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• NASCAR Cup Series Wilkesboro takeaways

  20-07-2026 09:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThat is just what a standard issue NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway has historically looked like.Joey Logano outdueled Denny Hamlin through lapped traffic at the conclusion of a flag-to-flag final stage that left only six drivers on the lead lap in the Window World 450. Of course, there was also an untimely caution for Alex Bowman chopping Tyler Reddick in the middle of a green flag pit cycle and trapping most of the field a lap down.With a flag-to-flag final s
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Opens Up on Denny Hamlin Rivalry After North Wilkesboro Race

  22-07-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 19: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota (L), and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford, shake hands after Logano won the NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, 2026 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyJoey Logano has opened up about his long-running rivalry with Denny Hamlin after beating him in the NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesbor
  
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• All About Indianapolis Motor Speedway: History, Capacity, NASCAR Races and More

  22-07-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Indianapolis Motor Speedway isn’t just one of the most famous race tracks in America. It’s one of the most recognizable sporting venues in the world.Home to the Indianapolis 500, the Brickyard 400 and numerous other major racing events, the historic Indiana facility has served as motorsports’ biggest stage for more than a century. Its iconic Yard of Bricks, enormous grandstands and rich history make it one of NASCAR’s crown jewel stops every season.Whether you’r
  
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• ‘I Miss My Crew Chief’: Brexton Busch Opens Up After Emotional First Win Since Dad Kyle Busch’s Death

  22-07-2026 19:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Busch and son Brexton Busch walk through driver introductions before the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at EchoPark Speedway on Feb. 21, 2026. Months later, Brexton dedicated his first victory since Kyle's death to his father in an emotional social media post. GettyBrexton Busch has spent the past two months letting his racing do most of the talking.After earning his first victory since the death of his father, NASCAR star Kyle Busch, the 11-year-old finally put his emotions into words.
  
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• FRM Official Disrupts Richard Childress' Silly Season Plans With Bold Cup Series Announcement

  22-07-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Via: Imago ©Via: ImagoOne of the biggest Silly Season storylines of 2026 has become less about where a driver will sign and more about a team stepping in to put the rumors to rest. For weeks now, Noah Gragson’s name has been heavily tied to Richard Childress Racing, with fans connecting the dots between Bass Pro Shops, an open Cup ride, and Gragson’s uncertain future at Front Row Motorsports. Then, instead of letting the speculation continue to build, FRM decided to publicly cle
  
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• NASCAR Official Confirms Denny Hamlin’s Championship Misery With Brutal 6-Word Claim

  22-07-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Media Day Feb 15, 2023 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin 11 speaks to the media at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMikexDinovox 20230215_mcd_ad4_77 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkFew drivers in NASCAR history can boast a resume as impressive as Denny Hamlin’s while still not having won a Cup Series championship. He ha
  
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• "Fix It or Else"- Dale Jr. Unmasks Rick Hendrick's HMS Ultimatum Amidst Cup Series Woes

  22-07-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Championship Qualifying Nov 4, 2023 Avondale, Arizona, USA NASCAR Cup Series team owner Rick Hendrick during qualifying for the NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. Avondale Phoenix Raceway Arizona USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20231104_mjr_su5_018 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkHendrick Motorsports’ 2026 season has been inconsistent. Aside from Chase Elliott’s two wins, the team’s f
  
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• NASCAR Quietly Ends Long-Standing Championship Honor, and Not Everyone Will Like It

  22-07-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR In-Season Challenge finals are set. GettyNASCAR has made a major change to the way it describes its championship race heading into the final weeks of the 2026 season. The sanctioning body will no longer use the term “regular season champion” and will instead refer to the points leader as the “No. 1 seed” entering the postseason. The update was confirmed by NASCAR Managing Director of Racing Communications Mike Forde during the latest episode of the official “
  
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• NASCAR's Rusty Wallace reflects on reason for his 2005 retirement

  22-07-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR veteran Rusty Wallace revealed that the support from his team and crew played a significant role in his decision to retire from professional racing in 2005.Last week, Wallace appeared at the North Wilkesboro Speedway as the Grand Marshal for the Window World 450. During the event, he was asked to reflect on his retirement and the factors that influenced his decision to step away from racing.Wallace admitted that, although he felt physically capable of continuing for a few more years, his
  
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• Joey Logano Predicts New NASCAR Superspeedway Rules Will Bring Back “Old Daytona” Racing

  22-07-2026 08:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jul 4, 2026; Joliet, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) before qualifying for the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. © Mike Dinovo-Imagn ImagesJoey Logano shared an optimistic take on NASCAR’s new rules for Superspeedway racing. Logano believes the updated package may revive ‘the old Daytona’.NASCAR recently announced a shorter rear spoiler for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, reducing its height from seven inches to four inches. The new setup will
  
