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• NASCAR Predictions for Autotrader 400: 5 Projections for Cup Series Race at Atlanta

  16-02-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  We are officially onto the second race of the 2026 NASCAR season, with the Cup Series headed to Atlanta for another superspeedway race. As we always do with our NASCAR predictions, we like to project what will happen in the Cup Series race this weekend before qualifying.Let’s dive into our NASCAR picks for the AutoTrader 400. Our predictions will range from stage winners and who goes to victory lane to some notable finishers.Related: NASCAR Schedule This Week for Atlanta, TV Info and Quali
  
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• Who will be NASCAR's next first-time winner, one year after its last?

  12-03-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photo12 months ago at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Josh Berry wheeled the historic #21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford into Victory Lane and became the 206th different winner in NASCAR Cup Series history.It was a surprise win with Berry leading just 18 laps, and since then, no other driver has added their name to the NASCAR Cup Series winners list.Before Berry, Harrison Burton won for the first time in 2024, and Shane van Gisbergen in 2023, so there is usually at least one new winner most year
  
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• Roger Penske named Grand Marshal for the Sebring 12 Hours

  12-03-2026 16:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoRoger Penske has been named grand marshal for the 74th edition of the Twelve Hours of Sebring on Saturday, March 21, 2026. A legendary team owner, business leader and former race car driver, Penske’s honorary role in the race will include delivering the command for the once-around-the-clock crown jewel for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Team Penske is celebrating its 60th anniversary this season, which was kicked off with victory - courtesy of the #7
  
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• 5 best drivers to replace Alex Bowman at Hendrick Motorsports in 2027

  12-03-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Alex Bowman is in a contract season with Hendrick Motorsports in 2026. Unfortunately, it has been a disastrous start. Bowman sits 36th in the standings through four races with a 77-point deficit to the Chase bubble. The driver of the No. 48 car missed Phoenix Raceway with vertigo, and has been ruled out for Las Vegas Motor Speedway.However, what if Bowman and Hendrick Motorsports don't agree to a contract for the 2027 NASCAR season? Below, we dive into the five best drivers to replace Bowman at
  
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• NASCAR TV ratings for Cup Series race at Phoenix in March 2026

  12-03-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR arrived at Phoenix Raceway for the 2026 Straight Talk Wireless 500, and the fourth race of the season was exciting. Ryan Blaney won Stage 1 while Christopher Bell won Stage 2; however, only one of the drivers could enter victory lane. Which NASCAR driver claimed the trophy at Phoenix last weekend?At the end of the day, Blaney won his first Cup Series race of 2026 at Phoenix. After a slight overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings following the 2026 Straight Tal
  
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• With the Jordan Rules in full effect, NASCAR is riding high with MJ's success this season

  12-03-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Michael Jordan’s NASCAR winning streak ended Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.NASCAR’s Michael Jordan winning streak, though, just kept humming along.Tyler Reddick, who drives for the 23XI Racing team co-owned by Jordan and Denny Hamlin, finished sixth and fell short of becoming the first driver in Cup Series history to win the first four races of the season. The weekend was dominated by Team Penske, which swept the IndyCar and Cup pole positions and race wins at Phoenix.But that impressive
  
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• Brad Keselowski Warns NASCAR’s Development Ladder Is Collapsing as He Slams the Kyle Busch Rule for Talent Crisis

  12-03-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Image Credits: Imago ©Image Credits: ImagoFor years, the NASCAR development ladder relied on a simple formula: rising drivers proving themselves against the best. But a rule meant to protect young talent may now be doing the opposite.Often dubbed the Kyle Busch rule, NASCAR introduced restrictions that limited how often full-time Cup Series drivers could compete in lower divisions like the Xfinity and Truck Series after stars like Busch frequently dominated those races. However, Keselowski
  
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• “It Was Something Different”: Brad Keselowski Reflects on Breaking His Routine With Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Podcast

  12-03-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  May 6, 2017; Talladega, AL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (2) talks with Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) during qualifying for the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway | Credits- Adam Hagy-Imagn ImagesBrad Keselowski is not a big fan of podcasts. He doesn’t dislike them, but he would rather avoid them because of risk management as he doesn’t want to evoke controversy by delving deep into his opinions about what’s going on in the sport. He also has a far busier schedule
  
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• ‘Nobody Wants to Air Their Dirty Laundry’: Brad Keselowski Gets Candid on Initially Avoiding Netflix’s Full Speed

  12-03-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 13, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesNetflix loves sports documentaries, and considering how big of a hit F1’s Drive to Survive was an how it helped the sport grow worldwide, NASCAR could not be ignored. But when Full Speed it first aired in 2023, not many teams and drivers were welcoming of it.They did not appreciate the idea of a came
  
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• NASCAR at Las Vegas: Key information, links, results for spring weekend

  12-03-2026 09:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCAR Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series head to the Nevada high desert with the first of two trips to Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2026. Bookmark this page and come back often for your race-week essentials — from links to qualifying order, average practice speeds, results and more.RELATED: Full weekend schedule | TV listingsNASCAR Cup SeriesRace day: Sunday at 4 p.m. ET on FS1. The categories listed below will be filled out with links as the information becomes avail
  
