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• NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell explains why he doesn’t necessarily mind driver fights

  18-08-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe best battles in NASCAR happen on the track, but there's no denying that we've seen some pretty good action off the track as well in the Cup Series.While all-out fist fights aren't as common as they might have once been, tensions can run high on pit road, and drivers who get a bit too aggressive on the track can be subject to a post-race lecture, shove, or just some brutal side-eye.Sometimes issues simply need to be worked through off the track, and NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell
  
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• It might be time to get Bubba Wallace his own food and travel show

  18-08-2026 01:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe travel food show has seen many iterations, from the thoughtful work of Anthony Bourdain to the impressively large appetite of professional wrestler Braun Strowman, and everything in between.Recently, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has been testing the food show waters with a series of TikTok posts entitled, "Sunday Special with Tim Cheese," highlighting his race-day meals as made by Tim Valles.The logistics of bringing the traveling show that is a NASCAR team to a new city
  
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• NASCAR Team Owner Reflects on Bittersweet Departure of Connor Zilisch to Hendrick Motorsports

  17-08-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 09: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet, looks on prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 09, 2026 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyThe Connor Zilisch move to Hendrick Motorsports has left Trackhouse Racing facing a difficult change, even though the NASCAR team still has more than a year with the young driver. Hendrick Motorsports announced Monday that Zilisch will join the orga
  
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• Jimmie Johnson’s 7 Greatest Moments Behind the Wheel of the No. 48

  17-08-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Few car numbers in NASCAR history are as inseparable from one driver as the No. 48 is from Jimmie Johnson.Before Johnson arrived at Hendrick Motorsports, the number did not carry anything close to the significance it does today. By the time his full-time Cup Series career ended in 2020, Johnson had transformed it into one of the most recognizable numbers in stock car racing.The numbers alone are staggering: 83 Cup Series victories, seven championships, five consecutive titles, two Daytona 500 vi
  
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• Who Is Connor Zilisch? 5 Fast Facts About Hendrick Motorsports’ New Cup Driver

  17-08-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Zilisch is set to take over the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet for the retiring Alex Bowman ahead of the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season. Zilisch is currently a rookie in the Cup Series and pilots the No. 88 for Trackhouse Racing.The 20-year-old quickly emerged as one of NASCAR’s top young talents after a breakout 2025 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season in which he recorded 10 victories and finished runner-up in the championship. Now headed to one of NASCAR’s most ac
  
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• NASCAR: Connor Zilisch Joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2028

  17-08-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Zilisch will drive the No. 48 HMS car in 2028. GettyConnor Zilisch will be the new driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2028. The 20-year-old will replace Alex Bowman, who is set to retire, after the 2027 season.The news comes in Zilisch’s first full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series as he currently drives the No. 88 for Trackhouse Racing. Prior to the 2026 campaign, the 2025 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series runner-up signed a multi-year
  
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• NASCAR: Bubba Wallace Has a Blunt Answer for His Harshest Critics

  17-08-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Columbia PFG/Academy Sports Toyota was slapped with a harsh penalty after the Quaker State 400 on Sunday. GettyBubba Wallace has found a different way to deal with the constant criticism that follows him online. Instead of blocking every negative account or staying away from social media completely, the NASCAR Cup Series driver now uses one simple question to decide how much the comments should matter.Wallace told reporters at Richmond Raceway on Friday that he s
  
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• NASCAR rookie Connor Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports in 2028

  17-08-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The seat of the No. 48 Chevrolet won’t be empty for long.Hendrick Motorsports announced Monday afternoon that it has signed Connor Zilisch to a multi-year deal beginning in 2028. Zilisch — who is in his rookie season in NASCAR’s Cup Series with Trackhouse Racing — will get behind the wheel of the car currently driven by Alex Bowman, who has announced he will retire after next season.“Connor is a truly gifted young racer,” Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendri
  
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• Joey Logano and Team Penske are making a push for NASCAR points as the Chase approaches

  17-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano has three championships in the NASCAR Cup Series but none in the Chase system that has returned this season.The Team Penske driver is embracing the challenge of proving he can win a title in the format that puts a greater emphasis on banking consistently strong finishes.“Do I have a little chip on my shoulder? That’s a clear yes,” Logano said with a chuckle after his victory Saturday at Richmond Raceway. “So much so that our team slogan is ‘4 the haters.
  
