<?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/1000/" /><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>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Horner admits he may never return to F1 after Red Bull exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoChristian Horner has explained that he is in no hurry to return to Formula 1 and that he could live with never working in the paddock again.Horner was sacked as Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal in July 2025, ending 20 years in charge. Speaking to CBS News anchor Errol Barnett at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York on Wednesday, he said any comeback would have to be a serious project.Autosport Business Exchange returned to New York City for its second edition, bring]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christian-horner-admits-he-may-never-return-to-f1-after-red-bull-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christian-horner-admits-he-may-never-return-to-f1-after-red-bull-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick Reacts To Christopher Bell’s Admission About Kyle Larson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick says Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson are both right about not being friends. The two drivers are first and second in the NASCAR Chase standings. Harvick reacted on his Happy Hour podcast.Bell and Larson were asked about their relationship during a joint media session at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday.“I think it’s fair to say that we’re different people, and we hang out with different people, and we’re not friends, but we’re acquaintances, and we’ve raced each other hard,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-reacts-to-christopher-bells-admission-about-kyle-larson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-reacts-to-christopher-bells-admission-about-kyle-larson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sammy Smith earns first NASCAR Truck win in wild Talladega finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoSammy Smith pushed Ty Majeski by Kaden Honeycutt, and then swept by to claim victory in Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. Driving the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, it is Smith's first Truck win in his 11th career start. He also has three victories in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series. Next year, he will become a full-time driver in Trucks with TRICON Garage."Yeah, just a great team, honestly," said Smith. "Brian Pattie (crew chief) and the whole No. 7 Spire crew. Michae]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sammy-smith-earns-first-nascar-truck-win-in-wild-talladega-finish/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sammy-smith-earns-first-nascar-truck-win-in-wild-talladega-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR points standings: Truck Series points update after Talladega race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaden Honeycutt avoided the carnage and added a few points to his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points lead after the Love's RV Stop 225 on Oct. 23 at Talladega.Honeycutt finished fifth, while Layne Riggs ended up eighth.Honeycutt's lead is 43 points over Riggs with two races to go.Here's the updated NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points standings:TRUCK RESULTS:Who won NASCAR Truck Series Talladega race? Winner is Sammy Smith, plus full resultsNASCAR points standings, Craftsman Truck Series point]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-truck-series-points-update-after-talladega-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-truck-series-points-update-after-talladega-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Results: 2026 NASCAR Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sammy Smith came out on top in a wild late-race battle for the win in Friday afternoon’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway. The driver of the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado ranked third in line coming off of Turn 4 on the final lap, but received a great shove from behind from Tyler Ankrum to pass Ty Majeski and Kaden Honeycutt to take the win.Ankrum would be credited with a runner-up finish, while Austin Green would come home in third.Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-nascar-truck-series-loves-rv-stop-225-at-talladega/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-nascar-truck-series-loves-rv-stop-225-at-talladega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR Truck Series Talladega race? Winner is Sammy Smith, plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sammy Smith made a final-turn move to win the Love's RV Stop 225 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Oct. 23 at Talladega.Smith made a run off the fourth turn to pass Kaden Honeycutt for the lead and held off Ty Ankrum and a couple others for the win.TRICON Garage announced earlier in the day the addition of Smith and Dawson Sutton to its 2027 roster of full-time drivers for next year.Here are the full results for Friday's Truck Series race at Talladega:TALLADEGA WEEKEND SCHEDULE:NASCAR Tallad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-truck-series-talladega-race-winner-is-sammy-smith-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-truck-series-talladega-race-winner-is-sammy-smith-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Standings Right Now: Truck Series The Chase Points Leaders with 2 Races Left]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectFrida night’s Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway marked the final stretch of The Chase in the Craftsman Truck Series. After the NASCAR race today, there are only two races remaining to determine the 2026 Truck Series champion.Let’s take a look at the NASCAR Truck standings right now after Talladega, focusing on The Chase points leaders in the Craftsman Truck Series. With two races left, the Truck Series champion will almost certainly either be Kad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-standings-right-now-truck-series-the-chase-points-leaders-with-2-races-left/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-standings-right-now-truck-series-the-chase-points-leaders-with-2-races-left/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Calls For NASCAR To Shorten Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin says this year’s Chase has worn him down mentally. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver also thinks NASCAR would benefit from a shorter season.Hamlin made the comments Thursday on Rubbin’ Is Racing. His latest setback came Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. Hamlin pitted with a shredded tire and was caught speeding on pit road, which left him a lap down. A blown tire later dropped him to 28th.He still gained 18 points on leader Kyle Larson, who also had a tire failure. Hamlin is fourth in the st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-calls-for-nascar-to-shorten-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-calls-for-nascar-to-shorten-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Stewart collected in another early crash during NASCAR truck race at Talladega Superspeedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Tony Stewart can’t seem to catch a break in his returns to NASCAR.The three-time Cup Series champion got caught in a pileup on the 17th lap of the Craftsman Truck Series race Friday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway.After qualifying 29th, Stewart advanced 11 spots in the first 15 laps before his charge abruptly ended.Stewart Friesen lost control of his No. 52 Toyota in traffic, triggering the nine-truck crash on the backstretch. Friesen made a hard right up the bank]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tony-stewart-collected-in-another-early-crash-during-nascar-truck-race-at-talladega-superspeedway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tony-stewart-collected-in-another-early-crash-during-nascar-truck-race-at-talladega-superspeedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Drivers Hit With Pre-Race Penalties Ahead of Talladega Superspeedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 17: Giovanni Ruggiero, driver of the #17 First Auto Group Toyota, leads the field to start the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Love's RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 17, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series teams faced a difficult start to the Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway after six trucks failed pre-race inspection twice on Friday.The affected entries were the Nos. 38, 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-drivers-hit-with-pre-race-penalties-ahead-of-talladega-superspeedway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-drivers-hit-with-pre-race-penalties-ahead-of-talladega-superspeedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Stewart: violent Talladega Truck wreck &amp;quot;knocked the wind out of me&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoUnfortunately, Tony Stewart's Talladega NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series did not go well, ending in a bad wreck after just 17 laps of racing.The 55-year-old NASCAR legend was running on the outside of a three-wide battle in 18th, nearing the end of Stage 1. In front of him, Stewart Friesen slowed with a cut tire and got turned around in the ensuing stack-up.Friesen spun down the track, clipping Kris Wright and sending both up into the wall hard. Wright collided with Corey LaJoie on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tony-stewart-violent-talladega-truck-wreck-ampquotknocked-the-wind-out-of-meampquot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tony-stewart-violent-talladega-truck-wreck-ampquotknocked-the-wind-out-of-meampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Veterans Miss Out on Talladega Superspeedway Race After Qualifying Setback]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Norm Benning, driver of the #6 MDIA Inc Chevrolet, and Jack Wood, driver of the #91 Adaptive One Calipers Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on July 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series veterans Norm Benning and Bryan Dauzat failed to qualify for the Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway, according to the sup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-veterans-miss-out-on-talladega-superspeedway-race-after-qualifying-setback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-veterans-miss-out-on-talladega-superspeedway-race-after-qualifying-setback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleetus McFarland “pissed” after early Talladega NASCAR Truck crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoYouTuber-turned-racer Cleetus McFarland (real name: Garrett Mitchell) till hasn’t finished the opening stage of a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race after his first two starts.At his Daytona debut in February, he lost control at the exit of Turn 4 and slammed the wall just six laps into the race. He took a more cautious approach to his second start at Talladega, but it still wasn't enough.Cleetus was riding in 27th behind the main pack when a pileup broke out in front of him, c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cleetus-mcfarland-pissed-after-early-talladega-nascar-truck-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cleetus-mcfarland-pissed-after-early-talladega-nascar-truck-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Phoenix Worried Kevin Harvick About Team Penske]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick says pit road is the one thing that makes him nervous about Team Penske’s NASCAR title chances. Its top two title contenders, Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano, both lost track position on slow stops at Phoenix. Harvick shared his view on his Happy Hour podcast. “I really thought Logano was in a position to win the race. And they had a bad pit stop,” Harvick said.“The one thing that makes me nervous is, I mean, I know that Ryan Blaney’s team was technically top whatever pit cre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-phoenix-worried-kevin-harvick-about-team-penske/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-phoenix-worried-kevin-harvick-about-team-penske/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I Need to Just Sell the Dream&amp;quot;: Denny Hamlin Comes Clean on Ruthless Poaching Playbook Driving 23XI&amp;#39;s Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[©IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin knows that the worst thing he can do when he spots a future star is tell the rest of NASCAR who he wants. One comment can turn an unknown prospect into a name every team starts watching. By then, the race to sign that driver has already begun. For 23XI Racing, a team still building its place among NASCAR’s established organizations, getting there first can make all the difference.Hamlin has now explained why he keeps certain names to himself, how he got ahea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-need-to-just-sell-the-dreamampquot-denny-hamlin-comes-clean-on-ruthless-poaching-playbook-driving-23xiamp39s-success/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-need-to-just-sell-the-dreamampquot-denny-hamlin-comes-clean-on-ruthless-poaching-playbook-driving-23xiamp39s-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Asks Teams to Bring 4-Inch Spoiler as Backup for Talladega]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Mark J. RebilasNASCAR is preparing for a potential last minute adjustment ahead of Sunday’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, asking Cup Series teams to bring a 4-inch rear spoiler in case an issue develops with the new aerodynamic package.The request does not mean NASCAR plans to abandon its original setup. According to FOX Sports reporter Bob Pockrass, the series does not expect to make any changes but wants teams to have another option available if problems arise with the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-asks-teams-to-bring-4-inch-spoiler-as-backup-for-talladega/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-asks-teams-to-bring-4-inch-spoiler-as-backup-for-talladega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR purse for Truck Series race at Talladega in 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is gearing up for the 36th race weekend of the 2026 season at Talladega Superspeedway, and the Truck Series is bound to put on a show. In 2025, Gio Ruggiero beat Corey Heim for his first win of the year. Now, the sport will head to New Hampshire with a substantial amount of money on the line.The purse for the Truck Series race at Talladega will be $789,700 on Friday afternoon. NASCAR doesn't release the earnings for the winning driver anymore, meaning it's impossible to tell how much of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-purse-for-truck-series-race-at-talladega-in-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-purse-for-truck-series-race-at-talladega-in-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Elliott And Kyle Larson Withdraw From Most Popular Driver Vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Kristin EnzorNASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award is taking on a different meaning in 2026, as drivers across the sport are rallying around the late Kyle Busch. Chase Elliott has officially withdrawn from consideration, while Kyle Larson has joined the effort to encourage fans to recognize Busch’s legacy.Elliott’s decision is particularly significant because the Hendrick Motorsports driver has won the award every year since 2018. His withdrawal ends an eight year winning streak and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-and-kyle-larson-withdraw-from-most-popular-driver-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-and-kyle-larson-withdraw-from-most-popular-driver-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Team Drops Bombshell Truck Series News Just Hours Before Talladega Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR team Rackley WAR announces a bombshell development inthe Craftsman Truck Series just hours before Talladega. GettyRackley WAR will end its NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series program after Friday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway, announcing the decision with two races remaining after Friday’s outing at Talladega.Co-owners Willie Allen and Curtis Sutton announced the move hours before the green flag without citing finances, sponsorship or results, which leaves why the team is stopping now a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-team-drops-bombshell-truck-series-news-just-hours-before-talladega-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-team-drops-bombshell-truck-series-news-just-hours-before-talladega-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR entry list for Truck Series race at Talladega in 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Truck Series is ready to take on the 2026 Love's RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 YellaWood 500, O'Reilly Series, and Truck Series entry list for Talladega on Monday afternoon. This is Talladega's final date on the NASCAR schedule, and the first superspeedway track since Daytona. There are only three races left in 2026.There will be 38 entries for the 2026 Love's RV Stop 225 on Friday afternoon, meaning two driver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-truck-series-race-at-talladega-in-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-truck-series-race-at-talladega-in-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Stewart Returns to NASCAR for Talladega Truck Series Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Mark J. RebilasTony Stewart is back behind the wheel of a NASCAR truck, giving racing fans another opportunity to watch one of the sport’s biggest legends compete on the track. Stewart is scheduled to compete in Friday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, marking his second NASCAR start of the 2026 season.The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion will drive the No. 25 Ram 1500 for Kaulig Racing as part of Ram’s Free Agent Driver Program. The appearance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tony-stewart-returns-to-nascar-for-talladega-truck-series-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tony-stewart-returns-to-nascar-for-talladega-truck-series-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch NASCAR live at Talladega in 2026 Chase, schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is ready for the upcoming action at Talladega Superspeedway, marking the 36th official race weekend of the 2026 season. In 2025, Chase Briscoe beat Todd Gilliland for his third victory of the season. All three NASCAR levels will be on-track at Talladega. You don't want to miss the action!Below, you can find more details about the on-track action at Talladega this weekend!NASCAR live today: Talladega SuperspeedwayHere are the upcoming practice, qualifying, and race times for the current ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-live-at-talladega-in-2026-chase-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-live-at-talladega-in-2026-chase-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar Refuses to Walk Chase Elliott’s Path with Heartfelt 7-Word Kyle Busch Claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, GA – JULY 12: Carson Hocevar 77 Spire Motorsports Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet waves to the crowd during driver introductions prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Quaker State 400 on July 12, 2026 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, GA. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 12 NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon26071212292400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireFor the first time since 1990, NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award will go to so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-refuses-to-walk-chase-elliotts-path-with-heartfelt-7-word-kyle-busch-claim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-refuses-to-walk-chase-elliotts-path-with-heartfelt-7-word-kyle-busch-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR Race Today at Talladega Superspeedway: TV Coverage and Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 17: Corey Heim, driver of the #11 Safelite Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Love's RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 17, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR returns to Talladega Superspeedway on Friday, October 23, as the Craftsman Truck Series opens a busy Chase weekend in Alabama. FS1 will broadcast Friday’s Love’s RV Stop 225, with the NASCAR Truck Series race scheduled to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-race-today-at-talladega-superspeedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-race-today-at-talladega-superspeedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sammy Smith wins chaotic Truck Series race at Talladega in overtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sammy Smith won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Friday evening in a hectic NASCAR Overtime exchange.The victory marks Smith’s first career win in the series and comes hours after he announced he will race full time for Tricon Garage in 2027. Tyler Ankrum finished second, marking the highest finish for a driver inside The Chase presented by Mobil 1 in Friday’s race. Austin Green, Ty Majeski and series points leader Kaden Honeycutt completed the top five. L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sammy-smith-wins-chaotic-truck-series-race-at-talladega-in-overtime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sammy-smith-wins-chaotic-truck-series-race-at-talladega-in-overtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series: How to watch the YellaWood 500 at Talladega, TV channel, streaming info, race schedule and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're nearing the end of the NASCAR Cup Series 2026 season, and the competition couldn't be tighter. Though Kyle Larson currently leads in the standings, there are just 56 points separating the top seven drivers, with three races to go. This weekend, they'll all line up at Talladega Superspeedway for the YellaWood 500, which will pose plenty of challenges for the drivers. The race will air on NBC this Sunday at 2 p.m. ET, while the lone qualifying race will air on truTV and HBO Max on Saturday.B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-how-to-watch-the-yellawood-500-at-talladega-tv-channel-streaming-info-race-schedule-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-how-to-watch-the-yellawood-500-at-talladega-tv-channel-streaming-info-race-schedule-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“That Was Pathetic”: RCR’s YouTube Sensation Drops Raw Truth on Daytona Wreck With Humble Approval Admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[©IMAGO/Icon SportswireCleetus McFarland built his name on YouTube with wild automotive stunts, high-powered machines, and an infectious love for motorsports. But his ambitions stretch beyond entertaining millions online. McFarland’s passion for racing has pushed him to trade YouTube stunts for real competition, taking on the challenge of proving himself in NASCAR’s national series.His NASCAR journey has included learning the ropes from Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Talladega and suffering a painful]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/that-was-pathetic-rcrs-youtube-sensation-drops-raw-truth-on-daytona-wreck-with-humble-approval-admission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/that-was-pathetic-rcrs-youtube-sensation-drops-raw-truth-on-daytona-wreck-with-humble-approval-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Starting Lineup: NASCAR Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ty Majeski will start the race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway on a high note. The driver of the No. 88 ThorSport Racing Ford F-150 claimed the pole position for Friday afternoon’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Love’s RV Stop 225.Majeski’s 14th career pole position came thanks to a 53.983-second (177.389 mph) lap around the 2.66-mile superspeedway in Alabama.Sammy Smith came up just shy of the pole by a margin of 0.066 seconds.Kaden Honeycutt, Gio Ruggiero, and Cole Butcher rounded out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-starting-lineup-nascar-truck-series-loves-rv-stop-225-at-talladega/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-starting-lineup-nascar-truck-series-loves-rv-stop-225-at-talladega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Series Starting Lineup, Qualifying Results for Talladega Superspeedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaden Honeycutt strengthened his position in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship battle with a victory at Phoenix Raceway last week. However, the fight for the title is far from over. The Tricon Garage driver secured his fourth win of the season, while Christian Eckes finished second and Layne Riggs came home third.Honeycutt entered the Talladega weekend leading the championship battle, with Riggs among the drivers looking to close the gap. With the series approaching the final races]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-starting-lineup-qualifying-results-for-talladega-superspeedway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-starting-lineup-qualifying-results-for-talladega-superspeedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Series Talladega lineup, TV schedule for Friday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ty Majeski is on the pole for the Love's RV Stop 225 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Oct. 23 at Talladega.Majeski's lap of 53.983 seconds in the second round of qualifying was 0.066 seconds faster than Sammy Smith's effort in qualifying.Tony Stewart is back in the Kaulig free agent truck, and he will start 29th in his first start since Daytona.Cleetus McFarland will start 24th in his first Truck Series start since June at MichiganNorm Benning and Bryan Dauzat failed to qualify for the 36-t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-talladega-lineup-tv-schedule-for-fridayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-talladega-lineup-tv-schedule-for-fridayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“There Is No Face”: Denny Hamlin Lifts Lid on NASCAR’s Costly Blind Spot in Heated Visibility Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[©IMAGO/Icon SportswireNASCAR can deliver three hours of racing, dramatic last-lap finishes and rivalries that spill beyond the track. However, for someone discovering the sport for the first time, there is a problem: the cars are easy to recognize, but the people driving them can remain strangers.Denny Hamlin feels that this gap is costing NASCAR an opportunity to turn casual viewers into committed fans.The three-time Daytona 500 winner recently discussed NASCAR’s visibility challenge with Fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/there-is-no-face-denny-hamlin-lifts-lid-on-nascars-costly-blind-spot-in-heated-visibility-battle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/there-is-no-face-denny-hamlin-lifts-lid-on-nascars-costly-blind-spot-in-heated-visibility-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Drops Out of Most Popular Driver Vote in Honor of Kyle Busch]]></title><description><![CDATA[DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 14: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 LLumar Throwback Chevrolet, (L) and Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet, attend NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers introduction prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 14, 2023 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) GettyChase Elliott has withdrawn from consideration for the 2026 NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award in honor of Kyle Busch, who died in May and remai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-drops-out-of-most-popular-driver-vote-in-honor-of-kyle-busch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-drops-out-of-most-popular-driver-vote-in-honor-of-kyle-busch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR&amp;#39;s Small Teams Face Closure as Rackley WAR Announces Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rackley WAR has announced it will shut down its NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series program after Friday night’s race at Talladega Superspeedway, bringing an end to its six-season run in the series.The team revealed the news in a joint statement from co-owners Curtis Sutton and Willie Allen on Friday, just an hour before qualifying for the Love’s RV Stop 225. The announcement comes as the organization prepares for its final Truck Series race, with Dawson Sutton driving its No. 26 Chevrolet.“Afte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascaramp39s-small-teams-face-closure-as-rackley-war-announces-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascaramp39s-small-teams-face-closure-as-rackley-war-announces-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Stewart, Cleetus McFarland involved in Stage 1 crash at Talladega]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Stewart and Cleetus McFarland were among eight drivers involved in a major Stage 1 crash in Friday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega (live on FS1, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).At Lap 17, Stewart Friesen wiggled in Turns 1 and 2, receiving contact from behind from Andrés Pérez and veering left into Kris Wright, who shot across the track and hard into the outside wall. Stewart, a three-time Cup Series champion who made his second start of the season,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tony-stewart-cleetus-mcfarland-involved-in-stage-1-crash-at-talladega/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tony-stewart-cleetus-mcfarland-involved-in-stage-1-crash-at-talladega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Talladega Betting Odds: Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano Lead Favorites for YellaWood 500]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series championship battle is tightening, but oddsmakers aren’t putting the points leader at the top of the board for Sunday’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.Instead, two Team Penske drivers are getting the most attention.Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano enter the weekend as co-favorites at +950, followed by teammate Austin Cindric at +1100, according to one published set of betting odds.It’s a fitting lineup for a track where drafting partners, split-second decisions a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-talladega-betting-odds-ryan-blaney-joey-logano-lead-favorites-for-yellawood-500/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-talladega-betting-odds-ryan-blaney-joey-logano-lead-favorites-for-yellawood-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Elliott Breaks 35-YO Earnhardt-Elliott Family Streak to Honor Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 25, 2026, Speedway, Indianapolis, USA: CHASE ELLIOTT, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, looks on during qualifying for the Brickyard 400 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. NASCAR, Motorsport, USA 2026: Brickyard 400 Qualifying PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY – ZUMAw173 20260725_zsp_w173_086 Copyright: xLukexWelshx ©IMAGO/ZUMA PressFor 35 years, the NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award has carried a special connection to the Elliott and Earnhardt families. It began]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-breaks-35-yo-earnhardt-elliott-family-streak-to-honor-kyle-buschs-nascar-legacy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-breaks-35-yo-earnhardt-elliott-family-streak-to-honor-kyle-buschs-nascar-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max Papis announces departure as IndyCar chief steward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoMax Papis has confirmed that the 2026 IndyCar season was his final year as chief steward.The 57-year-old Italian announced his departure via social media, ending an 11-year stint in IndyCar race control. Papis transitioned into officiating following a racing career that included seven Formula 1 starts in 1995, three victories over an 11-year career in IndyCar, and multiple starts across NASCAR's national series in the latter stages of his racing career.Papis' announcement comes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/max-papis-announces-departure-as-indycar-chief-steward/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/max-papis-announces-departure-as-indycar-chief-steward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Major Shake-Up at Trackhouse Racing Leaves Connor Zilisch Facing New Pressure Ahead of Talladega]]></title><description><![CDATA[WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 09: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Superfile Chevrolet, (L) and Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Red Bull Chevrolet, talk on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 09, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyConnor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen will have new spotters as Trackhouse Racing reshuffles its lineup ahead of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series rac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-major-shake-up-at-trackhouse-racing-leaves-connor-zilisch-facing-new-pressure-ahead-of-talladega/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-major-shake-up-at-trackhouse-racing-leaves-connor-zilisch-facing-new-pressure-ahead-of-talladega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Elliott Makes Major NASCAR Decision to Honor Kyle Busch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Elliott has spent the past eight years as NASCAR’s undisputed fan favorite. Now, the Hendrick Motorsports driver is stepping aside in hopes that another name will be called when the sport hands out its Most Popular Driver Award.And the driver he wants to see recognized is the late Kyle Busch.On Friday, Oct. 23, the National Motorsports Press Association and NASCAR announced that Elliott had voluntarily withdrawn from consideration for the 2026 award. The decision comes as voting official]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-makes-major-nascar-decision-to-honor-kyle-busch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-makes-major-nascar-decision-to-honor-kyle-busch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch 2026 NASCAR Chase race at Talladega: TV info, schedule, entry list, Cup points standings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series schedule will continue Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway with the return of the Chase to NBC for the first time in 20 years.Talladega will begin a stretch of the final three NASCAR Cup Series races this season airing on NBC, which also will have the broadcasts at Martinsville Speedway (Nov. 1) and Homestead-Miami Speedway (Nov. 8). The Chase, which replaced the elimination playoffs this year, is in its second edition after a 2004-13 run that included races on NBC through 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-2026-nascar-chase-race-at-talladega-tv-info-schedule-entry-list-cup-points-standings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-2026-nascar-chase-race-at-talladega-tv-info-schedule-entry-list-cup-points-standings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rackley W.A.R. to immediately shut down NASCAR Truck Series team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRackley W.A.R., which competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, will shut down after Friday's race at Talladega Superspeedway.The team has been operational in the Truck Series since 2021, winning once with Matt DiBenedetto at Talladega in 2022. This year, they compete full-time with the No. 26 of Dawson Sutton. They also entered the No. 27 on a part-time basis with drivers Toni Breidinger and Kasey Kleyn.Matt DiBenedetto winsMatt DiBenedetto wins"After six seasons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rackley-war-to-immediately-shut-down-nascar-truck-series-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rackley-war-to-immediately-shut-down-nascar-truck-series-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Elliott opts out of NASCAR&amp;#39;s Most Popular Driver Award consideration for Kyle Busch]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Perennial winner Chase Elliott has opted to remove his name from consideration for NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award out of respect for the late Kyle Busch.The National Motorsports Press Association announced the start of voting and Elliott’s choice not to be considered.Busch died in May after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications. His death stunned the NASCAR community and beyond.Elliott has won the award eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-opts-out-of-nascaramp39s-most-popular-driver-award-consideration-for-kyle-busch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-opts-out-of-nascaramp39s-most-popular-driver-award-consideration-for-kyle-busch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Star Opens Up About Chase Pressure and Demands a Shorter Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 17: NASCAR Cup Series driver, Denny Hamlin speaks to the media during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship whip leaders press conference prior to practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 17, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR driver Denny Hamlin has called for a shorter Cup Series season while speaking openly about the mental strain of competing in the Chase.The Joe Gib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-star-opens-up-about-chase-pressure-and-demands-a-shorter-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-star-opens-up-about-chase-pressure-and-demands-a-shorter-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Elliott withdraws his name from NASCAR Most Popular Driver voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR Most Popular Driver Voting is now open, and Chase Elliott has opted out of the voting for 2026.Elliott is among those pushing for the late Kyle Busch to win the award. Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion with a record 234 wins across all three national divisions, died suddenly at the age of 41 this past May. Just days after his final victory in a Truck Series race at Dover, Busch died as a result of pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. He left behind his wife]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-withdraws-his-name-from-nascar-most-popular-driver-voting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-withdraws-his-name-from-nascar-most-popular-driver-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch never thought he’d win NASCAR’s fan award. Chase Elliott wants to change that]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Elliott will not win the NASCAR Most Popular Driver award for the ninth consecutive season.As he stated months ago, Elliott has removed himself from the ballot this season in hopes of paving the way for Kyle Busch to win the award posthumously. Busch died suddenly on May 21 at the age of 41 due to complications from sepsis caused by presumed bacterial pneumonia.Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who has never won the award, is on the ballot from the National Motorsports Press Associatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-never-thought-hed-win-nascars-fan-award-chase-elliott-wants-to-change-that/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-never-thought-hed-win-nascars-fan-award-chase-elliott-wants-to-change-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRICON Garage Adds Dawson Sutton, Sammy Smith to 2027 Driver Lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dawson Sutton (left) and Sammy Smith (right) will join TRICON Garage full-time in the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series in 2027. | Matt Marrie and Craig White | Racing America On SITRICON Garage has rounded out its full-time driver lineup for the 2027 NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series season. In a press conference at Talladega Superspeedway on Friday morning, the organization officially welcomed Dawson Sutton and Sammy Smith as the latest two drivers to join the team, which has become one of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tricon-garage-adds-dawson-sutton-sammy-smith-to-2027-driver-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tricon-garage-adds-dawson-sutton-sammy-smith-to-2027-driver-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A viewer&amp;#39;s guide to the NASCAR Chase at Talladega: Five storylines to watch on NBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series arrives at the most unpredictable track on the circuit with the Chase for the championship suddenly wide open.After a 34th at Phoenix Raceway, Kyle Larson is clinging to a five-point lead over Christopher Bell entering Sunday's race at Talladega Superspeedway on NBC (2:30 p.m. ET). There are five more drivers (Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick) within 56 points of Larson with three races left in the season (each has a maximum of 76 avai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/a-vieweramp39s-guide-to-the-nascar-chase-at-talladega-five-storylines-to-watch-on-nbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/a-vieweramp39s-guide-to-the-nascar-chase-at-talladega-five-storylines-to-watch-on-nbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR at Talladega: TV Channel, Start Times and Streaming Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 26: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR heads to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for a three-day race program featuring the Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Craftsman Truck Series.The action begins Friday, October 23, with the Love’s RV Stop 225 before the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series takes the track S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-talladega-tv-channel-start-times-and-streaming-details/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-talladega-tv-channel-start-times-and-streaming-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR TV Schedule: How to Watch Every Race at Talladega Superspeedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR heads to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for a tripleheader featuring the Craftsman Truck Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Cup Series. The action runs from Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25, with qualifying sessions and three races spread across the weekend.The Cup Series takes center stage Sunday with the YellaWood 500, a crucial race in the 2026 Chase. Tyler Reddick enters this weekend with momentum after winning last weekend, while Chase Briscoe, who won last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tv-schedule-how-to-watch-every-race-at-talladega-superspeedway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tv-schedule-how-to-watch-every-race-at-talladega-superspeedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Talladega Superspeedway Chase weekend pit stall assignments]]></title><description><![CDATA[See where your favorite NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers will pit this weekend in a Chase tripleheader at Talladega Superspeedway.NASCAR Cup SeriesStay tuned.NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday (2 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: Talladega weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on NBCNASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesStay tuned.NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-talladega-superspeedway-chase-weekend-pit-stall-assignments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-talladega-superspeedway-chase-weekend-pit-stall-assignments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Elliott Removes Name From Most Popular Driver Ballot In Honor of Kyle Busch]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday, Chase Elliott showcased why he has become NASCAR’s most popular driver over the last eight seasons. The driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet has officially chosen to opt out of a chance to be crowned the most popular driver in the NASCAR Cup Series this season. The reason? To give Kyle Busch, who passed away in May, a clearer path to securing the award posthumously.Busch, who is featured on the ballot, has never taken home the NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award.If this g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-removes-name-from-most-popular-driver-ballot-in-honor-of-kyle-busch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-removes-name-from-most-popular-driver-ballot-in-honor-of-kyle-busch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Elliott Honors Kyle Busch By Withdrawing From Most Popular Driver Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott proved this week that he’s a man of his word by honoring the late Kyle Busch.The motorsports community lost Busch on May 21 after he suffered severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. According to multiple reports, the legendary NASCAR driver was found unresponsive while in the Chevrolet racing simulator in Concord, North Carolina. Just days after Busch passed away, Elliott said NASCAR can honor his legacy by giving him the Most Popular Driver Award]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-honors-kyle-busch-by-withdrawing-from-most-popular-driver-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-honors-kyle-busch-by-withdrawing-from-most-popular-driver-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Qualifying Order at Talladega: Cup Series Qualifying Order for Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConnectNASCAR‘s race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday afternoon represents the final stretch of the 10-race chase. Chaos is usually the storyline at Dega, and with how close the points battle is with three races to go, starting position and stage points could prove crucial.So who will be on the pole? The NASCAR qualifying order for Saturday could play a significant role in determining just that. There’s no practice on the superspeedway, and the 16 drivers com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-at-talladega-cup-series-qualifying-order-for-saturday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-at-talladega-cup-series-qualifying-order-for-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NACAR Weekend Schedule Talladega: Qualifying Time and Race Info for Truck, O’Reilly Series and Cup Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR‘s The Chase continues this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, with all three series hitting the the track in Alabama with just three races left in the season. Chaos should be the theme from Friday through Sunday, creating even more intrigue entering the NASCAR schedule this weekend.Let’s take a full look at the NASCAR weekend schedule at Talladega. As always, all times listed are Eastern Time. We’ve broken the schedule down first by day and then by s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nacar-weekend-schedule-talladega-qualifying-time-and-race-info-for-truck-oreilly-series-and-cup-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nacar-weekend-schedule-talladega-qualifying-time-and-race-info-for-truck-oreilly-series-and-cup-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Takes Precautionary Step for Talladega Cup Series Chase Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR does not expect to make any last-minute changes to its rules package for Sunday’s Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. However, it is preparing a backup option in case an issue arises.FOX Sports reporter Bob Pockrass reported Thursday that NASCAR has asked teams to bring a 4-inch rear spoiler to Talladega, despite planning to run a smaller 3.5-inch version for the YellaWood 500 on October 25.Carson Hocevar sets the pace at turn three during stage three of the Jack Links 500 NASCA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-takes-precautionary-step-for-talladega-cup-series-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-takes-precautionary-step-for-talladega-cup-series-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano and Wife Brittany Announced Major Personal News on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Logano and his wife, Brittany, have officially adopted the two foster children they welcomed into their home earlier this year.The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion announced the milestone Thursday, October 22, sharing a video of the emotional adoption proceedings on social media. The couple, who already have three children (Hudson, Jameson, and Emilia), have now expanded their family to seven.“It’s official! Proverbs 3:5-6,” the 36-year-old wrote on X, alongside a passage from th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-and-wife-brittany-announced-major-personal-news-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-and-wife-brittany-announced-major-personal-news-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Has The Most NASCAR Wins At Talladega?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt holds the record for the most wins at Talladega. He won 10 NASCAR Cup Series races at Talladega Superspeedway, four more than anyone else.Earnhardt, a seven-time Cup champion and one of the biggest names in motorsports, also led 1,377 laps at the Alabama track. That is the most of any driver. Buddy Baker ranks second with 1,137.Three drivers share second place on the wins list with six each: Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Keselowski.Baker is part of a three-way tie at fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-has-the-most-nascar-wins-at-talladega/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-has-the-most-nascar-wins-at-talladega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR Truck Series Talladega race on today? Time, TV schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series continues in the Chase with the Love's RV Stop 225 on Oct. 23 at Talladega Superspeedway.Kaden Honeycutt extended his lead in the standings to 39 points after winning at Phoenix.Layne Riggs is the only other driver within 112 points of Honeycutt with three races to go.Here's how you can watch the NASCAR Truck Series at Talladega:TRUCK POINTS:NASCAR points standings: Truck Series points update after Phoenix raceNASCAR Truck Series Talladega TV schedule, start tim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-truck-series-talladega-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-truck-series-talladega-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elliott opts out of NMPA Most Popular Driver consideration, voting opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Motorsports Press Association announced Friday that 2026 Most Popular Driver Award voting has opened — without the eight-time reigning NASCAR Cup Series winner on the ballot. Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, opted to remove his name from consideration in honor of Kyle Busch, who died in May.Elliott first won the Most Popular Driver Award in 2018, the year following Dale Earnhardt Jr.‘s retirement. Earnhardt Jr. won the award 15 consecutive years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/elliott-opts-out-of-nmpa-most-popular-driver-consideration-voting-opens-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/elliott-opts-out-of-nmpa-most-popular-driver-consideration-voting-opens-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elliott opts out of NMPA Most Popular Driver consideration; voting opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Motorsports Press Association announced Friday that 2026 Most Popular Driver Award voting has opened — without the eight-time reigning NASCAR Cup Series winner on the ballot. Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, opted to remove his name from consideration in honor of Kyle Busch, who died in May.Elliott first won the Most Popular Driver Award in 2018, the year following Dale Earnhardt Jr.‘s retirement. Earnhardt Jr. won the award 15 consecutive years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/elliott-opts-out-of-nmpa-most-popular-driver-consideration-voting-opens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/elliott-opts-out-of-nmpa-most-popular-driver-consideration-voting-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reaching goals: Corey Day, Adam Wall leading O&amp;#39;Reilly title pursuit for No. 17 team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Day’s primary goals entering 2026? Win a race and make The Chase.Those goals were a perfect baseline, especially for a 20-year-old driver heading into his first full-time season in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Given his roots in micro sprints, sprint cars and dirt bikes rather than stock cars, expectations were naturally grounded.Fast forward to October, the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports pilot’s expectations have soared. Day has captured four wins, 11 top fives, 20 top 10s an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/reaching-goals-corey-day-adam-wall-leading-oamp39reilly-title-pursuit-for-no-17-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/reaching-goals-corey-day-adam-wall-leading-oamp39reilly-title-pursuit-for-no-17-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace’s Vaccine Car Sparks ‘Facebook Apocalypse’ Before Talladega]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesBubba Wallace is driving a car covered in COVID-19 vaccine ads at Talladega on Sunday, Oct. 25. This unusual move has fans fearing a digital explosion if he wins the race. NASCAR personality Dale Tanhardt called the situation a potential “NASCAR Facebook Apocalypse” if Wallace crosses the finish line first in the No. 23 Toyota.The paint scheme features Kroger Health and Novavax branding on a mostly white body with blue numbers. It was revealed on Wednesday, Oct. 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallaces-vaccine-car-sparks-facebook-apocalypse-before-talladega/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallaces-vaccine-car-sparks-facebook-apocalypse-before-talladega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Talladega Winner Carson Hocevar Faces Spoiler Twist in Sunday Return]]></title><description><![CDATA[April NASCAR Talladega winner Carson Hocevar returns Sunday as a new spoiler rule may be walked back for the race. How is he affected? GettyNASCAR has asked Cup Series teams to bring 4-inch rear spoilers to Talladega Superspeedway as a fallback in case the new 3.5-inch blade creates problems, according to FOX Sports insider Bob Pockrass.NASCAR announced Oct. 1 that Talladega would use a 3.5-inch spoiler, a further half-inch cut from the 4-inch blade that debuted at Daytona International Speedway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-talladega-winner-carson-hocevar-faces-spoiler-twist-in-sunday-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-talladega-winner-carson-hocevar-faces-spoiler-twist-in-sunday-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has best chance to win 2026 NASCAR title? Taking stock of The Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[When NASCAR decided to abandon its win-and-in, elimination-style playoff format and bring back the postseason Chase after a 12-year hiatus, this is what it was hoping for. After a chaotic day at Phoenix Raceway, there’s seven drivers who have legitimate shots at winning the championship with three races to go.The Freeway Insurance 500 saw points leader Kyle Larson struggle all day before crashing out with 29 laps to go, regular-season champion Denny Hamlin grapple with a blown tire and a pit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-has-best-chance-to-win-2026-nascar-title-taking-stock-of-the-chase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-has-best-chance-to-win-2026-nascar-title-taking-stock-of-the-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talladega vs Daytona: Comparing and Contrasting The Two Superspeedways]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Daytona International Speedway and the Talladega Superspeedway are two of NASCAR’s most iconic tracks. Both have similar styles with the bumper-to-bumper pack racing, high speeds, and huge crashes.Yet, the two tracks are also different in many ways. Here, we will compare and contrast the Daytona International Speedway and the Talladega Superspeedway.Comparing, Contrasting Daytona and TalladegaThe Daytona International Speedway is home of NASCAR’s most prestigious race, the Daytona 500. N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/talladega-vs-daytona-comparing-and-contrasting-the-two-superspeedways/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/talladega-vs-daytona-comparing-and-contrasting-the-two-superspeedways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: What Makes Talladega So Dangerous]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Talladega Superspeedway is one of NASCAR’s most thrilling racetracks. Between the bumper-to-bumper pack racing, the high speeds, and the constant threat of “The Big One,” races at the 2.66-mile track keeps fans on the edges of their seats.As exciting as Talladega races are, there is an element of danger that comes with it. Here, we will look at why NASCAR races at Talladega are dangerous.Talladega Pack Racing Often Leads to ChaosThe pack racing at Talladega can be a thrill to watch. Ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-what-makes-talladega-so-dangerous/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-what-makes-talladega-so-dangerous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Preview: Championship Battle Heats Up at Talladega]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Jim DedmonThe NASCAR Cup Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday for the YellaWood 500, a critical race as the championship Chase enters its final three events. With the title fight tightening, drivers cannot afford a poor finish, and Talladega’s unpredictable nature could dramatically reshape the standings.The 188 lap race is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on NBC, with drivers preparing for another intense afternoon of superspeedway racing.Kyle Larson Looks to Protect His Champio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-preview-championship-battle-heats-up-at-talladega/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-preview-championship-battle-heats-up-at-talladega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch NASCAR at Talladega II: Weekend schedule, start time, entry list, TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR returns to Talladega Superspeedway with just three races left in the 2026 season. All three national divisions will be racing this weekend at the iconic track.Carson Hocevar is the most recent Cup winner at Talladega, while Chase Briscoe won this race last year.Kyle Larson suffered a DNF at Phoenix, and there are now just 56 points covering the top seven drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series standings. Christopher Bell is Larson's closest challenger, just five points behind.In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-talladega-ii-weekend-schedule-start-time-entry-list-tv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-talladega-ii-weekend-schedule-start-time-entry-list-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Bubba Wallace’s Crew Chief Opens Up After Late Phoenix Penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 18: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 OUTLAW LIGHT Toyota, reacts after the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 18, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace lost a chance at a strong finish at Phoenix Raceway after a pit-road speeding penalty ruined his late-race run. The 23XI Racing driver led 52 laps in the Freeway Insurance 500 but finished 17th after the costly mistake.Crew chief Charles De]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-bubba-wallaces-crew-chief-opens-up-after-late-phoenix-penalty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-bubba-wallaces-crew-chief-opens-up-after-late-phoenix-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peterson Racing addresses online abuse after parting ways with Austin Green]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThis week, the Peterson Racing NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts team called out online abuse after parting ways with driver Austin Green.Green helped build the single-car team up and was supposed to compete full-time in 2026. Unfortunately, he was sidelined for a handful of races mid-season to share the ride with Nick Sanchez.Now, the team and driver have officially parted ways. After the news, Peterson Racing released the following statement, addressing far more than just Green's depa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/peterson-racing-addresses-online-abuse-after-parting-ways-with-austin-green/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/peterson-racing-addresses-online-abuse-after-parting-ways-with-austin-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace’s COVID-19 Vaccine Car Stirs Reactions Ahead of Talladega]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Hardee's Toyota, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace is heading to Talladega Superspeedway with a paint scheme that’s already getting NASCAR fans talking, and the conversation has little to do with racing.The 23XI Racing driver’s No. 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallaces-covid-19-vaccine-car-stirs-reactions-ahead-of-talladega/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallaces-covid-19-vaccine-car-stirs-reactions-ahead-of-talladega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Chase Stats Leaders After 7 Chase Races in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Fjeld/RoundtableNo surprise, Kyle Larson leads in basically every statistic through seven Chase races in the NASCAR Cup Series but his competitors are nipping at his heels:Wins: Kyle Larson, Chase Briscoe (Two wins each)Joey Logano, Christopher Bell and Tyler Reddick each have one win in the Chase. Denny Hamlin, the No. 1 seed, and Ryan Blaney have yet to win in the Chase.Top-Five Finishes: Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney (Five top-fives each)Christopher Bell has the third-most top-fives (four]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-chase-stats-leaders-after-7-chase-races-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-chase-stats-leaders-after-7-chase-races-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Beam reveals sales impact of Cadillac F1 partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJim Beam says its partnership with the Cadillac Formula 1 team has already led to a rise in sales.The Kentucky bourbon brand, owned by Suntory Global Spirits, is a founding partner of Cadillac F1, which joined the grid as the championship's 11th team in 2026.Speaking on a panel at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York on Wednesday, KK Hall, global brand vice president of Jim Beam, was asked by Morning Brew senior reporter Alyssa Meyers what the company had learned about F1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jim-beam-reveals-sales-impact-of-cadillac-f1-partnership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jim-beam-reveals-sales-impact-of-cadillac-f1-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penske signals IndyCar international expansion as global interest grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAs IndyCar moves closer to a return to racing outside North America, Penske Corporation executive Jonathan Gibson said the series’ international push has been supported by years of inbound interest from promoters over the last half-decade.Speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York, Gibson, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Penske Corporation, pointed to IndyCar’s international driver lineup and global television reach.“IndyCar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/penske-signals-indycar-international-expansion-as-global-interest-grows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/penske-signals-indycar-international-expansion-as-global-interest-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Gets Encouraging Talladega Update Ahead of Pivotal Chase Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 26: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Kroger / Jack Link's and Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Chili's Ride the 'Dente lead 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) GettyTalladega Superspeedway has a reputation for turning a NASCAR championship battle upside down. This weekend, however, one potential complication appears to be off the table.With the C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-gets-encouraging-talladega-update-ahead-of-pivotal-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-gets-encouraging-talladega-update-ahead-of-pivotal-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Quit Going Head-to-Head With Football”- Former FOX Voice Details Why NASCAR Must Retreat From Sunday NFL Showdowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, GA – JULY 09: Chris Buescher 17 RFK Racing Fastenal Ford pulls ahead of Ryan Preece 41 Stewart Haas Racing Sony Mobile ES Ford during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Quaker State 400 on July 9, 2023 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Atlanta, GA. Photo by Chris McDill/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 09 NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon230709001023 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireNASCAR faces a familiar challenge every fall as its Cup Series races compete for attention with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/quit-going-head-to-head-with-football-former-fox-voice-details-why-nascar-must-retreat-from-sunday-nfl-showdowns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/quit-going-head-to-head-with-football-former-fox-voice-details-why-nascar-must-retreat-from-sunday-nfl-showdowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former F1 CEO reveals third US city targeted alongside Miami and Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFormer Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has revealed New York was one of only three places F1 considered for new races in the United States after Liberty Media bought the championship, alongside Miami and Las Vegas.Carey ran F1 as CEO from 2017 until Stefano Domenicali took over at the start of 2021. The 72-year-old joined an impressive line-up of panellists at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York to discuss the growth, innovation and influence of motorsport in the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/former-f1-ceo-reveals-third-us-city-targeted-alongside-miami-and-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/former-f1-ceo-reveals-third-us-city-targeted-alongside-miami-and-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“You Saw Who They Really Were”: Kevin Harvick Calls Out Team Penske Greatest Flaw Threatening Joey Logano’s Championship Chance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick ©Credits: IMAGOPhoenix Raceway has long been Joey Logano’s happy hunting ground, a track where the Team Penske star knows how to make himself a championship threat. And this time, the No. 22 looked ready to do it again, sweeping both stages and putting himself in position to fight for the win. But a costly pit-road mistake disrupted his momentum when it mattered most. With Logano sitting 44 points out and needing every opportunity he can get, Kevin Harvick has raised a concern t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/you-saw-who-they-really-were-kevin-harvick-calls-out-team-penske-greatest-flaw-threatening-joey-loganos-championship-chance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/you-saw-who-they-really-were-kevin-harvick-calls-out-team-penske-greatest-flaw-threatening-joey-loganos-championship-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Carson Hocevar Won at Talladega in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar won the last NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. The Spire Motorsports driver earned his first career Cup win in the Jack Link’s 500 on April 26.He heads back to Talladega for Sunday’s YellaWood 500, the eighth race of the Chase, the postseason for NASCAR’s top motorsports series.Qualifying was rained out in April, and Hocevar started 12th. He led 19 of the final 37 laps and held off the field on three late restarts.One of those restarts followed a Lap 182 cau]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-carson-hocevar-won-at-talladega-in-april/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-carson-hocevar-won-at-talladega-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Clark wants NASCAR to be better storytellers to counter &amp;quot;brand perception problem&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoTim Clark, EVP &amp; Chief Brand Officer at NASCAR, joined a panel at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York where they discussed the constant effort to grow and expand the sport's audience.With the rise of Formula 1's U.S. fandom, IndyCar's new partnership with FOX, and NASCAR's $7.7 billion media rights deal, there's a lot to be excited about. Clark said how a 'rising tide lifts all ships' but noted that 'we can't out F1' Formula 1 itself.NASCAR is still chasing eyeballs b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tim-clark-wants-nascar-to-be-better-storytellers-to-counter-ampquotbrand-perception-problemampquot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tim-clark-wants-nascar-to-be-better-storytellers-to-counter-ampquotbrand-perception-problemampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Horner reveals what led up to his &amp;#39;abrupt and brutal&amp;#39; Red Bull F1 exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoChristian Horner says his exit from Red Bull was "pretty abrupt and quite brutal".The Briton was removed as Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal in July 2025 after 20 years in the job and replaced by Laurent Mekies.Horner headlined the Autosport Business Exchange in New York, which returned to the city for its second edition. The 52-year-old joined a line-up of panellists, including seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, and reflected on his career in Formula 1,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christian-horner-reveals-what-led-up-to-his-amp39abrupt-and-brutalamp39-red-bull-f1-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christian-horner-reveals-what-led-up-to-his-amp39abrupt-and-brutalamp39-red-bull-f1-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why NASCAR&amp;#39;s Zane Smith fine for Carson Hocevar contact was consistent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThere was some fan base consternation over NASCAR’s decision to fine Zane Smith $50,000 for driving into the back of Carson Hocevar immediately after the checkered flag on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.The argument, in some corners of the internet, was that the decision to penalize Smith was inconsistent from recent NASCAR decisions to not penalize drivers for such infractions. For example, Michael McDowell was not penalized for intentionally spinning Ricky Stenhouse Jr. after they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-nascaramp39s-zane-smith-fine-for-carson-hocevar-contact-was-consistent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-nascaramp39s-zane-smith-fine-for-carson-hocevar-contact-was-consistent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Low Ratings Raise a Big Question: Has the Sport Lost Its Star Power That Made It Must-Watch TV?]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectJimmie Johnson. Jeff Gordon. Kevin Harvick. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Tony Stewart. Kyle Busch. Carl Edwards.Just look at that list. Those are not simply former NASCAR drivers. They are names that helped define an era, build rivalries and give fans a reason to tune in every weekend.Today, NASCAR might have a superstar problem. At least, that’s what some fans think as the sport continues to struggle to pull in television viewers.One fan on X raised the question by listi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascarlow-ratingsraiseabigquestionhasthesportlostitsstarpower-that-made-it-must-watch-tv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascarlow-ratingsraiseabigquestionhasthesportlostitsstarpower-that-made-it-must-watch-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson on the NASCAR business world: &amp;quot;It&amp;#39;s a war&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAs part of the Autosport Business Exchange in New York this week, NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson was a guest speaker where he discussed his career as a driver, and also his transition into the role of team owner.Johnson competed full-time at the top level of the sport between 2002 and 2020, winning 83 races and a record-tying seven championships as a Hendrick Motorsports driver.After competing in IMSA, IndyCar, and even the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Johnson has taken on a new role as a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-on-the-nascar-business-world-ampquotitamp39s-a-warampquot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-on-the-nascar-business-world-ampquotitamp39s-a-warampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zane Smith Fine Traced to a July Warning From NASCAR]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR says Zane Smith had already been warned before he hit Carson Hocevar after Sunday’s race at Phoenix Raceway. Officials said that warning was the main reason for Smith’s $50,000 fine.Mike Forde, NASCAR’s vice president of racing communications, explained the decision on Hauler Talk, the sanctioning body’s podcast on competition decisions.Forde said officials called Smith and Hocevar to the NASCAR hauler at Atlanta after an earlier run-in between the two at Chicagoland Speedway.“A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/zane-smith-fine-traced-to-a-july-warning-from-nascar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/zane-smith-fine-traced-to-a-july-warning-from-nascar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spire says Joe Gibbs Racing now seeking nearly $150M in damages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWhen Joe Gibbs Racing first sued Chris Gabehart, and eventually Spire Motorsports, JGR initially sought $8 million from each defendant.Now, after nine months of legal proceedings and fact discovery, Spire now says JGR is seeking ‘nearly $150 million’ in damages. The damages relate to JGR's claims of intellectual property misappropriation and alleged usage by the defendants of that data in Cup Series competition this season.A trial is scheduled to begin on February 1 but Joe G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spire-says-joe-gibbs-racing-now-seeking-nearly-150m-in-damages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spire-says-joe-gibbs-racing-now-seeking-nearly-150m-in-damages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talladega wild card could deal a twist in Craftsman Truck title chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlike the other two national series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship dance has narrowed to a duet coming into Talladega Superspeedway, the most unpredictable venue remaining in the 2026 season.Tricon Garage‘s Kaden Honeycutt and Front Row Motorsports‘ Layne Riggs take a considerable advantage over the field when the green flag falls for Friday afternoon‘s Love‘s RV Stop 225 (4 p.m. ET, FS1, NASCAR Racing Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Heading into the always-thrilling Ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/talladega-wild-card-could-deal-a-twist-in-craftsman-truck-title-chase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/talladega-wild-card-could-deal-a-twist-in-craftsman-truck-title-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“You’re Home, but You’re Not Home”- Tyler Reddick Details Brutal Family Toll of Modern NASCAR Workload]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO, CA – JUNE 20: Tyler Reddick 45 23XI Racing Pala Casino Toyota during qualifications for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base race on Saturday June 20, 2026 at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, CA. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 20 NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon953260620327 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireTyler Reddick’s 2026 season has swung between dominance and frustration. He won five of the first nine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/youre-home-but-youre-not-home-tyler-reddick-details-brutal-family-toll-of-modern-nascar-workload/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/youre-home-but-youre-not-home-tyler-reddick-details-brutal-family-toll-of-modern-nascar-workload/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won the Last NASCAR Race at Talladega? Carson Hocevar Made History]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last time the NASCAR Cup Series visited Talladega Superspeedway, Carson Hocevar left with something he had been chasing since arriving in NASCAR’s premier division: his first career victory.And he couldn’t have picked a much more dramatic place to get it.Hocevar won the Jack Link’s 500 on April 26, 2026, holding off Chris Buescher in a frantic finish at the 2.66-mile Alabama superspeedway. The 23-year-old Spire Motorsports driver crossed the finish line just 0.114 seconds ahead of Bues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-last-nascar-race-at-talladega-carson-hocevar-made-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-last-nascar-race-at-talladega-carson-hocevar-made-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Jr. Doesn’t Think Denny Hamlin Has ‘It’ Anymore as NASCAR Heads to Talladega]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDale Earnhardt Jr. is questioning whether Denny Hamlin still has the aggressive mindset that once made him one of NASCAR’s most dangerous drivers at superspeedways. With the Cup Series heading to Talladega this weeekend, the former driver believes Hamlin needs to stop worrying so much about collecting points and start thinking about getting back to the front.Hamlin has the experience (2 wins and 10 top 5s) and racecraft to compete at Daytona and Talladega, b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-doesnt-think-denny-hamlin-has-it-anymore-as-nascar-heads-to-talladega/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-doesnt-think-denny-hamlin-has-it-anymore-as-nascar-heads-to-talladega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Latest Post-Race Penalty Disputes Raise Serious Questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 18: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 18, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyThe 2026 NASCAR season has seen several high-profile penalty decisions, with fines, lost championship points, and disqualifications putting drivers under scrutiny for their actions o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-latest-post-race-penalty-disputes-raise-serious-questions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-latest-post-race-penalty-disputes-raise-serious-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Yellow Line Rule at Talladega, Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR’s yellow line rule keeps drivers from passing below the double yellow line at the bottom of the track at Talladega Superspeedway. The same rule applies at Daytona International Speedway and EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta.It could come into play again in Sunday’s YellaWood 500, the eighth race of the 10-race Chase in the Cup Series, the top level of American motorsports.The double yellow line marks the edge of the racing surface, with the apron below it. A driver who drops below the line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-yellow-line-rule-at-talladega-explained/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-yellow-line-rule-at-talladega-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Talladega: How to watch, schedule and preview for Chase race on NBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR at Talladega: How to watch, schedule and preview for Chase race on NBC originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe battle for the NASCAR championship is heating up as the Cup Series heads to Alabama.Seven drivers are realistically in the mix to claim the crown, but they’ll have to tame the iconic Talladega Superspeedway to keep their hopes alive.The 2.66-mile, high-banked oval is one of the most unpredictable tracks on the circuit, with frequent crashes and surprise winners throug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-talladega-how-to-watch-schedule-and-preview-for-chase-race-on-nbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-talladega-how-to-watch-schedule-and-preview-for-chase-race-on-nbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Real-Life Ballad of Ricky Bobby: &amp;#39;Talladega Nights&amp;#39; turns 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ricky Bobby never made a NASCAR start.He never earned a Busch Light Pole Award, scored a stage point or made The Chase. You won’t find his name on the Harley J. Earl Trophy as a Daytona 500 winner, nor are there any barroom arguments about his Hall of Fame credentials, or even a page for him on Racing Reference to pull up some numbers to help sway your opponent.He might as well have.Twenty years after “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” introduced him, Ricky Bobby feels as real a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-real-life-ballad-of-ricky-bobby-amp39talladega-nightsamp39-turns-20/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-real-life-ballad-of-ricky-bobby-amp39talladega-nightsamp39-turns-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autosport Business Exchange New York Examines the Forces Driving Racing’s Next Era of Growth in America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoChristian Horner, former Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO, headlined the event in his first U.S. appearance since leaving the F1 team, reflecting on his career and the pressures of leading a title-winning teamSeven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, co-owner at Legacy Motor Club, featured in conversations on racing’s role in businessChase Carey, former Chairman and CEO of Formula 1 and Board Director at Fox Corporation and Liberty Media, discussed the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/autosport-business-exchange-new-york-examines-the-forces-driving-racings-next-era-of-growth-in-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/autosport-business-exchange-new-york-examines-the-forces-driving-racings-next-era-of-growth-in-america/</guid></item><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[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Wants ‘Old’ Denny Hamlin To Show Up at Talladega]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants to see the “old” Denny Hamlin return for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Hamlin, a two-time Talladega winner and five-time drafting track winner, has failed to win on a drafting track in the NextGen era.Prior to that, Hamlin was one of the drivers to beat every time the Cup Series went to Daytona or Talladega. The driver of the No. 11 is a three-time Daytona 500 winner, including back-to-back in 2019 and 2020.Hamlin enters Sunda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-wants-old-denny-hamlin-to-show-up-at-talladega/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-wants-old-denny-hamlin-to-show-up-at-talladega/</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[&amp;quot;He’s No Longer in That Photo&amp;quot;- Dale Jr. Risks Denny Hamlin&amp;#39;s Hate Urging Him to Abandon Conservative Next-Gen Mindset]]></title><description><![CDATA[©IMAGO/Icon SportswireNASCAR’s superspeedway races demand a balance between aggression and patience. At Daytona and Talladega, drivers must decide whether to protect valuable stage points or take risks to reach the front. The Next Gen era has made that decision even more consequential, particularly for championship contenders. But has Denny Hamlin become too conservative at superspeedways? Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes the veteran needs to rediscover the aggressive mentality that once made him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquothes-no-longer-in-that-photoampquot-dale-jr-risks-denny-hamlinamp39s-hate-urging-him-to-abandon-conservative-next-gen-mindset/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquothes-no-longer-in-that-photoampquot-dale-jr-risks-denny-hamlinamp39s-hate-urging-him-to-abandon-conservative-next-gen-mindset/</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><item><title><![CDATA[Michael McDowell Speaks to Pressure of Spire’s Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael McDowell got honest about trying to keep up with his Spire Motorsports teammates during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The driver of the No. 71 is the only one of the three Spire drivers who have not won a race this year and failed to make the Chase.McDowell, who is in his second season with Spire, ranks 20th in the points standings after 33 races. The 2021 Daytona 500 champion has totaled three top fives and six top-10 finishes.Michael McDowell Shares Unique NASCAR Career StatisticD]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/michael-mcdowell-speaks-to-pressure-of-spires-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/michael-mcdowell-speaks-to-pressure-of-spires-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“You Can Hate His Guts”- Dale Jr. Invokes Alex Bowman’s Injuries to Defend NASCAR’s Harsh Zane Smith Penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 12, 2025 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks on during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xPeterxCaseyx 20250212_pjc_bc1_039 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesNASCAR has finally penalized Zane Smith, handing the Front Row Motorsports driver a $50,000 fine under Sections 4.4a and 10.5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/you-can-hate-his-guts-dale-jr-invokes-alex-bowmans-injuries-to-defend-nascars-harsh-zane-smith-penalty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/you-can-hate-his-guts-dale-jr-invokes-alex-bowmans-injuries-to-defend-nascars-harsh-zane-smith-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Had One Problem With Riley Herbst’s Payback At Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riley Herbst and Michael McDowell crashed together early in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway. Herbst&rsquo;s team owner, Denny Hamlin, said he would not object if it was payback. His problem was that Herbst wrecked himself, too.Hamlin co-owns 23XI Racing, which fields Herbst&rsquo;s No. 35 Toyota. He talked about the crash on this week&rsquo;s episode of Actions Detrimental.Herbst ran into the back of McDowell&rsquo;s No. 71 Chevrolet while they raced for 20th. The crash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-had-one-problem-with-riley-herbsts-payback-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-had-one-problem-with-riley-herbsts-payback-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: Denny Hamlin battles both past and present in 2026 championship hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin and his perennial pursuit of the NASCAR Cup Series championship may be heading for the same collision course he&rsquo;s grown accustomed to throughout his 20-year career.There is still hope that Year 21 will be different. On the heels of his worst finish of The Chase so far, Hamlin still stands fourth in the points standings, just 31 points behind series leader Kyle Larson with three weeks left to surpass him for Hamlin&rsquo;s first Cup Series title.A new format for The Chase, less]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-denny-hamlin-battles-both-past-and-present-in-2026-championship-hunt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-denny-hamlin-battles-both-past-and-present-in-2026-championship-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankie Muniz Is Not Done With NASCAR Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Mark J. RebilasFrankie Muniz is coming off a massive win in the sports car world, but don&rsquo;t think for a second he is walking away from stock cars. He just grabbed the Pirelli GT4 America Am Class title on October 11 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. That is a huge deal, but his heart is still in the truck series.According to Yahoo Sports, Muniz is not finished with the NASCAR world. He is currently using &ldquo;guidance from a bunch of places&rdquo; to figure out his next career mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/frankie-muniz-is-not-done-with-nascar-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/frankie-muniz-is-not-done-with-nascar-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toby&amp;#39;s Take: Have At It Boys... But Not Like That]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zane Smith (38) was fined for a post-race incident with Carson Hocevar after last Sunday's Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway. | David Rosenblum | NKP for Ford RacingOn Tuesday, NASCAR issued a $50,000 fine to Zane Smith for ramming into the rear of Carson Hocevar's No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet on the cooldown lap at the conclusion of last Sunday's Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway. The ruling is the latest mixed signal coming from the sanctioning body.To have at it, or to not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tobyamp39s-take-have-at-it-boys-but-not-like-that/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tobyamp39s-take-have-at-it-boys-but-not-like-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankie Muniz offers new details on 2027 NASCAR plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoActor-turned-racer Frankie Muniz has had an interesting 2026 season. He has missed a handful of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races where he was meant to compete full-time for Reaume in the No. 33 Ford, but he had a pretty good reason.Muniz was also busy chasing a GT4 America title, which he achieved with co-driver Tyler Stone in the Am Class after a three-win season. Driving the TechSport Racing Ford Mustang, he earned his first professional racing title after a journey that beg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/frankie-muniz-offers-new-details-on-2027-nascar-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/frankie-muniz-offers-new-details-on-2027-nascar-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualifying orders for 2026 Talladega Superspeedway Chase races]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chase presented by Mobil 1 heads to the biggest and baddest of them all. A postseason tripleheader is on deck this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, starting with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on Friday (two trucks going home), the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday (three cars going home) and culminating with the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday. It serves as the antepenultimate race for all three divisions, with plenty on the line in the high-speed draft. See qualifying o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/qualifying-orders-for-2026-talladega-superspeedway-chase-races/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/qualifying-orders-for-2026-talladega-superspeedway-chase-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael McDowell Speaks Out on NASCAR&amp;#39;s Punishment of Zane Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR has fined Zane Smith $50,000 for ramming Carson Hocevar after the checkered flag at Phoenix Raceway. However, the decision has sparked debate over how the sanctioning body handles post-race clashes, as Michael McDowell gets dragged into the midst of it.The penalty followed Sunday&rsquo;s Freeway Insurance 500, where Smith accelerated into the rear bumper of Hocevar&rsquo;s No. 77 Chevrolet during the cooldown lap. The two drivers had made contact earlier in the Cup Series race, when an in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/michael-mcdowell-speaks-out-on-nascaramp39s-punishment-of-zane-smith/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/michael-mcdowell-speaks-out-on-nascaramp39s-punishment-of-zane-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: Blaney, Logano and Reddick lurk  can they flip Chase script at &amp;#39;Dega?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Raceway set a high bar for the rest of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase presented by Mobil 1.And with Talladega Superspeedway on deck (Sun., 2 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), this postseason could be completely turned on its head.RELATED: Cup Series standings | Talladega weekend scheduleFor the first time in seven races, points leader Kyle Larson dropped the ball, qualifying 22nd, failing to earn stage points, ultimately crashing with 30 laps to go and finishing 34th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-blaney-logano-and-reddick-lurk-can-they-flip-chase-script-at-amp39dega/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-blaney-logano-and-reddick-lurk-can-they-flip-chase-script-at-amp39dega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken de la Bastide Column: Swanson claims 500 Sprint Car Tour title]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the third time Kody Swanson has claimed the 500 Sprint Car tour championship.Swanson won three of the seven events including the running of the Little 500 at Anderson Speedway in May.Tyler Roahrig won the last race of the season last weekend at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.It was the &ldquo;Rocket&rsquo;s&rdquo; sixth win at the IRP oval in seven tour events at the venue.Roahrig missed two races during the year or would have been a serious challenger for the championship. He was the c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ken-de-la-bastide-column-swanson-claims-500-sprint-car-tour-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ken-de-la-bastide-column-swanson-claims-500-sprint-car-tour-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;I Fought Myself&amp;quot;- 23XI Insider Takes Full Blame for Bubba Wallace’s Phoenix Disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORT WORTH, TX – MAY 03: Bubba Wallace 23 23XI Racing Chumba Casino Toyota is introduced for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Wurth 400 on May 03, 2026 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo by Thomas Walko/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 03 NASCAR Cup Series Wurth 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260503037400 ©IMAGO/Thomas Walko/Icon SportswireBubba Wallace was leading with a potential NASCAR Cup Series victory within reach when Kyle Larson’s late crash changed everything at Phoenix]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquoti-fought-myselfampquot-23xi-insider-takes-full-blame-for-bubba-wallaces-phoenix-disaster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquoti-fought-myselfampquot-23xi-insider-takes-full-blame-for-bubba-wallaces-phoenix-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;I Fought Myself&amp;quot;- 23XI Insider Takes Full Blame for Bubba Wallace&rsquo;s Phoenix Disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORT WORTH, TX &ndash; MAY 03: Bubba Wallace 23 23XI Racing Chumba Casino Toyota is introduced for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Wurth 400 on May 03, 2026 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo by Thomas Walko/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 03 NASCAR Cup Series Wurth 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260503037400 &copy;IMAGO/Thomas Walko/Icon SportswireBubba Wallace was leading with a potential NASCAR Cup Series victory within reach when Kyle Larson&rsquo;s late crash changed everythin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquoti-fought-myselfampquot-23xi-insider-takes-full-blame-for-bubba-wallacersquos-phoenix-disaster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquoti-fought-myselfampquot-23xi-insider-takes-full-blame-for-bubba-wallacersquos-phoenix-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson Gets Candid About Final NASCAR Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson detailed the emotions of his upcoming final NASCAR Cup Series start in the 2027 Daytona 500. Johnson, a seven-time Cup Series champion and 83-time race winner, stepped away from full-time competition at the conclusion of the 2020 season.After 19 seasons behind the wheel of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Johnson joined forces with NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty in 2023 to form Legacy Motor Club. Johnson began making part-time starts for the organization in 2023 behi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-gets-candid-about-final-nascar-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-gets-candid-about-final-nascar-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Michael McDowell Doesn’t Hold Back on Zane Smith’s $50,000 Penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series veteran Michael McDowell isn't holding back on Zane Smith's $50,000 fine for an on-track confrontation with Carson Hocevar.GettyZane Smith, driver of the #38 Aaron's Dream Machine Ford, was hit with a $50,000 fine Tuesday. GettyCarson Hocevar was rammed by Zane Smith after the checkered flag waved in Phoenix. GettyNASCAR fined Zane Smith $50,000 for ramming Carson Hocevar&rsquo;s car after the Phoenix checkered flag at Sunday&rsquo;s Freeway Insurance 500, Heavy.com&lsquo;s NAS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-michael-mcdowell-doesnt-hold-back-on-zane-smiths-50000-penalty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-michael-mcdowell-doesnt-hold-back-on-zane-smiths-50000-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick Warns NASCAR Chase Contenders as Talladega Threatens to Change Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 19: NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Kevin Harvick speak with the media during the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Day at Charlotte Convention Center on May 19, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.(Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyThe 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase is entering a critical stage, with Kevin Harvick warning championship contenders about the risks at Talladega Superspeedway.Three races remain, and the points battle has tightened after Tyler Reddick won the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-warns-nascar-chase-contenders-as-talladega-threatens-to-change-everything/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-warns-nascar-chase-contenders-as-talladega-threatens-to-change-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Drama Deepens as Dale Earnhardt Jr. Slams Zane Smith After Phoenix Incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr., owner of JR Motorsports, looks on in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. called on NASCAR to act after Zane Smith hit Carson Hocevar at high speed on the cooldown lap after the Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway. The incident highlighted safety concerns about p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-drama-deepens-as-dale-earnhardt-jr-slams-zane-smith-after-phoenix-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-drama-deepens-as-dale-earnhardt-jr-slams-zane-smith-after-phoenix-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Talladega Schedule: TV Channels, Start Times and How to Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR heads to the sport&rsquo;s biggest and baddest track this weekend. Talladega Superspeedway will be the site of a tripleheader weekend of NASCAR racing as the Craftsman Truck Series, O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Cup Series will all be on-track.The weekend of action will begin on Friday afternoon with the Craftsman Truck Series Love&rsquo;s RV Stop 225. On Saturday afternoon, the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series will be on-track for the running of The Progress Group 250.Finally, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-talladega-schedule-tv-channels-start-times-and-how-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-talladega-schedule-tv-channels-start-times-and-how-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberland Executives Reveal What’s Next After Major NASCAR Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 17: Jesse Love, driver of the #2 Whelen Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Timberland PRO 200 at Phoenix Raceway on October 17, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyTimberland PRO&rsquo;s arrival in NASCAR could eventually change more than the signs around a racetrack.The footwear company is exploring ways to work directly with NASCAR&rsquo;s track operations personnel to develop sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/timberland-executives-reveal-whats-next-after-major-nascar-partnership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/timberland-executives-reveal-whats-next-after-major-nascar-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Announces Unusual Starting Lineup Decision Before Talladega Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR has an unusual wrinkle in store for drivers preparing for Sunday's October 25 Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.GettyFor only the fourth time in the 2026 NASCAR season, every Cup car entry will start at Talladega Superspeedway for the YellaWood 500 on Sunday, sending a 40-car pack around a Chase field separated by just 56 points across seven drivers, according to NASCAR.com&lsquo;s staff entry list report.Fox Sports reporter Bob Pockrass reported the unusual starting lineup in a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-unusual-starting-lineup-decision-before-talladega-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-unusual-starting-lineup-decision-before-talladega-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zane Smith fined $50,000 by NASCAR for ramming Carson Hocevar after Phoenix Cup race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR has made the decision to penalize Zane Smith, fining the Front Row Motorsports driver $50,000 for slamming into Carson Hocevar after last weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway.Smith was frustrated after a run-in with Hocevar cost him a potential top ten in the final 15 laps of the race. Hocevar, after getting a bump from Ross Chastain, skated up the track into Turn 3 and collided&nbsp; with both Smith and Josh Berry.Chastain went on to finish ninth, Hocevar 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/zane-smith-fined-50000-by-nascar-for-ramming-carson-hocevar-after-phoenix-cup-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/zane-smith-fined-50000-by-nascar-for-ramming-carson-hocevar-after-phoenix-cup-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Heim Top-5 Again Despite Not Having 23XI&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;Best Cars&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Fjeld/RoundtableAVONDALE, Ariz. &mdash; Driving what his boss described as "not our best cars" from 23XI Racing, Corey Heim claimed yet another top-five finish in the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.Heim finished fifth in the Freeway Insurance 500. His top-five finish surprised many, including the 24-year-old driver himself.