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• Ross Chastain was just a fan when he saw client Carson Hocevar in a fight

  26-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoLooking up at the video board, Ross Chastain was just a race fan in the immediate aftermath of the Bristol Night Race, even if his client was the one involved in a post-race fracas.Carson Hocevar is represented by Motorsports Management International, which boasts Chastain as one of its ownership members, but the Trackhouse Racing veteran did not have a role to play that night.That was all in the hands of his MMI partner, Phillip Smalley, and the public relations team at Spire Mo
  
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• Why Denny Hamlin Isn’t Conceding The Title To Kyle Larson

  30-09-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  Denny Hamlin says fans should not hand Kyle Larson the NASCAR Cup Series title yet. Hamlin said Larson can’t keep up his current pace and told fans to “take a breath and relax.”Hamlin made the comments on his podcast, Actions Detrimental. Larson leads him by 26 points after winning at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.Hamlin said the topic came up in a conversation on a plane.“And we had this discussion on the plane, Jared. And I said, yeah, if Kyle Larson is going to continue to
  
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• IndyCar retains Independent Officiating Board leadership and managing director Scot Elkins for 2027

  30-09-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFollowing a vote by charter team owners and confirmation from international racing leadership, IndyCar has announced extensions for Independent Officiating Board (IOB) members Ray Evernham, Raj Nair, and Ronan Morgan through the 2027 season for both the IndyCar Series and Indy NXT.The series also confirmed that veteran motorsports executive Scot Elkins will remain as Managing Director of Officiating (MDO) for 2027, continuing his oversight of race control, race stewards, and
  
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• NASCAR Inspection Clears Kansas Cars, But Four Teams Faced a Nervous Wait

  30-09-2026 17:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR sent the Kansas Speedway cars of Ross Chastain, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, and William Byron to its Research & Development Center in Concord, North Carolina, for fu
  
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• “Doesn’t Jump Without a Safety Net”- Dale Jr. Convinced Brad Keselowski Has Secret ‘Plan B’ as He Casts Doubt on RFK Racing’s Future

  30-09-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Daytona 500 Media Day Feb 11, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski 6 speaks to the media during the Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMikexDinovox 20260211_mcd_ad4_58 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesFive years ago, Brad Keselowski didn’t just walk into Roush Fenway Racing and take a seat. He help
  
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• "She's Just a Girl, Just Give Her Whatever" - Toni Breidinger Exposes NASCAR Sponsors' Favoritism & Dollar Disparities With Honest Claim

  30-09-2026 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireWhile several drivers suffer the consequences of not having ideal sponsorship deals in place, even drivers who come with sponsors struggle. Nothing highlights that issue as much as Danica Patrick stepping away from a full-time Cup drive at the end of 2017 after her primary sponsor, Nature’s Bakery, pulled out of their deal early. Unwilling to downgrade to lower-tier teams without competitive machinery, Patrick stepped away following the 2018 Danica Double.“
  
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• Re-ranking NASCAR Chase drivers: Kyle Larson is the new favorite

  30-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four races are in the books in NASCAR’s postseason Chase. With six weekends remaining, the championship picture is becoming clearer.By winning two of the first four races, and placing inside the top-five in the other two, reigning champion Kyle Larson has found his groove again and has vaulted to the top of the standings. The driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports is 26 points ahead of regular season champion Denny Hamlin heading into this weekend’s race at Las Vegas.
  
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• Pair of aces: Larson, Hamlin lay cards on the table in 1.5-mile Vegas showdown

  30-09-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two of NASCAR’s biggest aces arrive for a wild weekend ahead in Las Vegas — holding very different hands.Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson currently has the firmest grip on the standings and more momentum than anybody in the sport, riding high after perhaps the most dominant performance of anyone this season. But his fellow title contender in Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin has the clear best 1.5-mile-track resume in the field — and two consecutive wins at Las Vegas
  
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• Qualifying orders for 2026 Las Vegas Motor Speedway Chase weekend

  30-09-2026 12:22 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 Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Each series makes its second visit to the 1.5-mile facility this season. Both races feature 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 Las Vegas below.MORE: Weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on TVCup Series
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• NASCAR Announces Multiple Punishments After Corey Heim-Bryant Racing Altercation

  30-09-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR issued multiple penalties after several Chad Bryant Racing team members physically attacked reigning Craftsman Truck Series champion Corey Heim in the pit area following Saturday night’s ValleyStar Credit Union 300 late model race at Martinsville Speedway. The altercation came after Heim and Bryant Racing driver Treyten Lapcevich crashed in Turn 1 just after the checkered flag, capping a heated late-race battle between the two for the runner-up position.Team owner Chad Bryant receiv
  
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• NASCAR entry list for O'Reilly race at Las Vegas in 2026 Chase

