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• Live Race Updates For the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington

  06-09-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectIt's time for 16 drivers to battle for the NASCAR Cup Series championship over a 10-race marathon known as The Chase. Tyler Reddick, who comes into the race third in the championship standings, will start from the pole position after weather forced the cancellation of qualifying on Saturday.This page will be updated with top moments and video highlights from Sunday's crown jewel event as they happen. Check back often to see how your favor
  
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• Jesse Love honors his word and the NASCAR O'Reily Chase gets tighter

  13-09-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWhen Jesse Love executes and catches some good luck, something he is loathe to admit that he needs, the driver of the Richard Childress Racing No. 2 believes he is every bit the championship contender as Justin Allgaier is.It hasn’t looked it this year with Allgaier winning six races and having a massive points lead before the Chase for the Championship reset but a victory on Saturday night at Gateway has flipped the narrative.And beyond all of that, Love is just relieved t
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series race at Gateway: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard

  13-09-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCAR Chase moves to the gateway to the west.The Enjoy Illinois 300NASCAR Cup Series race on Sept. 13 at World Wide Technology Raceway is the second of 10 races in the Chase.Denny Hamlin enters the day with the points lead, 12 points ahead of Southern 500 winner Christopher Bell.After issues at Darlington, William Byron is 114 points behind Hamlin and needs a strong run of results to get back into the championship battle.Joey Logano is on the pole, with Kyle Larson on the outside of the fro
  
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• Jimmie Johnson explains decision to bring Josh Berry to Legacy

  13-09-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe NASCAR postseason is set for the second race of the Chase on Sunday, where the 16 drivers still in contention for the championship will once again be battling with everything on the line.But while not every car on the track is still a contender for this year's title, that doesn't mean the rest of the field isn't already prepping to chase greatness in 2027.Legacy Motor Club might not have a driver in the Chase this year, but the team has made big moves in the past few weeks th
  
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• Dale Jr.'s defense of Carson Hocevar left his co-hosts stunned

  13-09-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoEveryone has had something to say about Carson Hocevar this week.The driver of the No. 77 was already the most heavily scrutinized driver in the Cup Series, and his spin out of Brad Keselowski at the Southern 500, and his subsequent shrugging off of the contact, only added more fuel to the fire.Hocevar has gotten heat from his fellow drivers, the media, and plenty of fans. But he's also generated a ton of buzz for NASCAR, and sold a whole lot of t-shirts.While the majority of the
  
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• How to Watch NASCAR Cup Series at World Wide Technology Raceway Today: TV Coverage and Streaming

  13-09-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 07: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 McDonald's Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 07, 2025 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series Chase continues today at World Wide Technology Raceway with the Enjoy Illinois 300 in Madison, Illinois. The race starts at 3 p.m. ET on the 1.25-mile oval and covers 240 laps and 300 miles. USA Network will carry the live NASC
  
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• NASCAR Race at World Wide Technology Raceway Ends With a Penalty After Post-Race Inspection

  13-09-2026 16:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Jesse Love, driver of the #2 Whelen Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Nu Way 225 Powered by Bobcat and Sauced by Blues Hog at WWT Raceway on September 12, 2026 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR race at WWT Raceway ended with Jesse Love celebrating his first 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win, but the post-race inspection revealed one final consequence. Carson Kvapil couldn’t hol
  
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• NASCAR: Carson Hocevar Says Brad Keselowski Rivalry Is Good for the Sport After Viral Clash

  13-09-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 02: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet speaks to the media during the NASCAR Cup Series Chase Media Day at Charlotte Convention Center on September 02, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyThe Carson Hocevar and Brad Keselowski feud has moved beyond the track and into NASCAR’s social media spotlight. Days after their contact at Darlington Raceway, Hocevar said the incident has spread ac
  
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• Jesse Love reveals Kyle Busch moment that "hit me like a ton of bricks"

  13-09-2026 15:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAt WWT Raceway, Jesse Love earned his very first win of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts season. The Richard Childress Racing driver has always been a big fan of Kyle Busch, and honored him with a No. 8 flag after winning at Gateway -- the site of Busch's final Cup win.In the winner's press conference, Love told an emotional story about the two-time NASCAR Cup champion, who died suddenly at the age of 41 in May of this year."Well, lucky for me, I've already had this quest
  
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• Jamie McMurray laments the turn Carson Hocevar's career has taken: 'I'm embarrassed for him'

  13-09-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoCarson Hocevar found himself on the receiving end of plenty of criticism last week after he seemed to brush off his spin of Brad Keselowski when asked about the contact they made after the conclusion of the Southern 500.The driver of the No. 77 was called out by his fellow drivers — including Keselowski himself and Chase leader Denny Hamlin — as well as by many members of the NASCAR media.But analyst Jamie McMurray had a slightly different reaction to Hocevar's latest
  
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• Reddick, Wallace share optimistic outlook given recent shorter-track gains

  13-09-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, Ill. — The Chase presented by Mobil 1 opener at Darlington Raceway provided 23XI Racing with plenty of encouragement as both drivers delivered competitive performances and chipped away at the championship lead. But the road ahead gets tougher at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, a venue that has troubled the organization in recent years.Tyler Reddick finished fourth at the St. Louis oval in 2024, his only result better than 16th in four career starts. Bubba Wallace, meanwh
  
