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• NASCAR qualifying order for Cup Series at Indianapolis in July 2026

  23-07-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series is set to arrive at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for its 22nd race of the 2026 season. It is the only date at Indianapolis, as NASCAR only goes to the venue once per year. In 2025, Chase Briscoe won the pole for the Cup Series race at Indianapolis, marking his fifth of seven pole positions during the season.First, the Cup Series needs to qualify for the event at Indianapolis, and the qualifying format is simple. Every driver will make a one-lap run, with the overall lap
  
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• Toni Breidinger gets back to basics, embraces her femininity in NASCAR

  23-07-2026 22:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Going by the numbers, no driver across NASCAR’s top three national touring circuits is as popular as Toni Breidinger.The 27-year-old who was the first Arab-American woman to compete in the top level of stockcar racing has more than 5.8 million combined followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and YouTube.After being the only woman to race full-time in NASCAR last season, fans haven’t heard much from her on the track this year. Due to her part-time schedule with Rackley W.A.R.,
  
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• NASCAR Brickyard 400 Weekend Entry List Shake-Up: Five Drivers Out, Five Replacements Confirmed

  23-07-2026 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chase Elliott looks on before the NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, 2026. Elliott is one of five drivers replaced on the Truck Series entry list for Brickyard 400 weekend. GettyThe NASCAR national series heads to Indianapolis for one of the biggest weekends on the calendar, but several familiar names from last weekend’s Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway won’t be back behind the wheel.Five drivers who made one-off or limited appea
  
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• Co-owner of New York Giants, Gotham FC sponsors racecar for Dystany Spurlock

  23-07-2026 21:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A barrier-breaking racecar driver, Dystany Spurlock will have a paint scheme this week that points to a unique partnership and leans into women’s sports.In Friday’s race in the ARCA Menards Series at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Spurlock — the first Black woman to drive in NASCAR or the lower-level ARCA Series — will drive the No. 66 Toyota from MBM Motorsports and Garage 66 with the logo of the “She Pivots” podcast splashed on the hood.The “She
  
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• “We Were So Close”- Jimmie Johnson Confesses Biggest Regret About His Broken Relationship With Chad Knaus

  23-07-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 11: Jimmie Johnson 84 Legacy Motor Club Carvana Toyota is being interviewed during Media Day for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Daytona 500 on February 11, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 11 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 Media Day EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2602110752500 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireJimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus won seven Cup Series championships together. That feat made
  
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• NASCAR Just Learned How Many Fans Tuned In for North Wilkesboro’s Historic Return

  23-07-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  North Wilkesboro Speedway’s long-awaited return as a NASCAR Cup Series points-paying venue appears to have struck a chord with fans.Television ratings released this week show that 2.4 million viewers tuned in to TNT Sports for Sunday’s Window World 450, marking the first NASCAR Cup Series points race at the historic short track since 1996.The audience offers another encouraging sign for NASCAR’s decision to restore one of the sport’s most storied venues to the regular-sea
  
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• Dale Jr. explains what happens when Rick Hendrick has seen enough

  23-07-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoEven though Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson look like potential championship contenders, this has not been an overall banner campaign for Hendrick Motorsports.Larson is amidst a 39-race winless streak
  William Byron is 12th in the standings and it’s a fight to crack the top-10 every week
  Alex Bowman suffered a bout of vertigo earlier this year but hasn’t been competitive consistently eitherSo, all told, Hendrick Motorsports is not in a great place this year and thei
  
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• NASCAR COO Ben Kennedy Makes Bold Kyle Busch Hall of Fame Declaration

  23-07-2026 20:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 03: Kyle Busch 51 Zariz Transport Chevrolet celebrates winning the race during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Craftsman Truck Series Victoria s Voice Foundation 200 on March 03, 2023, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAR 03 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Victoria s Voice Foundation 200 Icon007230303036 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireNASCAR may bend its own rules to put Kyle Busch into the Hall of Fame early. Drivers usually
  
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• The missing jewel: Denny Hamlin's quest to win the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis

  23-07-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWhen NASCAR drivers talk about crown jewel races, four events stand at the top of the list: The Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600, Southern 500, and Brickyard 400.With the addition of the Indianapolis NASCAR race in 1994, the 'Grand Slam' became a coveted achievement that only a small handful of drivers have ever ever attained -- all are champions and Hall of Famers.Jeff Gordon completed it first in 1997, and then Dale Earnhardt in 1998 after he finally won the Daytona 500 in his 20th a
  
