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• NASCAR Nashville Fight Explodes Over Fairgrounds Controversial Petition

  17-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA TODAY Network via Reuters CoThe fight over the future of Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway is getting more heated.The initial debate over whether racing should stay at the historic track has grown into a bigger fight over a petition that could remove racing from the Fairgrounds.In recent weeks, some opponents of the petition have accused canvassers of giving voters misleading information while collecting signatures. Hidden-camera footage has added to the controversy, while a new advertising cam
  
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• The History of the No. 48 in The NASCAR Cup Series

  18-08-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Zilisch is set to take over the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series beginning in 2028. The 20-year-old will become the 76th different driver in Cup history to have the iconic number on the doors of his racecar. While 75 different drivers have made at least one or more starts in a No. 48 car, only three of them managed to win a race with the number. One driver in particular stood out among the rest and made the No. 48 legendary.Here, we will take a look at t
  
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• NASCAR Declares Aug. 18 ‘Kyle Busch Day’ in Emotional Tribute to Late Champion

  18-08-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Some numbers in NASCAR become bigger than the cars carrying them.For Kyle Busch, there were two.The No. 18 became synonymous with one of the most dominant, polarizing and unmistakable drivers of his generation. Years later, the No. 8 represented the final chapter of Busch’s remarkable NASCAR Cup Series career.Put them together and you get 8.18.On Tuesday, Aug. 18, NASCAR turned that connection into something permanent, recognizing the date as Kyle Busch Day and devoting the day to celebrat
  
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• NASCAR’s Painful Decline Laid Bare as CEO Recalls a ‘Miserable’ Garage

  18-08-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 25: NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O’Donnell speaks to the media after the NASCAR leadership announcements during a press conference at Talladega Superspeedway on April 25, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell has opened up about one of the sport’s toughest recent periods, admitting the garage became “miserable” as sponsorship fell, NASCAR ratings struggled, and people insid
  
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• NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell Faces Harsh Reality as Fans Push Back

  18-08-2026 16:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 22: NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O’Donnell addresses the passing of Kyle Busch during a press conference at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 22, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell has admitted that the sport moved too far from its traditional identity while trying to attract new fans. Speaking on the Racin’ With The Boys podcast, O’Donnell said NASCAR made changes t
  
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• NASCAR Drama Takes a Turn as Steve O’Donnell Defends Driver Confrontations

  18-08-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 22: NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O’Donnell addresses the passing of Kyle Busch during a press conference at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 22, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell has backed driver confrontations after races, saying the intense moments can help keep NASCAR interesting. Speaking on the Racin’ With the Boys podcast, O’Donnell said he accepts drivers handl
  
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• 'Kyle Busch Day' offers daylong 8/18 tribute to racing legend's memory

  18-08-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On what feels a fitting date to celebrate Kyle Busch‘s impact on NASCAR, today — 8/18, a nod to Busch‘s famed car numbers — the sport‘s entire industry will recognize “Kyle Busch Day” with competitors, crew members, team owners and corporate execs sharing favorite memories of the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion on multiple media platforms.Busch, 41, passed away unexpectedly May 21 of complications from severe bacterial pneumonia and sepsis, however t
  
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• 'Growing up fast': How Kyle Busch's first Cup Series win helped launch a legend

  18-08-2026 11:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The win that helped launch Kyle Busch’s next step to stardom was the coming-out party that most expected, a welcome into the realm of NASCAR Cup Series winners and a grand-stage moment under the bright lights in Southern California. His older brother, Kurt, had already gone through all those experiences by the time Kyle reached his rookie season in 2005, but the stock-car world was still getting to know the 20-year-old prodigy as a driver and a person.Labor Day weekend that season made qui
  
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• NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell explains why he doesn’t necessarily mind driver fights

  18-08-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe best battles in NASCAR happen on the track, but there's no denying that we've seen some pretty good action off the track as well in the Cup Series.While all-out fist fights aren't as common as they might have once been, tensions can run high on pit road, and drivers who get a bit too aggressive on the track can be subject to a post-race lecture, shove, or just some brutal side-eye.Sometimes issues simply need to be worked through off the track, and NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell
  
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• NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell explains why he doesn't necessarily mind driver fights

  18-08-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The best battles in NASCAR happen on the track, but there's no denying that we've seen some pretty good action off the track as well in the Cup Series.While all-out fist fights aren't as common as they might have once been, tensions can run high on pit road, and drivers who get a bit too aggressive on the track can be subject to a post-race lecture, shove, or just some brutal side-eye.Sometimes issues simply need to be worked through off the track, and NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell says that for th
  
