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• Insider Explains Why Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Relationship With NASCAR Is “Complicated”

  24-07-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDale Earnhardt Jr. has spent much of his life at the center of NASCAR.First, he was one of the sport’s biggest stars behind the wheel with 26 Cup Series wins, two Daytona 500 victories, and a record 15 consecutive Most Popular Driver awards. Then, after stepping away from full-time Cup Series racing, he found a new role as one of NASCAR’s most influential voices.Through his media company and the Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt Jr. has built a platform whe
  
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• Roger Penske Owns Indianapolis. Can His NASCAR Team Win Its Biggest Race?

  24-07-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There are 36 points races on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, but none carry quite the same significance for Team Penske as the Brickyard 400.After all, this isn’t just another stop on the calendar. It’s Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the historic venue owned by Roger Penske himself.Every driver dreams of kissing the bricks. For Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney and Austin Cindric, Sunday’s race offers something even more meaningful: the chance to deliver a Brickyard 400 victory to the own
  
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• NASCAR Brickyard Weekend Faces Tough Fight as Full Entry Lists Create Early Drama

  24-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 20: Daniel Dye, driver of the #10 Black Widow Trucks Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 20, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Brickyard Weekend begins with two important races that have attracted full entry lists, creating early pressure before the green flag even drops. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts S
  
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• Justin Allgaier set for NASCAR O'Reilly, JR Motorsports return

  24-07-2026 20:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIt’s not officially official yet, but all signs point towards Justin Allgaier returning to JR Motorsports for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts season.This is newsworthy because the 2024 champion, and arguably the face of this division over the last decade, had been contemplating retirement as of his 40th birthday last month. However, this is also the most competitive season of his career, with six victories, 16 top 10s and 13 top 5s in 21 starts.How do you walk awa
  
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• How to Watch NASCAR at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming

  24-07-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 27: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR fans have a full weekend of racing to enjoy as Brickyard Weekend takes place in Indianapolis. The
  
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• NASCAR Rumors: Latest Intel On Who Replaces Alex Bowman at Hendrick Motorsports in 2028

  24-07-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The final major domino in the 2026 NASCAR silly season fell this week before the Brickyard 400, with Alex Bowman announcing he’ll drive the No. 48 car for one final season in 2027. With that matter settled, focus now shifts to who will drive that car for Hendrick Motorsports in 2028 and beyond.It originally seemed as though Corey Day, one of the top NASCAR prospects in 2026, would be Bowman’s long-term replacement. The 20-year-old has shown remarkable promise this season in the O&rsq
  
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• Kyle Larson responds to Scott Dixon: NASCAR races are too long

  24-07-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoKyle Larson was diplomatic in responding to a question about comments recently made about NASCAR Cup Series races by IndyCar ace Scott Dixon and even agreed with the foundational point.The six-time IndyCar champion was asked about race lengths over the weekend at Nashville Superspeedway and Dixon responded with a point about NASCAR’s three-plus hour races.“I don’t know. I find it really hard to watch Cup races these days … It allows for a nap so maybe tha
  
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• Christopher Bell leads Brickyard 400 practice; Bubba Wallace and SVG hit wall

  24-07-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAs part of an extended race weekend, NASCAR Cup teams got a 50-minute practice on Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.William Byron set the early pace with a 49.753s lap (180.893mph) around the historic speedway. Later, it was Hendrick Motorsports teammate went fastest of all with a 49.279s lap (182.633mph). But the Toyotas soon flexed their muscles, and Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing went fastest of all with a 49.043s lap (183.512mph).At the end of the session, it was To
  
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• NASCAR Predictions This Weekend: 5 Brickyard 400 Picks

  24-07-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We’ve got a crown-jewel NASCR race this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with the Brickyard 400 on Sunday afternoon. The stakes of this weekend’s race feel even higher both because of the In-Season Challenge Championship and battles for spots in The Chase.We always like to take some chances with our NASCAR predictions, so we’re doing this before practice and qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Let’s dive right into our Brickyard 400Chase Briscoe Wins the Pol
  
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• What next for Alex Bowman after NASCAR retirement in 2027?

  24-07-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNo, Alex Bowman doesn’t have a future in broadcasting after his retirement from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition after the 2027 season.“I don't know that anybody wants to listen to me on the broadcast, if I'm being honest,” said Bowman during a press conference on Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “I don't know. I don't know that I would be any good at that. That looks really hard. The broadcasting thing, I would say some dumb stuff and pro
  
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• NASCAR insider reveals major update on Noah Gragson, RCR No. 33 car

  24-07-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Noah Gragson is one of the drivers who could find themselves with a new team next season. Gragson and the No. 4 team for Front Row Motorsports have really struggled, sitting 31st in the point standings behind Ty Dillon. However, what is the latest on his chances of driving the No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing in 2027?Gragson is a "longshot" to replace the late Kyle Busch in the No. 33 car at Richard Childress Racing in 2027, as reported by FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass. Instead, Front Row Moto
  