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• Trackhouse boss Justin Marks reacts to 'bittersweet' exit of Connor Zilisch

  17-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photo20-year-old NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has signed a multi-year deal with Hendrick Motorsports, beginning in 2028. He will pilot the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet and leave Trackhouse Racing in the rearview.His current team hired Zilisch in January of 2024, and has been his only home since joining the Cup Series."It's a bittersweet moment for Trackhouse, but I am truly happy for Connor to get an opportunity that many drivers only dream of," said Justin Marks, founder of Track
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry list for New Hampshire Motor Speedway

  17-08-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series wraps up its regular season with Saturday’s trip to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the Team EJP 175 (1:30 p.m. ET, FS1, FOX One, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race is the 18th points-paying event of the 2026 Truck Series season.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | Craftsman Truck SeriesConnor Zilisch — who was announced as the future driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet starting during the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series campai
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for New Hampshire Motor Speedway

  17-08-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series continues up the East Coast to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for Sunday’s Dollar Tree 301, the penultimate race in the regular season (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race will act as the 25th points-paying event of the 2026 season. Ryan Blaney is the defending winner at the 1-mile facility.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | Craftsman Truck SeriesJoey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford, enters the race weekend on a hot streak, w
  
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• Why NASCAR Fans Still Refuse to Respect Joey Logano And How He Now Races “4 the Haters”

  17-08-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectJoey Logano has never been a driver everyone loves.The Team Penske star has spent much of his career being booed, criticized and questioned. Now, even after winning three NASCAR Cup Series championships, some fans still don’t believe he gets enough credit.Logano won his first title in 2018, followed by another in 2022 and his third in 2024. All three came under NASCAR’s elimination-style playoff system, which has made him one of the biggest targets for
  
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• Hendrick Motorsports Names Connor Zilisch as Alex Bowman’s Replacement

  17-08-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Zilisch’s NASCAR future is officially set.Hendrick Motorsports announced Monday that Zilisch has signed a multiyear agreement to drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet beginning with the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season, putting one of the sport’s brightest young stars behind the wheel of one of its most recognizable cars.The move also establishes the succession plan for Alex Bowman, who previously announced his retirement from full-time competition following the 2027 season.Zilisch wil
  
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• Connor Zilisch Officially Moving To Hendrick Motorsports In 2028

  17-08-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Zilisch will move to Hendrick Motorsports in 2028 and will take over for Alex Bowman as the driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectConnor Zilisch will depart Trackhouse Racing at the end of the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season and will enter a multi-year contract with Hendrick Motorsports to serve as the full-time driver of the team's No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, the team confirmed on Monday.The move will pair Zilisch, who is seen as a generational developmental prospect
  
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• Former Driver Unmasks How Family Business Money Is Dictating Modern NASCAR Grid Spots

  17-08-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  SAN DIEGO, CA – JUNE 20: The 97 team pushes the car to the grid for qualifications for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base race on Saturday June 20, 2026 at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, CA. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 20 NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon95326062041 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireGetting to the top of the NASCAR ladder can be expensive, and not everyone who dreams of making it has the fi
  
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• Connor Zilisch signs with Hendrick Motorsports for 2028 in multi-year deal

  17-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has locked in his future at the top level of stock car racing, and that will take him to the most successful team in NASCAR history.In 2028, Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports, replacing Alex Bowman after he retires from full-time NASCAR competition. He will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet for HMS and Ally will serve as the full-season sponsor.“Connor is a truly gifted young racer,” said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorspor
  
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• “No Longer Control Your Own Destiny”– Insiders Unmask Joey Logano’s Harsh Chase Reality Battling Denny Hamlin

  17-08-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 07: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing National Debt Relief Toyota walks to the shuttle truck for the parade lap after being introduced during the drivers introduction ceremony before the start of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 on June 07, 2026, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI. Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 07 NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon250607123400 ©IMAGO/Icon S
  
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• NASCAR Rule Change Raises Questions After Joey Logano’s Richmond Win

  17-08-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 15: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 15, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyJoey Logano believes a recent NASCAR rule change has helped close the performance gap between Ford and Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series. The two-time defending champion spoke after winning the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, where Ford
  
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• Winners and losers from a classic Richmond NASCAR Cup race

  17-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWith Richmond in the rearview, only two races remain before the Chase reset in the battle for the NASCAR Cup Series championship.Logano claimed victory, fending off Chase Briscoe in the closing laps of a 'classic' Richmond race with long green-flag runs and multi-groove racing.The Saturday night race saw very low attrition and just one DNF, but lots of movement throughout the standings.Here's a look at the biggest winners and losers from Richmond:WINNER: Joey Logano continues his
  
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• Kurt Busch Reclaims IROC Glory Beating 7x NASCAR Champ in Wild Photo Finish

  17-08-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR: August 30 Bojangles` Southern 500, August 30, 2019 – Darlington, South Carolina, USA: Kurt Busch 1 gets ready to practice for the Bojangles` Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina ©IMAGO/DreamstimeKurt Busch had already experienced IROC glory once as he won the prestigious championship in his first season in 2003. More than two decades later, he’s still on top of his game in delivering a clutch win. At WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Busch foun
  
