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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Hit With Crushing Setback After Late Chase Briscoe Move

  06-10-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Robinhood Toyota, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Jordan Brand Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace looked set for a strong finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway before a late move changed his afternoon. The 23XI Racing driver finished eighth in Sunday’s South Point 400, 11.422
  
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• NASCAR Predictions: Picks for Who Wins Final 5 Races in The Chase, Cup Series Champion

  06-10-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWe’re now past the halfway point in the 10-race chase, with only five races remaining in the season for the 2026 Cup Series. With The Chase battle coming down to the wire, it’s about time to make some picks for who will come out on top.Let’s dive into our NASCAR predictions for which drivers will win the final fives races in The Chase.Bank of America 400 (Charlotte): Denny HamlinOct 4, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny H
  
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• Stewart Friesen to run Kyle Busch throwback scheme in Charlotte NASCAR Truck race

  06-10-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFriday, October 9, will be a special day for the NASCAR community. Immediately following the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, there will be a Celebration of Life for Kyle Busch at the track, featuring several drivers and members of his family.Busch died suddenly in May at the age of 41 in Charlotte, North Carolina, just a couple of days before the Coke 600 race weekend.Several teams plan to honor KB in the Truck race, with Spire Motorsports running paint schemes to celebr
  
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• Kevin Harvick’s Son Could Be Heading to ARCA in 2027

  06-10-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectKeelan Harvick could be ready for his first taste of national-level stock car racing.The 14-year-old son of former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick is rumored to be joining Nitro Motorsports for a part-time ARCA Menards Series schedule in 2027. The move has not been officially confirmed by Nitro or Toyota, but the report has quickly caught the attention of NASCAR fans.If it happens, it would be the latest step in what has already been a care
  
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• Charlotte Motor Speedway to host a celebration of life for the late Kyle Busch on Friday night

  06-10-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Motor Speedway will host a celebration of life for former NASCAR driver Kyle Busch on Friday following the Trucks Series race.Busch died in May from hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation after complications from bacterial pneumonia led to sepsis, according to the former NASCAR star’s death certificate.CMS said the event will allow the NASCAR community to come together to celebrate Busch through stories, memories, iconic moments
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Left Reeling After Las Vegas Disaster That Changes Everything

  06-10-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 05: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Pennzoil Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, Bubba Wallace and Ryan Preece suffered major setbacks at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase tightened. Chase Briscoe won the South Point 400, while Kyle Larson recovered from early trouble to strengthen his
  
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• Carson Hocevar Gives Blunt Take on Brad Keselowski News

  06-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar did not hold back when asked about Brad Keselowski leaving RFK Racing. The Spire Motorsports driver gave his answer at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in a video posted by Kenny Wallace.“I have no idea. I’m not gonna lie, I don’t really give a s***. You know, obviously, hopefully he lands somewhere, but I don’t really care. I don’t put any emphasis on it.”Asked if the news surprised him, Hocevar answered, “I’m not.”The two drivers hav
  
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• Spire's Jeff Dickerson Calls Out Joe Gibbs Racing Over Lack of Evidence in Lawsuit

  06-10-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson pushed back against Joe Gibbs Racing’s ongoing lawsuit against his team, arguing that six to seven months into the litigation, JGR still hasn’t produced concrete evidence to support its claims.According to Dickerson, the allegations have made headlines without supporting documentation. “It would just be nice to see some evidence,” Spire Motorsports co-owner said on the “Door, Bumper, Clear” podcast on Dirty Mo Media af
  
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• Samantha Busch Shares the Pain of Returning to Las Vegas After Kyle's Passing

  06-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Samantha Busch, widow of two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, shared a personal reflection on social media after a difficult trip back to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The trip came during this past weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at the track, which has deep ties to the Busch family since Kyle grew up in the city.Samantha also posted a few photos alongside her message: one showing her daughter touching a memorial stone bearing Kyle’s name and signature checkered-flag logo, and anot
  
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• "You're Wasting Your Breath"- Former FOX Broadcaster Shuts Down Dale Jr Push to Scrap Next Gen With Harsh Claim

  06-10-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Via: Imago ©Credit - ImagoThere has been enough criticism around the Gen-7 car that NASCAR currently uses in the Cup Series, and that is unlikely to stop anytime soon. Those criticisms are often the loudest after an O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race goes down to the wire, as was the case in Vegas when Corey Day pulled off a remarkable victory.With the expectations of criticism to come, former driver and former FOX broadcaster Kenny Wallace decided to get ahead and let his opinions be kn
  
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• Spire’s Jeff Dickerson about Joe Gibbs Racing lawsuit: ‘Where is the proof?’

