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• NASCAR driver Greg Biffle killed in North Carolina plane crash

  18-12-2025 22:49 via yahoo.com
  Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife and two children were among seven people killed in a plane crash on Dec. 18 in Statesville, North Carolina, a Biffle family statement said.The crash occurred near the Statesville Regional Airport, a non-commercial airport in the town 45 miles north of Charlotte.The joint statement from the Biffle, Grossu, Dutton and Lunders families first reported by FOX Sports confirmed the deaths of Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina Biffle, children Ryder and Emma Biffl
  
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• Pocono Raceway Goes All Out to Honor Kyle Busch This Weekend

  12-06-2026 17:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fans arriving at Pocono Raceway this weekend won’t have to look far to find reminders of Kyle Busch’s legacy.From massive “ROWDY” signage overlooking the garage area to a permanent place on the track’s Walk of Fame, the Pennsylvania track has transformed multiple parts of the facility into a tribute to one of the winningest drivers in NASCAR history.Busch died unexpectedly on May 21 after a severe case of pneumonia progressed into sepsis. He was 41 years old.As NASC
  
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• NASCAR Gets Early Sign Chicagoland Return Could Deliver

  12-06-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For years, NASCAR fans have wondered whether Chicagoland Speedway could still produce the kind of racing that once made it one of the sport’s most popular intermediate tracks.This week, NASCAR may have received its first real answer.Several drivers were on track at Chicagoland Speedway as part of a manufacturer Wheel Force Test, giving teams and manufacturers an opportunity to gather data ahead of NASCAR’s return to the 1.5-mile oval. While the test was primarily designed for enginee
  
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• NASCAR Just Added a New Variable Ahead of Pocono Weekend

  12-06-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pocono Raceway already presents one of the toughest challenges on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule.Known as the “Tricky Triangle,” the 2.5-mile track features three distinctly different corners, forcing teams to make setup compromises unlike anywhere else in the sport. Drivers often spend an entire race balancing strengths in one turn against weaknesses in another.This weekend, they’ll have another challenge to solve.NASCAR confirmed Monday that Goodyear will bring a new tire set
  
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• The many ways Pocono Raceway is honoring Kyle Busch this weekend

  12-06-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoPocono Raceway doesn't have infield grass where they can stencil a black No. 8, but the track is going out of its way to honor fallen NASCAR legend Kyle Busch.The 41-year-old died unexpectedly on May 21st after a severe case of pneumonia progressed into sepsis. With 234 NASCAR wins, Busch scored more victories across all three national divisions than any other driver in history -- eight of those came at Pocono Raceway.Busch won Cup races at Pocono in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021 and
  
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• Substack exclusive: Why Denny Hamlin is doing the right thing by retiring after 2027 season

  12-06-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The following column appears on NASCAR’s Substack and is being shared in full on NASCAR.com this week. Subscribe to our Substack to read Nate Ryan’s weekly column and much more.The question has become a regular occurrence after every Denny Hamlin win (so it‘s lately been occurring quite regularly).Each win moves the Joe Gibbs Racing star up the career win list while also moving him closer to the checkered flag on an illustrious career.Hamlin is racing to an expiration date &mda
  
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• Inside 23XI Racings rapid rise on track, in pop-culture zeitgeist in 2026

  12-06-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — What a difference six months has made for 23XI Racing.The 2025 campaign was respectable: Bubba Wallace earned a crown-jewel victory in the Brickyard 400, and both he and teammate Tyler Reddick made the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. But team president Steve Lauletta was among the many inside the shop who felt they underperformed last year, a season made more complicated by the addition of a third full-time team and off-track distractions.The 2026 season? Couldn’t be
  
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• With O'Reilly all-time starts record in reach, Jeremy Clements reflects on a life spent racing: 'You just don't give up'

