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• NASCAR Standings after Today: Cup Series The Chase Points Leaders Right Now

  05-10-2026 02:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectSunday’s South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway marked the fifth race of The Chase. It means we’re now past the halfway points in the 10-race chase for the Cup Series and the NASCAR results today made the battle for the championship even tighter.Let’s get you right into the NASCAR standings after today, focusing specifically on The Chase points leaders with five races to go.NASCAR The Chase StandingsPositionDriverPointsBehind1Kyle Larson2318
  
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• Jeff Gordon Compares Kyle Larson’s Team to NASCAR Legends

  07-10-2026 00:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson went a lap down early at Las Vegas and still finished second. Jeff Gordon said the comeback is what championship teams do.The Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman spoke to reporters after Sunday’s South Point 400, in video posted by Frontstretch.“I mean, to see them struggle at the beginning and have to fight through that and make big changes and lose all their track position, go down the lap and fight back from that. That’s, to me, what championship-caliber teams do
  
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• NASCAR at Charlotte 2026: Odds, Broadcast Times, Chase Race Info

  06-10-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR is heading home with racing in action from all three national series this weekend at the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway.The NASCAR Cup Series races Sunday afternoon, while the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races Saturday afternoon and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races Friday evening.NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Race InfoSunday at 3 p.m. ETUSA Sports, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90, PRN affiliatesMay winner: Daniel S
  
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• NASCAR Charlotte Schedule: TV Channels, Start Times and How to Watch

  06-10-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time since 2017, the NASCAR circuit will take to the Charlotte Motor Speedway oval for a Chase race. NASCAR previously raced on the Charlotte Roval from 2018-2025, a road course that spanned across the 1.5-mile track and through the track’s infield.Charlotte Motor Speedway will be the site of a tripleheader weekend for NASCAR. The Craftsman Truck Series will race on Friday night in the third race of their Chase, while the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will take to the trac
  
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• Entry List: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour To Crown A Champion At Thompson

  06-10-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour heads to Connecticut for one final time this weekend. A champion will be crowned at the end of 150 laps on Sunday at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Patrick Emerling leads defending champion Austin Beers to the historic 5/8-mile oval, but he'll have a whole host of contenders trying to keep him out of victory lane.Watch Live2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Thompson SpeedwaySix-time champion Doug Coby will be in action, along with four-time champion Justin B
  
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• Jeb Burton joins RSS Racing, will drive father Ward Burton's No. 22

  06-10-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoJeb Burton announced on Tuesday that he will join RSS Racing in 2027, driving the No. 22 full-time in the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS).That number has special significance to Jeb, as his father Ward Burton earned all five of his Cup Series wins in the No. 22 -- including the 2001 Southern 500 and 2002 Daytona 500."The Siegs are building something special and the performance is heading in the right direction," said Jeb Burton, a veteran of over 200 NOAPS rac
  
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• Jeb Burton Moving to RSS Racing in 2027; Will Drive No. 22 Chevrolet

  06-10-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jeb Burton will end a four-year run driving for Jordan Anderson Racing, as he will move to RSS Racing for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. According to a Tuesday announcement from Burton, he’ll pilot the No. 22 Chevrolet for the organization next season.The No. 22 is a number formerly used by his father, Ward Burton, when he drove for Bill Davis Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.As of now, RSS Racing hasn’t provided additional details about the No. 22 entry, inc
  
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• Jeb Burton to RSS Racing NASCAR O'Reilly Team in 2027

  06-10-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Jeb Burton is joining RSS Racing in 2027, he announced Tuesday on social media.Burton will drive the Sieg family-owned No. 22 Chevrolet full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027. He touted the team for "building something special" and going in a good direction with their performance.Burton told Roundtable in September he was frustrated but motivated, heading into what is now the final few races of a four-season run with Jordan Anderson Ra
  
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• Hauler Talk: NASCAR discusses teams spraying pit stalls at Las Vegas

  06-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR warned teams about spraying pit stalls at Las Vegas Motor Speedway because a traction substance resulted in a discoloration of the concrete.During the latest episode of the “Hauler Talk” podcast, Mike Forde, vice president of racing communications, said teams are allowed to use clear substances to help improve traction in the pits for cars and pit crews. But at Las Vegas, a white substance appeared in some stalls and could have impacted officiating to determine whether a car i
  
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• NASCAR Power Rankings: Chase Briscoe Is Very Much On The Rise

