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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Bubba Wallace Raises Fresh Concerns After Daytona Disappointment

  31-08-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Columbia PFG Toyota, 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace gave NASCAR’s new Daytona package a mixed review after the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. The 23XI Racing driver finished 20th and said he could clearly feel the change in
  
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• The longest waits in NASCAR history before first Cup Series win

  01-09-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe 210th different winner in the history of the NASCAR Cup Series is Ryan Preece, breaking through in his 249th career start at Daytona International Speedway. The victory came on the same weekend where another Ryan -- Ryan Sieg, earned his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win in his 424th career start. That's a record for the secondary level of NASCAR, but what about Cup?Well, only three drivers have ever run more races than Preece before their first career Cup
  
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• Carson Hocevar defends himself after Daytona disappointment

  01-09-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoCarson Hocevar was in contention to win at Daytona on Saturday, but when he made what he hoped would be the race-deciding move for the lead, he instead wrecked, bringing out the yellow flag and sending the race to overtime.In the immediate aftermath of the crash, Hocevar seemed somewhat bewildered by how the scene played out."These noses have a lot more lift, and I was a lot tighter on entry and exits with this package. I felt like I needed to make a move to the bottom there
  
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• NASCAR Entry List Darlington: 38 Cup Series Drivers for Cook Out Southern 500

  01-09-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConnectThe Chase is here for the NASCAR Cup Series, with Sunday’s Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina kicking off the 10-race chase. While only 16 drives are in The Chase, we’ve got a much larger field of drivers in the race this weekend.As per usual, there are 35 full-time Cup Series drivers competing in the race on Sunday. Austin Hill will be in the No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing, as he has been since the passing of Ky
  
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• "I'm Not Gonna Race Then"- Denny Hamlin Admits Flaws in NASCAR’s New Superspeedway Package With Radical Solution

  01-09-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JULY 25: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing JGR Toyota GR Camry sits in hit pit box during qualifications for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Brickyard 400 on July 25, 2026 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN. Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 25 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon072526013400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireThe last regular-season race in Daytona saw the revamped superspeedway package take to the track,
  
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• “I’m Telling You Sir, the Lights Were Green”- Denny Hamlin Drops Bombshell Proof Exposing NASCAR’s Flawed Scoring System

  01-09-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JULY 25: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing JGR Toyota GR Camry sits in hit pit box during qualifications for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Brickyard 400 on July 25, 2026 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN. Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 25 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon072526013400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin had the No. 1 seed secured heading into the Coke Zero Sugar 400, so his finishing pos
  
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• 76 years later: The shared history of Ryan Preece and NASCAR's forgotten champion

  01-09-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photo2026 has been a fun season for NASCAR fans interested in numerology, specifically in relation to race-winning car numbers.Tyler Reddick was the first driver to ever win the Daytona 500 with the No. 45, while it also became the 31st different car number to win NASCAR's biggest race.Shane van Gisbergen finally got to drive his No. 97 in the Cup Series, and was the first driver in 21 years to win with it at the highest level of the sport.Carson Hocevar was just the third driver to e
  
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• Team Penske swaps Nos. 2, 12 pit crews before The Chase begins

  01-09-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Team Penske has swapped the pit crews of its Nos. 2 and 12 teams driven by Austin Cindric and Ryan Blaney, respectively, before the start of The Chase presented by Mobil 1, a team spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.Blaney and the No. 12 team enter the NASCAR Cup Series Chase as the No. 2 seed, 25 points behind series leader Denny Hamlin. However, his pit crew through Daytona ranked just 32nd of 35 full-time teams, according to NASCAR Insights.MORE: Chase standings | Darlington scheduleCindric and th
  
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• Denny Hamlin Says NASCAR Took Daytona “In the Right Direction” After New Package Change

  01-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aug 15, 2026; Richmond, Virginia, USA; Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin (11) before the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. © Greg Atkins-Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin shared a positive review of the new Daytona package that debuted on Saturday. In the latest episode of ‘Actions Detrimental,’ Hamlin explained how it allowed drivers to be more aggressive on overtakes.Hamlin was one of the drivers who helped spearhead the updated rules package. The new body had lower horsepower and a
  
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• Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx: A friendship that has endured for almost 60 years

  01-09-2026 10:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoMario Andretti and Jacky Ickx were remarkably versatile even by the standards of their generation, competing and succeeding across multiple disciplines. Having won some of the biggest prizes in motorsport between them, both can look back on their journeys with immense pride. But competition was only one part of the story, and the relationship Andretti and Ickx built stands out from the rest in motor racing.So, when the two joined Motorsport.com on a video call for a special
  