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• Joey Logano ‘OK’ With No Practice Amid NASCAR’s Push For More

  22-07-2026 05:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano does not mind not having practice in NASCAR. GettyWhile NASCAR is making an effort for more practice time for the Cup Series, Joey Logano is satisfied with the contrary. While the three-time Cup champion enjoys practice, he would not mind if there were no practice at all based on history. The comments come on the heels of NASCAR announcing it will be doubling Cup Series practice times “most weeks” from 25 minutes to 50 minutes, as reported by Jordan Bianchi of The At
  
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• Denny Hamlin Speaks on North Wilkesboro’s NASCAR Future

  22-07-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin speaks on North Wilkesboro's NASCAR future. GettyDenny Hamlin gave his thoughts on the future of North Wilkesboro Speedway in NASCAR. The current Cup Series points leader’s comments came on the heels of his runner-up finish in last Sunday’s Window World 450 at the North Carolina short track.North Wilkesboro was reintroduced to NASCAR in 2023 and hosted the All-Star Race for three years. Last Sunday, the Cup Series raced at North Wilkesboro in a points-paying race for the
  
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• Who Won Last Year’s Brickyard 400? Revisiting NASCAR’s Wild Indianapolis Finish

  22-07-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Brickyard 400 returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend with another postseason berth on the line, but last year’s race proved just how unpredictable NASCAR’s crown jewel can be.The 2025 edition featured changing weather, multiple overtime restarts and a dramatic finish that rewarded patience as much as speed. When it was over, one driver earned the biggest victory of his career and secured his place in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.Bubba Wallace captured the biggest w
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Reveals Painful Denny Hamlin Battle That Nearly Changed North Wilkesboro Win

  22-07-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 19: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota (L), and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford, shake hands after Logano won the NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, 2026 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyJoey Logano finally returned to Victory Lane with a dominant NASCAR Cup Series win at North Wilkesboro Speedway, but the race was much toughe
  
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• NASCAR's In Season Challenge comes down to this

  21-07-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFor the second year in a row, the NASCAR In-Season Challenge comes down to something best described as a 'David vs. Goliath' scenario.Last year, it was Ty Dillon driving for Kaulig Racing against Ty Gibbs and Joe Gibbs Racing. Dillon upset Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski and Alex Bowman before losing in the finals but it created a lot of excitement for his smaller team against several juggernauts.This year, it’s Todd Gilliland of Front Row Motorsports versus Ryan Blaney of Te
  
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• “This Is From Them, Not Us”- NASCAR Veteran Dissects Critical Chevrolet Quietly Robbing HMS of Cup Series Glory

  21-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 12: Rick Hendrick talks with team members during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 on October 12, 2024 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: OCT 12 NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2410123525400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireHendrick Motorsports remains one of NASCAR’s benchmark organizations. But 2026 has fallen well short of its lofty s
  
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• Harrison Burton to make NASCAR Truck return with TRICON at IRP

  21-07-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoTRICON Garage announced that Harrison Burton (son of Jeff Burton) will pilot the team's No. 5 truck this weekend at Indianapolis Raceway Park.Burton currently competes full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series with Sam Hunt Racing. A winner in both Cup and O'Reilly, Burton hasn't run a Truck race in four years.He has 40 previous Truck starts with 11 top fives and 18 top tens. Burton has never won at the Truck level, but he has six third-place finishes and a pole.Set
  
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• Full NASCAR Cup Series Entry List for the 2026 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis

  21-07-2026 21:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series heads to one of the sport’s most iconic venues this weekend as Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the 2026 Brickyard 400.NASCAR has released the official entry list for Sunday’s race, with 39 drivers entered for the annual crown-jewel event. Because fewer than 40 cars are entered, every driver on the list is locked into the field.Among the notable names is Connor Zilisch, who returns to Cup competition in the No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet after making his se
  
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• “I Am Not Scared”– Veteran NASCAR Journalist Rick Houston Drops Moving Statement Amidst Devastating Health Announcement

  21-07-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Wurth 400 May 1, 2023 Dover, Delaware, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch 8 leads on a restart during the Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. Dover Dover Motor Speedway Delaware USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMatthewxOHarenx 20230501_jel_bm2_055 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkMost people get news like this and go quiet. Rick Houston got it on a Thursday and wrote a statement by the end of the day. The NASCAR journalist and historian
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Denny Hamlin Couldn’t Hide His Anger After Championship Twist

  21-07-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, speaks to the media after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2025 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin has criticized NASCAR after the sanctioning body decided to remove the regular season championship from the NASCAR Cup Series. Hamlin, who currently leads
  
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• Nick Sanchez to drive for Spire in NASCAR Truck start at IRP

