<?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>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:35:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Every Real NASCAR Driver Who Appeared in ‘Days of Thunder’]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than three decades after &ldquo;Days of Thunder&rdquo; first brought Cole Trickle to the big screen, Tom Cruise is officially preparing to climb back behind the wheel.With a second &ldquo;Days of Thunder&rdquo; movie now in the works, NASCAR fans have plenty of reasons to revisit the 1990 original. And while Cruise, Robert Duvall and Michael Rooker played fictional characters, several real NASCAR stars were hiding in plain sight.So, which NASCAR drivers actually appeared in &ldquo;Days of T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/every-real-nascar-driver-who-appeared-in-days-of-thunder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/every-real-nascar-driver-who-appeared-in-days-of-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Darlington Betting Odds: Favorites, Sleepers and Longshots for Sunday’s Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Darlington betting odds. GettyDarlington Raceway is the site of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase opener. The Cook Out Southern 500 at &ldquo;The Track Too Tough to Tame&rdquo; is the final Crown Jewel race of the 2026 season.&nbsp;Oddsmakers are favoring three Toyota drivers to take the checkered flag on Sunday night. While the odds lean towards the Chase contenders, it is worth looking at some sleepers and longshots to win Darlington.&nbsp;NASCAR betting odds for the Cook Out South]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-darlington-betting-odds-favorites-sleepers-and-longshots-for-sundays-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-darlington-betting-odds-favorites-sleepers-and-longshots-for-sundays-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Reilly Series Driver to Watch at Darlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feb 14, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR O&Otilde;Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Parker Retzlaff (99) during qualifying for the United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesWhat a step forward it&rsquo;s been for Viking Motorsports in getting its driver, Parker Retzlaff, into the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase. The 99 team will have its back against the wall as the lights shine the brightest with the first race at Da]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/oreilly-series-driver-to-watch-at-darlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/oreilly-series-driver-to-watch-at-darlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to racing in South Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers in NASCAR&rsquo;s Cup Series will begin the postseason Chase on Sunday at the Southern 500 in Darlington, South Carolina &mdash; one of the sport&rsquo;s crown jewel races.But other races are happening in the Palmetto State this weekend, too. One particular competition might have a lot of eyeballs on it Friday night.About 13 miles south of Darlington at Florence Motor Speedway on Sept. 4, NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. will return to the racetrack to run a late model in the seri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-dale-earnhardt-jr-returns-to-racing-in-south-carolina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-dale-earnhardt-jr-returns-to-racing-in-south-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Elliott reacts to meeting Tom Cruise as Days of Thunder sequel comes to Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by David Jensen/Getty ImagesChase Elliott has backed the Days of Thunder sequel and hopes Hendrick Motorsports get a part in it. The NASCAR star met Tom Cruise at Daytona ahead of the announcement.Cruise confirmed the follow-up to the 1990 classic at the speedway, waving the green flag hours before the Cup Series regular-season finale. He will return as Cole Trickle, with Anne Hathaway joining as a team owner and engineer.The film is scheduled for release on June 2, 2028, with production e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-reacts-to-meeting-tom-cruise-as-days-of-thunder-sequel-comes-to-daytona/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-reacts-to-meeting-tom-cruise-as-days-of-thunder-sequel-comes-to-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Darlington Betting Odds: Favorites to Win the Southern 500]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series heads to one of its most demanding tracks Sunday, and the betting market sees two familiar Darlington names at the top.The Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway will open NASCAR&rsquo;s 10-race Chase on Sunday, Sept. 6. Denny Hamlin arrives as the regular-season champion and No. 1 seed, but he&rsquo;s sharing the top of the latest race-winner odds with the driver who conquered the Lady in Black earlier this season.Tyler Reddick and Hamlin are both listed at +500 to wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-darlington-betting-odds-favorites-to-win-the-southern-500/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-darlington-betting-odds-favorites-to-win-the-southern-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Southern 500 Has Earned Its Place Among NASCAR’s Crown Jewels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) leads NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe (14), NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) and NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) out of turn one during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsA win at Darlington counts the same in the standings as any other NASCAR Cup Series victory. But the Southern 500 has never been just another race.Fir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-the-southern-500-has-earned-its-place-among-nascars-crown-jewels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-the-southern-500-has-earned-its-place-among-nascars-crown-jewels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Jokes He Could Give NASCAR a Reason to Change Its Championship Format Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson believes Hendrick Motorsports is close.How close? Close enough that he can envision the No. 5 team ripping off three or four victories during NASCAR&rsquo;s 10-race Chase.But Larson also wouldn&rsquo;t mind winning the championship another way. A much funnier way.During NASCAR&rsquo;s Chase media day, Dirty Mo Media asked Larson about his outlook entering the championship fight. Despite going winless since May 2025, Larson made it clear he hasn&rsquo;t lost confidence in what his tea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-jokes-he-could-give-nascar-a-reason-to-change-its-championship-format-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-jokes-he-could-give-nascar-a-reason-to-change-its-championship-format-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano Has a Message for His Critics If He Wins the NASCAR Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Logano has won three NASCAR Cup Series championships. Winning a fourth would apparently bring out a side of him that everyone might want to hear.Or, depending on what comes out of his mouth, perhaps not.During NASCAR&rsquo;s Chase media day, Dirty Mo Media asked Logano what his Victory Lane speech would sound like if he emerged from the next 10 races as the Cup Series champion. Logano didn&rsquo;t need much time to consider how satisfying that moment would be.&ldquo;The sweetest one. Oh gos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-has-a-message-for-his-critics-if-he-wins-the-nascar-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-has-a-message-for-his-critics-if-he-wins-the-nascar-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Suarez on Baby Watch as NASCAR Chase Begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Suarez is set to compete in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase for the third time in his career. Off the racetrack, the driver of the No. 7 has a major development in his personal life as his wife, Julia, is expecting to give birth to the couple&rsquo;s first child in a few weeks.With the implications of The Chase, the Spire Motorsports driver is hopeful the birth of his first daughter falls on a weekday. Of course, that is something out of this year&rsquo;s Coca-Cola 600 winner&rsquo;s hands. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-suarez-on-baby-watch-as-nascar-chase-begins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-suarez-on-baby-watch-as-nascar-chase-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt DiBenedetto Set to Return to NASCAR at Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Mark J. RebilasMatt DiBenedetto is set to make his return to NASCAR competition next month, giving the veteran driver another opportunity to get back behind the wheel.DiBenedetto will drive the No. 42 Young&rsquo;s Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 3. Magnesium Performance Wheels will sponsor the effort.The announcement gives DiBenedetto another chance to compete at the national level after spending much of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/matt-dibenedetto-set-to-return-to-nascar-at-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/matt-dibenedetto-set-to-return-to-nascar-at-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IndyCar sets new driver licensing criteria for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIndyCar has notified teams of an updated driver qualification and licensing process, offering team owners, managers, and prospective drivers an objective pathway to compete in the&nbsp;IndyCar Series starting in 2027 and beyond.The framework defines advancement standards from Indy NXT by Firestone while establishing formal criteria for international competitors. Here's how the changes break down for next year.Indy NXT advancement pathwayStart actionStart actionTo establish object]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/indycar-sets-new-driver-licensing-criteria-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/indycar-sets-new-driver-licensing-criteria-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCR Retires No. 8, Saving It for Brexton Busch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Steve RobertsRichard Childress Racing has made an emotional decision regarding one of the most recognizable numbers in its NASCAR history, announcing that the No. 8 will be set aside and reserved for Brexton Busch, the son of the late Kyle Busch.RCR announced in May that it would suspend the use of the No. 8 following Kyle Busch&rsquo;s death. The organization immediately moved its second Cup Series entry to the No. 33, with Austin Hill taking over the car. RCR said the No. 8 would rem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rcr-retires-no-8-saving-it-for-brexton-busch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rcr-retires-no-8-saving-it-for-brexton-busch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley Herbst joins Legacy Motor Club in No. 84 for 2027 NASCAR Cup season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoLegacy Motor Club has announced plans to expand into three full-time entries for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season. Riley Herbst will drive the No. 84 Monster Energy Toyota Camry XSE, leaving 23XI Racing.The team already has two full-time entries with the No. 42 and the No. 43. John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones are their current drivers, but Nemechek and the team will part ways at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Josh Berry is the leading candidate to replace him.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/riley-herbst-joins-legacy-motor-club-in-no-84-for-2027-nascar-cup-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/riley-herbst-joins-legacy-motor-club-in-no-84-for-2027-nascar-cup-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Darlington Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact Southern 500 Weekend?]]></title><description><![CDATA[DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 01: Jet dreyers are seen on track prior to the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 01, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyWeather could become a factor as NASCAR begins its 2026 Chase at one of the most demanding tracks on the schedule.The Cup Series heads to Darlington Raceway for Sunday&rsquo;s Cook Out Southern 500, but before drivers battle th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-darlington-weather-forecast-will-rain-impact-southern-500-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-darlington-weather-forecast-will-rain-impact-southern-500-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can the Favorites Survive the Southern 500?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Greg AtkinsThe NASCAR Cup Series playoffs officially begin this weekend, and the 2026 Chase couldn&rsquo;t have a tougher opening race.The Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway will kick off the 10-race championship battle Sunday, putting all 16 playoff drivers through one of NASCAR&rsquo;s most demanding tests. The 1.366-mile &ldquo;Lady in Black&rdquo; will host a 367-lap, 501-mile race where simply surviving can be just as important as winning.With the championship on the line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/can-the-favorites-survive-the-southern-500/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/can-the-favorites-survive-the-southern-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Veteran Drops Unpopular Opinion on Paid Drivers in NASCAR]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FL &ndash; AUGUST 29: Cars are lined up on the grid prior to the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 on August 29, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. Photo by Michael Bush/Icon Sportswire AUTO: AUG 29 NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260829003 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireThe pit lane at Anderson Motor Speedway witnessed an ugly incident in August. Landon Huffman, a veteran of the CARS Tour, rushed over to 19-y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-veteran-drops-unpopular-opinion-on-paid-drivers-in-nascar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-veteran-drops-unpopular-opinion-on-paid-drivers-in-nascar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Legend Warns Carson Hocevar That Controversy Alone Can No Longer Save Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Miner Docks Doors and More 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) GettyKevin Harvick has warned Carson Hocevar that his Talladega victory and the controversy around his racing will not keep him in the spotlight forever without more wins. Harvick discussed Hocevar&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-warns-carson-hocevar-that-controversy-alone-can-no-longer-save-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-warns-carson-hocevar-that-controversy-alone-can-no-longer-save-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin explains just how hard it was driving without a rear camera at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin's day at Daytona on Saturday got off to a rough start when just a few laps into the race his rear camera stopped working.There was no easy fix for the issue, meaning that Hamlin had to get through the remainder of the race with drastically less information than his competitors."I use it mostly to see what lanes are coming, when it&rsquo;s appropriate to switch lanes," Hamlin explained on his podcast Actions Detrimental after the race. "Relying only on the spotter for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-explains-just-how-hard-it-was-driving-without-a-rear-camera-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-explains-just-how-hard-it-was-driving-without-a-rear-camera-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Buescher Hits Darlington To Start Title Push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sep 2, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA;Chris Buescher, Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott answer questions from the media during Cup Media Day at Charlotte Convention Center.Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesThe Chase Begins In South CarolinaThe NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture takes shape this Sunday when the field rolls into Darlington Raceway. Chris Buescher and Ryan Preece represent RFK Racing as they chase their first Cup Series championship together. Both drivers sit inside the top 16, ready]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chris-buescher-hits-darlington-to-start-title-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chris-buescher-hits-darlington-to-start-title-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I Would Be Shocked”- HMS Legend Admits Chevy’s Inferiority to Toyota Amid Severe Decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, IN &ndash; JULY 26: Ty Gibbs 54 Joe Gibbs Racing SAIA Freight Logistics Toyota and Carson Hocevar 77 Spire Motorsports Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet lead the field to a restart 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 Icon116260726061 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireFor much of the 2026 season,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-would-be-shocked-hms-legend-admits-chevys-inferiority-to-toyota-amid-severe-decline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-would-be-shocked-hms-legend-admits-chevys-inferiority-to-toyota-amid-severe-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darlington Raceway 101: Fast Facts, Track History and Everything NASCAR Fans Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darlington Raceway doesn&rsquo;t need much of an introduction to longtime NASCAR fans.For everyone else, the South Carolina track can take some explaining.Why does it look like an egg? Why do drivers talk about earning a &ldquo;Darlington Stripe&rdquo;? Where did &ldquo;The Lady in Black&rdquo; come from? And what exactly makes a 1.366-mile oval so difficult that NASCAR has spent decades calling it &ldquo;The Track Too Tough to Tame&rdquo;?With the Cup Series returning to Darlington this weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/darlington-raceway-101-fast-facts-track-history-and-everything-nascar-fans-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/darlington-raceway-101-fast-facts-track-history-and-everything-nascar-fans-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Hall of Famer Fears Tom Cruise’s Days of Thunder 2 Could Lose This Piece of History]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: Tom Cruise speaks to guests at the NASCAR COKE ZERO SUGAR 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29, 2026, in preperation for Days of Thunder. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures) GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. wants Days of Thunder 2 to keep a clear link to the original NASCAR movie. The NASCAR Hall of Famer recently spoke with the person working on the sequel and urged the team to use details from the 1990 film. Days of Thunder 2, st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-hall-of-famer-fears-tom-cruises-days-of-thunder-2-could-lose-this-piece-of-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-hall-of-famer-fears-tom-cruises-days-of-thunder-2-could-lose-this-piece-of-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Team Makes Shocking Pit Crew Swap Just as the Chase Begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, and Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Snap on Ford, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10, 2026 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyTeam Penske has made a major NASCAR pit crew change just before the 2026 Chase begins. The team swapped the entire over-the-wall pit crews of Ryan Blaney&rsquo;s No. 12 Ford and Austin Cindr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-team-makes-shocking-pit-crew-swap-just-as-the-chase-begins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-team-makes-shocking-pit-crew-swap-just-as-the-chase-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Networks Are Never Going to Allow It”- Dale Jr Commends NASCAR for Defying Broadcasters to Save the Sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 15, 2025 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR 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: xPeterxCaseyx 20250215_pjc_bc1_002 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesNASCAR introduced its elimination-style playoff format in 2014 to make the championship more exciting. But it soon drew criticism for n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/networks-are-never-going-to-allow-it-dale-jr-commends-nascar-for-defying-broadcasters-to-save-the-sport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/networks-are-never-going-to-allow-it-dale-jr-commends-nascar-for-defying-broadcasters-to-save-the-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Respond to Painful Pit Crew Swap Ahead of Playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Freightliner Ford, (L) and Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Wrangler Ford, talk on the grid during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race qualifying heat #2 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyTeam Penske has made a major NASCAR Cup Series pit crew change just days before the 2026 playoffs begin, moving the stronger crew from Austi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-drivers-respond-to-painful-pit-crew-swap-ahead-of-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-drivers-respond-to-painful-pit-crew-swap-ahead-of-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who can win the NASCAR championship? Ranking all 16 Chase drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The postseason for NASCAR&rsquo;s Cup Series begins Sunday, Sept. 6 at one of the sport&rsquo;s crown jewel races, the Southern 500 in Darlington, South Carolina.Following 12 years of the win-and-in elimination-style playoff format, the Chase is back. This postseason system is designed to award consistency and drivers who have achieved success over the stretch of a long season &mdash; which began all the way back in February at the Daytona 500 &mdash; rather than drivers who simply won one race]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-can-win-the-nascar-championship-ranking-all-16-chase-drivers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-can-win-the-nascar-championship-ranking-all-16-chase-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Reveals What He Needs to Finally Win NASCAR Title]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectDenny Hamlin enters the 2026 NASCAR Chase in the position he has wanted: the favorite.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver finished the regular season with four wins, 14 top-five finishes, 17 top-10s, and an impressive 880 laps led. He also carries a 25-point advantage over Ryan Blaney into the 10-race championship fight.Yet for Hamlin, the biggest challenge may not be finding something new. It may be doing exactly what he has already been doing.Hamlin sees no weaknes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-reveals-what-he-needs-to-finally-win-nascar-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-reveals-what-he-needs-to-finally-win-nascar-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[0 Wins in 50 Races: Why Kyle Larson Still Thinks He Can Win the NASCAR Title]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectKyle Larson knows the #5 team has not been where it wants to be in 2026. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion enters the 2026 postseason facing a 50-race winless drought.But he also knows something the rest of the field should not forget: this is almost exactly where he was one year ago.Larson enters the 2026 Chase as the #7 seed, 55 points behind Denny Hamlin. After 26 regular-season races, he has 0 wins, nine top-five finishes, 13 top-10s, and 659 laps led. H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/0-wins-in-50-races-why-kyle-larson-still-thinks-he-can-win-the-nascar-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/0-wins-in-50-races-why-kyle-larson-still-thinks-he-can-win-the-nascar-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explaining the NASCAR Chase: What to watch for as 16 drivers race for the title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explaining the NASCAR Chase: What to watch for as 16 drivers race for the title originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Chase for the Cup is officially on.Sixteen of NASCAR&rsquo;s top drivers will battle it out over the next 10 weeks in the revamped postseason format for the Bill France Cup on USA Network, NBC and Peacock.The closing stretch of the season will challenge drivers with races at short tracks, intermediates and a superspeedway.Will Denny Hamlin seal the deal for his first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/explaining-the-nascar-chase-what-to-watch-for-as-16-drivers-race-for-the-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/explaining-the-nascar-chase-what-to-watch-for-as-16-drivers-race-for-the-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Bubba Wallace believes he can win first race in the NASCAR Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pressure that came with trying to make the NASCAR Chase did not take away Bubba Wallace's wry sense of humor.When asked if there was one particular thing that happened down the stretch of the 2026 regular season for his No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota team and helped him secure his third berth in the NASCAR playoffs, Wallace said yes."I just decided to start trying again, that's all," he joked.WHY NASCAR PENALIZED BUBBA WALLACE:Why NASCAR penalized Bubba Wallace after Atlanta race finishIt never a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-bubba-wallace-believes-he-can-win-first-race-in-the-nascar-chase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-bubba-wallace-believes-he-can-win-first-race-in-the-nascar-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney says Ford caught up to Toyota before the NASCAR Chase. Here&amp;#39;s the proof]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney is confident Ford caught up to Toyota in the manufacturer battle headed into the 2026 NASCAR Chase. The evidence is there to back him up.Blaney, in his No. 12 Team Penske Ford, won two of the last seven races in the regular season, and Fords overall won five of the last seven, including the last three.Compare that to the start of the season when Toyota, with Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing on a historic heater, won five of the first nine races.HOW RYAN BLANEY WON A CUP TITLE:Ryan Blane]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-says-ford-caught-up-to-toyota-before-the-nascar-chase-hereamp39s-the-proof/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-says-ford-caught-up-to-toyota-before-the-nascar-chase-hereamp39s-the-proof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JR Motorsports sets the Chase pace as favorites in O&amp;#39;Reilly Auto Parts Series title fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C. &mdash; Justin Allgaier has already established himself as a favorite for the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series championship, based not just on his edge in experience but on a brilliant regular-season run. His six wins &mdash; and counting &mdash; plus remarkable consistency left him 229 points clear of the field after last Friday&rsquo;s regular-season closer at Daytona International Speedway.His strongest challengers in The Chase presented by Mobil 1, however, may come fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jr-motorsports-sets-the-chase-pace-as-favorites-in-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-title-fight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jr-motorsports-sets-the-chase-pace-as-favorites-in-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-title-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Cindric Opens Up on Losing Pit Crew to Ryan Blaney Ahead of the Darlington Race: “It’s Not My Race Team”]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 28, 2022; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Cindric (L) talks with Ryan Blaney (R) prior to qualifying for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. &copy; Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsTeam Penske has ordered a pit crew swap between Austin Cindric&rsquo;s No. 2 team and Ryan Blaney&rsquo;s No. 12 entry. Cindric opened up on the change and called it a &ldquo;great opportunity&rdquo; to seize the remaining 10 races.Blaney has struggled with his pit crew for a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-cindric-opens-up-on-losing-pit-crew-to-ryan-blaney-ahead-of-the-darlington-race-its-not-my-race-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-cindric-opens-up-on-losing-pit-crew-to-ryan-blaney-ahead-of-the-darlington-race-its-not-my-race-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Darlington: Key info, links, results for Chase race weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series head to the track &ldquo;Too Tough to Tame&rdquo; this weekend as The Chase presented by Mobil 1 gets underway for both tours. Sunday night marks the 77th running of the crown jewel Southern 500, where Chase Briscoe enters as the defending two-time winner. As for the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series, Saturday night will mark the first time Darlington hosts a postseason race. Bookmark this page and come back often for your race-wee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-darlington-key-info-links-results-for-chase-race-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-darlington-key-info-links-results-for-chase-race-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson’s NASCAR team to part ways with John Hunter Nemechek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legacy Motor Club, the NASCAR team owned by seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and a host of celebrities, now has an open seat to fill ahead of next season.The team announced on Wednesday, Sept. 2 that John Hunter Nemechek would not return to drive the No. 42 Toyota for Legacy next season. The news is both surprising and abrupt considering that Legacy announced sponsors for the 2027 season for Nemechek back in May.&ldquo;Legacy Motor Club has made the decision to part ways with John H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnsons-nascar-team-to-part-ways-with-john-hunter-nemechek/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnsons-nascar-team-to-part-ways-with-john-hunter-nemechek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chase is on for NASCAR&amp;#39;s new look playoff format]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoPrior to officially unveiling the Chase for the Championship format in January, NASCAR and Racing Insights conducted over 25,000 simulations to predict how the format could potentially play out.The findings:Overall, drivers won the championship 85 percent of time when seeded inside the top six and 69 percent of the time from the top three. There is a pathway to the championship all the way through the 16th seed but the math doesn&rsquo;t lie about who the favorites are.The Chase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-chase-is-on-for-nascaramp39s-new-look-playoff-format/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-chase-is-on-for-nascaramp39s-new-look-playoff-format/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Not Concerned About Shoulder Injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin not concerned about shoulder injury ahead of The Chase. GettyDenny Hamlin has been unbothered by a shoulder injury that has nagged him throughout the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The driver of the No. 11 plans to have surgery sometime during the offseason.Hamlin enters The Chase as the points leader after clinching the regular-season championship. The Joe Gibbs Racing star has scored four victories in 2026, including three straight back in June (Nashville, Michigan, Pocono).Amid h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-denny-hamlin-not-concerned-about-shoulder-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-denny-hamlin-not-concerned-about-shoulder-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Says One Thing Matters More Than Chase Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 02: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota speaks to the media during the NASCAR Cup Series Chase Media Day at Charlotte Convention Center on September 02, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin enters the 2026 NASCAR playoffs as the No. 1 seed, but the Joe Gibbs Racing driver does not believe his long Chase history will give him a major edge. Hamlin starts the 10-race Chase with 2,100 point]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-denny-hamlin-says-one-thing-matters-more-than-chase-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-denny-hamlin-says-one-thing-matters-more-than-chase-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt DiBenedetto to make NASCAR return in Las Vegas O&amp;#39;Reilly race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoMatt DiBenedetto will be back behind the wheel of a NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series car, driving the No. 42 Young's Motorsports Chevrolet Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 3. Magnesium Performance Wheels will sponsor the effort.Catchfence.com's Chris Knightbroke the story, with DiBenedetto expressing excitement and gratitude&nbsp;over the opportunity.DiBenedetto is a highly experienced NASCAR driver with 248 Cup starts, 127 O'Reilly starts, and 43 Truck starts.&nbsp;He last s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/matt-dibenedetto-to-make-nascar-return-in-las-vegas-oamp39reilly-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/matt-dibenedetto-to-make-nascar-return-in-las-vegas-oamp39reilly-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series: Carson Hocevar’s Surprising Chase Plan Could Backfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 02: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet speaks to the media during the NASCAR Cup Series Chase Media Day at Charlotte Convention Center on September 02, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyCarson Hocevar is entering his first NASCAR Cup Series Chase with a mindset that is far different from the pressure often linked to a playoff debut. The Spire Motorsports driver says the No. 77 Chevrolet ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-carson-hocevars-surprising-chase-plan-could-backfire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-carson-hocevars-surprising-chase-plan-could-backfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Gets His Trophy After Winning 2026 NASCAR Regular Season Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin may have bigger hardware on his mind over the next 10 weeks, but NASCAR&rsquo;s top driver through the first 26 races of 2026 finally has a trophy to show for it.Hamlin finished the regular season atop the NASCAR Cup Series standings, securing the No. 1 seed for the newly revived Chase and a 25-point advantage over Ryan Blaney entering Sunday&rsquo;s postseason opener at Darlington Raceway.There was just one unusual detail.With NASCAR returning to a 10-race Chase format this season,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-gets-his-trophy-after-winning-2026-nascar-regular-season-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-gets-his-trophy-after-winning-2026-nascar-regular-season-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup stars react to Days of Thunder sequel and meeting Tom Cruise at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAll 16 NASCAR Cup drivers who qualified for the Chase took part in Media Day on Wednesday, and several fielded questions about the long-awaited Days of Thunder sequel that is coming to theaters in June of 2028. Tom Cruise will again star as fictional NASCAR driver Cole Trickle, with Anne Hathaway co-starring as a team owner/engineer.Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been in contact with the minds developing a script for the film for over a year, and is among those very excited to see the mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-stars-react-to-days-of-thunder-sequel-and-meeting-tom-cruise-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-stars-react-to-days-of-thunder-sequel-and-meeting-tom-cruise-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new Chase for the Championship is different but the same]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoOf the 16 drivers who comprise the newest iteration of the Chase for the Championship, only two of them have competed in the version that predated The Playoffs from 2004-to-2013.Denny Hamlin<br />
Joey LoganoOn one hand, this gives them both a baseline understanding of how to navigate the next 10 weeks but there are also enough wrinkles that both of them are still curious about what this is going to look like.The most notable difference from the earliest versions of The Chase to this o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-new-chase-for-the-championship-is-different-but-the-same/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-new-chase-for-the-championship-is-different-but-the-same/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legacy Motor Club to part ways with John Hunter Nemechek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJohn Hunter Nemechek, 29, will not return to Legacy Motor Club for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.Nemechek first. joined the team at the start of the 2024 season, recording points finishes of 34th and 25th. He currently sits 27th in the 2026 championship standings, trailing teammate Erik Jones in 21st by 80 points after Daytona."Legacy Motor Club has made the decision to part ways with John Hunter Nemechek at the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season," a statement fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/legacy-motor-club-to-part-ways-with-john-hunter-nemechek/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/legacy-motor-club-to-part-ways-with-john-hunter-nemechek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;I Might Be&amp;quot;- Joey Logano Embraces &lsquo;Psychopath&rsquo; Label As He Publicly Shuts Down Old Chase Comparisons]]></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 finishing ninth in the standings to secure his spot in the Chase, especially as one of the Championship favorites, has to be one of the great comeback stories of the Team Penske driver&rsquo;s ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquoti-might-beampquot-joey-logano-embraces-lsquopsychopathrsquo-label-as-he-publicly-shuts-down-old-chase-comparisons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquoti-might-beampquot-joey-logano-embraces-lsquopsychopathrsquo-label-as-he-publicly-shuts-down-old-chase-comparisons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR drivers scrambling for cameos after Tom Cruise announces &amp;#39;Days of Thunder&amp;#39; sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) &mdash; Joey Logano has won 71 NASCAR races and three Cup Series championships during his illustrious career.But the driver of the No. 22 Penske Racing Ford said nothing would make him appear cooler in the eyes of his five children than securing a cameo in the upcoming sequel to &ldquo;Days of Thunder,&rdquo; which will star Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway and is set for release in 2028.&ldquo;Yeah, are you kidding me &mdash; that's like wicked cool dad points to be in &lsquo;D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-drivers-scrambling-for-cameos-after-tom-cruise-announces-amp39days-of-thunderamp39-sequel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-drivers-scrambling-for-cameos-after-tom-cruise-announces-amp39days-of-thunderamp39-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell: New format brings &amp;quot;more pressure&amp;quot; and believes he has to start winning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe 'win and you're in' may be gone, but the importance of winning remains critical in the battle to become a NASCAR Cup Series champion. Ryan Preece showed just how valuable a win can be last than a week ago at Daytona International Speedway.And while there is one point between each position on track, that abruptly jumps to 20 points between the runner-up spot and the race winner. That means the gap between P2 and P22 on the track is identical to first and second.Unfortunately f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-new-format-brings-ampquotmore-pressureampquot-and-believes-he-has-to-start-winning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-new-format-brings-ampquotmore-pressureampquot-and-believes-he-has-to-start-winning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals His Surprising Connection to New ‘Days of Thunder’ Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. wasn&rsquo;t supposed to be at Daytona International Speedway when Tom Cruise arrived.NASCAR changed that.Earnhardt revealed on the &ldquo;Dale Jr. Download&rdquo; that he had initially planned to leave Daytona after the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race. Instead, NASCAR asked him to spend another night in town for a reason that didn&rsquo;t require much convincing: Cruise wanted to meet him.The two eventually spent about 20 minutes together Saturday morning after Cruise f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-reveals-his-surprising-connection-to-new-days-of-thunder-movie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-reveals-his-surprising-connection-to-new-days-of-thunder-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prank War Helped Buescher, Preece Find Levity in Race to the Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Buescher (right) says that an ongoing prank war with his teammate Ryan Preece (left) has helped lighten the mood for the two drivers. | Danny Hansen, NKP for Ford RacingIt took a walk-off win at Daytona International Speedway for Ryan Preece to make the NASCAR Cup Series Chase for the Cup, but with Preece advancing to the championship fight, RFK Racing will now have two drivers battling it out in the 10-week mental marathon for the sport's ultimate prize.Chris Buescher comes into the Chase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/prank-war-helped-buescher-preece-find-levity-in-race-to-the-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/prank-war-helped-buescher-preece-find-levity-in-race-to-the-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney, Austin Cindric react to Penske pit crew swap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRyan Blaney is the No. 2 seed in the Chase for the Championship and will start the final 10 races 25 points behind regular season champion Denny Hamlin.Austin Cindric is the No. 15 seed and is 95 points back.For Team Penske, the decision to swap their respective pit crews boiled down to simple mathematics, and everyone with both programs are largely understanding of that decision. Team Penske has a championship to win and the No. 12 with Blaney and crew chief Jonathan Hassler are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-austin-cindric-react-to-penske-pit-crew-swap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-austin-cindric-react-to-penske-pit-crew-swap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Harvick Questions NASCAR&rsquo;s Next-Gen Identity After Daytona Fail- &amp;quot;I Just Don&rsquo;t Know That That Is the Style of Car We Need&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Championship Qualifying Nov 4, 2023 Avondale, Arizona, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick during qualifying for the NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. Avondale Phoenix Raceway Arizona USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20231104_mjr_su5_006 &copy;IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkNASCAR brought quite a few changes to its superspeedway package at Daytona this past weekend for the Coke Zero Sugar 400, but th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-questions-nascarrsquos-next-gen-identity-after-daytona-fail-ampquoti-just-donrsquot-know-that-that-is-the-style-of-car-we-needampquot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kevin-harvick-questions-nascarrsquos-next-gen-identity-after-daytona-fail-ampquoti-just-donrsquot-know-that-that-is-the-style-of-car-we-needampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Penske Makes Major Ryan Blaney Change Days Before NASCAR Chase Begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney will begin his pursuit of a second NASCAR Cup Series championship with a significantly different team around him.Just days before the Chase opens at Darlington Raceway, Team Penske has swapped the pit crews assigned to Blaney&rsquo;s No. 12 Ford and Austin Cindric&rsquo;s No. 2 Ford.A Team Penske spokesperson confirmed the change to NASCAR.com.The timing alone makes the move notable. Both drivers qualified for NASCAR&rsquo;s 16-driver Chase, meaning Penske isn&rsquo;t simply moving r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/team-penske-makes-major-ryan-blaney-change-days-before-nascar-chase-begins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/team-penske-makes-major-ryan-blaney-change-days-before-nascar-chase-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Calls For Tweak to NASCAR Points System]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants to see one tweak to the NASCAR points system.GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. would like to see NASCAR bring back awarding points to drivers who lead a lap and for the one who leads the most laps. The retired Hall of Famer&rsquo;s comments stem from frustration with drivers not going for the lead in Saturday&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona.Prior to NASCAR implementing stage breaks and awarding points to the top-10 finishers in 2017, drivers could earn points from leading a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-calls-for-tweak-to-nascar-points-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-calls-for-tweak-to-nascar-points-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blaney, Cindric react to crew swap before The Chase: &amp;#39;Best chance to win the championship&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C. &mdash; Ryan Blaney will have a new pit crew on his No. 12 Team Penske Ford to begin NASCAR&rsquo;s postseason.Blaney inherits the crew that previously serviced Austin Cindric&rsquo;s No. 2 Ford through the regular season. Per NASCAR Insights, Cindric&rsquo;s crew ranked 10th-best through 26 races while Blaney&rsquo;s crew ranked 32nd. As Team Penske confirmed Tuesday, those teams will swap cars ahead of Sunday&rsquo;s opening race of The Chase presented by Mobil 1.MORE: Penske s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/blaney-cindric-react-to-crew-swap-before-the-chase-amp39best-chance-to-win-the-championshipamp39/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/blaney-cindric-react-to-crew-swap-before-the-chase-amp39best-chance-to-win-the-championshipamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Driver Tyler Reddick Faces a Tough Reality Before the Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Jordan Brand Toyota, 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyTyler Reddick enters the NASCAR Chase as the No. 3 seed after a strong 2026 regular season that also exposed some problems at 23XI Racing. Reddick won five Cup Series races, the most in the regular season, including]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-driver-tyler-reddick-faces-a-tough-reality-before-the-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-driver-tyler-reddick-faces-a-tough-reality-before-the-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucas Oil to retire blue paint scheme in honor of Kyle Busch, with one exception]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoGlimpse of new all-red Lucas Oil scheme&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
Read Also:<br />
Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's most iconic moments from NASCAR at DaytonaSamantha Busch full speech from emotional Kyle Busch InvitationalTo read more Motorsport.com articles visit our website.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/lucas-oil-to-retire-blue-paint-scheme-in-honor-of-kyle-busch-with-one-exception/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/lucas-oil-to-retire-blue-paint-scheme-in-honor-of-kyle-busch-with-one-exception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Denny Hamlin, NASCAR Chase favorite, get it done at 45?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoA year after the Final Four format denied him that elusive NASCAR Cup Series championship, Denny Hamlin enters the first year of the second iteration of the Chase for the Championship as the favorite.He is two months away from his 46th birthday and 14 months away from his intended retirement. Next year is not a guarantee and this very well could be his last chance to win the missing championship that he has tried to not let define him.&ldquo;It would mean a lot personally, but it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/does-denny-hamlin-nascar-chase-favorite-get-it-done-at-45/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/does-denny-hamlin-nascar-chase-favorite-get-it-done-at-45/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Addresses Persistent Injury Ahead of High-Stakes Chase Run]]></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_045 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin enters the 2026 Chase as the No. 1 seed and one of the strongest contenders for his first NASCAR Cup Series champions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-addresses-persistent-injury-ahead-of-high-stakes-chase-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-addresses-persistent-injury-ahead-of-high-stakes-chase-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Darlington Weekend Schedule: Race Times, TV Channels, Qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 22: A detail view of the scuffed "Darlington Raceway" wall signage after the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on March 22, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR heads to one of its most historic tracks this weekend, and the stakes are about to get considerably higher.The NASCAR Cup Series arrives at Darlington Raceway for the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sunday, Sept. 6, kicking off the 10-race Chas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-darlington-weekend-schedule-race-times-tv-channels-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-darlington-weekend-schedule-race-times-tv-channels-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Admits Red Flag Should Have Flown at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR stated that a red flag should have been flown after a late-race, multi-car wreck forced overtime in Saturday&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. Instead of halting the race to do extensive clean-up, NASCAR opted to keep the race under caution. With nine circuits remaining, Carson Hocevar spun out in turn 3 and collected Erik Jones in a violent two-car collision. The yellow flag was waved and the race did not return to green until four laps over the scheduled 160-lap distance.NASCAR&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-admits-red-flag-should-have-flown-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-admits-red-flag-should-have-flown-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two sides to the season for Tyler Reddick, who enters Chase riding glorious highs and a summertime slip]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C. &mdash; Bubba Wallace has a theory that would explain how the early season good fortune of his 23XI Racing teammate Tyler Reddick turned suddenly sour this summer. It involves a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, his mythical golden horseshoe and a transfer of motorcoach ownership.When Jimmie Johnson&rsquo;s transportation came into Reddick&rsquo;s possession, so did the good-luck charm. Or so the theory goes.&ldquo;Ithinkhisbusbrokedown,andtheymusthavetakenahorseshoeout,&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/two-sides-to-the-season-for-tyler-reddick-who-enters-chase-riding-glorious-highs-and-a-summertime-slip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/two-sides-to-the-season-for-tyler-reddick-who-enters-chase-riding-glorious-highs-and-a-summertime-slip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chandler Smith and Carson Brown&amp;#39;s RCR tandem a long time coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe Chandler Smith and Carson Brown tandem in the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Series at Richard Childress Racing is three years in the making.Danny Lawrence, who oversees division operations for RCR, says the recruitment of Brown has been something he and Chief Operating Officer Mike Dillon have contemplated for quite a long time.&ldquo;This is going to surprise you,&rdquo; Lawrence told Motorsport.com, &ldquo;but Mike called me one day and said &lsquo;there&rsquo;s a kid in my neighbo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chandler-smith-and-carson-brownamp39s-rcr-tandem-a-long-time-coming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chandler-smith-and-carson-brownamp39s-rcr-tandem-a-long-time-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite 50-race drought, Kyle Larson sees a path to Cup Series title]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C. &mdash; In his two NASCAR Cup Series championship seasons, Kyle Larson has led a charmed life.In 2021, he was running fourth in the Championship 4 finale at Phoenix when a late caution gave him a chance to win the race off pit road from stall No. 1. Larson parlayed that opportunity into his first title.Last year, Denny Hamlin had the field covered at Phoenix and was leading comfortably with just over three laps left when William Byron&lsquo;s blown tire sent the race to overtime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/despite-50-race-drought-kyle-larson-sees-a-path-to-cup-series-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/despite-50-race-drought-kyle-larson-sees-a-path-to-cup-series-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Elliott carries championship optimism, &amp;#39;confidence&amp;#39; into The Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C. &mdash; Chase Elliott has long been his harshest critic, analyzing each moment that results in subpar results compared to the standard expected to win at Hendrick Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series.But on the precipice of The Chase presented by Mobil 1, Elliott believes he and the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports team can contend for the 2026 championship.MORE: Chase standings | Darlington scheduleElliott, the 2020 Cup champion, enters The Chase as the No. 8 seed, 60 points behind se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-carries-championship-optimism-amp39confidenceamp39-into-the-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-carries-championship-optimism-amp39confidenceamp39-into-the-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Power Rankings: Preeced Lightning Continues To Strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR fans, start your overreactions! After Saturday night's NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, the 16-driver Chase for the Championship field was set. However, it should be noted that the style of racing in last Saturday night's race will not be the norm for the majority of the 10-race Chase.That being said, the final race of the regular-season provided one last opportunity for some to lock into the Chase field, while others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-power-rankings-preeced-lightning-continues-to-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-power-rankings-preeced-lightning-continues-to-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Playoffs Could Turn Ugly for These Drivers: The Chase Field Ranked]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: Cody Ware, driver of the #51 Super.com Chevrolet, and Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Consumer Cellular Ford, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyThe 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season is over, and the 16-driver Chase field is set. Ten races now decide the championship, with no eliminations under the new p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-playoffs-could-turn-ugly-for-these-drivers-the-chase-field-ranked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-playoffs-could-turn-ugly-for-these-drivers-the-chase-field-ranked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Draws the Line After JR Motorsports’ Daytona Disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. is still upset after JR Motorsports lost control of the late stages of the Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway. Four days after the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series regular-season finale, Earnhardt Jr. used his podcast to address what happened and confirm a major change for his drivers on superspeedways.JR Motorsports had Carson Kvapil, Rajah Caruth and Justin Allgaier running first, second and third with only a few laps left. The three Chevrolet drivers ap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-dale-earnhardt-jr-draws-the-line-after-jr-motorsports-daytona-disaster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-dale-earnhardt-jr-draws-the-line-after-jr-motorsports-daytona-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Joey Logano a 2026 NASCAR Title Favorite? Insider Says No]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectJoey Logano has gone from being almost written off to entering the NASCAR Cup Series Chase as the ninth seed.But one NASCAR insider still does not believe the three-time champion can win the title.Freddie Kraft, Bubba Wallace&rsquo;s spotter,thinks Logano&rsquo;s comeback has come too late.The Team Penske driver looked in serious trouble earlier this season before turning things around with wins at North Wilkesboro and Richmond. He climbed all the way into the top]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/is-joey-logano-a-2026-nascar-title-favorite-insider-says-no/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/is-joey-logano-a-2026-nascar-title-favorite-insider-says-no/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Entry List at Oswego Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The battle for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship heads to Oswego Speedway on Saturday night, with just three races remaining in the 2026 season.Watch Live2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Oswego Speedway<br />
Patrick Emerling enters the Toyota Mod Classic 150 as the championship leader, holding a 10-point advantage over defending series champion Austin Beers. Both are expected to be among the contenders at Oswego, the historic track known as "The Steel Palace."They will have plenty of co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-whelen-modified-tour-entry-list-at-oswego-speedway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-whelen-modified-tour-entry-list-at-oswego-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing: Goshen’s Anderson busy as team owner, official, business owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[GOSHEN &mdash; Rocky Anderson has been a race enthusiast for as long as he can remember.Born in Virginia to Bill and Betty Anderson, Rocky, 65 landed in Goshen as a youngster and has been here ever since as a lover of the roar.Bill Anderson, who died in 2025 at 86, enjoyed racing of all kinds and passed down that trait to his only child.While neither he nor his father ever got behind the wheel, Rocky went to watch at Bristol (Tenn.) Speedway and later saw late models zip around at New Paris Spee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/racing-goshens-anderson-busy-as-team-owner-official-business-owner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/racing-goshens-anderson-busy-as-team-owner-official-business-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin doesn&amp;#39;t think he can trust timing of caution lights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin finished Saturday's race at Daytona in 11th, but Hamlin isn't certain he agrees with the result.While race results are usually pretty simple to decipher &mdash; whoever crosses the line first wins, next gets second, and so on &mdash; the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday ended on a caution flag that came out during the final lap. When that happens, results are determined by the running order of cars when the caution light turned on.As Hamlin said on his podcast Actions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-doesnamp39t-think-he-can-trust-timing-of-caution-lights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-doesnamp39t-think-he-can-trust-timing-of-caution-lights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Scores Major TV Ratings Boost for Wild Daytona Regular-Season Finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR&rsquo;s dramatic regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway didn&rsquo;t just deliver on the track. It delivered for NBC, too.Saturday night&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 averaged 3.509 million viewers on NBC and earned a 1.83 television rating, according to figures reported by Sports Business Journal&rsquo;s Adam Stern.Both numbers were up from the same race one year ago.The 2025 Daytona summer race averaged approximately 3.3 million viewers and posted a 1.76 rating on NBC. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-scores-major-tv-ratings-boost-for-wild-daytona-regular-season-finale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-scores-major-tv-ratings-boost-for-wild-daytona-regular-season-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deciding NASCAR Cup driver ratings entering the Chase for the championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoEntering the NASCAR Cup Series Chase for the Championship, who has the most momentum, and who is stumbling into the postseason?We're going to break it all down, and when we're done, we aren't going to tell you the rankings for every driver -- you get to decide. Click here to&nbsp;vote on post-Daytona driver ratings where the rankings are based solely on votes by the readers. It's all free, just make sure you're signed into your account so that the votes are saved.Riding a wave of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/deciding-nascar-cup-driver-ratings-entering-the-chase-for-the-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/deciding-nascar-cup-driver-ratings-entering-the-chase-for-the-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Make Pro Late Model Debut at Florence Facing Unfamiliar Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 15: NASCAR on Prime analyst Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the set of NASCAR on Prime Video after the NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. is set to face a new challenge when he returns to Florence Motor Speedway on Friday night. The NASCAR Hall of Famer will make his first start in a straight-rail Pro Late Model during the zMAX CARS Tour Cook Out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-hall-of-famer-dale-earnhardt-jr-to-make-pro-late-model-debut-at-florence-facing-unfamiliar-challenge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-hall-of-famer-dale-earnhardt-jr-to-make-pro-late-model-debut-at-florence-facing-unfamiliar-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. met with Days of Thunder 2 writer: &amp;quot;Anything you need, call me&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoOn his Dirty Mo Media podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr. addressed the exciting news that Days of Thunder was returning for a sequel, and Tom Cruise is set to star alongside Anne Hathaway in the 2028 NASCAR film.Speaking on the Dale Jr. Download, the two-time Daytona 500 winner and NASCAR Hall of Famer said that he has been in contact with 'the guy who's developing the story,' which is likely writer&nbsp;Will Staples. Previously, it was reported the Staples had spoken to several people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-met-with-days-of-thunder-2-writer-ampquotanything-you-need-call-meampquot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-met-with-days-of-thunder-2-writer-ampquotanything-you-need-call-meampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NASCAR Foundation heads to New York for Honors Gala and Speedy Bear Brigade Powered by Kaulig Giving]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. &mdash; In celebration of The NASCAR Foundation&lsquo;s 20th anniversary, the non-profit will host multiple events in New York City to honor two decades of serving racing communities across the United States and beyond.The two-day celebration will kick off with The NASCAR Foundation Honors Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 8, hosted by the France family in collaboration with the evening&lsquo;s Leadership Sponsors, including Brown &amp; Brown, Kau]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-nascar-foundation-heads-to-new-york-for-honors-gala-and-speedy-bear-brigade-powered-by-kaulig-giving/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-nascar-foundation-heads-to-new-york-for-honors-gala-and-speedy-bear-brigade-powered-by-kaulig-giving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals NASCAR Changed His Plans So Tom Cruise Could Meet Him at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 30, 2026; Lebanon, Tennessee, USA; Team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. speaks after Justin Allgaier (7) wins at Nashville Superspeedway. &copy; Randy Sartin-Imagn ImagesDale Earnhardt Jr. revealed how NASCAR stepped in to arrange a meeting with Tom Cruise at Daytona. Earnhardt shared that he wasn&rsquo;t initially scheduled to stay over for the Cup Series race on Saturday.Cruise and Anne Hathaway recently promoted the Days of Thunder sequel at Daytona. The highly anticipated film marks a reunion b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-reveals-nascar-changed-his-plans-so-tom-cruise-could-meet-him-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-reveals-nascar-changed-his-plans-so-tom-cruise-could-meet-him-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Tyler Reddick got his groove back entering NASCAR Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a thorough investigation, Tyler Reddick said he discovered why his team plummeted after making a historic NASCAR Cup season start by winning the first three races in 2026 and five of the first nine."Oh yeah, we figured it out," Reddick said. "It was called running over things that should never be on a racetrack, to having parts that never fail, fail, to cutting tires with light contact with the wall, to getting caught up in a wreck that started three rows behind you on a restart. I can kee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-tyler-reddick-got-his-groove-back-entering-nascar-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-tyler-reddick-got-his-groove-back-entering-nascar-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Carson Hocevar found &amp;#39;compliment&amp;#39; in Jimmie Johnson&amp;#39;s rant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar is happy he won't see Corey Heim in the NASCAR Chase.Not because of the tension in the rivalry the two young Cup drivers developed over the 2026 season, but because Hocevar doesn't care to face any more competition than is already stacked against him in the 10-race postseason playoff.Hocevar, in his third full-time Cup season, earned the 12th of 16 seeds in the Chase, which begins Sept. 6 at Darlington (4 p.m. CT, USA Network). Heim, who won't gain full-time status with 23XI Racin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-carson-hocevar-found-amp39complimentamp39-in-jimmie-johnsonamp39s-rant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-carson-hocevar-found-amp39complimentamp39-in-jimmie-johnsonamp39s-rant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s New Super Speedway Package Is a Step Forward, But It’s Not Perfect Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 29, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; Drivers in turn four during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn ImagesNASCAR&rsquo;s new superspeedway package didn&rsquo;t completely transform the racing at Daytona, but it showed enough improvement to deserve another opportunity.The package debuted during Saturday&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 with the rear spoiler reduced from seven inches to four and horsepower lowered from 510 to 465. NASCA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-new-super-speedway-package-is-a-step-forward-but-its-not-perfect-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-new-super-speedway-package-is-a-step-forward-but-its-not-perfect-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Sounds Off on ‘Syncing Issue’ With NASCAR’s Caution Lights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin posted an 11th-place finish in last Saturday&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. However, there was confusion on the driver of the No. 11&rsquo;s end on why he finished where he did.Based on the timing of when the caution came on the final lap of Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race, Hamlin believes he scored a top-10 result. Instead, the 45-year-old was ranked 11th, while Josh Berry earned a ninth-place run. The call to place Hamlin 11th left the Cup Series points leader puz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-sounds-off-on-syncing-issue-with-nascars-caution-lights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-sounds-off-on-syncing-issue-with-nascars-caution-lights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR returns to Superspeedway June 4-6, 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nashville Superspeedway will once again serve as the launchpad for summer in Middle Tennessee when NASCAR returns in 2027 for a triple-header weekend June 4-6.The weekend will open June 4 with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race, followed by the Sports Illustrated Resorts 250 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on June 5 and capped by the June 6 headliner &mdash; the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race.&ldquo;Nashville has proven itself as one of the most electric stops on the NASCAR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-returns-to-superspeedway-june-4-6-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-returns-to-superspeedway-june-4-6-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen at peace with season; missing The Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoUltimately, Shane Van Gisbergen isn't blaming missing out on the Chase for the Championship due to what happened on Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway but instead the entire body of work this season.Some of it within his control and some of it not.Van Gisbergen entered the regular season finale with a 31-point lead and even extended it with a Stage 1 victory in which Ryan Preece only finished eighth after being spun from the lead. It felt decisive.However, Preece we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-at-peace-with-season-missing-the-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-at-peace-with-season-missing-the-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won Last Year’s NASCAR Cup Series Southern 500 at Darlington?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe aims for his third consecutive win in the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway this Sunday night. One year ago, the driver of the No. 19 put on a clinic in the NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel race, pacing the field for 309 of 367 laps around &ldquo;The Track Too Tough to Tame.&rdquo;This Sunday&rsquo;s Cook Out Southern 500 is the Chase opener, which gives Briscoe a major opportunity to climb the standings. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver is seeded fifth in the Chase standings, 45]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-last-years-nascar-cup-series-southern-500-at-darlington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-last-years-nascar-cup-series-southern-500-at-darlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penske makes major change, swapping entire pit crews for Austin Cindric and Ryan Blaney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoTeam Penske is swapping the pit crews for Ryan Blaney and Austin Cindric, as both drivers begin the 2026 Chase for the championship.Blaney, the 2023 NASCAR Cup champion, is the No. 2 seed in the reset standings, while Cindric is the No. 15 seed.&nbsp;Blaney has had issues on pit road all year, even in his most recent win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The No. 12 pit crew was ranked 32nd among 35 full-time teams, per information on NASCAR Insights.In contrast to that, Cindric's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/penske-makes-major-change-swapping-entire-pit-crews-for-austin-cindric-and-ryan-blaney/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/penske-makes-major-change-swapping-entire-pit-crews-for-austin-cindric-and-ryan-blaney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Drivers With the Highest Net Worths: Who Is the Richest?]]></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) GettyNASCAR&rsquo;s biggest stars have made plenty of money behind the wheel, but racing is only part of the equation.Endorsements, merchandise, team ownership, broadcasting and other business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-drivers-with-the-highest-net-worths-who-is-the-richest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-drivers-with-the-highest-net-worths-who-is-the-richest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen set to make CARS Late Model debut; Connor Zilisch racing as well]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThis weekend's CARS Late Model Tour event at Florence Motor Speedway in South Carolina is going to have some very notable entrants. The race takes place on Friday, September 4. The NASCAR Cup Series is racing at Darlington Raceway this weekend, just a few miles down the road from Florence.Shane van Gisbergen will make his CARS Late Model stock car debut, driving the No. 51 Hettinger Racing car with sponsorship from Red Bull. It will be Van Gisbergen's first race after a tough def]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-set-to-make-cars-late-model-debut-connor-zilisch-racing-as-well/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-set-to-make-cars-late-model-debut-connor-zilisch-racing-as-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin defends Ricky Stenhouse Jr. after wrecking Ryan Blaney on final lap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR fans saw a bit of chaos during the final lap at Daytona this weekend, where two wrecks brought out a yellow flag that ended the race before the cars crossed the finish line.A first scrum caught a large numbers of cars, scattering those that got through the wreckage for one final chase to the finish. In that second sprint, the No. 47 of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. got into the No. 12 of Ryan Blaney, sliding Blaney into the wall in a second wreck that left the No. 12 to finish in 33]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-defends-ricky-stenhouse-jr-after-wrecking-ryan-blaney-on-final-lap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-defends-ricky-stenhouse-jr-after-wrecking-ryan-blaney-on-final-lap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Darlington Weekend Schedule, Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact the Southern 500?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins this weekend at one of the most demanding tracks on the schedule. The weather may add another complication.Darlington Raceway hosts NASCAR&rsquo;s first postseason weekend of 2026, culminating with the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sunday, Sept. 6. Before the green flag falls, however, teams will be keeping a close eye on a forecast that includes the possibility of showers and thunderstorms on both days of on-track activity.Saturday carries a 60% chance of rain as C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-darlington-weekend-schedule-weather-forecast-will-rain-impact-the-southern-500/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-darlington-weekend-schedule-weather-forecast-will-rain-impact-the-southern-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise talks about his love of NASCAR and the process in creating Days of Thunder 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAhead of the NASCAR regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway last weekend, action movie star Tom Cruise confirmed that Days of Thunder, the story of fictional NASCAR driver Cole Trickle, will be back for a sequel in June of 2028. The original film released in 1990, and remains ever-popular among NASCAR fans.Speaking on 'The Pat McAfee Show' in a new interview this week, Cruise confirmed that his character [Cole Trickle]&nbsp; will be racing again in the sequel, say]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-talks-about-his-love-of-nascar-and-the-process-in-creating-days-of-thunder-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-talks-about-his-love-of-nascar-and-the-process-in-creating-days-of-thunder-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Darlington Entry List: Every Driver Racing in the Southern 500]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series field is set for the opening race of the 2026 Chase.NASCAR released the official entry list for Sunday&rsquo;s Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, with 38 cars entered for the first of 10 races that will decide the Cup Series championship.All 16 Chase drivers are naturally part of the field, led by No. 1 seed Denny Hamlin. But the Darlington entry list also includes two non-chartered cars, expanding the field beyond the usual 36.Corey Heim will make another Cup Ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-darlington-entry-list-every-driver-racing-in-the-southern-500/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-darlington-entry-list-every-driver-racing-in-the-southern-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Praises Ryan Preece For Improbable Chase Comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin sung Ryan Preece&rsquo;s praises after the driver of the No. 60 claimed his first career NASCAR Cup Series win in Saturday&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway.Preece pulled off a walk-off victory to secure the final spot in the 2026 Chase. Entering Daytona, the RFK Racing driver was 31 points behind Shane van Gisbergen for the last position.&nbsp;As both the caution flag and checkered flag waved over the 2.5-mile track, Preece was a Cup Series winner and cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-praises-ryan-preece-for-improbable-chase-comeback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-praises-ryan-preece-for-improbable-chase-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Nothing in Life Is Easy”- RFK Racing President Drops Defiant Warning Putting JGR on Notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, GA &ndash; 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 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireRyan Preece&rsquo;s unlikely victory at Daytona has completely changed the outlook for R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nothing-in-life-is-easy-rfk-racing-president-drops-defiant-warning-putting-jgr-on-notice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nothing-in-life-is-easy-rfk-racing-president-drops-defiant-warning-putting-jgr-on-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Playoffs Begin With No Mercy: 16 Drivers Face a Brutal 10-Race Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Wendy's Watermelon Lemonade Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series playoffs begin Sunday at Darlington Raceway, and 16 drivers enter a 10-race fight with no cutoffs and no reset after a bad week. The 2026 NASCAR playoffs bring back the Chase format,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-playoffs-begin-with-no-mercy-16-drivers-face-a-brutal-10-race-chase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-playoffs-begin-with-no-mercy-16-drivers-face-a-brutal-10-race-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Has To Come From the Top Five&amp;quot;- NASCAR Insiders Write-Off Joey Logano&rsquo;s Title Hopes Picking Their Championship Favorite]]></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 SportswireThree-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano looked like a shadow of his former self 18 races]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquothas-to-come-from-the-top-fiveampquot-nascar-insiders-write-off-joey-loganorsquos-title-hopes-picking-their-championship-favorite/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquothas-to-come-from-the-top-fiveampquot-nascar-insiders-write-off-joey-loganorsquos-title-hopes-picking-their-championship-favorite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Says Shane van Gisbergen’s NASCAR Playoffs Exit Was ‘Crushing’ After Daytona Disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 08: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, looks 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) GettyDenny Hamlin has described Shane van Gisbergen&rsquo;s NASCAR playoffs exit as &ldquo;crushing&rdquo; after the Trackhouse Racing driver lost the final spot in the 2026 NASCAR playoffs at Daytona International Speedway.Van Gisberge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-says-shane-van-gisbergens-nascar-playoffs-exit-was-crushing-after-daytona-disaster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-says-shane-van-gisbergens-nascar-playoffs-exit-was-crushing-after-daytona-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Playoffs Trouble Looms for Denny Hamlin After Blunt Admission]]></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 enters the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs as the No. 1 seed, but his position at the top does not give him any guarantee of success. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has been one of the most consistent drivers this seaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-playoffs-trouble-looms-for-denny-hamlin-after-blunt-admission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-playoffs-trouble-looms-for-denny-hamlin-after-blunt-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“He Needs to Go Retire”- Former NASCAR Team Owner Lashes Out at Short Track Veteran After Baffling Crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Sprint Cup Series: Daytona 500-Practice Feb 19, 2011 Daytona Beach, FL, USA NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team owner Tommy Baldwin during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilas-USAxTODAYxSportsx 5143982 &copy;IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkThe NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour&rsquo;s return to Stafford Motor Speedway delivered plenty of action. The biggest talk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/he-needs-to-go-retire-former-nascar-team-owner-lashes-out-at-short-track-veteran-after-baffling-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/he-needs-to-go-retire-former-nascar-team-owner-lashes-out-at-short-track-veteran-after-baffling-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Denny Hamlin Really the Driver to Beat For the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Title?]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectDenny Hamlin could hardly have asked for a better way to enter NASCAR&rsquo;s new Chase.Hamlin enters the 2026 Chase as the No.1 seed after one of the strongest regular seasons of his career. He finished with 4 wins, 14 top-five finishes and 17 top-10s, while remaining the only Chase driver without a DNF through the first 26 races.His seventh-place finish at New Hampshire officially locked up the top seed.That gives Hamlin 2,100 points heading into the Chase,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/is-denny-hamlin-really-the-driver-to-beat-for-the-2026-nascar-cup-series-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/is-denny-hamlin-really-the-driver-to-beat-for-the-2026-nascar-cup-series-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Legend Reveals the “Money Reason” Behind 16-Driver Chase Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR brought back the 10-race Chase for 2026, but one controversial part of the old system remained: 16 drivers still qualify for the championship.For many fans, that is too many.NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin agrees with part of the criticism. He does not think 16 is ideal either. But he has now revealed to the fans the major reason NASCAR kept the field that large.Money.Mark Martin Reveals the Real Reason Behind&nbsp;16Martin wanted NASCAR to move away from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-reveals-the-money-reason-behind-16-driver-chase-field/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-reveals-the-money-reason-behind-16-driver-chase-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penske Shakes up Pit Crews Heading into Darlington NASCAR Chase Opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectAccording to the NASCAR Roster Portal, Team Penske is making a major change heading into Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, the opening race of the 10-race Chase for the Championship.Beginning with this weekend's event at the 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval in South Carolina, the organization will swap the pit crews that have been performing duties on the No. 2 and No. 12 cars for the entirety of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.Ryan Blaney, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/penske-shakes-up-pit-crews-heading-into-darlington-nascar-chase-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/penske-shakes-up-pit-crews-heading-into-darlington-nascar-chase-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The longest waits in NASCAR history before first Cup Series win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe 210th different winner in the history of the NASCAR Cup Series is Ryan Preece, breaking through in his 249th career start at Daytona International Speedway.