  12-06-2026 11:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — On the brink of becoming the dean of the O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series, Jeremy Clements feels he‘s earned his place in NASCAR history but isn‘t interested in analyzing it.“I’m just worried about the racing,” he said with a laugh.Kenny Wallace, whose all-time series starts record Clements will tie this weekend in Pocono then break with his 548th race next week in San Diego, California, has anointed his successor as “The Mayor”
  
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• Red Bull reveals dual San Diego paint schemes for Van Gisbergen and Zilisch

  12-06-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWhen NASCAR arrives in San Diego for a brand-new street race at Naval Base Coronado, all eyes will be on Trackhouse Racing, and for good reason.Shane van Gisbergen has won six of the last seven road/street courses on the Cup schedule, and finished a close second in the only one he lost.In San Diego, SVG will attempt to conquer a 3.4-mile street course while driving a special Red Bull livery -- an all-silver No. 97 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Those who were watching NASCAR in the l
  
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• “He races stupid” — Bubba Wallace Fires Back at Dale Jr.’s Carson Hocevar Hype Despite Garage Frustration

  12-06-2026 05:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dale Earnhardt Jr and Bubba Wallace | Image Credits: Imago ©Dale Earnhardt Jr and Bubba Wallace | Image Credits: ImagoWith a fifth-place finish at Michigan, Carson Hocevar earned his best career Cup finish at his home state track on Sunday. However, the Hurricane left a trail of wreckage in his wake, triggering a nine-car crash during a mid-race restart. Among the wrecks was Bubba Wallace’s car, facing the results of getting in Hocevar’s path for the second race in a row. But Wa
  
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• NASCAR Fans Praising Samantha Busch For Showing 'Incredible' Strength

  12-06-2026 05:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR fans continue to praise Samantha Busch for showing "incredible" strength in the wake of the death of her 41-year-old husband, Kyle Busch.Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, died last month. He passed away from complications of pneumonia and sepsis.The longtime NASCAR driver leaves behind his wife, Samantha, and their two children. Samantha Busch revealed on Wednesday night that, shortly before her husband's death, she made a promise to him: She would do everything she can t
  
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• How to watch NASCAR at Pocono: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

  11-06-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR is taking on Pocono for the 16th round of the 2026 Cup season. Along with the top division, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series will also be racing this weekend.Denny Hamlin earned his 63rd career win last weekend at Michigan, matching Kyle Busch on the all-time wins list. Hamlin paid tribute to the fallen NASCAR legend with a special flag after the race.Hamlin's Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe, who is still looking for his first win of th
  
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• Joey Logano resilient, focused amidst worst NASCAR slump

  11-06-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThere have been signs of life from Joey Logano and the Team Penske No. 22 over the past month but this is still, by far, his worst season with the organization and maybe since joining the Cup Series in 2009 altogether.There have been weeks where they unload off the hauler with a car that doesn't even practice or qualify in the top-25. Other weeks, there have been incidents like running into the back of Cole Custer on pit road at Texas. And then there's just standard-issue bad luc
  
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• Kurt Busch Steps Into New Role as Brexton Busch Returns to Racing

  11-06-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Busch family’s racing legacy continues to evolve following the death of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch.While 11-year-old Brexton Busch returned to competition this week at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Cook Out Summer Shootout, another familiar face drew attention from NASCAR fans. Kyle’s older brother, Kurt Busch, was there supporting his nephew from the sidelines, offering encouragement during one of the most emotional moments the family has faced.Brexton competed in the Young L
  
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• George Russell eyes NASCAR run after meeting 2023 Cup champion Ryan Blaney

  11-06-2026 21:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoMercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has revealed that he would love the opportunity to try NASCAR in a video with 2023 Cup champion Ryan Blaney.In a video organised by WhatsApp, the drivers visited Ford's Farm in Homestead, Florida, owned by Michelin-starred chef Jeremy Ford, where they completed farm-related tasks such as picking ylang-ylang flowers, driving a tractor and collecting eggs and honey. Afterwards, Russell and Blaney sat down with Ford for lunch and discuss
  