  21-07-2026 19:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAt Indianapolis Raceway Park this weekend, Nick Sanchez will make his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start of the 2026 season, driving the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet.Sanchez has had an interesting year, to say the least. After a surprising split from Big Machine Racing in the off-season, he started the year with AM Racing. Unfortunately, that team shut down early in the year, and he has since secured a few races with Peterson Racing.While Sanchez has pieced together
  
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• Insiders Take Blame Away From HMS Star After $1M Blunder at North Wilkesboro

  21-07-2026 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Truck Series Qualifying Feb 17, 2023 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Chase Elliott during qualifying at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20230217_mjr_su5_014 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkChase Elliott’s run in the NASCAR $1M In-Season Challenge is officially over. He lost his semifinal matchup to To
  
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• 5 Alex Bowman landing spots if he leaves Hendrick Motorsports for 2027

  21-07-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Bowman has been at the center of NASCAR silly season in 2026. With Bowman's contract set to expire, he is scheduled to become a free agent. Hendrick Motorsports would love to have the driver of the No. 48 car back as he considers his future; however, what if he shockingly decides to leave for another organization?In the unlikely scenario that Bowman leaves Hendrick Motorsports while not retiring, which teams would make the most sense for 2027?JR Motorsports, NASCAR O'Reilly SeriesIt would b
  
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• Layne Riggs provides big update on NASCAR plans for 2027

  21-07-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Layne Riggs has been super impressive during the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series season. With the Chase getting closer, Riggs is poised to win the Truck Series regular season championship, earning the top seed in the seven-race playoff. However, could Riggs move to the NASCAR Cup Series after a successful 2026 campaign?Riggs said on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that a Cup Series ride is a possibility for the 2027 season, as reported by Alan Cavanna. More likely than not, the driver of the No. 38 truck would j
  
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• “Not a Comfortable Spot”– Joey Logano Unmasks Bitter Championship Reality Despite Cup Series Redemption

  21-07-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR: June 02 Pocono 400, June 02, 2018 - Long Pond, Pennsylvania, USA: Joey Logano 22 hangs out in the garage during practice for the Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. ©IMAGO/DreamstimeJoey Logano dominated the conversation throughout the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Fans and analysts wondered if the three-time champion had lost his magic. Many questioned if he would even make the Chase. But the story has suddenly changed to one of another championship run after
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Reveals the One Thing That Cost Him the Win

  21-07-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 04: NASCAR Cup Series driver, Denny Hamlin speaks to the media during NASCAR Champions week at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa on November 04, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Getty ImageDenny Hamlin has revealed there was one point during the NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway when he believed Joey Logano could be beaten. Hamlin finished second after chasing the Team Penske driver for most of the ra
  
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• Elliott Sadler returns to NASCAR for Truck race at Richmond in 2026

  21-07-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elliott Sadler is returning to NASCAR. In August, Sadler will drive the No. 25 truck for Kaulig Racing in the Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway. It will be the former NASCAR driver's first race since he competed in select races in the O'Reilly Series in 2019. Sadler retired from full-time racing after the 2018 season.Sadler joins several notable drivers to run the No. 25 "Free Agent" truck for Kaulig Racing and Ram. At North Wilkesboro Speedway, Ryan Newman drove the entry. Meanwhile, Tony S
  
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• Chandler Smith makes NASCAR history at North Wilkesboro in 2026

  21-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chandler Smith made it back to victory lane in the NASCAR Truck Series. On Saturday afternoon, Smith and the No. 38 team for Front Row Motorsports cruised to the winner's circle at North Wilkesboro Speedway, earning his second victory of the 2026 NASCAR season. In fact, it was a historic performance by the driver of the No. 38 truck.Smith's win at North Wilkesboro was by over eight seconds, becoming the largest margin of victory ever on a short track in the Truck Series. The Front Row Motorsport
  
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• Brad Keselowski facing major deficit for Chase entering Indianapolis

  21-07-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brad Keselowski is facing a major deficit going into the NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After a seventh-place finish at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Keselowski sits 19th in the standings with a 58-point deficit to the Chase bubble. Needless to say, the RFK Racing driver has a deep hole to climb out of now.Keselowski struggled to finish races over the last month, and it greatly affected his spot in the regular season standings. For most of the regular season, it appeared tha
  
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• Joey Logano discusses big NASCAR win at North Wilkesboro in 2026

  21-07-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano is back in victory lane. On Sunday night, Logano and the No. 22 team for Team Penske won the Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, earning their first victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The driver of the No. 22 car was utterly dominant, leading over 300 laps.Following the event, Logano spoke about his dominant win at North Wilkesboro, which was much-needed with his position in the point standings."That sounds great," Logano said. "A win anywhere at this point woul
  
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