&nbsp;The victory came on the same weekend where another Ryan -- Ryan Sieg, earned his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win in his 424th career start. That's a record for the secondary level of NASCAR, but what about Cup?Well, only three drivers have ever run more races than&nbsp;Preece before their first career Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-longest-waits-in-nascar-history-before-first-cup-series-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-longest-waits-in-nascar-history-before-first-cup-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar defends himself after Daytona disappointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoCarson Hocevar was in contention to win at Daytona on Saturday, but when he made what he hoped would be the race-deciding move for the lead, he instead wrecked, bringing out the yellow flag and sending the race to overtime.In the immediate aftermath of the crash, Hocevar seemed somewhat bewildered&nbsp;by how the scene played out."These noses have a lot more lift, and I was a lot tighter on entry and exits with this package. I felt like I needed to make a move to the bottom there]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-defends-himself-after-daytona-disappointment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-defends-himself-after-daytona-disappointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Entry List Darlington: 38 Cup Series Drivers for Cook Out Southern 500]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConnectThe Chase is here for the NASCAR Cup Series, with Sunday&rsquo;s Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina kicking off the 10-race chase. While only 16 drives are in The Chase, we&rsquo;ve got a much larger field of drivers in the race this weekend.As per usual, there are 35 full-time Cup Series drivers competing in the race on Sunday. Austin Hill will be in the No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing, as he has been since the passing of Ky]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-darlington-38-cup-series-drivers-for-cook-out-southern-500/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-darlington-38-cup-series-drivers-for-cook-out-southern-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Were a little bit understated and thats OK&amp;#39;: Chris Buescher carves out underdog path to Cup Series Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski and Ryan Preece showed up early for their RFK Racing team&lsquo;s scheduled press conference inside Daytona International Speedway over the weekend. After taking their seats on the podium to await their teammate Chris Buescher&lsquo;s arrival &mdash; they jokingly made a $1 bet with one another as to the exact minute Buescher would enter the room.And then, as if on cue, the door opened and Buescher quietly and unhurriedly walked in, taking his place on stage alongside the RFK pai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39were-a-little-bit-understated-and-thats-okamp39-chris-buescher-carves-out-underdog-path-to-cup-series-chase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39were-a-little-bit-understated-and-thats-okamp39-chris-buescher-carves-out-underdog-path-to-cup-series-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;I&amp;#39;m Not Gonna Race Then&amp;quot;- Denny Hamlin Admits Flaws in NASCAR&rsquo;s New Superspeedway Package With Radical Solution]]></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 SportswireThe last regular-season race in Daytona saw the revamped superspeedway package take to the track,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotiamp39m-not-gonna-race-thenampquot-denny-hamlin-admits-flaws-in-nascarrsquos-new-superspeedway-package-with-radical-solution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotiamp39m-not-gonna-race-thenampquot-denny-hamlin-admits-flaws-in-nascarrsquos-new-superspeedway-package-with-radical-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I’m Telling You Sir, the Lights Were Green”- Denny Hamlin Drops Bombshell Proof Exposing NASCAR’s Flawed Scoring System]]></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 had the No. 1 seed secured heading into the Coke Zero Sugar 400, so his finishing pos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/im-telling-you-sir-the-lights-were-green-denny-hamlin-drops-bombshell-proof-exposing-nascars-flawed-scoring-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/im-telling-you-sir-the-lights-were-green-denny-hamlin-drops-bombshell-proof-exposing-nascars-flawed-scoring-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[76 years later: The shared history of Ryan Preece and NASCAR&amp;#39;s forgotten champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photo2026 has been a fun season for NASCAR fans interested in numerology, specifically in relation to race-winning car numbers.Tyler Reddick was the first driver to ever win the Daytona 500 with the No. 45, while it also became the 31st different car number to win NASCAR's biggest race.Shane van Gisbergen finally got to drive his No. 97 in the Cup Series, and was the first driver in 21 years to win with it at the highest level of the sport.Carson Hocevar was just the third driver to e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/76-years-later-the-shared-history-of-ryan-preece-and-nascaramp39s-forgotten-champion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/76-years-later-the-shared-history-of-ryan-preece-and-nascaramp39s-forgotten-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Penske swaps Nos. 2, 12 pit crews before The Chase begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Penske has swapped the pit crews of its Nos. 2 and 12 teams driven by Austin Cindric and Ryan Blaney, respectively, before the start of The Chase presented by Mobil 1, a team spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.Blaney and the No. 12 team enter the NASCAR Cup Series Chase as the No. 2 seed, 25 points behind series leader Denny Hamlin. However, his pit crew through Daytona ranked just 32nd of 35 full-time teams, according to NASCAR Insights.MORE: Chase standings | Darlington scheduleCindric and th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/team-penske-swaps-nos-2-12-pit-crews-before-the-chase-begins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/team-penske-swaps-nos-2-12-pit-crews-before-the-chase-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Says NASCAR Took Daytona “In the Right Direction” After New Package Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 15, 2026; Richmond, Virginia, USA; Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin (11) before the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. &copy; Greg Atkins-Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin shared a positive review of the new Daytona package that debuted on Saturday. In the latest episode of &lsquo;Actions Detrimental,&rsquo; Hamlin explained how it allowed drivers to be more aggressive on overtakes.Hamlin was one of the drivers who helped spearhead the updated rules package. The new body had lower horsepower and a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-says-nascar-took-daytona-in-the-right-direction-after-new-package-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-says-nascar-took-daytona-in-the-right-direction-after-new-package-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx: A friendship that has endured for almost 60 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoMario Andretti and Jacky Ickx were remarkably versatile even by the standards of their generation, competing and succeeding across multiple disciplines. Having won some of the biggest prizes in motorsport between them, both can look back on their journeys with immense pride.&nbsp;But competition was only one part of the story, and the relationship Andretti and Ickx built stands out from the rest in motor racing.So, when the two joined Motorsport.com on a video call for a special]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mario-andretti-and-jacky-ickx-a-friendship-that-has-endured-for-almost-60-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mario-andretti-and-jacky-ickx-a-friendship-that-has-endured-for-almost-60-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old leads all laps in Tri-County Speedway win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tri-County Speedway hosted the Sunbelt 280, Saturday August 29 in front of a packed grandstand.Mexico City, Mexico driving sensation Diego Mendez-Torres started from the pole and led all 75 laps to win his first feature at Tri-County.Points leader Charlie Watson and Hudson Sharp took turns challenging the 17-year-old, but both came up short. Sharp finished second in front of 2025 track champion Landon Huffman. Cameron Bolin was fourth ahead of Ryan Zina. Slade Parsons, Watson, Kaden Ballos, Nath]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/17-year-old-leads-all-laps-in-tri-county-speedway-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/17-year-old-leads-all-laps-in-tri-county-speedway-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney furious after getting turned by Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at Daytona: &amp;#39;What the f***&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRyan Blaney was heading towards a strong result at Daytona on Saturday.Blaney had gotten through the initial chaos that wrecked a large portion of the field during the final lap and was racing towards the finish line.But before he could get there, Blaney got spun, with the No. 47 of Ricky Stenhouse Jr making contact with the No. 12 and sending him into the wall, bringing out the caution&nbsp;that ended the race.RYAN PREECE IS A NASCAR CUP SERIES WINNER!! pic.twitter.com/e1SjHoVH1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-furious-after-getting-turned-by-ricky-stenhouse-jr-at-daytona-amp39what-the-famp39/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-furious-after-getting-turned-by-ricky-stenhouse-jr-at-daytona-amp39what-the-famp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daytona win a career changer for Preece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Preece is a hard-driving, blue collar driver who throughout his racing career has had to continually prove he belongs in highest level of professional motor sports competition.Preece's determined and highly competitive victory in Saturday evening's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway certainly proved the likeable New Englander belonged in NASCAR Cup Series competition, but more importantly was a career building win for Preece in several ways.First, Preece overcame what many clai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daytona-win-a-career-changer-for-preece/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daytona-win-a-career-changer-for-preece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens to NASCAR Drivers Who Don’t Make the Chase? Everything You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Body Guard by Fastenal Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyFor the drivers who made the NASCAR Chase, the final 10 races of the season come with a shot at the Cup Series championship.For everyone else, the championship dream may be over. Their season isn&rsquo;t.That&rsquo;s one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-happens-to-nascar-drivers-who-dont-make-the-chase-everything-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-happens-to-nascar-drivers-who-dont-make-the-chase-everything-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Took a Gamble at Daytona. The Drivers Are Divided on the Result]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR didn&rsquo;t make a subtle adjustment before its regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway.It took a swing.After years of trying to improve the racing produced by the Next Gen car on superspeedways, NASCAR arrived at Daytona with a dramatically shorter rear spoiler and less horsepower. The objective was to put more of the race back into the drivers&rsquo; hands by making the cars less planted, creating separation within the pack and giving drivers a better chance to manufact]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-took-a-gamble-at-daytona-the-drivers-are-divided-on-the-result/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-took-a-gamble-at-daytona-the-drivers-are-divided-on-the-result/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano explains why he felt like a &amp;#39;failure&amp;#39; after JGR stint to start his career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJoey Logano came into the NASCAR Cup Series with massive expectations on his shoulders.After earning the nickname "Sliced Bread" as a teenager, Logano was able to win his third race in what is now the O'Reilly Series, and was shotgunned into the seat of the No. 20 at Joe Gibbs Racing at just 18 years old. But his initial stint in the Cup Series sputtered out &mdash; after three years at JGR, Logano left due to inconsistent results.Speaking as a guest on the Racin' With the Boys p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-explains-why-he-felt-like-a-amp39failureamp39-after-jgr-stint-to-start-his-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-explains-why-he-felt-like-a-amp39failureamp39-after-jgr-stint-to-start-his-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel Continues NASCAR’s Push For The Spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR&lsquo;s weekend at the Daytona International Speedway was already going to be a huge one. It was the final race to make the Chase for both the Cup Series and the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series. With a new rules package in play for the Cup field, there was an added element of excitement.When the dust settled, NASCAR saw first-time winners in both Friday&rsquo;s O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race and Saturday&rsquo;s Cup Series event. Ryan Sieg notched his first NOAPS victory in his 42]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/days-of-thunder-sequel-continues-nascars-push-for-the-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/days-of-thunder-sequel-continues-nascars-push-for-the-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;What Weaknesses Do They Have?&rdquo;&ndash; NASCAR Insider Details JGR&rsquo;s Flawless Armor Driving Denny Hamlin&amp;#39;s Championship Chase]]></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 SportswireIf Denny Hamlin had a trophy to celebrate being the No. 1 seed heading into the Chase, he&rsquo;d p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquowhat-weaknesses-do-they-haverdquondash-nascar-insider-details-jgrrsquos-flawless-armor-driving-denny-hamlinamp39s-championship-chase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquowhat-weaknesses-do-they-haverdquondash-nascar-insider-details-jgrrsquos-flawless-armor-driving-denny-hamlinamp39s-championship-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern 500 at Darlington entry list features 38 NASCAR Cup teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe fourth and final crown jewel in the NASCAR Cup season is this weekend, as the 2026 edition of The Chase gets underway at Darlington Raceway. This weekend, the historic track will host the 77th running of the Southern 500, which has been a part of the Cup schedule since 1950.38 drivers are teams are entering this weekend's race, the lowest for any crown jewels this year but also comparable to previous years at Darlington. The season-opening Daytona 500 featured 45 entries, whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/southern-500-at-darlington-entry-list-features-38-nascar-cup-teams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/southern-500-at-darlington-entry-list-features-38-nascar-cup-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Chase Preview: 16 Drivers Set to Battle for the Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Reese StricklandThe NASCAR Cup Series regular season is officially over, and the 2026 Chase is set.Sixteen drivers will enter the 10 race postseason with one goal: win the NASCAR Cup Series championship. The field was finalized Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway, where Ryan Preece secured the final spot with a dramatic victory.Leading the field is Denny Hamlin.Hamlin enters the Chase as the No. 1 seed after putting together one of the strongest regular seasons in the seri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-chase-preview-16-drivers-set-to-battle-for-the-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-chase-preview-16-drivers-set-to-battle-for-the-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Enters the Chase as the No. 1 Seed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Paul BarnickDenny Hamlin is entering the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase with one of the best opportunities of his career to finally capture his first championship.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver will lead the 16 driver postseason field as the No. 1 seed after putting together a dominant regular season. Hamlin officially clinched the top seed following his seventh place finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He enters the Chase with a 25 point advantage over Ryan Blaney.Hamlin&rsquo;s regula]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-enters-the-chase-as-the-no-1-seed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-enters-the-chase-as-the-no-1-seed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar Heads Into the Chase With High Hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Kristin Enzor Carson Hocevar is officially headed to the Chase.The Spire Motorsports driver has earned a spot in the 16 driver NASCAR Cup Series postseason field following a strong regular season that included the biggest win of his young career. Hocevar enters the Chase with plenty of momentum and a chance to compete for his first Cup Series championship.Hocevar broke through earlier this season at Talladega Superspeedway, earning his first career Cup Series victory in a thrilling fin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-heads-into-the-chase-with-high-hopes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-heads-into-the-chase-with-high-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Fans Uncharacteristically Back Controversial Driver Amidst Daytona Apology Snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, GA &ndash; 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 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireCarson Hocevar has become one of NASCAR&rsquo;s most polarizing young dri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-uncharacteristically-back-controversial-driver-amidst-daytona-apology-snub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-uncharacteristically-back-controversial-driver-amidst-daytona-apology-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darlington NASCAR Viewer&amp;#39;s Guide: Everything you need to know for the Southern 500]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photo16 drivers have locked themselves into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase for the championship, and now only 100 points separates them. Denny Hamlin is the No. 1 seed, while Ryan Preece is the No. 16 seed after a dramatic win at&nbsp;Daytona.The first of ten battlegrounds will be the historic Darlington Raceway, and the 2026 edition of the Southern 500.&nbsp;The History and Track Dimensions for Darlington RacewaySpotters and fans at Darlington RacewaySpotters and fans at Darlington]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/darlington-nascar-vieweramp39s-guide-everything-you-need-to-know-for-the-southern-500/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/darlington-nascar-vieweramp39s-guide-everything-you-need-to-know-for-the-southern-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Chase Schedule: Every Race, Date, Start Time and TV Channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR regular season is over. Now the championship race begins.Following a dramatic regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway, the 16-driver field for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase is set. What comes next is a 10-race run stretching from Darlington Raceway on Sept. 6 all the way to the championship finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 8.And there is plenty of variety packed between them.The Chase opens with four consecutive races at Darlington, World Wide Technology R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-chase-schedule-every-race-date-start-time-and-tv-channel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-chase-schedule-every-race-date-start-time-and-tv-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I Don’t Like 16 Either”- Mark Martin Exposes Financial Compromise Defending NASCAR’s ‘Overcrowded’ Chase Cutline]]></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/Depositphotos&ldquo;I think that this is the most perfect compromise that you could ever ask for,&rdquo; Mark Martin said after NASCAR returned to a 10-race Chase from the elimination-style playoffs. The veteran driver wanted a return to the full-season points format, but in the end they settled on Chase. While th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-dont-like-16-either-mark-martin-exposes-financial-compromise-defending-nascars-overcrowded-chase-cutline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-dont-like-16-either-mark-martin-exposes-financial-compromise-defending-nascars-overcrowded-chase-cutline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As NASCAR begins another title Chase, a look at the contenders and pretenders in the 16-man field]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) &mdash; The NASCAR Cup Series standings have been reset. Denny Hamlin, the regular-season champion, had his sizable advantage slashed to 25 points over Ryan Blaney as the series shifts into playoff mode.The Chase for the championship begins at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina on Sunday, with the top 16 drivers embarking on a 10-race stretch that will determine who hoists the Bill France Cup at Homestead-Miami Speedway in mid-November.NASCAR tweaked its championship i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/as-nascar-begins-another-title-chase-a-look-at-the-contenders-and-pretenders-in-the-16-man-field/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/as-nascar-begins-another-title-chase-a-look-at-the-contenders-and-pretenders-in-the-16-man-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Hits Out After Daytona Package Creates Another Fuel-Saving Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 26: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, looks on prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyChristopher Bell left Daytona International Speedway frustrated after NASCAR&rsquo;s new superspeedway package failed to produce the major change he expected during the Coke Zero Sugar 400. The Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota driver finished 17th in the N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-hits-out-after-daytona-package-creates-another-fuel-saving-problem/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-hits-out-after-daytona-package-creates-another-fuel-saving-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for Darlington Raceway Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase kicks off Sunday in the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway (5 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race will be the 27th points-paying event of the 2026 Cup Series season. Chase Briscoe is the defending winner of the crown-jewel race at the 1.366-mile South Carolina track.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts&nbsp;SeriesFor the next 10 weeks, 16 drivers will battle for the Cup Series championship, with Denny]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-darlington-raceway-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-darlington-raceway-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list for Darlington Raceway Chase race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase gets underway this weekend at Darlington Raceway on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, ESPN Unlimited, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Saturday&rsquo;s Fleetio 200 will be the 25th points-paying race of the 2026 O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series season.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts SeriesTwelve drivers will battle the next nine races, in hopes of becoming the 2026 O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series champion. JR Motorsports drive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-entry-list-for-darlington-raceway-chase-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-entry-list-for-darlington-raceway-chase-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Raises Concern After ‘Sketchy’ Daytona Issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 22: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin called his rear camera failure &ldquo;sketchy&rdquo; after the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver explained how losing the rear-facing camera made it harder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-raises-concern-after-sketchy-daytona-issue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-raises-concern-after-sketchy-daytona-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise Makes Heartfelt Gesture to The Late Kyle Busch at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renowned actor Tom Cruise offered a touching tribute to the late Kyle Busch during his appearance at Saturday&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at the Daytona International Speedway. Cruise was in attendance for the regular-season finale to announce the making of &ldquo;Days of Thunder 2,&rdquo; the sequel to the hit NASCAR movie released in 1990.Since the release of &ldquo;Days of Thunder&rdquo; 36 years ago, a movie where Cruise played the lead role as driver &ldquo;Cole Trickle,&rdquo; the now 64-y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-makes-heartfelt-gesture-to-the-late-kyle-busch-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-makes-heartfelt-gesture-to-the-late-kyle-busch-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch’s Famous ‘Rowdy’ Nickname Came Straight From ‘Days of Thunder’]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most of Kyle Busch&rsquo;s NASCAR career, nobody needed an explanation for &ldquo;Rowdy.&rdquo; The nickname fit.Busch raced with an edge, rarely backed away from confrontation and never seemed particularly bothered when the grandstands were booing louder than they were cheering. As his trophy collection grew, so did the persona. There was Rowdy Nation. There were the theatrical bows after victories. There was an entire generation of NASCAR fans that knew exactly who someone meant when they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschs-famous-rowdy-nickname-came-straight-from-days-of-thunder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschs-famous-rowdy-nickname-came-straight-from-days-of-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Bubba Wallace Raises Fresh Concerns After Daytona Disappointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Columbia PFG Toyota, 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace gave NASCAR&rsquo;s new Daytona package a mixed review after the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. The 23XI Racing driver finished 20th and said he could clearly feel the change in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-bubba-wallace-raises-fresh-concerns-after-daytona-disappointment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-bubba-wallace-raises-fresh-concerns-after-daytona-disappointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Teams Were Running Out of Options Before Michael Jordan’s Fight Exposed a Bigger Problem, Jeff Gordon Reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 09: Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon stands during the national anthem prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 09, 2026 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyHendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon says NASCAR teams reached a breaking point during talks over the sport&rsquo;s charter system before Michael Jordan&rsquo;s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports took NASCAR to court. Gor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-teams-were-running-out-of-options-before-michael-jordans-fight-exposed-a-bigger-problem-jeff-gordon-reveals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-teams-were-running-out-of-options-before-michael-jordans-fight-exposed-a-bigger-problem-jeff-gordon-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Schedule This Weekend at Darlington: Practice, Qualifying Time, Race and Track Info as The Chase Begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10-race chase has arrived in the 2026 NASCAR season, with the top drivers in the Cup Series and O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series this year now in a tight points battle for the championship.The NASCAR schedule this weekend takes us to Darlington Raceway for the first race of The Chase, an opener at an iconic track that could have major ramifications on who wins the championship. of note, there&rsquo;s no Truck Series race this weekend.Let&rsquo;s take you right into the NASCAR schedule this w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-schedule-this-weekend-at-darlington-practice-qualifying-time-race-and-track-info-as-the-chase-begins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-schedule-this-weekend-at-darlington-practice-qualifying-time-race-and-track-info-as-the-chase-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners and losers from a sensational NASCAR Cup race at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWhile fuel-saving remained ever-present, the new rules package seemed to improve the racing product at Daytona International Speedway, as drivers were able to make moves all throughout the field and it never felt truly gridlocked.At the end of the day, it was Ryan Preece ending his 0-248 streak with a huge win at Daytona, one that vaulted him up into the Chase for the first time in his entire Cup career. It was also RFK Racing's first victory of the 2026 season.Saturday also had]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-a-sensational-nascar-cup-race-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-a-sensational-nascar-cup-race-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIT BOX: Whelen Modified Tour title fight heads to Oswego&amp;#39;s Steel Palace this Saturday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The battle for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship heads to Central New York this Saturday night as Oswego Speedway welcomes NASCAR&rsquo;s oldest division for the running of the Toyota Mod Classic 150 (8 p.m. ET on FloRacing).With just three races left in the 2026 season, the championship lead belongs to Patrick Emerling after a top-five finish last Friday at Stafford Speedway. Defending series champion Austin Beers sits second, 10 points behind Emerling ahead of Saturday&rsquo;s 150-l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pit-box-whelen-modified-tour-title-fight-heads-to-oswegoamp39s-steel-palace-this-saturday-night/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pit-box-whelen-modified-tour-title-fight-heads-to-oswegoamp39s-steel-palace-this-saturday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Column: Ryan Sieg Just Showed Us Why We Love NASCAR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 28, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA;NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Sieg (38) wins the Wawa 250 in overtime at Daytona International Speedway.Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn ImagesAfter 424 NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series starts, five runner-up finishes and years of grinding away in the sport, Ryan Sieg finally got his moment Friday night at Daytona.And man, was it worth the wait.Sieg won the Winn-Dixie 250 in overtime, holding off Austin Hill and Carson Kvapil to score the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/column-ryan-sieg-just-showed-us-why-we-love-nascar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/column-ryan-sieg-just-showed-us-why-we-love-nascar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano Could Be NASCAR’s Most Dangerous Championship Sleeper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 22, 2026; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; Team Penske driver Joey Logano (22) looks on before practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn ImagesCount Joey Logano out of a championship fight at your own risk.After spending much of the summer looking like he might miss NASCAR&rsquo;s new Chase entirely, Logano has completely flipped the script. He climbed from 20th to ninth in the standings over a six-race stretch, highlighted by his North Wilkesboro and Richmond v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-could-be-nascars-most-dangerous-championship-sleeper/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-could-be-nascars-most-dangerous-championship-sleeper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Chase Is Back: Here’s How the 2026 Format Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 29, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA;Roush Fenway Keselowski driver Ryan Preece (60) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway.Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn ImagesNASCAR&rsquo;s championship format changed for 2026, so before the final 10 races begin, let&rsquo;s make The Chase make sense.Following the 26-race regular season, the top 16 drivers in the Cup Series standings advance to The Chase. Unlike the previous playoff format]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-chase-is-back-heres-how-the-2026-format-works/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-chase-is-back-heres-how-the-2026-format-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise Honors Kyle Busch With Touching Gesture at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: Tom Cruise attends the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyTom Cruise recognizes the empty chair, tribute to the late Kyle Busch during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Tom Cruise returned to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-honors-kyle-busch-with-touching-gesture-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-honors-kyle-busch-with-touching-gesture-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson Unveils Special No. 48 for Final NASCAR Cup Series Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson&rsquo;s final NASCAR Cup Series start will look a lot like a trip through his Hall of Fame career.Legacy Motor Club unveiled the No. 48 Toyota Camry XSE that Johnson will drive in the 2027 Daytona 500, giving NASCAR fans their first look at the car that will carry the seven-time champion into his final Cup race.And this isn&rsquo;t simply another paint scheme.The design brings together Lowe&rsquo;s, Ally and Carvana, three brands tied to distinct chapters of Johnson&rsquo;s career]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-unveils-special-no-48-for-final-nascar-cup-series-start/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-unveils-special-no-48-for-final-nascar-cup-series-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Kyle Petty Thinks You Can’t”– Ford Star Drops Fiery Reality Check on Chase Critics After Daytona Triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Petty &copy;imago sportfotodienstSixteen drivers were far too many for the Chase. Many NASCAR insiders, including former Cup Series driver Kyle Petty, have made that argument in recent weeks. Petty even went as far as saying that fans shouldn&rsquo;t bother following the bubble drivers once the Chase begins. Ryan Preece&rsquo;s performance at Daytona, however, offered a very different perspective.Preece had already stated that he had nothing to lose as he looked to secure the 16th seed. He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-petty-thinks-you-cant-ford-star-drops-fiery-reality-check-on-chase-critics-after-daytona-triumph/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-petty-thinks-you-cant-ford-star-drops-fiery-reality-check-on-chase-critics-after-daytona-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise’s touching NASCAR tribute to Kyle Busch as he announces ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Cruise delivered a touching gesture to Kyle Busch.While the three-time Golden Globe winning actor announced the sequel of &ldquo;Days of Thunder&rdquo; is in the works during Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race, Cruise sat next to an empty chair that was meant for Busch.Photographers at Daytona International Speedway caught Cruise patting the empty seat in what was a emotional tribute months after Busch died from pneumonia-inflicted sepsis at the age of 41. The NASCAR legend died hours a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruises-touching-nascar-tribute-to-kyle-busch-as-he-announces-days-of-thunder-sequel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruises-touching-nascar-tribute-to-kyle-busch-as-he-announces-days-of-thunder-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch as Daniel Dye climbs on top of Kyle Larson&amp;#39;s car in last-lap Daytona crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIt was a roller coaster weekend for Daniel Dye, who announced a multi-year, full-time NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series deal with Jordan Anderson Racing on Friday. He was also pulling double duty, running both the NASCAR O'Reilly race and NASCAR Cup race.Unfortunately, Dye's NASCAR O'Reilly outing with JAR ended just 27 laps into the race as he slammed into an accident, finishing 38th (last).Dye's Cup showing with Live Fast Motorsports lasted quite a bit longer, making it all the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/watch-as-daniel-dye-climbs-on-top-of-kyle-larsonamp39s-car-in-last-lap-daytona-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/watch-as-daniel-dye-climbs-on-top-of-kyle-larsonamp39s-car-in-last-lap-daytona-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“NASCAR Won’t Give Me One”- Denny Hamlin Reacts as Devoted Fans Complete Championship Lore Despite NASCAR Snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport, NASCAR, Cook Out Southern 500 in Darlington DARLINGTON, SC &ndash; SEPTEMBER 05: Denny Hamlin, 11 Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota Camry Offerpad during the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 on September 5, 2021 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: SEP 05 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff &ndash; Cook Out Southern 500 Icon2109054406500 &copy;imago images/Icon SMIDenny Hamlin has been on the hunt for Cup Series gl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-wont-give-me-one-denny-hamlin-reacts-as-devoted-fans-complete-championship-lore-despite-nascar-snub/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-wont-give-me-one-denny-hamlin-reacts-as-devoted-fans-complete-championship-lore-despite-nascar-snub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Hill Has Strong NASCAR Cup Showing at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prior to Saturday&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, Austin Hill had only led two laps in his NASCAR Cup Series career. By the end of the 160-lap race, the driver of the No. 33 had paced the field more than anyone.Hill led a race-high 27 laps on Saturday night after starting from the third position. The Georgia native finished top 10 in Stage 2 and stayed in contention throughout the evening at &ldquo;The World Center of Racing.&rdquo; Unfortunately for Hill, the Richard Childress Racing dr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-hill-has-strong-nascar-cup-showing-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-hill-has-strong-nascar-cup-showing-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Tom Cruise paid tribute to NASCAR legend Kyle Busch at Daytona during Days Of Thunder 2 promo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesHollywood legend Tom Cruise paid an emotional tribute to NASCAR icon Kyle Busch, who passed away in May this year after battling a severe case of bacterial pneumonia that led to sepsis.Cruise paid homage to Busch during the announcement of the sequel to his 1990 film &lsquo;Days of Thunder&rsquo; at a drivers&rsquo; meeting before Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway.Cruise is bringing the on-track thrill of the film to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-tom-cruise-paid-tribute-to-nascar-legend-kyle-busch-at-daytona-during-days-of-thunder-2-promo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-tom-cruise-paid-tribute-to-nascar-legend-kyle-busch-at-daytona-during-days-of-thunder-2-promo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar&rsquo;s &amp;#39;Girl Friend&amp;#39; Shuts Down Female Influencer&rsquo;s &lsquo;Dirty-Redneck&rsquo; NASCAR Remark With Bold Callout]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, GA &ndash; FEBRUARY 20: Carson Hocevar 77 Spire Motorsports Deleware Life Chevrolet walks down pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA CRAFTSMAN Truck Series FR8 Racing 208 on February 20, 2026 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, GA. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 20 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series FR8 Racing 208 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2602202788208 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireTabitha Swatosh has become a name NASCAR fans are increasingly familiar with. Al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevarrsquos-amp39girl-friendamp39-shuts-down-female-influencerrsquos-lsquodirty-redneckrsquo-nascar-remark-with-bold-callout/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevarrsquos-amp39girl-friendamp39-shuts-down-female-influencerrsquos-lsquodirty-redneckrsquo-nascar-remark-with-bold-callout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No NASCAR Race Today? Why the Cup Series Is Quiet on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Cody Ware, driver of the #51 Super.com Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyThere is no NASCAR Cup Series race today, Sunday, August 30, 2026. Fans looking for the usual Sunday afternoon action will not find stock cars on track. The reason is simple: NA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/no-nascar-race-today-why-the-cup-series-is-quiet-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/no-nascar-race-today-why-the-cup-series-is-quiet-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Elliott Backs Denny Hamlin’s Honest 7-Word Verdict on NASCAR’s New Package]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Qualifying Nov 5, 2022 Avondale, Arizona, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott 9 speaks with NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin 11 during qualifying at Phoenix Raceway. Avondale Phoenix Raceway Arizona USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xGaryxA.xVasquezx 20221105_gav_sv5_048 &copy;IMAGO/USA TODAY Network&ldquo;Hopefully this is the direction we go,&rdquo; Denny Hamlin&rsquo;s seven-word verdict may have been the clearest endors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-backs-denny-hamlins-honest-7-word-verdict-on-nascars-new-package/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-backs-denny-hamlins-honest-7-word-verdict-on-nascars-new-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arguably It Was Worse”- Christopher Bell Left Disappointed With NASCAR’s New Superspeedway Package With Blunt Verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA &ndash; AUGUST 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Interstate Batteries Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 23, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) &copy;Getty ImagesThe Coke Zero 400 race at Daytona was the final regular-season race before the start of the 10-race Chase. Ryan Preece clinched his first Cup Series win and sealed his spot in the post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/arguably-it-was-worse-christopher-bell-left-disappointed-with-nascars-new-superspeedway-package-with-blunt-verdict/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/arguably-it-was-worse-christopher-bell-left-disappointed-with-nascars-new-superspeedway-package-with-blunt-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Cup Series Odds: Hamlin a Clear-Cut Choice as Postseason Gets Underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.Could this finally be the year Denny Hamlin wins a championship? It certainly looks that way based on the current 2026 NASCAR Cup Series odds.Hamlin has pulled away to a clear-cut lead after clinching the regular-season title. Ryan Blaney is the current second-choice as he looks for his second championship.Let's look at the latest NASCAR Cup Series odds.NASCAR Cup Series odds&nbsp;Driver Name<br />
ProbabilityDen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-odds-hamlin-a-clear-cut-choice-as-postseason-gets-underway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-odds-hamlin-a-clear-cut-choice-as-postseason-gets-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Preece Reacts to His Much-Needed NASCAR Breakthrough at Daytona: “Built Us a Rocket Ship and Went to the Moon”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 29, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; Roush Fenway Keselowski driver Ryan Preece (60) lifts the winner's trophy in Victory Lane at Daytona International Speedway. &copy; Mike Watters-Imagn ImagesRyan Preece walked away with a Daytona win in Saturday&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 and secured his spot in the Chase. The feat marks his first-ever points-paying win in the Cup Series.Preece had a second-row start and was battling for a Stage 1 triumph when he wrecked with teammate Chris Buescher. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-reacts-to-his-much-needed-nascar-breakthrough-at-daytona-built-us-a-rocket-ship-and-went-to-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-reacts-to-his-much-needed-nascar-breakthrough-at-daytona-built-us-a-rocket-ship-and-went-to-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Daytona winners, losers as Ryan Preece bursts into Chase field with 1st win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Preece, the new Chase format and the regular-season finale combined for the on-track moment of the season in the NASCAR Cup Series.Preece earned his first career Cup Series victory in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Aug. 29 at Daytona to jump into the Chase field.The driver of the No. 60 RFK Racing Ford knew he almost certainly had to win the race to make the Chase, and restarted second for the overtime restart.Preece took the lead through turns 1 and 2 on the final lap as Zane Smith spun on his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-winners-losers-as-ryan-preece-bursts-into-chase-field-with-1st-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-winners-losers-as-ryan-preece-bursts-into-chase-field-with-1st-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson’s Farewell Gets Nostalgic As He Brings Back Iconic No. 48 Colors for 2027 Daytona 500]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Legacy Motor Club driver Jimmie Johnson (84) is interviewed before the start of the 2026 Wurth 400 cup race at Texas Motor Speedway. &copy; Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesJimmie Johnson shared a glimpse of the No. 48 livery for his farewell race at the 2027 Daytona 500.Johnson recently announced that he has teamed up with Lowe&rsquo;s, Ally, and Carvana to sponsor his sendoff race. Lowe&rsquo;s was his primary sponsor through his seven championships and 83 victorie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnsons-farewell-gets-nostalgic-as-he-brings-back-iconic-no-48-colors-for-2027-daytona-500/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnsons-farewell-gets-nostalgic-as-he-brings-back-iconic-no-48-colors-for-2027-daytona-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR&amp;#39;s new Daytona package was maybe directionally better?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRyan Preece certainly enjoyed the new NASCAR Cup Series superspeedway package on Saturday night but of course he did.&ldquo;I mean, yeah, I won,&rdquo; Preece said. &ldquo;I like it. Did you like it?&rdquo;That&rsquo;s a question better asked for his peers, starting with his team owner Brad Keselowski, who preceded him during post-race press conferences.&ldquo;Honestly, I could not tell a difference,&rdquo; Keselowski said. &ldquo;I couldn't tell they changed the rules at all. My]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascaramp39s-new-daytona-package-was-maybe-directionally-better/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascaramp39s-new-daytona-package-was-maybe-directionally-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Daytona 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe regular season is over, and Denny Hamlinsits atop the reset championship standings. Gone is his 89-point lead, replaced with a 25-point buffer. In fact, the entire top 16 is separated by just 100 points. Hamlin scored 1,027 points in the regular season before being reset to 2,100 as the No. 1 seed.&nbsp;Ryan Preece secured the 16th and final spot in the Chase standings after earning his first career NASCAR Cup Series win, bumping Shane van Gisbergen out of the Chase field by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-daytona-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-daytona-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Preece praises SVG as one &amp;quot;hell of a race car driver&amp;quot; after ousting him from Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIt was going to be a big ask for Ryan Preece to make up 31 points on Shane van Gisbergen, especially since SVG won Stage 1 while Preece was sliding through the infield grass.However, Preece fought back through the field and won the race -- his first victory in 249 career NASCAR Cup starts. The 'win and you're in' format may&nbsp;be gone, but the amount of points on offer for race wins was more than enough for Preece to bump Van Gisbergen from the 16th and final spot in the Chase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-praises-svg-as-one-ampquothell-of-a-race-car-driverampquot-after-ousting-him-from-chase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-praises-svg-as-one-ampquothell-of-a-race-car-driverampquot-after-ousting-him-from-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won the NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona? Full Race Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/OIKOS Ford, crosses the finish line under caution ahead of Daniel Suarez, driver of the #7 Coke Zero Sugar Chevrolet, to win the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyRyan Preece needed a win Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway.He got it by 0.024 seconds.Preece won a wild overtime finish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-coke-zero-sugar-400-at-daytona-full-race-results/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-coke-zero-sugar-400-at-daytona-full-race-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Preece didn&amp;#39;t hear no bell; breaks through at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRyan Preece didn&rsquo;t hear no bell.It&rsquo;s the end of the first stage and the No. 60 went from leading the race with a chance at 10 stage points to sliding across the grass and watching Shane Van Gisbergen win the segment instead.Preece stayed in the gas and finished eighth, but it was still a significant swing in points, Preece going from a 31-point deficit to 38 points with two quarters of the race still remaining.At that point, Preece needed to win and needed SVG to be c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-didnamp39t-hear-no-bell-breaks-through-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-didnamp39t-hear-no-bell-breaks-through-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zane Smith wrecks out of Daytona lead: &amp;quot;I didn&amp;#39;t even get a shot to survive&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWhen the white flag flew, Zane Smith was leading the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona. Making his 107th career start at the top level of the sport, he was hoping to become the 210th different winner in Cup Series history. However, that ultimately went to Ryan Preece.On the final overtime restart, Smith was leading with Ryan Blaney pushing. Ryan Preece restarted up top with Tyler Reddick behind him. By the time they reached the white flag, Smith was clearly ahead with Blaney, Pre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/zane-smith-wrecks-out-of-daytona-lead-ampquoti-didnamp39t-even-get-a-shot-to-surviveampquot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/zane-smith-wrecks-out-of-daytona-lead-ampquoti-didnamp39t-even-get-a-shot-to-surviveampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe praises package at Daytona: &amp;#39;I had a lot of fun&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR drivers truly did not know what to expect this weekend at Daytona, as they were racing with a brand new package meant to make things more competitive at the superspeedway.With every team going in blind, it was impossible to know who, if anyone, would have the advantage with the new package in place, or how they would impact the action&nbsp;on the track.&ldquo;I think this weekend has potential to be absolute chaos,&rdquo; said Denny Hamlin on his podcast in the days leadin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-praises-package-at-daytona-amp39i-had-a-lot-of-funamp39/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-praises-package-at-daytona-amp39i-had-a-lot-of-funamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is in the Chase? NASCAR’s postseason field from Denny Hamlin to Ryan Preece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Ryan Preece&rsquo;s dramatic, walk-off-like overtime win on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Daytona, the field is officially set for NASCAR&rsquo;s postseason.This year, the format is a bit different. After 12 years of the win-and-in, elimination-style playoffs, the Chase has returned. This postseason system is designed to award consistency and drivers who have achieved success over the stretch of a long season &mdash; that began all the way back in February at the Daytona 500 &mdash; rather than]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-is-in-the-chase-nascars-postseason-field-from-denny-hamlin-to-ryan-preece/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-is-in-the-chase-nascars-postseason-field-from-denny-hamlin-to-ryan-preece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Elliott says postseason seeding &amp;#39;irrelevant&amp;#39; if you don&amp;#39;t perform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoChase Elliott's Saturday night at Daytona didn't end the way his was hoping.The No. 9 team left the Coke Zero Sugar 400 with a 23rd place finish. A late wreck by Carson Hocevar sent the race into overtime, and Elliott was simply stuck too far back in the pack to make a run during the two-lap shootout to the finish.After the race, Elliott expressed disappointment in the finish, as he had been hoping to improve his spot in the points standings heading into the Chase."Unfortunately,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-says-postseason-seeding-amp39irrelevantamp39-if-you-donamp39t-perform/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-says-postseason-seeding-amp39irrelevantamp39-if-you-donamp39t-perform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen reacts to missing the Chase, despite first stage win on an oval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDaytona was roller coaster of a night for Shane van Gisbergen, and it ended in disappointment for the No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet.He watched Ryan Preece, Chris Buescher, and Kyle Larson all crash in front of him early in the running, clearing the way for SVG to earn his first-ever oval stage win and secure ten points.However,&nbsp;Preece pulled off a remarkable save and suffered minimal damage. Even while sliding, he crossed the line in eighth and scored three points. He a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-reacts-to-missing-the-chase-despite-first-stage-win-on-an-oval/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-reacts-to-missing-the-chase-despite-first-stage-win-on-an-oval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar surprised after losing control in late-race Daytona crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoCarson Hocevar was once again in contention on Saturday night, pushing towards the front of the pack with just a few laps left to race at Daytona in the Coke Zero Sugar 400.But as has often been the case with Hocevar, one move, that was likely a tad too aggressive in retrospect, ended his day early. The No. 77 came down to the low line to get past Ryan Preece, but lost control, spinning out and slamming into the wall.CARSON HOCEVAR GOES INTO THE WALL AND TAKES ERIK JONES WITH HIM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-surprised-after-losing-control-in-late-race-daytona-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-surprised-after-losing-control-in-late-race-daytona-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRyan Preeceonly led five laps, but that was more than enough to completely change the complexion of his season. When the race-ending caution flag flew, he was just ahead of Daniel Suarez, earning his first-ever NASCAR Cup win in his 249th career start.The win also vaulted him above Shane van Gisbergen in the championship standings, taking the 16th and final spot inside the Chase. SVG even earned his first-ever oval stage win, but it wasn't enough to stop Preece.&nbsp;Both stage w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Keyboard Warriors Saying I Was Nothing”- Ryan Preece Shuts Down Cup Series Critics With Bold Chase Statement at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Qualifying Feb 12, 2025 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece 60 during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20250218_mjr_su5_474 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesRyan Preece will race for the NASCAR Cup Series championship as he clinched his first ever win at Daytona International Spee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/keyboard-warriors-saying-i-was-nothing-ryan-preece-shuts-down-cup-series-critics-with-bold-chase-statement-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/keyboard-warriors-saying-i-was-nothing-ryan-preece-shuts-down-cup-series-critics-with-bold-chase-statement-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Chase field for Cup Series championship in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the field of 16 drivers in the 2026 Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series championship. The driver with the most points after the final 10 races will be crowned the champion.<br />
PositionDriverPoints1.Denny Hamlin21002.Ryan Blaney20753.Tyler Reddick20654.Ty Gibbs20605.Chase Briscoe20556.Christopher Bell20507.Kyle Larson20458.Chase Elliott20409.Joey Logano203510.Chris Buescher203011.Daniel Su&aacute;rez202512.Carson Hocevar202013.William Byron201514.Bubba Wallace201015.Austin Cindric200516.Ryan Pree]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-chase-field-for-cup-series-championship-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-chase-field-for-cup-series-championship-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won The NASCAR Cup Race at Daytona? Full Race Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Preece pulled off a miraculous first career NASCAR Cup Series win in Saturday&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at the Daytona International Speedway. The driver of the No. 60 earned his first victory in his 249th career start, but the triumph came with major Chase implications.Preece entered Saturday&rsquo;s race, the final of the regular season, 31 points behind Shane van Gisbergen for the final spot in the Chase.&nbsp;Ultimately needing a win to make the cut, Preece overtook Zane Smith on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-cup-race-at-daytona-full-race-results/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-cup-race-at-daytona-full-race-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coke Zero Sugar 400: Winners, Losers from NASCAR Race Today at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming into the Coke Zero Sugar 400, it was presumed that Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric and Shane van Gisbergen were effectively locks to earn the last three spots in the 10-race chase. NASCAR loves drama, and the rule changes made in the weeks leading up to tonight&rsquo;s race at Daytona International Speedway, with teams given no chance to practice, opened the door for chaos. Sure enough, the theatrics were on full display with an overtime finish.Let&rsquo;s dive into our winners and losers f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/coke-zero-sugar-400-winners-losers-from-nascar-race-today-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/coke-zero-sugar-400-winners-losers-from-nascar-race-today-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preece to Fight for Championship After Wild Overtime Win At Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Preece locked himself into the Chase for the Championship with a win in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. | Jared Bokanoski | Racing America On SIRyan Preece's odds of making the Chase for the NASCAR Cup were not very good coming into Saturday night's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. The RFK Racing driver had a 31-point deficit to the cut line, and it was apparent it would take a special night to lock into the Chase as Shane van Gisbergen, the driver Preece was chasi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/preece-to-fight-for-championship-after-wild-overtime-win-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/preece-to-fight-for-championship-after-wild-overtime-win-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The official NASCAR Cup 2026 Chase grid after points reset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin will lead the field of 16 into the ten-race Chase for the championship as the No. 1 seed, and after a wild night of racing at Daytona International Speedway, we now know all of the drivers who will join him.Making his 249th career start, Ryan Preece earned his first-ever NASCAR Cup win, replacing Shane van Gisbergen as the final driver in the 2026 Chase for the championship.Some of these points positions were adjusted after a review of the chaotic finish, with Larson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-official-nascar-cup-2026-chase-grid-after-points-reset/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-official-nascar-cup-2026-chase-grid-after-points-reset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The complete NASCAR Cup 2026 Chase grid after points reset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin will lead the field of 16 into the ten-race Chase for the championship as the No. 1 seed, and after a wild night of racing at Daytona International Speedway, we now know all of the drivers who will join him.Making his 249th career start, Ryan Preece earned his first-ever NASCAR Cup win, replacing Shane van Gisbergen as the final driver in the 2026 Chase for the championship.The full 2026 Chase grid can be found below:<br />
Read Also:<br />
The official 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Chas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-complete-nascar-cup-2026-chase-grid-after-points-reset/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-complete-nascar-cup-2026-chase-grid-after-points-reset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Made the NASCAR Chase? Full Standings After Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR regular season is officially over, and the field is set.After 26 races, the 16 drivers who will compete for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship have been determined following Saturday night&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway.The biggest movement came directly at the cutline.Ryan Preece raced his way into the 16th and final Chase position, completing a late regular-season charge that began with him sitting 31 points below the cutline entering Daytona.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-made-the-nascar-chase-full-standings-after-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-made-the-nascar-chase-full-standings-after-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Preece earns huge win in Daytona thriller, eliminating Shane Van Gisbergen from the Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIn his 249th career start, Ryan Preece has finally won a NASCAR Cup Series race. He claimed victory under caution, just ahead of Daniel Suarez and Michael McDowell.The win was enough to push Preece up into the Chase, eliminating Shane van Gisbergen in a stunning upset. It was a wild night for the RFK Racing driver, who ended Turn 1 spinning through the grass, only to fight back and win his way into the Chase."I'm just speechless right now," said Preece. "But those guys, that 60 g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-earns-huge-win-in-daytona-thriller-eliminating-shane-van-gisbergen-from-the-chase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-earns-huge-win-in-daytona-thriller-eliminating-shane-van-gisbergen-from-the-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR points standings: Cup Series points update after Daytona race, Chase picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin will carry a 25-point lead into the NASCAR Cup Series Chase opener next week.Hamlin clinched the top spot last week at New Hampshire, leaving little more than a trophy to race for at Daytona on Aug. 29.Ryan Preece claimed the Coke Zero Sugar 400 trophy, earning his first career Cup Series win and grabbing the final Chase spot at Daytona.Austin Cindric and Preece earned the final two Chase spots after their finishes at Daytona. Shane van Gisbergen dropped out of the top 16 by 16 poin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-daytona-race-chase-picture/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-daytona-race-chase-picture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR The Chase Standings: Cup Series Points Leaders After Regular Season, 16 Drivers in 10-Race Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who made The Chase? Saturday night&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona marked the end of the regular season in the NASCAR Cup Series. Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric and Ryan Preece locked up the final three spots, setting up the NASCAR The Chase standings for the 10-race chase.Immediately below is where you can find The Chase standings and how many points each of the 16 drivers will start with in the playoffs. Further below that are the final Cup Series points leaders after the regular season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-the-chase-standings-cup-series-points-leaders-after-regular-season-16-drivers-in-10-race-chase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-the-chase-standings-cup-series-points-leaders-after-regular-season-16-drivers-in-10-race-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR Cup Series Daytona race? Winner is Ryan Preece, plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Preece won the race and won a spot for the Chase.Preece won the NASCAR Daytona race, holding off Daniel Suarez as wrecks began to happen behind them on the last lap, bringing out the caution. It was Preece's first Cup win in 249 starts.The top 16 drivers were finalized after the Coke Zero Sugar 400.Who&nbsp;won the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona race? Winner, race results for the Coke Zero Sugar 4001. Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford2. Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet3. Michae]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-cup-series-daytona-race-winner-is-ryan-preece-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-cup-series-daytona-race-winner-is-ryan-preece-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Chase field set, see which 16 drivers made playoffs in Cup Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series Chase field was set after the Coke Zero 400 race on Aug. 29 at Daytona.Ryan Preece clinched a Chase spot via his first career win in a frantic final lap at Daytona.Austin Cindric joined him, clinching with a sixth-place run. Shane van Gisbergen dropped out of the top 16 following a 27th-place finish, giving up track position with a pit stop before the overtime restart.Denny Hamlin clinched the Chase's top seed last week at New Hampshire and goes into the Chase with a 25-poi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-field-set-see-which-16-drivers-made-playoffs-in-cup-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-field-set-see-which-16-drivers-made-playoffs-in-cup-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Preece wins at Daytona in overtime, clinches NASCAR Chase bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Preece scored the first NASCAR Cup Series points victory of his career, winning in overtime at Daytona International Speedway while also wrapping up a berth in the Chase.The Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing driver won by snatching the lead from Zane Smith, who spun from first in a multicar crash. The race ended under yellow.Daniel Suarez finished second, followed by Michael McDowell, Tyler Reddick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.Preece also won The Clash exhibition race at Bowman-Gray Stadium in Febru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-wins-at-daytona-in-overtime-clinches-nascar-chase-bid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-wins-at-daytona-in-overtime-clinches-nascar-chase-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace Officially Clinches NASCAR Chase Spot at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace can finally stop worrying about the cutline.The 23XI Racing driver officially clinched his place in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase during Saturday night&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, securing his postseason future before the regular-season finale was even over.Wallace entered Daytona in the strongest position among the drivers still trying to lock themselves into the 16-driver Chase field. He needed only two points to make it official.He took care]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-officially-clinches-nascar-chase-spot-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-officially-clinches-nascar-chase-spot-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen wins NASCAR Daytona first stage in crazy finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen won his first stage win on an oval of his NASCAR career. But it didn't come without controversy.The Trackhouse Racing driver bumped the back of Kyle Larson's Chevrolet as they approached the finish line to end Stage 1 of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona on Aug. 29. Larson then ran into the back of race leader Chris Buescher to send both Larson and Buescher into the frontstretch grass. Larson finished sixth and Buescher went from the lead to 11th and didn't get any stage poi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-wins-nascar-daytona-first-stage-in-crazy-finish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-wins-nascar-daytona-first-stage-in-crazy-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase field set after Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Saturday night&lsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway, the 16-driver field for The Chase is officially set.Denny Hamlin will lead the field into the postseason as the No. 1 seed after a dominant summer stretch that included three consecutive victories at Nashville Superspeedway, Michigan International Speedway and Pocono Raceway. Hamlin clinched the top seed following the penultimate regular-season race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.RELATED: Unofficial resul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-chase-field-set-after-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-chase-field-set-after-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe’s returns to help sponsor Jimmie Johnson in his final NASCAR race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe upcoming 2027 Daytona 500 appearance for Jimmie Johnson will be a memorable one, no matter what happens on the track. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion will make his 703rd career start and his 23rd appearance in the Daytona 500. He will be driving for the team he co-owns, piloting the No. 48 Legacy Motor Club Toyota.It will be Johnson&rsquo;s last-ever Cup race in a career at the highest level that dates back 25 years. He has already worked it out with Rick Hendrick t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/lowes-returns-to-help-sponsor-jimmie-johnson-in-his-final-nascar-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/lowes-returns-to-help-sponsor-jimmie-johnson-in-his-final-nascar-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise addresses the NASCAR garage in Daytona driver&amp;#39;s meeting about Days of Thunder 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoOn Saturday, Tom Cruise officially announced that Days of Thunder 2, a sequel to the popular 1990 NASCAR film, will release on June 2, 2026. Anne Hathaway will star alongside Cruise in the upcoming racing film.At Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Cruise was in attendance, and addressed the full field of drivers about the upcoming film."I am so excited to be back here," said Cruise. "Last time I was at this track, actually, I was on the backstraight, and I was shooting w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-addresses-the-nascar-garage-in-daytona-driveramp39s-meeting-about-days-of-thunder-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-addresses-the-nascar-garage-in-daytona-driveramp39s-meeting-about-days-of-thunder-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen eliminated from Chase contention after Preece wins Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen was eliminated from Chase qualification after Saturday night&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway.Ryan Preece, who entered 31 points below the No. 97 Trackhouse Racing driver, scored his first career victory following a caution on the final lap and leaped van Gisbergen to claim the 16th and final spot in the 10-race postseason field.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photosVan Gisbergen won Stage 1 of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-eliminated-from-chase-contention-after-preece-wins-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-eliminated-from-chase-contention-after-preece-wins-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Suddenly Misses Daytona Race After Health Setback, Harrison Burton Gets 23XI Call]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 TREETOP Toyota, 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) GettyRiley Herbst will not compete in Saturday night&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway after waking up with lingering effects from last weekend&rsquo;s crash at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. 23XI R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-suddenly-misses-daytona-race-after-health-setback-harrison-burton-gets-23xi-call/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-suddenly-misses-daytona-race-after-health-setback-harrison-burton-gets-23xi-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Ross Chastain hustle a Corvette pace car around Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoBristol Motor Speedway is known as The Last Great Colosseum for a reason.Plenty of great races have been run there over the years, with cars absolutely flying around the track and fans right on top of the action.But even with all of the stature the track already carries, a special moment courtesy of Ross Chastain this week might spark new life into your love of Bristol.Chastain was at Bristol as the track&nbsp;hosted a group of influencers ahead of the upcoming Chase race on Sept]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/watch-ross-chastain-hustle-a-corvette-pace-car-around-bristol/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/watch-ross-chastain-hustle-a-corvette-pace-car-around-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ross Chastain shows how fast a Chevrolet Corvette pace car could go at Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoBristol Motor Speedway is known as The Last Great Colosseum for a reason.Plenty of great races have been run there over the years, with cars absolutely flying around the track and fans right on top of the action.But even with all of the stature the track already carries, a special moment courtesy of Ross Chastain this week might spark new life into your love of Bristol.Chastain was at Bristol as the track&nbsp;hosted a group of influencers ahead of the upcoming Chase race on Sept]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-shows-how-fast-a-chevrolet-corvette-pace-car-could-go-at-bristol/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-shows-how-fast-a-chevrolet-corvette-pace-car-could-go-at-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ross Chastain shows how fast a Chevrolet Corvette pace car can go at Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoBristol Motor Speedway is known as The Last Great Colosseum for a reason.Plenty of great races have been run there over the years, with cars absolutely flying around the track and fans right on top of the action.But even with all of the stature the track already carries, a special moment courtesy of Ross Chastain this week might spark new life into your love of Bristol.Chastain was at Bristol as the track&nbsp;hosted a group of influencers ahead of the upcoming Chase race on Sept]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-shows-how-fast-a-chevrolet-corvette-pace-car-can-go-at-bristol/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-shows-how-fast-a-chevrolet-corvette-pace-car-can-go-at-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver Riley Herbst won&amp;#39;t race at Daytona because of &amp;#39;lingering effects&amp;#39; from crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) &mdash; Riley Herbst won't compete in the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night because of &ldquo;lingering effects&rdquo; from a crash last weekend.His team, 23XI Racing, made the announcement hours before the 400-mile race and said Harrison Burton will replace Herbst in the No. 35 Toyota. Herbst qualified fifth Friday, but Burton will have to start at the back of the field because of the driver change.&ldquo;After a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/driver-riley-herbst-wonamp39t-race-at-daytona-because-of-amp39lingering-effectsamp39-from-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/driver-riley-herbst-wonamp39t-race-at-daytona-because-of-amp39lingering-effectsamp39-from-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney&amp;#39;s crew chief addresses mistakes on pit road as Chase approaches fast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRyan Blaney was able to get out of New Hampshire last weekend with a win, but not without a bit of struggle.The No. 12 team once again struggled on pit road, with one miscue dropping&nbsp;Blaney all the way back into 14th during the race.The pit stop that almost cost Ryan Blaney the race. pic.twitter.com/m9OPRlKlAt&mdash; Turn Four Racing (@TurnFourT4) August 23, 2026A gutsy two-tire stop near the end of the race proved the difference that allowed him to come back and win, but it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaneyamp39s-crew-chief-addresses-mistakes-on-pit-road-as-chase-approaches-fast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaneyamp39s-crew-chief-addresses-mistakes-on-pit-road-as-chase-approaches-fast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard for the Coke Zero 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series regular season ends in 400 miles' time.The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona is the regular-season finale, with the 16-driver Chase field locked in after the race.Shane van Gisbergen (+44 points ahead of 17th) and Austin Cindric (+31) only need solid results to ensure their Chase spots, while Ryan Preece (17th in points) needs a big points day plus some help to jump into the top 16.Ross Chastain is on the pole, with Chris Buescher on the outside of the front row.NASCAR is brin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-race-at-daytona-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard-for-the-coke-zero-400/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-race-at-daytona-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard-for-the-coke-zero-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Preece scores first career Cup win at Daytona to advance to Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Preece won the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night in overtime to advance to The Chase in the NASCAR Cup Series.Preece, Bubba Wallace and Austin Cindric each clinched spots in the 16-driver postseason field following Saturday&rsquo;s regular-season finale. Shane van Gisbergen and Brad Keselowski were each eliminated from Chase contention following the outcome of Saturday&rsquo;s race.RELATED: Unofficial results&nbsp;|&nbsp;At-track photosZane Smith was le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-scores-first-career-cup-win-at-daytona-to-advance-to-chase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-scores-first-career-cup-win-at-daytona-to-advance-to-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Ryan Blaney wins Stage 2 at Daytona with last-lap pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stage 2 recapRyan Blaney surged to the victory in Stage 2 of Saturday&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway (NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Blaney made a last-lap pass on Chase Elliott to secure the stage win, drafting to the No. 9 Chevrolet&rsquo;s bumper down the backstretch and completing the pass before Turn 3.RELATED:&nbsp;Live leaderboard&nbsp;|&nbsp;At-track photosRyan Preece was second at the stage end ahead of Zane Smith, William Byron and Todd G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-ryan-blaney-wins-stage-2-at-daytona-with-last-lap-pass/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-ryan-blaney-wins-stage-2-at-daytona-with-last-lap-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zane Smith shares story of &amp;#39;full-circle moment&amp;#39; earning Kyle Busch&amp;#39;s respect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe NASCAR world is still mourning the loss of Kyle Busch, who died unexpectedly earlier this year.On August 18, the sport celebrated "Kyle Busch Day," honoring the two numbers (8/18) that he raced under for the majority of his career. Busch's fellow drivers took time to share stories of how the veteran impacted their careers.One such story was offered by Zane Smith, who remembered an early interaction with Busch while appearing as a guest on the Door Bumper Clear podcast.Smith w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/zane-smith-shares-story-of-amp39full-circle-momentamp39-earning-kyle-buschamp39s-respect/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/zane-smith-shares-story-of-amp39full-circle-momentamp39-earning-kyle-buschamp39s-respect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley Herbst out for NASCAR Daytona race with &amp;#39;lingering effects&amp;#39; from New Hampshire crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[23XI Racing driver Riley Herbst will miss the NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona on Aug. 29, the race team announced hours before the green flag.Herbst, the driver of the No. 35 Toyota, won't race after waking up on race day morning with "lingering effects from last week's incident" at New Hampshire.Harrison Burton will race in the No. 35 for the Coke Zero Sugar 400. Herbst had qualified the car in fifth, but Burton will have to move to the rear of the field due to the driver change."After a stro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/riley-herbst-out-for-nascar-daytona-race-with-amp39lingering-effectsamp39-from-new-hampshire-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/riley-herbst-out-for-nascar-daytona-race-with-amp39lingering-effectsamp39-from-new-hampshire-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson breaks his silence on Carson Hocevar with surprising verdict amid growing NASCAR backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesJimmie Johnson has weighed in on the Carson Hocevar debate. The seven-time Cup Series champion says the young driver is exactly what NASCAR needs, with a few catches.Hocevar has few friends on the track. His aggressive style has drawn criticism all season, but his popularity is soaring and his merchandise is selling faster than anyone else&rsquo;s.Johnson knows the situation from both sides.Photo by James Gilbert/Getty ImagesJohnson&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-breaks-his-silence-on-carson-hocevar-with-surprising-verdict-amid-growing-nascar-backlash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-breaks-his-silence-on-carson-hocevar-with-surprising-verdict-amid-growing-nascar-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harrison Burton replaces Riley Herbst at 23XI for Daytona NASCAR Cup race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photo23XI Racing announced that there will be a driver change behind the wheel of the No. 35 Toyota for Saturday night's regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway.Herbst qualified fifth for the race, but he won't even be able to start the event. Harrison Burton, who won the 2024 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, will replace him behind the wheel of the 23XI Racing entry."After a strong effort in qualifying yesterday, Riley Herbst woke up with lingering&nbsp;effects from la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/harrison-burton-replaces-riley-herbst-at-23xi-for-daytona-nascar-cup-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/harrison-burton-replaces-riley-herbst-at-23xi-for-daytona-nascar-cup-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to &amp;#39;Days of Thunder&amp;#39; to hit theaters in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) &mdash; Tom Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a follow-up to &ldquo;Days of Thunder.&rdquo;Cruise made the announcement from Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, hours before NASCAR's regular-season finale. Anne Hathaway will co-star as a team owner and engineer in the film scheduled to be released by Paramount Pictures on June 2, 2028.Cruise will serve as a producer alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper. Jonathan Levine is set t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-announces-a-follow-up-film-to-amp39days-of-thunderamp39-to-hit-theaters-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-announces-a-follow-up-film-to-amp39days-of-thunderamp39-to-hit-theaters-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson Shares Mixed Opinions of Carson Hocevar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson offers mixed feelings on Carson Hocevar. GettyJimmie Johnson has mixed opinions when it comes to NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar. Amid growing backlash from drivers regarding Hocevar&rsquo;s aggressive driving style, the seven-time Cup Series champion weighed in on &ldquo;The Hurricane.&rdquo;Hocevar previously drove for Johnson&rsquo;s co-owned team, Legacy Motor Club, on a part-time basis in 2023. The 23-year-old moved to Spire Motorsports full-time ahead of the 2024 sea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-shares-mixed-opinions-of-carson-hocevar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-shares-mixed-opinions-of-carson-hocevar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen explains how Ross Chastain has helped him improve at drafting tracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIt's been an impressive NASCAR season for Shane van Gisbergen.After dominating on road courses but failing to contend on ovals during his first full season as a Cup Series driver, this year&nbsp;SVG has shown drastic improvements outside of his road-course specialty, and looks more and more like a contender to eventually win at an oval each week.Ahead of NASCAR's regular season finale at Daytona on Saturday, van Gisbergen credited teammate Ross Chastain, who took pole during qual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-explains-how-ross-chastain-has-helped-him-improve-at-drafting-tracks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-explains-how-ross-chastain-has-helped-him-improve-at-drafting-tracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Days of Thunder’ sequel green-lit with Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s real. It&rsquo;s happening.NASCAR is returning to the big screen.More than three decades after the release of the original film, a sequel to the hit racing movie &ldquo;Days of Thunder&rdquo; has been officially green-lit. The star of the 1990 movie, Tom Cruise, shared the news in a post on X on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 29, accompanied by a photo of him and Academy Award-winning actress Anne Hathaway standing next to a stockcar on the track at Daytona International Speedway.The c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/days-of-thunder-sequel-green-lit-with-tom-cruise-anne-hathaway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/days-of-thunder-sequel-green-lit-with-tom-cruise-anne-hathaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Gibbs Racing wants Spire, Gabehart to produce race setups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAs part of the ongoing Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports lawsuit and countersuit, JGR is asking the court to force the defendants to produce certain technical documents.<br />