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• It might be time to get Bubba Wallace his own food and travel show

  18-08-2026 01:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe travel food show has seen many iterations, from the thoughtful work of Anthony Bourdain to the impressively large appetite of professional wrestler Braun Strowman, and everything in between.Recently, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has been testing the food show waters with a series of TikTok posts entitled, "Sunday Special with Tim Cheese," highlighting his race-day meals as made by Tim Valles.The logistics of bringing the traveling show that is a NASCAR team to a new city
  
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• NASCAR Team Owner Reflects on Bittersweet Departure of Connor Zilisch to Hendrick Motorsports

  17-08-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 09: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet, looks on prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 09, 2026 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyThe Connor Zilisch move to Hendrick Motorsports has left Trackhouse Racing facing a difficult change, even though the NASCAR team still has more than a year with the young driver. Hendrick Motorsports announced Monday that Zilisch will join the orga
  
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• Jimmie Johnson’s 7 Greatest Moments Behind the Wheel of the No. 48

  17-08-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Few car numbers in NASCAR history are as inseparable from one driver as the No. 48 is from Jimmie Johnson.Before Johnson arrived at Hendrick Motorsports, the number did not carry anything close to the significance it does today. By the time his full-time Cup Series career ended in 2020, Johnson had transformed it into one of the most recognizable numbers in stock car racing.The numbers alone are staggering: 83 Cup Series victories, seven championships, five consecutive titles, two Daytona 500 vi
  
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• Who Is Connor Zilisch? 5 Fast Facts About Hendrick Motorsports’ New Cup Driver

  17-08-2026 21:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Zilisch is set to take over the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet for the retiring Alex Bowman ahead of the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season. Zilisch is currently a rookie in the Cup Series and pilots the No. 88 for Trackhouse Racing.The 20-year-old quickly emerged as one of NASCAR’s top young talents after a breakout 2025 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season in which he recorded 10 victories and finished runner-up in the championship. Now headed to one of NASCAR’s most ac
  
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• NASCAR: Connor Zilisch Joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2028

  17-08-2026 21:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Zilisch will drive the No. 48 HMS car in 2028. GettyConnor Zilisch will be the new driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2028. The 20-year-old will replace Alex Bowman, who is set to retire, after the 2027 season.The news comes in Zilisch’s first full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series as he currently drives the No. 88 for Trackhouse Racing. Prior to the 2026 campaign, the 2025 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series runner-up signed a multi-year
  
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• NASCAR: Bubba Wallace Has a Blunt Answer for His Harshest Critics

  17-08-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Columbia PFG/Academy Sports Toyota was slapped with a harsh penalty after the Quaker State 400 on Sunday. GettyBubba Wallace has found a different way to deal with the constant criticism that follows him online. Instead of blocking every negative account or staying away from social media completely, the NASCAR Cup Series driver now uses one simple question to decide how much the comments should matter.Wallace told reporters at Richmond Raceway on Friday that he s
  
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• NASCAR rookie Connor Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports in 2028

  17-08-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The seat of the No. 48 Chevrolet won’t be empty for long.Hendrick Motorsports announced Monday afternoon that it has signed Connor Zilisch to a multi-year deal beginning in 2028. Zilisch — who is in his rookie season in NASCAR’s Cup Series with Trackhouse Racing — will get behind the wheel of the car currently driven by Alex Bowman, who has announced he will retire after next season.“Connor is a truly gifted young racer,” Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendri
  
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• Joey Logano and Team Penske are making a push for NASCAR points as the Chase approaches

  17-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano has three championships in the NASCAR Cup Series but none in the Chase system that has returned this season.The Team Penske driver is embracing the challenge of proving he can win a title in the format that puts a greater emphasis on banking consistently strong finishes.“Do I have a little chip on my shoulder? That’s a clear yes,” Logano said with a chuckle after his victory Saturday at Richmond Raceway. “So much so that our team slogan is ‘4 the haters.
  