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• POCONO RACEWAY: Annunziata excited for ARCA race at home track

  11-06-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Annunziata turns 21 on Sunday. He couldn’t think of a better early birthday present than a win Friday at Pocono Raceway in the ARCA Menards Series Sunset Hill Shooting Range 150.“Dude, I want to win so bad. That would be amazing,” he said. “I wouldn’t need to ask for anything else. If I could get a win, that would make my year.”After a two-year absence, ARCA makes its return to Pocono. Qualifying is at 1 p.m. with the race getting the green flag at 3 p.
  
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• Brexton Busch Thanks NASCAR Fans After Emotional Return to Racing

  11-06-2026 20:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brexton Busch’s first week back behind the wheel was never going to be measured solely by where he finished.Less than three weeks after the death of his father, NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, the 11-year-old returned to competition at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Cook Out Summer Shootout. While the results were impressive, it was his message afterward that resonated most with fans.After posting a sixth-place finish in his first race back and following it up with a runner-up finish the nex
  
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• Who Won Last Year’s Pocono NASCAR Race? Here’s a Look Back

  11-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As NASCAR returns to Pocono Raceway this weekend, many fans are asking the same question: Who won the last NASCAR Cup Series race at the “Tricky Triangle?”The answer is Chase Briscoe.Briscoe captured the 2025 Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 22, earning his first victory with Joe Gibbs Racing and securing a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. The win didn’t come easy, however. Briscoe had to survive a tense fuel-mileage battle over the closing laps while
  
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• Fantasy NASCAR Picks: Sleepers and Fades for Pocono

  11-06-2026 20:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCARCup Series is at the Tricky Triangle this weekend, racing the 2.5-mile high-speed track at Pocono Raceway. Much like last week's race at Michigan International Speedway, this weekend's race will demand aerodynamic dominance and plenty of clean air, both of which are best achieved with good track position. That will make qualifying and pit strategy paramount to a winning day.The strategy for Fantasy NASCAR this week will take into account all of the above key factors. Denny Hamlin leads
  
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• NASCAR TV ratings for Truck Series race at Michigan in June 2026

  11-06-2026 20:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR arrived at Michigan International Speedway for the 2026 DQS Solutions & Staffing 250, and the 12th race of the season was exciting. Christopher Bell won the first two stages; however, he wasn't able to enter victory lane. Instead, it was a TRICON Garage showdown in the final laps.At the end of the day, Corey Heim won his third Truck Series race of 2026 at Michigan. After a slight overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings following the DQS Solutions & Sta
  
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• NASCAR TV ratings for Cup Series race at Nashville in May 2026

  11-06-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR arrived at Michigan International Speedway for the 2026 FireKeepers Casino 400, and the 15th points race of the season was intriguing. Tyler Reddick won Stage 1 while Chase Elliott won Stage 2; however, neither driver was able to enter victory lane. Despite a spin earlier in the race, it was a Joe Gibbs Racing driver who stole the show.At the end of the day, Denny Hamlin won his third Cup Series race of 2026 at Michigan. After a slight overview of the notable moments, here are the NA
  
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• NASCAR entry list for O'Reilly Series race at Pocono in June 2026

  11-06-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the 2026 MillerTech Battery 250 at Pocono Raceway, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 Great American Getaway 400 and O'Reilly Series entry list for Pocono on Monday afternoon. This is Pocono's only race date on the NASCAR schedule with its three unique corners. The NASCAR Truck Series will have an off-weekend after Michigan International Speedway.There will be 38 entries for the 2026 MillerTech Battery 250 on Saturda
  
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• NASCAR entry list for Cup Series race at Pocono in June 2026