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Spire technical director Dax Gerringer was subject to deposition on August 20. Crew chief Travis Peterson was subject to deposition on Aug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joe-gibbs-racing-wants-spire-gabehart-to-produce-race-setups/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joe-gibbs-racing-wants-spire-gabehart-to-produce-race-setups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise announces Days of Thunder sequel to release in 2028, co-starring Anne Hathaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe long-awaited sequel to 1990's 'Days of Thunder' is has been confirmed for a 2028 release, per Tom Cruise himself. He is again set to star as Cole Trickle alongside Anne Hathaway. She is set to play the role of a team owner and engineer.&nbsp;The original film followed hotshot young racer Cole Trickle (Cruise) with a lot to learn about stock car racing as he tried to build a career in NASCAR, culminating with an epic battle for the Daytona 500 win.The sequel film will release]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-announces-days-of-thunder-sequel-to-release-in-2028-co-starring-anne-hathaway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tom-cruise-announces-days-of-thunder-sequel-to-release-in-2028-co-starring-anne-hathaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin got asked what he thinks of Tyler Reddick right next to Tyler Reddick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe team structure of NASCAR is far more complicated than anything we see in other sports.Teammates do what they can to help each other on the track, especially at a drafting track like this weekend's race in Daytona, but at some point, it always comes down to every man for himself.The dynamic between teammates on its own is difficult enough, but the relationship between Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin is somehow even more complicated. Reddick and Hamlin are not technically teamma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-got-asked-what-he-thinks-of-tyler-reddick-right-next-to-tyler-reddick/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-got-asked-what-he-thinks-of-tyler-reddick-right-next-to-tyler-reddick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A historic breakthrough: The NASCAR odyssey of Ryan Sieg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWhat exactly is an odyssey? According to Merriam-Webster, it's "a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune."That's essentially the NASCAR career for Ryan Sieg of RSS Racing, one of the few small, family-owned and operated race teams still competing at a high level in NASCAR.Sieg's NASCAR career began with a Truck Series debut in 2009, racing at Martinsville. Since then, he has started 538 races across all three national divisions of NASCAR, but it was on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/a-historic-breakthrough-the-nascar-odyssey-of-ryan-sieg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/a-historic-breakthrough-the-nascar-odyssey-of-ryan-sieg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Starts With Darlington”– Denny Hamlin Drops Honest Reality Check on His Slump Amidst Massive Chase Ambition]]></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 isn&rsquo;t chasing mediocrity heading into the Chase. He locked himself into the No.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/starts-with-darlington-denny-hamlin-drops-honest-reality-check-on-his-slump-amidst-massive-chase-ambition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/starts-with-darlington-denny-hamlin-drops-honest-reality-check-on-his-slump-amidst-massive-chase-ambition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy&amp;#39;s most iconic moments from NASCAR at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWe continue our&nbsp;'Kyle Busch Remembered' series as NASCAR takes on Daytona International Speedway. Busch won a single-points paying race at Daytona in each of the three national divisions.But those three count towards his record 234 career NASCAR wins across the three national divisions -- more than any other driver in history. Sadly, Busch died at the age of 41, just days after his final NASCAR victory.Since then, we've been highlighting his most impressive, memorable, or ev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-rowdyamp39s-most-iconic-moments-from-nascar-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-rowdyamp39s-most-iconic-moments-from-nascar-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley Herbst to miss Daytona summer race; Burton to drive No. 35]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riley Herbst will not compete in Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race, 23XI Racing announced Saturday afternoon.Herbst qualified fifth on Friday for Saturday&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. The team confirmed Harrison Burton will replace Herbst in the No. 35 Toyota in Saturday&rsquo;s 160-lap race (7:30 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).MORE: Starting lineup | Cup Series standings&ldquo;After a strong effort in qualifying yesterday, Riley]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/riley-herbst-to-miss-daytona-summer-race-burton-to-drive-no-35/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/riley-herbst-to-miss-daytona-summer-race-burton-to-drive-no-35/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riley Herbst misses Daytona summer race; Burton drives No. 35]]></title><description><![CDATA[23XI Racing announced Saturday afternoon that Riley Herbst would not compete in Saturday night&rsquo;s race at Daytona International Speedway.Herbst qualified fifth on Friday for Saturday&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. Harrison Burton replaced Herbst in the No. 35 Toyota for Saturday&rsquo;s 160-lap race, finishing 12th.MORE: Race results | Cup Series standings&ldquo;After a strong effort in qualifying yesterday, Riley Herbst woke up with lingering effects from last weekend&rsquo;s inci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/riley-herbst-misses-daytona-summer-race-burton-drives-no-35/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/riley-herbst-misses-daytona-summer-race-burton-drives-no-35/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR Cup Series Race at Daytona International Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Ryan Sieg, driver of the #38 Superior Integrity Services/SciAps Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts SeriesWinn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series regular season ends Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway with the Coke Zero Sugar 400. NBC begins coverage at 7 p.m. ET, while]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-cup-series-race-at-daytona-international-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-cup-series-race-at-daytona-international-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida native Ross Chastain calls Daytona Cup pole a &amp;quot;life achievement&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRoss Chastain has never been known for his qualifying performances. In fact, he became the only driver to ever win the Coca-Cola 600 from last place on the grid in 2025.But Friday at Daytona, he rocketed to the top of the charts, taking pole position by half-a-tenth over Chris Buescher.It's just Chastain's third career pole in the NASCAR Cup Series, with his other two P1s coming at Watkins Glen in 2024 and Nashville in 2023 (a race he won).&nbsp;&nbsp;&ldquo;Yeah, it's almost ind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/florida-native-ross-chastain-calls-daytona-cup-pole-a-ampquotlife-achievementampquot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/florida-native-ross-chastain-calls-daytona-cup-pole-a-ampquotlife-achievementampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daytona Cup pole is a special &amp;quot;life achievement&amp;quot; for Florida native Ross Chastain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRoss Chastain has never been known for his qualifying performances. In fact, he became the only driver to ever win the Coca-Cola 600 from last place on the grid in 2025.But Friday at Daytona, he rocketed to the top of the charts, taking pole position by half-a-tenth over Chris Buescher.It's just Chastain's third career pole in the NASCAR Cup Series, with his other two P1s coming at Watkins Glen in 2024 and Nashville in 2023 (a race he won).&nbsp;&nbsp;&ldquo;Yeah, it's almost ind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daytona-cup-pole-is-a-special-ampquotlife-achievementampquot-for-florida-native-ross-chastain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daytona-cup-pole-is-a-special-ampquotlife-achievementampquot-for-florida-native-ross-chastain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Post-Race Inspection at Daytona International Speedway Leaves Two Playoff Drivers With a Costly Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Ryan Sieg, driver of the #38 Superior Integrity Services/SciAps Chevrolet, leads Carson Kvapil, driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, Austin Hill, driver of the #21 Global Industrial Chevrolet, and Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Carolina Carports Chevrolet,to win the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts SeriesWinn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-post-race-inspection-at-daytona-international-speedway-leaves-two-playoff-drivers-with-a-costly-problem/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-post-race-inspection-at-daytona-international-speedway-leaves-two-playoff-drivers-with-a-costly-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Face Pre-Race Penalties Before Daytona International Speedway Showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Castrol Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series regular season ends Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway, but Brad Keselowski already faces a major setback. Keselowski&rsquo;s No. 6 Ford failed NASCAR Cup Series pre-race inspection twice before the Coke Zero]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-face-pre-race-penalties-before-daytona-international-speedway-showdown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-face-pre-race-penalties-before-daytona-international-speedway-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Surprisingly Backs NASCAR&amp;#39;s Controversial Daytona Call Amidst Growing Garage Fears]]></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 SportswireSuperspeedway racing has had a real problem over the last few years. Instead of the chaotic pack racing fans ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-surprisingly-backs-nascaramp39s-controversial-daytona-call-amidst-growing-garage-fears/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-surprisingly-backs-nascaramp39s-controversial-daytona-call-amidst-growing-garage-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“By No Means Won Over the Core”- Jimmie Johnson Exposes Own Fan Backlash to Defend Rising Star Despite On-Track Frustrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Via Imago &copy;Credit - ImagoIn 2025, Carson Hocevar was 32nd on the list of the top sellers of merchandise on NASCAR&rsquo;s shop. This year, he has skyrocketed to No. 1 on the list, giving the garage plenty of reason to debate whether his controversial antics are actually good for the sport or not. He&rsquo;s had run-ins with drivers in many races, has been unafraid to speak his mind on social media, and has been heavily criticized for his aggressive driving style overall. The Spire Motorspor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/by-no-means-won-over-the-core-jimmie-johnson-exposes-own-fan-backlash-to-defend-rising-star-despite-on-track-frustrations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/by-no-means-won-over-the-core-jimmie-johnson-exposes-own-fan-backlash-to-defend-rising-star-despite-on-track-frustrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;We&amp;#39;re a championship-capable team&amp;#39;: Byron optimistic ahead of 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. &mdash; You can never count out an established race team. The same goes for William Byron and the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports bunch, with the NASCAR Cup Series group looking to leave a mark in the upcoming Chase.In the three seasons preceding 2026, Byron was the only driver to qualify for the Championship 4 every year. But the Rudy Fugle-led crew has yet to find its footing this season.RELATED: Daytona summer hub | Where Byron is projected to finish in regular-season finale&l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39weamp39re-a-championship-capable-teamamp39-byron-optimistic-ahead-of-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39weamp39re-a-championship-capable-teamamp39-byron-optimistic-ahead-of-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Preece makes NASCAR Chase, winning in walk-off fashion at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Preece's team pushed all their chips into the middle of the table, gambling with low fuel as a two-lap overtime shootout approached.After Carson Hocevar wrecked to bring out a caution flag with six laps to go, the No. 60 team knew it controlled its own destiny. They kept their Ford on the track at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night to maintain their second-place position. If Preece won the race, he would eclipse Shane van Gisbergen in points and make the postseason Chase.Pushi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-makes-nascar-chase-winning-in-walk-off-fashion-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-makes-nascar-chase-winning-in-walk-off-fashion-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Daytona: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Coke Zero Sugar 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[For its final race of the regular season, NASCAR returns to Daytona International Speedway.Ross Chastain is the pole-sitter for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday, Aug. 29 in the final Cup Series competition before the postseason Chase begins.Chastain was eliminated from competing for a spot in the Chase last weekend at New Hampshire due to an internal engine failure, but he&rsquo;s enjoying the accomplishment of winning the pole at Daytona. It&rsquo;s the first time his car will sit on the pol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-daytona-start-time-tv-streaming-lineup-for-coke-zero-sugar-400/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-daytona-start-time-tv-streaming-lineup-for-coke-zero-sugar-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Daytona: Leaderboard, live updates for Coke Zero Sugar 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[For its final race of the regular season, NASCAR returns to Daytona International Speedway.Ross Chastain is the pole-sitter for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday, Aug. 29 in the final Cup Series competition before the postseason Chase begins.Chastain was eliminated from competing for a spot in the Chase last weekend at New Hampshire due to an internal engine failure, but he&rsquo;s enjoying the accomplishment of winning the pole at Daytona. It&rsquo;s the first time his car will sit on the pol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-daytona-leaderboard-live-updates-for-coke-zero-sugar-400/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-daytona-leaderboard-live-updates-for-coke-zero-sugar-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona: Starting lineup, TV schedule for today&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Chastain is on the pole for the Coke Zero Sugar 400NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 29 at Daytona.Chastain's lap of 48.808 seconds in the second round of qualifying was a half-tenth faster than Chris Buescher for the top spot.Austin Cindric (starting eighth) and Shane van Gisbergen (sixth) aim to hold on to the final two Chase spots in the regular-season finale, while Ryan Preece (fourth) has to make up a 31-point gap to SVG or a 44-point gap to Cindric.Here's the full starting lineup for Sat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-daytona-starting-lineup-tv-schedule-for-todayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-daytona-starting-lineup-tv-schedule-for-todayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series at Daytona: Starting lineup, TV schedule for today&amp;#39;s Coke Zero Sugar 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Chastain is on the pole for the Coke Zero Sugar 400NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 29 at Daytona.Chastain's lap of 48.808 seconds in the second round of qualifying was a half-tenth faster than Chris Buescher for the top spot.Austin Cindric (starting eighth) and Shane van Gisbergen (sixth) aim to hold on to the final two Chase spots in the regular-season finale, while Ryan Preece (fourth) has to make up a 31-point gap to SVG or a 44-point gap to Cindric.Here's the full starting lineup for Sat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-daytona-starting-lineup-tv-schedule-for-todayamp39s-coke-zero-sugar-400/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-daytona-starting-lineup-tv-schedule-for-todayamp39s-coke-zero-sugar-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR Daytona race on today? Time, TV schedule for Coke Zero 400 race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series sets the Chase field after the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Aug. 29 at Daytona.The Chase bubble is centered around three drivers; Shane van Gisbergen (44 points above the Chase cutline) and Austin Cindric (31 points ahead) currently are in 15th and 16th, with Ryan Preece looking to jump either for one of 16 spots.Ross Chastain is on the pole, with Preece (fourth), SVG (sixth) and Cindric (eighth) all starting inside the top 10.Denny Hamlin has locked into the top seed of the Chas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-daytona-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule-for-coke-zero-400-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-daytona-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule-for-coke-zero-400-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Daytona lineup, TV schedule for Saturday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Chastain is on the pole for the Coke Zero Sugar 400NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 29 in Daytona.Chastain and Chris Buescher will lead the field to the green flag from the front row.Ryan Preece starts fourth and needs a great points day plus trouble for either Shane van Gisbergen (starting sixth) or Austin Cindric (eighth) to jump into the Chase field with the 16 drivers locked after the regular-season finale.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Saturday's NASCAR race at Da]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-daytona-lineup-tv-schedule-for-saturdayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-daytona-lineup-tv-schedule-for-saturdayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is NASCAR on today? TV schedule, start time, live stream for 2026 Daytona night race]]></title><description><![CDATA[What channel is NASCAR on today? TV schedule, start time, live stream for 2026 Daytona night race originally appeared on The Sporting News.Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The NASCAR Cup Series heads back to Daytona this weekend for one final race ahead of the playoff Chase &mdash; get ready for the Coke Zero Sugar 400.&nbsp;After the Daytona 500 in February, NASCAR will return to Daytona International Speedway to wrap up the regular season schedule, this time with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-nascar-on-today-tv-schedule-start-time-live-stream-for-2026-daytona-night-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-nascar-on-today-tv-schedule-start-time-live-stream-for-2026-daytona-night-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Be the Tough Guy”: Austin Hill Reveals Kevin Harvick’s Advice After Kyle Busch’s Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 28, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Austin Hill (21) during qualifying at Daytona International Speedway. &copy; Mike Watters-Imagn ImagesAustin Hill shed light on his personal interaction with Kevin Harvick after Kyle Busch&rsquo;s tragic loss. The Richard Childress Racing driver shared that Harvick wanted him to remain stoic in front of his team.Hill was called up to fill in for Busch after the latter&rsquo;s untimely death on May 21. The 32-year-old has bee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/be-the-tough-guy-austin-hill-reveals-kevin-harvicks-advice-after-kyle-buschs-death/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/be-the-tough-guy-austin-hill-reveals-kevin-harvicks-advice-after-kyle-buschs-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR playoff standings 2026: Updated points, scenarios for final Cup Series spots at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR playoff standings 2026: Updated points, scenarios for final Cup Series spots at Daytona originally appeared on The Sporting News.Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.After a regular season filled with highlights, the Cup Series is mercifully approaching its crescendo &mdash; a 10-race postseason to determine who will hoist NASCAR's greatest prize, the Cup Series crown.This year's playoff format is markedly different from its latest predecessors. The "win-and-in" fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-playoff-standings-2026-updated-points-scenarios-for-final-cup-series-spots-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-playoff-standings-2026-updated-points-scenarios-for-final-cup-series-spots-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Sees First-Time Winner at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series saw a first-time winner at Daytona. GettyRyan Sieg captured his first career NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series victory in his 424th career start on Friday night at Daytona. The 39-year-old powered his No. 38 RSS Racing Chevrolet to the win in the Winn-Dixie 250 at &ldquo;The World Center of Racing.&rdquo;Austin Hill crafted up another solid performance at Daytona as he came home second after leading 22 laps and winning Stage 1. Carson Kvapil came home thir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-sees-first-time-winner-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-sees-first-time-winner-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rajah Caruth and a bittersweet night at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAt Daytona, Rajah&nbsp;Caruth had to make up at least 15 points to have a shot at the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase for the championship.Well, he started the day on a high note by securing pole position. After that, it seemed like everything was going his way. He scored 18 out of a possible 20 stage points, which was huge for his Chase hopes.&nbsp;Two of the drivers he was chasing also suffered significant damage in early wrecks (Brent Crews and William Sawalich),]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rajah-caruth-and-a-bittersweet-night-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rajah-caruth-and-a-bittersweet-night-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Pit Stall Assignments for Daytona: Where Every Driver Will Pit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida native Ross Chastain will lead the field to the green flag for Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona. The driver of the No. 1 earned the pole position for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 in Friday&rsquo;s single-car qualifying session.Chastain winning the pole gives him an advantage not just on the racetrack, but on pit road. That is because the Trackhouse Racing driver will be pitting in the closest pit stall to the exit of pit road. While that is normally the No. 1 pit stall, that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-pit-stall-assignments-for-daytona-where-every-driver-will-pit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-pit-stall-assignments-for-daytona-where-every-driver-will-pit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time does the NASCAR race start today? TV schedule, channel, live stream for 2026 Daytona night race]]></title><description><![CDATA[What time does the NASCAR race start today? TV schedule, channel, live stream for 2026 Daytona night race originally appeared on The Sporting News.Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season will come to an end this weekend. The Coke Zero Sugar 400 will wrap things up ahead of the playoff Chase.What better place to finish out the regular season than Daytona? Otherwise known as the "World Center of Racing", Daytona International Speedway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-time-does-the-nascar-race-start-today-tv-schedule-channel-live-stream-for-2026-daytona-night-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-time-does-the-nascar-race-start-today-tv-schedule-channel-live-stream-for-2026-daytona-night-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who’s on the Pole at Daytona? Full NASCAR Cup Qualifying Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Wendy's Watermelon Lemonade Chevrolet, enters his car 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyThe starting lineup is officially set for one of the biggest races of the NASCAR Cup Series season.Ross Chastain won the pole Friday at Daytona International Speedway, putting the Trackhouse R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/whos-on-the-pole-at-daytona-full-nascar-cup-qualifying-results/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/whos-on-the-pole-at-daytona-full-nascar-cup-qualifying-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14-Year Journey Culminates In 1st Career Win For Ryan Sieg at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Sieg celebrates his first career NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win in the Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway. | Jared Bokanoski | Racing America On SIRyan Sieg has been making a name for himself for a long time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series -- 14 years to be exact. But prior to Friday night's Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway, the likeable underdog had never visited Victory Lane, other than to congratulate someone else on their triumph.In an overt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/14-year-journey-culminates-in-1st-career-win-for-ryan-sieg-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/14-year-journey-culminates-in-1st-career-win-for-ryan-sieg-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The official 2026 NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Chase for the championship field after points reset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJustin Allgaier's massive 229-point lead is gone, replaced with a 25-point buffer as the Chase field is reset for the final nine races of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season.With Allgaier leading the way, all four full-time JR Motorsports drivers made the Chase field.&nbsp;Rajah Caruth and Taylor Gray claimed the final two spots inside the Chase field, while Joe Gibbs Racing teammates William Sawalich and Brent Crews missed out by five and six points, respectively.T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-official-2026-nascar-oamp39reilly-chase-for-the-championship-field-after-points-reset/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-official-2026-nascar-oamp39reilly-chase-for-the-championship-field-after-points-reset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Sieg Breaks Through for First Career Win in 424th Start at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Mark J. RebilasAfter years of close calls, heartbreak and grinding away with a family-owned race team, Ryan Sieg is finally a NASCAR winner.Sieg captured his first career NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series victory Friday night at Daytona International Speedway, winning the Winn-Dixie 250 in his 424th career start. Sieg held off superspeedway standout Austin Hill in overtime, beating him to the finish line by just 0.149 seconds.It was a victory more than a decade in the making for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-sieg-breaks-through-for-first-career-win-in-424th-start-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-sieg-breaks-through-for-first-career-win-in-424th-start-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Sieg wins first NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly race after 13 years of trying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photo13 years, 424 starts, and five runner-up finishes later -- Ryan Sieg has finally won a NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race, driving the No. 38 RSS Racing Chevrolet into victory lane at Daytona.&nbsp;"This is incredible," said Sieg after climbing out of the car. "Especially doing it here at Daytona. I've been coming here since I was a baby. To do it right now and the way we did it, that's amazing&hellip; This has been a long way coming. Last week we got the pole, and we came ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-sieg-wins-first-nascar-oamp39reilly-race-after-13-years-of-trying/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-sieg-wins-first-nascar-oamp39reilly-race-after-13-years-of-trying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR O&amp;#8217;Reilly Standings: OARS The Chase Standings, O&amp;#8217;Reilly Series Points Leaders After Regular Seasosn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who made The Chase in the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series? Following Friday night&rsquo;s regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway, the field of 12 drivers is set. All eyes now shift toward the 10-race chase, where Justin Allgaier will be the heavy favorite in a field that also includes the likes of Carson Kvapil, Jesse Love, Corey Day and Sheldon Creed.Immediately below, you can the the NASCAR OARS standings for The Chase with how many points each of the 12 drivers will s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp8217reilly-standings-oars-the-chase-standings-oamp8217reilly-series-points-leaders-after-regular-seasosn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp8217reilly-standings-oars-the-chase-standings-oamp8217reilly-series-points-leaders-after-regular-seasosn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Daytona race? Winner is Ryan Sieg, plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Sieg took the lead on the overtime restart to win the Winn-Dixie 250NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Aug. 28 at Daytona.Sieg earned his first career O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victory in his 424th career start.Joe Gibbs Racing's Brent Crews and William Sawalich missed the Chase field after separate crashes in the first half of the race.Rajah Caruth moved up two spots in the points standings to 12th and claim a Chase spot after earning 18 stage points, allowing for a margin of error]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-oamp39reilly-series-daytona-race-winner-is-ryan-sieg-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-oamp39reilly-series-daytona-race-winner-is-ryan-sieg-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Results Today: Winn-Dixie 250 Winner, O&amp;#8217;Reilly Series Results at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who won the NASCAR race today? Friday night&rsquo;s Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway marked the regular-season finale in the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series. Not only did we get a great overtime finish, but a driver below the cutline jumped into The Chase.Let&rsquo;s dive into the NASCAR results tonight from Daytona for the O&rsquo;Reilly Series race. Further below, you can find the NASCAR stage results today for the OARS.Winn-Dixie 250 Results: NASCAR OARS Results at DaytonaPos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-results-today-winn-dixie-250-winner-oamp8217reilly-series-results-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-results-today-winn-dixie-250-winner-oamp8217reilly-series-results-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Chase field set, see which 12 drivers made playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase field is set after the Daytona race on Aug. 28.Rajah Caruth erased the points deficit and jumped a couple spots to 12th as Joe Gibbs Racing's Brent Crews and William Sawalich suffered damage in separate accidents.Taylor Gray jumped up to a Chase spot ahead of his JGR teammates despite a 26th-place result.Crews and Sawalich missed the 12-driver field.Here's a look at the 12 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase drivers, with the seven-race Chase begin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-chase-field-set-see-which-12-drivers-made-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-chase-field-set-see-which-12-drivers-made-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Suarez Prepared to Leave Daytona as Wife Nears Birth of First Child]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Su&aacute;rez arrived at Daytona International Speedway with considerably more than NASCAR&rsquo;s regular-season finale on his mind.Su&aacute;rez and his wife, Julia Piquet, are expecting their first child, a baby girl, and the Trackhouse Racing driver revealed Friday that the couple has reached the point where the call could come at virtually any moment.&ldquo;I think it&rsquo;s considered already full term because we are getting into 38 weeks, so it can happen anytime,&rdquo; Su&aacute]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-suarez-prepared-to-leave-daytona-as-wife-nears-birth-of-first-child/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-suarez-prepared-to-leave-daytona-as-wife-nears-birth-of-first-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rajah Caruth overcomes late crash, inches into O&amp;#39;Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. &mdash; Rajah Caruth had everything seemingly working in his favor during Friday&lsquo;s NASCAR O&lsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Daytona International Speedway, like being in a hurry and encountering nothing but green lights. He was in go mode &hellip; until he wasn&lsquo;t.A late-race crash spoiled Caruth&lsquo;s best chance at victory in Friday&lsquo;s Winn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola, but the incident didn&lsquo;t prevent him from securing the final spot in The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rajah-caruth-overcomes-late-crash-inches-into-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-chase-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rajah-caruth-overcomes-late-crash-inches-into-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-chase-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ross Chastain Takes Daytona Pole as NASCAR Chase Bubble Gets Interesting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Chastain couldn&rsquo;t have picked a much bigger night to earn his first pole of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.The Trackhouse Racing driver will lead the field to green Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway after capturing the pole for the Coke Zero Sugar 400, the final race before NASCAR&rsquo;s return to The Chase.Chastain posted a 48.808-second lap at 184.396 mph in the final round of qualifying Friday, edging Chris Buescher for the top starting spot. Buescher qualified s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-takes-daytona-pole-as-nascar-chase-bubble-gets-interesting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-takes-daytona-pole-as-nascar-chase-bubble-gets-interesting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing Insights: How will Chase field shake out at Daytona?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One more race, one final opportunity. The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale is here, with the &ldquo;World Center of Racing&rdquo; at Daytona International Speedway acting as the ultimate battleground for those vying for Chase glory (Sat. 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Anything goes at drafting-style tracks, and the 2.5-mile racing cathedral is certainly no exception to the rule. Such circumstances make the postseason picture all the more tantalizing. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/racing-insights-how-will-chase-field-shake-out-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/racing-insights-how-will-chase-field-shake-out-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankie Muniz earns emotional win in GT4 America race with co-driver Tyler Stone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDriving a Ford Mustang for&nbsp;TechSport Racing alongside co-driver Tyler Stone, 'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz earned his first victory in the GT4 America Series (Am class) on Friday.The series was racing at Road America, and Stone crossed the line half-a-second ahead of the runner-up finisher in the Am class, while placing 17th overall in the multi-class race.Muniz has been contesting the GT4 America championship while also competing full-time in the NASCAR Craftsm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/frankie-muniz-earns-emotional-win-in-gt4-america-race-with-co-driver-tyler-stone/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/frankie-muniz-earns-emotional-win-in-gt4-america-race-with-co-driver-tyler-stone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A dream come true: Hometown hero Teddy Hodgdon scores emotional first Modified Tour win at Stafford]]></title><description><![CDATA[STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn. &mdash; The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour&lsquo;s return to Stafford Speedway on Friday evening was a day Teddy Hodgdon was eagerly looking forward to.A good portion of Hodgdon&lsquo;s childhood was spent at Stafford watching the track legends do battle around the storied facility. Hodgdon would eventually get a chance to write his own history at Stafford, racking up numerous accomplishments that included an SK Light Modified track championship in 2019.RELARED:&nbsp;Complet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/a-dream-come-true-hometown-hero-teddy-hodgdon-scores-emotional-first-modified-tour-win-at-stafford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/a-dream-come-true-hometown-hero-teddy-hodgdon-scores-emotional-first-modified-tour-win-at-stafford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caruth, Gray survive Daytona melee to earn Chase spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. &mdash; Joe Gibbs Racing entered Friday night&lsquo;s Winn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola with three drivers tightly sandwiched around The Chase cutline.After the smoke cleared at Daytona International Speedway, only one of the three &mdash; Taylor Gray &mdash; survived the battle for the final berths in the NASCAR O&lsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series postseason.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photos: DaytonaAfter a deft maneuver through a five-car wreck on Lap 44, Gray fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/caruth-gray-survive-daytona-melee-to-earn-chase-spots/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/caruth-gray-survive-daytona-melee-to-earn-chase-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ross Chastain wins the pole for NASCAR&amp;#39;s regular-season finale at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) &mdash; Ross Chastain took the pole Friday for NASCAR's regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway.Chastain covered the 2 1/2-mile superspeedway in 48.808 seconds, five-hundredths of a second faster than Chris Buescher in the second and final round of qualifying.&ldquo;It's almost indescribable," Chastain said. &ldquo;This is a life achievement. This is a moment I will never forget.&rdquo; Chastain, who already has been eliminated from playoff contention, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-wins-the-pole-for-nascaramp39s-regular-season-finale-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-wins-the-pole-for-nascaramp39s-regular-season-finale-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ross Chastain Takes Daytona Pole as Cup Series Field Prepares for Saturday Night Showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nadia Zomorodian/News-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesRoss Chastain will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag at Daytona International Speedway after putting together the fastest lap in qualifying.Chastain earned the pole with a 48.808-second lap, narrowly beating Chris Buescher for the top starting spot. With Daytona&rsquo;s unpredictable pack racing awaiting Saturday night, Chastain will have the advantage of controlling the field when the green flag drops.Buescher Jo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-takes-daytona-pole-as-cup-series-field-prepares-for-saturday-night-showdown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-takes-daytona-pole-as-cup-series-field-prepares-for-saturday-night-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rajah Caruth Scores First Career O’Reilly Series Pole at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Mike WattersRajah Caruth will lead the field to green Friday night at Daytona International Speedway after delivering a career-best qualifying performance ahead of the Winn-Dixie 250.Caruth put the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet on the pole with a 49.118-second lap at 183.232 mph in the final round of qualifying. The run gave Caruth his first career pole in the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series in his 46th series start.Caruth showed speed throughout the entire qualifying session]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rajah-caruth-scores-first-career-oreilly-series-pole-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rajah-caruth-scores-first-career-oreilly-series-pole-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECR Power Takes Ross Chastain To Daytona Pole; 3rd Career Pole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Chastain watches as he is shown as the pole sitter for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. | Jared Bokanoski | Racing America On SIIt's been a tough season for Ross Chastain and the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing team, which saw their chances at a Cup Series championship come to an end with an engine failure at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. However, on Friday at Daytona International Speedway, the group was given a reason to smile once again.After two rounds of qualifying for Saturday night's Coke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ecr-power-takes-ross-chastain-to-daytona-pole-3rd-career-pole/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ecr-power-takes-ross-chastain-to-daytona-pole-3rd-career-pole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Daytona starting lineup: Ross Chastain wins pole position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWith a 48.809s lap, Ross Chastain snagged pole position at Daytona International Speedway in the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet. He will share the front row with Chris Buescher in the No. 17 RFK Racing Ford, who trailed Chastain by 0.051s in the final round of qualifying."I'm not sure that we expected that leaving the shop, to be honest," said Chastain, who previously won poles at Nashville (2023) and Watkins Glen (2024).&nbsp;You're always trying to be efficient -- you're try]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-daytona-starting-lineup-ross-chastain-wins-pole-position/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-daytona-starting-lineup-ross-chastain-wins-pole-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR drivers looking to the &amp;#39;speedway gods&amp;#39; for help at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoBoth Carson Hocevar and Chris Buescher referenced the existence of the &lsquo;superspeedway gods&rsquo; on Friday at Daytona regarding the luck that is required to win on the two traditional &lsquo;drafting tracks.&rsquo;To wit, it is expected that there will be at least one major wreck, and maybe even more than a single &lsquo;Big One.&rsquo; There isn&rsquo;t a lot that drivers can do to miss them other than simply get out of the draft and risk losing a lap.These races are ofte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-drivers-looking-to-the-amp39speedway-godsamp39-for-help-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-drivers-looking-to-the-amp39speedway-godsamp39-for-help-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Starting Lineup Tomorrow: Cup Series Qualifying Results at Daytona, Coke Zero Sugar 400 Lineup and Pole Winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who is on the pole for the NASCAR race tomorrow? Ahead of Saturday night&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400, drivers hit the track on Friday for qualifying ay Daytona International Speedway. Without the aid of practice under the new package rules, things got interesting as we set the NASCAR starting lineup for tomorrow.First, we&rsquo;ll take a look at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 lineup and Cup Series qualifying results at Daytona. Further below that is where you can find the NASCAR starting grid at Dayton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-tomorrow-cup-series-qualifying-results-at-daytona-coke-zero-sugar-400-lineup-and-pole-winner/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-tomorrow-cup-series-qualifying-results-at-daytona-coke-zero-sugar-400-lineup-and-pole-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Daytona qualifying results, Ross Chastain on Cup Series pole as starting lineup set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Chastain is on the pole for the Coke Zero Sugar 400NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 29 at Daytona.Chastain's lap of 48.808 seconds in the second round of qualifying was a half-tenth faster than Chris Buescher for the top spot.Austin Cindric (starting eighth) and Shane van Gisbergen (sixth) aim to hold on to the final two Chase spots in the regular-season finale, while Ryan Preece (fourth) has to make up a 31-point gap to SVG or a 44-point gap to Cindric.Here's the full starting lineup for Sat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-qualifying-results-ross-chastain-on-cup-series-pole-as-starting-lineup-set/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-qualifying-results-ross-chastain-on-cup-series-pole-as-starting-lineup-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 O&amp;#39;Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase field set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Friday night&rsquo;s O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Daytona International Speedway, the 12-driver Chase postseason field is set.Justin Allgaier earned the No. 1 seed, dominating his way through the regular season with an already career-high six victories in the JR Motorsports No. 7 Chevrolet. He locked up the top spot after an EchoPark Speedway triumph in July.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photosCarson Kvapil earned the second seed, earning wins at Indianapolis Motor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-chase-field-set/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-chase-field-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 O&amp;#39;Reilly Auto Parts Series Incentive Bonus hub: Information, winners, more]]></title><description><![CDATA[With O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts as the official sponsor of NASCAR&rsquo;s secondary circuit in 2026, a new season-long financial program will reward race winners across all 33 NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series races this season.RELATED:&nbsp;2026 O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series scheduleWhat is the program?&nbsp;Designed to reward drivers financially for winning O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series races, the program serves as a platform to highlight driver excellence and reinforce the strong c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-incentive-bonus-hub-information-winners-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-incentive-bonus-hub-information-winners-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski in need of &amp;#39;a miracle&amp;#39; in NASCAR&amp;#39;s regular-season finale at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) &mdash; Brad Keselowski needs &ldquo;a miracle&rdquo; at Daytona International Speedway to make the Cup Series playoffs.A more likely scenario: his teammate at Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, Ryan Preece, eking into the postseason with a strong showing at NASCAR&rsquo;s home track Saturday night.&ldquo;My car needs like a miracle,&rdquo; said Keselowski, the 2012 series champion.Added Preece: &ldquo;I just think about trying to win stages and win the race. &hellip; There]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brad-keselowski-in-need-of-amp39a-miracleamp39-in-nascaramp39s-regular-season-finale-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/brad-keselowski-in-need-of-amp39a-miracleamp39-in-nascaramp39s-regular-season-finale-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At last! Ryan Sieg earns first O&amp;#39;Reilly Series win in 424th start at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his 424th career O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series start, Ryan Sieg held off Daytona International Speedway ace Austin Hill to win for the first time in NASCAR&rsquo;s second-highest level.Sieg prevailed in overtime, driving the No. 38 Chevrolet for family-owned RSS Racing, crossing the line o.149 seconds ahead of Hill.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photosCarson Kvapil finished third, falling short in his quest to become the first-ever driver to earn his first three wins consecutively.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/at-last-ryan-sieg-earns-first-oamp39reilly-series-win-in-424th-start-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/at-last-ryan-sieg-earns-first-oamp39reilly-series-win-in-424th-start-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Daytona race live updates, highlights, leaderboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase field will be set after the Winn-Dixie 250 race on Aug. 28 at Daytona.The Chase cutline is busy and tight.Polesitter Rajah Caruth enters the 250-mile race in 14th in points, 15 points off of 12th for the final Chase spot.The cutline looks like this ahead of the start of the race: 9. Parker Retzlaff (+46 ahead of 13th)10. Sam Mayer (+19)11. William Sawalich (+1)12. Brent Crews (+1)13. Taylor Gray (-1 behind 12th)14. Rajah Caruth (-15)Richard Childress R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-daytona-race-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-daytona-race-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Watch: As the eve of The Chase approaches, Daytona defines regular-season showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Track: Daytona International Speedway<br />
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida<br />
Track length: 2.5 miles<br />
When: 7:30 p.m. ET<br />
Where to tune in: NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio<br />
Race purse:&nbsp;$11,233,037<br />
Race distance: 160 laps | 400 miles<br />
Stages: 35 | 95 | 160<br />
Saturday&rsquo;s starting lineup| Pit stall assignmentsStorylines, rules uncertainty abound at DaytonaDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. &mdash; NASCAR&rsquo;s regular-season finale weekend hits a little differently this year. There&rsquo;s been no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-to-watch-as-the-eve-of-the-chase-approaches-daytona-defines-regular-season-showdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-to-watch-as-the-eve-of-the-chase-approaches-daytona-defines-regular-season-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preece, SVG detail approach to unpredictable regular-season finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. &mdash; Chase bubble drivers Shane van Gisbergen and Ryan Preece have differing mindsets heading into Saturday&rsquo;s regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Preece is going for broke in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 while van Gisbergen takes a measured approach.&nbsp;&ldquo;It&lsquo;s a simple game plan: sit on the pole, win the first stage, win the second stage, win the race,&rdquo; Derrick Finley, c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/preece-svg-detail-approach-to-unpredictable-regular-season-finale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/preece-svg-detail-approach-to-unpredictable-regular-season-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three O&amp;#39;Reilly Chase bubble drivers involved in early crashes at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two wrecks in the first two stages of the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway set back a trio of Chase bubble drivers Friday night (live on The CW, ESPN Unlimited, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio),RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-track photos: DaytonaAt Lap 27 of 100, Patrick Staropoli went around in Turn 3 after a push gone awry from Jeremy Clements, spinning up the track and collecting Chase contenders Brent Crews and Sam Mayer. Crews suffere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/three-oamp39reilly-chase-bubble-drivers-involved-in-early-crashes-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/three-oamp39reilly-chase-bubble-drivers-involved-in-early-crashes-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Daytona lineup, TV schedule for Friday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajah Caruth is on the pole for the Winn-Dixie 250NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Aug. 28 at Daytona.Caruth's lap of 49.118 seconds in the second round of qualifying claimed the top spot ahead of teammate Carson Kvapil.Six drivers are competing for four Chase spots, with 61 points separating Parker Retzlaff in ninth and Caruth in 14th coming into the day.Dawson Cram failed to qualify for the 38-car field.Here's the full starting lineup for Friday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race:WEEKE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-daytona-lineup-tv-schedule-for-fridayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oamp39reilly-series-daytona-lineup-tv-schedule-for-fridayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch the NASCAR Race Today at Daytona International Speedway: A Late-Night Race With Playoff Stakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, and Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota,lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR race today at Daytona International Speedway carries major playoff stakes as the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series reaches its regular-s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-the-nascar-race-today-at-daytona-international-speedway-a-late-night-race-with-playoff-stakes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-the-nascar-race-today-at-daytona-international-speedway-a-late-night-race-with-playoff-stakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spire Motorsports Insider Questions NASCAR’s High-Stakes Daytona Gamble With Humble Admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feb. 18, 2011 &ndash; Daytona Beach, Florida, United States of America &ndash; Michael Waltrip, driver of the 15 NASCAR Raceview Toyota, crosses the finish line ahead of Elliott Sandler, driver of the 2 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, to win the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fl. &ndash; ZUMAq59 &copy;imago images/ZUMA WireThe Coke Zero 400 will bring the regular season to a dramatic close at Daytona International Speedway. Yet this time, NASCAR is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spire-motorsports-insider-questions-nascars-high-stakes-daytona-gamble-with-humble-admission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/spire-motorsports-insider-questions-nascars-high-stakes-daytona-gamble-with-humble-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Hill was content staying in NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly but embraces Cup role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAustin Hill would have been content to remain in the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Series under a different set of circumstances.Richard Childress Racing named Hill as the full-time driver of the Cup Series No. 33 next season -- a role has already been fulfilling this season ever since the tragic death of Kyle Busch.Hill has been with the company since the 2022 season, having won in his organizational debut at Daytona and adding 15 more wins along the way over the ensuing five years. He&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-hill-was-content-staying-in-nascar-oamp39reilly-but-embraces-cup-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-hill-was-content-staying-in-nascar-oamp39reilly-but-embraces-cup-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR at Daytona International Speedway : TV Coverage and Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, drives through the infield grass after winningthe NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) GettyDaytona International Speedway hosts a major NASCAR weekend on Friday and Saturday, with two national series closing their regular seasons and another preparing for its postseason. The NASCAR Cup Series wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-daytona-international-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-daytona-international-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saturday Setup: Crew chiefs have differing opinions on new Daytona package]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. &mdash; Billy Scott has plenty of fond memories at Daytona International Speedway. Growing up two hours south near Tampa, it&lsquo;s where he fell in love with racing as a child.His most recent trip to the &ldquo;World Center of Racing&rdquo; added another chapter to those memories: sipping the bubbly in Victory Lane after winning the 68th running of the Great American Race in February. It ranks at the top of his career accolades.RELATED: Daytona lineup | At-track photos&ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/saturday-setup-crew-chiefs-have-differing-opinions-on-new-daytona-package/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/saturday-setup-crew-chiefs-have-differing-opinions-on-new-daytona-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Suárez on baby watch as The Chase nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. &mdash; Daniel Su&aacute;rez and wife Julia Piquet are expecting their first child &mdash; at any moment.&ldquo;I think it&rsquo;s considered already full term because we are getting into 38 weeks, so it can happen anytime,&rdquo; Su&aacute;rez acknowledged Friday at Daytona International Speedway. &ldquo;She can call me right now and say, &lsquo;Hey, you have to come back.&rsquo; We&rsquo;ll see how things happen. Hopefully, things work out for me to be there.&rdquo;RELATED:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-surez-on-baby-watch-as-the-chase-nears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-surez-on-baby-watch-as-the-chase-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Daytona qualifying live results, Cup Series starting lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup SeriesDaytona race weekend begins with Coke Zero Sugar 400 qualifying on Aug. 28.41 cars are entered for 40 spots, so one of the five open-entry cars will not make the field.The Chase field will be set following the Daytona race; Shane van Gisbergen has a 31-point advantage over Ryan Preece for the final spot coming into the weekend.Follow our NASCAR Daytona qualifying updates below:NASCAR Daytona qualifying live updates, lap timesRefresh this page after 5 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Cent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-qualifying-live-results-cup-series-starting-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-qualifying-live-results-cup-series-starting-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chastain soars to Busch Light Pole Award for Daytona regular-season finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trackhouse Racing&rsquo;s Ross Chastain earned the Busch Light Pole Award for Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The native Floridian turned a time of 184.396 mph in Round 2, marking his first pole of the 2026 campaign. It&rsquo;s the third of his career.RELATED: Qualifying results | At-track photosRFK Racing&rsquo;s Chris Buescher qualified second, turning a lap of 184.204 mph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chastain-soars-to-busch-light-pole-award-for-daytona-regular-season-finale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chastain-soars-to-busch-light-pole-award-for-daytona-regular-season-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Dye Lands Multi-Year Contract In O&amp;#39;Reilly&amp;#39;s Series In 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDaniel Dye has landed on his feet. On Friday afternoon in a press conference at Daytona International Speedway, the 22-year-old racer announced a multi-year contract with Jordan Anderson Racing. The deal will have Dye slide behind the wheel of the organization's No. 32 Chevrolet in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series beginning in 2027.Champion Container, Dye's longtime primary sponsor, will join him as he moves to the Jordan Anderson Racing team next season.Dye,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-dye-lands-multi-year-contract-in-oamp39reillyamp39s-series-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-dye-lands-multi-year-contract-in-oamp39reillyamp39s-series-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Dye Lands Multi-Year Contract In O&amp;#39;Reilly Series In 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDaniel Dye has landed on his feet. On Friday afternoon in a press conference at Daytona International Speedway, the 22-year-old racer announced a multi-year contract with Jordan Anderson Racing. The deal will have Dye slide behind the wheel of the organization's No. 32 Chevrolet in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series beginning in 2027.Champion Container, Dye's longtime primary sponsor, will join him as he moves to the Jordan Anderson Racing team next season.Dye,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-dye-lands-multi-year-contract-in-oamp39reilly-series-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-dye-lands-multi-year-contract-in-oamp39reilly-series-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outrage Erupts Over NASCAR’s Unusual Approach Capitalizing on Controversial Cup Star’s Antics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar &copy;Credits: ImagoNASCAR has long carried a polished, carefully controlled corporate image, with its public messaging usually sticking to safe, measured language. But ahead of the regular-season finale at Daytona, the sanctioning body took a surprisingly playful turn. Instead of simply promoting the Coke Zero Sugar 400, NASCAR put one of its most polarizing young stars front and center, openly asking whether everybody hates him. The unusual approach has now sparked plenty of dis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/outrage-erupts-over-nascars-unusual-approach-capitalizing-on-controversial-cup-stars-antics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/outrage-erupts-over-nascars-unusual-approach-capitalizing-on-controversial-cup-stars-antics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Dye secures multi-year NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly deal with Jordan Anderson Racing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport (JAR) has announced plans to put Daniel Dye behind the wheel of the No. 32 Chevrolet for the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season, which will be the beginning of a multi-year deal.Dye, 22, began the 2026 season with a full-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ride with Kaulig and Ram. However, he was suspended in March after inappropriate comments he made against IndyCar driver David Malukas on a livestream.He has since completed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-dye-secures-multi-year-nascar-oamp39reilly-deal-with-jordan-anderson-racing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-dye-secures-multi-year-nascar-oamp39reilly-deal-with-jordan-anderson-racing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Fans Are Sending a Clear Message About Carson Hocevar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar has spent much of the 2026 NASCAR season making headlines for all kinds of reasons.He&rsquo;s won his first NASCAR Cup Series race. He&rsquo;s tangled with competitors. He&rsquo;s been criticized by fellow drivers. He&rsquo;s become a weekly topic of conversation, whether he&rsquo;s running at the front or somewhere in the middle of the field.But there is another Hocevar storyline developing that has nothing to do with an on-track incident.NASCAR revealed this week that the 23-yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-are-sending-a-clear-message-about-carson-hocevar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-are-sending-a-clear-message-about-carson-hocevar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Predictions this Weekend: Coke Zero Sugar 400 Picks for Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who will win the NASCAR race this weekend? NASCAR predictions at Daytona are never particularly easy, even more so for this weekend&rsquo;s race with the new rules package and no practice for the teams to work through things.If that didn&rsquo;t make NASCAR predictions this weekend difficult enough, we&rsquo;re taking things a step further with our Coke Zero Sugar 400 picks by doing it before qualifying on Friday night. So, with that in mind, let&rsquo;s have the rampant speculation and dart thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-predictions-this-weekend-coke-zero-sugar-400-picks-for-daytona/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-predictions-this-weekend-coke-zero-sugar-400-picks-for-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Daytona International Speedway summer 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 Daytona International Speedway.NASCAR Cup SeriesStay tuned.NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: Daytona weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on NBCNASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts SeriesNASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series Winn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Col]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-daytona-international-speedway-summer-race-pit-stall-assignments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-daytona-international-speedway-summer-race-pit-stall-assignments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen vs Ryan Preece: What Daytona stats say about final Chase battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAt Daytona International Speedway, Shane van Gisbergen will attempt to hold back Ryan Preece for the 16th and final spot inside the Chase, with the entire field of title combatants locked in once the checkered flag flies. These two are separated by 31 points in the drivers' standings, and just six points in the owners' standings.(Note: Preece was docked 25 driver points for intentionally wrecking Ty Gibbs at Texas, but that penalty was not applied to the owner's championship)Aust]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-vs-ryan-preece-what-daytona-stats-say-about-final-chase-battle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-vs-ryan-preece-what-daytona-stats-say-about-final-chase-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Daytona Betting Odds: Favorites, Sleepers and Longshots for Coke Zero Sugar 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picking a NASCAR Cup Series winner is rarely easy. Picking one at Daytona International Speedway can feel closer to throwing darts.That hasn&rsquo;t stopped oddsmakers from identifying two drivers as the men to beat entering Saturday night&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400.William Byron and Ryan Blaney are the co-favorites at +850 for NASCAR&rsquo;s regular-season finale, according to the latest odds listed by FOX Sports. Joey Logano sits alone behind them at +1100, while Tyler Reddick, Christopher Be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-betting-odds-favorites-sleepers-and-longshots-for-coke-zero-sugar-400/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-betting-odds-favorites-sleepers-and-longshots-for-coke-zero-sugar-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Chase Cutline Tracker: Who’s In, Who’s Out Before Daytona?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no more hiding from the NASCAR Cup Series standings.Twenty-five races have reduced the fight for the 2026 Chase to one final night at Daytona International Speedway, where the regular season ends Saturday with the Coke Zero Sugar 400. For most of the field, the postseason question has already been answered. For five drivers, it hasn&rsquo;t.Only three spots remain in NASCAR&rsquo;s 16-driver Chase field. Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric and Shane van Gisbergen currently own them. Ryan Pree]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-cutline-tracker-whos-in-whos-out-before-daytona/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-cutline-tracker-whos-in-whos-out-before-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Qualifying Order Today: Cup Series Qualifying Order for 41 Drives at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday night is the final race of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway determining the final spots in The Chase. Before we get to the racing on Saturday under the lights, we&rsquo;ve not NASCAR qualifying today to determine the starting lineup.Cup Series qualifying today is particularly intriguing for two reasons. First, 41 entrants means that one car won&rsquo;t qualify for Saturday night&rsquo;s race. The biggest storyline, of c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-today-cup-series-qualifying-order-for-41-drives-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-today-cup-series-qualifying-order-for-41-drives-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch seeks a reset at Daytona after frustrating NASCAR rookie season]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch has gone from can&rsquo;t-miss to can&rsquo;t-finish.Entering 2026 at age 19, Zilisch was the talk of the garage &mdash; NASCAR&rsquo;s next young phenom. Instead, he has spun out time and again, recording just one top-10 showing while failing to complete nine of 25 races.But Zilisch pushes to prove he belongs in the sport&rsquo;s top series, beginning at the Coke Zero Sugar Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway &mdash; where he made his long-awaited rookie debu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-seeks-a-reset-at-daytona-after-frustrating-nascar-rookie-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-seeks-a-reset-at-daytona-after-frustrating-nascar-rookie-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Teams Make Major Pit Crew Changes Ahead of Daytona Finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR teams are not waiting for the Chase to begin to make changes.Several Cup Series organizations are shaking up their pit crews ahead of Saturday night&rsquo;s regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway, including Hendrick Motorsports and Trackhouse Racing.Perhaps the most notable move involves Shane van Gisbergen.Trackhouse is swapping the pit crews of van Gisbergen&rsquo;s No. 97 Chevrolet and AJ Allmendinger&rsquo;s No. 16 Chevrolet, effectively moving the No. 16 crew over to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-teams-make-major-pit-crew-changes-ahead-of-daytona-finale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-teams-make-major-pit-crew-changes-ahead-of-daytona-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“It’s Not the Woods”- Veteran Insider Defends Legendary Team Owners From Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[JOLIET, IL &ndash; JULY 05: Josh Berry 21 Wood Brothers Racing eero Ford exits pit road during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series eero 400 on July 5, 2026, at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, IL. Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 05 NASCAR Cup Series eero 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260705371400 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireThe future of the Wood Brothers&rsquo; No. 21 has become one of the biggest talking points of NASCAR&rsquo;s silly season. Josh Berry&rsquo;s departure was ann]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/its-not-the-woods-veteran-insider-defends-legendary-team-owners-from-backlash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/its-not-the-woods-veteran-insider-defends-legendary-team-owners-from-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick remains confident as NASCAR’s Chase approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running from February through November, the NASCAR season can be long, grueling and unforgivable for its drivers, full of twists and turns, ups and downs.It&rsquo;s been that way for Tyler Reddick this year.The 30-year-old from Corning, California, started the year on an absolute tear and made history, becoming the first driver to win the first three races of the season. When he took consecutive checkered flags at Daytona, Atlanta and Circuit of the Americas, he did something that not even legen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-remains-confident-as-nascars-chase-approaches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-remains-confident-as-nascars-chase-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After roller-coaster season, Tyler Reddick confident as NASCAR&amp;#39;s Chase approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running from February through November, the NASCAR season can be long, grueling and unforgivable for its drivers, full of twists and turns, ups and downs.It&rsquo;s been that way for Tyler Reddick this year.The 30-year-old from Corning, California, started the year on an absolute tear and made history, becoming the first driver to win the first three races of the season. When he took consecutive checkered flags at Daytona, Atlanta and Circuit of the Americas, he did something that not even legen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/after-roller-coaster-season-tyler-reddick-confident-as-nascaramp39s-chase-approaches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/after-roller-coaster-season-tyler-reddick-confident-as-nascaramp39s-chase-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Legend Weighs In as Fans Split Over Sport’s Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR isn&rsquo;t the same sport it was 20 years ago. That much is obvious.The argument is over whether that&rsquo;s a good thing.For longtime fans, NASCAR was built on stock cars, short tracks, Southern racing and drivers who worked their way up through local tracks. Now there are street races, new venues, streaming deals and plenty of changes to the race format.Some fans love it. Others look at the modern NASCAR schedule and wonder what happened to the sport th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-weighs-in-as-fans-split-over-sports-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-weighs-in-as-fans-split-over-sports-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cut to The Chase: Who&amp;#39;s still standing entering the regular-season finale at Daytona?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 25 races, five drivers are fighting for the final three spots inside The Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.The battle will reach a fever pitch on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 (7:30 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Before the green flag waves, here is a look at the five contenders who have a chance to advance to the 16-driver contest for a 10-race journey toward their title hopes with help from Racing Insights. Thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cut-to-the-chase-whoamp39s-still-standing-entering-the-regular-season-finale-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cut-to-the-chase-whoamp39s-still-standing-entering-the-regular-season-finale-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Series race at Daytona on today? Time, TV schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series returns for the Winn-Dixie 250 regular-season finale race at Daytona on Aug. 28.The series has been off since Aug. 8, when Carson Kvapil won at Iowa. The JR Motorsports driver has won two in a row, with three off weekends mixed in.The Chase field of 12 drivers will be set after Daytona. Six drivers are within 61 points of each other, with four spots available. Parker Retzlaff (+46 to 13th) Mayer (+19), William Sawalich (+1), Brent Crews (+1), Taylor Gray (-1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-oamp39reilly-series-race-at-daytona-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-oamp39reilly-series-race-at-daytona-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Daytona qualifying channel today, time, TV schedule for Coke Zero 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup SeriesDaytona race weekend begins with Coke Zero Sugar 400 qualifying on Aug. 28 at Daytona International Speedway.The series has some rules changes to the cars for this weekend, an adjustment to the pack-racing car from earlier this season at Daytona and Talladega.The series adjusted the horsepower and lowered the spoiler to promote more passing and curb some of the fuel-saving measures used over the last couple years.The Chase field of 16 drivers will be set following the Aug. 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-qualifying-channel-today-time-tv-schedule-for-coke-zero-400/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-qualifying-channel-today-time-tv-schedule-for-coke-zero-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Daytona predictions 2026, expert picks for Coke Zero 400 Cup race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series completes the regular season with the Coke Zero 400 on Aug. 29 at Daytona.The race for the final Chase berths will come down to four drivers for two spots (Austin Cindric, Shane van Gisbergen, Ryan Preece and Brad Keselowski). Keselowski is 66 points out of 16th, so he's a long shot. But Preece is 31 points behind SVG and 44 behind Cindric.Denny Hamlin has locked into the top seed in the Chase, while Ryan Blaney has a large cushion in second.Here are The Tennessean's expert]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-predictions-2026-expert-picks-for-coke-zero-400-cup-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-predictions-2026-expert-picks-for-coke-zero-400-cup-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 Predictions, Odds &amp; Picks &mdash; Daytona International Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.&#127937;Coke Zero Sugar 400: Key takeawaysBest pre-qualifying prediction: Bubba Wallace to win (5%) &mdash; has found the front in 10 of last 11 Daytona races.Best pre-qualifying value: Josh Berry to win (2%) &mdash; too low a price for a driver this hot.Best pre-qualifying prop: Corey Heim Top 10 (22%) &mdash; late wreck in Daytona 500 helps to obscure his form.Track: It's all about navigating chaos and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-coke-zero-sugar-400-predictions-odds-amp-picks-mdash-daytona-international-speedway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-coke-zero-sugar-400-predictions-odds-amp-picks-mdash-daytona-international-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Fastlane: Navigating the unpredictability of Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor&rsquo;s Note: Keep tabs on this page for lineup advice following qualifying, including changes you should consider.For a handful of drivers, their 2026 fate comes down to the regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway. With a significant rule change that will see the rear spoiler shortened to 4 inches &mdash; the same height used at intermediate tracks &mdash; and horsepower reduced to 465, nobody in the Cup Series garage truly knows what to expect. Some believe the racing wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fantasy-fastlane-navigating-the-unpredictability-of-daytona/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fantasy-fastlane-navigating-the-unpredictability-of-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Middle Finger to All the Haters” — ‘Mickey Mouse Champion’ Disrespect Fuels Joey Logano’s New Mission]]></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 PressJoey Logano isn&rsquo;t among the fan-favorite drivers in NASCAR. With three Cup Series championships, he is a future Hall of Famer w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/middle-finger-to-all-the-haters-mickey-mouse-champion-disrespect-fuels-joey-loganos-new-mission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/middle-finger-to-all-the-haters-mickey-mouse-champion-disrespect-fuels-joey-loganos-new-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Gordon Says His NASCAR Driver Contract Would Shock People]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Gordon wheeled the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet the entirety of his illustrious NASCAR Cup Series career. Gordon captured four Cup Series championships and 93 career wins, stamping him as one of the best the sport has ever seen.Today, Gordon is focused on the business side of the sport as he is the current Vice Chairman of HMS. During an appearance on the &ldquo;Business of Motorsports&rdquo; podcast, hosted by Dale Earnhardt Jr.&rsquo;s older sister, Kelley, Gordon revealed a shoc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jeff-gordon-says-his-nascar-driver-contract-would-shock-people/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jeff-gordon-says-his-nascar-driver-contract-would-shock-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Star Carson Hocevar Faces Growing Backlash as More Drivers Speak Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 14: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyAccording to a NASCAR press release issued ahead of Saturday night&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400, Carson Hocevar has become one of the most talked-about drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series. The 23-year-old has faced criticism from several dr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-star-carson-hocevar-faces-growing-backlash-as-more-drivers-speak-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-star-carson-hocevar-faces-growing-backlash-as-more-drivers-speak-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Daytona Betting Odds: Favorites, Sleepers and Longshots for Saturday’s Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series betting odds for Daytona. GettyDaytona International Speedway is the site for the final race before the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase this Saturday night. Oddsmakers have put two former Daytona winners at the top of the charts.William Byron and Ryan Blaney share the best odds to win at +850. Close behind is Joey Logano at +1100, as well as Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott all at +1200 odds to win.Yet, with the unpredictably of Daytona, coupled with the new rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-betting-odds-favorites-sleepers-and-longshots-for-saturdays-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-betting-odds-favorites-sleepers-and-longshots-for-saturdays-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rob Hunt Column: AHS grad Walker working toward career in racing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tip of the cap this week to Aubre Walker.The 2026 Anderson High School graduate &ndash; with honors, by the way &ndash; was last seen by me on the soccer field last fall tending goal for the Indians.She is now attending Purdue &ndash; Indianapolis and is studying motorsports engineering and this week, she is participating in test days at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. She will be doing so with professional driver and engineer Sabre Cook and will represent just her latest opportunity to work behi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rob-hunt-column-ahs-grad-walker-working-toward-career-in-racing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rob-hunt-column-ahs-grad-walker-working-toward-career-in-racing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Cutline: Who are the key players that you should watch out for at Daytona?