  06-10-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Oct 4, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe (19) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWhile he still has a long way to go if he wants to be crowned NASCAR Cup Series champion this season, Chase Briscoe had an impressive outing at Las Vegas, which resulted in his second win of the season. That has vaulted him forward in the standings, and when paired with a top-five finish at Kansas, B
  
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• NASCAR Predictions: Picks for Who Wins Final 5 Races in The Chase, Cup Series Champion

  06-10-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWe’re now past the halfway point in the 10-race chase, with only five races remaining in the season for the 2026 Cup Series. With The Chase battle coming down to the wire, it’s about time to make some picks for who will come out on top.Let’s dive into our NASCAR predictions for which drivers will win the final fives races in The Chase.Bank of America 400 (Charlotte): Denny HamlinOct 4, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny H
  
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• Stewart Friesen to run Kyle Busch throwback scheme in Charlotte NASCAR Truck race

  06-10-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFriday, October 9, will be a special day for the NASCAR community. Immediately following the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, there will be a Celebration of Life for Kyle Busch at the track, featuring several drivers and members of his family.Busch died suddenly in May at the age of 41 in Charlotte, North Carolina, just a couple of days before the Coke 600 race weekend.Several teams plan to honor KB in the Truck race, with Spire Motorsports running paint schemes to celebr
  
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• Kevin Harvick’s Son Could Be Heading to ARCA in 2027

  06-10-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectKeelan Harvick could be ready for his first taste of national-level stock car racing.The 14-year-old son of former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick is rumored to be joining Nitro Motorsports for a part-time ARCA Menards Series schedule in 2027. The move has not been officially confirmed by Nitro or Toyota, but the report has quickly caught the attention of NASCAR fans.If it happens, it would be the latest step in what has already been a care
  
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• Charlotte Motor Speedway to host a celebration of life for the late Kyle Busch on Friday night

  06-10-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Motor Speedway will host a celebration of life for former NASCAR driver Kyle Busch on Friday following the Trucks Series race.Busch died in May from hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation after complications from bacterial pneumonia led to sepsis, according to the former NASCAR star’s death certificate.CMS said the event will allow the NASCAR community to come together to celebrate Busch through stories, memories, iconic moments
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Hit With Crushing Setback After Late Chase Briscoe Move

  06-10-2026 16:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Robinhood Toyota, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Jordan Brand Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace looked set for a strong finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway before a late move changed his afternoon. The 23XI Racing driver finished eighth in Sunday’s South Point 400, 11.422
  
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• Goodyear Racing brings familiar tire to Charlotte oval's Chase return

  06-10-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series fall race at Charlotte Motor Speedway returns to the 1.5-mile oval for the first time since 2017.Along with the pivot from the road-course/oval combination of the Roval comes a familiar, proven tire compound from Goodyear Racing on the intermediate oval.MORE: Cup Series standings | Charlotte weekend scheduleSunday’s Bank of America 400 (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) will feature the same Goodyear Racing Eagle rubber that has been u
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Left Reeling After Las Vegas Disaster That Changes Everything

  06-10-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 05: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Pennzoil Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, Bubba Wallace and Ryan Preece suffered major setbacks at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase tightened. Chase Briscoe won the South Point 400, while Kyle Larson recovered from early trouble to strengthen his
  
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• Carson Hocevar Gives Blunt Take on Brad Keselowski News

  06-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar did not hold back when asked about Brad Keselowski leaving RFK Racing. The Spire Motorsports driver gave his answer at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in a video posted by Kenny Wallace.“I have no idea. I’m not gonna lie, I don’t really give a s***. You know, obviously, hopefully he lands somewhere, but I don’t really care. I don’t put any emphasis on it.”Asked if the news surprised him, Hocevar answered, “I’m not.”The two drivers hav
  
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• Spire's Jeff Dickerson Calls Out Joe Gibbs Racing Over Lack of Evidence in Lawsuit

  06-10-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson pushed back against Joe Gibbs Racing’s ongoing lawsuit against his team, arguing that six to seven months into the litigation, JGR still hasn’t produced concrete evidence to support its claims.According to Dickerson, the allegations have made headlines without supporting documentation. “It would just be nice to see some evidence,” Spire Motorsports co-owner said on the “Door, Bumper, Clear” podcast on Dirty Mo Media af
  
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• Samantha Busch Shares the Pain of Returning to Las Vegas After Kyle's Passing

  06-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Samantha Busch, widow of two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, shared a personal reflection on social media after a difficult trip back to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The trip came during this past weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at the track, which has deep ties to the Busch family since Kyle grew up in the city.Samantha also posted a few photos alongside her message: one showing her daughter touching a memorial stone bearing Kyle’s name and signature checkered-flag logo, and anot
  