  30-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Series is ready to take on the 2026 Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 South Point 400 and O'Reilly Series entry list for Las Vegas on Monday afternoon. This is Las Vegas' final date on the 2026 NASCAR schedule, and the fifth race in the Chase. The NASCAR Truck Series will return to action at Charlotte Motor Speedway next week.There will be 36 entries for the 2026 Focused Health 302 on Saturday night, mean
  
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• NASCAR entry list for Cup Series race at Las Vegas in 2026 Chase

  30-09-2026 09:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the 2026 South Point 400 at Las Vegas, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 South Point 400 and O'Reilly Series entry list for Las Vegas on Monday afternoon. This is Las Vegas' final date on the 2026 NASCAR schedule, and the fifth race in the Chase. The NASCAR Truck Series will return to action at Charlotte Motor Speedway next week.There are 36 guaranteed charters for the 2026 South Point 400 on Sunday afternoon. Thirt
  
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• Front Row Motorsports reveals Truck lineup for 2027 NASCAR season

  30-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Front Row Motorsports has officially confirmed its NASCAR Truck Series driver lineup for the 2027 season. On Tuesday, Front Row Motorsports announced that Jake Garcia will drive the No. 38 truck full-time for the organization in 2027. Garcia currently drivers for ThorSport Racing.The ThorSport Racing driver earned his first career NASCAR victory at Bristol Motor Speedway in mid-September, proving that he can win in the Truck Series. Meanwhile, Garcia will be teammates with Layne Riggs, who will
  
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• Jake Garcia joins Front Row Motorsports for 2027 NASCAR Truck season

  30-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Front Row Motorsports (FRM) announced this morning that NASCAR Truck Series veteran, and Bristol winner, Jake Garcia will take over as driver of the team’s No. 38 Ford F-150, beginning in 2027.Garcia, a native of Monroe, Ga., joins a FRM NASCAR Truck Series stable that has experienced on-track success since its inception, with 23 race victories and a series championship in 2022, won by current FRM NASCAR Cup Series competitor, Zane Smith.“We’re excited to have Jake join us next
  
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• NASCAR Legend Says Ryan Blaney ‘Deserved’ Punch From Carson Hocevar

  30-09-2026 08:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR Hall of Famer said Ryan Blaney deserved punch from Carson Hocevar. GettyNASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart did not have a lot of sympathy for Ryan Blaney for getting punched by Carson Hocevar at the Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.Two races ago, Blaney and Hocevar were involved in a post-race altercation at Bristol. Blaney grabbed Hocevar by the chest, to which the driver of the No. 77 responded with two right hands to the face of Blaney.The fight was trigger
  
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• Brad Keselowski could make NASCAR history in Truck Series in 2027

  30-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Brad Keselowski stunned the NASCAR world with his latest news. On Tuesday, RFK Racing and Keselowski announced that it will part ways after the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. This is a stunning development; however, it does pave the way for Keselowski to make NASCAR history in 2027.If Keselowski can't find a ride in the Cup Series, the Truck Series could become a realistic option. This would be intriguing because Keselowski could become the first driver in NASCAR history to win a championship in
  
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• 5 best John Hunter Nemechek landing spots for the 2027 NASCAR season

  30-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Hunter Nemechek is looking for a new NASCAR organization for the 2027 season. After Legacy Motor Club revealed that Nemechek would not return to the No. 42 car, it leaves him seeking a new ride in NASCAR. There are plenty of options, but the lack of Cup Series rides might be his biggest obstacle moving forward.So, which teams would be realistic destinations? Below we dive into the five best NASCAR landing spots for Nemechek in 2027.Spire Motorsports, NASCAR Truck SeriesSpire Motorsports wou
  
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• 5 best Sammy Smith landing spots for the 2027 NASCAR season

  30-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sammy Smith is looking for a new NASCAR organization for the 2027 season. After Smith revealed that he would not would not return to the No. 8 car for JR Motorsports, it leaves him seeking a new ride in NASCAR. There are plenty of options, as the NASCAR O'Reilly and Truck Series will have plenty of driver movement.So, which teams would be realistic destinations? Below we dive into the five best NASCAR landing spots for Smith in 2027.Spire Motorsports, NASCAR Truck SeriesSpire Motorsports would b
  
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• Daniel Dye to drive No. 32 for Jordan Anderson Racing in 2027

  30-09-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Dye has found a new home for the 2027 NASCAR season. Earlier in the month, Jordan Anderson Racing announced that Dye will drive the No. 32 car full-time for the organization during the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season. This marks a new chapter in a controversial career for the young Jordan Anderson Racing driver.Earlier in 2026, Dye was suspended for a second time in his NASCAR career following insensitive comments about NTT IndyCar Series driver David Malukas on a livestream. Dye was s
  
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• John Hunter Nemechek won't return to Legacy Motor Club in 2027

  30-09-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Hunter Nemechek will be looking for a new home in NASCAR. Earlier in the month, Legacy Motor Club announced that Nemechek won't return to the No. 42 car during the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. This comes as a surprising development, as the driver of the No. 42 car was fully expected to return for months.Now, Legacy Motor Club has hired Josh Berry to replace Nemechek. After moving back to the NASCAR Truck Series with Toyota to restart his career, Nemechek could be at a crossroads. Nemechek
  
