<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nascar - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Nascar news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:18:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace sponsored by COVID-19 vaccine at Talladega]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oct 17, 2026; Avondale, Arizona, USA; 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace (23) during qualifying for the Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesBubba Wallace has never been afraid to stir things up in NASCAR, and his paint scheme for this weekend’s race at Talladega Superspeedway is already doing exactly that. The 23XI Racing driver will be running a car sponsored by a COVID-19 vaccine.Wallace’s No. 23 Toyota will carry Kroger Health and Nuvaxovi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-sponsored-by-covid-19-vaccine-at-talladega/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-sponsored-by-covid-19-vaccine-at-talladega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Corey Heim Gets Honest About Bubba Wallace After Costly Phoenix Penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR driver Corey Heim gave his honest take on Bubba Wallace after a costly pit-road speeding penalty at Phoenix Raceway. GettyCorey Heim said Wednesday that NASCAR teammate Bubba Wallace has moved past the Phoenix speeding penalty that cost him a shot at his first win of 2026, and 23XI Racing is heading to Talladega with fresh optimism.Wallace led 52 laps Sunday, his most in any race this season, yet left Phoenix winless once again, which leaves the team one week to regroup before the unpredi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-corey-heim-gets-honest-about-bubba-wallace-after-costly-phoenix-penalty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-corey-heim-gets-honest-about-bubba-wallace-after-costly-phoenix-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: What Does ‘The Big One’ Mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you ever watch a NASCAR race at the Talladega Superspeedway, you will often hear about “The Big One.” Oftentimes, the TV announcers before a superspeedway race will say it is not if “The Big One” will occur, it is when it will. “The Big One” is a common phrase used in NASCAR to describe any massive, multi-car crash. While the definition of “The Big One” is subjective, it is normally used to describe a crash of 10 or more cars.With the bumper-to-bumper, drafting-style of racing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-what-does-the-big-one-mean/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-what-does-the-big-one-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Talladega October 2026: Odds and More Chase Race Info]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Archives: Post-Race Media Scrum With Kyle Larson at Talladega, April 2022LINCOLN, Ala. — All three NASCAR national series head to Talladega Superspeedway to race in the Chase as we enter the final three weeks of the 2026 season.The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will race late Friday afternoon, while the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will race Saturday afternoon and the NASCAR Cup Series will race Sunday afternoon.NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega Race InfoSunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. E]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-talladega-october-2026-odds-and-more-chase-race-info/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-talladega-october-2026-odds-and-more-chase-race-info/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 5 Closest Talladega Finishes In NASCAR History]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talladega Superspeedway has consistently been one of the most exciting tracks on the NASCAR circuit. With bumper-to-bumper pack racing, high speeds, and the constant threat of “The Big One,” the 2.66-mile Alabama is always a thriller for NASCAR fans. Another constant theme about Talladega includes photo finishes. While it is not a regular occurrence, Talladega has delivered some of the closest finishes NASCAR has to offer.Here, we will take a look at the top five closest finishes in Talladeg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/top-5-closest-talladega-finishes-in-nascar-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/top-5-closest-talladega-finishes-in-nascar-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talladega Superspeedway Aiming For Humorous World Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talladega Superspeedway is going for a fun, unique world record during the upcoming NASCAR weekend. Following Saturday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race, Talladega will attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of “Ricky Bobbys,” a tribute to the main character from the racing adult comedy “Talladega Nights” played by actor Will Ferrell.“Talladega Nights” is celebrating 20 years since the movie’s release. In honor of the two-decade anniversary, Talladeg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/talladega-superspeedway-aiming-for-humorous-world-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/talladega-superspeedway-aiming-for-humorous-world-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 Years Later, Ricky Bobby Is Returning to Talladega. Here’s What NASCAR Has Planned.