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• Qualifying orders for 2026 EchoPark, Lime Rock races

  08-07-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It’s a split-squad type of weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series visit EchoPark Speedway near Atlanta for the second time in 2026. Meanwhile, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series heads to the Northeast for a trip to Lime Rock Park for the second year in a row. See qualifying orders for all three series.MORE: Weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on TVCup Series
  Single-car qualifying will occur at 4:40 p.m. ET on Saturday (truTV).POSITIONNUMBERDRIVERMETR
  
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• Chase Elliott to make reare NASCAR Truck start at North Wilkesboro

  08-07-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoSpire Motorsports announced that Chase Elliott will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado at North Wilkesboro, making his first start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series since the 2023 season-opener at Daytona. HendrickCars.com will sponsor the effort.This race was scheduled to be one of Kyle Busch's 2026 Truck appearances with Spire, before his unexpected passing last month.The No. 7 Spire truck has featured various drivers this year, including Busch, Rajah Caruth, Connor Mosack,
  
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• NASCAR Decides Not to Penalize Drivers After Chicagoland Speedway Incidents

  08-07-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR has gone back to the replays and come to a decision regarding the incidents at Chicagoland Speedway. It has been decided that neither Shane van Gisbergen, Austin Hill, Zane Smith, nor Carson Hocevar will be penalized for their on-track antics. The only penalty handed down regards the No. 51 team of Jeremy Clements in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. Due to a wheel falling off, the team will lose their front-tire changer and jackman for the next races.Austin Hill - Shane van Gisbergen NASCA
  
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• NASCAR payback gone wrong: When vengeful drivers wrecked themselves

  08-07-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThis week, two moments of apparent payback have dominated discourse in the NASCAR world, with Shane van Gisbergen vs. Austin Hill and Zane Smith vs. Carson Hocevar. No penalties were issued for other moment of frustration.In Zane's situation, he actually ended up wrecking himself in the process of bumping Hocevar into the wall, and ultimately finished behind the driver who drew his ire.Payback is nothing new in NASCAR, and there's plenty of occasions when the aggressor
  
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• NASCAR reveals status of Alex Bowman's No. 48 car at R&D Center

  08-07-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR took Alex Bowman's No. 48 car to the R&D Center after the Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. Following a strong run at Chicagoland, the sport had a closer inspection of Bowman's vehicle; however, did the Hendrick Motorsports driver receive any penalties?Bowman's No. 48 car had no issues at the NASCAR R&D Center, which is the best result from further inspection. In previous years, NASCAR has found issues that cost a race team and driver over 100 points and more, so Bowman rec
  
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• Bowman gets needed boost at Chicagoland, eyes upset run in In-Season Challenge

  08-07-2026 15:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  JOLIET, Ill. — Alex Bowman knows he didn’t put any extra effort into Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. His preparation was the same as it is every week, he said, as was the prep of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team.But for the first time since May, that work paid off with a top-five finish in Sunday’s eero 400, a much-needed boost for a driver and team that have heard all the noise in the midst of a season in which Bowman and Co. sit 29th in the
  
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• NASCAR reveals status of Denny Hamlin's No. 11 car at R&D Center

  08-07-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR took Denny Hamlin's No. 11 car to the R&D Center after the Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. Following a strong run at Chicagoland, the sport had a closer inspection of Hamlin's vehicle; however, did the Joe Gibbs Racing driver receive any penalties?Hamlin's No. 11 car had no issues at the NASCAR R&D Center, which is the best result from further inspection. In previous years, NASCAR has found issues that cost a race team and driver over 100 points and more, so Hamlin receiv
  
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• After putting the street race on hold, could NASCAR end up in Chicago and Joliet next summer?

  08-07-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With a successful return to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet over July Fourth weekend in the rearview mirror, NASCAR is already mapping out its course for next summer.Chicago may figure prominently in those plans.While nothing is set, NASCAR is not only hoping to bring back the Chicago Street Race after a one-year hiatus, but perhaps add the long-dormant southwest suburban track to its regular schedule as well.“It could be both,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR’s chief operating officer
  
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• “Double standard”: Fans criticize NASCAR’s decision on Shane van Gisbergen & Austin Hill’s Chicagoland wreck

  08-07-2026 11:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jul 5, 2026; Joliet, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane Van Gisbergen (97) shakes hands with fans before the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. © Mike Dinovo-Imagn ImagesNASCAR did not penalize Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill for their incident at Chicagoland, and fans are upset. Fans believe the decision runs contrary to NASCAR’s earlier penalty for Ryan Preece in a similar situation.Van Gisbergen wrecked Hill early into Sunday’s eero 400. Both Hill and his team o
  
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• Monkey off the back: Sheldon Creed returns to EchoPark as a winner

  08-07-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Sheldon Creed rolls through the gates of EchoPark Speedway this weekend, he’ll be greeted by memories of his shinning moment. It was there in February that the California native finally broke through, holding off the field in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race to earn his long-awaited first series victory.After 137 prior attempts, Creed was the beneficiary of a last-lap tangle between Austin Hill and Ross Chastain. The No. 00 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet scooted by and he
  