&nbsp;Heim started 36th with a lap time that was almost a second off of the pole. He was 11th-fastest overall and 20th on the 10-lap average in a prac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-heim-top-5-again-despite-not-having-23xiamp39s-amp39best-carsamp39/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-heim-top-5-again-despite-not-having-23xiamp39s-amp39best-carsamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Carson Hocevar Faces Fresh Criticism as Another Legend Reveals Costly Truth]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettySeven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has raised concerns about Carson Hocevar&rsquo;s costly on-track incidents, while admitting the Spire Motorsports driver&rsquo;s controversial style is drawing more atten]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-carson-hocevar-faces-fresh-criticism-as-another-legend-reveals-costly-truth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-carson-hocevar-faces-fresh-criticism-as-another-legend-reveals-costly-truth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Away From Chase Drama, North Wilkesboro Unites NASCAR Community to Honor Its ‘Moonshine’ Pioneers]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH WILKESBORO, NC &ndash; AUGUST 31: Cars line up on the starting grid ready to pull off just before the Cars Tour LMSC 125 on Aug 31, 2022, at the North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, NC. Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire AUTO: AUG 31 Cars Tour LMSC 125 Icon220831021 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireWhen Gena Elliott walked up to accept an honor for her father, she was carrying a story that began long before that evening at North Wilkesboro Speedway. She was only five when Gene &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/away-from-chase-drama-north-wilkesboro-unites-nascar-community-to-honor-its-moonshine-pioneers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/away-from-chase-drama-north-wilkesboro-unites-nascar-community-to-honor-its-moonshine-pioneers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Just Do Carson Things”- Denny Hamlin Admits Rooting for Controversial Cup Star to Wreck Field at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series-Practice and Qualifying Sep 6, 2025 Madison, Illinois, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin 11 looks on during practice and qualifying for the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway. Madison World Wide Technology Raceway Illinois USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJoexPuetzx 20250906_tbs_pa2_024 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin needed a break at Phoenix, and he wasn&rsquo;t particularly concerned about how]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/just-do-carson-things-denny-hamlin-admits-rooting-for-controversial-cup-star-to-wreck-field-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/just-do-carson-things-denny-hamlin-admits-rooting-for-controversial-cup-star-to-wreck-field-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hauler Talk: NASCAR explains why Zane Smith was penalized for ramming Hocevar after Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second consecutive week, a NASCAR Cup Series race was followed by contact between drivers on the cool-down lap.But after declining to penalize Michael McDowell and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. for a post-race incident on Oct. 11 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR issued a $50,000 fine to Zane Smith for ramming Carson Hocevar after the checkered flag Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.RELATED: Phoenix results | See it happen in real timeOn the latest episode of the &ldquo;Hauler Talk&rdquo; podcast, NASCA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hauler-talk-nascar-explains-why-zane-smith-was-penalized-for-ramming-hocevar-after-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hauler-talk-nascar-explains-why-zane-smith-was-penalized-for-ramming-hocevar-after-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zane Smith fined $50,000 after post-race contact with Hocevar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zane Smith has been fined $50,000 following post-race contact with Carson Hocevar after Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, NASCAR officials announced Tuesday.Smith is penalized under Section 10.5.2.5a in the NASCAR Rule Book, which states that &ldquo;any violations compromising Event or participant safety will be addressed on a case-by-case basis with the highest level of seriousness.&rdquo; Additionally, NASCAR officials cited Section 4.4a in the rule book, which provides]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/zane-smith-fined-50000-after-post-race-contact-with-hocevar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/zane-smith-fined-50000-after-post-race-contact-with-hocevar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson Is Watching NASCAR’s Carson Hocevar Controversy With Popcorn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson sees Carson Hocevar from two sides. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion is the majority owner of Legacy Motor Club. He says Hocevar has had a hand in wrecking eight or 10 of his team&rsquo;s cars this year.Johnson talked about Hocevar on this week&rsquo;s episode of Door Bumper Clear.Johnson won five straight Cup titles from 2006 to 2010 with Hendrick Motorsports. The hosts asked whether Hocevar would have lasted in the era when Johnson was winning titles.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-is-watching-nascars-carson-hocevar-controversy-with-popcorn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-is-watching-nascars-carson-hocevar-controversy-with-popcorn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson finally stumbles in NASCAR’s championship. Was it just a bad day or sign of serious trouble?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, Ariz. &mdash; Kyle Larson climbed out of his beat-up No. 5 Chevrolet with a dejected look on his face, stewing about a 34th-place finish at Phoenix Raceway after a flat front right tire caused him to hit the wall.Six weeks of excellence in NASCAR&rsquo;s playoffs had disappeared in the span of a few miserable hours in the desert.Even before the tire mishap, Larson struggled at Phoenix Raceway, qualifying 22nd. He wasn&rsquo;t any better during the race, limping around the mile tri-oval]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-finally-stumbles-in-nascars-championship-was-it-just-a-bad-day-or-sign-of-serious-trouble/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-finally-stumbles-in-nascars-championship-was-it-just-a-bad-day-or-sign-of-serious-trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen to race for JR Motorsports again in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoTeammates Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen will be back with JR Motorsports for a handful of NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) races in 2027.&nbsp;Chastain, a Coca-Cola 600 winner in the Cup Series, joined the Earnhardt-led team for five NOAPS races in 2025, recording three top fives. He returned to the No. 9 Chevrolet in 2026 for another five races, earning a pole position at Dover and winning at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He was also part of a historic 1-2-3-4 for J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-and-shane-van-gisbergen-to-race-for-jr-motorsports-again-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-and-shane-van-gisbergen-to-race-for-jr-motorsports-again-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;He&amp;#39;s Been Bullied a Little Bit By Some Guys&amp;quot;- Denny Hamlin Publicly Defends 23XI Driver Despite Self-Inflicted Phoenix Crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, IN &ndash; JULY 25: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing JGR Toyota GR Camry sits in hit pit box during qualifications for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Brickyard 400 on July 25, 2026 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN. Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 25 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon072526013400 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireRiley Herbst&rsquo;s 2026 season has had its share of hard lessons. His August crash with Michael]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotheamp39s-been-bullied-a-little-bit-by-some-guysampquot-denny-hamlin-publicly-defends-23xi-driver-despite-self-inflicted-phoenix-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotheamp39s-been-bullied-a-little-bit-by-some-guysampquot-denny-hamlin-publicly-defends-23xi-driver-despite-self-inflicted-phoenix-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Chase Viewership Stalls as Fans Blame USA Network for Declining Ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 18: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 18, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR&rsquo;s decision to bring back The Chase format hasn&rsquo;t delivered a major boost in TV ratings, with fans pointing to cable coverage and the sport&rsquo;s media rights deal as key]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-viewership-stalls-as-fans-blame-usa-network-for-declining-ratings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-viewership-stalls-as-fans-blame-usa-network-for-declining-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR legend Fred Lorenzen first driver diagnosed with CTE after donating brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFred Lorenzen died in December of 2024 at the age of 89, the end of a life that included a remarkable career at the top level of NASCAR.Almost two years later, the Concussion &amp;&nbsp;CTE Foundation have announced that he is now the first driver to officially be diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), noting that he suffered from Stage 3 CTE after his racing career. You cannot officially be diagnosed with the disease until after death.Lorenzen made the decision t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-fred-lorenzen-first-driver-diagnosed-with-cte-after-donating-brain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-fred-lorenzen-first-driver-diagnosed-with-cte-after-donating-brain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin: Carson Hocevar Is Not Getting ‘The Benefit Of The Doubt’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith made contact again at Phoenix Raceway. Smith hit the back of Hocevar&rsquo;s No. 77 Chevrolet on the cooldown lap after Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race.Denny Hamlin had a close view of the contact that led to it. He talked about it on this week&rsquo;s episode of Actions Detrimental, his motorsports podcast. A chain reaction in the closing laps causes tempers to flare post-race. pic.twitter.com/iuWGk0ONqb&mdash; NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 19, 2026The trouble cam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-carson-hocevar-is-not-getting-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-carson-hocevar-is-not-getting-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“My Family’s Finally Going to Believe Me”—Jimmie Johnson Addresses Final Cup Series Farewell With Heartfelt Kyle Larson Claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Via Imago &copy;Credit - ImagoJimmie Johnson&rsquo;s relationship with retirement has never been quite as straightforward as fans might have expected. After stepping away from full-time NASCAR competition in 2020, the seven-time champion returned to the Cup Series for the 2023 Daytona 500 and made more starts that season. He kept coming back in 2024 and 2025, too, proving that leaving full-time racing didn&rsquo;t mean leaving the sport behind. Now, with his final Cup Series start set for Dayton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/my-familys-finally-going-to-believe-mejimmie-johnson-addresses-final-cup-series-farewell-with-heartfelt-kyle-larson-claim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/my-familys-finally-going-to-believe-mejimmie-johnson-addresses-final-cup-series-farewell-with-heartfelt-kyle-larson-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series: Biggest Losers After a Painful Chase Setback at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 18: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK Toyota, and Josh Berry, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 18, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series championship battle took another turn at Phoenix Raceway, where several drivers left disappointed.Kyle Larson crashed out after a tire failure, while Denny Haml]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-biggest-losers-after-a-painful-chase-setback-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-biggest-losers-after-a-painful-chase-setback-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should NASCAR Get Tougher on Post-Race Altercations After Carson Hocevar- Zane Smith-Hocevar Clash?]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR&nbsp;is facing renewed questions about post-race retaliation after Zane Smith drove his No.38 Ford into&nbsp;Carson Hocevar&rsquo;s No.77 Chevrolet during the cooldown lap at Phoenix.&nbsp;Former Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Steve Letarte believes NASCAR needs clearer boundaries, raising a wider question: should the series impose tougher penalties when drivers use their cars to settle scores?The incident came after contact involving Ross Chastain, who se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/should-nascar-get-tougher-on-post-race-altercations-after-carson-hocevar-zane-smith-hocevar-clash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/should-nascar-get-tougher-on-post-race-altercations-after-carson-hocevar-zane-smith-hocevar-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“The Racing Gods Are Picking on Me”- Denny Hamlin Goes Ballistic on Continued Chase Bad Luck With Humble Plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin must be wondering what he did to upset the racing gods. After watching his first Cup Series championship slip away in heartbreaking fashion in the 2025 season finale, the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran returned in 2026 hoping for a different ending. Finishing the regular season as the No. 1 seed suggested the tide had finally turned in his favor.The Chase has gone wrong for Hamlin in nearly every way. A slow stop and wall contact at Darlington, a pit-road misjud]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-racing-gods-are-picking-on-me-denny-hamlin-goes-ballistic-on-continued-chase-bad-luck-with-humble-plea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-racing-gods-are-picking-on-me-denny-hamlin-goes-ballistic-on-continued-chase-bad-luck-with-humble-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Winning Still Matters”: Jordan Bianchi Explains Why NASCAR’s New Chase Format Is Delivering]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, AZ &ndash; NOVEMBER 10: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing FedEx Toyota talks to Tyler Reddick 45 23XI Racing The Beast Unleashed Toyota before the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Championship Race on November 10, 2024 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire AUTO: NOV 10 NASCAR Cup Series NASCAR Cup Series Championship EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon241110022 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireSeven drivers remain within striking distance after Phoenix, where Tyl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winning-still-matters-jordan-bianchi-explains-why-nascars-new-chase-format-is-delivering/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winning-still-matters-jordan-bianchi-explains-why-nascars-new-chase-format-is-delivering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;I Wish I Was as Good With People&amp;quot;- Tony Stewart Forced to Make Emotional Confession as Star Driver Secures Historic High Limit Racing Title]]></title><description><![CDATA[27 February 2009 NASCAR Shelby 427 Las Vegas, Nevada &ndash; Tony Stewart at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during qualifying for the running of the Shelby 427 in Las Vegas, Nevada. &copy;IMAGO/DepositphotosRico Abreu secured a historic High Limit Racing championship, giving Tony Stewart another reason to be proud of the driver he has backed. For Stewart, however, Abreu&rsquo;s success goes beyond what he delivers on the track. The Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing co-owner acknowledged that Abre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquoi-wish-i-was-as-good-with-peopleampquot-tony-stewart-forced-to-make-emotional-confession-as-star-driver-secures-historic-high-limit-racing-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquoi-wish-i-was-as-good-with-peopleampquot-tony-stewart-forced-to-make-emotional-confession-as-star-driver-secures-historic-high-limit-racing-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I Wish I Was as Good With People&amp;quot;- Tony Stewart Forced to Make Emotional Confession as Star Driver Secures Historic High Limit Racing Title]]></title><description><![CDATA[27 February 2009 NASCAR Shelby 427 Las Vegas, Nevada – Tony Stewart at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during qualifying for the running of the Shelby 427 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ©IMAGO/DepositphotosRico Abreu secured a historic High Limit Racing championship, giving Tony Stewart another reason to be proud of the driver he has backed. For Stewart, however, Abreu’s success goes beyond what he delivers on the track. The Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing co-owner acknowledged that Abreu possesses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-wish-i-was-as-good-with-peopleampquot-tony-stewart-forced-to-make-emotional-confession-as-star-driver-secures-historic-high-limit-racing-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-wish-i-was-as-good-with-peopleampquot-tony-stewart-forced-to-make-emotional-confession-as-star-driver-secures-historic-high-limit-racing-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Reaches Breaking Point After Losing Chase Ground With One Plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 18: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 18, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin admitted the NASCAR Cup Series has mentally drained him after another frustrating result at Phoenix Raceway.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver opened the latest episode of his podcast, Actions Detrimental, by explaining how difficult Monda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-reaches-breaking-point-after-losing-chase-ground-with-one-plea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-reaches-breaking-point-after-losing-chase-ground-with-one-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney, Carson Hocevar Have Surprising Update Weeks After NASCAR Brawl]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, (L) and Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 WABASH Ford, get into an altercation after the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyWhat a difference a few weeks can make.Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar made headlines for all the wrong reasons after their heated confrontation at Bristol M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-carson-hocevar-have-surprising-update-weeks-after-nascar-brawl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-carson-hocevar-have-surprising-update-weeks-after-nascar-brawl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Gayle on Denny Hamlin’s Title Hopes: ‘It’s Not Over’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin left Phoenix Raceway fourth in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase standings, 31 points behind leader Kyle Larson. His crew chief at Joe Gibbs Racing, Chris Gayle, says the title fight is not finished.Jeff Gluck, who covers motorsports for The Athletic, shared Gayle&rsquo;s comments on X after Sunday&rsquo;s race.Chris Gayle comments after Phoenix pic.twitter.com/jpk2LAOU9u&mdash; Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) October 18, 2026&ldquo;It all plays out in the next three. It&rsquo;ll play out. But i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chris-gayle-on-denny-hamlins-title-hopes-its-not-over/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chris-gayle-on-denny-hamlins-title-hopes-its-not-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larson finally stumbles in NASCAR&amp;#39;s championship. Was it just a bad day or sign of serious trouble?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) &mdash; Kyle Larson climbed out of his beat-up No. 5 Chevrolet with a dejected look on his face, stewing about a 34th-place finish at Phoenix Raceway after a flat front right tire caused him to hit the wall.Six weeks of excellence in NASCAR's playoffs had disappeared in the span of a few miserable hours in the desert on Sunday.Even before the tire mishap, Larson struggled at Phoenix Raceway, qualifying 22nd on Saturday. He wasn't any better during the race, limping around th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/larson-finally-stumbles-in-nascaramp39s-championship-was-it-just-a-bad-day-or-sign-of-serious-trouble/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/larson-finally-stumbles-in-nascaramp39s-championship-was-it-just-a-bad-day-or-sign-of-serious-trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Results: Freeway Insurance 500 At Phoenix Raceway]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a phenomenal start to the 2026 season, followed by an agonizing dry spell, Tyler Reddick returned to Victory Lane on Sunday&mdash;and simultaneously did NASCAR Cup Series leader Kyle Larson a significant favor.Snookering the top contenders in the Chase presented by Mobil 1 after a restart on Lap 294, Reddick surged past Chase Briscoe into the lead a lap later and pulled away to beat runner-up Ryan Blaney by 0.801 seconds in the Freeway Insurance 500, as Briscoe faded to eighth on older tir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-results-freeway-insurance-500-at-phoenix-raceway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-results-freeway-insurance-500-at-phoenix-raceway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners and losers from a Chase-altering NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWith the championship leader crashing into the wall, his closest pursuer suffering a tire failure, and some of the biggest point scorers of the day sitting 5th-7th in the standings, the title fight only got tighter at Phoenix Raceway.Tyler Reddick's first NASCAR Cup win in six months put him just 56pts out of the championship lead, even though he is still seventh in the standings. Entering Phoenix, there were 49 points between first and second alone.This race ended up being pivot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-a-chase-altering-nascar-cup-race-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-a-chase-altering-nascar-cup-race-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“It’s Not Over”- JGR Crew Chief Points to Impending Talladega Chaos as Denny Hamlin’s Championship Lifeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireImagine entering the Chase as the driver everyone needs to beat, only to find yourself scrambling for a way back into the championship fight with three races left. That is the position Denny Hamlin finds himself in after Phoenix, where a costly afternoon left the No. 11 driver fourth in the standings, 31 points behind the leader. The title is still within reach, but the margin for error is shrinking fast. Fortunately for Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing crew chief Chris Gayle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/its-not-over-jgr-crew-chief-points-to-impending-talladega-chaos-as-denny-hamlins-championship-lifeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/its-not-over-jgr-crew-chief-points-to-impending-talladega-chaos-as-denny-hamlins-championship-lifeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry list for Talladega Superspeedway Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series continues its Chase presented by Mobil 1, transitioning from Phoenix Raceway to Talladega Superspeedway for a Friday bout at the 2.66-mile track (4 p.m. ET, FS1, FOX One, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The Love&rsquo;s RV Stop 225 is the fifth of seven Chase races of the Truck campaign and the 23rd points-paying event overall. Gio Ruggiero is the defending Talladega winner.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series | Craftsma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-entry-list-for-talladega-superspeedway-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-entry-list-for-talladega-superspeedway-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chase still has NASCAR chasing its former viewership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesWhile NASCAR reintroduced its final stretch run, The Chase, to rekindle postseason interest, viewership for the races has remained lackluster.Over six races, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase averages 1.62 million viewers, up just 1% year over year (1.61 million), per NASCAR Communications. So far, The Chase hasn&rsquo;t delivered the viewership renaissance NASCAR hoped for.Last Sunday&rsquo;s Cup Series race at Charlotte drew 1.48 million viewers on USA Networ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-chase-still-has-nascar-chasing-its-former-viewership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-chase-still-has-nascar-chasing-its-former-viewership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chase Report presented by Mobil 1: Where we stand after Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick rose like a phoenix, scoring his sixth win of the season and first since April with a rousing victory at Phoenix Raceway. Suddenly, Reddick sits just 56 points behind series leader Kyle Larson after the standings significantly tightened in The Chase presented by Mobil 1.Here&rsquo;s where we stand in The Chase after the Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix and before Sunday&rsquo;s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway (2 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-chase-report-presented-by-mobil-1-where-we-stand-after-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-chase-report-presented-by-mobil-1-where-we-stand-after-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“There Was Nobody Better Today”- Bubba Wallace Confronts Self-Inflicted Agony Over Missed Phoenix Triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO, CA &ndash; JUNE 21: Bubba Wallace 23 23XI Racing Xfinity Toyota talks to the media after finishing second at the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base on June 21, 2026, at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, CA. Photo by Larry Placido/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 21 NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon788260621104250 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireBubba Wallace had everything he needed to turn Sunday&rsquo;s Freeway Insurance 500 into a sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/there-was-nobody-better-today-bubba-wallace-confronts-self-inflicted-agony-over-missed-phoenix-triumph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/there-was-nobody-better-today-bubba-wallace-confronts-self-inflicted-agony-over-missed-phoenix-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wife of NASCAR Cup Series Driver Zane Smith Openly Taunts His Critics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zane Smith had an interesting Sunday in the NASCAR Cup Series world.The veteran NASCAR Cup Series driver, who drives the No. 38 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Front Row Motorsports, finished in 15th place at the Freeway Insurance 500. He had some serious contact with rival Carson Hocevar. There was a serious collision between the two drivers and there was some tension following the race, as well.A chain reaction in the closing laps causes tempers to flare post-race. pic.twitter.com/iuWGk0ONqb&mdash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/wife-of-nascar-cup-series-driver-zane-smith-openly-taunts-his-critics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/wife-of-nascar-cup-series-driver-zane-smith-openly-taunts-his-critics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesse Bernhagen secures NASCAR Local Racing Series Rookie of the Year honors by schooling the competition at Dells Raceway Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesse Bernhagen has been racing for more than 20 years, but he certainly felt like a rookie in 2026.He&rsquo;s used to driving with his dad serving as crew chief, which has been the case since he started racing at age 5. But this season, for the first time, Bernhagen served in both roles.&ldquo;This was the first year that I ran the show myself, and I did all the shop work on the car,&rdquo; Bernhagen said. &ldquo;Everything was me. That made it feel like a little bit of a rookie season. It made]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jesse-bernhagen-secures-nascar-local-racing-series-rookie-of-the-year-honors-by-schooling-the-competition-at-dells-raceway-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jesse-bernhagen-secures-nascar-local-racing-series-rookie-of-the-year-honors-by-schooling-the-competition-at-dells-raceway-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Nothing Surprises Me Anymore”- Denny Hamlin Admits Hitting the Panic Button as Must-Win Reality Strikes After Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin arrived at Phoenix knowing he needed a big result to keep his championship hopes alive, sitting 49 points behind leader Kyle Larson. By the time the checkered flag fell, that gap had shrunk to 31 points, giving the veteran Joe Gibbs Racing driver a reason to look for a silver lining. But the points only told part of the story. Just when Hamlin appeared to have a hold over Larson in the race, a late tire failure derailed his charge and left him searching fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nothing-surprises-me-anymore-denny-hamlin-admits-hitting-the-panic-button-as-must-win-reality-strikes-after-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nothing-surprises-me-anymore-denny-hamlin-admits-hitting-the-panic-button-as-must-win-reality-strikes-after-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano Pulls Off NASCAR Feat He Hadn’t Accomplished in 6 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 17: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 17, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyJoey Logano didn&rsquo;t leave Phoenix Raceway with the trophy Sunday, but he did accomplish something he hadn&rsquo;t pulled off in more than six years.The Team Penske driver swept both stages of the Freeway Insurance 500, marking j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-pulls-off-nascar-feat-he-hadnt-accomplished-in-6-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-pulls-off-nascar-feat-he-hadnt-accomplished-in-6-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Doesn’t Hold Back After NASCAR Phoenix Tire Incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin reacts to a tire incident during NASCAR's Phoenix Cup Series race. Here's what the Joe Gibbs Racing driver had to say. GettyDenny Hamlin finished 28th at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday after a blown right-rear tire ended his top-five run, according to the official NASCAR race results, and after the race he did not hold back in offering views on what happened.Hamlin still sits fourth in the Chase standings, 31 points behind leader Kyle Larson with three races left, and he says a single vi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-doesnt-hold-back-after-nascar-phoenix-tire-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-doesnt-hold-back-after-nascar-phoenix-tire-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace Left Heartbroken After NASCAR Win Slips Away at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace spent much of Sunday looking like a driver who was finally going to get his moment.By the time the checkered flag fell at Phoenix Raceway, he was sitting on the door of his No. 23 Toyota with his head in his hands.That was how Wallace&rsquo;s afternoon ended. Not in Victory Lane, where he had looked capable of finishing, but in 17th place after a pit-road mistake wiped out his chance at his first NASCAR Cup Series win of 2026.And the hardest part? He knew he had nobody to blame but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-left-heartbroken-after-nascar-win-slips-away-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-left-heartbroken-after-nascar-win-slips-away-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin’s NASCAR Championship Hopes Take Another Hit at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin had exactly the opportunity he needed Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. Kyle Larson was struggling, the championship lead was within reach, and Hamlin had worked his way into contention.Then, in a matter of laps, his afternoon unraveled.A flat tire and a costly pit-road speeding penalty left Hamlin a lap down in Sunday&rsquo;s Freeway Insurance 500, turning what could have been a major breakthrough in the NASCAR Cup Series championship battle into a frustrating 28th-place finish.The Joe Gi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlins-nascar-championship-hopes-take-another-hit-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlins-nascar-championship-hopes-take-another-hit-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota clinches 2026 NASCAR Cup manufacturer championship early after dominant season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWith three races still to go in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, Toyota has clinched the manufacturer championship. This is their fourth manufacturer title in the Cup Series, previously winning in 2016, 2017, and 2019 as well.&nbsp;Toyota supports Joe Gibbs Racing, 23XI Racing, and Legacy Motor Club in the Cup Series with nine full-time entries."Our team members at TRD, along with our partners at 23XI Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing and Legacy Motor Club, have delivered at the highest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/toyota-clinches-2026-nascar-cup-manufacturer-championship-early-after-dominant-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/toyota-clinches-2026-nascar-cup-manufacturer-championship-early-after-dominant-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick really needed NASCAR Phoenix win for several reasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoTyler Reddick walked into the room for his post-race press conference and said bet you weren&rsquo;t expecting me and it&rsquo;s hard to argue with him.For all the success the 23XI Racing No. 45 had at the start of the season, they have gone winless over the past six months and suffered through a catastrophic second half until their sixth victory on Sunday at Phoenix.&ldquo;Oh, man, yeah; it's been a long time,&rdquo; Reddick said. &ldquo;To go six months without getting it done]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-really-needed-nascar-phoenix-win-for-several-reasons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-really-needed-nascar-phoenix-win-for-several-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Misfortune Hits Hamlin in Another NASCAR Cup Title Fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Fate seemingly doesn't want Denny Hamlin to win a NASCAR Cup Series championship and his fortunes didn't improve Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.Hamlin finished 28th, one lap down, after a series of events tossed aside a promising day for him and his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team.&nbsp;Hamlin started the day in fourth and fell back to sixth before the first caution of the race. Then, a two-tire call by crew chief Chris Gayle lifted him to the lead. By the end of the stage, he was sec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/phoenix-misfortune-hits-hamlin-in-another-nascar-cup-title-fight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/phoenix-misfortune-hits-hamlin-in-another-nascar-cup-title-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace laments mistake after heartbreaking Phoenix loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoBubba Wallace has been brushing shoulders with Victory Lane throughout the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, but he has yet to reach Victory Lane.&nbsp;Phoenix was just the latest close call for Wallace and the No. 23 team, which haven't won a race since the summer of 2025 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Along with two runner-up finishes, he has led over 300 laps this year, which is more than any other driver without a 2026 win.At Phoenix, everything was falling into place and Wallace was i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-laments-mistake-after-heartbreaking-phoenix-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-laments-mistake-after-heartbreaking-phoenix-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick Wins As Larson and Hamlin Falter in Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick (45) during the Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectSunday's Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway served as the official flipping of the script for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase. Heading into the day, Kyle Larson held a 49-point advantage over the field. Leaving Sunday's race, which was won by Tyler Reddick, five drivers are now within that 49-point threshold of Larson's point lead.It was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-wins-as-larson-and-hamlin-falter-in-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-wins-as-larson-and-hamlin-falter-in-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick returns to Victory Lane in Chase-changing race at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Reid Spencer<br />
NASCAR Wire ServiceAVONDALE, Ariz. &mdash; After a phenomenal start to the 2026 season, followed by an agonizing dry spell, Tyler Reddick returned to Victory Lane on Sunday&mdash;and simultaneously did NASCAR Cup Series leader Kyle Larson a significant favor.Race Results: Freeway Insurance 500 at PhoenixSnookering the top contenders in the Chase presented by Mobil 1 after a restart on Lap 294, Reddick surged past Chase Briscoe into the lead a lap later and pulled away to beat run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-returns-to-victory-lane-in-chase-changing-race-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-returns-to-victory-lane-in-chase-changing-race-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR is getting the championship finish it has pursued since 1992]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR has been chasing the ghost of the 1992 Winston Cup season finale for 34 years, and while there are still three races to go, this appears to be the closest it has gotten short of outright manufacturing it.In the aftermath of a consequential race on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway, there are seven drivers within one race, and next up is the wildest of wild cars at Talladega Superspeedway.Kyle Larson<br />
Christopher Bell -5<br />
Chase Briscoe -24<br />
Denny Hamlin -31<br />
Ryan Blaney -40<br />
Joey Logano]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-is-getting-the-championship-finish-it-has-pursued-since-1992/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-is-getting-the-championship-finish-it-has-pursued-since-1992/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick reenters NASCAR title fight with win at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick returned to form at Phoenix Raceway, preventing a pair of three-peat attempts and effectively keeping his championship hopes alive with a statement win in the Freeway Insurance 500.The driver for 23XI Racing bested pole sitter Ryan Blaney &mdash; who was in pursuit of his third consecutive victory in the Valley of the Sun &mdash; by 0.801 seconds for his series-leading sixth win of the season and first of his career at the 1-mile Arizona track.Reddick won by optimizing two fresh ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-reenters-nascar-title-fight-with-win-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-reenters-nascar-title-fight-with-win-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zane Smith furious as he slams into Carson Hocevar after NASCAR Cup race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWith 15 laps to go following the final restart at Phoenix Raceway, there was a chaotic moment at the&nbsp;backend of the top ten.Zane Smith was running eighth in Sunday's NASCAR Cup race as he raced off into Turn 3 with Josh Berry on his back bumper. Suddenly, the black No. 77 of Carson Hocevar slid up the track, colliding with the side of Berry's No. 21 and the back of Smith's No. 38.All three cars lost several positions, but the culprit was actually a fourth player -- the No. 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/zane-smith-furious-as-he-slams-into-carson-hocevar-after-nascar-cup-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/zane-smith-furious-as-he-slams-into-carson-hocevar-after-nascar-cup-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Points Standings Update After Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson&rsquo;s points lead in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase shrunk from 49 points to five points following the Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix. The driver of the No. 5 suffered a 34th-place DNF after a right-front tire failure in the final stage caused him to crash into the wall.Latest standings: These were the standings when this story was published. For the current order after every race, see MotorBiscuit&rsquo;s live NASCAR Cup Series standings, which update automatically.Larson did not e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-points-standings-update-after-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-points-standings-update-after-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Phoenix II]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe championship picture has completely changed with just three races left in the 2026 NASCAR Cup season. Championship leader Kyle Larsonwrecked out of the race due to a cut tire, finishing 34th and scoring just three points.Christopher Bell is now second, just 5pts back of the lead while the top seven in the championship have just 56 points between them all. Chase Briscoe is third, 24 points behind.Denny Hamlin suffered a flat tire and a speeding penalty at Phoenix, dropping dow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-2026-phoenix-ii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-2026-phoenix-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson&amp;#39;s points lead vanishes with costly Phoenix crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoPhoenix was never going to be a good day for Kyle Larson. He started 22nd, struggled to make up ground, failed to score any stage points, and even went a lap down at one point.But things got a lot worse for the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet after 281 of 312 laps. While battling for 16th with Austin Cindric, Larson's right-front tire blew on entry into Turn 1 and he slammed the wall.The damage was terminal and his race was over, leaving Larson with just three points for his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larsonamp39s-points-lead-vanishes-with-costly-phoenix-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larsonamp39s-points-lead-vanishes-with-costly-phoenix-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson reacts as points lead completely vanishes in costly Phoenix wreck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoPhoenix was never going to be a good day for Kyle Larson. He started 22nd, struggled to make up ground, failed to score any stage points, and even went a lap down at one point.But things got a lot worse for the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet after 281 of 312 laps. While battling for 16th with Austin Cindric, Larson's right-front tire blew on entry into Turn 1 and he slammed the wall.The damage was terminal and his race was over, leaving Larson with just three points for his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-reacts-as-points-lead-completely-vanishes-in-costly-phoenix-wreck/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-reacts-as-points-lead-completely-vanishes-in-costly-phoenix-wreck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Phoenix II]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoTyler Reddick put the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota back into Victory Lane with a big win at Phoenix Raceway. He beat Ryan Blaney by 0.801s at the checkered flag, leading just 18 laps.Chase Elliott finished third, Christopher Bell fourth, and part-timer Corey Heim impressed again with a fifth-place finish.The race featured six cautions for 43 laps, and 21 lead changes between ten different drivers. Bell led the most laps at 85, followed by Logano at 84, and Wallace at 52.Logano also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-phoenix-ii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-phoenix-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summer slump is officially over for Tyler Reddick, who claimed his sixth win of the season in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway.Reddick, who took the lead with 18 laps to go, held off Ryan Blaney to win the race by a margin of 0.801 seconds.Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell, and Corey Heim rounded out the top-five finishers in the race.Here are the complete race results from the 2026 Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway:Freeway Insurance 500 Race Res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-nascar-cup-series-freeway-insurance-500-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-nascar-cup-series-freeway-insurance-500-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick wins Phoenix NASCAR Cup thriller as Kyle Larson crashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFor the sixth time this year, and the first time in six months, Tyler Reddick returned to Victory Lane with a dramatic NASCAR Cup Series win at Phoenix Raceway.He threaded the needle on the final restart, slicing up the middle to take second in an aggressive four-wide pass. He then ran down Chase Briscoe, using his fresh right-sides to take control of the race.Reddick was hyped up after that win, and climbed the fence before celebrating with the fans.Tyler Reddick, 23XI RacingTyl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-wins-phoenix-nascar-cup-thriller-as-kyle-larson-crashes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-wins-phoenix-nascar-cup-thriller-as-kyle-larson-crashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won The NASCAR Cup Series Race at Phoenix? Full Race Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick won Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at the Phoenix Raceway. The driver of the No. 45 took control of the race after overtaking Chase Briscoe following a late-race restart and powered his 23XI Racing Toyota to victory in the desert.The win was Reddick&rsquo;s sixth of the 2026 Cup Series season, the most of any driver, and his first victory since Kansas in April.Full NASCAR Cup Series Results From Las VegasWinnerTyler Reddick (23XI Racing)Stage 1Joey LoganoSta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-cup-series-race-at-phoenix-full-race-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-cup-series-race-at-phoenix-full-race-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR points standings, Cup Series points update after Phoenix race, Chase picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin could not take advantage of Kyle Larson's mediocre day in the Freeway Insurance 500NASCAR Cup Series race on Oct. 18 at Phoenix.Hamlin suffered a flat tire under green with less than 100 laps to go, losing a lap with a poorly-timed caution a few laps later. He finished 28th and dropped to fourth in the points.Larson started outside the top 20 and remained there for most of the day, scoring zero stage points before finishing in 34th.Larson remained the points leader, by five points a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-phoenix-race-chase-picture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-phoenix-race-chase-picture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR Phoenix race? Winner is Tyler Reddick, plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick, who won the first three races of the 2026 season but hasn't won since April, claimed the NASCAR Phoenix race on Oct. 18 with only three races left in the Chase.Reddick, in the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota, took advantage of a late restart to win his sixth race in the Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway.NASCAR Phoenix race resultsResults are not officialTyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing ToyotaRyan Blaney, No. 12&nbsp;Team Penske FordChase Elliott, No. 9&nbsp;Hendrick Motorsports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-phoenix-race-winner-is-tyler-reddick-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-phoenix-race-winner-is-tyler-reddick-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Maybe That’s the Lady Series”- Former FOX Analyst Urges Female Drivers to Avoid Higher NASCAR Tiers With Bold Declaration]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASHVILLE, TN &ndash; JUNE 29: Hailie Deegan 15 AM Racing AirBox Ford looks on during practice for the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 on June 29, 2024, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 29 NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon240629501 &copy;IMAGO/Icon Sportswire12 years ago, Richard Petty boldly declared that the only reason there was any attention on Danica Patric]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/maybe-thats-the-lady-series-former-fox-analyst-urges-female-drivers-to-avoid-higher-nascar-tiers-with-bold-declaration/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/maybe-thats-the-lady-series-former-fox-analyst-urges-female-drivers-to-avoid-higher-nascar-tiers-with-bold-declaration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;One Guy&rsquo;s Happy &amp; The Others Aren&rsquo;t&rdquo;- Chase Briscoe Addresses Internal Feud After Awkward JGR Debriefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA NASCAR Cup Series Race at Pocono Jun 22, 2025 Long Pond, Pennsylvania, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe walks on pit road prior to the start of The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway. Long Pond Pocono Raceway Pennsylvania USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMatthewxO Harenx 20250622_cec_bm2_273 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesIn NASCAR, a victory can mean celebration for one driver and frustration for another. That contrast beco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquoone-guyrsquos-happy-amp-the-others-arenrsquotrdquo-chase-briscoe-addresses-internal-feud-after-awkward-jgr-debriefs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquoone-guyrsquos-happy-amp-the-others-arenrsquotrdquo-chase-briscoe-addresses-internal-feud-after-awkward-jgr-debriefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“It’s Tough Waiting a Year”- Rick Hendrick Details Awkward Dynamics Of Mentoring Cup Rookie While Under Rival Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, NC &ndash; 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 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireRick Hendrick has signed plenty of drivers over his 42 years in NASCAR. But signing Connor Zilisch has left him wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/its-tough-waiting-a-year-rick-hendrick-details-awkward-dynamics-of-mentoring-cup-rookie-while-under-rival-contract/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/its-tough-waiting-a-year-rick-hendrick-details-awkward-dynamics-of-mentoring-cup-rookie-while-under-rival-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Race Results, Winner From Phoenix Raceway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick delivered a crucial victory at Phoenix Raceway, winning the Freeway Insurance 500 and tightening the NASCAR Cup Series championship battle with three races remaining.The 23XI Racing driver edged Ryan Blaney by 0.801 seconds after 312 laps to secure the win. Chase Elliott finished third, followed by Christopher Bell and Corey Heim, who rounded out the top five.Tyler Reddick is introduced before the start of the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.Scott Sewell-Imagn ImagesThe vic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-race-results-winner-from-phoenix-raceway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-race-results-winner-from-phoenix-raceway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Phoenix, starting lineup for 2026 Freeway Insurance 500]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series is at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, October 18, for the Freeway Insurance 500. Ryan Blaney and the No. 12 Team Penske Ford will be starting in the pole position, while his teammate Joey Logano sits on the outside row. Sunday&rsquo;s race will begin at approximately 3:00 p.m. ET on the USA Network.The Freeway Insurance 500 will run 312 laps around the Phoenix Raceway&rsquo;s 1.0-mile oval track for a total of 312 miles. Stage 1 will run 60 laps, Stage 2 is 125 laps, and the fin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-phoenix-starting-lineup-for-2026-freeway-insurance-500/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-phoenix-starting-lineup-for-2026-freeway-insurance-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;I Wish I Could Just Do It Myself&amp;quot;- Hailie Deegan Admits Major Roadblock Hindering Her NASCAR Return]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASHVILLE, TN &ndash; JUNE 29: Hailie Deegan 15 AM Racing AirBox Ford looks on during practice for the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 on June 29, 2024, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 29 NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon240629501 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireHailie Deegan wants to return to the NASCAR Truck Series in 2027, but one major hurdle continues to stand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquoti-wish-i-could-just-do-it-myselfampquot-hailie-deegan-admits-major-roadblock-hindering-her-nascar-return/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquoti-wish-i-could-just-do-it-myselfampquot-hailie-deegan-admits-major-roadblock-hindering-her-nascar-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin has tire go down during final stage of Phoenix Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[With under 100 laps to go in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Chase race at Phoenix Raceway, Denny Hamlin had a right-rear tire go down.The No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing driver ran inside the top five before the incident and had to pit for a new set of tires. Hamlin ultimately lost a lap before a Cody Ware caution on Lap 223.Hamlin was in line to get the free pass for being the first car a lap down, but was caught speeding on pit entry while limping the No. 11 to pit road and was ineligible to get his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-has-tire-go-down-during-final-stage-of-phoenix-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-has-tire-go-down-during-final-stage-of-phoenix-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin finishes 28th after tire goes down in final stage at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin finished 28th in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Chase race at Phoenix Raceway after having a right-rear tire go down in the final stage.The No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing driver ran inside the top five before the incident and had to pit for a new set of tires. Hamlin ultimately lost a lap before a Cody Ware caution on Lap 223.Hamlin was in line to get the free pass for being the first car a lap down, but was caught speeding on pit entry while limping the No. 11 to pit road and was inelig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-finishes-28th-after-tire-goes-down-in-final-stage-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-finishes-28th-after-tire-goes-down-in-final-stage-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;It&amp;#39;s not over&amp;#39;: Flat tire spoils Denny Hamlins strong Phoenix showing]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, Ariz. &mdash; Denny Hamlin&lsquo;s 2026 postseason has been defined by missed opportunities, and Sunday at Phoenix Raceway offered another frustrating chapter in that trend.&ldquo;Opportunities lost in various ways by all of us,&rdquo; Chris Gayle, crew chief of Hamlin&lsquo;s No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team, said to a group of media members Sunday evening, summing up the group&lsquo;s disappointing Chase presented by Mobil 1.MORE: Race results | Phoenix weekend scheduleWith Kyle Larson s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39itamp39s-not-overamp39-flat-tire-spoils-denny-hamlins-strong-phoenix-showing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39itamp39s-not-overamp39-flat-tire-spoils-denny-hamlins-strong-phoenix-showing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Phoenix race live updates, highlights, leaderboard for Freeway Insurance 500]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series heads west for the final time this season.The Freeway Insurance 500 on Oct. 18 at Phoenix Raceway is race No. 7 of 10 in the Chase.Kyle Larson has a 49-point lead over Denny Hamlin with four races to go, with Hamlin's Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe behind them.Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano are among a group of a few drivers that are still within range in the points standings but need a win or two over the final four races. Blaney starts on the p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-phoenix-race-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard-for-freeway-insurance-500/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-phoenix-race-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard-for-freeway-insurance-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hailie Deegan eying NASCAR Truck return but future plans remain uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoHailie Deegan returned to stock car racing in 2026 with a full-time ride in the ARCA Menard's West Series, which followed a brief stint in Indy NXT.Driving for Bill McAnally Racing, she is top five in the championship standings and earned an emotional win at Madera Speedway in California. It was her fourth career ARCA West victory, but her first since the 2019 season.She began her rise in&nbsp;ARCA West in 2018, was full-time in NASCAR Trucks between 2021 and 2023, and then ran h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hailie-deegan-eying-nascar-truck-return-but-future-plans-remain-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hailie-deegan-eying-nascar-truck-return-but-future-plans-remain-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Logano wins Stage 1 of Phoenix Cup Series Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stage 1 recap: Logano wins opening frameJoey Logano won Stage 1 of Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Chase race at Phoenix Raceway, leading the final nine laps of the opening frame in the desert (live on USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). It&rsquo;s the seventh of 10 postseason events in The Chase presented by Mobil 1.Denny Hamlin finished second by a hair over Christopher Bell, followed by Ryan Blaney and Chase Briscoe. William Byron, Chase Elliott, Ross Chastain, Tyler Red]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-logano-wins-stage-1-of-phoenix-cup-series-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-logano-wins-stage-1-of-phoenix-cup-series-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Logano sweeps stages in Phoenix Cup Series Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stage 2 recap: Logano sweeps the first two segmentsJoey Logano swept the stages in Sunday&lsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Chase race at Phoenix Raceway, earning max points in the first two frames (live on USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). The race is the seventh of 10 postseason events in The Chase presented by Mobil 1.Chase Briscoe finished second, followed by Christopher Bell, Josh Berry and Bubba Wallace. Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin, Todd Gilliland and Chase Elli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-logano-sweeps-stages-in-phoenix-cup-series-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-logano-sweeps-stages-in-phoenix-cup-series-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddick uses two-tire call to win Cup Series Chase race at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick took two tires on a caution with 30 laps to go, rocketing up four spots on the final restart to win Sunday&lsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Chase race at Phoenix Raceway.The win is Reddick&lsquo;s series-leading sixth of the 2026 season, but his first since the ninth race of the campaign at Kansas Speedway. It marks a key highlight in a roller coaster summer and fall that keeps the No. 45 23XI Racing driver just 56 points out of the series lead with three Chase presented by Mobil 1 races]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/reddick-uses-two-tire-call-to-win-cup-series-chase-race-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/reddick-uses-two-tire-call-to-win-cup-series-chase-race-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR Cup Series Race Today at Phoenix Raceway: TV Coverage and Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 17: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, and Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Fry's/Cottonelle Ford, drive during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 17, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series heads to Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, October 18, for the Freeway Insurance 500, as the Chase for the championship enters another key stage. The race begins at 3 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-cup-series-race-today-at-phoenix-raceway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-cup-series-race-today-at-phoenix-raceway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I Haven’t Hit the Panic Button, but I Can See It”—Denny Hamlin Confronts Piling Chase Pressure With Honest Admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, NC &ndash; SEPTEMBER 01: Denny Hamlin 11 of Joe Gibbs Racing speaks to the media during the 2022 NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Playoff Media Day on September 1, 2022, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 01 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Media Day Icon220901004 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireA late restart cost Denny Hamlin the 2025 championship. It was not the first time the title slipped away. In 2010, an early spin and fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-havent-hit-the-panic-button-but-i-can-see-itdenny-hamlin-confronts-piling-chase-pressure-with-honest-admission/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-havent-hit-the-panic-button-but-i-can-see-itdenny-hamlin-confronts-piling-chase-pressure-with-honest-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch remembered: Rowdy’s most notable Phoenix moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoMotorsport.com's weekly 'Kyle Busch Remembered'&nbsp;series continues with his most iconic moments from Phoenix Raceway, where he won three Cup, 11 O'Reilly, and two Truck races.Those 16 victories were part of his record 234 career NASCAR national series wins -- more than any other driver in history. His final victory came just days before his unexpected death at the age of 41 in May.&nbsp;In honor of KB, we've been highlighting his most impressive, memorable, or even infamous mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-rowdys-most-notable-phoenix-moments/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-rowdys-most-notable-phoenix-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR race today at Phoenix: Live updates, leaderboard, highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a ninth-place finish last Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Joey Logano was blunt about what he needed to do at Phoenix to remain competitive in NASCAR&rsquo;s postseason Chase.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a must win,&rdquo; Logano said.The three-time champion and his Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney backed that sentiment up by being the best in qualifying at Phoenix Raceway. For the Freeway Insurance 500 on Sunday, Oct. 18 &mdash; the seventh of 10 races in the Chase &mdash; Blaney is the pole-sit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-today-at-phoenix-live-updates-leaderboard-highlights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-today-at-phoenix-live-updates-leaderboard-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR race at Phoenix: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup, weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a ninth-place finish last Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Joey Logano was blunt about what he needed to do at Phoenix to remain competitive in NASCAR&rsquo;s postseason Chase.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a must win,&rdquo; Logano said.The three-time champion and his Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney backed that sentiment up by being the best in qualifying at Phoenix Raceway. For the Freeway Insurance 500 on Sunday, Oct. 18 &mdash; the seventh of 10 races in the Chase &mdash; Blaney is the pole-sit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-phoenix-start-time-tv-streaming-lineup-weather/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-phoenix-start-time-tv-streaming-lineup-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR race at Phoenix: Live updates, leaderboard, highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a ninth-place finish last Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Joey Logano was blunt about what he needed to do at Phoenix to remain competitive in NASCAR&rsquo;s postseason Chase.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a must win,&rdquo; Logano said.The three-time champion and his Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney backed that sentiment up by being the best in qualifying at Phoenix Raceway. For the Freeway Insurance 500 on Sunday, Oct. 18 &mdash; the seventh of 10 races in the Chase &mdash; Blaney is the pole-sit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-phoenix-live-updates-leaderboard-highlights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-phoenix-live-updates-leaderboard-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson wrecks while Tyler Reddick wins crucial NASCAR Chase race at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team of the No. 45 Toyota can exhale.Meanwhile, the crew of the No. 5 Chevrolet is sweating.Tyler Reddick &mdash; who won five of the first nine NASCAR Cup Series races of the season but hadn&rsquo;t tasted victory since April &mdash; found his way back to victory lane on Sunday, Oct. 18 at Phoenix Raceway, taking the checkered flag in the Freeway Insurance 500.Reddick&rsquo;s No. 45 Toyota shot through the middle during a brief moment of four-wide racing on a restart with 19 laps to go, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-wrecks-while-tyler-reddick-wins-crucial-nascar-chase-race-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-wrecks-while-tyler-reddick-wins-crucial-nascar-chase-race-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson wrecks, Tyler Reddick wins crucial NASCAR race at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team of the No. 45 Toyota can exhale. Meanwhile, the crew of the No. 5 Chevrolet is sweating.Tyler Reddick, who won five of the first nine NASCAR Cup Series races of the season but hadn&rsquo;t celebrated a win since April, found his way back to victory lane Sunday, Oct. 18 at Phoenix Raceway, taking the checkered flag in the Freeway Insurance 500.Reddick&rsquo;s No. 45 Toyota shot through the middle during a brief moment of four-wide racing on a restart with 19 laps to go then dove low thro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-wrecks-tyler-reddick-wins-crucial-nascar-race-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-wrecks-tyler-reddick-wins-crucial-nascar-race-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR Phoenix race on today? Time, TV schedule for Freeway Insurance 500]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series continues in the second half of the Chase with the Freeway Insurance 500 on Oct. 18 at Phoenix.Kyle Larson leads the Cup points standings by 49 points over Denny Hamlin.Larson will start 22nd at Phoenix. Ryan Blaney is on the pole, with Penske teammate Joey Logano also on the front row.Phoenix, the site of the championship race for several seasons, is now tucked deeper in the Chase ahead of Talladega, Martinsville and Homestead.Here's how you can watch Sunday's race:PHOENIX]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-phoenix-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule-for-freeway-insurance-500/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-phoenix-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule-for-freeway-insurance-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Phoenix lineup, TV schedule for Sunday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Chase continues with the Freeway Insurance 500 Cup Series race on Oct. 18 at Phoenix Raceway.Ryan Blaney is on the pole, with Penske teammate Joey Logano joining him on the front row.Kyle Larson, the Cup points leader, will start 22nd and will have a lot of work to do to earn stage points, especially in the 60-lap first stage.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Sunday's NASCAR race at Phoenix.PHOENIX PICKS:NASCAR Phoenix predictions 2026, expert picks for Cup Series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-phoenix-lineup-tv-schedule-for-sundayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-phoenix-lineup-tv-schedule-for-sundayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is NASCAR on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch 2026 Phoenix playoff race]]></title><description><![CDATA[What channel is NASCAR on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch 2026 Phoenix playoff race originally appeared on The Sporting News.Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The NASCAR Cup Series Playoff is in its final stretch, with just four races left. The Chase will head down to the desert this weekend for the Freeway Insurance 500.With the season winding down, there are limited opportunities to make up ground in the championship standings. Phoenix Raceway is a one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-nascar-on-today-time-tv-schedule-live-stream-to-watch-2026-phoenix-playoff-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-nascar-on-today-time-tv-schedule-live-stream-to-watch-2026-phoenix-playoff-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesse Love takes charge in NASCAR O’Reilly Chase with win at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Reid Spencer<br />
NASCAR Wire ServiceAVONDALE, Ariz. &mdash; Last November at Phoenix Raceway, Jesse Love won the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Series championship.On Saturday at the same one-mile track, he may have done it again with a victory in the Timberland PRO 200.Race Results: Timberland PRO 200 at PhoenixUnlike last year, however, there are three races left in the O&rsquo;Reilly Series Chase, run under a new nine-race format this season. But with his second win at Phoenix, his second this season a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jesse-love-takes-charge-in-nascar-oreilly-chase-with-win-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jesse-love-takes-charge-in-nascar-oreilly-chase-with-win-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesse Love barely holds off Sam Mayer for NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly win at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJesse Love earned his fifth career NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win with a dominant 75-point victory at Phoenix Raceway, handing him the points lead.Sam Mayer started 35th, but finished a very close second as he brushed the back bumper of Love's No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in a last corner lunge. At the checkered flag, there was just over a tenth between them (0.128s).It was Phoenix one year ago where Love became a NASCAR O'Reilly champion, and on Saturday, he m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jesse-love-barely-holds-off-sam-mayer-for-nascar-oamp39reilly-win-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jesse-love-barely-holds-off-sam-mayer-for-nascar-oamp39reilly-win-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Results: 2026 NOAPS Timberland PRO 200 at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesse Love, the defending NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, took the win in dramatic fashion in Saturday night&rsquo;s Timberland PRO 200 at Phoenix Raceway.Love was able to hold off a late-race charge from Sam Mayer, and he crossed the finish line ahead of Mayer by a margin of 0.128 seconds.Justin Allgaier, Corey Day, and Sammy Smith rounded out the top-five finishers in the race.Timberland PRO 200 Race ResultsFinStCarDriverTeamMakeLapsDiffStatusPoints112Jesse Love (C)Richard Ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-noaps-timberland-pro-200-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-noaps-timberland-pro-200-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Phoenix race? Winner is Jesse Love plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesse Love held off Sam Mayer to win the Timberland Pro 200NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Oct. 17 at Phoenix.Love and Mayer ran close to each other throughout the final 30 laps, with Love's lead at a few car lengths until the very end.Mayer looked to Love's outside off the final corner, but Love shut the door to claim the win.Here are the full results from Saturday's race:Who won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Phoenix race? Winner, race results for Timberland Pro 200 raceUnoffi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-oamp39reilly-series-phoenix-race-winner-is-jesse-love-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-oamp39reilly-series-phoenix-race-winner-is-jesse-love-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Denny Is Being A Little Harsh&amp;quot;- Former NASCAR Driver Fires Back at Denny Hamlin Over &lsquo;Most Fragile&rsquo; O&rsquo;Reilly Series Claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin says that the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series is the most fragile series in NASCAR financially, and that roughly 80% of its Saturday drivers pay their team owners to race. Parker Kligerman, a veteran driver who still races part-time and works as a TV analyst, says that&rsquo;s only part of the picture.Hamlin made his claim on a recent episode of Actions Detrimental, which also covered Sheldon Creed&rsquo;s move from Haas Factory Team to Sam Hunt Racing. H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotdenny-is-being-a-little-harshampquot-former-nascar-driver-fires-back-at-denny-hamlin-over-lsquomost-fragilersquo-orsquoreilly-series-claim/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotdenny-is-being-a-little-harshampquot-former-nascar-driver-fires-back-at-denny-hamlin-over-lsquomost-fragilersquo-orsquoreilly-series-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;Nobody Called Ahead of Me&rdquo;- Kyle Larson&amp;#39;s Crew Chief Details Intimidating Voicemail That Won Over Chad Knaus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cliff Daniels had a job at Stewart-Haas Racing when he heard about an opening at Hendrick Motorsports. It was a chance to work with Jimmie Johnson&rsquo;s No. 48 team, the outfit that had dominated NASCAR for years. But getting the job meant approaching Chad Knaus, Johnson&rsquo;s crew chief and one of the most successful men in the garage. Daniels had someone who could help him make that connection. He still had to make the call himself.&ldquo;I think part of what Chad appreciates in young guys]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquonobody-called-ahead-of-merdquo-kyle-larsonamp39s-crew-chief-details-intimidating-voicemail-that-won-over-chad-knaus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquonobody-called-ahead-of-merdquo-kyle-larsonamp39s-crew-chief-details-intimidating-voicemail-that-won-over-chad-knaus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samantha Busch Makes Emotional Podcast Return Nearly Five Months After Kyle Busch’s Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Samantha Busch, returning to the microphone was never going to be as simple as recording another podcast episode.Nearly five months after the death of her husband, NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, Samantha returned to her &ldquo;Certified Oversharer&rdquo; podcast on Friday, Oct. 16. It was her first episode since losing Kyle in May, and she spoke candidly about the difficulty of moving forward while raising their two children, Brexton and Lennix.The episode arrived just one week after NASCAR gat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/samantha-busch-makes-emotional-podcast-return-nearly-five-months-after-kyle-buschs-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/samantha-busch-makes-emotional-podcast-return-nearly-five-months-after-kyle-buschs-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samantha Busch Reveals Kyle Busch Tried to Land NASCAR Sponsor While in Mexican Jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Kyle Busch, driver of the #07 Gainbridge Chevrolet, spends time with his wife, Samantha Busch, and son, Brexton Busch on the grid prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Window World 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyLeave it to Kyle Busch to find a potential NASCAR sponsor in one of the last places anyone would think to look: a Mexican jail.Samantha Busch s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/samantha-busch-reveals-kyle-busch-tried-to-land-nascar-sponsor-while-in-mexican-jail/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/samantha-busch-reveals-kyle-busch-tried-to-land-nascar-sponsor-while-in-mexican-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Alpern Reveals JGR’s Biggest Challenge in Chasing Kyle Larson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Gibbs Racing has three drivers in the top four chasing Kyle Larson for the NASCAR Cup Series title. Team president Dave Alpern said that brings its own problem.Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe sit second, third and fourth in the Chase standings. Hamlin is 49 points behind Larson, Bell is 51 back and Briscoe is 65 back.Alpern talked about the title fight on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. SiriusXM NASCAR shared the clip on X.He said the hard part is that the three drivers are also raci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dave-alpern-reveals-jgrs-biggest-challenge-in-chasing-kyle-larson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dave-alpern-reveals-jgrs-biggest-challenge-in-chasing-kyle-larson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney wins pole at Phoenix Raceway while NASCAR postseason leader Kyle Larson to start 22nd]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) &mdash; Ryan Blaney took the pole at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday, putting him in good position to make a move up the standings in NASCAR's postseason.Blaney &mdash; who is trying to win his third straight race in the desert and is currently fifth in the playoff standings &mdash; covered the mile tri-oval in 26.250 seconds, edging Team Penske teammate Joey Logano by 0.032 seconds. His No. 12 Ford was the only car to top 137 miles per hour for his lap.&ldquo;It's big to start]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-wins-pole-at-phoenix-raceway-while-nascar-postseason-leader-kyle-larson-to-start-22nd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-wins-pole-at-phoenix-raceway-while-nascar-postseason-leader-kyle-larson-to-start-22nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Phoenix Inspection Nearly Bites One Championship Contender]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR inspection at Phoenix bites one title contender. GettyChristopher Bell&rsquo;s No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing team faced an obstacle during Saturday&rsquo;s technical inspection. The No. 20 Toyota failed inspection once, forcing the team to make adjustments before going through a second time.Fortunately for Bell, his JGR car was approved the second time for Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix. Of the top championship contenders, Bell was the only one who needed to go through tech tw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-phoenix-inspection-nearly-bites-one-championship-contender/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-phoenix-inspection-nearly-bites-one-championship-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Phoenix starting lineup: Ryan Blaney on pole, Kyle Larson struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWith a 26.250s lap, Ryan Blaney rocketed to pole position at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday. He was part of an all-Penske front row with teammate Joey Logano second, 0.032s behind.Blaney has won the last two Cup races at Phoenix, and Penske has consistently been the strongest team at the Arizona track in recent years.Chase Briscoe started third after winning back-to-back races at Las Vegas and Charlotte, with Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell fourth and fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-phoenix-starting-lineup-ryan-blaney-on-pole-kyle-larson-struggles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-phoenix-starting-lineup-ryan-blaney-on-pole-kyle-larson-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Phoenix starting lineup: Blaney earns pole as Larson struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWith a 26.250s lap, Ryan Blaney rocketed to pole position at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday. He was part of an all-Penske front row with teammate Joey Logano second, 0.032s behind.Blaney has won the last two Cup races at Phoenix, and Penske has consistently been the strongest team at the Arizona track in recent years.Chase Briscoe started third after winning back-to-back races at Las Vegas and Charlotte, with Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell fourth and fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-phoenix-starting-lineup-blaney-earns-pole-as-larson-struggles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-phoenix-starting-lineup-blaney-earns-pole-as-larson-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Starting Lineup: NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney rocketed to the pole position in what amounted to a sweep of the front row for Team Penske in Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session at Phoenix Raceway. Blaney turned a lap time of 26.250 seconds (137.143 mph) in the session to secure the pole for Sunday&rsquo;s Freeway Insurance 500 by a margin of 0.032 seconds.Joey Logano, Blaney&rsquo;s Team Penske teammate, will start from the outside of the front row.Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin, and Christopher Bell rounded out th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-starting-lineup-nascar-cup-series-freeway-insurance-500-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-starting-lineup-nascar-cup-series-freeway-insurance-500-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Phoenix qualifying results, Ryan Blaney on Cup Series pole as starting lineup set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney is on the pole for the Freeway Insurance 500NASCAR Cup Series race on Oct. 18 at Phoenix Raceway.Blaney's lap of 26.250 seconds was 0.032 seconds faster than teammate Joey Logano in qualifying on Oct. 17 to claim the top spot.Points leader Kyle Larson will start outside the top 20 in 21st after sliding through the first turn on his qualifying lap.Here's the full starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR race at Phoenix.PHOENIX RACE PICKS:NASCAR Phoenix predictions 2026, expert picks for Cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-phoenix-qualifying-results-ryan-blaney-on-cup-series-pole-as-starting-lineup-set/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-phoenix-qualifying-results-ryan-blaney-on-cup-series-pole-as-starting-lineup-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell Makes Blunt Kyle Larson Admission Ahead of NASCAR Phoenix Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson have spent years trying to beat each other. They&rsquo;ve traded victories, battled for championships and carried a rivalry from dirt tracks to NASCAR&rsquo;s biggest stage.But friends? That&rsquo;s another story.During a joint press conference at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday, Oct. 17, Bell was asked about his relationship with Larson. His answer was refreshingly straightforward, and Denny Hamlin immediately realized what was coming.&ldquo;I mean, I don&rsquo;t kn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-makes-blunt-kyle-larson-admission-ahead-of-nascar-phoenix-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-makes-blunt-kyle-larson-admission-ahead-of-nascar-phoenix-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney kind of faces a must-win scenario this weekend at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRyan Blaney is very good at Phoenix.<br />
He is very good at Talladega.Gosh, honestly, he is really good at Martinsville too.At the same time, Blaney is fifth in the Chase for the Championship and 85 points back but the next three weeks could certainly be the start of something special for the Penske No. 12 team by virtue of just doing what they normally do late in the season.Win these races, which sounds like a lot of pressure, but not to Blaney.&ldquo;I take it as it&rsquo;s a compl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-kind-of-faces-a-must-win-scenario-this-weekend-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-kind-of-faces-a-must-win-scenario-this-weekend-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Results: Starting Lineup for Phoenix Raceway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney secured the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, delivering the fastest lap of 26.250 seconds in the No. 12 Ford. Joey Logano followed closely in second, just 0.032 seconds behind his Team Penske teammate with a lap of 26.282 seconds. Chase Briscoe qualified third for Joe Gibbs Racing, while teammates Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell completed the top five. Tyler Reddick took sixth, giving Toyota three drivers in the top six alongside Briscoe and Hamlin.&ldquo;I&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-qualifying-results-starting-lineup-for-phoenix-raceway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-qualifying-results-starting-lineup-for-phoenix-raceway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William Byron Admits 2026 Has Been ‘a Struggle’]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Byron is not counting on a championship in 2026. The Hendrick Motorsports driver called his title chances &ldquo;kind of a Hail Mary&rdquo; late in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase.SiriusXM NASCAR posted the clip on X. Byron spoke at the team&rsquo;s fan day.&nbsp;Hendrick held its fan day on Oct. 9, before the Charlotte race.&ldquo;I think for us, where we stand in the points, it&rsquo;s kind of a Hail Mary for us to get to first. But we never lose doubt. I think for us it&rsquo;s about tryi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byron-admits-2026-has-been-a-struggle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byron-admits-2026-has-been-a-struggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Practice Results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney, a two-time Phoenix Raceway winner, led the way in NASCAR Cup Series practice at the 1-mile oval on Saturday afternoon. Blaney&rsquo;s fastest lap time was 26.969 seconds (133.487 mph), which allowed him to top the field by a margin of 0.029 seconds.Carson Hocevar, the driver of the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, was the second-fastest driver in the session.Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, and Christopher Bell rounded out the top-five fastest drivers in the practice for Sunday&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/practice-results-2026-nascar-cup-series-freeway-insurance-500-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/practice-results-2026-nascar-cup-series-freeway-insurance-500-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano &amp;#39;Pretty Much&amp;#39; Must Win Phoenix to Contend for Cup Title]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano said he "pretty much" must win at Phoenix Raceway to stay in the hunt.Logano is 92 points behind leader Kyle Larson, who leads Denny Hamlin by 49, Christopher Bell by 51, Chase Briscoe by 65, Ryan Blaney by 85 and then Logano, in sixth."Would I rather switch spots with the 5, from a points perspective? Sure. I'd rather be 40 up on the field than 90-plus back obviously," Logano said with a laugh. Logano has had two top-five fini]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-amp39pretty-muchamp39-must-win-phoenix-to-contend-for-cup-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-amp39pretty-muchamp39-must-win-phoenix-to-contend-for-cup-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catching Larson in the NASCAR Chase has to start at track where &amp;#39;I suck&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRealistically, the NASCAR Cup Series Chase for the Championship is down to these three, and it&rsquo;s going to take a generational run for anyone else to even have a marginal opportunity.Kyle Larson<br />
Denny Hamlin -49<br />
Christopher Bell -51To wit, NASCAR placed all three presumptive championship finalists on a media stage on Saturday at Phoenix Raceway to discuss what the final four races looks like for their respective hopes.<br />
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The driver of the No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet will start from the pole position after turning an incredible lap time of 27.336 seconds (131.694 mph), which allowed him to best the field by 0.240 seconds.Brandon Jones, the driver of the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, was second-fastest followed by William Sawalich, Sheldon Creed and Taylor Gray in the top-five of the se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/love-takes-phoenix-oreilly-pole-timberland-pro-200-starting-lineup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/love-takes-phoenix-oreilly-pole-timberland-pro-200-starting-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Phoenix lineup, TV schedule for Saturday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesse Love is on the pole for the Timberland Pro 200 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Oct. 17 at Phoenix Raceway.Love's lap of 27.336 seconds was 0.240 seconds faster than Brandon Jones to claim the top spot in qualifying.Sam Mayer had an engine issue in practice and will start outside the top 30.Here's the full starting lineup for Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race:O'REILLY POINTS:NASCAR points standings: O'Reilly Series points update after Charlotte raceTimberland Pro 200 NASC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-phoenix-lineup-tv-schedule-for-saturdayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-phoenix-lineup-tv-schedule-for-saturdayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Phoenix qualifying live results, Cup Series starting lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup SeriesPhoenix race weekend begins with Freeway Insurance 500 practice and qualifying on Oct. 17.The 1-mile oval shifted from being the championship race on the schedule to toward the middle of the Chase.Kyle Larson enters the race weekend with the points lead, 49 points ahead of Denny Hamlin.Four races remain in the 2026 Cup Series season, with Phoenix this weekend before Talladega, Martinsville and Homestead to wrap up the Chase.Follow our NASCAR Phoenix qualifying updates below:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-phoenix-qualifying-live-results-cup-series-starting-lineup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-phoenix-qualifying-live-results-cup-series-starting-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing Insights: Who will conquer the cacti at Phoenix?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The desert&rsquo;s diamond awaits the NASCAR Cup Series as Phoenix Raceway plays host to The Chase presented by Mobil 1 on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). The semiannual stop ushers in a new chapter for the 1-mile oval: for the first time since 2019, it is not the season finale.But that&rsquo;s not to say the stakes aren&rsquo;t high. Just four races separate a driver from the title, and after three consecutive intermediates, the Cup Series pivots to a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/racing-insights-who-will-conquer-the-cacti-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/racing-insights-who-will-conquer-the-cacti-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blaney wins Busch Light Pole Award at Phoenix; points leader Larson starts 22nd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney will lead the field to green for Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Race at Phoenix Raceway (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) &mdash; the 33rd points-paying event of the 2026 season.The No. 12 Team Penske driver &mdash; and 2023 series champion &mdash; earned his 17th career Busch Light Pole Award Saturday afternoon after putting down a hot lap of 137.143 mph around the 1-mile oval in the Arizona desert. Joey Logano, Blaney&rsquo;s Team Penske teammate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/blaney-wins-busch-light-pole-award-at-phoenix-points-leader-larson-starts-22nd/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/blaney-wins-busch-light-pole-award-at-phoenix-points-leader-larson-starts-22nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR entry list for Cup Series race at Phoenix in 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the&nbsp;2026 Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway, and the entry list has been revealed.&nbsp;NASCAR released the 2026 Freeway Insurance 500, O'Reilly Series, and Truck Series entry list for Phoenix on Monday afternoon. This is Phoenix's final date on the 2026 NASCAR schedule, and the seventh race in the Chase. All three NASCAR levels will be on track at Phoenix.There are 36 guaranteed charters for the 2026 Freeway Insurance 500 on Sunday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-cup-series-race-at-phoenix-in-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-cup-series-race-at-phoenix-in-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Elliott Admits Title Is ‘Certainly a Stretch’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Elliott knows where he stands in the NASCAR Cup Series title fight. The Hendrick Motorsports driver is 185 points behind teammate Kyle Larson with four races left in the Chase.Elliott talked about his chances on an episode of The Inside Lane, a motorsports show hosted by Devon Henry.Henry asked Elliott whether he could still catch Larson.&ldquo;Obviously, you know, I think the championship is certainly a stretch at this point.&rdquo;Elliott is tied on points with Bubba Wallace. Wallace hol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-admits-title-is-certainly-a-stretch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-admits-title-is-certainly-a-stretch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Nothing building&amp;#39; between McDowell, Stenhouse after hauler meeting at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, Ariz. &mdash; Michael McDowell and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. emerged from the NASCAR Cup Series hauler after a Saturday morning at-track consultation with officials, saying that they were ready to move past their dispute.The two Cup Series veterans shared a moderated meeting with competition directors Saturday at Phoenix Raceway, six days after their on-track get-together in last weekend&rsquo;s contest at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The pair will be back at it Sunday in the Freeway Insurance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39nothing-buildingamp39-between-mcdowell-stenhouse-after-hauler-meeting-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39nothing-buildingamp39-between-mcdowell-stenhouse-after-hauler-meeting-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brennan Poole joins Jordan Anderson Racing for 2027 NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAfter announcing his departure from Alpha Prime Racing, Brennan Poole already has a new home for 2027 as he will become the driver of the No. 31 Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport entry. He will be teammates with Daniel Dye, as both of the team's current full-time drivers leave for other opportunities.Jeb Burton will join RSS Racing, and Blaine Perkins will head over to Sam Hunt Racing.Poole leaves Alpha Prime after three seasons, and is a driver with over 200 starts in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brennan-poole-joins-jordan-anderson-racing-for-2027-nascar-oamp39reilly-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brennan-poole-joins-jordan-anderson-racing-for-2027-nascar-oamp39reilly-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Our Last Opportunity to Bet Him&amp;quot; - NASCAR Analyst Warns Joey Logano&rsquo;s Title Window Is Now or Never]]></title><description><![CDATA[February 11, 2026, Daytona Beach, Fl, USA: JOEY LOGANO 22 of Middletown, CT gets gets ready to practice for Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach , FL. Daytona Beach USA &ndash; ZUMAa161 20260211_aaa_a161_006 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireJoey Logano&rsquo;s Bristol victory in September offered a glimpse of the comeback that once looked unlikely. But that momentum has faded, and the three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion is running out of race]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotour-last-opportunity-to-bet-himampquot-nascar-analyst-warns-joey-loganorsquos-title-window-is-now-or-never/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotour-last-opportunity-to-bet-himampquot-nascar-analyst-warns-joey-loganorsquos-title-window-is-now-or-never/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Question Mark for Everybody&amp;quot;- HMS Crew Chief Explains Impact of NASCAR&rsquo;s Phoenix Brake Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASHVILLE, TN &ndash; JUNE 29: Cliff Daniels,crew chief talks to Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet during qualifying for the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Ally 400 on June 29, 2024, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 29 NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2406292506 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireNASCAR has given Cup Series teams permission to replace front brake pads and rotors afte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotquestion-mark-for-everybodyampquot-hms-crew-chief-explains-impact-of-nascarrsquos-phoenix-brake-decision/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotquestion-mark-for-everybodyampquot-hms-crew-chief-explains-impact-of-nascarrsquos-phoenix-brake-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaden Honeycutt expands Chase lead with NASCAR Truck Series win at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Reid Spencer<br />