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• Trackhouse boss Justin Marks reacts to 'bittersweet' exit of Connor Zilisch

  17-08-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photo20-year-old NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has signed a multi-year deal with Hendrick Motorsports, beginning in 2028. He will pilot the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet and leave Trackhouse Racing in the rearview.His current team hired Zilisch in January of 2024, and has been his only home since joining the Cup Series."It's a bittersweet moment for Trackhouse, but I am truly happy for Connor to get an opportunity that many drivers only dream of," said Justin Marks, founder of Track
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry list for New Hampshire Motor Speedway

  17-08-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series wraps up its regular season with Saturday’s trip to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the Team EJP 175 (1:30 p.m. ET, FS1, FOX One, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race is the 18th points-paying event of the 2026 Truck Series season.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | Craftsman Truck SeriesConnor Zilisch — who was announced as the future driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet starting during the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series campai
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for New Hampshire Motor Speedway

  17-08-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series continues up the East Coast to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for Sunday’s Dollar Tree 301, the penultimate race in the regular season (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race will act as the 25th points-paying event of the 2026 season. Ryan Blaney is the defending winner at the 1-mile facility.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | Craftsman Truck SeriesJoey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford, enters the race weekend on a hot streak, w
  
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• Why NASCAR Fans Still Refuse to Respect Joey Logano And How He Now Races “4 the Haters”

  17-08-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectJoey Logano has never been a driver everyone loves.The Team Penske star has spent much of his career being booed, criticized and questioned. Now, even after winning three NASCAR Cup Series championships, some fans still don’t believe he gets enough credit.Logano won his first title in 2018, followed by another in 2022 and his third in 2024. All three came under NASCAR’s elimination-style playoff system, which has made him one of the biggest targets for
  
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• Hendrick Motorsports Names Connor Zilisch as Alex Bowman’s Replacement

  17-08-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Zilisch’s NASCAR future is officially set.Hendrick Motorsports announced Monday that Zilisch has signed a multiyear agreement to drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet beginning with the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season, putting one of the sport’s brightest young stars behind the wheel of one of its most recognizable cars.The move also establishes the succession plan for Alex Bowman, who previously announced his retirement from full-time competition following the 2027 season.Zilisch wil
  
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• Connor Zilisch Officially Moving To Hendrick Motorsports In 2028

  17-08-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Zilisch will move to Hendrick Motorsports in 2028 and will take over for Alex Bowman as the driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectConnor Zilisch will depart Trackhouse Racing at the end of the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season and will enter a multi-year contract with Hendrick Motorsports to serve as the full-time driver of the team's No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, the team confirmed on Monday.The move will pair Zilisch, who is seen as a generational developmental prospect
  
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• Former Driver Unmasks How Family Business Money Is Dictating Modern NASCAR Grid Spots

  17-08-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  SAN DIEGO, CA – JUNE 20: The 97 team pushes the car to the grid for qualifications for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base race on Saturday June 20, 2026 at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, CA. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 20 NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon95326062041 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireGetting to the top of the NASCAR ladder can be expensive, and not everyone who dreams of making it has the fi
  
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• Connor Zilisch signs with Hendrick Motorsports for 2028 in multi-year deal

  17-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has locked in his future at the top level of stock car racing, and that will take him to the most successful team in NASCAR history.In 2028, Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports, replacing Alex Bowman after he retires from full-time NASCAR competition. He will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet for HMS and Ally will serve as the full-season sponsor.“Connor is a truly gifted young racer,” said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorspor
  
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• “No Longer Control Your Own Destiny”– Insiders Unmask Joey Logano’s Harsh Chase Reality Battling Denny Hamlin

  17-08-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, MI – JUNE 07: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing National Debt Relief Toyota walks to the shuttle truck for the parade lap after being introduced during the drivers introduction ceremony before the start of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 on June 07, 2026, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI. Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 07 NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon250607123400 ©IMAGO/Icon S
  
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• NASCAR Rule Change Raises Questions After Joey Logano’s Richmond Win

  17-08-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 15: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 15, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyJoey Logano believes a recent NASCAR rule change has helped close the performance gap between Ford and Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series. The two-time defending champion spoke after winning the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, where Ford
  
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• Winners and losers from a classic Richmond NASCAR Cup race

  17-08-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWith Richmond in the rearview, only two races remain before the Chase reset in the battle for the NASCAR Cup Series championship.Logano claimed victory, fending off Chase Briscoe in the closing laps of a 'classic' Richmond race with long green-flag runs and multi-groove racing.The Saturday night race saw very low attrition and just one DNF, but lots of movement throughout the standings.Here's a look at the biggest winners and losers from Richmond:WINNER: Joey Logano continues his
  
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• Kurt Busch Reclaims IROC Glory Beating 7x NASCAR Champ in Wild Photo Finish

  17-08-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR: August 30 Bojangles` Southern 500, August 30, 2019 – Darlington, South Carolina, USA: Kurt Busch 1 gets ready to practice for the Bojangles` Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina ©IMAGO/DreamstimeKurt Busch had already experienced IROC glory once as he won the prestigious championship in his first season in 2003. More than two decades later, he’s still on top of his game in delivering a clutch win. At WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Busch foun
  
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