  Niece Motorsports is proud to welcome renowned short-track talent Connor Hall to its NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) driver lineup.The 29-year-old Hampton, Virginia native will drive the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado RST for a select schedule beginning at Rockingham Speedway on April 3. He has made one prior start in the series, finishing 10th in his debut at Richmond Raceway in 2024.Hall joined Niece Motorsports over the offseason to oversee the team‘s newly
  
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• Mark Martin Believes Cleetus McFarland’s New Deal With RCR Is A Big Win for NASCAR

  05-03-2026 06:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 13, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Garrett Mitchell during qualifying for the Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesThe debut of Cleetus McFarland in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series stirred hot debate across the garage and beyond. Some insiders and fans raised eyebrows the moment his name appeared on the entry list. Their doubts found fuel when McFarland was caught in a wreck six laps into the race at
  
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• Cleetus McFarland Handed Richard Childress’ All-Star Seat Amid Growing Backlash From NASCAR Community

  05-03-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 13: Garrett Mitchell Cleetus McFarland 4 Niece Motorsports Black Rifle Coffee Company Chevrolet waves to the crowd prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Craftsman Truck Series Fresh From Florida 250 on February 13, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL.Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 13 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Fresh From Florida 250 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2602133617250 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireGenerally, th
  
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• Cleetus McFarland Signs O'Reilly Series Deal with RCR

  04-03-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesLess than a month removed from making his debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Daytona International Speedway, Garrett Mitchell, also known as "Cleetus McFarland", will be making his first career start in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.McFarland has partnered with Richard Childress Racing (RCR), the organization responsible for fielding last season's championship-winning entry for Jesse Love, to run a part-time schedule in NASCAR's second-tier division
  
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• Cleetus McFarland to make surprise NASCAR O'Reilly debut at Rockingham

  04-03-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoGarrett Mitchell, who is better known as YouTuber Cleetus McFarland, is set to make his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts (NOAPS) debut at one of the trickiest tracks in the sport -- Rockingham.He will pilot the #33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, a historic organization and the defending NOAPS driver champions via Jesse Love. RCR also has six Cup titles, all with the legendary Dale Earnhardt.Tommy's Express will back the effort, and McFarland will be a teammate to Love and
  
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• Cleetus McFarland signs two-year deal with RCR to race NASCAR O'Reilly part-time

  04-03-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoGarrett Mitchell, who is better known as YouTuber Cleetus McFarland, is set to make his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts (NOAPS) debut at one of the trickiest ovals in the sport -- Rockingham.He will pilot the #33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, a historic organization and the defending NOAPS driver champions via Jesse Love. RCR also has six Cup titles, all with the legendary Dale Earnhardt.Cleetus has indicated that this will be a three-race deal for 2026 and again in 202
  
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• Tyler Reddick's next NASCAR record challenge: The rare four-peat

  04-03-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoLast year, Christopher Bell became the first driver in the Next Gen era (2022 onward) to win three consecutive Cup races, with Tyler Reddick recently becoming the second. However, Reddick is now the only driver in the 78-year history of NASCAR to win the first three races of a new season, winning two drafting tracks and a road course.Since the modern era of NASCAR began in 1972, only eight drivers have managed to win four consecutive Cup races and it's quite an impressive li
  
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• Sky Sports F1 confirms 2026 broadcast team as Danica Patrick drops off line-up

  04-03-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoSky Sports has confirmed its broadcast team for the 2026 Formula 1 season, and the absence of former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick has been picked up by fans. Joining lead commentator David Croft will be Simon Lazenby, Natalie Pinkham, Ted Kravitz, Rachel Brookes and Craig Slater as presenters and reporters.Martin Brundle, Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg, Jacques Villeneuve, Naomi Schiff, Bernie Collins, Karun Chandhok, Jamie Chadwick and Anthony Davidson have been co
  
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• Preece relates to injured RFK Racing co-owner Keselowski's grit: 'I've lived it'

  04-03-2026 17:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  RFK Racing co-owner and driver Brad Keselowski is in the early stages of what could wind up being his toughest NASCAR Cup Series season yet. But it hasn’t been for a lack of on-track performance.Keselowski continues to deal with the lingering effects of a broken femur, suffered in a freak accident during a December ski trip with his family. He’s spent hours rehabbing the injury daily, but despite a cane in hand and a noticeable limp, the 41-year-old has turned every lap over the firs
  