NASCAR Wire ServiceAVONDALE, Ariz. &mdash; At the track where Corey Heim secured the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series title in the No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota last year, Kaden Honeycutt took a giant step toward this season&rsquo;s championship in the same ride.Taking control of the race in the third stage at Phoenix Raceway, thanks in no small part to a flawless effort from his pit crew, Honeycutt cruised to victory in Friday&rsquo;s Zero Carbon Bioethanol 150 Powered by POET and ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaden-honeycutt-expands-chase-lead-with-nascar-truck-series-win-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaden-honeycutt-expands-chase-lead-with-nascar-truck-series-win-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;Not Every Single Decision Is NASCAR Being the Demon&amp;quot;- Mark Martin Defends Sanctioning Body Over Format Pressures]]></title><description><![CDATA[November 02, 2007 &ndash; Fort Worth , TX, USA: Mark Martin waits to qualify at Texas Motor Speedway for the running of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Dickies 500 in Fort Worth, TX. &copy;IMAGO/DepositphotosMark Martin spent years challenging NASCAR&rsquo;s championship system, but getting the changes he wanted proved harder than simply speaking his mind. The Hall of Famer says his push for a return to full-season points initially found little support, with television commitments standing in the way.But]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquonot-every-single-decision-is-nascar-being-the-demonampquot-mark-martin-defends-sanctioning-body-over-format-pressures/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquonot-every-single-decision-is-nascar-being-the-demonampquot-mark-martin-defends-sanctioning-body-over-format-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Results: 2026 NCTS Zero Carbon Bioethanol 150 at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaden Honeycutt was able to strengthen his grip on the point lead in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with a victory in Friday night&rsquo;s Zero Carbon Bioethanol 150 at Phoenix Raceway.The driver of the No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota, who looked to have a top-three-to-four truck through the opening two Stages of the race, came to life in the final Stage and took a decisive win.Honeycutt held off Christian Eckes for the win by a margin of 1.556 seconds, while Layne Riggs, Ty Majeski, and Jake Gar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-ncts-zero-carbon-bioethanol-150-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-ncts-zero-carbon-bioethanol-150-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaden Honeycutt wins incident-free Phoenix NASCAR Truck race, extends points lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoKaden Honeycutt earned his fourth win of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season on Friday, winning a largely uneventful&nbsp;race at Phoenix Raceway. Outside of the Stage 1 end and a Stage 2-ending debris yellow, there were no incident-related cautions.Honeycutt's victory helped increase his&nbsp;championship advantage, now 39pts ahead of Layne Riggs, with Riggs finishing third&nbsp;behind runner-up Christian Eckes."My pit crew did a great job, man," said&nbsp;Honeycutt af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaden-honeycutt-wins-incident-free-phoenix-nascar-truck-race-extends-points-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaden-honeycutt-wins-incident-free-phoenix-nascar-truck-race-extends-points-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I Wish We Still Had KBM”—Samantha Busch Reveals Heartfelt Grassroots Racing Vision Honoring Late Husband Kyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FL &ndash; FEBRUARY 12: Kyle Busch 8 Richard Childress Racing Zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet stands by his car prior to the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Daytona 500 Duels 1 on February 12, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL.Photo by Michael Bush/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 12 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 Duels 1 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260212013 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireWinning races made Kyle Busch Motorsports a powerhouse. Giving overlooked drivers a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-wish-we-still-had-kbmsamantha-busch-reveals-heartfelt-grassroots-racing-vision-honoring-late-husband-kyle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-wish-we-still-had-kbmsamantha-busch-reveals-heartfelt-grassroots-racing-vision-honoring-late-husband-kyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR Truck Series Phoenix race? Winner is Kaden Honeycutt, plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaden Honeycutt held off Layne Riggs and Christian Eckes to claim the Zero Carbon Bioethanol 150 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Oct. 16 at Phoenix Raceway.While Ty Majeski swept the first two stages, Honeycutt, the series points leader, grabbed control of the lead in the final 50 laps and drove away.Honeycutt gained valuable points ahead of Riggs, his chief championship rival.Here are the full results for Friday's Truck Series race at Phoenix:PHOENIX RACEWAY:NASCAR Phoenix full weekend tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-truck-series-phoenix-race-winner-is-kaden-honeycutt-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-truck-series-phoenix-race-winner-is-kaden-honeycutt-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;Losing That Culture War&rdquo;&mdash; Veteran Insider Sounds Alarm on Silicon Valley&amp;#39;s NASCAR Snub Benefitting Motorsport Rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireOpenAI is helping a racing team find speed in places the human eye cannot see. Its researchers are working with Chip Ganassi Racing to make sense of the data coming off its IndyCars. NASCAR teams chase those same margins every weekend. So why has IndyCar become the more visible home for this kind of AI partnership? Former NASCAR driver Landon Cassill apparently has the answer.&ldquo;Is NASCAR losing the culture war? F1 is winning that culture war of celebrity interest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquolosing-that-culture-warrdquomdash-veteran-insider-sounds-alarm-on-silicon-valleyamp39s-nascar-snub-benefitting-motorsport-rivals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquolosing-that-culture-warrdquomdash-veteran-insider-sounds-alarm-on-silicon-valleyamp39s-nascar-snub-benefitting-motorsport-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen Drawing Interest From Top NASCAR Teams Ahead of 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen came to NASCAR with a reputation for winning on road courses. The longer he spends racing stock cars, however, the harder it becomes to define him by that one specialty.And that could create an interesting problem for Trackhouse Racing.With the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season still more than a year away, van Gisbergen is already emerging as a driver worth watching in the sport&rsquo;s next major round of contract negotiations. According to The Athletic&rsquo;s Jordan Bianchi, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-drawing-interest-from-top-nascar-teams-ahead-of-2028/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-drawing-interest-from-top-nascar-teams-ahead-of-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riggs Rockets to Phoenix Truck Pole Over Honeycutt; Full Starting Lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Layne Riggs may have looked like an afterthought for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series pole position Friday afternoon at Phoenix Raceway based on his 20th-fastest lap in practice earlier in the day, but you can never count out the Front Row Motorsports driver. And he showed exactly why in qualifying for the Zero Carbon Bioethanol 150.The final truck to go onto the race track, Riggs blasted off a lap time of 27.039 seconds (133.141 mph), which allowed him to easily cruise to the pole position ove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/riggs-rockets-to-phoenix-truck-pole-over-honeycutt-full-starting-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/riggs-rockets-to-phoenix-truck-pole-over-honeycutt-full-starting-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Trying to Get Truck Sponsorship Out of a Mexican Prisoner”—Samantha Busch Drops Wild Revelation on Late Husband Kyle’s Mexico Arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FL &ndash; FEBRUARY 12: Kyle Busch 8 Richard Childress Racing Zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet stands by his car prior to the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Daytona 500 Duels 1 on February 12, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL.Photo by Michael Bush/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 12 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 Duels 1 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260212013 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireImagine being one of NASCAR&rsquo;s biggest stars and having a vacation turn into a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/trying-to-get-truck-sponsorship-out-of-a-mexican-prisonersamantha-busch-drops-wild-revelation-on-late-husband-kyles-mexico-arrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/trying-to-get-truck-sponsorship-out-of-a-mexican-prisonersamantha-busch-drops-wild-revelation-on-late-husband-kyles-mexico-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honeycutt strikes back, wins Truck Series Chase race at Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[A week after a crushing defeat to Layne Riggs, Kaden Honeycutt avenged himself at Phoenix Raceway, leading every green-flag lap in the final stage to win Friday&rsquo;s Craftsman Truck Series Chase race in Arizona.Honeycutt earned his fourth career win and his second in The Chase presented by Mobil 1, unofficially extending his series lead to 39 over Riggs.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photos: PhoenixChristian Eckes finished second, with Riggs rounding out the podium in third. Ty Majesk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/honeycutt-strikes-back-wins-truck-series-chase-race-at-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/honeycutt-strikes-back-wins-truck-series-chase-race-at-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch’s Widow Samantha Makes Emotional Podcast Return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samantha Busch made an emotional podcast return following the death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch (pictured) and a recent tribute to her late husband. GettyThe NASCAR world is still attempting to recover from the sudden death of legendary driver Kyle Busch on May 21 from hemorrhagic shock caused by a sepsis infection. Last weekend, NASCAR held the first public memorial for Busch, the Celebration of Life at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Then on Friday, nearly five months after Busch&rsquo;s death, his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-kyle-buschs-widow-samantha-makes-emotional-podcast-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-kyle-buschs-widow-samantha-makes-emotional-podcast-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Fans Disapprove After Rebrand Strips 34-Year Historic Sponsor From Hendrick Hood]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;imago/Icon SMISome NASCAR partnerships become so familiar that fans can hardly imagine the sport without them. Axalta&rsquo;s relationship with Hendrick Motorsports began in November 1992, when it sponsored a young Jeff Gordon and his No. 24 Chevrolet. Gordon went on to win four Cup Series championships, making the partnership part of NASCAR history. After his retirement, the familiar branding moved to Dale Earnhardt Jr.&rsquo;s No. 88 before later returning to the No. 24 with William Byro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-disapprove-after-rebrand-strips-34-year-historic-sponsor-from-hendrick-hood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-disapprove-after-rebrand-strips-34-year-historic-sponsor-from-hendrick-hood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA VI &amp;#39;Vice City&amp;#39; blimp to appear at NASCAR championship weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIt appears that there will be some Grand Theft Auto VI promotion during NASCAR championship weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but only if you look up. All three national divisions (Cup, O'Reilly Truck) will crown their 2026 season champion that weekend.&nbsp;GTA VI has been in development by Rockstar Games for over a decade, and is&nbsp;perhaps the most anticipated video game of all time. Its predecessor, GTA V, was released in 2013.The new game will take users to Vice City, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/gta-vi-amp39vice-cityamp39-blimp-to-appear-at-nascar-championship-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/gta-vi-amp39vice-cityamp39-blimp-to-appear-at-nascar-championship-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Addresses Explosive Hendrick Motorsports Rumors Fueled by Denny Hamlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR Silly Season has sparked fresh speculation about Connor Zilisch&rsquo;s future after Denny Hamlin&rsquo;s comments raised questions about possible driver changes for 2027.Rumors suggested that Zilisch cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-addresses-explosive-hendrick-motorsports-rumors-fueled-by-denny-hamlin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-addresses-explosive-hendrick-motorsports-rumors-fueled-by-denny-hamlin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tristan McKee Signs Multi-Year NASCAR Deal With JR Motorsports]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, Ariz. -- JR Motorsports signed 16-year-old Tristan McKee to a multi-year deal to race in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.&nbsp;McKee will make his NOAPS debut next August at Bristol Motor Speedway in JRM's No. 9 Chevrolet. He will be competing in select races in 2027 and 2028 before going full-time with the Dale Earnhardt Jr.-owned team in the series in 2029.One of the top prospects for the future of NASCAR, McKee is currently signed to Spire Motorsports. He will also race part-t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tristan-mckee-signs-multi-year-nascar-deal-with-jr-motorsports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tristan-mckee-signs-multi-year-nascar-deal-with-jr-motorsports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tristan McKee Signs Multi-Year Deal With JR Motorsports, Eyes Full-Time NASCAR Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Mark J. RebilasMcKee Takes Major Step in NASCAR CareerTristan McKee is taking another major step toward the top levels of NASCAR after signing a multi-year agreement with JR Motorsports, the organization announced Friday.The 16-year-old rising star will compete part-time in the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series beginning in 2027, driving the No. 9 Chevrolet. The plan calls for McKee to continue racing part-time through 2028 before becoming eligible for a full-time schedule with J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tristan-mckee-signs-multi-year-deal-with-jr-motorsports-eyes-full-time-nascar-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tristan-mckee-signs-multi-year-deal-with-jr-motorsports-eyes-full-time-nascar-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Signs 16-Year-Old NASCAR Phenom to Multi-Year Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 14: NASCAR Hall of Famer and JR Motorsports team owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the grid prior to the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports are betting on one of NASCAR&rsquo;s youngest rising stars, and they&rsquo;re making a commitment that stretches well beyond next season.On Friday, Oc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-signs-16-year-old-nascar-phenom-to-multi-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-signs-16-year-old-nascar-phenom-to-multi-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Elliott Publicly Abandons All Championship Hopes In One Sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FL &ndash; FEBRUARY 11: Chase Elliott 9 Hendrick Motorsports Napa Auto Parts Chevrolet prepares to enter his race car prior to practice 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 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260211642500 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireSix years ago, Chase Elliott climbed from his car at Phoenix Raceway as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-publicly-abandons-all-championship-hopes-in-one-sentence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-publicly-abandons-all-championship-hopes-in-one-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Taking Points From Each Other&amp;quot;- JGR President Addresses Internal Feud Threatening Title Hopes Against Kyle Larson]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 31, 2026, Lebanon, Tennessee, USA: Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin 11, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell 20, and Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe 19 race three-wide for the lead under the white flag during the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. Lebanon USA &ndash; ZUMAf195 20260531_zsp_f195_086 Copyright: xStephenxFurstx &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireAt Homestead in 2019, Joe Gibbs Racing had three drivers fighting for the NAS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquottaking-points-from-each-otherampquot-jgr-president-addresses-internal-feud-threatening-title-hopes-against-kyle-larson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquottaking-points-from-each-otherampquot-jgr-president-addresses-internal-feud-threatening-title-hopes-against-kyle-larson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Fans Divided as Dale Jr.’s JR Motorsports Signs 16-Yo ARCA Champion in Multi-Year Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FL &ndash; FEBRUARY 14: Dale Earnhardt Jr. watches the action from the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series United Rentals 300 on February 14, 2025 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 14 NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 300 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon25021410544300 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireImagine winning a stock car championship before you can even legally drive a car on your]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-divided-as-dale-jrs-jr-motorsports-signs-16-yo-arca-champion-in-multi-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-divided-as-dale-jrs-jr-motorsports-signs-16-yo-arca-champion-in-multi-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brennan Poole to join Jordan Anderson Racing&amp;#39;s No. 31 team for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, Ariz. &mdash; Jordan Anderson Racing announced another key component to its 2027 plans Friday, signing veteran Brennan Poole as full-time driver of its No. 31 Chevrolet in the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series next season.The announcement came at Phoenix Raceway, site of Saturday&rsquo;s Timberland PRO 200 (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, ESPN Unlimited, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) in the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase.RELATED: Weekend schedule: PhoenixPoole replaces Blaine P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brennan-poole-to-join-jordan-anderson-racingamp39s-no-31-team-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brennan-poole-to-join-jordan-anderson-racingamp39s-no-31-team-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Phoenix Raceway Chase weekend pit stall assignments]]></title><description><![CDATA[See where your favorite NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O&lsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers will pit this weekend in a Chase tripleheader at Phoenix Raceway.NASCAR Cup SeriesStay tuned.NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: Phoenix weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on USANASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts SeriesStay tuned.NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-phoenix-raceway-chase-weekend-pit-stall-assignments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-phoenix-raceway-chase-weekend-pit-stall-assignments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tristan McKee Signs Multi-Year Deal With JR Motorsports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tristan McKee now has a plan for his next three years in NASCAR. JR Motorsportsannounced Friday that the 16-year-old will drive its No. 9 Chevrolet in the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series.McKee is a development driver for Spire Motorsports, and that relationship will continue. He will run a part-time Craftsman Truck Series schedule for Spire in 2027 in the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado, after running the No. 77 this year.His first O&rsquo;Reilly start with JRM is set for Bristol Motor Speedway on Au]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tristan-mckee-signs-multi-year-deal-with-jr-motorsports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tristan-mckee-signs-multi-year-deal-with-jr-motorsports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How USA Network produces the most crucial races of the NASCAR Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NC &mdash; Jeff Burton is in the middle of a point, trying to break down what&rsquo;s going on with Denny Hamlin&rsquo;s pit crew, and then he cuts himself off: "So see that&rsquo;s what &ndash; Oh! Big crash!"Play-by-play man Leigh Diffey then retakes the reins of the broadcast to focus on a wreck: "Bubba Wallace, Alex Bowman, this is nasty." It&rsquo;s brief, but sums up what all the viewers can see on the screen, and allows Steve Letarte to chime in and provide details."These guys we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-usa-network-produces-the-most-crucial-races-of-the-nascar-chase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-usa-network-produces-the-most-crucial-races-of-the-nascar-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Insider Names Frustrated JGR Star as the Ultimate Championship Favorite]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireWith four races left in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase, Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin have dominated the championship conversation. But the points gap tells only part of the story. Christopher Bell has finished second eight times this season, including a heartbreaking photo finish at Charlotte, yet his speed across different track types keeps him firmly in contention. Now, one NASCAR insider believes the frustrated Joe Gibbs Racing star has the right combination of consist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-insider-names-frustrated-jgr-star-as-the-ultimate-championship-favorite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-insider-names-frustrated-jgr-star-as-the-ultimate-championship-favorite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Kevin Harvick Issues Kyle Larson Warning as Chase Rivals Face a Costly Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyKevin Harvick warned NASCAR Cup Series Chase contenders that their chances of catching Kyle Larson are dwindling.Speaking on his Happy Hour podcast, the former Cup Series champion pointed to Larson&rsquo;s growing poi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-kevin-harvick-issues-kyle-larson-warning-as-chase-rivals-face-a-costly-problem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-kevin-harvick-issues-kyle-larson-warning-as-chase-rivals-face-a-costly-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tristan McKee joins JR Motorsports in 2027 with future plans for full-time ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoOn Friday, JR Motorsports announced that 16-year-old Tristan McKee has signed a deal to race part-time for the team during the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) season. He will pilot the No. 9 Chevrolet, and the plan includes a full-time ride set for 2029.He will make his NOAPS debut at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, August 13, 2027. McKee will continue to race part-time in the NASCAR Truck Series next year as well, driving the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tristan-mckee-joins-jr-motorsports-in-2027-with-future-plans-for-full-time-ride/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tristan-mckee-joins-jr-motorsports-in-2027-with-future-plans-for-full-time-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Kind of a Hail Mary&amp;quot;- William Byron Questions His Own Championship Reality With Humble Admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 31, 2026, Lebanon, Tennessee, USA: Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron stands on pit road prior to the start of the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. Lebanon USA &ndash; ZUMAf195 20260531_zsp_f195_001 Copyright: xStephenxFurstx &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireThe final stretch of a NASCAR Cup Series season can look very different for a driver who spent the previous year fighting at the front. Expectations rise after a strong campaign, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotkind-of-a-hail-maryampquot-william-byron-questions-his-own-championship-reality-with-humble-admission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotkind-of-a-hail-maryampquot-william-byron-questions-his-own-championship-reality-with-humble-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tristan McKee to Make O’Reilly Debut With JR Motorsports in 2027, Going Full-Time in 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Tristan McKee continues his ascent through Spire Motorsports driver development program, the 16-year-old has reached a multi-year agreement with JR Motorsports, which will see the budding young racer make his NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series debut next season.According to JR Motorsports, McKee will pilot the team&rsquo;s No. 9 Chevrolet in the Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway next August. In 2028, McKee will drive an expanded schedule for the organization in 2028, and will go full-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tristan-mckee-to-make-oreilly-debut-with-jr-motorsports-in-2027-going-full-time-in-2029/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tristan-mckee-to-make-oreilly-debut-with-jr-motorsports-in-2027-going-full-time-in-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKee Joins JR Motorsports For O&amp;#39;Reilly Debut in &amp;#39;27, Full-Time in &amp;#39;29]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tristan McKee during the Desert Diamond Casino 100 at Phoenix Raceway. Mark J. Rebilas | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectTristan McKee, a highly touted Spire Motorsports developmental driver, has signed a multi-year agreement with JR Motorsports. The 16-year-old racer will make his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series debut with the team in 2027, will drive an expanded part-time season in 2028, and will go full-time in 2029.McKee, who will drive the organization's No. 9 Chevrolet in his debut, whic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mckee-joins-jr-motorsports-for-oamp39reilly-debut-in-amp3927-full-time-in-amp3929/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mckee-joins-jr-motorsports-for-oamp39reilly-debut-in-amp3927-full-time-in-amp3929/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Hall of Famer Questions Kyle Larson’s 49-Point Lead as Championship Pressure Builds]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars/KyleBuschTribute Chevrolet, looks on after the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson holds a 49-point lead in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes the championship race remains far from over.With four races left, the Hendrick Motorsports driver leads Denny Hamlin by 49 points, Chr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-hall-of-famer-questions-kyle-larsons-49-point-lead-as-championship-pressure-builds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-hall-of-famer-questions-kyle-larsons-49-point-lead-as-championship-pressure-builds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR at Phoenix Raceway: TV Coverage and Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 08: Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 Monster Energy Toyota, Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fry's/Artesano/Kraft Ford, Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Wendy's Chevrolet, and AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Campers Inn RV Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR heads to Phoenix Raceway from October 16 to 18 for a crucial weeken]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-phoenix-raceway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-phoenix-raceway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Martin on why he won&amp;#39;t race again: &amp;quot;I don&amp;#39;t have it anymore&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoMark Martin is one of the most respected figures in NASCAR, and this week, he appeared on our very own Motorsport Show to chat with Taylor Kitchen and Matt Weaver.The Arkansas native started an incredible 882 Cup races between 1981 and 2013, winning 40 times. That incredible career included a remarkable five-win season when he was 50 years old, ending the year as the championship runner-up.But he's now 67, and while he's been offered the chance to get back behind the wheel again]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mark-martin-on-why-he-wonamp39t-race-again-ampquoti-donamp39t-have-it-anymoreampquot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mark-martin-on-why-he-wonamp39t-race-again-ampquoti-donamp39t-have-it-anymoreampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick Issues Stark Warning to NASCAR Championship Contenders About Kyle Larson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick believes NASCAR&rsquo;s championship contenders are running out of time to catch Kyle Larson. And with four races remaining in the Cup Series season, the former champion sees a much smaller window for anyone hoping to close the gap.Larson heads into Sunday&rsquo;s race at Phoenix Raceway with a 49-point lead over Denny Hamlin in the Chase standings. Christopher Bell trails by 51 points, followed by Chase Briscoe at 65, Ryan Blaney at 85 and Joey Logano at 92.Those margins are alrea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-issues-stark-warning-to-nascar-championship-contenders-about-kyle-larson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-issues-stark-warning-to-nascar-championship-contenders-about-kyle-larson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR Truck Series Phoenix race on today? Time, TV schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series continues the Chase with the Zero Carbon Bioethanol 150 on Oct. 16 at Phoenix Raceway.Layne Riggs' win at Charlotte last week narrowed the championship chase, with Kaden Honeycutt's lead down to 17 points ahead of Riggs.Honeycutt and Riggs are the two top championship contenders, with Chandler Smith (-77) third in the standings. Honeycutt and Riggs have combined to win five of the last six races and 10 of 21 overall this year.Here's how you can watch the NASCAR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-truck-series-phoenix-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-truck-series-phoenix-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Phoenix full weekend track schedule, TV schedule for the Freeway Insurance 500, other races]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR heads to Phoenix Raceway for the second time this season for a full weekend of racing, including the Freeway Insurance 500 Cup Series race on Oct. 19.All three national series will be on track each weekend for the rest of the way through the finale at Homestead.The Craftsman Truck Series will run on Oct. 16, while the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will race on Oct. 17.Four races remain in the Chase, with Kyle Larson's championship lead up to 49 points ahead of Denny Hamlin.Here is the full o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-phoenix-full-weekend-track-schedule-tv-schedule-for-the-freeway-insurance-500-other-races/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-phoenix-full-weekend-track-schedule-tv-schedule-for-the-freeway-insurance-500-other-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney, Team Penske in championship focus with best tracks ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe is in the midst of a heater in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase presented by Mobil 1.Two wins and a fourth-place finish in the past three races have him firmly in the championship conversation, just behind his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell, all chasing Hendrick Motorsports&rsquo; Kyle Larson in the points lead.Surely, with four races to go, that means this championship is a battle between JGR and Hendrick Motorsports, right?&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know if I w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-team-penske-in-championship-focus-with-best-tracks-ahead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-team-penske-in-championship-focus-with-best-tracks-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tristan McKee joins JR Motorsports for long-term O&amp;#39;Reilly plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spire Motorsports development driver Tristan McKee has signed with JR Motorsports to compete in the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series on a part-time basis next season, with plans to go full time in 2029.McKee, 16, will drive the No. 9 Chevrolet for JRM part-time in the 2027 and 2028 O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series campaigns before becoming eligible to compete full time in 2029 with JRM.The Kannapolis, North Carolina, driver &mdash; who shares a hometown with Dale Earnhardt &mdash; is set]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tristan-mckee-joins-jr-motorsports-for-long-term-oamp39reilly-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tristan-mckee-joins-jr-motorsports-for-long-term-oamp39reilly-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne Offers Reality Check on Tom Cruise’s Bold NASCAR Plans for ‘Days of Thunder’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Copyright: xTimothyxL.xHalex &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireIn 1990, Cole Trickle rolled into Daytona as an open-wheel hotshot with no stock car experience and everything to prove. Thirty-six years later, the 64-year-old actor who played him wants to run a real ARCA Menards Series race ahead of the sequel, due June 2, 2028.In a sport where drivers spend years in lesser cars before anyone offers a Cup ride, that lands hard. Kasey Kahne, an 18-time Cup Series winner, was asked on a podcast whether out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-offers-reality-check-on-tom-cruises-bold-nascar-plans-for-days-of-thunder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-offers-reality-check-on-tom-cruises-bold-nascar-plans-for-days-of-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Does Phoenix Raceway Have a Jimmie Johnson Drive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of NASCAR fans will make their way to Phoenix Raceway this weekend for Sunday&rsquo;s Freeway Insurance 500. Along the way, some might notice a familiar name on the street signs leading to the track.Jimmie Johnson Drive isn&rsquo;t a coincidence. The road leading to Phoenix Raceway was named in honor of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, whose remarkable career included one of the most dominant stretches in the track&rsquo;s history.And there&rsquo;s a story behind w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-does-phoenix-raceway-have-a-jimmie-johnson-drive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-does-phoenix-raceway-have-a-jimmie-johnson-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch NASCAR at Phoenix II: Weekend schedule, start time, entry list, TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR heads back out west to Phoenix Raceway with a triple-header weekend of racing, featuring Cup, O'Reilly, and Trucks.Phoenix hosted the season finale between 2020-2025, but there are still three races to go after this race weekend. Ryan Blaney has won the last two Phoenix Cup races and Team Penske is sexepcted to be strong once again.Kyle Larson continues to lead the championship standings, now 49 points clear of Denny Hamlin and 51 points ahead of Christopher Bell. After wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-phoenix-ii-weekend-schedule-start-time-entry-list-tv/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-phoenix-ii-weekend-schedule-start-time-entry-list-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Ellis signs multi-year NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly deal with Alpha Prime Racing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRyan Ellis has secured full-time ride in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series for the 2027 season with Alpha Prime Racing.&nbsp;Tablo TV will follow Ellis to the team as an anchor partner.He has almost 200 starts in the secondary level of NASCAR, and used to race for Alpha Prime between 2022 and 2024.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m incredibly excited to be back at Alpha Prime Racing,&rdquo; Ellis said. &ldquo;This team has been a massive part of my NASCAR career. The last time we were together]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-ellis-signs-multi-year-nascar-oamp39reilly-deal-with-alpha-prime-racing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-ellis-signs-multi-year-nascar-oamp39reilly-deal-with-alpha-prime-racing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch’s Emotional NASCAR Tribute Draws Attention as TV Ratings Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Busch&rsquo;s Celebration of Life at Charlotte Motor Speedway was one of the most emotional moments of NASCAR&rsquo;s 2026 season. Now, newly released television ratings offer a look at how many fans tuned in to remember the late two-time Cup Series champion.According to Nielsen figures shared Wednesday, Oct. 14, by Sports Business Journal&rsquo;s Adam Stern, the televised Kyle Busch tribute drew 193,000 viewers on FS1.The figure comes after a weekend filled with tributes to Busch, who died]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschs-emotional-nascar-tribute-draws-attention-as-tv-ratings-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschs-emotional-nascar-tribute-draws-attention-as-tv-ratings-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Ferrell Makes Hilarious NASCAR Confession About ‘Talladega Nights’ 20 Years Later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty years after &ldquo;Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby&rdquo; hit theaters, Will Ferrell has a confession to make: He knew next to nothing about NASCAR when he came up with the idea for the movie.For millions of racing fans, Ferrell will always be Ricky Bobby, the wildly overconfident driver who gave NASCAR one of its most recognizable Hollywood characters. But the actor recently admitted that his introduction to stock car racing was hardly what fans might expect.During a July app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/will-ferrell-makes-hilarious-nascar-confession-about-talladega-nights-20-years-later/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/will-ferrell-makes-hilarious-nascar-confession-about-talladega-nights-20-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Petty Blames No. 11 Team for Denny Hamlin’s Costly Pit Stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin&lsquo;s first pit stop at Charlotte cost him dearly. Two analysts now say his own team deserves much of the blame.Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty broke down the stop on NASCAR&lsquo;s Inside the Race. Letarte, a former Hendrick Motorsports crew chief and now an NBC motorsports analyst, shared the segment on X.&ldquo;The big issue was this tire right here. He was called for a safety violation because this crew member, unfortunately, falls over and touches the ground. It could have been]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-petty-blames-no-11-team-for-denny-hamlins-costly-pit-stop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-petty-blames-no-11-team-for-denny-hamlins-costly-pit-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NASCAR Driver Makes Emotional Admission to Dale Earnhardt Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NASCAR driver Shane Hmiel shared an emotional admission to Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. during a recent episode of &ldquo;Dale Jr. Download.&rdquo; Hmiel, 46, was the first driver to be banned by NASCAR after failing multiple drug tests that spanned across nearly three years.In 2010, Hmiel was paralyzed in a qualifying crash for the USAC Silver Crown race. In the recent episode of Earnhardt Jr.&rsquo;s podcast, Hmiel opened up about the ups and downs of his NASCAR career and life afte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/former-nascar-driver-makes-emotional-admission-to-dale-earnhardt-jr/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/former-nascar-driver-makes-emotional-admission-to-dale-earnhardt-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Don’t Use the Car as a Weapon”: NASCAR Insider Demands Punishment After Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s Post-Race Outburst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ricky Stenhouse Jr &copy;Credits: ImagoRicky Stenhouse Jr. and Michael McDowell settled their differences on Charlotte Motor Speedway&rsquo;s cooldown lap, but not everyone in NASCAR thinks the incident should end there. After Stenhouse door-slammed McDowell&rsquo;s No. 71 Chevrolet, McDowell retaliated and eventually spun the No. 47. Despite reviewing the incident from multiple camera angles, NASCAR officials didn&rsquo;t penalize either driver. Now, a NASCAR insider is pushing back on the deci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dont-use-the-car-as-a-weapon-nascar-insider-demands-punishment-after-ricky-stenhouse-jrs-post-race-outburst/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dont-use-the-car-as-a-weapon-nascar-insider-demands-punishment-after-ricky-stenhouse-jrs-post-race-outburst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Power Rankings: Where Does Briscoe Rank After Back-To-Back Wins?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson (5) and driver Chase Briscoe (19) lead the first laps during the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectA few weeks ago, it looked like Chase Briscoe's chances at a NASCAR Cup Series title were all but over. Then, he went on a magical three-race run, where he nearly won at Kansas Speedway and then pulled off back-to-back wins at Las Vegas and this past weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-power-rankings-where-does-briscoe-rank-after-back-to-back-wins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-power-rankings-where-does-briscoe-rank-after-back-to-back-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Ferrell’s Desperate Hollywood Pivot Created NASCAR’s Most Famous Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Copyright: xXavierxCollin/ImagexPressxAgencyx &copy;IMAGO/Image Press AgencyHollywood kept rejecting Anchorman, and Will Ferrell and Adam McKay were running out of patience. After facing a string of studio rejections, the comedy duo considered a different route: make a movie around something audiences already loved. NASCAR was booming in popularity, so Ferrell pitched an idea that sounded almost too ridiculous to work: make him a race car driver. Yet he barely knew anything about the sport. That]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/will-ferrells-desperate-hollywood-pivot-created-nascars-most-famous-movie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/will-ferrells-desperate-hollywood-pivot-created-nascars-most-famous-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Reveals What Really Fueled Michael McDowell Clash at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Beyond Resilience Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyRicky Stenhouse Jr. wasn&rsquo;t looking for a fight with Michael McDowell at Charlotte Motor Speedway. But by the time Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400 ended, he&rsquo;d had enoug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ricky-stenhouse-jr-reveals-what-really-fueled-michael-mcdowell-clash-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ricky-stenhouse-jr-reveals-what-really-fueled-michael-mcdowell-clash-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says Kyle Larson’s 49-Point Lead Is Far From Safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. is not ready to hand Kyle Larson the championship. Larson leads the NASCAR Cup Series Chase by 49 points with four races left, but the motorsports analyst and team owner believes the gap is smaller than it looks.Earnhardt discussed the title fight on this week&rsquo;s Dale Jr. Download.&nbsp;&ldquo;Now, 49 points ahead, I don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s a big deal. I mean, you got Denny Hamlin at 49, Christopher Bell at 51, Chase Briscoe 65 back. And then Ryan Blaney is 85 back,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-says-kyle-larsons-49-point-lead-is-far-from-safe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-says-kyle-larsons-49-point-lead-is-far-from-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Jr. Moved by Brexton Busch’s Resilience as 11-Year-Old Navigates Life After Kyle’s Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireThe roar of the engine and the smoke pouring off the tires made Brexton Busch&rsquo;s burnout at Charlotte Motor Speedway a moment NASCAR fans won&rsquo;t soon forget. But for the 11-year-old, climbing behind the wheel of his late father Kyle Busch&rsquo;s No. 8 Chevrolet was about much more than putting on a show. It was a tribute to the man he lost and a glimpse of how he is continuing to embrace the racing world they shared. Now, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is praising Brext]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-moved-by-brexton-buschs-resilience-as-11-year-old-navigates-life-after-kyles-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-moved-by-brexton-buschs-resilience-as-11-year-old-navigates-life-after-kyles-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Earnhardt Family Feud: Why Dale Jr. Walked Away From His Father’s Racing Empire]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDale Earnhardt Jr.&nbsp;is one of the most recognizable names in NASCAR, but there was a time when using his full surname on his race car became a legal issue.After his father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., died in the 2001 Daytona 500, disagreements over the family business and the rights to the Earnhardt name created tension between Junior and his stepmother, Teresa Earnhardt.Looking back on that period, Dale Jr. explained why he eventually removed &ldquo;Earnhardt&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/theearnhardtfamilyfeudwhydalejrwalkedawayfromhisfathersracingempire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/theearnhardtfamilyfeudwhydalejrwalkedawayfromhisfathersracingempire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Legend Gives Brad Keselowski a Reality Check as Retirement Talk Intensifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 22: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyKenny Wallace has sent Brad Keselowski a clear message as questions grow about the NASCAR veteran&rsquo;s future after his planned departure from RFK Racing.Wallace believes the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion should d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-gives-brad-keselowski-a-reality-check-as-retirement-talk-intensifies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-gives-brad-keselowski-a-reality-check-as-retirement-talk-intensifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Horner takes cheeky swipe at Guenther Steiner: &amp;#39;He never achieved an F1 podium&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoChristian Horner has taken a cheeky swipe at Guenther Steiner for shooting to fame thanks to Netflix hit Drive to Survive, despite his lack of success in Formula 1.Steiner was team boss of minnow squad Haas from 2014 to 2023, overseeing two last-place finishes in the championship with a best result of fifth in 2018 before his removal.The obvious highlight was Kevin Magnussen&rsquo;s shock pole at the wet Brazilian Grand Prix in 2022, with success outside of that being few and far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christian-horner-takes-cheeky-swipe-at-guenther-steiner-amp39he-never-achieved-an-f1-podiumamp39/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christian-horner-takes-cheeky-swipe-at-guenther-steiner-amp39he-never-achieved-an-f1-podiumamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last Call: Mistakes? Pressure? What stands between Hamlin and Chase win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another race weekend, another race win for Chase Briscoe, with the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota capturing the honors at Charlotte Motor Speedway for his second consecutive triumph in The Chase presented by Mobil 1.Last week&rsquo;s &ldquo;Last Call&rdquo; installment saw our NASCAR.com experts discuss the Indiana native and his ability to go on a Tony Stewart, circa 2011, title run, with the panel collectively agreeing that, while not mathematically impossible, it was going to be a tough hill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/last-call-mistakes-pressure-what-stands-between-hamlin-and-chase-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/last-call-mistakes-pressure-what-stands-between-hamlin-and-chase-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR CEO to Meet With CBS About Possible TV Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR CEO Steve O&rsquo;Donnell made waves after discussing a litany of topics at Tuesday&rsquo;s Front Office Sports &ldquo;Tuned In&rdquo; media day. Among the things the sport&rsquo;s chief executive discussed was a possible move to CBS for a slate of NASCAR races in the future.O&rsquo;Donnell said he plans to meet with CBS Sports president and CEO David Berson, who also manages TNT Sports under the CBS umbrella, about the possibility of moving the current five-race NASCAR Cup stretch broadc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-to-meet-with-cbs-about-possible-tv-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-to-meet-with-cbs-about-possible-tv-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hampshire Auctioning Kyle Busch Banners For Good Cause]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Hampshire Motor Speedway is auctioning off special Kyle Busch banners that commemorate the late two-time Cup Series champion&rsquo;s greatest moments at &ldquo;The Magic Mile.&rdquo; Proceeds from the auction are going to the Bundle of Joy Fund, a non-profit organization founded by Kyle and his wife, Samantha, to help pay for the high costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and spread infertility awareness. Kyle Busch, NASCAR&lsquo;s winningest overall driver who died suddenly last May, compet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/new-hampshire-auctioning-kyle-busch-banners-for-good-cause/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/new-hampshire-auctioning-kyle-busch-banners-for-good-cause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spire, Chris Gabehart reject Joe Gibbs Racing premise on deleted texts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIn addition to wanting the Western District of North Carolina to allow for contempt of court hearings to proceed against Spire and Chris Gabehart, Joe Gibbs Racing is also seeking sanctions against the latter for text messages deleted that contained a conversation with Jeff Dickerson.Specifically, JGR is asking the court to allow the trial jury in February to consider an &lsquo;adverse inference&rsquo; argument -- meaning the judge can tell those sitting in the box they could ass]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spire-chris-gabehart-reject-joe-gibbs-racing-premise-on-deleted-texts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spire-chris-gabehart-reject-joe-gibbs-racing-premise-on-deleted-texts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals Why He Does Not Autograph His Full Name]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having won NASCAR&lsquo;s Most Popular Driver award 15 times during his racing career, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has signed more autographs than he could count. Even during his retirement days as co-owner of JR Motorsports and host of &ldquo;Dale Jr. Download,&rdquo; you can often find the 26-time Cup Series winner still signing autographs for fans at the racetrack.There has always been something unique about Earnhardt Jr.&rsquo;s autograph. More often than not, the son of the late seven-time Cup Serie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-reveals-why-he-does-not-autograph-his-full-name/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-reveals-why-he-does-not-autograph-his-full-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ricky Stenhouse explains his side of Michael McDowell conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWhatever tension existed between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Michael McDowell ended as quickly as it began on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.After the race, Stenhouse drove up to McDowell during the cool down lap to trade paint before coming down to pit road. McDowell gave it right back and ultimately spun Stenhouse in Turn 4.There was a relatively cordial conversation on pit road and that was it. NASCAR chose this week to not penalize either individual.<br />
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Why NASCAR is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ricky-stenhouse-explains-his-side-of-michael-mcdowell-conflict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ricky-stenhouse-explains-his-side-of-michael-mcdowell-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Unveils Major Change to 2026 Cup Series Championship at Homestead]]></title><description><![CDATA[HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - MARCH 23: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 23, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyWhen NASCAR crowns its 2026 Cup Series champion at Homestead-Miami Speedway next month, the celebration in Victory Lane will have a noticeably different look.NASCAR and Homestead-Miami Speedway announced Wednesday, Oct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-unveils-major-change-to-2026-cup-series-championship-at-homestead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-unveils-major-change-to-2026-cup-series-championship-at-homestead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Faces a Harsh Reality as F1 Exposes a Major Weakness]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 22: NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O&rsquo;Donnell addresses the passing of Kyle Busch during a press conference at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 22, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR CEO Steve O&rsquo;Donnell has praised Formula 1&rsquo;s growth in the United States and admitted that NASCAR has lessons to learn from its rival. Speaking on CNBC&rsquo;s Squawk Box, O&rsquo;Donnell said F1&rsquo;s growing popular]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-faces-a-harsh-reality-as-f1-exposes-a-major-weakness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-faces-a-harsh-reality-as-f1-exposes-a-major-weakness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick Calls Brexton Busch’s Burnout a ‘Healing Moment’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retired NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick reflected back on the powerful Kyle Busch Celebration of Life that took place last Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The public memorial service was held to honor the life and legacy of Busch, NASCAR&rsquo;s winningest overall driver who died suddenly last May.At the end of the service, Kyle&rsquo;s 11-year-old son Brexton Busch performed a tribute burnout behind the wheel of the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Cup Series car, once driven by his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-calls-brexton-buschs-burnout-a-healing-moment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-calls-brexton-buschs-burnout-a-healing-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael McDowell: ‘There Are a Lot of Adults at Spire’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael McDowell has answered Denny Hamlin&lsquo;s claim that there are no adults at Spire Motorsports. The veteran said he understands the criticism, but he pushed back on the idea that the team is not serious.McDowell spoke in a video posted to Instagram by Official Speed Freaks.&ldquo;There are a lot of adults at Spire. There are. I understand the comment. I do. I understand what he&rsquo;s saying because not everything&rsquo;s public.&rdquo;He said much of his work with teammate Carson Hocev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/michael-mcdowell-there-are-a-lot-of-adults-at-spire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/michael-mcdowell-there-are-a-lot-of-adults-at-spire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise Wants to Race in ARCA Ahead of ‘Days of Thunder 2’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Mark J. RebilasHollywood superstar Tom Cruise could be preparing for one of his most unusual challenges yet. The actor has reportedly expressed interest in competing in an actual ARCA Menards Series race as he prepares for the highly anticipated sequel to Days of Thunder.NASCAR CEO Steve O&rsquo;Donnell revealed the surprising news during an appearance at Front Office Sports&rsquo; Tuned In event. According to O&rsquo;Donnell, Cruise personally expressed interest in getting behind the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-wants-to-race-in-arca-ahead-of-days-of-thunder-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-wants-to-race-in-arca-ahead-of-days-of-thunder-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why NASCAR is not penalizing Stenhouse, McDowell for post-race theatrics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR typically issues penalties reports by the end of business day on Tuesday but no later than Wednesday.There has been nothing issued thus far and nothing is coming.In other words, there were no technical infractions to deal with following the race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway but also no punitive actions against Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Michael McDowell for their post-race incident during the cool down lap on Sunday afternoon.This cool-down lap was anything but calm.<br />
@]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-nascar-is-not-penalizing-stenhouse-mcdowell-for-post-race-theatrics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-nascar-is-not-penalizing-stenhouse-mcdowell-for-post-race-theatrics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Police Department Trade Jabs Over Speeding]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 14: NASCAR Hall of Famer and JR Motorsports team owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr. during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. knows a thing or two about going fast. But apparently, even NASCAR royalty isn&rsquo;t getting a free pass from the Greensboro Police Department.The two-time Daytona 500 winner found]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-and-police-department-trade-jabs-over-speeding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-and-police-department-trade-jabs-over-speeding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Still Hard to Wrap Your Arms Around”- Kevin Harvick Reflects on Brexton’s Emotional Kyle Busch Tribute at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireKyle Busch had already pictured the day he would share a NASCAR track with his son Brexton, even mapping out a plan to race alongside his son in the Truck Series before handing him the reins. In March 2025, father and son finally competed head-to-head at Millbridge Speedway, giving Kyle a glimpse of the racing future he had dreamed about.But nobody could have imagined how quickly that dream would become a painful reminder of what was lost as we lost Kyle earlier this y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/still-hard-to-wrap-your-arms-around-kevin-harvick-reflects-on-brextons-emotional-kyle-busch-tribute-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/still-hard-to-wrap-your-arms-around-kevin-harvick-reflects-on-brextons-emotional-kyle-busch-tribute-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Praises Brexton Busch’s Strength in Wake of Tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. applauds Brexton Busch's strength. GettyNASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. applauded Brexton Busch, 11-year-old son of the late Kyle Busch, for how he has handled the last five months since his father&rsquo;s passing.On Friday night at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Kyle Busch Celebration of Life took place, a public memorial service honoring the late two-time Cup Series champion.&nbsp;The service concluded with Brexton, who has continued to race since Kyle&rsquo;s pas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-praises-brexton-buschs-strength-in-wake-of-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-praises-brexton-buschs-strength-in-wake-of-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Jr. explains why he doesn&amp;#39;t use &amp;#39;Earnhardt&amp;#39; in his signature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDale Earnhardt Jr. remains one of the most popular figures in NASCAR today, and the two-time Daytona 500 winner can't go anywhere without fans wanting an autograph or a picture. He won the Most Popular Driver award every year between 2002 and his final season in 2017, and was elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2021.On his weekly podcast, the Dale Jr. Download, he revealed a bit of the backstory behind his iconic signature, which has appeared on countless pieces of merchandise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-explains-why-he-doesnamp39t-use-amp39earnhardtamp39-in-his-signature/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-explains-why-he-doesnamp39t-use-amp39earnhardtamp39-in-his-signature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR to allow brake rotor and pad changes after Phoenix qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNo doubt with feedback provided by teams, NASCAR is going to allow teams to change front brake pads and rotors after practice and qualifying before the race on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.Septically the following policy change was issued to teams on Wednesday.At Phoenix Raceway, Teams will be given the option to remove and replace Front Brake Rotors and Pads only, following P/Q on Saturday. No other brake system components are permitted to be changed during this process. Note: Team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-allow-brake-rotor-and-pad-changes-after-phoenix-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-allow-brake-rotor-and-pad-changes-after-phoenix-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR CEO: Tom Cruise wants to race in ARCA for ‘Days of Thunder 2’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/James LangOver 25 years following Days of Thunder&rsquo;s original release in 1990, the cult classic&rsquo;s long-awaited sequel is slated to hit theaters in 2028, with Tom Cruise reprising his role as Cole Trickle, a dirt open-wheel racer who enters the NASCAR Cup Series despite zero experience with stock car racing.According to NASCAR CEO Steve O&rsquo;Donnell, who discussed the upcoming film at Front Office Sports&rsquo; Tuned In conference on Tuesday, Cruise,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-tom-cruise-wants-to-race-in-arca-for-days-of-thunder-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-tom-cruise-wants-to-race-in-arca-for-days-of-thunder-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Warns NASCAR Could Punish Ricky Stenhouse Jr.-Michael McDowell Clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Michael McDowell had already taken the checkered flag at Charlotte Motor Speedway. That didn&rsquo;t stop them from settling a score on the track.What started with Stenhouse repeatedly banging doors with McDowell on the cooldown lap ended with McDowell spinning the No. 47 Chevrolet entering Turn 3. The two drivers eventually talked things over on pit road, but Denny Hamlin believes NASCAR might have something to say about how the confrontation unfolded.And according to Ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-warns-nascar-could-punish-ricky-stenhouse-jr-michael-mcdowell-clash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-warns-nascar-could-punish-ricky-stenhouse-jr-michael-mcdowell-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Unveils 15-Race Schedule For 2027 Whelen Modified Tour Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.&nbsp; &ndash; NASCAR today unveiled the 2027 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Schedule, a 15-race slate that brings together the traditions that define Modified racing while creating new moments for competitors and fans alike. Building off the foundation set in 2026, next season is highlighted by Thompson hosting the opener and finale, Stafford earning a second date with the Spring Sizzler, and the Tour visiting Thunder Road Speedbowl for the first time in series history.&nbsp;&ld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-unveils-15-race-schedule-for-2027-whelen-modified-tour-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-unveils-15-race-schedule-for-2027-whelen-modified-tour-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell Admits There’s Something F1 Does Better]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formula 1 has become a much bigger presence in the American sports landscape, attracting viewers who might not have previously followed racing.For O&rsquo;Donnell, that&rsquo;s hardly bad news.&ldquo;But we can learn from F1,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;F1 growing, motorsports growing, is great for us.&rdquo;Then came perhaps the most interesting part of his response.&ldquo;Some of the things we&rsquo;ve learned, I really like. How they&rsquo;ve treated personalities outside of their drivers &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-odonnell-admits-theres-something-f1-does-better/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-odonnell-admits-theres-something-f1-does-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Axalta Leaving NASCAR? William Byron Set for Final Ride With Longtime Sponsor]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectAxalta&rsquo;s name is preparing to disappear from&nbsp;William Byron&rsquo;s No.24 Chevrolet, but that does not necessarily mean the company is leaving NASCAR.&nbsp;Hendrick Motorsports&nbsp;has unveiled a special paint scheme for the October 18 race at Phoenix Raceway, which is being billed as the&nbsp;final appearance&nbsp;of the Axalta brand on Byron&rsquo;s car.The design pays tribute to Jeff Gordon&rsquo;s iconic No.24 Chevrolet, bringing a piece of NASCAR h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/is-axalta-leaving-nascar-william-byron-set-for-final-ride-with-longtimesponsor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/is-axalta-leaving-nascar-william-byron-set-for-final-ride-with-longtimesponsor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coca-Cola 600 winner Daniel Suarez to stay with Spire for 2027 NASCAR season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Suarez has made his plans for the 2027 NASCAR season.The winner of the Coca-Cola 600 this season will return to Spire Motorsports and continue to pilot the No. 7 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series, he announced this week.For Suarez, one of 16 drivers to make the postseason Chase, the news comes amidst arguably his best season ever at the top-level of NASCAR. Suarez is posting a career-best 15.2 average finish this year and has seven top-10 finishes.The 34-year-old native of Monterrey, Mex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/coca-cola-600-winner-daniel-suarez-to-stay-with-spire-for-2027-nascar-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/coca-cola-600-winner-daniel-suarez-to-stay-with-spire-for-2027-nascar-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise wants to race in ARCA ahead of &amp;#39;Days of Thunder 2&amp;#39;, NASCAR CEO says]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the opening scenes of the 1990 film "Days of Thunder," Robert Duvall&rsquo;s character Harry Hogge watches Tom Cruise&rsquo;s Cole Trickle drive up to his first practice session on a motorcycle. Skeptical of his qualifications to drive in NASCAR, Hogge asks Trickle, "What do you know about stockcar racing?"Trickle replies, "Well, I&rsquo;ve watched it on television of course. ESPN, the coverage is excellent. You&rsquo;d be surprised at how much you can pick up."And, in the world of Hollywood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-wants-to-race-in-arca-ahead-of-amp39days-of-thunder-2amp39-nascar-ceo-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-wants-to-race-in-arca-ahead-of-amp39days-of-thunder-2amp39-nascar-ceo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Opens Up on Michael Jordan After Tense 23XI Racing Dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 06: Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing looks on during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 06, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR CEO Steve O&rsquo;Donnell has praised Michael Jordan for his commitment to 23XI Racing, highlighting the basketball legend&rsquo;s regular presence at races and his passion for the sport.Speaking at the Front Of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-opens-up-on-michael-jordan-after-tense-23xi-racing-dispute/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-opens-up-on-michael-jordan-after-tense-23xi-racing-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Reveals Much-Wanted Upgrade NASCAR Is Working on for Cup Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR could be looking at a significant change to its Cup Series cars.&nbsp;Denny Hamlin&nbsp;says officials are working to bring pitch back into the Next Gen platform, hoping to address a problem drivers have been dealing with for years: how difficult it can be to race when you&rsquo;re not out front.Hamlin discussed the issue on his&nbsp;Actions Detrimental&nbsp;podcast after the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. His frustration is easy to unders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-reveals-much-wanted-upgrade-nascar-is-working-on-for-cupcars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-reveals-much-wanted-upgrade-nascar-is-working-on-for-cupcars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell: ‘Sponsorship Is Coming Back to the Sport’]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is embracing drivers&rsquo; colorful language during its 10-race postseason, which began Labor Day weekend and runs through November 8. For every expletive dropped on driver radio communications, the Cup Series is donating $5 to a virtual swear jar. Fans can predict the top curses and final total for a chance to win all the money in the jar; over six races, the bounty is close to $6,000.&nbsp;The swear jar is the latest component of NASCAR&rsquo;s season-long &ldquo;Hell Yeah&rdquo; marke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-odonnell-sponsorship-is-coming-back-to-the-sport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-odonnell-sponsorship-is-coming-back-to-the-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR unveils 2027 Whelen Modified Tour schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. &mdash; NASCAR today unveiled the 2027 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule, a 15-race slate that brings together the traditions that define Modified racing while creating new moments for competitors and fans alike.Building off the foundation set in 2026, the 2027 schedule is highlighted by Thompson Speedway hosting the opener and finale, Stafford Speedway earning a second date with the Spring Sizzler, and the Tour visiting Thunder Road Speedbowl for the first time in series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-unveils-2027-whelen-modified-tour-schedule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-unveils-2027-whelen-modified-tour-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR CEO Responds to Tom Cruise&amp;#39;s Racing Request for &amp;#39;Days of Thunder 2&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is preparing an enormous fleet of race cars for the upcoming &lsquo;Days of Thunder&rsquo; sequel, but the production&rsquo;s most surprising development could involve its leading man. Tom Cruise has expressed interest in competing in an actual ARCA Series race as he prepares to reprise his role as fictional NASCAR driver Cole Trickle.NASCAR CEO Steve O&rsquo;Donnell revealed the plans at the Front Office Sports&rsquo; &lsquo;Tuned In&rsquo; media summit, saying the organization is produc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-responds-to-tom-cruiseamp39s-racing-request-for-amp39days-of-thunder-2amp39/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-responds-to-tom-cruiseamp39s-racing-request-for-amp39days-of-thunder-2amp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson wins third iRacing title as eNASCAR takes center stage at Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C. &mdash; Before he even crossed the start/finish line, Steven Wilson raised three fingers and pumped his fists. For the third time in four years &mdash; and the second season in a row &mdash; Wilson scored the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Championship Series title, prevailing in front of a boisterous crowd Tuesday night at the NASCAR Hall of Fame to bank $100,000.Wilson, driving the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, finished second at the virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway, surviving]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/wilson-wins-third-iracing-title-as-enascar-takes-center-stage-at-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/wilson-wins-third-iracing-title-as-enascar-takes-center-stage-at-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing Insights: Chase Briscoe&amp;#39;s biggest championship edge isn&amp;#39;t under the hood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe has spent the past three weeks making Kyle Larson look, at the very least, catchable.Consecutive victories at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway (and nearly another one right before that at Kansas) have erased 58 points of Briscoe&rsquo;s standings deficit to the defending champ, and while the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota has certainly been fast, his biggest advantage lately may not have come from anything having to do with horsepower or pace.It&rsquo;s the fiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/racing-insights-chase-briscoeamp39s-biggest-championship-edge-isnamp39t-under-the-hood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/racing-insights-chase-briscoeamp39s-biggest-championship-edge-isnamp39t-under-the-hood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise wanted to race ARCA, per NASCAR CEO Steve O&amp;#39;Donnell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIn an interview with Front Office Sports on Tuesday, NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell covered several topics, including the highly anticipated Days of Thunder sequel, starring Tom Cruise as fictional NASCAR driver Cole Trickle. Anne Hathaway will star alongside Cruise with the film set to release in the summer of 2028.O'Donnell said in Tuesday's interview that Cruise expressed a desire to race an ARCA car in preparation for the movie. He is well-known for doing many of his own stunts,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-wanted-to-race-arca-per-nascar-ceo-steve-oamp39donnell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-wanted-to-race-arca-per-nascar-ceo-steve-oamp39donnell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise interested in racing ARCA car, per NASCAR CEO Steve O&amp;#39;Donnell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIn an interview with Front Office Sports on Tuesday, NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell covered several topics, including the highly anticipated Days of Thunder sequel, starring Tom Cruise as fictional NASCAR driver Cole Trickle. Anne Hathaway will star alongside Cruise with the film set to release in the summer of 2028.O'Donnell said in Tuesday's interview that Cruise actually expressed a desire to race an ARCA car in preparation for the movie. He is well-known for doing many of his own]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-interested-in-racing-arca-car-per-nascar-ceo-steve-oamp39donnell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-interested-in-racing-arca-car-per-nascar-ceo-steve-oamp39donnell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Phoenix October 2026: Odds, Broadcast and More Info]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, Ariz. -- NASCAR is back at Phoenix Raceway in the Chase for all three championships with the fall weekend not as the finale for the first time since 2019.The NASCAR Cup Series has six drivers in the championship hunt with four mathematically there but two drivers are primed to break in, each with a great run at Phoenix.The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series mathematically has six drivers in the hunt, while the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series seems to be down to a two-man fight.NASCAR Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-phoenix-october-2026-odds-broadcast-and-more-info/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-phoenix-october-2026-odds-broadcast-and-more-info/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gibbs, Spire and Gabehart argue over contempt and injunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAll parties involved in the Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports legal matter met in the Western District of North Carolina court on Tuesday for a hearing on two different matters.1. A motion to determine if the judge should proceed with contempt of court hearings on whether or not Spire and Gabehart have violated preliminary court orders2. If Spire should be added alongside Gabehart to the aforementioned preliminary injunction and temporary restraining orderOn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/gibbs-spire-and-gabehart-argue-over-contempt-and-injunction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/gibbs-spire-and-gabehart-argue-over-contempt-and-injunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Suarez will return to Spire Motorsports for 2027 NASCAR Cup season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoSpire Motorsports confirmed that Daniel Suarez has agreed to a contract extension for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season.The Mexican-born driver joined Spire after five seasons with Trackhouse Racing, and along with making the Chase, he also won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600.He is the only foreign-born driver to win a race in all three national levels of NASCAR, and is also the only driver born outside of the USA to win a national-level title with his 2016 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-suarez-will-return-to-spire-motorsports-for-2027-nascar-cup-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-suarez-will-return-to-spire-motorsports-for-2027-nascar-cup-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Suarez confirms Spire return for 2027 NASCAR Cup season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoSpire Motorsports confirmed that Daniel Suarez has agreed to a contract extension for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season.The Mexican-born driver joined Spire after five seasons with Trackhouse Racing, and along with making the Chase, he also won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600.He is the only foreign-born driver to win a race in all three national levels of NASCAR, and is also the only driver born outside of the USA to win a national-level title with his 2016 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-suarez-confirms-spire-return-for-2027-nascar-cup-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-suarez-confirms-spire-return-for-2027-nascar-cup-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar Brings Fan Favorite Chili’s Scheme To Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Vasha HuntCarson Hocevar is bringing back one of NASCAR&rsquo;s most recognizable paint schemes as the Cup Series heads to Phoenix Raceway. The Spire Motorsports driver will once again climb behind the wheel of his No. 77 Chili&rsquo;s &ldquo;Ride the &rsquo;Dente&rdquo; Chevrolet, giving fans another opportunity to see the popular black, white and red design.The return comes after a memorable season for Hocevar, who earned his first career Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-brings-fan-favorite-chilis-scheme-to-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-brings-fan-favorite-chilis-scheme-to-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;That&rsquo;s Not My Teammate&amp;quot;- Veteran Insider Reveals How Toyota&rsquo;s Chase Strength Inadvertently Became Its Biggest Championship Weakness]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireTeam Joe Gibbs Racing has a rather unique problem in the final stages of the Cup Series Chase. Three of its drivers find themselves among the top four, which could potentially create a problem in the championship battle against Kyle Larson.As Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe are keeping their title hopes alive, helping a teammate could mean giving up many opportunities to win. This was particularly noticeable at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, where Bell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotthatrsquos-not-my-teammateampquot-veteran-insider-reveals-how-toyotarsquos-chase-strength-inadvertently-became-its-biggest-championship-weakness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotthatrsquos-not-my-teammateampquot-veteran-insider-reveals-how-toyotarsquos-chase-strength-inadvertently-became-its-biggest-championship-weakness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR CEO Steve O&amp;#39;Donnell Loves Michael Jordan&amp;#39;s Commitment To Sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Jordan has largely stepped away from the basketball spotlight to focus on NASCAR.The NBA icon co-owns 23XI Racing with Denny Hamlin, and Jordan is far from a figurehead. NASCAR CEO Steve O&rsquo;Donnell celebrated Jordan&rsquo;s &ldquo;all in&rdquo; commitment to the sport at Tuesday&rsquo;s Front Office Sports Tuned In media summit.&ldquo;He shows up at every race. He&rsquo;s passionate about the sport, and for NASCAR, you can&rsquo;t pay for that,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Donnell said about Jord]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-oamp39donnell-loves-michael-jordanamp39s-commitment-to-sport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-oamp39donnell-loves-michael-jordanamp39s-commitment-to-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spy shots of 2027 NASCAR Ford Mustang testing at Charlotte, but what&amp;#39;s different?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFord appears to be readying a new NASCAR Cup car for 2027 as a car with familiar blue camouflage was spotted testing today during a Goodyear tire test at Charlotte Motor Speedway. That camo appears to match the customized wrap that we have seen on the Ford hypercar prototype overseas. Teams and manufacturers are testing at Charlotte ahead of a new intermediate package for 2027.Ford announced earlier this year that they planned to debut a new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC at the 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spy-shots-of-2027-nascar-ford-mustang-testing-at-charlotte-but-whatamp39s-different/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spy-shots-of-2027-nascar-ford-mustang-testing-at-charlotte-but-whatamp39s-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar Chili’s Livery Returns For Phoenix Cup Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar will &ldquo;Ride The &lsquo;Dente&rdquo; this weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to the desert. For the first time since the Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway last June, Hocevar will be behind the wheel of his familiar Chili&rsquo;s No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet for Sunday&rsquo;s Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500.Hocevar has become synonymous with the restaurant chain over the last two years. The driver of the No. 77 has made a huge push to promote]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-chilis-livery-returns-for-phoenix-cup-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-chilis-livery-returns-for-phoenix-cup-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan Is ‘All In’ on Racing After Legal Fight: NASCAR CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the basketball world laments the absence of Michael Jordan from the sport, NASCAR is reveling in the icon&rsquo;s deepening motorsports involvement.&nbsp;NASCAR CEO Steve O&rsquo;Donnell said at the Front Office Sports Tuned In media summit Tuesday that Jordan, the co-owner of 23XI Racing, is &ldquo;all in&rdquo; about the future of racing.&nbsp;&ldquo;He shows up at every race. He&rsquo;s passionate about the sport, and for NASCAR, you can&rsquo;t pay for that,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Donnell said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/michael-jordan-is-all-in-on-racing-after-legal-fight-nascar-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/michael-jordan-is-all-in-on-racing-after-legal-fight-nascar-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin’s Verdict on OEMs With Multiple Title Contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin believes NASCAR Cup Series OEMs (original equipped manufacturers) that have multiple championship contenders are at a disadvantage compared to others with only one. Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, leads the Cup points standings by 49 with four races remaining in the Chase.The other Chevrolet drivers in the Chase (Carson Hocevar, Chase Elliott, William Byron, Daniel Suarez) are all but out of contention for the 2026 championship at this point. Meanwhi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlins-verdict-on-oems-with-multiple-title-contenders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlins-verdict-on-oems-with-multiple-title-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Not Looking to Cut Him a Break”—Denny Hamlin Shrugs Off Fan Outrage After Kyle Larson Collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, IN &ndash; JULY 25: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing JGR Toyota GR Camry sits in hit pit box during qualifications for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Brickyard 400 on July 25, 2026 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN. Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 25 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon072526013400 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin&rsquo;s Sunday at Charlotte had just about everything that could go wrong. A pit road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/not-looking-to-cut-him-a-breakdenny-hamlin-shrugs-off-fan-outrage-after-kyle-larson-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/not-looking-to-cut-him-a-breakdenny-hamlin-shrugs-off-fan-outrage-after-kyle-larson-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hauler Talk: No penalties to McDowell, Stenhouse after lengthy discussion of Charlotte incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael McDowell and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. avoided punishment after NASCAR officials heavily deliberated and dissected their NASCAR Cup Series post-race incident at Charlotte Motor Speedway.The drivers made contact on the cool-down lap, sending Stenhouse spinning.On the latest episode of the &ldquo;Hauler Talk&rdquo; podcast, NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde said in-car cameras and an overhead shot were among the many angles that were reviewed.RELATED: Charlotte results |]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hauler-talk-no-penalties-to-mcdowell-stenhouse-after-lengthy-discussion-of-charlotte-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hauler-talk-no-penalties-to-mcdowell-stenhouse-after-lengthy-discussion-of-charlotte-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Building Over 80 Cars For ‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is going all-out for the production of the &ldquo;Days of Thunder&rdquo; sequel, the hit racing movie that starred well-renowned actor Tom Cruise in 1990. In a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, NASCAR is planning on building over 80 cars for the movie. The sequel will be shot at actual NASCAR tracks.&ldquo;Days of Thunder 2&rdquo; is slated to premiere in 2028. Cruise, who played the main character &ldquo;Cole Trickle&rdquo; in the original film, is set to again be the star of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-building-over-80-cars-for-days-of-thunder-sequel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-building-over-80-cars-for-days-of-thunder-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Fans Slam Cup Series Driver Over Chassis Excuses as Chase Title Hopes Take a Hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin has faced criticism from NASCAR fans after discussing manufacturer support and chassis development on his Actions Detrimental podcast.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver suggested that manufacturers with several champions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-slam-cup-series-driver-over-chassis-excuses-as-chase-title-hopes-take-a-hit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-slam-cup-series-driver-over-chassis-excuses-as-chase-title-hopes-take-a-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Legend Raises Red Flags Over Carson Hocevar’s Troubling Behavior]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 03: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 03, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett sees a bright future for Carson Hocevar but believes the young driver risks holding himself back through his aggressive approach. The 1999 Cup Series champion praised Hocevar&rsquo;s talent and Spire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-raises-red-flags-over-carson-hocevars-troubling-behavior/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-raises-red-flags-over-carson-hocevars-troubling-behavior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin NASCAR Is Working On Next Gen Fix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin says NASCAR is working to make the Next Gen car race more like the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series car. He shared the update on this week&rsquo;s episode of Actions Detrimental. His comments came after both series raced at Charlotte on Sunday.Hamlin said Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400 showed how much the leader gains in clean air.&ldquo;It definitely seemed difficult to pass if it was within 35 laps of a run. Like whoever could get out there could really go and stretch it.&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-nascar-is-working-on-next-gen-fix/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-nascar-is-working-on-next-gen-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano Publicly Admits Steep Championship Deficit: “Gotten a Little Bit Harder Than What We Needed”]]></title><description><![CDATA[February 11, 2026, Daytona Beach, Fl, USA: JOEY LOGANO 22 of Middletown, CT gets gets ready to practice for Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach , FL. Daytona Beach USA &ndash; ZUMAa161 20260211_aaa_a161_006 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireJoey Logano&rsquo;s championship history had fans believing the even-year trend could work in his favor again in 2026. The Team Penske star lifted the Cup Series trophy in 2018, 2022 and 2024, giving support]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-publicly-admits-steep-championship-deficit-gotten-a-little-bit-harder-than-what-we-needed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-publicly-admits-steep-championship-deficit-gotten-a-little-bit-harder-than-what-we-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WSJ Report: NASCAR is building 80+ race cars for Days of Thunder sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDuring a recent visit to the Leadership Institute&rsquo;s offices in Washington D.C., NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell sat down for an interview with the&nbsp;Wall Street Journal where they discussed the state of the sport and future plans.NASCAR was deeply involved in assisting with the production of the original Days of Thunder film, which was released in 1990. The sequel, starring Tom Cruise in his return to the character of Cole Trickle alongside Anne Hathaway in a new role, is set]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/wsj-report-nascar-is-building-80-race-cars-for-days-of-thunder-sequel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/wsj-report-nascar-is-building-80-race-cars-for-days-of-thunder-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tri-County moves Saturday racing to Friday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SMART Modified Tour invaded Tri-County Speedway for its next-to-last event of the season. Four drivers, Ryan Newman, Jake Crum, Danny Bohn and Brandon Ward, entered the night tied for the end-of-season points lead, with Burt Myers 10 points back in fifth.Newman won the pole for the Freeman Hoosier 99 and took the early lead. On the eighth lap, Myers spun coming off the fourth turn and slid toward pit road. Luckily for Myers, his machine was undamaged. After the restart, Carson Lofton passed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tri-county-moves-saturday-racing-to-friday-night/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tri-county-moves-saturday-racing-to-friday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: NASCAR Cup Chase Down to 6 Drivers After Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.C. -- After Kyle Larson padded his points lead in the NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the field of true Chase contenders is getting thinner.Kyle Larson leads Denny Hamlin by 49 points, Christopher Bell by 51, Chase Briscoe by 65, Ryan Blaney by 85 and Joey Logano by 92 heading to Phoenix Raceway this Sunday.Although Blaney and Logano are more than a race worth of points, Blaney has won the last two races at Phoenix, two of the last three fall races at Martinsville Speed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-nascar-cup-chase-down-to-6-drivers-after-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-nascar-cup-chase-down-to-6-drivers-after-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: Why NASCAR Didn’t Punish Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney for Bristol Brawl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why didn't NASCAR punish Carson Hocevar or Ryan Blaney for their Bristol brawl? New reporting finally provides an answer. GettyNASCAR chose not to punish Ryan Blaney or Carson Hocevar after their Sept. 19 Bristol brawl, and while the decision seemed surprising at the time, a new report by The Wall Street Journal Monday finally explains it.The controversial call was tied to Project 2032, NASCAR&rsquo;s long-term marketing push designed to increase the sport&rsquo;s popularity and place it alongsi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/revealed-why-nascar-didnt-punish-carson-hocevar-ryan-blaney-for-bristol-brawl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/revealed-why-nascar-didnt-punish-carson-hocevar-ryan-blaney-for-bristol-brawl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Caps Weekend Honoring Kyle Busch With Silent Lap 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[This past weekend, all three of NASCAR&rsquo;s top major series were back in action at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was the first time the circuit had returned to the 1.5-mile track since the tragic weekend last May.Kyle Busch, NASCAR&rsquo;s winningest overall driver, died suddenly on May 21, three days prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The entire race weekend was a somber one as the NASCAR community came together to honor one of the sport&rsquo;s greatest drivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-caps-weekend-honoring-kyle-busch-with-silent-lap-8/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-caps-weekend-honoring-kyle-busch-with-silent-lap-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch&amp;#39;s widow posts emotional update after celebration of life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Busch's widow revealed that the celebration of life for her late husband was not easy for her to get through in a new social media message that provided a glimpse into how the Busch family is still processing the NASCAR legend's death.Samantha Busch posted via an Instagram story on Sunday, Oct. 11, that the memorial for Busch "took a lot out of me emotionally," while praising the event that took place Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. She said her spirits were boosted, in part, by the sce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschamp39s-widow-posts-emotional-update-after-celebration-of-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschamp39s-widow-posts-emotional-update-after-celebration-of-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Need 70 Points a Race”: Insider’s Insane Mathematical Reality Leaves Kyle Larson’s Rivals With Zero Margin]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, AZ &ndash; MARCH 08: Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet looks on before the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 on March 8, 2026 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAR 08 NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260308039 &copy;IMAGO/Icon Sportswire&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not going to be that way. So, I just think you guys need to take a breath and relax.&rdquo; Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/need-70-points-a-race-insiders-insane-mathematical-reality-leaves-kyle-larsons-rivals-with-zero-margin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/need-70-points-a-race-insiders-insane-mathematical-reality-leaves-kyle-larsons-rivals-with-zero-margin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brennan Poole to leave Alpha Prime Racing; team owners &amp;#39;disappointed&amp;#39; to see him go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoBrennan Poole and Alpha Prime Racing will part ways at the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season."Brennan Poole has informed APR that he will not return to the #44 for the 2027 season, ending a three-year run at the organization," said the team in a statement. "We're grateful and proud of everything Brennan has accomplished with APR over the years, and we look forward to a strong ending to the season."Poole, 36, is a veteran of over 200 NASCAR O'Reilly r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brennan-poole-to-leave-alpha-prime-racing-team-owners-amp39disappointedamp39-to-see-him-go/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brennan-poole-to-leave-alpha-prime-racing-team-owners-amp39disappointedamp39-to-see-him-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brennan Poole to leave Alpha Prime Racing after 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoBrennan Poole and Alpha Prime Racing will part ways at the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season."Brennan Poole has informed APR that he will not return to the #44 for the 2027 season, ending a three-year run at the organization," said the team in a statement. "We're grateful and proud of everything Brennan has accomplished with APR over the years, and we look forward to a strong ending to the season."Poole, 36, is a veteran of over 200 NASCAR O'Reilly r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brennan-poole-to-leave-alpha-prime-racing-after-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brennan-poole-to-leave-alpha-prime-racing-after-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;It Was a Big Reality Check&rdquo; - Kyle Larson&amp;#39;s Crew Chief Warns HMS Against Dangerous &lsquo;Conservative&rsquo; Trap]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASHVILLE, TN &ndash; JUNE 29: Cliff Daniels,crew chief talks to Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet during qualifying for the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Ally 400 on June 29, 2024, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 29 NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2406292506 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireKyle Larson is still the championship leader, but Chase Briscoe has made the closing str]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquoit-was-a-big-reality-checkrdquo-kyle-larsonamp39s-crew-chief-warns-hms-against-dangerous-lsquoconservativersquo-trap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquoit-was-a-big-reality-checkrdquo-kyle-larsonamp39s-crew-chief-warns-hms-against-dangerous-lsquoconservativersquo-trap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘What an Idiot’: Austin Dillon Unloads on Fellow NASCAR Driver at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyAustin Dillon had plenty to say about a fellow NASCAR driver during Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and he wasn&rsquo;t particularly concerned about keeping it clean.T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-an-idiot-austin-dillon-unloads-on-fellow-nascar-driver-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-an-idiot-austin-dillon-unloads-on-fellow-nascar-driver-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chasing the Chasers: Notable Quotables After the Bank of America 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson (5) and driver Chase Briscoe (19) lead the first laps during the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWhen the checkered flag waved, signaling the end of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, it officially meant that The Chase was more than halfway over. With six races down and four left to go before a champion is crowned, varying levels of momentum c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chasing-the-chasers-notable-quotables-after-the-bank-of-america-400/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chasing-the-chasers-notable-quotables-after-the-bank-of-america-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Glad I Proved Everyone Wrong”- Rick Hendrick’s 20-Yo Star Confronts Doubters Who Questioned Elite Seat Signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRISTOL, TN &ndash; SEPTEMBER 21: Rick Hendrick looks on prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race on September 21, 2024, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 21 NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon240921905 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireBeing compared to Kyle Larson can be a blessing until the results fail to match the hype. Corey Day arrived in NASCAR with Larson&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/glad-i-proved-everyone-wrong-rick-hendricks-20-yo-star-confronts-doubters-who-questioned-elite-seat-signing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/glad-i-proved-everyone-wrong-rick-hendricks-20-yo-star-confronts-doubters-who-questioned-elite-seat-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list for Phoenix Raceway Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series transitions from the home confines of Charlotte Motor Speedway to the desert digs of Phoenix Raceway on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, ESPN Unlimited, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race will be the sixth of nine Chase presented by Mobil 1 contests during the 2026 campaign and the 30th points-paying event overall. Jesse Love, who won the 2025 O&rsquo;Reilly title at the track, is the defending Phoenix fall victor.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-entry-list-for-phoenix-raceway-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-entry-list-for-phoenix-raceway-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry list for Phoenix Raceway Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series continues its Chase presented by Mobil 1 stretch with a contest at Phoenix Raceway on Friday (7:30 p.m. ET, FS2, FOX Business, FOX One, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race will be the fourth of seven Chase contests and the 22nd points-paying event of the 2026 campaign.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series | Craftsman Truck SeriesLayne Riggs, in the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford, returned to Victory Lane at Charlo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-entry-list-for-phoenix-raceway-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-entry-list-for-phoenix-raceway-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for Phoenix Raceway Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the NASCAR Cup Series heads westward for a desert bout at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The contest will be the seventh of 10 Chase presented by Mobil 1 races in the 2026 campaign and the 33rd points-paying race overall. The 2026 Phoenix fall race will be the first time since 2019 that the 1-mile track does not host the season finale. Ryan Blaney is the defending fall winner.ENTRY LISTS:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-phoenix-raceway-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-phoenix-raceway-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners and losers from NASCAR Cup at Charlotte after dramatic finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThere are just four races left in the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, with Kyle Larson nowleading the championship by 49 points. He extended his advantage over Hamlin slightly, but new challengers are rapidly approaching with just one month of racing left to go.Chase Briscoe won the race over Christopher Bellin the closest finish of the 2026 Cup season and the second-closest finish in the history of Cup racing at Charlotte.The 400-mile race featured some big hits and as we said, a nail-b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-nascar-cup-at-charlotte-after-dramatic-finish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-nascar-cup-at-charlotte-after-dramatic-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;It&rsquo;s on Me&amp;quot; - Alex Bowman Issues Blunt Apology To Bubba Wallace &amp; William Byron After Costly Charlotte Wipeout]]></title><description><![CDATA[DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA &ndash; SEPTEMBER 01: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, looks on after the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 01, 2024 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) &copy;Credit - GettyBubba Wallace and William Byron were battling inside the top 10 when Alex Bowman in 6th ended the race for all three drivers on Lap 77 in Charlotte. While all three drivers made it to the medical center, it was Ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotitrsquos-on-meampquot-alex-bowman-issues-blunt-apology-to-bubba-wallace-amp-william-byron-after-costly-charlotte-wipeout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotitrsquos-on-meampquot-alex-bowman-issues-blunt-apology-to-bubba-wallace-amp-william-byron-after-costly-charlotte-wipeout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Identifies the Only Major Hurdle in His Championship Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, IN &ndash; JULY 26: Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet watches the on track action during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Brickyard 400 on July 26th, 2025 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, IN.Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 26 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon076525011400 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireA sixth-place finish at the Charlotte oval was Kyle Larson&rsquo;s worst result in six o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-identifies-the-only-major-hurdle-in-his-championship-chase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-identifies-the-only-major-hurdle-in-his-championship-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Admits NASCAR Team Must Improve After Frustrating Charlotte Finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin spent the opening portion of Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400 looking like a driver capable of winning at Charlotte Motor Speedway. By the checkered flag, he was wondering where all that speed had gone.The Joe Gibbs Racing veteran finished fifth, salvaging a top-five result despite pit-road trouble, a run-in with championship rival Kyle Larson and a No. 11 Toyota that gradually lost its advantage as track conditions changed.For a driver chasing his first NASCAR Cup Series champion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-admits-nascar-team-must-improve-after-frustrating-charlotte-finish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-admits-nascar-team-must-improve-after-frustrating-charlotte-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Post-Race Inspection Delivers Bad News for Two Teams at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Corey Day, driver of the #17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Blue Cross NC 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyThe post-race inspection at Charlotte Motor Speedway verified Corey Day as the winner of the Blue Cross NC 300. However, two additional teams received penalties following the race.The No. 17 Hendrick Motorspo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-post-race-inspection-delivers-bad-news-for-two-teams-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-post-race-inspection-delivers-bad-news-for-two-teams-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chase Report presented by Mobil 1: Where we stand after Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe did it again, winning for the second straight week and in the second-closest finish in Charlotte Motor Speedway history over Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell. After six races in the Chase presented by Mobil 1, Briscoe sits 65 points back of Kyle Larson after making up 58 points over the last two races.Here&rsquo;s where we stand in The Chase after the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte and before Sunday&rsquo;s Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway (3 p.m. ET, USA Networ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-chase-report-presented-by-mobil-1-where-we-stand-after-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-chase-report-presented-by-mobil-1-where-we-stand-after-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Results: 2026 NOAPS Blue Cross NC 300 at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Day took the lead of Sunday night&rsquo;s NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series Blue Cross NC 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a thrilling three-wide pass with 10 laps to go. He wouldn&rsquo;t look back as he cruised to his fourth win of the season and second consecutive win.Jesse Love would finish second, while Sheldon Creed, Justin Allgaier, and Carson Brown rounded out the top-five finishers.Here are the complete race results from the 2026 NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-noaps-blue-cross-nc-300-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-noaps-blue-cross-nc-300-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Day wins Charlotte NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly race with three-wide pass for the lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race ran after Sunday's Cup race due to Saturday rain, and it was Corey Day to claimed victory for the second consecutive week.On the final restart with ten laps to go, Day pulled off a three-wide pass for the lead on Jesse Love and Justin Allgaier, and then held off Love in the closing laps to claim victory."I think the 2 [Love] got very loose in front of the 7 [Allgaier] and messed them both up, and that was just enough for me to get a run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-day-wins-charlotte-nascar-oamp39reilly-race-with-three-wide-pass-for-the-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-day-wins-charlotte-nascar-oamp39reilly-race-with-three-wide-pass-for-the-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Day Dazzles On Path to Second Consecutive O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hendrick Motorsports driver Corey Day (17) during the Blue Cross 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season began with questions about why Hendrick Motorsports decided to go all-in on Corey Day, as the 20-year-old racer ruffled the feathers and bent the fenders of some fellow Chevrolet teammates early in the season.Fast forward to October, and there are no more questions as Day capped off an incredib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-day-dazzles-on-path-to-second-consecutive-oamp39reilly-series-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-day-dazzles-on-path-to-second-consecutive-oamp39reilly-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Charlotte race? Winner is Corey Day plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Day grabbed the lead on the final restart and held off Jesse Love to win the Blue Cross NC 300 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Oct. 11 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Justin Allgaier brushed the wall with 17 laps to go to concede the lead to Love and Day. But after a caution, Allgaier briefly grabbed the lead before Day made a three-wide move to grab the top spot for good.The race was postponed on Oct. 10 after on-track activity was rained out.Here are the full results from Sunday's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-oamp39reilly-series-charlotte-race-winner-is-corey-day-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-oamp39reilly-series-charlotte-race-winner-is-corey-day-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Chase Standings After Charlotte: Biggest Winners, Losers and Full Points Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyChase Briscoe stole the show at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, but Kyle Larson left with the biggest advantage of all: the NASCAR Cup Series championship lead.Briscoe delivered one of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-standings-after-charlotte-biggest-winners-losers-and-full-points-update/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-standings-after-charlotte-biggest-winners-losers-and-full-points-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won the NASCAR Race at Charlotte? Full Bank of America 400 Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Freebird Spring Water Toyota, and Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyChase Briscoe held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell in a thrilling photo finish Sunday, Oct. 11, winning the NASCAR Cup Serie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-race-at-charlotte-full-bank-of-america-400-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-race-at-charlotte-full-bank-of-america-400-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe edges out JGR teammate in dramatic Chase win at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Reid Spencer<br />
