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• Michael McDowell wrecks Ricky Stenhouse in heated post-race clash

  12-10-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIn the final run of the NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, a heated battle was unfolding for the race win, but also near the rear of the top 20. Ricky Stenhouse Jr and Michael McDowell spent several laps dive-bombing one another, making contact, and even hitting the wall as they fought for position.At one point, Stenhouse shoved McDowell off into the corner in Turn 1 and then tried to pull off an unsuccessful slide job. That was essentially the end the of their on-
  
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• Carson Hocevar Brings Fan Favorite Chili’s Scheme To Phoenix

  13-10-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Vasha HuntCarson Hocevar is bringing back one of NASCAR’s most recognizable paint schemes as the Cup Series heads to Phoenix Raceway. The Spire Motorsports driver will once again climb behind the wheel of his No. 77 Chili’s “Ride the ’Dente” Chevrolet, giving fans another opportunity to see the popular black, white and red design.The return comes after a memorable season for Hocevar, who earned his first career Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway
  
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• "That’s Not My Teammate"- Veteran Insider Reveals How Toyota’s Chase Strength Inadvertently Became Its Biggest Championship Weakness

  13-10-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireTeam Joe Gibbs Racing has a rather unique problem in the final stages of the Cup Series Chase. Three of its drivers find themselves among the top four, which could potentially create a problem in the championship battle against Kyle Larson.As Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe are keeping their title hopes alive, helping a teammate could mean giving up many opportunities to win. This was particularly noticeable at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, where Bell
  
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• Spy shots of 2027 NASCAR Ford Mustang testing at Charlotte, but what's different?

  13-10-2026 21:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFord appears to be readying a new NASCAR Cup car for 2027 as a car with familiar blue camouflage was spotted testing today during a Goodyear tire test at Charlotte Motor Speedway. That camo appears to match the customized wrap that we have seen on the Ford hypercar prototype overseas. Teams and manufacturers are testing at Charlotte ahead of a new intermediate package for 2027.Ford announced earlier this year that they planned to debut a new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC at the 2027
  
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• Carson Hocevar Chili’s Livery Returns For Phoenix Cup Race

  13-10-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar will “Ride The ‘Dente” this weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to the desert. For the first time since the Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway last June, Hocevar will be behind the wheel of his familiar Chili’s No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet for Sunday’s Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500.Hocevar has become synonymous with the restaurant chain over the last two years. The driver of the No. 77 has made a huge push to promote
  
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• Michael Jordan Is ‘All In’ on Racing After Legal Fight: NASCAR CEO

  13-10-2026 20:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While the basketball world laments the absence of Michael Jordan from the sport, NASCAR is reveling in the icon’s deepening motorsports involvement. NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell said at the Front Office Sports Tuned In media summit Tuesday that Jordan, the co-owner of 23XI Racing, is “all in” about the future of racing. “He shows up at every race. He’s passionate about the sport, and for NASCAR, you can’t pay for that,” O’Donnell said
  
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• Denny Hamlin’s Verdict on OEMs With Multiple Title Contenders

  13-10-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin believes NASCAR Cup Series OEMs (original equipped manufacturers) that have multiple championship contenders are at a disadvantage compared to others with only one. Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, leads the Cup points standings by 49 with four races remaining in the Chase.The other Chevrolet drivers in the Chase (Carson Hocevar, Chase Elliott, William Byron, Daniel Suarez) are all but out of contention for the 2026 championship at this point. Meanwhi
  
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• Hauler Talk: No penalties to McDowell, Stenhouse after lengthy discussion of Charlotte incident

  13-10-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael McDowell and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. avoided punishment after NASCAR officials heavily deliberated and dissected their NASCAR Cup Series post-race incident at Charlotte Motor Speedway.The drivers made contact on the cool-down lap, sending Stenhouse spinning.On the latest episode of the “Hauler Talk” podcast, NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde said in-car cameras and an overhead shot were among the many angles that were reviewed.RELATED: Charlotte results |
  
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• NASCAR Building Over 80 Cars For ‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel

  13-10-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is going all-out for the production of the “Days of Thunder” sequel, the hit racing movie that starred well-renowned actor Tom Cruise in 1990. In a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, NASCAR is planning on building over 80 cars for the movie. The sequel will be shot at actual NASCAR tracks.“Days of Thunder 2” is slated to premiere in 2028. Cruise, who played the main character “Cole Trickle” in the original film, is set to again be the star of the
  
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• NASCAR Fans Slam Cup Series Driver Over Chassis Excuses as Chase Title Hopes Take a Hit