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• NASCAR officials detail reasons to not issue penalties after Chicagoland

  08-07-2026 05:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR competition officials reviewed every radio transmission and every bit of SMT data before deciding not to penalize any drivers for on-track behavioral reasons in the aftermath of the Cup Series race on Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway.On Lap 48, Hill was spun hard into the wall by Van Gisbergen, and the Richard Childress Racing No. 33 team immediately felt like it was intentional and retaliatory for what transpired between them two weeks prior. SVG was leading the race on a m
  
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• Kurt Busch places third at Le Mans in first race since Kyle Busch's death

  08-07-2026 03:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For the first time since his brother’s shocking death, NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Kurt Busch got behind the wheel and returned to the racetrack this past weekend.At the iconic Le Mans course in France, Busch competed in the Historic Sportscar Racing series in the HSR NASCAR Classic presented by Goodyear. It was the first time in the history of HSR — nearly 50 years — that the competition went overseas.The event featured three races. In the second, Busch notched a podium finish,
  
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• Larry McReynolds on NASCAR's future, Hamlin spat and not slowing down

  08-07-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe NASCAR Cup Series is 77 years old and Larry McReynolds has been inside the garage for 50 of them with no signs of slowing down whatsoever.Well, kind of.On Sunday, the two-time Daytona 500 winning crew chief and longtime NASCAR on FOX analyst will lead the field to green in the Quaker State 400 at Echopark Speedway. In other words, he’s going to have slow down for the field before they go really fast.But that’s the only thing slow about the 67-year-old these days.
  
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• Hauler Talk: NASCAR will meet with SVG, Hill after no penalty arose from Chicagoland

  07-07-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR reviewed data from every lap that Shane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill were on track before deciding neither driver would be penalized for their Chicagoland Speedway incident.During the latest episode of the “Hauler Talk” podcast, NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde said officials would still meet with van Gisbergen and Hill this weekend at EchoPark Speedway.On the 48th lap of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race in Joliet, Illinois, Hill’s No. 33 C
  
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• Hauler Talk: NASCAR will meet with Hill, SVG after no penalty arose from Chicagoland

  07-07-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR reviewed data from every lap that Austin Hill and Shane van Gisbergen were on track before deciding neither driver would be penalized for their Chicagoland Speedway incident.During the latest episode of the “Hauler Talk” podcast, NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde said officials would still meet with van Gisbergen and Hill this weekend at EchoPark Speedway.On the 48th lap of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race in Joliet, Illinois, Hill’s No. 33 C
  
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• No penalties levied to Hill, van Gisbergen following Chicagoland incident; No. 51 O'Reilly team penalized

  07-07-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR officials did not levy penalties against Austin Hill or Shane van Gisbergen following NASCAR Cup Series action at Chicagoland Speedway over the weekend, per the sanctioning body’s penalty report released Tuesday.Hill, driver of the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, and Shane van Gisbergen, pilot of the No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, made contact during Stage 1 of the eero 400 at Chicagoland, with van Gisbergen‘s No. 97 finding Hill’s No. 33 on Lap 48. Hill&
  
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• "If You Can't Punch Someone In The Face"- Denny Hamlin Rips NASCAR's Broken Justice System Ruining Self-Policing

  07-07-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 11: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing National Debt Relief 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 Icon2602111262500 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin had a great race at Chicagoland. Pole position, clean run, third-pl
  
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• NASCAR O'Reilly Series team owner releases independent short racing film

  07-07-2026 18:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoSeveral years ago, NASCAR O’Reilly Series driver and team owner Tommy Joe Martins wrote and directed a short racing film titled ‘Underfunded’ and it enjoyed a well-received independent film festival run but was never released until now.Omeleto, a YouTube channel with nearly four million subscribers, selected Underfunded for distribution and has been made available for streaming immediately on Tuesday. It’s quite the passion project for Martins, who co-foun
  
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• William Byron Did Everything Right at Chicagoland Except Win

  07-07-2026 17:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  William Byron spent most of Sunday looking like the driver who was finally about to break through for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season.He swept both stages, led a race-high 94 laps and controlled the pace for much of the afternoon at Chicagoland Speedway. Then, over the course of one green-flag pit cycle, everything changed.Joe Gibbs Racing’s Chase Briscoe and crew chief James Small timed their final stop perfectly, emerging with fresher tires and cleaner air before tracki
  
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• Alex Bowman reveals major update on NASCAR future for 2027 season

  07-07-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Bowman's future in NASCAR has been in question during the 2026 Cup Series season. After missing four races due to vertigo earlier in the year, Bowman's status in the No. 48 car for Hendrick Motorsports is uncertain. Will the driver of the No. 48 car leave Hendrick Motorsports or retire from NASCAR?Bowman recently discussed his NASCAR future at a press conference, providing an update on his plans for the 2027 season. Nothing is official yet, but an announcement could come at any time.“
  
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• Should the British GP ending cause a change in F1 safety car rules?