NASCAR Wire ServiceCONCORD, N.C.&mdash;In a race that had a profound effect on the NASCAR Cup Series Chase presented by Mobil 1, Chase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell banged fenders within sight of the finish line.Briscoe&rsquo;s No. 19 Toyota got there first to win Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400, just 0.029 seconds ahead of Bell in the second closest finish in Charlotte Motor Speedway history and the closest in the series this season.Race Results: Bank]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-edges-out-jgr-teammate-in-dramatic-chase-win-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-edges-out-jgr-teammate-in-dramatic-chase-win-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell reacts to photo finish: &ldquo;We&rsquo;re not teammates running to the line&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoChristopher Bell came out of seemingly nowhere, rapidly closing on teammate Chase Briscoe in the final two laps to get alongside him in a dramatic photo finish at Charlotte.Bell still lost, crossing the line 0.029s short of the win in the closest finish of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season. Along with a victory in the Southern 500 at Darlington, Bell has eight runner-up finishes this year. It's a fact that annoys him, and leaving 20 points on the table every time that happens during the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-reacts-to-photo-finish-ldquowersquore-not-teammates-running-to-the-lineampquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-reacts-to-photo-finish-ldquowersquore-not-teammates-running-to-the-lineampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Race Results for the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe (19) and his crew celebrate the win during the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectPost-race inspection in the NASCAR Cup Series garage following Sunday's Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is complete, and there were no issues. This meansChase Briscoe and his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing teamare the official winners of the race.Briscoe, who won last weekend at Las Vega]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-for-the-bank-of-america-400-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-for-the-bank-of-america-400-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin loses more ground to Kyle Larson: &amp;quot;We&amp;#39;ve got to execute better&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe good news for Denny Hamlin is that he earned a top five finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway, while title rival Kyle Larson placed sixth.The bad news? He still lost ground in the championship, falling a further nine points behind Larson due to a lack of Stage 1 points. That was due to a&nbsp;pit road penalty, as a crew member fell over the wall trying to grab a tire that was rolling into the neighboring pit box.Hamlin is now 49 points back of Larson, and with Joe Gibbs Racing t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-loses-more-ground-to-kyle-larson-ampquotweamp39ve-got-to-execute-betterampquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-loses-more-ground-to-kyle-larson-ampquotweamp39ve-got-to-execute-betterampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson takes firm command of NASCAR Cup Chase with four to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoEven on a day that seemed on its face like a disappointment, Kyle Larson extended his points lead and is potentially four races away from a third NASCAR Cup Series championship.Denny Hamlin failed to score stage one points due to a penalty on pit road and Christopher Bell was unable to outduel Chase Briscoe to win the Bank of America 400 on Sunday afternoon.As a result, Larson leads Hamlin by 49, Bell by 51 and Briscoe by 65. Conventional wisdom says it&rsquo;s probably down to t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-takes-firm-command-of-nascar-cup-chase-with-four-to-go/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-takes-firm-command-of-nascar-cup-chase-with-four-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson takes command of NASCAR Chase with four to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoEven on a day that seemed on its face like a disappointment, Kyle Larson extended his points lead and is potentially four races away from a third NASCAR Cup Series championship.Denny Hamlin failed to score stage one points due to a penalty on pit road and Christopher Bell was unable to outduel Chase Briscoe to win the Bank of America 400 on Sunday afternoon.As a result, Larson leads Hamlin by 49, Bell by 51 and Briscoe by 65. Conventional wisdom says it&rsquo;s probably down to t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-takes-command-of-nascar-chase-with-four-to-go/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-takes-command-of-nascar-chase-with-four-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney Battles Back From Early Penalty to Finish Third at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney had every reason to be frustrated early in Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400. By the time the checkered flag waved at Charlotte Motor Speedway, he had turned a potentially costly afternoon into one of his strongest performances of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase.The Team Penske driver overcame an early speeding penalty, battled an ill-handling car and fought his way back to finish third.It wasn&rsquo;t a straightforward afternoon for the No. 12 team. But with just four races remaining i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-battles-back-from-early-penalty-to-finish-third-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-battles-back-from-early-penalty-to-finish-third-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael McDowell wrecks Ricky Stenhouse in heated post-race clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIn the final run of the NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, a heated battle was unfolding for the race win, but also near the rear&nbsp;of the top 20. Ricky Stenhouse Jr and Michael McDowell spent several laps dive-bombing one another, making contact, and even hitting the wall as they fought for position.At one point, Stenhouse shoved McDowell off into the corner in Turn 1 and then tried to pull off an unsuccessful slide job. That was essentially the end the of their on-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/michael-mcdowell-wrecks-ricky-stenhouse-in-heated-post-race-clash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/michael-mcdowell-wrecks-ricky-stenhouse-in-heated-post-race-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Charlotte II]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoKyle Larson finished sixth at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and while that was his worst finish of the Chase so far, he still managed to extend his advantage over Denny Hamlin in the championship. He's now 49pts ahead, adding nine points to his total.However, both Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe gained some ground, Bell now 51pts back and Briscoe 65pts behind.With his second consecutive race win, Briscoe was again the biggest mover in the Chase standings, jumping two positions fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-2026-charlotte-ii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-2026-charlotte-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day pulls off stunning three-wide move, repels Love for O&amp;#39;Reilly Chase win at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Day made a daring, three-wide pass on a restart with 10 laps to go, holding off Jesse Love in the final moments to win Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.The victory is his fourth of the 2026 season and his career, and his second consecutive Chase presented by Mobil 1 triumph. Day unofficially gains 35 points on series leader Sheldon Creed, and is now just seven points back with four postseason races remaining.RELATED: Unofficial r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/day-pulls-off-stunning-three-wide-move-repels-love-for-oamp39reilly-chase-win-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/day-pulls-off-stunning-three-wide-move-repels-love-for-oamp39reilly-chase-win-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briscoe Back-to-Back in NASCAR Chase After Close Charlotte Finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.C. -- Chase Briscoe went back-to-back in the Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series championship with a win in a close finish to Sunday's race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Briscoe won for the second race in a row, claiming victory over Christopher Bell by 0.029 seconds. It was the second closest finish in the Cup Series' 67-year history at the track, behind only Jimmie Johnson's 2005 Coca-Cola 600 win over Bobby Labonte.Briscoe's pit crew had a fast enough pit stop to get him the lead for the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/briscoe-back-to-back-in-nascar-chase-after-close-charlotte-finish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/briscoe-back-to-back-in-nascar-chase-after-close-charlotte-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Chase Standings Update After Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson extended his points lead in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The driver of the No. 5 entered with a 40-point lead over Denny Hamlin and now holds a 49-point advantage with four races remaining in the Chase.Larson started on the pole after qualifying was set by the metric due to rain washing out the single-car session on Saturday. The Hendrick Motorsports star paced the field for a race-high 97 laps, won Stage 1, and finished fourth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-chase-standings-update-after-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-chase-standings-update-after-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe was able to hold off Christopher Bell, his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, in a photo finish to score his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series win in the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Ryan Blaney would finish third, followed by Josh Berry and Denny Hamlin.Here are the complete race results for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway:Bank of America 400 Race ResultsFinStCarDriverTeamMakeLapsDiffStatusPoints1219Chase BriscoeJoe Gibbs Ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-nascar-cup-series-bank-of-america-400-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-nascar-cup-series-bank-of-america-400-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Charlotte II]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoChase Briscoewon Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, hanging on after getting door-slammed by teammateChristopher Bell at the exit of the final corner.Briscoe took the win, just 0.029s clear of Bell in the closest finish of the 2026 Cup season, and the second-closest finish in the history of NASCAR Cup racing at Charlotte (2005 Coke 600 between Jimmie Johnson and Bobby Labonte remains No. 1 at 0.027s).Ryan Blaney led the way for Ford in third, Josh Berry fourth,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-charlotte-ii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-charlotte-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe beats Christopher Bell by 0.029s in stunning NASCAR Cup photo finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoChase Briscoe held on against Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell in the closest finish of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season. They were separated by just 0.029s at the checkered flag, slamming doors at the exit of Turn 4.After 400 miles and 267 laps, Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway came down to a few feet. Struggling with the tires and facing a lot of lapped traffic, Briscoe ran the outside line as Bell dove to the inside in the final corner. They made contac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-beats-christopher-bell-by-0029s-in-stunning-nascar-cup-photo-finish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-beats-christopher-bell-by-0029s-in-stunning-nascar-cup-photo-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe beats Christopher Bell by 0.029s in NASCAR Cup Charlotte photo finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoChase Briscoe held on against Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell in the closest finish of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season. They were separated by just 0.029s at the checkered flag, slamming doors at the exit of Turn 4.After 400 miles and 267 laps, Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway came down to a few feet. Struggling with the tires and facing a lot of lapped traffic, Briscoe ran the outside line as Bell dove to the inside in the final corner. They made contac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-beats-christopher-bell-by-0029s-in-nascar-cup-charlotte-photo-finish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-beats-christopher-bell-by-0029s-in-nascar-cup-charlotte-photo-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I Have a Lot of Unfinished Business”: Frankie Muniz Wins First Racing Championship, But NASCAR Still Awaits]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireFrankie Muniz could have chased a race win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Instead, he settled for second, secured the championship and walked away with something he has never done in racing before. After a season of juggling two very different racing programs, Muniz and Tyler Stone clinched the GT4 America Am-class title on October 11. But even as he celebrated his first championship, Muniz made it clear that one part of his racing career still weighs on him: NASCAR.&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-have-a-lot-of-unfinished-business-frankie-muniz-wins-first-racing-championship-but-nascar-still-awaits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-have-a-lot-of-unfinished-business-frankie-muniz-wins-first-racing-championship-but-nascar-still-awaits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo Finish: Briscoe Narrowly Defeats Bell For Second-Straight Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe (19) on the front stretch during the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectAll of a sudden, Chase Briscoe has this whole winning thing figured out. The driver, who claimed his second win of the season last weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, was able to go back-to-back with a victory in the Bank of America 400 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. But he didn't claim the checkered flag wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/photo-finish-briscoe-narrowly-defeats-bell-for-second-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/photo-finish-briscoe-narrowly-defeats-bell-for-second-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe Edges Christopher Bell in Thrilling NASCAR Charlotte Finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe was victorious in the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in thrilling fashion over Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell. It was Briscoe&rsquo;s third win of the 2026 season and second straight victory after winning at Las Vegas last Sunday.It was a side-by-side battle at the finish line. As the leaders dove into turn 3 on the final lap, Briscoe&rsquo;s No. 19 Toyota occupied the outside lane, while Bell dove in on the inside line.The two mad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-edges-christopher-bell-in-thrilling-nascar-charlotte-finish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-edges-christopher-bell-in-thrilling-nascar-charlotte-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR points standings, Cup Series points update after Charlotte race, Chase picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson continued to hold the NASCAR Cup Series points lead through the Bank of America 400 on Oct. 11 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Larson finished sixth while also winning the first stage. His lead is now 49 points ahead of Denny Hamlin.Hamlin had a solid day points-wise in finishing fifth, but virtually only matched Larson in the standings.Chase Briscoe closed to within 65 points of Larson with his second win in two weeks.Here's the updated NASCAR Cup Series points standings:BIG CRASH:Bubba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-charlotte-race-chase-picture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-charlotte-race-chase-picture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR Charlotte race? Winner is Chase Briscoe, plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe won for the second straight week by edging out his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell at the finish of the NASCAR Charlotte race on Oct. 11.Briscoe and Bell made contact as they approached the end of the Bank of America 400. Briscoe finished 0.03 seconds ahead of Bell. It was the second-closest finish in Charlotte Motor Speedway history. It was the closest Cup race in the 2026 season. Briscoe, who led 62 laps, won on Oct. 4 at Las Vegas. He was second at Kansas on Sept. 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-charlotte-race-winner-is-chase-briscoe-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-charlotte-race-winner-is-chase-briscoe-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR The Chase Standings Right Now: The Chase Points Leaders after Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectSunday afternoon&rsquo;s Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway marked the sixth race of The Chase, with the battle for the Cup Series title starting to come down to a small group of drivers. With four races now remaining, a look at the NASCAR The Chase standings right now shows why this might only be a four-man competition moving forward.Related: Bank of America 400 Results, NASCAR Stage Results at CharlotteLet&rsquo;s dive into the NASCAR The Chase stan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-the-chase-standings-right-now-the-chase-points-leaders-after-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-the-chase-standings-right-now-the-chase-points-leaders-after-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace Survives Vicious Wreck as HMS Star Wipes Out Teammate in Devastating Chase Shakeup]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORT WORTH, TX &ndash; MAY 03: Bubba Wallace 23 23XI Racing Chumba Casino Toyota is introduced for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Wurth 400 on May 03, 2026 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo by Thomas Walko/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 03 NASCAR Cup Series Wurth 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260503037400 &copy;IMAGO/Thomas Walko/Icon SportswireBubba Wallace headed to Charlotte Motor Speedway with his NASCAR Cup Series championship hopes still alive and plenty to fight for. Sit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-survives-vicious-wreck-as-hms-star-wipes-out-teammate-in-devastating-chase-shakeup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-survives-vicious-wreck-as-hms-star-wipes-out-teammate-in-devastating-chase-shakeup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve Got to Do More&amp;quot;- Bubba Wallace Drops Raw Accountability Check to Keep 23XI&amp;#39;s Title Hopes Alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireBubba Wallace knows that he needs to do way more than he has to make himself a title contender. Despite four top-ten finishes across the opening five Chase races, the 23XI Racing driver sits 10th in the standings, 137 points behind the championship leader. With Larson continuing to deliver when it matters most, Wallace needs to find a way to turn consistency into a genuine title challenge.Wallace is not ready to give up on that ambition, though he knows the margin for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquoirsquove-got-to-do-moreampquot-bubba-wallace-drops-raw-accountability-check-to-keep-23xiamp39s-title-hopes-alive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquoirsquove-got-to-do-moreampquot-bubba-wallace-drops-raw-accountability-check-to-keep-23xiamp39s-title-hopes-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I’ve Got to Do More”: Bubba Wallace’s Title Push Hits the Wall at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireTo be optimistic about a title run might be too far-fetched for Bubba Wallace now, even though the 23XI Racing driver discussed the probability of being in the hunt before the race in Charlotte began. Well, it ended in disaster. Ironically, the one thing he said he had to do to make himself a contender, he couldn&rsquo;t.Wallace had four top-ten finishes across the opening five Chase races before the Bank of America 400 on Sunday. And he needed more jazz in Charlotte,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ive-got-to-do-more-bubba-wallaces-title-push-hits-the-wall-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ive-got-to-do-more-bubba-wallaces-title-push-hits-the-wall-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace, Alex Bowman uninjured after vicious crash in Charlotte NASCAR Cup race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWith three laps to go in Stage 1 of the Charlotte Cup race, Alex Bowman dove to the inside of Bubba Wallace in the battle for fifth position.&nbsp;Partway through the corner, Bowman's No. 48 started to slide sideways and he overcorrected in an attempt to save it. Bowman shot up the track, directly into the right-rear of Wallace's car in a huge hit. Both cars then slammed the outside wall, before spinning to the inside of the track and tagging the inside barrier as well.William By]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-alex-bowman-uninjured-after-vicious-crash-in-charlotte-nascar-cup-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-alex-bowman-uninjured-after-vicious-crash-in-charlotte-nascar-cup-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Contenders Wallace, Byron Involved In Hard Crash With Bowman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace (23), Alex Bowman (48) and William Byron (24) are involved in a heavy crash on Lap 77 of the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | USA NetworkMotorsport is a fickle sport. One moment, it could look like you're well on your way to a solid result. The next, something outside of your control could wipe everything out in an instant. That was the unfortunate result for a pair of Chase contenders, Bubba Wallace and William Byron, in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-contenders-wallace-byron-involved-in-hard-crash-with-bowman/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-contenders-wallace-byron-involved-in-hard-crash-with-bowman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace Walks to Ambulance After Violent NASCAR Crash at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[A frightening crash involving Bubba Wallace brought an abrupt end to Stage 1 of Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with NASCAR safety crews responding to the 23XI Racing driver&rsquo;s badly damaged No. 23 Toyota.Wallace was caught in a multi-car accident in Turn 2 after Alex Bowman lost control of his No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet and slid up the racetrack, collecting Wallace and William Byron.The impact left Wallace&rsquo;s Toyota with extensive damage and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-walks-to-ambulance-after-violent-nascar-crash-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-walks-to-ambulance-after-violent-nascar-crash-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin’s First Pit Stop at Charlotte Goes Horribly Wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin went from running inside the top five to fighting his way back through the field after a disastrous first pit stop at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, Oct. 11.The Joe Gibbs Racing veteran was among the frontrunners during the early stages of the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 when trouble on pit road derailed his afternoon.A safety violation compounded an already frustrating stop, sending Hamlin tumbling from the top five to 30th in the running order.And judging by his rea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlins-first-pit-stop-at-charlotte-goes-horribly-wrong/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlins-first-pit-stop-at-charlotte-goes-horribly-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Announces Charlotte Cup Race Change Just Hours Before Scheduled Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR announces a change affecting Sunday's Charlotte Cup Series race just hours before its scheduled start. Here's what changed and what fans need to know. GettyJust a few hours before the scheduled start of the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR announced a change to the structure of the race.Race officials will throw a competition caution flag at Lap 35 of Sunday&rsquo;s race, giving the teams in Charlotte an early look at tire wear and other potential issues, NASCAR ann]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-charlotte-cup-race-change-just-hours-before-scheduled-start/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-charlotte-cup-race-change-just-hours-before-scheduled-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankie Muniz wins GT4 America championship with co-driver Tyler Stone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe 2026 GT4 America season came to an end with a double-header weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.Actor-turned-racer Frankie Muniz was in position to win the championship, skipping multiple NASCAR races where he is a full-time Truck Series driver to chase the crown with co-driver Tyler Stone.They entered the weekend with just one point over their closest competition, but a pair of runner-up finishes was enough to secure them the Am class title by 19 points ov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/frankie-muniz-wins-gt4-america-championship-with-co-driver-tyler-stone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/frankie-muniz-wins-gt4-america-championship-with-co-driver-tyler-stone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell &amp;#39;in shock&amp;#39; after falling short to Briscoe in thrilling Charlotte photo finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.C. &mdash; A NASCAR Cup Series classic saw Christopher Bell finish just short of Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe in a photo finish to end Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400 Chase race presented by Mobil 1 &mdash; a highly anticipated fall return to Charlotte Motor Speedway&rsquo;s oval.On Wednesday leading into Charlotte, Bell called his shot, saying &ldquo;if we can go out and win three of the next five, I think I&rsquo;ll be the champion.&rdquo;However, the No. 20 Joe Gibbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bell-amp39in-shockamp39-after-falling-short-to-briscoe-in-thrilling-charlotte-photo-finish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bell-amp39in-shockamp39-after-falling-short-to-briscoe-in-thrilling-charlotte-photo-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Charlotte, starting lineup for 2026 Bank of America 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series is at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 11, for the Bank of America 400. Kyle Larson and the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 Chevrolet will start on the pole, while the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 19 Toyota driven by Chase Briscoe is on the outside row.It marks the second pole of the season for Larson, but the NASCAR metric formula awarded it after weather canceled qualifying runs on Saturday.WATCH: NASCAR stars Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney brawl at BristolTyler Reddick, Ryan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-charlotte-starting-lineup-for-2026-bank-of-america-400/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-charlotte-starting-lineup-for-2026-bank-of-america-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Media Tries to Get You to Think About It” – Kyle Larson Outright Rejects Narrative Trap Around Championship Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FL &ndash; FEBRUARY 12: Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet is being interviewed during Media Day for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Daytona 500 on February 12, 2025 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 12 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 Media Day EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2502124033500 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireKyle Larson has turned a 55-point deficit into a 40-point championship le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/media-tries-to-get-you-to-think-about-it-kyle-larson-outright-rejects-narrative-trap-around-championship-pressure/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/media-tries-to-get-you-to-think-about-it-kyle-larson-outright-rejects-narrative-trap-around-championship-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR starting lineup for Cup race at Charlotte in 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hendrick Motorsports will lead the NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup for the Chase race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in October. Kyle Larson won the pole for the 2026 Bank of America 400 at Charlotte this weekend. Kyle Chase Briscoe will join Larson on the front row for Sunday afternoon's event. Qualifying was cancelled due to weather.Tyler Reddick and Ryan Blaney will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, Brad Keselowski, Ryan Preece, Erik Jones, Josh Berry, Ross Chastain, Conn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-for-cup-race-at-charlotte-in-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-for-cup-race-at-charlotte-in-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch NASCAR live at Charlotte in 2026 Chase, schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is ready for the upcoming action at Charlotte Motor Speedway, marking the 34th official race weekend of the 2026 season. In 2025, NASCAR competed at the Charlotte ROVAL instead. All three NASCAR levels will be on-track at Charlotte. You don't want to miss the action!Below, you can find more details about the on-track action at Charlotte this weekend!NASCAR live today: Charlotte Motor SpeedwayHere are the upcoming practice, qualifying, and race times for the current race weekend on the NAS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-live-at-charlotte-in-2026-chase-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-live-at-charlotte-in-2026-chase-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowman spins, collecting Wallace, Byron in major Charlotte wreck]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of NASCAR Cup Series Chase presented by Mobil 1 drivers were involved in a wreck to end Stage 1 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.With three laps to go in Stage 1 of the Bank of America 400, Bubba Wallace, in the No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota, and Alex Bowman, in the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, made contact, with Bowman getting loose in Turn 2 and slamming into Wallace while battling for fifth.RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-track photos: CharlotteWallace hit the outside wall before slidi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bowman-spins-collecting-wallace-byron-in-major-charlotte-wreck/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bowman-spins-collecting-wallace-byron-in-major-charlotte-wreck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Charlotte race live updates, highlights, leaderboard for Bank of America 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series Chase continues to the Charlotte oval.The Bank of America 400 on Oct. 11 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is back on the regular, 1.5-mile oval after a years-long stretch on the road course for the track's fall date.This is the third 1.5-mile oval in successive weeks, with Chase Briscoe and Kyle Larson trading wins in battles for victory at Kansas and Las Vegas.Larson leads the points standings by 40 points over Denny Hamlin with six races to go.Practice and qualifying was raine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-charlotte-race-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard-for-bank-of-america-400/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-charlotte-race-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard-for-bank-of-america-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski Says RFK Is ‘Clearly Not Tier One’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski believes he can win more races, but not in equipment that is short of tier one. He spoke with reporters at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, in a video posted by Frontstretch.Keselowski was asked why he is confident he can still win at the Cup level. He has won one race in the last five seasons.&ldquo;I know I&rsquo;m capable of way more. I mean, you&rsquo;re right. I&rsquo;ve only won once in the last five years, but then I&rsquo;ve got like eight or nine second-place finish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brad-keselowski-says-rfk-is-clearly-not-tier-one/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brad-keselowski-says-rfk-is-clearly-not-tier-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Larson wins Stage 1; multiple Chase drivers have trouble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stage 1 recap: Larson wins opening frameKyle Larson won Stage 1 of Sunday&lsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway (live on USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Chase Briscoe finished second, followed by Christopher Bell, Austin Cindric and Tyler Reddick. Daniel Su&aacute;rez, Corey Heim, Carson Hocevar, Chris Buescher and Ryan Blaney completed the top 10 and points earners.RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-track photos: CharlotteLarson led every lap in the open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-larson-wins-stage-1-multiple-chase-drivers-have-trouble/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-larson-wins-stage-1-multiple-chase-drivers-have-trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Larson wins Stage 1 at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stage 1 recap: Larson wins opening frameKyle Larson won Stage 1 of Sunday&lsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway (live on USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Chase Briscoe finished second, followed by Christopher Bell, Austin Cindric and Tyler Reddick. Daniel Su&aacute;rez, Corey Heim, Carson Hocevar, Chris Buescher and Ryan Blaney completed the top 10 and points earners.RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-track photos: CharlotteLarson led every lap in the open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-larson-wins-stage-1-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-larson-wins-stage-1-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Larson leads Charlotte at Lap 35 competition caution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larson leads at Lap 35 competition cautionKyle Larson leads the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway at the scheduled Lap 35 competition caution in the Bank of America 400 &mdash; the sixth of 10 Chase presented by Mobil 1 races (live on USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). The stoppage allows for teams to check tire wear after rain washed out practice and qualifying on Saturday.Larson, the polesitter, led every lap from the original start until the ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-larson-leads-charlotte-at-lap-35-competition-caution/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-larson-leads-charlotte-at-lap-35-competition-caution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Bell wins Stage 2; multiple Chase drivers have early trouble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stage 2 recap: Bell claims the second stageChristopher Bell won Stage 2 of Sunday&lsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway (live on USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). The race is the sixth of 10 in The Chase presented by Mobil 1.Ryan Blaney finished second, followed by Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick. Austin Cindric, Chase Briscoe, Josh Berry, Chase Elliott and Carson Hocevar completed the top 10 and points earners. Berry was the only non-Chase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-bell-wins-stage-2-multiple-chase-drivers-have-early-trouble/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-bell-wins-stage-2-multiple-chase-drivers-have-early-trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briscoe fights off Bell in photo finish to win Charlotte, earn second straight victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe took the lead on pit road during a caution with 62 laps to go and fended off Christopher Bell in a photo finish to win Sunday&lsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Chase race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.It marks Briscoe&lsquo;s second victory in a row, his third of the 2026 season and the eighth of his career. Briscoe cut another 19 points into his deficit to series leader Kyle Larson and is now 65 points back with four Chase presented by Mobil 1 races remaining.RELATED: Unofficial results | A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/briscoe-fights-off-bell-in-photo-finish-to-win-charlotte-earn-second-straight-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/briscoe-fights-off-bell-in-photo-finish-to-win-charlotte-earn-second-straight-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I Just Go Silent”—Denny Hamlin Reveals Raw Coping Mechanism After Painful Chase Defeats]]></title><description><![CDATA[TALLADEGA, AL &ndash; APRIL 26: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing King s Hawaiian UBE Coconut Rolls Toyota looks on prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Jack Links 500 on April 26, 2026, at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega AL. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 26 NASCAR Cup Series Jack Links 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2604262724 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin started the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase with a 55-point lead over Kyle Larson. Five r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-just-go-silentdenny-hamlin-reveals-raw-coping-mechanism-after-painful-chase-defeats/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-just-go-silentdenny-hamlin-reveals-raw-coping-mechanism-after-painful-chase-defeats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy&amp;#39;s most iconic Charlotte moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWe continue our 'Kyle Busch Remembered' series with his most iconic moments from Charlotte Motor Speedway, where he won 18 races between Cup, O'Reilly&nbsp;and Trucks.Busch went on to earn a record 234 career NASCAR national series wins -- more than any other driver in history. His final victory came just days before his unexpected death at the age of 41 in May. He was preparing for the upcoming weekend's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte at the GM Technical Center in Charlotte when he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-rowdyamp39s-most-iconic-charlotte-moments/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-rowdyamp39s-most-iconic-charlotte-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Biggest Story in Recent Memory”- Former Cup Star Calls Out Mainstream Media’s Absence at Brad Keselowski Presser]]></title><description><![CDATA[February 11, 2026, Daytona Beach, Fl, USA: BRAD KESELOWSKI 6 of Rochester Hills, MI gets interviewed during Media Day for Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach , FL. Daytona Beach USA &ndash; ZUMAa161 20260211_aaa_a161_087 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireThere was a time when NASCAR drivers could barely get through a major career milestone without being surrounded by reporters from national television networks and major sports publications. Bra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/biggest-story-in-recent-memory-former-cup-star-calls-out-mainstream-medias-absence-at-brad-keselowski-presser/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/biggest-story-in-recent-memory-former-cup-star-calls-out-mainstream-medias-absence-at-brad-keselowski-presser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR Cup Series Race Today at Charlotte Motor Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR fans face a packed Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026, after Saturday&rsquo;s rain washed out practice, qualifying and the scheduled O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race.Weather-related delays have turned Sunday i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-cup-series-race-today-at-charlotte-motor-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-cup-series-race-today-at-charlotte-motor-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte weather updates: Cup-O&amp;#39;Reilly doubleheader on tap for Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[All on-track activities for Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway were canceled due to inclement weather, NASCAR officials announced Saturday morning.The Blue Cross NC 300, the fifth of nine Chase presented by Mobil 1 races in the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series, will now take place Sunday at 8 p.m. ET (The CW, ESPN Unlimited, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) following the NASCAR Cup Series race. The race was originally slated for a 4 p.m. ET green flag Saturday.Cup Series practice and q]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/charlotte-weather-updates-cup-oamp39reilly-doubleheader-on-tap-for-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/charlotte-weather-updates-cup-oamp39reilly-doubleheader-on-tap-for-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick’s Newport Night Took A Wild Turn For This Reason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick had an unusual night at Newport Speedway in Tennessee. Harvick said police told him a fan had cut off an ankle monitor to come watch him race. He shared the story on this week&rsquo;s episode of Kevin Harvick&rsquo;s Happy Hour.&ldquo;Well, we got interrupted at the Newport Speedway this week. And the police officer had informed us that someone had cut their ankle bracelet off to come watch me race. On the premises. And they were actively searching for them.&rdquo;Co-hosts Mamba Sm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvicks-newport-night-took-a-wild-turn-for-this-reason/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvicks-newport-night-took-a-wild-turn-for-this-reason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the scenes of how 11-year-old Brexton Busch prepared for NASCAR Cup burnouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAt the Celebration of Life for Kyle Busch, several people closest to the NASCAR legend gathered at Charlotte Motor Speedway to share memories of the two-time Cup Series champion.The night ended with his widow, Samantha Busch, giving a heartfelt speech about her husband's life and legacy. As Samantha completed her remarks, she introduced her 11-year-old son Brexton, who pulled out from behind the stage in his father's actual No. 8 Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Cup Chevrolet.He d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/behind-the-scenes-of-how-11-year-old-brexton-busch-prepared-for-nascar-cup-burnouts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/behind-the-scenes-of-how-11-year-old-brexton-busch-prepared-for-nascar-cup-burnouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR race at Charlotte: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup, weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NC &mdash; The last time NASCAR visited Charlotte Motor Speedway for a fall race, the track was in the shape of a 2.28-mile road course with 17 turns and Shane van Gisbergen took the checkered flag.But after eight years, the Roval is gone and a fall race has returned to the Charlotte oval.&ldquo;I mean, it's an oval series, and I came here to race on ovals,&rdquo; said van Gisbergen, the New Zealand native. &ldquo;Road courses are obviously good for me, but I don't know, I'm decent at t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-charlotte-start-time-tv-streaming-lineup-weather/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-charlotte-start-time-tv-streaming-lineup-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR race at Charlotte: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NC &mdash; The last time NASCAR visited Charlotte Motor Speedway for a fall race, the track was in the shape of a 2.28-mile road course with 17 turns and Shane van Gisbergen took the checkered flag.But after eight years, the Roval is gone and a fall race has returned to the Charlotte oval.&ldquo;I mean, it's an oval series, and I came here to race on ovals,&rdquo; said van Gisbergen, the New Zealand native. &ldquo;Road courses are obviously good for me, but I don't know, I'm decent at t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-charlotte-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-charlotte-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR photo finish as Chase Briscoe wins at Charlotte: Results, highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NC &mdash; Chase Briscoe and Christopher Bell accomplished one thing together on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Charlotte Motor Speedway: They brought 85-year-old Joe Gibbs&rsquo; stress levels to a new level.&ldquo;That's always when I'm the most nervous, when a couple of our cars are up front, because I know how bad Christopher wants to win, how bad Chase wants to win,&rdquo; Gibbs, the owner of the cars driven by Briscoe and Bell, said. &ldquo;For me, it's the time that I would say I get my bloo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-photo-finish-as-chase-briscoe-wins-at-charlotte-results-highlights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-photo-finish-as-chase-briscoe-wins-at-charlotte-results-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe wins NASCAR Charlotte race in photo finish: Results, highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NC &mdash; Chase Briscoe is becoming the master of mile-and-a-half tracks.The driver of the No. 19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing won earlier this season at Chicagoland, placed second at Kansas, and won last weekend at Las Vegas.On Sunday, Oct. 11 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Briscoe added to his collection of checkered flags at intermediate speedways, leading the final 57 laps before taking the checkered flag Bank of America 400 in a photo finish.Briscoe battled with JGR teammate Christop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-wins-nascar-charlotte-race-in-photo-finish-results-highlights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-wins-nascar-charlotte-race-in-photo-finish-results-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe wins Charlotte NASCAR race in photo finish: results, highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NC &mdash; Chase Briscoe and Christopher Bell accomplished one thing together on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Charlotte Motor Speedway: They brought 85-year-old Joe Gibbs&rsquo; stress levels to a new level.&ldquo;That's always when I'm the most nervous, when a couple of our cars are up front, because I know how bad Christopher wants to win, how bad Chase wants to win,&rdquo; Gibbs, the owner of the cars driven by Briscoe and Bell, said. &ldquo;For me, it's the time that I would say I get my bloo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-wins-charlotte-nascar-race-in-photo-finish-results-highlights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-wins-charlotte-nascar-race-in-photo-finish-results-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briscoe edges Bell in photo finish to win NASCAR race at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NC &mdash; Chase Briscoe and Christopher Bell accomplished one thing together on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Charlotte Motor Speedway: They brought 85-year-old Joe Gibbs&rsquo; stress levels to a new level.&ldquo;That's always when I'm the most nervous, when a couple of our cars are up front, because I know how bad Christopher wants to win, how bad Chase wants to win,&rdquo; Gibbs, the owner of the cars driven by Briscoe and Bell, said. &ldquo;For me, it's the time that I would say I get my bloo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/briscoe-edges-bell-in-photo-finish-to-win-nascar-race-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/briscoe-edges-bell-in-photo-finish-to-win-nascar-race-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William Byron Evaluates Gap to Hendrick Teammate Kyle Larson With Candid Admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireWilliam Byron can lead 485 laps at Charlotte and still go home empty-handed. He can rattle off four straight top-10s and still sit 160 points behind his own teammate. That&rsquo;s where he is heading into the Bank of America 400: doing a lot right while Kyle Larson makes the same job look almost unfairly easy.Byron didn&rsquo;t sugarcoat it when he talked with Peter Stratta. The No. 24 just hasn&rsquo;t had the speed or the balance that Larson&rsquo;s No. 5 has. Coming]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byron-evaluates-gap-to-hendrick-teammate-kyle-larson-with-candid-admission/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byron-evaluates-gap-to-hendrick-teammate-kyle-larson-with-candid-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR Charlotte race on today? Time, TV schedule for Bank of America 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series enters the final month of the season with the Bank of America 400 on Oct. 11 at Charlotte.The Chase has five races left, with Kyle Larson in the points lead by 40 points ahead of Denny Hamlin.Larson is on the pole after the field was set by the rule book metric when practice and qualifying was rained out on Oct. 10.Here's how you can watch Sunday's race:CHARLOTTE PICKS:NASCAR Charlotte predictions 2026, expert picks for the Bank of America 400NASCAR Charlotte TV schedule, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-charlotte-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule-for-bank-of-america-400/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-charlotte-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule-for-bank-of-america-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Charlotte lineup, TV schedule for Sunday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series continues in the Chase with the Bank of America 400 on Oct. 11 at Charlotte.The Charlotte fall date moves back to the 1.5-mile oval after several years on the road course.Rain washed out practice and qualifying on Oct. 10, with Kyle Larson on the pole via the rule book metic.Larson leads Denny Hamlin by 40 points in the Cup Chase points standings.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Sunday's NASCAR race at Charlotte.CHARLOTTE PICKS:NASCAR Charlotte predict]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-charlotte-lineup-tv-schedule-for-sundayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-charlotte-lineup-tv-schedule-for-sundayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte: Starting lineup, TV schedule for today&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson is on the pole for the Bank of America 400NASCAR Cup Series race on Oct. 11 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after qualifying was rained out on Oct. 10.The field was set by the rule book metric.Larson is joined by Las Vegas winner Chase Briscoe on the front row.Here's the full starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR race at Charlotte.CHARLOTTE RACE PICKS:NASCAR Charlotte predictions 2026, expert picks for the Bank of America 400NASCAR Charlotte qualifying results, starting lineupKyle Larson,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-charlotte-starting-lineup-tv-schedule-for-todayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-charlotte-starting-lineup-tv-schedule-for-todayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is NASCAR on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch 2026 Charlotte playoff race]]></title><description><![CDATA[What channel is NASCAR on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch 2026 Charlotte playoff race originally appeared on The Sporting News.Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.NASCAR fans, we're officially entering the back half of the 2026 Playoff Chase. This weekend's Bank of America 400 is looking to be another doozy.Drivers will finally return to racing on a 1.5-mile track at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, which is not always a forgiving venue. But bucking the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-nascar-on-today-time-tv-schedule-live-stream-to-watch-2026-charlotte-playoff-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-nascar-on-today-time-tv-schedule-live-stream-to-watch-2026-charlotte-playoff-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What&amp;#39;s next for Brad Keselowski in NASCAR? &amp;#39;I can win a lot more races&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NC &mdash; Around the rain-soaked NASCAR garages at Charlotte Motor Speedway ahead of the Bank of America 400, much of the focus is on the postseason Chase. The race on Sunday, Oct. 11 is the sixth of 10 races that will crown the sport&rsquo;s champion.But like the stubborn clouds hovering above the haulers, there&rsquo;s another question that continues to linger, one that has nothing to do with any driver in the postseason.What does the future hold for Brad Keselowski?One of the most r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/whatamp39s-next-for-brad-keselowski-in-nascar-amp39i-can-win-a-lot-more-racesamp39/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/whatamp39s-next-for-brad-keselowski-in-nascar-amp39i-can-win-a-lot-more-racesamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Driver Calls Out Media in Blunt Social Media Post]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 17: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #10 Mopar RAM, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series UNOH 250 Presented by Ohio Logistics at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyCorey LaJoie has a question for some of the biggest names in sports media, and he isn&rsquo;t keeping it to himself.The NASCAR veteran took to social media Saturday, Oct. 10, to voice his frustration wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-driver-calls-out-media-in-blunt-social-media-post/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-driver-calls-out-media-in-blunt-social-media-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Clearly We’re Not Tier One’: Brad Keselowski Takes Parting Shot at RFK Racing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyBrad Keselowski isn&rsquo;t questioning whether he can still win races in the NASCAR Cup Series. He&rsquo;s questioning whether he&rsquo;s had the equipment to do it.As the former Cup Series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/clearly-were-not-tier-one-brad-keselowski-takes-parting-shot-at-rfk-racing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/clearly-were-not-tier-one-brad-keselowski-takes-parting-shot-at-rfk-racing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Faces Pre-Race Penalties Ahead of Charlotte Motor Speedway Showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Cole Custer, driver of the #41 Standard Nuclear Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyCole Custer&rsquo;s preparations for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway took a hit Saturday after his No. 41 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet failed pre-race inspection twice ahead of Sunday&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-faces-pre-race-penalties-ahead-of-charlotte-motor-speedway-showdown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-faces-pre-race-penalties-ahead-of-charlotte-motor-speedway-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick Makes Bold NASCAR Charlotte Winner Prediction After Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick watched Chase Briscoe and Kyle Larson battle for the win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last weekend. Now, with NASCAR heading to another mile-and-a-half track, the former Cup Series champion sees little reason to expect a different outcome.But when it comes to picking a winner for Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Harvick isn&rsquo;t siding with the driver leading the championship standings.Instead, he&rsquo;s betting on the man who just beat him.On the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-makes-bold-nascar-charlotte-winner-prediction-after-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-makes-bold-nascar-charlotte-winner-prediction-after-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Updated NASCAR Charlotte Schedule for Sunday, Oct. 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 10: The #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, driven by Kyle Larson(not pictured) is seen in the garage area prior to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 10, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) GettyCharlotte Motor Speedway has confirmed the revised Sunday schedule, which now includes the postponed O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race.All times Eastern.TIMEEVENT8 a.m.Parking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/full-updated-nascar-charlotte-schedule-for-sunday-oct-11/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/full-updated-nascar-charlotte-schedule-for-sunday-oct-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keselowski still tight-lipped on RFK exit; appreciating the process of free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoBrad Keselowski still isn&rsquo;t telling his side of the story when it comes to the split with RFK Racing.When asked about it, or any of the things company president Chip Bowers said during a desk conference after the Keselowski media availability last week at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the 2012 champion is still saying he isn&rsquo;t going to address that right now.Which then turns conversation towards his future, which is also something he doesn&rsquo;t have a lot to disclose,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/keselowski-still-tight-lipped-on-rfk-exit-appreciating-the-process-of-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/keselowski-still-tight-lipped-on-rfk-exit-appreciating-the-process-of-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streaking Kyle Larson looks to pad points lead at Charlotte as NASCAR playoffs reach midway point]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.C. &mdash; Kyle Larson didn&rsquo;t win a race during the regular season.But the defending NASCAR Cup champion already has two postseason victories along with three other top-five finishes, vaulting him into a commanding lead as the &ldquo;Chase&rdquo; heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway for Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400.Larson, who is looking for his third championship overall, leads regular-season champion Denny Hamlin by 40 points. But he knows he still has some work to do.Chris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/streaking-kyle-larson-looks-to-pad-points-lead-at-charlotte-as-nascar-playoffs-reach-midway-point/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/streaking-kyle-larson-looks-to-pad-points-lead-at-charlotte-as-nascar-playoffs-reach-midway-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Is the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at Charlotte? Rain Forces Sunday Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 10: The NASCAR track drying team work to dry the track during a weather delay prior to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 10, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR&rsquo;s Charlotte race weekend has taken another hit from the weather, and fans planning to watch Saturday&rsquo;s O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race will have to wait.Rain forced NASCAR to can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/when-is-the-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-race-at-charlotte-rain-forces-sunday-move/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/when-is-the-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-race-at-charlotte-rain-forces-sunday-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Canceled Due to Rain: Who is on The Pole?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series qualifying was canceled due to rain. GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series was scheduled for single-car qualifying on Saturday afternoon for the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. However, Mother Nature had other ideas for the 39-car field as qualifying was canceled due to rain on Saturday morning.Qualifying was moved up from its original start time of 2:05 p.m. ET to 12:05 p.m. ET due to the threat of inclement weather. However, the two-hour change would not be enough to ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-qualifying-canceled-due-to-rain-who-is-on-the-pole/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-qualifying-canceled-due-to-rain-who-is-on-the-pole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Chaos Grows as Charlotte Weather Forces Major Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Freeway Insurance Chevrolet, and Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Interstate Batteries Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyRain threw NASCAR&rsquo;s Chase weekend into disarray at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Officials scrapped practice and qualifying for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-chaos-grows-as-charlotte-weather-forces-major-changes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-chaos-grows-as-charlotte-weather-forces-major-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Charlotte: Isaias Cancels On-Track Activity Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.C. --- NASCAR canceled all on-track activity Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway due to Hurricane Isaias.&nbsp;The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will run Sunday at 8 p.m. ET, after the NASCAR Cup Series race. They were set to race Saturday late-afternoon before rain moved the 300-mile race.NASCAR also canceled practice and qualifying for not only the NOAPS race but also for the Cup Series race. NASCAR moved all practice and qualifying to earlier in the day but the rain came anywa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-charlotte-isaias-cancels-on-track-activity-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-charlotte-isaias-cancels-on-track-activity-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Watch: To lead or not to lead? That is The Chase question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway<br />
Location: Concord, North Carolina<br />
Track length: 1.5 miles<br />
When: 3 p.m. ET<br />
Where to tune in: USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio<br />
Race purse:&nbsp;$11,233,037<br />
Race distance: 267 laps | 400.5 miles<br />
Stages: 80 | 165 | 267<br />
Sunday&rsquo;s starting lineup| Pit stall assignmentsBalancing championship defense with offensive mentalityCONCORD, N.C. &mdash; In all three national series, the No. 1 seed entering The Chase presented by Mobil 1 has lost the top]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-to-watch-to-lead-or-not-to-lead-that-is-the-chase-question/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-to-watch-to-lead-or-not-to-lead-that-is-the-chase-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday Setup: Charlotte provides latest unknowns after another Saturday wash]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.C. &mdash; For the fourth time in six races, rain washed away practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series &mdash; this time, at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Unfavorable forecasts provided ample opportunity for crew chiefs to be ready for yet another starting lineup set by the metric ahead of Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400 (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).MORE: Charlotte starting lineup | At-track photosBubba Wallace will take the green flag fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sunday-setup-charlotte-provides-latest-unknowns-after-another-saturday-wash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sunday-setup-charlotte-provides-latest-unknowns-after-another-saturday-wash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Su&aacute;rez &amp;#39;pretty close&amp;#39; on locking &amp;#39;27 plans; reflects on Busch, emotional Coca-Cola 600 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.C. &mdash; With just five races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, Daniel Su&aacute;rez is on pace to record the best average finish of his 10-year career.Su&aacute;rez, in his first campaign piloting the No. 7 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports, holds an average finish of 15.3, highlighted by his triumph in the crown jewel Coca-Cola 600 in May. This year&rsquo;s mark is nearly a full position better than his previous best average finish of 16.2, which he set in 2017 with Jo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/suaacuterez-amp39pretty-closeamp39-on-locking-amp3927-plans-reflects-on-busch-emotional-coca-cola-600-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/suaacuterez-amp39pretty-closeamp39-on-locking-amp3927-plans-reflects-on-busch-emotional-coca-cola-600-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Results: Starting Lineup for Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR has finalized the starting lineup for the 2026 Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after inclement weather forced officials to cancel Saturday&rsquo;s scheduled practice and qualifying sessions. With drivers unable to set their positions on track, the starting order was determined according to the NASCAR Rule Book.Kyle Larson will lead the field to the green flag on Sunday, with Chase Briscoe joining the Hendrick Motorsports driver on the front row. Tyler Reddick secured third]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-qualifying-results-starting-lineup-for-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-qualifying-results-starting-lineup-for-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cancels Saturday’s On-Track Action at Charlotte as Weather Disrupts Race Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR tried to get ahead of the weather at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mother Nature had other plans.What was supposed to be a busy Saturday of practice, qualifying and racing has turned into a complete washout, forcing NASCAR to cancel all scheduled on-track activity and move the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race to Sunday.The decision sets up an unexpected doubleheader at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 11, with the Cup Series&rsquo; Bank of America 400 followed by the postponed Blue Cross]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cancels-saturdays-on-track-action-at-charlotte-as-weather-disrupts-race-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cancels-saturdays-on-track-action-at-charlotte-as-weather-disrupts-race-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Brexton Busch Honors Dad Kyle With Burnout, Signature Bow at Celebration of Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 09: Kyle Busch's son Brexton Busch takes a bow after performing a burnout during the Kyle Busch Celebration of Life at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 09, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyCONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 09: Kyle Busch's son Brexton Busch waves to the crowd after performing a burnout during the Kyle Busch Celebration of Life at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 09, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/watch-brexton-busch-honors-dad-kyle-with-burnout-signature-bow-at-celebration-of-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/watch-brexton-busch-honors-dad-kyle-with-burnout-signature-bow-at-celebration-of-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Charlotte Weekend Takes Another Hit as Rain Forces Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 23: A general view of the track from the grandstands during a weather delay in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Charbroil 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyPersistent rain forced NASCAR to cancel practice and qualifying for the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday.The decision leaves drivers without a chance to qualify for the Blue Cros]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-charlotte-weekend-takes-another-hit-as-rain-forces-changes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-charlotte-weekend-takes-another-hit-as-rain-forces-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch’s 11-year-old son highlights his father’s ‘celebration of life’ ceremony with burnout]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.C. &mdash; The NASCAR community and more than 10,000 race fans celebrated the life of the late Kyle Busch during an uplifting ceremony Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Busch's widow, Samantha Busch, spoke at the free event and shared memories of their life together during an emotional 10-minute speech. But it was 11-year-son Brexton, a budding racer, who stole the show with a burnout on the track's frontstretch in his father's No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Cup Series car befo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschs-11-year-old-son-highlights-his-fathers-celebration-of-life-ceremony-with-burnout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschs-11-year-old-son-highlights-his-fathers-celebration-of-life-ceremony-with-burnout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persistent Rain Hands Larson Cup Pole; O&amp;#39;Reilly Race Postponed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Sewell-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectMother Nature would not relent on Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and the continuing forecast for Saturday afternoon doesn't look very promising. As a result, NASCAR was forced to cancel NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying, and the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Blue Cross NC 300, which was slated for 4 PM ET on Saturday, will now take place on Sunday at 8 PM ET.Due to the cancellation of NASCAR Cup Series qualifying, Kyl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/persistent-rain-hands-larson-cup-pole-oamp39reilly-race-postponed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/persistent-rain-hands-larson-cup-pole-oamp39reilly-race-postponed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly race postponed to late Sunday due to heavy rain at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR made an early decision by 11am EST to cancel all practice, qualifying, and racing for the day at Charlotte Motor Speedway due to nonstop rain dumping on the area after remnants of Hurricane&nbsp;Isaias hit the area. NASCAR tried moving up some sessions, but it was to no avail.Developing&nbsp;in October, Hurricane Isaias is&nbsp;the latest arriving first storm on record for the Atlantic hurricane season.Practice and qualifying for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-race-postponed-to-late-sunday-due-to-heavy-rain-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-race-postponed-to-late-sunday-due-to-heavy-rain-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Charlotte Starting Lineup Set After Rain Cancels Cup Series Qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, but the championship leader didn&rsquo;t need to turn a qualifying lap to secure the pole.Wet weather forced NASCAR to cancel Saturday&rsquo;s Cup Series qualifying session, leaving officials to determine the starting lineup for the Bank of America 400 using the sanctioning body&rsquo;s rulebook formula.The cancellation puts Larson&rsquo;s No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet at the front o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-starting-lineup-set-after-rain-cancels-cup-series-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-starting-lineup-set-after-rain-cancels-cup-series-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson On Bank of America 400 Pole After Cup Qualifying Canceled By Weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother Nature just wouldn&rsquo;t let the racers race on Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Persistent inclement weather forced NASCAR to cancel NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying for Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400. Additionally, Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series event has been postponed until Sunday evening at 8 PM ET.Due to the cancellation of Cup Series qualifying, Kyle Larson, the series point leader, will start from the pole position in Sunday&rsquo;s Ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-on-bank-of-america-400-pole-after-cup-qualifying-canceled-by-weather/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-on-bank-of-america-400-pole-after-cup-qualifying-canceled-by-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Charlotte Starting Lineup: Qualifying canceled due to Hurricane Isaias rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIt seems NASCAR simply cannot escape the Saturday&nbsp;rain as of late. After moving both sessions two hours earlier in the day, NASCAR was forced to cancel Cup Series practice and qualifying for the Chase race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.The first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season managed to adversely impact NASCAR right in the middle of its championship battle. Rain from Hurricane Isaias made it impossible for both Cup and the NASCAR O'Reilly Series to practice or qualify,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-charlotte-starting-lineup-qualifying-canceled-due-to-hurricane-isaias-rain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-charlotte-starting-lineup-qualifying-canceled-due-to-hurricane-isaias-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Charlotte qualifying results, Kyle Larson on Cup Series pole as starting lineup set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson is on the pole for the Bank of America 400NASCAR Cup Series race on Oct. 11 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after qualifying was rained out on Oct. 10.The field was set by the rule book metric.Larson is joined by Las Vegas winner Chase Briscoe on the front row.Here's the full starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR race at Charlotte.CHARLOTTE RACE PICKS:NASCAR Charlotte predictions 2026, expert picks for the Bank of America 400NASCAR Charlotte qualifying results, starting lineupKyle Larson,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-qualifying-results-kyle-larson-on-cup-series-pole-as-starting-lineup-set/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-qualifying-results-kyle-larson-on-cup-series-pole-as-starting-lineup-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Charlotte qualifying live results, Cup Series starting lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup SeriesCharlotte race weekend begins with Bank of America 400 practice and qualifying on Oct. 10.The weather forecast forced NASCAR to move practice and qualifying ahead by an hour, though the National Weather Service forecast calls for increased rain chances by Cup practice time.Chase Briscoe and Kyle Larson traded wins at 1.5-mile ovals over the last two weeks after late-race battles.Larson's recent form has vaulted him into the Chase points lead by 40 points ahead of Denny Hamli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-qualifying-live-results-cup-series-starting-lineup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-qualifying-live-results-cup-series-starting-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin has recent history on his side at midpoint of Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Denny Hamlin needs encouragement after a lackluster start to the NASCAR Cup Series Chase presented by Mobil 1, he needs to look no further than his own performance in the regular season.After falling 129 points behind fellow Toyota driver Tyler Reddick &mdash; who drives for the 23XI Racing team he co-owns with Michael Jordan &mdash; Hamlin won three straight races in June, overtook Reddick and earned top seeding in The Chase.RELATED: Updated Charlotte schedule | Cup Series standingsOver the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-has-recent-history-on-his-side-at-midpoint-of-chase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-has-recent-history-on-his-side-at-midpoint-of-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather Forces Cancellation of NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Practice, Qualifying at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[The starting lineup for Saturday afternoon&rsquo;s NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series Blue Cross NC 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway was set by the NASCAR Rule Book after inclement weather forced the cancellation of practice and qualifying for the event on Saturday morning.As a result, Carson Kvapil will begin the race from the first starting position on the grid.The JR Motorsports driver will be joined by Corey Day, last week&rsquo;s race winner at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, on the front row]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/weather-forces-cancellation-of-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-practice-qualifying-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/weather-forces-cancellation-of-nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-practice-qualifying-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Charlotte lineup, TV schedule for Saturday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carson Kvapil is on the pole for the Blue Cross NC 300NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Oct. 10 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after practice and qualifying was rained out in the morning.Las Vegas race winner Corey Day will start on the outside of the front row.The remnants of Hurricane Isaias could impact the full schedule throughout Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, including the 4 p.m. Eastern/3 p.m. Central race time.Here's the full starting lineup for Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-charlotte-lineup-tv-schedule-for-saturdayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-charlotte-lineup-tv-schedule-for-saturdayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inclement Weather Washes Out O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Practice and Qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectPractice and qualifying for Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Blue Cross NC 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway have been washed away by inclement weather in Concord, NC. As a result, the starting lineup for Saturday's Chase race was determined by the NASCAR Rule Book, and teams will begin the race without any on-track laps on their race cars.In these situations, NASCAR sets the starting lineup by the metric formula, which takes in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/inclement-weather-washes-out-oamp39reilly-series-practice-and-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/inclement-weather-washes-out-oamp39reilly-series-practice-and-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch&amp;#39;s 11-year-old son&amp;#39;s on-track tribute to late dad was perfect]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was an emotional scene in Concord, North Carolina on Friday night as the family, friends and fans of the late Kyle Busch paid tribute to the NASCAR driver who died earlier this year at the age of 41.The night was finished by his 11-year-old son, Brexton Busch, who got into his father's No. 8 car, driving a backwards lap around Charlotte Motor Speedway before performing a burnout. Then? He got out of the car, got on the roof with a checkered flag and took a bow, performing his father's tradema]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschamp39s-11-year-old-sonamp39s-on-track-tribute-to-late-dad-was-perfect/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschamp39s-11-year-old-sonamp39s-on-track-tribute-to-late-dad-was-perfect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing Insights: Who will rule Charlotte&amp;#39;s fall oval return?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a home game for the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, as Charlotte Motor Speedway &mdash; just down the road from many race shops &mdash; plays host to the Bank of America 400 (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). But for the first time in nine years, the annual fall race is set for the 1.5-mile oval, a change from the infield road course that hosted NASCAR&rsquo;s postseason from 2018-2025.Sunday&rsquo;s 267-lap race marks the third consecutive Chase present]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/racing-insights-who-will-rule-charlotteamp39s-fall-oval-return/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/racing-insights-who-will-rule-charlotteamp39s-fall-oval-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Cindric set for 2027 return to Team Penske amid recent run of success]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.C. &mdash; Austin Cindric confirmed Saturday morning that he will return to Team Penske as driver of the No. 2 Ford for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.Cindric has driven the iconic car number for the historic team since 2022, winning the Daytona 500 that February. His new contract ensures a continued stay in Penske&rsquo;s winningest car number for the near future.MORE: Cup Series Chase standings| Updated Charlotte scheduleCindric sits ninth in The Chase presented by Mobil 1 standi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-cindric-set-for-2027-return-to-team-penske-amid-recent-run-of-success/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-cindric-set-for-2027-return-to-team-penske-amid-recent-run-of-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starting lineup: Bank of America 400 Cup Series Chase race at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[With NASCAR Cup Series practice and Busch Light Pole Qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway canceled Saturday because of inclement weather, the starting lineup for Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400 was determined per the NASCAR Rule Book.Kyle Larson will start first, with Chase Briscoe joining him on the front row. Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney and Austin Cindric round out the top five.Cole Custer&rsquo;s No. 41 Haas Factory Team failed pre-race inspection twice, resulting in the loss of pit-stall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/starting-lineup-bank-of-america-400-cup-series-chase-race-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/starting-lineup-bank-of-america-400-cup-series-chase-race-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR weekend weather in Charlotte: Tracking Hurricane Isaias path, latest news]]></title><description><![CDATA[As NASCAR competes at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, Hurricane Isaias is making its way through the southeastern United States. The NASCAR Cup Series' Bank of America 400 and the second-tier O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series' Blue Cross NC 300 are set to race.The storm made landfall at Destin, Florida, on Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane. With winds hovering around 110 miles per hour, it was fluctuating between a Category 2 and a Category 3. Category 2 hurricanes have winds of 96-11]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-weekend-weather-in-charlotte-tracking-hurricane-isaias-path-latest-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-weekend-weather-in-charlotte-tracking-hurricane-isaias-path-latest-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I Wish You Could See This”- Samantha Busch Overcome With Emotion as Son Brexton Honors Late Father Kyle Busch at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Imago &copy;Credit - ImagoThere was a cloud of gloom over Charlotte Motor Speedway the last time NASCAR visited the iconic track. It was May 24, just three days after Kyle Busch passed away. Given the sudden nature of his death, the family and NASCAR had little time to plan an elaborate tribute, although there were few dry eyes in the garage that day. The emotions ran even deeper during the planned celebration of Rowdy&rsquo;s life on October 9.Busch&rsquo;s 11-year-old son, Brexton, cli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-wish-you-could-see-this-samantha-busch-overcome-with-emotion-as-son-brexton-honors-late-father-kyle-busch-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-wish-you-could-see-this-samantha-busch-overcome-with-emotion-as-son-brexton-honors-late-father-kyle-busch-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Identifies the Missing Piece in His NASCAR Cup Championship Pursuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, IN &ndash; JULY 25: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing JGR Toyota GR Camry sits in hit pit box during qualifications for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Brickyard 400 on July 25, 2026 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN. Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 25 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon072526013400 &copy;IMAGO/Icon Sportswire64 wins, a 2026 regular-season championship, three Daytona 500 victories, and countless memorable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-identifies-the-missing-piece-in-his-nascar-cup-championship-pursuit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-identifies-the-missing-piece-in-his-nascar-cup-championship-pursuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series race at Charlotte on today? Time, TV schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series hits the midpoint of the Chase with the Blue Cross NC 300 on Oct. 10 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Five races remain in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase, with Sheldon Creed leading Carson Kvapil by 19 points.Kvapil, Jesse Love, Justin Allgaier, Corey Day and Sam Mayer all are within 52 points or less of Creed's lead.Allgaier's form during the Chase has shaken up the top of the standings. The driver of the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet finished 34th last w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-oamp39reilly-series-race-at-charlotte-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-oamp39reilly-series-race-at-charlotte-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch&amp;#39;s legacy comes back into focus in celebration of life at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.C. &mdash; Kyle Busch&rsquo;s legacy shone brightly at Charlotte Motor Speedway once again Friday night in an emotional celebration to remember the life of a legend.Moments after the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race concluded around the 1.5-mile oval, 10 of Busch&rsquo;s most iconic NASCAR rides rolled onto the speedway&rsquo;s front straightaway in front of a packed grandstand, with family, fans, former bosses and drivers gathered to reflect on Busch&rsquo;s enormous impact on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschamp39s-legacy-comes-back-into-focus-in-celebration-of-life-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschamp39s-legacy-comes-back-into-focus-in-celebration-of-life-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Charlotte qualifying channel today, time, TV schedule for Bank of America 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup SeriesCharlotte race weekend begins with Bank of America 400 practice and qualifying on Oct. 10.The series returns to a fall race date on the usual 1.5-mile oval.Weather could play a role in the Saturday on-track schedule, as NASCAR moved qualifying and practice for both the Cup Series and the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series ahead by one hour.Here is what you need to know about NASCAR Cup qualifying at Charlotte.What channel is qualifying on today for the NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte?Q]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-qualifying-channel-today-time-tv-schedule-for-bank-of-america-400/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-qualifying-channel-today-time-tv-schedule-for-bank-of-america-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte weather updates: All Saturday on-track activity canceled]]></title><description><![CDATA[All on-track activities for Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway have been canceled due to inclement weather, NASCAR officials announced Saturday morning.The Blue Cross NC 300, the fifth of nine Chase presented by Mobil 1 races in the NASCAR O&lsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series, will now take place Sunday at 8 p.m. ET (The CW, ESPN Unlimited, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) following the NASCAR Cup Series race. The race was originally slated for a 4 p.m. ET green flag Saturday.Cup Series practice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/charlotte-weather-updates-all-saturday-on-track-activity-canceled/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/charlotte-weather-updates-all-saturday-on-track-activity-canceled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch’s Wife Samantha, Son Brexton Honor Late NASCAR Driver at N.C. Celebration of Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Credit: Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via GettyNEED TO KNOWThe family of Kyle Busch was joined by 10,000 fans at his celebration of life at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, Oct. 9 Busch&rsquo;s wife, Samantha, spoke at the event, sharing family memories in an emotional 10-minute speech, and his 11-year-old son Brexton did a burnout on the track in honor of his dadThe NASCAR driver died on May 21 after he developed severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsisSamantha Busch honored her late hus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschs-wife-samantha-son-brexton-honor-late-nascar-driver-at-nc-celebration-of-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschs-wife-samantha-son-brexton-honor-late-nascar-driver-at-nc-celebration-of-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Busch Pays Tribute to Brother Kyle at Public Memorial Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kurt Busch was on stage to pay tribute to his late brother, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, at the Kyle Busch Celebration of Life on Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Kyle, who passed away on May 21, grew up racing alongside his older brother as the two worked their way up to NASCAR&rsquo;s highest ranks.&nbsp;It was some of those memories of their younger days that older brother Kurt reflected on during his time on stage.Kurt Busch Reflects on Memories of Brother KyleAlo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-pays-tribute-to-brother-kyle-at-public-memorial-service/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-pays-tribute-to-brother-kyle-at-public-memorial-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Charlotte Betting Odds: Favorites, Sleepers and Longshots for Sunday’s Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series betting odds for Charlotte. GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series circuit heads to the Charlotte Motor Speedway this Sunday for the Bank of America 400. It marks the sixth race of the 2026 Chase and the first time the series will run on the Charlotte oval for the fall Chase race since 2017.The top three championship contenders are the ones to watch to win on Sunday, according to the oddsmakers. Points leader Kyle Larson and second place Denny Hamlin are the odds-on favorite to win at +450]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-betting-odds-favorites-sleepers-and-longshots-for-sundays-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-betting-odds-favorites-sleepers-and-longshots-for-sundays-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brexton Busch burnout caps emotional celebration of life for Kyle Busch at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NC &mdash; The smell of burnt rubber filled the air as the 11-year-old boy and the machine he was driving disappeared into a cloud of smoke.After it cleared, Brexton Busch was standing atop the No. 8 Chevrolet that his daddy once piloted. He waved a checkered flag and then performed the signature celebration that had become the exclamation point to every race his father won, the Busch Bow.Brexton burning out in a NASCAR Cup Series car at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the evening of Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brexton-busch-burnout-caps-emotional-celebration-of-life-for-kyle-busch-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brexton-busch-burnout-caps-emotional-celebration-of-life-for-kyle-busch-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Gibbs Reveals Kyle Busch Once Told Him ‘Your Cars Suck’]]></title><description><![CDATA[DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 05: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&amp;M's Toyota, and team owner and Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs talk on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 05, 2021 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) GettyJoe Gibbs spent 15 seasons working with Kyle Busch, celebrating two NASCAR Cup Series championships and dozens of victories along the way. But even the legendary team owner was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joe-gibbs-reveals-kyle-busch-once-told-him-your-cars-suck/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joe-gibbs-reveals-kyle-busch-once-told-him-your-cars-suck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samantha Busch complete speech from emotional Kyle Busch Celebration of Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoOn Friday, NASCAR held a Celebration of Life for Kyle Busch, which was free and open to the public.Before the special event turned to remarks from his widow, Samantha Busch, those in attendance&nbsp;heard speeches from Kurt Busch, Joe Gibbs, Austin Dillon, and others.To conclude the night, Samantha delivered an emotional speech, talking about how much Kyle meant to her and the greater racing world. She remarked how while Kyle's No. 8 team was struggling for results in recent year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/samantha-busch-complete-speech-from-emotional-kyle-busch-celebration-of-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/samantha-busch-complete-speech-from-emotional-kyle-busch-celebration-of-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Is NASCAR Not Racing on the Charlotte Roval This Weekend?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 05: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 05, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR is back at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, but fans tuning in for Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400 will notice something different.For the first time in nine years, the fall Cup Series race won&rsquo;t feature the Charlotte Roval.Instead of navigat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-is-nascar-not-racing-on-the-charlotte-roval-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-is-nascar-not-racing-on-the-charlotte-roval-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Gibbs remembers Kyle Busch with humorous story at Celebration of Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoHosted by Mike Joy, the Kyle Busch Celebration of Life immediately followed Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, and featured several of those closest to him.Among them was Joe Gibbs, who was Kyle Busch's team owner from 2009 through the 2022 season. Together, they won 56 Cup races, as well as the 2015 and 2019 NASCAR Cup Series championships.Kyle remains the team's most recent champion in Cup, and is second only to Denny Hamlin on JGR's all-time wins list.