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• NASCAR’s Most Iconic Movie Is Finally Getting a Sequel With Tom Cruise

  23-07-2026 20:37 via yahoo.com
  For more than three decades, “Days of Thunder” has remained NASCAR’s signature Hollywood film. Now, after years of speculation and renewed momentum created by the blockbuster success of F1, the long-awaited sequel appears to be taking its biggest step forward yet.According to a new report from The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount Pictures is moving ahead with plans for a “Days of Thunder” sequel. Tom Cruise is expected to return as legendary driver Cole Trickle, while
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't know where Josh Berry goes from here

  23-07-2026 20:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDale Earnhardt Jr. feels for his friend and longtime collaborator, Josh Berry, amidst a disaster season in the NASCAR Cup Series that seemingly has no viable competitive future after his impending dismissal from Wood Brothers Racing.Most recently, Berry was crashed while racing Christopher Bell for 25th, but only because the latter broke traction underneath him. Berry lamented all the things that no one sees behind the scenes that is responsible for a season in which he sits 33rd
  
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• Front Row reveals major Noah Gragson update for 2027 NASCAR season

  23-07-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Noah Gragson's future with Front Row Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series is uncertain. While Todd Gilliland and Zane Smith thrive with their teams, Gragson sits 31st in the points standings behind Ty Dillon. Will the driver of the No. 4 car return to Front Row Motorsports in 2027? In a shocking update, it appears that will be the case.Front Row Motorsports owner Jerry Freeze expects Gragson to return to the organization in 2027, as said in a SiriusXM NASCAR Radio interview. This is a stunning d
  
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• Chase Elliott Era Under Threat as NASCAR Hints at New Faces of the Sport

  23-07-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NORTH WILKESBORO, NC - JULY 18: Chase Elliott 9 Hendrick Motorsports Llumar Chevrolet stands in his pit box prior to practice for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Window World 450 on July 18, 2026 at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, NC. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 18 NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon26071827453450 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireIn every NASCAR era, a driver has come to represent the sport. Richard Petty defined its ea
  
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• NASCAR won't name a "regular season champion" starting in 2026

  23-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR has entered a new era after the playoffs were eliminated following the 2025 season. Starting in 2026, NASCAR has moved to an upgraded Chase format, giving drivers more control of their own destiny. However, there is another change the sport is making that is just now being reported before the end of the 2026 regular season.NASCAR will no longer name a regular-season champion or give out a trophy, as reported by Mike Forde on the Hauler Talk podcast. Moving forward, NASCAR will call the to
  
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• NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Fears the Worst After Josh Berry’s Career Takes a Painful Hit

  23-07-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 12: Team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. addresses the media during the NASCAR Championship Format Announcement at NASCAR Productions Facility on January 12, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyJosh Berry’s NASCAR future has become one of the biggest talking points of the 2026 season after Wood Brothers Racing confirmed he will not return in 2027. The decision came after a difficult campaign that followed an impressive first
  
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• Who Stands To Benefit Most From Additional NASCAR Cup Practice Time?

  23-07-2026 17:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Zilisch, who has struggled mightily in his NASCAR Cup Series rookie season, stands to be a benefactor of NASCAR increasing practice time, starting at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. | Matt Marrie | Racing America On SIOn Wednesday, NASCAR officially confirmed a change to non-superspeedway NASCAR Cup Series practice sessions beginning with the event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway next month.Currently, NASCAR Cup Series teams are split into two practice groups, and are given just 25 minutes
  
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• Kyle Busch’s Son Brexton Crashes Out and Takes ‘Hard Hit’ in Race 2 Months After Dad’s Death

  23-07-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brexton Busch
  Credit: Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty; floracing/InstagramNEED TO KNOWBrexton Busch was involved in a multi-car crash in a race on TuesdayThe 11-year-old son of the late Kyle Busch was not injured in the accidentThe accident came exactly two months after the NASCAR legend’s death on May 21On the two-month anniversary of the death of his father, racing legend Kyle Busch, Brexton Busch was involved in a multi-car crash in Charlotte, N.C..Brexton, 11, was not seriously
  
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• IndyCar, NASCAR Trucks returning to St. Pete Grand Prix in 2027

  23-07-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will return on March 5-7, 2027, with IndyCar and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series once again sharing the weekend.The event will once again feature IndyCar and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, with the trucks returning for a second appearance on the 1.8-mile, 14-turn downtown street circuit on Saturday, March 6.The decision follows the inaugural IndyCar / NASCAR Truck doubleheader in 2026, which drew strong attendance throughout t
  