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apr 26, 2019; Talladega, AL, USA; A view of a Talladega Super Speedway flag during practice for the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY SportsTwenty years after Ricky Bobby reminded us that “if you ain’t first, you’re last,” NASCAR is bringing Talladega Nights back to the track that inspired its name.And this time, it’s more than just a movie.NASCAR is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby with DEGA-CON,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/20-years-later-ricky-bobby-is-returning-to-talladega-heres-what-nascar-has-planned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/20-years-later-ricky-bobby-is-returning-to-talladega-heres-what-nascar-has-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick Names NASCAR Drivers Who Could Win In Anything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick has three NASCAR Cup Series drivers he believes could handle almost any form of motorsports. He named Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick and Shane van Gisbergen.Harvick made his picks on his Happy Hour show, and SPEED posted the clip on X on Monday. Which NASCAR drivers would perform the best in a different series? @KevinHarvick and @wbuxtonofficial make their picks. pic.twitter.com/EkEQtp0ayc&mdash; SPEED on FOX (@SPEEDonFOX) October 20, 2026&ldquo;My three guys would be Larson, Reddick,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-names-nascar-drivers-who-could-win-in-anything/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-names-nascar-drivers-who-could-win-in-anything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 of the Worst Wrecks in NASCAR Talladega History]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talladega Superspeedway has delivered some of NASCAR&rsquo;s greatest finishes. It has also produced crashes that left drivers injured, sent debris into the grandstands and forced the sport to rethink how it keeps people safe.At 2.66 miles, Talladega is NASCAR&rsquo;s longest oval. Its high speeds and tightly packed racing leave little room for mistakes, and an accident involving two cars can quickly become one involving 20 or more.Not every historic wreck is remembered for the same reason. Some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/5-of-the-worst-wrecks-in-nascar-talladega-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/5-of-the-worst-wrecks-in-nascar-talladega-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Talladega Weekend Schedule: Race Times, TV Channels and Full Lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 26: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Team Penske leads the pack during the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR heads to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend, and with three national series racing at one of the sport&rsquo;s most unpredictable tracks, there&rsquo;s plenty for fans to keep track of.The NASCAR Cup Series, O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series and Cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-talladega-weekend-schedule-race-times-tv-channels-and-full-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-talladega-weekend-schedule-race-times-tv-channels-and-full-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Official Reveals Ignored 7-Word Hauler Warning Behind Costly Zane Smith Penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[SONOMA, CA &ndash; JUNE 28: Zane Smith 38 Front Row Motorsports Not Today by Mike Avila/MRC Construction Ford is interviewed on The Trackside Live stage before the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, CA. Photo by Marc Sanchez/Sonoma Raceway/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 28 NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon14426062800223 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireMichael McDowell and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. had a heated exchange on the co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-official-reveals-ignored-7-word-hauler-warning-behind-costly-zane-smith-penalty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-official-reveals-ignored-7-word-hauler-warning-behind-costly-zane-smith-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;I Don’t Have Hobbies&amp;quot;- Frankie Muniz Explains Why He Won’t Walk Away From NASCAR Struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankie Muniz ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireIf you know Frankie Muniz, chances are you remember him from Malcolm in the Middle. He has since returned to the famous series, won a professional racing championship with Ford, and continued a NASCAR career that has yet to deliver the results he wants. That last part is in focus now. Despite a difficult 2026 campaign in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Muniz is still strapped in for 2027.The 40-year-old is still figuring out what next season will look like]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquoti-dont-have-hobbiesampquot-frankie-muniz-explains-why-he-wont-walk-away-from-nascar-struggles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquoti-dont-have-hobbiesampquot-frankie-muniz-explains-why-he-wont-walk-away-from-nascar-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;I Don&rsquo;t Have Hobbies&amp;quot;- Frankie Muniz Explains Why He Won&rsquo;t Walk Away From NASCAR Struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankie Muniz &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireIf you know Frankie Muniz, chances are you remember him from Malcolm in the Middle. He has since returned to the famous series, won a professional racing championship with Ford, and continued a NASCAR career that has yet to deliver the results he wants. That last part is in focus now. Despite a difficult 2026 campaign in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Muniz is still strapped in for 2027.The 40-year-old is still figuring out what next season will look]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquoti-donrsquot-have-hobbiesampquot-frankie-muniz-explains-why-he-wonrsquot-walk-away-from-nascar-struggles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquoti-donrsquot-have-hobbiesampquot-frankie-muniz-explains-why-he-wonrsquot-walk-away-from-nascar-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin’s One Request Ahead Of Talladega]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin has had a run of bad breaks in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver said he is asking for one clean race over the final three races. Hamlin talked about it on this week&rsquo;s episode of his Actions Detrimental podcast.