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• FICO Returns to RCR as Three-Race Sponsor for Kyle Busch

  04-03-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  Richard Childress RacingFICO, a leader in global analytics software, is returning to Richard Childress Racing (RCR) in 2026, serving as a multi-race primary sponsor for NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch and the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. The brand, which first partnered with Busch and RCR in 2024, will return for a three-race program in the NASCAR Cup Series this season, beginning with the Spring event at Martinsville Speedway in late March. FICO will also adorn the No. 8 Chevrolet in the B
  
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• Chase Elliott’s Big Brain Moment During Last Sunday’s NASCAR Race Leaves Fans in Awe

  04-03-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 11, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesChase Elliott played it smart during last Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas. Within moments of seeing the tire come off Ross Chastain’s No. 1 car just ahead of him, Elliott made a split second decision to duck onto pit road for fresh rubber before the caution flag
  
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• Michael Jordan Has a New Favorite in NASCAR and It Is Not Tyler Reddick

  04-03-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Michael Jordan at Tyler Reddick on Victory Lane. The 2026 Daytona 500 held Feb.15 at Daytona International Speedway. | Credits- © Tim Shortt/ News-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesMichael Jordan has become a regular presence at NASCAR events, and when he walks into the garage, the spotlight usually follows. Still, he does not grant interviews every time. With Tyler Reddick delivering three consecutive wins for 23XI Racing, however, MJ has fielded more interview requests, drawing
  
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• Hendrick Motorsports’ Alex Bowman Decision at COTA Was Not Possible If the Race Were Daytona or Homestead

  04-03-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman (48) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesDuring the NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas on March 1, 2026, air temperatures in Austin climbed into the mid-80s, ranging from 81 to 85 degrees. Track temperatures reached 109 degrees at the start. The heat, combined with a string of cool suit failures, turned cockpits into pressu
  
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• Caruth sharpening craft between JR Motorsports, Jordan Anderson Racing in 2026

  04-03-2026 10:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rajah Caruth thought he was ready to make the leap to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on a full-time basis last year. Though it’s one-year delayed, no time has ever been better.Caruth will compete in 23 races for JR Motorsports and complete the remainder of the full 33-race season with Jordan Anderson Racing’s No. 32 Chevrolet entry. After the opening three contests with JRM, he slots in sixth in the regular-season standings, with a pair of top-10 finishes in the first tw
  
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• Cup standings appear upside-down after three wild races to start the season

  04-03-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Is there a point to diving deep into the NASCAR Cup Series standings this early in the season?After all, by the time we return to Daytona International Speedway for the regular-season finale, the list probably will look completely different.RELATED: Cup standings | Phoenix entry listThat doesn’t make the current situation any less jaw-dropping, though. According to Racing Insights, eight of the 16 playoff drivers from 2025 are currently below The Chase cutoff line. That list includes some
  
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• US-Iran war impacts NASCAR TV ratings across COTA, St. Pete

  04-03-2026 05:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThe NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Circuit of the Americas drew 3.933 million viewers on over-the-air FOX.This number is down from the 4.132 million this same race earned last year but there are several broader television factors to consider when parsing the numbers. Due to the United States military action in Iran over the weekend, cable television networks saw a 93 percent year-over-year increase and 64 percent week-over-week increase.These numbers are via Nielsen’s
  
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• Denny Hamlin Tears Into NASCAR for All-Star Race Missteps

  04-03-2026 02:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 13, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesNASCAR has revised the format for its 2026 All-Star Race. With the event scheduled to go live from Dover Motor Speedway, the format’s structure and the tweaks have been shaped around the venue and its traits, and the decision recently drew criticism from Denny Hamlin.Under the revised format, th
  
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• NASCAR Penalizes Ross Chastain's Team for Wheel Incident at COTA, Crew Members Suspended

  04-03-2026 02:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR issued its first post-race penalties of the season on Tuesday, March 3. The penalty hits the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing team of Ross Chastain. Let's just say that when a wheel comes off the car, it is no good sign for anyone involved. Chastain was not directly awarded a penalty, but he will lose two pit crew members. Josh Appleby (Jackman) and Kenneth Pozega (Rear Tire Changer) have been suspended for the wheel incident. These crew members will miss the next two races (Phoenix, Las Vegas). O
  
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• NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. announces next racing start