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• Jeff Dickerson replies to all things Gibbs, Gabehart in legal filing

  12-03-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoIn a legal filing posted late on Wednesday night, Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson detailed his long personal relationship with Chris Gabehart and expressed deep disappointment in the lawsuit filed against them by Joe Gibbs Racing.Prior to team ownership, Dickerson served as an ex-grassroots racer, sports agent and spotter, whom eventually co-founded the Spire Sports+Entertainment agency alongside TJ Puchyr in 2010. Dickerson has thorough relationships that run the gamut
  
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• Chris Gabehart, Spire want reciprocal expedited discovery against Gibbs

  12-03-2026 06:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoIn a late Wednesday night series of court filings, Chris Gabehart and his retained attorneys responded to or otherwise addressed the continued legal claims made against him and Spire Motorsports by Joe Gibbs Racing.The first document filed to the docket was a second first-person declaration in which the former engineer, crew chief and competition director made the case that his role as Chief Motorsports Officer has no overlap with his previous position at JGR.In this letter, Gabe
  
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• Chris Gabehart, Spire want reciprical expedited discovery against Gibbs

  12-03-2026 06:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoIn a late Wednesday night series of court filings, Chris Gabehart and his retained attorneys responded to or otherwise addressed the continued legal claims made against him and Spire Motorsports by Joe Gibbs Racing.The first document filed to the docket was a second first-person declaration in which the former engineer, crew chief and competition director made the case that his role as Chief Motorsports Officer has no overlap with his previous position at JGR.In this letter, Gabe
  
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• “He Was Out of Control”: Denny Hamlin Delivers Blunt Take on Cleetus McFarland’s NASCAR O’Reilly Debut

  12-03-2026 05:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  Denny Hamlin (L) and Cleetus McFarland (R) | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesYouTuber Cleetus McFarland signed a deal with Richard Childress Racing earlier this week to make his debut in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series this season, and quite predictably, this has left the NASCAR community divided. Many are uncomfortable with seeing someone who doesn’t have any solid racing experience being able to crack into the top levels of stock car racing using internet popularity alone.Icons
  
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• “The Aura Is Crazy”: Michael Jordan Watching Tyler Reddick Pit Leaves NASCAR Fans Starstruck

  12-03-2026 03:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  Aug 10, 2025; Watkins Glen, New York, USA; NASCAR Cup Series owner Michael Jordan looks on from atop his team’s pit box during the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn ImagesThe bond between Michael Jordan and NASCAR did not begin in a boardroom. It traces back to childhood days in Wilmington, North Carolina, where Jordan first caught the racing bug. Growing up, his father, James Jordan, would pile the family into the car and head fo
  
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• Ross Chastain Finally Feels the Other Side of NASCAR’s Payback Game as Joey Logano Clash Hands Reality Check

  12-03-2026 02:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  Image Credits: Imago ©Image Credits: ImagoSometimes the best way forward is acceptance. It is no secret that Ross Chastain and Joey Logano have locked horns before; take last year’s race in Chicago as an example. But when the two tangled again last weekend in Phoenix, the reaction felt different. After the race, Chastain kept a cool head and admitted he isn’t ready to pin the blame on Logano just yet.“We’re so alike, we don’t get along well on track, so we have
  
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• Alex Bowman to miss second straight race this season

  11-03-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, will not be behind the wheel this weekend for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as he still battles effects from vertigo.Bowman began having symptoms during the March 1 race at Circuit of the Americas before giving way to a relief driver, Myatt Snider, on lap 71. He also missed last week’s race at his home track, Phoenix Raceway. Blaney ends Reddick’s streak to giv
  
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• Sports Illustrated Resorts Sponsoring NASCAR Event in Nashville

  11-03-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesNashville Superspeedway announced Tuesday that the venue's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series event on May 30 will be sponsored by Sports Illustrated Resorts.The collaboration aligns one of the most recognized brands in sports media with Middle Tennessee's premier racing venue. The Sports Illustrated Resorts 250 highlights the expansion of Sports Illustrated Resorts, a new, experiential vacation club from leading leisure travel co
  
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• Kevin Harvick Plans for Racing Return Ahead of Las Vegas

  11-03-2026 18:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  Coming from the late models, NASCAR fans find more fun news this week out of the CARS Tour. This features Kevin Harvick and his son, Keelan Harvick, driving this Saturday for Rackley W.A.R. The Harvicks will be teaming up as a part of the three-car team as the father-son duo will take to the track at Kern Raceway this Saturday night, March 14. This race can be watched through Flo Racing. The Harvicks will be representing a unique sponsor, HendrickCars.com, on both of their late-models. The race
  
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• How drivers and crew chief aggression was responsible for tire issues at Phoenix

  11-03-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoIt was really easy on Sunday to see flat tires or tires come apart during the Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway and say ‘tire failure’ but everyone with a reputable resume know that teams with problems were largely responsible for their fate.  As best described by Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 crew chief Adam Stevens, there is a risk-versus-reward balance“It’s so tough,” Stevens said with a laugh on Tuesday during an appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Rad
  
