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• NASCAR Cup Series Points Standings Update After Phoenix

  19-10-2026 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson’s points lead in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase shrunk from 49 points to five points following the Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix. The driver of the No. 5 suffered a 34th-place DNF after a right-front tire failure in the final stage caused him to crash into the wall.Latest standings: These were the standings when this story was published. For the current order after every race, see MotorBiscuit’s live NASCAR Cup Series standings, which update automatically.Larson did not e
  
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• Carson Hocevar and Cleetus McFarland win LeMullets 2026 in epic finish

  14-11-2026 05:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoCarson Hocevar and Cleetus McFarland have won the 2026 edition of the 2.4 Hours of LeMullets, a full-contact Crown Vic around the Freedom Factory short track in Florida The 3/8-mile oval also had a chicane of sorts on the backstretch for the race, which is where a lot of the action (and carnage) took place throughout the fun event.This race has been held every year since 2020, and Hocevar/McFarland have now won it in back-to-back years. The entry list featured several notable na
  
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• Chase Elliott’s Team Makes Massive Change For 2027 Season

  14-11-2026 05:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chase Elliott getting new car chief for 2027. GettyChase Elliott will be getting a new car chief for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. It was revealed on Friday that Matt Barndt, formerly the car chief for the driver of the No. 9, has left Hendrick Motorsports.Barndt will join McAnally-Hilgemann Racing as the crew chief for Christian Eckes in the FedEx Freight Truck Series for 2027. Hendrick Motorsports has yet to reveal who the new car chief for Elliott will be next year.Chase Elliott Getting
  
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• NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell Delivers Emotional Final Message to Fans After 2026 Season

  13-11-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR’s 2026 season began with snow falling at Bowman Gray Stadium and ended with Kyle Larson celebrating his third Cup Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway.What happened in between made it a year the sport won’t soon forget.There were historic firsts, memorable races and the devastating loss of two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. And as NASCAR closed the book on 2026, CEO Steve O’Donnell took a moment to reflect on everything the sport had experienced.In a video shared by
  
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• TV ratings released for NASCAR Cup season finale

  13-11-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe live NBC broadcast for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway earned a 1.37 rating and 2.471 million viewers this past weekend.That is down from the 2025 finale at Phoenix Raceway, also on NBC, which had a 1.45 rating and 2.774 million viewers. This year was the first time with a Chase championship format since 2013, but the title was very nearly decided before the race even got underway.Kyle Larson locked up his third NASCAR Cup title early in Stage 1
  
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• NASCAR’s Best-Selling Drivers of 2026 Revealed, and No. 1 Is a Surprise

  13-11-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Freebird Spring Water Toyota, lead the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) GettyCarson Hocevar might not have the NASCAR Cup Series résumé of Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson or Kyle Busch. But when it comes to selli
  
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• Chase Elliott's car chief leaves Hendrick for NASCAR Truck crew chief role

  13-11-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoMcAnally-Hilgemann Racing (MHR) has revealed its crew chief lineup for the 2027 NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series, which includes a notable name from the Cup garage.Matt Barndt, who was the car chief for Chase Elliott and the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in Cup, joins MHR as crew chief for Christian Eckes and the No. 91 team. Both organizations are connected through their shared sponsorship of NAPA Auto Parts.Kevin Bellicourt, who was the crew chief for Daniel Hemric an
  
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• NASCAR Star Details Harsh Realities of Sport After Viewership Falls in Championship Race

  13-11-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGADenny Hamlin is looking back on the 2026 NASCAR season.Now that the last lap has been completed around the track, Hamlin, 45, is reflecting on both the season and the sport’s November 8 championship race.Speaking on his Actions Detrimental podcast on Tuesday, November 10, Hamlin said that the race, which, per Fox News Digital, averaged just 2.471 million viewers — a nearly 11 percent drop from last year’s title race at Phoenix — marks a major moment when it comes to N
  
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• Hailie Deegan’s NASCAR Comeback Confirmed As Team Outlines Two-Year Blueprint

  13-11-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 20: Hailie Deegan, driver of the #13 Fresh from Florida Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Baptist Health Cancer Care 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 20, 2023 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) ©Getty ImagesHailie Deegan’s return to NASCAR is finally taking shape, but Bill McAnally is not rushing her straight back into a full-time Truck Series campaign. Instead, the team owner has outlined a
  
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• NASCAR Drivers Racing Tonight: How to Watch Cleetus McFarland’s 2.4 Hours of LeMullets

  13-11-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 13: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 King's Hawaiian Cinnamon Bites Toyota, (R) speaks to Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 13, 2026 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR season may be over, but some of its biggest personalities aren’t done racing just yet.Denny Hamlin, Carson Hocevar, Ryan Preece and Ty Dillon are amo
  
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• “This Is What You Wanted, You Freaking Kool-Aid Drinkers!”: Insider Goes Nuclear on Fans Over Anti-Climactic Homestead Finale