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• Joey Logano discusses big NASCAR win at Richmond in 2026

  17-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano is back in victory lane. On Saturday night, Logano and the No. 22 team for Team Penske won the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, earning their second victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The driver of the No. 22 car held off a hard-charging Chase Briscoe in the final laps.Following the event, Logano spoke about his major NASCAR win at Richmond. As Logano said, don't let the No. 22 Penske team get hot."Don’t let the boys get hot," Logano said. "We’re pretty strong
  
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• NASCAR Nashville Fight Explodes Over Fairgrounds Controversial Petition

  17-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA TODAY Network via Reuters CoThe fight over the future of Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway is getting more heated.The initial debate over whether racing should stay at the historic track has grown into a bigger fight over a petition that could remove racing from the Fairgrounds.In recent weeks, some opponents of the petition have accused canvassers of giving voters misleading information while collecting signatures. Hidden-camera footage has added to the controversy, while a new advertising cam
  
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• Young NASCAR star Connor Zilisch joining Hendrick in famed No. 48 car for 2028

  17-08-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Young NASCAR star Connor Zilisch joining Hendrick in famed No. 48 car for 2028 originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaConnor Zilisch already has his plans for 2028 set.The 20-year-old NASCAR Cup Series rookie will join powerhouse team Hendrick Motorsports after next season in a multi-year agreement, the team announced Monday.Zilisch will drive the No. 48 Chevy, which Jimmie Johnson made famous on his way to winning a record-tying seven championships during his career.Alex Bowman has been
  
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• NASCAR The Chase Watch: 6 Drivers Who Can Clinch This Weekend at Loudon, Will They Do It?

  17-08-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Seven drivers have clinched a spot in NASCAR’s The Chase through 24 races, with Chase Briscoe, Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell becoming the latest to earn their spot this past weekend. There are still nine spots up for grabs with two regular-season races left and a majority of NASCAR’s The Chase spots could be clinched this weekend at Loudon.Let’s dive into our list, highlighting the six NASCAR drivers who can clinch a spot in The Chase at this weekend’s race and the l
  
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• How to watch NASCAR live at New Hampshire in 2026, full schedule

  17-08-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is ready for the upcoming action at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, marking the 27th official race weekend of the 2026 season. In 2025, Ryan Blaney beat Josh Berry for his third victory of the year. The NASCAR Cup and Truck Series will be racing at New Hampshire. You don't want to miss the action!Below, you can find more details about the on-track action at New Hampshire this weekend!NASCAR live today: New HampshireHere are the upcoming practice, qualifying, and race times for the current r
  
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• NASCAR Schedule This Weekend at Loudon: Practice, Qualifying Time and Track Info for Truck and Cup Series

  17-08-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We’re nearly at the end of the 2026 NASCAR regular season, with this weekend’s trip to New Hampshire Motor Speedway marking the final regular-season points race in the Truck Series and the penultimate regular-season race for the Cup Series.With multiple The Chase spots on the line this weekend in Loudon, let’s dive right into the NASCAR schedule this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. As always, all listed times are Eastern Time and we’ve sorted the NASCAR schedule
  
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• PIT BOX: A stacked Modified Tour field is ready to tackle New Hampshire Motor Speedway this Saturday

  17-08-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One of the most important race weeks of the 2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season is here, as the series returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this week for Saturday’s running of the Mohegan Sun 100 (4:30 p.m. ET on FloRacing).Saturday’s race marks the 78th Modified Tour event held at the 1.058-mile asphalt oval since 1990, when Mike McLaughlin held off Mike Stefanik to secure the 14th of his 16 series victories. That event started a tradition for the Modified Tour; New Hampshire
  
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• Hendrick Motorsports signs Connor Zilisch to multiyear deal starting in 2028

  17-08-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hendrick Motorsports signed Connor Zilisch to a multiyear contract beginning in 2028 to drive the team‘s iconic No. 48 Chevrolet with continued sponsorship from Ally, the team announced Monday.Zilisch, 20, is in the midst of his rookie campaign in the NASCAR Cup Series as driver of the No. 88 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing. Alex Bowman, current driver of Hendrick‘s No. 48 car, announced last month that he will step away from full-time competition following the 2027 season.RELATED: C
  
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• Chase check-in: Battle to make top six is tight heading to New Hampshire

  17-08-2026 12:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With two regular-season races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, it’s time for a check-in to see how the race for The Chase is progressing.Reminder: The top 16 drivers in points make The Chase. There is no more win-and-in. The regular-season points leader starts The Chase with 2,100 points and second place starts with 2,075. Third place starts with 2,065 points, then drivers are separated by five-point increments through 16th place. RELATED: Cup Series standings | New Hampshir
  
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