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• Qualifying orders for 2026 Richmond Raceway

  12-08-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series and Craftsman Truck Series head to Richmond Raceway this weekend for a River City doubleheader. For the Cup Series, three regular-season races remain, while Chase contenders in the Truck Series have just two races to solidify postseason positioning. See qualifying orders for both series this weekend.MORE: Weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on TVCup Series
  Single-car qualifying will occur at 4:40 p.m. ET on Friday, with practice at 3:30 p.m. ET (truTV).POSITIONNUMBERDRIV
  
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• NASCAR’s Kyle Larson Unfazed About Missing Prestigious Sprint Car Race

  13-08-2026 04:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson shrugged off missing the Knoxville Nationals this Saturday. GettyKyle Larson will be behind the wheel of his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet for Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond. Two days prior, the two-time and defending Cup Series champion will compete in a preliminary race at the Knoxville Nationals. The Knoxville Nationals, held in Knoxville, Iowa, is the largest and most prestigious event in sprint car racing. Larson is an avid sprint car racer and h
  
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• Kasey Kahne is as passionate and competitive as ever at Knoxville Nationals

  13-08-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThis is just what Kasey Kahne does.
  Racers race.Eight years removed from his last NASCAR Cup Series race, Kasey Kahne is 46-years-old and as busy as ever.“It's been a really good year and it's been fun because I've done a lot of things away from the racetrack and at the racetrack this year and some unexpected things,” Kahne told Motorsport.com on Wednesday before his Knoxville Nationals prelim night.For example, Kahne finally earned his elusive first victory on the Wo
  
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• Austin Dillon: The Favorite to Win Richmond? Crew Chief Sounds Off

  13-08-2026 01:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is Austin Dillon the favorite to win at Richmond? GettyWins have been difficult to come by for Austin Dillon throughout his NASCAR Cup Series career. Currently in his 13th full-time season, the driver of the No. 3 has recorded six career victories, including the 2017 Coca-Cola 600 and the 2018 Daytona 500.However, the 36-year-old has found a sweet spot at Richmond Raceway. Dillon has been the victor of the last two Cup Series races at the 0.75-mile short track in Henrico County, Virginia. A
  
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• Ty Gibbs wants to see what NASCAR would look like without digital mirrors

  13-08-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoTy Gibbs probably doesn't want to change a thing about his current setup.The No. 54 team is coming off of an impressive win at Iowa Speedway and is primed to enter the Chase as a true title contender. But while his car and operation are currently working to perfection, he joked with Dale Earnhardt Jr. that there's one change he wouldn't mind seeing NASCAR make in the near future.Speaking as a guest on the Dale Jr. Download, Gibbs argued that the digital mirrors used by drivers ha
  
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• Dover, North Wilkesboro Reveal 2027 NASCAR Weekend Dates

  12-08-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dover Motor Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway have become the latest tracks to unveil their dates for the 2027 NASCAR season, giving fans another look at how next year’s calendar is beginning to take shape.The announcements continue a busy stretch of schedule news, with NASCAR and individual tracks gradually confirming race weekends ahead of the full 2027 schedule release. While both venues will keep familiar spots on the calendar, North Wilkesboro’s All-Star celebration and Dov
  
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• NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sounds The Alarm on Iowa Repave

  12-08-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dale Earnhardt Jr. sounds the alarm on Iowa Speedway repave. GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. warned NASCAR about the risks of repaving the Iowa Speedway. The retired NASCAR Hall of Famer believes a complete repave of the short track would be a detriment to the racing product in the coming years.Prior to this past weekend’s Cup Series race, the Iowa Speedway announced it would undergo the repave product. In addition, next year’s Cup Series race at the track will take place on July 4th weekend
  
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• Daniel Dye secures four-race NASCAR O'Reilly deal with Jordan Anderson Racing

  12-08-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDaniel Dye will pilot the No. 32 Jordan Anderson Racing  Bommarito Autosport Chevrolet in four NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races later this year.Dye will first drive the JAR entry at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, and then at Darlington Raceway on September 5, Talladega Superspeedway on October 24, and finally Martinsville Speedway on October 31.Champion Container will sponsor the effort, and Dye’s Race to Stop Suicide awareness campaign will be fea
  
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• NASCAR's All-Star race returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2027

  12-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR's All-Star race is returning to North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2027.The midseason exhibition is moving back to the 0.625-mile asphalt oval in the picturesque North Carolina foothills after a one-year stop at Dover Motor Speedway. North Wilkesboro hosted the All-Star event for three years, from 2023-25.The Sunday, May 23 race will be televised on Fox Sports in prime time. It also will be part of a tripleheader weekend that includes the Craftsman Truck Seri
  
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• How NASCAR’s Ross Chastain Paid Tribute to His Family’s Heritage and Farming Fans with His Latest Paint Job in Iowa (Exclusive)