  06-10-2026 02:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThroughout the entire Joe Gibbs Racing v. Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart intellectual property theft and restrictive covenant lawsuit, Jeff Dickerson has continued to make himself publicly available to defend himself against the allegations.The Spire co-owner has continued to insist that Joe Gibbs Racing show definitive proof that his company is using intellectual data provided by Gabehart and said as much again on Monday during an appearance on the Door, Bumper, Clear podc
  
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• “What Championship-Caliber Teams Do”– Jeff Gordon Compares Kyle Larson to NASCAR Royalty After Remarkable Las Vegas Recovery

  05-10-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FORT WORTH, TX – MAY 03: Vice Chairman and a co-owner of Hendrick Motorsports Jeff Gordon speaks to the media following the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Wurth 400 on May 03, 2026 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo by Thomas Walko/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 03 NASCAR Cup Series Wurth 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2605031558400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireControlling a race from start to finish is one thing, but a driver’s ability to fall a lap back and still finish s
  
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• Veteran Insider Raises Questions on Toyota’s Chase Trust: “How Can You Have Confidence With Repeated Issues?”

  05-10-2026 21:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JULY 26: Chase Briscoe 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Mobil 1 Toyota drives on the front stretch during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Brickyard 400 on July 26, 2026, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 26 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon116260726064 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireToyota looked ready to take over Las Vegas before the race had even begun. The manufacturer locked out the
  
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• With NASCAR's Chase Halfway Home, Is It Larson's Championship To Lose?

  05-10-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a runner-up finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, is the NASCAR Cup Series championship Kyle Larson's to lose? | Wes Masure III | Racing America On SIAs Chase Briscoe crossed the finish line first to score his second win of the NASCAR Cup Series season, it officially marked the halfway point of the 10-race Chase for the Championship. And if the opening five races of the Chase are any indicator, the competition is going to be hard-pressed to beat Kyle Larson, who is seeking his second consecu
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Star Delivers Cold Response as Brad Keselowski Faces Uncertain Future

  05-10-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 25: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford, (R) and Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, talk on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) GettyCarson Hocevar had little interest in Brad Keselowski’s decision to leave RFK Racing after the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The Spire Motors
  
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• “The K on the End Was All Fake”- NASCAR Veteran Rips Apart RFK Racing Boss’ Over Brad Keselowski Ouster

  05-10-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice & Qualifying Aug 12, 2023 Speedway, Indiana, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski 6 during practice for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. Speedway Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Indiana USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMikexDinovox 20230812_mcd_ad4_17 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkWhen Brad Keselowski joined forces with Jack Roush and Fenway Sports Group in 2022,
  
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• NASCAR Team Owner Makes Emotional Denny Hamlin Admission After Las Vegas Blow

  05-10-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, stands on the grid during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin’s NASCAR Cup Series title hopes took another hit Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as Kyle Larson extended his advantage in the Chase standings.Hamlin entered the race with a chance
  
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• "Had Our Fair Share of Not Performing" - Denny Hamlin Drops Raw Truth on Costly Las Vegas Self-Sabotage

  05-10-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOUDON, NH – AUGUST 22: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing National Debt Relief Toyota looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 on August 22, 2026, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. Photo by David Hahn/Icon Sportswire AUTO: AUG 22 NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260822036 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin would have ended stage one in Las Vegas with seven points. Instead, he wanted to make it eight and a
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry list for Charlotte Motor Speedway Chase race

  05-10-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a week off, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday for the third race in The Chase presented by Mobil 1 (5 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX One, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The event is the 21st points-paying race of the 2026 campaign.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O’Reilly Auto Parts Series | Craftsman Truck SeriesFront Row Motorsports’ Layne Riggs will look to bounce back after a disappointing 19th-place finish at Kansas Speedway and
  
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• 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list for Charlotte Motor Speedway Chase race

  05-10-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to action on Saturday to battle at the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway (4 p.m. ET, The CW, ESPN Unlimited, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The Blue Cross NC 300 will be the fifth of nine races that make up The Chase presented by Mobil 1, with the 300-mile showdown also serving as the 29th points-paying event overall.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O’Reilly Auto Parts Series | Craftsman Truck SeriesHaas Factory Team driver Sheldon Creed cont
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for Charlotte Motor Speedway Chase race

  05-10-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series heads home to North Carolina for its third consecutive race on an intermediate track at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, USA, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The Bank of America 400 will be the sixth of 10 races in The Chase presented by Mobil 1 and the 32nd points-paying event overall in 2026. This will be the first fall race on the 1.5-mile Charlotte oval since October 2017, after using the Roval configuration from 2018 through 2025.ENTRY LISTS: C
  