  03-03-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoDale Earnhardt Jr. has always had a soft spot for the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and will honor that enthusiasm by racing in its CARS Late Model Stock Tour event debut on April 11.He confirmed the widely accepted rumor that he would enter that event on Tuesday during the latest episode of the Dale Jr Download podcast.“I’m racing at Nashville Fairgrounds April 11. … You know, I have a million things going on up here in my head? And looking around in there, I
  
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• NASCAR suspends two Ross Chastain crew members for runaway wheel

  03-03-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoAfter starting from the outside of the front row and winning Stage 1, Ross Chastain was in position to have a great day the Circuit of the Americas (COTA).Unfortunately, while in contention for a top ten following the final green-flag pit stop of the day, Chastain's car spun wildly on entry to what is Turn 19 on the full course layout, tearing through the gravel as the right-rear wheel detached. Chastain kept his foot on the throttle and managed not to get stuck, driving the
  
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• Why Dale Earnhardt Jr. is racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

  03-03-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  Dale Earnhardt Jr., who grew up racing at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, will return to the historic track to compete in a race on April 11.The NASCAR Hall of Fame driver has entered the Tootsie's Music City Showdown, where he will drive his No. 8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet in the CARS Tour late model stock car race.It will be the first time Earnhardt has raced at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway since competing in the 1999 BellSouth Mobility 320 Busch Grand National race."Obviously, the fan favori
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Announces He's Returning To Racing In April

  03-03-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  In a little over a month, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be back behind the wheel of a car. But not a NASCAR car.On the latest episode of his Dale Jr. Download podcast, the former Daytona 500 winner announced that he'll be competed at the CARS Tour race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on April 11.“I’m racing at Nashville Fairgrounds April 11. … You know, I have a million things going on up here in my head? And looking around in there, I think it’s April 11, and I’m driv
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Odds: Larson Leads Despite Reddick's Hot Start

  03-03-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Tyler Reddick is off to a historically hot start with three wins from three races, including the Daytona 500, but it's still Kyle Larson who's the one to catch in the NASCAR Cup Series odds.Reddick has hardly moved in the pecking order, going from eighth to seventh, but his odds have reduced from +1400 to +850. Larson and Denny Hamlin have inflated, going from +400 to +550 and +370 to +600, respectively, fo
  
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• Magic Johnson Congratulates Michael Jordan On His NASCAR Success

  03-03-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  For the third time in his storied career, Michael Jordan is enjoying a threepeat. The difference here, is it's a NASCAR threepeat, not an NBA one. 23XI Racing star Tyler Reddick reached the checkered flag first - for a third straight time - in Sunday's Texas Grand Prix. In doing so, Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win the first three races of a season. By extension, Jordan - 23XI Racing's owner - gets credit for the feat as well. For MJ's longtime friend and forme
  
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• Chase Pistone, former NASCAR driver, dies at 42

  03-03-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Chase Pistone, driver of the #9 NTS Motorsports Toyota, at Eldora Speedway in 2013 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Sean Gardner / NASCAR via Getty Images file)Former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone has died, according to members of his family. He was 42. Pistone, grandson of two-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner "Tiger" Tom Pistone, raced competitively in the early 2000s before exiting NASCAR in 2014.Pistone's brother, Nick Pistone, shared the news in a post on Facebook on Monday, coupled with images of the fo
  
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• Two Trackhouse crew members suspended after COTA wheel detachment

  03-03-2026 18:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Two members of Trackhouse Racing’s pit crew for the No. 1 Chevrolet have been suspended through the next two NASCAR Cup Series races, NASCAR officials announced Tuesday.Rear-tire changer Kenneth Pozega and jackman Josh Appleby will be sidelined after the No. 1 car, driven by Ross Chastain, had its right-rear tire detach from the vehicle on the race track on Lap 75 under green-flag conditions. The penalties come under Sections 8.8.10.4 A&D in the NASCAR Rule Book, which states in part t
  
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• Former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone dead at 42

  03-03-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Nascar driver deadFormer NASCAR driver Chase Pistone has died at the age of 42. His older brother, Nick Pistone, announced his death Monday in a poignant social media post. “Well, my young brother and best friend is gone,” Nick wrote on Facebook.“I’m broken-hearted and don’t know if I’ll ever get over this. I miss you Chase already and I hope you are in a better place. I love you and I miss you so much already!!!!!!!”Chase Pistone, driver of th
  
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