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• NASCAR qualifying order for O'Reilly at Darlington in September 2026

  06-09-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Series is set to arrive at Darlington Raceway for its 24th race of the 2026 season. It is the final date at Darlington, as NASCAR also goes to the venue once in the spring. In 2025, Christopher Bell won the pole for the O'Reilly Series race at Darlington, which took place in the spring after the series didn't have a race in the fall.First, the O'Reilly Series needs to qualify for the event at Darlington, and the qualifying format is simple. Every driver will make a one-l
  
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• "That Was Pretty Dumb" - Insider Trashes Immature NASCAR Driver for Jeopardizing Himself at Darlington

  09-09-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  It was cautions galore at the Fleetio 200 in Darlington on Saturday. There were seven of them for the first Chase race in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and the third of those cautions fell because of a particularly aggressive block involving Daniel Dye and Dean Thompson, with 23XI Racing employee Freddie Kraft criticising the former.During Stage 2, after a round of pit stops, Thompson was running on fresh tires and building momentum in his No. 26 Sam Hunt Racing Toyota. On lap 60,
  
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• Carson Hocevar souvenir shop reportedly approached $200,000 in sales after Keselowski clash

  09-09-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAt the end of Stage 1 of last weekend's Southern 500, Carson Hocevar spun Brad Keselowski in a battle for position. They made contact twice through Turn 4, with Hocevar driving away from the incident unscathed. After the race the 2012 NASCAR Cup champion promised retribution while Hocevar was flippant and dismissive of the entire incident.Before the race, Hocevar had promised a big discount at his online souvenir shop, depending on where he finished in the crown jewel race. If he
  
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• Carson Hocevar merch store reportedly approached $200,000 in sales after Keselowski clash

  09-09-2026 18:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At the end of Stage 1 of last weekend's Southern 500, Carson Hocevar spun Brad Keselowski in a battle for position. They made contact twice through Turn 4, with Hocevar driving away from the incident unscathed. After the race the 2012 NASCAR Cup champion promised retribution while Hocevar was flippant and dismissive of the entire incident.Before the race, Hocevar had promised a big discount at his online souvenir shop, depending on where he finished in the crown jewel race. If he placed outside
  
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• NASCAR Nightmare Puts Denny Hamlin’s Championship Run in Danger

  09-09-2026 17:04 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) GettyDenny Hamlin’s NASCAR Cup Series championship cushion took a major hit Sunday night after contact with Michael McDowell sent him into the wall during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.Hamlin entere
  
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• NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Admits What Went Wrong in Michael McDowell Incident

  09-09-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 02: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota speaks to the media during the NASCAR Cup Series Chase Media Day at Charlotte Convention Center on September 02, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin explained what happened when he made contact with Michael McDowell at Darlington Raceway, adding detail about the incident that damaged his No. 11 Toyota.Hamlin entered the Cook Out Southern 500 as t
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington Raceway Post-Inspection Reveal One Last Twist

  09-09-2026 16:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 25: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford, (R) and Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, talk on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) GettyChristopher Bell won the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday night, but the NASCAR Cup Series weekend had one more twist after the
  
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• NASCAR to Europe? Zandvoort Makes a Big Push After F1 Exit

  09-09-2026 16:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConnectCould NASCAR really be heading to Europe?The idea is suddenly back on the table after Dutch media reported that Circuit Zandvoort would like to attract either NASCAR or IndyCar after Formula 1’s official departure from the Dutch venue.But there is a big difference between Zandvoort wanting NASCAR and NASCAR actually going to Zandvoort.Dutch media outlet NU.nl reports that the circuit director would like to see either IndyCar or NASCAR make the
  
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• “Pours His Heart and Soul”- Rick Hendrick Reveals Tom Cruise’s Ambitious Plan With New NASCAR Movie

  09-09-2026 15:54 via yahoo.com
  Entertainment Bilder des Tages Cannes – Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning Photocall Tom Cruise during the Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at on May 14, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM Cannes France PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRAxUK Copyright: xShootpix/ABACAx ©IMAGO/ABACAPRESSDays of Thunder was not particularly well-received by the NASCAR community upon its release in 1990. Many, including
  
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• “Y’all Want Me to Lie?”- Dale Jr’s Drops Unpopular Opinion on Carson Hocevar’s Erratic Attitude

  09-09-2026 15:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 14: Dale Earnhardt Jr. watches the action from the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series United Rentals 300 on February 14, 2025 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 14 NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 300 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon25021410544300 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireCarson Hocevar’s Darlington controversy has put Spire Motorsports under increasing
  
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• Jamie McMurray Criticizes Carson Hocevar’s Racing IQ following Darlington Incident

