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• NASCAR's In Season Challenge comes down to this

  21-07-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFor the second year in a row, the NASCAR In-Season Challenge comes down to something best described as a 'David vs. Goliath' scenario.Last year, it was Ty Dillon driving for Kaulig Racing against Ty Gibbs and Joe Gibbs Racing. Dillon upset Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski and Alex Bowman before losing in the finals but it created a lot of excitement for his smaller team against several juggernauts.This year, it’s Todd Gilliland of Front Row Motorsports versus Ryan Blaney of Te
  
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• NASCAR TV ratings for Truck Series race at Lucas Oil in July 2026

  31-07-2026 04:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR arrived at Lucas Oil Raceway for the 2026 TSport 200, and the 16th race of the season was exciting. Layne Riggs won both stages; however, was the Front Row Motorsports driver able to enter victory lane? Despite a late push from Connor Mosack, it wasn't enough for the Spire Motorsports driver.At the end of the day, Riggs won his fifth Truck Series race of 2026 at Lucas Oil. After a slight overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings following the TSport 200 at Lucas
  
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• What Are NASCAR’s Crown Jewel Races? Everything to Know About the Sport’s Biggest Events

  31-07-2026 03:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For every NASCAR Cup Series driver, winning a championship is the ultimate goal. But when it comes to individual races, four events stand above the rest.Known collectively as NASCAR’s Crown Jewel races, these iconic events carry a level of prestige that few victories can match. They combine decades of history, unique traditions, massive crowds, and some of the toughest challenges on the schedule. A win in any one of them can define a driver’s career. Winning all four places them amon
  
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• NASCAR’s 2027 Playoff Schedule Could Look Very Different, Report Says

  31-07-2026 02:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR’s 2027 Cup Series schedule is still months away from becoming official, but one new report suggests fans could see some of the biggest calendar changes in years.According to The Athletic, NASCAR is putting the finishing touches on next season’s schedule, with several notable adjustments still under consideration before the sanctioning body announces the finalized calendar. If those plans come together, the postseason could feature a significantly different look than fans have
  
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• Is There a NASCAR Cup Series Race This Weekend? Here’s Everything Fans Can Watch Instead

  31-07-2026 02:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For just the second time this season, NASCAR Cup Series fans won’t have a points race to watch this weekend.Following last Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Cup Series is taking its second scheduled off weekend of the 2026 season before returning next week at Iowa Speedway. The brief pause gives teams, drivers and crew members a chance to recharge before the final four races of the regular season and the push toward the NASCAR Playoffs.While there won’t
  
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• Kyle Larson Says His Family Will Decide What Comes After NASCAR

  31-07-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For years, Kyle Larson openly talked about eventually stepping away from NASCAR to pursue a full-time Sprint Car schedule.Today, that isn’t the plan anymore.Instead, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion says the biggest influence on whatever comes next won’t be another racing series at all. It’ll be his family.Speaking to Motorsport.com ahead of next weekend’s Iowa Speedway race, Larson explained that his thinking has shifted dramatically since he first floated the ide
  
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• Tristan McKee to make NASCAR Truck debut with Spire at 16 years old

  30-07-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoSpire Motorsports has announced that rising star Tristan McKee will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut with the team at Richmond Raceway on August 14, eleven days after his 16th birthday. McKee is part of Spire's Ascent Driver Development Program.Due to his age, McKee will only be able to compete at tracks that are 1.25 miles in length or smaller. Spire also revealed that his Richmond start won't be a one-off, with plans for McKee to compete at  New Hampshire
  
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• Legacy Motor Club announces new investors, including Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti and Tony Kanaan

  30-07-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe Legacy Motor Club team announced nearly a dozen new investors into its NASCAR Cup Series team on Thursday, including IndyCar legends Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, and Dario Franchitti.As part of this new strategic ownership group, Legacy Motor Club previously announced Emmy Award-winning television host and restaurateur Guy Fieri, as well as three-time Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Darius Rucker.But on Thursday, they added many new names to this growing in
  
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• Legacy Motor Club announces new investors, including Dixon, Franchitti, and Kanaan

  30-07-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe Legacy Motor Club team announced nearly a dozen new investors into its NASCAR Cup Series team on Thursday, including IndyCar legends Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, and Dario Franchitti.As part of this new strategic ownership group, Legacy Motor Club previously announced Emmy Award-winning television host and restaurateur Guy Fieri, as well as three-time Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Darius Rucker.But on Thursday, they added many new names to this growing in
  
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• NASCAR Cup driver Denny Hamlin addresses the lack of passing during 2026 Brickyard 400