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• “He Hauled the Mail”- Ryan Blaney Admits Atlanta Victory Joyride Nearly Ended With Police Intervention

  23-07-2026 16:41 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 SportswireRyan Blaney had a perfect Sunday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He started on the pole, led a race-high 171 laps, an
  
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• NASCAR announces new practice format for Cup Series in 2026

  23-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR has announced a new practice format for the Cup Series. Starting at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, NASCAR will double how much practice time Cup Series teams get most weeks. Several within NASCAR have pushed for more on-track time, specifically in the midpack of the Cup Series.The sport is increasing practice to one 50-minute session instead of two groups of 25 minutes each. This firmly gives NASCAR teams and drivers an extra 25 minutes of practice time. NASCAR will also provide one more t
  
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• NASCAR reveals green-flag times for Indianapolis, Lucas Oil in 2026

  23-07-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is ready for the upcoming race weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Lucas Oil Raceway. The sport returns to Indianapolis and Lucas Oil in what is expected to be a fun weekend of racing. However, when will NASCAR wave the green flags throughout the tripleheader weekend?The NASCAR Truck Series kicks off the action with an 8:17 p.m. ET green flag at Lucas Oil on FOX Sports 1 on Friday night. Then, the NASCAR O'Reilly Series will compete at 4:14 p.m. at Indianapolis on The CW on Saturda
  
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• NASCAR at Indianapolis: How to watch, schedule, predictions for the Brickyard 400

  23-07-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR at Indianapolis: How to watch, schedule, predictions for the Brickyard 400 originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaWho wants to kiss the bricks?OK, it sounds a lot more appealing to NASCAR drivers after 400 miles at Indianapolis Motor Speedway than it does to the average person.Thirty-nine hopefuls will strap in for the Brickyard 400 this Sunday with that goal in mind. The iconic oval is best known for hosting the Indy 500 each May, but NASCAR’s annual trips to the speedway si
  
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• How much do MotoGP tyres cost and who pays for them?

  23-07-2026 11:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIn a series in which there is still a great deal of secrecy regarding how much the riders earn, what the manufacturers pay or what the championship itself distributes, the arrival of a new American owner, a culture in which talking about money is not taboo, will end up bringing greater transparency about what, how and who pays for various things.One of the biggest expenses in any motorsport championship is tyres. In the past, there was competition between manufacturers, which dro
  
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• NASCAR at Indianapolis: Key info, links, results for race weekend

  23-07-2026 10:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series take on the famed Brickyard this weekend for their annual stop at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will be in action at the nearby Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. 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 | In-Season Challenge preview&nbs
  
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• Chase Check-In: Where we stand before Indianapolis

  23-07-2026 10:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With five regular-season races left to go in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series campaign, it‘s time for regular check-ins to see how the race for The Chase is progressing. This week we‘ll chat with you on Thursday, but after the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Chase Check-In will become a Monday thing.So, what is this thing, anyway? It will be a relatively quick and easy way to see where the drivers competing to make The Chase stand after their most recent race and before t
  
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• Who Will Kiss the Bricks? My NASCAR Predictions for Indianapolis

  23-07-2026 04:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Grace Hollars/IndyStNASCAR returns to the Indianapolis area for one of the biggest racing weekends of the season, and with four national series taking on two historic tracks, it’s time to make some predictions. The weekend begins at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, where the ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will battle on the famed short track before the action shifts to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR Cup S
  
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• Did North Wilkesboro Deliver? Rating Both NASCAR Races

  23-07-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Jim DedmonNorth Wilkesboro Speedway delivered a weekend packed with old-school NASCAR racing, with both the Craftsman Truck Series and Cup Series putting on entertaining shows at the historic short track. From Chandler Smith’s dominant Truck Series performance to the Cup Series’ long-awaited return for a points race, each event brought its own unique storylines, battles and memorable moments. Now, it’s time to break down both races and give them a rating based on the
  
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• NASCAR 26 Release Date Revealed With New Features and Early Access

  23-07-2026 02:01 via tech.yahoo.com
  
  September is quickly shaping up to be a strong month for sports gamers, and NASCAR fans now have another major release to circle on the calendar. During the latest NASCAR 26 Developer Diary, iRacing Studios officially confirmed the NASCAR 26 release date while also sharing several new details about what players can expect before launch.iracingiRacingThe announcement ends months of speculation surrounding NASCAR 26's launch window and gives fans a firm date to begin planning for early access. Alo
  
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• 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
  
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• 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
  
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