  11-06-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the 2026 Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 Great American Getaway 400 and O'Reilly Series entry list for Pocono on Monday afternoon. This is Pocono's only race date on the NASCAR schedule with its three unique corners. The NASCAR Truck Series will have an off-weekend after Michigan International Speedway.There are 36 guaranteed charters for the 2026 Great American Getawa
  
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• Why Is Pocono Raceway Called the ‘Tricky Triangle’? Everything NASCAR Fans Need to Know

  11-06-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Few tracks on the NASCAR schedule are as instantly recognizable as Pocono Raceway.Nestled in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, the 2.5-mile speedway is unlike any other venue in major stock car racing. It has only three turns, three straightaways, and a reputation for producing some of the most unpredictable races of the season.That unique layout has earned Pocono one of NASCAR’s most famous nicknames: “The Tricky Triangle.”As NASCAR returns to the track this weekend, here
  
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• NASCAR Pocono Weekend Schedule 2026: Race Times, TV Info, and Weather Forecast

  11-06-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Weather could become one of the biggest storylines of NASCAR’s weekend at Pocono Raceway.The forecast currently shows thunderstorm chances on both Friday and Sunday, while Saturday is shaping up to be the best weather day of the weekend. That could have implications for everything from the ARCA Menards Series opener to Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at the Tricky Triangle.Here’s everything fans need to know before the action begins.Friday Forecast Could Impact ARCA ActionFrida
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Great American Getaway 400 preview and where to watch

  11-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty ImagesThe NASCAR Cup Series rolls into Pocono Raceway this weekend for the Great American Getaway 400 — one of the calendar’s more distinctive stops.Dubbed the “Tricky Triangle,” Pocono presents a unique challenge with its three very different corners, each demanding a different setup approach. The track’s unusual design often leads to unpredictable races, favoring teams that can strike the right balance across all three turns.There a
  
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• Samantha Busch Made Bedside Promise To Kyle Before His Death at 41

  11-06-2026 15:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Samantha Busch, the widow of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, has been receiving endless support from the sports world over the past three weeks. The NASCAR community lost Busch on May 21 at the age of 41. The two-time Cup Series champion died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. Just days before he passed away, he won the Ecosave 200 at Dover Motor Speedway.On June 10, Samantha Busch revealed that she made a promise to her husband prior to his death. She let him know that she'd do e
  
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• "NASCAR Is Dangerous"- Veteran Driver Breaks Paddock Silence, Outlining Miracle Keeping Christopher Bell Alive

  11-06-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christopher Bell has commanded a lot of speed this season, but that has barely yielded any luck. That’s been the running narrative so far, but knowing what he was dealt last Sunday, you’d say, “He’s plenty lucky.” At Michigan last weekend, Bell took a hit that NASCAR officials later called the hardest crash of the Next Gen era. The wreck happened on Lap 148 on Turn 4 of the FireKeepers Casino 400, while Bell was trying to edge out Chase Elliott for the runner-up pos
  
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• Samantha Busch Reflects on Grief as Son Brexton Races for the First Time Since Father's Death

  11-06-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Samantha Busch reminds us that grieving is a part of loss and the best way to remember those we loved is to remember them. She took to Instagram on June 10 to delve into the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Kyle Busch, and her son, Brexton's return to the racetrack. Brexton's return to racing is both "heartbreaking and beautiful," per Busch's own words.The notable point is that Brexton Busch was back racing on Tuesday, June 10, at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The event was the Cook Out Summer Sho
  
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• Kyle Busch’s wife made an agonizing promise to the NASCAR star on his deathbed

  11-06-2026 04:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The wife of the late NASCAR star Kyle Busch has revealed the promise she made to him while on his deathbed.Samantha Busch promised the 41-year-old she would “do everything I could to help our children pursue their dreams no matter what.”They have two children together, an 11-year-old son, Brexton, and a 4-year-old daughter, Lennix.Brexton, Samantha, and Lenix Busch on the racetrack after their father’s death. @samanthabusch/instagramKyle Busch died May 21 after a short hospital
  
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