  09-09-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar hangs out the window of a pickup truck during the driver's parade Sunday, July 26, 2026, ahead of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Jamie McMurray has called out Carson Hocevar’s “poor decisions” after the Darlington drama. The NASCAR veteran believes Hocevar prioritizes his aggressive persona over earning his peers’ respect.At Darlington, Hocevar made multiple contacts with Brad Keselowski and spun him out, but shrug
  
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• Qualifying orders for 2026 World Wide Technology Raceway Chase races

  09-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series continue their respective Chases presented by Mobil 1 this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway. Both series have 36 entries, meaning no drivers will fail to qualify. Single-car, single-lap qualifying will set the starting lineups for both races. See the qualifying orders for Gateway here.MORE: Weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on TVCup Series
  Single-car qualifying will occur at 4:35 p.m. ET on Saturday (truTV).Pos.Ca
  
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• The NASCAR Foundation honors 20 years of service; 2026 BJFHA winner revealed

  09-09-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK — Tuesday evening, The NASCAR Foundation celebrated two decades of giving back to racing communities, hosting The NASCAR Foundation 20th Anniversary Honors Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.The Gala was hosted by The Foundation and the France family in collaboration with the evening’s Leadership Sponsors, including Brown & Brown, Kaulig Racing, Hendrick Motorsports and Next League.Various current and former NASCAR drivers, team owners and executive
  
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• Analysis: Is rebel Ryan Blaney the only hope against Toyota's 2026 empire?

  09-09-2026 10:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toyota left Darlington Raceway on Sunday night looking less like a manufacturer in good form and more like one tightening its grip on the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship.Christopher Bell won the Cook Out Southern 500 to break through a maddening runner-up streak and reassert himself as a championship heavyweight. Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Ty Gibbs finished second as he continues to show why he’s a serious title threat. Daytona 500 winner and 23XI Racing ally Tyler Reddick came home thi
  
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• NASCAR 26 Early Impressions: One Change Stands Out

  09-09-2026 08:00 via tech.yahoo.com
  
  We are just one week away from the early access launch of NASCAR 26, and some players have already gotten behind the wheel.iRacing Studios and NASCAR recently invited a group of content creators to Daytona for an early hands-on preview ahead of the September 15 early access release. While their time with the game was limited, the early reactions point to improvements across graphics, AI, pit stops and presentation.But after looking across four separate hands-on experiences, one change consistent
  
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• NASCAR: Bristol Motor Speedway Race Gets a Surprise With Brad Pitt

  09-09-2026 03:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 23: Brad Pitt attends the "F1: The Movie" European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on June 23, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) GettyBrad Pitt will take part in one of NASCAR’s biggest events later this month when he serves as Grand Marshal for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Academy Award-winning actor will join Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris during pre-race ceremonies on September 19 and he
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Veteran’s Sharp Carson Hocevar Criticism Sparks Defiant Response

  08-09-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 02: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet speaks to the media during the NASCAR Cup Series Chase Media Day at Charlotte Convention Center on September 02, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyCarson Hocevar has responded to Denny Hamlin’s latest criticism after a tense NASCAR Cup Series weekend at Darlington Raceway. Hamlin took aim at Hocevar’s driving and then turned his attention
  
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• Denny Hamlin calls out Spire as 'unserious' and gets a response from Carson Hocevar

  08-09-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe drama that started at Darlington on Sunday is still making waves across the NASCAR world.The inciting incident in this case came from Carson Hocevar, who pretty blatantly wrecked Brad Keselowski in the closing laps of Stage 1 of the Southern 500. Hocevar got into the left-rear of the No. 6, sending Keselowski spinning and ending his race day early. The No. 77 would go on to finish in 11th.After the race, Keselowski promised that he would get back at Hocevar on the track,
  
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• NASCAR at WWT Raceway Gateway 2026: Odds, TV times and more info

  08-09-2026 22:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Credit: NASCAR/Denny Hamlin post-race winning press conference in 2025 at WWT RacewayMADISON, Ill. — NASCAR heads to the 1.25-mile World Wide Technology Raceway near Gateway for the ultimate gateway to the Chase after the opener at Darlington Raceway.The NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will each race while the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series has the weekend off. Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series Race InfoSunday at 3 p.m. ET240 laps (Stages: 45/140/240)USA, MRN
  
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• “NASCAR Doesn’t Have to Be That Serious”– Carson Hocevar Drops Defiant Clapback to Denny Hamlin’s Spire Callout

  08-09-2026 21:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  July 25, 2026, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA: CARSON HOCEVAR 77 – Spire Motorsports is interview as he awaits the results of other drivers during qualifying for the 30th running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Brickyard 400. Indianapolis USA – ZUMAs355 20260725_zsp_s355_025 Copyright: xJustinxSickingx ©IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireCarson Hocevar’s aggressive racing style, outspoken personality, and willingness to lean into the villain role have made him one of NASCAR’
  
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• NASCAR Cup: Josh Berry Named to Legacy Motor Club