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• NASCAR team fan days during Charlotte Chase race week

  06-10-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Home, sweet home! All three NASCAR national series are slated to compete at nearby Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend as The Chase presented by Mobil 1 continues. To celebrate, many race teams are holding fan days leading into the race weekend, which starts with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Friday, followed by the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday and capped with the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday.See which teams are welcoming visitors for autograph sessions,
  
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• "You're Wasting Your Breath"- Former FOX Broadcaster Shuts Down Dale Jr Push to Scrap Next Gen With Harsh Claim

  06-10-2026 03:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Via: Imago ©Credit - ImagoThere has been enough criticism around the Gen-7 car that NASCAR currently uses in the Cup Series, and that is unlikely to stop anytime soon. Those criticisms are often the loudest after an O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race goes down to the wire, as was the case in Vegas when Corey Day pulled off a remarkable victory.With the expectations of criticism to come, former driver and former FOX broadcaster Kenny Wallace decided to get ahead and let his opinions be kn
  
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• Spire’s Jeff Dickerson about Joe Gibbs Racing lawsuit: ‘Where is the proof?’

  06-10-2026 02:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThroughout the entire Joe Gibbs Racing v. Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart intellectual property theft and restrictive covenant lawsuit, Jeff Dickerson has continued to make himself publicly available to defend himself against the allegations.The Spire co-owner has continued to insist that Joe Gibbs Racing show definitive proof that his company is using intellectual data provided by Gabehart and said as much again on Monday during an appearance on the Door, Bumper, Clear podc
  
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• “What Championship-Caliber Teams Do”– Jeff Gordon Compares Kyle Larson to NASCAR Royalty After Remarkable Las Vegas Recovery

  05-10-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FORT WORTH, TX – MAY 03: Vice Chairman and a co-owner of Hendrick Motorsports Jeff Gordon speaks to the media following the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Wurth 400 on May 03, 2026 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo by Thomas Walko/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 03 NASCAR Cup Series Wurth 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2605031558400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireControlling a race from start to finish is one thing, but a driver’s ability to fall a lap back and still finish s
  
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• Veteran Insider Raises Questions on Toyota’s Chase Trust: “How Can You Have Confidence With Repeated Issues?”

  05-10-2026 21:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JULY 26: Chase Briscoe 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Mobil 1 Toyota drives on the front stretch during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Brickyard 400 on July 26, 2026, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 26 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon116260726064 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireToyota looked ready to take over Las Vegas before the race had even begun. The manufacturer locked out the
  
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• With NASCAR's Chase Halfway Home, Is It Larson's Championship To Lose?

  05-10-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a runner-up finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, is the NASCAR Cup Series championship Kyle Larson's to lose? | Wes Masure III | Racing America On SIAs Chase Briscoe crossed the finish line first to score his second win of the NASCAR Cup Series season, it officially marked the halfway point of the 10-race Chase for the Championship. And if the opening five races of the Chase are any indicator, the competition is going to be hard-pressed to beat Kyle Larson, who is seeking his second consecu
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Star Delivers Cold Response as Brad Keselowski Faces Uncertain Future

  05-10-2026 19:47 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) GettyCarson Hocevar had little interest in Brad Keselowski’s decision to leave RFK Racing after the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The Spire Motors
  
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• “The K on the End Was All Fake”- NASCAR Veteran Rips Apart RFK Racing Boss’ Over Brad Keselowski Ouster

  05-10-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice & Qualifying Aug 12, 2023 Speedway, Indiana, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski 6 during practice for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. Speedway Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Indiana USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMikexDinovox 20230812_mcd_ad4_17 ©IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkWhen Brad Keselowski joined forces with Jack Roush and Fenway Sports Group in 2022,
  
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• NASCAR Team Owner Makes Emotional Denny Hamlin Admission After Las Vegas Blow

  05-10-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, stands on the grid during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin’s NASCAR Cup Series title hopes took another hit Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as Kyle Larson extended his advantage in the Chase standings.Hamlin entered the race with a chance
  
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• "Had Our Fair Share of Not Performing" - Denny Hamlin Drops Raw Truth on Costly Las Vegas Self-Sabotage

  05-10-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOUDON, NH – AUGUST 22: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing National Debt Relief Toyota looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 on August 22, 2026, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. Photo by David Hahn/Icon Sportswire AUTO: AUG 22 NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260822036 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin would have ended stage one in Las Vegas with seven points. Instead, he wanted to make it eight and a
  
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