  13-11-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Nextel Cup: Ford 400 Nov. 18, 2007 Homestead, FL, USA Nascar Nextel Cup driver Jeff Burton 31 leads a pack of cars during the Ford 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway. Homestead Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilas-USAxTODAYxSportsx 2363681 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkKyle Larson did not need to win the race at Homestead-Miami Speedway to become NASCAR’s champion. He did not even need to lead a lap. By the end of the openi
  
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• Why Denny Hamlin Sees a Hurdle for Kasey Kahne’s Truck Series Return

  13-11-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kasey Kahne is coming back to full-time NASCAR racing in 2027 in the Truck Series, where he has won five of his six starts, but Denny Hamlin thinks the years away will cost him early.Hamlin was asked on his Actions Detrimental podcast whether anyone could join the series’ leading drivers next season. He brought up Kahne, then added a caveat.“I actually think his experience will work against him, because he’s been just so disconnected from the sport for so long,” Hamlin said.Hamlin Says t
  
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• Is Frankie Muniz Racing in NASCAR in 2027? What We Know About His Future

  13-11-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 30: Frankie Muniz, driver of the #33 Vyper Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black's Tire 200 presented by Down East Heating & Air Conditioning at Martinsville Speedway on October 30, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyFrankie Muniz isn’t finished with NASCAR.After a difficult season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and a frightening crash at Daytona International Speedway, the fo
  
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• Kevin Harvick Says Kyle Larson’s Toughest Competition ‘Beat Themselves’

  13-11-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Harvick says Kyle Larson’s rivals had the speed to win the NASCAR Cup Series title but made too many mistakes, while Larson’s team made almost none.Harvick looked back at the Chase on his Happy Hour show. He started with Christopher Bell, who finished second in the standings, 49 points behind Larson.“I still think that Bell had plenty of speed to win the championship. But you look back at Talladega and spinning out coming to Pit Road and crashing. You look back at the very next week
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Daughters Have No Idea Their Dad Is a NASCAR Legend

  13-11-2026 19:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent two decades building one of the most recognizable careers in NASCAR history. He won 26 Cup Series races, earned 15 consecutive Most Popular Driver awards and became one of the sport’s biggest stars.There’s just one problem.His own daughters don’t seem to believe he ever raced.Earnhardt and his wife, Amy, shared the hilarious revelation during a recent episode of their “Bless Your ‘Hardt” podcast, recorded live in Key West, Florida.And judging by their convers
  
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• NASCAR Insiders Weigh In on Brad Keselowski’s Social Media Wipe Ahead of 2027 Announcement

  13-11-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MARTINSVILLE, VA – OCTOBER 28: Brad Keselowski 6 RFK Racing King s Hawaiian Ford on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Playoff Xfinity 500 on October 28, 2023 at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, VA. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: OCT 28 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Xfinity 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon231028160500 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireBrad Keselowski has left NASCAR fans searching for clues after wiping his social media accounts clean, but th
  
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• NASCAR’s Painful Mistake Comes Back to Haunt It After Justin Allgaier’s Title Win, Kenny Wallace Says

  13-11-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 07: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet, poses for photos in victory lane after winning the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship after the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 07, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR veteran commentator Kenny Wallace believes Justin Allgaier’s 2026 championship success exposed a maj
  
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• NASCAR Team Owner Opens Up About the Painful Truth Behind Carson Hocevar’s Suspension

  13-11-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 17: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili's Ride the 'Dente Chevrolet, looks on in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 17, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettySpire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson has opened up about the decision to suspend Carson Hocevar for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.Dickerson called it the toughest de
  
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• NASCAR Drivers Split on Whether Homestead Should Keep Permanent Championship Finale Under New Chase Format

  13-11-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 08: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, and Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, lead the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 08, 2026 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR’s return to the 10-race Chase format in 2026 has reopened the debate over where the championship race should take place.Homestead-Miami Speedway hosted this
  
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• Kevin Harvick Wants a ‘Gen 7.5’ NASCAR Cup Car That’s ‘Violent and Crazy to Watch’

  13-11-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Harvick says NASCAR doesn’t need a new Cup Series car, but a “Gen 7.5” with big changes to the Next Gen’s underbody, parts and power.Harvick laid out his case on his Happy Hour show this week.“We don’t need Gen 8 car, but we need Gen 7.5,” Harvick said. “You know, we took a lot of swings at it. I think we made some things better for sure but not as much as I think needs to be done.”“You’re going to have to look at the bottom of this race car, right? You’re going to
  
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• NASCAR star delivers a brutal reality check after fans turned off the championship race

  13-11-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Nascar season is officially over, which means it's time to dust off the 'ol mirror and do some good, hard looking in it.A little self-reflection never hurt anyone. Every league should do it, frankly. There are always things to improve upon after a season. No matter if it went good, bad or indifferent, every league can do better.NASCAR is no different. In fact, I'd argue this is maybe the most consequential offseason the sport has faced in some time.NASCAR'S NEW VILLAIN PICKS ANOTHER VICTIM A
  