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• Ryan Blaney furious after getting turned by Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at Daytona: 'What the f***'

  01-09-2026 03:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoRyan Blaney was heading towards a strong result at Daytona on Saturday.Blaney had gotten through the initial chaos that wrecked a large portion of the field during the final lap and was racing towards the finish line.But before he could get there, Blaney got spun, with the No. 47 of Ricky Stenhouse Jr making contact with the No. 12 and sending him into the wall, bringing out the caution that ended the race.RYAN PREECE IS A NASCAR CUP SERIES WINNER!! pic.twitter.com/e1SjHoVH1
  
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• Daytona win a career changer for Preece

  01-09-2026 02:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ryan Preece is a hard-driving, blue collar driver who throughout his racing career has had to continually prove he belongs in highest level of professional motor sports competition.Preece's determined and highly competitive victory in Saturday evening's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway certainly proved the likeable New Englander belonged in NASCAR Cup Series competition, but more importantly was a career building win for Preece in several ways.First, Preece overcame what many clai
  
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• What Happens to NASCAR Drivers Who Don’t Make the Chase? Everything You Need to Know

  31-08-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Body Guard by Fastenal Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyFor the drivers who made the NASCAR Chase, the final 10 races of the season come with a shot at the Cup Series championship.For everyone else, the championship dream may be over. Their season isn’t.That’s one
  
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• NASCAR Took a Gamble at Daytona. The Drivers Are Divided on the Result

  31-08-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR didn’t make a subtle adjustment before its regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway.It took a swing.After years of trying to improve the racing produced by the Next Gen car on superspeedways, NASCAR arrived at Daytona with a dramatically shorter rear spoiler and less horsepower. The objective was to put more of the race back into the drivers’ hands by making the cars less planted, creating separation within the pack and giving drivers a better chance to manufact
  
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• Joey Logano explains why he felt like a 'failure' after JGR stint to start his career

  31-08-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoJoey Logano came into the NASCAR Cup Series with massive expectations on his shoulders.After earning the nickname "Sliced Bread" as a teenager, Logano was able to win his third race in what is now the O'Reilly Series, and was shotgunned into the seat of the No. 20 at Joe Gibbs Racing at just 18 years old. But his initial stint in the Cup Series sputtered out — after three years at JGR, Logano left due to inconsistent results.Speaking as a guest on the Racin' With the Boys p
  
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• ‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel Continues NASCAR’s Push For The Spotlight

  31-08-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR‘s weekend at the Daytona International Speedway was already going to be a huge one. It was the final race to make the Chase for both the Cup Series and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. With a new rules package in play for the Cup field, there was an added element of excitement.When the dust settled, NASCAR saw first-time winners in both Friday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race and Saturday’s Cup Series event. Ryan Sieg notched his first NOAPS victory in his 42
  
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• “What Weaknesses Do They Have?”– NASCAR Insider Details JGR’s Flawless Armor Driving Denny Hamlin's Championship Chase

  31-08-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, AL – APRIL 26: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing King s Hawaiian UBE Coconut Rolls Toyota looks on prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Jack Links 500 on April 26, 2026, at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega AL. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 26 NASCAR Cup Series Jack Links 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2604262724 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireIf Denny Hamlin had a trophy to celebrate being the No. 1 seed heading into the Chase, he’d p
  
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• Southern 500 at Darlington entry list features 38 NASCAR Cup teams

  31-08-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe fourth and final crown jewel in the NASCAR Cup season is this weekend, as the 2026 edition of The Chase gets underway at Darlington Raceway. This weekend, the historic track will host the 77th running of the Southern 500, which has been a part of the Cup schedule since 1950.38 drivers are teams are entering this weekend's race, the lowest for any crown jewels this year but also comparable to previous years at Darlington. The season-opening Daytona 500 featured 45 entries, whi
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Chase Preview: 16 Drivers Set to Battle for the Championship

  31-08-2026 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Reese StricklandThe NASCAR Cup Series regular season is officially over, and the 2026 Chase is set.Sixteen drivers will enter the 10 race postseason with one goal: win the NASCAR Cup Series championship. The field was finalized Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway, where Ryan Preece secured the final spot with a dramatic victory.Leading the field is Denny Hamlin.Hamlin enters the Chase as the No. 1 seed after putting together one of the strongest regular seasons in the seri
  
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• Denny Hamlin Enters the Chase as the No. 1 Seed