  08-09-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  STATESVILLE, N.C. — Legacy Motor Club named Josh Berry to its No. 42 car for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.Berry will take over the No. 42 Toyota from John Hunter Nemechek, the team first announced Tuesday to "The Club".The announcement comes a week after Legacy announced Nemechek's release after 2026 and two months after Wood Brothers Racing's release for the same time.For Berry, the last two months have been a major turnaround. After a disastrous start to the season that likely cost
  
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• Josh Berry signs with Legacy Motor Club for 2027 NASCAR Cup season

  08-09-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoLegacy Motor Club has officially announced Josh Berry as the driver of its No. 42 Toyota for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season. He will join Erik Jones (No. 43) and Riley Herbst (No. 84) as teammates next year. With Herbst, they are expanding into three full-time entries, and the team is parting ways with John Hunter Nemechek, confirming his exit last week.Berry lost his ride with the Wood Brothers, who plan to put 2024 NASCAR O'Reilly champion Jesse Love behind the wheel of the No. 21
  
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• NASCAR Pundits Claim Carson Hocevar Had Nowhere to Go As They Dissect Darlington Controversy

  08-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series 2025 16. Mai: NASCAR All-Star-Rennen North Wilkesboro, NC USA – May 16, 2025:CARSON HOCEVAR 77 of Portage, MI gets ready to practice for the NASCAR All-Star Race in North Wilkesboro, NC. LicenseRM 23679339 Copyright: xZoonar.com/GrindstonexMediaxGroup/ASPInc./StephenxArcex 23679339 ©IMAGO/ZoonarCarson Hocevar never had many friends on the grid. He’s said, in fact, that he’s not in NASCAR to make any. But what he is making is enemies, and
  
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• Hauler Talk: NASCAR to monitor Hocevar, Keselowski feud

  08-09-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is monitoring the tension between Carson Hocevar and Brad Keselowski after their incident in the Cook Out Southern 500 but has no formal plans to broker peace between the drivers.After being spun on the 107th lap, Keselowski told Above The Yellow Line Media that Hocevar‘s “day is coming, and it‘s coming hard. Watch out, Carson.”When asked what happened to Keselowski by USA Sports, Hocevar said, “he spun,” later joking that “I do everything for TV
  
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• Bubba Wallace Makes NASCAR History During Southern 500 at Darlington

  08-09-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 06: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Xfinity Toyota, stands onstage during driver intros 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) GettyBubba Wallace’s Southern 500 may not have ended in Victory Lane, but his No. 23 team still left Darlington Raceway with a place in the NASCAR record book.Wallace’s 23XI Racing pit crew rippe
  
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• Brad Pitt to give command to start engines for NASCAR Bristol Night Race

  08-09-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoActor Brad Pitt and Bass Pro Shops CEO Johnny Morris will give the command to start engines for the NASCAR Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19. Bass Pro Shops is also the title sponsor for the race, which sits as the third round of the ten-week Chase for the championshipPitt, whose upcoming film the Heart of the Beast is coming to theaters later this month, is best known in the motorsports world as portraying fictional Formula 1 driver Sonny Hayes in F1: The Movie,
  
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• 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list for World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway

  08-09-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase continues this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, ESPN Unlimited, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Saturday’s Nu Way 225 Powered by Bobcat and Sauced by Blues Hog will be the 26th points-paying race of the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesSheldon Creed, who won the opening Chase contest at Darlington Raceway, will pilot the No. 00
  
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• NASCAR Power Rankings: Christopher Answered The Bell At Darlington

  08-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 6, 2026; Darlington, South Carolina, USA;Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell (20) celebrates his win during the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe NASCAR Cup Series Chase is officially here, and Christopher Bell took a distinct mental advantage with his first win of the season in Sunday night's Cook Out Southern 500. Bell, who had so many close calls with Victory Lane this season, finally pulled through, and now the question
  
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• NASCAR: Kenny Wallace Sounds Off on Brad Keselowski-Carson Hocevar Feud After Darlington

  08-09-2026 17:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 25: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford, (R) and Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, talk on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) GettyFormer NASCAR driver and commentator Kenny Wallace has weighed in on the tense Brad Keselowski-Carson Hocevar feud after their clash at Darlington R
  
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• NASCAR Drivers Just Added More Than $1,000 to the Swear Jar at Darlington

  08-09-2026 16:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Darlington Raceway has a reputation for testing a driver’s patience.NASCAR’s Swear Jar received another reminder why Sunday night.Drivers combined to utter 223 swear words over their team radios during the Southern 500, according to the latest tally shared by Joseph Srigley. At $5 per swear, that added a whopping $1,115 to the jar in a single night.And almost immediately, NASCAR fans had the same question: How much of it came from Ryan Blaney?NASCAR’s Swear Jar Gets a $1,115 Da
  
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