&nbsp;The event]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joe-gibbs-remembers-kyle-busch-with-humorous-story-at-celebration-of-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joe-gibbs-remembers-kyle-busch-with-humorous-story-at-celebration-of-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch&amp;#39;s 11-year-old son highlights his father&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;celebration of life&amp;#39; ceremony with burnout]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.C. (AP) &mdash; The NASCAR community and more than 10,000 race fans celebrated the life of the late Kyle Busch during an uplifting ceremony Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Busch's widow, Samantha Busch, spoke at the free event and shared memories of their life together during an emotional 10-minute speech. But it was 11-year-son Brexton, a budding racer, who stole the show with a burnout on the track's frontstretch in his father's No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Cup Series car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschamp39s-11-year-old-son-highlights-his-fatheramp39s-amp39celebration-of-lifeamp39-ceremony-with-burnout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschamp39s-11-year-old-son-highlights-his-fatheramp39s-amp39celebration-of-lifeamp39-ceremony-with-burnout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brexton Busch does burnout in No. 8 car, then bows at celebration of life for dad Kyle Busch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The celebration of life for Kyle Busch on Oct. 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway ended as races often have over the last 20 years &mdash; with a Busch burnout.Brexton Busch, Kyle's son, drove the No. 8 Chevrolet driven by his late father onto the Charlotte Motor Speedway tri-oval after introduced by his mother Samantha.Brexton Busch circled the tri-oval, then eventually did a burnout across the tri-oval.After finishing the burnout, Brexton Busch hopped out of the car, stood on the roof and bowed to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brexton-busch-does-burnout-in-no-8-car-then-bows-at-celebration-of-life-for-dad-kyle-busch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brexton-busch-does-burnout-in-no-8-car-then-bows-at-celebration-of-life-for-dad-kyle-busch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brexton Busch drives NASCAR Cup RCR No. 8 in touching tribute to father Kyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFollowing the Celebration of Life for Kyle Busch, his 11-year-old son Brexton got behind the wheel of the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Cup car his famous father once drove.The special ceremony featured speeches from Joe Gibbs, Austin Dillon, and Samantha Busch, as well as Q&amp;As with Kurt Busch, Kyle Larson, Daniel Suarez, Noah Gragson, and Christopher Bell.When the hour of remembrance ended and Samantha Busch finished a ten-minute speech, she struggled to hold back te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brexton-busch-drives-nascar-cup-rcr-no-8-in-touching-tribute-to-father-kyle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brexton-busch-drives-nascar-cup-rcr-no-8-in-touching-tribute-to-father-kyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch Celebration of Life: Full Recap of The Public Memorial Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte Motor Speedway was the site of the Kyle Busch Celebration of Life, a public memorial service honoring the late two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. The public service featured many special guest speakers who knew &ldquo;Rowdy&rdquo; the best, from family, to former teammates, to former drivers of Kyle Busch Motorsports.Mike Joy, Kurt Busch Kicked Off The Celebration of LifeThe FS1 broadcast of the event began with a montage video of some of Busch&rsquo;s greatest highlights. Jamie Litt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-celebration-of-life-full-recap-of-the-public-memorial-service/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-celebration-of-life-full-recap-of-the-public-memorial-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brexton Busch Honors Father With Burnout in His NASCAR Cup Car]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.C. -- Brexton Busch, the 11-year-old son of NASCAR Cup Series legend Kyle Busch, closed out his father's celebration of life with a burnout in his car.The younger Busch strapped into the No. 8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet his father won with at Auto Club Speedway in February of 2023 and did a burnout in the dogleg at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He then exited the car, wearing his helmet and firesuit, grabbed the checkered flag and bowed while standing on the roof of the car. His mother, Samantha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brexton-busch-honors-father-with-burnout-in-his-nascar-cup-car/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brexton-busch-honors-father-with-burnout-in-his-nascar-cup-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layne Riggs Tightens NASCAR Truck Series Chase With Win at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Wire ServiceIn the opening laps of Friday&rsquo;s Ecosave 200, as he was slicing his way forward from the 13th starting position, Layne Riggs declared on his team radio &ldquo;They&rsquo;re in trouble&rdquo;&mdash;meaning the competition.Riggs&rsquo; seventh victory of the season wasn&rsquo;t quite as easy as that assessment might have implied. In fact, the driver of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford had to pass Chase leader Kaden Honeycutt on Lap 128 of 134 to secure his second NASCA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-tightens-nascar-truck-series-chase-with-win-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-tightens-nascar-truck-series-chase-with-win-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias Threatens NASCAR Charlotte Weekend: Will Sunday’s Race Be Postponed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 29: A general view of cars covered and parked on the grid during a weather delay of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco Uniforms 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29, 2023 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) GettyHurricane Isaias is threatening to throw NASCAR&rsquo;s Charlotte race weekend into chaos, with heavy rain expected to move into North Carolina just as teams prepare for one of the most important races of the season.The stor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hurricane-isaias-threatens-nascar-charlotte-weekend-will-sundays-race-be-postponed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hurricane-isaias-threatens-nascar-charlotte-weekend-will-sundays-race-be-postponed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Results: 2026 NCTS Ecosave 200 at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Layne Riggs came out on top of a spirited late-race battle for the win with Kaden Honeycutt, his rival for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship, in Friday night&rsquo;s Ecosave 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.As Riggs got to the inside of Honeycutt off of Turn 4 with seven laps remaining, Honeycutt would slap the outside wall.Riggs would go on to score his seventh win of the season by a margin of victory of 0.596 seconds over Christian Eckes, who would scoot past Honeycutt for the runn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-ncts-ecosave-200-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-ncts-ecosave-200-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layne Riggs closes to 17 points of NASCAR Truck lead with Charlotte win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWith just a few laps to go, Kaden Honeycutt slid up into the wall and his title rival Layne Riggs snatched the win away in Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Riggs now has seven wins this year, and 12 in his NCTS career. He is now just 17 points behind Honeycutt in the battle for the 2026 championship."I love that," exclaimed Riggs after the race. "Let's go guys. Let's go! Thank you everybody. We really needed that one. Thank you for sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-closes-to-17-points-of-nascar-truck-lead-with-charlotte-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-closes-to-17-points-of-nascar-truck-lead-with-charlotte-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR points standings: Truck Series points update after Charlotte race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Layne Riggs cut into Kaden Honeycutt's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points lead after the Ecosave 200 race on Oct. 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Riggs passed Honeycutt in the final laps to take the lead and the win in Charlotte to flip the 20-point bonus that goes to the winner compared to second.The two points leaders stretched their advantage ahead of Chandler Smith.Here's the updated NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points standings:CHARLOTTE TRUCK RESULTS:Who won NASCAR Truck Series Charlotte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-truck-series-points-update-after-charlotte-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-truck-series-points-update-after-charlotte-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR Truck Series Charlotte race? Winner is Layne Riggs, plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Layne Riggs passed Kaden Honeycutt in the final laps to win the Ecosave 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Oct. 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Honeycutt's block attempt in turns 3 and 4 forced him into the wall, allowing Riggs to make the pass for the lead with under 10 laps to go.Riggs got a boost in the points standings to cut into Honeycutt's lead.Here are the full results for Friday's Truck Series race at Charlotte:CHARLOTTE WEEKEND SCHEDULE:NASCAR Charlotte full weekend track schedule]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-truck-series-charlotte-race-winner-is-layne-riggs-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-truck-series-charlotte-race-winner-is-layne-riggs-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Standings Right Now: Truck Series The Chase Points Leaders after Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThere are now four races left in The Chase for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series following Friday night&rsquo;s Ecosave 200. With three races in the rearview mirror, headlined by tonight&rsquo;s action headlined by drivers already atop the NASCAR Truck Series standings, there&rsquo;s a clear small group of favorites emerging to win the championship in 2026.Following the race tonight, here are the NASCAR Truck Series The Chase standings after Charlotte.Related: NAS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-standings-right-now-truck-series-the-chase-points-leaders-after-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-standings-right-now-truck-series-the-chase-points-leaders-after-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockingham Speedway, iconic NASCAR track, is up for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncertainty continues to loom over a once-iconic NASCAR track, Rockingham Speedway.The 0.94-mile D-shaped asphalt oval nestled in the sandhills of south central North Carolina is on the auction block. It&rsquo;s one of 12 race tracks owned by Darryl Cuttell and the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) that were recently listed for auction.Auction house Tranzon is handling the sale and sealed bids are due by Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. ET.Initially, Rockingham Speedway was for sale at an asking price n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rockingham-speedway-iconic-nascar-track-is-up-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rockingham-speedway-iconic-nascar-track-is-up-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Isn’t Frankie Muniz Driving in Today’s NASCAR Truck Race? Where Is He?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 17: Frankie Muniz, driver of the #33 Morgan &amp; Morgan Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series UNOH 250 Presented by Ohio Logistics at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyFans of TV star-turned-NASCAR-driver Frankie Muniz are certainly wondering why the 40-year-old is missing from Friday&rsquo;s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Serie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-isnt-frankie-muniz-driving-in-todays-nascar-truck-race-where-is-he/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-isnt-frankie-muniz-driving-in-todays-nascar-truck-race-where-is-he/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch Celebration of Life at Charlotte: Schedule, Speakers and How to Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be no checkered flag waiting for Kyle Busch at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday night. Instead, the NASCAR community will gather at the start/finish line to honor a driver whose legacy extends far beyond the races he won.Nearly five months after Busch&rsquo;s death on May 21, Charlotte Motor Speedway will host a public Celebration of Life on Friday, Oct. 9. His wife, Samantha Busch, will be joined by some of the biggest names in NASCAR to share memories of the two-time Cup Series ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-celebration-of-life-at-charlotte-schedule-speakers-and-how-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-celebration-of-life-at-charlotte-schedule-speakers-and-how-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Veteran Sounds Alarm Over O’Reilly Series’ Troubling Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 03: Corey Day, driver of the #17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Sheldon Creed, driver of the #00 Road Ranger Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 03, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin has raised concerns about the financial stability of the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series, warning that losing one major team could weaken the competi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-veteran-sounds-alarm-over-oreilly-series-troubling-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-veteran-sounds-alarm-over-oreilly-series-troubling-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[99-Year-Old NASCAR Fan Finally Gets Her Dream Ride at Michigan Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[For nearly 70 years, Shirley Hipple experienced NASCAR the same way millions of fans do: from the comfort of her living room, watching the cars race around the track on television.But at 99 years old, with her 100th birthday approaching, Hipple finally got to experience something she&rsquo;d spent decades watching from afar.She climbed into a stock car at Michigan International Speedway and went for a ride.The experience, arranged through a senior living community&rsquo;s adventure program, gave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/99-year-old-nascar-fan-finally-gets-her-dream-ride-at-michigan-speedway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/99-year-old-nascar-fan-finally-gets-her-dream-ride-at-michigan-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallery: All five Kyle Busch tribute paint schemes for Charlotte NASCAR Truck race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThis weekend, NASCAR returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first time since a very somber Memorial Day Weekend in May.The track hosted the first race weekend after the tragic death of Kyle Busch, who suffered a medical emergency at the GM Technical Center in Charlotte and later passed away due to pneumonia that progressed into sepsis.As the sport returns to Charlotte -- a place most teams and drivers call home -- they will honor the two-time Cup Series champion with a Celeb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/gallery-all-five-kyle-busch-tribute-paint-schemes-for-charlotte-nascar-truck-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/gallery-all-five-kyle-busch-tribute-paint-schemes-for-charlotte-nascar-truck-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Ankrum Makes Stunning Reveal Regarding 2027 Plans In Media Scrum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Ankrum is officially on the move at the end of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. No, McAnally-Hilgemann Racing didn&rsquo;t make the official announcement in the form of a press release, a social media video, or anything of that nature.Instead, the driver revealed that he will depart the team at season&rsquo;s end to JosephSrigley.com&rsquo;s Jared Haas during a media scrum ahead of Friday night&rsquo;s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Ecosave 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Ankr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-ankrum-makes-stunning-reveal-regarding-2027-plans-in-media-scrum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-ankrum-makes-stunning-reveal-regarding-2027-plans-in-media-scrum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too Little, Too Late for Tyler Reddick in the NASCAR Chase?]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS &mdash; Tyler Reddick went from a rough NASCAR Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway to a spinning success Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Reddick's No. 45 Jordan Brand Toyota Camry XSE finished third after Kyle Larson collected him in a wreck exiting the final corner on the final lap of the South Point 400. Despite a battery issue that kept him from possibly earning another seven stage points in the second stage, Reddick earned the fourth-most points (41) and gained five on Lars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/too-little-too-late-for-tyler-reddick-in-the-nascar-chase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/too-little-too-late-for-tyler-reddick-in-the-nascar-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne Not Ruling Out a One-Off NASCAR Cup Series Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Key Comment from Kasey Kahne is at 29:41MOORESVILLE, N.C. &mdash; Kasey Kahne said Wednesday he isn't ruling out a one-off NASCAR Cup Series start as he is set to return to full-time NASCAR competition in 2027.During a Spire Motorsports press conference to introduce him as the new NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series driver, Kahne said his health will never allow him to run a full Cup Series again. However, he said a one-off start isn't off the table."I know that, what I've always kind of felt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-not-ruling-out-a-one-off-nascar-cup-series-start/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-not-ruling-out-a-one-off-nascar-cup-series-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucky No. 7! Riggs passes Honeycutt late for Charlotte Truck Chase win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Layne Riggs made up for his tumultuous start to the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase presented by Mobil 1, passing Kaden Honeycutt with seven laps to go to win his seventh race of the season Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Riggs led 47 laps and won Stage 1, completing a sweep of the series&rsquo; races at the 1.5-mile oval this year in Concord, North Carolina.With the victory, Riggs unofficially trims 20 points off his points deficit to Honeycutt, now sitting just 17 markers back with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/lucky-no-7-riggs-passes-honeycutt-late-for-charlotte-truck-chase-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/lucky-no-7-riggs-passes-honeycutt-late-for-charlotte-truck-chase-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosack Blasts to Charlotte Truck Pole; Official Ecosave 200 Starting Lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Mosack rocketed to his second career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series pole on Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and he&rsquo;ll lead a hungry field of drivers to the green flag in the Ecosave 200 on Friday night.Driving a special No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado, paying homage to Kyle Busch&rsquo;s 2023 win at Pocono (his final win with Kyle Busch Motorsports), Mosack turned an impressive lap time of 29.961 seconds (180.234 mph) to take the top qualifying speed.&ldquo;Obviously,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mosack-blasts-to-charlotte-truck-pole-official-ecosave-200-starting-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mosack-blasts-to-charlotte-truck-pole-official-ecosave-200-starting-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosack Wins Truck Pole at Charlotte; Honeycutt (3rd) Leads Chasers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectConnor Mosack, who was second-fastest in Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice session at Charlotte Motor Speedway, claimed the pole position for the Ecosave 200. This is the second career pole position for Mosack, and it comes in the 27-year-old driver's 46th Truck Series start.Driving the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado which is battling for an owner's championship, Mosack turned a blistering-fast lap time of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mosack-wins-truck-pole-at-charlotte-honeycutt-3rd-leads-chasers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mosack-wins-truck-pole-at-charlotte-honeycutt-3rd-leads-chasers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Series Charlotte lineup, TV schedule for Friday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Mosack is on the pole for the Ecosave 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Oct. 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Mosack's lap of 29.961 seconds was a half-tenth faster than Tanner Gray's effort in qualifying.Kaden Honeycutt (third) was the fastest Chase driver in qualifying.Gio Ruggiero will start 36th after not recording a qualifying lap following an issue in practice.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Friday's NASCAR Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.TR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-charlotte-lineup-tv-schedule-for-fridayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-charlotte-lineup-tv-schedule-for-fridayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR Race Today at Charlotte Motor Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Black's Tire Chevrolet, and Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Patriotic Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR fans have one national-series race to watch at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, October 9, as the Craftsman Truck Series takes on the 1.5-mile oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-race-today-at-charlotte-motor-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-race-today-at-charlotte-motor-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layne Riggs Tops NASCAR Truck Series Practice at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Layne Riggs, who finds himself behind the eight ball, err, the No. 11 truck of Kaden Honeycutt &mdash; in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship standings, began his quest to reclaim the point lead by pacing practice for Friday night&rsquo;s Ecosave 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.With a lap time of 30.132 seconds (179.211 mph), the driver of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford F-150 led the way in the session by a margin of 0.239 seconds. Riggs says his crew chief, Dylan Cappello, has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-tops-nascar-truck-series-practice-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-tops-nascar-truck-series-practice-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cole Custer Returns To Haas Factory Team For 2027 Cup Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Scott SewellThe No. 41 Driver Stays PutCole Custer will drive the No. 41 Chevrolet for Haas Factory Team in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. The team made this announcement on their social media page on Friday, October 9. This move keeps a steady hand behind the wheel after a tough year on the track. Custer has been with the team for two straight seasons now, and his fifth overall in the Cup Series. He brings a mix of youth and experience that many teams need right now.Speedway Media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cole-custer-returns-to-haas-factory-team-for-2027-cup-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cole-custer-returns-to-haas-factory-team-for-2027-cup-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cole Custer Returns as Driver of HFT&amp;#39;s No. 41 in Cup Series in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haas Factory Team driver Cole Custer (41) during pre-race activities before the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThere had been a lot of speculation following the recently announced departures of Sam Mayer and Sheldon Creed from Haas Factory Team's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series program that Cole Custer could drop down from the Cup Series to fill one of those seats for the 2027 season. All of that speculation came to an end on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cole-custer-returns-as-driver-of-hftamp39s-no-41-in-cup-series-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cole-custer-returns-as-driver-of-hftamp39s-no-41-in-cup-series-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Charlotte Motor Speedway Chase pit stall assignments]]></title><description><![CDATA[See where your favorite NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers will pit this weekend in a Chase tripleheader at Charlotte Motor Speedway.NASCAR Cup Series<br />
Pit stalls to come.NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: Charlotte weekend schedule |&nbsp;How to watch NASCAR on USA NetworkNASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts SeriesPit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-charlotte-motor-speedway-chase-pit-stall-assignments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-charlotte-motor-speedway-chase-pit-stall-assignments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Announces Charlotte Schedule Changes as Hurricane Threat Looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is making changes to its Charlotte Motor Speedway weekend before the first green flag of Saturday&rsquo;s racing action.With Hurricane Isaias threatening to bring heavy rain to the southeastern United States, NASCAR officials announced Friday that practice and qualifying for both the Cup Series and O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series will begin two hours earlier than originally scheduled.The adjustment comes during a particularly important weekend for NASCAR. Charlotte is hosting all three n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-charlotte-schedule-changes-as-hurricane-threat-looms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-charlotte-schedule-changes-as-hurricane-threat-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In effort to avoid the rain, NASCAR changes practice and qualifying schedule for Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoHurricane Isaias -- the first hurricane of the entire 2026 Atlantic season -- has grown into a dangerous Category 3. As it moves north after making landfall in the Florida panhandle, it will dump rain in Charlotte during NASCAR's triple-header race weekend.NASCAR has already suffered practice and qualifying rainouts for three of the first five Chase races in the NASCAR Cup Series.In an effort to avoid this, NASCAR has moved up practice and qualifying for both the Cup and the NASC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/in-effort-to-avoid-the-rain-nascar-changes-practice-and-qualifying-schedule-for-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/in-effort-to-avoid-the-rain-nascar-changes-practice-and-qualifying-schedule-for-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR at Charlotte Motor Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR brings three national series to Charlotte Motor Speedway from October 9-11, with the Cup, O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts, and Craftsman Truck Series set to race on the 1.5-mile oval.&nbsp;The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opens the weekend Friday, followed by the NASCAR O&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-charlotte-motor-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-charlotte-motor-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Adjusts Charlotte&amp;#39;s Saturday Schedule Due to Threat of Weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 24, 2026; Concord, North Carolina, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron (24) drives out of turn four during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWith a threat of inclement weather on Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR has shifted Saturday's on-track schedule at the 1.5-mile oval in Concord, NC.NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice will kick off the early start to the day at 8:30 AM ET and will be fol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-adjusts-charlotteamp39s-saturday-schedule-due-to-threat-of-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-adjusts-charlotteamp39s-saturday-schedule-due-to-threat-of-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season finale at Thompson moved to Saturday due to forecasted rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. &mdash; Due to continued inclement weather forecasted for the Thompson area later in the weekend, NASCAR and Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park officials have rescheduled the World Series 150 presented by FloSports.com to Saturday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. ET.A full, updated event schedule will be shared at a later time.The 161st NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at Thompson was originally scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11 at 4:30 p.m. ET.For the first time since 2020, the NASCAR Whelen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-whelen-modified-tour-season-finale-at-thompson-moved-to-saturday-due-to-forecasted-rain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-whelen-modified-tour-season-finale-at-thompson-moved-to-saturday-due-to-forecasted-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenny Wallace Pushes Back on Dale Jr.’s Next Gen Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenny Wallace says NASCAR is not going to drop the Next Gen car, no matter how good the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series looks. The former driver and broadcaster made his case in a video posted on X after Saturday&rsquo;s O&rsquo;Reilly race at Las Vegas.The O&rsquo;Reilly Series still races a version of the older Gen-6 car. Close finishes in that series often lead to calls for the Cup Series to go back to it. Wallace named Dale Earnhardt Jr., crew chief Rodney Childers and The Athletic&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kenny-wallace-pushes-back-on-dale-jrs-next-gen-talk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kenny-wallace-pushes-back-on-dale-jrs-next-gen-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Rumors: Big Change Could Be Made for The Clash at Daytona in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR CEO Steve O&rsquo;Donnell has made plenty of fans happy since he took over earlier this year with changes to the sport, seemingly taking feedback from drivers and fans to make adaptations during the 2026 season. With The Chase drawing to a close, it now appears NASCAR is contemplating a big change for The Clash at Daytona International Speedway in 2027.According to NASAR Rumors &amp; Nostalgia, it appears there&rsquo;s been talk that the 2027 The Clash coul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-rumors-big-change-could-be-made-for-the-clash-at-daytona-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-rumors-big-change-could-be-made-for-the-clash-at-daytona-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Qualifying Order Charlotte: Cup Series Qualifying Order This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe NASCAR Cup Series is racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend with the Bank of America 400 on Sunday afternoon. Ahead of the sixth race in The Chase, we&rsquo;ve got Cup Series qualifying on Saturday. With stage points proving incredibly crucial in the 10-race chase, starting position carries added importance which makes the Cup Series qualifying order on Saturday matter even more.Let&rsquo;s take a look at the NASCAR qualifying order this weekend. Belo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-charlotte-cup-series-qualifying-order-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-charlotte-cup-series-qualifying-order-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR adjusts Saturday schedule at Charlotte Motor Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR competition officials announced revisions to Saturday&rsquo;s schedule at Charlotte Motor Speedway because of the threat of inclement weather related to Hurricane Isaias.Practice and qualifying for both the NASCAR Cup Series and O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series will be moved two hours earlier Saturday. The O&rsquo;Reilly Series is set for practice at 8:30 a.m. ET and qualifying to follow at 9:35 a.m. ET, both broadcast on ESPN Unlimited. Cup Series practice is now scheduled for 11 a.m. ET]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-adjusts-saturday-schedule-at-charlotte-motor-speedway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-adjusts-saturday-schedule-at-charlotte-motor-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cole Custer returns to Haas Factory Team&amp;#39;s No. 41 in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haas Factory Team announced Friday that Cole Custer will return for a third straight season as driver of the No. 41 entry in the NASCAR Cup Series next year.The news came as NASCAR&rsquo;s top circuit prepares for Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400 (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It also answers one of the few remaining questions surrounding the Cup Series&rsquo; &ldquo;Silly Season&rdquo; driver movement for 2027.RELATED: Key figu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cole-custer-returns-to-haas-factory-teamamp39s-no-41-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cole-custer-returns-to-haas-factory-teamamp39s-no-41-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR Truck Series Charlotte race on today? Time, TV schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series returns to the track for the Ecosave 200 on Oct. 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Kaden Honeycutt grabbed the points lead with his win at Kansas two weeks ago, with Layne Riggs dropping to 37 points behind the points leader after finishing 19th.Chandler Smith (-71) and Gio Ruggiero (-72) are within a full race's amount of points behind Honeycutt, but the championship chase is likely to come down to Honeycutt vs. Riggs.Here's how you can watch the NASCAR Truck Serie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-truck-series-charlotte-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-truck-series-charlotte-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Charlotte full weekend track schedule, TV schedule for the Bank of America 400, other races]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is back at Charlotte and on the oval for the fall race weekend, headlined by the Bank of America 400 Cup Series race on Oct. 11.The Truck Series opens the weekend with the Ecosave 200 on Oct. 9, followed by the public celebration of life for Kyle Busch at the track.Cup practice and qualifying takes place on Oct. 10, along with the full O'Reilly Auto Parts Series on-track schedule.Here is the full on-track schedule at Charlotte Motor Speedway:THE CHASE:How Christopher Bell ended up in a 'm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-full-weekend-track-schedule-tv-schedule-for-the-bank-of-america-400-other-races/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-full-weekend-track-schedule-tv-schedule-for-the-bank-of-america-400-other-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Fastlane: Expect Toyota juggernauts to reign at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor&rsquo;s Note: Keep tabs on this page for lineup advice after qualifying, including changes you should consider.While plenty remains unknown at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, one thing appears familiar: Toyota&rsquo;s strength on intermediate tracks. NASCAR&rsquo;s home track hasn&rsquo;t hosted a fall race on the oval in nearly a decade, but Toyota dominated before rain shortened May&rsquo;s Coca-Cola 600 and flexed its muscle again last weekend at Las Vegas. Kyle Larson&rsquo;s p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fantasy-fastlane-expect-toyota-juggernauts-to-reign-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fantasy-fastlane-expect-toyota-juggernauts-to-reign-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“They Went and Snitched on Me”- Troubled NASCAR Driver Opens Up on the Failed Drug Test That Changed His Career Trajectory]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH WILKESBORO, NC &ndash; JULY 19: Ty Gibbs 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Sirius XM Toyota leads the field to the initial start of the race during the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Window World 450 on July 19, 2026 at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, NC. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 19 NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon26071930947450 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireVery few NASCAR drivers have managed to stage a comeback after bei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/they-went-and-snitched-on-me-troubled-nascar-driver-opens-up-on-the-failed-drug-test-that-changed-his-career-trajectory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/they-went-and-snitched-on-me-troubled-nascar-driver-opens-up-on-the-failed-drug-test-that-changed-his-career-trajectory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spire places Chris Gabehart on administrative leave; JGR claims proof of wrongdoing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJoe Gibbs Racing is pointing to Spire Motorsports placing Chris Gabehart on administrative leave over the past month as yet another reason the team should be placed in contempt for violating a restraining order and preliminary injunction.This is all part of the ongoing lawsuit and countersuit between the three parties that stemmed from Gabehart leaving JGR at the end of 2025, where he was accused of breaching contract and also taking proprietary information with him to benefit Sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spire-places-chris-gabehart-on-administrative-leave-jgr-claims-proof-of-wrongdoing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spire-places-chris-gabehart-on-administrative-leave-jgr-claims-proof-of-wrongdoing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midgets return to Anderson Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANDERSON &ndash; For the first time in several years Anderson Speedway will be hosting a full-size Midget event on the final weekend of the 2026 season.The All-Star Midget Series will be making their first appearance for a 100-lap feature event and 22 teams were entered by mid-week.Kyle O&rsquo;Gara is leading the point standings with two victories with two-time Unified Group Services Little 500 winner Jake Trainor sitting second in points. Former NASCAR star Ryan Newman is third with just two r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/midgets-return-to-anderson-speedway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/midgets-return-to-anderson-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23XI Racing Makes Pit Crew Member Swap Ahead of Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, 23XI Racing has reportedly made a pit crew change. The No. 45 team with driver Tyler Reddick and the No. 35 team with driver Riley Herbst have swapped jackmen.Damian Jackson is now the jackman for Reddick&rsquo;s No. 45 car, while Brandon Banks is the new jackman for Herbst&rsquo;s No. 35 car. The move comes at an interesting time in the season as Reddick is competing for a championship, while Herbst is ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/23xi-racing-makes-pit-crew-member-swap-ahead-of-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/23xi-racing-makes-pit-crew-member-swap-ahead-of-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne Ready for &amp;#39;One Strong Year&amp;#39; With Spire in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOORESVILLE, N.C. &mdash; Kasey Kahne is ready for at least "one strong year" with Spire Motorsports in the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series in 2027.Kahne will race Spire's No. 77 Chevrolet next season in a deal that stemmed from a conversation with Jeff Dickerson at a team owner meeting at the Knoxville Nationals."[Jeff] told a story, Carson was there at 360 Nationals and trying to figure out who they were gonna put in one of the trucks full-time and then have the other truck &ndash; and he as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-ready-for-amp39one-strong-yearamp39-with-spire-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-ready-for-amp39one-strong-yearamp39-with-spire-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Charlotte Odds 2026: Three Championship Contenders Lead Bank of America 400 Favorites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson has spent the opening half of NASCAR&rsquo;s championship Chase building a cushion over the rest of the field. Now, the betting market is giving two of his closest pursuers just as much respect heading into Charlotte Motor Speedway.Larson, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell enter Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400 among the favorites to win, setting up an intriguing weekend for three drivers with very different championship situations.Larson holds a 40-point advantage over Hamlin and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-odds-2026-three-championship-contenders-lead-bank-of-america-400-favorites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-odds-2026-three-championship-contenders-lead-bank-of-america-400-favorites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne Reveals How Unexpected NASCAR Comeback Deal Came Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne wasn&rsquo;t looking for a full-time NASCAR ride when he arrived at the Knoxville Nationals earlier this year. By the time he left, however, an unexpected conversation had given him something he hadn&rsquo;t seriously considered in years: the opportunity to return to NASCAR for an entire season.And the offer caught him completely off guard.Kahne, an 18-time NASCAR Cup Series winner, will drive Spire Motorsports&rsquo; No. 77 Chevrolet full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-reveals-how-unexpected-nascar-comeback-deal-came-together/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-reveals-how-unexpected-nascar-comeback-deal-came-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick Reflects on Dramatic NASCAR Charlotte Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. was on the verge of breaking a nearly three-year winless drought in the NASCAR Cup Series in the 2011 Coca-Cola 600. As NASCAR&rsquo;s most popular driver rolled the No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet into turn 3 on the final lap with the lead, something catastrophic happened.Earnhardt Jr. began to fall off pace and it was evident he was out of fuel. As he exited turn 4, Kevin Harvick blasted past the Hendrick Motorsports driver to steal the win in one of NASCAR&rsquo;s crown jew]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-reflects-on-dramatic-nascar-charlotte-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-reflects-on-dramatic-nascar-charlotte-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Kyle Larson Hold Off Denny Hamlin For The NASCAR Cup Series Title?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson is on a heater and has climbed to the top of the NASCAR Cup Series standings ahead of Denny Hamlin. GettyNo one expected the NASCAR Cup Series championship to slip away from Joe Gibbs Racing&rsquo;s Denny Hamlin, the most dominant driver during the regular season. However, the No. 11 team has fallen victim to some old fashioned bad luck.Hamlin entered The Chase as the championship favorite, entering the postseason with a major points lead. But a surprise has emerged at the front of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/can-kyle-larson-hold-off-denny-hamlin-for-the-nascar-cup-series-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/can-kyle-larson-hold-off-denny-hamlin-for-the-nascar-cup-series-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch NASCAR at Charlotte II: Weekend schedule, start time, entry list, TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR returns to its home track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with a triple-header weekend of racing.This is the first fall Cup race on the Charlotte oval since 2017, after utilizing the infield road course from 2018-2025. Shane van Gisbergen won that race last year, but Daniel Suarez is the most recent Charlotte oval winner after his victory in this year's rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600.Kyle Larson continues to lead the championship standings, 40 points clear of Denny Hamlin. Lars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-charlotte-ii-weekend-schedule-start-time-entry-list-tv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-charlotte-ii-weekend-schedule-start-time-entry-list-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With the Charlotte Roval gone, NASCAR drivers push for road course in Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NC &ndash; Every year since 1960, NASCAR has held a fall race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on its mile-and-a-half asphalt oval.But for the past eight seasons, this race in early October had been held on a road course. The folks at Speedway Motorsports &ndash; the owner of the track in Concord, North Carolina &ndash; reconfigured the layout of the fall competition into a 2.28-mile road course with 17 turns. Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson each took the checkered flag twice there, while road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/with-the-charlotte-roval-gone-nascar-drivers-push-for-road-course-in-chase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/with-the-charlotte-roval-gone-nascar-drivers-push-for-road-course-in-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Roval is gone, but some NASCAR drivers want a road course in the Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NC &ndash; Every year since 1960, NASCAR has held a fall race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on its mile-and-a-half asphalt oval.But for the past eight seasons, this race in early October had been held on a road course. The folks at Speedway Motorsports &ndash; the owner of the track in Concord, North Carolina &ndash; reconfigured the layout of the fall competition into a 2.28-mile road course with 17 turns. Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson each took the checkered flag twice there, while road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/charlotte-roval-is-gone-but-some-nascar-drivers-want-a-road-course-in-the-chase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/charlotte-roval-is-gone-but-some-nascar-drivers-want-a-road-course-in-the-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Jr. Questions NASCAR’s Controversial Call Against Denny Hamlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 13, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20260213_mjr_su5_044 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin looked every bit like a championship contender at Las Vegas. After securing pole position, the 23XI Racing star settl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-questions-nascars-controversial-call-against-denny-hamlin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-questions-nascars-controversial-call-against-denny-hamlin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick Questions Denny Hamlin’s Title Mindset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick is worried about Denny Hamlin&lsquo;s confidence in the NASCAR title fight. Harvick discussed Hamlin on this week&rsquo;s episode of Kevin Harvick&rsquo;s Happy Hour, titled &ldquo;Is Denny Hamlin Blowing Another Championship?&rdquo;Harvick praised Hamlin&rsquo;s preparation. He said the way Hamlin talks has changed.&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think there&rsquo;s anybody that prepares better than Denny Hamlin. I think that there is a sense to me that feels like when you listen to Denny sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-questions-denny-hamlins-title-mindset/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-questions-denny-hamlins-title-mindset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Charlotte Weather Forecast: Rain Threatens Bank of America 400 Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 23: A general view of cars parked and covered on the grid under a weather delay during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Charbroil 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyRain could become the biggest storyline of NASCAR&rsquo;s return to Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, with a particularly concerning forecast developing for Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400.The NASCAR Cup S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-weather-forecast-rain-threatens-bank-of-america-400-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-weather-forecast-rain-threatens-bank-of-america-400-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing Earn Multi-Year Extension From Sponsor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sep 13, 2026; Madison, Illinois, USA;23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace (23) during the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway.Joe Puetz-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectBubba Wallace will continue to sport the red and yellow colors of Hardee's, an American quick-service restaurant brand, in 2027 and beyond. On Thursday, 23XI Racing announced that the sponsorship partner, which joined the organization this season, has extended as a primary sponsorship partner of the driv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-23xi-racing-earn-multi-year-extension-from-sponsor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-23xi-racing-earn-multi-year-extension-from-sponsor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Got to Know Your Place in Life”: NASCAR Loses Fans to NFL as Insiders Call Out “Horrible” Schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[February 15, 2026, Daytona Beach, Fl, USA: CHRIS BUESCHER 17 of Prosper, TX battles for position during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach , FL. Daytona Beach USA &ndash; ZUMAa161 20260215_aaa_a161_023 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireNASCAR may have finally realized it cannot win every Sunday fight. As the NFL season takes over the sports calendar, NASCAR executive Ben Kennedy raised the question the sport has increasingly faced: &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/got-to-know-your-place-in-life-nascar-loses-fans-to-nfl-as-insiders-call-out-horrible-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/got-to-know-your-place-in-life-nascar-loses-fans-to-nfl-as-insiders-call-out-horrible-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Defends His Team After Las Vegas Pit Call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin says he would have ignored the pit call that gave Kyle Larson his lap back at Las Vegas. Hamlin discussed the decision on this week&rsquo;s episode of Actions Detrimental.Hamlin led early in Sunday&rsquo;s South Point 400. When Zane Smith spun on Lap 45, Joe Gibbs Racing crew chief Chris Gayle brought Hamlin in from the lead for two tires. Larson was a lap down at the time, and the stop let him take the wave-around.&ldquo;Listen, had I known that Larson was a lap down and he would h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-defends-his-team-after-las-vegas-pit-call/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-defends-his-team-after-las-vegas-pit-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The unselfish anchor behind Jack Aitken’s first IMSA GTP title, Earl Bamber reflects on 2026 campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoLooking back on a hard-fought IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship campaign, Earl Bamber sees a season defined not by individual standings, but by the relentless pursuit of team success. While a schedule conflict ultimately kept him from raising the drivers' trophy alongside co-driver Jack Aitken, Bamber was the indisputable anchor behind Action Express Racing&rsquo;s title-winning #31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R program.The season culminated in a dominant clean sweep for the b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-unselfish-anchor-behind-jack-aitkens-first-imsa-gtp-title-earl-bamber-reflects-on-2026-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-unselfish-anchor-behind-jack-aitkens-first-imsa-gtp-title-earl-bamber-reflects-on-2026-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Patrick Emerling Can Win His First NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Emerling has done a lot in Modified racing at this point in his career, but he&rsquo;s closing in on doing something that he&rsquo;s never done before. Emerling is just days away from clinching his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship.Watch Live2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Thompson SpeedwayEmerling enters Sunday&rsquo;s 150-lap season finale at Connecticut&rsquo;s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park with a 30-point lead over defending champion Austin Beers. Emerling&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-patrick-emerling-can-win-his-first-nascar-whelen-modified-tour-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-patrick-emerling-can-win-his-first-nascar-whelen-modified-tour-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Jr. Delivers Blunt Verdict on Kyle Larson’s Toyota Challenge as Chevy and Ford Fall Behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, IN &ndash; JULY 25: Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet SS on pit lane during qualifications for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Brickyard 400 on July 25, 2026 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN. Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 25 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon072526009400 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireKyle Larson was running 14th at Las Vegas Motor Speedway when he pitted on lap 34 to make an adjustment to his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-delivers-blunt-verdict-on-kyle-larsons-toyota-challenge-as-chevy-and-ford-fall-behind/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-delivers-blunt-verdict-on-kyle-larsons-toyota-challenge-as-chevy-and-ford-fall-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Hurricane Isaias may impact NASCAR&amp;#39;s Charlotte race weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR is hosting a fall race on the Charlotte Motor Speedway oval for the first time since 2017, after spending the last few years utilizing the infield road course. Unfortunately, they will likely to have to contend with significant rainfall as Hurricane&nbsp;Isaias moves inland.&nbsp;Isaias is the first hurricane of what has been a very tame 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and is set to make landfall very late Friday in Alabama. It's also the latest in the year where the first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-hurricane-isaias-may-impact-nascaramp39s-charlotte-race-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-hurricane-isaias-may-impact-nascaramp39s-charlotte-race-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Reveals Brad Keselowski Turned Down 23XI Racing Opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before Brad Keselowski became a co-owner of RFK Racing, he had another opportunity to help shape the future of a NASCAR Cup Series organization.It came from Denny Hamlin.With Keselowski&rsquo;s departure from RFK now raising questions about his next move, Hamlin has revealed that he approached the former Cup Series champion about driving for 23XI Racing when Keselowski was preparing to leave Team Penske after the 2021 season.The conversation never produced a deal. According to Hamlin, the two dr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-reveals-brad-keselowski-turned-down-23xi-racing-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-reveals-brad-keselowski-turned-down-23xi-racing-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Star Faces New Warning as Kevin Harvick Raises Fresh Championship Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 19: NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Kevin Harvick speak with the media during the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Day at Charlotte Convention Center on May 19, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.(Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyKevin Harvick has raised concerns about Denny Hamlin&rsquo;s mindset as the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs enter another key stage. Hamlin started the 2026 NASCAR playoffs as a top championship favorite after a strong regular season. He now tra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-star-faces-new-warning-as-kevin-harvick-raises-fresh-championship-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-star-faces-new-warning-as-kevin-harvick-raises-fresh-championship-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Jr. Defends Chris Gayle After Las Vegas Pit Call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. is defending Chris Gayle after the pit call that has drawn criticism since Las Vegas. Earnhardt Jr. discussed the call on his latest Dirty Mo Media podcast.&ldquo;I think he&rsquo;s been doing a hell of a job all year, and it&rsquo;s difficult to sit here and nitpick a single call in a series of hundreds that he made that day.&rdquo;Denny Hamlin started from the pole in Sunday&rsquo;s South Point 400. When Zane Smith spun on Lap 45, Gayle brought Hamlin in from the lead for tw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-defends-chris-gayle-after-las-vegas-pit-call/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-defends-chris-gayle-after-las-vegas-pit-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Star Brad Keselowski Details Why Denny Hamlin’s 23XI Racing Deal Got Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 13: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Castrol Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 13, 2026 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Amy Kontras/Getty Images) GettyBrad Keselowski has confirmed that Denny Hamlin offered him a chance to join 23XI Racing in April 2021, shortly before Keselowski agreed to become a driver and minority owner at what became RFK Racing.The NASCAR talks happened as Keselowski prepared to leave Team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-star-brad-keselowski-details-why-denny-hamlins-23xi-racing-deal-got-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-star-brad-keselowski-details-why-denny-hamlins-23xi-racing-deal-got-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick Questions RFK’s Brad Keselowski Explanation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick believes there is more to Brad Keselowski leaving RFK Racing than the team has shared. Harvick discussed the split on this week&rsquo;s episode of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, the FOX Sports show he co-hosts with Will Buxton.&ldquo;So just incredible timing. And I think there&rsquo;s a lot more to this story that we have the pieces to fill in with things that are probably happening off the racetrack and in the race shop. It&rsquo;s too sudden for it not to have more pieces of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-questions-rfks-brad-keselowski-explanation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-questions-rfks-brad-keselowski-explanation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Brutal Race Is Still Haunting William Byron’s NASCAR Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: William Byron, driver of the #24 Raptor Chevrolet, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyWilliam Byron has put together a string of top-10 finishes. But that awful finish to open the 2026 Chase for the NASCAR Cup has crushed him.Look at Byron&rsquo;s last four races, and one would think]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/one-brutal-race-is-still-haunting-william-byrons-nascar-chase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/one-brutal-race-is-still-haunting-william-byrons-nascar-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge orders Joe Gibbs Racing, Spire to produce &amp;#39;25 and &amp;#39;26 setups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFollowing a lengthy hearing last Thursday, the magistrate judge overseeing discovery disputes in the Joe Gibbs Racing v. Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart suit and countersuit issued rulings on several unresolved matters.Prior to issuing those rulings, Judge David C. Keesler credited both groups of attorneys for how they have litigated on behalf of their clients:&ldquo;Respectfully, the Court wishes the Parties could resolve more of these discovery disputes on their own withou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/judge-orders-joe-gibbs-racing-spire-to-produce-amp3925-and-amp3926-setups/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/judge-orders-joe-gibbs-racing-spire-to-produce-amp3925-and-amp3926-setups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne Makes NASCAR Return Official With Spire Motorsports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne confirms shocking NASCAR return. GettyLast Friday, it was reported that Kasey Kahne was coming out of retirement to compete for Spire Motorsports in the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series full-time in 2027.On Wednesday, both Kahne and Spire confirmed the stunning news.Kahne will pilot the No. 77 Spire Chevrolet full-time in the Truck Series in 2027, the first time the 46-year-old has competed on a full-time basis in NASCAR since his final Cup Series season in 2018.Kasey Kahne Details]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-makes-nascar-return-official-with-spire-motorsports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-makes-nascar-return-official-with-spire-motorsports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe Was Nearly Fired in 2018 Before Charlotte Roval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sep 29, 2018; Concord, NC, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Chase Briscoe (98) reacts after winning the Drive for the Cure 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY SportsChase Briscoe&rsquo;s NASCAR career could have taken a completely different path if not for one weekend at the Charlotte Roval.Before the 2018 Charlotte Roval race, Briscoe admitted that he was almost certain his time with Ford was coming to an end.Briscoe had spent much of the 2018 Xfinity Series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-was-nearly-fired-in-2018-before-charlotte-roval/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-was-nearly-fired-in-2018-before-charlotte-roval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why mechanical failure hasn&amp;#39;t eliminated Christopher Bell from The Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDon&rsquo;t count Christopher Bell out just yet.Bell won three races in a row early last season, which means the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 team is certainly capable of a similar run over the final five weeks, and doing so again could be the difference in the Chase for the Championship.Bell suffered a catastrophic loss of power steering on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and finished 23rd. On the other hand, Bell finished each stage second and third, minimizing the overall points]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-mechanical-failure-hasnamp39t-eliminated-christopher-bell-from-the-chase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-mechanical-failure-hasnamp39t-eliminated-christopher-bell-from-the-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It&amp;#39;s Kasey Kahne Friday every other week in the 2027 NASCAR Truck season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIt&rsquo;s Kasey Kahne Friday practically every other week next year.That&rsquo;s because Spire Motorsports has hired the retired NASCAR Cup Series driver to compete full-time in the Truck Series behind the wheel of the No. 77 next season. In other words, the meme will finally become a reality in 2027.Kahne last competed in the Cup Series in the Southern 500 back in 2018. He was sidelined the next weekend with an ailment that raised his heartbeat and body temperature and never re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/itamp39s-kasey-kahne-friday-every-other-week-in-the-2027-nascar-truck-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/itamp39s-kasey-kahne-friday-every-other-week-in-the-2027-nascar-truck-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Series Team Honoring Kyle Busch at Charlotte With Special Paint Schemes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR circuit returns to the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first time since the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend, the first race since the sudden passing of Kyle Busch. One Craftsman Truck Series team is going the extra step to honor the late two-time Cup Series champion.Halmar-Friesen Racing will field two tribute paint schemes dedicated to Busch&rsquo;s Truck Series days. Busch was the winningest driver in Truck Series with 69 career wins. His final victory came at Dover Motor Spe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-team-honoring-kyle-busch-at-charlotte-with-special-paint-schemes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-team-honoring-kyle-busch-at-charlotte-with-special-paint-schemes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Up to Us to Expose Those”– Joey Logano Vows to Shatter Kyle Larson’s Chase Invincibility Amid 7x Champ Comparisons]]></title><description><![CDATA[TALLADEGA, AL &ndash; APRIL 20: Joey Logano 22 Team Penske Shell Pennzoil Ford talks with crew chief Paul Wolfe on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series GEICO 500 on April 20, 2024 at Talladega SuperSpeedway in Talladega, AL. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 20 NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2404205001017 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireJimmie Johnson is known as the &ldquo;King of Chase.&rdquo; It doesn&rsquo;t matter how difficult]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/up-to-us-to-expose-those-joey-logano-vows-to-shatter-kyle-larsons-chase-invincibility-amid-7x-champ-comparisons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/up-to-us-to-expose-those-joey-logano-vows-to-shatter-kyle-larsons-chase-invincibility-amid-7x-champ-comparisons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spire Motorsports Confirms Kasey Kahne’s Shocking NASCAR Return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne&rsquo;s stunning return to NASCAR has been made official. On Wednesday, it was announced by Spire Motorsports that the 18-time Cup Series winner will pilot the No. 77 Chevrolet for the team full-time for the 2027 FedEx Freight Truck Series season.The Truck Series will no longer be the Craftsman Truck Series after this year following a deal with FedEx Freight.Kahne last competed in NASCAR full-time in 2018 for Leavine Family Racing. However, his final season was cut short due to naggi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spire-motorsports-confirms-kasey-kahnes-shocking-nascar-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spire-motorsports-confirms-kasey-kahnes-shocking-nascar-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne Returns To Full-Time Racing In 2027 With Spire]]></title><description><![CDATA[ReutersSpire Motorsports has signed Kasey Kahne to pilot the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series for full-time racing in 2027. The 46-year-old legend, who retired in 2018 due to health issues, will kick off his season on Feb. 19 at Daytona International Speedway. This is not a one-off stunt; it is a full championship run.The Stats Are InsaneMost drivers dream of winning one race in the Truck Series. Kahne won five of his six career starts. That is an 83 percent wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-returns-to-full-time-racing-in-2027-with-spire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-returns-to-full-time-racing-in-2027-with-spire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeb Burton Joins RSS Racing For 2027 NASCAR Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeb Burton has announced his next NASCAR career move. The 34-year-old out of Hailfax, Virginia revealed on Tuesday that he will join RSS Racing to race full-time in the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027 in the No. 22 Chevrolet.Burton has competed at the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series level full-time since 2021 and has driven for three different teams. In 2027, the son of former Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton will make it a fourth different organization when he starts up with RSS Racing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jeb-burton-joins-rss-racing-for-2027-nascar-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jeb-burton-joins-rss-racing-for-2027-nascar-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Jr. Goes Against Denny Hamlin to Publicly Defend JGR’s Star Employee After Vegas Controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 13, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20260213_mjr_su5_049 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin&rsquo;s Las Vegas pit call quickly became a source of frustration, with Travis raising the obvious question:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-goes-against-denny-hamlin-to-publicly-defend-jgrs-star-employee-after-vegas-controversy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-goes-against-denny-hamlin-to-publicly-defend-jgrs-star-employee-after-vegas-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“He Feels Defeated to Me” – Kevin Harvick Questions Denny Hamlin’s Mental Edge Amid Uncharacteristic Chase Slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORT WORTH, TX &ndash; SEPTEMBER 22: Kevin Harvick 4 Stewart Haas Racing Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford answers questions by the media before being honored by Texas Motor Speedway on September 22, 2023 at the Texas Speedway Club in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 22 NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Playoff Race Texas EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon169230922012400 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireThere was an air of confidence around Denny Hamlin before the Chase, which quickly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/he-feels-defeated-to-me-kevin-harvick-questions-denny-hamlins-mental-edge-amid-uncharacteristic-chase-slump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/he-feels-defeated-to-me-kevin-harvick-questions-denny-hamlins-mental-edge-amid-uncharacteristic-chase-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Faces Emotional Moment as Charlotte’s Pit Wall Reveals a Story No One Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 03: A general view of a message written on the pit road wall during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series EcoSave 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 03, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyThe pink pit wall at Charlotte Motor Speedway returns this year, now bearing a very personal message.More than 100 breast cancer survivors and supporters joined Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and NASCAR driv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-faces-emotional-moment-as-charlottes-pit-wall-reveals-a-story-no-one-expected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-faces-emotional-moment-as-charlottes-pit-wall-reveals-a-story-no-one-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch Celebration of Life to Air on TV After NASCAR Truck Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kurt Busch, brother of Kyle, spoke Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway before driving the pace car in the NASCAR Cup Series race that day.CONCORD, N.C. &mdash; Charlotte Motor Speedway's Celebration of Life for Kyle Busch will air on TV after the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Ecosave 200 race Friday night.The track is set to honor Busch with a celebration of the stories, memories and iconic moments that produced the lasting impact he made on NASCAR as "Rowdy".Busch's widow, Samanth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-celebration-of-life-to-air-on-tv-after-nascar-truck-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-celebration-of-life-to-air-on-tv-after-nascar-truck-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Made Brad Keselowski an Offer to Join 23XI as He Opens Up About RFK Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 03: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 03, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin revealed that Brad Keselowski wanted more than a driver&rsquo;s seat when he prepared to leave Team Penske. Hamlin said he contacted Keselowski about joining 23XI Racing, but the veteran driver wanted a large sala]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-denny-hamlin-made-brad-keselowski-an-offer-to-join-23xi-as-he-opens-up-about-rfk-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-denny-hamlin-made-brad-keselowski-an-offer-to-join-23xi-as-he-opens-up-about-rfk-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin had &amp;#39;no idea&amp;#39; that he helped Kyle Larson get lap back by pitting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin and the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team left a lot of points on the table in Las Vegas, despite Hamlin believing that they had a race-winning car. They scored no stage points and finished 16th after a difficult day.The two defining moments of Hamlin's race came in the opening stage -- the decision to pit from the lead when he spun while pushing for stage points.He already explained after the race that venturing up into the high groove caused the spin as it wasn't cleane]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-had-amp39no-ideaamp39-that-he-helped-kyle-larson-get-lap-back-by-pitting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-had-amp39no-ideaamp39-that-he-helped-kyle-larson-get-lap-back-by-pitting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin had &amp;#39;no idea&amp;#39; that he gave Kyle Larson the wave-around by pitting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin and the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team left a lot of points on the table in Las Vegas, despite Hamlin believing that they had a race-winning car. They scored no stage points and finished 16th after a difficult day.The two defining moments of Hamlin's race came in the opening stage -- the decision to pit from the lead when he spun while pushing for stage points.He already explained after the race that venturing up into the high groove caused the spin as it wasn't cleane]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-had-amp39no-ideaamp39-that-he-gave-kyle-larson-the-wave-around-by-pitting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-had-amp39no-ideaamp39-that-he-gave-kyle-larson-the-wave-around-by-pitting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin had &amp;#39;no idea&amp;#39; he helped Kyle Larson get back on the lead lap by pitting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin and the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team left a lot of points on the table in Las Vegas, despite Hamlin believing that they had a race-winning car. They scored no stage points and finished 16th after a difficult day.The two defining moments of Hamlin's race came in the opening stage -- the decision to pit from the lead when he spun while pushing for stage points.He already explained after the race that venturing up into the high groove caused the spin as it wasn't cleane]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-had-amp39no-ideaamp39-he-helped-kyle-larson-get-back-on-the-lead-lap-by-pitting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-had-amp39no-ideaamp39-he-helped-kyle-larson-get-back-on-the-lead-lap-by-pitting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Charlotte Weekend Schedule: Full TV Times for Bank of America 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: Cars speed around turn four during the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend for three straight days of on-track action, culminating with Sunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400.There is plenty for fans to keep track of before the green flag. The Craftsman Truck Series gets the weekend started Friday, while]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-weekend-schedule-full-tv-times-for-bank-of-america-400/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-weekend-schedule-full-tv-times-for-bank-of-america-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official: Kasey Kahne Full-Time in NASCAR Trucks in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOORESVILLE, N.C.&nbsp; &mdash; Spire Motorsports confirmed Wednesday that Kasey Kahne will race full-time for them in the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series in 2027.The 18-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner and one of NASCAR&rsquo;s 75 Greatest Drivers will race Spire Motorsports' No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST full-time. Kahne will kick off his first full-time NASCAR season since 2018 with the Feb. 19, 2027 Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway.Kahne hasn't raced full-time in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-kasey-kahne-full-time-in-nascar-trucks-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-kasey-kahne-full-time-in-nascar-trucks-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller locks in two-car GTD Pro lineup for 2027 IMSA campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoCorvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports has officially confirmed its return to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for 2027, fielding a pair of Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD Pro) entries with an unchanged driver roster.The team will maintain its core pairings for a fourth consecutive season. Tommy&nbsp;Milner and Nicky Catsburg will remain behind the wheel of the #4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R, while long-time teammates Antonio Garcia and Alexander Sims will continue co-drivi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corvette-racing-by-pratt-miller-locks-in-two-car-gtd-pro-lineup-for-2027-imsa-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corvette-racing-by-pratt-miller-locks-in-two-car-gtd-pro-lineup-for-2027-imsa-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMSA eyes Pacific Northwest and potential NASCAR tie-ins as part of 2028 calendar expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIMSA President John Doonan is laying the groundwork for the next major evolution of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar, eyeing 2028 as a target for fresh venues, potential street races, and deeper collaborations with NASCAR.Doonan has made his strongest remarks yet regarding the sanctioning body's desire to expand into untapped markets &ndash; specifically pointing to the Pacific Northwest &ndash; while balancing team budgets and traditional road courses.&ldquo;I thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/imsa-eyes-pacific-northwest-and-potential-nascar-tie-ins-as-part-of-2028-calendar-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/imsa-eyes-pacific-northwest-and-potential-nascar-tie-ins-as-part-of-2028-calendar-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne officially ends NASCAR retirement for full-time Spire Truck ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIn 2027, Kasey Kahne will return to full-time NASCAR competition in the Truck Series, joining forces with Spire Motorsports to drive the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado.Kahne hasn&rsquo;t been full-time in any level of NASCAR since the 2018 Cup season, when he had to abruptly step out of the car due to chronic dehydration issues, which was exacerbated by the lengthy three- to four-hour Cup races.However, the 46-year-old is back full-time, signing a deal with Spire Motorsports to chase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-officially-ends-nascar-retirement-for-full-time-spire-truck-ride/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-officially-ends-nascar-retirement-for-full-time-spire-truck-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Jr. Compares Keselowski Split to Kyle Busch’s JGR Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Brad Keselowski leaving RFK Racing reminds him of Kyle Busch leaving Joe Gibbs Racing. Earnhardt Jr. discussed the split on this week&rsquo;s episode of Dirty Air.RFK Racing and Keselowski announced on Sept. 29 that they will part ways after the 2026 season. RFK president Chip Bowers said the team wanted Keselowski to move into a competition role over the next two to three years. Keselowski wanted to keep driving.&ldquo;They couldn&rsquo;t find a workable solution. And th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-compares-keselowski-split-to-kyle-buschs-jgr-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-compares-keselowski-split-to-kyle-buschs-jgr-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Leading at Halftime Doesn’t Give You 7 Points”- Kevin Harvick Picks Sides in Heated Points Debate With Radical NASCAR Proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick &copy;Credits: IMAGOKyle Larson sees stage points as little more than &ldquo;participation awards,&rdquo; while Joey Logano believes they serve an important purpose by rewarding drivers who run well before the checkered flag. Their opposing views have opened up a familiar NASCAR debate: should championship points reflect the entire race or only the final result? Kevin Harvick has now weighed in, and the former champion is leaning toward Larson&rsquo;s traditionalist argument. But H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/leading-at-halftime-doesnt-give-you-7-points-kevin-harvick-picks-sides-in-heated-points-debate-with-radical-nascar-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/leading-at-halftime-doesnt-give-you-7-points-kevin-harvick-picks-sides-in-heated-points-debate-with-radical-nascar-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Warns Teams After Las Vegas Problem Threatens to Disrupt Pit Road Calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: A general view of of pit road during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series The LiUNA! at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR has warned Cup Series teams about using traction compounds in pit stalls after white residue appeared on the concrete at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Officials said the discoloration could affect the technology NASCAR uses to monitor pit-road penalties.The warning cam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-warns-teams-after-las-vegas-problem-threatens-to-disrupt-pit-road-calls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-warns-teams-after-las-vegas-problem-threatens-to-disrupt-pit-road-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Notes: Denny Hamlin’s Slide And Brad Keselowski’s Quest for Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin is losing ground in the NASCAR Cup Series playoff hunt. He has not gained a single point on his rivals since mid-August. His deficit to Kyle Larson grew to 40 points after the race at Las Vegas. Hamlin is still a top contender, but his recent form looks shaky. Brad Keselowski, meanwhile, says he wants to stay in NASCAR long after he stops driving. He is weighing options to own another team soon.The Numbers Behind the SlideHamlin entered the postseason as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-notes-denny-hamlins-slide-and-brad-keselowskis-quest-for-control/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-notes-denny-hamlins-slide-and-brad-keselowskis-quest-for-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Insider Opens Up on Brad Keselowski’s Future and His Need for Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Consumer Cellular Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyBrad Keselowski&rsquo;s exit from RFK Racing has raised a bigger question about his NASCAR future. The 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion will leave the No. 6 Ford after the 2026 season, ending his role as a drive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-insider-opens-up-on-brad-keselowskis-future-and-his-need-for-control/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-insider-opens-up-on-brad-keselowskis-future-and-his-need-for-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering Kyle Busch’s Remarkable NASCAR History at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR will race at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend. But first, the sport will gather there to remember one of its own.Kyle Busch&rsquo;s Celebration of Life is scheduled for Friday night at the start/finish line, bringing his family, friends, former teammates, competitors and fans together at a track that occupied a complicated but ultimately historic place in his career.Charlotte wasn&rsquo;t where Busch won the most. It wasn&rsquo;t always particularly kind to him, either. For years, it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/remembering-kyle-buschs-remarkable-nascar-history-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/remembering-kyle-buschs-remarkable-nascar-history-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval while retaining the rest for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoParts of&nbsp;Motegi&rsquo;s historic speedway have been given a new lease of life as spectator areas, but much of the oval remains intact as part of a phased redevelopment plan.Earlier this year, circuit owner Honda began dismantling parts of&nbsp;Motegi&rsquo;s 1.5-mile oval that previously served as the home for IndyCar and NASCAR&rsquo;s forays to Japan.Work to redevelop the oval began in May, with new spectator facilities completed in time for the track&rsquo;s biggest event]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/motegi-repurposes-parts-of-historic-oval-while-retaining-the-rest-for-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/motegi-repurposes-parts-of-historic-oval-while-retaining-the-rest-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR opens Mobility Pit Box to fan requests, bringing fans closer to action]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. &mdash; NASCAR is making it easier for fans with mobility challenges to experience one of the most unique vantage points in motorsports by opening applications for the unique Mobility Pit Box experience to all mobility-impaired fans through a new application portal.During Charlotte Motor Speedway&rsquo;s fall race weekend, NASCAR will spotlight a new pathway for fans to learn more about the NASCAR Mobility Pit Box and directly request access to the experience through NASCAR.c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-opens-mobility-pit-box-to-fan-requests-bringing-fans-closer-to-action/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-opens-mobility-pit-box-to-fan-requests-bringing-fans-closer-to-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Chewing the Steering Wheel”– Denny Hamlin Details In-Car Rage After Self-Inflicted Vegas Damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 13, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20260213_mjr_su5_044 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin looked like he had everything lined up at Las Vegas. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver seized the pole for Sunday&rsquo;s S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chewing-the-steering-wheel-denny-hamlin-details-in-car-rage-after-self-inflicted-vegas-damage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chewing-the-steering-wheel-denny-hamlin-details-in-car-rage-after-self-inflicted-vegas-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualifying orders for 2026 Charlotte Motor Speedway Chase races]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chase presented by Mobil 1 rolls into the Queen City! The NASCAR Cup Series, O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series and Craftsman Truck Series head to Charlotte Motor Speedway for a trio of key postseason races as championship pressure continues to build. It&rsquo;s the first time since 2017 that the fall festivities at Charlotte are on the 1.5-mile oval. Thirty-nine cars are entered in the Cup Series, 38 in the O&rsquo;Reilly Series and 36 in the Truck Series, meaning that no entries will fail to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/qualifying-orders-for-2026-charlotte-motor-speedway-chase-races/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/qualifying-orders-for-2026-charlotte-motor-speedway-chase-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamlin &amp;#39;would have never&amp;#39; pitted if he knew Larson was a lap down at Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin spoke on his &ldquo;Actions Detrimental&rdquo; podcast about the sequence of events that took his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota out of contention &mdash; and buried him further in The Chase presented by Mobil 1.Hamlin finished 16th in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 after a spin mired him in traffic with damage. But also a pit-road misplay &mdash; in which Hamlin came for service rather than staying out and trapping Kyle Larson a lap down &mdash; allowed the No. 5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hamlin-amp39would-have-neveramp39-pitted-if-he-knew-larson-was-a-lap-down-at-vegas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hamlin-amp39would-have-neveramp39-pitted-if-he-knew-larson-was-a-lap-down-at-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne joins Spire for full 2027 NASCAR Truck Series campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne will join Spire Motorsports to compete full time in the 2027 NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series, the team announced Wednesday.Kahne, an 18-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, returns to the sport for a full season for the first time since retiring from full-time competition in 2018 due to health complications.RELATED:&nbsp;2027 Truck Series schedule |Current Truck standingsNow 46, Kahne was named one of NASCAR&rsquo;s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023 for his success across the sport&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-joins-spire-for-full-2027-nascar-truck-series-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-joins-spire-for-full-2027-nascar-truck-series-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick Sends Clear Message About Son Keelan&amp;#39;s ARCA Rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick responded on X to growing speculation about 14-year-old son Keelan&rsquo;s racing future, taking a sarcastic shot at reports suggesting Keelan could move to a part-time ARCA Menards Series schedule with a Toyota-backed team in 2027. The chatter picked up this week after Bubba Wallace&rsquo;s spotter, Freddie Kraft, floated the idea on the &ldquo;Door Bumper Clear&rdquo; podcast, and it spread from there despite no confirmation from the Harvick camp.&ldquo;Apparently the rumor mill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-sends-clear-message-about-son-keelanamp39s-arca-rumors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-sends-clear-message-about-son-keelanamp39s-arca-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With the Modified Tour title in sight, Patrick Emerling wants to put the cherry on top with a win at Thompson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Emerling has spent 16 years chasing a dream.On Sunday at Connecticut&rsquo;s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, that dream will come true.The driver of the No. 1 USNEPower Motorsports Modified will clinch his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship when the green flag waves to start the World Series 150 (4:30 p.m. ET on NASCAR Channel and FloRacing). That doesn&lsquo;t mean the 33-year-old from Orchard Park, New York is resting on his laurels.Quite the opposite, in fact.ENTRY LIS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/with-the-modified-tour-title-in-sight-patrick-emerling-wants-to-put-the-cherry-on-top-with-a-win-at-thompson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/with-the-modified-tour-title-in-sight-patrick-emerling-wants-to-put-the-cherry-on-top-with-a-win-at-thompson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halfway home: What we&amp;#39;ve learned through five Chase races  and what&amp;#39;s to come]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five races ago, Kyle Larson was 55 points behind Denny Hamlin. Five races later, he leads him by 40.That&rsquo;s a 95-point reversal, built piece by piece over five races.If one number captures the first half of The 2026 Chase presented by Mobil 1 as the heralded postseason format makes its refreshed return this season, it might be that.The defending champion Larson entered as a wayward No. 7 seed and has since flipped the entire season on its head, finishing fifth, first, second, first and seco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/halfway-home-what-weamp39ve-learned-through-five-chase-races-and-whatamp39s-to-come/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/halfway-home-what-weamp39ve-learned-through-five-chase-races-and-whatamp39s-to-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken de la Bastide Column: All Star Midgets invade Anderson this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2026 racing season wraps up for the year there are still major events taking place over the next two weekends.When it was first announced that the All Star Midget Series was competing at Anderson Speedway, it was an event that I circled on the racing calendar.The Anderson Speedway oval is a perfect venue for Midgets as evidenced by the exciting and competitive Kenyon Midget Series events that take place on the high-banked quarter-mile oval.Rain forced the cancellation of the original race]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ken-de-la-bastide-column-all-star-midgets-invade-anderson-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ken-de-la-bastide-column-all-star-midgets-invade-anderson-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick Fires Back at Son’s Racing Future Rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick responds to son's racing future rumors. GettyKevin Harvick had quite the social media response to the rumors regarding his son Keelan Harvick&rsquo;s racing future. This week, rumors have run rampant that Harvick&rsquo;s son, 14, will be moving up to the ARCA Menards Series part-time for a Toyota team in 2027.Harvick, nicknamed &ldquo;Happy,&rdquo; did not seem pleased by the speculation of his son&rsquo;s racing future. Although he neither confirmed nor denied the rumors, the olde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-fires-back-at-sons-racing-future-rumors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-fires-back-at-sons-racing-future-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keelan Harvick Rumored to Run Part-Time ARCA Slate in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keelan Harvick, son of 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion and 60-time race winner Kevin Harvick, is rumored to be taking his racing career to the next level in 2027. The 14-year-old could be moving up to the ARCA Menards Series part-time next year, according to recent rumors.Keelan Harvick has taken major steps in his young racing career. The younger Harvick has totaled multiple wins in Late Model competition, notably seven Pro Late Model victories across 2025.In February of this year, it was repor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/keelan-harvick-rumored-to-run-part-time-arca-slate-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/keelan-harvick-rumored-to-run-part-time-arca-slate-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Gordon Compares Kyle Larson’s Team to NASCAR Legends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson went a lap down early at Las Vegas and still finished second. Jeff Gordon said the comeback is what championship teams do.The Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman spoke to reporters after Sunday&rsquo;s South Point 400, in video posted by Frontstretch.&ldquo;I mean, to see them struggle at the beginning and have to fight through that and make big changes and lose all their track position, go down the lap and fight back from that. That&rsquo;s, to me, what championship-caliber teams do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jeff-gordon-compares-kyle-larsons-team-to-nascar-legends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jeff-gordon-compares-kyle-larsons-team-to-nascar-legends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Charlotte 2026: Odds, Broadcast Times, Chase Race Info]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.C. &mdash; NASCAR is heading home with racing in action from all three national series this weekend at the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway.The NASCAR Cup Series races Sunday afternoon, while the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races Saturday afternoon and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races Friday evening.NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Race InfoSunday at 3 p.m. ETUSA Sports, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90, PRN affiliatesMay winner: Daniel S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-charlotte-2026-odds-broadcast-times-chase-race-info/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-charlotte-2026-odds-broadcast-times-chase-race-info/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Charlotte Schedule: TV Channels, Start Times and How to Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time since 2017, the NASCAR circuit will take to the Charlotte Motor Speedway oval for a Chase race. NASCAR previously raced on the Charlotte Roval from 2018-2025, a road course that spanned across the 1.5-mile track and through the track&rsquo;s infield.Charlotte Motor Speedway will be the site of a tripleheader weekend for NASCAR. The Craftsman Truck Series will race on Friday night in the third race of their Chase, while the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series will take to the trac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-schedule-tv-channels-start-times-and-how-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-charlotte-schedule-tv-channels-start-times-and-how-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entry List: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour To Crown A Champion At Thompson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour heads to Connecticut for one final time this weekend. A champion will be crowned at the end of 150 laps on Sunday at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Patrick Emerling leads defending champion Austin Beers to the historic 5/8-mile oval, but he'll have a whole host of contenders trying to keep him out of victory lane.Watch Live2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Thompson SpeedwaySix-time champion Doug Coby will be in action, along with four-time champion Justin B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/entry-list-nascar-whelen-modified-tour-to-crown-a-champion-at-thompson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/entry-list-nascar-whelen-modified-tour-to-crown-a-champion-at-thompson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeb Burton joins RSS Racing, will drive father Ward Burton&amp;#39;s No. 