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• NASCAR race at Gateway: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Enjoy Illinois 300

  13-09-2026 13:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christopher Bell finally got his first win of the season last weekend, opening the Chase with a crown jewel victory at the Southern 500.For Sunday’s race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, Joey Logano is the pole-sitter at a track that’s been a strong one for the Fords at Team Penske. His teammate Austin Cindric won there in 2024.But all the talk in NASCAR this week heading into the second race of the postseason Chase at Gateway is about the polarizing Carson Hoce
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series at Gateway: Starting lineup, TV schedule for today's race

  13-09-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano is on the pole for the Enjoy Illinois 300NASCAR Cup Series race on Sept. 13 at World Wide Technology Raceway.Logano's lap of 32.817 seconds was two-tenths faster than Kyle Larson to take the top spot.The driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford has four top-five finishes in four Cup races at Gateway including a victory.Among Chase drivers, Chris Buescher (21st) and William Byron (24th) are starting outside the top 20.Here's the full starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR race at Gateway.GA
  
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• What channel is the NASCAR Gateway race on today? Time, TV schedule for Enjoy Illinois 300 race

  13-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series Chase continues with the Enjoy Illinois 300 on Sept. 13 at World Wide Technology Raceway.Denny Hamlin remains the points leader after the Southern 500, but his lead is 12 points ahead of Darlington winner Christopher Bell.Seven drivers are within 49 points of the points lead.Joey Logano is on the pole.Here's how you can watch Sunday's race:GATEWAY PICKS:NASCAR Gateway predictions 2026, expert picks for Enjoy Illinois 300 Cup raceNASCAR Gateway TV schedule, start time for th
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Gateway lineup, TV schedule for Sunday's race

  13-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Chase continues at Gateway.The Enjoy Illinois 300NASCAR Cup Series race takes place on Sept. 13 at World Wide Technology Raceway, the second of 10 races in the Chase.Joey Logano earned the pole in qualifying at a track he has a great record at, including a win and four top-five finishes in four starts.The top 10 is all comprised by Chase drivers.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Sunday's NASCAR race at Gateway.GATEWAY PICKS:NASCAR Gateway predictions 2026, expert
  
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• What channel is NASCAR on today? TV schedule, start time, live stream to watch 2026 Gateway playoff race

  13-09-2026 06:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What channel is NASCAR on today? TV schedule, start time, live stream to watch 2026 Gateway playoff race originally appeared on The Sporting News.Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The NASCAR playoff chase continues this weekend with another high-stakes race. Fans and racing enthusiasts, get ready for the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway.Last week's Cook Out Southern 500 was pure cinema, with Christopher Bell winning his first race of the season at +1100 odds. That victory
  
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• William Sawalich declines comment on wrecking Corey Day, but will NASCAR penalize him?

  13-09-2026 05:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWWT Raceway was the site of the latest clash between NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series regulars Corey Day and William Sawalich. They previously had run-ins at COTA, Daytona, and just last weekend at Darlington when Day sent Sawalich spinning. With just under 50 laps to go in the second round of the 2026 Chase, Day pushed up into Sawalich in the battle for fifth. Down the backstretch, Sawalich abruptly turned his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota across the track, slamming doors w
  
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• Pit Road Disaster Unfolds in NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race

  13-09-2026 05:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Gateway sees pit road disaster. GettyA multi-car incident on pit road made for a scary moment in Saturday night’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway.As the field entered pit lane following the end of Stage 1, Nicholas Sanchez made contact with Rajah Caruth. The contact sent both cars spinning, with Sanchez’s No. 97 careening with Brent Crews’ No. 19 car as his pit crew was in the middle of thei
  
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• NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Results, Winner From WWT Raceway

  13-09-2026 04:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saturday night’s Nu Way 225 Powered by Bobcat and Sauced by Blues Hog at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, delivered plenty of drama before it was even halfway done, with a massive pit lane pileup at the end of Stage 1 forcing NASCAR to red-flag the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race and setting the tone for a chaotic night of Playoff racing on The CW.Pit Lane Crash Brings Out Red FlagThe most alarming moment of the night came at the conclusion of the opening stage, wh
  
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• Jesse Love wins dramatic NASCAR O'Reilly race at Gateway

  13-09-2026 04:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoJesse Love went to Victory Lane for the first time this year with an impressive victory at WWT Raceway on Saturday. The reigning NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion is now just 16 points out of the championship lead after claiming his fourth career win.Love passed Carson Kvapil with 16 laps to go, driving off to collect the checkered flag with Sheldon Creed second, Sam Mayer third, Taylor Gray fourth, and Kvapil falling back to fifth.Parker Retzlaff, Brent Crews, Sammy Smi
  
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• Who won NASCAR O'Reilly Series Gateway race? Winner is Jesse Love plus full results