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• NASCAR qualifying order for Cup Series at Las Vegas in March 2026

  11-03-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCAR Cup Series is set to arrive at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for its fifth race of the 2026 season. It is the first of two dates at Las Vegas, as NASCAR also goes to the venue in October. In 2025, Michael McDowell won the pole for the spring Cup Series race at Las Vegas, marking his first of two pole positions during the season.First, the Cup Series needs to qualify for the event in Las Vegas, and the qualifying format is simple. Every driver will make a single-lap run, with the overa
  
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• Keselowski Suggests Radical Change to NASCAR ‘Broken System’

  11-03-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesThe conversation around Cleetus McFarland racing in NASCAR’s national series is still not over, and now Brad Keselowski has stepped in with an idea he believes could fix what he calls a “broken” system.McFarland, a YouTuber who built a large following through car content online, recently received approval to compete in NASCAR’s upper divisions despite having limited racing experience. After a few starts in the ARCA Menards Series and a debut in
  
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• Alex Bowman to miss Las Vegas, Justin Allgaier to drive No. 48 car

  11-03-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  Hendrick Motorsports has officially revealed Alex Bowman's status for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Bowman will miss the Cup Series event at Las Vegas, the team announced. Justin Allgaier, a driver for JR Motorsports in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series, will drive the No. 48 car in his place.Bowman is still experiencing lingering symptoms from his vertigo diagnosis, and it is unclear when he will return to the No. 48 car for Hendrick Motorsports. After four races in 2026, the
  
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• Justin Allgaier to replace Alex Bowman at Hendrick for Las Vegas Cup race

  11-03-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoHendrick Motorsports will put 2024 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Justin Allgaier behind the wheel of the #48 Chevrolet for this weekend's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Alex Bowman was forced out of the car mid-race at COTA with Myatt Snider finishing the event for him, and later in the week, he was diagnosed with vertigo. HMS sim driver Anthony Alfredo drove the car at Phoenix, finishing 33rd after being collected in a restart crash.The team has also confirmed tha
  
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• Vertigo sidelines Alex Bowman for NASCAR race at Las Vegas

  11-03-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will miss a second consecutive NASCAR race because of vertigo and will be replaced by Justin Allgaier at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.“Alex continues to work closely with doctors toward being medically cleared, but he’s still experiencing some lingering symptoms,” said Jeff Andrews, president and general manager of Hendrick Motorsports. “He’s put a lot into the recovery process, and we will continue to suppo
  
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• Qualifying orders for 2026 Las Vegas Motor Speedway spring races

  11-03-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCAR Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series stay west this weekend, heading to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the first of two trips this season to the 1.5-mile intermediate oval. Below are the qualifying orders for both series:MORE: Weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on TVCup Series
  Single-car qualifying will take place at 3:40 p.m. ET on Saturday, with practice earlier in the day at 2:30 p.m. ET (Prime Video).POSITIONNUMBERDRIVERMETRICGROUP119Chase Briscoe35.81241Cole Custer35
  
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• Super.com becomes Official Savings Partner of NASCAR

  11-03-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR® announced a new partnership with Super.com, which helps consumers save on everyday purchases, including a variety of ways fans can save when they attend NASCAR race weekends. Beginning in 2026, Super.com will serve as the Official Savings Partner of NASCAR, unlocking new ways for fans to save while engaging with the sport they love.Built to make life more affordable, Super.com will integrate directly into NASCAR‘s digital platforms, giving fans seaml
  
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• Denny Hamlin Insists Alex Bowman Won’t Make the Playoffs on His Return if He Races at His Level

  11-03-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman (48) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"}2026 has not gotten off to a good start for Alex Bowman, who has seen races slip through his fingers while also dealing with health issues that forced him to retire from one race. He has finished 40th, 23rd, and 36th in the three races he has taken part in so far, and Denny Hamlin believes he needs
  
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• Kyle Busch and Samantha Shuts Down Daughter’s First Racing Choice While She Learns the Basics of Driving

  11-03-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 23: Kyle Busch 8 McLaren Custom Grills Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet with wife Samantha, son Brexton and daughter Lennix after winning the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series GEICO 500 on April 23, 2023 at Talladega SuperSpeedway in Talladega, AL. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 23 NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2304235004909 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireKyle Busch’s son, Brexton Busch, is already making a name for himself in the
  
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• Kyle Busch Reveals the Advice Kevin Harvick Gave Him on Guiding Daughter Lennix Into Racing

  11-03-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Samantha Busch and Lennix (L) and Kyle Busch (R) | Credits- Imagn Images, USA Today NetworkThe racing torch in Kyle Busch’s family is already passing onto the next generation, with his son Brexton already carving his path into the sport. But he won’t be the last Busch to get a helmet as a Christmas gift, with Kyle’s daughter Lennix also catching the racing bug.Brexton is a borderline star. He is ready to make his first start in the Jr. Late Model ranks at Madera Speedway in Cal
  
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