&ldquo;I want one smooth race that no bull*** happens. That&rsquo;s what I want. But it&rsquo;s just you can&rsquo;t will it. It just has to happen,&rdquo; Hamlin said.He said some things are out of his hands.&ldquo;And some things are meant to ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlins-one-request-ahead-of-talladega/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlins-one-request-ahead-of-talladega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Talladega Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact This Weekend’s Races?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR fans heading to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend can leave the rain gear at home, at least according to the current forecast.After weather has complicated several NASCAR weekends this season, the outlook for Talladega&rsquo;s Oct. 23-25 race weekend is about as encouraging as it gets. Sunshine is expected throughout the three-day event, with comfortable afternoon temperatures and little indication that rain will interfere with the on-track schedule.That&rsquo;s particularly welcome ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-talladega-weather-forecast-will-rain-impact-this-weekends-races/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-talladega-weather-forecast-will-rain-impact-this-weekends-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honeycutt and Ruggiero Returning to TRICON Garage in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[TRICON Garage driver Kaden Honeycutt (11) leads TRICON Garage driver Giovanni Ruggiero (17) into turn one at the Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectAs the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season is winding down, TRICON Garage is getting things in order for another potential championship run in 2027. On Wednesday, the team announced the official return of two of the drivers from its 2026 stable.Kaden Honeycutt, the current ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/honeycutt-and-ruggiero-returning-to-tricon-garage-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/honeycutt-and-ruggiero-returning-to-tricon-garage-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Petty Applauds NASCAR For Points Format Change: ‘This is a Throwback’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Petty expressed appreciation for NASCAR reintroducing the Chase format prior to the 2026 Cup Series season. The retired NASCAR driver and current TV analyst said this year&rsquo;s championship battle brings back an old-school feeling for him.With three races to go in the Cup Series Chase, seven drivers are within one race of each other in the points standings. The field is led by Kyle Larson, who has a five-point advantage over Christopher Bell.Talladega Superspeedway is next up on the 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-petty-applauds-nascar-for-points-format-change-this-is-a-throwback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-petty-applauds-nascar-for-points-format-change-this-is-a-throwback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR explains why they penalized Zane Smith after latest clash with Carson Hocevar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoOn this week's edition of Hauler Talk,NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde detailed the decision by series officials to fine Zane Smith $50,000 for slamming into the back of Carson Hocevar after the Phoenix Cup race.&ldquo;After they had their dust-up on the race track, we called both of them into (the hauler) at Atlanta,&rdquo; said Forde. &ldquo;And we don&rsquo;t typically like talking about what we tell those drivers in the hauler. But in this case, prett]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-explains-why-they-penalized-zane-smith-after-latest-clash-with-carson-hocevar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-explains-why-they-penalized-zane-smith-after-latest-clash-with-carson-hocevar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zane Smith Hit With Fine After Phoenix Incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR has fined Zane Smith $50,000 for hitting Carson Hocevar on the cooldown lap after Sunday&rsquo;s Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway.The fine was listed as a behavioral penalty in NASCAR&rsquo;s weekly penalty report, released Tuesday. NASCAR Communications shared the report on X. The report lists no points penalty or suspension.A penalty has been issued following this past weekend's action at Phoenix Raceway. pic.twitter.com/XaicwclrFz&mdash; NASCAR Communications (@NASCAR_Comms) October]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/zane-smith-hit-with-fine-after-phoenix-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/zane-smith-hit-with-fine-after-phoenix-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s 5 Most Expensive Legal Battles: From a $500 Million Lawsuit to JGR vs. Spire]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConnectNASCAR&nbsp;has seen its fair share of fights on the track, but some of its biggest battles have played out in court. Over the years, disputes over race dates, sponsorship deals, team revenue and confidential information have put hundreds of millions of dollars on the line.The latest example is Joe Gibbs Racing&rsquo;s legal battle with Spire Motorsports. JGR is seeking nearly&nbsp;$150 million&nbsp;in damages over allegations that former competition director]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-5-most-expensive-legal-battles-from-a-500-million-lawsuit-to-jgr-vs-spire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-5-most-expensive-legal-battles-from-a-500-million-lawsuit-to-jgr-vs-spire/</guid></item></channel></rss>