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• Winners and losers from an intriguing NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas

  05-10-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAt one point, there were four cars within one second of each other in the closing laps of the NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but unlike Kansas, no one could get around Chase Briscoe this week.It was also the halfway point of the 2026 Chase, and while Kyle Larson extended his advantage, it was an unusual race for all of the top three drivers in the standings.Here's a look at the biggest winners and losers from NASCAR's 400-miler in Vegas:WINNER: Chase Briscoe reignit
  
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• Chris Gayle Explains Denny Hamlin’s Las Vegas Pit Call

  05-10-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Gayle says his pit call for Denny Hamlin at Las Vegas was not the right one in hindsight. The Joe Gibbs Racing crew chief explained the decision after Sunday’s South Point 400 in video from after the race.Hamlin started from the pole and led the opening laps. He made a green-flag stop on Lap 36 and cycled back to the lead. A caution then came out on Lap 45 when Zane Smith spun.Gayle brought Hamlin back to pit road for two tires while others stayed out. Kyle Larson, the Chase points l
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Post-Race Inspection at Las Vegas Leaves One Last Twist

  05-10-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 15: A general view of of pit road during the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyChase Briscoe’s victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway became official after NASCAR completed post-race inspection following Sunday’s South Point 400. The No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota passed inspection with no issues, confirming Briscoe’s second w
  
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• Matt Mills Returns to Niece Motorsports Lineup at Charlotte

  05-10-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Mills, who competed full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2024 and 2025, is set to return to the organization for his first Truck Series start of the 2026 season this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. According to a press release from the team, Mills will pilot the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado in Friday night’s Ecosave 200.Utilitra will serve as the primary sponsor for Mills’ effort behind the wheel of the No. 4 truck.Mills is pumped to make his Truck Series return a
  
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• “Upsetting Personally on Me”- JGR Crew Chief Takes Full Blame for Critical Las Vegas Pit Strategy Flaw

  05-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireFor a while, Denny Hamlin had Las Vegas right where he wanted it. Starting from the pole, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver wasted little time showing why he was chasing a third straight win at the track, leading the opening 34 laps and controlling the early pace. Then, in the space of a few crucial moments, the race began slipping away. A costly pit strategy call put Hamlin in a vulnerable position before a fuel pump issue made matters worse, leaving crew chief Chris Gayle
  
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• Analysis: Kyle Larson's resilience puts No. 5 team in championship control

  05-10-2026 15:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS — If there’s one thing the NASCAR Cup Series garage unequivocally agreed on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, it’s that Kyle Larson is the standard right now.Through five races of The Chase presented by Mobil 1, Larson has yet to finish outside the top five, with a mind-melting 2.2 average finish and 54.6 points per race.Sunday was Larson‘s grittiest performance yet for the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team. With crew chief Cliff Daniels leading the rally, Larso
  
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• What's Streaming On FloRacing This Week? Oct. 5-11

  05-10-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FloRacing's October schedule shifts into high gear this week with five straight days of racing and a massive Friday and Saturday slate across dirt, drag and pavement racing.2026 American Motorcyclist Association EnduroCross Championship Series ScheduleBreaking Down Three-Way Lucas Oil Title Battle As October ArrivesVermont Milk Bowl At Thunder Road Speedbowl: What You Need To KnowNo Mercy 17 gets the week started Wednesday and runs through Sunday, but the schedule really takes off heading into t
  
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• NASCAR Schedule This Week Charlotte: Race and Track Info, Practice and Qualifying Time at Charlotte Motor Speedway

  05-10-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectFor the first time in more than a month, the NASCAR schedule this week will feature a race in all three series. This weekend also marks the return of the Charlotte Oval, with NASCAR moving away from the roval course at Charlotte Motor Speedway. If all of that isn’t reason enough to entice NASCAR fans, we’ve got three critical races in The Chase happening from Friday through Sunday.Let’s take a look at the NASCAR schedule this weekend at Charlotte
  
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• PIT BOX: Modified Tour will crown a champion this Sunday at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

  05-10-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time since 2020, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will crown a champion at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park this Sunday during the World Series 150 (4:30 p.m. ET on the NASCAR Channel and FloRacing).Patrick Emerling, a Modified Tour winner at Thompson, enters Sunday’s finale with a comfortable, 30-point advantage on Austin Beers in the race for the title. He’ll look to put the finishing touches on his first championship with a strong performance Sunday evening.Sunday&r
  
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