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NOAPS at Daytona in February 2026. (Credit to Speedwaydigest.com)After a two week hiatus, the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series prepares for The Chase with one final race at Daytona International Speedway. Eight of the twelve spots have been clinched already. Those drivers and their points situations are listed below. #7 Justin Allgaier (Lead)#1 Carson Kvapil (-238)#00 Sheldon Creed (-266)#2 Jesse Love (-299)#17 Corey Day (-321)#20 Brandon Jones (-330)#21 Austin Hill (-332)#8 Sammy Smith (]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-cutline-who-are-the-key-players-that-you-should-watch-out-for-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-oreilly-auto-parts-series-cutline-who-are-the-key-players-that-you-should-watch-out-for-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New package Daytona is a complete unknown for NASCAR Cup teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWhen Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 crew chief Adam Stevens sends out driver Christopher Bell for the start of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday at Daytona, he will have no idea what to expect, nor any idea of where his driver should run approaching Turn 1.Everything is a virtual unknown.&ldquo;This is going to be total chaos and calamity,&rdquo; Stevens told Motorsport.com after the race at New Hampshire. &ldquo;I'm not sure where the safe place will be (on) Turn 1, Lap 1. It might b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/new-package-daytona-is-a-complete-unknown-for-nascar-cup-teams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/new-package-daytona-is-a-complete-unknown-for-nascar-cup-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch NASCAR at Daytona: Weekend schedule, start time, TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR heads to Daytona to conclude the regular season for the Cup Series, and finally lock-in the 16-driver Chase for the championship grid.Ryan Blaney is the defending winner of the summer Daytona race, claiming victory in a four-wide finish last year.In the battle to make the Chase, Austin Cindric is +44pts above the cut-line, Shane van Gisbergen is +31pts about the cut-line, and Ryan Preece is the first driver out at -31pts below the cut-line.Denny Hamlin has already clinched]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-daytona-weekend-schedule-start-time-tv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-daytona-weekend-schedule-start-time-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;We Got Up Against the Wall&rdquo;: Jeff Gordon Exposes NASCAR Teams&amp;#39; Lost Freedom Before Michael Jordan Stepped In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mady Mertens-Imagn Images &copy;Mady Mertens-Imagn ImagesA charter agreement signed in September 2024 inadvertently led to one of the biggest changes in recent Cup Series history. Teams reluctantly accepted NASCAR&rsquo;s &ldquo;take it or leave it&rdquo; deal, which included an expiration date for every charter. Most signed because they feared losing what they already had. But Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing, owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan, fought back to push for changes in fav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquowe-got-up-against-the-wallrdquo-jeff-gordon-exposes-nascar-teamsamp39-lost-freedom-before-michael-jordan-stepped-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquowe-got-up-against-the-wallrdquo-jeff-gordon-exposes-nascar-teamsamp39-lost-freedom-before-michael-jordan-stepped-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full 2027 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took some time for it to come together, but the full NASCAR Cup Series schedule for 2027 is officially set in stone. Next year&rsquo;s schedule sees minor tweaks compared to 2026, including a revamp of how the 2027 Chase will look. Among the adjustments include the Wheatley Vodka Clash exhibition race to start the season. Previously at Bowman-Gray Stadium, the Clash will return to the Daytona International Speedway for the first time since 2021 and first time on the oval configuration since 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/full-2027-nascar-cup-series-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/full-2027-nascar-cup-series-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Is Taking Racing to Military Bases—Could Space Force Be Next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR has found something different with its trip to Naval Base Coronado this year.After making history at Naval Base Coronado in 2026, NASCAR announced that the series will return to the San Diego military installation on August 1, 2027. The O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series will race there the day before.But the biggest part of the announcement may be what comes after Coronado. NASCAR says it wants to rotate future military-installation races beginning in 2028,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-is-taking-racing-to-military-basescould-space-force-be-next/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-is-taking-racing-to-military-basescould-space-force-be-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furious Fans Protest Female Driver’s NASCAR Return After Public Meltdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[LINCOLN, AL &ndash; APRIL 24: Natalie Decker 35 Joey Gase Motorsports T.N. Dickinson s Witch Hazel Chevrolet during qualifications for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA O&Otilde;Reilly Auto Parts Series Ag-Pro 300 race on Friday April 24, 2026 at the Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 24 NASCAR O&Otilde;Reilly Auto Parts Series Ag-Pro 300 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon9532604240148 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireNatalie Decker made headlines at Dover]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/furious-fans-protest-female-drivers-nascar-return-after-public-meltdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/furious-fans-protest-female-drivers-nascar-return-after-public-meltdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it comes to Air Jordans, Michael Jordan is still calling the shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Jordan remains an integral part of the Jordan Brand, while at the same time backing a NASCAR team that has won more Cup races this season than any other team.James Gilbert via Getty ImagesAt 63 years old, Michael Jordan remains incredibly active, driven, competitive and detail-oriented.&nbsp;He co-owns NASCAR's 23XI Racing, whose driver Tyler Reddick became the first competitor to win the first three races of a season earlier this year. Reddick is a contender for the team's first champio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/when-it-comes-to-air-jordans-michael-jordan-is-still-calling-the-shots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/when-it-comes-to-air-jordans-michael-jordan-is-still-calling-the-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silly Season Heating Up In The O&amp;#39;Reilly Auto Parts Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 30, 2026; Lebanon, Tennessee, USA; Sammy Smith (8) at Nashville Superspeedway. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectIt's been a busy couple of days for the silly season cycle in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. As we steamroll toward the 2026 Chase for the Championship, the 2027 driver/team lineup is already beginning to take shape.This week, a few organizations have already claimed their drivers for the upcoming season. Here is a full breakdown of everything that has been officially anno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/silly-season-heating-up-in-the-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/silly-season-heating-up-in-the-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four spots still up for grabs in O&amp;#39;Reilly Series Chase picture at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daytona International Speedway has long been considered one of the most dramatic, high-action venues in all of auto racing, and come Friday night, it&lsquo;s likely to live up to the hype, hosting the NASCAR O&lsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series regular-season finale, the Winn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, ESPN Unlimited, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Eight drivers have clinched a position in the 12-driver Chase field, with six drivers vying for the final four spots to rac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/four-spots-still-up-for-grabs-in-oamp39reilly-series-chase-picture-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/four-spots-still-up-for-grabs-in-oamp39reilly-series-chase-picture-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;There&amp;#39;s Two Birth Certificates&rdquo;: 3X Cup Champ Confesses Getting Caught Lying About His Age]]></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 WireThe late great Kyle Busch once went to extraordinary lengths to take part in a race before he was legally old enough, forging his birth certificate to get around the restrictions in place. A few years later,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquothereamp39s-two-birth-certificatesrdquo-3x-cup-champ-confesses-getting-caught-lying-about-his-age/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquothereamp39s-two-birth-certificatesrdquo-3x-cup-champ-confesses-getting-caught-lying-about-his-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trackhouse changes nearly every Shane van Gisbergen pit crew member]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoEntering the regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway, Shane van Gisbergen sits on the Chase bubble, 31 points above Ryan Preece.Trackhouse Racing has made the decision to swap nearly every member of the over-the-wall pit crew for the No. 97 Chevrolet, replacing all but the fueler with members from the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet of A.J. Allmendinger.Allmendinger's team leases and sources its pit crew from Trackhouse, so they were the obvious choice for such a c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/trackhouse-changes-nearly-every-shane-van-gisbergen-pit-crew-member/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/trackhouse-changes-nearly-every-shane-van-gisbergen-pit-crew-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Oh My Gosh, My Career Is Over” – Cup Champ Opens Up on Being the Victim of Tony Stewart’s JGR Exit]]></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/DepositphotosTony Stewart&rsquo;s departure from Joe Gibbs Racing in 2008 changed the course of his own career. But it also unexpectedly altered Joey Logano&rsquo;s future. The teenage prodigy had been groomed for a carefully planned rise through NASCAR&rsquo;s ranks. Instead, Stewart&rsquo;s exit opened a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/oh-my-gosh-my-career-is-over-cup-champ-opens-up-on-being-the-victim-of-tony-stewarts-jgr-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/oh-my-gosh-my-career-is-over-cup-champ-opens-up-on-being-the-victim-of-tony-stewarts-jgr-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Will Broadcast NASCAR in 2027? Full Cup Series TV Schedule and Partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 25: (L-R) The NASCAR on Prime Video broadcast team Danielle Trotta, Carl Edwards, Steve Letarte and Corey LaJoie talk on set prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR has officially unveiled its 2027 Cup Series schedule, giving fans their first complete look at not only where the sport will race next season, but where they will be able to watch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-will-broadcast-nascar-in-2027-full-cup-series-tv-schedule-and-partners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-will-broadcast-nascar-in-2027-full-cup-series-tv-schedule-and-partners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin’s $79B Ex-Sponsor Faces Backlash Over Confusion as NASCAR Announces Title Sponsor Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASHVILLE, TN &ndash; JUNE 25: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing FedEx Ground Toyota looks on prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Ally 400 on June 25, 2023, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, TN.Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 25 NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2306253705 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireNASCAR is heading into another season of change, and this time, an entitlement sponsor is leaving its mark on the Truck Series. The Xfin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlins-79b-ex-sponsor-faces-backlash-over-confusion-as-nascar-announces-title-sponsor-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlins-79b-ex-sponsor-faces-backlash-over-confusion-as-nascar-announces-title-sponsor-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Reveals Rockingham Is Wasting Time In 2027 Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Ed Clemente for The Fayetteville Observer via Imagn Content Services, LLCThe 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule is finally out, but the real story isn&rsquo;t in the Cup lineup&mdash;it&rsquo;s the massive shakeup happening in the lower divisions. All three national series are heading to North Wilkesboro Speedway next season. The Truck Series is making its first return to Canada in years. Meanwhile, Rockingham Speedway won&rsquo;t host a single NASCAR event in 2027. These changes mark a c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-rockingham-is-wasting-time-in-2027-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-rockingham-is-wasting-time-in-2027-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Is Formula 1 Called Formula 1?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Is Formula 1 Called Formula 1?The name sounds more complicated than it is&mdash;and it dates back to the earliest days of modern Grand Prix racing.The name sounds scientific, but the explanation is surprisingly simple.Formula 1 isn't called Formula 1 because someone thought it sounded futuristic. And despite what a new fan might reasonably assume, it doesn't have anything to do with a mathematical formula.The word "formula" refers to a set of rules. The "1" means this particular formula sits]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-is-formula-1-called-formula-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-is-formula-1-called-formula-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A viewer’s guide to the NASCAR regular-season finale at Daytona: Five things to watch on NBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The surprise of the &ldquo;win and in&rdquo; is gone, but a bevy of unknowns still lurks at Daytona International Speedway for Saturday night&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale.With their cars having undergone an aerodynamic and horsepower overhaul, drivers will be learning on the fly at 200 mph around the 2.5-mile oval.There will be no practice session before the 400-mile race at Daytona. To understand the impact on handling from changes that will increase passing runs by 3 mph whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/a-viewers-guide-to-the-nascar-regular-season-finale-at-daytona-five-things-to-watch-on-nbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/a-viewers-guide-to-the-nascar-regular-season-finale-at-daytona-five-things-to-watch-on-nbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Jr.’s JRM Driver Confirms Exit After Three-Year Run With the NASCAR O’Reilly Team: “The Job Isn’t Finished Yet”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nov 1, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Sammy Smith (8) during the Xfinity Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. &copy; Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesSammy Smith has announced his departure from Dale Jr.&rsquo;s O&rsquo;Reilly Series team. Smith shared a note of gratitude toward JR Motorsports with an X post.Smith joined the team in 2024 and nabbed two wins in two years. This season, the 22-year-old has logged six top-5s and 10 top-10 finishes.With a Chase berth se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jrs-jrm-driver-confirms-exit-after-three-year-run-with-the-nascar-oreilly-team-the-job-isnt-finished-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jrs-jrm-driver-confirms-exit-after-three-year-run-with-the-nascar-oreilly-team-the-job-isnt-finished-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Daytona full weekend track schedule, TV schedule for the Coke Zero 400, other races]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR regular season concludes at Daytona with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 Cup Series race on Aug. 29.The race weekend is limited to Cup Series qualifying along with O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying and the 250-mile race on Aug. 28, plus the Cup race the next day.Both series will set their Chase fields following the events.In the Cup Series, Ryan Preece trails Shane van Gisbergen by 31 points for the final Chase spot.Here is the full on-track schedule at Daytona International Speedway:2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-full-weekend-track-schedule-tv-schedule-for-the-coke-zero-400-other-races/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-full-weekend-track-schedule-tv-schedule-for-the-coke-zero-400-other-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Daytona: Key info, links, results for summer race weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series head to the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway this weekend for a pair of regular-season finales. The Cup Series will set its 16-driver field for The Chase in Saturday night&rsquo;s race, while the O&rsquo;Reilly Series will determine the 12 drivers advancing to its postseason Friday night. Bookmark this page and come back often for your race-week essentials &mdash; from qualifying orders, pit stalls, results and more.RELATED]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-daytona-key-info-links-results-for-summer-race-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-daytona-key-info-links-results-for-summer-race-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After a summer of calm, Daytona is about to end the regular season in chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[If it seems like NASCAR has been short on its trademark late-race chaos recently, you&lsquo;re not imagining things.On Sunday at New Hampshire, Ryan Blaney drove a masterclass in overcoming a mid-race problem on pit road (what else is new?) to hold off rivals on varying tire strategies. Crew chief Jonathan Hassler made the inspired call for two tires when the No. 12 came to pit road with around 75 laps to go. But Blaney had the chance to flex his car&lsquo;s long-run quality because the final ru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/after-a-summer-of-calm-daytona-is-about-to-end-the-regular-season-in-chaos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/after-a-summer-of-calm-daytona-is-about-to-end-the-regular-season-in-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William Byron’s Crew Hit With Major Penalties After New Hampshire Disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. &copy; Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesNASCAR has suspended two members of William Byron&rsquo;s No. 24 team after Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire. The decision comes after Byron&rsquo;s left-rear wheel fell off during the final stage.Byron made a four-tire pit stop on lap 203 and drove 19 laps before disaster struck. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byrons-crew-hit-with-major-penalties-after-new-hampshire-disaster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byrons-crew-hit-with-major-penalties-after-new-hampshire-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Richard Childress’ Driver Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. supports Richard Childress' 2027 driver decision. GettyDDale Earnhardt Jr. supports Richard Childress&rsquo; decision to sign Austin Hill to a full-time NASCAR Cup Series deal in 2027. On Monday, it was announced that Hill will remain in the No. 33 RCR Chevrolet next year.Following the sudden passing of two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch on May 21, RCR moved from the No. 8 to the No. 33 and put Hill behind the wheel. In the 13 races since, Hill has recorded two top-20 fin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-backs-richard-childress-driver-decision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-backs-richard-childress-driver-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR targets 2032 for new scheduling approach but is working backwards to that date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFor the first time in several years, there isn&rsquo;t a new buzzy thing on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule.The street course race at Naval Air Station North Island will return for a second consecutive season and the inability to close out a return to Grant Park in Chicago means that Chicagoland Speedway will return next season as well.Additionally, there are no international venues or new venues whatsoever, and the O&rsquo;Reilly Series has no standalone events whatsoever. For wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-targets-2032-for-new-scheduling-approach-but-is-working-backwards-to-that-date/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-targets-2032-for-new-scheduling-approach-but-is-working-backwards-to-that-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Weighs in on NASCAR Wet-Weather Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. gave his opinion on NASCAR&rsquo;s wet-weather procedure regarding live pit stops on a damp pit road. The comments came amid much criticism for NASCAR&rsquo;s decision to not allow teams to have a competitive pit cycle while pit road was still wet.Last Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire began in wet conditions. All 36 cars were on wet-weather tires until the 40th lap of the 301-lap race. As the track dried over the course of the first run, NASCAR threw a competiti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-weighs-in-on-nascar-wet-weather-debate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-weighs-in-on-nascar-wet-weather-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Daytona Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact Coke Zero Sugar 400 Weekend?]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota walks under an umbrella during a weather delay in the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR is headed back to Daytona International Speedway this weekend, and whenever the Cup Series rolls into Florida in late August, there is one variable capable of changing everything: the we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-weather-forecast-will-rain-impact-coke-zero-sugar-400-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-weather-forecast-will-rain-impact-coke-zero-sugar-400-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Series Gets New Title Sponsor For 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Series gets new entitlement sponsor for 2027. GettyThe NASCAR Truck Series will have a new entitlement sponsor beginning in 2027. FedEx Freight will become the main sponsor for one of the top three premier NASCAR series beginning next year.Craftsman has been the title sponsor for the Truck Series since 2023, in what was a return to the series after being the title sponsor from 1995-2008. The Truck Series has gone through numerous title sponsors since the beginning of the series back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-gets-new-title-sponsor-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-gets-new-title-sponsor-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Analyzes Bubba Wallace, Josh Berry New Hampshire Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. analyzes the New Hampshire battle between Bubba Wallace and Josh Berry. GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. weighed in on the intense battle for the lead between Bubba Wallace and Josh Berry in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire.In the waning laps of the Dollar Tree 301, Wallace and Berry jockeyed for the top spot. At one point, Berry&rsquo;s No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford ran into the back of Wallace&rsquo;s No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota in turn 3, sending the latter ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-analyzes-bubba-wallace-josh-berry-new-hampshire-battle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-analyzes-bubba-wallace-josh-berry-new-hampshire-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sammy Smith &amp;quot;moving on&amp;quot; from JR Motorsports after 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoSammy Smith, 22, will not continue to drive the No. 8 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports (JRM) into the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Smith previously drove for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), but joined JRM at the start of the 2024 season."New chapter, same mindset," Smith posted on social media. "After this season, I&rsquo;ll be moving on from&nbsp;JR Motorsports and into a new chapter. I&rsquo;m incredibly grateful for everyone at&nbsp;JRM who has been part of the last thre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sammy-smith-ampquotmoving-onampquot-from-jr-motorsports-after-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sammy-smith-ampquotmoving-onampquot-from-jr-motorsports-after-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Motor Speedway Announces Special Lap 18 Tribute to Kyle Busch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Busch&rsquo;s connection to Bristol Motor Speedway will be impossible to miss when NASCAR returns to Thunder Valley in September.Bristol announced Wednesday that it will honor the late NASCAR champion during the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on Sept. 19 with a Lap 18 tribute, a nod to the No. 18 that became synonymous with Busch during the most successful stretch of his Cup Series career.The tribute will extend well beyond a moment on the racetrack. Fans will receive commemorative yellow towels]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bristol-motor-speedway-announces-special-lap-18-tribute-to-kyle-busch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bristol-motor-speedway-announces-special-lap-18-tribute-to-kyle-busch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR at Daytona: TV Channel, Live Stream, Start Times and Weekend Schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series regular season comes down to one final night at Daytona International Speedway.Daytona hosts the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday, Aug. 29, with the race carrying considerably more weight than the typical late-summer trip to the 2.5-mile superspeedway. It is the final race before the Chase begins, leaving drivers with one last opportunity to secure their place in the championship field.Before the Cup Series takes center stage Saturday night, there is plenty of NASCAR action]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-daytona-tv-channel-live-stream-start-times-and-weekend-schedule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-daytona-tv-channel-live-stream-start-times-and-weekend-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Rainy New Hampshire Race Exposes a Problem Officials Had to Solve]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 23: William Byron, driver of the #24 Raptor Chevrolet, and Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 Superfile Chevrolet, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR&rsquo;s wet-weather procedures faced another major test at New Hampshire Motor Speedway during the Dollar Tree 301. Rain left the 1.058-mile Loudon track damp befor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-rainy-new-hampshire-race-exposes-a-problem-officials-had-to-solve/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-rainy-new-hampshire-race-exposes-a-problem-officials-had-to-solve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“A Policeman Posted Outside My House”: Katherine Legge Exposes NASCAR Fans’ Extreme Toxicity Jeopardizing Her Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity: Ag-Pro 300 Apr 26, 2025 Talladega, Alabama, USA Xfinity Series driver Katherine Legge 32 works with her team before the NASCAR Xfinity: Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway. Talladega Talladega Superspeedway Alabama USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xVashaxHuntx 20250426_cec_hd1_080 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesFor more than 20 years, Katherine Legge has competed across a wide range of motorsports, racing in IndyCar, Formula E, DTM, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/a-policeman-posted-outside-my-house-katherine-legge-exposes-nascar-fans-extreme-toxicity-jeopardizing-her-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/a-policeman-posted-outside-my-house-katherine-legge-exposes-nascar-fans-extreme-toxicity-jeopardizing-her-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“He Didn’t Say Anything About Money”- Jeff Gordon Reveals Dale Earnhardt’s Crucial Contract Advice That Changed His NASCAR Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Imago &copy;Credit - ImagoFor fans, Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon represented two completely different sides of NASCAR. The black No. 3 and rainbow No. 24 became symbols of a heated generational rivalry. Yet away from the track, Earnhardt quietly became one of Gordon&rsquo;s most important mentors. Behind the public jabs was a relationship that helped Gordon understand racing, fame, and the business opportunities that came with being a NASCAR superstar.&ldquo;I believe I brought up, hey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/he-didnt-say-anything-about-money-jeff-gordon-reveals-dale-earnhardts-crucial-contract-advice-that-changed-his-nascar-career/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/he-didnt-say-anything-about-money-jeff-gordon-reveals-dale-earnhardts-crucial-contract-advice-that-changed-his-nascar-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Never Understood the Decision”- Dale Jr Unmasks Deep Frustration Over Lost NASCAR Tradition Hurting the Sport’s Identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series 2023: Food City 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. 88 takes to the track for the Food City 300 at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol TN. LicenseRM 20751467 Copyright: xZoonar.com/LoganxTxArcexGrindstonexMediaxGroup/ActionxSportsxPhotographyx 20751467 &copy;IMAGO/ZoonarBeing a rookie is special. After years of grinding it out in the development scene and fighting their way up the ladder, drivers have finally made it to NASCAR. They finall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/never-understood-the-decision-dale-jr-unmasks-deep-frustration-over-lost-nascar-tradition-hurting-the-sports-identity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/never-understood-the-decision-dale-jr-unmasks-deep-frustration-over-lost-nascar-tradition-hurting-the-sports-identity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge issues mixed rulings after Gibbs, Gabehart, Spire hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFollowing a two-hour hearing on Wednesday at the Charles R. Jonas Federal Building, Judge Susan C. Rodriguez issued rulings on the motions from Joe Gibbs Racing to dismiss countersuits from Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart.As is typical in such litigation, a lawsuit is followed by a&nbsp;countersuit of some kind, and this was no different with the defendants making a variety of counterclaims on their own.&nbsp;Joe Gibbs Racing sued Gabehart, who worked at the organization fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/judge-issues-mixed-rulings-after-gibbs-gabehart-spire-hearing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/judge-issues-mixed-rulings-after-gibbs-gabehart-spire-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Reportedly Set for Major Truck Series Sponsor Change in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another major change is reportedly coming to one of NASCAR&rsquo;s three national series.NASCAR is finalizing a multi-year agreement with FedEx Freight to become the entitlement sponsor of the Truck Series beginning in 2027, according to Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic, who broke the news Wednesday.The reported agreement would put an enormously familiar NASCAR brand atop the series while ending Craftsman&rsquo;s latest run as its title sponsor.Bianchi reported that NASCAR granted anonymity to sou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reportedly-set-for-major-truck-series-sponsor-change-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reportedly-set-for-major-truck-series-sponsor-change-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule: Full List of Races, Dates and Tracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series 2027 Schedule GettyNASCAR has officially mapped out the road to its 2027 championship.The sanctioning body unveiled the complete 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule Wednesday, setting the dates and tracks for a season that will feature several notable changes, including the return of Chicagoland Speedway, a new date for the Bristol Night Race and the second running of NASCAR San Diego at Naval Base Coronado.The season will once again culminate at Homestead-Miami Speedway, which ret]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2027-nascar-cup-series-schedule-full-list-of-races-dates-and-tracks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2027-nascar-cup-series-schedule-full-list-of-races-dates-and-tracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase 101 – NASCAR Playoffs Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it is the NFL, NBA, MLB, or any other major sports league, every one of them has a playoffs. At the end of the playoffs, one team is hoisting a championship trophy, whether it be for the Super Bowl, the NBA finals, or the World Series.Since 2004, NASCAR has had its own version as playoffs. While it has undergone changes throughout the years, the sport&rsquo;s postseason is widely known as The Chase. It is a 10-race, playoff-style run that ends with one driver holding up the championship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-101-nascar-playoffs-explained/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-101-nascar-playoffs-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Wipe Out Half the Field”- Kevin Harvick Calls Out NASCAR Flawed Judgement Jeopardizing Entire Cup Field at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NV &ndash; OCTOBER 18: Kevin Harvick 62 Busch Lite Super Late Model prepares for qualifying for the Star Nursery Super Late Models during Star Nursery Classic on October 18, 2024 at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by Chris Williams/LVMS/Icon Sportswire AUTO: OCT 18 Star Nursery Classic EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon007241018082 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireDaytona is all set to host the final regular-season race of 2026, and there are plenty of storylines to wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/wipe-out-half-the-field-kevin-harvick-calls-out-nascar-flawed-judgement-jeopardizing-entire-cup-field-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/wipe-out-half-the-field-kevin-harvick-calls-out-nascar-flawed-judgement-jeopardizing-entire-cup-field-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entry List For The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour&amp;#39;s Long-Awaited Return To Stafford Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour makes its long-awaited return to Connecticut&rsquo;s Stafford Motor Speedway on Friday night for the first time since 2021. In those days, Stafford had three dates on the calendar. In some years it had more. Which is what makes Friday&rsquo;s race feel like a wrong that has lasted for five years is finally being righted.&nbsp;Watch Live2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Stafford SpeedwayThe last time the Tour raced at Stafford, Justin Bonsignore claimed the victo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/entry-list-for-the-nascar-whelen-modified-touramp39s-long-awaited-return-to-stafford-speedway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/entry-list-for-the-nascar-whelen-modified-touramp39s-long-awaited-return-to-stafford-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Daytona Weekend Schedule: Race Times, TV Channels, Qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, drives through the infield grass after winningthe NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR heads back to one of its biggest stages this weekend, and there is plenty on the schedule before Saturday night&rsquo;s main event at Daytona International Speedway.The NASCAR Cup Series and O&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-weekend-schedule-race-times-tv-channels-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-weekend-schedule-race-times-tv-channels-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR unveils 2027 schedule, which includes a return to Naval Base Coronado]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) &mdash; NASCAR will return to Naval Base Coronado for another race that recognizes the men and women who serve.The sanctioning body released its 2027 schedule Wednesday. The slate begins at Daytona International Speedway and wraps up back in the Sunshine State at Homestead-Miami Speedway.Among the highlights: a return to San Diego for the Cup and O'Reilly Auto Parks series. NASCAR and the Department of Defense unveiled a multi-year plan to host events beyond Coronado. In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-unveils-2027-schedule-which-includes-a-return-to-naval-base-coronado/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-unveils-2027-schedule-which-includes-a-return-to-naval-base-coronado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rajah Caruth must have strong race at Daytona to make the Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajah Caruth must have a strong race at Daytona International Speedway. If Caruth wants to make the Chase, he must run well during the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series regular-season finale at Daytona. The JR Motorsports driver sits 14th in the standings with a 15-point deficit to the Chase bubble.It has been an up-and-down season for Caruth, who has been switching between JR Motorsports and Jordan Anderson Racing. However, this is the perfect opportunity for Caruth. The driver of the No. 88 car's bi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rajah-caruth-must-have-strong-race-at-daytona-to-make-the-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rajah-caruth-must-have-strong-race-at-daytona-to-make-the-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parker Retzlaff close to securing spot in Chase during 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parker Retzlaff is nearing a locked spot in the Chase. Entering the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway, Retzlaff sits ninth in the standings with a 46-point advantage over the Chase bubble. While the driver of the No. 99 car isn't safe, it is a fairly large cushion.In the worst-case scenario, Retzlaff would wreck at Daytona and get jumped by four drivers. This seems like a long shot, but it shouldn't be out of the equation. For now, Retzlaff has t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/parker-retzlaff-close-to-securing-spot-in-chase-during-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/parker-retzlaff-close-to-securing-spot-in-chase-during-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Veteran Blasts Pit Crews’ Secret Code Words After Hamlin Disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR teams spend millions trying to find an advantage. A tenth of a second. One position on pit road. A surprise strategy call that catches another team sleeping.But after what happened to Denny Hamlin at New Hampshire, there is a fair question NASCAR fans could be asking: Have teams started overthinking pit strategy so badly that they are now creating their own mistakes?Former Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) crew chief and current NASCAR analyst Steve Letarte thinks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-veteran-blasts-pit-crews-secret-code-words-after-hamlin-disaster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-veteran-blasts-pit-crews-secret-code-words-after-hamlin-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR TV Ratings Are In for New Hampshire Cup Series Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR&rsquo;s return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway delivered an audience of roughly 2 million viewers despite weather interrupting Sunday&rsquo;s Cup Series race.USA Network averaged 2.0 million viewers for the Dollar General 301 when excluding the rain delay, according to figures reported by Sports Business Journal&rsquo;s Adam Stern.When the rain delay is included, the entire broadcast averaged 1.793 million viewers.The numbers provide another encouraging television result for NASCAR as the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tv-ratings-are-in-for-new-hampshire-cup-series-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tv-ratings-are-in-for-new-hampshire-cup-series-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Daytona: How to watch, schedule and preview for the Coke Zero Sugar 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR at Daytona: How to watch, schedule and preview for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaNASCARis going home for its regular season finale.The Cup Series will visit Daytona International Speedway in Florida for its second race of 2026 at the historic track. While it&rsquo;s not as prestigious as the season-opening Daytona 500, the annual summer event serves as the last race before the Chase for the Championship begins.The regular season started at Daytona i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-daytona-how-to-watch-schedule-and-preview-for-the-coke-zero-sugar-400/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-daytona-how-to-watch-schedule-and-preview-for-the-coke-zero-sugar-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complete 2027 NASCAR schedule released for Cup, O&amp;#39;Reilly, and Trucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAfter weeks of individual track announcements, NASCAR has finally released the full and complete schedules for the Cup Series,&nbsp;O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series.There are no new venues on the Cup schedule, but as previously reported, The Clash is back at Daytona International Speedway, the All-Star Race is back at North&nbsp;Wilkesboro while Dover regains a points race, Richmond Raceway opens the Chase and the Southern 500 at Darlington is now the regula]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-2027-nascar-schedule-released-for-cup-oamp39reilly-and-trucks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-2027-nascar-schedule-released-for-cup-oamp39reilly-and-trucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complete 2027 NASCAR schedule released for Cup, O&amp;#39;Reilly, and Craftsman Trucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAfter weeks of individual track announcements, NASCAR has finally released the full and complete schedules for the Cup Series,&nbsp;O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series.There are no new venues on the Cup schedule, but as previously reported, The Clash is back at Daytona International Speedway, the All-Star Race is back at North&nbsp;Wilkesboro while Dover regains a points race, Richmond Raceway opens the Chase and the Southern 500 at Darlington is now the regula]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-2027-nascar-schedule-released-for-cup-oamp39reilly-and-craftsman-trucks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-2027-nascar-schedule-released-for-cup-oamp39reilly-and-craftsman-trucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch 2026 NASCAR Cup race at Daytona: TV/ stream info, schedule, entry list, Chase standings, preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR will set the field for the 2026 Chase for the Cup Series championship Saturday night with a 400-mile race at Daytona International Speedway on NBC and Peacock.Daytona will mark the first of four NASCAR Cup Series races this season on NBC and Peacock with both also broadcasting the final three races of the 2026 season at Talladega Superspeedway (Oct. 25), Martinsville Speedway (Nov. 1) and Homestead-Miami Speedway (Nov. 8).NASCAR opened the season at Daytona International Speedway in Febru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-2026-nascar-cup-race-at-daytona-tv-stream-info-schedule-entry-list-chase-standings-preview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-2026-nascar-cup-race-at-daytona-tv-stream-info-schedule-entry-list-chase-standings-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch 2026 NASCAR Cup race at Daytona: TV info, schedule, entry list, Chase standings, preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR will set the field for the 2026 Chase for the Cup Series championship Saturday night with a 400-mile race at Daytona International Speedway on NBC.Daytona will mark the first of four NASCAR Cup Series races this season, which are all airing on NBC. In addition to Saturday's race at Daytona, NBC will broadcast the final three races of the 2026 season at Talladega Superspeedway (Oct. 25), Martinsville Speedway (Nov. 1), and Homestead-Miami Speedway (Nov. 8).NASCAR opened the season at Dayto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-2026-nascar-cup-race-at-daytona-tv-info-schedule-entry-list-chase-standings-preview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-2026-nascar-cup-race-at-daytona-tv-info-schedule-entry-list-chase-standings-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Officially Reveals 2027 National Series Schedules]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectAfter weeks of announcements coming out track-by-track, NASCAR finally ripped the Bandaid off on Wednesday, as the sanctioning body revealed the full official 2027 schedules for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.As previously announced, The Clash, a season-opening exhibition event, will return to Daytona International Speedway after several years of stops at quarter-mile short tracks.Additionally, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-officially-reveals-2027-national-series-schedules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-officially-reveals-2027-national-series-schedules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 NASCAR Nashville race date will be later for Cracker Barrel 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 NASCAR Nashville race at Nashville Superspeedway will take place on June 6, NASCAR announced on Aug. 26.That means the Cracker Barrel 400 will be slightly later in the season than it was in 2026, when the Cup Series was run on May 31. The 2025 race did not end until near midnight due to a weather delay. Denny Hamlin won the 2025 race, holding off teammates Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe.The seventh annual NASCAR tripleheader weekend at Nashville Superspeedway will begin on June 4 wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2027-nascar-nashville-race-date-will-be-later-for-cracker-barrel-400/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2027-nascar-nashville-race-date-will-be-later-for-cracker-barrel-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William Byron’s Team Hit With NASCAR Suspensions Ahead of Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Byron will arrive at Daytona International Speedway this weekend with two members of his No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team beginning NASCAR-imposed suspensions.NASCAR suspended crew members Orane Ossowski and Allen Holman for the next two NASCAR Cup Series championship points events following a wheel-related violation during Sunday&rsquo;s race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.The suspensions run through and include Darlington, meaning both crew members are set to miss this weekend&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byrons-team-hit-with-nascar-suspensions-ahead-of-daytona/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byrons-team-hit-with-nascar-suspensions-ahead-of-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Childress Racing announces new 2027 NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly driver lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRichard Childress Racing has announced its new driver lineup for the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts season, signing Carson Brown and Chandler Smith.Jesse Love to leaving the No. 2 to go race for the Wood Brothers full-time in Cup next year, while Austin Hill is leaving the No. 21 to race for RCR full-time in Cup next year as well.In their place, Brown (No. 2) and Smith (No. 21) will become the new faces of the RCR NASCAR O'Reilly program.Brown, 18, is just beginning his NASCAR j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richard-childress-racing-announces-new-2027-nascar-oamp39reilly-driver-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richard-childress-racing-announces-new-2027-nascar-oamp39reilly-driver-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William Sawalich holds Chase spot by 1 point entering Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Sawalich has zero wiggle room. Entering the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway, Sawalich sits 11th in the standings with a one-point advantage over Taylor Gray for a Chase spot. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver is also tied with his teammate, Brent Crews, in the standings.This is going to be one of the biggest races of Sawalich's career. If the driver of the No. 18 car wants to chase a championship in 2026, he has to execute at a high level. It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-sawalich-holds-chase-spot-by-1-point-entering-daytona/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-sawalich-holds-chase-spot-by-1-point-entering-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Frank Kelleher, Daytona is more than a racetrack — it’s a calling]]></title><description><![CDATA[If family history is any indication, Frank Kelleher is just getting warmed up in his fifth year as president of Daytona International Speedway.The Kellehers have shown remarkable staying power.The family&rsquo;s tire shop in Scranton, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1927 and has spanned three generations. There, Kelleher developed a passion for cars and racing, along with a work ethic he carries each day to the track.&ldquo;I still love going to work every day,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m a mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/for-frank-kelleher-daytona-is-more-than-a-racetrack-its-a-calling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/for-frank-kelleher-daytona-is-more-than-a-racetrack-its-a-calling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Team Hit With Penalties After New Hampshire Wheel Failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 22: William Byron, driver of the #24 Raptor Chevrolet, enters his car during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyWilliam Byron&rsquo;s NASCAR team will head into the final regular-season race without two key pit crew members after NASCAR issued suspensions following a serious wheel failure at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The penaltie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-team-hit-with-penalties-after-new-hampshire-wheel-failure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-team-hit-with-penalties-after-new-hampshire-wheel-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Get a TikTok Girlfriend”– Kevin Harvick Sounds Alarm on Carson Hocevar’s Distractions Amid Growing Doubts on Chase Hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORT WORTH, TX &ndash; APRIL 14: Broadcast announcer and NASCAR, Motorsport, USA legend Kevin Harvick smiles before the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 on April 14, 2024 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX. Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 14 NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon240413147400 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireCarson Hocevar was on top of the world in April. He had just become a Cup Series winner at Talladega]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/get-a-tiktok-girlfriend-kevin-harvick-sounds-alarm-on-carson-hocevars-distractions-amid-growing-doubts-on-chase-hopes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/get-a-tiktok-girlfriend-kevin-harvick-sounds-alarm-on-carson-hocevars-distractions-amid-growing-doubts-on-chase-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23XI Racing’s ‘We Win, You Win’ Program Gives NASCAR Fans a Chance to Win Big]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winning already carries plenty of weight for 23XI Racing over the final stretch of the NASCAR season.Now, every trip to Victory Lane could mean something for a fan, too.23XI Racing and Mobil 1 are launching the &ldquo;We Win, You Win&rdquo; program beginning Aug. 26, giving NASCAR fans a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Charlotte and attend a Cup Series race in 2027.The premise is fittingly simple: When 23XI wins, somebody watching at home can win, too.And considering how often the org]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/23xi-racings-we-win-you-win-program-gives-nascar-fans-a-chance-to-win-big/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/23xi-racings-we-win-you-win-program-gives-nascar-fans-a-chance-to-win-big/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualifying orders for 2026 Daytona International Speedway summer weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both the NASCAR Cup Series and O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series host their regular-season finales at the famed Daytona International Speedway. There will be one DNQ from both series, as Cup has 41 entries for 40 spots and O&rsquo;Reilly has 39 entries for 38 spots. There will be two rounds in both qualifying sessions, with the top 10 speeds in Round 1 advancing to compete for the pole. See qualifying orders for both series this weekend.MORE:&nbsp;Weekend schedule&nbsp;|&nbsp;How to watch NASCAR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/qualifying-orders-for-2026-daytona-international-speedway-summer-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/qualifying-orders-for-2026-daytona-international-speedway-summer-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Mayer enters Daytona with Chase bubble pressure in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Mayer is entering the NASCAR O'Reilly Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway with Chase bubble pressure. Despite sitting 10th in the standings, Mayer only has a 19-point advantage over Taylor Gray and a 33-point gap over Rajah Caruth for a spot in the Chase.While William Sawalich and Brent Crews are each 18 points back, the Haas Factory Team driver is not going to sleep well leading up to Daytona. The track has the opportunity for major point swings, as the racing pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sam-mayer-enters-daytona-with-chase-bubble-pressure-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sam-mayer-enters-daytona-with-chase-bubble-pressure-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Found Freedom at the Place His Father Died]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Celebrates alongside Michael Waltrip after winning the 2001 Pepsi 400 (Source: Getty Images)On February 18, 2001, Dale Earnhardt Sr. lost his life in a freak accident at Turn 4 of the Daytona International Speedway that sent shockwaves through the motorsport community.At the time, Earnhardt Sr. was racing the No. 3 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, but it was Dale Earnhardt Incorporated (DEI), the team he'd founded alongside his wife Teresa, that dominated the day with M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-found-freedom-at-the-place-his-father-died/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-found-freedom-at-the-place-his-father-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTEBOOK: Stafford Speedway&amp;#39;s proving grounds are nothing new for many of the Modified Tour&amp;#39;s best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through the years, some of the best and brightest Modified racers have called Stafford Speedway home.Legends like Bugsy Stevens, Richie Evans, Fred DeSarro, Geoff Bodine, Reggie Ruggiero, Charlie Jarzombek, Mike Stefanik and Ted Christopher are among those who have claimed track championships at the historic half-mile oval located in Stafford Springs, Connecticut.Fast-forward to today, and Stafford continues to be a proving ground for future NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour stars. Many of the series&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/notebook-stafford-speedwayamp39s-proving-grounds-are-nothing-new-for-many-of-the-modified-touramp39s-best/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/notebook-stafford-speedwayamp39s-proving-grounds-are-nothing-new-for-many-of-the-modified-touramp39s-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 NASCAR national series schedule features new-look Chase, San Diego return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 schedule for NASCAR&rsquo;s three national series came into full view Wednesday, with the remaining dates on a variety-packed list now set for next year&rsquo;s racing calendar.A steady, track-by-track flow of announcements this month helped connect the dots for a host of returning favorites, strategic date shifts and a new-look Chase postseason slate. The full schedule arrives just days before this year&rsquo;s regular-season finales for both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O&rsquo;Re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2027-nascar-national-series-schedule-features-new-look-chase-san-diego-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2027-nascar-national-series-schedule-features-new-look-chase-san-diego-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why NASCAR Isn’t Ready for Live Pit Stops, According to Dale Earnhardt Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. &copy; Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesNASCAR veteran Dale Earnhardt Jr. shared his thoughts on the possibility of live pit stops in wet-weather conditions. Earnhardt argued against the practice until drivers get used to it.The recent New Hampshire race began on wet-weather tires and transitioned to slicks during a lap 40 competition caution]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-nascar-isnt-ready-for-live-pit-stops-according-to-dale-earnhardt-jr/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-nascar-isnt-ready-for-live-pit-stops-according-to-dale-earnhardt-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overlooked to chosen: No. 7 NOAPS crew chief Andrew Overstreet details journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor&rsquo;s Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series detailing the No. 7 JR Motorsports team in 2026.When Jim Pohlman decided to leave JR Motorsports after three seasons as Justin Allgaier&rsquo;s crew chief in the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series, the 2024 champion had one request: Keep the core of the No. 7 team together.Enter Andrew Overstreet.RELATED: Justin Allgaier driver page | JR Motorsports website&ldquo;We weren&rsquo;t sure what to do with Overstreet,&rdquo; Dale Earnhardt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/overlooked-to-chosen-no-7-noaps-crew-chief-andrew-overstreet-details-journey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/overlooked-to-chosen-no-7-noaps-crew-chief-andrew-overstreet-details-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Pushes NASCAR to Give Teams Control of Wet-Weather Pit Stops]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) stands by his pit box Saturday, July 25, 2026, during qualifying for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Kyle Larson has called out NASCAR&rsquo;s lack of wet-weather pit stops. The reigning champion went on the &lsquo;Door Bumper Clear&rsquo; podcast and explained why teams should have more control over transitioning from wet-weather tires to slicks.The recently concluded New Hampshire race saw drivers start on wet-weather tires before a com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-pushes-nascar-to-give-teams-control-of-wet-weather-pit-stops/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-pushes-nascar-to-give-teams-control-of-wet-weather-pit-stops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Explains New Hampshire Pit Stop Debacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin explains pit road mishap at New Hampshire. GettyWith 97 circuits remaining in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire, Denny Hamlin cruised down pit road under caution for a four-tire pit stop.In a call that was made on the fly, Hamlin&rsquo;s No. 11 stopped inside his pit box, only for his pit crew to not be there. Unaware that it was a four-tire stop, the Joe Gibbs Racing pit crew scrambled to service Hamlin&rsquo;s car and get him off pit road.The miscue cost Hamli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-denny-hamlin-explains-new-hampshire-pit-stop-debacle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-denny-hamlin-explains-new-hampshire-pit-stop-debacle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short Track Star Credits Dale Jr.’s JRM Opportunity for Fulfilling Long-Awaited NASCAR Dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bilder des Tages &ndash; SPORT April 25, 2017 &ndash; Concord, North Carolina, United States of America &ndash; April 25, 2017 &ndash; Concord, North Carolina, USA: Dale Earnhardt, Jr announces his retirement from the Monster Energy NASCAR Motorsport USA Cup Series during a press conference PK Pressekonferenz at the Hendrick Motorsports complex in Concord, North Carolina. NASCAR 2017: Dale Earnhardt Jr Retirement Press Conference &ndash; ZUMAa161 20170425_zaa_a161_028 Copyright: xChrisxOwensxAsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/short-track-star-credits-dale-jrs-jrm-opportunity-for-fulfilling-long-awaited-nascar-dream/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/short-track-star-credits-dale-jrs-jrm-opportunity-for-fulfilling-long-awaited-nascar-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Downplays Potential Feud With Ryan Blaney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin shot down potential feud with Ryan Blaney. GettyDenny Hamlin shot down the theory that he and Ryan Blaney have an issue with each other. Despite two on-track incidents in the last two races between them,&nbsp;Hamlin was adamant there is no beef between he and Blaney.Blaney won last Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire, pacing the field for a race-high 115 of 301 laps.Hamlin, meanwhile, earned a seventh-place finish and secured the regular-season champion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-downplays-potential-feud-with-ryan-blaney/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-downplays-potential-feud-with-ryan-blaney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Gets Honest About Connor Zilisch’s Career Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin on Connor Zilisch 2028 plans. GettyDenny Hamlin made his feelings known on Connor Zilisch&rsquo;s future in the NASCAR Cup Series. Last week, it was announced that Zilisch would move to Hendrick Motorsports to pilot the No. 48 Chevrolet.Zilisch will replace Alex Bowman, who is set to retire at the end of the 2027 season. Until then, Zilisch will continue driving the No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, where he is currently in his rookie campaign in the Cup Series.Denny Hamlin on Zil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-gets-honest-about-connor-zilischs-career-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-gets-honest-about-connor-zilischs-career-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton once sponsored Tyler Reddick in NASCAR with an iconic paint scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[In NASCAR&rsquo;s second-tier O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2019, Tyler Reddick&rsquo;s No. 2 Chevrolet was typically easy to find.That&rsquo;s because it was often near the front of the field. In his final season racing full-time in what was the the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Richard Childress Racing, Reddick won six races and would secure his second consecutive championship.But on April 6, 2019 at Bristol Motor Speedway, Reddick&rsquo;s ride was unmistakable. There was no other machine on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dolly-parton-once-sponsored-tyler-reddick-in-nascar-with-an-iconic-paint-scheme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dolly-parton-once-sponsored-tyler-reddick-in-nascar-with-an-iconic-paint-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won Last Year’s NASCAR Cup Series Race at Daytona?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney enters Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at the Daytona International Speedway as the defending winner of the Coke Zero Sugar 400. The driver of the No. 12 started on the pole, led 27 laps and executed a last-lap pass to win last year&rsquo;s 160-lap race.This Saturday at Daytona, Blaney enters with momentum after securing the checkered flag last Sunday at New Hampshire. It was Blaney&rsquo;s third win of the 2026 season and his second straight at New Hampshire.The 2023 Cup Ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-last-years-nascar-cup-series-race-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-last-years-nascar-cup-series-race-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Accuses Carson Hocevar of Intentionally Causing New Hampshire Spin]]></title><description><![CDATA[SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Classic Collision Chevrolet,(L) and Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, talk during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 28, 2026 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson has accused Carson Hocevar of spinning deliberately before the start of the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to get televis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-accuses-carson-hocevar-of-intentionally-causing-new-hampshire-spin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-accuses-carson-hocevar-of-intentionally-causing-new-hampshire-spin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William Byron crew members suspended, Hendrick names replacements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWhen a left-rear wheel became disconnected in the middle of the NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, William Byron crashed into the outside wall, derailing a top five run. He was then held for two laps, per the rule book.However, the penalties do not end there. As expected, NASCAR officials have issued a two-race suspension for Byron's rear changer&nbsp;Orane Ossowski and jackman Allen Holman.They will miss the regular season finale at&nbsp;Daytona International Speed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byron-crew-members-suspended-hendrick-names-replacements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byron-crew-members-suspended-hendrick-names-replacements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William Byron crew members suspended as Hendrick names replacements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWhen a left-rear wheel became disconnected in the middle of the NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, William Byron crashed into the outside wall, derailing a top five run. He was then held for two laps, per the rule book.However, the penalties do not end there. As expected, NASCAR officials have issued a two-race suspension for Byron's rear changer&nbsp;Orane Ossowski and jackman Allen Holman.They will miss the regular season finale at&nbsp;Daytona International Speed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byron-crew-members-suspended-as-hendrick-names-replacements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byron-crew-members-suspended-as-hendrick-names-replacements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Entry List For Daytona: Every Driver Attempting The Coke Zero Sugar 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the Daytona International Speedway this Saturday night for the running of the Coke Zero Sugar 400. It marks the final race before The Chase, scheduled for 160 laps and 400 miles around &ldquo;The World Center of Racing.&rdquo;This weekend&rsquo;s race has a jam-packed entry list with 41 teams attempting to run the Coke Zero Sugar 400. Of course, the usual 36 chartered teams are entered for Saturday&rsquo;s race, while five non-chartered teams will attempt to make t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-daytona-every-driver-attempting-the-coke-zero-sugar-400/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-daytona-every-driver-attempting-the-coke-zero-sugar-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Makes Major Decision on Naval Base Coronado Race for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR isn&rsquo;t done with San Diego.After bringing stock-car racing inside an active military installation for the first time in 2026, NASCAR announced Tuesday that it will return to Naval Base Coronado next season.The NASCAR San Diego Weekend is officially back for July 30-Aug. 1, 2027, with both the Cup Series and O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series returning to the 3.4-mile Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Air Station North Island.And this time, NASCAR isn&rsquo;t treating the event as another one-o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-makes-major-decision-on-naval-base-coronado-race-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-makes-major-decision-on-naval-base-coronado-race-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;He Wasn&amp;#39;t Going To Win&amp;quot;- Denny Hamlin Pins Blame on Team Penske For Fueling On-Track Ryan Blaney Beef]]></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 SportswireRyan Blaney won New Hampshire, and Denny Hamlin clinched the top seed for the regular season. Yet s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquothe-wasnamp39t-going-to-winampquot-denny-hamlin-pins-blame-on-team-penske-for-fueling-on-track-ryan-blaney-beef/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquothe-wasnamp39t-going-to-winampquot-denny-hamlin-pins-blame-on-team-penske-for-fueling-on-track-ryan-blaney-beef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano&amp;#39;s crew chief thinks the old wisdom of the Chase no longer applies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThere's just one race left to go in the NASCAR regular season before the start of the Chase.At&nbsp;Daytona this weekend, the drivers still on the bubble will look to secure their spots in the top 16, while those who have already punched their ticket to the postseason will continue to jockey for position in the standings.That positioning is important. With the win-and-in advancement system of the previous playoff format now gone, the points reset at the start of the postseason be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-loganoamp39s-crew-chief-thinks-the-old-wisdom-of-the-chase-no-longer-applies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-loganoamp39s-crew-chief-thinks-the-old-wisdom-of-the-chase-no-longer-applies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Wet-Weather Procedure at New Hampshire Sparks Criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR's wet-weather procedure at New Hampshire drew criticism. GettyAs Mother Nature passed through Loudon, New Hampshire with a rain shower on Sunday, NASCAR made the call for teams to put the wet-weather tires on. Once the track began to dry up, NASCAR threw a competition caution at lap 40.The caution was for teams to switch from wet-weather tires to the usual slicker, dry tires safely. During the pit stops, NASCAR did not allow drivers to advance positions on pit road.The decision drew criti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-wet-weather-procedure-at-new-hampshire-sparks-criticism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-wet-weather-procedure-at-new-hampshire-sparks-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR to race on U.S. Naval Base Coronado in San Diego again in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is returning to San Diego in 2027.For the second consecutive season, drivers in the top-level Cup Series and second-tier O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will race around Naval Base Coronado, navigating a 16-turn, 3.4-mile Qualcomm Circuit road course.The Cup Series race will be held on Aug. 1, while the O'Reilly race will run the day before on July 30.Additionally, NASCAR said in a news release that its partnership with the Department of Defense will continue for years to come. In 2028, NASCAR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-race-on-us-naval-base-coronado-in-san-diego-again-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-race-on-us-naval-base-coronado-in-san-diego-again-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR entry list for O&amp;#39;Reilly race at Daytona in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR O'Reilly Series is ready to take on the&nbsp;2026 Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway, and the entry list has been revealed.&nbsp;NASCAR released the 2026 Coke Zero Sugar 400 and O'Reilly Series entry list for Daytona on Monday afternoon. This is Daytona's final date on the 2026 NASCAR schedule, and the last one before the Chase. The NASCAR Truck Series will return to action at Bristol Motor Speedway in a few weeks.There will be 39 entries for the 2026 Winn-Dixie 250 on S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-oamp39reilly-race-at-daytona-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-oamp39reilly-race-at-daytona-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR entry list for Cup Series race at Daytona in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the&nbsp;2026 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, and the entry list has been revealed.&nbsp;NASCAR released the 2026 Coke Zero Sugar 400 and O'Reilly Series entry list for Daytona on Monday afternoon. This is Daytona's final date on the 2026 NASCAR schedule, and the last one before the Chase. The NASCAR Truck Series will return to action at Bristol Motor Speedway in a few weeks.There are 36 guaranteed charters for the 2026 Coke Zero S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-cup-series-race-at-daytona-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-cup-series-race-at-daytona-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Power Rankings: Ring The Bell For A New Leader After Loudon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 22, 2026; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell (20) practices at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectPenske continues to dominate on the track, as Ryan Blaney took home the "lobstah" this past weekend in the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. And the rest of the field will likely have a lump in their throats heading to Daytona, as Ford has been really, really stout at superspeedways in the Next Gen era.A lot of movemen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-power-rankings-ring-the-bell-for-a-new-leader-after-loudon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-power-rankings-ring-the-bell-for-a-new-leader-after-loudon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Teases ‘Absolute Chaos’ at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin teased that Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona could be a wild one. The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at the 2.5-mile superspeedway is the final race before The Chase.&nbsp;NASCAR is introducing a new rules package for Saturday&rsquo;s 160-lap event. Without a practice session and only a single-car qualifying run, drivers will be facing a lot of unknown when they head to &ldquo;The World Center of Racing&rdquo; this weekend.Denny Hamlin on Daytona: &lsquo;Has potential to be a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-teases-absolute-chaos-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-teases-absolute-chaos-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daytona International Speedway Fast Facts: Everything NASCAR Fans Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few racetracks are as deeply woven into NASCAR&rsquo;s identity as Daytona International Speedway.Long before the 2.5-mile superspeedway existed, racers were chasing speed records on the hard-packed sands of Daytona Beach. NASCAR itself traces its formation to Daytona, and Bill France Sr.&rsquo;s vision eventually transformed the area&rsquo;s racing tradition into one of the most recognizable motorsports facilities in the world.This weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series returns to Daytona for the Coke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daytona-international-speedway-fast-facts-everything-nascar-fans-should-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daytona-international-speedway-fast-facts-everything-nascar-fans-should-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“We’re Not All Jeff Gordon”- NASCAR Veteran Drops Brutal Reality Check Backing Wood Brothers’ Controversial Cup Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[TALLADEGA, AL &ndash; APRIL 26: Josh Berry 21 Wood Brothers Racing Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford walks down pit road prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Jack Link s 500 on April 26, 2026 at Talladega SuperSpeedway in Talladega, AL. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 26 NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link&Otilde;s 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2604266624500 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireIt&rsquo;s been a tough few months for Josh Berry. In June, he learned that he would no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/were-not-all-jeff-gordon-nascar-veteran-drops-brutal-reality-check-backing-wood-brothers-controversial-cup-decision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/were-not-all-jeff-gordon-nascar-veteran-drops-brutal-reality-check-backing-wood-brothers-controversial-cup-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR to race at Naval Base Coronado in 2027 and a new military installation in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup and NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series&nbsp;will be back racing on an active military base in 2027. The event is scheduled for the weekend of July 30-August 1, 2027. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will not return.16-turn, 3.4-mile Qualcomm Circuit was a huge hit, and featured a dramatic weekend of racing that ended with Corey Heim claiming his first-ever NASCAR Cup win. Austin Hill claimed an emotional win for Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR O'Reilly race, while Layne Rig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-race-at-naval-base-coronado-in-2027-and-a-new-military-installation-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-race-at-naval-base-coronado-in-2027-and-a-new-military-installation-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will NASCAR&amp;#39;s recent splitter strut rules affect The Chase?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIt&rsquo;s an open question to how impactful it will prove to be, but NASCAR&rsquo;s recent rule changes to the front splitter assembly could play a factor in deciding the results of the Chase for the Championship that starts in September.In mid-July, right before the race weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway, competition officials mandated teams add struts to the front splitter, which has been widely described as a benefit for Ford and Chevrolet teams against an advantage found]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/will-nascaramp39s-recent-splitter-strut-rules-affect-the-chase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/will-nascaramp39s-recent-splitter-strut-rules-affect-the-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A legacy of giving: Betty Jane France&amp;#39;s vision lives on 20 years later]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. &mdash; An exceptionally small number of people can impact the world through their life&lsquo;s work and continue to do so in a legacy thereafter.Betty Jane France not only helped foster the sport of NASCAR alongside her husband Bill France Jr. in its vital early years, but she found a way to cultivate the heart of the sport &mdash; its people &mdash; well into perpetuity.Mention her name in racing circles and the response is immediate: A huge grin and a tale of France&lsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/a-legacy-of-giving-betty-jane-franceamp39s-vision-lives-on-20-years-later/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/a-legacy-of-giving-betty-jane-franceamp39s-vision-lives-on-20-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A decade later: Betty Jane France&amp;#39;s legacy, humanitarian efforts live on]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. &mdash; An exceptionally small number of people can impact the world through their life&lsquo;s work and continue to do so in a legacy thereafter.Betty Jane France not only helped foster the sport of NASCAR alongside her husband Bill France Jr. in its vital early years, but she found a way to cultivate the heart of the sport &mdash; its people &mdash; well into perpetuity.Mention her name in racing circles and the response is immediate: A huge grin and a tale of France&lsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/a-decade-later-betty-jane-franceamp39s-legacy-humanitarian-efforts-live-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/a-decade-later-betty-jane-franceamp39s-legacy-humanitarian-efforts-live-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team penalized after Loudon race weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR officials issued a penalty to the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team in the NASCAR Cup Series following last weekend&lsquo;s action at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the sanctioning body announced Tuesday.RELATED: Daytona International Speedway schedule | Loudon resultsRear-tire changer Orane Ossowski and jackman Allen Holman have been suspended for the next two events, running through Darlington Raceway on Sept. 6, after the detachment of William Byron&lsquo;s left-rear wheel on Lap 233 in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/no-24-hendrick-motorsports-team-penalized-after-loudon-race-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/no-24-hendrick-motorsports-team-penalized-after-loudon-race-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Daytona Weekend Schedule and Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact the Cup Series Finale?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series regular season comes down to one final night at Daytona International Speedway, and as usual in Florida in August, the weather could become part of the story.NASCAR heads to Daytona this weekend for the regular-season finale, with Cup Series qualifying and the O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race scheduled for Friday, Aug. 28, before the Cup Series takes center stage Saturday night, Aug. 29.The Coke Zero Sugar 400 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday, with the remaining]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-weekend-schedule-and-weather-forecast-will-rain-impact-the-cup-series-finale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-daytona-weekend-schedule-and-weather-forecast-will-rain-impact-the-cup-series-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Pokes Fun at Carson Hocevar Over Recent Slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin took a swipe at Carson Hocevar over the latter&rsquo;s recent string of poor results in the NASCAR Cup Series. Hocevar has failed to finish top 10 in the last three races with two finishes of 30th or worse. That included his first DNF of the season at Richmond two races ago.After a ninth-place result at Indianapolis, the driver of the No. 77 ranked fifth in the Cup Series standings. However, the last three races pushed the Spire Motorsports driver back to 11th. The hits kept coming]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-pokes-fun-at-carson-hocevar-over-recent-slump/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-pokes-fun-at-carson-hocevar-over-recent-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick reveals sleep apnea diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photo2026 Daytona 500 winner Tyler&nbsp;Reddick revealed on Tuesday that he was diagnosed with sleep&nbsp;apnea, and described what he has been dealing with for years. Reddick described needing 'mountains of caffeine' in the morning and 'crazy dreams' akin to nightmares.Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder where a person's breathing is constantly interrupted while sleeping, typically due to a blockage of air flow.&ldquo;Looking back, I had sleep apnea symptoms for a long]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-reveals-sleep-apnea-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-reveals-sleep-apnea-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Just to Get on TV”- Kyle Larson Calls Out Chevy Star’s On-Track Antics Amid Massive ‘Talent’ Claim]]></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 Icon2602112777500 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireCarson Hocevar started 22nd and finished 19th at New Hampshire. It was ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/just-to-get-on-tv-kyle-larson-calls-out-chevy-stars-on-track-antics-amid-massive-talent-claim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/just-to-get-on-tv-kyle-larson-calls-out-chevy-stars-on-track-antics-amid-massive-talent-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Denny Hamlin Raises Questions After New Hampshire Tire Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 23: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, looks on backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin questioned NASCAR&rsquo;s decision to use a competition caution during the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Rain affected the NASCAR Cup Series race, with drivers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-denny-hamlin-raises-questions-after-new-hampshire-tire-decision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-denny-hamlin-raises-questions-after-new-hampshire-tire-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Finally Sees Signs of a Turnaround Before NASCAR’s Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson hasn&rsquo;t had many NASCAR Cup Series Sundays lately that felt quite like New Hampshire.Not because he won. He didn&rsquo;t.But for a driver who has spent much of the summer searching for the speed and results normally expected from the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team, Sunday&rsquo;s constantly changing race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway gave Larson something he hasn&rsquo;t had enough of lately: tangible progress.He won the opening stage, spent much of the afternoon near the fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-finally-sees-signs-of-a-turnaround-before-nascars-chase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-finally-sees-signs-of-a-turnaround-before-nascars-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Veteran Calls Out Carson Hocevar After Chaotic Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 14: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin had strong words for Carson Hocevar after a difficult NASCAR Cup Series weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. On the latest episode of Actions Detrimental, Hamlin reviewed Hocevar&rsquo;s incident with Connor Zilisch dur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-veteran-calls-out-carson-hocevar-after-chaotic-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-veteran-calls-out-carson-hocevar-after-chaotic-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;We Just Slide&hellip;&amp; Take His Legs Out&amp;quot;- Denny Hamlin Goes Against Entire Racing Community To Publicly Defends NASCAR&amp;#39;s Loudon Control]]></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 SportswireThe weather at New Hampshire Motor Speedway turned out to be the biggest protagonist of the openin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotwe-just-slidehellipamp-take-his-legs-outampquot-denny-hamlin-goes-against-entire-racing-community-to-publicly-defends-nascaramp39s-loudon-control/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotwe-just-slidehellipamp-take-his-legs-outampquot-denny-hamlin-goes-against-entire-racing-community-to-publicly-defends-nascaramp39s-loudon-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR will return to Naval Base Coronado during 2027 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR will return to San Diego to race at historic Naval Base Coronado next season, the sanctioning body announced Tuesday, shedding light on a long-term plan for future events at military installations on a rotation basis in 2028 and beyond.The West Coast trip &mdash; slated for Aug. 1 on TNT Sports and the cornerstone event of NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril &mdash; marks the second consecutive season the NASCAR Cup Series will race on the active military base, and the fifth tim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-will-return-to-naval-base-coronado-during-2027-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-will-return-to-naval-base-coronado-during-2027-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch’s Brutal Rookie Season Hits a New Low With Ninth DNF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch&rsquo;s rookie NASCAR Cup Series season has delivered another painful statistic.Zilisch recorded his ninth DNF through 25 starts Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, another early ending in a season in which simply reaching the checkered flag has become a recurring challenge.The latest one came after 222 laps and in particularly frustrating fashion.Zilisch was caught up in an incident involving Riley Herbst, leaving the 20-year-old rookie with nowhere to go as the situation unf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilischs-brutal-rookie-season-hits-a-new-low-with-ninth-dnf/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilischs-brutal-rookie-season-hits-a-new-low-with-ninth-dnf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson thinks Carson Hocevar spun out at New Hampshire on purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe action got started a little early during NASCAR's trip to New Hampshire this weekend.After dealing with some wet weather early in the day, drivers were finally able to get out for their pace lap and prepare for the race to go green. As it would turn out, another delay was coming, as conditions were still tough &mdash; so tough that Carson Hocevar spun out before the race had technically started.Or at least, that's what it looked like on television.Kyle Larson, appearing as a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-thinks-carson-hocevar-spun-out-at-new-hampshire-on-purpose/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-thinks-carson-hocevar-spun-out-at-new-hampshire-on-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power Rankings: Wallace enters Daytona with eyes on drafting success, Chase berth]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR.com&rsquo;s John Crane ranks the top 20 NASCAR Cup Series drivers competing for the 2026 championship after Ryan Blaney&rsquo;s win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and before Saturday&rsquo;s regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: 2026 Cup Series schedule | Cup Series standingsAnalysis: From the jump, it looked like it was going to be one of those days, with Hamlin getting caught in a slippery Lap 1 m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/power-rankings-wallace-enters-daytona-with-eyes-on-drafting-success-chase-berth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/power-rankings-wallace-enters-daytona-with-eyes-on-drafting-success-chase-berth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outrage Erupts as NASCAR Community Reacts to Anti-Racetrack Coalition’s Controversial Nashville Take]]></title><description><![CDATA[For months, a bitter fight has played out in Nashville over the future of the Fairgrounds Speedway, one of the oldest continuously operating racetracks in the United States. NASCAR Cup Series events ran there regularly through 1984, drawing legends such as Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Darrell Waltrip. In 2011, Davidson County voters protected auto racing under the Metro Charter with strong support.But now the Restore Our Fairgrounds coalition, reported to be led by Music Row executive Mike]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/outrage-erupts-as-nascar-community-reacts-to-anti-racetrack-coalitions-controversial-nashville-take/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/outrage-erupts-as-nascar-community-reacts-to-anti-racetrack-coalitions-controversial-nashville-take/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Points Standings Update After New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series points standings after New Hampshire. GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series points standings saw some changes after Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire. Loudon played host to the next-to-last race before The Chase, with the regular-season finale at Daytona scheduled for this Saturday night.Thirteen drivers have clinched a spot in the 10-race Chase following New Hampshire, leaving three spots up for grabs. Meanwhile, a couple drivers saw their Chase hopes come to an end at &ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-points-standings-update-after-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-points-standings-update-after-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Silly Season Updates: Latest News, Rumors, And Known Contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Connor Zilisch (88) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesNASCAR Silly Season is unlike the free agency period in most other sports. Driver contracts, team changes, retirements, and rumors can completely reshape the NASCAR Cup Series lineup.Let's take a look at what we do know about the contracts for all 15 teams on the NASCAR grid.Joe Gibbs R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-silly-season-updates-latest-news-rumors-and-known-contracts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-silly-season-updates-latest-news-rumors-and-known-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blaney battles back to repeat at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hard-driving Ryan Blaney overcame many hurdles to win Sunday's Dollar Tree 301 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. First, a rain delay kept the cars off the 1-mile speedway, then NASCAR officials ordered the field to take to the slippery NH "Magic Mile" on rain tires for the first 40 tense laps of competition.When the track dried out, NASCAR called all the competitors into the pits to switch back to regular tires. Numerous accidents created nine caution flags slowing the field and creating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/blaney-battles-back-to-repeat-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/blaney-battles-back-to-repeat-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William Byron crew chief details dislodged wheel incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoA frustrating summer for William Byron added another chapter on Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway when he lost a left rear wheel and crashed into the Turn 3 wall while running fourth on Lap 233.Byron had already been hovering around seventh in the championship standings before a summer swoon that has dropped him to 12th. He is locked into the Chase for the Championship but the fall has cost him a deficit that would have been around 55 points behind Denny Hamlin instead of wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byron-crew-chief-details-dislodged-wheel-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byron-crew-chief-details-dislodged-wheel-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Jankowiak to make NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly debut at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRSS Racing is entering three cars into this weekend's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Daytona International Speedway.Ryan Sieg will move over to the No. 38 while brother Kyle Sieg continues to drive the No. 28, but it's ARCA driver Andy Jankowiak who will pilot the No. 39 (Ryan's usual entry) and be locked into the show as a result.It will be Jankowiak's first start in any of the three national divisions of NASCAR. The 38-year-old native of Buffalo, New York, is best kn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/andy-jankowiak-to-make-nascar-oamp39reilly-debut-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/andy-jankowiak-to-make-nascar-oamp39reilly-debut-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[41 NASCAR Cup cars on Daytona entry list with five open teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFor just the third time this year, a NASCAR Cup Series race will feature a full field of cars. The Daytona 500 and the spring Talladega race are the only other races this year with go-or-go-homer(s).Daytona International Speedway will host the regular season finale, with the 2026 Chase grid set on Saturday night.Along with the expected 36 chartered entries, there are five open teams showing up as well. The slowest among them will be sent home after Friday qualifying.Here's a look]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/41-nascar-cup-cars-on-daytona-entry-list-with-five-open-teams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/41-nascar-cup-cars-on-daytona-entry-list-with-five-open-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Hill will be the full-time replacement for Kyle Busch at RCR in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seat now belongs to Austin Hill.Richard Childress Racing announced Monday, Aug. 24 that Hill will drive the No. 33 Chevrolet - formerly Kyle Busch&rsquo;s No. 8 ride - full-time in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.Hill has filled Busch&rsquo;s seat at RCR since the two-time champion tragically died on May 21 due to complications from sepsis caused by presumed bacterial pneumonia, first getting behind the wheel of the renumbered Chevrolet at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte.It&rsquo;s unclear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-hill-will-be-the-full-time-replacement-for-kyle-busch-at-rcr-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-hill-will-be-the-full-time-replacement-for-kyle-busch-at-rcr-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Petty thinks the NASCAR season has one more big twist coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThere's just one race left in the NASCAR regular season, with the final spots in the Chase on the line as the Cup Series heads back to Daytona this weekend.Once the checkered flag is taken in Daytona, the race for the title will be down to just 16 drivers, all of whom will have 10 races to score as many points as they can in an effort to be crowned champion.So far this season, it has been a year of runs in the Cup Series, with different drivers dominating different stretches of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-petty-thinks-the-nascar-season-has-one-more-big-twist-coming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-petty-thinks-the-nascar-season-has-one-more-big-twist-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen laments sudden loss of pace after leading: &amp;quot;We are missing something&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoShane van Gisbergen expected New Hampshire Motor Speedway to be a positive day for the No. 97 Trackhouse Racing team. He ran strong there last year before a wreck, and led the organization with a fifth-place qualifying this past weekend.The race started in an unusual way, as NASCAR bolted on the wet-weather tires to go racing on a damp track. Van Gisbergen quickly emerged as the fastest driver in those conditions, taking the lead from William Byron and setting sail.At one point,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-laments-sudden-loss-of-pace-after-leading-ampquotwe-are-missing-somethingampquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-laments-sudden-loss-of-pace-after-leading-ampquotwe-are-missing-somethingampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar shares surprisingly thoughtful note on 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoCarson Hocevar has built himself quite a reputation for a driver who is just 23 years old.The driver of the No. 77 is known for his aggressive racing and bold attitude, which has earned him plenty of fans, but also come with some animosity from his NASCAR peers.Racing is a sport built on storylines, and storylines need villains, and Hocevar seems exceedingly comfortable taking on that role, at least for the time being, among the younger generation.But in modern storytelling, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-shares-surprisingly-thoughtful-note-on-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-shares-surprisingly-thoughtful-note-on-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver’s Chase Run Ends in Pain After Early New Hampshire Failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 15: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Jockey 150th Anniversary Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 15, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyRoss Chastain&rsquo;s NASCAR playoff hopes ended Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after an engine failure forced the Trackhouse Racing driver out of the Dollar Tree 301 after 41 laps. Chastain was running 11th in the No. 1 Kubota Chevrolet w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-drivers-chase-run-ends-in-pain-after-early-new-hampshire-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-drivers-chase-run-ends-in-pain-after-early-new-hampshire-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Hill to race full time in NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[WELCOME, N.C. (AP) &mdash; Austin Hill will drive the No. 33 Chevrolet on a full-time basis in the NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing beginning next season, the team announced Monday.Hill has run 15 Cup races this season but has failed to register a top 10 finish.However, he has 16 wins over the past five seasons driving RCR's No. 21 Chevrolet in the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series. He has qualified for the Chase in each of those five seasons.&ldquo;Austin Hill is a talented]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-hill-to-race-full-time-in-nascar-cup-series-for-richard-childress-racing-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-hill-to-race-full-time-in-nascar-cup-series-for-richard-childress-racing-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Chase’s top seed, Denny Hamlin is optimistic about NASCAR title bid against surging Team Penske]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heading into the NASCAR Chase, Denny Hamlin is feeling good about his &ldquo;bad&rdquo; days.By his high standards for the No. 11 Toyota, middling performances might be enough for the Joe Gibbs Racing star to capture his first Cup Series championship.With a seventh place Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Hamlin clinched the top seed in the 10-race title run that will begin next month at Darlington Raceway.&ldquo;These are our bad days,&rdquo; Hamlin said after rebounding from a pit-stop pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/as-chases-top-seed-denny-hamlin-is-optimistic-about-nascar-title-bid-against-surging-team-penske/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/as-chases-top-seed-denny-hamlin-is-optimistic-about-nascar-title-bid-against-surging-team-penske/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedian Theo Von takes NASCAR drivers to school in new promo ahead of the Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe format of the NASCAR playoffs has been the subject of regular tinkering over the years, and this season, the sport is returning to the tried and true Chase.Keeping casual fans up to speed on such changes can be challenging at times. Those tuning back in for the final races of the season may be thinking that the win-and-in system of round advancement that made up the playoffs for the past decade is still in place.To help with the adjustment, NASCAR and USA Sports brought in co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/comedian-theo-von-takes-nascar-drivers-to-school-in-new-promo-ahead-of-the-chase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/comedian-theo-von-takes-nascar-drivers-to-school-in-new-promo-ahead-of-the-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockingham Speedway may be on the auction block after missing out on 2027 NASCAR season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWhen the 2027 NASCAR schedule was released, it carried some tough news for Rockingham Speedway.The Rock, which had hosted both the NASCAR O'Reilly and Truck Series in each of the past two seasons, will not be home to either series next year.It was the latest blow to what has been a rocky few years for Rockingham Speedway, and it sounds like the track could be changing hands some time soon. The IHRA currently owns&nbsp;Rockingham, and has been going through some financial instabil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rockingham-speedway-may-be-on-the-auction-block-after-missing-out-on-2027-nascar-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rockingham-speedway-may-be-on-the-auction-block-after-missing-out-on-2027-nascar-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Childress Racing Makes 2027 Cup Series Driver Lineup Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Hill (33) sits in his car Friday, July 24, 2026, during practice for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectIt's official. Richard Childress Racing has revealed its next full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver, who will pilot the No. 33 Chevrolet during the 2027 season. On Monday, the team officially welcomed Austin Hill, who has served as the interim driver of the car since the death of Kyle Busch, as the driver who wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richard-childress-racing-makes-2027-cup-series-driver-lineup-decision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richard-childress-racing-makes-2027-cup-series-driver-lineup-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Childress Racing announces Austin Hill as full-time NASCAR Cup driver for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAustin Hill has been announced as the official driver of the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in 2027. Hill stepped into the role following the tragic death of Kyle Busch, and has been driving the renumbered car (as it was the No. 8) while also competing for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship.Hill, 32, will run for NASCAR Cup points next year after signing a deal with RCR to continue driving the No. 33 Chevrolet next year.&nbsp;With NASCAR O'Reilly Series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richard-childress-racing-announces-austin-hill-as-full-time-nascar-cup-driver-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richard-childress-racing-announces-austin-hill-as-full-time-nascar-cup-driver-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Stupidest Thing of All Time” — NASCAR’s Micro-Management Under Fire as Insiders Call Out Crew Chief ‘Handcuffing’]]></title><description><![CDATA[TALLADEGA, AL &ndash; APRIL 23: Ryan Blaney 12 Team Penske Wurth Ford talks to his crew chief Jonathon Hassler during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA CUP Series Geico 500 on April 23, 2022, at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, AL.Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 23 NASCAR Cup Series &ndash; GEICO 500 Icon220423410 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SMINASCAR&rsquo;s decision to mandate wet-weather tires ahead of the New Hampshire race was understandable given the conditions. But as t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/stupidest-thing-of-all-time-nascars-micro-management-under-fire-as-insiders-call-out-crew-chief-handcuffing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/stupidest-thing-of-all-time-nascars-micro-management-under-fire-as-insiders-call-out-crew-chief-handcuffing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Berry Drops Humble 4-Word Verdict Dismissing Personal Credit for Cup Series Redemption]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, GA &ndash; JULY 12: Josh Berry 21 Wood Brothers Racing eero Ford 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 Icon26071212214400 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireIt&rsquo;s not unknown to anyone now that Josh Berry&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series future is unce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/josh-berry-drops-humble-4-word-verdict-dismissing-personal-credit-for-cup-series-redemption/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/josh-berry-drops-humble-4-word-verdict-dismissing-personal-credit-for-cup-series-redemption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell Reveals What He Saw During Frightening New Hampshire Pit Road Incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Bell knew something had gone wrong almost immediately.What he did not know was exactly what had happened behind his No. 20 Toyota.Bell&rsquo;s pit stop during Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway produced one of the day&rsquo;s most frightening moments when right-side tire changer Blake Houston was knocked to the pavement as Bell pulled out of his pit stall.Bell went on to recover and finish fourth. But after the race, his attention returned to the mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-reveals-what-he-saw-during-frightening-new-hampshire-pit-road-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-reveals-what-he-saw-during-frightening-new-hampshire-pit-road-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list for Daytona International Speedway summer race]]></title><description><![CDATA[After two weeks off, the NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to action for the regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway on Friday (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, ESPN Unlimited, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Friday&rsquo;s Winn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola will be the 24th points-paying race of the 2026 O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Connor Zilisch is the defending winner, who had assistance from Parker Kligerman.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Par]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-entry-list-for-daytona-international-speedway-summer-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-oamp39reilly-auto-parts-series-entry-list-for-daytona-international-speedway-summer-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for Daytona International Speedway summer race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the Sunshine State for Saturday&rsquo;s regular-season finale: the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race will be the 26th points-paying event of the 2026 Cup Series season. Ryan Blaney is the defending winner at the 2.5-mile superspeedway.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts&nbsp;SeriesWith only one race remaining until The Chase, all eyes will be on the cutline b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-daytona-international-speedway-summer-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-daytona-international-speedway-summer-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney Reveals Why Racing Bubba Wallace for the Win Was Different]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney knew exactly who was coming.With the laps winding down Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Bubba Wallace had climbed into second and was closing on the No. 12 Ford. Blaney had a race to protect, tires to manage and almost no room for error.But the driver filling his mirror was not just another Cup Series rival. It was one of his oldest friends.&ldquo;Then I saw Bubba go to second. I knew he was quick,&rdquo; Blaney said after the race. &ldquo;It was a heck of a battle.&rdquo;Blan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-reveals-why-racing-bubba-wallace-for-the-win-was-different/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-reveals-why-racing-bubba-wallace-for-the-win-was-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace’s Strong Run Ends in Brutal Heartbreak at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 22: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Cincoro Tequila Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace came painfully close to ending his wait for a NASCAR Cup Series win on Sunday, but a late mistake left the 23XI Racing driver with second place at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Wallace stayed in contention for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-bubba-wallaces-strong-run-ends-in-brutal-heartbreak-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-bubba-wallaces-strong-run-ends-in-brutal-heartbreak-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIT BOX: Historic return to Stafford Speedway awaits the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time since 2021, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is returning to historic Stafford Speedway this Friday night for the running of the GAF 150 (8:45 p.m. ET on FloRacing and the NASCAR Channel).Located in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, Stafford Speedway has hosted more than 100 Modified Tour events since the series&rsquo; inception in 1985. NASCAR Hall of Famer Richie Evans triumphed in the first two Modified Tour events at the track, and another Hall of Famer, Mike Stefanik, leads a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pit-box-historic-return-to-stafford-speedway-awaits-the-nascar-whelen-modified-tour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pit-box-historic-return-to-stafford-speedway-awaits-the-nascar-whelen-modified-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Preece enters Daytona needing points to make the Chase in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Preece has significant work to do at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night. Following the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Preece sits 17th in the standings with a 31-point deficit to the Chase bubble. Shane van Gisbergen sits on the cut line.The RFK Racing driver is also 44 points behind Austin Cindric, who sits 15th in the standings. Heading to Daytona International Speedway, anything is possible, especially with a new superspeedway package. NASCAR isn't]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-enters-daytona-needing-points-to-make-the-chase-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-enters-daytona-needing-points-to-make-the-chase-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Don’t Write That Headline” — Ross Chastain Rejects ‘Spoiler’ Tag After Crushing Failure Derails Chase Hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, NC &ndash; MAY 23: Ross Chastain 9 JR Motorsports Carolina Carports Chevrolet is being interviewed after winning the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA O Reilly Auto Parts Series Charbroil 300 on May 23, 2026 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte,NC Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 23 NASCAR OReilly Auto Parts Series Charbroil 300 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2605232739300 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireRoss Chastain is officially out of contention for the Chase. Heading into New Hampsh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dont-write-that-headline-ross-chastain-rejects-spoiler-tag-after-crushing-failure-derails-chase-hopes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dont-write-that-headline-ross-chastain-rejects-spoiler-tag-after-crushing-failure-derails-chase-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners and losers from a wet/dry NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAfter 301 laps of racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, it was once again Ryan Blaney raising the lobster above his head in Victory Lane.He denied&nbsp;Bubba Wallace and Josh Berry a much-needed victory, and solidified his place in the No. 2 spot in the Cup standings.The race featured nine cautions, and 15 lead changes among seven different drivers. There is now just one race left in the regular season, and the battle to make the Chase will come down to the wire.Here's the bigg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-a-wetdry-nascar-cup-race-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-a-wetdry-nascar-cup-race-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen sits on Chase bubble going to Daytona in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen has a stressful wait ahead of Daytona International Speedway. Following the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, van Gisbergen sits on the Chase bubble with a 31-point advantage over Ryan Preece, who had a strong day with a ninth-place finish.While a 31-point gap seems pretty decent, this isn't an ordinary regular-season finale. NASCAR is introducing a new superspeedway package with zero practice at Daytona. No one will know how the new package races until]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-sits-on-chase-bubble-going-to-daytona-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-sits-on-chase-bubble-going-to-daytona-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver’s Nightmare Deepens After Connor Zilisch Contact at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 23: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Modo Casino Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyCarson Hocevar&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway quickly turned from a strong start into a difficult afternoon. The Spire Motorsports driver spun during the wet opening caution laps]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-drivers-nightmare-deepens-after-connor-zilisch-contact-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-drivers-nightmare-deepens-after-connor-zilisch-contact-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Cindric enters Daytona with Chase bubble pressure in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Cindric won't sleep well in the week entering Daytona International Speedway. Following the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Cindric sits 15th in the standings with a 44-point advantage over the Chase bubble. Ryan Preece sits 17th in the standings behind Cindric and Shane van Gisbergen.While a 44-point gap seems pretty decent, this isn't an ordinary regular-season finale. NASCAR is introducing a new superspeedway package with zero practice at Daytona. No one will kn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-cindric-enters-daytona-with-chase-bubble-pressure-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-cindric-enters-daytona-with-chase-bubble-pressure-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Veteran Reacts After Rain Leaves New Hampshire Motor Speedway Race on the Edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 23: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyKenny Wallace praised NASCAR after the Cup Series completed the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway despite wet track conditions. Rain showers left parts of the Magic Mile damp before the race, forcing NASCAR to use we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-veteran-reacts-after-rain-leaves-new-hampshire-motor-speedway-race-on-the-edge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-veteran-reacts-after-rain-leaves-new-hampshire-motor-speedway-race-on-the-edge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase check-in: Five drivers vying for three Chase spots at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[It all comes down to this, one regular-season race Saturday night at Daytona to determine the final Chase field. Five drivers are battling for three spots with the rest either locked into The Chase or eliminated from contention. We&rsquo;ll dive into the details in &ldquo;The Cutline&rdquo; section below, but here&rsquo;s what you need to know: The five drivers (in order of the standings) are Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric, Shane van Gisbergen, Ryan Preece and Brad Keselowski with 31 points separ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-check-in-five-drivers-vying-for-three-chase-spots-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-check-in-five-drivers-vying-for-three-chase-spots-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Post-Race Inspection Reveals One Last Twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 23: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyRyan Blaney had already celebrated his 2026 Dollar Tree 301 win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway when NASCAR delivered one final test. The NASCAR Cup Series completed its mandatory post-race inspection late Sunday,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway-post-race-inspection-reveals-one-last-twist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway-post-race-inspection-reveals-one-last-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin earns No. 1 seed for 2026 Chase in NASCAR Cup Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin will enter the Chase as the driver to beat in the NASCAR Cup Series. On Sunday afternoon, Hamlin clinched the No. 1 seed for the Chase during the 2026 Cup Series season. With an over 70-point lead entering Daytona International Speedway, no one can pass Hamlin in the points standings.NASCAR won't reward a regular-season championship, so Hamlin won't receive the honor or a trophy for his accomplishment. Instead, Hamlin and the No. 11 team for Joe Gibbs Racing will enter the Chase wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-earns-no-1-seed-for-2026-chase-in-nascar-cup-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-earns-no-1-seed-for-2026-chase-in-nascar-cup-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Locks Up No. 1 Seed for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin did not win Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He did, however, leave Loudon with something no other NASCAR Cup Series driver can take from him.The No. 1 seed in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase officially belongs to Hamlin.Hamlin&rsquo;s seventh-place finish at New Hampshire was enough to secure the top spot before the regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway. Whatever happens Friday night in the Coke Zero Sugar 400, the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran will begin the C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-locks-up-no-1-seed-for-2026-nascar-cup-series-chase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-locks-up-no-1-seed-for-2026-nascar-cup-series-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney discusses big NASCAR Cup win at New Hampshire in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney is back in victory lane. On Sunday afternoon, Blaney and the No. 12 team for Team Penske won the 2026 Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The Team Penske driver was able to hold off a hard-charging Bubba Wallace and Josh Berry in the closing laps.Following the event, Blaney spoke about his big NASCAR win at New Hampshire, his second in two years."Yeah, that made it difficult," Blaney said. "No, it was a good call after our issue on pit road. We did two at the end to try]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-discusses-big-nascar-cup-win-at-new-hampshire-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-discusses-big-nascar-cup-win-at-new-hampshire-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Berry Continues To Make Case For 2027 Ride With Loudon Finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 23, 2026; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; Wood Brothers Racing driver Josh Berry (21) and 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace (23) race in the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectCurrently, Josh Berry is rideless for the 2027 NASCAR National Series season; however, after how he's performed over the last four races, that really shouldn't be the case. If Berry's phone wasn't ringing prior to Sunday's Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a rac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/josh-berry-continues-to-make-case-for-2027-ride-with-loudon-finish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/josh-berry-continues-to-make-case-for-2027-ride-with-loudon-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR The Chase Clinch Scenarios: 5 Drivers Competing for 3 Spots at Daytona This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regular-season finale for the NASCAR Cup Series is this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Saturday night&rsquo;s Coke Zero Sugar 400 under the lights on NBC will determine which drivers earn the final spots in The Chase.We&rsquo;ve already seen 13 spots locked up through 25 races. It&rsquo;s also worth noting that Denny Hamlin has clinched the regular-season title, while Ryan Blaney (second place), Ty Gibbs (third place) and Tyler Reddick (fourth place) are effectively locked into t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-the-chase-clinch-scenarios-5-drivers-competing-for-3-spots-at-daytona-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-the-chase-clinch-scenarios-5-drivers-competing-for-3-spots-at-daytona-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch NASCAR live at Daytona in August 2026, full schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is ready for the upcoming action at Daytona International Speedway, marking the 28th official race weekend of the 2026 season. In 2025, Ryan Blaney beat Daniel Suarez for his third victory of the year. The NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly Series will be racing at Daytona. You don't want to miss the action!Below, you can find more details about the on-track action at Daytona this weekend!NASCAR live today: DaytonaHere are the upcoming practice, qualifying, and race times for the current race weeken]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-live-at-daytona-in-august-2026-full-schedule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-live-at-daytona-in-august-2026-full-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Weekend Schedule at Daytona: Qualifying and Race Time, Daytona Track Info]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regular-season finale is this weekend at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, with both the O&rsquo;Reilly Series and Cup Series determining which drivers will earn the final spots in The Chase.Of note, there is no Truck Series race this weekend and there&rsquo;s no practice on the NASCAR weekend schedule at Daytona. It will strictly be qualifying with the racing on Friday and Saturday night under the lights.Let&rsquo;s dive into the NASCAR schedule this weekend at Dayto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-weekend-schedule-at-daytona-qualifying-and-race-time-daytona-track-info/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-weekend-schedule-at-daytona-qualifying-and-race-time-daytona-track-info/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: Loudon serves up rousing taste of Chase pressure for 2026  and &amp;#39;27]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, N.H. &mdash; The NASCAR Chase doesn&rsquo;t return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway until next season, another 13-odd months away.Sunday sure had the feel of it, though.The drama dropped before the green flag even did &mdash; but not until after some heavy raindrops that briefly delayed the start and necessitated cars starting the race with wet-weather tires &mdash; with Carson Hocevar spinning out during the opening pace laps as drivers tested the racing surface. The intensity only rampe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-loudon-serves-up-rousing-taste-of-chase-pressure-for-2026-and-amp3927/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-loudon-serves-up-rousing-taste-of-chase-pressure-for-2026-and-amp3927/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR New Hampshire winners, losers as Ryan Preece cuts into Chase deficit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney was back in New Hampshire victory lane with lobster in hand.Blaney won the Dollar Tree 301NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 23 at New Hampshire, claiming the win at the 1.058-mile oval for the second year in a row.He held off Bubba Wallace and Josh Berry late while darting around lapped traffic.The driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford enters the regular-season finale next week at Daytona with the inside track on the No. 2 seed in the Chase.At the other end of the standings, Ryan Preece]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-winners-losers-as-ryan-preece-cuts-into-chase-deficit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-winners-losers-as-ryan-preece-cuts-into-chase-deficit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney’s Late-Race Gamble Handed Him a Second Straight New Hampshire Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 23, 2026; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney (12) poses with one his prizes, Loudon the Lobster, after winning the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. &copy; Eric Canha-Imagn ImagesRyan Blaney claimed his third win of the season after a two-tire gamble at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The Team Penske driver called it a &lsquo;good call&rsquo; that allowed him to recover from an earlier pit-stop miscue.Blaney began Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 outside th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaneys-late-race-gamble-handed-him-a-second-straight-new-hampshire-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaneys-late-race-gamble-handed-him-a-second-straight-new-hampshire-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch suffers ninth DNF of rookie NASCAR Cup season: &amp;quot;What am I doing?&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoConnor Zilisch's week started with some exciting news, as Hendrick Motorsports named him as the driver of its No. 48 Chevrolet for the 2028 NASCAR Cup season (NCS).Unfortunately, the good news didn't carry over into the race weekend for the sole NCS Rookie of the Year candidate. Driving the No. 88 Trackhouse Chevrolet, Zilisch crashed out of the event after 222 laps of racing.Zilisch was fading when Riley Herbst crashed ahead of him, hitting the outside wall in a heavy impact. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-suffers-ninth-dnf-of-rookie-nascar-cup-season-ampquotwhat-am-i-doingampquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-suffers-ninth-dnf-of-rookie-nascar-cup-season-ampquotwhat-am-i-doingampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch records ninth DNF of rookie NASCAR Cup season: &amp;quot;What am I doing?&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoConnor Zilisch's week started with some exciting news, as Hendrick Motorsports named him as the driver of its No. 48 Chevrolet for the 2028 NASCAR Cup season (NCS).Unfortunately, the good news didn't carry over into the race weekend for the sole NCS Rookie of the Year candidate. Driving the No. 88 Trackhouse Chevrolet, Zilisch crashed out of the event after 222 laps of racing.Zilisch was fading when Riley Herbst crashed ahead of him, hitting the outside wall in a heavy impact. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-records-ninth-dnf-of-rookie-nascar-cup-season-ampquotwhat-am-i-doingampquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-records-ninth-dnf-of-rookie-nascar-cup-season-ampquotwhat-am-i-doingampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch hit with ninth DNF of rookie NASCAR Cup season: &amp;quot;What am I doing?&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoConnor Zilisch's week started with some exciting news, as Hendrick Motorsports named him as the driver of its No. 48 Chevrolet for the 2028 NASCAR Cup season (NCS).Unfortunately, the good news didn't carry over into the race weekend for the sole NCS Rookie of the Year candidate. Driving the No. 88 Trackhouse Chevrolet, Zilisch crashed out of the event after 222 laps of racing.Zilisch was fading when Riley Herbst crashed ahead of him, hitting the outside wall in a heavy impact. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-hit-with-ninth-dnf-of-rookie-nascar-cup-season-ampquotwhat-am-i-doingampquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-hit-with-ninth-dnf-of-rookie-nascar-cup-season-ampquotwhat-am-i-doingampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR reveals post-race inspection results from New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series competed at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and it was a major victory for a Team Penske driver. Ryan Blaney and the No. 12 team won the 2026 Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire, earning their third victory of the 2026 Cup Series season. However, did Blaney and the No. 12 car pass post-race inspection at New Hampshire?Blaney's No. 12 car passed post-race inspection and won't require a trip back to the R&amp;D Center, NASCAR announced on Sunday evening. It was an impressive victo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-post-race-inspection-results-from-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-post-race-inspection-results-from-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series competed at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and it was a unique event. The 36 drivers were forced to start on wet-weather tires following a short delay, leading to Kyle Larson winning Stage 1 and Ryan Blaney winning Stage 2. However, which driver was able to hoist the lobster in victory lane?Blaney and the No. 12 team for Team Penske won the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire on Sunday, earning their third victory of the 2026 Cup Series season. The Team Penske driver was forced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-wins-nascar-cup-series-race-at-new-hampshire-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-wins-nascar-cup-series-race-at-new-hampshire-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck race at New Hampshire in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Truck Series competed at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and it was a thrilling event. Connor Zilisch won the first two stages; however, was the Spire Motorsports driver able to enter victory lane? At the end of the day, it was a Front Row Motorsports driver who made it happen instead.Layne Riggs and the No. 34 team for Front Row Motorsports won Saturday's race at New Hampshire, earning their sixth victory of the 2026 season. Riggs was able to hold off his Front Row Motorsports teammate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-wins-nascar-truck-race-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-wins-nascar-truck-race-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson explains what he liked about challenging conditions in New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoSunday's NASCAR race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway got off to an eventful start thanks to some wild weather.Initially, the race's start was bumped up by an hour in an attempt to avoid some bad weather coming through the area. Instead, the bad weather decided to arrive early too, forcing the race to be delayed until close to its original start time.After Carson Hocevar spun out on the pace lap before the race could even go green, it was clear that conditions were going to be a f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-explains-what-he-liked-about-challenging-conditions-in-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-explains-what-he-liked-about-challenging-conditions-in-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Berry is racing for his future, and admits he was &amp;#39;rougher than normal&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJosh Berry has been very fast lately in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford, rising with the rest of Team&nbsp;Penske, whom they are closely aligned with.But for Berry, it's not just about ending his 2026 season on a high note. The 35-year-old is racing for his future in the sport, as the Wood Brothers will replace him with Jesse Love in 2027.Berry doesn't know what he'll be doing next year, but his recent hot streak could go a long way to getting him noticed by NASCAR team owne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/josh-berry-is-racing-for-his-future-and-admits-he-was-amp39rougher-than-normalamp39/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/josh-berry-is-racing-for-his-future-and-admits-he-was-amp39rougher-than-normalamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won The NASCAR Cup Race at New Hampshire? Full Race Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full NASCAR Cup Series results from New Hampshire. GettyRyan Blaney secured his third win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season Sunday, earning a dominant victory in the Dollar Tree 301 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway after holding off a hard-charging Bubba Wallace in the closing laps.&nbsp;The Team Penske star has now been the victor of the last two Cup Series races at New Hampshire. Blaney paced the field for a race-high 115 of 301 laps en route to his 20th career victory.Wallace finished s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-cup-race-at-new-hampshire-full-race-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-cup-race-at-new-hampshire-full-race-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR&amp;#39;s Chase for the Championship grid comes down to this]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWith just one perilous regular season race remaining at Daytona, the race to the Chase for the Championship looks like this:Austin Cindric +44<br />
Shane Van Gisbergen +31<br />
--<br />
Ryan Preece -31<br />
Brad Keselowski -66Let's go ahead and state the obvious. For Keselowski to get that last spot, he's going to need everyone above him to wreck out early and he's most likely going to need to win at Daytona.Low odds.On the other hand, his teammate and driver, Ryan Preece, gave himself a chance to ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascaramp39s-chase-for-the-championship-grid-comes-down-to-this/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascaramp39s-chase-for-the-championship-grid-comes-down-to-this/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace points to moment where shot at New Hampshire Cup win slipped away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoBubba Wallace matched his best finish of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, earning his second runner-up finish of the year.It was almost a whole lot more, though, as Wallace closed in on eventual race winner Ryan Blaney in the final ten laps. With about five laps to go,&nbsp;Blaney got held up under the lapped car of Cole Custer, and Wallace was suddenly only a couple of car lengths back.Unfortunately, he got into Turn 3 a bit too hot while pushing and l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-points-to-moment-where-shot-at-new-hampshire-cup-win-slipped-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-points-to-moment-where-shot-at-new-hampshire-cup-win-slipped-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell explains what he saw after scary moment with tire changer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoChristopher Bell left New Hampshire with a strong fourth-place finish on Sunday, but the solid performance did not come without drama.After a two-tire pit stop, Bell went to get back to racing, but his front-tire changer Blake Houston had not cleared out of his position, and wound up being knocked down&nbsp;by the No. 20 car.It was a simple timing mistake, but that didn't make the scene any less scary.Not an ideal pit stop for Christopher Bell. &#129763; pic.twitter.com/ItvGwPOsi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-explains-what-he-saw-after-scary-moment-with-tire-changer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-explains-what-he-saw-after-scary-moment-with-tire-changer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hampshire win was vintage Ryan Blaney in every way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoBy Ryan Blaney standards, this wasn&rsquo;t even a stereotypical radio meltdown after a pit road gaffe, but his response to it was vintage.The Team Penske No. 12 had just won the second stage on Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway when a slow pull on the left front cost him 13 positions. Blaney, who had experienced an above average number of pit woes this spring was frustrated but more level than usual.Again, by his standards."Come on dawg. Like, fuck, man."Veteran spotter and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/new-hampshire-win-was-vintage-ryan-blaney-in-every-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/new-hampshire-win-was-vintage-ryan-blaney-in-every-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ross Chastain on issue that left him with last-place finish and ended Chase hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoEntering New Hampshire, Ross Chastain was still a longshot in the battle to make the 2027 NASCAR Cup Chase, but his chances are now officially over.Just 41 laps into the race, Chastain took his No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet behind the wall, and his day was over. Chastain finished 36th (last), scoring just one point. It was also Chastain's first last-place finish of the 2026 season.So, what went wrong? While running 11th, Chastain began to slow and smoke billowed out of the ri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-on-issue-that-left-him-with-last-place-finish-and-ended-chase-hopes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-on-issue-that-left-him-with-last-place-finish-and-ended-chase-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney Goes Back to Back at New Hampshire Motor Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Eric CanhaBlaney Overcomes Challenging StartRyan Blaney returned to Victory Lane at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, winning the Dollar Tree 301 for the second consecutive year. The Team Penske driver overcame a difficult pit stop and changing weather conditions to secure his third NASCAR Cup Series victory of the 2026 season and the 20th win of his career.The race began under challenging conditions after rain soaked the 1.058-mile oval. The field initially took the green flag o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-goes-back-to-back-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-goes-back-to-back-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after New Hampshire 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin leaves New Hampshire Motor Speedway with a 77-point lead over race winner Ryan&nbsp;Blaney, which is enough for him to clinch the No. 1 seed in the Chase. The top 13 drivers in the championship standings have all clinched Chase spots now.Going into Daytona, Bubba Wallace in 14th will be 75 points up, which is basically safe with a maximum of 76 points possible in a single race. Austin Cindric is 15th, 44 points above the cut-line.Shane van&nbsp;Gisbergen remains on t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-new-hampshire-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-new-hampshire-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace Falls Short in Bid For NASCAR Cup Win at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace was breathing down the back bumper of race leader Ryan Blaney in the waning circuits of Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire. As Blaney tried to navigate lap traffic, the driver of the No. 23 was putting pressure.Yet, with five laps remaining, Wallace locked up the brakes entering turn 3, which cost him some ground. While he maintained a respectable distance after the miscue, Wallace was forced to settle for runner-up at &ldquo;The Magic Mile.&rdquo;Despite falling short]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-falls-short-in-bid-for-nascar-cup-win-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-falls-short-in-bid-for-nascar-cup-win-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRyan Blaney made a two-tire call work, securing his 20th career NASCAR Cup Series win and his third of the 2026 season. Blaney also went back-to-back at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, repeating his 2025 performance.Blaney beat Bubba Wallace to the checkered flag by just half-a-second, with Josh Berry finishing third.Blaney also led the most laps, spending 115 of 301 laps out front, and seven different drivers led the way. Berry was next with 73 laps led, Shane van Gisbergen with 3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Standings After New Hampshire: Chase Cut Line Tightens Before Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney didn&rsquo;t just leave New Hampshire Motor Speedway with another trophy.He also made a sizable move in the NASCAR Cup Series standings.Blaney&rsquo;s second consecutive New Hampshire victory and third win of the 2026 season helped him close the gap to championship leader Denny Hamlin, while several drivers further down the standings made important gains of their own Sunday.And with only one regular-season race remaining, the most important number may be 31.That&rsquo;s the gap separ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-standings-after-new-hampshire-chase-cut-line-tightens-before-daytona/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-standings-after-new-hampshire-chase-cut-line-tightens-before-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMS Jeopardizes Their Own After Failing to Trust Their Driver’s Instincts]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NV &ndash; March 6: William Byron, driver of the 24 Axalta Chevrolet, Kyle Larson, driver of the 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet and Alex Bowman, driver of the 48 Ally Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Pennzoil 400 on March 6, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV, United States. Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages Louis Grasse / SPP PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxBRAxMEX Copyright: xLouisxGrassex/xSPPx spp-en-LoGr-lrg230305183617_Nascar400pennzoil &copy;IMAGO/Sports Press PhotoWilliam By]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hms-jeopardizes-their-own-after-failing-to-trust-their-drivers-instincts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hms-jeopardizes-their-own-after-failing-to-trust-their-drivers-instincts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney claws to NASCAR Cup New Hampshire victory over Bubba Wallace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even after a mid-race pit stop snafu cost him dearly, Ryan Blaney rebounded to earn the NASCAR Cup win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), leading 115 of 301 laps. This is&nbsp;Blaney's 20th career win and his third of the 2026 season."Yeah, that made it difficult," said Blaney about the two-tire call that put him out front. "No, it was a good call after our issue on pit road. We did two at the end to try to hopefully get the lead, and we did."It was a long, long run to the end, longest run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-claws-to-nascar-cup-new-hampshire-victory-over-bubba-wallace/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-claws-to-nascar-cup-new-hampshire-victory-over-bubba-wallace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney Holds Off Hard-Charging Wallace, Berry For Loudon Cup Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 23, 2026; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney (12) poses with one of his prizes, Loudon the Lobster, after winning the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectRyan Blaney is widely regarded as one of the best drivers in NASCAR today, and for good reason. On Sunday, in the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford Mustang Dark Horse continued to showcase why.Bla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-holds-off-hard-charging-wallace-berry-for-loudon-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-holds-off-hard-charging-wallace-berry-for-loudon-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NH schools cash in as Mark Martin, Gov. Kelly Ayotte race in NASCAR simulator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call it even with an asterisk.With his victory over Gov. Kelly Ayotte in a simulated stock car clash at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Mark Martin pulled out his second victory in the Granite State.Believe it or not, Martin has now won as many races here as Ayotte has &mdash; two. But the real winners Sunday were Somersworth and Groveton high schools, which took home $5,000 apiece from the event hosted by the New Hampshire Lottery.Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010 and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nh-schools-cash-in-as-mark-martin-gov-kelly-ayotte-race-in-nascar-simulator/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nh-schools-cash-in-as-mark-martin-gov-kelly-ayotte-race-in-nascar-simulator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR points standings: Cup Series points update after New Hampshire race, Chase picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race for the final NASCAR Chase spot will go down to regular-season finale at Daytona.Ryan Preece earned a ninth-place finish in the Dollar Tree 301 on Aug. 23 at New Hampshire to climb to within 31 points of Shane van Gisbergen for the final Chase spot.SVG (20th) and Austin Cindric (12th) each had middling results at the 1.058-mile oval. Preece also earned 10 stage points to SVG's two points and Cindric's zero.Here's the updated NASCAR Cup Series points standings:NASCAR points standings, Cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-new-hampshire-race-chase-picture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-new-hampshire-race-chase-picture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney wins second consecutive NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, N.H. (AP) &mdash; Ryan Blaney and his team wound up making the most of a major mistake Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.The Team Penske star just needed a moment to vent on his team radio about a pit crew blunder before charging from 17th to first for his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.&ldquo;Whenever I say those things after something bad happens, it&rsquo;s my relief valve,&rdquo; Blaney said about scolding his team with an expletive. &ld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-wins-second-consecutive-nascar-cup-race-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-wins-second-consecutive-nascar-cup-race-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Standings After Today: Cup Series Points Leaders Right Now, The Chase Cutline Before Regular-Season Finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is over, meaning there&rsquo;s just one race left in the regular-season before The Chase. A majority of the spots in the 10-race chase have now been locked up and Denny Hamlin clinched the regular-season championship. Sunday afternoon&rsquo;s race did also delivered a bit of a shakeup in the NASCAR standings after today.Let&rsquo;s first take a look at the Cup Series points leaders right now, marking which drivers have clinched a spo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-standings-after-today-cup-series-points-leaders-right-now-the-chase-cutline-before-regular-season-finale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-standings-after-today-cup-series-points-leaders-right-now-the-chase-cutline-before-regular-season-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won the NASCAR Race Today? Ryan Blaney Goes Back-to-Back at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney did it again at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.One year after winning at the 1.058-mile track, Blaney returned Sunday and delivered another victory, taking the checkered flag in the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire for his third win of the 2026 season.Blaney had already made his presence felt by winning Stage 2, but the defending New Hampshire winner finished the job when it mattered most. Bubba Wallace crossed the line second, with Josh Berry third, Christopher Bell fourth and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-race-today-ryan-blaney-goes-back-to-back-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-race-today-ryan-blaney-goes-back-to-back-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR New Hampshire race? Winner is Ryan Blaney, plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney repeated as the NASCAR New Hampshire race winner and claimed his third Cup win of the 2026 season on Aug. 23.Blaney held off Bubba Wallace and Josh Berry in the next-to-last regular season race. Berry, who led for 73 laps, also finished second to Blaney at New Hampshire in 2025.Blaney overcame a poor pit stop midway through the race, which started in the rain, and led for 115 laps.Wallace was second, his best finish since being second at the San Diego road race on June 21.NASCAR New]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-new-hampshire-race-winner-is-ryan-blaney-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-new-hampshire-race-winner-is-ryan-blaney-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[William Byron loses wheel at NASCAR New Hampshire race while in top 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[While competing for the lead late in the NASCAR New Hampshire race, William Byron's left-rear tire came off, sending his No. 24 Chevrolet into the wall.It happened on Lap 233 between turns three and four and moved Byron all the way to the rear of the field. Byron was running fourth when he lost his tire.Byron had told his team on the radio that his car did not feel right when he left pit road. The crew radioed back that everything was tight.William Byron loses a wheel!@AlwaysRaceDaypic.twitter.c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byron-loses-wheel-at-nascar-new-hampshire-race-while-in-top-5/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/william-byron-loses-wheel-at-nascar-new-hampshire-race-while-in-top-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pit Road Turns Into a Nightmare for NASCAR Stars at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday&rsquo;s race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway has already thrown just about everything at the NASCAR Cup Series field.Rain. Wet-weather tires. Spins. Contact. Tempers.And for several of the biggest names in the field, pit road has become just as treacherous as the track itself.Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell have all been bitten by costly pit-road miscues during the Dollar Tree 301, with three contenders watching valuable track position disappear in three very different ways]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pit-road-turns-into-a-nightmare-for-nascar-stars-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pit-road-turns-into-a-nightmare-for-nascar-stars-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panic Hits JGR as Struggling Driver Jeopardizes Own Crew Under Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Bell &copy;USA TODAY SportsThe Dollar Tree 301 race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been a handful for the drivers and the pit crews. After a rain delay, the teams were allowed to switch back to slick tires at the end of Stage 1. And this handed the team an opportunity for the teams to make the necessary adjustments. But Christopher Bell&rsquo;s two-tire pit stop was far from ideal.Bell was keen to get back on the track and hit the gas on his No. 20 Toyota Camry. Little did he kn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/panic-hits-jgr-as-struggling-driver-jeopardizes-own-crew-under-pressure/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/panic-hits-jgr-as-struggling-driver-jeopardizes-own-crew-under-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Look at This Idiot”- Joey Logano Publicly Ridicules Chevy Rival After Embarrassing Loudon Fumble]]></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 WireThe Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway got off to an unusual start. Officials moved the green flag up by an hour to beat the incoming weather, but as the field rolled onto the wet track, Carson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/look-at-this-idiot-joey-logano-publicly-ridicules-chevy-rival-after-embarrassing-loudon-fumble/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/look-at-this-idiot-joey-logano-publicly-ridicules-chevy-rival-after-embarrassing-loudon-fumble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ross Chastain Eliminated From NASCAR Chase After New Hampshire Disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Chastain arrived at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with one final path into the NASCAR Cup Series Chase.That path disappeared before Sunday&rsquo;s race was even close to over.Chastain&rsquo;s No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet suffered a drivetrain issue during the Cup Series race at New Hampshire, sending the car to the garage and ending his afternoon. More importantly, the early exit officially eliminated Chastain from contention for the 2026 Chase for the Championship.It was a brutal endin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-eliminated-from-nascar-chase-after-new-hampshire-disaster/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-eliminated-from-nascar-chase-after-new-hampshire-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin clinches No. 1 seed in Cup Series Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin will pace the 16-driver field for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase as he clinched the No. 1 seed following Sunday&rsquo;s race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.The No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing driver took the points lead from 23XI Racing&rsquo;s Tyler Reddick after Sonoma Raceway in June and never looked back &mdash; topping the series table for the following seven weeks through the summer to secure his position entering The Chase.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photosFor earning t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-clinches-no-1-seed-in-cup-series-chase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-clinches-no-1-seed-in-cup-series-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace bolsters Chase bid, claims second at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace came home second to close friend Ryan Blaney in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race, strengthening his bid for a spot in The Chase postseason but just missing out on his first win of the year.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photos: NHMSWallace&rsquo;s No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota finished 0.586 seconds behind Blaney&rsquo;s No. 12 Team Penske Ford at the end of Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301. He made gains on Blaney in traffic down the home stretch, but a lock-up with five la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-bolsters-chase-bid-claims-second-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bubba-wallace-bolsters-chase-bid-claims-second-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRyan Blaney overcame a major fumble by his pit crew and charged from 17th to first for his second consecutive&nbsp;NASCAR Cup Series&nbsp;win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.The Team Penske driver&nbsp;led a race-high 115 of 301 laps Sunday and fended off Bubba Wallace by 0.586 seconds.Josh Berry, who is trying&nbsp;to find a ride for the 2027 season, finished a season-best third, the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-wins-nascar-cup-race-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-wins-nascar-cup-race-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar explains himself after spinning out on wet pace lap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR's race in New Hampshire on Sunday was set to start an hour before its originally scheduled start time of 3 p.m. ET, right up until the moment it wasn't.The start of the race had been moved up in an effort to mitigate the effects that some rough weather could have on the race. Unfortunately for NASCAR, that rough weather decided to move up an hour as well, leaving the track extremely wet as the field circled the track for the pace lap, all on wet-weather tires.As the driver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-explains-himself-after-spinning-out-on-wet-pace-lap/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/carson-hocevar-explains-himself-after-spinning-out-on-wet-pace-lap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ross Chastain eliminated from Chase contention after early New Hampshire exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Chastain was eliminated from Chase contention following Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.The No. 1 Trackhouse Racing driver exited the Dollar Tree 301 just 41 laps in after a mechanical failure caused smoke to spew out of the right-front wheelhouse of his Chevrolet. Chastain entered Sunday&rsquo;s contest 63 markers below the 16-driver cutline.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photosChastain had previously qualified for three of the last four Cup Se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-eliminated-from-chase-contention-after-early-new-hampshire-exit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-eliminated-from-chase-contention-after-early-new-hampshire-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Elliott Backs Kyle Larson’s Championship Claim Despite Inferiority to Toyota]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH WILKESBORO, NC &ndash; JULY 19: Chase Elliott 9 Hendrick Motorsports Llumar Chevrolet waves to the fans prior to 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 Icon26071930380450 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireThrough 24 races in 2026, Hendrick Motorsports has won just two races, both courtesy of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-backs-kyle-larsons-championship-claim-despite-inferiority-to-toyota/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-elliott-backs-kyle-larsons-championship-claim-despite-inferiority-to-toyota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR starting lineup for Cup race at New Hampshire in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[23XI Racing will lead the NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup for the race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in August. Tyler Reddick won the pole for the 2026 Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire this weekend. Josh Berry will join Reddick on the front row for Sunday afternoon's event. It is Reddick's fourth pole position of the 2026 Cup Series season.William Byron and Denny Hamlin will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, Connor Zilisch, Joey Logano, Carson Hocevar, Bubba Wallace, Br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-for-cup-race-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-for-cup-race-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney goes back-to-back at New Hampshire, secures 20th Cup Series win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney zoomed to victory in Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series event, rallying from a sluggish pit stop at the Stage 2 break to win his second straight race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.Blaney&rsquo;s No. 12 Team Penske Ford led 115 of the 301 laps in the Dollar Tree 301. His third win of the season was his second at the 1.058-mile Granite State oval and the 20th of his Cup Series career.Bubba Wallace finished second in the No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota, losing a bit of ground when he locked u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-goes-back-to-back-at-new-hampshire-secures-20th-cup-series-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-goes-back-to-back-at-new-hampshire-secures-20th-cup-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Ryan Blaney takes control in Stage 2 as New Hampshire dries out from the damp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney marched to a Stage 2 win, flexing strength as Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race inched past the halfway mark.Blaney has led 38 of the 185 laps so far in the No. 12 Team Penske Ford, clinching his series-best seventh stage victory of the 2026 campaign. The full scheduled distance of Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 (USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) is 301 laps for the next-to-last race of the Cup Series&rsquo; regular season.RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-trac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-ryan-blaney-takes-control-in-stage-2-as-new-hampshire-dries-out-from-the-damp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-ryan-blaney-takes-control-in-stage-2-as-new-hampshire-dries-out-from-the-damp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Kyle Larson takes Stage 1 as Cup Series stars dodge the damp at NHMS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson sealed a Stage 1 victory, weathering challenging conditions as Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race got underway in damp conditions at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.Larson led 14 of the 70 laps in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, notching his fifth stage win of the 2026 season. The full scheduled distance of Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 (USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) is 301 laps for the next-to-last race of the Cup Series&rsquo; regular season.REL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-kyle-larson-takes-stage-1-as-cup-series-stars-dodge-the-damp-at-nhms/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-kyle-larson-takes-stage-1-as-cup-series-stars-dodge-the-damp-at-nhms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“If I Had to Draw a Schedule”- Denny Hamlin Reveals Key Racetracks That Hold Key to Long-Awaited Cup Title]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, IN &ndash; JULY 26: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing National Debt Relief 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 Icon116260726026 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireWith just two races remaining in the regular season of the Cup Series, the focus has shifted to the Chase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/if-i-had-to-draw-a-schedule-denny-hamlin-reveals-key-racetracks-that-hold-key-to-long-awaited-cup-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/if-i-had-to-draw-a-schedule-denny-hamlin-reveals-key-racetracks-that-hold-key-to-long-awaited-cup-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR New Hampshire weather forecast, update for Cup Series race Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dollar Tree 301NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire on Aug. 23 may be impacted by rain.Rain chances increase throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service.NASCAR already announced on Aug. 21 that the green-flag time was moved up by an hour. New Hampshire Motor Speedway does not have lights around the race track, so the time to get the race in on Aug. 23 could be limited if rain falls for a lengthy amount of time.Here's the full NASCAR New Hampshire weather forecast:NEW HAM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-weather-forecast-update-for-cup-series-race-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-weather-forecast-update-for-cup-series-race-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at New Hampshire, starting lineup for 2026 Dollar Tree 301]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;NASCAR Cup Series&nbsp;is in Loudon, New Hampshire on Sunday, August 23, for the 2026 Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Tyler Reddick and the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota will start the race in the pole position, marking his fifth pole start of the season. Reddick will be joined in the first row by Josh Berry and the No. 21 Woods Brothers Racing Ford.It&rsquo;s a diverse starting lineup, with the first five drivers in today&rsquo;s field all representing different teams.MORE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-new-hampshire-starting-lineup-for-2026-dollar-tree-301/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-new-hampshire-starting-lineup-for-2026-dollar-tree-301/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard for the Dollar Tree 301]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Magic Mile is the next-to-last race before the Chase in the NASCAR Cup Series.The Dollar Tree 301 takes place from the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the flat 1.058-mile oval north of Concord.Tyler Reddick is on the pole, with Hendersonville's Josh Berry on the outside of the front row.Shane van Gisbergen, 16th in points and 50 points ahead of the Chase cutline, will start fifth.Today's race will set the scene for next week's regular-season finale at Daytona. If Austin Cindric (+57 to the cut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-race-at-new-hampshire-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard-for-the-dollar-tree-301/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-race-at-new-hampshire-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard-for-the-dollar-tree-301/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cup Series race at New Hampshire begins on wet-weather tires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) began with all cars on wet-weather tires after rain showers came through Loudon in the early afternoon. The Dollar Tree 301 went green just over an hour after its updated 2 p.m. ET slated start.NASCAR has wet-weather tires on hand at short-oval tracks where conditions are damp, including Phoenix Raceway, Martinsville Speedway, North Wilkesboro Speedway and Richmond Racew]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cup-series-race-at-new-hampshire-begins-on-wet-weather-tires/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cup-series-race-at-new-hampshire-begins-on-wet-weather-tires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire: Starting lineup, TV schedule for today&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick is on the pole for the Dollar Tree 301NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 23 at New Hampshire.Reddick's lap of 29.054 seconds was 0.015 seconds faster than Josh Berry to claim the top spot.Shane van Gisbergen had a much-needed good run in qualifying and will start fifth. The Trackhouse Racing driver enters the weekend 16th in points with two races left in the regular season.Here's the full starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR race at New Hampshire.NEW HAMPSHIRE RACE PICKS:NASCAR New Hamp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-new-hampshire-starting-lineup-tv-schedule-for-todayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-new-hampshire-starting-lineup-tv-schedule-for-todayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney holds off Bubba Wallace to win NASCAR race at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney has gone back-to-back in the Granite State.In his No. 12 Ford for Team Penske, Blaney won his third race of the 2026 season by taking the checkered flag on Sunday, Aug. 23 at the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The win is Blaney&rsquo;s 20th of his NASCAR Cup Series career.After a restart following a caution that came out when William Byron lost his left rear tire, Blaney battled with Chase Briscoe for the lead for a bit and then took it for good on the 241st lap. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-holds-off-bubba-wallace-to-win-nascar-race-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-holds-off-bubba-wallace-to-win-nascar-race-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at New Hampshire: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Dollar Tree 301]]></title><description><![CDATA[With two races remaining in the regular season, the NASCAR Cup Series heads north this week for the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.The winner of five of the first nine races this season, Tyler Reddick is the pole-sitter for Sunday&rsquo;s race in Loudon, New Hampshire. It&rsquo;s Reddick&rsquo;s first pole win since April at Kansas, and he&rsquo;s aiming for his first victory since then as well. The driver of the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing is fighting through a bit of a midse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-new-hampshire-start-time-tv-streaming-lineup-for-dollar-tree-301/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-new-hampshire-start-time-tv-streaming-lineup-for-dollar-tree-301/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at New Hampshire: Live updates, leaderboard for Dollar Tree 301]]></title><description><![CDATA[With two races remaining in the regular season, the NASCAR Cup Series heads north this week for the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.The winner of five of the first nine races this season, Tyler Reddick is the pole-sitter for Sunday&rsquo;s race in Loudon, New Hampshire. It&rsquo;s Reddick&rsquo;s first pole win since April at Kansas, and he&rsquo;s aiming for his first victory since then as well. The driver of the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing is fighting through a bit of a midse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-new-hampshire-live-updates-leaderboard-for-dollar-tree-301/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-new-hampshire-live-updates-leaderboard-for-dollar-tree-301/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series New Hampshire lineup, TV schedule for Sunday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series continues its stretch run to the Chase with the Dollar Tree 301 on Aug. 23 at New Hampshire.Only New Hampshire and Daytona next weekend remain in the regular season.Shane van Gisbergen leads Ryan Preece by 50 points at the Chase cutline coming into the weekend.SVG qualified in fifth, while Preece will start.Tyler Reddick is on the pole, with Hendersonville's Josh Berry on the outside of the front row.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Sunday's NASCAR rac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-new-hampshire-lineup-tv-schedule-for-sundayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-new-hampshire-lineup-tv-schedule-for-sundayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR New Hampshire race on today? Time, TV schedule for Dollar Tree 301 race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series will complete its next-to-last regular-season race with the Dollar Tree 301 on Aug. 23 at New Hampshire.Tyler Reddick is on the pole despite struggles in practice, with Josh Berry on the outside of the front row.Shane van Gisbergen qualified in fifth for Trackhouse Racing. SVG is 16th in points heading into the weekend, 50 points ahead of Ryan Preece for the final Chase spot.Here's how you can watch Sunday's race:NEW HAMPSHIRE PICKS:NASCAR New Hampshire predictions 2026, ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-new-hampshire-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule-for-dollar-tree-301-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-new-hampshire-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule-for-dollar-tree-301-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour took center stage Saturday afternoon at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for one of the most anticipated races on its annual schedule. Jon McKennedy emerged victorious following a two-lap shootout to conclude the 100-lap event, earning his first career victory at the track known as the "Magic Mile."Watch REPLAY2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at New Hampshire Motor Speedway<br />