  31-08-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Paul BarnickDenny Hamlin is entering the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase with one of the best opportunities of his career to finally capture his first championship.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver will lead the 16 driver postseason field as the No. 1 seed after putting together a dominant regular season. Hamlin officially clinched the top seed following his seventh place finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He enters the Chase with a 25 point advantage over Ryan Blaney.Hamlin’s regula
  
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• Carson Hocevar Heads Into the Chase With High Hopes

  31-08-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Kristin Enzor Carson Hocevar is officially headed to the Chase.The Spire Motorsports driver has earned a spot in the 16 driver NASCAR Cup Series postseason field following a strong regular season that included the biggest win of his young career. Hocevar enters the Chase with plenty of momentum and a chance to compete for his first Cup Series championship.Hocevar broke through earlier this season at Talladega Superspeedway, earning his first career Cup Series victory in a thrilling fin
  
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• NASCAR Fans Uncharacteristically Back Controversial Driver Amidst Daytona Apology Snub

  31-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA – JULY 12: Carson Hocevar 77 Spire Motorsports Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet waves to the crowd during driver introductions prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Quaker State 400 on July 12, 2026 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, GA. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 12 NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon26071212292400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireCarson Hocevar has become one of NASCAR’s most polarizing young dri
  
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• Darlington NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the Southern 500

  31-08-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photo16 drivers have locked themselves into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase for the championship, and now only 100 points separates them. Denny Hamlin is the No. 1 seed, while Ryan Preece is the No. 16 seed after a dramatic win at Daytona.The first of ten battlegrounds will be the historic Darlington Raceway, and the 2026 edition of the Southern 500. The History and Track Dimensions for Darlington RacewaySpotters and fans at Darlington RacewaySpotters and fans at Darlington
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Chase Schedule: Every Race, Date, Start Time and TV Channel

  31-08-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR regular season is over. Now the championship race begins.Following a dramatic regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway, the 16-driver field for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase is set. What comes next is a 10-race run stretching from Darlington Raceway on Sept. 6 all the way to the championship finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 8.And there is plenty of variety packed between them.The Chase opens with four consecutive races at Darlington, World Wide Technology R
  
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• “I Don’t Like 16 Either”- Mark Martin Exposes Financial Compromise Defending NASCAR’s ‘Overcrowded’ Chase Cutline

  31-08-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  November 02, 2007 – Fort Worth , TX, USA: Mark Martin waits to qualify at Texas Motor Speedway for the running of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Dickies 500 in Fort Worth, TX. ©IMAGO/Depositphotos“I think that this is the most perfect compromise that you could ever ask for,” Mark Martin said after NASCAR returned to a 10-race Chase from the elimination-style playoffs. The veteran driver wanted a return to the full-season points format, but in the end they settled on Chase. While th
  
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• As NASCAR begins another title Chase, a look at the contenders and pretenders in the 16-man field

  31-08-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The NASCAR Cup Series standings have been reset. Denny Hamlin, the regular-season champion, had his sizable advantage slashed to 25 points over Ryan Blaney as the series shifts into playoff mode.The Chase for the championship begins at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina on Sunday, with the top 16 drivers embarking on a 10-race stretch that will determine who hoists the Bill France Cup at Homestead-Miami Speedway in mid-November.NASCAR tweaked its championship i
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Hits Out After Daytona Package Creates Another Fuel-Saving Problem

  31-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 26: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, looks on prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyChristopher Bell left Daytona International Speedway frustrated after NASCAR’s new superspeedway package failed to produce the major change he expected during the Coke Zero Sugar 400. The Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota driver finished 17th in the N
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for Darlington Raceway Chase race

  31-08-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase kicks off Sunday in the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway (5 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race will be the 27th points-paying event of the 2026 Cup Series season. Chase Briscoe is the defending winner of the crown-jewel race at the 1.366-mile South Carolina track.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesFor the next 10 weeks, 16 drivers will battle for the Cup Series championship, with Denny
  
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• 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list for Darlington Raceway Chase race

  31-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase gets underway this weekend at Darlington Raceway on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, ESPN Unlimited, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Saturday’s Fleetio 200 will be the 25th points-paying race of the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesTwelve drivers will battle the next nine races, in hopes of becoming the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion. JR Motorsports drive
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Raises Concern After ‘Sketchy’ Daytona Issue

  31-08-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 22: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin called his rear camera failure “sketchy” after the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver explained how losing the rear-facing camera made it harder
  
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