Nascar news

• NASCAR is eliminating split practice groups and extending session

  22-07-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR is altering its practice format just before the 2026 Chase for the championship gets underway.Starting at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the August 23 race weekend, practice groups will be eliminated and all teams will get 50 minutes of open practice. This will be the standard for all non-superspeedway races for the remainder of the 2026 season. Teams will be granted an additional set of tires as part of the change.Daytona -- even with a new rules package -- will not hav
  
  Read more

• NASCAR Announces Practice Change That Could Impact Every Remaining Cup Series Race

  23-07-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR In-Season Challenge finals are set. GettyNASCAR has announced a major practice change that will begin this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The sanctioning body will replace the split-group practice format with one combined 50-minute session for all Cup Series teams.The new system starts at New Hampshire and will remain in place for the rest of the 2026 season at non-superspeedway events that are not scheduled for extended practice. NASCAR said the decision came after discussions
  
  Read more

• Denny Hamlin in favor of North Wilkesboro returning to NASCAR Cup schedule

  23-07-2026 00:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin, the 2026 NASCAR Cup points leader, wants the circuit to return in 2027 to historic North Wilkesboro, where he finished runner-up to Joey Logano on July 19 in the Window World 450.The North Wilkesboro short track returned to the Cup Series when it hosted three All-Star races from 2023 to 2025. The July 19 race was the first points race at North Wilkesboro since 1996. The 2027 Cup schedule has not been released.Denny Hamlin won't say North Wilkesboro should be a points raceHamlin, th
  
  Read more

• Days of Thunder 2 moving forward with Tom Cruise set to return for sequel film

  22-07-2026 22:30 via yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoThe Hollywood Reporter revealed that the long-awaited sequel to 1990's 'Days of Thunder' is moving forward, with Paramount in talks with Jonathan Levine in to direct and star Tom Cruise set to return. He portrayed young gun NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in the original film. It's unclear what direction they plan to go with the sequel, but Will Staples is writing the script.Wednesday's report indicates that Cruise will co-produce the sequel alongside Jerry Bruckheimer, who produ
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Brexton Busch Recovering From Serious Crash Two Months After Father's Death

  22-07-2026 22:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brexton Busch, the son of late NASCAR star Kyle Busch, was involved in a wreck during this Tuesday's Cook Out Summer Shootout. Last week, Busch made the motorsports community proud by winning a dirt race at Port City Raceway in Oklahoma. It marked his first win since his father's death. After returning to victory lane, he posted a heartfelt message on social media."My first win since my dad passed. I don’t like to talk about it much, but the last two months have been really tough," Brexton
  
  Read more

• NASCAR Brickyard 400 Weekend Schedule at Indianapolis: Full TV Schedule, Start Times for Every Race

  22-07-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend for the Brickyard 400, with Cup, Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series action scheduled across three days. GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series heads to one of the sport’s most iconic venues this weekend as Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the Brickyard 400. It’s one of the biggest weekends of the 2026 NASCAR season, with the Cup Series, Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series all competing across Indian
  
  Read more

• "I Don't Know Where This Goes"- Dale Jr Breaks Silence On Cup Star's Career Distress With Heartbreaking Confession

  22-07-2026 20:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Via: Imago ©Via: ImagoJosh Berry knows better than most that getting to the NASCAR Cup Series is only half the battle. Staying there is a different fight. Sixteen years ago, he was working as a bank teller in Hendersonville, Tennessee, squeezing in local Legends races whenever he could afford them. Today, he’s a Cup winner. Yet somehow, his future in the sport remains uncertain, and that’s the reality Dale Earnhardt Jr. opened up about this week. It hit closer to home than most
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• USA Sports reveals broadcast crew, plan to cover final 14 races and The Chase

  22-07-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA Sports held a Zoom teleconference Wednesday afternoon to detail its branding and broadcast plan as it gears up to take the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season home with coverage for the final 14 races of the year.Those that spoke with media included the USA Sports booth of Leigh Diffey, Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte, Hall of Famer and analyst Dale Jarrett, along with USA Sports Executive Producer and SVP of Sports Production Jeff Behnke and Lead NASCAR Producer Rene Hatlelid.One of the key topics
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• ‘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.
  
  Read more

• From Indiana to New Hampshire, Modified Tour driver Mike Christopher Jr. is ready for his busiest weekend yet

  22-07-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For at least the next few days, Mike Christopher Jr. will be the living embodiment of the phrase, ‘I‘ll sleep when I‘m dead.‘The 27-year-old Christopher, who races the No. 31 Elite Racing entry on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, will drive the No. 62 Toyota for Halmar Friesen Racing at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Friday evening (8 p.m. ET on FS1).Once his responsibilities in Indiana are complete, he‘ll get whatever rest he can before jumping on a plane at 6
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• "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
  
  Read more

• 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 “
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• “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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• “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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

Follow @NewsNascarUSA on Twitter!