  13-10-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin has faced criticism from NASCAR fans after discussing manufacturer support and chassis development on his Actions Detrimental podcast.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver suggested that manufacturers with several champions
  
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• NASCAR Legend Raises Red Flags Over Carson Hocevar’s Troubling Behavior

  13-10-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 03: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 03, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett sees a bright future for Carson Hocevar but believes the young driver risks holding himself back through his aggressive approach. The 1999 Cup Series champion praised Hocevar’s talent and Spire
  
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• Denny Hamlin NASCAR Is Working On Next Gen Fix

  13-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin says NASCAR is working to make the Next Gen car race more like the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series car. He shared the update on this week’s episode of Actions Detrimental. His comments came after both series raced at Charlotte on Sunday.Hamlin said Sunday’s Bank of America 400 showed how much the leader gains in clean air.“It definitely seemed difficult to pass if it was within 35 laps of a run. Like whoever could get out there could really go and stretch it.&rdqu
  
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• Joey Logano Publicly Admits Steep Championship Deficit: “Gotten a Little Bit Harder Than What We Needed”

  13-10-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  February 11, 2026, Daytona Beach, Fl, USA: JOEY LOGANO 22 of Middletown, CT gets gets ready to practice for Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach , FL. Daytona Beach USA – ZUMAa161 20260211_aaa_a161_006 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x ©IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireJoey Logano’s championship history had fans believing the even-year trend could work in his favor again in 2026. The Team Penske star lifted the Cup Series trophy in 2018, 2022 and 2024, giving support
  
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• WSJ Report: NASCAR is building 80+ race cars for Days of Thunder sequel

  13-10-2026 08:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDuring a recent visit to the Leadership Institute’s offices in Washington D.C., NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell sat down for an interview with the Wall Street Journal where they discussed the state of the sport and future plans.NASCAR was deeply involved in assisting with the production of the original Days of Thunder film, which was released in 1990. The sequel, starring Tom Cruise in his return to the character of Cole Trickle alongside Anne Hathaway in a new role, is set
  
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• Tri-County moves Saturday racing to Friday night

  13-10-2026 05:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  The SMART Modified Tour invaded Tri-County Speedway for its next-to-last event of the season. Four drivers, Ryan Newman, Jake Crum, Danny Bohn and Brandon Ward, entered the night tied for the end-of-season points lead, with Burt Myers 10 points back in fifth.Newman won the pole for the Freeman Hoosier 99 and took the early lead. On the eighth lap, Myers spun coming off the fourth turn and slid toward pit road. Luckily for Myers, his machine was undamaged. After the restart, Carson Lofton passed
  
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• Analysis: NASCAR Cup Chase Down to 6 Drivers After Charlotte

  13-10-2026 02:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, N.C. -- After Kyle Larson padded his points lead in the NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the field of true Chase contenders is getting thinner.Kyle Larson leads Denny Hamlin by 49 points, Christopher Bell by 51, Chase Briscoe by 65, Ryan Blaney by 85 and Joey Logano by 92 heading to Phoenix Raceway this Sunday.Although Blaney and Logano are more than a race worth of points, Blaney has won the last two races at Phoenix, two of the last three fall races at Martinsville Speed
  
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• Revealed: Why NASCAR Didn’t Punish Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney for Bristol Brawl

  13-10-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why didn't NASCAR punish Carson Hocevar or Ryan Blaney for their Bristol brawl? New reporting finally provides an answer. GettyNASCAR chose not to punish Ryan Blaney or Carson Hocevar after their Sept. 19 Bristol brawl, and while the decision seemed surprising at the time, a new report by The Wall Street Journal Monday finally explains it.The controversial call was tied to Project 2032, NASCAR’s long-term marketing push designed to increase the sport’s popularity and place it alongsi
  
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• NASCAR Caps Weekend Honoring Kyle Busch With Silent Lap 8

  13-10-2026 01:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This past weekend, all three of NASCAR’s top major series were back in action at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was the first time the circuit had returned to the 1.5-mile track since the tragic weekend last May.Kyle Busch, NASCAR’s winningest overall driver, died suddenly on May 21, three days prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The entire race weekend was a somber one as the NASCAR community came together to honor one of the sport’s greatest drivers.
  
