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• NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 Weekend Schedule: Practice, Qualifying, and Race Times

  10-09-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series Chase rolls into Madison, Illinois, this weekend for the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway, the second race of the 2026 NASCAR Playoffs following the opening round at Darlington. The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will also be in action across the weekend, with their own race taking place on Saturday night before the Cup Series takes center stage on Sunday afternoon.This will be the fifth edition of the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology
  
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• NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 Preview: The Chase Heads to Gateway

  12-09-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Jim DedmonThe NASCAR Cup Series heads to World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway on Sunday for the Enjoy Illinois 300, the second race of the 2026 Chase and another major opportunity for championship contenders to strengthen their position.The race is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on USA Network, with the field set to battle for 240 laps around the 1.25-mile oval in Madison, Illinois.Denny Hamlin Looks to Go Back-to-BackOne of the biggest storylines entering Sunday is defending race winner
  
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• NASCAR Returns to Site of Kyle Busch’s Final Cup Series Win

  12-09-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, ILLINOIS - JUNE 04: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 3CHI Chevrolet, poses next to his winner sticker in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on June 04, 2023 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyWhen the NASCAR Cup Series returns to World Wide Technology Raceway this weekend, it will do so without the driver responsible for one of the most memorable afternoons in the track’s young Cup Series history.Kyle Bus
  
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• Kyle Larson Will Honor Kyle Busch With Special NASCAR Tribute at Las Vegas

  12-09-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson will carry a piece of Kyle Busch’s NASCAR history back to Las Vegas.Hendrick Motorsports revealed this week that Larson’s No. 5 Chevrolet will feature a special Kyle Busch tribute paint scheme when the Cup Series visits Las Vegas Motor Speedway later this season.And Hendrick didn’t have to look outside its own history for the design.Larson’s car will throw it back to the No. 5 Chevrolet Busch drove for Hendrick Motorsports in 2007, recreating the bright Hendri
  
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• Carson Hocevar Showed This Week How His Strategy is Working

  11-09-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MOORESVILLE, N.C. — It's Carson Hocevar's world and we're all living in it, apparently.At Darlington Raceway, Hocevar finished 11th and had a largely unremarkable day. Yet, he was one of the top newsmakers of not only the day but the week since then for an incident with NASCAR Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski at the end of the first stage.Exiting turn four, Hocevar bumped into Keselowski and caused him to slide sideways. Hocevar tapped him again, causing him to spin and bringing out a s
  
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• Kyle Busch Tributes Continue With Kyle Larson Las Vegas Scheme

  11-09-2026 22:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, N.C. -- Affectionately known as "Tiny Kyle" by the fallen NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Larson will pay big tribute to Kyle Busch at his hometown next month. Kyle Larson will run a No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet designed like Kyle Busch's 2007 No. 5 Kellogg's Chevrolet in the Oct. 4 South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Home to the Busch brothers, Kyle and Kurt, the Oct. 3-4 race weekend in Las Vegas will mark the first time NASCAR has visited the 1.5-mile track since B
  
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• Denny Hamlin Puts Entire Chase Field on Notice With Bold ‘Notebook’ Claim

  11-09-2026 20:57 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 SportswireDenny Hamlin entered the 2026 Chase as the No. 1 seed, but his championship campaign got off to a s
  
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• Hailie Deegan Just Gave NASCAR Fans Another Reason to Start Paying Attention

  11-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jun 8, 2024; Sonoma, California, USA;NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Hailie Deegan (15) smiles before the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Sonoma 250 at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsHailie Deegan may be finding her rhythm again.The 25-year-old delivered another strong performance at All American Speedway, finishing third in the ARCA Menards Series West NAPA Auto Parts 150.And this one was close.Deegan crossed the finish line just 0.219 seconds behind the winner after runn
  
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• Christopher Bell Just Did Something NASCAR Fans Were Starting to Think He Couldn’t Do

  11-09-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 6, 2026; Darlington, South Carolina, USA;Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell (20) with a lead during the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesChristopher Bell picked the perfect time to remind everyone why he is still one of NASCAR’s most dangerous championship contenders.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver entered the Chase with seven runner-up finishes and a 33-race winless streak.Then he went to Darlington and won the Southern 500.Just like that,
  
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• NASCAR Has a Carson Hocevar Problem — and He’s Somehow Getting Worse

  11-09-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 2, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA;Carson Hocevar answers questions from the media during the Chase media day at the Charlotte Convention Center.Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesCarson Hocevar has officially become NASCAR’s villain.And honestly?He seems to be having the time of his life.Hocevar’s latest controversy came at Darlington, where he sent Brad Keselowski spinning during the Southern 500. Keselowski did not exactly hide his feelings afterward, warning Hocevar that payba
  
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• Steve O’Donnell Shuts Down F1 Hype With Bold Warning on NASCAR’s International Playbook