  30-07-2026 21:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR Cup points leader Denny Hamlin is fully aware of the complaints about dull racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He says it's time for NASCAR to point at itself for the issue.The 45-year-old Cup veteran who finished fifth in the 2026 Brickyard 400 discussed the issue on the "Daily Downforce" podcast, complimenting IMS president J. Douglas Boles and the estimated 70,000 fans who attended the race."It's historic," Hamlin said of the venue. " We don't need to be (expletive) complaining abou
  
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• NASCAR: Corey Heim Shares Why Bubba Wallace Never Texted Back

  30-07-2026 21:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Robinhood Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 27, 2026 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyCorey Heim enjoyed a dream weekend at the Brickyard 400, but his first Crown Jewel victory also came with a funny moment involving 23XI Racing teammate Bubba Wallace. After a huge gap in qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Heim sent Wallac
  
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• "Doesn’t Make Any Difference"- NASCAR Veteran Exposes Marketing Reality Behind Rick Hendrick's Jimmie Johnson Favor

  30-07-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 12: Rick Hendrick talks with team members during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 on October 12, 2024 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: OCT 12 NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2410123525400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireJimmie Johnson’s final Daytona 500 in 2027 is being billed as a throwback. No, he’s not hopping back into a H
  
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• “Making Him Look Like a Poser”- Carson Hocevar’s NASCAR Criticism Labeled ‘Damage Control’ After Corey Heim Clash

  30-07-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 20: Carson Hocevar 77 Spire Motorsports Deleware Life Chevrolet looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Craftsman Truck Series FR8 Racing 208 on February 20, 2026, at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, GA. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 20 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Fr8 Racing 208 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260220147 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireAfter releasing a lengthy critique of NASCAR this week, Carson Hocevar sparked another argument by cl
  
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• NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace’s Unexpected Split Left Former Crew Chief Stunned

  30-07-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR suspended two members of Bubba Wallace's No. 23 pit crew after a detached wheel during Sunday's Cup Series race in San Diego. GettyBootie Barker has revealed that his split from Bubba Wallace came as a surprise, even after the pair enjoyed several successful seasons together at 23XI Racing. The veteran crew chief helped Wallace earn two NASCAR Cup Series wins, including the team’s first victory at Talladega, while recording 33 top-10 finishes and one playoff appearance.Despite Walla
  
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• Every 1-2-3-4 finish in NASCAR history

  30-07-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAt Indianapolis Motor Speedway, JR Motorsports became the first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series team to finish 1-2-3-4 in a race. In fact, it was just the sixth NASCAR team in history to ever achieve the front four sweep across the three national divisions.It's happened only once in both NASCAR O'Reilly and the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks, however it's happened four times in the top division. Here's a recap of the history behind the rare feat, and the small handful of dri
  
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• Kyle Busch's family chases the endless potential of son Brexton's racing dreams

  30-07-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NC – The boy is smiling as he emerges from a long black trailer attached to a white Ford Super Duty pickup truck. It’s a hot, sticky summer day at Charlotte Motor Speedway with temperatures rising above 90 degrees, but 11-year-old Brexton Busch is happy. As long as the rain holds off, in about an hour he’ll be in his comfort zone: behind the wheel of his racecar.On this night of July 28, the weekly Cook Out Summer Shootout is coming to an end for the season with its ch
  
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• Justin Marks admits road blocks, but "wouldn't count out" Max Verstappen for future NASCAR start

  30-07-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoJustin Marks recently spoke about Trackhouse Racing's Project 91 program, a part-time entry that features various star drivers from around the world and offers them the opportunity to take on NASCAR.2007 Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen, four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, and most recently Kevin Magnussen have piloted the car.Three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen famously won in his NASCAR Cup debut while driving the No. 91 at the 2023 Ch
  
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• Why Kyle Larson and Kevin Harvick say NASCAR Cup races last too long on TV

  30-07-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two-time NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Larson's time was short in the Brickyard 400 on July 26. He only lasted 45 laps at the NASCAR Indianapolis race before his left-rear tire blew, causing him to spin, hit the wall, and end his day before the first stage was complete.Larson, undoubtedly, would have liked to have spent more time on the track considering he was running second at the time of the accident, but maybe not as long as it took to complete the race at historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Cor
  
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• BMW to run special Spider-Man livery in IMSA’s Road America enduro

  30-07-2026 11:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoBMW has revealed a one-off Spider-Man livery for this weekend’s IMSA SportsCar Championship round at Road America.As part of a collaboration with Marvel and Sony’s upcoming superhero film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 of Sheldon van der Linde and Dries Vanthoor will sport a special blue-and-red colour scheme in the six-hour enduro. The livery also features the silhouette of Spider-Man, played by Tom Holland, on the engine cover of the LMDh prototy
  
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• Joe Gibbs Racing withdraws an allegation against Spire, Chris Gabehart