McKennedy fended off a stout field behind him with Tommy Catalano, Ryan Preece and Justin Bonsi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-whelen-modified-tour-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway-results/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-whelen-modified-tour-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is NASCAR on today? TV schedule, start time, live stream for 2026 New Hampshire race]]></title><description><![CDATA[What channel is NASCAR on today? TV schedule, start time, live stream for 2026 New Hampshire race originally appeared on The Sporting News.Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The penultimate regular season race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series takes place this weekend in New Hampshire &mdash; get ready for the inaugural Dollar Tree 301.All eyes will be on Loudon, New Hampshire, Sunday as drivers take part in a 301-lap battle with many implications for the upcoming playoff c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-nascar-on-today-tv-schedule-start-time-live-stream-for-2026-new-hampshire-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 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-for-2026-new-hampshire-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch Remembered: Breaking records and bumping the pace car at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWe continue our&nbsp;'Kyle Busch Remembered' series as NASCAR takes on New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Busch earned 12 national-level wins at the 'Magic Mile' with three in Cup Series, six in the&nbsp;O'Reilly Series, and three in the Craftsman Truck Series.Those dozen victories count among his 234 career NASCAR wins across the three national divisions -- more than any other driver in history. Busch died unexpectedly at the age of 41, just days removed from his final victory.Since]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-breaking-records-and-bumping-the-pace-car-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-breaking-records-and-bumping-the-pace-car-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR New Hampshire Cup Race Preview: Playoff Pressure Builds at the Magic Mile]]></title><description><![CDATA[photo by: Reese StricklandThe NASCAR Cup Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday for the Dollar Tree 301, the penultimate race of the 2026 regular season. With the Chase field beginning to take shape, every position will carry added importance as drivers fight to secure their postseason spots.The 301-lap race will take place at the 1.058-mile &ldquo;Magic Mile&rdquo; in Loudon, New Hampshire, a track known for its flat layout and demanding braking zones.Blaney Looks to DefendOne o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-cup-race-preview-playoff-pressure-builds-at-the-magic-mile/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-cup-race-preview-playoff-pressure-builds-at-the-magic-mile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Preece needs a home run to make NASCAR Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoBasically, Ryan Preece is standing on deck and his manager just told him 'we need you to hit a home run here.'That's not even entirely a metaphor. That is literally the exchange the RFK Racing No. 60 driver and crew chief had on Saturday morning facing uphill climbs in two different championship battles at New Hampshire and Daytona.Preece is 50 points behind Shane Van Gisbergen for the final spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase for the Championship. But also, because of his 25-poi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-needs-a-home-run-to-make-nascar-chase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preece-needs-a-home-run-to-make-nascar-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowman Gray to get first NASCAR points race since 1971 with Truck Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trucks are coming to Bowman Gray Stadium.NASCAR announced Saturday, Aug. 22 that the historic venue in Winston-Salem, North Carolina will host a Craftsman Truck Series race next season on Aug. 20, 2027, giving the quarter-mile bullring track its first points-paying race since 1971.It will mark the first time Bowman Gray has hosted the Truck Series.The race will also make Bowman Gray the shortest track to host a points-paying race for one of NASCAR&rsquo;s three national touring circuits in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bowman-gray-to-get-first-nascar-points-race-since-1971-with-truck-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bowman-gray-to-get-first-nascar-points-race-since-1971-with-truck-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowman Gray to host NASCAR Truck race for very first time in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoBowman Gray Stadium will host a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race in 2027. The historic North Carolina short track has hosted the&nbsp;pre-season Clash exhibition race with the NASCAR Cup Series for the past two years, but it hasn't been the site of points-paying national-level NASCAR race since 1971. The Clash is set to move back to Daytona next year.The Trucks have never raced at the 0.250-mile Bowman Gray Stadium, and it's going to be quite the spectacle. While no format has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bowman-gray-to-host-nascar-truck-race-for-very-first-time-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/bowman-gray-to-host-nascar-truck-race-for-very-first-time-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chase Is Set: Layne Riggs Leads 10-Driver Field Into Truck Series Postseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Eric CanhaThe NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular season is officially in the books, and the 10 drivers who will battle for the 2026 championship have been decided.Layne Riggs enters The Chase as the No. 1 seed, putting an exclamation point on a dominant regular season by winning Saturday&rsquo;s Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Riggs captured his sixth victory of 2026, leading 106 of 189 laps after the race went to double overtime.Behind Riggs, Kaden Honeycutt, Chandler]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-chase-is-set-layne-riggs-leads-10-driver-field-into-truck-series-postseason/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-chase-is-set-layne-riggs-leads-10-driver-field-into-truck-series-postseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick Takes New Hampshire Pole After Huge Qualifying Turnaround]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Eric CanhaTyler Reddick will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to green Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after putting together a huge turnaround in qualifying.Reddick posted a 29.054-second lap at 131.094 mph to claim the pole for the Dollar Tree 301, narrowly beating Josh Berry by just 0.015 seconds. William Byron, Denny Hamlin and Shane van Gisbergen rounded out the top five.The pole came after a practice session that gave little indication Reddick would be the driver to beat i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-takes-new-hampshire-pole-after-huge-qualifying-turnaround/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-takes-new-hampshire-pole-after-huge-qualifying-turnaround/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who’s on the Pole at New Hampshire? Full NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 22: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, drives during practice 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) GettyTyler Reddick will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to green at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.Reddick captured the pole Saturday for Sunday&acirc;&#128;&#153;s Dollar Tree 301, turning a lap of 29.054 seconds at 131.094 mph to p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/whos-on-the-pole-at-new-hampshire-full-nascar-cup-series-qualifying-results/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/whos-on-the-pole-at-new-hampshire-full-nascar-cup-series-qualifying-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon wins IROC race before Freedom 250 Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even at 55 years old, Jeff Gordon has still got it.Ahead of Sunday&rsquo;s Freedom 250 Grand Prix &mdash; a 1.7-mile street course designed for IndyCar on the streets of Washington, D.C. &mdash; a few legends of motorsports ran the circuit in an International Race of Champions (IROC) competition on Saturday, Aug. 22. And Gordon, in a Pontiac Firebird, reminded everyone that he&rsquo;s one of the best wheelmen of all time.Gordon, a four-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion, won both 10-lap heats of S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-jeff-gordon-wins-iroc-race-before-freedom-250-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-jeff-gordon-wins-iroc-race-before-freedom-250-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honeycutt Rebounds at New Hampshire After Disastrous Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 22, 2026; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; TRICON Garage driver Kaden Honeycutt (11) races in the Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn ImagesKaden Honeycutt&rsquo;s day went from ruined to remarkable in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular season finale at New Hampshire. A tire failure burned him early, but a gutsy charge to the front made for a great story for the Tricon Garage driver.After starting on the front row, the No. 11 machine reported a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/honeycutt-rebounds-at-new-hampshire-after-disastrous-start/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/honeycutt-rebounds-at-new-hampshire-after-disastrous-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layne Riggs Wins NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Layne Riggs has established himself as the man to beat for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship. On Saturday, the driver of the No. 34 claimed his sixth win of the season in the Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire.The race was the final before The Chase for the Craftsman Truck Series. Riggs, who leads the series with his six victories, secured the regular season championship and will start the 7-race Chase as the top seed. Three Cup Series drivers were in the field for Saturday&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-wins-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-race-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-wins-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-race-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Gordon sweeps both IROC races in Washington D.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoEight IROC cars took part in a pair of races Saturday on the streets of Washington D.C. with the US Capitol providing the backdrop.As a support race for the IndyCar Series this weekend, the classic race cars from the early 2000s and the legends piloting them did not disappoint.Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon won both races, and the 55-year-old NASCAR Hall of Famer put on quite the show as he and seven others raced down Pennsylvania Avenue.Race #1 (10 laps)What a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jeff-gordon-sweeps-both-iroc-races-in-washington-dc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jeff-gordon-sweeps-both-iroc-races-in-washington-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layne Riggs Takes No. 1 Seed In Truck Chase With Loudon Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 22, 2026; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; Front Row Motorsports driver Layne Riggs (34) celebrates winning the Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.| IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNot that he really needed a statement win at this point, but Layne Riggs will carry momentum into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase for the Championship as he took his sixth win of the season in Saturday's Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, which served as the regular-season finale."Statement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-takes-no-1-seed-in-truck-chase-with-loudon-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-takes-no-1-seed-in-truck-chase-with-loudon-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck New Hampshire race amid nail-bitting Chase battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIt was a Front Row Motorsports 1-2 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS), as&nbsp;Layne Riggs claimed the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series&nbsp;victory over teammate Chandler Smith in double overtime.It's been an incredible season for Riggs, who enters the Chase as the No. 1 seed with his sixth win of the 2026 Truck season.Another statement made by @LayneRiggs99 and the No. 34 team! pic.twitter.com/3iWghoua1V&mdash; NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) August 22, 2026Kaden Hone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-wins-nascar-truck-new-hampshire-race-amid-nail-bitting-chase-battle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-wins-nascar-truck-new-hampshire-race-amid-nail-bitting-chase-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The official 2026 NASCAR Truck Chase grid after points reset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase grid is set after Saturday's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS). With the return of the Chase, the 'win and you're in' playoff format is gone, and so, the ten drivers with the most points after 18 races simply advance into the Chase.The points will now reset, with bonus points awarded to drivers based on where they ended the regular season. Now, it's a straight battle over the next seven races as the driver who has the most po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-official-2026-nascar-truck-chase-grid-after-points-reset/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-official-2026-nascar-truck-chase-grid-after-points-reset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Standings: The Chase Standings Entering Truck Series Playoffs, Regular Season Points Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Truck Series regular season ended on Saturday afternoon at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with the EJP 175, the 18th points race of the 2026 campaign. With the official results now in, we&rsquo;ve got the final regular season Truck Series points leaders and The Chase standings entering the playoffs.Of course, we&rsquo;ll start with the 10 drivers who will be in the 10-race chase and where they stand in the NASCAR Truck standings after today. Further below is where you&rsquo;ll be able t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-standings-the-chase-standings-entering-truck-series-playoffs-regular-season-points-leaders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-standings-the-chase-standings-entering-truck-series-playoffs-regular-season-points-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR Truck Series New Hampshire race? Winner is Layne Riggs, plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Layne Riggs held off teammate Chandler Smith on a green-white-checkered restart to win the Team EJP 175 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Aug. 22 at New Hampshire and clinch the Chase's top seed.Riggs claimed his sixth win of the season and secured the top seed in the Chase.Tyler Ankrum, despite brakes issues, held on for the final Chase spot ahead of Stewart Friesen.Here are the full results for Saturday's Truck Series race at New Hampshire:CUP RACE PICKS:NASCAR New Hampshire predictions 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-truck-series-new-hampshire-race-winner-is-layne-riggs-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-truck-series-new-hampshire-race-winner-is-layne-riggs-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Results Today: EJP 175 Results at Loudon for Truck Series Regular-Season Finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who won the NASCAR Truck race today? Layne Riggs won the EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday afternoon, earning his sixth win in the Craftsman Truck Series regular-season finale at Loudon.Let&rsquo;s dive into the NASCAR Truck Series results from Loudon. We&rsquo;ll lead off with the full EJP 175 results and points totals at New Hampshire. Below that is where you can find the NASCAR Truck stage results today.Related: NASCAR Truck Series Points Leaders After Regular Season, The Ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-results-today-ejp-175-results-at-loudon-for-truck-series-regular-season-finale/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-results-today-ejp-175-results-at-loudon-for-truck-series-regular-season-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon McKennedy fends off the pack to finally earn first New Hampshire Modified Tour victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, N.H. &mdash; Jon McKennedy checked off a pivotal career milestone Saturday by winning the Mohegan Sun 100 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, his first victory at the track known as &lsquo;The Magic Mile&rsquo; with NASCAR&rsquo;s oldest division.McKennedy had cycled to the lead&nbsp; during the closing stretch of the Mohegan Sun 100, but he knew a victory was far from guaranteed. Not only did McKennedy have to fend off a stout field of competitors behind him, but he also had to manage a fu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jon-mckennedy-fends-off-the-pack-to-finally-earn-first-new-hampshire-modified-tour-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jon-mckennedy-fends-off-the-pack-to-finally-earn-first-new-hampshire-modified-tour-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Series Chase field set, see which 10 drivers made playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Anrkum held on to the final NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Chase spot despite brakes issues in the New Hampshire race on Aug. 22.Ankrum battled brake pedal issues throughout the second half of the race, opening the door for Jake Garcia and Stewart Friesen to take the final Chase spot.Friesen was fifth, Garcia was 11th and Ankrum was 23rd when a late caution shuffled the leaderboard. After a caution during OT, Ankrum managed to advance to the 10-driver Chase by a scant margin after a 16th-pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-chase-field-set-see-which-10-drivers-made-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-chase-field-set-see-which-10-drivers-made-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell Knows This May Be His Best Chance to Finally Win in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Bell has been close enough to Victory Lane this season to know exactly what he is missing.Seven times, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver has finished second. Four of those runner-up finishes have come in the past seven races alone. Yet with the NASCAR Cup Series regular season nearly over, Bell is still searching for the win that has repeatedly seemed within reach.If there is a place to finally get it, New Hampshire Motor Speedway might be it.Bell enters Sunday&rsquo;s race at one of his b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-knows-this-may-be-his-best-chance-to-finally-win-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-knows-this-may-be-his-best-chance-to-finally-win-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craftsman Truck Series to make Bowman Gray Stadium debut in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bowman Gray Stadium will return to the NASCAR national series schedule in 2027 as the Craftsman Truck Series makes its debut at the track known as &ldquo;The Madhouse.&rdquo;The Truck Series&rsquo; inaugural event at the quarter-mile oval in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 20, 2027, aligning with the track&rsquo;s traditional finale weekend for weekly racing. The announcement arrived Saturday evening during opening ceremonies for Bowman Gray&rsquo;s season-ending mee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/craftsman-truck-series-to-make-bowman-gray-stadium-debut-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/craftsman-truck-series-to-make-bowman-gray-stadium-debut-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Pit Stall Assignments for New Hampshire: Where Every Driver Will Pit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick paced the field in Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The pole award is an advantage for the driver of the No. 45 on the track and on pit road, too.That is because Reddick has secured the No. 1 pit stall for Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 at &ldquo;The Magic Mile.&rdquo; The No. 1 pit stall is beneficial for being the closest stall to the exit of pit road.There were no issues during pre-race inspection, meaning no teams were disal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-pit-stall-assignments-for-new-hampshire-where-every-driver-will-pit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-pit-stall-assignments-for-new-hampshire-where-every-driver-will-pit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regan Smith joins Kaulig Ram program for two NASCAR Truck races]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRegan Smith is getting back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Craftsman Truck for the first time since 2017. The racer-turned-reporter will drive the No. 25 RAM 1500 for Kaulig Racing at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17, and at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 9.Smith was on the broadcast for the New Hampshire Truck race when this was announced, but apparently even he wasn't aware about the fact that he was also running the Charlotte race!Smith has 468 starts across all three]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/regan-smith-joins-kaulig-ram-program-for-two-nascar-truck-races/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/regan-smith-joins-kaulig-ram-program-for-two-nascar-truck-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Hasn’t Been His Fault”- Chase Elliott Defends Connor Zilisch’s Rookie Season With Honest Truth on HMS Arrival]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH WILKESBORO, NC &ndash; JULY 18: Chase Elliott 7 Spire Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet waves to the fans prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Craftsman Truck Series FaithFest 250 on July 18, 2026 at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, NC. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 18 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Faith Fest 250 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon26071824351250 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireConnor Zilisch&rsquo;s rookie season has been a nightmare for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hasnt-been-his-fault-chase-elliott-defends-connor-zilischs-rookie-season-with-honest-truth-on-hms-arrival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hasnt-been-his-fault-chase-elliott-defends-connor-zilischs-rookie-season-with-honest-truth-on-hms-arrival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Crew Chief Uses Kevin Harvick To Call Out Team&amp;#39;s Unjust NASCAR Driver Axing]]></title><description><![CDATA[FORT WORTH, TX &ndash; APRIL 14: Broadcast announcer and NASCAR, Motorsport, USA legend Kevin Harvick smiles before the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 on April 14, 2024 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX. Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 14 NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon240413147400 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireJosh Berry has looked downbeat since it was confirmed in June that he would not return to the No. 21]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/veteran-crew-chief-uses-kevin-harvick-to-call-out-teamamp39s-unjust-nascar-driver-axing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/veteran-crew-chief-uses-kevin-harvick-to-call-out-teamamp39s-unjust-nascar-driver-axing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick edges Josh Berry for NASCAR Cup pole position at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, N.H. (AP) &mdash; Trying to snap a two-month slump in the NASCAR Cup Series, Tyler Reddick rebounded from a poor practice session to qualify first Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.The 23XI Racing driver turned a 29.054-second lap (131.094 mph) in his No. 45 Toyota to capture the pole for Sunday&rsquo;s race on the 1.058-mile oval, beating Josh Berry by 0.015 seconds. William Byron qualified third, followed by Denny Hamlin and Shane van Gisbergen.Reddick was 31st fastest in the pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-edges-josh-berry-for-nascar-cup-pole-position-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-edges-josh-berry-for-nascar-cup-pole-position-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressure Mounts at the Magic Mile: NASCAR Hits New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo Credit: Kristin EnzorWhen the green flag waves at New Hampshire on Sunday, every car will run the same 301 laps on the same track, chasing the same checkered flag. But with only two races left before the Chase begins, what counts as a good Sunday has a different meaning for every driver.Start near the back of the Chase picture, where the margin for error is thinnest. Shane van Gisbergen currently holds the 16th and final Chase spot with a 50-point cushion over Ryan Preece. For SVG, Sunday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pressure-mounts-at-the-magic-mile-nascar-hits-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pressure-mounts-at-the-magic-mile-nascar-hits-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR New Hampshire: Same Green Flag, Different Finish Lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 22, 2026; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; 23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick (45) drives in the qualifier round of the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn ImagesWhen the green flag waves at New Hampshire on Sunday, every car will run the same 301 laps on the same track, chasing the same checkered flag. But with only two races left before the Chase begins, what counts as a good Sunday has a different meaning for every driver.Start near the back of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-same-green-flag-different-finish-lines/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-same-green-flag-different-finish-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Watch: Want to make The Chase? Time to make some Loudon magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Track: New Hampshire Motor Speedway<br />
Location: Loudon, New Hampshire<br />
Track length: 1.058 miles<br />
When: 2 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: 301 laps | 318.46 miles<br />
Stages: 70 | 185 | 301<br />
Saturday&rsquo;s starting lineup| Pit stall assignmentsLoudon offers one last clean shot at control before Daytona chaosLOUDON, N.H. &mdash; For the slew of drivers still sweating their way toward The Chase&rsquo;s impending a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-to-watch-want-to-make-the-chase-time-to-make-some-loudon-magic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-to-watch-want-to-make-the-chase-time-to-make-some-loudon-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday Setup: Added practice, looming weather impact New Hampshire approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, N.H. &mdash; Josh Berry and the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing team nearly won last year&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.With a notebook full of goods, crew chief Miles Stanley returns to the &ldquo;Magic Mile&rdquo; hoping their setup allows them to pull off their best trick yet in Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 (2 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).&ldquo;Wetookalotofwhatwelearnedherelastyear&nbsp;andtestedthatat (North) Wilkesb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sunday-setup-added-practice-looming-weather-impact-new-hampshire-approach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sunday-setup-added-practice-looming-weather-impact-new-hampshire-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Craftsman Truck Series Chase field set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Layne Riggs&rsquo; sixth victory of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season Saturday afternoon at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the grid for this year&rsquo;s Chase is now set.Ten drivers will compete for the Truck Series championship in the final seven races of the year, starting with the Chase opener Thursday, Sept. 17 at Bristol Motor Speedway (8 p.m. ET, FS1, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photosRiggs will start The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-craftsman-truck-series-chase-field-set/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-craftsman-truck-series-chase-field-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick Earns NASCAR Cup Series Pole at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick got momentum back on his side during Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session.The driver of the No. 45 has fallen into a slump over the last few weeks with only top 10 and four finishes of 30th or worse in the last seven races. On Saturday, Reddick&rsquo;s fortunes turned around as he captured the pole for Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.The 23XI Racing driver will lead the field to the green flag for Sunday&rsquo;s 301-lap race in Loudon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-earns-nascar-cup-series-pole-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-earns-nascar-cup-series-pole-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddick Rebounds For Loudon Pole After &amp;quot;Unhappy&amp;quot; Practice Session]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectWhat a difference an hour made for Tyler Reddick on Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Throughout NASCAR Cup Series practice for Sunday's Dollar Tree 301, the 23XI Racing driver was frustrated with his No. 45 Chumba Casino Toyota Camry.So frustrated in fact, that Reddick can't recall ever being so heated about his car during a practice session in his career."Oh man, I was really unhappy. I can't recall a practice where I've complained like that," Reddi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/reddick-rebounds-for-loudon-pole-after-ampquotunhappyampquot-practice-session/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/reddick-rebounds-for-loudon-pole-after-ampquotunhappyampquot-practice-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup New Hampshire starting lineup: Tyler Reddick on pole after &amp;#39;unhappy&amp;#39; practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe grid is set for the NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Tyler Reddick was 31st in practice and likely had little hope for pole, but the 23XI Racing rocketed to the top of the charts in qualifying with 29.054s lap."I was really unhappy -- I can't recall a practice where I complained like that," said Reddick. "I think we just figured out what we need to try and work. Obviously, we have our things we want to work on for Sunday's race ... We just didn't get a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-new-hampshire-starting-lineup-tyler-reddick-on-pole-after-amp39unhappyamp39-practice/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-new-hampshire-starting-lineup-tyler-reddick-on-pole-after-amp39unhappyamp39-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“He’s Been Putting Some Pressure on Me”– Jeff Gordon Exposes Rick Hendrick’s Mandate for D.C. IROC Return]]></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 SportswireJeff Gordon recently headed back into IROC competition, but this time, there was an added incentive waiting for the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hes-been-putting-some-pressure-on-me-jeff-gordon-exposes-rick-hendricks-mandate-for-dc-iroc-return/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hes-been-putting-some-pressure-on-me-jeff-gordon-exposes-rick-hendricks-mandate-for-dc-iroc-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layne Riggs survives in double OT at New Hampshire, scores sixth Truck Series win of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Layne Riggs polished off his march to the postseason&rsquo;s top seed in style in Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, securing his sixth win of the year in double overtime in the regular-season finale at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.As the 10-driver Chase postseason field was set, Riggs started from the pole and drove away to win the Team EJP 175 on the 1.058-mile track, leading 106 of the 189 laps in the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford. Riggs&rsquo; first win at New Hampshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-survives-in-double-ot-at-new-hampshire-scores-sixth-truck-series-win-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-survives-in-double-ot-at-new-hampshire-scores-sixth-truck-series-win-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layne Riggs survives in double OT at New Hampshire; Ankrum seals final spot in Truck Series&amp;#39; Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, N.H. &mdash; Layne Riggs capped his 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular season with his series-best sixth win of the year, claiming the Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday afternoon in a dramatic double overtime victory in the regular-season finale.The 24-year-old North Carolinian claimed a 0.293-second win over his Front Row Motorsports teammate Chandler Smith &mdash; Riggs&lsquo; pole-sitting No. 34 Front Row Ford leading a race-high 106 of the 189 laps, inc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-survives-in-double-ot-at-new-hampshire-ankrum-seals-final-spot-in-truck-seriesamp39-chase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-survives-in-double-ot-at-new-hampshire-ankrum-seals-final-spot-in-truck-seriesamp39-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Starting Lineup Loudon: Dollar Tree 301 Starting Grid, Cup Series Qualifying Results at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who is on the pole for the NASCAR race on Sunday? We&rsquo;ve got Cup Series qualifying results today from Loudon, with the field set for tomorrow&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.Let&rsquo;s dive into the NASCAR starting lineup tomorrow for Loudon. Of note, the race has been moved up to 2:00 PM ET due to rain in the forecast on Sunday afternoon. Further below, you can find the Dollar Tree 301 starting grid.Dollar Tree 301 Lineup: Cup Series Qualifying Results at LoudonHer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-loudon-dollar-tree-301-starting-grid-cup-series-qualifying-results-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-loudon-dollar-tree-301-starting-grid-cup-series-qualifying-results-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR New Hampshire qualifying results, Tyler Reddick on Cup Series pole as starting lineup set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick is on the pole for the Dollar Tree 301NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 23 at New Hampshire.Reddick's lap of 29.054 seconds was 0.015 seconds faster than Josh Berry to claim the top spot.Shane van Gisbergen had a much-needed good run in qualifying and will start fifth. The Trackhouse Racing driver enters the weekend 16th in points with two races left in the regular season.Here's the full starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR race at New Hampshire.NEW HAMPSHIRE RACE PICKS:NASCAR New Hamp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-qualifying-results-tyler-reddick-on-cup-series-pole-as-starting-lineup-set/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-qualifying-results-tyler-reddick-on-cup-series-pole-as-starting-lineup-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR starting lineup for Truck race at New Hampshire in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Front Row Motorsports will lead the NASCAR Truck Series starting lineup for the race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in July. Layne Riggs won the pole for the 2026 Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire this weekend. Kaden Honeycutt will join Riggs on the front row for Saturday afternoon's event. It is Riggs' fourth pole position of the 2026 Truck Series season.Gio Ruggiero and Connor Zilisch will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, Tanner Gray, Landen Lewis, John Hunter Nemechek, Jus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-for-truck-race-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-for-truck-race-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;When It Turns, It&rsquo;s Gonna Turn&rdquo;&ndash; HMS Insider Outlines Path to Revive Kyle Larson&amp;#39;s Title Bid]]></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 SportswireThe 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season has delivered a sobering reality check for Kyle Larson and Hendrick M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquowhen-it-turns-itrsquos-gonna-turnrdquondash-hms-insider-outlines-path-to-revive-kyle-larsonamp39s-title-bid/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquowhen-it-turns-itrsquos-gonna-turnrdquondash-hms-insider-outlines-path-to-revive-kyle-larsonamp39s-title-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing Insights: Which driver will reel in Loudon victory?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s time for lobster fishing as the NASCAR Cup Series treks to New England for a Sunday contest at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (2 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The bout at the 1.058-mile track will act as the penultimate race of the 2026 regular season, and with drivers on the bubble jockeying for Chase positioning, the action is surely going to be tense from start to finish. Positioning will be critical; five of the last six New Hampshire races were wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/racing-insights-which-driver-will-reel-in-loudon-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/racing-insights-which-driver-will-reel-in-loudon-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell likes his chances to claim first win of 2026 at New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, N.H. &mdash; With seven runner-up finishes in NASCAR Cup Series competition this season, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell smiles and anticipates the question: how close is he to finally hoisting a trophy in 2026?For what it&lsquo;s worth, this week&lsquo;s stop at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway one-miler has been a particularly strong venue for the 31-year-old Oklahoma native. He&lsquo;s won two of the last four races in his No. 20 JGR Toyota and was strong in Saturday&lsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-likes-his-chances-to-claim-first-win-of-2026-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-likes-his-chances-to-claim-first-win-of-2026-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR New Hampshire qualifying live results, Cup Series starting lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series begins the New Hampshire race weekend with practice and qualifying for the Dollar Tree 301 on Aug. 22.Shane van Gisbergen leads Ryan Preece by 50 points on the Chase cutline with two races left in the regular season.The 1.058-mile oval with a surface as flat as any track in NASCAR can be tricky for drivers and lead to some physical racing.For the top 13 or so drivers, points positioning is the main objective at New Hampshire and at Daytona next weekend.Follow our New Hampsh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-qualifying-live-results-cup-series-starting-lineup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-qualifying-live-results-cup-series-starting-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fight for No. 2 seed ratchets up at New Hampshire as The Chase nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, N.H. &mdash; While Denny Hamlin is pulling away with the points lead in the NASCAR Cup Series, the battle for second has tightened significantly.With just two races remaining in the Cup Series&rsquo; regular season, Ryan Blaney enters New Hampshire Motor Speedway with the next-best spot in the points shakedown, 115 points behind Hamlin. But just 23 points separate Blaney from fourth-place Tyler Reddick, a three-man battle featuring Ty Gibbs square in the middle.The Chase fires up in two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fight-for-no-2-seed-ratchets-up-at-new-hampshire-as-the-chase-nears/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fight-for-no-2-seed-ratchets-up-at-new-hampshire-as-the-chase-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fight for No. 2 seed ratchets at New Hampshire as The Chase nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, N.H. &mdash; While Denny Hamlin is pulling away with the points lead in the NASCAR Cup Series, the battle for second has tightened significantly.With just two races remaining in the Cup Series&rsquo; regular season, Ryan Blaney enters New Hampshire Motor Speedway with the next-best spot in the points shakedown, 115 points behind Hamlin. But just 23 points separate Blaney from fourth-place Tyler Reddick, a three-man battle featuring Ty Gibbs square in the middle.The Chase fires up in two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fight-for-no-2-seed-ratchets-at-new-hampshire-as-the-chase-nears/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fight-for-no-2-seed-ratchets-at-new-hampshire-as-the-chase-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford&amp;#39;s Star Driver Scarifices His Own Seat For Teammate In Rare NASCAR Gesture]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH WILKESBORO, NC &ndash; JULY 18: Frankie Muniz 33 Reaume Brothers Racing Panini- ka-Vroom Ford races into turn 1 during the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Craftsman Truck Series FaithFest 250 on July 18, 2026 at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, NC. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 18 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Faith Fest 250 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon26071824925250 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireFrankie Muniz had safely qualified for Saturday&rsquo;s Team E]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fordamp39s-star-driver-scarifices-his-own-seat-for-teammate-in-rare-nascar-gesture/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fordamp39s-star-driver-scarifices-his-own-seat-for-teammate-in-rare-nascar-gesture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick rules Cup Series qualifying, speeds to New Hampshire pole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick rolled to the pole in Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session, topping the field at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.Reddick topped time trials with a best lap of 131.094 mph (29.054 seconds) in the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota, earning the first starting spot for Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar General 301 (2 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Reddick&rsquo;s fourth Busch Light Pole Award of the season was his first at the 1.058-mile track and the 15]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-rules-cup-series-qualifying-speeds-to-new-hampshire-pole/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-rules-cup-series-qualifying-speeds-to-new-hampshire-pole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Busch opens up on brother&amp;#39;s passing in new TODAY Show interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch sat down with Craig Melvin on Friday's edition of TODAY Show, sharing emotional details about the death of his brother and fellow NASCAR legend, Kyle Busch.At just 41 years old, Kyle died of sepsis brought on by bacterial pneumonia in the middle of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season&nbsp;... and just days after winning a NASCAR&nbsp;Truck race at Dover. Among those he left behind: his wife Samantha, 11-year-old son Brexton (who is continuing his racing car]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-opens-up-on-brotheramp39s-passing-in-new-today-show-interview/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-opens-up-on-brotheramp39s-passing-in-new-today-show-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road to Cup: The changing path to Sundays in the Next Gen era]]></title><description><![CDATA[One question has persisted for stock-car racing prospects for decades: What&rsquo;s the best path to success as a NASCAR Cup Series driver?Some start their journeys in go-karts. Some grow up in Legends cars and stay on pavement through late models. Others hone their craft on dirt, then transition into the NASCAR Regional world.But eventually, when an aspiring racer breaks into NASCAR&rsquo;s three national touring series, they will first land in either the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series or the NA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/road-to-cup-the-changing-path-to-sundays-in-the-next-gen-era/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/road-to-cup-the-changing-path-to-sundays-in-the-next-gen-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR New Hampshire predictions 2026, expert picks for Dollar Tree 301 Cup race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series heads north to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the Dollar Tree 301 on Aug. 23.Two races remain in the regular season before the Chase field is locked. Austin Cindric and Shane van Gisbergen can take a big step toward securing a Chase spot with solid performances at New Hampshire.On the other side of the cutline, Ryan Preece and Ross Chastain need to fully maximize their points this weekend and next week at Daytona to have a shot.Here are The Tennessean's expert picks for S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-predictions-2026-expert-picks-for-dollar-tree-301-cup-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-predictions-2026-expert-picks-for-dollar-tree-301-cup-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR Truck Series New Hampshire race on today? Time, TV schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series sets its Chase field after the Team EJP 175 on Aug. 22 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.Tyler Ankrum is 10th in points heading into the weekend, 20 points ahead of Stewart Friesen and 21 points ahead of Jake Garcia.Layne Riggs leads Kaden Honeycutt by 61 points for the lead in the standings and the top seed in the Chase. Riggs is on the pole, with Honeycutt on the outside of the front row.Here's how you can watch the NASCAR Truck Series at New Hampshire:TRUCK LIN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-truck-series-new-hampshire-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-truck-series-new-hampshire-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR New Hampshire qualifying channel today, time, TV schedule for Dollar Tree 301]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Seriesrace weekend at New Hampshire begins with Dollar Tree 301 practice and qualifying on Aug. 22.The series is focused in on the Chase cutoff after next week's race at Daytona, when the 16-driver field is set. Austin Cindric and Shane van Gisbergen can close in on securing one of the 16 spots with strong runs at the 1.058-mile oval in New England.A Chevrolet car has not won a Cup race at New Hampshire since 2016 (Kevin Harvick).Here is what you need to know about NASCAR Cup qual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-qualifying-channel-today-time-tv-schedule-for-dollar-tree-301/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-qualifying-channel-today-time-tv-schedule-for-dollar-tree-301/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing the impressive IROC field for Washington D.C. race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAs part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend with IndyCar, the revived IROC Series&nbsp; (International Race of Champions)&nbsp; will be on track as well, taking on the 1.7-mile street course with the U.S. Capitol Building serving as a backdrop.There are two 20-minute races planned for Saturday, with Race #1 at 3pm EST and Race #2 immediately following 4pm EST.The field of eight drivers is star-studded, featuring legendary names from the motorsports world. Here's a look at the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/introducing-the-impressive-iroc-field-for-washington-dc-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/introducing-the-impressive-iroc-field-for-washington-dc-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toni Breidinger loses New Hampshire NASCAR Truck ride as driver swap backfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFrankie Muniz stepping aside for teammate Luke Baldwin wasn't the only driver swap after NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.A total of five drivers failed to qualify for the race, including Dawson Sutton. Now, Sutton is the only full-time driver for Rackley W.A.R. and was put in a position where he had to qualify on time due to an unusual chain of events.Sutton normally pilots the No. 26 Chevrolet, which is plenty high enough in the owner poi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/toni-breidinger-loses-new-hampshire-nascar-truck-ride-as-driver-swap-backfires/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/toni-breidinger-loses-new-hampshire-nascar-truck-ride-as-driver-swap-backfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frankie Muniz gives up NASCAR Truck seat to help teammate in selfless move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThere aren't many teammates who would do what Frankie Muniz decided to do on Friday. After qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Team Reaume's Luke Baldwin and the No. 2 Ford were among the five DNQs.Muniz, who is a full-time driver in the Truck Series in the No. 33, was set to start at the very back of the field in 36th for Saturday's race.However, the actor-turned-racer made the decision to willingly give up his seat for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/frankie-muniz-gives-up-nascar-truck-seat-to-help-teammate-in-selfless-move/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/frankie-muniz-gives-up-nascar-truck-seat-to-help-teammate-in-selfless-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samantha Busch full speech from emotional Kyle Busch Invitational]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFeaturing Legends cars and Bandoleros, dozens of drivers took part in the Kyle Busch Invitational at Bowman Gray Stadium on Friday.KB's 11-year-old son Brexton was among those competing, and before the green flag flew, and Kyle's wife Samantha gave a remarkable speech for all those gathered at the historic short track.Here is the full transcript of Samantha Busch's five-minute speech, as well as a video of the incredible moment:Watch Samantha Busch's message to fans ahead of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/samantha-busch-full-speech-from-emotional-kyle-busch-invitational/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/samantha-busch-full-speech-from-emotional-kyle-busch-invitational/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Has Not Sold Remains of California Speedway Despite Conflicting Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR has not sold the remaining property of the California Speedway, which shut down in 2023. Yesterday, a quitclaim deed surfaced on social media, indicating that NASCAR sold the rest of the property it was holding onto. However, today&rsquo;s reports say otherwise that NASCAR is still holding onto 90 acres of the California Speedway property. NASCAR previously sold 433 of the 522-acre property.NASCAR insider reports California Speedway has not been soldThe new report that NASCAR has not sold]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-has-not-sold-remains-of-california-speedway-despite-conflicting-reports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-has-not-sold-remains-of-california-speedway-despite-conflicting-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is NASCAR Dollar Tree 301 Start Time Changed Sunday? What’s the New Time?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Dollar Tree 301 has a changed start time Sunday. Here&rsquo;s why the race was moved and when it is now scheduled to begin. GettyNASCAR bumped Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 start time up one hour to beat an incoming storm system at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.The early call gives the Cup Series a tighter window to finish all 301 laps before afternoon showers reach the Magic Mile, leaving crews and fans little room for error.NASCAR Communications confirmed the change on social media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-is-nascar-dollar-tree-301-start-time-changed-sunday-whats-the-new-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-is-nascar-dollar-tree-301-start-time-changed-sunday-whats-the-new-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR legend Kurt Busch emotionally recalls final moments with brother Kyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR community is still reeling over the death of Kyle Busch, including his older brother and fellow racecar driver Kurt Busch. The Busch family lost Kyle suddenly on May 21 after a severe case of pneumonia worsened.Kurt&rsquo;s first public comments since his brother&rsquo;s death came this week during an appearance on NBC&rsquo;s &ldquo;Today.&rdquo; The emotional interview gives some insight into the traumatic experience for the Busch family. &ldquo;I was at the hospital, I was there al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-kurt-busch-emotionally-recalls-final-moments-with-brother-kyle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-legend-kurt-busch-emotionally-recalls-final-moments-with-brother-kyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layne Riggs Takes New Hampshire Pole as Truck Series Title Contenders Fill the Front Rows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Andrew NellesLayne Riggs will lead the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series field to green Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after winning the pole for the EJP 175.Riggs turned a 29.346-second lap to claim the top starting spot, beating Kaden Honeycutt by more than two-tenths of a second. Honeycutt qualified second with a 29.569, setting up a front row featuring the top two drivers in the Truck Series standings.The pole could be especially important at New Hampshire. Track position has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-takes-new-hampshire-pole-as-truck-series-title-contenders-fill-the-front-rows/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/layne-riggs-takes-new-hampshire-pole-as-truck-series-title-contenders-fill-the-front-rows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Busch shares emotional last moments with late brother Kyle Busch in ‘Today’ interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK &mdash; NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch wiped tears from his eyes in recalling the final day he spent at his younger brother&rsquo;s hospital bedside in his first public comments about Kyle Busch&rsquo;s death.&ldquo;I was at the hospital. I was there all day, hoping, praying, hoping for a turnaround,&rdquo; Busch said in an interview on NBC&rsquo;s &ldquo;Today&rdquo; show on Friday.&ldquo;I said, &lsquo;I got you man. Come on, I got you. I got you. Come on, be strong,&rsquo;&rdquo; an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-shares-emotional-last-moments-with-late-brother-kyle-busch-in-today-interview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-shares-emotional-last-moments-with-late-brother-kyle-busch-in-today-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Series New Hampshire lineup, TV schedule for Saturday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Layne Riggs is on the pole for the Team EJP 175 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Aug. 22 at New Hampshire.Riggs' lap of 29.346 seconds was two-tenths of a second faster than title contender and rival Kaden Honeycutt to claim the top spot.41 trucks were entered for 36 spots. Luke Baldwin, Mason Massey, Derek White, DL Wilson and Dawson Sutton did not qualify.Stewart Friesen, minus-20 points to the Chase cutline ahead of the regular-season finale, will start 13th, a couple spots ahead of Tyle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-new-hampshire-lineup-tv-schedule-for-saturdayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-new-hampshire-lineup-tv-schedule-for-saturdayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Chase: What to know about the postseason with two races to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just two races remain until the postseason begins for the NASCAR Cup Series.And, you might remember, the format is different this season.Following 12 years of the win-and-in elimination-style playoff format, the Chase is back. This postseason system is designed to award consistency and drivers who have achieved success over the stretch of a long season &mdash; that began all the way back in February at the Daytona 500 &mdash; rather than drivers who simply won one race amid an otherwise mediocre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-what-to-know-about-the-postseason-with-two-races-to-go/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-what-to-know-about-the-postseason-with-two-races-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Reschedules New Hampshire Race Due to Weather Threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR has made the call to move the start time of Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Originally scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET, the Cup Series will now race at 2 p.m. ET as the threat of rain on Sunday is the cause for the change.New Hampshire Motor Speedway is one of the few NASCAR tracks that does not have lights. Because of this, NASCAR has only a short time window to get the 301-lap race in.&nbsp;With a high possibility of rain on Sunday, NASCAR wants to do its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reschedules-new-hampshire-race-due-to-weather-threat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reschedules-new-hampshire-race-due-to-weather-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Pushes Up New Hampshire Race by One Hour Due to Weather Threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR has made the call to move the start time of Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Originally scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET, the Cup Series will now race at 2 p.m. ET as the threat of rain on Sunday is the cause for the change.New Hampshire Motor Speedway is one of the few NASCAR tracks that does not have lights. Because of this, NASCAR has only a short time window to get the 301-lap race in.&nbsp;With a high possibility of rain on Sunday, NASCAR wants to do its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-pushes-up-new-hampshire-race-by-one-hour-due-to-weather-threat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-pushes-up-new-hampshire-race-by-one-hour-due-to-weather-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Favorites to Win Across a Loaded Weekend of Racing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Greg AtkinsAnother major weekend of motorsports is here, with four races across ARCA, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, INDYCAR and the NASCAR Cup Series. This week&rsquo;s schedule brings four completely different challenges, from the dirt at Springfield to the streets of Washington, D.C., and picking winners means looking beyond who simply has the fastest car.Calypso 100 &mdash; ARCA Menards SeriesMy Pick: Max ReavesThe ARCA Menards Series makes its first trip to the dirt this seaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-favorites-to-win-across-a-loaded-weekend-of-racing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-favorites-to-win-across-a-loaded-weekend-of-racing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential Weather Forces Change To Sunday&amp;#39;s Cup Race Start Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start time for Sunday's Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been moved up an hour due to possible weather in the area. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectSunday's NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, which was originally slated for a 3 PM ET start time, will start a little earlier than scheduled, due to forecasted inclement weather in the area.On Friday, NASCAR announced that the start time for the event will now be bumped up to 2 PM ET. According]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/potential-weather-forces-change-to-sundayamp39s-cup-race-start-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/potential-weather-forces-change-to-sundayamp39s-cup-race-start-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR moves up start time for New Hampshire Cup race due to weather threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIn reaction to the threat of inclement weather, NASCAR has announced plans to move up the start time for the Dollar Tree 301 on Sunday. The Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will start an hour earlier than originally scheduled, now planned for 2pm EST.Goodyear does have wet-weather tires, which were used at NHMS in 2024. There has been no change to the schedule for Saturday. The track has since released an updated schedule for race day.Updated Sunday schedule at NHM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-moves-up-start-time-for-new-hampshire-cup-race-due-to-weather-threat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-moves-up-start-time-for-new-hampshire-cup-race-due-to-weather-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Predictions This Weekend: 5 Dollar Tree 301 Picks at Loudon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR race this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is the penultimate battle of the regular season, meaning several Cup Series drivers will clinch The Chase spots on Sunday afternoon.As we do every weekend, we&rsquo;re making NASCAR predictions for what driver makes it to victory lane, stage winners and more. Let&rsquo;s dive right into our Dollar Tree 301 picks.Joey Logano Wins the Pole at LoudonMandatory Credit: Greg Atkins-Imagn ImagesCredit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectHe&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-predictions-this-weekend-5-dollar-tree-301-picks-at-loudon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-predictions-this-weekend-5-dollar-tree-301-picks-at-loudon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It just wasn’t fair’: Kurt Busch opens up on brother Kyle’s death for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch fought back tears as he spoke publicly for the first time since his younger brother&rsquo;s death, recalling Kyle Busch&rsquo;s final day at his hospital bedside."I was at the hospital. I was there all day, hoping, praying, hoping for a turnaround," Busch said during an interview Friday on NBC&rsquo;s Today show."I said, &lsquo;I got you man. Come on, I got you. I got you. Come on, be strong,&rsquo;" an emotional Busch added, following a brief pause. "It just wasn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/it-just-wasnt-fair-kurt-busch-opens-up-on-brother-kyles-death-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/it-just-wasnt-fair-kurt-busch-opens-up-on-brother-kyles-death-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Hard For People To Swallow &amp; Accept&amp;quot;- NASCAR Pundit Calls Out Racing Community&amp;#39;s Undue Hate Defending Joey Logano]]></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 WireFor a driver with 39 wins and three Cup Series championships, it&rsquo;s surprising to see Joey Logano still being booed at tracks at this stage of his career. Persona or not, Logano seems to attract more ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquothard-for-people-to-swallow-amp-acceptampquot-nascar-pundit-calls-out-racing-communityamp39s-undue-hate-defending-joey-logano/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquothard-for-people-to-swallow-amp-acceptampquot-nascar-pundit-calls-out-racing-communityamp39s-undue-hate-defending-joey-logano/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 New Hampshire Motor Speedway pit stall assignments]]></title><description><![CDATA[See where your favorite NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers will pit this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.NASCAR Cup Series(Stay tuned)&nbsp;NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: New Hampshire weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on USA NetworkNASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-new-hampshire-motor-speedway-pit-stall-assignments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-new-hampshire-motor-speedway-pit-stall-assignments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR reveals green-flag times for New Hampshire in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is ready for the upcoming race weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The sport returns to New Hampshire in what is expected to be a fun weekend in Loudon. However, when will NASCAR wave the green flag throughout the weekend in New Hampshire on Saturday and Sunday?The NASCAR Truck Series kicks off the action with a 1:52 p.m. ET green flag at New Hampshire on FOX Sports 1 on Saturday afternoon. The NASCAR O'Reilly Series won't compete at New Hampshire, with the next race taking place at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-green-flag-times-for-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-green-flag-times-for-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR purse for Truck Series race at New Hampshire in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is gearing up for the 27th race weekend of the 2026 season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and the Truck Series is bound to put on a show. In 2025, Corey Heim beat Chandler Smith for his ninth 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 New Hampshire will be $789,700 on Saturday afternoon. NASCAR doesn't release the earnings for the winning driver anymore, meaning it's impossible to tell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-purse-for-truck-series-race-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-purse-for-truck-series-race-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR purse for Cup Series race at New Hampshire in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is gearing up for the 27th race weekend of the 2026 season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and the Cup Series is bound to put on a show. In 2025, Ryan Blaney beat Josh Berry for his third 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 Cup Series race at New Hampshire 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 mu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-purse-for-cup-series-race-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-purse-for-cup-series-race-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR qualifying order for Truck at New Hampshire in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Truck Series is set to arrive at&nbsp;New Hampshire Motor Speedway for its 18th race of the 2026 season. It is the only date at New Hampshire, as NASCAR visits the venue once per season. In 2025, Corey Heim won the pole for the Truck Series race at New Hampshire, marking his sixth of seven pole positions during the season.First, the Truck Series needs to qualify for the event at New Hampshire, and the qualifying format is simple. Every driver will make a one-lap run, with the best ove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-for-truck-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-for-truck-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR qualifying order for Cup Series at New Hampshire in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series is set to arrive at&nbsp;New Hampshire Motor Speedway for its 25th race of the 2026 season. It is the only date at New Hampshire, as NASCAR only goes to the venue once per year. In 2025, Joey Logano won the pole for the Cup Series race at New Hampshire, marking his second and final pole position during the season.First, the Cup Series needs to qualify for the event at New Hampshire, and the qualifying format is simple. Every driver will make a one-lap run, with the overall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-for-cup-series-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-for-cup-series-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Busch Reveals New Role in Nephew Brexton’s Racing Career After Kyle Busch’s Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch attends the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyKurt Busch spent decades racing against his younger brother Kyle Busch. Now, the NASCAR Hall of Famer is preparing to become more involved with the next Busch making his way through the sport.Three months after Kyle&acirc;&#128;&#153;s death at age 41, Kurt opene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-reveals-new-role-in-nephew-brextons-racing-career-after-kyle-buschs-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-reveals-new-role-in-nephew-brextons-racing-career-after-kyle-buschs-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Busch Shares Heartbreaking Details About Kyle Busch&amp;#39;s Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been three months since the sudden passing of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch and the wound is still very fresh for his brother, fellow NASCAR great Kurt Busch.TODAY aired an interview with Kurt on Friday where he revealed some parts of his late brother&rsquo;s final day, including his parting words for his brother. Kurt said that he was with Kyle repeatedly telling him &ldquo;I got you&rdquo; until the end.&ldquo;I was there at the hospital; I was there all day, hoping, praying, hoping for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-shares-heartbreaking-details-about-kyle-buschamp39s-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-shares-heartbreaking-details-about-kyle-buschamp39s-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Insider Refuses to Back Ryan Blaney’s New Hampshire Defense With Bold Claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireRyan Blaney heads into New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend as the defending race winner. He led 116 laps there last year, is currently second in the Cup Series standings, and is already locked into the Chase. On paper, that makes him the obvious pick. However, PRN analyst David Styles does not see it that way.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not really favoring Ryan Blaney this week,&rdquo; Styles said on PRN Live. &ldquo;In the matchups, I&rsquo;m looking at him in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-insider-refuses-to-back-ryan-blaneys-new-hampshire-defense-with-bold-claim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-insider-refuses-to-back-ryan-blaneys-new-hampshire-defense-with-bold-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR TV ratings for Cup Series race at Richmond in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR arrived at Richmond Raceway for the 2026 Cook Out 400, and the 24th points race of the season was intense. Ryan Blaney won Stage 1 while Joey Logano won Stage 2; however, was either driver able to enter victory lane? Chase Briscoe tried his best, but a Team Penske driver ended up in the winner's circle.At the end of the day, Logano&nbsp;won his second Cup Series race of 2026 at Richmond. After a brief overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings following the 2026 Cook]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tv-ratings-for-cup-series-race-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tv-ratings-for-cup-series-race-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Busch shares emotional last moments with late brother Kyle Busch in &amp;#39;Today&amp;#39; interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch wiped tears from his eyes in recalling the final day he spent at his younger brother&rsquo;s hospital bedside in his first public comments about Kyle Busch&rsquo;s death.&ldquo;I was at the hospital. I was there all day, hoping, praying, hoping for a turnaround,&rdquo; Busch said in an interview on NBC&rsquo;s &ldquo;Today&rdquo; show on Friday. &ldquo;I said, &lsquo;I got you man. Come on, I got you. I got you. Come on, be strong,&rsquo;&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-shares-emotional-last-moments-with-late-brother-kyle-busch-in-amp39todayamp39-interview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-shares-emotional-last-moments-with-late-brother-kyle-busch-in-amp39todayamp39-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Busch shares sad details about day NASCAR legend brother Kyle died]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Busch (left), driver of the #18 M&amp;M's Toyota, talks with his brother Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Southern 500 on Friday, May 8, 2009, at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. (Getty Images North America)The NASCAR community is still trying to get over the sudden passing of Kyle Busch earlier this year. And nobody has been hit harder than Busch&rsquo;s family, which includes his brother, Kurt.Kurt Busch (w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-shares-sad-details-about-day-nascar-legend-brother-kyle-died/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-shares-sad-details-about-day-nascar-legend-brother-kyle-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“No Harness With a Chainsaw”- Dale Jr. Recalls Terrifying Childhood Memory of the Intimidator’s True Blue Collar Mentality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Sr &copy;IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkDale Earnhardt&rsquo;s definition of having fun wasn&rsquo;t limited to winning races in NASCAR. He loved to hunt and go on fishing trips. Stories about the Intimidator&rsquo;s non-NASCAR adventures are rare, but NASCAR fans were treated to some interesting ones on the latest episode of The Dale Jr. Download.The former HMS star recalled his childhood days when he witnessed Dale Sr. doing the mundane task of chopping down a tree. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/no-harness-with-a-chainsaw-dale-jr-recalls-terrifying-childhood-memory-of-the-intimidators-true-blue-collar-mentality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/no-harness-with-a-chainsaw-dale-jr-recalls-terrifying-childhood-memory-of-the-intimidators-true-blue-collar-mentality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Every Series Feels Equal”– Kyle Larson Drops Honest Truth Bomb on NASCAR Vs. Dirt Talent Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, GA &ndash; FEBRUARY 23: Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet looks on prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 on February 23, 2025, at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 23 NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon250223577 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireEvery August, about a hundred sprint car drivers roll into Knoxville Raceway in Iowa for the Knoxvil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/every-series-feels-equal-kyle-larson-drops-honest-truth-bomb-on-nascar-vs-dirt-talent-debate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/every-series-feels-equal-kyle-larson-drops-honest-truth-bomb-on-nascar-vs-dirt-talent-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start time for Sunday&amp;#39;s Cup Series race at New Hampshire moved one hour earlier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start time for Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway has been moved up by one hour because of the threat of inclement weather.Competition officials said Friday that the Dollar Tree 301 is now scheduled for an earlier Sunday, 2 p.m. ET start with coverage on USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. The 301-lap event is the next-to-last race in the Cup Series&rsquo; 26-race regular season.RELATED: Weekend schedule: NHMS | Paint Scheme PreviewCu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/start-time-for-sundayamp39s-cup-series-race-at-new-hampshire-moved-one-hour-earlier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/start-time-for-sundayamp39s-cup-series-race-at-new-hampshire-moved-one-hour-earlier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Qualifying Order This Weekend: Cup Series Qualifying Lineup at New Hampshire Motor Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series is racing this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the penultimate race of the regular season. Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 will lock up multiple The Chase spots and move the cutline, so the NASCAR qualifying order this weekend carries some added weight.Let&rsquo;s dive right into the Cup Series qualifying order at New Hampshire for Saturday.Related: NASCAR Drivers Who Can Clinch The Chase Spots This WeekendNASCAR Qualifying Order at New Hampshire: Cup SeriesPos.Driv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-this-weekend-cup-series-qualifying-lineup-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-this-weekend-cup-series-qualifying-lineup-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Preece&amp;#39;s memories of terrifying Daytona crashes are straight out of a movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRyan Preece has been on the receiving end of two incredibly scary wrecks at Daytona Motor Speedway since 2023.In the final race of the 2023 regular season, Preece got turned by Erik Jones, forcing him across the track and eventually sending him airborne. His car flipped nearly a dozen times before coming to a stop.It was a terrifying crash to witness, but a couple years removed from the moment, Preece has a good attitude about it.&nbsp;"That was a wild one." Preece said of the wr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preeceamp39s-memories-of-terrifying-daytona-crashes-are-straight-out-of-a-movie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-preeceamp39s-memories-of-terrifying-daytona-crashes-are-straight-out-of-a-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell’s long-awaited movie review of ‘Days of Thunder’ is finally here]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe list of must-see movies for NASCAR fans is pretty short.Despite this, Christopher Bell had a glaring blind spot in his&nbsp;Letterboxd account, as until recently, he apparently had never seen the 1990 Tony Scott classic Days of Thunder.Bell had recently gotten some well-deserved grief from his fellow drivers for not having seen the film. "They have TVs in Oklahoma, I think," Kyle Larson said with a shocked look on his face when he learned Bell had yet to enjoy Tom Cruise's pe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bells-long-awaited-movie-review-of-days-of-thunder-is-finally-here/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bells-long-awaited-movie-review-of-days-of-thunder-is-finally-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Busch recalls visiting Kyle Busch in hospital before brother&amp;#39;s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died suddenly on May 21 due to complications from sepsis caused by presumed bacterial pneumonia, his brother Kurt visited him in the hospital.In a recent interview with the morning show Today on NBC, Busch says he was at the hospital &ldquo;all day&rdquo; and &ldquo;hoping for a turnaround&rdquo; before his brother was pronounced dead. Busch said his father Tom didn&rsquo;t visit Kyle in the hospital because he didn&rsquo;t want to see his so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-recalls-visiting-kyle-busch-in-hospital-before-brotheramp39s-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-recalls-visiting-kyle-busch-in-hospital-before-brotheramp39s-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR at New Hampshire Motor Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - SEPTEMBER 21: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, drives as fans cheer after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21, 2025 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend for three major races across the national racing schedule. The action begins Friday, August 21, with practice and qualifying before the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR will return to Chicagoland Speedway for the 2027 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR isn't changing what works in Illinois. Earlier in the week, NASCAR announced that Chicagoland Speedway will return for the 2027 season. Following a sellout in 2026, NASCAR will return to Chicagoland from June 25 to 27 with the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR O'Reilly Series, and NASCAR Cup Series.