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJeb Burton announced on Tuesday that he will join&nbsp;RSS Racing in 2027, driving the No. 22 full-time in the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS).That number has special significance to Jeb, as his father Ward Burton earned all five of his Cup Series wins in the No. 22 -- including the 2001 Southern 500 and 2002 Daytona 500."The Siegs are building something special and the performance is heading in the right direction," said Jeb Burton, a veteran of over 200 NOAPS rac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jeb-burton-joins-rss-racing-will-drive-father-ward-burtonamp39s-no-22/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jeb-burton-joins-rss-racing-will-drive-father-ward-burtonamp39s-no-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeb Burton Moving to RSS Racing in 2027; Will Drive No. 22 Chevrolet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeb Burton will end a four-year run driving for Jordan Anderson Racing, as he will move to RSS Racing for the 2027 NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series season. According to a Tuesday announcement from Burton, he&rsquo;ll pilot the No. 22 Chevrolet for the organization next season.The No. 22 is a number formerly used by his father, Ward Burton, when he drove for Bill Davis Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.As of now, RSS Racing hasn&rsquo;t provided additional details about the No. 22 entry, inc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jeb-burton-moving-to-rss-racing-in-2027-will-drive-no-22-chevrolet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jeb-burton-moving-to-rss-racing-in-2027-will-drive-no-22-chevrolet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeb Burton to RSS Racing NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Team in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Jeb Burton is joining RSS Racing in 2027, he announced Tuesday on social media.Burton will drive the Sieg family-owned No. 22 Chevrolet full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027. He touted the team for "building something special" and going in a good direction with their performance.Burton told Roundtable in September he was frustrated but motivated, heading into what is now the final few races of a four-season run with Jordan Anderson Ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jeb-burton-to-rss-racing-nascar-oamp39reilly-team-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jeb-burton-to-rss-racing-nascar-oamp39reilly-team-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick’s Son Reportedly Lands New NASCAR Ride for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Harvick Ford, spends time with his son, Keelan Paul Harvick after the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2023 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyKeelan Harvick&rsquo;s rapid climb through the stock-car ranks could take another significant step in 2027.The 13-year-old son of NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick is expected to compete part time for Nitro Mot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvicks-son-reportedly-lands-new-nascar-ride-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvicks-son-reportedly-lands-new-nascar-ride-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hauler Talk: NASCAR discusses teams spraying pit stalls at Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR warned teams about spraying pit stalls at Las Vegas Motor Speedway because a traction substance resulted in a discoloration of the concrete.During the latest episode of the &ldquo;Hauler Talk&rdquo; podcast, Mike Forde, vice president of racing communications, said teams are allowed to use clear substances to help improve traction in the pits for cars and pit crews. But at Las Vegas, a white substance appeared in some stalls and could have impacted officiating to determine whether a car i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hauler-talk-nascar-discusses-teams-spraying-pit-stalls-at-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hauler-talk-nascar-discusses-teams-spraying-pit-stalls-at-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Power Rankings: Chase Briscoe Is Very Much On The Rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oct 4, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe (19) during the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWhile he still has a long way to go if he wants to be crowned NASCAR Cup Series champion this season, Chase Briscoe had an impressive outing at Las Vegas, which resulted in his second win of the season. That has vaulted him forward in the standings, and when paired with a top-five finish at Kansas, B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-power-rankings-chase-briscoe-is-very-much-on-the-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-power-rankings-chase-briscoe-is-very-much-on-the-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Predictions: Picks for Who Wins Final 5 Races in The Chase, Cup Series Champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWe&rsquo;re now past the halfway point in the 10-race chase, with only five races remaining in the season for the 2026 Cup Series. With The Chase battle coming down to the wire, it&rsquo;s about time to make some picks for who will come out on top.Let&rsquo;s dive into our NASCAR predictions for which drivers will win the final fives races in The Chase.Bank of America 400 (Charlotte): Denny HamlinOct 4, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-predictions-picks-for-who-wins-final-5-races-in-the-chase-cup-series-champion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-predictions-picks-for-who-wins-final-5-races-in-the-chase-cup-series-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stewart Friesen to run Kyle Busch throwback scheme in Charlotte NASCAR Truck race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFriday, October 9, will be a special day for the NASCAR community. Immediately following the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, there will be a Celebration of Life for Kyle Busch at the track, featuring several drivers and members of his family.Busch died suddenly in May at the age of 41 in Charlotte, North&nbsp;Carolina, just a couple of days before the Coke 600 race weekend.Several teams plan to honor KB in the Truck race, with Spire Motorsports running paint schemes to celebr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/stewart-friesen-to-run-kyle-busch-throwback-scheme-in-charlotte-nascar-truck-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/stewart-friesen-to-run-kyle-busch-throwback-scheme-in-charlotte-nascar-truck-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick’s Son Could Be Heading to ARCA in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectKeelan Harvick could be ready for his first taste of national-level stock car racing.The 14-year-old son of former NASCAR Cup Series champion&nbsp;Kevin Harvick&nbsp;is rumored to be joining Nitro Motorsports for a part-time ARCA Menards Series schedule in 2027. The move has not been officially confirmed by Nitro or Toyota, but the report has quickly caught the attention of NASCAR fans.If it happens, it would be the latest step in what has already been a care]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvicks-son-could-be-heading-to-arca-in2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvicks-son-could-be-heading-to-arca-in2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Motor Speedway to host a celebration of life for the late Kyle Busch on Friday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) &mdash; Charlotte Motor Speedway will host a celebration of life for former NASCAR driver Kyle Busch on Friday following the Trucks Series race.Busch died in May from hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation after complications from bacterial pneumonia led to sepsis, according to the former NASCAR star&rsquo;s death certificate.CMS said the event will allow the NASCAR community to come together to celebrate Busch through stories, memories, iconic moments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/charlotte-motor-speedway-to-host-a-celebration-of-life-for-the-late-kyle-busch-on-friday-night/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/charlotte-motor-speedway-to-host-a-celebration-of-life-for-the-late-kyle-busch-on-friday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Hit With Crushing Setback After Late Chase Briscoe Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Robinhood Toyota, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Jordan Brand Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace looked set for a strong finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway before a late move changed his afternoon. The 23XI Racing driver finished eighth in Sunday&rsquo;s South Point 400, 11.422]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-hit-with-crushing-setback-after-late-chase-briscoe-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-hit-with-crushing-setback-after-late-chase-briscoe-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodyear Racing brings familiar tire to Charlotte oval&amp;#39;s Chase return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series fall race at Charlotte Motor Speedway returns to the 1.5-mile oval for the first time since 2017.Along with the pivot from the road-course/oval combination of the Roval comes a familiar, proven tire compound from Goodyear Racing on the intermediate oval.MORE: Cup Series standings | Charlotte weekend scheduleSunday&rsquo;s Bank of America 400 (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) will feature the same Goodyear Racing Eagle rubber that has been u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/goodyear-racing-brings-familiar-tire-to-charlotte-ovalamp39s-chase-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/goodyear-racing-brings-familiar-tire-to-charlotte-ovalamp39s-chase-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Left Reeling After Las Vegas Disaster That Changes Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 05: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Pennzoil Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, Bubba Wallace and Ryan Preece suffered major setbacks at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase tightened. Chase Briscoe won the South Point 400, while Kyle Larson recovered from early trouble to strengthen his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-drivers-left-reeling-after-las-vegas-disaster-that-changes-everything/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-drivers-left-reeling-after-las-vegas-disaster-that-changes-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar Gives Blunt Take on Brad Keselowski News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar did not hold back when asked about Brad Keselowski leaving RFK Racing. The Spire Motorsports driver gave his answer at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in a video posted by Kenny Wallace.&ldquo;I have no idea. I&rsquo;m not gonna lie, I don&rsquo;t really give a s***. You know, obviously, hopefully he lands somewhere, but I don&rsquo;t really care. I don&rsquo;t put any emphasis on it.&rdquo;Asked if the news surprised him, Hocevar answered, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m not.&rdquo;The two drivers hav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-gives-blunt-take-on-brad-keselowski-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-gives-blunt-take-on-brad-keselowski-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spire&amp;#39;s Jeff Dickerson Calls Out Joe Gibbs Racing Over Lack of Evidence in Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson pushed back against Joe Gibbs Racing&rsquo;s ongoing lawsuit against his team, arguing that six to seven months into the litigation, JGR still hasn&rsquo;t produced concrete evidence to support its claims.According to Dickerson, the allegations have made headlines without supporting documentation. &ldquo;It would just be nice to see some evidence,&rdquo; Spire Motorsports co-owner said on the &ldquo;Door, Bumper, Clear&rdquo; podcast on Dirty Mo Media af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spireamp39s-jeff-dickerson-calls-out-joe-gibbs-racing-over-lack-of-evidence-in-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spireamp39s-jeff-dickerson-calls-out-joe-gibbs-racing-over-lack-of-evidence-in-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samantha Busch Shares the Pain of Returning to Las Vegas After Kyle&amp;#39;s Passing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samantha Busch, widow of two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, shared a personal reflection on social media after a difficult trip back to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The trip came during this past weekend&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at the track, which has deep ties to the Busch family since Kyle grew up in the city.Samantha also posted a few photos alongside her message: one showing her daughter touching a memorial stone bearing Kyle&rsquo;s name and signature checkered-flag logo, and anot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/samantha-busch-shares-the-pain-of-returning-to-las-vegas-after-kyleamp39s-passing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/samantha-busch-shares-the-pain-of-returning-to-las-vegas-after-kyleamp39s-passing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR team fan days during Charlotte Chase race week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home, sweet home! All three NASCAR national series are slated to compete at nearby Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend as The Chase presented by Mobil 1 continues. To celebrate, many race teams are holding fan days leading into the race weekend, which starts with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Friday, followed by the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday and capped with the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday.See which teams are welcoming visitors for autograph sessions,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-team-fan-days-during-charlotte-chase-race-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-team-fan-days-during-charlotte-chase-race-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;You&amp;#39;re Wasting Your Breath&amp;quot;- Former FOX Broadcaster Shuts Down Dale Jr Push to Scrap Next Gen With Harsh Claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Via: Imago &copy;Credit - ImagoThere has been enough criticism around the Gen-7 car that NASCAR currently uses in the Cup Series, and that is unlikely to stop anytime soon. Those criticisms are often the loudest after an O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race goes down to the wire, as was the case in Vegas when Corey Day pulled off a remarkable victory.With the expectations of criticism to come, former driver and former FOX broadcaster Kenny Wallace decided to get ahead and let his opinions be kn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotyouamp39re-wasting-your-breathampquot-former-fox-broadcaster-shuts-down-dale-jr-push-to-scrap-next-gen-with-harsh-claim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotyouamp39re-wasting-your-breathampquot-former-fox-broadcaster-shuts-down-dale-jr-push-to-scrap-next-gen-with-harsh-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spire’s Jeff Dickerson about Joe Gibbs Racing lawsuit: ‘Where is the proof?’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThroughout the entire Joe Gibbs Racing v. Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart intellectual property theft and restrictive covenant lawsuit, Jeff Dickerson has continued to make himself publicly available to defend himself against the allegations.The Spire co-owner has continued to insist that Joe Gibbs Racing show definitive proof that his company is using intellectual data provided by Gabehart and said as much again on Monday during an appearance on the Door, Bumper, Clear podc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spires-jeff-dickerson-about-joe-gibbs-racing-lawsuit-where-is-the-proof/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spires-jeff-dickerson-about-joe-gibbs-racing-lawsuit-where-is-the-proof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“What Championship-Caliber Teams Do”– Jeff Gordon Compares Kyle Larson to NASCAR Royalty After Remarkable Las Vegas Recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORT WORTH, TX &ndash; MAY 03: Vice Chairman and a co-owner of Hendrick Motorsports Jeff Gordon speaks to the media following the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Wurth 400 on May 03, 2026 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo by Thomas Walko/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 03 NASCAR Cup Series Wurth 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2605031558400 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireControlling a race from start to finish is one thing, but a driver&rsquo;s ability to fall a lap back and still finish s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-championship-caliber-teams-do-jeff-gordon-compares-kyle-larson-to-nascar-royalty-after-remarkable-las-vegas-recovery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-championship-caliber-teams-do-jeff-gordon-compares-kyle-larson-to-nascar-royalty-after-remarkable-las-vegas-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Insider Raises Questions on Toyota’s Chase Trust: “How Can You Have Confidence With Repeated Issues?”]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, IN &ndash; JULY 26: Chase Briscoe 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Mobil 1 Toyota drives on the front stretch during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Brickyard 400 on July 26, 2026, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 26 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon116260726064 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireToyota looked ready to take over Las Vegas before the race had even begun. The manufacturer locked out the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/veteran-insider-raises-questions-on-toyotas-chase-trust-how-can-you-have-confidence-with-repeated-issues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/veteran-insider-raises-questions-on-toyotas-chase-trust-how-can-you-have-confidence-with-repeated-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With NASCAR&amp;#39;s Chase Halfway Home, Is It Larson&amp;#39;s Championship To Lose?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a runner-up finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, is the NASCAR Cup Series championship Kyle Larson's to lose? | Wes Masure III | Racing America On SIAs Chase Briscoe crossed the finish line first to score his second win of the NASCAR Cup Series season, it officially marked the halfway point of the 10-race Chase for the Championship. And if the opening five races of the Chase are any indicator, the competition is going to be hard-pressed to beat Kyle Larson, who is seeking his second consecu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/with-nascaramp39s-chase-halfway-home-is-it-larsonamp39s-championship-to-lose/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/with-nascaramp39s-chase-halfway-home-is-it-larsonamp39s-championship-to-lose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Star Delivers Cold Response as Brad Keselowski Faces Uncertain Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 25: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford, (R) and Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, talk on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) GettyCarson Hocevar had little interest in Brad Keselowski&rsquo;s decision to leave RFK Racing after the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The Spire Motors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-star-delivers-cold-response-as-brad-keselowski-faces-uncertain-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-star-delivers-cold-response-as-brad-keselowski-faces-uncertain-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“The K on the End Was All Fake”- NASCAR Veteran Rips Apart RFK Racing Boss’ Over Brad Keselowski Ouster]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice &amp; Qualifying Aug 12, 2023 Speedway, Indiana, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski 6 during practice for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. Speedway Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Indiana USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMikexDinovox 20230812_mcd_ad4_17 &copy;IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkWhen Brad Keselowski joined forces with Jack Roush and Fenway Sports Group in 2022,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-k-on-the-end-was-all-fake-nascar-veteran-rips-apart-rfk-racing-boss-over-brad-keselowski-ouster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-k-on-the-end-was-all-fake-nascar-veteran-rips-apart-rfk-racing-boss-over-brad-keselowski-ouster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Team Owner Makes Emotional Denny Hamlin Admission After Las Vegas Blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, stands on the grid during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series title hopes took another hit Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, as Kyle Larson extended his advantage in the Chase standings.Hamlin entered the race with a chance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-team-owner-makes-emotional-denny-hamlin-admission-after-las-vegas-blow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-team-owner-makes-emotional-denny-hamlin-admission-after-las-vegas-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Had Our Fair Share of Not Performing&amp;quot; - Denny Hamlin Drops Raw Truth on Costly Las Vegas Self-Sabotage]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, NH &ndash; AUGUST 22: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing National Debt Relief Toyota looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 on August 22, 2026, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. Photo by David Hahn/Icon Sportswire AUTO: AUG 22 NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260822036 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin would have ended stage one in Las Vegas with seven points. Instead, he wanted to make it eight and a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquothad-our-fair-share-of-not-performingampquot-denny-hamlin-drops-raw-truth-on-costly-las-vegas-self-sabotage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquothad-our-fair-share-of-not-performingampquot-denny-hamlin-drops-raw-truth-on-costly-las-vegas-self-sabotage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry list for Charlotte Motor Speedway Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a week off, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday for the third race in The Chase presented by Mobil 1 (5 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX One, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The event is the 21st points-paying race of the 2026 campaign.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series | Craftsman Truck SeriesFront Row Motorsports&rsquo; Layne Riggs will look to bounce back after a disappointing 19th-place finish at Kansas Speedway and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-entry-list-for-charlotte-motor-speedway-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-entry-list-for-charlotte-motor-speedway-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list for Charlotte Motor Speedway Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to action on Saturday to battle at the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway (4 p.m. ET, The CW, ESPN Unlimited, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The Blue Cross NC 300 will be the fifth of nine races that make up The Chase presented by Mobil 1, with the 300-mile showdown also serving as the 29th points-paying event overall.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series | Craftsman Truck SeriesHaas Factory Team driver Sheldon Creed cont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-entry-list-for-charlotte-motor-speedway-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-entry-list-for-charlotte-motor-speedway-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for Charlotte Motor Speedway Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series heads home to North Carolina for its third consecutive race on an intermediate track at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, USA, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The Bank of America 400 will be the sixth of 10 races in The Chase presented by Mobil 1 and the 32nd points-paying event overall in 2026. This will be the first fall race on the 1.5-mile Charlotte oval since October 2017, after using the Roval configuration from 2018 through 2025.ENTRY LISTS: C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-charlotte-motor-speedway-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-charlotte-motor-speedway-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners and losers from an intriguing NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAt one point, there were four cars within one second of each other in the closing laps of the NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but unlike Kansas, no one could get around Chase Briscoe this week.It was also the halfway point of the 2026 Chase, and while Kyle Larson extended his advantage, it was an unusual race for all of the top three drivers in the standings.Here's a look at the biggest winners and losers from NASCAR's 400-miler in Vegas:WINNER: Chase Briscoe reignit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-an-intriguing-nascar-cup-race-at-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-an-intriguing-nascar-cup-race-at-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Gayle Explains Denny Hamlin’s Las Vegas Pit Call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Gayle says his pit call for Denny Hamlin at Las Vegas was not the right one in hindsight. The Joe Gibbs Racing crew chief explained the decision after Sunday&rsquo;s South Point 400 in video from after the race.Hamlin started from the pole and led the opening laps. He made a green-flag stop on Lap 36 and cycled back to the lead. A caution then came out on Lap 45 when Zane Smith spun.Gayle brought Hamlin back to pit road for two tires while others stayed out. Kyle Larson, the Chase points l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chris-gayle-explains-denny-hamlins-las-vegas-pit-call/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chris-gayle-explains-denny-hamlins-las-vegas-pit-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Post-Race Inspection at Las Vegas Leaves One Last Twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 15: A general view of of pit road during the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyChase Briscoe&rsquo;s victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway became official after NASCAR completed post-race inspection following Sunday&rsquo;s South Point 400. The No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota passed inspection with no issues, confirming Briscoe&rsquo;s second w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-post-race-inspection-at-las-vegas-leaves-one-last-twist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-post-race-inspection-at-las-vegas-leaves-one-last-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Mills Returns to Niece Motorsports Lineup at Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Mills, who competed full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2024 and 2025, is set to return to the organization for his first Truck Series start of the 2026 season this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. According to a press release from the team, Mills will pilot the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado in Friday night&rsquo;s Ecosave 200.Utilitra will serve as the primary sponsor for Mills&rsquo; effort behind the wheel of the No. 4 truck.Mills is pumped to make his Truck Series return a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/matt-mills-returns-to-niece-motorsports-lineup-at-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/matt-mills-returns-to-niece-motorsports-lineup-at-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Upsetting Personally on Me”- JGR Crew Chief Takes Full Blame for Critical Las Vegas Pit Strategy Flaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireFor a while, Denny Hamlin had Las Vegas right where he wanted it. Starting from the pole, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver wasted little time showing why he was chasing a third straight win at the track, leading the opening 34 laps and controlling the early pace. Then, in the space of a few crucial moments, the race began slipping away. A costly pit strategy call put Hamlin in a vulnerable position before a fuel pump issue made matters worse, leaving crew chief Chris Gayle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/upsetting-personally-on-me-jgr-crew-chief-takes-full-blame-for-critical-las-vegas-pit-strategy-flaw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/upsetting-personally-on-me-jgr-crew-chief-takes-full-blame-for-critical-las-vegas-pit-strategy-flaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: Kyle Larson&amp;#39;s resilience puts No. 5 team in championship control]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS &mdash; If there&rsquo;s one thing the NASCAR Cup Series garage unequivocally agreed on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, it&rsquo;s that Kyle Larson is the standard right now.Through five races of The Chase presented by Mobil 1, Larson has yet to finish outside the top five, with a mind-melting 2.2 average finish and 54.6 points per race.Sunday was Larson&lsquo;s grittiest performance yet for the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team. With crew chief Cliff Daniels leading the rally, Larso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-kyle-larsonamp39s-resilience-puts-no-5-team-in-championship-control/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-kyle-larsonamp39s-resilience-puts-no-5-team-in-championship-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What&amp;#39;s Streaming On FloRacing This Week? Oct. 5-11]]></title><description><![CDATA[FloRacing's October schedule shifts into high gear this week with five straight days of racing and a massive Friday and Saturday slate across dirt, drag and pavement racing.2026 American Motorcyclist Association EnduroCross Championship Series ScheduleBreaking Down Three-Way Lucas Oil Title Battle As October ArrivesVermont Milk Bowl At Thunder Road Speedbowl: What You Need To KnowNo Mercy 17 gets the week started Wednesday and runs through Sunday, but the schedule really takes off heading into t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/whatamp39s-streaming-on-floracing-this-week-oct-5-11/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/whatamp39s-streaming-on-floracing-this-week-oct-5-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Schedule This Week Charlotte: Race and Track Info, Practice and Qualifying Time at Charlotte Motor Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectFor the first time in more than a month, the NASCAR schedule this week will feature a race in all three series. This weekend also marks the return of the Charlotte Oval, with NASCAR moving away from the roval course at Charlotte Motor Speedway. If all of that isn&rsquo;t reason enough to entice NASCAR fans, we&rsquo;ve got three critical races in The Chase happening from Friday through Sunday.Let&rsquo;s take a look at the NASCAR schedule this weekend at Charlotte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-schedule-this-week-charlotte-race-and-track-info-practice-and-qualifying-time-at-charlotte-motor-speedway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-schedule-this-week-charlotte-race-and-track-info-practice-and-qualifying-time-at-charlotte-motor-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIT BOX: Modified Tour will crown a champion this Sunday at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time since 2020, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will crown a champion at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park this Sunday during the World Series 150 (4:30 p.m. ET on the NASCAR Channel and FloRacing).Patrick Emerling, a Modified Tour winner at Thompson, enters Sunday&rsquo;s finale with a comfortable, 30-point advantage on Austin Beers in the race for the title. He&rsquo;ll look to put the finishing touches on his first championship with a strong performance Sunday evening.Sunday&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pit-box-modified-tour-will-crown-a-champion-this-sunday-at-thompson-speedway-motorsports-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pit-box-modified-tour-will-crown-a-champion-this-sunday-at-thompson-speedway-motorsports-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace &amp;quot;paid the price on our front tires&amp;quot; in battle for Vegas win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoBubba Wallace had the opportunity to end his year-long winless streak on Sunday, and appeared to be in a great position following the final round of pit stops.Wallace was directly behind race leader Chase Briscoe, and had strong pace in the No. 23 Toyota. He crept closer with every passing lap, but the defining moment came with 29 laps to go. Wallace was all over the back bumper of Briscoe's car and attempted a late lunge to the inside in Turn 1. However, Briscoe slammed the door]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-ampquotpaid-the-price-on-our-front-tiresampquot-in-battle-for-vegas-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-ampquotpaid-the-price-on-our-front-tiresampquot-in-battle-for-vegas-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chase Report presented by Mobil 1: Where we stand after Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of problems for drivers in The Chase presented by Mobil 1 on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was long, but that wasn&rsquo;t the case for Chase Briscoe, who swept the stages en route to winning the South Point 400 and scoring 75 points on the day. It was Briscoe&rsquo;s second win of the 2026 season, with both coming on 1.5-mile tracks, and with one more 1.5-mile track left in this all-important three-race stretch.Here&rsquo;s where we stand in The Chase after the NASCAR Cup Series l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-chase-report-presented-by-mobil-1-where-we-stand-after-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-chase-report-presented-by-mobil-1-where-we-stand-after-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Jarrett reflects on the dangers of NASCAR: ‘It wasn’t just getting your bell rung’]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been nearly two decades since he sat behind the wheel of a racecar, but Dale Jarrett has seen it all.Across a Hall of Fame career in NASCAR that spanned from 1982 to 2008, Jarrett saw the sport change in real time &mdash; not just in popularity, but with safety innovations too.Jarrett was racing at the top level of the sport when restrictor plates were introduced at the largest and fastest tracks, Daytona and Talladega, in 1988. Later came roof flaps, the mandated use of the HANS (hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jarrett-reflects-on-the-dangers-of-nascar-it-wasnt-just-getting-your-bell-rung/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jarrett-reflects-on-the-dangers-of-nascar-it-wasnt-just-getting-your-bell-rung/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Penske keeps chips on the table with three Vegas top 10s]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS &mdash; The steady progress made behind the scenes at Team Penske is finally translating on intermediate tracks. Its trio of teams reaped the rewards at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, putting all three entries inside the top 10 and keeping the organization&rsquo;s championship hopes firmly intact.Despite Austin Cindric and Ryan Blaney cracking the top five in last week&rsquo;s showdown at Kansas Speedway, questions remained about whether Team Penske had truly turned the corner at the 1.5-mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/team-penske-keeps-chips-on-the-table-with-three-vegas-top-10s/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/team-penske-keeps-chips-on-the-table-with-three-vegas-top-10s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I Had No Idea’: Chase Elliott’s Shocking Lack of Awareness Over Keselowski News]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectBrad Keselowski&rsquo;s future has been undoubtedly the biggest talking points in&nbsp;NASCAR&nbsp;this week.Apparently, Chase Elliott missed the entire conversation.Asked Saturday in the Las Vegas media center by Fox Sports&rsquo; Bob Pockrass if he was surprised by the news surrounding Keselowski and RFK Racing, Elliott initially looked like he was hearing it for the first time.&nbsp;When told that Keselowski and RFK were expected to part ways and that the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-had-no-idea-chase-elliotts-shocking-lack-of-awareness-over-keselowski-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-had-no-idea-chase-elliotts-shocking-lack-of-awareness-over-keselowski-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson&amp;#39;s 2.2 average finish is turning Cup Series Chase into a rout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoKyle Larson didn&rsquo;t win the battle on Sunday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway but Kyle Larson and Cliff Daniels took a tremendous step towards winning the war with how they rallied in the South Point Casino 400.Despite an awful first half, in which they scored only a single stage point, they nearly won the race and still extended their points lead to 40 at the halfway mark of the Chase for the Championship.Kyle Larson<br />
Denny Hamlin -40<br />
Christopher Bell -55<br />
Joey Logano -71<br />
Ry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larsonamp39s-22-average-finish-is-turning-cup-series-chase-into-a-rout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larsonamp39s-22-average-finish-is-turning-cup-series-chase-into-a-rout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin explains costly Las Vegas spin in rough NASCAR Cup race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin had high expectations for Las Vegas, and it was hard not to after earning pole position in a Joe Gibbs Racing 1-2-3-4.He led the first 39 laps of the race, but after the first caution for Zane Smith spinning, Hamlin never returned to the lead.&nbsp;The decision to pit put him back outside the top five and left him needing the rest of the stage just to get back to fourth. As he attempted to make up more lost ground, he ventured to the highest groove in Turns 3 and 4,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-explains-costly-las-vegas-spin-in-rough-nascar-cup-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-explains-costly-las-vegas-spin-in-rough-nascar-cup-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell frustrated after mechanical issue tanks potential opportunity in Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe stage was set for Christopher Bell to jump up the Chase standings with a strong finish on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.After the top two drivers in the Chase, Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin, both struggled in the opening stretch of the race, the potential was there for Bell to gain ground and elbow his way into championship contention with a win at the South Point 400.Instead, Bell ran into issues of his own, and his potential run up the standings quickly turned into a mu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-frustrated-after-mechanical-issue-tanks-potential-opportunity-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-frustrated-after-mechanical-issue-tanks-potential-opportunity-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Cindric feels like he’s right on the edge of winning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAustin Cindric had another strong finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, taking fourth place in the South Point 400 to secure his second straight top-five of the Chase.While Cindric was in the hunt for much of the race, it was Chase Briscoe who took the checkered flag with Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick the most threatening cars to take the win from him in the late laps.Still, Cindric believes he is right on the cusp of securing a win, and given how the No. 2 team looked bo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-cindric-feels-like-hes-right-on-the-edge-of-winning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-cindric-feels-like-hes-right-on-the-edge-of-winning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Race Results for the South Point 400 at Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe celebrates a win in the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in victory lane. | Wes Masure III | Racing America On SIPost-race inspection in the NASCAR Cup Series garage following Sunday's South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is complete, and there were no issues. This meansChase Briscoe and his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing teamare the official winners of the race.Briscoe, who also won at Chicagoland Speedway, now has two wins this season.Briscoe, 31, now has seven career]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-for-the-south-point-400-at-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-for-the-south-point-400-at-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briscoe Breezes to Las Vegas Win and Back to Title Contention]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Chase Briscoe breezed by every challenge in the closing laps of Sunday's South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to win the fifth race of the 2026 Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series championship.Briscoe led three times for 175 of 267 laps, including the final 40, to earn his second win of the 2026 season. In reverse of how the previous race ended, at Kansas Speedway, Briscoe held off Kyle Larson who hit the wall and wrecked with Tyler Reddick on the final lap.Larson and Reddick's t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/briscoe-breezes-to-las-vegas-win-and-back-to-title-contention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/briscoe-breezes-to-las-vegas-win-and-back-to-title-contention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick react to wild last-lap wreck that cost them nothing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNo one can say Kyle Larson didn't give it his all in Sunday's NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He charged from fourth to second in the closing laps, and smashed into the wall on the final lap. Tyler Reddick was collected in the melee, but somehow, neither lost any positions.Larson was ripping the top, trying to pull off a similar feat to his prot&eacute;g&eacute; Corey Day in Saturday's NASCAR O'Reilly race, where he surged by Carson Kvapil for the win.&nbsp;Unfortuna]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-tyler-reddick-react-to-wild-last-lap-wreck-that-cost-them-nothing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-tyler-reddick-react-to-wild-last-lap-wreck-that-cost-them-nothing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briscoe takes Vegas trophy as Larson stretches championship lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Holly CainNASCAR Wire ServiceLAS VEGAS &ndash; Chase Briscoe left nothing to chance in the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday afternoon &ndash; the Joe Gibbs Racing driver sweeping both stage victories, leading a race best 175 of the 267 laps and ultimately besting the field by 1.376 seconds to take his second NASCAR Cup Series trophy of the season under temperatures in the mid-90s &ndash; one of the hottest race-day of the season.Race Results: South Point 400 at Las VegasThe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/briscoe-takes-vegas-trophy-as-larson-stretches-championship-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/briscoe-takes-vegas-trophy-as-larson-stretches-championship-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe relieved to make up for falling short last week with win at Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoChase Briscoe held off late charges from Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick on Sunday to take the checkered flag at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.The win was a meaningful one for Briscoe, as he had let a similar opportunity slip through his fingers last week at Kansas. In that race, Briscoe made a pass on Larson to take the lead with 30 laps left after the No. 5 had been dominating all day, only for Larson to take the lead spot back from him with seven laps remaining. Afterwards, Briscoe d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-relieved-to-make-up-for-falling-short-last-week-with-win-at-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-relieved-to-make-up-for-falling-short-last-week-with-win-at-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Haven’t Done That in a Very Long Time”- Tyler Reddick Sounds Off on 23XI Racing’s Execution Struggles Despite Salvaged Vegas Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO, CA &ndash; JUNE 20: Tyler Reddick 45 23XI Racing Pala Casino Toyota during qualifications for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base race on Saturday June 20, 2026 at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, CA. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 20 NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon953260620327 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireWinning multiple races and winning a championship require &zwnj;distinct effort and skill. This]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/havent-done-that-in-a-very-long-time-tyler-reddick-sounds-off-on-23xi-racings-execution-struggles-despite-salvaged-vegas-run/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/havent-done-that-in-a-very-long-time-tyler-reddick-sounds-off-on-23xi-racings-execution-struggles-despite-salvaged-vegas-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Sends Clear Message After Costly Las Vegas Collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin had exactly the kind of opportunity championship contenders spend an entire season waiting for Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Hamlin started from the pole with one of the fastest cars in the field, while NASCAR Chase leader Kyle Larson spent much of the afternoon fighting through trouble. Larson went a lap down and scored only one stage point, seemingly opening the door for Hamlin to take a significant bite out of his deficit.Instead, Hamlin&rsquo;s own race unraveled.A spin lat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-sends-clear-message-after-costly-las-vegas-collapse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-sends-clear-message-after-costly-las-vegas-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Las Vegas II]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAfter rallying back from one lap down to finish second, Kyle Larson extended his championship lead over Denny Hamlin from +26pts to +40pts as the 2026 NASCAR Cup Chase crosses the halfway point. Hamlin finished 16th after an early spin derailed his day.Battling power steering issues, Christopher Bell finished 23rd but he remains third in the standings, now 55 points behind.With his big win in Vegas,&nbsp;Chase Briscoe cut nearly 40 points out of his deficit to Larson, and is now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-2026-las-vegas-ii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-2026-las-vegas-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Las Vegas II]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoChase Briscoeearned his seventh career NASCAR Cup Series win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, crossing the line 1.3 seconds ahead of Kyle Larson, but there's a lot more to the story than that.On the final lap, Larson crashed into the wall at the exit of Turn 4, collecting Tyler Reddick in the process. Somehow, Larson limped across the line in second and Reddick spun through the infield grass, still third.Austin Cindric and Ryan Blaney rounded out the top five, leading the way for For]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-las-vegas-ii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-las-vegas-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe was dominant in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as he led 175 laps, and swept the wins in Stages 1 and 2. In the closing laps, the driver of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota was able to hold off a plethora of hard-charging challengers, as he took his second victory of the season.Kyle Larson would pound the outside wall on the final lap, and would crash into Tyler Reddick, however, he was still able to hang on for a second-place finish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-nascar-cup-series-south-point-400-at-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-nascar-cup-series-south-point-400-at-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Chase Standings After Las Vegas: Kyle Larson Builds 40-Point Lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Chase has officially reached its halfway point, and Kyle Larson suddenly has some breathing room.Larson entered Sunday&rsquo;s race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway atop the standings and left with an even stronger grip on the championship lead. His runner-up finish in the South Point 400, combined with a difficult night for Denny Hamlin, stretched Larson&rsquo;s advantage to 40 points with five races remaining.But Larson was not the only driver who made a significant move in Las Vegas.Cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-standings-after-las-vegas-kyle-larson-builds-40-point-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-standings-after-las-vegas-kyle-larson-builds-40-point-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe wins Las Vegas NASCAR Cup as Larson and Reddick crash across finish line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDuring a dramatic final run, Chase Briscoe had to fend off several challengers and navigate numerous lapped cars, but he held on to take the NASCAR Cup Series win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.As Briscoe won, Kyle Larson in second slammed the wall behind him. Tyler Reddick hit the rear of Larson and spun through the infield grass. Somehow, both drivers managed to cross the finish line without losing any positions."I was scared to death to see him (Cole Pearn, crew chief) if I didn']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-wins-las-vegas-nascar-cup-as-larson-and-reddick-crash-across-finish-line/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-wins-las-vegas-nascar-cup-as-larson-and-reddick-crash-across-finish-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briscoe Takes Las Vegas Chase Win As Larson, Reddick Crash At Finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe took a pivotal win in Sunday's South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. | Wes Masure III | Racing America On SIChase Briscoe was extremely disappointed a weekend ago, as he passed Kyle Larson late in the race at Kansas Speedway, only to lose the lead back. After hitting the wall in the closing laps, Briscoe finished fourth. Fast forward a week, and the Joe Gibbs Racing driver found redemption at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Briscoe was able to hold off a hard-charging Kyle Larson i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/briscoe-takes-las-vegas-chase-win-as-larson-reddick-crash-at-finish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/briscoe-takes-las-vegas-chase-win-as-larson-reddick-crash-at-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Working as It Was Intended to Work”– Chase Elliott Publicly Defends NASCAR Chase Rules Against Garage Skeptics]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 25, 2026, Speedway, Indianapolis, USA: CHASE ELLIOTT, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, looks on during qualifying for the Brickyard 400 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. NASCAR, Motorsport, USA 2026: Brickyard 400 Qualifying PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY &ndash; ZUMAw173 20260725_zsp_w173_086 Copyright: xLukexWelshx &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA PressNASCAR changed its playoff format to the Chase for the 2026 season. Going into the race in Vegas, the halfway mark of the C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/working-as-it-was-intended-to-work-chase-elliott-publicly-defends-nascar-chase-rules-against-garage-skeptics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/working-as-it-was-intended-to-work-chase-elliott-publicly-defends-nascar-chase-rules-against-garage-skeptics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR points standings, Cup Series points update after Las Vegas race, Chase picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson held on to the NASCAR Cup Series points lead after the South Point 400 race on Oct. 4 at Las Vegas.Despite an up-and-down day, Larson finished second and extended his lead ahead of Denny Hamlin.Race winner Chase Briscoe swept the stages and inched closer to the lead, still behind Larson by 84 points.Here's the updated NASCAR Cup Series points standings:RACE RECAP:NASCAR Cup Series Las Vegas race live updates, highlights, leaderboard for South Point 400NASCAR points standings, Cup Ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-las-vegas-race-chase-picture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-las-vegas-race-chase-picture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR Las Vegas race? Winner is Chase Briscoe plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe won his first race in the 2026 NASCAR Chase by passing points leader Kyle Larson and holding off Tyler Reddick on the closing lap of the NASCAR Las Vegas race on Oct. 4.Briscoe, who finished fourth after having a shot to win on Sept. 27 at Kansas, led the most laps (175) in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Toyota on the way to his first win in Las Vegas in the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.NASCAR LAS VEGAS RACE HIGHLIGHTS:NASCAR Cup Series Las Vegas race live updates, highlights,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-las-vegas-race-winner-is-chase-briscoe-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-las-vegas-race-winner-is-chase-briscoe-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe Dominates Las Vegas as Kyle Larson’s Last-Lap Charge Ends in Chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe did not simply win Sunday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He controlled it.Briscoe swept both stages, led 175 of 267 laps and then survived one final charge from Kyle Larson to win the South Point 400, delivering one of the most complete performances of his season at a pivotal point in NASCAR&rsquo;s championship Chase.Larson finished second after taking one last shot at Briscoe on the final lap. The Hendrick Motorsports driver pushed too hard trying to close the gap, got into t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-dominates-las-vegas-as-kyle-larsons-last-lap-charge-ends-in-chaos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-dominates-las-vegas-as-kyle-larsons-last-lap-charge-ends-in-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Standings after Today: Cup Series The Chase Points Leaders Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectSunday&rsquo;s South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway marked the fifth race of The Chase. It means we&rsquo;re now past the halfway points in the 10-race chase for the Cup Series and the NASCAR results today made the battle for the championship even tighter.Let&rsquo;s get you right into the NASCAR standings after today, focusing specifically on The Chase points leaders with five races to go.NASCAR The Chase StandingsPositionDriverPointsBehind1Kyle Larson2318]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-standings-after-today-cup-series-the-chase-points-leaders-right-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-standings-after-today-cup-series-the-chase-points-leaders-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“It Wasn’t His Time”–Kurt Busch Gets Emotional on Finding Closure Through NASCAR Community Tributes to Late Brother]]></title><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas feels a little different this weekend. The city that raised Kyle Busch and watched him grow from a local racer into one of NASCAR&rsquo;s biggest stars is hosting the Cup Series without its hometown hero for the first time since his sudden death in May. Yet his presence is still being felt through the community that continues to honor him, something that has given his brother Kurt Busch an unexpected path toward closure. As Kurt admits, every tribute brings the loss closer to home.&ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/it-wasnt-his-timekurt-busch-gets-emotional-on-finding-closure-through-nascar-community-tributes-to-late-brother/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/it-wasnt-his-timekurt-busch-gets-emotional-on-finding-closure-through-nascar-community-tributes-to-late-brother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick tangle on final lap, hold onto podium finishes at Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick tangled on the last lap of Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race, going for wild rides but ultimately holding their positions at the finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Larson was running second as he pursued eventual winner Chase Briscoe, and his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet clanged against the outside retaining wall as he rode the high groove at the end of Sunday&rsquo;s South Point 400. He slowed after the contact, and Reddick&rsquo;s No. 45 23XI Racing To]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-tyler-reddick-tangle-on-final-lap-hold-onto-podium-finishes-at-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-tyler-reddick-tangle-on-final-lap-hold-onto-podium-finishes-at-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas honors hometown hero Kyle Busch with memorial rock and numerous tributes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoLas Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS) and the 0.375-mile Bullring just outside of the 1.5-mile intermediate speedway have been paying tribute to Las Vegas native and two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Busch, all race weekend. Busch died suddenly at just 41 years old in May of this year, only a few days removed from his 234th and final NASCAR win in a Truck race at Dover.When news initially broke of Busch's passing, several fans in Nevada immediately journeyed to LVMS, building a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/las-vegas-honors-hometown-hero-kyle-busch-with-memorial-rock-and-numerous-tributes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/las-vegas-honors-hometown-hero-kyle-busch-with-memorial-rock-and-numerous-tributes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Las Vegas race live updates, highlights, leaderboard for South Point 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series Chase rolls the dice at the halfway point with the South Point 400 on Oct. 4 at Las Vegas.The Chase is at the point where the true championship contenders come into focus, starting with points leader Kyle Larson.This weekend is a major opportunity for Denny Hamlin to cut into Larson's points lead, currently at 26 points from leader to second place. Hamlin starts on the pole.Christopher Bell (-50 behind Larson) is also within range, but several other drivers need a good run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-las-vegas-race-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard-for-south-point-400/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-las-vegas-race-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard-for-south-point-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stage points in short supply for Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson after early problems in Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Front-runners Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson encountered early issues in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race, virtually shutting both out of crucial stage points at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-track photos: Las VegasHamlin&rsquo;s No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota spun in the high line of Turn 4 in the 78th of a scheduled 267 laps in Sunday&rsquo;s South Point 400 (live on USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), the fifth of 10 races in The Chase present]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/stage-points-in-short-supply-for-denny-hamlin-kyle-larson-after-early-problems-in-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/stage-points-in-short-supply-for-denny-hamlin-kyle-larson-after-early-problems-in-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin spins out, Kyle Larson fades as Chase contenders miss out on Stage 1 points in Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Front-runners Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson encountered early issues in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race, shutting both out of crucial stage points at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-track photos: Las VegasHamlin&rsquo;s No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota spun in the high line of Turn 4 in the 78th of a scheduled 267 laps in Sunday&rsquo;s South Point 400 (live on USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), the fifth of 10 races in The Chase presented by Mobi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-spins-out-kyle-larson-fades-as-chase-contenders-miss-out-on-stage-1-points-in-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-spins-out-kyle-larson-fades-as-chase-contenders-miss-out-on-stage-1-points-in-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin loses ground to Larson in Chase standings after Stage 1 spin in Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin lost ground to points leader Kyle Larson in the NASCAR Cup Series postseason fight, faltering after a Stage 1 spin at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Hamlin finished 16th in Sunday&rsquo;s South Point 400, the fifth of 10 races in The Chase presented by Mobil 1, after his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota spun in the high line of Turn 4 in the 78th of 267 laps&nbsp; Hamlin&rsquo;s car did not make contact with the wall or another competitor, but he resumed the race &mdash; which continued wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-loses-ground-to-larson-in-chase-standings-after-stage-1-spin-in-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-loses-ground-to-larson-in-chase-standings-after-stage-1-spin-in-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin can&amp;#39;t cash in on Vegas hand, loses ground to Larson in Chase standings]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS &mdash; This was supposed to be the week Denny Hamlin quelled all concerns and fought back into definitive championship contention. Instead, his title hopes may have dimmed &hellip; again.Starting from the Busch Light pole position, Hamlin had ample speed in Sunday&lsquo;s South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. But by the end of the opening stage, the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota was coming from behind.RELATED: Race results | At-track photos: Las VegasHamlin spun from fourth pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-canamp39t-cash-in-on-vegas-hand-loses-ground-to-larson-in-chase-standings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-canamp39t-cash-in-on-vegas-hand-loses-ground-to-larson-in-chase-standings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Briscoe wins Stage 1 at Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stage 1 recap: Briscoe wins opening frameChase Briscoe won Stage 1 of Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (live on USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), leading 35 of 80 laps. The race marks the fifth of 10 postseason events in The Chase presented by Mobil 1.Christopher Bell finished second, Ryan Blaney third, Tyler Reddick fourth and Austin Cindric fifth. Daniel Su&aacute;rez, Bubba Wallace, Carson Hocevar, Alex Bowman and Michael McDo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-briscoe-wins-stage-1-at-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-briscoe-wins-stage-1-at-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Briscoe sweeps the stages at Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stage 2 recap: Briscoe sweeps the stagesChase Briscoe motored past Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott and William Byron &mdash; who all had much older tires &mdash; to win Stage 2 of Sunday&lsquo;s Cup Series race at Las Vegas (live on USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). The race &mdash; the South Point 400 &mdash; is the fifth of 10 in The Chase presented by Mobil 1.Cindric finished second, followed by Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney and Bubba Wallace. Joey Logano, Elliott, Byron,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-briscoe-sweeps-the-stages-at-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-briscoe-sweeps-the-stages-at-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briscoe survives three-car flurry for dominant Las Vegas Chase victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe survived a three-car flurry in the final laps at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, earning a dominant, wire-to-wire victory in Sunday&lsquo;s South Point 400.Briscoe swept the stages to earn his second victory of the 2026 season &mdash; a redemption after a crushing runner up last weekend at Kansas Speedway.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photosThis story will be updated.&nbsp;Stage 2 recap: Briscoe sweeps the stagesChase Briscoe motored past Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott and Willia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/briscoe-survives-three-car-flurry-for-dominant-las-vegas-chase-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/briscoe-survives-three-car-flurry-for-dominant-las-vegas-chase-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Chase wide open after Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoSheldon Creed was presented with a legitimate opportunity to take real control of the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Series championship but let it slip away with an overall disappointing race on Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.The leader of the Chase finished 13th and scored zero stage points on a night where presumptive title favorite Justin Allgaier was collected in an incident not of his doing when a loose wheel broke Brandon Jones into the wall.It was also an opportunity for Car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-chase-wide-open-after-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-chase-wide-open-after-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Post-Race Inspection at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Leaves a Costly Question]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: A general view of of pit road during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series The LiUNA! at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR post-race inspection at Las Vegas Motor Speedway confirmed Corey Day as the winner of Saturday night&rsquo;s Focused Health 302, but it also changed the final results after Brandon Jones was disqualified.Day took his third NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-post-race-inspection-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway-leaves-a-costly-question/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-post-race-inspection-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway-leaves-a-costly-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR Cup Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Today: TV Coverage and Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Jesse Love, driver of the #2 Whelen Chevrolet, Taylor Gray, driver of the #54 Operation 300 Toyota, and Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Jarrett Logistics Chevrolet,exit pit road during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series The LiUNA! at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series heads back to Las Vegas Motor Speedway today for the South Point 400, putting the spotlight on the C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-cup-series-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway-today-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-cup-series-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway-today-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR race today, live updates: Leaderboard, highlights for Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the checkered flag drops on the evening of Sunday, Oct. 2 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the postseason Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series championship will be halfway over.Heading into the South Point 400, Kyle Larson is the leader at the top of the standings with a 26-point edge over regular season champion Denny Hamlin, but Hamlin is the pole-sitter for Sunday&rsquo;s race and will aim to win a third consecutive race at Las Vegas.And for all the talk after Larson&rsquo;s win at Kansas about t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-today-live-updates-leaderboard-highlights-for-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-today-live-updates-leaderboard-highlights-for-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR race today at Las Vegas: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for South Point 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the checkered flag drops on the evening of Sunday, Oct. 2 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the postseason Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series championship will be halfway over.Heading into the South Point 400, Kyle Larson is the leader at the top of the standings with a 26-point edge over regular season champion Denny Hamlin, but Hamlin is the pole-sitter for Sunday&rsquo;s race and will aim to win a third consecutive race at Las Vegas.And for all the talk after Larson&rsquo;s win at Kansas about t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-today-at-las-vegas-start-time-tv-streaming-lineup-for-south-point-400/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-today-at-las-vegas-start-time-tv-streaming-lineup-for-south-point-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR race at Las Vegas: Chase Briscoe holds off Kyle Larson for the win]]></title><description><![CDATA[It wasn&rsquo;t quite d&eacute;j&agrave; vu, but for the second straight weekend, Kyle Larson was bearing down on Chase Briscoe with under 10 laps to go on a mile-and-a-half asphalt track.This time though, Briscoe was able to hold off the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.Briscoe had a dominant day at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, leading 175 laps, sweeping the first two stages and then taking the checkered flag in the South Point 400 on Sunday, Oct. 4, pushing his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-las-vegas-chase-briscoe-holds-off-kyle-larson-for-the-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-las-vegas-chase-briscoe-holds-off-kyle-larson-for-the-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe holds off Kyle Larson to win NASCAR race at Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[It wasn&rsquo;t quite d&eacute;j&agrave; vu, but for the second straight weekend, Kyle Larson was bearing down on Chase Briscoe with under 10 laps to go on a mile-and-a-half asphalt track.This time though, Briscoe was able to hold off the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.Briscoe had a dominant day at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, leading 175 laps, sweeping the first two stages and then taking the checkered flag in the South Point 400 on Sunday, Oct. 4, pushing his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-holds-off-kyle-larson-to-win-nascar-race-at-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-holds-off-kyle-larson-to-win-nascar-race-at-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series at Las Vegas: Starting lineup, TV schedule for today&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin is on the pole for the South Point 400NASCAR Cup Series race on Oct. 4 at Las Vegas.After a stretch of qualifying rainouts to start the Chase, Hamlin claimed the pole with a lap of 28.910 seconds ahead of his three teammates.Joe Gibbs Racing will start 1-2-3-4 at the 1.5-mile oval, with 23XI Racing Toyota's Tyler Reddick in fifth.Joey Logano (23rd) is the lone Chase driver starting outside of the top 20.Here's the full starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR race at Las Vegas.VEGAS RACE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-las-vegas-starting-lineup-tv-schedule-for-todayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-las-vegas-starting-lineup-tv-schedule-for-todayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR Las Vegas race on today? Time, TV schedule for South Point 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series continues in the Chase with the South Point 400 on Oct. 4 at Las Vegas.This weekend is the first of two trips west in October as the Chase for the championship gets sorted out.Denny Hamlin is on the pole as Joe Gibbs Racing swept the front four spots on the grid.Kyle Larson leads Denny Hamlin by 26 points in the points standings ahead of this weekend's race.Here's how you can watch Sunday's race:LAS VEGAS RACE PICKS:NASCAR Las Vegas predictions 2026, expert picks for the So]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-las-vegas-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule-for-south-point-400/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-las-vegas-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule-for-south-point-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Las Vegas lineup, TV schedule for Sunday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series Chase continues with the South Point 400 on Oct. 4 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Denny Hamlin is on the pole after Toyota dominated qualifying on Oct. 3, sweeping the top five spots including the first four for Joe Gibbs Racing.Hamlin trails Kyle Larson in the points standings by 26 points coming into the weekend.Las Vegas marks the fifth race of 10 in the Chase for the Cup Series championship.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Sunday's NASCAR race at Las]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-las-vegas-lineup-tv-schedule-for-sundayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-las-vegas-lineup-tv-schedule-for-sundayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson debates purpose of stage points, call them &amp;quot;participation awards&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe purpose of stage points and the impact they have on the championship has been a growing debate in recent weeks. NASCAR brought back the Chase format (with some alterations) after 13 years away, which was before stages were ever a part of NASCAR.At Kansas, Kyle Larson was the first driver to earn maximum points this year -- 55 for the race win, 20 for winning both of the stages, and one for the fastest lap bonus.Excluding the jump between first and second, one stage point is t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-debates-purpose-of-stage-points-call-them-ampquotparticipation-awardsampquot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-debates-purpose-of-stage-points-call-them-ampquotparticipation-awardsampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Berry on Las Vegas practice crash: &amp;#39;It&amp;#39;s a shame to be that slow and blow a tire&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDuring NASCAR Cup Series practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, tire issues were appearing as teams once again pushed the envelope on air pressures. It doesn't help that Vegas also features a nasty bump in Turns 1 and 2 where cars often bottom out.Two cars ultimately crashed in Turns 1 and 2, and they were both Fords -- the No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford of Noah Gragson, and the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford of Josh Berry, who suffered a really big shunt.Watch: Josh Berry hit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/josh-berry-on-las-vegas-practice-crash-amp39itamp39s-a-shame-to-be-that-slow-and-blow-a-tireamp39/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/josh-berry-on-las-vegas-practice-crash-amp39itamp39s-a-shame-to-be-that-slow-and-blow-a-tireamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Punishes Multiple Drivers After O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Post-Race Inspection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Jones has been disqualified from Saturday night&rsquo;s NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after a post-race inspection found that four or more lug nuts on his No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota were not secure.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver originally finished 35th in the Focused Health 302 after an early crash with Justin Allgaier, but the disqualification drops him to 36th, last in the 36-car field. The penalty also strips Jones of the seven stage points]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-punishes-multiple-drivers-after-oreilly-auto-parts-series-post-race-inspection/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-punishes-multiple-drivers-after-oreilly-auto-parts-series-post-race-inspection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brandon Jones disqualified by NASCAR after Las Vegas crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoSaturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was one both Brandon Jones and Justin Allgaier would like to forget.They crashed out of the race after tangling at the start of Stage 2, and Jones was later disqualified due to having four or more loose lug nuts on his No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.Allgaier, the reigning NOAPS champion, entered this race just 11pts out of the championship lead. Jones missed the Chase, but was still racing for a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brandon-jones-disqualified-by-nascar-after-las-vegas-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brandon-jones-disqualified-by-nascar-after-las-vegas-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brandon Jones disqualified after Las Vegas crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoSaturday's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was one both Brandon Jones and Justin Allgaier would like to forget.They crashed out of the race after tangling at the start of Stage 2, and Jones was later disqualified due to having four or more loose lug nuts on his No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.Allgaier, the reigning NOAPS champion, entered this race just 11pts out of the championship lead. Jones missed the Chase, but was still racing for a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brandon-jones-disqualified-after-las-vegas-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brandon-jones-disqualified-after-las-vegas-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is NASCAR on today? TV schedule, start time, live stream to watch 2026 Las Vegas playoff race]]></title><description><![CDATA[What channel is NASCAR on today? TV schedule, start time, live stream to watch 2026 Las Vegas playoff race originally appeared on The Sporting News.Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.There are only six races remaining in the NASCAR Playoff Chase, which means it's crunch time for drivers. The Cup Series will head to Sin City this weekend for the South Point 400.After struggling through an unusually poor regular season, veteran Kyle Larson is hitting his stride at the per]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-nascar-on-today-tv-schedule-start-time-live-stream-to-watch-2026-las-vegas-playoff-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-nascar-on-today-tv-schedule-start-time-live-stream-to-watch-2026-las-vegas-playoff-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day hits the jackpot in back-and-forth Vegas battle with Kvapil]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Holly CainNASCAR Wire ServiceLAS VEGAS &ndash; In one of the most thrilling finishes of the season, 20-year-old Hendrick Motorsports rookie driver Corey Day prevailed in a final-lap back-and-forth with 23-year-old JR Motorsports&rsquo; racer Carson Kvapil to claim his third career NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series victory in Saturday&rsquo;s Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Race Results: Focused Health 302 at Las VegasWOW!!!!!!!!!!@corey_day_ dramatically overtakes @Carson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/day-hits-the-jackpot-in-back-and-forth-vegas-battle-with-kvapil/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/day-hits-the-jackpot-in-back-and-forth-vegas-battle-with-kvapil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Results: 2026 NOAPS Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Day came out on top in a thrilling late-race battle with Carson Kvapil in Saturday night&rsquo;s NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Day crossed the finish line ahead of Kvapil by a margin of 0.287 seconds.Jesse Love, Brent Crews, and Taylor Gray rounded out the top-five finishers in the race.Focused Health 302 Race ResultsFinStCarDriverTeamMakeLapsDiffStatus1117Corey Day (C)Hendrick MotorsportsChevrolet201---Running291Carson Kvapil (C)JR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-noaps-focused-health-302-at-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-noaps-focused-health-302-at-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Day prevails in jaw-dropping battle for NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly win at Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoCorey Day earned his third win of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts season in dramatic fashion, narrowly holding off Carson Kvapil in an incredible back-and-forth battle.Kvapil ran Day down and passed him with ten laps to go, only for Day to immediately go to the very top and snatch it back. They battled side-by-side for the rest of the race, with Kvapil clearing Day for the lead again with two laps to go.Once again, Day went straight to the top, using all of his sprint car ski]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-day-prevails-in-jaw-dropping-battle-for-nascar-oamp39reilly-win-at-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-day-prevails-in-jaw-dropping-battle-for-nascar-oamp39reilly-win-at-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Las Vegas race? Winner is Corey Day plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Day completed a last-lap pass of Carson Kvapil to win the Focused Health 302NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Oct. 3 at Las Vegas.Day bounced off the wall twice on the final lap but kept in the throttle to complete the race-winning pass for the lead off of turn 4.Day stays in the Chase points race for the championship with a big points day, including 19 stage points and the bonus point for the fastest lap.Here are the full results from Saturday's race:RACE RECAP:NASCAR O'Reilly Ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-oamp39reilly-series-las-vegas-race-winner-is-corey-day-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-oamp39reilly-series-las-vegas-race-winner-is-corey-day-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR O’Reilly Standings after Today: OARS The Chase Points Leaders after Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe Chase began in the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series in September with many expecting Justin Allgaier would be the O&rsquo;Reilly Series champion in 2026. After another crushing setback for the No. 7 team, this time at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the OARS crown is clearly up for grabs.Let&rsquo;s take a look at the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Standings after today, focusing on The Chase points leaders with five races to go.Related: NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Series R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oreilly-standings-after-today-oars-the-chase-points-leaders-after-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oreilly-standings-after-today-oars-the-chase-points-leaders-after-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Gibbs Racing Makes History With Impressive Las Vegas Qualifying Outing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Gibbs Racing makes history with stout qualifying run. GettyJoe Gibbs Racing put together a historic NASCAR Cup Series qualifying run on Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. For the first time in the team&rsquo;s history, JGR will have its four cars start 1-2-3-4 following an impressive showing in Saturday&rsquo;s qualifying session.Denny Hamlin, winner of the last two Cup Series races at Las Vegas, earned the pole for Sunday&rsquo;s South Point 400. Ty Gibbs will roll off second, followed b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joe-gibbs-racing-makes-history-with-impressive-las-vegas-qualifying-outing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joe-gibbs-racing-makes-history-with-impressive-las-vegas-qualifying-outing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What now for Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing with impending split?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoTo hear RFK Racing president Chip Bowers articulate it, Brad Keselowski simply wanted to keep racing more than he wanted to focus on his ownership duties with a focus on competition matters, leading to the surprise split announced this week.Both Bowers and Keselowski met with the media on Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway but the 2012 Cup Series champion largely offered several no comments while the former Florida Marlins president was more expressive.&ldquo;One of the things]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-now-for-brad-keselowski-and-rfk-racing-with-impending-split/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-now-for-brad-keselowski-and-rfk-racing-with-impending-split/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brexton Busch Gives Command For Kyle Busch Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Las Vegas Bullring was the site of the Kyle Busch Classic on Friday night to honor the late two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. Prior to the on-track action, there was a special pre-race command.Brexton Busch, Kyle and Samantha Busch&rsquo;s 11-year-old son, delivered the most famous words in motorsports prior to the start of the Kyle Busch Classic. Brexton competed in the Legends cars event in his green and orange No. 18 machine.Kyle Busch, who passed away suddenly on May 21 after a case o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brexton-busch-gives-command-for-kyle-busch-classic/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brexton-busch-gives-command-for-kyle-busch-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers remember Kyle Busch before race at late Las Vegas star&amp;#39;s hometown track]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS (AP) &mdash; NASCAR Cup Series leaders Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin are focused primarily on maximizing their performances in an effort to win the season championship.At the same time, they and other drivers competing Sunday in Las Vegas took time to reflect on the loss of Las Vegas native Kyle Busch, the two-time Cup Series champion who died May 21 from sepsis following severe bacterial pneumonia.&ldquo;This is a place I know the Busch brothers, especially, took a lot of pride in runn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/drivers-remember-kyle-busch-before-race-at-late-las-vegas-staramp39s-hometown-track/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/drivers-remember-kyle-busch-before-race-at-late-las-vegas-staramp39s-hometown-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Busch Set For Honorary Pace Laps at Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kurt Busch will be the honorary pace car driver for the South Point 400. GettyKurt Busch will serve as the honorary pace car driver for the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, the 1.5-mile track is one Busch calls home.&nbsp;Kurt and his younger brother, Kyle, both shared success at their hometrack. Younger brother Kyle won the 2009 Cup Series race at Las Vegas and totaled seven NASCAR national touring series victories at the track.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-set-for-honorary-pace-laps-at-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-set-for-honorary-pace-laps-at-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Takes Pole In Dominant Joe Gibbs Racing Qualifying Session at Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you feel that? It feels like there could be a momentum shift in the works. On Saturday, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin led the way in a Joe Gibbs Racing clean sweep of the top-four starting spots in qualifying for Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400.Hamlin, who snagged his 53rd career pole position, was the overwhelming favorite to win the Cup Series title heading into the 10-race Chase. However, after four races, he went from 25 points ahead of everyone to being 26 p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-takes-pole-in-dominant-joe-gibbs-racing-qualifying-session-at-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-takes-pole-in-dominant-joe-gibbs-racing-qualifying-session-at-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Takes Pole As Joe Gibbs Racing Sweeps Top-4 at Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin will start from the pole position in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. | Wes Masure | Racing America On SIDenny Hamlin, the favorite to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship entering the Chase, came into Las Vegas Motor Speedway needing to find momentum, and needing to find it quickly. After Saturday's qualifying session for Sunday's South Point 400, perhaps he and Joe Gibbs Racing have woken up.With a lap time of 28.910 seconds (186.787 mph) a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-takes-pole-as-joe-gibbs-racing-sweeps-top-4-at-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-takes-pole-as-joe-gibbs-racing-sweeps-top-4-at-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamlin Confident on Las Vegas Pole As Tires Leave Teams Timid]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Denny Hamlin will start on the pole for Sunday's South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway where tire wear could be an issue.Joe Gibbs Racing swept the top-four spots with Hamlin, Ty Gibbs, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe and Toyota swept the top-five with Tyler Reddick in fifth. Toyota has only swept the top-five starting spots one other time, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2025.Hamlin clocked in a lap averaging 186.787 mph around the 1.5-mile track t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hamlin-confident-on-las-vegas-pole-as-tires-leave-teams-timid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hamlin-confident-on-las-vegas-pole-as-tires-leave-teams-timid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Las Vegas Chase race starting lineup: Denny Hamlin earns pole in JGR 1-2-3-4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin has answered Kyle Larson in the intensifying battle for the NASCAR Cup Series championship, rocketing to pole position at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Hamlin lapped the 1.5-mile track in 28.910s, just 0.017s clear of Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Ty Gibbs for the top spot. Hamlin has won the last two Cup races at Vegas, and is trying to win three in-a-row on Sunday to erase his 26-point deficit to Larson."It was good," said Hamlin. "It had a lot of really good characteristic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-las-vegas-chase-race-starting-lineup-denny-hamlin-earns-pole-in-jgr-1-2-3-4/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-las-vegas-chase-race-starting-lineup-denny-hamlin-earns-pole-in-jgr-1-2-3-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lineup: NASCAR Cup Series 2026 South Point 400 at Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second time in Toyota's history, they swept the top-five starting spots for a NASCAR Cup Series race. Denny Hamlin led Ty Gibbs, Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe and Tyler Reddick in qualifying, ahead of points leader Kyle Larson who won at Kansas Speedway over Austin Cindric. Cindric will start just behind Larson.&nbsp;This is the third consecutive Las Vegas NASCAR Cup Series race where Toyota swept the top-three starting spots.&nbsp;Denny Hamlin 186.787 mph averageTy Gibbs 186.677 mphCh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/lineup-nascar-cup-series-2026-south-point-400-at-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/lineup-nascar-cup-series-2026-south-point-400-at-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Results: Who Won The Pole For Las Vegas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin will lead the field to the green flag to start Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Winner of the last two Cup Series races at the 1.5-mile track, Hamlin will start the fifth race of the Chase from the pole position.Joe Gibbs Racing put together an impressive qualifying outing on Sunday as the organization&rsquo;s four cars will start 1-2-3-4, the first time in the team&rsquo;s history such a feat has been accomplished.Ty Gibbs will roll off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-qualifying-results-who-won-the-pole-for-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-qualifying-results-who-won-the-pole-for-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Results: Who is on The Pole For Las Vegas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin will lead the field to the green flag to start Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Winner of the last two Cup Series races at the 1.5-mile track, Hamlin will start the fifth race of the Chase from the pole position.Joe Gibbs Racing put together an impressive qualifying outing on Sunday as the organization&rsquo;s four cars will start 1-2-3-4, the first time in the team&rsquo;s history such a feat has been accomplished.Ty Gibbs will roll off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-qualifying-results-who-is-on-the-pole-for-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-qualifying-results-who-is-on-the-pole-for-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it time for NASCAR to look at the intermediate track rules package?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThree years ago, Tyler Reddick said the current-generation NASCAR Cup Series car was &lsquo;slowly migrating back to 550 Package racing&rsquo; after a race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway so how about now approaching another race in Sin City?&ldquo;I mean, it hasn't been much but just over the years just seeing the cars keep getting faster and faster as more and more people just get every last bit out of them, more throttle time,&rdquo; said Reddick on Saturday at Las Vegas. &ldquo;W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/is-it-time-for-nascar-to-look-at-the-intermediate-track-rules-package/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/is-it-time-for-nascar-to-look-at-the-intermediate-track-rules-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Las Vegas qualifying results, Denny Hamlin on Cup Series pole as starting lineup set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin is on the pole for the South Point 400NASCAR Cup Series race on Oct. 4 at Las Vegas.After a stretch of qualifying rainouts to start the Chase, Hamlin claimed the pole with a lap of 28.910 seconds ahead of his three teammates.Joe Gibbs Racing will start 1-2-3-4 at the 1.5-mile oval, with 23XI Racing Toyota's Tyler Reddick in fifth.Joey Logano (23rd) is the lone Chase driver starting outside of the top 20.Here's the full starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR race at Las Vegas.VEGAS RACE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-las-vegas-qualifying-results-denny-hamlin-on-cup-series-pole-as-starting-lineup-set/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-las-vegas-qualifying-results-denny-hamlin-on-cup-series-pole-as-starting-lineup-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Day wards off Kvapil in brilliant late-race battle, lands O&amp;#39;Reilly triumph in Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Day emerged from a fierce lead-swapping battle with Carson Kvapil, holding on late to corral a convincing win in Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race, gaining ground in the postseason pursuit at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Day led a career-best 136 of the 201 laps in Saturday&rsquo;s Focused Health 302, with his No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet kissing the Turn 4 wall on the final lap and claiming a slim 0.287-second margin of victory at the checkered flag. The p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-day-wards-off-kvapil-in-brilliant-late-race-battle-lands-oamp39reilly-triumph-in-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-day-wards-off-kvapil-in-brilliant-late-race-battle-lands-oamp39reilly-triumph-in-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano Questions NASCAR’s New Chase Format: Has the Chase Become Redundant?]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectJoey Logano&nbsp;has noticed something about NASCAR&rsquo;s new Chase format compared to the previous one: wins matter more than ever.Speaking during a NASCAR media Zoom earlier this week, the three-time Cup Series champion said the biggest thing that has stood out to him during&nbsp;the 2026 Chase&nbsp;is the value of winning, particularly when a victory is combined with strong stage results.&ldquo;To me, we all knew what the math was going in, but to see it in a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-questions-nascars-new-chase-format-has-the-chase-become-redundant/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-questions-nascars-new-chase-format-has-the-chase-become-redundant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFK Racing Drivers React to Keselowski Split]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- RFK Racing's two hired drivers are racing on after their teammate and boss announced his split from the organization in 2027 as they're in the middle of their Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series championship.&nbsp;Sitting 14th and 15th in the Chase standings, Ryan Preece (-173 points) and Chris Buescher (-186 points) are currently out of contention for a championship but have a lot to race for as the Chase reaches the halfway point at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Heading into 2027, they hav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rfk-racing-drivers-react-to-keselowski-split/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rfk-racing-drivers-react-to-keselowski-split/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did NASCAR Target Toyota? Top JGR Crew Chief Delivers Honest Assessment of Garage Speculation]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireIn mid-July, right before the North Wilkesboro race, NASCAR made a rule adjustment to the Next Gen car. The sanctioning body mandated that teams add struts to the front splitter. None of the teams broke any rules, but NASCAR wanted to level out the competition. Back then nobody batted an eye, but now that Toyotas have lost their early-season advantage, people are asking: Did NASCAR deliberately cut down the edge Toyotas had on the racetrack?Jeff Gluck from The Athletic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/did-nascar-target-toyota-top-jgr-crew-chief-delivers-honest-assessment-of-garage-speculation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/did-nascar-target-toyota-top-jgr-crew-chief-delivers-honest-assessment-of-garage-speculation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Las Vegas race live updates, highlights, leaderboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series is back on the race track at Las Vegas.After a week off, the Focused Health 302 continues the O'Reilly Chase for the championship on Oct. 3.Sheldon Creed owns the Chase points lead after winning at Bristol two weeks ago, 11 points ahead of Justin Allgaier.Corey Day is on the pole, with Brandon Jones on the outside of the front row.Follow along with the Tennessean's race updates below:CHASE POINTS:NASCAR points standings: O'Reilly Series points update after B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-las-vegas-race-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-las-vegas-race-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Day On Pole at Las Vegas; Full Focused Health 302 Starting Lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Day may have seen his championship outlook become cloudier after a run-in with William Sawalich a few weeks ago, but on Saturday, the Hendrick Motorsports driver secured a significant track position advantage ahead of Saturday night&rsquo;s NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Day took his second career pole position on the strength of a 29.858-second lap time (180.856 mph) around the 1.5-mile intermediate oval near Sin City. That lap time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-day-on-pole-at-las-vegas-full-focused-health-302-starting-lineup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-day-on-pole-at-las-vegas-full-focused-health-302-starting-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing Insights: Who will hit the jackpot in Las Vegas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty-six aces are heading to Sin City this weekend. But only one will hit the jackpot.The NASCAR Cup Series rolls to Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday (5:30 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) as The Chase presented by Mobil 1 reaches the halfway mark. Once the South Point 400 is completed, just five races remain to crown the 2026 champion. Las Vegas is the second of three consecutive races at 1.5-mile circuits, and like last weekend at Kansas Speedway, it could s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/racing-insights-who-will-hit-the-jackpot-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/racing-insights-who-will-hit-the-jackpot-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Las Vegas lineup, TV schedule for Saturday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Day is on the pole for the Focused Health 302NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Oct. 3 at Las Vegas.Day's lap of 29.858 seconds was 0.019 seconds faster than Sheldon Creed's effort to claim the pole.Chase drivers make up nine of the top 10 starting spots.Here's the full starting lineup for Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race:CHASE POINTS:NASCAR points standings: O'Reilly Series points update after Bristol raceFocused Health 302 NASCAR O'Reilly Las Vegas starting lineupCorey D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-las-vegas-lineup-tv-schedule-for-saturdayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-las-vegas-lineup-tv-schedule-for-saturdayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Las Vegas qualifying live results, Cup Series starting lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCARLas Vegas race weekend continues with South Point 400 qualifying on Oct. 3.This weekend marks the fifth race out of 10 in the Chase, with Kyle Larson owning a 26-point lead in the Chase standings ahead of Denny Hamlin.Last week, Larson won at Kansas with a late pass ahead of Chase Briscoe for the lead.Hamlin has won the last two Cup races at Las Vegas, including in the spring this year.Follow our NASCAR Las Vegas qualifying updates below:NASCAR Las Vegas qualifying live updates, lap ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-las-vegas-qualifying-live-results-cup-series-starting-lineup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-las-vegas-qualifying-live-results-cup-series-starting-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR Race Today at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 12: William Byron, driver of the #24 Relay Payments Chevrolet, leads the field off pit rod during the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettySaturday&rsquo;s NASCAR schedule at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is packed, with a national-series race and several track sessions taking place throughout the afternoon, October 3.The NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-race-today-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-race-today-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Sheldon Creed is going to Sam Hunt Racing in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoSheldon Creed is leading the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Series Chase for the Championship through three races with Haas Factory Team but will move to Sam Hunt Racing in 2027 where the goal will be simply to make the playoffs.Why?&ldquo;I have zero complaints, and I wouldn't say it was my first choice to move on, but, unfortunately, business has to make sense, and that overrules results and performance on track sometimes,&rdquo; Creed said during his introductory press conference on Sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-sheldon-creed-is-going-to-sam-hunt-racing-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-sheldon-creed-is-going-to-sam-hunt-racing-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy&amp;#39;s wildest and most impressive moments at Las Vegas home track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWe continue our 'Kyle Busch Remembered' series with memorable moments from a place very special to Busch -- his home track in Las Vegas, Nevada. Busch won seven NASCAR races at his home track, where it all began for the racing legend on the bullring just outside the intermediate speedway.