  30-07-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoMuch of what was stated in legal filings on Wednesday in the Joe Gibbs Racing vs. Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit and countersuit was a rehash of previous allegations.However, what was not a rehash, was JGR deciding to withdraw one of the allegations it made in an amended complaint. In the second amended complaint, the team made the following claim:“A Spire employee has informed a JGR employee that Gabehart is in charge of and/or significantly participating in
  
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• Joe Gibbs Racing withdraws allegation against Spire, Chris Gabehart

  30-07-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoMuch of what was stated in legal filings on Wednesday in the Joe Gibbs Racing vs. Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit and countersuit was a rehash of previous allegations.However, what was not a rehash, was JGR deciding to withdraw one of the allegations it made in an amended complaint. In the second amended complaint, the team made the following claim:“A Spire employee has informed a JGR employee that Gabehart is in charge of and/or significantly participating in
  
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• Introducing Carson Brown, NASCAR's next top prospect

  30-07-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIn a division full of several top prospects, a potential next big thing will soon arrive in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series with a resume to support the distinction.Carson Brown.The Richard Childress Racing development driver is the presumptive ASA STARS National Super Late Model Series champion, and championship contender in the CARS Late Model Stock Tour, but also an ARCA and Trans-Am winner.But as impressive as the resume reads, it’s actually the intangibles that make t
  
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• NASCAR seeking larger grant from state to bring Chicago Street Race back in 2027

  30-07-2026 00:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While NASCAR is hoping to get the Chicago Street Race back to Grant Park next summer, it may have hit a speed bump in negotiations for a state grant to help defray costs for the event.The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity said Wednesday that the state has appropriated $5 million in the fiscal year 2027 budget to NASCAR  “for costs associated  with operating expenses” next summer.The problem, first reported by Crain’s Chicago Business, is that NASCAR was
  
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• Connor Zilisch “Committed” to Trackhouse Through 2027 Says Justin Marks, Amid Hendrick Rumors

  29-07-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  May 23, 2026; Concord, North Carolina, USA; Trackhouse Racing driver Connor Zilisch (88) during qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway. © Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesTrackhouse Racing star Connor Zilisch is rumored to be one of the favorites to join Hendrick Motorsports in 2028. Team owner Justin Marks recently commented on Zilisch’s future amid the HMS rumors.Despite a tumultuous rookie Cup Series season, Zilisch is seen as one of the future stars of the stock car racing world. With rumor
  
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• Denny Hamlin Calls Out Hendrick Motorsports’ Struggles: “Need to Have a Snickers”

  29-07-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jul 4, 2026; Joliet, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) before qualifying for the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. © Mike Dinovo-Imagn ImagesNASCAR star Denny Hamlin, on the Action Detrimental podcast, called out Hendrick Motorsports’ dismal season, commenting on the team’s slump. He reflected on HMS’ 2026 result and expressed how shocking it was for a prestigious team to not have a single driver in the Top 5 of the championship.Hendrick Motorsports
  
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• NASCAR Claims Matching Outraged Fans “Displeasure” After Indianapolis Disaster

  29-07-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Felix Rosenqvist (60) wins the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ©Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesCautions have become a real sore spot for the NASCAR community this season, and last weekend’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was no different. Yellow flags kept stopping the action for long stretches, and drivers and fans all had something to s
  
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• NASCAR Wants to Fix One Problem That Frustrated Fans at the Brickyard 400

  29-07-2026 20:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Corey Heim celebrates his Brickyard 400 victory with a burnout on the frontstretch at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2026. NASCAR officials later said they're exploring ways to reduce lengthy caution periods following the race. GettyThe Brickyard 400 delivered a dramatic finish, but one aspect of Sunday’s race left plenty of fans frustrated.Now, NASCAR says it’s already looking for ways to fix it.During the latest episode of the “Hauler Talk” podcast, NASCAR Vice
  
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• Multiple internal changes reignite winning formula for Vasser Sullivan Racing

  29-07-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIn the 10th season for the venerable Lexus RC F GT3, Vasser Sullivan Racing is proving that experience, internal evolution, and relentless focus on execution can still set the benchmark in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition.Rather than seeking outside fixes, the team has doubled down on a core philosophy: Built, not bought. Through strategic internal promotions and a retooled pit stop program, Vasser Sullivan has reclaimed its championship contention form, provin
  
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• NASCAR Veteran Fires Back as Brickyard 400 Criticism Reaches a Breaking Point

  29-07-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 26: William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) GettyThe future of the Brickyard 400 has become a major talking point after another race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway drew criticism from fans and analysts. Many questioned
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Champion Sounds Off on the Real Reason Races Feel Too Long

  29-07-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 26: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Delta Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR races have come under fresh scrutiny after long caution periods during the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway sparked debate among fans and drivers. Some have suggested reducing race distances to improve the viewing experience, but fo
  
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