  11-09-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN DIEGO, CA – JUNE 21: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA CEO Steve ODonnell during the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base event on Sunday June 21, 2026 at the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, CA. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 21 NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon9532606211036 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireJust 15 years ago, Formula 1 was another motorsports series in the United States. Now, the country hosts three Grand Prix events, ref
  
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• Spire co-owner Jeff Dickerson fires back at Denny Hamlin after criticism

  11-09-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoEveryone in NASCAR has had something to say about Carson Hocevar this past week. Or maybe that is, everyone except Denny Hamlin.The No. 77 car was at the center of attention after spinning Brad Keselowski at Darlington last weekend, and Hocevar only poured fuel on the fire with his casual dismissal of the contact.On his podcast Actions Detrimental, Hamlin did his best to run past the Hocevar part of the equation, saying, "You're not going to get anything more from me. I'm no
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says NASCAR Has a Carson Hocevar Problem It Shouldn’t Want to Lose

  11-09-2026 17:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr., owner of JR Motorsports, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. has pushed back against the criticism aimed at Carson Hocevar after the NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway. Hocevar became the focus of NASCAR drama after his contact with Brad Keselowski during the
  
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• “Can Make Someone’s Life Hell” – Ryan Blaney Exposes NASCAR Drivers’ Hidden Agony of Racing Without Respect

  11-09-2026 17:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HAMPTON, GA – JULY 11: 12 Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Ford Mustang during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Quaker State 400 race on July 11, 2026 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 11 NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon9532607110024 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireCarson Hocevar’s Darlington antics against Brad Keselowski have attracted a lot of attention. Some experts
  
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• Carson Hocevar Reveals Why He Has No Fear After Brad Keselowski’s Payback Threat

  11-09-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectCarson Hocevar latest run-in with Brad Keselowski only added fuel to his reputation NASCAR’s most aggressive young drivers. But despite Keselowski warning that payback is coming, Hocevar doesn’t appear concerned.At Darlington, Hocevar made contact with Keselowski’s No.6 Ford, sending him spinning during the opening stage. Keselowski expressed his frustration afterward and the young driver’s “day is coming, and
  
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• NASCAR Team Owner Sounds Off at Denny Hamlin After Carson Hocevar and Spire Motorsports Criticism

  11-09-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 06: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, looks on prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 06, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettySpire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson has answered Denny Hamlin’s criticism of his NASCAR team after Carson Hocevar’s clash with Brad Keselowski at Darlington Raceway. Hamlin questioned how Spire handl
  
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• 9/11 after 25 years: How NASCAR went back racing following September 11 attacks

  11-09-2026 15:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoOn September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania killed 2,977 people and transformed life across the United States. By the end of the day, the twin towers and surrounding structures of the World Trade Center were completely destroyed, the Pentagon was badly damaged, and United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers and crew attempted to retake the aircraft. The impacts of that dark day reverberated through every aspe
  
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• NASCAR Qualifying Order This Weekend: Cup Series Qualifying Info for Saturday

  11-09-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe NASCAR Cup Series is racing at World Wide Technology Raceway this weekend, with the Enjoy Illinois 300 marking the second race in The Chase. Starting position will be imperative on Sunday afternoon, with great emphasis on NASCAR qualifying on Saturday to determine the grid.Last week at Darlington, the qualifying order proved especially crucial with the metric score determining the starting lineup since both practice and qualifying are canceled. Of note, The 16
  
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• NASCAR Entry List This Weekend: 36 Drivers for Cup Series, O’Reilly Series Races

  11-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConnectNASCAR’s The Chase continues this weekend, with both the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Cup Series racing at World Wide Technology Raceway. It’s another opportunity for the best NASCAR drivers to position themselves to win the championship in 2026.Below, we’ll take a look at the NASCAR entry list this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway for both the Cup Series and O’Reilly Series. Because it’s the 10-race chase, the fie
  
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• “They’re Done”- NASCAR Legend HMS Star’s Championship Hopes After Darlington Collapse

  11-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FL – AUGUST 29: William Byron 24 Hendrick Motorsports Raptor Chevrolet in turn 3 during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 on August 29, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL Photo by Malcolm Hope/Icon Sportswire AUTO: AUG 29 NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260829036400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireHendrick Motorsports wasn’t exactly riding high on confidence heading into the Chase. They had three
  
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• NASCAR Gateway full weekend track schedule, TV schedule for the Enjoy Illinois 300, other races

  11-09-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR returns to Gateway for a weekend of racing in the Chase, headlined by the Enjoy Illinois 300 Cup Series race on Sept. 13 at World Wide Technology Raceway.The Nu Way 225 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race takes place on Sept. 12 along with Cup Series practice and qualifying.Both series will run the second race of the Chase on the road to Homestead-MIami in November.Here is the full on-track schedule at World Wide Technology Raceway:HURRICANE HOCEVAR:What Carson Hocevar said about Brad Keselow
  