  13-09-2026 04:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jesse Love surged to the lead in the final 20 laps and held on to win the Nu Way 225NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Sept. 12 Love grabbed the lead from Carson Kvapil with 16 laps to go, then drove away from Sheldon Creed in the final laps to grab his first win of the season.Creed grabbed the points lead from Justin Allgaier after finisihing second.Here are the full results from Saturday's race:O'REILLY POINTS:NASCAR points standings: O'Reilly Series points update after Gateway raceWho
  
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• NASCAR points standings: O'Reilly Series points update after Gateway race

  13-09-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheldon Creed took the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points lead after the second Chase race, the Nu Way 225 on Sept. 12 at World Wide Technology Raceway.Creed finished second behind winner Jesse Love to push into the points lead, three points ahead of Justin Allgaier.Allgaier got damage during a spat between Corey Day and William Sawalich, requiring a late-race stop out-of-sequence. Allgaier drove back up to a 13th-place finish.Here's the updated NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points sta
  
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• NASCAR O’Reilly Standings Today: OARS The Chase Points Battle After Gateway

  13-09-2026 04:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectSaturday night’s Nu Way 225 at World Wide Technology Raceway marked the second race in the 10-race chase for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. With just eight races left, the points battle between the top drivers is tightening a bit as we look at the NASCAR O’Reilly standings today.Coming out of Gateway, let’s take a look at the the O’Reilly Series The Chase standings.Related: NASCAR O’Reilly Series Results TonightNASCAR O’R
  
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• NASCAR O'Reilly Series race red-flagged after pit road crash that comes dangerously close to pit crew

  13-09-2026 03:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A surreal crash at NASCAR's O'Reilly Series Nu Way 225 on Saturday could have been so much worse.The end of the first stage saw a 10-car crash hit pit road as the entire field entered for fresh tires. It began with Rajah Caruth's No. 88 car getting spun out and ended with the road fully clogged and the race on ice.Caruth, Brandon Jones, Harrison Burton, Dean Thompson, Jeb Burton, Ryan Sieg, Patrick Staropoli, Jeremy Clements, Nicholas Sanchez and Anthony Alfredo were all involved, with some sust
  
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• Pit crews narrowly avoid serious injury, pit road completely blocked in scary NASCAR crash

  13-09-2026 02:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAt the end of Stage 1, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series field filed down pit road for standard pit stops, but things quickly went very wrong.On the narrow pit road, there was a check-up that led to Rajah Caruth and Nick Sanchez spinning. It was an accordion effect as cars piled in, pushing each other into the wreck.Caruth's car clipped crew members of Brent Crews' No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing, who also narrowly avoided being crushed by Sanchez's out-of-control car. It was a truly
  
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• Pit crews narrowly avoid serious injury in scary NASCAR pit road crash

  13-09-2026 02:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAt the end of Stage 1, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series field filed down pit road for standard pit stops, but things quickly went very wrong.On the narrow pit road, there was a check-up that led to Rajah Caruth and Nick Sanchez spinning. It was an accordion effect as cars piled in, pushing each other into the wreck.Caruth's car clipped crew members of Brent Crews' No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing, who also narrowly avoided being crushed by Sanchez's out-of-control car. It was a truly
  
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• Pit crews narrowly avoid serious injury as pit road completely blocked in scary NASCAR crash

  13-09-2026 02:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAt the end of Stage 1, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series field filed down pit road for standard pit stops, but things quickly went very wrong.On the narrow pit road, there was a check-up that led to Rajah Caruth and Nick Sanchez spinning. It was an accordion effect as cars piled in, pushing each other into the wreck.Caruth's car clipped crew members of Brent Crews' No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing, who also narrowly avoided being crushed by Sanchez's out-of-control car. It was a truly
  
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• Who’s on the Pole at World Wide Technology Raceway? Full NASCAR Cup Qualifying Results

  13-09-2026 02:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at WWT Raceway on September 12, 2026 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Amy Kontras/Getty Images) GettyJoey Logano will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to green at World Wide Technology Raceway after delivering the fastest lap in Saturday’s qualifying session.Logano put the No. 22 Team Penske Ford on the pole with a lap of 32.817 seconds
  
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• Brad Keselowski Not Backing Down From Hocevar and Spire

  13-09-2026 02:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, Ill. -- Brad Keselowski is ready for whatever fight Carson Hocevar -- or anyone in the NASCAR Cup Series garage -- is going to put up against him and his organization."Bring it. I'll fight back with anybody in the garage," Keselowski said Saturday in the World Wide Technology Raceway Gateway media center.Keselowski is outspoken after an incident with Hocevar in last Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. At the end of the first stage, Hocevar bumped into Keselowski and sp
  
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• Jesse Love scores first win of 2026 in O'Reilly Chase race at Gateway

  13-09-2026 01:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, Ill. — In a race that kindled the rivalry between Corey Day and William Sawalich to full flame, Jesse Love showed the form that made him a NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion last year.Wresting the lead from Carson Kvapil with a gentle rub with 16 laps remaining, Love held the top spot the rest of the way in winning Saturday night’s Nu Way 225 Powered by Bobcat Sauced by Blue Hog at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.RELATED:Unofficial results|At-track pho
  
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