&ldquo;The fan response this year was overwhelming, so we&rsquo;re thrilled to be able to honor that turnout with another milestone weekend of racing in Joliet,&rdquo; said Jacque Herrera, General Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-will-return-to-chicagoland-speedway-for-the-2027-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-will-return-to-chicagoland-speedway-for-the-2027-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Series returning to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is finally returning to Canada. Earlier in the week, NASCAR announced the Truck Series will return to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park for the 2027 season. The race weekend will take place from September 3 to 5, with coverage on FOX Sports. It will also serve as the regular-season finale.The Truck Series hasn't competed at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park since the 2019 season. The NASCAR level visited the 2.459-mile road course in Ontario from 2013 to 2019. NASCAR planned to return to Canadian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-returning-to-canadian-tire-motorsport-park-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-returning-to-canadian-tire-motorsport-park-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch to drive for Hendrick Motorsports starting in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hendrick Motorsports has found a new driver for the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season. Earlier in the week, Hendrick Motorsports announced that Connor Zilisch will replace Alex Bowman in the No. 48 car starting in 2028. Zilisch, who currently drives for Trackhouse Racing, will stay in the No. 88 car for the 2027 campaign.Bowman revealed he would retire from full-time NASCAR racing after the 2027 season, leaving an opening for one of the sport's powerhouse organizations. Zilisch was immediately linke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-to-drive-for-hendrick-motorsports-starting-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-to-drive-for-hendrick-motorsports-starting-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s California Promise Fades Away With Reported Sale of Iconic Oval]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR &copy;USA TODAY SportsNASCAR promised that it would revamp the old Auto Club Speedway into a short track after the final Cup Series race in 2023. The organization initially sold 433 of the 5,220-acre site, with the rest supposed to be used to revamp the racing facility and build a brand-new short track. But with each passing year, the project looked more like a distant dream, and now NASCAR has finally made a decision about the racetrack&rsquo;s future.Speedway Digest shared a heartbreaki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-california-promise-fades-away-with-reported-sale-of-iconic-oval/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-california-promise-fades-away-with-reported-sale-of-iconic-oval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch NASCAR at New Hampshire: Weekend schedule, start time, TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR heads to New England this weekend for Round 25 of the 26-race regular season.Ryan Blaney is the defending winner of the New Hampshire race for Team Penske, while his teammate Joey Logano just earned a victory one week ago at Richmond.Denny Hamlin leads the championship standings, 115 points clear of Blaney. In the battle to make the Chase, Shane van Gisbergen is on the bubble, 50 points ahead of Ryan Preece.In this story, you can find all the information you need to watch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-new-hampshire-weekend-schedule-start-time-tv/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-new-hampshire-weekend-schedule-start-time-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Sells Remaining California Speedway Land After $300 Million Plan Stalls]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR has sold the remaining California Speedway property. Despite rumors of a new project for the Southern California racetrack, it is evident those plans did not come to fruition.&nbsp;California Speedway, also known as Auto Club Speedway, was a 2.0-mile, D-shaped oval track located in Fontana, California. It was a yearly stop on the Cup Series tour from 1997-2023, with the exception of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The track closed in 2023 for reconstruction for a new racing project. How]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-sells-remaining-california-speedway-land-after-300-million-plan-stalls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-sells-remaining-california-speedway-land-after-300-million-plan-stalls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR New Hampshire full weekend track schedule, TV schedule for the Dollar Tree 301, other races]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR makes its annual trip up to New Hampshire for a full weekend of racing, headlined by the Dollar Tree 301 Cup Series race on Aug. 23.The Craftsman Truck Series and Whelen Modified Tour will practice and qualify on Aug. 21 ahead of racing the next day. This weekend serves as the Truck Series' regular-season finale.The Cup Series completes practice and qualifying on Aug. 22 with the 301-lap race on the next day.For the second straight weekend, the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series is off ahead of n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-full-weekend-track-schedule-tv-schedule-for-the-dollar-tree-301-other-races/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-full-weekend-track-schedule-tv-schedule-for-the-dollar-tree-301-other-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Fastlane: Time for Christopher to ring the Bell in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor&lsquo;s Note: Keep tabs on this page for lineup advice following qualifying, including changes you should consider.Another week, another short, flat track where Team Penske should be the organization to beat once again, this time at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Christopher Bell could be the company&lsquo;s biggest threat, however, as he&lsquo;s owned the 1.058-mile oval throughout his NASCAR career, no matter the series. The best drivers and teams tend to dominate the &ldquo;Magic Mile,&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fantasy-fastlane-time-for-christopher-to-ring-the-bell-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fantasy-fastlane-time-for-christopher-to-ring-the-bell-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Down to one: How Truck Series bubble picture looks before regular-season finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s officially do-or-die in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series quest for The Chase.The regular-season finale is on tap Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1:30 p.m. ET, FS1, HBO Max, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), with four of the 10 postseason positions still up for grabs. Mathematically speaking, 10 drivers remain eligible to claim the final quartet of Chase spots, which will be decided over 175 laps at the 1.058-mile oval.As the Truck Series shifts north]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/down-to-one-how-truck-series-bubble-picture-looks-before-regular-season-finale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/down-to-one-how-truck-series-bubble-picture-looks-before-regular-season-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Dale Earnhardt Jr. Believes Could Make For Better Richmond Races]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes one thing could be done to make for better Richmond racing. GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. believes one track adjustment could make for better NASCAR racing at Richmond Raceway. The comments come following last Saturday&rsquo;s Cook Out 400 at the 0.75-mile Virginia short track.Earnhardt Jr. proposed that Richmond Raceway add sealer to the track&rsquo;s surface, a chemical compound designed to change tire traction or seal the racetrack&rsquo;s surface. With that adjustment,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-dale-earnhardt-jr-believes-could-make-for-better-richmond-races/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-dale-earnhardt-jr-believes-could-make-for-better-richmond-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Dover Motor Speedway Releases Statement After Tornado Threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dover Motor Speedway releases statement after tornado threat. GettyDover Motor Speedway assured NASCAR fans that there does not appear to be any significant damage to the racetrack after the threat of a nearby tornado. In the coming days, track employees plan to have a closer look to ensure no serious damage was done.On Thursday night Eastern time, reports of a tornado nearby the 1.0-mile Delaware track swirled on the internet. Despite the scare, the track reports that no major damage was done t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-dover-motor-speedway-releases-statement-after-tornado-threat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-dover-motor-speedway-releases-statement-after-tornado-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Preview: New Hampshire Set for Regular Season Finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Mark J. RebilasChampionship Hopes on the LineThe NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend for the Team EJP 175, with the regular season coming down to its final race. The event will give drivers one final opportunity to secure their place in the championship playoffs before the postseason begins.With championship hopes on the line, Saturday&rsquo;s race is expected to feature plenty of intensity from the opening laps. Drivers who have already sec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-preview-new-hampshire-set-for-regular-season-finale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-craftsman-truck-series-preview-new-hampshire-set-for-regular-season-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch Had Already Mapped Out His NASCAR Exit Before His Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[DOVER, DELAWARE - MAY 15: Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ECOSAVE 200 at Dover Motor Speedway on May 15, 2026 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyKyle Busch wasn&rsquo;t planning to simply climb out of a NASCAR Cup Series car one day and disappear from racing.Before his death in May, the two-time Cup Series champion had already begun thinking seriously about how the final chapter of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-had-already-mapped-out-his-nascar-exit-before-his-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-had-already-mapped-out-his-nascar-exit-before-his-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR New Hampshire Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact Sunday’s Cup Race?]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - JUNE 23: The NASCAR track drying team work to dry the track during a weather delay in the NASCAR Cup Series USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 23, 2024 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR is headed to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for a packed weekend of racing, but the weather forecast could become part of the story before the checkered flag falls.The three-day schedule at the &acirc;&#128;&#156;Magic Mile&acirc;&#]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-weather-forecast-will-rain-impact-sundays-cup-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-weather-forecast-will-rain-impact-sundays-cup-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR New Hampshire Betting Odds: Favorites, Sleepers and Longshots for Sunday’s Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend with only two races remaining before the Chase begins, and oddsmakers have put the defending race winner at the top of the board.Ryan Blaney enters Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 as the betting favorite at +450, according to DraftKings Sportsbook odds published by FOX Sports on Aug. 19. Christopher Bell is close behind at +550, while Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin share the next-shortest odds at +600.But New Hampshire has pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-betting-odds-favorites-sleepers-and-longshots-for-sundays-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-betting-odds-favorites-sleepers-and-longshots-for-sundays-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“That Guy Just Don’t Believe in You”- Kaulig Boss Delivers Blunt Verdict After Veteran Crew Chief’s Shock Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMPTON, GA &ndash; FEBRUARY 21: Justin Haley 16 Kaulig Racing Ram RAM during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA CRAFTSMAN Truck Series FR8 208 race on February 21, 2026 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, GA. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 21 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series FR8 208 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon9532602210218 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireMini Tyrrell&rsquo;s dream NASCAR debut in the Truck Series has hit a slump. His crew chief for the No. 14 Kaulig Racing truck, Bruce Cook, lef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/that-guy-just-dont-believe-in-you-kaulig-boss-delivers-blunt-verdict-after-veteran-crew-chiefs-shock-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/that-guy-just-dont-believe-in-you-kaulig-boss-delivers-blunt-verdict-after-veteran-crew-chiefs-shock-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Hunter Nemechek switches to No. 40 for special anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoLegacy Motor Club is switching numbers for one weekend only, using the No. 40 for John Hunter Nemechek in this weekend's NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.This change is to promote the 40th anniversary of sponsor, Dollar Tree. Now, it's still the No. 42 entry, even with the number change, and all points will count towards the No. 42 in the championship owner standings.This is the second appearance of the No. 40 car this year, but it was with a different team earlier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/john-hunter-nemechek-switches-to-no-40-for-special-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/john-hunter-nemechek-switches-to-no-40-for-special-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Suarez Lands Major Sponsor for NASCAR Regular-Season Finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Su&aacute;rez will have one of NASCAR&rsquo;s most recognizable brands riding with him when the Cup Series regular season reaches its conclusion at Daytona International Speedway.Coca-Cola and Spire Motorsports announced that the beverage giant will serve as the primary sponsor of Su&aacute;rez&rsquo;s No. 7 Chevrolet for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Aug. 29.The one-race primary sponsorship puts a new spotlight on a relationship that stretches back a decade. Su&aacute;rez joined the Coca-Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-suarez-lands-major-sponsor-for-nascar-regular-season-finale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-suarez-lands-major-sponsor-for-nascar-regular-season-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano Feeling Uncertain About New Daytona Rules Package: ‘Who Knows’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Logano is feeling uncertain about next week&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at the Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR is introducing a new rules package for the 400-mile race, leaving the driver of the No. 22 scratching his head about what to expect.In an attempt to reduce drag, NASCAR is shortening the rear spoiler from seven inches to four at Daytona. It is the same spoiler height for intermediate tracks.In addition, NASCAR is reducing horsepower from 510 to 465 for an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-feeling-uncertain-about-new-daytona-rules-package-who-knows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-feeling-uncertain-about-new-daytona-rules-package-who-knows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hampshire Motor Speedway: 10 Fast Facts Every NASCAR Fan Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Hampshire Motor Speedway does not look especially intimidating on paper.It is not a superspeedway. It does not have towering banking. It does not stretch two miles around. Yet the 1.058-mile oval in Loudon has spent more than three decades building a reputation as one of the more distinctive stops on the NASCAR schedule.There is a reason drivers treat the so-called &ldquo;Magic Mile&rdquo; with respect. Its relatively flat corners leave little margin for error, track position can become enor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/new-hampshire-motor-speedway-10-fast-facts-every-nascar-fan-should-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/new-hampshire-motor-speedway-10-fast-facts-every-nascar-fan-should-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Bowman Ready to Escape NASCAR’s “Microscope” as He Reveals Post-Retirement Ambitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH WILKESBORO, NC &ndash; JULY 19: Alex Bowman 48 Hendrick Motorsports Ally Chevrolet waves to the fans prior to 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 Icon26071929393450 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireAlex Bowman has already started looking beyond his final NASCAR Cup Series season. The Hen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/alex-bowman-ready-to-escape-nascars-microscope-as-he-reveals-post-retirement-ambitions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/alex-bowman-ready-to-escape-nascars-microscope-as-he-reveals-post-retirement-ambitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Loneliest Guy in the Field”: Axed Ford Star Suddenly in Line for Kyle Busch’s RCR Seat]]></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 SportswireJosh Berry admitted he didn&rsquo;t have much hope of securing a Cup Series seat fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/loneliest-guy-in-the-field-axed-ford-star-suddenly-in-line-for-kyle-buschs-rcr-seat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/loneliest-guy-in-the-field-axed-ford-star-suddenly-in-line-for-kyle-buschs-rcr-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump to wave green flag and take &amp;#39;lap of honor&amp;#39; before D.C. IndyCar race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoU.S. President Donald Trump has been directly involved in the preparation&nbsp;for the IndyCar race on the streets of Washington D.C. this weekend, called the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. He signed an executive order in January of this year, instructing his administration to make the race happen as part of celebrations for the 250-year anniversary for the USA.Well, the race&nbsp;weekend has finally arrived, and President Trump will wave the green flag while Secretary of Transportation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/president-donald-trump-to-wave-green-flag-and-take-amp39lap-of-honoramp39-before-dc-indycar-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/president-donald-trump-to-wave-green-flag-and-take-amp39lap-of-honoramp39-before-dc-indycar-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Faces Fresh Championship Hit After Kevin Harvick’s Blunt Warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 28: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, talk in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28, 2021 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) GettyJoey Logano&rsquo;s NASCAR career has been thrown back into the spotlight after Kevin Harvick gave a blunt response to the criticism surrounding Logano&rsquo;s three C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-faces-fresh-championship-hit-after-kevin-harvicks-blunt-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-faces-fresh-championship-hit-after-kevin-harvicks-blunt-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Buescher breaks down the messiness that comes with racing against your team owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIt's possible that no sport in the world carries with it org charts as complicated as the NASCAR Cup Series.While the lines between coach, captain, and teammate are abundantly clear in the NFL and NBA, in NASCAR you can race against your boss, who is sometimes your teammate, but also sometimes not your teammate. Bubba Wallace drives for 23XI Racing, owned in part by Denny Hamlin, who in turn drives for Joe Gibbs Racing, and is teammates with his boss's grandson, Ty Gibbs.It can a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chris-buescher-breaks-down-the-messiness-that-comes-with-racing-against-your-team-owner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chris-buescher-breaks-down-the-messiness-that-comes-with-racing-against-your-team-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. Raises Red Flags Over Trackhouse Racing’s Future]]></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) GettyTrackhouse Racing is facing a major decision over its future after Connor Zilisch confirmed he will leave the team after the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season to join Hendrick Motorsports. Zilisch&rsquo;s departure wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-hall-of-famer-dale-earnhardt-jr-raises-red-flags-over-trackhouse-racings-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-hall-of-famer-dale-earnhardt-jr-raises-red-flags-over-trackhouse-racings-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR is heading back to Canada with first Truck CTMP race in seven years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is returning to Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (CTMP) in 2027, with plans to race there on Sunday, September 5.The third level of NASCAR hasn't raced at CTMP since 2019, abandoning the race date when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. In fact, none of the three national divisions have raced in Canada in at least seven years or more. The only real presence there was the NASCAR Canada Series, 1 4-race schedule that races exclusively in Canada.The Tru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-is-heading-back-to-canada-with-first-truck-ctmp-race-in-seven-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-is-heading-back-to-canada-with-first-truck-ctmp-race-in-seven-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“No One’s Getting in My Car Unless I’m Dead” – Bubba Wallace’s Chilling Admission After Kyle Busch’s Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Imago &copy;Credit - ImagoKyle Busch&rsquo;s death on May 21, 2026 was a grim reminder of the risks the drivers take to pursue their racing dreams. Yet, for all the risks involved, it is the only time that they truly feel alive, and that is the feeling they keep chasing. And this is how Bubba Wallace described his perspective on the debate on why can&rsquo;t drivers walk away from the sport?&ldquo;No one&rsquo;s ever getting in my car unless I&rsquo;m dead. It&rsquo;s literally got to be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/no-ones-getting-in-my-car-unless-im-dead-bubba-wallaces-chilling-admission-after-kyle-buschs-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/no-ones-getting-in-my-car-unless-im-dead-bubba-wallaces-chilling-admission-after-kyle-buschs-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Day&amp;#39;s future in NASCAR Cup Series receives a major update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Day's future in the NASCAR Cup Series will be a major storyline moving forward. With Alex Bowman set to retire after the 2027 NASCAR season, Connor Zilisch is the heavy favorite to land the No. 48 car. Where does this leave Day? According to a NASCAR insider, he still might be Cup Series-bound soon.Day should have eyes on a Cup Series ride for the 2028 season, with Spire Motorsports being one of the teams named for him, as reported by FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass. It appears that Zilisch will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-dayamp39s-future-in-nascar-cup-series-receives-a-major-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/corey-dayamp39s-future-in-nascar-cup-series-receives-a-major-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parker Retzlaff&amp;#39;s plans for 2027 NASCAR season receive a major update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parker Retzlaff is nearing a spot in the Chase. With one more race left in the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series regular season, Retzlaff has a 46-point advantage over the Chase bubble. It has been a sensational campaign for the Viking Motorsports driver. However, will Retzlaff return to the organization in 2027?Retzlaff is expected to return to Viking Motorsports for the 2027 O'Reilly Series season, as reported by FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass. If the driver of the No. 99 car continues to run well during]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/parker-retzlaffamp39s-plans-for-2027-nascar-season-receive-a-major-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/parker-retzlaffamp39s-plans-for-2027-nascar-season-receive-a-major-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noah Gragson signs contract extension with Front Row Motorsports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noah Gragson won't have to look for a new home in NASCAR. Last week, Front Row Motorsports announced that Gragson will return to the No. 4 car for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. The Front Row Motorsports driver has clauses in his contract that could extend his contract beyond the 2027 campaign.In 2025, Gragson has gone through several tough stretches, but he has turned it around with two straight top-20 finishes. The driver of the No. 4 car still sits 31st in the points standings as the last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/noah-gragson-signs-contract-extension-with-front-row-motorsports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/noah-gragson-signs-contract-extension-with-front-row-motorsports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR won&amp;#39;t return to Rockingham Speedway in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR will have at least one track off the schedule for the 2027 season. Last week, Track Enterprises announced that NASCAR won't return to Rockingham Speedway during the 2027 season, marking a big blow since its return in 2025. It is unclear when it will return to the schedule.&ldquo;The response from the fans over the past two years has been nothing short of incredible,&rdquo; said Track Enterprises President, Bob Sargent. &ldquo;Bringing NASCAR back to Rockingham was a special opportunity, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-wonamp39t-return-to-rockingham-speedway-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-wonamp39t-return-to-rockingham-speedway-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR New Hampshire Schedule: TV Channels, Start Times and How to Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR rolls into New Hampshire this weekend for doubleheader action at &ldquo;The Magic Mile.&rdquo; The Craftsman Truck Series and the Cup Series circuits will be on track this weekend, with the Truck race scheduled for Saturday and the Cup race on tap for Sunday.On-track activities begin on Friday and will roll through Saturday, with the weekend ending with the Cup race on Sunday. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the on-track action this weekend.Friday, Aug. 21 Schedule4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-schedule-tv-channels-start-times-and-how-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-schedule-tv-channels-start-times-and-how-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR in New Hampshire: How to watch, schedule and preview for the Dollar Tree 301]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR in New Hampshire: How to watch, schedule and preview for the Dollar Tree 301 originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaNASCAR returns to New England this weekend with the iconic lobster trophy on the line.The Cup Series will visit New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon for its annual race at the &ldquo;Magic Mile.&rdquo;The appropriately nicknamed one-mile flat track has been a mainstay on the NASCAR calendar since 1993, with famous former winners including Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-in-new-hampshire-how-to-watch-schedule-and-preview-for-the-dollar-tree-301/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-in-new-hampshire-how-to-watch-schedule-and-preview-for-the-dollar-tree-301/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: Why Loudon is the perfect pre-Chase heat check for Hendrick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmond Raceway did not &ldquo;fix&rdquo; Hendrick Motorsports&rsquo; summer.It did, however, give the organization something it had been missing for months: four cars pointing in the same direction.No. 9 Chevrolet driver Chase Elliott finished fifth under the lights on Saturday night, his best result since winning at Texas Motor Speedway in May, ending a career-long nine-race streak outside the top 10. Reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson followed in sixth, snapping his own run of f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-why-loudon-is-the-perfect-pre-chase-heat-check-for-hendrick/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-why-loudon-is-the-perfect-pre-chase-heat-check-for-hendrick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at New Hampshire: Key info, links, results for race weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series head to the 1.058-mile New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend for a pair of races in Loudon, New Hampshire. The Cup Series enters the penultimate race of its regular season before The Chase, while the Truck Series will set its 10-driver Chase field in Saturday&rsquo;s regular-season finale. Bookmark this page and come back often for your race-week essentials &mdash; from qualifying orders, practice speeds, pit stalls and more.RELATED: Fu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-new-hampshire-key-info-links-results-for-race-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-new-hampshire-key-info-links-results-for-race-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He’d Be “Pretty Disappointed” if Josh Berry Is Left Without a Ride in 2027 NASCAR Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 30, 2026; Lebanon, Tennessee, USA; Team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. speaks after Justin Allgaier (7) wins at Nashville Superspeedway. &copy; Randy Sartin-Imagn ImagesDale Earnhardt Jr. shared his disappointment in NASCAR&rsquo;s landscape as Josh Berry continues to search for a 2027 ride. He called it an &lsquo;odd&rsquo; situation where a Cup Series winner can&rsquo;t find a full-time deal.Berry has been on a roll recently, nabbing three consecutive top-10s and a season-best fourth at Iowa Spe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-says-hed-be-pretty-disappointed-if-josh-berry-is-left-without-a-ride-in-2027-nascar-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-says-hed-be-pretty-disappointed-if-josh-berry-is-left-without-a-ride-in-2027-nascar-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘One in a Millon’: Kurt Busch Recalls Meeting With Brother Kyle’s Doctors After Tragic Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kurt Busch recalls meeting with Kyle Busch's doctors after his sudden passing. GettyDays after the sudden passing of Kyle Busch, older brother Kurt met with the doctors who attempted to save his life. The 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion was told his younger brother&rsquo;s death was &ldquo;one in a million,&rdquo; making it more difficult to come to terms with.Kyle Busch, the winningest overall driver in NASCAR history, died on May 21 after a case of pneumonia progressed into sepsis. Busch had j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/one-in-a-millon-kurt-busch-recalls-meeting-with-brother-kyles-doctors-after-tragic-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/one-in-a-millon-kurt-busch-recalls-meeting-with-brother-kyles-doctors-after-tragic-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR entry list for Truck Series race at New Hampshire in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Truck Series is ready to take on the&nbsp;2026 Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and the entry list has been revealed.&nbsp;NASCAR released the 2026 Dollar Tree 301 and Truck Series entry list for New Hampshire on Monday afternoon. This is New Hampshire's only date on the NASCAR schedule, and the third straight short-track following Iowa and Richmond. The NASCAR O'Reilly Series will return to Daytona International Speedway next weekend.There will be 41 entries for the 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-truck-series-race-at-new-hampshire-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-truck-series-race-at-new-hampshire-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR entry list for Cup Series race at New Hampshire in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the&nbsp;2026 Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and the entry list has been revealed.&nbsp;NASCAR released the 2026 Dollar Tree 301 and Truck Series entry list for New Hampshire on Monday afternoon. This is New Hampshire's only date on the NASCAR schedule, and the third straight short-track following Iowa and Richmond. The NASCAR O'Reilly Series will return to Daytona International Speedway next weekend.There are 36 guaranteed charters for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-cup-series-race-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-cup-series-race-at-new-hampshire-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Odds: Favorites, Longshots to Win New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series odds at New Hampshire. GettyNew Hampshire Motor Speedway is the site for the 25th race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The Dollar Tree 301 is the next-to-last race before The Chase, scheduled for 301 laps around &ldquo;The Magic Mile.&rdquo;For sports bettors who will be tuning in, there are a few key drivers they will want to watch as the favorites. In turn, there will be some longshots worth keeping an eye on.Here, we will take a look at the betting odds for New Hampshi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-odds-favorites-longshots-to-win-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-odds-favorites-longshots-to-win-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Marks addresses Trackhouse downsizing debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe biggest move of NASCAR's 2027 offseason may have already taken place. Earlier this week, it was announced that Connor Zilisch would be leaving Trackhouse Racing to join Hendrick Motorsports on a multi-year deal that begins in 2028.It's a boon for Zilisch, who remains one of the top prospects in the Cup Series despite a rookie year that has been marred with inconsistency. It's the type of deal he simply could not turn down.But the move also leaves some question marks for Track]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/justin-marks-addresses-trackhouse-downsizing-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/justin-marks-addresses-trackhouse-downsizing-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. isn&amp;#39;t sure on Trackhouse&amp;#39;s next move after Connor Zilisch departure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoTrackhouse Racing has to make some plans for the future following the move of Connor Zilisch, who is set to leave Trackhouse and join Hendrick Motorsports at the conclusion of the 2027 NASCAR season.While Trackhouse has plenty of runway given Zilisch will still be with the team for another year, there are still lots of questions about the team's strategy moving forward.Like so many things in NASCAR, it all comes down to funding, and as Dale Earnhardt Jr. explained on his podcast,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-isnamp39t-sure-on-trackhouseamp39s-next-move-after-connor-zilisch-departure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-isnamp39t-sure-on-trackhouseamp39s-next-move-after-connor-zilisch-departure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regarding Hendrick, Kyle Larson, Connor Zilisch and the Charlotte-Indianapolis double]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNo, Kyle Larson completing a generally unplanned Knoxville-and-Richmond double does not make him any more likely to attempt both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day ever again.For that matter, Rick Hendrick doesn&rsquo;t want to directly be involved in something like this ever again.When asked about the topic on Tuesday, Larson was already shaking head &lsquo;no&rsquo; before the question could even be completed. He&rsquo;s done with that phase of his career af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/regarding-hendrick-kyle-larson-connor-zilisch-and-the-charlotte-indianapolis-double/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/regarding-hendrick-kyle-larson-connor-zilisch-and-the-charlotte-indianapolis-double/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR New Hampshire Schedule 2026: TV Channels, Start Times &amp; Full Weekend Schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - SEPTEMBER 21: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, drives as fans cheer after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Mobil 1 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21, 2025 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend for three days of on-track action, culminating with Sunday&acirc;&#128;&#153;s NASCAR Cup Series race at the &acirc;&#128;&#156;Magic Mile.&acirc;&#128;&#157;The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-schedule-2026-tv-channels-start-times-amp-full-weekend-schedule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-schedule-2026-tv-channels-start-times-amp-full-weekend-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Like Hanging a Guy for Shoplifting”- How Richard Childress’ Inspection Interference Cost Mark Martin a NASCAR Championship]]></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 remains one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history without a Cup Series championship. The Hall of Famer finished second in the standings five times, but the most agonizing what-if was arguably associated with his first runner-up performance in 1990.A post-race inspection at Richmond ini]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/like-hanging-a-guy-for-shoplifting-how-richard-childress-inspection-interference-cost-mark-martin-a-nascar-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/like-hanging-a-guy-for-shoplifting-how-richard-childress-inspection-interference-cost-mark-martin-a-nascar-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch doesn&amp;#39;t mean Hendrick still isn&amp;#39;t big on Corey Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJust because Connor Zilisch has been hired to drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet in 2028, that doesn&rsquo;t mean Hendrick Motorsports doesn&rsquo;t have a plan for Corey Day.That was part of what was revealed during a press conference on Tuesday in which Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon introduced Zilisch as their next generation driver following his two-year rookie contract stint at Trackhouse Racing.Day, a 20-year-old dirt Sprint Car prodigy, is still just in his first full-time pav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-doesnamp39t-mean-hendrick-still-isnamp39t-big-on-corey-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-doesnamp39t-mean-hendrick-still-isnamp39t-big-on-corey-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Raises Concern Over a Problem That Could Push Talent Aside]]></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. has raised fresh concerns about the growing role of money in NASCAR and how it can affect drivers looking for competitive rides. Speaking on The Dale Jr. Download, the NASCAR Hall of Famer expla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-dale-earnhardt-jr-raises-concern-over-a-problem-that-could-push-talent-aside/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-dale-earnhardt-jr-raises-concern-over-a-problem-that-could-push-talent-aside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Jr. Sounds Off on Tyler Reddick’s Bizarre Midseason Slump Amidst Bold Championship Claim]]></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 SportswireAfter winning the Daytona 500 at the start of 2026, Tyler Reddick went on to win at Atla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-sounds-off-on-tyler-reddicks-bizarre-midseason-slump-amidst-bold-championship-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-jr-sounds-off-on-tyler-reddicks-bizarre-midseason-slump-amidst-bold-championship-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The history of Hendrick Motorsports&amp;#39; most recent driver changes and how it worked out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoHendrick Motorsports holds countless NASCAR records, including the most Cup championships of any organization in history (15), and the most race wins too (322 at the writing of this story).It's also a race team that doesn't see a lot of turnover, and for good reason. Hendrick is the pinnacle and a place many drives dream of driving for. They also choose their drivers very carefully, and most changes are only triggered by retirements. After all, once you join the HMS empire, who w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-history-of-hendrick-motorsportsamp39-most-recent-driver-changes-and-how-it-worked-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-history-of-hendrick-motorsportsamp39-most-recent-driver-changes-and-how-it-worked-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Buescher&amp;#39;s worst financial decision is hilariously relatable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoMost car lovers &mdash; heck most people in general &mdash; have put too much money into a car that wasn't worth the trouble. Whether out of necessity or out of love, keeping a car in running shape can be an expensive endeavor.This is apparently as true for NASCAR drivers as it is for the rest of us, but for NASCAR drivers, the bill can run up even higher.Appearing as a guest on the Racin' With the Boys podcast, Chris Buescher explained that the worst financial decision of his ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chris-buescheramp39s-worst-financial-decision-is-hilariously-relatable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chris-buescheramp39s-worst-financial-decision-is-hilariously-relatable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pocono Raceway Announces 2027 NASCAR Dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pocono Raceway has revealed the dates for the track&rsquo;s NASCAR 2027 race weekend. The announcement is one of the recent developments in the formation of the 2027 season schedule.Pocono Raceway, nicknamed &ldquo;The Tricky Triangle,&rdquo; will remain in the month of June for the third consecutive year. Spanning from June 11-13, the 2.5-mile track will host the Craftsman Truck Series, O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series, and the Cup Series for a tripleheader weekend of action.Pocono NASCAR dates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pocono-raceway-announces-2027-nascar-dates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pocono-raceway-announces-2027-nascar-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Confirms 2 Kansas Speedway Race Weekends for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR&rsquo;s 2027 schedule continues to take shape, and Kansas Speedway isn&rsquo;t going anywhere.Kansas Speedway announced Wednesday that NASCAR will return to the 1.5-mile track for two race weekends next season, with events scheduled for May 8-9 and Oct. 1-3, 2027.Both weekends will feature NASCAR Cup Series races, preserving Kansas&rsquo; two annual dates on the Cup calendar. The spring Cup race is scheduled for Sunday, May 9, while the series will return for its fall Chase race on Sunday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-confirms-2-kansas-speedway-race-weekends-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-confirms-2-kansas-speedway-race-weekends-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe swears he didn’t mean to wreck Denny Hamlin, even if no one believes him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJoe Gibbs Racing is in a great position with just two weeks to go before the start of the Chase. All four of the team's drivers are in contention for the championship, with Denny Hamlin leading the standings and Chase Briscoe, Christopher Bell, and Ty Gibbs all having officially clinched their spot in the postseason.It should be a good, and ideally clean, race to the finish of the season, but even though they're teammates now, JGR's drivers have had their battles in the past. One]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-swears-he-didnt-mean-to-wreck-denny-hamlin-even-if-no-one-believes-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-swears-he-didnt-mean-to-wreck-denny-hamlin-even-if-no-one-believes-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Kenny Wallace Blasts Critics After Kyle Larson’s Stunning Weekend Gamble Pays Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 26: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, looks on prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson stunned the racing world after pulling off a rare double that looked almost impossible. The Hendrick Motorsports driver finished sixth in the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on Saturday night before traveling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-kenny-wallace-blasts-critics-after-kyle-larsons-stunning-weekend-gamble-pays-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-kenny-wallace-blasts-critics-after-kyle-larsons-stunning-weekend-gamble-pays-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR reveals status of Christopher Bell&amp;#39;s No. 20 car at R&amp;D Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR took Christopher Bell's No. 20 car to the R&amp;D Center after the Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway. Following a strong run at Richmond, the sport conducted a closer inspection of Bell's vehicle; however, did the Joe Gibbs Racing driver receive any penalties?Bell's No. 20 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 Bell receiving]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-status-of-christopher-bellamp39s-no-20-car-at-rampd-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-status-of-christopher-bellamp39s-no-20-car-at-rampd-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR reveals status of Chase Elliott&amp;#39;s No. 9 car at R&amp;D Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR took Chase Elliott's No. 9 car to the R&amp;D Center after the Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway. Following a strong run at Richmond, the sport conducted a closer inspection of Elliott's vehicle; however, did the Hendrick Motorsports driver receive any penalties?Elliott's No. 9 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 Elliott r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-status-of-chase-elliottamp39s-no-9-car-at-rampd-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-status-of-chase-elliottamp39s-no-9-car-at-rampd-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Those Excuses Don’t Live at Hendrick”- Kevin Harvick Cuts Short Connor Zilisch’s HMS Honeymoon Period Even Before It Begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[March 8, 2025, Avondale, Az, USA: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Xfinity Series driver, CONNOR ZILISCH 88, prepares to qualify for the GOVX 200 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, AZ. Avondale USA &ndash; ZUMAa161 20250308_aaa_a161_059 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireThere were huge expectations on Connor Zilisch heading into the 2026 season. The teenager had just won 10 races in the O&rsquo;Reilly Series before joining Trackhouse Racing full-time. But the move hasn&rsquo;t gone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/those-excuses-dont-live-at-hendrick-kevin-harvick-cuts-short-connor-zilischs-hms-honeymoon-period-even-before-it-begins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/those-excuses-dont-live-at-hendrick-kevin-harvick-cuts-short-connor-zilischs-hms-honeymoon-period-even-before-it-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Power Rankings: Logano Surging After Second Win of Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't look now, but Joey Logano has found momentum just before the start of The Chase. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThe Chase for the NASCAR Cup is swiftly approaching. After last Saturday night's Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, there are just two races remaining for drivers to work their way into the top-16 of the championship standings. While the who's hot and who's not has been pretty cut and dry for the majority of the 2026 season, there are all of a sudden some new contenders wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-power-rankings-logano-surging-after-second-win-of-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-power-rankings-logano-surging-after-second-win-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR New Hampshire Weekend Schedule: Practice, Qualifying, Race Time and Weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Hampshire Motor Speedway will be the site of the 25th NASCAR Cup Series race of the season. The Dollar Tree 301 is scheduled for 301 laps and 318.46 miles around &ldquo;The Magic Mile&rdquo; in Loudon, New Hampshire.\n\nThe Craftsman Truck Series will also be in action this weekend at New Hampshire as part of a doubleheader weekend. Set for 175 laps and 185.15 miles, the Truck Series field will compete in the Team EJP 175.\n\nHere is a full breakdown of this weekend&rsquo;s schedule and curr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-weekend-schedule-practice-qualifying-race-time-and-weather/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-new-hampshire-weekend-schedule-practice-qualifying-race-time-and-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes Pour in For Kyle Busch Day – See What Drivers Said]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR community flooded social media with tributes to the late Kyle Busch on Tuesday. NASCAR deemed August 18 &ldquo;Kyle Busch Day&rdquo; as the numerical date (8/18) pays homage to the No. 8 and No. 18 cars Busch piloted throughout his storied career.\nMany drivers who competed against Busch during his NASCAR run paid homage to him on social media. Here, we will take a look at how some drivers reacted to &ldquo;Kyle Busch Day&rdquo; in memory of one of the sport&rsquo;s greatest drivers.\]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tributes-pour-in-for-kyle-busch-day-see-what-drivers-said/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tributes-pour-in-for-kyle-busch-day-see-what-drivers-said/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualifying orders for 2026 New Hampshire Motor Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series next trek to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for a New England doubleheader. For the Cup Series, the contest will be the penultimate event before the 2026 Chase field is cemented. The Truck Series, meanwhile, will set its postseason field after this weekend&rsquo;s New Hampshire race. See qualifying orders for both series this weekend.MORE: Weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on TVCup Series<br />
Single-car qualifying will occur at 11:35 a.m. ET]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/qualifying-orders-for-2026-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/qualifying-orders-for-2026-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedro Acosta: “I’ve never had friends in the paddock, I don’t have any qualms overtaking anyone”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJust after the summer break and before getting back on the bike at Silverstone &ndash; where he finished fifth &ndash; Pedro Acosta visited the Motorsport.com studio for an in-depth conversation about what will be his final season as KTM&rsquo;s leading rider in MotoGP. Next year, he will wear red and his benchmark will be&nbsp;Marc Marquez, who is already waiting for him.Motorsport.com: You went to the United States during the summer break. Were you able to switch off from the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pedro-acosta-ive-never-had-friends-in-the-paddock-i-dont-have-any-qualms-overtaking-anyone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pedro-acosta-ive-never-had-friends-in-the-paddock-i-dont-have-any-qualms-overtaking-anyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: Hendrick rekindles youth movement by signing Zilisch for 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hendrick Motorsports has hired a young phenom with a rousing reputation and the potential to rise to superstardom in the NASCAR Cup Series.That sentence is just as true in 2026 as it was in 1992. Different name; similar story.In 2026, it&rsquo;s Connor Zilisch signing a contract to drive Hendrick Motorsports&rsquo; No. 48 Chevrolet beginning in the 2028 season. In 1992, it was Jeff Gordon signing a contract to drive Hendrick Motorsports&rsquo; No. 24 Chevrolet &mdash; a signing that would change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-hendrick-rekindles-youth-movement-by-signing-zilisch-for-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-hendrick-rekindles-youth-movement-by-signing-zilisch-for-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One for the ages: Mark Martin&amp;#39;s final Cup win at NHMS a surreal highlight to a dreamlike 2009 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last flourish of Mark Martin&rsquo;s NASCAR career seemed to defy logic at nearly every turn of the 2009 season. At age 50, when most Cup Series racers are on the decline, retired or strongly considering hanging it up, Martin savored one of his most productive years &mdash; all aided by a new team and crew chief, a car owner&rsquo;s relentless persuasion, and a veteran&rsquo;s keen ability to diversify his already considerable all-around race craft.Defying logic? For Martin, who had seen a l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/one-for-the-ages-mark-martinamp39s-final-cup-win-at-nhms-a-surreal-highlight-to-a-dreamlike-2009-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/one-for-the-ages-mark-martinamp39s-final-cup-win-at-nhms-a-surreal-highlight-to-a-dreamlike-2009-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How NASCAR settled on an American Racer tire combination for the final Modified Tour races of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five races remain on the 2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule. That&rsquo;s five chances for points leader Patrick Emerling to pad his advantage and earn his first title &hellip; or five chances for defending champion Austin Beers to erase said advantage and climb back to the top.Or, in the focus of some, that&rsquo;s five chances for NASCAR, Modified Tour teams and American Racer to continue to work together to address the season&rsquo;s moving target that has been the tires on which NASCA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-nascar-settled-on-an-american-racer-tire-combination-for-the-final-modified-tour-races-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-nascar-settled-on-an-american-racer-tire-combination-for-the-final-modified-tour-races-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Newman chasing a bit more Modified Tour magic Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[From his earliest days competing in United States Auto Club events to his time in the NASCAR Cup Series, one thing that has always stood out about Ryan Newman is that he&lsquo;s a racer.He&rsquo;s not afraid to get his hands dirty. He wants to know everything about the cars he drives. If there&rsquo;s a way to find speed, one can bet the driver who earned the nickname &ldquo;Rocketman&rdquo; will try to find it.Racers want to race. And more often than not, racers gravitate to other racers. That&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-newman-chasing-a-bit-more-modified-tour-magic-saturday-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-newman-chasing-a-bit-more-modified-tour-magic-saturday-at-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Brexton Busch Makes Heartfelt Post on ‘Kyle Busch Day’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brexton Busch pays tribute to his dad on 'Kyle Busch Day' GettyBrexton Busch, son of late NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, paid tribute to his father in honor of &ldquo;Kyle Busch Day.&rdquo; NASCAR dedicated August 18 to the two-time Cup Series champion as the numerical date (8/18) is an homage to two of his iconic numbers.Through the bulk of his Cup Series career, Kyle Busch wheeled the No. 18 car for Joe Gibbs Racing, winning 56 races and two Cup titles. In 2023, Busch joined Richard Childress Rac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-brexton-busch-makes-heartfelt-post-on-kyle-busch-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-brexton-busch-makes-heartfelt-post-on-kyle-busch-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond Delivered Exactly What NASCAR Needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by: Greg AtkinsNASCAR&rsquo;s trip to Richmond Raceway had plenty to live up to, and the 0.75-mile short track delivered a weekend worth talking about.From Kaden Honeycutt dominating the Craftsman Truck Series race to Joey Logano winning a dramatic Cup Series battle under the lights, Richmond provided two completely different styles of racing. Add in a sold-out crowd for Saturday night&rsquo;s Cook Out 400, and the weekend showed why Richmond still deserves an important place on the NASCAR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richmond-delivered-exactly-what-nascar-needed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richmond-delivered-exactly-what-nascar-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Pretty Disappointed&amp;quot;- Dale Jr Sounds Off on NASCAR Industry Reality For Failing a Proven Contender]]></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 ImagesJosh Berry found out in June that Wood Brothers Racing would not be bringing him back in 2027. Jesse Love will take his N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotpretty-disappointedampquot-dale-jr-sounds-off-on-nascar-industry-reality-for-failing-a-proven-contender/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotpretty-disappointedampquot-dale-jr-sounds-off-on-nascar-industry-reality-for-failing-a-proven-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with burglarizing Greg Biffle&amp;#39;s home after fatal plane crash, investigation ongoing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced that Terrell Williams of Georgia, aged 44, has been charged with second-degree burglary, safe cracking, money laundering, obtaining property by false pretense, possession of burglary tools, larceny, and other felonies.Sheriff Campbell said that Williams is being held without bond in Cobb County, Georgia, on suspicion of a completely different burglary, which involved a homicide.&nbsp;NASCAR legend Greg Biffle died in a December 18,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/man-charged-with-burglarizing-greg-biffleamp39s-home-after-fatal-plane-crash-investigation-ongoing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/man-charged-with-burglarizing-greg-biffleamp39s-home-after-fatal-plane-crash-investigation-ongoing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect charged with burglarizing ex-NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Iredell County, North Carolina, announced on Tuesday, Aug. 18 that they have identified and charged the suspect responsible for burglarizing the home of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, three weeks after Biffle died in a plane crash.Following a multi-state investigation that lasted eight months, the Iredell County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office has charged 44-year-old Terrell Williams of Stone Mountain, Georgia, with multiple felonies, including second-degree burglary, safe-cracking, money la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/suspect-charged-with-burglarizing-ex-nascar-driver-greg-biffles-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/suspect-charged-with-burglarizing-ex-nascar-driver-greg-biffles-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch couldn’t say ‘no’ to a Cup ride at Hendrick Motorsports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoLoyalty means a great deal to Connor Zilisch but this is Hendrick Motorsports.The 20-year-old is trudging along through a challenging Cup Series rookie season with Trackhouse Racing but already knows where he is going after that first contract expires after next season -- the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet.It is a unique scenario because Rick Hendrick has coveted Zilisch ever since last season, when he won 11 times in the O&rsquo;Reilly Series for JR Motorsports, which has a technical all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-couldnt-say-no-to-a-cup-ride-at-hendrick-motorsports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-couldnt-say-no-to-a-cup-ride-at-hendrick-motorsports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR won’t race on the streets of Chicago next summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO &mdash; The streets of Grant Park will not echo with the sounds of 200-mph race cars in 2027.Running out of time to strike a deal with the city, NASCAR pulled the plug Tuesday on the return of the Chicago Street Race for next summer but is still hoping to bring it back down the road.Meanwhile, NASCAR confirmed it is putting Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet back on the schedule again next summer after a successful return to the long-idled southwest suburban track over July Fourth weekend.NA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-wont-race-on-the-streets-of-chicago-next-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-wont-race-on-the-streets-of-chicago-next-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won Last Year’s NASCAR Cup Race at New Hampshire?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney enters Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire as the defending winner at the 1.0-mile track. The driver of the No. 12 paced the field for 116 of 301 laps and fended off a hard-charging Josh Berry for his third of four wins in the 2025 season.&nbsp;This Sunday at New Hampshire, Blaney will be aiming for a repeat performance and score his second straight win at &ldquo;The Magic Mile,&rdquo; as well as Team Penske&rsquo;s second straight Cup win in 2026.Joey Logano is co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-last-years-nascar-cup-race-at-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-last-years-nascar-cup-race-at-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Set to Race at Chicagoland in 2027 Instead of Chicago Street Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR has opted to return to the Chicagoland Speedway for the second straight year in 2027. The news is the latest development in the ongoing formation of the 2027 schedule.For about a month, rumors swirled that NASCAR was in talks of possibly opting out of Chicagoland and returning to running the Chicago street race, which was last on the Cup schedule in 2024.With Tuesday&rsquo;s news, it is clear that NASCAR has gone in the direction of sticking with Chicagoland Speedway for the Chicago marke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-set-to-race-at-chicagoland-in-2027-instead-of-chicago-street-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-set-to-race-at-chicagoland-in-2027-instead-of-chicago-street-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homestead-Miami Speedway Announces 2027 NASCAR Championship Dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Homestead-Miami Speedway will return as the site for NASCAR&rsquo;s championship weekend in 2027. In the latest addition to the 2027 schedule, the track announced on Tuesday it will host the sport&rsquo;s three top touring series championship races from Nov. 12-14.Homestead-Miami Speedway was formerly the final race of the NASCAR season for 18 straight years (2002-2019). After Phoenix Raceway took over as the season finale from 2020-2025, Homestead returned to the final race slot ahead of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/homestead-miami-speedway-announces-2027-nascar-championship-dates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/homestead-miami-speedway-announces-2027-nascar-championship-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Entry List for New Hampshire: Every Driver Racing in the 2026 Dollar Tree 301]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series heads back to New England this weekend with precious little time remaining for drivers to change the trajectory of their regular seasons.NASCAR has released the official entry list for Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and 36 cars are scheduled to compete on the 1-mile oval.The Aug. 23 race will be the 25th points-paying event of the 2026 Cup Series season and, more importantly, the penultimate race of the regular season. After New Hampshire, o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-new-hampshire-every-driver-racing-in-the-2026-dollar-tree-301/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-new-hampshire-every-driver-racing-in-the-2026-dollar-tree-301/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson shares his favorite Kyle Busch memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR has declared August 18 as Kyle Busch Day, celebrating the two numbers (8/18) with which he built the legend of his racing career. Across the sport, Busch's fans and fellow drivers alike are sharing memories of Rowdy and telling stories of how he impacted their lives in the racing world.Kyle Larson took part in the remembrances in a video shared by Hendrick Motorsports, telling the story of how Busch gave him a bit of a "Welcome to the league" moment early in his career."Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-shares-his-favorite-kyle-busch-memory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-shares-his-favorite-kyle-busch-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samantha Busch Remembers Her Late Husband On &amp;#39;Kyle Busch Day&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR community is honoring the late Kyle Busch on this Tuesday, August 18. Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion, died unexpectedly on May 21 due to severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. He passed away just days after winning the Ecosave 200 at Dover Motor Speedway. As you'd imagine, his death left countless fans, media members and NASCAR drivers heartbroken. In an attempt to honor the legendary driver's car numbers, NASCAR will recognize 8/18 as "Kyle Busch&nbsp;Day." Apr 20, 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/samantha-busch-remembers-her-late-husband-on-amp39kyle-busch-dayamp39/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/samantha-busch-remembers-her-late-husband-on-amp39kyle-busch-dayamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entry List: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Heads To The &amp;quot;Magic Mile&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to &ldquo;The Magic Mile&rdquo; of New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire this weekend for its annual 100-lap showdown on its biggest stage.Watch Live2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at New Hampshire Motor Speedway<br />
Returning to The Tour for the first time since May is four-time NWMT champion Justin Bonsignore and his Ken Massa Motorsports No. 51 car. Bonsignore has one win this season, which came in the season opener at New Smyrna Speedway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/entry-list-nascar-whelen-modified-tour-heads-to-the-ampquotmagic-mileampquot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/entry-list-nascar-whelen-modified-tour-heads-to-the-ampquotmagic-mileampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson&amp;#39;s Knoxville Nationals win brings Cup momentum too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIn some ways, Kyle Larson winning the Knoxville Nationals on Saturday night was a victory for Hendrick Motorsports, even though the Cup Series team is not directly involved with the Paul Silva No. 57 program.When Larson races Sprint Cars, he does so with a degree of sponsorship support from Rick Hendrick, but he otherwise drives out of a stable owned by the veteran crew chief and car owner of the No. 57.It&rsquo;s been a challenging season thus far for Larson on the Cup Series si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larsonamp39s-knoxville-nationals-win-brings-cup-momentum-too/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larsonamp39s-knoxville-nationals-win-brings-cup-momentum-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers like Connor Zilisch and Erik Jones show how Kyle Busch&amp;#39;s legacy crossed generations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR is celebrating August 18 as Kyle Busch Day, honoring the two numbers (8/18) that Busch wore through the majority of his racing career.Busch died unexpectedly in May of this year, sending a shock through the NASCAR world. His fellow drivers have been honoring his memory throughout the year since his passing, and Kyle Busch Day allowed for another wave of tributes to pour in.Busch's impact on racing is abundantly clear through the memories that have been shared by the driver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/drivers-like-connor-zilisch-and-erik-jones-show-how-kyle-buschamp39s-legacy-crossed-generations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/drivers-like-connor-zilisch-and-erik-jones-show-how-kyle-buschamp39s-legacy-crossed-generations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Community Honoring Kyle Busch With Special Tribute Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR community honoring Kyle Busch with "Kyle Busch Day" GettyNearly three months after the tragic passing of Kyle Busch, NASCAR is honoring the late champion with a special day. NASCAR social media has made Tuesday, August 18 &ldquo;Kyle Busch Day&rdquo; as the numerical date matches the two-time Cup Series champion&rsquo;s car numbers (8/18).Busch drove the No. 18 for Joe Gibbs Racing from 2008-2022, winning 56 races and two Cup titles across that 15-year period. &ldquo;Rowdy&rdquo; left JGR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-community-honoring-kyle-busch-with-special-tribute-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-community-honoring-kyle-busch-with-special-tribute-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR won’t race on the streets of Chicago next summer, but Joliet is back on the schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The streets of Grant Park will not echo with the sounds of 200 mph race cars in 2027.Running out of time to strike a deal with the city, NASCAR pulled the plug Tuesday on the return of the Chicago Street Race for next summer, but is still hoping to bring it back down the road.Meanwhile, NASCAR confirmed it is putting Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet back on the schedule again next summer after a successful return to the long-idled southwest suburban track over July Fourth weekend.NASCAR had been h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-wont-race-on-the-streets-of-chicago-next-summer-but-joliet-is-back-on-the-schedule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-wont-race-on-the-streets-of-chicago-next-summer-but-joliet-is-back-on-the-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR declares 8/18 &amp;#39;Kyle Busch Day&amp;#39; as tributes pour in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIn a fitting tribute for one of the greatest drivers the world has ever seen, NASCAR declared that August 18 would be celebrated as "Kyle Busch Day" in honor of the two numbers (8/18) that he was most closely associated with.Many memorable moments. One unforgettable driver.<br />
Today, on 8.18, we celebrate the life and legacy of Kyle Busch. #ForeverRowdypic.twitter.com/5murPorZqF&mdash; NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 18, 2026Busch died unexpectedly in May of this year, just a little over a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-declares-818-amp39kyle-busch-dayamp39-as-tributes-pour-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-declares-818-amp39kyle-busch-dayamp39-as-tributes-pour-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homestead will again host NASCAR championship weekend in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoHomestead-Miami Speedway will again host all three national title-deciders in 2027, the track confirmed on Tuesday.The 2027 NASCAR championship weekend is set to take place from Nov. 12-14 next year. The facility has also been undergoing a $20 million renovation, featuring a new primary entry gate experience, a remodeled Ally Champions Club, an expanded fan zone and more.The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will hold their finale on Friday night, November 12, followed by the NASCAR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/homestead-will-again-host-nascar-championship-weekend-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/homestead-will-again-host-nascar-championship-weekend-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Horner to headline 2026 ABX NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoMotorsport Network has revealed the lineup for its second annual Autosport Business Exchange New York event today, which will be headlined by former Oracle Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner. The ex-F1 team boss will take to the stage for his first US appearance since leaving the team at the event on 21 October.Building on the &ldquo;Rise of Racing in America&rdquo; theme, the 2026 ABX event will look at the trends shaping the business of motorsport, with an eye towa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christian-horner-to-headline-2026-abx-nyc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christian-horner-to-headline-2026-abx-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erik Jones Remembers Kyle Busch on Special Tribute Day: ‘Took a Chance on Me’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erik Jones paid homage to the late Kyle Busch in honor of August 18 being &ldquo;Kyle Busch Day,&rdquo; a tribute to the numerical date (8/18) matching the late NASCAR champion&rsquo;s car numbers.&nbsp;Jones formerly drove for Kyle Busch Motorsports in the Craftsman Truck Series and notably won the series title in 2015 behind the wheel of the No. 4 truck. The Michigan native was later Cup Series teammates with Busch at Joe Gibbs Racing from 2018-2020.Nearly three months after Busch&rsquo;s trag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/erik-jones-remembers-kyle-busch-on-special-tribute-day-took-a-chance-on-me/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/erik-jones-remembers-kyle-busch-on-special-tribute-day-took-a-chance-on-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why NASCAR Wants Drivers to Fight, And the Real Reason It Won’t Stop Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR has never been completely comfortable with the idea of removing emotion from racing and it has never been short of famous confrontations. Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. made headlines after their 2024 All-Star Race clash, Jeff Gordon and Brad Keselowski were involved in a major 2014 garage brawl, and Jimmy Spencer and Kurt Busch had their own infamous clash in 2003. Even Kyle Busch and Richard Childress made NASCAR history with their 2011 confrontation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-nascar-wants-drivers-to-fight-and-the-real-reason-it-wont-stop-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-nascar-wants-drivers-to-fight-and-the-real-reason-it-wont-stop-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The History of the No. 48 in The NASCAR Cup Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch is set to take over the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series beginning in 2028. The 20-year-old will become the 76th different driver in Cup history to have the iconic number on the doors of his racecar.&nbsp;While 75 different drivers have made at least one or more starts in a No. 48 car, only three of them managed to win a race with the number. One driver in particular stood out among the rest and made the No. 48 legendary.Here, we will take a look at t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-history-of-the-no-48-in-the-nascar-cup-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/the-history-of-the-no-48-in-the-nascar-cup-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Officially Announces Venue For 2027 Championship Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homestead-Miami Speedway, which is serving as the 2026 NASCAR Champion Weekend Venue, will return as the championship venue for the NASCAR National Series in 2027. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectIn 2027, NASCAR champions will once again be crowned at Homestead-Miami Speedway. On Tuesday, the sanctioning body officially revealed that the 1.5-mile speedway near Miami will serve as the host of Championship Weekend for the second consecutive season."The South Florida community is thrilled to once]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-officially-announces-venue-for-2027-championship-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-officially-announces-venue-for-2027-championship-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Declares Aug. 18 ‘Kyle Busch Day’ in Emotional Tribute to Late Champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some numbers in NASCAR become bigger than the cars carrying them.For Kyle Busch, there were two.The No. 18 became synonymous with one of the most dominant, polarizing and unmistakable drivers of his generation. Years later, the No. 8 represented the final chapter of Busch&rsquo;s remarkable NASCAR Cup Series career.Put them together and you get 8.18.On Tuesday, Aug. 18, NASCAR turned that connection into something permanent, recognizing the date as Kyle Busch Day and devoting the day to celebrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-declares-aug-18-kyle-busch-day-in-emotional-tribute-to-late-champion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-declares-aug-18-kyle-busch-day-in-emotional-tribute-to-late-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Painful Decline Laid Bare as CEO Recalls a ‘Miserable’ Garage]]></title><description><![CDATA[TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 25: NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O&rsquo;Donnell speaks to the media after the NASCAR leadership announcements during a press conference at Talladega Superspeedway on April 25, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR CEO Steve O&rsquo;Donnell has opened up about one of the sport&rsquo;s toughest recent periods, admitting the garage became &ldquo;miserable&rdquo; as sponsorship fell, NASCAR ratings struggled, and people insid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-painful-decline-laid-bare-as-ceo-recalls-a-miserable-garage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-painful-decline-laid-bare-as-ceo-recalls-a-miserable-garage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell Faces Harsh Reality as Fans Push Back]]></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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR CEO Steve O&rsquo;Donnell has admitted that the sport moved too far from its traditional identity while trying to attract new fans. Speaking on the Racin&rsquo; With The Boys podcast, O&rsquo;Donnell said NASCAR made changes t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-odonnell-faces-harsh-reality-as-fans-push-back/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-odonnell-faces-harsh-reality-as-fans-push-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Drama Takes a Turn as Steve O’Donnell Defends Driver Confrontations]]></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 backed driver confrontations after races, saying the intense moments can help keep NASCAR interesting. Speaking on the Racin&rsquo; With the Boys podcast, O&rsquo;Donnell said he accepts drivers handl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-drama-takes-a-turn-as-steve-odonnell-defends-driver-confrontations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-drama-takes-a-turn-as-steve-odonnell-defends-driver-confrontations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Kyle Busch Day&amp;#39; offers daylong 8/18 tribute to racing legend&amp;#39;s memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[On what feels a fitting date to celebrate Kyle Busch&lsquo;s impact on NASCAR, today &mdash; 8/18, a nod to Busch&lsquo;s famed car numbers &mdash; the sport&lsquo;s entire industry will recognize &ldquo;Kyle Busch Day&rdquo; with competitors, crew members, team owners and corporate execs sharing favorite memories of the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion on multiple media platforms.Busch, 41, passed away unexpectedly May 21 of complications from severe bacterial pneumonia and sepsis, however t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39kyle-busch-dayamp39-offers-daylong-818-tribute-to-racing-legendamp39s-memory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39kyle-busch-dayamp39-offers-daylong-818-tribute-to-racing-legendamp39s-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Growing up fast&amp;#39;: How Kyle Busch&amp;#39;s first Cup Series win helped launch a legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The win that helped launch Kyle Busch&rsquo;s next step to stardom was the coming-out party that most expected, a welcome into the realm of NASCAR Cup Series winners and a grand-stage moment under the bright lights in Southern California. His older brother, Kurt, had already gone through all those experiences by the time Kyle reached his rookie season in 2005, but the stock-car world was still getting to know the 20-year-old prodigy as a driver and a person.Labor Day weekend that season made qui]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39growing-up-fastamp39-how-kyle-buschamp39s-first-cup-series-win-helped-launch-a-legend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39growing-up-fastamp39-how-kyle-buschamp39s-first-cup-series-win-helped-launch-a-legend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell explains why he doesn’t necessarily mind driver fights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe best battles in NASCAR happen on the track, but there's no denying that we've seen some pretty good action off the track as well in the Cup Series.While all-out fist fights aren't as common as they might have once been, tensions can run high on pit road, and drivers who get a bit too aggressive on the track can be subject to a post-race lecture, shove, or just some brutal side-eye.Sometimes issues simply need to be worked through off the track, and NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-odonnell-explains-why-he-doesnt-necessarily-mind-driver-fights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-odonnell-explains-why-he-doesnt-necessarily-mind-driver-fights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR CEO Steve O&amp;#39;Donnell explains why he doesn&amp;#39;t necessarily mind driver fights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best battles in NASCAR happen on the track, but there's no denying that we've seen some pretty good action off the track as well in the Cup Series.While all-out fist fights aren't as common as they might have once been, tensions can run high on pit road, and drivers who get a bit too aggressive on the track can be subject to a post-race lecture, shove, or just some brutal side-eye.Sometimes issues simply need to be worked through off the track, and NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell says that for th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-oamp39donnell-explains-why-he-doesnamp39t-necessarily-mind-driver-fights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-oamp39donnell-explains-why-he-doesnamp39t-necessarily-mind-driver-fights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It might be time to get Bubba Wallace his own food and travel show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe travel food show has seen many iterations, from the thoughtful work of Anthony Bourdain to the impressively large appetite of professional wrestler Braun Strowman, and everything in&nbsp;between.Recently, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has been testing the food show waters with a series of TikTok posts entitled, "Sunday Special with Tim Cheese," highlighting his race-day meals as made by Tim Valles.The logistics of bringing the traveling show that is a NASCAR team to a new city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/it-might-be-time-to-get-bubba-wallace-his-own-food-and-travel-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/it-might-be-time-to-get-bubba-wallace-his-own-food-and-travel-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Team Owner Reflects on Bittersweet Departure of Connor Zilisch to Hendrick Motorsports]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 09: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet, looks on prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 09, 2026 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyThe Connor Zilisch move to Hendrick Motorsports has left Trackhouse Racing facing a difficult change, even though the NASCAR team still has more than a year with the young driver. Hendrick Motorsports announced Monday that Zilisch will join the orga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-team-owner-reflects-on-bittersweet-departure-of-connor-zilisch-to-hendrick-motorsports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-team-owner-reflects-on-bittersweet-departure-of-connor-zilisch-to-hendrick-motorsports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson’s 7 Greatest Moments Behind the Wheel of the No. 48]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few car numbers in NASCAR history are as inseparable from one driver as the No. 48 is from Jimmie Johnson.Before Johnson arrived at Hendrick Motorsports, the number did not carry anything close to the significance it does today. By the time his full-time Cup Series career ended in 2020, Johnson had transformed it into one of the most recognizable numbers in stock car racing.The numbers alone are staggering: 83 Cup Series victories, seven championships, five consecutive titles, two Daytona 500 vi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnsons-7-greatest-moments-behind-the-wheel-of-the-no-48/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnsons-7-greatest-moments-behind-the-wheel-of-the-no-48/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Is Connor Zilisch? 