  07-07-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix endured a very anticlimactic end as drivers crossed the finish line under safety car conditions, which prompted boos from the SIlverstone crowd.It came after Max Verstappen crashed at Stowe with six laps remaining and once his Red Bull had been cleared, race control followed its standard procedures by allowing cars to unlap themselves.Those cars were cleared on the penultimate tour, but F1 rules state that one lap must be completed following
  
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• NASCAR Entry List This Week: 38 Cup Series Drivers for Quaker State 400 at EchoPark

  07-07-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR schedule this week takes the Cup Series field to EchoPark Speedway in Georgia, the second trip to EchoPark of the season. It’ll be a Cup Series race under the lights, with 38 drivers competing in the field this weekend.Looking at the field of Cup Series drivers racing this weekend, we’ll have a few part-timers. BJ McLeod (No. 76 car) is behind the wheel for Live Fast Motorsports and Chad FInchum (No. 66) will be the wheel man for Garage 66.Related: NASCAR In-Season Challen
  
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• What went through the nose of Tyler Reddick's car at Chicagoland?

  07-07-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoTyler Reddick is now 44 points behind Denny Hamlin in the championship standings, continuing to lose ground in a 173-point swing since Memorial Day Weekend.But this latest issue was truly a case of bad luck. On Lap 132 of 267 as the race approached the halfway point, and in the middle of green flag pit stop cycle in Stage 2, Reddick's car suddenly slowed, leaking fluid everywhere. “We got a problem!" radioed Reddick with urgency. "I got water or something everywhere. I
  
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• How 2 young Wisconsin NASCAR drivers approach the O'Reilly title fight

  07-07-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Mayer mentioned he thought he could have won a race or two already this season, but then he clarified.“Should have won,” Mayer said with conviction. “Definitely should have won at least two, could have won probably four, maybe five.“A lot of woulda, coulda, shoulda in this sport for sure.”Mayer is one of two promising young Wisconsin drivers fighting to turn possibilities into accomplishments as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series moves beyond the season
  
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• NASCAR entry list for Truck Series race at Lime Rock in July 2026

  07-07-2026 05:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Truck Series is ready to take on the 2026 LiUNA 150 at Lime Rock Park, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 Quaker State 400 and O'Reilly Series entry list for EchoPark, and the Truck Series entry list for Lime Rock Park on Monday afternoon. This is the first time NASCAR returns to a track for a second date in the 2026 season. All three NASCAR levels will be racing this weekend.There will be 33 entries for the 2026 LiUNA 150 on Saturday afterno
  
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• NASCAR entry list for O'Reilly Series race at EchoPark in July 2026

  07-07-2026 05:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Series is ready to take on the 2026 Focused Health 250 at EchoPark Speedway, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 Quaker State 400 and O'Reilly Series entry list for EchoPark, and the Truck Series entry list for Lime Rock Park on Monday afternoon. This is the first time NASCAR returns to a track for a second date in the 2026 season. All three NASCAR levels will be racing this weekend.There will be 38 entries for the 2026 Focused Health 250
  
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• NASCAR entry list for Cup Series race at EchoPark in July 2026

  07-07-2026 05:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the 2026 Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 Quaker State 400 and O'Reilly Series entry list for EchoPark, and the Truck Series entry list for Lime Rock Park on Monday afternoon. This is the first time NASCAR returns to a track for a second date in the 2026 season. All three NASCAR levels will be racing this weekend.There are 36 guaranteed charters for the 2026 Quaker State 400 o
  
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• Should NASCAR return? Rating Each Race From Chicagoland This Weekend

  07-07-2026 01:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  May 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe (19) is introduced before the start of the Wurth 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesChicagoland was finally back on the NASCAR schedule for the first time in 7 years. The biggest question heading into the weekend was, will this be the last time we see NASCAR at this track? In interviews and press conferences before and after the races, the drivers were hoping they put on a good e
  
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• “This Sport Will Knock You Down”– Connor Zilisch Breaks Silence After Tragic Chicagoland Disaster

  06-07-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Connor Zilisch’s tough rookie season in the NASCAR Cup Series hit a new low at Chicagoland Speedway. His race ended almost as soon as it began. On the first lap, he was caught in a multi-car pileup after Ryan Preece spun out. Zilisch had nowhere to go and slammed hard into the inside wall. His No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet was totaled before he even completed a lap.Instead of venting his frustration, the 19-year-old rookie went to social media with a short, honest message. It captured
  
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• “I’m Not Good Enough”- Christopher Bell Goes on Brutal Self-Deprecating Rant Despite Dominating JGR Finish

  06-07-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christopher Bell ©Christopher BellChristopher Bell is having a great 2026 NASCAR season. He regularly puts his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in a position to win. But Bell was not in the mood to celebrate after Sunday’s Eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. He finished second behind his teammate, Chase Briscoe. Instead of being happy with a good points day, Bell blamed himself. He said that even though he has driven race-winning cars, he hasn’t performed well enough when it counts most.So
  
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