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• Denny Hamlin Delivers Blunt Verdict on NASCAR’s Biggest Problem: 'It's Just Falling Behind Others'

  13-11-2026 14:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin believes NASCAR has a much bigger problem than its race cars or championship format, and he wants the sport to start addressing it. After the 2026 Cup Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver delivered a blunt assessment of NASCAR’s place in the broader sports landscape.Speaking on the latest episode of his Actions Detrimental podcast alongside co-host Jared Allen, Hamlin argued that the sport needs to become more relevant to mainstream audienc
  
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• NASCAR TV Ratings 2026: What the Numbers Reveal About the New Chase Format

  13-11-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR’s 2026 Cup Series season ended with a decline in television viewership, raising questions about whether the sport’s latest championship changes have done enough to attract more fans.According to figures shared by sports business reporter Adam Stern, NASCAR averaged 2.419 million viewers per race this season, down 2% from the 2.479 million recorded in 2025.The championship race at Homestead-Miami also finished below last year’s audience. NBC drew 2.4
  
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• NASCAR Adds Kyle Busch Back to Final Cup Points Standings

  13-11-2026 02:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR re-adds Kyle Busch back to the Cup points standings. GettyNASCAR has put Kyle Busch’s name back in the 2026 Cup Series points standings. Following Busch’s death on May 21, NASCAR removed the two-time Cup Series champion from the standings.Busch, NASCAR’s winningest overall driver, died last May due to complications from pneumonia. He was 41 years old. Prior to Busch’s death, he made 12 points-paying starts during the 2026 Cup Series season.NASCAR Puts Kyle Busch Back in The Cup Se
  
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• NASCAR Homestead TV Ratings: Season Ratings Down From 2025

  13-11-2026 02:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway saw a decline in TV viewership compared to last year’s season-finale. As a whole, the 2026 Cup Series season also had a slight decrease in viewership compared to 2025.Kyle Larson clinched the 2026 Cup Series championship by finishing fourth in Stage 1 at Homestead. Ryan Blaney won the season-finale race after overtaking Tyler Reddick with just two laps remaining.Unfortunately for NASCAR, the sport’s return to Homestead as th
  
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• ‘He’s Got To Do All 500’: Ryan Preece Going Through With Crazy Chris Buescher Bet

  13-11-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RFK Racing teammates Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece made a bet with each other at the beginning of the Chase. Between the two of them, whoever finishes lower than the other in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series points standings has to drive 500 laps around a roundabout. Preece finished 15th in the final standings, while Buescher ranked 14 points behind him in 16th place.A bet is a bet, and now Buescher is the one that has to pay up. Ryan Preece on Chris Buescher Roundabout Bet: ‘He’s Got To Do All 5
  
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• Joey Logano Says He’d Have Been Within 10 Points Without His Talladega Flip

  12-11-2026 23:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano says his 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season “got flipped upside down” at Talladega, ending his run of even-year titles.Logano won Cup titles in 2018, 2022 and 2024, and fans started calling it “even year Logano.” He had some fun with it.“I mean, yeah, obviously we’re bummed out about it. I don’t know what even year Logano was supposed to mean, like we made the Championship 4, was I supposed to finish fourth or better?” Logano said, in a clip shared by Kelly Crandall of RAC
  
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• VIDEO: NASCAR Champ Kyle Larson Revisits Chris Buescher Incident on Jimmy Fallon

  12-11-2026 23:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR champion Kyle Larson revisits an incident involving Chris Buescher during his appearance on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show. See what Larson had to say. GettyNewly crowned NASCAR back-to-back champion Kyle Larson revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday that Chris Buescher’s sarcastic thumbs-up is a gesture he plans to steal. Watch the full video of Larson’s appearance, below.The conversation, Larson’s second Fallon visit in as many years as champion, ranged from his
  
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• NASCAR: Kyle Petty Sends Harsh Message to Hendrick Motorsports Drivers After Larson’s Third NASCAR Title

  12-11-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JULY 09: NASCAR commentator, Kyle Petty, (L) speaks to the media during a press conference for Goodyear's 2000th NASCAR Cup Series Victory prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Atlanta Motor Speedway on July 09, 2023 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) GettyKyle Petty has delivered a blunt message to Hendrick Motorsports drivers following Kyle Larson’s latest NASCAR Cup Series championship.Speaking on PRN Live after the s
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Wanted to Tell Allgaier to Calm Down, but Feared a NASCAR Penalty

  12-11-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he wanted to radio Justin Allgaier about his points cushion in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series finale, but feared NASCAR would call it manipulation.Allgaier went into the Homestead-Miami Speedway finale with a 22-point lead, a cushion that shrank during the race. As he kept brushing the wall, Earnhardt wanted to tell him to relax, he said in a clip from The Dale Jr. Download, his racing podcast.“NASCAR doesn’t like you to talk about the points to the driver, a
  
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