  12-08-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ross Chastain at the Iowa Corn 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 9, 2026
  Credit: Barr VisualsNEED TO KNOWRoss Chastain’s No. 1 car featured a Busch Light design honoring farmers and supporting the nonprofit Farm RescueChastain’s agricultural roots inspired his partnership with Busch Light, which began after his father requested “beer and tractors”The Iowa Speedway event included a Dierks Bentley performance as part of the brand’s Summer Music SeriesNASCAR’s R
  
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• NASCAR reveals green-flag times for Richmond in August 2026

  12-08-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is ready for the upcoming race weekend at Richmond Raceway. The sport returns to Richmond in what is expected to be a fun weekend in Virginia. However, when will NASCAR wave the green flags throughout the weekend in Richmond on Friday and Saturday?The NASCAR Truck Series kicks off the action with a 7:48 p.m. ET green flag at Richmond on FOX Sports 1 on Friday night. The NASCAR O'Reilly Series won't compete at Richmond, with the next race taking place at Daytona International Speedway in t
  
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• What to expect when expecting Spire prospect Tristan McKee

  12-08-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAt 41-years-old, Michael McDowell isn’t ready to retire from the NASCAR Cup Series but knows exactly when he would like to.“Tristan McKee is really switched on, focused, and he’s the real deal,” McDowell said earlier this season. “I’ve been asked a lot when I’m going to retire. I’m going to quit when he’s ready to go Cup racing, Lord willing.”That’s high praise for a driver that is still just 16-years-old and will
  
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• NASCAR qualifying order for Truck Series at Richmond in August 2026

  12-08-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Truck Series is set to arrive at Richmond Raceway for its 17th race of the 2026 season. It is the only date at Richmond, as NASCAR visits the venue once per season. In 2025, Corey Heim won the pole for the Truck Series race at Richmond, marking his fifth of seven pole positions during the season.First, the Truck Series needs to qualify for the event at Richmond, and the qualifying format is simple. Every driver will make a two-lap run, with the best overall lap times determining
  
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• NASCAR qualifying order for Cup Series at Richmond in August 2026

  12-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series is set to arrive at Richmond Raceway for its 24th race of the 2026 season. It is the only date at Richmond, as NASCAR only goes to the venue once per year. In 2025, Ryan Preece won the pole for the Cup Series race at Richmond, marking his first and final pole position during the season.First, the Cup Series needs to qualify for the event at Richmond, and the qualifying format is simple. Every driver will make a two-lap run, with the overall lap times determining the st
  
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• NASCAR TV ratings for Cup Series race at Iowa in August 2026

  12-08-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR arrived at Iowa Speedway for the 2026 Iowa Corn 350, and the 23rd points race of the season was intense. Ryan Blaney won Stage 1 while Christopher Bell won Stage 2; however, neither driver was able to enter victory lane. Instead, it was a different Joe Gibbs Racing driver who held off Bell.At the end of the day, Gibbs won his second Cup Series race of 2026 at Iowa. After a brief overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings following the 2026 Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa o
  
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• NASCAR TV ratings for O'Reilly race at Iowa in August 2026

  12-08-2026 21:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR arrived at Iowa Speedway for the 2026 HyVee Perks 250, and the 23rd race of the season was exciting. Ryan Sieg won Stage 1, while Justin Allgaier won Stage 2; however, neither driver was able to enter victory lane. Instead, it was a different JR Motorsports driver who earned his second straight NASCAR victory.At the end of the day, Kvapil won his second O'Reilly Series race of 2026 at Iowa. After a brief overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings following the 20
  
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• Josh Berry has momentum but no 2027 NASCAR contract yet

  12-08-2026 19:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe last time Josh Berry participated in a Ford Performance media call, he broke his own news that he would not be returning to Wood Brothers Racing next season.On Tuesday, he participated in another one and conceded there was no news, frustratingly, in his pursuit of a job next season. Berry, the short track success story turned O’Reilly Series championship contender and then Cup Series winner, is coming off seventh and fourth place finishes the past two weeks.It’s a
  
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• Ty Gibbs’s crew chief says practice runs proved viability of bold two-tire calls

  12-08-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoTy Gibbs won his second race of the season on Sunday at Iowa Speedway, pushing him into second in the NASCAR Cup Series standings with just three races to go before the start of the Chase.Key to Gibbs's win was an aggressive pit strategy that saw the No. 54 team make three two-tire stops over the course of the race. After a slow pit in the opening stretch of the race, Gibbs needed to win back track position, and the team decided to roll the dice on two-tire stops.It paid off.But
  
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• NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell is ready to bring a race to Europe

  12-08-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR has been actively traveling to new places in recent years, with races taking place everywhere from Mexico City to the streets of downtown Chicago.The heart of the NASCAR season will always be at its classic tracks, but by including new locations on the schedule year-to-year, the sport is able to reach new fans and stretch its imprint further.NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell doesn't sound like he plans on slowing down the travel plans of the Cup Series any time soon, and in fact
  
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• NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell is ready to bring a race to Europe