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• Sammy Smith won't return to JR Motorsports for 2027 O'Reilly season

  30-09-2026 07:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sammy Smith's time with JR Motorsports is coming to an end. Last month, Smith announced that he will not return to the No. 8 car for JR Motorsports during the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season. The driver of the No. 8 car didn't announce his next race team in NASCAR at this time.Smith sits seventh in the Chase standings with a 92- deficit to the championship lead. In fact, Smith had the best performance of any JR Motorsports driver in the Chase opener at Darlington Raceway. The driver of the No
  
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• NASCAR reveals status of Ross Chastain's No. 1 car at R&D Center

  30-09-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR took Ross Chastain's No. 1 car to the R&D Center after the Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway. Following a solid run at Kansas, the sport conducted a closer inspection of Chastain's vehicle; however, did the Trackhouse Racing driver receive any penalties?Chastian's No. 1 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 receivi
  
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• NASCAR reveals status of William Byron's No. 24 car at R&D Center

  30-09-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR took William Byron's No. 24 car to the R&D Center after the Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway. Following a strong run at Kansas, the sport conducted a closer inspection of Byron's vehicle; however, did the Hendrick Motorsports driver receive any penalties?Byron's No. 24 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 Byron receivin
  
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• Jimmie Johnson reveals special paint scheme for 2027 Daytona 500

  30-09-2026 07:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jimmie Johnson's final NASCAR Cup Series race will be the 2027 Daytona 500, and it is becoming more special by the day. Johnson will drive the No. 48 car with permission from Hendrick Motorsports and Ally Financial in the Great American Race. Now, the seven-time Cup Series champion's paint scheme has been revealed.Johnson will be sponsored by Carvana, Lowe's, and Ally in the 2027 Daytona 500. The paint scheme resembles his popular Lowe's paint scheme at the height of his NASCAR success. After al
  
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• NASCAR reveals status of Ryan Blaney's No. 12 car at R&D Center

  30-09-2026 07:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR took Ryan Blaney's No. 12 car to the R&D Center after the Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway. Following a strong run at Kansas, the sport conducted a closer inspection of Blaney's vehicle; however, did the Team Penske driver receive any penalties?Blaney's No. 12 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 Blaney receiving the gr
  
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• Layne Riggs to return to Front Row Motorsports for 2027 Truck season

  30-09-2026 07:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Layne Riggs will be returning to Front Row Motorsports. Earlier in the month, Riggs confirmed that Front Row Motorsports picked up his option for the 2027 NASCAR Truck Series season during Chase media day. the driver of the No. 34 truck has been one of NASCAR's best drivers in 2026.Following the Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway, Riggs sits second in the standings with a 37-point deficit to Kaden Honeycutt. It has been a tough start to the Chase for Riggs, who has given up a lot of points ove
  
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• “I Just Wanted to Be Normal”: Tony Stewart Expresses Intense Regret Over Infamous NASCAR Persona, Calls Out Modern Drivers' Complaints

  30-09-2026 04:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Truck Series – Qualifying Feb 13, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Truck Series driver Tony Stewart during qualifying for the Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20260213_mjr_su5_020 ©IMAGO/Imagn Images“People thought I was just trying to be an a****** all the time to be an a******. No, I wa
  
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• NASCAR Hands Down Punishments to 7 After Wild Martinsville Fight

  30-09-2026 03:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR handed down punishments to seven people following a wild fight at Martinsville, with multiple penalties stemming from the altercations. GettyCorey Heim survived a coordinated pit-road ambush at Martinsville Speedway, and NASCAR spent three days deciding how to answer it.The answer landed this week as NASCAR’s harshest fight-related punishments in years, with a team owner facing an indefinite ban that could keep him off pit road for good.The trouble started after Heim and Treyten Lap
  
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• NASCAR suspends 2 people indefinitely for attacking Corey Heim at Martinsville

  30-09-2026 03:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR announced disciplinary actions against seven people for fighting at Martinsville Speedway during the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 on Saturday, Sept. 26.Two of the people involved with the attack on 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim — team owner Chad Bryant and crew member Steven Civitarese — have been suspended indefinitely from NASCAR events and are suspended from next year’s ValleyStar Credit Union 300, one of the most prestigious late-model stock-car races in the sport. Br
  
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• NASCAR indefinitely suspends Chad Bryant and another crew member over Corey Heim fight

  30-09-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR has taken action after a dramatic altercation at Martinsville Speedway, involving rising star and 23XI Racing's newest hire, Corey Heim. Denny Hamlin, co-owner at 23XI alongside NBA legend Michael Jordan, called on NASCAR to punish those involved in a very one-sided fight.After a run-in with Treyten Lapcevich at the end of the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 (a prominent late model race that is part of NASCAR Regional), and even more significant contact that ensued after the c
  
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