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• Kyle Busch's widow posts emotional update after celebration of life

  12-10-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Busch's widow revealed that the celebration of life for her late husband was not easy for her to get through in a new social media message that provided a glimpse into how the Busch family is still processing the NASCAR legend's death.Samantha Busch posted via an Instagram story on Sunday, Oct. 11, that the memorial for Busch "took a lot out of me emotionally," while praising the event that took place Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. She said her spirits were boosted, in part, by the sce
  
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• “Need 70 Points a Race”: Insider’s Insane Mathematical Reality Leaves Kyle Larson’s Rivals With Zero Margin

  12-10-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 08: Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet looks on before the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 on March 8, 2026 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAR 08 NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260308039 ©IMAGO/Icon Sportswire“It’s not going to be that way. So, I just think you guys need to take a breath and relax.” Th
  
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• Brennan Poole to leave Alpha Prime Racing; team owners 'disappointed' to see him go

  12-10-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoBrennan Poole and Alpha Prime Racing will part ways at the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season."Brennan Poole has informed APR that he will not return to the #44 for the 2027 season, ending a three-year run at the organization," said the team in a statement. "We're grateful and proud of everything Brennan has accomplished with APR over the years, and we look forward to a strong ending to the season."Poole, 36, is a veteran of over 200 NASCAR O'Reilly r
  
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• Brennan Poole to leave Alpha Prime Racing after 2026

  12-10-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoBrennan Poole and Alpha Prime Racing will part ways at the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season."Brennan Poole has informed APR that he will not return to the #44 for the 2027 season, ending a three-year run at the organization," said the team in a statement. "We're grateful and proud of everything Brennan has accomplished with APR over the years, and we look forward to a strong ending to the season."Poole, 36, is a veteran of over 200 NASCAR O'Reilly r
  
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• “It Was a Big Reality Check” - Kyle Larson's Crew Chief Warns HMS Against Dangerous ‘Conservative’ Trap

  12-10-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 29: Cliff Daniels,crew chief talks to Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet during qualifying for the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Ally 400 on June 29, 2024, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 29 NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2406292506 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireKyle Larson is still the championship leader, but Chase Briscoe has made the closing str
  
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• ‘What an Idiot’: Austin Dillon Unloads on Fellow NASCAR Driver at Charlotte

  12-10-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyAustin Dillon had plenty to say about a fellow NASCAR driver during Sunday’s Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and he wasn’t particularly concerned about keeping it clean.T
  
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• Chasing the Chasers: Notable Quotables After the Bank of America 400

  12-10-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson (5) and driver Chase Briscoe (19) lead the first laps during the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWhen the checkered flag waved, signaling the end of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, it officially meant that The Chase was more than halfway over. With six races down and four left to go before a champion is crowned, varying levels of momentum c
  
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• “Glad I Proved Everyone Wrong”- Rick Hendrick’s 20-Yo Star Confronts Doubters Who Questioned Elite Seat Signing

  12-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BRISTOL, TN – SEPTEMBER 21: Rick Hendrick looks on prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race on September 21, 2024, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 21 NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon240921905 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireBeing compared to Kyle Larson can be a blessing until the results fail to match the hype. Corey Day arrived in NASCAR with Larson&rsqu
  
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• 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list for Phoenix Raceway Chase race

  12-10-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series transitions from the home confines of Charlotte Motor Speedway to the desert digs of Phoenix Raceway on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, ESPN Unlimited, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race will be the sixth of nine Chase presented by Mobil 1 contests during the 2026 campaign and the 30th points-paying event overall. Jesse Love, who won the 2025 O’Reilly title at the track, is the defending Phoenix fall victor.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O&rsq
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry list for Phoenix Raceway Chase race

  12-10-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series continues its Chase presented by Mobil 1 stretch with a contest at Phoenix Raceway on Friday (7:30 p.m. ET, FS2, FOX Business, FOX One, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race will be the fourth of seven Chase contests and the 22nd points-paying event of the 2026 campaign.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O’Reilly Auto Parts Series | Craftsman Truck SeriesLayne Riggs, in the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford, returned to Victory Lane at Charlo
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for Phoenix Raceway Chase race

  12-10-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the NASCAR Cup Series heads westward for a desert bout at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The contest will be the seventh of 10 Chase presented by Mobil 1 races in the 2026 campaign and the 33rd points-paying race overall. The 2026 Phoenix fall race will be the first time since 2019 that the 1-mile track does not host the season finale. Ryan Blaney is the defending fall winner.ENTRY LISTS:
  
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• Winners and losers from NASCAR Cup at Charlotte after dramatic finish

  12-10-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThere are just four races left in the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, with Kyle Larson nowleading the championship by 49 points. He extended his advantage over Hamlin slightly, but new challengers are rapidly approaching with just one month of racing left to go.Chase Briscoe won the race over Christopher Bellin the closest finish of the 2026 Cup season and the second-closest finish in the history of Cup racing at Charlotte.The 400-mile race featured some big hits and as we said, a nail-b
  
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