\nBusch went on to earn a record 234 career NASCAR national series wins -- more than any other driver in history, with his final victory just days before his unexpected passing at the age of 41 i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-rowdyamp39s-wildest-and-most-impressive-moments-at-las-vegas-home-track/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-rowdyamp39s-wildest-and-most-impressive-moments-at-las-vegas-home-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy&amp;#39;s top moments from Las Vegas home track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWe continue our 'Kyle Busch Remembered' series with memorable moments from a place very special to Busch -- his home track in Las Vegas, Nevada. Busch won seven NASCAR races at his home track, where it all began for the racing legend on the bullring just outside the intermediate speedway.Busch went on to earn a record 234 career NASCAR national series wins -- more than any other driver in history, with his final victory just days before his unexpected passing at the age of 41 in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-rowdyamp39s-top-moments-from-las-vegas-home-track/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-rowdyamp39s-top-moments-from-las-vegas-home-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin leads Toyota qualifying sweep, powers to Las Vegas pole position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin soared to the Busch Light Pole Award during Saturday&rsquo;s qualifying session for the NASCAR Cup Series, securing a prime starting position for Sunday&rsquo;s race as Toyota drivers swept the top five spots at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Hamlin lapped the 1.5-mile track in 28.910 seconds at a speed of 186.787 mph, putting his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the No. 1 spot for Sunday&rsquo;s South Point 400 (5:30 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-leads-toyota-qualifying-sweep-powers-to-las-vegas-pole-position/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-leads-toyota-qualifying-sweep-powers-to-las-vegas-pole-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne’s Greatest NASCAR Career Highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout his nearly 15-year NASCAR Cup Series career, Kasey Kahne became a fan favorite. With a driving style that had fans on the edge of their seats, Kahne was one of the most exciting drivers in the Cup Series field to watch.That excitement will be back in the NASCAR world next year as Kahne is &ldquo;expected&rdquo; to sign a full-time deal with Spire Motorsports to compete in the Craftsman Truck Series, soon-to-be FedEx Freight Truck Series, in 2027.In the wake of the stunning news that K]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahnes-greatest-nascar-career-highlights/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahnes-greatest-nascar-career-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Las Vegas Motor Speedway Chase race pit stall assignments]]></title><description><![CDATA[See where your favorite NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers will pit this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.NASCAR Cup SeriesStay tuned.South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday (5:30 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED:&nbsp;How to watch NASCAR on USA NetworkNASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts SeriesFocused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, ESPN Unlimited, PRN Radio, SiriusX]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-las-vegas-motor-speedway-chase-race-pit-stall-assignments/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-las-vegas-motor-speedway-chase-race-pit-stall-assignments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Gave Up on the Championship&amp;quot;- ARCA Champ Details Heated On-Track Tensions That Smashed Truce With Teammate]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 19, 2024, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S: Action during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA / ARCA race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.. .. CONNOR ZILISCH 28 won the race. Indianapolis U.S &ndash; ZUMAh127 20240719_zap_h127_005 Copyright: xScottxHassex &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireThomas Annunziata was not supposed to leave Kansas Speedway as the NASCAR ARCA Menards Series champion. Not with Jake Bollman sitting 16 points ahead, not with Bollman needing only an 11th-place finish to shut the door,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotgave-up-on-the-championshipampquot-arca-champ-details-heated-on-track-tensions-that-smashed-truce-with-teammate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotgave-up-on-the-championshipampquot-arca-champ-details-heated-on-track-tensions-that-smashed-truce-with-teammate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheldon Creed leaves Haas for Sam Hunt Racing in multi-year NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNeither of Haas Factory Team&rsquo;s current NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly drivers will return in 2027.&nbsp;It was already announced that Sam Mayer would leave the No. 41 to rejoin JR Motorsports, and on Saturday, Sheldon Creed confirmed that he will be exiting the No. 00 at the conclusion of the season.The move came as a surprise, with Creed currently leading the championship standings for Haas as part of a three-win season. Creed will join Sam Hunt Racing as the driver of the No. 26 T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sheldon-creed-leaves-haas-for-sam-hunt-racing-in-multi-year-nascar-oamp39reilly-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sheldon-creed-leaves-haas-for-sam-hunt-racing-in-multi-year-nascar-oamp39reilly-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Kasey Kahne Win Truck Series Title With Spire in 2027?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a stunning silly season turn that no one saw coming, Kasey Kahne is expected to come out of retirement in 2027. No, not for a special one-off race or a part-time schedule &mdash; Kahne is getting back behind the wheel on a full-time basis.Kahne, 46, is nearing a deal to pilot a Spire Motorsports truck in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, soon-to-be FedEx Freight Truck Series, for 2027. While nothing is official as of now, Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic reports that Kahne is all but signed wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/can-kasey-kahne-win-truck-series-title-with-spire-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/can-kasey-kahne-win-truck-series-title-with-spire-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano Calls Carson Hocevar a ‘Walking Highlight Reel’ but Raises Championship Question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Logano called Carson Hocevar &ldquo;a walking highlight reel&rdquo; in comments posted by Motorsports Today. The Team Penske driver said that is good for the sport. He also questioned whether it helps the Spire Motorsports driver win.Logano started with what Hocevar brings to NASCAR.&ldquo;He&rsquo;s a walking highlight reel. And there&rsquo;s a lot of good to be said about that. There&rsquo;s a lot of great things about that for the sport, for him, for his team.&rdquo;He said something see]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-calls-carson-hocevar-a-walking-highlight-reel-but-raises-championship-question/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-calls-carson-hocevar-a-walking-highlight-reel-but-raises-championship-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 02: Chandler Smith, driver of the #81 QuickTie Toyota, Riley Herbst, driver of the #98 Monster Energy Ford, and John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the #20 Safeway/Albertsons Toyota, exit pit road during the NASCAR Xfinity Series The LiUNA! at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 02, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend with two of its three national series in action. The NASCAR Cup Series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-las-vegas-motor-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney Growing Tired of NASCAR Rule After Another Deep Chase Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney is pushing back again on the NASCAR qualifying metric. The Team Penske driver has started 24th or worse in three of the first four Chase races because of it.Blaney wants NASCAR to commit to one approach when weather cancels qualifying. He made his point plainly on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.&ldquo;Either just do one thing or the other.&rdquo;The metric takes 70% of a car&rsquo;s finish in the previous race and 30% of its owner points position. It normally sets the order for qualifying. Wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-growing-tired-of-nascar-rule-after-another-deep-chase-start/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-growing-tired-of-nascar-rule-after-another-deep-chase-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is There a NASCAR Race Tonight? Las Vegas Motor Speedway Weekend Schedule and Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes, there is a NASCAR race tonight. The O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series runs its Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, airing on The CW with radio coverage on PRN and SiriusXM. The Cup Series&rsquo; main event, the South Point 400, does not run until Sunday, but qualifying takes place later today.Saturday&rsquo;s slate at Las Vegas kicks off with O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series practice at 2 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 3:05 p.m. ET. The Cup Series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/is-there-a-nascar-race-tonight-las-vegas-motor-speedway-weekend-schedule-and-times/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/is-there-a-nascar-race-tonight-las-vegas-motor-speedway-weekend-schedule-and-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series race at Las Vegas on today? Time, TV schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to the track with the Focused Health 302 on Oct. 3 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Sheldon Creed holds the Chase standings lead by 11 points ahead of Justin Allgaier.Five other drivers are within 92 points with six races left to go in the season, including Carson Kvapil (-37), Jesse Love (-41), Sam Mayer (-78), Corey Day (-92) and Sammy Smith (-92).Brandon Jones, down to 11th in the 12-driver Chase field, has had a disappointing start to the Chase. To sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-oamp39reilly-series-race-at-las-vegas-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-oamp39reilly-series-race-at-las-vegas-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Kasey Kahne to Race NASCAR Trucks Full-Time in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Kasey Kahne is reportedly going to race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2027.A report indicated Kahne is set to sign with Spire Motorsports to race for one of its NCTS entries for the full season next year. The deal is reportedly still being worked out.&nbsp;Kahne hasn't raced full-time in NASCAR since 2018 when his final full-time NASCAR Cup Series season ended with 11 races to go. His tenure at Leavine Family Racing ended after just 25 races, following six years wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/report-kasey-kahne-to-race-nascar-trucks-full-time-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/report-kasey-kahne-to-race-nascar-trucks-full-time-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Drivers Shocked By Keselowski-RFK Split]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, N.C. &mdash; Brad Keselowski's sudden split from his namesake NASCAR Cup Series organization not only left fans shocked; it left drivers and people within the sport shocked.Keselowski announced Tuesday he was splitting from RFK Racing, a venture he co-owns with Jack Roush and Fenway Sports Group. He is stepping away from driving the organization's No. 6 Ford and stepping down as head of competition in 2027. His plans are unknown but he plans to continue driving next year.Denny Hamlin we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-drivers-shocked-by-keselowski-rfk-split/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-drivers-shocked-by-keselowski-rfk-split/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne Returning to Full-Time NASCAR Competition in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne coming out of NASCAR retirement in 2027. GettyKasey Kahne is expected to come out of retirement and return to full-time NASCAR competition beginning in 2027. The 46-year-old is expected to race full-time in the Craftsman Truck Series and sign with Spire Motorsports.Kahne last competed full-time in the Cup Series in 2018. The 18-time Cup Series winner announced that year would be his final but his season ended prematurely due to health issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kahne formerly drove for Hendr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-returning-to-full-time-nascar-competition-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-returning-to-full-time-nascar-competition-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch Celebration Of Life Event Details For Charlotte Motor Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew O'Haren-Imagn ImagesThe NASCAR community will gather at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, October 9, for a public Celebration of Life. This special event honors the life and legacy of Kyle Busch. The ceremony is free and open to everyone.The event takes place at 8pm EST at the start/finish line in Concord, North Carolina. According to Motorsport.com NASCAR Cup, the ceremony will follow the Truck Series race. This is a huge moment for the sport. Busch was a massive talent. He won 234 ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-celebration-of-life-event-details-for-charlotte-motor-speedway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-celebration-of-life-event-details-for-charlotte-motor-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne to end retirement, race in NASCAR Truck Series in 2027, per report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne is apparently ending his retirement.According to a report from the Athletic on Friday, Oct. 2, Kahne, who won 18 NASCAR Cup Series races in his career that spanned from 2004 to 2018, will participate full-time in the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series in 2027 with Spire Motorsports.Kahne is 46-years-old and will likely be the oldest active full-time driver in any of NASCAR&rsquo;s three national touring circuits next season.Spire Motorsports did not immediately respond to USA TODAY Sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-to-end-retirement-race-in-nascar-truck-series-in-2027-per-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-to-end-retirement-race-in-nascar-truck-series-in-2027-per-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Kasey Kahne Nearing Return to NASCAR Full-Time In 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Driver Kasey Kahne speaks to the media before the start of the Wurth 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectIn a week filled with unexpected news regarding the 2027 NASCAR National Series silly season, Kasey Kahne may have topped all other stories. According to a report from The Athletic, Kahne, an 18-time NASCAR Cup Series race-winning driver, is finalizing a deal to go full-time racing in the NASCAR Fed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/report-kasey-kahne-nearing-return-to-nascar-full-time-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/report-kasey-kahne-nearing-return-to-nascar-full-time-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne returning to NASCAR, joins Spire full time in Truck Series for 2027 per report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne is back as a full-time NASCAR driver.The 46-year-old is expected to sign with Spire Motorsports to race full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series for the 2027 season, The Athletic reported on Oct. 2.Spire has had multiple entries in Truck races this season, with a rotating cast of drivers in the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolets.Spire purchased Kyle Busch Motorsports from the namesake owner in 2023. Busch raced a part-time schedule for Spire up until his death in May 2026.The team has already]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-returning-to-nascar-joins-spire-full-time-in-truck-series-for-2027-per-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-returning-to-nascar-joins-spire-full-time-in-truck-series-for-2027-per-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin’s Crew Chief Pushes Back on Rule Change Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Gayle says one race is not enough to prove NASCAR&lsquo;s splitter rule change cost Toyota its edge. Gayle is crew chief for Denny Hamlin&lsquo;s No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.Gayle spoke on the Gluckcast with Jeff Gluck on Thursday.&nbsp;Gayle&rsquo;s comments follow Kyle Larson&lsquo;s dominant win at Kansas Speedway, the first 1.5-mile race since the change.Starting at North Wilkesboro in July, teams had to add struts to the front of the splitter. The struts keep it from moving or defo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlins-crew-chief-pushes-back-on-rule-change-talk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlins-crew-chief-pushes-back-on-rule-change-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Maybe We’re Not as Smart as We Think”– Joey Logano Drops Witty Truth Bomb on NASCAR’s Chase Math]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FL &ndash; FEBRUARY 11: Joey Logano 22 Team Penske Shell Pennzoil Ford 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 Icon2602110048500 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireJoey Logano was still fighting for 12th at Kansas when the championship suddenly got a l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/maybe-were-not-as-smart-as-we-think-joey-logano-drops-witty-truth-bomb-on-nascars-chase-math/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/maybe-were-not-as-smart-as-we-think-joey-logano-drops-witty-truth-bomb-on-nascars-chase-math/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch Celebration of Life event details: Free and open to the public]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoOn Friday, October 9, the NASCAR community will gather for a public Celebration of Life, honoring the life and legacy of Kyle Busch. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and winner of 234 races across all three national divisions, died suddenly at the age of 41 on May 21st of this year.Busch's wife, Samantha, will be onstage to remember her husband, as will his brother Kurt, and several other drivers as well.&nbsp; Among them: Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Noah Gragson, Danie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-celebration-of-life-event-details-free-and-open-to-the-public/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-celebration-of-life-event-details-free-and-open-to-the-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spire to remember first and last Kyle Busch Motorsports wins with special paint schemes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoOn Friday, Spire Motorsports announced plans to memorialize&nbsp;Kyle Busch with not one, but two special paint schemes for the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.Busch's 234th and final NASCAR win came while driving a Spire Truck at Dover, just days before his sudden passing at the age of 41. Charlotte Motor Speedway was also the first race weekend&nbsp;after the two-time Cup champion's tragic death.But Busch's connection to Spire goes far de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spire-to-remember-first-and-last-kyle-busch-motorsports-wins-with-special-paint-schemes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spire-to-remember-first-and-last-kyle-busch-motorsports-wins-with-special-paint-schemes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch/Stream the NASCAR Chase Races From Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oct 12, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe (19) leads the field for the restart of the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThis weekend, NASCAR invades Sin City, as the NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series are set to contest the next round of each series' respective Chase for the Championship. The 1.5-mile intermediate oval, near the Strip in Las Vegas, will host the 38th NASCAR Cup Ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watchstream-the-nascar-chase-races-from-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watchstream-the-nascar-chase-races-from-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“If I Can’t Win, You Don’t Have a Good Car”– Veteran Crew Chief Details Intense Memory of Young Kyle Busch Walking Out on JGR Crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[TALLADEGA, AL &ndash; OCTOBER 04: 18: Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry M&amp;M s with wife Samantha during the running of the YellaWood 500 NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series race on October 4, 2021 at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Al. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: OCT 04 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff &ndash; YellaWood 500 Icon2110046254500 &copy;imago images/Icon SMIChris Gayle probably still laughs when he tells the story, which is probably the best clue that it wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/if-i-cant-win-you-dont-have-a-good-car-veteran-crew-chief-details-intense-memory-of-young-kyle-busch-walking-out-on-jgr-crew/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/if-i-cant-win-you-dont-have-a-good-car-veteran-crew-chief-details-intense-memory-of-young-kyle-busch-walking-out-on-jgr-crew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Rumor: A New O’Reilly Series Car Could Be Coming Around 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series could be in line for a major change within the next couple of years.There is growing talk around the&nbsp;NASCAR&nbsp;garage that the series could introduce a new generation of car around 2028. Another potential change is also being discussed: the move from the current five-lug wheel to a single-lug system.For now, neither change has been officially confirmed by NASCAR. But the rumors are not coming completely out of nowhere.Wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-rumor-a-new-oreilly-series-car-could-be-coming-around2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-rumor-a-new-oreilly-series-car-could-be-coming-around2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano Details Hidden Upside of Carson Hocevar&rsquo;s Chaos Despite &amp;#39;Walking Highlight Reel&amp;#39; Label]]></title><description><![CDATA[February 11, 2026, Daytona Beach, Fl, USA: JOEY LOGANO 22 of Middletown, CT gets gets ready to practice for Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach , FL. NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series 2026 February 11: Daytona 500 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY &ndash; ZUMAa161 20260211_aaa_a161_016 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA PressEarly this month at Darlington, Carson Hocevar spun Brad Keselowski, charged from 34th to 11th, and then did something only he would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-details-hidden-upside-of-carson-hocevarrsquos-chaos-despite-amp39walking-highlight-reelamp39-label/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-details-hidden-upside-of-carson-hocevarrsquos-chaos-despite-amp39walking-highlight-reelamp39-label/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Signals Change Coming to Qualifying Metric]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR says changes are likely coming to the formula it uses to set the field when qualifying is canceled. The fix won&rsquo;t come until after the season, though.Mike Forde, NASCAR&rsquo;s vice president of racing communications, explained the formula on NASCAR&rsquo;s Hauler Talk podcast.&nbsp;Weather has wiped out qualifying for three of the first four Chase races. At Kansas, the formula put Joey Logano on the pole and Kyle Larson beside him. Larson went on to lead 235 laps and win.Forde said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-signals-change-coming-to-qualifying-metric/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-signals-change-coming-to-qualifying-metric/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARS Tours Star Cuts Ties With Suspended Team Owner Days After NASCAR’s Martinsville Ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH WILKESBORO, NC &ndash; JULY 19: Ty Gibbs 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Sirius XM Toyota leads the field to the initial start of the race during the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Window World 450 on July 19, 2026 at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, NC. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 19 NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon26071930947450 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireTreyten Lapcevich has made a major career move after the Martinsvi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cars-tours-star-cuts-ties-with-suspended-team-owner-days-after-nascars-martinsville-ruling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cars-tours-star-cuts-ties-with-suspended-team-owner-days-after-nascars-martinsville-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heather Gibbs’ Hilariously Petty Act Against Chris Gabehart Resurfaces Online as Denny Hamlin Fires Back in JGR’s Defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRISTOL, TN &ndash; APRIL 12: Heather Gibbs celebrates following the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Food City 500 on April 12, 2026, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 12 NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2604123891 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireThe legal dispute between Joe Gibbs Racing and Chris Gabehart/Spire Motorsports takes a new turn every month. On September 30, Matt Weaver posted the text message]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/heather-gibbs-hilariously-petty-act-against-chris-gabehart-resurfaces-online-as-denny-hamlin-fires-back-in-jgrs-defence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/heather-gibbs-hilariously-petty-act-against-chris-gabehart-resurfaces-online-as-denny-hamlin-fires-back-in-jgrs-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Tweaks Talladega Package With Smaller Spoiler]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR is making another&nbsp;small adjustment&nbsp;to its superspeedway rules package, this time ahead of the Oct. 25 Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.NASCAR announced Thursday that the package used for August&rsquo;s race at Daytona International Speedway will largely carry over to Talladega, with one important change: the rear spoiler blade will be shortened from 4 inches to 3.5 inches.Smaller Spoiler for TalladegaThe change means NASCAR is taking ano]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tweaks-talladega-package-with-smallerspoiler/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tweaks-talladega-package-with-smallerspoiler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Announces Rule Changes for Talladega Chase Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR officials announced changes to the Cup Series&rsquo; superspeedway rules package via their website on Thursday, ahead of the Oct. 25 YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The rear spoiler has been shortened to 3.5 inches for the race, the eighth of 10 events in the Chase presented by Mobil 1, building on a similar package introduced at Daytona International Speedway in August.The adjustment trims an additional half-inch off the spoiler size used at the Aug. 29 Daytona race, where NASC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-rule-changes-for-talladega-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-rule-changes-for-talladega-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Qualifying Order Las Vegas: Cup Series Qualifying Order, Info for Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR&lsquo;s The Chase continues this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, with the South Point 400 marking the midway point of the 10-race chase. Fortunately for racing fans, there&rsquo;s no rain in the forecast so we&rsquo;ll finally have practice and qualifying for the first time in three weeks.Let&rsquo;s take a look at the NASCAR qualifying order for Saturday. You can find Cup Series qualifying info further below. All The Chase drivers are marked with a (C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-las-vegas-cup-series-qualifying-order-info-for-saturday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-las-vegas-cup-series-qualifying-order-info-for-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Substack exclusive: Shock car star  Brad Keselowski is all about the unexpected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski has always liked to keep everyone guessing.The element of surprise is rooted in nearly two decades as a winner and champion at NASCAR&rsquo;s highest levels, and it&rsquo;s also just a guiding principle of his life.&ldquo;I probably don&rsquo;t fit into any mold in this sport,&rdquo; Keselowski told USA Today Sports in 2011. &ldquo;I enjoy not being predictable or easy to get. I like to challenge conventional wisdom because almost every success has come from doing the opposite of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/substack-exclusive-shock-car-star-brad-keselowski-is-all-about-the-unexpected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/substack-exclusive-shock-car-star-brad-keselowski-is-all-about-the-unexpected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From winless to title contender: Creed enjoying O&amp;#39;Reilly Chase breakout]]></title><description><![CDATA[JR Motorsports entered the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase presented by Mobil 1 as the organization to beat, and for good reason. Justin Allgaier won a career-high six times over 24 regular-season races, earning the No. 1 seed. Carson Kvapil won two of the last three before The Chase, banking the No. 2 seed.Yet a third of the way through the postseason, that narrative has now shifted in favor of the hottest driver: Sheldon Creed.RELATED: O&rsquo;Reilly Series standings | Las Vegas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/from-winless-to-title-contender-creed-enjoying-oamp39reilly-chase-breakout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/from-winless-to-title-contender-creed-enjoying-oamp39reilly-chase-breakout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Fastlane: All in on Larson, Hamlin in Sin City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor&rsquo;s Note: Check back after qualifying for updated lineup advice and changes to consider.It was Kyle Larson versus the field at Kansas Speedway, and the two-time Cup Series champion won for the second time in three weeks. Next up is Las Vegas Motor Speedway amid a crucial three-race stretch featuring three intermediate tracks. Expect the same cast of characters to be in the mix in the Mojave Desert, as Larson, Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano have combined to win 10 of the last 17 races he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fantasy-fastlane-all-in-on-larson-hamlin-in-sin-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fantasy-fastlane-all-in-on-larson-hamlin-in-sin-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott Dixon: &amp;quot;It&rsquo;ll be tough for  Lundgaard going up against Palou&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoScott Dixon knows Christian Lundgaard is stepping into a winning culture at Chip Ganassi Racing, but he warns the 25-year-old Dane is facing a formidable benchmark in Alex Palou. Lundgaard was officially named earlier this week as Dixon&rsquo;s replacement in the #9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, taking over the seat vacated by the 46-year-old New Zealander following his departure to Arrow McLaren after a legendary 25-year run that featured six IndyCar championships and an Indianapol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/scott-dixon-ampquotitrsquoll-be-tough-for-lundgaard-going-up-against-palouampquot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/scott-dixon-ampquotitrsquoll-be-tough-for-lundgaard-going-up-against-palouampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Gets Encouraging Sign 4 Races Into Return of the Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR took a gamble when it turned back the clock on its championship format.Four races in, there is at least one encouraging sign.NASCAR says Cup Series Chase races are averaging 1.7 million viewers this season, up from 1.6 million through the same four-race stretch last year. That works out to a 6% year-over-year increase.For a sport that made the dramatic decision to scrap its elimination-style postseason and revive the Chase for the first time since 2013, those numbers are notable.They also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-gets-encouraging-sign-4-races-into-return-of-the-chase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-gets-encouraging-sign-4-races-into-return-of-the-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“It’s Worse Now”- Tony Stewart Claims NASCAR’s ‘Deaf Ears’ Mindset Has Stunted the Sport’s Growth for Last 20 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Stewart &copy;Credit - GettyEver since NASCAR rolled out the Next-Gen race car, ex-drivers, veterans and even experts have raised questions regarding the platform&rsquo;s glaring shortcomings. There&rsquo;s a reason why NASCAR is constantly tweaking the packages, be it short-track or superspeedways. But at the core, one thing that keeps getting highlighted about the car is its aero-dependent nature.Veteran driver Tony Stewart, who&rsquo;s been a vocal critic, couldn&rsquo;t help but draw pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/its-worse-now-tony-stewart-claims-nascars-deaf-ears-mindset-has-stunted-the-sports-growth-for-last-20-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/its-worse-now-tony-stewart-claims-nascars-deaf-ears-mindset-has-stunted-the-sports-growth-for-last-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Gibbs Racing makes new claim against Chris Gabehart during discovery hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe Joe Gibbs Racing v. Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit was filed in the middle of February and is set to reach trial on February 1 of next year -- less than a year after its initial filing.This doesn&rsquo;t even include both defendants filing a pair of counterclaims against the plaintiffs.All of this is to say that everything has been expedited in the name of reaching a resolution prior to the start of 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Thus, process and preparation ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joe-gibbs-racing-makes-new-claim-against-chris-gabehart-during-discovery-hearing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joe-gibbs-racing-makes-new-claim-against-chris-gabehart-during-discovery-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Makes Another Big Superspeedway Change Ahead of Talladega]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR isn&rsquo;t done tinkering with its superspeedway package.After making a significant aerodynamic change at Daytona in August, officials are going a step further for the Oct. 25 YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.The rear spoiler will shrink from four inches to 3.5 inches, NASCAR announced Thursday. The rest of the package introduced at Daytona, including the reduction to 465 horsepower, will remain in place.It&rsquo;s another swing at something NASCAR has been trying to fix for seve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-makes-another-big-superspeedway-change-ahead-of-talladega/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-makes-another-big-superspeedway-change-ahead-of-talladega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Las Vegas Weather Forecast: Heat Takes Center Stage for Chase Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 29: William Byron, driver of the #24 PODS Chevrolet, exits his car and drinks a bottle of water as he sits on the ground after the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, 2023 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend, and after weather wreaked havoc on the schedule at Kansas, teams should have a much different problem to deal with in the desert.Heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-las-vegas-weather-forecast-heat-takes-center-stage-for-chase-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-las-vegas-weather-forecast-heat-takes-center-stage-for-chase-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Makes Massive Rule Change Ahead of Talladega Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR makes a rule change for the Cup Series race at Talladega. GettyNASCAR has implemented a new rules package for the upcoming Cup Series Yellawood 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway. The 188-lap race at the 2.66-mile superspeedway will be the eighth race of the Cup Series Chase.Earlier this season, NASCAR introduced a new rules package for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, the final race of the regular season. Ahead of Talladega later this month, NASCAR is furthering its efforts to create]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-makes-massive-rule-change-ahead-of-talladega-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-makes-massive-rule-change-ahead-of-talladega-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch NASCAR at Las Vegas II: Weekend schedule, start time, entry list, TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe NASCAR Cup field will try their luck in Vegas this weekend, joined by the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.&nbsp;Denny Hamlin is the defending winner of the fall Cup race at Las Vegas, taking victory via a late-charge last year.Hamlin enters this race 26 points back of championship leader Kyle Larson, who has two wins in the first four races of the 2026 Chase.In this story, you can find all the information you need to watch all the action at Las Vegas, from the full weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-las-vegas-ii-weekend-schedule-start-time-entry-list-tv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-las-vegas-ii-weekend-schedule-start-time-entry-list-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR shortens spoiler in new tweak to superspeedway package for Talladega]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR overhauled the superspeedway package for the regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway, and it seemed to be a success. There was far more movement throughout the field and the pack just seemed more dynamic, and less gridlocked than in the past.Ryan Preece won that race -- his first victory in 249 career starts, and in doing so snatched the final spot inside the Chase from Shane van Gisbergen.NASCAR will bring that same package back for October's Chase race at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-shortens-spoiler-in-new-tweak-to-superspeedway-package-for-talladega/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-shortens-spoiler-in-new-tweak-to-superspeedway-package-for-talladega/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Martin Reveals Broadcast Issue Blocking NASCAR From Eliminating Stage Racing]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NV &ndash; OCTOBER 15: Former NASCAR, Motorsport, USA driver Mark Martin speaks to fans in the Neon Garage before for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff South Point 400 on October 15, 2022, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by Jeff Speer/LVMS/Icon Sportswire AUTO: OCT 15 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff South Point 400 Icon221015013 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireNASCAR has made some big changes this season after fans&rsquo; feedback. The short track package has &zwnj;increased hors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mark-martin-reveals-broadcast-issue-blocking-nascar-from-eliminating-stage-racing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mark-martin-reveals-broadcast-issue-blocking-nascar-from-eliminating-stage-racing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaulig Racing CEO Denies Brad Keselowski to Dodge Rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karl Anderson-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWhen the news broke of Brad Keselowski's departure from RFK Racing, everyone immediately wanted to know what the next stop would be for the future NASCAR Hall of Famer. It's a natural, to-be-expected reaction.In the hours following the announcement, a lot of theories and rumors popped up, but the one that has seemingly made the most sense to fans on social media is Keselowski moving to Kaulig Racing, which is the flagship organization]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaulig-racing-ceo-denies-brad-keselowski-to-dodge-rumors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaulig-racing-ceo-denies-brad-keselowski-to-dodge-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR to Shave Rear Spoiler Height For Upcoming Talladega Chase Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apr 26, 2026; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) leads at turn three against drivers Ryan Blaney (12), Brad Keselowski (6), and Ross Chastain (1) during stage two of the Jack Links 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. David Leong-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR took a swing with a new superspeedway package for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, which was designed to cut back on fuel saving at the supe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-shave-rear-spoiler-height-for-upcoming-talladega-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-shave-rear-spoiler-height-for-upcoming-talladega-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR World Mourns the Passing of Legendary Stock Car Driver After Cancer Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH WILKESBORO, NC &ndash; JULY 19: Ty Gibbs 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Sirius XM Toyota leads the field to the initial start of the race during the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Window World 450 on July 19, 2026 at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, NC. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 19 NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon26071930947450 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireFor Mike Miller, stock car racing began as a hobby, yet he finishe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-world-mourns-the-passing-of-legendary-stock-car-driver-after-cancer-battle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-world-mourns-the-passing-of-legendary-stock-car-driver-after-cancer-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano Gets Candid About First Las Vegas Race Without Kyle Busch]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time since his sudden passing in May, NASCAR returns to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Kyle Busch&rsquo;s hometrack. Busch grew up racing at the Las Vegas Bullring, just outside the 1.5-mile track, and won two track titles.Across the top three NASCAR series, &ldquo;Rowdy&rdquo; won seven races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, including the 2009 Cup race. In the wake of his passing, this race weekend is sure to be an emotional one.Joey Logano, a four-time Las Vegas winner, spoke about wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-gets-candid-about-first-las-vegas-race-without-kyle-busch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-gets-candid-about-first-las-vegas-race-without-kyle-busch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“It Hurts So Bad”: Mark Martin Relives Emotional Michigan Heartbreak After Father’s Tragic Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGO &copy;Credit - ImagoAugust 8, 1998, was an emotional day for Mark Martin and his family. His father, Julian Martin, died in a plane crash near Great Basin National Park in White Pine County, Nevada. After the funeral, Martin got back to preparing for the race weekend at Michigan with hopes of scripting a memorable win to honor his father. But Jeff Gordon and his late charge spoiled the emotional celebration Martin had planned, and it still hurts him to this day.&ldquo;I never cried, and yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/it-hurts-so-bad-mark-martin-relives-emotional-michigan-heartbreak-after-fathers-tragic-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/it-hurts-so-bad-mark-martin-relives-emotional-michigan-heartbreak-after-fathers-tragic-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaulig Racing shoots down Brad Keselowski NASCAR rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThere's been a flurry of unsubstantiated rumors surrounding Brad Keselowski after the unexpected news that he will exit RFK Racing at the end of the season -- a team he co-owns ... for the moment.One of the more prominent whispers has focused on Kaulig Racing. The two-car Chevrolet team also runs a fleet of Rams in the Truck Series, and should Stellantis want to expand back into Cup with Dodge, Kaulig would likely be the anchor team. Ty Dillon's future with the team remains uncer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaulig-racing-shoots-down-brad-keselowski-nascar-rumors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaulig-racing-shoots-down-brad-keselowski-nascar-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Carson Hocevar Ends Dale Earnhardt Jr. and TJ Majors’ Kansas Wreck Argument]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, looks on prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyCarson Hocevar settled a NASCAR debate between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and TJ Majors after a Lap 122 crash at Kansas Speedway. Hocevar&rsquo;s No. 77 was involved in a multi-car wreck with Bubba Wallace, Zane Smith and Josh Berry. Brad K]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-carson-hocevar-ends-dale-earnhardt-jr-and-tj-majors-kansas-wreck-argument/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-carson-hocevar-ends-dale-earnhardt-jr-and-tj-majors-kansas-wreck-argument/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Chase Viewership Surges 6%: Is the Playoff Formula Working?]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR&nbsp;is attracting a bigger television audience than last year&rsquo;s postseason, with average viewership reportedly up 6% through the first four races.According to NASCAR&rsquo;s own figures, the first four Chase races in&nbsp;2026&nbsp;have averaged approximately 1.7 million viewers, compared with 1.6 million viewers at the same stage in 2025.The numbers offer an early indication that NASCAR&rsquo;s return to the traditional Chase format is generating in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-viewership-surges-6-is-the-playoff-formula-working/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-viewership-surges-6-is-the-playoff-formula-working/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar Has a Message for NASCAR Fans Who Don’t Like Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar has never had much trouble getting people to talk about him.Getting everyone to agree on him? That&rsquo;s another story.At 23, Hocevar has already become one of the NASCAR Cup Series&lsquo; most polarizing drivers.His aggressive style has won him plenty of attention, plenty of critics and, increasingly, plenty of fans. He has heard the cheers. He has certainly heard the boos.And he doesn&rsquo;t sound particularly interested in changing any of it.Hocevar opened up about his growi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-has-a-message-for-nascar-fans-who-dont-like-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-has-a-message-for-nascar-fans-who-dont-like-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano Ready to Rebound After Kansas Tire Issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOORESVILLE, N.C. &mdash; After a promising day turned sour at Kansas Speedway, Joey Logano is headed to a place where victory lane knows his name very well this time of year.Continuing the "Even Year Logano" trope, the three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion has won the postseason race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway every other year since 2022. With the old win-and-you're-in elimination format, Logano has used this race to catapult himself to championship contention in the finale.This year is a litt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-ready-to-rebound-after-kansas-tire-issue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-ready-to-rebound-after-kansas-tire-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford to make factory WRC return in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFord will return to the World Rally Championship as a fully-fledged manufacturer in 2028 and will commit to building an all-new car to contest the 2029 campaign.The blue-oval brand will team up with long-term partner M-Sport, which will run the factory WRC team from 2028 under the banner of Ford Racing.&nbsp;While Ford&rsquo;s fully-fledged return won&rsquo;t arrive until 2028, the brand will be represented in the WRC next year with M-Sport running an upgraded version of the Ford]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ford-to-make-factory-wrc-return-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ford-to-make-factory-wrc-return-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR announces changes to Talladega rules package]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR officials announced changes to the Cup Series&rsquo; superspeedway package on Thursday, ahead of the Oct. 25 race at Talladega Superspeedway.After a new rules package debuted for the regular-season finale in August at Daytona International Speedway, the rear spoiler has been shortened to a height of 3.5 inches for the YellaWood 500, which marks the eighth of 10 races in The Chase presented by Mobil 1.RELATED: Cup Series schedule | Chase standingsThe adjustment reduces the spoiler size by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-changes-to-talladega-rules-package/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-changes-to-talladega-rules-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Joey Logano called Carson Hocevar a &amp;#39;walking highlight reel&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asked to compare Carson Hocevar&rsquo;s carefree attitude and aggressive driving style with those of past NASCAR drivers, three-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano said he couldn&rsquo;t think of a driver with a similar combination of traits."He's definitely different; he's unique," Logano said. "I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. There's a lot of things I'm like, 'Huh, that's just a whole different way of doing it.'"While other drivers have criticized Hocevar, 23, for pushing the l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-joey-logano-called-carson-hocevar-a-amp39walking-highlight-reelamp39/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-joey-logano-called-carson-hocevar-a-amp39walking-highlight-reelamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Las Vegas: Key info, links, results for Chase race weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosts the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O&lsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series this weekend as both continue their respective Chases presented by Mobil 1. The 1.5-mile track will host Race 5 of the Cup Series Chase and the second of three consecutive races on intermediate tracks. Meanwhile, the O&lsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to action for its fourth of nine Chase races. Bookmark this page and return often for your race-week essentials, from qualifying orders and pit s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-las-vegas-key-info-links-results-for-chase-race-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-las-vegas-key-info-links-results-for-chase-race-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Brings Remarkable NASCAR Streak Into Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, walks off stage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin can inch closer to his first NASCAR Cup Series championship with a stellar performance at Las Vegas.Luckily for Hamlin, his track record at 1.5-mile ovals in 2026 has been incredible. Hamlin won]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-brings-remarkable-nascar-streak-into-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-brings-remarkable-nascar-streak-into-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Announces Qualifying Decision For $11.2 Million Race Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR announced a qualifying decision for Sunday&rsquo;s $11.2 million race, settling a key question before the Cup Series event. GettyKyle Larson will be the last driver on track Saturday when Cup Series qualifying opens at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, with Denny Hamlin directly ahead of him, according to an announcement Wednesday.That slot matters, but it is not a starting spot. The order only decides who takes a timed lap first and who takes it last. All 36 entered cars make the field, and thei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-qualifying-decision-for-112-million-race-sunday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-qualifying-decision-for-112-million-race-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Las Vegas Betting Odds: Favorites, Sleepers and Longshots for Sunday’s Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series betting odds for Las Vegas. GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series circuit rolls into &ldquo;Sin City&rdquo; this Sunday for the South Point 400, the fifth race of the Chase. Entering the race weekend, the oddsmakers have the two championship contenders topping the charts.Points leader Kyle Larson is the odds-on favorite to go back-to-back in the Cup Series Chase at +350 to win. Close behind is Denny Hamlin, who ranks second in the points standings, at +400 to win his third straight Las Ve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-las-vegas-betting-odds-favorites-sleepers-and-longshots-for-sundays-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-las-vegas-betting-odds-favorites-sleepers-and-longshots-for-sundays-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Will Brad Keselowski Go in 2027?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the shock split from Jack Roush and Fenway Sports Group, Brad Keselowski is looking for a ride very late in the year.&nbsp;Keselowski is set to leave the organization, stepping away as the driver of the No. 6 Ford and as the head of competition for them.&nbsp;It's a shock split -- one of the most shocking splits in recent NASCAR history -- so where do you think he will land? There's a possibility he could even race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series full-time when it becomes the NASC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/where-will-brad-keselowski-go-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/where-will-brad-keselowski-go-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Meeting That Led Tony Stewart to Leaving NASCAR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Stewart recalls a driver meeting with NASCAR around the 2013-2015 period that was the start of his eventual exit from the sport. After getting shut down by NASCAR executives on how to improve the on-track product, Stewart started making plans for retirement.&nbsp;&ldquo;Smoke&rdquo; retired from full-time NASCAR competition at the conclusion of the 2016 season. He continued to co-own Stewart-Haas Racing until the organization ceased operations at the end of the 2024 season.Tony Stewart Reca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-meeting-that-led-tony-stewart-to-leaving-nascar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-meeting-that-led-tony-stewart-to-leaving-nascar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Splitter Change Hurts Toyota as Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals What Changed]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr., owner of JR Motorsports, looks on in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. says the NASCAR splitter change has reduced Toyota&rsquo;s edge in the NASCAR Cup Series, with Kansas Speedway clearly testing the change. On Tuesday&rsquo;s Dirty Air, Earnhardt pointed to Denn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-splitter-change-hurts-toyota-as-dale-earnhardt-jr-reveals-what-changed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-splitter-change-hurts-toyota-as-dale-earnhardt-jr-reveals-what-changed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano down but not out of NASCAR Chase after Kansas flat tire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe latest epic championship comeback attempt from Joey Logano and the Penske No. 22 team was thwarted on Sunday at Kansas with a flat tire and a 20th place finish that dropped him from third to fourth in the standings.In some ways, it&rsquo;s right back to square one as Logano is now 67 points back, after starting 65 points back as the ninth seed before the Southern 500. At the same time, this is more of a reflection of a nearly flawless start to Kyle Larson&rsquo;s playoff than]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-down-but-not-out-of-nascar-chase-after-kansas-flat-tire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-down-but-not-out-of-nascar-chase-after-kansas-flat-tire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain Says There Are Ongoing Efforts Behind the Scenes to Support Kyle Busch’s Family Following His Death (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Chastain in Deleware on May 15, 2026; and Kyle Busch in Tennessee on April 11, 2026<br />
Credit: Meg Oliphant/Getty; Jeff Robinson/GettyNEED TO KNOWRoss Chastain reflects on Kyle Busch&rsquo;s legacy and shares how NASCAR is supporting Busch&rsquo;s family after his passingChastain also talks about potentially racing against Busch&rsquo;s son, Brexton, 11, someday if he pursues a career in NASCAR&ldquo;It&rsquo;s still wild to me that he is gone,&rdquo; Chastain says of BuschFollowing Kyle Busch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-driver-ross-chastain-says-there-are-ongoing-efforts-behind-the-scenes-to-support-kyle-buschs-family-following-his-death-exclusive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-driver-ross-chastain-says-there-are-ongoing-efforts-behind-the-scenes-to-support-kyle-buschs-family-following-his-death-exclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says NASCAR Rule Change Has Cut Into Toyota’s Advantage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. says data shows a NASCAR rule change has cut into Toyota&lsquo;s advantage this season. He also pointed to how Denny Hamlin&lsquo;s comments have changed since the rule took effect.Earnhardt broke down the numbers on the Dirty Air podcast on Tuesday. He said he waited for a true intermediate track before drawing conclusions, and Kansas Speedway was the first since the change.Starting at North Wilkesboro in July, teams had to add struts to the front of the splitter. The struts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-says-nascar-rule-change-has-cut-into-toyotas-advantage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-says-nascar-rule-change-has-cut-into-toyotas-advantage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski to The Truck Series? NASCAR Insider Weighs In]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stunning news of Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing parting ways at the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has the sport asking many questions. One of those questions is perhaps the most talked about since the news broke.Where will Keselowski drive in 2027?In a statement regarding the matter, Keselowski made it clear that he has no plans of retiring from NASCAR competition yet. However, with just about every Cup team having a driver locked in for next year, there are only so many op]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brad-keselowski-to-the-truck-series-nascar-insider-weighs-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brad-keselowski-to-the-truck-series-nascar-insider-weighs-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;Won 60% of the Races Before&rdquo;&ndash; Dale Jr. Details NASCAR&amp;#39;s Rule Change Quietly Nerfed Toyota&rsquo;s Cup Dominance]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin and Kyle Larson have had polar opposite starts to the Chase. While the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran has just found his first top-five finish in the first four Chase races, the two-time Cup winner has had a worst finish of 5th, with two victories and a second-place finish. And while it seems like Chevrolet has wiped out Toyota&rsquo;s early-season dominance, the question arises: what exactly happened to Toyota&rsquo;s performance?Several analysts have tried to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquowon-60-of-the-races-beforerdquondash-dale-jr-details-nascaramp39s-rule-change-quietly-nerfed-toyotarsquos-cup-dominance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquowon-60-of-the-races-beforerdquondash-dale-jr-details-nascaramp39s-rule-change-quietly-nerfed-toyotarsquos-cup-dominance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Power Rankings: Kyle Larson Red-Hot After Kansas Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sep 27, 2026; Kansas City, Kansas, USA;NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) circles the track with the checkered flag after winning the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.Scott Sewell-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWhile Denny Hamlin was the undisputed favorite to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship heading into the Chase, it is clear that Kyle Larson, the defending and two-time series champion, is the guy now expected to win it all. After going 51 races without a win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-power-rankings-kyle-larson-red-hot-after-kansas-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-power-rankings-kyle-larson-red-hot-after-kansas-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Petty Sounds Alarm Over NASCAR’s New Chase Format: ‘Not A Good System’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Petty says NASCAR&lsquo;s new Chase format could crown a champion before the final races are run. The seven-time Cup Series champion called it &ldquo;not a good system&rdquo; after Kyle Larson&lsquo;s dominant win at Kansas Speedway.Petty shared his view in a video posted on X. Petty said that if NASCAR is not careful, the championship will be over before the last two or three races. He said that wasn&rsquo;t how the format was designed, but that it&rsquo;s how he sees it playing out.He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richard-petty-sounds-alarm-over-nascars-new-chase-format-not-a-good-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richard-petty-sounds-alarm-over-nascars-new-chase-format-not-a-good-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Not Buying Into the Hype” – Kyle Larson Outright Rejects NASCAR Media’s Premature Championship Crowning With Bold Claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, IN &ndash; JULY 26: Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet watches the on track action during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Brickyard 400 on July 26th, 2025 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, IN.Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 26 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon076525011400 &copy;IMAGO/Icon Sportswire&ldquo;Even though there&rsquo;s a mathematical shot, as these races go by and as Larson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/not-buying-into-the-hype-kyle-larson-outright-rejects-nascar-medias-premature-championship-crowning-with-bold-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/not-buying-into-the-hype-kyle-larson-outright-rejects-nascar-medias-premature-championship-crowning-with-bold-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JGR Star Cites Tyler Reddick Amid Aims to Pull Off Shocking Chase Comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[DARLINGTON, SC &ndash; MARCH 22: Tyler Reddick 45 23XI Racing Xfinity Toyota looks on prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Goodyear 400 on March 22, 2026, at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, SC. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAR 22 NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260322143 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireSeven laps. That is how close Chase Briscoe came to a win that could have changed his whole Chase. On Sunday at Kansas Speedway, he star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jgr-star-cites-tyler-reddick-amid-aims-to-pull-off-shocking-chase-comeback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jgr-star-cites-tyler-reddick-amid-aims-to-pull-off-shocking-chase-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Roush Built a NASCAR Empire. Here’s What It Looks Like Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long before the letters &ldquo;RFK&rdquo; appeared on a NASCAR entry list, there was Jack Roush.There was no sprawling Cup Series operation yet. No championships with Matt Kenseth or Kurt Busch. No Mark Martin becoming synonymous with the No. 6. No Fenway Sports Group. No Brad Keselowski.Roush arrived in NASCAR&rsquo;s Cup Series in 1988 with one Ford and Martin behind the wheel.Nearly four decades later, the organization Roush built is still here, although almost everything around it has change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jack-roush-built-a-nascar-empire-heres-what-it-looks-like-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jack-roush-built-a-nascar-empire-heres-what-it-looks-like-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR owner Chad Bryant, crew member suspended indefinitely for attacking rising star Corey Heim at Martinsville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driver Corey Heim at the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black's Tire 250 in Richmond, Virginia.&nbsp;(Jonathan Bachman / Getty Images)After days of indecision, NASCAR disciplined seven people who participated in the attack of young racing star Corey Heim in front of a concession stand at Martinsville Speedway shortly after the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 on Saturday.Major penalties and suspensions were issued to team owner Chad Bryant and crew member Steve Civatarese. Both are suspended inde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-owner-chad-bryant-crew-member-suspended-indefinitely-for-attacking-rising-star-corey-heim-at-martinsville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-owner-chad-bryant-crew-member-suspended-indefinitely-for-attacking-rising-star-corey-heim-at-martinsville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR owner Chad Bryant, crew member suspended indefinitely for attacking Corey Heim at Martinsville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driver Corey Heim at the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black's Tire 250 in Richmond, Va.&nbsp;(Jonathan Bachman / Getty Images)After days of indecision, NASCAR disciplined seven people who participated in the attack onyoung racing star Corey Heim in front of a concession stand at Martinsville Speedway shortly after the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 on Saturday.Major penalties and suspensions were issued to team owner Chad Bryant and crew member Steve Civatarese. Both are suspended indefinitel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-owner-chad-bryant-crew-member-suspended-indefinitely-for-attacking-corey-heim-at-martinsville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-owner-chad-bryant-crew-member-suspended-indefinitely-for-attacking-corey-heim-at-martinsville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Penalizes Seven, Indefinitely Suspends Team Owner Chad Bryant Following Denny Hamlin’s Fiery Corey Heim Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, IN &ndash; JULY 26: Corey Heim 67 23XI Racing Field &amp; Stream Toyota walks to his car before the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Brickyard 400 on July 26, 2026, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 26 NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon116260726025 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireCorey Heim arrived in Martinsville hoping to leave with a Grandfather Clock. Instead, he went home with a dented me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-penalizes-seven-indefinitely-suspends-team-owner-chad-bryant-following-denny-hamlins-fiery-corey-heim-demand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-penalizes-seven-indefinitely-suspends-team-owner-chad-bryant-following-denny-hamlins-fiery-corey-heim-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Hands Down Indefinite Suspensions After Wild Martinsville Brawl]]></title><description><![CDATA[What started as one of the wildest post-race scenes of the NASCAR season now has serious consequences.NASCAR handed down a sweeping round of penalties following Saturday night&rsquo;s ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway, including indefinite suspensions for Chad Bryant Racing team owner Chad Bryant and team member Steven Civatarese.Bryant was also fined $2,000, suspended from the 2027 ValleyStar Credit Union 300 and placed on NASCAR probation for one year. NASCAR is additionally]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-hands-down-indefinite-suspensions-after-wild-martinsville-brawl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-hands-down-indefinite-suspensions-after-wild-martinsville-brawl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most unexpected driver and team breakups in modern NASCAR Cup history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFans, media, and even some within the garage were blindsided by news of RFK Racing co-owner Brad Keselowski exiting the organization at the end of this year. This is his fifth consecutive year with RFK Racing, and he was seen as the clear successor to Jack&nbsp;Roush to lead the historic team.Keselowski left behind a comfortable career at Team Penske, where he spent 12 consecutive years before leaving it all behind for a driver/owner role at Roush. That decision after the 2021 se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-most-unexpected-driver-and-team-breakups-in-modern-nascar-cup-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-most-unexpected-driver-and-team-breakups-in-modern-nascar-cup-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Losing a Lot of Guys in the Trenches” – Dale Jr. Expresses Serious Concern Over Anticlimactic Championship Finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 13, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20260213_mjr_su5_049 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesNASCAR brought back a format designed to keep more drivers alive deep into the championship. But Larson&rsquo;s consisten]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/losing-a-lot-of-guys-in-the-trenches-dale-jr-expresses-serious-concern-over-anticlimactic-championship-finale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/losing-a-lot-of-guys-in-the-trenches-dale-jr-expresses-serious-concern-over-anticlimactic-championship-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spire and Chris Gabehart respond to Joe Gibbs Racing&amp;#39;s contempt of court motion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photo&ldquo;When JGR first brought this case, it told the Court a dramatic story. Mr. Gabehart, JGR said, had stolen the &lsquo;crown jewels&rsquo; of its racing operation and was deploying them at Spire Motorsports. JGR obtained a Temporary Restraining Order and then a Preliminary Injunction on the basis of that sensational claim. The Court, while granting partial relief, was careful to craft an Order that enforced the Employment Agreement as written&mdash;expressly permitting Mr. Ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spire-and-chris-gabehart-respond-to-joe-gibbs-racingamp39s-contempt-of-court-motion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spire-and-chris-gabehart-respond-to-joe-gibbs-racingamp39s-contempt-of-court-motion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Denny Hamlin Isn’t Conceding The Title To Kyle Larson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin says fans should not hand Kyle Larson the NASCAR Cup Series title yet. Hamlin said Larson can&rsquo;t keep up his current pace and told fans to &ldquo;take a breath and relax.&rdquo;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.&ldquo;And we had this discussion on the plane, Jared. And I said, yeah, if Kyle Larson is going to continue to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-denny-hamlin-isnt-conceding-the-title-to-kyle-larson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-denny-hamlin-isnt-conceding-the-title-to-kyle-larson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IndyCar retains Independent Officiating Board leadership and managing director Scot Elkins for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&nbsp;motorsports executive Scot Elkins will remain as Managing Director of Officiating (MDO) for 2027, continuing his oversight of race control, race stewards, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/indycar-retains-independent-officiating-board-leadership-and-managing-director-scot-elkins-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/indycar-retains-independent-officiating-board-leadership-and-managing-director-scot-elkins-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Inspection Clears Kansas Cars, But Four Teams Faced a Nervous Wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &amp; Development Center in Concord, North Carolina, for fu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-inspection-clears-kansas-cars-but-four-teams-faced-a-nervous-wait/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-inspection-clears-kansas-cars-but-four-teams-faced-a-nervous-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“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]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesFive years ago, Brad Keselowski didn&rsquo;t just walk into Roush Fenway Racing and take a seat. He help]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/doesnt-jump-without-a-safety-net-dale-jr-convinced-brad-keselowski-has-secret-plan-b-as-he-casts-doubt-on-rfk-racings-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/doesnt-jump-without-a-safety-net-dale-jr-convinced-brad-keselowski-has-secret-plan-b-as-he-casts-doubt-on-rfk-racings-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;She&amp;#39;s Just a Girl, Just Give Her Whatever&amp;quot; - Toni Breidinger Exposes NASCAR Sponsors&amp;#39; Favoritism &amp; Dollar Disparities With Honest Claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;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&rsquo;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.&ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotsheamp39s-just-a-girl-just-give-her-whateverampquot-toni-breidinger-exposes-nascar-sponsorsamp39-favoritism-amp-dollar-disparities-with-honest-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotsheamp39s-just-a-girl-just-give-her-whateverampquot-toni-breidinger-exposes-nascar-sponsorsamp39-favoritism-amp-dollar-disparities-with-honest-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free-agency reset: The music has nearly stopped; Kes might be without a seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing announced Tuesday that the two parties will part ways following the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, a late and surprising development in the sport&rsquo;s free-agency landscape.After five years as a co-owner and driver for the RFK Racing team, Keselowski departs with the intent of continuing his storied racing career, adding in a Tuesday statement: &ldquo;I&lsquo;m nowhere near ready to be done as a driver. I still have a lot I want to accomplish i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/free-agency-reset-the-music-has-nearly-stopped-kes-might-be-without-a-seat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/free-agency-reset-the-music-has-nearly-stopped-kes-might-be-without-a-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Re-ranking NASCAR Chase drivers: Kyle Larson is the new favorite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four races are in the books in NASCAR&rsquo;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&rsquo;s race at Las Vegas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/re-ranking-nascar-chase-drivers-kyle-larson-is-the-new-favorite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/re-ranking-nascar-chase-drivers-kyle-larson-is-the-new-favorite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair of aces: Larson, Hamlin lay cards on the table in 1.5-mile Vegas showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of NASCAR&rsquo;s biggest aces arrive for a wild weekend ahead in Las Vegas &mdash; 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&rsquo;s Denny Hamlin has the clear best 1.5-mile-track resume in the field &mdash; and two consecutive wins at Las Vegas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pair-of-aces-larson-hamlin-lay-cards-on-the-table-in-15-mile-vegas-showdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pair-of-aces-larson-hamlin-lay-cards-on-the-table-in-15-mile-vegas-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualifying orders for 2026 Las Vegas Motor Speedway Chase weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series and O&rsquo;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<br />
Single-car qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/qualifying-orders-for-2026-las-vegas-motor-speedway-chase-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/qualifying-orders-for-2026-las-vegas-motor-speedway-chase-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Announces Multiple Punishments After Corey Heim-Bryant Racing Altercation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-multiple-punishments-after-corey-heim-bryant-racing-altercation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-multiple-punishments-after-corey-heim-bryant-racing-altercation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR entry list for O&amp;#39;Reilly race at Las Vegas in 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR O'Reilly Series is ready to take on the&nbsp;2026 Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas, and the entry list has been revealed.&nbsp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-oamp39reilly-race-at-las-vegas-in-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-oamp39reilly-race-at-las-vegas-in-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR entry list for Cup Series race at Las Vegas in 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the&nbsp;2026 South Point 400 at Las Vegas, and the entry list has been revealed.&nbsp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-cup-series-race-at-las-vegas-in-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-cup-series-race-at-las-vegas-in-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Front Row Motorsports reveals Truck lineup for 2027 NASCAR season]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/front-row-motorsports-reveals-truck-lineup-for-2027-nascar-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/front-row-motorsports-reveals-truck-lineup-for-2027-nascar-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake Garcia joins Front Row Motorsports for 2027 NASCAR Truck season]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re excited to have Jake join us next]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jake-garcia-joins-front-row-motorsports-for-2027-nascar-truck-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jake-garcia-joins-front-row-motorsports-for-2027-nascar-truck-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Legend Says Ryan Blaney ‘Deserved’ Punch From Carson Hocevar]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-says-ryan-blaney-deserved-punch-from-carson-hocevar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-says-ryan-blaney-deserved-punch-from-carson-hocevar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski could make NASCAR history in Truck Series in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brad-keselowski-could-make-nascar-history-in-truck-series-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brad-keselowski-could-make-nascar-history-in-truck-series-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 best John Hunter Nemechek landing spots for the 2027 NASCAR season]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/5-best-john-hunter-nemechek-landing-spots-for-the-2027-nascar-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/5-best-john-hunter-nemechek-landing-spots-for-the-2027-nascar-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 best Sammy Smith landing spots for the 2027 NASCAR season]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/5-best-sammy-smith-landing-spots-for-the-2027-nascar-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/5-best-sammy-smith-landing-spots-for-the-2027-nascar-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Dye to drive No. 32 for Jordan Anderson Racing in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-dye-to-drive-no-32-for-jordan-anderson-racing-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-dye-to-drive-no-32-for-jordan-anderson-racing-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Hunter Nemechek won&amp;#39;t return to Legacy Motor Club in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/john-hunter-nemechek-wonamp39t-return-to-legacy-motor-club-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/john-hunter-nemechek-wonamp39t-return-to-legacy-motor-club-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sammy Smith won&amp;#39;t return to JR Motorsports for 2027 O&amp;#39;Reilly season]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sammy-smith-wonamp39t-return-to-jr-motorsports-for-2027-oamp39reilly-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sammy-smith-wonamp39t-return-to-jr-motorsports-for-2027-oamp39reilly-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR reveals status of Ross Chastain&amp;#39;s No. 1 car at R&amp;D Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR took Ross Chastain's No. 1 car to the R&amp;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&amp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-status-of-ross-chastainamp39s-no-1-car-at-rampd-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-status-of-ross-chastainamp39s-no-1-car-at-rampd-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR reveals status of William Byron&amp;#39;s No. 24 car at R&amp;D Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR took William Byron's No. 24 car to the R&amp;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&amp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-status-of-william-byronamp39s-no-24-car-at-rampd-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-status-of-william-byronamp39s-no-24-car-at-rampd-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson reveals special paint scheme for 2027 Daytona 500]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-reveals-special-paint-scheme-for-2027-daytona-500/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-reveals-special-paint-scheme-for-2027-daytona-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR reveals status of Ryan Blaney&amp;#39;s No. 12 car at R&amp;D Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR took Ryan Blaney's No. 12 car to the R&amp;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&amp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-status-of-ryan-blaneyamp39s-no-12-car-at-rampd-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-status-of-ryan-blaneyamp39s-no-12-car-at-rampd-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layne Riggs to return to Front Row Motorsports for 2027 Truck season]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-to-return-to-front-row-motorsports-for-2027-truck-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-to-return-to-front-row-motorsports-for-2027-truck-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;I Just Wanted to Be Normal&rdquo;: Tony Stewart Expresses Intense Regret Over Infamous NASCAR Persona, Calls Out Modern Drivers&amp;#39; Complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Truck Series &ndash; 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 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn Images&ldquo;People thought I was just trying to be an a****** all the time to be an a******. No, I wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquoi-just-wanted-to-be-normalrdquo-tony-stewart-expresses-intense-regret-over-infamous-nascar-persona-calls-out-modern-driversamp39-complaints/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquoi-just-wanted-to-be-normalrdquo-tony-stewart-expresses-intense-regret-over-infamous-nascar-persona-calls-out-modern-driversamp39-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Hands Down Punishments to 7 After Wild Martinsville Fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-hands-down-punishments-to-7-after-wild-martinsville-fight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-hands-down-punishments-to-7-after-wild-martinsville-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR suspends 2 people indefinitely for attacking Corey Heim at Martinsville]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &mdash; team owner Chad Bryant and crew member Steven Civitarese &mdash; have been suspended indefinitely from NASCAR events and are suspended from next year&rsquo;s ValleyStar Credit Union 300, one of the most prestigious late-model stock-car races in the sport. Br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-suspends-2-people-indefinitely-for-attacking-corey-heim-at-martinsville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-suspends-2-people-indefinitely-for-attacking-corey-heim-at-martinsville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR indefinitely suspends Chad Bryant and another crew member over Corey Heim fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-indefinitely-suspends-chad-bryant-and-another-crew-member-over-corey-heim-fight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-indefinitely-suspends-chad-bryant-and-another-crew-member-over-corey-heim-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Reveals Kyle Busch Tributes For NASCAR Chase Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS &mdash;&nbsp;Las Vegas Motor Speedway unveiled how they plan to celebrate hometown NASCAR hero Kyle Busch during its upcoming Chase weekend.Kyle Busch grew up in Las Vegas and kicked off his racing career at The Bullring. He raced alongside his brother, Kurt, under the watchful eye of their father, Tom Busch, who helped cultivate two NASCAR Hall of Fame careers.Friday night at The Bullring, the track will host the Kyle Busch Classic with a variety of racing series. Busch's son, Brexton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/las-vegas-reveals-kyle-busch-tributes-for-nascar-chase-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/las-vegas-reveals-kyle-busch-tributes-for-nascar-chase-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Stewart Makes Surprising Admission About NASCAR CEO Despite Bitter Feud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Stewart has not forgiven Steve O&rsquo;Donnell<br />
.<br />
In fact, Stewart made it painfully clear that a Christmas morning text from NASCAR&rsquo;s CEO did little to repair their fractured relationship. He still resents what happened in the past. He has no interest in helping O&rsquo;Donnell. And if the two crossed paths right now, Stewart suggested the encounter could turn physical.Then came the part no one would have expected.After unloading on O&rsquo;Donnell during an appearance on &ldquo;Door]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tony-stewart-makes-surprising-admission-about-nascar-ceo-despite-bitter-feud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tony-stewart-makes-surprising-admission-about-nascar-ceo-despite-bitter-feud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Las Vegas Schedule: TV Channels, Start Times and How to Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR circuit rolls into &ldquo;Sin City&rdquo; this weekend for a doubleheader weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Both the Cup Series and O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series will be on-track this weekend at the 1.5-mile track in Las Vegas, Nevada.Las Vegas Motor Speedway is the site of the fifth race of the Chase for the Cup Series and the fourth race of the Chase for the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series. At a critical point in the season, Las Vegas could make for a massive championship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-las-vegas-schedule-tv-channels-start-times-and-how-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-las-vegas-schedule-tv-channels-start-times-and-how-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Makes NASCAR History With Record-Breaking Kansas Victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson broke two records in his win at Kansas Speedway on Sunday. The Hendrick Motorsports driver led 235 of 267 laps in the Hollywood Casino 400.That broke his own Kansas record for laps led in a race. His previous mark was 221 laps in his May 2025 win at the track.Larson also passed Bill Elliott for 19th on NASCAR&lsquo;s all-time Cup laps-led list. He has led 11,480 laps in his 13th full-time Cup season.Larson swept both stages and was passed only once under green. Chase Briscoe took the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-makes-nascar-history-with-record-breaking-kansas-victory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-makes-nascar-history-with-record-breaking-kansas-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR shrugs off fisticuffs and swearing, heads back to old tracks as it embraces its rugged past]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hats and flags and T-shirts carrying the No. 77 of NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar were flying unapologetically, and almost defiantly, over Kansas Speedway last weekend, days after a pit-road fracas at Bristol in which the up-and-coming Cup Series star traded a few haymakers with popular driver Ryan Blaney.The two tangled in the closing laps, the contact sending Blaney into the wall and ending his race &mdash; and maybe his title hopes. And when Hocevar pulled his car onto pit road after a thir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-shrugs-off-fisticuffs-and-swearing-heads-back-to-old-tracks-as-it-embraces-its-rugged-past/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-shrugs-off-fisticuffs-and-swearing-heads-back-to-old-tracks-as-it-embraces-its-rugged-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Raises Big Question After Brad Keselowski’s RFK Racing Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Dale Earnhardt Jr., owner of JR Motorsports, looks on in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. did not hold back after Brad Keselowski confirmed he will leave RFK Racing after the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Keselowski will finish the year in the No. 6 Ford before stepping away from hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-dale-earnhardt-jr-raises-big-question-after-brad-keselowskis-rfk-racing-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-dale-earnhardt-jr-raises-big-question-after-brad-keselowskis-rfk-racing-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Motor Speedway Makes Major Permanent Changes to Honor Kyle Busch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Busch&rsquo;s presence at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will extend far beyond one tribute weekend.The speedway is preparing an extensive celebration of the late NASCAR champion during the upcoming Cup Series Chase weekend, but some of its most meaningful tributes won&rsquo;t disappear when the haulers leave town.Two streets at the property will carry names connected to Busch. A permanent memorial will be installed near the grandstands. A race at The Bullring will bear his name. Another memorial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/las-vegas-motor-speedway-makes-major-permanent-changes-to-honor-kyle-busch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/las-vegas-motor-speedway-makes-major-permanent-changes-to-honor-kyle-busch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski’s Greatest NASCAR Career Highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series silly season took a massive turn on Tuesday morning. It was announced that Brad Keselowski a RFK Racing, a team the driver co-owns, will part ways at the conclusion of the 2026 season. The future for both Keselowski and RFK Racing are unclear at this point.Keselowski, the 2012 Cup Series champion and 36-time Cup Series winner, is in his 17th full-time season. At the twilight of his career, the 42-year-old&rsquo;s NASCAR career is at an intriguing crossroads.In the wake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brad-keselowskis-greatest-nascar-career-highlights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brad-keselowskis-greatest-nascar-career-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“You Can’t Even Say Sorry Yet”– Enraged Tony Stewart Slams the Door on Steve O’Donnell’s Help Plea Over Past Bad Blood]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA, FL &ndash; FEBRUARY 15: Team owner Tony Stewart prior to the Can-Am Duels Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races on February 15, 2018, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) &copy;Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesTony Stewart can see the changes happening around NASCAR, and he is willing to give Steve O&rsquo;Donnell credit for some of them. But that does not mean the former Cup champion has forgotten what]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/you-cant-even-say-sorry-yet-enraged-tony-stewart-slams-the-door-on-steve-odonnells-help-plea-over-past-bad-blood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/you-cant-even-say-sorry-yet-enraged-tony-stewart-slams-the-door-on-steve-odonnells-help-plea-over-past-bad-blood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Rumors: Insider Names Potential Brad Keselowski Replacement at RFK Racing for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectRFK Racing and Brad Keselowski shocked the NASCAR world on Tuesday in announcing that the long-time Cup Series driver and team co-owner wouldn&rsquo;t be back with the organization for 2027. While the future for both driver and team are still unclear, some early NASCAR rumors have shed light on what could happen next season.Appearing on Sirius XM, The Athletic&lsquo;s Jordan Bianchi reported that John Hunter Nemechek has been discussed as a potential option to dri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-rumors-insider-names-potential-brad-keselowski-replacement-at-rfk-racing-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-rumors-insider-names-potential-brad-keselowski-replacement-at-rfk-racing-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple penalties levied following ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR officials have issued multiple penalties following the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 late model event at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday night, when multiple Chad Bryant Racing team members attacked defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Corey Heim in the pit area.The post-race altercation followed an accident shortly after the checkered flag that saw Heim and Treyten Lapcevich, who was driving Chad Bryant Racing&rsquo;s No. 77, crash in Turn 1.The most severe penalty was levied]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/multiple-penalties-levied-following-valleystar-credit-union-300-at-martinsville-speedway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/multiple-penalties-levied-following-valleystar-credit-union-300-at-martinsville-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Veteran Reacts as Brad Keselowski Confirms Shock RFK Racing Split After 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford, waits backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin reacted with surprise after Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing confirmed they will part ways after the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Hamlin posted four words on X shortly after the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-veteran-reacts-as-brad-keselowski-confirms-shock-rfk-racing-split-after-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-veteran-reacts-as-brad-keselowski-confirms-shock-rfk-racing-split-after-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin’s Humorous Reaction to Brad Keselowski’s RFK Racing Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski&rsquo;s sudden departure from his co-own RFK Racing team was a bombshell news announcement in the NASCAR world on Tuesday morning. The news has got the NASCAR community speculating about Keselowski&rsquo;s racing future and the state of RFK Racing without one of its co-owners.One of those who weighed in was Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin, who had a hilarious social media post in the wake of Tuesday morning&rsquo;s news.Denny Hamlin&rsquo;s post after Keselowski&rsquo;s RFK Racing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlins-humorous-reaction-to-brad-keselowskis-rfk-racing-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlins-humorous-reaction-to-brad-keselowskis-rfk-racing-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Driver Brad Keselowski Faces Painful RFK Racing Exit After 2026 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Castrol Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 12, 2026 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Amy Kontras/Getty Images) GettyBrad Keselowski will not return to RFK Racing as a driver after the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, ending a five-year run with the team he joined as both a driver and co-owner. The 42-year-old confirmed the decision Tuesday in a statement posted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-driver-brad-keselowski-faces-painful-rfk-racing-exit-after-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-driver-brad-keselowski-faces-painful-rfk-racing-exit-after-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake Garcia Signs With Front Row NASCAR Truck Team for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Garcia Talks After His First Career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Win, Earned Sept. 17 at Bristol Motor SpeedwayMOORESVILLE, N.C. &mdash; Jake Garcia has signed with Front Row Motorsports to join their NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team in 2027.Front Row signed Garcia to take over the No. 38 Ford in 2027 with support from longtime sponsor Quanta Services. He will replace Chandler Smith, who is set to race Richard Childress Racing's No. 21 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series car next season.Ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jake-garcia-signs-with-front-row-nascar-truck-team-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jake-garcia-signs-with-front-row-nascar-truck-team-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Isn’t Sold on Hendrick Passing Toyota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson isn&rsquo;t ready to say Hendrick Motorsports has passed Toyota on NASCAR&lsquo;s intermediate tracks. Denny Hamlin made that claim after Larson&rsquo;s dominant win at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.Hamlin was asked if Hendrick and Chevrolet had caught Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota on 1.5-mile tracks. &ldquo;Well, the 5 was the best car today, so I mean, I would say that they&rsquo;ve been passed,&rdquo; Hamlin said.Larson, who also races sprint cars in other forms of motorsports, led 235]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-isnt-sold-on-hendrick-passing-toyota/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-isnt-sold-on-hendrick-passing-toyota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Breaks Two Records in Kansas Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson isn&rsquo;t ready to say Hendrick Motorsports has passed Toyota on NASCAR&lsquo;s intermediate tracks. Denny Hamlin made that claim after Larson&rsquo;s dominant win at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.Hamlin was asked if Hendrick and Chevrolet had caught Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota on 1.5-mile tracks. &ldquo;Well, the 5 was the best car today, so I mean, I would say that they&rsquo;ve been passed,&rdquo; Hamlin said.Larson, who also races sprint cars in other forms of motorsports, led 235]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-breaks-two-records-in-kansas-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-breaks-two-records-in-kansas-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Challenges Denny Hamlin After Troubling Hendrick Claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 drivers, Kyle Larson, (L) and Denny Hamlin attend a fan event during NASCAR Championship Media Day at Phoenix Raceway on October 30, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson delivered a major statement at Kansas Speedway, but he refused to make a bigger claim about Hendrick Motorsports. Larson won the Hollywood Casino 400 in dominant fashion and extended his lead in the NASCAR Cup Serie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-challenges-denny-hamlin-after-troubling-hendrick-claim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-challenges-denny-hamlin-after-troubling-hendrick-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake Garcia signs with Front Row Motorsports for 2027 NASCAR Truck season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFront Row Motorsports has announced Jake Garcia as the replacement for Chandler Smith in the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford F-150 in the 2027 NASCAR Truck Series. Smith is departing FRM to drive for Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series next year.Garcia, 21, currently drives for ThorSport Racing, and recently earned his first Truck win at Bristol Motor Speedway.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re excited to have Jake join us next season,&rdquo; said Jerry Freeze, Ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jake-garcia-signs-with-front-row-motorsports-for-2027-nascar-truck-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jake-garcia-signs-with-front-row-motorsports-for-2027-nascar-truck-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Stewart Sides With Carson Hocevar in Blaney Fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Stewart says Ryan Blaney was right to confront Carson Hocevar at Bristol but went about it the wrong way. The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion sided with Hocevar in their fight.Stewart discussed the fight on Door Bumper Clear this week.&nbsp;Blaney and Hocevar traded punches on pit road after the Bristol Night Race on Sept. 19. NASCAR did not penalize either driver.Stewart said he was away racing when the fight happened and heard about it before he knew the race results.&ldquo;We were]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tony-stewart-sides-with-carson-hocevar-in-blaney-fight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tony-stewart-sides-with-carson-hocevar-in-blaney-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Demands Public Accountability for Martinsville ‘Cowards’ in Direct Warning to NASCAR Regional Boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FL &ndash; 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 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin says Martinsville is spiraling out of control, and this time,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-demands-public-accountability-for-martinsville-cowards-in-direct-warning-to-nascar-regional-boss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-demands-public-accountability-for-martinsville-cowards-in-direct-warning-to-nascar-regional-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR champ Brad Keselowski leaving team he co-owns at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NASCAR Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski is leaving the team he co-owns at the end of the 2026 season and currently does not have a Cup Series ride lined up for next year.Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing announced the news in a press release Tuesday morning, shortly after a report from The Athletic was published. Keselowski has been a co-owner of the team &mdash; alongside longtime NASCAR owner Jack Roush and the Fenway Sports Group &mdash; since 2021 when he left Team Penske.While The At]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-champ-brad-keselowski-leaving-team-he-co-owns-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-champ-brad-keselowski-leaving-team-he-co-owns-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR News: Brad Keselowski, RFK Racing Abruptly Parting Ways After 2026 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDriver and co-owner Brad Keselowski had reason to celebrate entering September, with Ryan Preece&rsquo;s win in the regular-season finale at Daytona earning RFK Racing a second spot in The Chase. Now, Keselowski&rsquo;s time with RFK is reportedly about to end thus creating uncertainty regarding both his and the team&rsquo;s future.Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic reported Tuesday that Keselowski will no longer drive for RFK Racing following the 2026 NASCAR Cup Seri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-news-brad-keselowski-rfk-racing-abruptly-parting-ways-after-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-news-brad-keselowski-rfk-racing-abruptly-parting-ways-after-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski to make shock exit from RFK Racing in abrupt NASCAR split]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRFK Racing and Brad Keselowski are splitting at the end of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season in shocking news. He is a co-owner of the organization, but that is in question as well with the team saying they "intend to collaboratively and mutually work through the appropriate next steps regarding his existing ownership interest in the organization, and the team supports his desire to explore his career opportunities elsewhere."Keselowski spent most of his career with Team Penske, but joi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brad-keselowski-to-make-shock-exit-from-rfk-racing-in-abrupt-nascar-split/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brad-keselowski-to-make-shock-exit-from-rfk-racing-in-abrupt-nascar-split/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Draws Jimmie Johnson Comparisons After Dominant NASCAR Chase Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson&lsquo;s start to the NASCAR Cup Series Chase is drawing comparisons to Jimmie Johnson&lsquo;s championship years. Larson doesn&rsquo;t see himself as the title favorite yet.Larson has finished fifth, first, second, and first in the first four Chase races. He capped that run by winning at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, sweeping both stages and leading 235 of 267 laps.He now leads Denny Hamlin by 26 points with six races left. The run came after Larson ended a 51-race winless streak at Wor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-draws-jimmie-johnson-comparisons-after-dominant-nascar-chase-start/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-draws-jimmie-johnson-comparisons-after-dominant-nascar-chase-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chip Ganassi Racing signs Christian Lundgaard for 2027 in multi-year IndyCar deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoChip Ganassi Racing (CGR) has signed Danish driver Christian Lundgaard to a multi-year contract to drive the #9 PNC Bank Honda starting in the 2027 season in the IndyCar Series. Lundgaard will join recently-crowned five-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou and Kyffin Simpson as part of the driver roster for the winningest team in series history.The 25-year-old Dane is coming off a standout 2026 campaign in which he earned victories at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course and R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chip-ganassi-racing-signs-christian-lundgaard-for-2027-in-multi-year-indycar-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chip-ganassi-racing-signs-christian-lundgaard-for-2027-in-multi-year-indycar-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski to depart No. 6 RFK Racing Ford at end of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski will leave the No. 6 RFK Racing Ford at the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, RFK Racing announced Tuesday morning.Keselowski, the 2012 Cup Series champion, has driven the team&lsquo;s flagship entry as a driver and co-owner since the beginning of the 2022 season.RELATED: Cup Series standings | Keselowski through the yearsKeselowski has won 36 times at NASCAR&lsquo;s top level, ranking 25th on the Cup Series&lsquo; all-time list just ahead of three fellow champions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brad-keselowski-to-depart-no-6-rfk-racing-ford-at-end-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brad-keselowski-to-depart-no-6-rfk-racing-ford-at-end-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parker Eatmon&amp;#39;s race recap in the Truck Chase race at Kansas in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parker Eatmon gained eight positions at Kansas Speedway, bringing the No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet home 22nd after starting 30th. Eatmon spent most of the event outside the main battle for the top 10.The young driver stayed out of the major incidents and kept the truck running through the extended rain interruption and late-race tire problems. Eatmon completed all 134 laps and finished 26.926 seconds behind Kaden Honeycutt, improving considerably from his starting position. The result earn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/parker-eatmonamp39s-race-recap-in-the-truck-chase-race-at-kansas-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/parker-eatmonamp39s-race-recap-in-the-truck-chase-race-at-kansas-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace loses ground in Chase after up-and-down race at Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace recovered from involvement in the race&rsquo;s largest accident to finish ninth Sunday at Kansas Speedway. Wallace started seventh but missed the Stage 1 points after slipping outside the top 10 during the opening 80 laps.His afternoon became more difficult on the Lap 121 restart when contact involving Carson Hocevar and Ty Gibbs sent Gibbs into Wallace and triggered a multicar incident. The No. 23 Toyota came to pit road for repairs but remained on the lead lap, allowing Wallace t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-loses-ground-in-chase-after-up-and-down-race-at-kansas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-loses-ground-in-chase-after-up-and-down-race-at-kansas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“We’d Be in a Fistfight’: Tony Stewart’s Tell-All of NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Stewart sounded off on NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell in a recent interview. GettyIf Tony Stewart and NASCAR CEO Steve O&rsquo;Donnell were in the same room, there would not be much of a conversation. With their past grievances that were aired out in a courtroom last December, &ldquo;Smoke&rdquo; would not have much to say to NASCAR&rsquo;s Chief Executive.There would not be words, only fists.&ldquo;If I saw O&rsquo;Donnell now, we&rsquo;d be in a fistfight, for sure, and that&rsquo;s because o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/wed-be-in-a-fistfight-tony-stewarts-tell-all-of-nascar-ceo-steve-odonnell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/wed-be-in-a-fistfight-tony-stewarts-tell-all-of-nascar-ceo-steve-odonnell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch honored with renamed roads near Las Vegas NASCAR track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Busch&rsquo;s name and legacy will live on at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.The track, owned by Speedway Motorsports LLC, announced on Monday, Sept. 28 that it has renamed two roads near the track in honor of the late NASCAR driver. The news comes as the top-level Cup Series heads to Las Vegas this weekend for the South Point 400, the fifth race in NASCAR&rsquo;s postseason Chase.The street intersections leading into "The Bullring" &mdash; a short track near the main speedway &mdash; right off w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-honored-with-renamed-roads-near-las-vegas-nascar-track/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-honored-with-renamed-roads-near-las-vegas-nascar-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson controls Chase after win at Kansas in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson delivered a commanding performance Sunday at Kansas Speedway, winning the Hollywood Casino 400 after leading 235 of 267 laps. Larson started second, swept both stages and recorded the fastest lap to collect the maximum 76 points available.The Hendrick Motorsports driver had to earn the victory late. Chase Briscoe ran Larson down and took the lead on Lap 238, but Larson regrouped as Briscoe&rsquo;s Toyota became increasingly loose. Larson reclaimed the top spot with seven laps remaini]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-controls-chase-after-win-at-kansas-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-controls-chase-after-win-at-kansas-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin calls crew that jumped Corey Heim at Martinsville &amp;#39;cowards&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin did not hold back when relaying his thoughts about the scuffle 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim was involved in at Martinsville.Hamlin &mdash; a co-owner of 23XI Racing alongside NBA legend Michael Jordan &mdash; spoke about the post-race incident at Martinsville on Saturday, Sept. 26 following the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 during his podcast, &ldquo;Actions Detrimental&rdquo; on Monday, Sept. 28.Heim, who will drive full-time for 23XI in NASCAR&rsquo;s Cup Series next season, was at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-calls-crew-that-jumped-corey-heim-at-martinsville-amp39cowardsamp39/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-calls-crew-that-jumped-corey-heim-at-martinsville-amp39cowardsamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering Gordon Johncock: The unvarnished legend with a heavy right foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIf you had wandered into a quiet timber mill in northern Michigan over the last 30 years, you would have met an unassuming man in a faded red flannel shirt, smelling of fresh pine and far more eager to talk about forestry than his own place in history.Yet beneath Gordon&nbsp;Johncock&rsquo;s gentle, soft-spoken nature was a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion who gave motorsport some of its most thrilling moments. With his passing on September 28, 2026, at age 90, the racing commu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/remembering-gordon-johncock-the-unvarnished-legend-with-a-heavy-right-foot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/remembering-gordon-johncock-the-unvarnished-legend-with-a-heavy-right-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Very Damaging and Demoralizing&amp;quot;- NASCAR Insiders Declare Kansas a Fatal Blow to Several Championship Hopefuls]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, KS &ndash; SEPTEMBER 27: Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Playoffs Hollywood Casino 400 on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, KS. Photo by Kyle Ocker/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 27 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Hollywood Casino 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260926022 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireKyle Larson has been dominant in his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet ever s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotvery-damaging-and-demoralizingampquot-nascar-insiders-declare-kansas-a-fatal-blow-to-several-championship-hopefuls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotvery-damaging-and-demoralizingampquot-nascar-insiders-declare-kansas-a-fatal-blow-to-several-championship-hopefuls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace Reacts to Kansas Crash With Carson Hocevar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace grinded out a ninth-place finish in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. The top-10 result came after the driver of the No. 23 was involved in a multi-car pileup on a restart midway through Stage 2.Among those collected with Wallace were fellow Chase driver Carson Hocevar and non-Chase drivers Erik Jones, Josh Berry and Zane Smith. While the crash damage hindered Hocevar, who finished 33rd, it was not enough to stop Wallace from finishing top 10]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-reacts-to-kansas-crash-with-carson-hocevar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-reacts-to-kansas-crash-with-carson-hocevar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Gordon Johncock dies at 90]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoGordon Johncock, the legendary open-wheel driver who won the Indianapolis 500 twice and claimed the 1976 USAC National Championship, passed away peacefully at his home in South Branch, Michigan, on September 28, 2026. He was 90 years old.Born on August 5, 1936, in Hastings, Michigan,&nbsp;Johncock began driving at just five years old on his family&rsquo;s farm behind the wheel of a John Deere tractor. He started racing Midwest super-modifieds in the late 1950s and captured his fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/two-time-indianapolis-500-winner-gordon-johncock-dies-at-90/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/two-time-indianapolis-500-winner-gordon-johncock-dies-at-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR ARCA’s Jake Bollman Gets Honest About Teammate After Wild Kansas Crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR ARCA driver Jake Bollman got honest about his teammate after a wild crash at Kansas, offering his perspective on the chaotic incident. GettyNitro Motorsports teammates Thomas Annunziata and Jake Bollman are still not speaking, three days after a Kansas Speedway crash flipped their ARCA Menards Series title fight upside down.These two share a shop, a points chase and, as of Friday night, a grudge neither seems in a hurry to drop before the team has to figure out how to field them both agai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-arcas-jake-bollman-gets-honest-about-teammate-after-wild-kansas-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-arcas-jake-bollman-gets-honest-about-teammate-after-wild-kansas-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace Blames Carson Hocevar as Kansas Restart Wreck Changes His Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 06: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, (R) and Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Xfinity Toyota, talk onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 06, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace left Kansas Speedway with a ninth-place finish after getting caught in a Lap 122 restart crash during the Hollywood Casino 400.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-bubba-wallace-blames-carson-hocevar-as-kansas-restart-wreck-changes-his-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-bubba-wallace-blames-carson-hocevar-as-kansas-restart-wreck-changes-his-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin slams &amp;quot;f****** cowards&amp;quot; who attacked Corey Heim and calls for NASCAR ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin is furious after 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim was isolated and jumped by several members of a rival late model team at Martinsville Speedway this past weekend.Following the prestigious ValleyStar Credit Union 300 late model race, the rising NASCAR star&nbsp;was involved in a dramatic altercation at the track's famous hot dog stand.He had collided with&nbsp;Treyten Lapcevich on the final restart, denying him a shot at the win and taking second as they raced to the ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-slams-ampquotf-cowardsampquot-who-attacked-corey-heim-and-calls-for-nascar-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-slams-ampquotf-cowardsampquot-who-attacked-corey-heim-and-calls-for-nascar-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin slams &amp;#39;cowards&amp;#39; who attacked Corey Heim and calls for NASCAR ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin is furious after 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim was isolated and jumped by several members of a rival late model team at Martinsville Speedway this past weekend.Following the prestigious ValleyStar Credit Union 300 late model race, the rising NASCAR star&nbsp;was involved in a dramatic altercation at the track's famous hot dog stand.He had collided with&nbsp;Treyten Lapcevich on the final restart, denying him a shot at the win and taking second as they raced to the ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-slams-amp39cowardsamp39-who-attacked-corey-heim-and-calls-for-nascar-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-slams-amp39cowardsamp39-who-attacked-corey-heim-and-calls-for-nascar-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Las Vegas 2026: Chase Race Odds, Broadcast Info and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Post-Race Press Conference After Winning the Spring 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (NASCAR Media)LAS VEGAS &mdash;&nbsp; Las Vegas Motor Speedway marks halfway for the Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series championship and near-halfway for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase.The fifth NASCAR Cup Series Chase race of 10 is set for Sunday afternoon while the fourth NOAPS Chase race of nine is set for Saturday evening.This is the first time NASCAR has raced i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-las-vegas-2026-chase-race-odds-broadcast-info-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-las-vegas-2026-chase-race-odds-broadcast-info-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Breaks Two Massive Stats in NASCAR Cup Kansas Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson breaks two huge stats in dominant Kansas win. GettyFrom the drop of the green flag, Kyle Larson was the man to beat in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.&nbsp;The driver of the No. 5 was only passed once under a green flag run when Chase Briscoe took command with 30 circuits remaining. However, &ldquo;Yung Money&rdquo; would not be denied in the fourth race of the Chase as he regained control with 11 laps to go.Larson led 235 of 267 laps, breaki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-breaks-two-massive-stats-in-nascar-cup-kansas-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-breaks-two-massive-stats-in-nascar-cup-kansas-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Fiery radio exchange after Austin Hill and Shane van Gisbergen clash at Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoShane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill have had a multiple issues since the three-time Supercars champion arrived on the NASCAR scene.In 2024, they tangled while battling for wins at&nbsp;COTA and Sonoma in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series. Earlier this year, SVG blamed Hill for wrecking him at both Pocono and San Diego, and the loss off points ultimately cost him a spot inside the 2026 NASCAR Cup Chase field.NASCAR even had to sit the drivers down after Van Gisbergen wrecked Hill at Chic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/watch-fiery-radio-exchange-after-austin-hill-and-shane-van-gisbergen-clash-at-kansas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/watch-fiery-radio-exchange-after-austin-hill-and-shane-van-gisbergen-clash-at-kansas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Hill and Shane van Gisbergen clash at Kansas; tense RCR radio exchange follows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoShane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill have had a multiple issues since the three-time Supercars champion arrived on the NASCAR scene.In 2024, they tangled while battling for wins at&nbsp;COTA and Sonoma in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series. Earlier this year, SVG blamed Hill for wrecking him at both Pocono and San Diego, and the loss off points ultimately cost him a spot inside the 2026 NASCAR Cup Chase field.NASCAR even had to sit the drivers down after Van Gisbergen wrecked Hill at Chic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-hill-and-shane-van-gisbergen-clash-at-kansas-tense-rcr-radio-exchange-follows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-hill-and-shane-van-gisbergen-clash-at-kansas-tense-rcr-radio-exchange-follows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series: Losers at Kansas Speedway After Costly Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, lead the field 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) GettyKyle Larson turned the Hollywood Casino 400 into a record-setting NASCAR Cup Series win at Kansas Speedway, but several Chase drivers left Kansas with major problems]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-losers-at-kansas-speedway-after-costly-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-losers-at-kansas-speedway-after-costly-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Takes Control of NASCAR Chase Standings After Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Scott SewellThe NASCAR Cup Series championship battle took another major turn Sunday at Kansas Speedway.Kyle Larson dominated the Hollywood Casino 400, leading 235 of 267 laps and earning a maximum 76-point day. The victory gave Larson his second win in the first four races of the Chase and significantly expanded his lead in the championship standings.With six races remaining in the Chase, Larson now sits 26 points ahead of Denny Hamlin.Updated Chase StandingsHere is where the 16 playo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-takes-control-of-nascar-chase-standings-after-kansas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-takes-control-of-nascar-chase-standings-after-kansas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Carson Hocevar’s Kansas Wreck Sparks Tension Despite Racing Legends’ Defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, looks on prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyCarson Hocevar left Kansas Speedway with a 33rd-place finish after a Lap 122 wreck ended his day in the Hollywood Casino 400. The Spire Motorsports driver was involved in contact with Brad Keselowski, who also collected Bubba Wallac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-carson-hocevars-kansas-wreck-sparks-tension-despite-racing-legends-defense/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-carson-hocevars-kansas-wreck-sparks-tension-despite-racing-legends-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Averages Say He Won&amp;#39;t&amp;quot; - Denny Hamlin&amp;#39;s Crew Chief Drops Blunt Verdict on Kyle Larson&amp;#39;s Flawless Chase Surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[&copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireKyle Larson was 55 points behind Denny Hamlin before the Chase got underway in Darlington. It took Larson just three races to pip Hamlin as the championship leader, and after the win in Kansas, the Hendrick Motorsports driver has opened up a 26-point lead over the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran.While the tables have turned on Hamlin and his No. 11 JGR Toyota team, his crew chief Chris Gayle took a moment to predict that Larson and the No. 5 team won&rsquo;t be able to keep u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotaverages-say-he-wonamp39tampquot-denny-hamlinamp39s-crew-chief-drops-blunt-verdict-on-kyle-larsonamp39s-flawless-chase-surge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotaverages-say-he-wonamp39tampquot-denny-hamlinamp39s-crew-chief-drops-blunt-verdict-on-kyle-larsonamp39s-flawless-chase-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toby&amp;#39;s Take: Has The Next Gen Car Lost Its Luster On 1.5-Mile Tracks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sep 27, 2026; Kansas City, Kansas, USA;NASCAR Cup Series drivers Kyle Larson (5) and Chase Briscoe (19) battle for the lead late in the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.Scott Sewell-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe Next Gen car, which was introduced in the NASCAR Cup Series ahead of the 2022 season, has produced interesting results in NASCAR's top division. Unquestionably, the car has dramatically reduced the speed deficit from the front of the field to the rear of the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tobyamp39s-take-has-the-next-gen-car-lost-its-luster-on-15-mile-tracks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tobyamp39s-take-has-the-next-gen-car-lost-its-luster-on-15-mile-tracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“What More Can You Do?”- Bubba Wallace Delivers Raw Admission on Being Paddock’s Wreck Magnet]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Southern 500 Aug 31, 2025 Darlington, South Carolina, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace 23 during the Cookouts Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Darlington Darlington Raceway South Carolina USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJimxDedmonx 20250831_tdc_db2_040 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesBubba Wallace&rsquo;s habit of getting caught in someone else&rsquo;s wreck has followed him all season. At Talladega, the 23XI Racing driver was lead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-more-can-you-do-bubba-wallace-delivers-raw-admission-on-being-paddocks-wreck-magnet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-more-can-you-do-bubba-wallace-delivers-raw-admission-on-being-paddocks-wreck-magnet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FedEx becomes new title sponsor of NASCAR Truck Series in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR announced a landmark long-term partnership with FedEx Freight that will make the newly independent freight transportation leader the entitlement partner of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in 2027.The NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series brings together two brands deeply connected to the trucking industry and the people who keep America moving &mdash; pairing North America&rsquo;s largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier with a NASCAR series defined by toughness, relentless competition, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fedex-becomes-new-title-sponsor-of-nascar-truck-series-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fedex-becomes-new-title-sponsor-of-nascar-truck-series-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin’s Chase Hopes Take a Hit After Kansas Trouble]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, looks on after the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin finished third at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, but the result did little to ease the pressure on his Joe Gibbs Racing team in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase. Kyle Larson controlled the Hollywood Casino 400, winning two of the thre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-denny-hamlins-chase-hopes-take-a-hit-after-kansas-trouble/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-denny-hamlins-chase-hopes-take-a-hit-after-kansas-trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Post-Race Inspection Leaves Kansas Speedway With One Last Twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, pits 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) GettyKyle Larson&rsquo;s dominant NASCAR Cup Series win at Kansas Speedway is official after NASCAR completed post-race inspection without finding any issues. Larson led 235 of 267 laps, won both stages and scored 76 points in the Hollywood Casino 400]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-post-race-inspection-leaves-kansas-speedway-with-one-last-twist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-post-race-inspection-leaves-kansas-speedway-with-one-last-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR TV ratings for O&amp;#39;Reilly race at Darlington in 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR arrived at Darlington Raceway for the 2026 Fleetio 200, and the first race of the Chase was exciting. JustinAllgaier won Stage 1, while Anthony Alfredo won Stage 2; however, neither driver was able to enter victory lane. Instead, it was a Haas Factory Team driver who started off the Chase in the right way.At the end of the day, Sheldon Creed&nbsp;won his second O'Reilly Series race of 2026 at Darlington. After a brief overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings followi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tv-ratings-for-oamp39reilly-race-at-darlington-in-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tv-ratings-for-oamp39reilly-race-at-darlington-in-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR reveals status of Brad Keselowski&amp;#39;s No. 6 car at R&amp;D Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR took Brad Keselowski's No. 6 car to the R&amp;D Center after the Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway. Following a disappointing run at Darlington, the sport conducted a closer inspection of Keselowski's vehicle; however, did the RFK Racing driver receive any penalties?Keselowski's No. 6 car had no issues at the NASCAR R&amp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-status-of-brad-keselowskiamp39s-no-6-car-at-rampd-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-status-of-brad-keselowskiamp39s-no-6-car-at-rampd-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR TV ratings for Cup Series race at Darlington in 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR arrived at Darlington Raceway for the 2026 Southern 500, and the first race of the Chase was exciting. Tyler Reddick won Stage 1 while Christopher Bell won Stage 2; however, only one driver was able to enter victory lane. Kyle Larson and Ty Gibbs tried their best, but a Joe Gibbs Racing driver ended up in the winner's circle.At the end of the day, Bell&nbsp;won his first Cup Series race of 2026 at Darlington. After a brief overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tv-ratings-for-cup-series-race-at-darlington-in-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tv-ratings-for-cup-series-race-at-darlington-in-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR to further inspect Ryan Blaney&amp;#39;s car after Kansas in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway this weekend. Ryan Blaney's No. 12 car for Team Penske has been taken to the NASCAR R&amp;D Center for further inspection after Kansas, the sport announced. Blaney finished in fifth place on Sunday afternoon.The Team Penske driver has struggled over the last few weeks and finally earned another top-5 finish at Kansas. NASCAR taking Blaney's No. 12 car to the R&amp;D Center doesn't automatically me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-ryan-blaneyamp39s-car-after-kansas-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-ryan-blaneyamp39s-car-after-kansas-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR to further inspect Ross Chastain&amp;#39;s car after Kansas in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway this weekend. Ross Chastain's No. 1 car for Trackhouse Racing has been taken to the NASCAR R&amp;D Center for further inspection after Kansas, the sport announced. Chastain finished in 15th place on Sunday afternoon.The Trackhouse Racing driver has struggled over the last few months and earned another top-15 finish at Kansas. NASCAR taking Chastain's No. 1 car to the R&amp;D Center doesn't automat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-ross-chastainamp39s-car-after-kansas-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-ross-chastainamp39s-car-after-kansas-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR to further inspect William Byron&amp;#39;s car after Kansas in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway this weekend. William Byron's No. 24 car for Hendrick Motorsports has been taken to the NASCAR R&amp;D Center for further inspection after Kansas, the sport announced. Byron finished in seventh place on Sunday afternoon.The Hendrick Motorsports driver has struggled over the last few weeks and finally earned another top-10 finish at Kansas. NASCAR taking Byron's No. 24 car to the R&amp;D Center doe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-william-byronamp39s-car-after-kansas-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-william-byronamp39s-car-after-kansas-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR to further inspect Denny Hamlin&amp;#39;s car after Kansas in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway this weekend. Denny Hamlin's No. 11 car for Joe Gibbs Racing has been taken to the NASCAR R&amp;D Center for further inspection after Kansas, the sport announced. Hamlin finished in third place on Sunday afternoon.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has struggled over the last few weeks and finally earned another top-5 finish at Kansas. NASCAR taking Hamlin's No. 11 car to the R&amp;D Center doesn't autom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-denny-hamlinamp39s-car-after-kansas-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-denny-hamlinamp39s-car-after-kansas-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Maybe It’ll Rain in Vegas”– Ryan Blaney Takes Bitter Swipe at NASCAR Metric Trap Amid Piling Chase Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 11, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney 12 during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMikexDinovox 20260211_mcd_ad4_26 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn Images&ldquo;I&rsquo;ll take rain,&rdquo; said Logano, who earned the top starting spot through a combination of his victory last Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/maybe-itll-rain-in-vegas-ryan-blaney-takes-bitter-swipe-at-nascar-metric-trap-amid-piling-chase-pressure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/maybe-itll-rain-in-vegas-ryan-blaney-takes-bitter-swipe-at-nascar-metric-trap-amid-piling-chase-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for Las Vegas Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series heads westward to Sin City for a postseason bout at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday (5:30 p.m. ET, USA, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The 2026 contest will be the fourth of 10 races encompassing The Chase presented by Mobil 1 and the 31st points-paying event overall. Denny Hamlin, who currently sits second in the championship table, is the defending winner.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts SeriesKyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Mot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-las-vegas-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-las-vegas-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list for Las Vegas Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a weekend away from the action, the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to the track on Saturday with a date at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, ESPN Unlimited, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The Focused Health 302 will be the fourth of nine 2026 contests encompassing The Chase presented by Mobil 1, with the race additionally acting as the 28th points-paying event overall.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts SeriesWith Sheldon Creed&rsquo;s Bris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-entry-list-for-las-vegas-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-entry-list-for-las-vegas-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;Not Convinced That I Was Better&rdquo;&ndash; Kyle Larson Refuses to Declare Chevrolet&amp;#39;s Superiority Over Chasing Toyota&amp;#39;s Despite Kansas Dominance]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FL &ndash; FEBRUARY 11: Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet 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 Icon2602112486500 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireWith 30 laps to go at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, Chase Briscoe&rsquo;s Jo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquonot-convinced-that-i-was-betterrdquondash-kyle-larson-refuses-to-declare-chevroletamp39s-superiority-over-chasing-toyotaamp39s-despite-kansas-dominance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquonot-convinced-that-i-was-betterrdquondash-kyle-larson-refuses-to-declare-chevroletamp39s-superiority-over-chasing-toyotaamp39s-despite-kansas-dominance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners and losers from a surprisingly calm NASCAR Cup race at Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe NASCAR Cup race at Kansas was far calmer than many expected, but it still delivered a dramatic battle for the win in the closing laps. Ultimately, Kyle Larson prevailed after passing Chase Briscoe and holding off Austin Cindric, further extending his championship advantage.There were only a couple of incidents during the race, with one notable restart pileup where Carson Hocevar found himself at the epicenter.&nbsp;There are now just six races left in the 2026 Cup season, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-a-surprisingly-calm-nascar-cup-race-at-kansas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-a-surprisingly-calm-nascar-cup-race-at-kansas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Heim takes home souvenir from Martinsville fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAt the end of the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway, Corey Heim was involved in a wild altercation by the famous hot dog stand in the infield.Caden Kvapil won the prestigious late model race, while Heim made contact with Treyten Lapcevich as he took second away on the final lap. The two drivers then collided after the checkered flag, with Heim's car climbing over the top of Lapcevich's machine.Minutes later, several members of Lapcevich's Chad Bryant Racing tea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-heim-takes-home-souvenir-from-martinsville-fight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-heim-takes-home-souvenir-from-martinsville-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chase Report presented by Mobil 1: Where we stand after Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson delivered a haymaker on Sunday at Kansas Speedway as he swept the stages, earned the Xfinity Fastest Lap bonus and won the race to become the first driver to earn the maximum of 76 points under this points system. As a result, Larson boosted his lead from one point to 26 over Denny Hamlin, and every other driver lost points to the leader this week.Here&rsquo;s where we stand in The Chase presented by Mobil 1 coming out of the Hollywood Casino 400 and heading to Las Vegas Motor Speedw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-chase-report-presented-by-mobil-1-where-we-stand-after-kansas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-chase-report-presented-by-mobil-1-where-we-stand-after-kansas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Calls Kansas a “Head-Scratcher” After 23XI Racing Struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 08: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Hardee's Toyota, (R) and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 SupplyHouse Toyota, look on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 08, 2026 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyTyler Reddick finished 11th at Kansas Speedway, but his comments after the NASCAR Cup Series race pointed to a deeper issue for 23XI Racing. The No. 45 Toyota struggled to maintain sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-calls-kansas-a-head-scratcher-after-23xi-racing-struggles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-calls-kansas-a-head-scratcher-after-23xi-racing-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Reveals What Is Separating Him From Kyle Larson in NASCAR Title Fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin says winning is the only thing separating him from Kyle Larson in the NASCAR Cup Series title fight. Hamlin finished third at Kansas Speedway on Sunday and still lost 25 points to Larson.Larson swept both stages and won the Hollywood Casino 400, leading 235 of 267 laps. That gave him the maximum 76 points, while Hamlin scored 51. Hamlin went into Kansas one point behind Larson and now trails by 26 with six races left.Hamlin spoke to USA Network after the race. He said his No. 11 Joe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-reveals-what-is-separating-him-from-kyle-larson-in-nascar-title-fight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-reveals-what-is-separating-him-from-kyle-larson-in-nascar-title-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Keselowski-Hocevar Clash Fuels Payback Debate After Kansas Crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 25: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford, (R) and Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, talk on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) GettyA tense NASCAR restart at Kansas Speedway sparked fresh questions about Brad Keselowski and Carson Hocevar after a multi-car crash during the Hollyw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-keselowski-hocevar-clash-fuels-payback-debate-after-kansas-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-keselowski-hocevar-clash-fuels-payback-debate-after-kansas-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock Chalk this: Kansas dominance lifts Larson, No. 5 team as Chase pendulum swings]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Kan. &mdash; For a team that spent the better part of the NASCAR season getting grilled, the barbecue in Kansas Speedway&rsquo;s Victory Lane had to be all the more satisfying for Kyle Larson and his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports group.The line of questioning around Larson&rsquo;s defense of his second Cup Series title has since made a dramatic turn. Until recently, &ldquo;Why haven&rsquo;t you won?&rdquo; was the prevailing thought (though often more delicately phrased) as a 51-race d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rock-chalk-this-kansas-dominance-lifts-larson-no-5-team-as-chase-pendulum-swings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rock-chalk-this-kansas-dominance-lifts-larson-no-5-team-as-chase-pendulum-swings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Kansas winners, losers as Kyle Larson becomes Chase championship favorite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson became the NASCAR Cup Series championship favorite with his victory in the Hollywood Casino 400 on Sept. 27 at Kansas Speedway.Larson won for the second time in the Chase and swept the stages to push his lead out to 26 points ahead of Denny Hamlin the Chase standings.Larson piloted past Chase Briscoe for the lead with seven laps to go, and pulled away after Briscoe brushed the wall.Here are the winners and losers from the NASCAR Kansas fall race.CUP POINTS AFTER KANSAS:NASCAR points]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-kansas-winners-losers-as-kyle-larson-becomes-chase-championship-favorite/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-kansas-winners-losers-as-kyle-larson-becomes-chase-championship-favorite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR reveals Cup post-race inspection results from Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series competed at Kansas Speedway, and it was a major victory for a Hendrick Motorsports driver. Kyle Larson and the No. 5 team won the 2026 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas, earning their second victory of the 2026 Cup Series season. However, did Larson and the No. 5 car pass post-race inspection at Kansas?Larson's No. 5 car passed post-race inspection and won't require a trip back to the R&amp;D Center, NASCAR announced on Sunday night. It was an impressive victory for Larson, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-cup-post-race-inspection-results-from-kansas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-cup-post-race-inspection-results-from-kansas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas in 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series competed at Kansas Speedway and it was the Kyle Larson show. Larson won the first two stages and led a track record 235 laps; however, was it enough to enter victory lane? The driver of the No. 5 car was passed by Chase Briscoe in the final run, but it didn't last for long.Larson and the No. 5 team for Hendrick Motorsports won the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas, earning their second victory of the 2026 Cup Series season. The Hendrick Motorsports driver passed Briscoe in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-wins-nascar-cup-series-race-at-kansas-in-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-wins-nascar-cup-series-race-at-kansas-in-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaden Honeycutt wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Kansas in 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Truck Series competed at Kansas Speedway and it was a long weekend. NASCAR was forced to set the starting lineup via. the metric system after weather canceled qualifying. However, Mother Nature didn't stop on Saturday, as NASCAR raced into the night after a 1:00 p.m. ET start time. At the end of the night, it was a TRICON Garage driver in victory lane.Kaden Honeycutt and the No. 11 team for TRICON Garage won Saturday's race at Kansas, earning their third victory of the 2026 Truck Seri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaden-honeycutt-wins-nascar-truck-series-race-at-kansas-in-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaden-honeycutt-wins-nascar-truck-series-race-at-kansas-in-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Carson Hocevar Gets Honest About Multi-Car Crash in Kansas Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR&rsquo;s Carson Hocevar got honest about the multi-car crash during the Kansas race, offering his reaction to the chaotic incident. GettyBrad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Castrol Ford. GettyKyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas.GettyCarson Hocevar delivered his honest feelings about the multi-car crash that marred his NASCAR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-carson-hocevar-gets-honest-about-multi-car-crash-in-kansas-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-carson-hocevar-gets-honest-about-multi-car-crash-in-kansas-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Standings After Kansas: Full Chase Points Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson did more than win Sunday at Kansas Speedway. He left the track with a commanding lead atop the NASCAR Cup Series Chase standings.Larson&rsquo;s victory, his fourth career Cup win at Kansas, capped a massive points d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-standings-after-kansas-full-chase-points-update/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-standings-after-kansas-full-chase-points-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson&amp;#39;s team looks like peak Jimmie Johnson but Denny Hamlin says there&amp;#39;s time yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIt&rsquo;s early yet but the start to this Chase for the Championship is making Kyle Larson and the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 look an awful lot like the No. 48 team that terrorized the Cup Series from 2006 to 2010.Even amidst a well-publicized winless drought to start the season, Larson was leading laps and has actually scored the most stage points throughout the entire season. So, there was clearly a sleeping dragon of sorts waiting for the Chase to begin. &nbsp;Now this very m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larsonamp39s-team-looks-like-peak-jimmie-johnson-but-denny-hamlin-says-thereamp39s-time-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larsonamp39s-team-looks-like-peak-jimmie-johnson-but-denny-hamlin-says-thereamp39s-time-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won the NASCAR Race at Kansas? Full Results From Sunday’s Cup Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives 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) GettyKyle Larson left little doubt about who had the car to beat Sunday at Kansas Speedway.<br />
Larson won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas, turning a dominant afternoon into his fourth career victory at the 1.5-mile track and his second win t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-race-at-kansas-full-results-from-sundays-cup-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-race-at-kansas-full-results-from-sundays-cup-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe Publicly Abandons Championship Hopes as ‘Tony Stewart Math’ Forces 6-Word Admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, AZ &ndash; NOVEMBER 02: Chase Briscoe 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Bass Pro Shops Toyota looks on before the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Championship on November 2, 2025 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire AUTO: NOV 02 NASCAR Cup Series NASCAR Cup Series Championship EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon251102021 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireChase Briscoe had the chance to drag himself back into the championship fight at Kansas, and he let it slip. He entered th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-publicly-abandons-championship-hopes-as-tony-stewart-math-forces-6-word-admission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-publicly-abandons-championship-hopes-as-tony-stewart-math-forces-6-word-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR fans fill Kansas Speedway for Hollywood Casino 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Kan. &mdash; NASCAR fans packed into Kansas Speedway on Sunday for the final day of racing action, hoping to see their favorite drivers take home a victory before the series moves on to its next stop.Hours before the green flag dropped, fans shared their predictions and excitement with FOX4 crews.	See the latest headlines in Kansas City and across Kansas, Missouri	"I got about $2,500 on Carson Hocevar, so we'll see if he gets it done," fan Dwane Filipina said.Others were simply hopi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-fill-kansas-speedway-for-hollywood-casino-400/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-fill-kansas-speedway-for-hollywood-casino-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe went into “desperation mode” chasing Kyle Larson at Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAlthough Kyle Larsondominated the NASCAR Cup race at Kansas, Chase Briscoe made him fight for the win in the final run of the race.He passed Larson with 30 laps to go after the final set of pit stops, but Larson never truly went away. With seven laps to go, Larson snatched the lead back and Briscoe then hit the wall multiple times while trying to stay with Larson.&nbsp;Instead, he fell back to fourth and watched his title hopes slip further away."I thought I was really good there]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-went-into-desperation-mode-chasing-kyle-larson-at-kansas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-went-into-desperation-mode-chasing-kyle-larson-at-kansas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe went into &amp;quot;desperation mode&amp;quot; chasing Kyle Larson at Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although Kyle Larsondominated the NASCAR Cup race at Kansas, Chase Briscoe made him fight for the win in the final run of the race.He passed Larson with 30 laps to go after the final set of pit stops, but Larson never truly went away. With seven laps to go, Larson snatched the lead back and Briscoe then hit the wall multiple times while trying to stay with Larson.&nbsp;Instead, he fell back to fourth and watched his title hopes slip further away."I thought I was really good there and was able to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-went-into-ampquotdesperation-modeampquot-chasing-kyle-larson-at-kansas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-went-into-ampquotdesperation-modeampquot-chasing-kyle-larson-at-kansas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson takes command of NASCAR Cup Chase with determined Kansas win]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Reid SpencerNASCAR Wire Service&nbsp;KANSAS CITY, Kan. &mdash; Kyle Larson made a statement in Sunday&rsquo;s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.Retaking the lead from Chase Briscoe with seven laps left, Larson won for the second time in three races and took control of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase presented by Mobil 1.Race Results: Hollywood Casino 400 at KansasLarson&rsquo;s fourth victory at the 1.5-mile track left him 26 points ahead of second-place Denny Hamlin, who entered the Chase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-takes-command-of-nascar-cup-chase-with-determined-kansas-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-takes-command-of-nascar-cup-chase-with-determined-kansas-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official Race Results for the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson took the win in the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. | Josh Calloni | Racing America On SIPost-race inspection in the NASCAR Cup Series garage following Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway is complete, and there were no issues. This meansKyle Larson and his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports teamare the official winners of the race. Larson, who also won at Gateway a couple of weeks ago, now has two wins in the four Chase races contested so far.Larson, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-for-the-hollywood-casino-400-at-kansas-speedway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-for-the-hollywood-casino-400-at-kansas-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick: &amp;quot;We got big problems&amp;quot; after 23XI struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe team worked on it and he got all the way back up to fifth before getting into the wall, and then a late-race pit stop stumble dropped him to 11th in the final running order. It's worth nothing that Reddick won the last Cup race at Kansas, but he never got close to the lead on Sunday.Tyler Reddick is at a loss right now pic.twitter.com/WMc5shBPEW&mdash; Matt Weaver (@MattWeaverRA) September 27, 2026Reddick is now seventh in the championship standings, 111 points back of the le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-ampquotwe-got-big-problemsampquot-after-23xi-struggles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-ampquotwe-got-big-problemsampquot-after-23xi-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick admits &amp;quot;we got big problems&amp;quot; after 23XI struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe team worked on it and he got all the way back up to fifth before getting into the wall, and then a late-race pit stop stumble dropped him to 11th in the final running order. It's worth nothing that Reddick won the last Cup race at Kansas, but he never got close to the lead on Sunday.Tyler Reddick is at a loss right now pic.twitter.com/WMc5shBPEW&mdash; Matt Weaver (@MattWeaverRA) September 27, 2026Reddick is now seventh in the championship standings, 111 points back of the le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-admits-ampquotwe-got-big-problemsampquot-after-23xi-struggles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-admits-ampquotwe-got-big-problemsampquot-after-23xi-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson took a dominant win in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. The series point leader led a race-high 235 laps as he swept the wins in Stages 1 and 2, and took home the fastest lap award on his path to his second win since the beginning of the Chase.Austin Cindric recorded a runner-up finish, as he finished 0.565 seconds behind Larson.Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, and Ryan Blaney rounded out the top-five finishers in the race.Here are the full race r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-nascar-cup-series-hollywood-casino-400-at-kansas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-nascar-cup-series-hollywood-casino-400-at-kansas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Cornhole Humbling to NASCAR Pit Box: Experiencing Race Day at Kansas Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[We thought we'd be alright.NASCAR Roundtable publisher Tyler Jones and I had played cornhole before. We weren't expecting to win the tournament Sunday morning at Kansas Speedway, but surely we could hold our own.Five matches later, we had scored exactly zero points. Not zero wins. Zero points. Three pool-play matches and two more in a double-elimination bracket, and we couldn't put a single number on the scoreboard.Our first clue that we might have underestimated what we'd signed up for came whe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/from-cornhole-humbling-to-nascar-pit-box-experiencing-race-day-at-kansas-speedway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/from-cornhole-humbling-to-nascar-pit-box-experiencing-race-day-at-kansas-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar explains what caused restart pileup that upended good day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoCarson Hocevarwas enjoying a strong day with no drama at Kansas, running inside the top ten and ending Stage 1 in seventh place.Unfortunately, things went very wrong on a Lap 122 restart. Hocevar was on the inside as the race got back underway, and as he moved up towards the middle, he collided with Ty Gibbs, who was looking to move inside of Bubba Wallace from the top.The three cars collided with Wallace and Hocevar spinning to the inside. Zane Smith, Erik Jones, and Josh Berry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-explains-what-caused-restart-pileup-that-upended-good-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-explains-what-caused-restart-pileup-that-upended-good-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-Car Wreck Erupts on Kansas Restart, Collects Bubba Wallace, Carson Hocevar]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Xfinity Toyota, and Josh Berry, driver of the #21 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, 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) GettyA multi-car crash erupted moments after a restart at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, collecting Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar in a five-car incident during Stage 2.The wreck also involved Josh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/multi-car-wreck-erupts-on-kansas-restart-collects-bubba-wallace-carson-hocevar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/multi-car-wreck-erupts-on-kansas-restart-collects-bubba-wallace-carson-hocevar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STATEMENT WIN: Kyle Larson IS The Driver To Beat For The NASCAR Cup Title After Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Kan. &mdash; Kyle Larson is officially the hottest driver in NASCAR.On Sunday at Kansas Speedway, Larson dominated the Hollywood Casino 400 in a way we haven&rsquo;t seen from the No. 5 team all season. He started second, led 235 of the 267 laps &mdash; nearly 88 percent of the race &mdash; and swept both Stage 1 and Stage 2. When it was over he had collected the maximum 76 points and walked away with his second win of The Chase.The only time he didn&rsquo;t lead late was when Chase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/statement-win-kyle-larson-is-the-driver-to-beat-for-the-nascar-cup-title-after-kansas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/statement-win-kyle-larson-is-the-driver-to-beat-for-the-nascar-cup-title-after-kansas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Chase Drivers Sound Alarm on Kyle Larson After Dominant Kansas Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson is beginning to put the rest of the NASCAR Cup Series field in a difficult position.Larson delivered a dominant performance at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, winning for the fourth time at the track and collecting a season-high 76 points. More importantly, he continued a torrid start to the Chase that has quickly created separation between the Hendrick Motorsports driver and nearly everyone trying to catch him.With six races remaining, Larson leads the standings with 2,282 points. Denny]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-drivers-sound-alarm-on-kyle-larson-after-dominant-kansas-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-drivers-sound-alarm-on-kyle-larson-after-dominant-kansas-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Kansas II]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoEntering this race, Kyle Larson was just one point ahead of Denny Hamlin in the battle for the championship, but after a huge day in Kansas, he is now 26 points ahead of Hamlin.While Hamlin scored a top five finish, Larson earned maximum points by winning the race, sweeping the stages, and earning the fastest lap bonus.&nbsp;Christopher Bell overtook Joey Logano for third, and is 50 points back of the lead.&nbsp;The biggest loser in the standings was Carson Hocevar, who finished]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-2026-kansas-ii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-2026-kansas-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larson Dejects NASCAR Chase Field With Dominant Kansas Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Kyle Larson left everyone in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase dejected Sunday after scoring maximum points in a dominant win&nbsp;at Kansas Speedway.Larson won the first two stages, ran the fastest lap of the race and won, scoring a maximum 76 points Sunday.&nbsp;Although Larson dominated, he struggled in traffic and nearly lost because of it. With 30 laps to go, Chase Briscoe passed him and appeared to have the race won."I thought, 'he [Briscoe]'s just going to stretch out' but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/larson-dejects-nascar-chase-field-with-dominant-kansas-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/larson-dejects-nascar-chase-field-with-dominant-kansas-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Adds to NASCAR Cup Points Lead With Dominant Kansas Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was about as perfect of a day at Kansas Speedway as it could be for Kyle Larson. The driver of the No. 5 started on the outside of the front row, swept both stages, led a race-high 235 of 267 laps and laid down the fastest lap of the race to earn maximum points in the Hollywood Casino 400.Larson put on a clinic as his 235 laps led broke his own record of most circuits led at Kansas. The defending Cup Series champion also surpassed Bill Elliott for 19th place on most laps led all-time in Cup S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-adds-to-nascar-cup-points-lead-with-dominant-kansas-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-adds-to-nascar-cup-points-lead-with-dominant-kansas-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Kansas II]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoKyle Larson led 235 of 267 laps at Kansas Speedway, breaking the track record on his way to securing max points and the 34th victory of his NASCAR Cup Series career.Larson set the fastest lap of the race on Lap 2 with a 30.076s lap, and swept both stages.He passed Chase Briscoe for the lead with seven laps to go after a great battle, and won over Austin&nbsp;Cindric with a margin of victory of just 0.565s.Larson was one of just seven drivers to lead laps at Kansas. As we said, La]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-kansas-ii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-kansas-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson scores maximum points with record-setting Kansas NASCAR Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson has further cemented his place atop the NASCAR Cup Series championship standings, winning at Kansas after a late battle with Chase Briscoe.Larson lost the lead to Briscoe with 30 laps to go but ran him back down, reclaiming the top spot with seven laps left in the race. Larson earned maximum points possible by winning the race, sweeping the stages, and even securing the fastest lap bonus. He was the first driver to earn the maximum 76 points in a race during the 2026 season.Motorspor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-scores-maximum-points-with-record-setting-kansas-nascar-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-scores-maximum-points-with-record-setting-kansas-nascar-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larson Scores Maximum Points In Dominant Cup Series Win at Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson celebrates following a dominant win in the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. | Josh Calloni | Racing America On SIFrom looking at the boxscore from Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, you'd be inclined to think Kyle Larson turned in an old school ass-kicking. And while the majority of the race fit that narrative, as Larson led 235 of the race's 267 laps, won Stages 1 and 2, turned the fastest lap, and ultimately won the race, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/larson-scores-maximum-points-in-dominant-cup-series-win-at-kansas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/larson-scores-maximum-points-in-dominant-cup-series-win-at-kansas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson passes Chase Briscoe with 7 laps left to win for the fourth time at Kansas Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) &mdash; Kyle Larson has always found it easier to be the hunter than the hunted.He won't have much choice in the matter now.The defending NASCAR Cup Series champion capped a dominant performance at Kansas Speedway on Sunday by passing Chase Briscoe with seven laps left and leading the rest of the way, leaving Larson to wheel his No. 5 Chevrolet into victory lane for a record-tying fourth time at the mile-and-a-half oval and with a padded lead in the Chase for the champions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-passes-chase-briscoe-with-7-laps-left-to-win-for-the-fourth-time-at-kansas-speedway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-passes-chase-briscoe-with-7-laps-left-to-win-for-the-fourth-time-at-kansas-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won The NASCAR Cup Series Race at Kansas? Full Race Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson put on a masterclass in the fourth race of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase. With a record 235 of 267 laps led at the Kansas Speedway, the driver of the No. 5 drove to victory in the Hollywood Casino 400.The win was Larson&rsquo;s second of the 2026 Cup Series season, fourth at Kansas Speedway and his 34th career Cup win overall. In the closing laps, the Hendrick Motorsports star had to fend off Chase Briscoe for the win.With 30 laps to go, Briscoe made his move as he was the first to pas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-cup-series-race-at-kansas-full-race-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-cup-series-race-at-kansas-full-race-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR points standings, Cup Series points update after Kansas race, Chase picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson extended his NASCAR Cup Series Chase points lead after the Hollywood Casino 400 on Sept. 27 at Kansas Speedway.Larson made the race-winning pass with seven laps to go as Chase Briscoe struggled in traffic.With the fastest lap added, Larson maxed out at 76 points for the day.Denny Hamlin finished third, limiting Larson's overall points day somewhat with 17 stage points himself.Here's the updated NASCAR Cup Series points standings: NASCAR points standings, Cup Series points update afte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-kansas-race-chase-picture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-kansas-race-chase-picture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR Cup Kansas race? Winner is Kyle Larson, plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson dominated at Kansas, gave up the lead, then found a way to recapture the front to claim his second win in the NASCAR chase. Larson won his second race in three weeks to extend his lead in the NASCAR playoffs.Austin Cindric was second, Chase Briscoe was third, Denny Hamlin was fourth and Ryan Blaney was fifth.Larson won both stages in the NASCAR Kansas race before Briscoe took the lead late in the final stage. He regained the lead with seven laps left.Who won the NASCAR Cup Kansas rac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-cup-kansas-race-winner-is-kyle-larson-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-cup-kansas-race-winner-is-kyle-larson-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Standings after Today: The Chase Points Leaders Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectSunday&rsquo;s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway makred the fourth race in the 10-race chase. Kyle Larson was utterly dominant on Sunday afternoon in Kansas, giving himself even more cushion atop the NASCAR standings after today.Following Sunday&rsquo;s race, let&rsquo;s take a look at the NASCAR The Chase standings right now. There are six races left in The Chase.NASCAR Standings: The Chase Points Leaders After TodayPositionDriverPointsBehind1Kyle Larson228]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-standings-after-today-the-chase-points-leaders-right-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-standings-after-today-the-chase-points-leaders-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Negative People Should Not Run Society” – Joey Logano Fires Searing Response to Constant Fan Negativity]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FL &ndash; FEBRUARY 15: Joey Logano 22 Team Penske Shell Pennzoil Ford waves to the crowd prior to the running of the 68th NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Daytona 500 on February 15, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 15 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2602151995500 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireKyle Busch once said, &ldquo;If you love you some Rowdy, let me hear you go, Boo.&rdquo; Tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/negative-people-should-not-run-society-joey-logano-fires-searing-response-to-constant-fan-negativity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/negative-people-should-not-run-society-joey-logano-fires-searing-response-to-constant-fan-negativity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens if a NASCAR Race Ends Early Because of Weather?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather can turn a NASCAR race upside down long before the scheduled final lap.Rain, lightning or deteriorating track conditions can force NASCAR to stop a race, sometimes for minutes and sometimes for hours. But a weather delay does not automatically mean the race has to be completed later.Once a NASCAR race reaches official distance, NASCAR can declare the event complete even if every scheduled lap hasn&rsquo;t been run. If that happens, the driver leading when the race ends can walk away with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-happens-if-a-nascar-race-ends-early-because-of-weather/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-happens-if-a-nascar-race-ends-early-because-of-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every NASCAR Chase Race Winner in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase is underway, with 10 races determining who ultimately leaves the season finale with the Bill France Cup.From Darlington Raceway through the championship finale, each race adds another winner to the list and another result that could reshape the title fight.Three races into the 2026 Chase, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson and Joey Logano have each visited Victory Lane.Here is a running list of every winner during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase. This page will be up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/every-nascar-chase-race-winner-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/every-nascar-chase-race-winner-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is NASCAR Race in Kansas Delayed Today? Outlook After Rain Chaos in Truck Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is the NASCAR race in Kansas delayed today? Here&rsquo;s the latest outlook after rain caused chaos during the Truck Series race. GettyKyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet. GettyRain soaked Kansas Speedway all weekend, but Sunday&rsquo;s forecast finally gives NASCAR a real shot at running all 267 laps of the Hollywood Casino 400 without a hitch.The uncertainty follows two straight days of washouts, leaving both Saturday&rsquo;s Craftsman Truck Series starting lineup and Sund]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/is-nascar-race-in-kansas-delayed-today-outlook-after-rain-chaos-in-truck-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/is-nascar-race-in-kansas-delayed-today-outlook-after-rain-chaos-in-truck-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar, Bubba Wallace Among Chase Drivers Collected in Multi-Car Kansas Wreck]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Chase contenders Carson Hocevar and Bubba Wallace suffered major setbacks in Stage 2 of Sunday&rsquo;s Hollywood Casino 400 at the Kansas Speedway. On a restart midway through Stage 2, Hocevar spun out on the frontstretch and collected Wallace and non-Chase driver Erik Jones.Other non-Chase drivers Josh Berry and Zane Smith were also involved in the melee. Despite the chaos, both drivers were able to continue in Sunday&rsquo;s 267-lap race and remain on the lead lap after the i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-bubba-wallace-among-chase-drivers-collected-in-multi-car-kansas-wreck/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-bubba-wallace-among-chase-drivers-collected-in-multi-car-kansas-wreck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Busch Pays $110,000 to Reunite With Race-Winning NASCAR Truck]]></title><description><![CDATA[DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 22: Grand Marshal and NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on March 22, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyTwenty-six years after Kurt Busch drove one of the most important trucks of his career into Victory Lane, it&rsquo;s coming home.Busch purchased his former No. 99 Exide Batteries Ford F-150 for $110,000 at the Mecum auction in Nashville, reun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-pays-110000-to-reunite-with-race-winning-nascar-truck/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-pays-110000-to-reunite-with-race-winning-nascar-truck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Titan Suffers Sleepless Night As He Parts Ways With Decades of Cup Series Glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Cup titles, five Busch/Xfinity Series crowns, one Truck Series title, and 335 race wins across NASCAR&rsquo;s three series &mdash; that is the story of present-day RFK Racing, which began in 1998 as Roush Racing. A team and a rich legacy born of one Ford engineer&rsquo;s love for stock car racing. With all that history come memories in the form of time capsules, and in Nashville, a large collection of Jack Roush&rsquo;s racing legacy went under the hammer at an auction.Jack Roush began his N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-titan-suffers-sleepless-night-as-he-parts-ways-with-decades-of-cup-series-glory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-titan-suffers-sleepless-night-as-he-parts-ways-with-decades-of-cup-series-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Isn’t Frustrated by Carson Hocevar’s Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson says he isn&rsquo;t frustrated by the fan following Carson Hocevar has built, even as other NASCAR drivers push back on how Hocevar races. The reigning Cup Series champion said Hocevar&rsquo;s differences are what draw fans in.Larson was asked about Hocevar during a media session at Kansas Speedway on Saturday. Hocevar&rsquo;s growing fan base has been a talking point since Ryan Blaney confronted him after the Bristol Night Race on Sept. 19. The two traded punches on pit road, and NA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-isnt-frustrated-by-carson-hocevars-fame/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-isnt-frustrated-by-carson-hocevars-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase drivers Hocevar, Wallace involved in multicar incident on Lap 123 restart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Championship contenders Carson Hocevar and Bubba Wallace were among drivers involved in a multicar incident on a Lap 123 restart at Kansas Speedway during the NASCAR Cup Series Chase presented by Mobil 1.Just after taking the green flag, the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet driver moved behind Chase Elliott, but there was not enough room as Hocevar collided with Ty Gibbs to spark a wreck that also caught up non-Chase drivers Josh Berry, Zane Smith and Erik Jones. Brad Keselowski, driver of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-drivers-hocevar-wallace-involved-in-multicar-incident-on-lap-123-restart/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-drivers-hocevar-wallace-involved-in-multicar-incident-on-lap-123-restart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erik Jones agrees to multi-year contract extension with Legacy Motor Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoLegacy Motor Club announced on Sunday that they have signed Erik Jones to a multi-year contract extension, keeping him as the long-term driver of the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE.He will have two new teammates next year, with Josh Berry taking over the No. 42 from John Hunter Nemechek, and Riley Herbst driving the newly added No. 84 as a third chartered entry for the team.&ldquo;Erik Jones is the cornerstone of what we are building at 'legacy' &mdash; and he has earned that,&rdquo; sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/erik-jones-agrees-to-multi-year-contract-extension-with-legacy-motor-club/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/erik-jones-agrees-to-multi-year-contract-extension-with-legacy-motor-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Busch buys NASCAR truck from his rookie season for $110,000 at auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAmong the many items at the Mecum Auction at Nashville Superspeedway were various race cars owned by NASCAR team owner Jack Roush.Greg Biffle's 2004 National Guard-sponsored Ford Taurus was bought by Cleetus McFarland with a winning bid of $47,000 and a final sales price of $51,700.Among the race vehicles on offer was the No. 99 Exide&nbsp;Ford F-150 Kurt Busch drove during his rookie 2000 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season? It sold for six figures with a final sales price of $]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-buys-nascar-truck-from-his-rookie-season-for-110000-at-auction/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-buys-nascar-truck-from-his-rookie-season-for-110000-at-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR starting lineup for Cup race at Kansas in September 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Penske will lead the NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup for the Chase race at Kansas Speedway in September. Joey Logano won the pole for the 2026 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas this weekend. Kyle Larson will join Logano on the front row for Sunday afternoon's event. Qualifying was cancelled due to lightning.Christopher Bell and Carson Hocevar will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, Chase Briscoe, Ryan Blaney, Connor Zilisch, Alex Bowman, and Riley Herbst are the notable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-for-cup-race-at-kansas-in-september-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-for-cup-race-at-kansas-in-september-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Kansas race live updates, highlights, leaderboard for Hollywood Casino 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup SeriesChase continues at Kansas Speedway with the track's second race date of the season.The Hollywood Casino 400 on Sept. 27 is the fourth of 10 races in the Chase, and the first of a run of three 1.5-mile ovals.In 2026, a 1.5-mile oval often means Toyota dominance. The series hasn't raced on a traditional 1.5-mile oval since Chicagoland on July 5.Cars did not have any track time on Sept. 26, with practice and qualifying canceled due to weather.Joey Logano is on the pole after th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-kansas-race-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard-for-hollywood-casino-400/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-kansas-race-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard-for-hollywood-casino-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR entry list for Cup Series race at Kansas in 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the&nbsp;2026 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas, and the entry list has been revealed.&nbsp;NASCAR released the 2026 Hollywood Casino 400 and Truck Series entry list for Kansas on Monday afternoon. This is Kansas' final date on the 2026 NASCAR schedule, and the fourth race in the Chase. The NASCAR O'Reilly Series will return to action at Las Vegas Motor Speedway next week.There are 36 guaranteed charters for the 2026 Hollywood Casino 400 on Sunday afternoon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-cup-series-race-at-kansas-in-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-cup-series-race-at-kansas-in-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR reveals green-flag times for Kansas in the 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is ready for the upcoming race weekend at Kansas Speedway. The sport returns to Kansas in what is expected to be a fun weekend in Kansas City. However, when will NASCAR wave the green flag throughout the weekend at Kansas on Saturday and Sunday?The NASCAR Truck Series kicks off the action with a 1:22 p.m. ET green flag at Kansas on FOX Sports 1 on Saturday afternoon. The NASCAR O'Reilly Series won't compete at Kansas, with the next race taking place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway next week.F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-green-flag-times-for-kansas-in-the-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-green-flag-times-for-kansas-in-the-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR purse for Cup Series race at Kansas in 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is gearing up for the 32nd race weekend of the 2026 season at Kansas Speedway, and the Cup Series is bound to put on a show. In 2025, Chase Elliott beat Denny Hamlin for his second win of the year. Now, the sport will head to Kansas with a substantial amount of money on the line.The purse for the Cup Series race at Kansas will be $11,233,037 on Sunday afternoon. NASCAR doesn't release the earnings for the winning driver anymore, meaning it's impossible to tell how much of the $11,233,037]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-purse-for-cup-series-race-at-kansas-in-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-purse-for-cup-series-race-at-kansas-in-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Kansas, starting lineup for 2026 Hollywood Casino 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series is at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, September 27, for the Hollywood Casino 400. Joey Logano and his No. 22 Team Penske Ford will be starting on the pole, with the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet of Kyle Larson on the outside row.It marks Logano&rsquo;s third pole of the 2026 season, and comes on the heels of his victory in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway last weekend. WATCH: NASCAR stars Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney brawl at BristolThe win was the 4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-kansas-starting-lineup-for-2026-hollywood-casino-400/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-kansas-starting-lineup-for-2026-hollywood-casino-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Larson wins Stage 1 of Kansas Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stage 1 recap: Larson wins opening stage at KansasKyle Larson won Stage 1 of Sunday&lsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway (Live on USA, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). It&lsquo;s the fourth of 10 races in The Chase presented by Mobil 1.Driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Larson, the two-time and defending series champion, dominated the opening frame. He led 78 of 80 laps.RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-track photosDenny Hamlin finished second, followed by A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-larson-wins-stage-1-of-kansas-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-larson-wins-stage-1-of-kansas-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Larson sweeps stages of Kansas Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stage 2 recap: Larson continues domination with another stage victoryKyle Larson won Stage 2 of Sunday&lsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway (live on USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), leading every lap. It&lsquo;s the fourth of 10 races in The Chase presented by Mobil 1.Austin Cindric finished second, followed by Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe and Christopher Bell. William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, Ty Gibbs and Brad Keselowski completed the top 10 and point]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-larson-sweeps-stages-of-kansas-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-larson-sweeps-stages-of-kansas-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Larson leads at Lap 35 competition caution at Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stage 1 recap: Larson leads at Lap 35 competition cautionAfter starting second, Kyle Larson rocketed out front and paced the first 35 laps in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway, leading at the scheduled competition caution (live on USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The competition caution came after practice and qualifying were washed out Saturday ahead of the Hollywood Casino 400, the fourth of 10 postseason races in The Chase presented by Mobil 1.RELATED:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-larson-leads-at-lap-35-competition-caution-at-kansas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-larson-leads-at-lap-35-competition-caution-at-kansas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larson dominates Kansas, earns second victory of 2026 Cup Chase with late pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Kan. &mdash; Kyle Larson made a statement in Sunday&rsquo;s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.Retaking the lead from Chase Briscoe with seven laps left, Larson won for the second time in three races and took control of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase presented by Mobil 1.Larson&rsquo;s fourth victory at the 1.5-mile track left him 26 points ahead of second-place Denny Hamlin, who entered the Chase as the top seed. Christopher Bell is 50 points back in third after finishing sixth o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/larson-dominates-kansas-earns-second-victory-of-2026-cup-chase-with-late-pass/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/larson-dominates-kansas-earns-second-victory-of-2026-cup-chase-with-late-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larson dominates Kansas, earns second victory of 2026 Cup Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson passed Chase Briscoe with seven laps to go to win Sunday&lsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway.It&rsquo;s Larson&rsquo;s second victory in four races to open The Chase presented by Mobil 1, with the first coming at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, snapping a 51-race winless streak. He banked a perfect 76-point race, the first in this format&lsquo;s history, and led 235 of 267 laps.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photosAustin Cindric finished second, follow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/larson-dominates-kansas-earns-second-victory-of-2026-cup-chase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/larson-dominates-kansas-earns-second-victory-of-2026-cup-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch NASCAR live at Kansas in September 2026, schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is ready for the upcoming action at Kansas Speedway, marking the 32nd official race weekend of the 2026 season. In 2025, Chase Elliott beat Denny Hamlin for his second victory of the year. The NASCAR Cup and Truck Series will be on-track at Kansas. You don't want to miss the action!Below, you can find more details about the on-track action at Kansas this weekend!NASCAR live today: Kansas SpeedwayHere are the upcoming practice, qualifying, and race times for the current race weekend on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-live-at-kansas-in-september-2026-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-live-at-kansas-in-september-2026-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Wire: Kaden Honeycutt dominates at Kansas to take over Chase lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire ServiceKANSAS CITY, Kan. &mdash; On a near-perfect day -- with the weather a notable exception -- Kaden Honeycutt leaves Kansas Speedway with a victory in the Race to Stop Suicide 200 and control of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Chase.Honeycutt led 111 of 134 laps on Saturday, won the first two stages and asserted the superiority of his No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota late in the race to claim the series lead by 37 points over star-crossed Layne Riggs, who clipped the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-wire-kaden-honeycutt-dominates-at-kansas-to-take-over-chase-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-wire-kaden-honeycutt-dominates-at-kansas-to-take-over-chase-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin’s Championship Hopes Take Another Hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 14: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Bob's Discount Furniture Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin heads to Kansas Speedway with his NASCAR Cup Series championship hopes under pressure after a difficult start to the 2026 Chase. He entered the Chase as the top seed, carrying a 25-point advantage built from four reg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-denny-hamlins-championship-hopes-take-another-hit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-denny-hamlins-championship-hopes-take-another-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR Cup Series Race Today at Kansas Speedway: TV, Streaming and Radio Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - APRIL 19: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Trimble Ford, and Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Zep Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR race day is here at Kansas Speedway, but rain has already disrupted nearly the entire weekend. The ARCA Menards Series lost its practice and qualifying session]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-cup-series-race-today-at-kansas-speedway-tv-streaming-and-radio-details/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-cup-series-race-today-at-kansas-speedway-tv-streaming-and-radio-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wins v. big picture dominate Truck Series Chase discourse after Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAnd with that, Kaden Honeycutt took a commanding lead in the NASCAR Truck Series Chase for the Championship.That wasn&rsquo;t so much Honeycutt winning on Saturday at Kansas Speedway but Layne Riggs refusing to accept a second place, instead crashing his Front Row Motorsports No. 34, and throwing away 17 points in the process.It was the difference between a 20-point championship deficit with five races to go and a more insurmountable sounding 37.&ldquo;I should have been thinking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/wins-v-big-picture-dominate-truck-series-chase-discourse-after-kansas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/wins-v-big-picture-dominate-truck-series-chase-discourse-after-kansas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy&amp;#39;s most notable moments at Kansas Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWe continue our 'Kyle Busch Remembered' series ahead of NASCAR's fall visit to Kansas Speedway. Busch won nine races at the 1.5-mile intermediate track, including two Cup races.Busch won a record 234 career NASCAR national series wins -- more than any other driver in history, earning his final victory just days before his unexpected passing at the age of 41 in May.In honor of Busch, we've been highlighting his most impressive, memorable, or even infamous moments at whatever track]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-rowdyamp39s-most-notable-moments-at-kansas-speedway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-rowdyamp39s-most-notable-moments-at-kansas-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR race today: Leaderboard, live updates from Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three races of NASCAR&rsquo;s postseason Chase are in the books and there is a new leader atop the standings.With a win at Gateway and top-five finishes at Darlington and Bristol, reigning Cup Series champ Kyle Larson has leapt ahead of Denny Hamlin as the Chase leader by one point as NASCAR heads to Kansas this weekend for the second time this season for Sunday&rsquo;s Hollywood Casino 400.It&rsquo;s crowded at the top of the standings with Joey Logano and Christopher Bell saddled in third and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-today-leaderboard-live-updates-from-kansas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-today-leaderboard-live-updates-from-kansas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR race at Kansas: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Hollywood Casino 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three races of NASCAR&rsquo;s postseason Chase are in the books and there is a new leader atop the standings.With a win at Gateway and top-five finishes at Darlington and Bristol, reigning Cup Series champ Kyle Larson has leapt ahead of Denny Hamlin as the Chase leader by one point as NASCAR heads to Kansas this weekend for the second time this season for Sunday&rsquo;s Hollywood Casino 400.It&rsquo;s crowded at the top of the standings with Joey Logano and Christopher Bell saddled in third and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-kansas-start-time-tv-streaming-lineup-for-hollywood-casino-400/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-kansas-start-time-tv-streaming-lineup-for-hollywood-casino-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR race at Kansas: Leaderboard, live updates for Hollywood Casino 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three races of NASCAR&rsquo;s postseason Chase are in the books and there is a new leader atop the standings.With a win at Gateway and top-five finishes at Darlington and Bristol, reigning Cup Series champ Kyle Larson has leapt ahead of Denny Hamlin as the Chase leader by one point as NASCAR heads to Kansas this weekend for the second time this season for Sunday&rsquo;s Hollywood Casino 400.It&rsquo;s crowded at the top of the standings with Joey Logano and Christopher Bell saddled in third and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-kansas-leaderboard-live-updates-for-hollywood-casino-400/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-kansas-leaderboard-live-updates-for-hollywood-casino-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson dominates at Kansas, padding NASCAR points lead over Denny Hamlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reigning champion of the NASCAR Cup Series is looking like his old self again.After ending a 51-race winless streak two weeks ago at Gateway, Kyle Larson found victory lane once again at a crucial time in the season, leading 235 laps on Sunday, Sept. 27 to take the checkered flag at the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.Four races into NASCAR&rsquo;s postseason Chase, Larson has padded his lead over regular-season champion Denny Hamlin &mdash; who finished third &mdash; now with an adv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-dominates-at-kansas-padding-nascar-points-lead-over-denny-hamlin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-dominates-at-kansas-padding-nascar-points-lead-over-denny-hamlin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas: Starting lineup, TV schedule for today&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Logano is on the pole for the Hollywood Casino 400NASCAR Cup Series race on Sept. 27 at Kansas Speedway.The Sept. 26 qualifying session was rained out, forcing the lineup to be set by the rule book metric.Another consequence of Ryan Blaney's incident with Carson Hocevar last week at Bristol is that Blaney will start 25th via the metric.Here's the full starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR race at Kansas.KANSAS RACE PICKS:NASCAR Kansas predictions 2026, expert picks for the Hollywood Casino 40]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-kansas-starting-lineup-tv-schedule-for-todayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-kansas-starting-lineup-tv-schedule-for-todayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Kansas lineup, TV schedule for Sunday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series continues the Chase with round four of 10 in the Hollywood Casino 400 on Sept. 27 at Kansas Speedway.Joey Logano is on the pole after the lineup was again set by the rule book metric following a qualifying rainout.Kyle Larson will start second, looking to add to his one-point lead in the Chase standings.Ryan Blaney will start 25th after his skirmish with Carson Hocevar last week at Bristol.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Sunday's NASCAR race at Kansas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-kansas-lineup-tv-schedule-for-sundayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-kansas-lineup-tv-schedule-for-sundayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is NASCAR on today? TV schedule, start time, live stream to watch 2026 Kansas playoff race]]></title><description><![CDATA[What channel is NASCAR on today? TV schedule, start time, live stream to watch 2026 Kansas playoff race originally appeared on The Sporting News.Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The NASCAR Playoff Chase presents its fourth race this weekend at Kansas Speedway. Fans, get ready for the Hollywood Casino 400.&nbsp;After a short-track stint at Bristol last weekend, drivers will now face three straight 1.5-mile venues in the coming weeks, in Kansas City, Las Vegas and Charl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-nascar-on-today-tv-schedule-start-time-live-stream-to-watch-2026-kansas-playoff-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-nascar-on-today-tv-schedule-start-time-live-stream-to-watch-2026-kansas-playoff-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hailie Deegan wins ARCA West race with last-lap pass: &amp;quot;I&amp;#39;m tearing up right now&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoHailie Deegan is a winner again in the ARCA Menard's West Series, about seven years after her most recent trip to ARCA West Victory Lane. Deegan, 25, now has four career victories in ARCA West.&nbsp;The series was racing at Madera Speedway in California, and Deegan restarted on the inside of Trevor Huddleston for a two-lap dash to the checkered flag. Battling around the 0.333-mile short track, she leaned on him in the final corner and powered ahead to take the race win.WHAT A FIN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hailie-deegan-wins-arca-west-race-with-last-lap-pass-ampquotiamp39m-tearing-up-right-nowampquot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hailie-deegan-wins-arca-west-race-with-last-lap-pass-ampquotiamp39m-tearing-up-right-nowampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR driver Corey Heim targeted in scuffle at Martinsville late-model race]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTINSVILLE, Va. &mdash; There were fireworks on the track and off at Martinsville Speedway on the night of Saturday, Sept. 26, the venue for arguably the most prestigious late-model stockcar race, the ValleyStar Credit Union 300.Caden Kvapil took the checkered flag and clinched the Virginia Triple Crown, but all eyes were on the two cars behind him.In a two-lap shootout after a late caution, Brickyard 400 winner Corey Heim and Treyton Lapcevich couldn&rsquo;t catch Kvapil, but battled each oth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-driver-corey-heim-targeted-in-scuffle-at-martinsville-late-model-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-driver-corey-heim-targeted-in-scuffle-at-martinsville-late-model-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR driver Corey Heim targeted in brawl at Martinsville race]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTINSVILLE, Va. &mdash; There were fireworks on the track and off at Martinsville Speedway on the night of Saturday, Sept. 26, the venue for arguably the most prestigious late-model stockcar race, the ValleyStar Credit Union 300.Caden Kvapil took the checkered flag and clinched the Virginia Triple Crown, but all eyes were on the two cars behind him.In a two-lap shootout after a late caution, Brickyard 400 winner Corey Heim and Treyton Lapcevich couldn&rsquo;t catch Kvapil, but battled each oth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-driver-corey-heim-targeted-in-brawl-at-martinsville-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-driver-corey-heim-targeted-in-brawl-at-martinsville-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won the NASCAR Truck Race at Kansas? Full Results After Weather Ends Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 26: Kaden Honeycutt, driver of the #11 Safelite Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race to Stop Suicide 200 at Kansas Speedway on September 26, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyKaden Honeycutt had to wait hours to finish the job at Kansas Speedway.After a lengthy rain delay threatened to end Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race early, NASCAR eventually got the track dry and sent the fiel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-truck-race-at-kansas-full-results-after-weather-ends-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-truck-race-at-kansas-full-results-after-weather-ends-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Heim jumped by crew members and punched in Martinsville fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThere was chaos after Saturday night's late model race at Martinsville Speedway, with Caden Kvapil (brother of Carson) winning the prestigious ValleyStar Credit Union 300. This event has existed in some form since 1970, with some calling it the Daytona 500 of late model stock car racing.At the white flag, Kvapil went three-wide for the lead with Treyten Lapcevich in the middle and Corey Heim on the inside. As they filed into Turn 1, Heim made contact with the rear of Lapcevich, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-heim-jumped-by-crew-members-and-punched-in-martinsville-fight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-heim-jumped-by-crew-members-and-punched-in-martinsville-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Heim jumped by crew members and punched in Martinsville altercation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThere was chaos after Saturday night's late model race at Martinsville Speedway, with Caden Kvapil (brother of Carson) winning the prestigious ValleyStar Credit Union 300. This event has existed in some form since 1970, with some calling it the Daytona 500 of late model stock car racing.At the white flag, Kvapil went three-wide for the lead with Treyten Lapcevich in the middle and Corey Heim on the inside. As they filed into Turn 1, Heim made contact with the rear of Lapcevich, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-heim-jumped-by-crew-members-and-punched-in-martinsville-altercation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-heim-jumped-by-crew-members-and-punched-in-martinsville-altercation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conor Daly earns career-best NASCAR Truck finish in chaotic Kansas race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIndyCar veteran Conor Daly made his eighth career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start on Saturday. Before he returns to full-time IndyCar competition with Dreyer &amp; Reinbold next year, he is enjoying a couple of appearances in the third level of NASCAR.Daly went into the race with zero track time as practice and qualifying were canceled due to rain, but ended the day with his best finish yet in the NASCAR Truck Series. He was driving the No. 25 'free agent' truck for the Kauli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/conor-daly-earns-career-best-nascar-truck-finish-in-chaotic-kansas-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/conor-daly-earns-career-best-nascar-truck-finish-in-chaotic-kansas-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race Results: 2026 NCTS Race to Stop Suicide 200 at Kansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaden Honeycutt took a decisive win in Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race to Stop Suicide 200 at Kansas Speedway. The TRICON Garage driver led a race-high 111 laps, won Stages 1 and 2, and capped off the win by beating Christian Eckes to the finish line by a margin of 1.358 seconds.Brent Crews, Daniel Hemric, and Ben Rhodes rounded out the top-five finishers.Here are the complete race results for the Race to Stop Suicide 200 at Kansas Speedway:Race to Stop Suicide 200 Race Resul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-ncts-race-to-stop-suicide-200-at-kansas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/race-results-2026-ncts-race-to-stop-suicide-200-at-kansas/</guid></item></channel></rss>