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• NASCAR Vice President of of Vehicle Performance departs role

  24-07-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDr. Eric Jacuzzi, Vice President of Vehicle Performance for NASCAR, revealed in a Linkedin post that he has left the role.Jacuzzi has spent the last 12.5 years working for NASCAR. He began his career with the Sanctioning Body as as an aerodynamicist engineer before working his way up. In 2023, he was among the engineers who were awarded Aerodynamicist of the Year for NASCAR's Garage 56 effort the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Jacuzzi was also integral to aero package development for
  
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• Connor Zilisch's status at Trackhouse Racing for 2027 gets big update

  24-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Zilisch has really struggled during the 2026 NASCAR season. Zilisch sits 35th in the point standings, only above Cody Ware. Despite Trackhouse Racing equipment, the driver of the No. 88 car hasn't been able to perform at a high level. However, will Zilisch return to Trackhouse Racing in 2027 or bolt to Hendrick Motorsports?With Alex Bowman returning to Hendrick Motorsports, Zilisch will drive the No. 88 car for Trackhouse Racing in 2027, as reported by The Athletic's Jordan Bianchi. The r
  
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• “I’m Coming Home Mad”- Alex Bowman Breaks Silence on Truth Behind Impending NASCAR Exit

  24-07-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  July 19, 2025, Dover, De, USA: ALEX BOWMAN 48 of Tucson, AZ gets ready to practice for the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 in Dover, DE. Dover USA - ZUMAa161 20250719_aaa_a161_039 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x ©IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireHendrick Motorsports and Alex Bowman surprised the NASCAR world on Wednesday. They announced a one-year contract extension, but the deal also ends Bowman’s full-time Cup Series career after 2027. The 33-year-old recently spoke with Jeff Gluck of The At
  
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• When is NASCAR Brickyard 400 race in Indianapolis? Schedule, start time, qualifying, how to watch

  24-07-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend with the Pennzoil 250 in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday, and the Brickyard 400 in the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday.What to know about Brickyard 400 schedule, how to watch, driver entry list, NASCAR Cup Series points standings and more: When is NASCAR Cup Series race in Indianapolis? What date is 2026 Brickyard 400?The NASCAR Brickyard 400 is Sunday, July 26, 2025.What time does NASCAR Brickyard 400 race at Indianapolis st
  
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• “Time for Something Different”- NASCAR Faces High Profile Official’s Exit Days After Daytona Package Overhaul

  24-07-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 04: The NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Next Gen show car sits in the garage during qualifying for the running of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Loves RV Stop 225 on October 04, 2024, at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega AL. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: OCT 04 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Loves RV Stop 225 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon241004942 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireNASCAR recently unveiled a massive rules change to fix superspeedway racing. Just d
  
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• Christopher Bell bolts to top of Cup Series leaderboard in Brickyard 400 practice

  24-07-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christopher Bell set the pace in NASCAR Cup Series practice, leading a Toyota sweep of the top five in Friday afternoon‘s session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Bell’s No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota posted a best lap of 183.512 mph in the first on-track activity ahead of Sunday’s Brickyard 400 (2 p.m. ET, TNT Sports, truTV, HBO Max, IMS Radio Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at the 2.5-mile oval.RELATED: Practice results | Weekend schedule: IndyJohn Hunter Nemechek was second-fa
  
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• Alex Bowman explains decision to retire from NASCAR after 2027 season

  24-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Bowman will not be racing in the NASCAR Cup Series much longer. On Thursday, Hendrick Motorsports announced that Bowman will retire from full-time racing after the 2027 NASCAR season. The Hendrick Motorsports driver signed a one-year contract, giving himself and his fans a farewell campaign.Despite Bowman's injuries and battle with vertigo, this still comes as a surprise for a 33-year-old driver. So, what did Bowman have to say about his decision to retire from NASCAR?“I’ve spen
  
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• Alex Bowman to retire after the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season

  24-07-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Bowman's full-time driving career in the NASCAR Cup Series is coming to an end soon. On Thursday, Hendrick Motorsports announced that Bowman has signed a one-year contract extension to remain in the No. 48 car before retiring after the 2027 Cup Series season.The 33-year-old driver has been in NASCAR rumors for months after suffering vertigo at the beginning of the 2026 Cup Series season. Bowman, who replaced Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Hendrick Motorsports, has also dealt with other health issues
  
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• What channel is the NASCAR Truck Series Indianapolis race on today? Time, TV schedule

  24-07-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series moves a step closer to the Chase with the TSport 200 on July 24 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.The Truck Series has three more races in the regular season, all three at tracks 1 mile or shorter. Stewart Friesen and Tyler Ankrum are tied for the final Chase spot in the standings coming into this weekend.Last week, Chandler Smith dominated en route to victory at North Wilkesboro.The entry list for IRP is without any Cup regulars. Harrison Burton (in the No
  