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• Fantasy Fastlane: Joey Logano rules the Gateway to the West

  11-09-2026 11:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Editor‘s Note: Keep tabs on this page for lineup advice following qualifying, including changes you should consider.With The Chase presented by Mobil 1 opener in the books, the championship picture is beginning to take shape. The top seven drivers have separated themselves from eighth place, where Joey Logano and Chase Elliott are tied, 72 points back of the lead. But the No. 22 team remains a serious threat this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway and could make a signific
  
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• NASCAR Gateway Betting Odds: Favorites, Sleepers and Longshots for Sunday’s Race

  11-09-2026 06:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR Cup Series Gateway betting odds. GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series heads to the World Wide Technology Raceway for the second race of the Chase. Oddsmakers have pinpointed three drivers who will be tough to beat for the checkered flag in Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300.In the odds released by DraftKings Sportsbooks, Christopher Bell is the odds-on favorite to win at Gateway (+400). The driver of the No. 20 seeks to keep the momentum rolling after winning last Sunday’s Southern 500 at Darl
  
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• NASCAR’s Top 5 Best Fan Experience Racetracks

  11-09-2026 02:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR's 5 best tracks for fans to attend. GettyThe frequency of attending NASCAR races varies from fan to fan. For the diehard, long-term fans of the sport, they attend races religiously. Others go from time to time depending on where they live and seek the closest track to home.Then, there are fans, new and old, who have never attended a race. Whether you are planning to go to your first race or have been race goers for years, there are a few tracks that stand out in terms of fan experience.He
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Gateway Entry List: Every Driver Racing in the Enjoy Illinois 300

  11-09-2026 01:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series circuit heads to the World Wide Technology Raceway, also known as Gateway, for the second race of the Cup Series Chase this weekend. Earlier this week, NASCAR released the full entry list for Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 as 36 drivers and teams are entered for the race.Absent from this week’s entry list are Corey Heim and Chad Finchum, who both raced in last Sunday’s Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Heim, the defending Craftsman Truck Series cha
  
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• How Josh Berry navigated impossible odds to stay in NASCAR Cup

  11-09-2026 00:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoLegacy Motor Club hasn’t reached its full potential yet but it views Josh Berry as a catalyst to get it there and that’s a tremendous point of pride for a driver that has spent all summer racing for his life.Berry first got the inclination that his job at Wood Brothers Racing could be in jeopardy around the Texas Motor Speedway race in May. With only three finishes better than 25th through 11 races, the follow-up campaign to his first victory could not have started an
  
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• How to watch NASCAR at Gateway: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

  11-09-2026 00:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR Cup and O'Reilly drivers will compete at WWT Raceway (Gateway) this weekend for the second round of the 2026 Chase for the championship.Denny Hamlin is the defending winner of the Cup race at Gateway, and enters this race 12 points clear of Southern 500 winner Christopher Bell in the championship standings.In this story, you can find all the information you need to watch all the action at Gateway, from the full weekend schedule to where to watch, and even the full entry li
  
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• Kyle Busch’s Wife Samantha Busch Shared the Sweetest Story About His Love for In-N-Out

  10-09-2026 23:59 via yahoo.com
  Nov 10, 2019; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (left) and wife Samantha Busch during the Bluegreen Vacations 500 at ISM Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsKyle Busch apparently had a very serious relationship with In-N-Out Burger.His wife, Samantha Busch, recently shared a story about just how much the late NASCAR star loved the California chain.The funny part?She never actually ate the burger with him.Samantha explained that when In-N-Out was on the
  
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• NASCAR Fans Are About to See Something They Haven’t Seen in a Long Time

  10-09-2026 23:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo Credit: Jerome Miron.Kyle Busch fans have a pretty good reason to tune in this weekend.Two of NASCAR’s biggest stars are paying tribute to one of its biggest personalities.Kyle Larson is set to bring a familiar look to Las Vegas with a tribute to Busch’s iconic Kellogg’s No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports scheme.A legacy worth another lap. 
  Kyle Busch’s history with the No. 5 will be honored at his hometown track in Las Vegas with a special https://t.co/Mrjbwl1iRE pain
  
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• Kyle Larson to honor Kyle Busch with throwback paint scheme at Las Vegas

  10-09-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThe No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet will have a unique paint scheme for the October 4 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Kyle Larson will race a throwback scheme in honor of the late Kyle Busch, who drive the No. 5 HMS Chevy from 2005 through 2007.Busch drove a yellow/blue/red Carquest and Kellogg's car, which Larson will replicate with the only real difference being the sponsorship from Hendrickcars.com. It is based on Busch's 2007 scheme, which h
  
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