  12-08-2026 18:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR has been actively traveling to new places in recent years, with races taking place everywhere from Mexico City to the streets of downtown Chicago.The heart of the NASCAR season will always be at its classic tracks, but by including new locations on the schedule year-to-year, the sport is able to reach new fans and stretch its imprint further.NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell doesn't sound like he plans on slowing down the travel plans of the Cup Series any time soon, and in fact apparently has a
  
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• NASCAR says Corey Heim will not be eligible for Cup Rookie of the Year in 2027

  12-08-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoCorey Heim already has two wins as a NASCAR Cup Series driver, wheeling the part-time No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota to victories in San Diego and the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis.However, NASCAR says that Heim will not be eligible to compete for Rookie of the Year honors in 2027 as he embarks on his first full-time season. He is also not eligible this year either as he didn't declare for Cup points. In the owner standings, that No. 67 entry is actually within 20 points of line 2026'
  
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• NASCAR Chase Cut Line Faces Fresh Concerns From Dale Earnhardt Jr.

  12-08-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 22: Team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. walks on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Wawa 250 Powered By Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on August 22, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. has raised fresh questions about the size of the NASCAR playoffs, saying the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs could create more tension with fewer drivers. Earnhardt discussed the playoff cut line as th
  
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• Marcus Smith & Co. Drop Bold All-Star Race Tease Days After Wild "Sprinklers" Proposal

  12-08-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 24: Marcus Smith, CEO of Speedway Motorsports looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Ally 400 on June 24, 2023, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 24 NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2306241059 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireNASCAR finally confirmed what had been a badly kept secret on August 12, with the All-Star Race heading back to North Wilkesboro in 2027. It’s
  
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• NASCAR's All-Star Race Shifts Back to North Wilkesboro In 2027

  12-08-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jul 19, 2026; North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA;Sun sets in turn four during the Window World 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNorth Wilkesboro Speedway hosted a sold-out NASCAR Cup Series race in 2026, the track's first points-paying race since the 1996 season. Unfortunately, the track will not return with another NASCAR Cup Series points-paying race in 2027, as North Wilkesboro Speedway has been officially reassigned as the venue for the All-Star Race nex
  
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• NASCAR Chase Nightmare: The Numbers Are Bad News for Some Drivers

  12-08-2026 17:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR Cup Series odds for Iowa. GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series championship battle has taken a major turn after 25,000 simulations showed a clear advantage for drivers entering The Chase near the top of the standings. Racing Insights managing director Russell Wenrich said the data supports what drivers have been saying since NASCAR brought back the Chase format.The simulations found that the top six produced the champion in 85% of the models. The top seed won more than 35% of the simulated champion
  
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• IndyCar unveils Phase One of 2027 schedule

  12-08-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoBuilding on a 16% increase in television viewership this year – its highest audience numbers since 2008 – IndyCar announced Phase One of the 2027 IndyCar Series schedule on Wednesday.The preliminary eight-race lineup opens with a three-week stretch in March, shifts Barber Motorsports Park back to early April, and guarantees network television coverage on FOX for every race for the third consecutive season.For just the fifth time in the series’ 118-year hist
  
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• North Wilkesboro to host 2027 All-Star Race, losing points race as Dover returns

  12-08-2026 16:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFor the first time since 1996, North Wilkesboro hosted a points-paying race this year after three years as the All-Star Race. However, the historic track will again host the All-Star Race in 2027 as part of a triple-header weekend with the O'Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series. Of note, this will be the first O'Reilly race at the track since 1985.The packed weekend of racing at North Wilkesboro will take place from May 21-23, the week before the the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor
  
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• Who Won Last Year’s NASCAR Cup Race at Richmond?

  12-08-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austin Dillon enters this weekend’s Cook Out 400 as the defending winner after earning one of the biggest victories of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at Richmond Raceway.The Richard Childress Racing driver led a race-high 107 of 400 laps and pulled away over the closing stages to claim his sixth career Cup Series victory. The win came by 2.471 seconds over Alex Bowman and locked Dillon into the Chase, making him one of the biggest storylines heading into the postseason.Here’s a lo
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Richmond Entry List: Every Driver Entered for This Weekend’s Cup Race

  12-08-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Richmond Raceway this weekend for the Cook Out 400, the third-to-last race before the 2026 regular season concludes.Thirty-seven drivers are entered for Saturday night’s race, meaning every car on the entry list will qualify for the main event. While there are no open spots up for grabs, the weekend still carries enormous significance as the battle for the final Chase positions tightens with just two races remaining after Richmond.Austin Dillon returns as the
  
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• So close yet so far: Inside Christopher Bell's season of seconds

  12-08-2026 11:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christopher Bell has been one spot short of Victory Lane this season. A bunch of times, actually.In fact, no one has finished second more often in a season without winning a race than Bell, who tied Harry Gant’s 1981 record with a seventh runner-up finish Sunday at Iowa Speedway.“This is what you call a bad second-place finish,” Bell told USA Sports after climbing from his No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.MORE: Iowa results | Cup standings before RichmondSeven runner-up efforts j
  
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