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• In-Season Challenge's $1 million, NASCAR championship on the line at Brickyard 400

  24-07-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Brickyard 400 returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend for the third year since NASCAR returned to the track's oval. Bubba Wallace is the reigning winner of the 160-lap race after Kyle Larson won it in 2024.Ahead of the race, which will air at 2 p.m. on TNT on Sunday, IndyStar caught up with North Central grad Adam Alexander, who’s in his second season as the voice of the NASCAR Cup Series on TNT.In-Season Challenge is backIMS is again the site of the championship round of N
  
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• From Dale Jr.’s Replacement to Hendrick Star: Alex Bowman’s NASCAR Career in 8 Moments

  24-07-2026 04:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JULY 04: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 04, 2026 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyAlex Bowman’s NASCAR career was never supposed to follow a conventional path.He wasn’t a highly touted Cup Series prospect with a clear route to a powerhouse organization. Instead, Bowman pieced together opportunities with underfunded teams be
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals What Happens When Rick Hendrick Reaches His Breaking Point

  24-07-2026 03:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Rick Hendrick has seen enough, everyone inside Hendrick Motorsports knows it.According to Dale Earnhardt Jr., the NASCAR Hall of Fame owner doesn’t need to raise his voice often. But when he does, it immediately changes the atmosphere inside the organization’s competition meetings.Speaking on the latest episode of the “Dale Jr. Download” podcast, Earnhardt offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Hendrick responds during difficult stretches, explaining why one me
  
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• NASCAR driver Alex Bowman announces plan to retire from full-time competition after 2027

  24-07-2026 01:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Bowman's NASCAR Cup Series future had been uncertain, but that's no longer the case.The driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro for Hendrick Motorsports has signed a one-year extension to stay with the team in 2027.However, after that, the 33-year-old will retire from racing full-time.Cardinals Tight End Travis Vokolek Retires At Age 28 After Suffering Severe Neck Injury During 2025 Season"I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what’s next, and this feels like the right decision
  
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• NASCAR driver Alex Bowman to retire after 2027 season

  24-07-2026 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Bowman isn’t done driving just yet, but he’ll be calling it quits on his NASCAR career soon.Hendrick Motorsports announced Thursday, July 23, that Bowman has signed a one-year extension to continue driving the No. 48 Chevrolet but will retire from full-time racing after the 2027 season.The 33-year-old Bowman has been a full-time driver in the top-level Cup Series since 2014, but has just one victory in the last four seasons and missed four races earlier this year because of vert
  
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• NASCAR Honors Kyle Busch’s Final Wish With Special Bowman Gray Announcement

  24-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR has been under a lot of pressure after Kyle Busch’s tragic passing. There was a growing consensus that Rowdy’s racing legacy should be honored by the sanctioning body. Suggestions like his induction into the Hall of Fame, an award named after him, or renaming a track were all floated, but nothing came up until now.As it turns out, Kyle Busch had one wish, which he directly conveyed to NASCAR. It wasn’t about Cup racing; rather, encouraging grassroots racing. And that is
  
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• NASCAR driver Alex Bowman to retire from full-time racing after 2027 season

  23-07-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Alex Bowman will retire from full-time racing following the 2027 season.Bowman, who had been in the final year of his contract at powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports, signed a one-year extension before announcing his future plans on Thursday.The 33-year-old Bowman missed four races earlier this season because of vertigo and also was sidelined in 2022 because of a concussion and the following year because of a back injury. He drives the No. 48 Chevrolet for He
  
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• Alex Bowman Back With Hendrick For One Last Ride In 2027

  23-07-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  May 3, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman (48) is introduced before the start of the 2026 Wurth 400 cup race at Texas Motor Speedway. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectAlex Bowman has made his decision about his racing future. On Thursday, the veteran racer announced that he has signed a one-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports, and will serve as the full-time driver of the iconic No. 48 Chevrolet for one last season, in 2027, before retiring from
  
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• Alex Bowman signs 1-year extension with Hendrick, retiring after 2027 NASCAR Cup season

  23-07-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Bowman signed a one-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports and will retire from NASCAR Cup Series racing after the 2027 season, the team announced on July 23.After the 2027 season, @Alex_Bowman will retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition. Until then, there's one more chapter left to write. pic.twitter.com/GvoCn8BEsM— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) July 23, 2026Bowman, 33, missed four races this season while battling vertigo. He has four top-10 finishes in
  
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• Alex Bowman, 33, to retire from NASCAR Cup Series after 2027 season

  23-07-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Bowman signed a one-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports and will retire from NASCAR Cup Series racing after the 2027 season, the team announced on July 23.Bowman, 33, missed four races this season while battling vertigo. He has four top-10 finishes in 17 starts and will likely miss the NASCAR playoffs/Chase for the first time since 2023."I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what’s next, and this feels like the right decision at the right time," Bowman said via H
  
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