5 Fast Facts About Hendrick Motorsports’ New Cup Driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch is set to take over the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet for the retiring Alex Bowman ahead of the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season. Zilisch is currently a rookie in the Cup Series and pilots the No. 88 for Trackhouse Racing.The 20-year-old quickly emerged as one of NASCAR&rsquo;s top young talents after a breakout 2025 O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series season in which he recorded 10 victories and finished runner-up in the championship. Now headed to one of NASCAR&rsquo;s most ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-is-connor-zilisch-5-fast-facts-about-hendrick-motorsports-new-cup-driver/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-is-connor-zilisch-5-fast-facts-about-hendrick-motorsports-new-cup-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Connor Zilisch Joining Hendrick Motorsports in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch will drive the No. 48 HMS car in 2028. GettyConnor Zilisch will be the new driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2028. The 20-year-old will replace Alex Bowman, who is set to retire, after the 2027 season.The news comes in Zilisch&rsquo;s first full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series as he currently drives the No. 88 for Trackhouse Racing. Prior to the 2026 campaign, the 2025 O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series runner-up signed a multi-year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-connor-zilisch-joining-hendrick-motorsports-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-connor-zilisch-joining-hendrick-motorsports-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Bubba Wallace Has a Blunt Answer for His Harshest Critics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Columbia PFG/Academy Sports Toyota was slapped with a harsh penalty after the Quaker State 400 on Sunday. GettyBubba Wallace has found a different way to deal with the constant criticism that follows him online. Instead of blocking every negative account or staying away from social media completely, the NASCAR Cup Series driver now uses one simple question to decide how much the comments should matter.Wallace told reporters at Richmond Raceway on Friday that he s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-bubba-wallace-has-a-blunt-answer-for-his-harshest-critics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-bubba-wallace-has-a-blunt-answer-for-his-harshest-critics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR rookie Connor Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seat of the No. 48 Chevrolet won&rsquo;t be empty for long.Hendrick Motorsports announced Monday afternoon that it has signed Connor Zilisch to a multi-year deal beginning in 2028. Zilisch &mdash; who is in his rookie season in NASCAR&rsquo;s Cup Series with Trackhouse Racing &mdash; will get behind the wheel of the car currently driven by Alex Bowman, who has announced he will retire after next season.&ldquo;Connor is a truly gifted young racer,&rdquo; Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-rookie-connor-zilisch-will-join-hendrick-motorsports-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-rookie-connor-zilisch-will-join-hendrick-motorsports-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano and Team Penske are making a push for NASCAR points as the Chase approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Logano has three championships in the NASCAR Cup Series but none in the Chase system that has returned this season.The Team Penske driver is embracing the challenge of proving he can win a title in the format that puts a greater emphasis on banking consistently strong finishes.&ldquo;Do I have a little chip on my shoulder? That&rsquo;s a clear yes,&rdquo; Logano said with a chuckle after his victory Saturday at Richmond Raceway. &ldquo;So much so that our team slogan is &lsquo;4 the haters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-and-team-penske-are-making-a-push-for-nascar-points-as-the-chase-approaches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-and-team-penske-are-making-a-push-for-nascar-points-as-the-chase-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trackhouse boss Justin Marks reacts to &amp;#39;bittersweet&amp;#39; exit of Connor Zilisch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photo20-year-old NASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has signed a multi-year deal with Hendrick Motorsports, beginning in 2028. He will pilot the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet and leave Trackhouse Racing in the rearview.His current team hired Zilisch in January of 2024, and has been his only home since joining the Cup Series."It's a bittersweet moment for Trackhouse, but I am truly happy for Connor to get an opportunity that many drivers only dream of," said Justin Marks, founder of Track]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/trackhouse-boss-justin-marks-reacts-to-amp39bittersweetamp39-exit-of-connor-zilisch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/trackhouse-boss-justin-marks-reacts-to-amp39bittersweetamp39-exit-of-connor-zilisch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry list for New Hampshire Motor Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series wraps up its regular season with Saturday&rsquo;s trip to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the Team EJP 175 (1:30 p.m. ET, FS1, FOX One, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race is the 18th points-paying event of the 2026 Truck Series season.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | Craftsman Truck SeriesConnor Zilisch &mdash; who was announced as the future driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet starting during the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series campai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-entry-list-for-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-entry-list-for-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for New Hampshire Motor Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series continues up the East Coast to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for Sunday&rsquo;s Dollar Tree 301, the penultimate race in the regular season (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race will act as the 25th points-paying event of the 2026 season. Ryan Blaney is the defending winner at the 1-mile facility.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | Craftsman Truck SeriesJoey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford, enters the race weekend on a hot streak, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-cup-series-entry-list-for-new-hampshire-motor-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why NASCAR Fans Still Refuse to Respect Joey Logano And How He Now Races “4 the Haters”]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectJoey Logano has never been a driver everyone loves.The Team Penske star has spent much of his career being booed, criticized and questioned. Now, even after winning three NASCAR Cup Series championships, some fans still don&rsquo;t believe he gets enough credit.Logano won his first title in 2018, followed by another in 2022 and his third in 2024. All three came under NASCAR&rsquo;s elimination-style playoff system, which has made him one of the biggest targets for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-nascar-fans-still-refuse-to-respect-joey-logano-and-how-he-now-races-4-the-haters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/why-nascar-fans-still-refuse-to-respect-joey-logano-and-how-he-now-races-4-the-haters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hendrick Motorsports Names Connor Zilisch as Alex Bowman’s Replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch&rsquo;s NASCAR future is officially set.Hendrick Motorsports announced Monday that Zilisch has signed a multiyear agreement to drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet beginning with the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season, putting one of the sport&rsquo;s brightest young stars behind the wheel of one of its most recognizable cars.The move also establishes the succession plan for Alex Bowman, who previously announced his retirement from full-time competition following the 2027 season.Zilisch wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hendrick-motorsports-names-connor-zilisch-as-alex-bowmans-replacement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hendrick-motorsports-names-connor-zilisch-as-alex-bowmans-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch Officially Moving To Hendrick Motorsports In 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch will move to Hendrick Motorsports in 2028 and will take over for Alex Bowman as the driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectConnor Zilisch will depart Trackhouse Racing at the end of the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season and will enter a multi-year contract with Hendrick Motorsports to serve as the full-time driver of the team's No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, the team confirmed on Monday.The move will pair Zilisch, who is seen as a generational developmental prospect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-officially-moving-to-hendrick-motorsports-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-officially-moving-to-hendrick-motorsports-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Driver Unmasks How Family Business Money Is Dictating Modern NASCAR Grid Spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO, CA &ndash; JUNE 20: The 97 team pushes the car to the grid for 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 Icon95326062041 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireGetting to the top of the NASCAR ladder can be expensive, and not everyone who dreams of making it has the fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/former-driver-unmasks-how-family-business-money-is-dictating-modern-nascar-grid-spots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/former-driver-unmasks-how-family-business-money-is-dictating-modern-nascar-grid-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connor Zilisch signs with Hendrick Motorsports for 2028 in multi-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR Cup Series rookie Connor Zilisch has locked in his future at the top level of stock car racing, and that will take him to the most successful team in NASCAR history.In 2028, Zilisch will join Hendrick Motorsports, replacing Alex Bowman after he retires from full-time NASCAR competition. He will drive the No. 48 Chevrolet for HMS and Ally will serve as the full-season sponsor.&ldquo;Connor is a truly gifted young racer,&rdquo; said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorspor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-signs-with-hendrick-motorsports-for-2028-in-multi-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/connor-zilisch-signs-with-hendrick-motorsports-for-2028-in-multi-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“No Longer Control Your Own Destiny”– Insiders Unmask Joey Logano’s Harsh Chase Reality Battling Denny Hamlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[BROOKLYN, MI &ndash; JUNE 07: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing National Debt Relief Toyota walks to the shuttle truck for the parade lap after being introduced during the drivers introduction ceremony before the start of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 on June 07, 2026, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI. Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 07 NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon250607123400 &copy;IMAGO/Icon S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/no-longer-control-your-own-destiny-insiders-unmask-joey-loganos-harsh-chase-reality-battling-denny-hamlin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/no-longer-control-your-own-destiny-insiders-unmask-joey-loganos-harsh-chase-reality-battling-denny-hamlin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Rule Change Raises Questions After Joey Logano’s Richmond Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 15: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 15, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyJoey Logano believes a recent NASCAR rule change has helped close the performance gap between Ford and Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series. The two-time defending champion spoke after winning the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, where Ford]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-rule-change-raises-questions-after-joey-loganos-richmond-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-rule-change-raises-questions-after-joey-loganos-richmond-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners and losers from a classic Richmond NASCAR Cup race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWith Richmond in the rearview, only two races remain before the Chase reset in the battle for the NASCAR Cup Series championship.Logano claimed victory, fending off Chase Briscoe in the closing laps of a 'classic' Richmond race with long green-flag runs and multi-groove racing.The Saturday night race saw very low attrition and just one DNF, but lots of movement throughout the standings.Here's a look at the biggest winners and losers from Richmond:WINNER: Joey Logano continues his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-a-classic-richmond-nascar-cup-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-a-classic-richmond-nascar-cup-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Busch Reclaims IROC Glory Beating 7x NASCAR Champ in Wild Photo Finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR: August 30 Bojangles` Southern 500, August 30, 2019 &ndash; Darlington, South Carolina, USA: Kurt Busch 1 gets ready to practice for the Bojangles` Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina &copy;IMAGO/DreamstimeKurt Busch had already experienced IROC glory once as he won the prestigious championship in his first season in 2003. More than two decades later, he&rsquo;s still on top of his game in delivering a clutch win. At WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Busch foun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-reclaims-iroc-glory-beating-7x-nascar-champ-in-wild-photo-finish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-reclaims-iroc-glory-beating-7x-nascar-champ-in-wild-photo-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano discusses big NASCAR win at Richmond in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Logano is back in victory lane. On Saturday night, Logano and the No. 22 team for Team Penske won the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, earning their second victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The driver of the No. 22 car held off a hard-charging Chase Briscoe in the final laps.Following the event, Logano spoke about his major NASCAR win at Richmond. As Logano said, don't let the No. 22 Penske team get hot."Don&rsquo;t let the boys get hot," Logano said. "We&rsquo;re pretty strong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-discusses-big-nascar-win-at-richmond-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-discusses-big-nascar-win-at-richmond-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Nashville Fight Explodes Over Fairgrounds Controversial Petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA TODAY Network via Reuters CoThe fight over the future of Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway is getting more heated.The initial debate over whether racing should stay at the historic track has grown into a bigger fight over a petition that could remove racing from the Fairgrounds.In recent weeks, some opponents of the petition have accused canvassers of giving voters misleading information while collecting signatures. Hidden-camera footage has added to the controversy, while a new advertising cam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-nashville-fight-explodes-over-fairgrounds-controversial-petition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-nashville-fight-explodes-over-fairgrounds-controversial-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young NASCAR star Connor Zilisch joining Hendrick in famed No. 48 car for 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young NASCAR star Connor Zilisch joining Hendrick in famed No. 48 car for 2028 originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaConnor Zilisch already has his plans for 2028 set.The 20-year-old NASCAR Cup Series rookie will join powerhouse team Hendrick Motorsports after next season in a multi-year agreement, the team announced Monday.Zilisch will drive the No. 48 Chevy, which Jimmie Johnson made famous on his way to winning a record-tying seven championships during his career.Alex Bowman has been]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/young-nascar-star-connor-zilisch-joining-hendrick-in-famed-no-48-car-for-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/young-nascar-star-connor-zilisch-joining-hendrick-in-famed-no-48-car-for-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR The Chase Watch: 6 Drivers Who Can Clinch This Weekend at Loudon, Will They Do It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven drivers have clinched a spot in NASCAR&rsquo;s The Chase through 24 races, with Chase Briscoe, Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell becoming the latest to earn their spot this past weekend. There are still nine spots up for grabs with two regular-season races left and a majority of NASCAR&rsquo;s The Chase spots could be clinched this weekend at Loudon.Let&rsquo;s dive into our list, highlighting the six NASCAR drivers who can clinch a spot in The Chase at this weekend&rsquo;s race and the l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-the-chase-watch-6-drivers-who-can-clinch-this-weekend-at-loudon-will-they-do-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-the-chase-watch-6-drivers-who-can-clinch-this-weekend-at-loudon-will-they-do-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch NASCAR live at New Hampshire in 2026, full schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is ready for the upcoming action at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, marking the 27th official race weekend of the 2026 season. In 2025, Ryan Blaney beat Josh Berry for his third victory of the year. The NASCAR Cup and Truck Series will be racing at New Hampshire. You don't want to miss the action!Below, you can find more details about the on-track action at New Hampshire this weekend!NASCAR live today: New HampshireHere are the upcoming practice, qualifying, and race times for the current r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-live-at-new-hampshire-in-2026-full-schedule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-live-at-new-hampshire-in-2026-full-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Schedule This Weekend at Loudon: Practice, Qualifying Time and Track Info for Truck and Cup Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re nearly at the end of the 2026 NASCAR regular season, with this weekend&rsquo;s trip to New Hampshire Motor Speedway marking the final regular-season points race in the Truck Series and the penultimate regular-season race for the Cup Series.With multiple The Chase spots on the line this weekend in Loudon, let&rsquo;s dive right into the NASCAR schedule this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. As always, all listed times are Eastern Time and we&rsquo;ve sorted the NASCAR schedule]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-schedule-this-weekend-at-loudon-practice-qualifying-time-and-track-info-for-truck-and-cup-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-schedule-this-weekend-at-loudon-practice-qualifying-time-and-track-info-for-truck-and-cup-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIT BOX: A stacked Modified Tour field is ready to tackle New Hampshire Motor Speedway this Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most important race weeks of the 2026 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season is here, as the series returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this week for Saturday&rsquo;s running of the Mohegan Sun 100 (4:30 p.m. ET on FloRacing).Saturday&rsquo;s race marks the 78th Modified Tour event held at the 1.058-mile asphalt oval since 1990, when Mike McLaughlin held off Mike Stefanik to secure the 14th of his 16 series victories. That event started a tradition for the Modified Tour; New Hampshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pit-box-a-stacked-modified-tour-field-is-ready-to-tackle-new-hampshire-motor-speedway-this-saturday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/pit-box-a-stacked-modified-tour-field-is-ready-to-tackle-new-hampshire-motor-speedway-this-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hendrick Motorsports signs Connor Zilisch to multiyear deal starting in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hendrick Motorsports signed Connor Zilisch to a multiyear contract beginning in 2028 to drive the team&lsquo;s iconic No. 48 Chevrolet with continued sponsorship from Ally, the team announced Monday.Zilisch, 20, is in the midst of his rookie campaign in the NASCAR Cup Series as driver of the No. 88 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing. Alex Bowman, current driver of Hendrick&lsquo;s No. 48 car, announced last month that he will step away from full-time competition following the 2027 season.RELATED: C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hendrick-motorsports-signs-connor-zilisch-to-multiyear-deal-starting-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hendrick-motorsports-signs-connor-zilisch-to-multiyear-deal-starting-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase check-in: Battle to make top six is tight heading to New Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[With two regular-season races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, it&rsquo;s time for a check-in to see how the race for The Chase is progressing.Reminder: The top 16 drivers in points make The Chase. There is no more win-and-in. The regular-season points leader starts The Chase with 2,100 points and second place starts with 2,075. Third place starts with 2,065 points, then drivers are separated by five-point increments through 16th place. RELATED: Cup Series standings | New Hampshir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-check-in-battle-to-make-top-six-is-tight-heading-to-new-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-check-in-battle-to-make-top-six-is-tight-heading-to-new-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aided by Mother Nature, Kyle Larson returns to Iowa to win Knoxville Nationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoOver the past week in Iowa, the most diehard fans in Sprint Car racing had started to lay into Kyle Larson pretty hard. After his improbable victory in the 65th Knoxville Nationals, Larson laid right back into them. &ldquo;I hope all the people bitching about us running our preliminary night understand why,&rdquo; said Larson in Victory Lane. &ldquo;This was the best-case scenario.&rdquo;Larson had already drawn the ire of a subset of the fanbase on Monday in winning the Front Ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/aided-by-mother-nature-kyle-larson-returns-to-iowa-to-win-knoxville-nationals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/aided-by-mother-nature-kyle-larson-returns-to-iowa-to-win-knoxville-nationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson wins Knoxville Nationals hours after Richmond NASCAR race]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, VA &mdash; As it turns out, Kyle Larson is fast on paved asphalt tracks, fast on dirt, fast on his feet and fast through the air.After crossing the finish line sixth in the Cook Out 400 on Saturday night at Richmond Raceway, the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion quickly unbuckled from his safety harnesses, hopped out of his No. 5 Chevrolet and bolted toward his Hendrick Motorsports hauler. By the time reporters got to the garage, Larson was already on his way to the airport, getting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-wins-knoxville-nationals-hours-after-richmond-nascar-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-wins-knoxville-nationals-hours-after-richmond-nascar-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 7 NASCAR Drivers Have Officially Clinched a Spot in the 2026 Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[With two races remaining before the Chase, seven NASCAR Cup Series drivers no longer have to worry about whether they&rsquo;ll make the 16-driver championship field.Following Saturday night&rsquo;s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, NASCAR&rsquo;s updated standings show seven drivers have officially clinched Chase berths: Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Ty Gibbs, Tyler Reddick, Chase Briscoe, Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell.That still leaves more than half of the 16-driver field unsettled heading i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/these-7-nascar-drivers-have-officially-clinched-a-spot-in-the-2026-chase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/these-7-nascar-drivers-have-officially-clinched-a-spot-in-the-2026-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Sends 4 Cars for Additional Testing After Richmond Post-Race Inspection]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR&rsquo;s post-race inspection is complete following Saturday night&rsquo;s Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway, but the sanctioning body&rsquo;s work isn&rsquo;t finished with four cars.NASCAR announced Sunday that the cars of Austin Cindric, Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell and Shane van Gisbergen will return to the NASCAR Research &amp; Development Center for engine dyno testing.Meanwhile, Joey Logano&rsquo;s race-winning No. 22 Team Penske Ford cleared inspection without issue, making hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-sends-4-cars-for-additional-testing-after-richmond-post-race-inspection/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-sends-4-cars-for-additional-testing-after-richmond-post-race-inspection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Do It At Your Own Expense&amp;quot;- NASCAR Veteran Warns Racing Community Against Counting Out Joey Logano Despite Unfavorable Chase Demands]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 16, 2026, Dover, De, USA: JOEY LOGANO 22 of Middletown, CT gets ready to qualify for The All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, DE. Dover USA &ndash; ZUMAa161 20260516_aaa_a161_016 Copyright: xGrindstonexMediaxGroup/ASPInc./Sx &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireJoey Logano just won at Richmond Raceway. It was his second win in four races. Three months ago, he was sitting 20th in the standings with finishes of 33rd, 37th, and 39th on his recent record. The people who had already written him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotdo-it-at-your-own-expenseampquot-nascar-veteran-warns-racing-community-against-counting-out-joey-logano-despite-unfavorable-chase-demands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotdo-it-at-your-own-expenseampquot-nascar-veteran-warns-racing-community-against-counting-out-joey-logano-despite-unfavorable-chase-demands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck Star&amp;#39;s Short-Track Triumph Flies Under The Radar Amidst Kyle Larson&amp;#39;s Double-Duty]]></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 SportswireAll the attention after Sunday&rsquo;s Richmond race was on Kyle Larson, and rightly so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/truck-staramp39s-short-track-triumph-flies-under-the-radar-amidst-kyle-larsonamp39s-double-duty/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/truck-staramp39s-short-track-triumph-flies-under-the-radar-amidst-kyle-larsonamp39s-double-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ross Chastain Says a Top-10 Finish Is Just “Getting on Base” as Trackhouse Builds Momentum]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, NC &ndash; MAY 23: Ross Chastain 9 JR Motorsports Carolina Carports Chevrolet is being interviewed after winning the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA O Reilly Auto Parts Series Charbroil 300 on May 23, 2026 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte,NC Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 23 NASCAR OReilly Auto Parts Series Charbroil 300 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2605232739300 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireRoss Chastain may not have gotten the result he wanted at Richmond. But after months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-says-a-top-10-finish-is-just-getting-on-base-as-trackhouse-builds-momentum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ross-chastain-says-a-top-10-finish-is-just-getting-on-base-as-trackhouse-builds-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysis: Logano&amp;#39;s summer surge reshapes NASCAR Cup Series title race]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, Va. &mdash; While so much of the early season NASCAR Cup Series championship storylines centered on 23XI Racing&lsquo;s Tyler Reddick and Joe Gibbs Racing&lsquo;s Denny Hamlin, as the regular season winds down, subplots and new characters have arrived, changing the competitive outlook.Only two races remain to set the 16-driver field for the 10-race Chase to award the 2026 trophy. Up next is the New Hampshire Motor Speedway mile hosting Sunday&lsquo;s Dollar Tree 301 (3 p.m. ET on USA N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-loganoamp39s-summer-surge-reshapes-nascar-cup-series-title-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/analysis-loganoamp39s-summer-surge-reshapes-nascar-cup-series-title-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Standings After Richmond: Logano Surges, Chase Bubble Tightens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Logano didn&rsquo;t just leave Richmond Raceway with another trophy.The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion also made one of the biggest moves in the standings.Logano&rsquo;s victory in Saturday night&rsquo;s Cook Out 400 vaulted the Team Penske driver four positions, from 13th to ninth, continuing a remarkable turnaround as the regular season enters its final two races.At the opposite end of the Chase picture, Austin Cindric climbed into 15th while Shane van Gisbergen slipped one positio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-standings-after-richmond-logano-surges-chase-bubble-tightens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-standings-after-richmond-logano-surges-chase-bubble-tightens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano Wins at Richmond: Full NASCAR Cup Series Race Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Logano is suddenly getting hot at exactly the right time.The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion won Saturday night&rsquo;s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, holding off Chase Briscoe to score his second victory of the 2026 season and his second win in the last four races.Logano crossed the finish line 0.392 seconds ahead of Briscoe after leading 95 of the 400 laps. The victory continued a remarkable turnaround for the Team Penske driver, who has climbed from 20th to ninth in the Cup Seri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-wins-at-richmond-full-nascar-cup-series-race-results/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-wins-at-richmond-full-nascar-cup-series-race-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series: Richmond Raceway Post-Race Inspection Adds a Frustrating Final Twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 15: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 15, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyJoey Logano&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series win at Richmond Raceway is official, but the Cook Out 400 ended with another layer of inspection. NASCAR completed its primary post-race inspection late Saturday night and found no issues with the cars. That]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-richmond-raceway-post-race-inspection-adds-a-frustrating-final-twist/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-richmond-raceway-post-race-inspection-adds-a-frustrating-final-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR to further inspect Christopher Bell&amp;#39;s car after Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway this weekend. Christopher Bell's No. 20 car for Joe Gibbs Racing has been taken to the NASCAR R&amp;D Center for further inspection after Richmond, the sport announced. Bell finished in seventh place on Saturday night.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver struggled on Saturday night, but he was able to grind out a seventh-place finish with a "12th-place" car. NASCAR taking Bell's No. 20 car to the R&amp;D Center]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-christopher-bellamp39s-car-after-richmond/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-christopher-bellamp39s-car-after-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano is winning &amp;quot;4 the haters&amp;quot; and doesn&amp;#39;t care what the title format is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJoey Logano has proven countless times throughout his career how dangerous it is to underestimate him, and yet, many still do.When the Team Penske star came out of nowhere to win the 2024 NASCAR Cup title, many were upset at the format for allowing him a driver with a 17.1 average finish to become champion.And while there's plenty to be said about the inherit issues with the now-defunct playoff format, it's becoming clear that Logano is just able to extract a bit more when the pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-is-winning-ampquot4-the-hatersampquot-and-doesnamp39t-care-what-the-title-format-is/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-is-winning-ampquot4-the-hatersampquot-and-doesnamp39t-care-what-the-title-format-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano is winning &amp;quot;4 the haters&amp;quot; amid &amp;#39;Mickey Mouse champion&amp;#39; criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJoey Logano has proven countless times throughout his career how dangerous it is to underestimate him, and yet, many still do.&nbsp;When the Team Penske star came out of nowhere to win the 2024 NASCAR Cup title, many were upset at the format for allowing him a driver with a 17.1 average finish to become champion.And while there's plenty to be said about the inherit issues with the now-defunct playoff format, it's becoming clear that Logano is just able to extract a bit more when]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-is-winning-ampquot4-the-hatersampquot-amid-amp39mickey-mouse-championamp39-criticism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-is-winning-ampquot4-the-hatersampquot-amid-amp39mickey-mouse-championamp39-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR to further inspect Chase Elliott&amp;#39;s car after Richmond in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway this weekend. Chase Elliott's No. 9 car for Hendrick Motorsports has been taken to the NASCAR R&amp;D Center for further inspection after Richmond, the sport announced. Elliott finished in fifth place on Saturday night.The Hendrick Motorsports driver has struggled over the last few months and finally earned another top-5 finish at Richmond. NASCAR taking Elliott's No. 9 car to the R&amp;D Center doesn']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-chase-elliottamp39s-car-after-richmond-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-chase-elliottamp39s-car-after-richmond-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano’s Playoff Push Gets Another Boost With Richmond Triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. &copy; Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesJoey Logano leapfrogged into the top-10 standings after winning Saturday&rsquo;s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. The result marks his second win in just four races.Logano had a podium start in the season-opening Daytona 500, but struggled to make headway ever since. At his lowest, the former champio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-loganos-playoff-push-gets-another-boost-with-richmond-triumph/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-loganos-playoff-push-gets-another-boost-with-richmond-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Richmond winners, losers as Joey Logano, Austin Cindric lead Ford renaissance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Logano is putting the NASCAR Cup Series field on notice this summer.Logano won the Cook Out 400 on Aug. 15 at Richmond Raceway, holding off Chase Briscoe to claim victory for the second time in four races.On the Chase bubble five weeks ago, Logano is up to ninth in the points standings.The Chase bubble is well organized with two weeks left in the regular season. Shane van Gisbergen has a 50-point advantage over Ryan Preece for the final Chase spot in 16th heading into the next event in New]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-richmond-winners-losers-as-joey-logano-austin-cindric-lead-ford-renaissance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-richmond-winners-losers-as-joey-logano-austin-cindric-lead-ford-renaissance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Column: Kyle Larson Just Completed Wheel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo Credit: Kristin EnzorKyle Larson Is What Happens When Racing Talent Stops Making SenseThere are good race car drivers.There are great race car drivers.And then there is Kyle Larson, who apparently decided at some point that the laws of motorsports should apply to everybody except him.Saturday night was the latest entry in the argument that Larson is not merely one of the best drivers of his generation. He is one of the most freakishly versatile racing talents the sport has ever produced.He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/column-kyle-larson-just-completed-wheel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/column-kyle-larson-just-completed-wheel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Typical Late Summer Joey Logano”: Chase Briscoe Unmasks Richmond Heartbreak in Lone Fight Against Ford Heavyweights]]></title><description><![CDATA[October 31, 2025, Avondale, Az, USA: CHASE BRISCOE 19 of Mitchell, IN gets ready to practice for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Championship in Avondale, AZ. Avondale USA &ndash; ZUMAa161 20251031_aaa_a161_032 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireChase Briscoe had never finished top 10 at Richmond in nine starts. Saturday night, he qualified second, led more laps than anyone, and had a three-second cushion with 39 laps left. The race was sitting right there in his h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/typical-late-summer-joey-logano-chase-briscoe-unmasks-richmond-heartbreak-in-lone-fight-against-ford-heavyweights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/typical-late-summer-joey-logano-chase-briscoe-unmasks-richmond-heartbreak-in-lone-fight-against-ford-heavyweights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Typical Late Summer Joey Logano”: Chase Briscoe Unmasks Richmond Heartbreak Battling Lone Fight Against Ford Heavyweights]]></title><description><![CDATA[October 31, 2025, Avondale, Az, USA: CHASE BRISCOE 19 of Mitchell, IN gets ready to practice for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Championship in Avondale, AZ. Avondale USA &ndash; ZUMAa161 20251031_aaa_a161_032 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireChase Briscoe had never finished top 10 at Richmond in nine starts. Saturday night, he qualified second, led more laps than anyone, and had a three-second cushion with 39 laps left. The race was sitting right there in his h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/typical-late-summer-joey-logano-chase-briscoe-unmasks-richmond-heartbreak-battling-lone-fight-against-ford-heavyweights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/typical-late-summer-joey-logano-chase-briscoe-unmasks-richmond-heartbreak-battling-lone-fight-against-ford-heavyweights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Just Proved He is King of Racing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo Credit: Jerome Miron.Kyle Larson Just Pulled Off the Impossible: From Richmond to the Knoxville NationalsThere was a point Saturday night when Kyle Larson&rsquo;s chances of racing the Knoxville Nationals seemed to be somewhere between slim and absolutely impossible.Then Kyle Larson happened.The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was supposed to miss the 65th running of the Knoxville Nationals. The conflict was unavoidable: NASCAR&rsquo;s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway was scheduled for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-just-proved-he-is-king-of-racing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-just-proved-he-is-king-of-racing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR reveals post-race inspection results from Cup race at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series competed at Richmond Raceway, and it was a major victory for a Team Penske driver. Joey Logano and the No. 22 team won the 2026 Cook Out 400 at Richmond, earning their second victory of the 2026 Cup Series season. However, did Logano and the No. 22 car pass post-race inspection at Richmond?Logano's No. 22 car passed post-race inspection and won't require a trip back to the R&amp;D Center, NASCAR announced on Saturday night. It was an impressive victory for Logano, who was a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-post-race-inspection-results-from-cup-race-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-post-race-inspection-results-from-cup-race-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series competed at Richmond Raceway, and it was a fascinating event. Ryan Blaney won Stage 1 while Joey Logano won Stage 2; however, which Team Penske driver entered victory lane? At the end of the night, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Chase Briscoe was unable to pass a red-hot Team Penske competitor.Logano and the No. 22 team for Team Penske won the Cook Out 400 at Richmond on Saturday night, earning their second victory of the 2026 Cup Series season. The driver of the No. 22 team had t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-wins-nascar-cup-series-race-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-wins-nascar-cup-series-race-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaden Honeycutt wins NASCAR Truck race at Richmond in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Truck Series competed at Richmond Raceway, and it was a TRICON Garage show. Kaden Honeycutt won the first two stages; however, was he able to bring the No. 11 truck to victory lane? At the end of the day, it was another showdown between the TRICON Garage driver and his teammate, Corey Heim.Honeycutt and the No. 11 team for TRICON Garage won Saturday's race at Richmond, earning their second victory of the 2026 Truck Series season. Honeycutt was forced to battle through lapped traffic w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaden-honeycutt-wins-nascar-truck-race-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaden-honeycutt-wins-nascar-truck-race-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt&amp;#39;s grandson Wyatt Miller in wild rollover crash, but drives away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAt Bark River International Raceway on Saturday afternoon, Wyatt Miller was driving a Pro Spec&nbsp;truck in the Championship Off-Road Series.The 14-year-old grandson of NASCAR's greatest icon, Dale Earnhardt Sr., (and nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr.) was running third when his truck bit into a rut at a fast right-hander, and it quickly rolled. The No. 73 Chevrolet rotated three times in the dramatic airborne crash before expanding all of its energy and slamming to a halt on its tir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardtamp39s-grandson-wyatt-miller-in-wild-rollover-crash-but-drives-away/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardtamp39s-grandson-wyatt-miller-in-wild-rollover-crash-but-drives-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt&amp;#39;s grandson Wyatt Miller flips wildly in crash, but drives away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAt Bark River International Raceway on Saturday afternoon, Wyatt Miller was driving a Pro Spec&nbsp;truck in the Championship Off-Road Series.The 14-year-old grandson of NASCAR's greatest icon, Dale Earnhardt Sr., (and nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr.) was running third when his truck bit into a rut at a fast right-hander, and it quickly rolled. The No. 73 Chevrolet rotated three times in the dramatic airborne crash before expanding all of its energy and slamming to a halt on its tir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardtamp39s-grandson-wyatt-miller-flips-wildly-in-crash-but-drives-away/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardtamp39s-grandson-wyatt-miller-flips-wildly-in-crash-but-drives-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin breaks down pit struggles that cost No. 11 team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin's homecoming weekend and Richmond Raceway unfortunately didn't end in victory lane.The No. 11 team battled for a fourth-place finish with a blistering final stretch on the track, but two brutal pit stops made it impossible for Hamlin to ever truly contend for the race win against the top duo of Joey Logano and Chase Briscoe.Hamlin explained his team's struggle in the pit lane after the race, saying that a broken jack stop cost them dearly."The last 100 was extremely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-breaks-down-pit-struggles-that-cost-no-11-team/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-breaks-down-pit-struggles-that-cost-no-11-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen falls to Chase bubble but actually gains ground at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoShane Van Gisbergen started Saturday's NASCAR Cup race at Richmond outside the top 30 in the running order. With&nbsp;Austin Cindric ended up having his best run of the 2026 season, it was looking as if the three-time Supercars champion was in for a rough&nbsp;night.However, SVG actually left Richmond three points further up from the cut-line than he was at the start of the 400-lap race. While&nbsp;Cindric bested him and pushed SVG down onto the bubble, the Trackhouse driver&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-falls-to-chase-bubble-but-actually-gains-ground-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-falls-to-chase-bubble-but-actually-gains-ground-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano Delivers Championship Statement With Richmond Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 15, 2026; Richmond, Virginia, USA; Team Penske driver Joey Logano (22) celebrates the win in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectEarly in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season Joey Logano, and his crew chief, Paul Wolfe, were mired in possibly the largest slump of their tenure together. However, in recent weeks, the pairing has reversed the course on their 2026 story, and after a decisive win in Saturday night's Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, Logano looks m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-delivers-championship-statement-with-richmond-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-delivers-championship-statement-with-richmond-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell says finish was &amp;#39;better than we deserved&amp;#39; after Richmond gamble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoChristopher Bell was clearly tired of coming in second place.Heading into the final long run at Richmond Raceway on Saturday night, Bell and Tyler Reddick were the only two cars in contention to run an alternate strategy, attempting to close out the race on one stop while the rest of the leaders planned for two.It did not work out.While Bell briefly led as the leaders took their extra stop, the cars that came back on fresh tires ran him down with ease, making clear that the bold]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-says-finish-was-amp39better-than-we-deservedamp39-after-richmond-gamble/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-says-finish-was-amp39better-than-we-deservedamp39-after-richmond-gamble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Richmond 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWith just two races left before the Chase reset, Denny Hamlin holds a 115-point lead in the championship. After the reset, it will be reduced to just 25 over whoever is second. After Richmond, that driver is now Ryan Blaney, who jumped back ahead of Ty Gibbs.The biggest mover in the standings was easily Joey Logano, rocketing up four positions to ninth after winning the Cup race at Richmond. The biggest loser was Carson Hocevar for the second consecutive week, dropping three spot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-richmond-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-richmond-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase Briscoe &amp;#39;frustrated&amp;#39; after second-place finish at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJoey Logano held off a late charge from Chase Briscoe through the final laps at Richmond Raceway on Saturday night to take the checkered flag.Briscoe had been the most dominant car on the track for most of the night, leading for 171 of 400 laps, but a strong long run from Logano in the third stage flipped the lead late in the race. Briscoe closed the gap all the way up to the finish, but was unable to pass Logano one final time."I don&rsquo;t know what more I needed," Briscoe sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-amp39frustratedamp39-after-second-place-finish-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-briscoe-amp39frustratedamp39-after-second-place-finish-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAt Richmond, Team Penske's Joey Logano held off a charging Chase Briscoe to earn his second win of the 2026 season, his third at Richmond Raceway, and the 39th of his Cup career.Briscoe crossed the line just a few car lengths behind, while Austin Cindric finished third in his best result of the entire season.Logano led 95 of 400 laps, and was one of ten different drivers to take a turn out front. Briscoe led the most laps, spending 171 laps out front.Of the 37 starters, eleven fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR Cup race at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion continues his summer surge in Richmond. Joey Logano is now ninth in the championship standings when he was outside the top 16 just over a month ago.The Team Penske driver earned his 39th career win and second in the last four races on Saturday night, beating Chase Briscoe by 0.392s at the checkered flag.&nbsp;"Don't let the boys get hot," said Logano after climbing from his car. "We're pretty strong right now (smiling). Awesome to see the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-holds-off-chase-briscoe-to-win-nascar-cup-race-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-holds-off-chase-briscoe-to-win-nascar-cup-race-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Richmond Race Results: Cook Out 400 Finish Order, Winner, and Key Takeaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cook Out 400 Race ResultsFinishing PositionDriver1Joey Logano2Chase Briscoe3Austin Cindric4Denny Hamlin5Chase Elliott6Kyle Larson7Christopher Bell8Josh Berry9William Byron10Alex Bowman11Tyler Reddick12Ross Chastain13Ryan Blaney14Shane van Gisbergen15Ty Gibbs16Daniel Suarez17Ryan Preece18Noah Gragson19Austin Dillon20Bubba Wallace21Chris Buescher22John Hunter Nemechek23Austin Hill24Riley Herbst25Connor Zilisch26Brad Keselowski27Erik Jones28Michael McDowell29Cole Custer30Todd Gilliland31Ricky Stenh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-richmond-race-results-cook-out-400-finish-order-winner-and-key-takeaways/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-richmond-race-results-cook-out-400-finish-order-winner-and-key-takeaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR Richmond race? Winner is Joey Logano, plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Logano held off Chase Briscoe to win in theNASCAR Richmond on Aug. 15 in the Cookout 400.Logano won for the third time at Richmond with only two races remaining in the 2026 regular season. He led 96 laps after starting in 10th. NASCAR Richmond race resultsResults are not officialJoey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske FordChase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing ToyotaAustin Cindric, No. 2&nbsp;Team Penske FordDenny Hamlin, No. 11&nbsp;Joe Gibbs Racing ToyotaChase Elliott, No. 9&nbsp;Hendrick Motorsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-richmond-race-winner-is-joey-logano-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-richmond-race-winner-is-joey-logano-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR points standings: Cup Series points update after Richmond race, Chase picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Cindric took a major step toward a Chase berth with a top-five run in the Cook Out 400NASCAR Richmond, Virginia, race on Aug. 15.Cindric earned a third-place finish at Richmond. Combined with 14 stage points, the Team Penske driver moved to 15th in points, 57 points ahead of the Chase cutline.Joey Logano won the race, moving to eighth in points and staking claim as a 2026 championship contender.Shane van Gisbergen is 16th in points, 50 points ahead of Ryan Preece at the Chase cutline.Here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-richmond-race-chase-picture/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-richmond-race-chase-picture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson’s NASCAR Slump Has Reached a Stunning New Low]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson has spent plenty of time celebrating in Victory Lane this year. Just not in the NASCAR Cup Series.The defending Cup Series champion has continued piling up victories away from NASCAR, including six wins in the High Limit Racing series he co-owns. But inside the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, one of NASCAR&rsquo;s most prolific winners has suddenly found victories remarkably difficult to come by.Larson enters Saturday night&rsquo;s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway riding a 47-r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larsons-nascar-slump-has-reached-a-stunning-new-low/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larsons-nascar-slump-has-reached-a-stunning-new-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Scores Another Sellout Ahead of Saturday Night’s Richmond Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmond Raceway will have a packed house for Saturday night&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race.Just hours before the green flag for the Cook Out 400, Richmond Raceway announced that the event has officially sold out for the second consecutive year, continuing what has become a remarkable run of packed grandstands across the NASCAR schedule in 2026.Richmond Raceway President Lori Collier Waran announced the sellout during Saturday&rsquo;s pre-race drivers meeting.&ldquo;This is an incredible moment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-scores-another-sellout-ahead-of-saturday-nights-richmond-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-scores-another-sellout-ahead-of-saturday-nights-richmond-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In second NASCAR race, Dystany Spurlock learns, savors small victories]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, Va. &mdash; More than a dozen children crowded around the Team Reaume hauler on Friday afternoon. Dystany Spurlock was still inside, trying to decompress from an exciting, exhausting and exhilarating experience.She had just qualified for her second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race as one of 36 cars to make the field out of 39 entries. What&rsquo;s more, Spurlock grew up around here. Less than 10 miles away from Richmond Raceway is Highland Springs High School, where she was the only]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/in-second-nascar-race-dystany-spurlock-learns-savors-small-victories/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/in-second-nascar-race-dystany-spurlock-learns-savors-small-victories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard for the Cook Out 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series is Saturday night short-track racing on Aug. 15.The Cook Out 400 takes place at Richmond Raceway, with three races to go in the regular season.Austin Cindric leads Ryan Preece by 29 points for the final Chase spot, with Ross Chastain, Brad Keselowski and Erik Jones all within 50 points of Cindric.Ryan Blaney is on the pole, with Fords making up five of the 10 starting spots in the first five rows. Hendersonville's Josh Berry, with top-10 finishes in the last two races, star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-race-at-richmond-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard-for-the-cook-out-400/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-race-at-richmond-live-updates-highlights-leaderboard-for-the-cook-out-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney dominates Stage 1 in Richmond Cup race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stage 1 recapPolesitter Ryan Blaney commanded Stage 1 of Saturday evening&rsquo;s Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway (live on USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford led 60 of the 70-lap opening frame at the Virginia short track to nab a series-high sixth stage win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-track photos: RichmondChase Briscoe, Joey Logano, Austin Cindric, Josh Berry, Bubba Wallace, Denny Hamlin, Chr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-dominates-stage-1-in-richmond-cup-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-dominates-stage-1-in-richmond-cup-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running recap: Joey Logano wins Stage 2 of Richmond Cup race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stage 2 recapAfter Team Penske teammate Ryan Blaney took Stage 1, Joey Logano paced the final half of a long Stage 2 at Richmond Raceway to take the green-checkered flag (live on USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-track photos: RichmondBlaney and Logano have combined to lead over 140 of the 230 laps so far in the Cook Out 400.The lone caution in the stage came out for Zane Smith, who spun out on his own in Turns 1 and 2 before hitting the outsi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-joey-logano-wins-stage-2-of-richmond-cup-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/running-recap-joey-logano-wins-stage-2-of-richmond-cup-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Logano wins Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Logano took home his second victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season Saturday night at Richmond Raceway.The three-time series titleholder and driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford held off a hard-charging Chase Briscoe in the closing laps to beat the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota driver by 0.392 seconds at the checkered flag.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photos: RichmondAustin Cindric, Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott completed the top five. Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Josh B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-wins-cup-series-race-at-richmond-raceway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/joey-logano-wins-cup-series-race-at-richmond-raceway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tristan McKee is 16, without a license and racing high speeds in NASCAR]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, Va. &mdash; Most teenagers eye the date when they can get their driver&rsquo;s license.For 16-year-old Tristan McKee, he had Aug. 14 circled on his calendar &mdash; the day he could make his debut in NASCAR&rsquo;s Craftsman Truck Series and drive at speeds over 100 miles per hour.&ldquo;I'm super excited. It's been a busy couple weeks, there's been a lot of preparation work. Definitely a difficult track to start off at,&rdquo; McKee said before the Black&rsquo;s Tire 250. &ldquo;There]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tristan-mckee-is-16-without-a-license-and-racing-high-speeds-in-nascar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tristan-mckee-is-16-without-a-license-and-racing-high-speeds-in-nascar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honeycutt Holds Off Heim For Richmond Truck Series Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaden Honeycutt pulled through for his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win of the season at Richmond Raceway. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWhat was supposed to be a season filled with elation for Kaden Honeycutt has been moreso filled with confusion and frustration that he and the No. 11 TRICON Garage team have been unable to find victory lane as frequently as they were expected to."Man, we never give up. We've had a rough last couple of weeks," Honeycutt said of his subpar performance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/honeycutt-holds-off-heim-for-richmond-truck-series-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/honeycutt-holds-off-heim-for-richmond-truck-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“None Of Us Might Seem Confident”– Kyle Larson Addresses HMS’ Championship Readiness With Honest Claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 25, 2026, Speedway, Indianapolis, USA: KYLE LARSON, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, looks on during qualifying for the Brickyard 400 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Speedway USA &ndash; ZUMAw173 20260725_zsp_w173_083 Copyright: xLukexWelshx &copy;IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireIt hasn&rsquo;t been the kind of season defending Cup Series champion Kyle Larson was hoping for. His winless streak has now exceeded a whole year, and Chevrolet&rsquo;s balance woes have Hendri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/none-of-us-might-seem-confident-kyle-larson-addresses-hms-championship-readiness-with-honest-claim/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/none-of-us-might-seem-confident-kyle-larson-addresses-hms-championship-readiness-with-honest-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Standings After Today: Truck Series Points Leaders, The Chase Cutline After Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday afternoon&rsquo;s Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway is in the books, meaning there&rsquo;s just one race left in the regular season. Unsurprisingly, the two drivers atop the NASCAR Truck standings dominated at the short track, strengthening their positioning ahead of the 10-race chase in a few weeks. We also saw quite a bit mofvement near The Chase cutline ahead of the regular-season finale at New Hampshire (Aug. 22) that will determine the final drivers who make it in.Let&rsquo;s t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-standings-after-today-truck-series-points-leaders-the-chase-cutline-after-richmond/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-standings-after-today-truck-series-points-leaders-the-chase-cutline-after-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaden Honeycutt earns dominant NASCAR Truck win at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThere was no stopping Kaden Honeycutt and the No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota at Richmond Raceway. After starting on the front row with pole-sitter Shane van Gisbergen, Honeycutt went on to lead 225 of 250 laps in a truly sensational showing for the championship conteder.This is Honeycutt's second career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win, with his first coming at Watkins Glen earlier in the year."We never give up," said Honeycutt after giving the checkered flag to a young fan. "We&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaden-honeycutt-earns-dominant-nascar-truck-win-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaden-honeycutt-earns-dominant-nascar-truck-win-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR Truck Series Richmond race? Winner is Kaden Honeycutt, plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaden Honeycutt ran away from the field to win the Black's Tire 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Aug. 15 at Richmond Raceway.Honeycutt led 225 of 250 laps to sweep the stages and claim the win.The race was delayed by a day after rain and lightning on Aug. 14.Tyler Ankrum jumped into 10th in points heading into the regular-season finale at New Hampshire next week following Stewart Friesen's DNF. Ankrum leads Friesen by 20 points and Jake Garcia by 21.Here are the full results for Saturda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-truck-series-richmond-race-winner-is-kaden-honeycutt-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-truck-series-richmond-race-winner-is-kaden-honeycutt-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Brad Keselowski Admits Kyle Busch’s Bristol Tribute Will Be Hard to Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Nexlizet Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 11, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Getty ImageBrad Keselowski expects the return of Kyle Busch&rsquo;s iconic M&amp;M&rsquo;s colors at Bristol to be an emotional moment for NASCAR fans and drivers. Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in a special M&amp;M&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-brad-keselowski-admits-kyle-buschs-bristol-tribute-will-be-hard-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-brad-keselowski-admits-kyle-buschs-bristol-tribute-will-be-hard-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Hard Not to Picture Him”– Dave Alpern Drops Touching Reveal on Bringing Back Iconic Kyle Busch Scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR: May 16 Autism Speaks 400, DOVER, DE &ndash; May 16, 2010: Kyle Busch wins at the Dover International Speedway for the Autism Speaks 400 presented by Hersheys Milk &amp; Milkshakes in Dover, DE. &copy;IMAGO/DreamstimeKyle Busch had to be honored the right way. Joe Gibbs Racing and its president, David Alpern, were adamant about that in the weeks and months following his tragic passing from pneumonia in May. Now, the announcement of his iconic sponsor&rsquo;s return to NASCAR for one night]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hard-not-to-picture-him-dave-alpern-drops-touching-reveal-on-bringing-back-iconic-kyle-busch-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hard-not-to-picture-him-dave-alpern-drops-touching-reveal-on-bringing-back-iconic-kyle-busch-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enfinger, Ankrum firm up footing in Truck Series Chase picture as NHMS showdown looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, Va. &mdash; The complexion of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series postseason picture shifted significantly amid a relatively smooth race, won in dominant style by Kaden Honeycutt. On the Chase bubble, the waters were anything but calm.Grant Enfinger and Tyler Ankrum were among the postseason hopefuls who navigated the chop with a degree of dexterity in a Saturday matinee at Richmond Raceway, with the Black&rsquo;s Tire 250 presented by BTS Rewards pushed back from its original Friday nig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/enfinger-ankrum-firm-up-footing-in-truck-series-chase-picture-as-nhms-showdown-looms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/enfinger-ankrum-firm-up-footing-in-truck-series-chase-picture-as-nhms-showdown-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Pit Stall Assignments for Richmond: Where Every Driver Will Pit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney already earned the best starting position for Saturday night&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway. Now the Team Penske driver will have a prime piece of real estate on pit road, too.Blaney, who won the pole in the No. 12 Ford, will occupy pit stall No. 1 for the Cook Out 400. His stall sits at the Turn 1 end of pit road, giving the pole-sitter a clear opening ahead of him when leaving his pit box.The rest of the field will be spread across Richmond&rsquo;s notoriously b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-pit-stall-assignments-for-richmond-where-every-driver-will-pit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-pit-stall-assignments-for-richmond-where-every-driver-will-pit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Hit With Pre-Race Penalties Before Richmond Raceway Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 09: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DeWalt Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 09, 2026 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series weekend at Richmond Raceway took a difficult turn for Christopher Bell and Cody Ware after both teams failed technical inspection twice on Friday. The two cars eventually passed inspection on their third attempts, but the failures brough]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-drivers-hit-with-pre-race-penalties-before-richmond-raceway-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-drivers-hit-with-pre-race-penalties-before-richmond-raceway-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Replaced for Richmond Race at Last Minute After Weather Delay and Pre-Race Trouble]]></title><description><![CDATA[BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - JUNE 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #62 Halmar Infrastructure Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series DQS Solutions &amp; Staffing 250 presented by Precision Vehicle Logistics at Michigan International Speedway on June 06, 2026 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Brett Farmer/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR Richmond Raceway weekend took another difficult turn Saturday after weather forced the Craftsman Truck Series race to be postponed. The Black&rsquo;s Tire 250]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-replaced-for-richmond-race-at-last-minute-after-weather-delay-and-pre-race-trouble/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-replaced-for-richmond-race-at-last-minute-after-weather-delay-and-pre-race-trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaden Honeycutt dominates Craftsman Truck Series race at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a postponement to Saturday afternoon due to Friday evening showers, Kaden Honeycutt outclassed the Craftsman Truck Series field at Richmond Raceway to score his second victory of the 2026 season.Leading 225 laps, Honeycutt more than doubled his total laps led all season in just one race at the Virginia short track.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photos: RichmondCorey Heim finished second, followed by Christian Eckes, Shane van Gisbergen and Grant Enfinger, who rounded out the top fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaden-honeycutt-dominates-craftsman-truck-series-race-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kaden-honeycutt-dominates-craftsman-truck-series-race-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy&amp;#39;s most unforgettable moments at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWe continue our&nbsp;'Kyle Busch Remembered' series as NASCAR takes on Richmond Raceway. Busch earned 12 victories between the Cup and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at the Virginia short track.Busch won a total of 234 races between Cup, O'Reilly, and Trucks in his NASCAR career, more than any other driver in history. He tragically passed away unexpectedly, just days after his final win at the age of 41.&nbsp;Since then, we've been highlighting his most impressive, memorable, or even]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-rowdyamp39s-most-unforgettable-moments-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-busch-remembered-rowdyamp39s-most-unforgettable-moments-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR results: Joey Logano outduels Chase Briscoe to win at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, Va. &mdash; Less than a month ago, Joey Logano seemed to be out of the mix for the postseason Chase.\nThen he won at North Wilkesboro, finished third at the Brickyard and had a top-15 finish last weekend at Iowa, pushing him to 13th place &mdash; three spots inside the cutline with three races to go.\nAnd then this weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series returned to one of Logano&rsquo;s favorite tracks, Richmond Raceway, where he had an average finish of 7.2 and a pair of victories.\nLogano sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-results-joey-logano-outduels-chase-briscoe-to-win-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-results-joey-logano-outduels-chase-briscoe-to-win-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Richmond: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Cook Out 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, VA &mdash; It&rsquo;s his home track, and he&rsquo;s been racing here in the NASCAR Cup Series for two decades, but Denny Hamlin still finds navigating Richmond Raceway to be very difficult.\n&ldquo;Qualifying here is extremely, extremely technical. I would say it's probably the hardest to qualify to hit your marks. I spent tons of time trying to work on it this week. I never got all four (turns), not at the same time,&rdquo; Hamlin said Friday Aug. 14. &ldquo;It's extremely hard to ki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-richmond-start-time-tv-streaming-lineup-for-cook-out-400/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-richmond-start-time-tv-streaming-lineup-for-cook-out-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Richmond results: Joey Logano wins Cook Out 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, Va. &mdash; Less than a month ago, Joey Logano seemed to be out of the mix for the postseason Chase.\nThen he won at North Wilkesboro, finished third at the Brickyard and had a top-15 finish last weekend at Iowa, pushing him to 13th place &mdash; three spots inside the cutline with three races to go.\nAnd then this weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series returned to one of Logano&rsquo;s favorite tracks, Richmond Raceway, where he had an average finish of 7.2 and a pair of victories.\nLogano sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-richmond-results-joey-logano-wins-cook-out-400/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-richmond-results-joey-logano-wins-cook-out-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Richmond: Live updates, leaderboard, info for Cook Out 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, VA &mdash; It&rsquo;s his home track, and he&rsquo;s been racing here in the NASCAR Cup Series for two decades, but Denny Hamlin still finds navigating Richmond Raceway to be very difficult.\n&ldquo;Qualifying here is extremely, extremely technical. I would say it's probably the hardest to qualify to hit your marks. I spent tons of time trying to work on it this week. I never got all four (turns), not at the same time,&rdquo; Hamlin said Friday Aug. 14. &ldquo;It's extremely hard to ki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-richmond-live-updates-leaderboard-info-for-cook-out-400/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-richmond-live-updates-leaderboard-info-for-cook-out-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond Raceway Gives Denny Hamlin’s Family a Permanent Place in NASCAR History]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin poses with the trophy after winning the Great American Getaway 400 on June 14, 2026.Richmond Raceway has extended a heartfelt gesture towards Denny Hamlin&rsquo;s family. The 0.75-mile track has reserved permanent seats for the Virginia native.Hamlin has a triumphant history at his home track. The Joe Gibbs Racing ace is a five-time winner and the most recent driver to cross the stripe from pole, a feat he achieved in 2016. Notably, he finished runner-up in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richmond-raceway-gives-denny-hamlins-family-a-permanent-place-in-nascar-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richmond-raceway-gives-denny-hamlins-family-a-permanent-place-in-nascar-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond: Starting lineup, TV schedule for today&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney is on the pole for the Cook Out 400NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 15 at Richmond Raceway.Blaney's lap of 22.225 seconds was a half-tenth faster than Chase Briscoe to claim the top spot.After spinning in practice and a sketchy qualifying lap, Tyler Reddick will start 32nd. Kyle Larson (starting 30th) also will have some work to do in the 400-lap race.Here's the full starting lineup for Saturday's NASCAR race at Richmond.RICHMOND RACE PICKS:NASCAR Richmond predictions 2026, expert pick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-richmond-starting-lineup-tv-schedule-for-todayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-at-richmond-starting-lineup-tv-schedule-for-todayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR Richmond race on today? Time, TV schedule for Cook Out 400 race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney is on the pole for the Cook Out 400NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 15 at Richmond Raceway.Blaney leads a group of five Fords inside the top 10 of the lineup. William Byron is the only Chevrolet inside the first five rows.Austin Cindric enters the night in 16th, with a 29-point cushion ahead of Ryan Preece for the final spot in the Chase.Three races remain in the regular season ahead of the Chase, which begins next month.Here's how you can watch Saturday's race:RICHMOND RACE PICKS:NASC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-richmond-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule-for-cook-out-400-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-richmond-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule-for-cook-out-400-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Richmond lineup, TV schedule for Saturday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series has a rate Saturday race with the Cook Out 400 on Aug. 15 at Richmond Raceway.Ryan Blaney is on the pole, one of five Fords starting inside the top 10.Ryan Preece (starting 6th) is one of those Fords, 29 points behind Austin Cindric (23rd) coming into the weekend.Three races remain in the regular season before the Chase begins next month.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Saturday's NASCAR race at Richmond.RICHMOND RACE PICKS:NASCAR Richmond predictions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-richmond-lineup-tv-schedule-for-saturdayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-richmond-lineup-tv-schedule-for-saturdayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR Truck Series Richmond race on Saturday? Time, TV schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will try again to run the Black's Tire 250 on Aug. 15 at Richmond Raceway, following a weather postponement on Aug. 14.The weather forecast for Aug. 15 calls for little chance for rain in the Richmond area.Shane van Gisbergen is on the pole in a rare start in the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet.Christopher Bell will not drive the No. 62 entry with his focus on the Cup Series race later in the day. Leland Honeyman Jr. will drive the Halmar Friesen Racing truck]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-truck-series-richmond-race-on-saturday-time-tv-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-truck-series-richmond-race-on-saturday-time-tv-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Race at Richmond Raceway Postponed as Storms Disrupt Schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 14: Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black's Tire 250 presented by BTS Rewards at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway will not go ahead as planned after severe weather forced officials to postpone Friday night&rsquo;s event. The Black&rsquo;s Tire 250 pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-richmond-raceway-postponed-as-storms-disrupt-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-race-at-richmond-raceway-postponed-as-storms-disrupt-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time is the NASCAR race today? TV schedule, channel, live stream for 2026 Cook Out 400 at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[What time is the NASCAR race today? TV schedule, channel, live stream for 2026 Cook Out 400 at Richmond originally appeared on The Sporting News.Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Just a few days after an intense Iowa race, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series is headed to Virginia's capital city for the annual Cook Out 400.Richmond Raceway has been a stop on the national circuit since 1953, but the 0.75-mile track makes for some unpredictable conditions. It's the only three-quar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-time-is-the-nascar-race-today-tv-schedule-channel-live-stream-for-2026-cook-out-400-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-time-is-the-nascar-race-today-tv-schedule-channel-live-stream-for-2026-cook-out-400-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two car chiefs ejected in Richmond after NASCAR Cup inspection issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoOnce again, a couple of NASCAR Cup Series teams had a little bit of trouble getting through pre-race inspection. At Richmond Raceway, it was the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota of Christopher Bell and the No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet of Cody Ware.Both cars failed twice, but passed on their third attempt. One more failure would have resulted in an end-of-line starting position and a drive through penalty after the green flag, but both teams avoided that.Instead, JGR car chief]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/two-car-chiefs-ejected-in-richmond-after-nascar-cup-inspection-issues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/two-car-chiefs-ejected-in-richmond-after-nascar-cup-inspection-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell pulls out of Truck race after Richmond postponement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAfter inclement weather forced NASCAR to postpone the Craftsman Truck Series race at Richmond to 12pm EST on Saturday, Cup star Christopher Bell has pulled out of the event.He was set to drive the No. 62 Halmar-Frisen Racing Toyota, qualifying 17th for the race. However, he will not be attempting to run 650 laps on the same between Trucks and Cup, which will be separated by just a few hours.Leland Honeyman Jr. will replace Bell as the driver of the No. 62 truck, which means he wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-pulls-out-of-truck-race-after-richmond-postponement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-pulls-out-of-truck-race-after-richmond-postponement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck race at Richmond postponed to Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoLightning and persistent storms impacted Richmond Raceway on Friday night, and after nearly two hours of waiting, NASCAR made the call to postpone the Craftsman Truck Series race.The race has been rescheduled for 12pm EST on Saturday, with the broadcast moving to FOX Sports 2. Originally, it was set to air on FOX Sports 1, but that is no longer the caseWhen it does go green, Shane van Gisbergen will lead the field to the green flag after earning his first-ever oval pole in any di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-race-at-richmond-postponed-to-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-race-at-richmond-postponed-to-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who’s on the Pole at Richmond? Full NASCAR Cup Qualifying Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 14: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 14, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyRyan Blaney will start from the pole for Saturday night&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway after turning the fastest lap in Friday&rsquo;s qualifying session.The Team Penske driver continues an impressive run in qualifying,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/whos-on-the-pole-at-richmond-full-nascar-cup-qualifying-results/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/whos-on-the-pole-at-richmond-full-nascar-cup-qualifying-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic NASCAR Track Gets Cut From 2027 National Schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 30: Josh Berry, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 Lucas Oil Chevrolet, and Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Rockingham Speedway Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) GettyFor a brief moment, it looked like Rockingham Speedway had reclaimed its place on NASCAR&rsquo;s national schedule.After mor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/historic-nascar-track-gets-cut-from-2027-national-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/historic-nascar-track-gets-cut-from-2027-national-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR won’t race at Rockingham in 2027 amid ownership uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is once again leaving Rockingham Speedway."The Rock," the iconic 0.940-mile oval track in North Carolina&rsquo;s Richmond County, has hosted races for the Craftsman Truck Series and the second-tier O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series in each of the last two seasons after a 12-year absence.But Rockingham&rsquo;s promoter &mdash; Track Enterprises &mdash; announced on Friday, Aug. 14 that NASCAR racing will not be held at the track in 2027. In a statement, Track Enterprises says the decision c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-wont-race-at-rockingham-in-2027-amid-ownership-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-wont-race-at-rockingham-in-2027-amid-ownership-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Christopher Bell’s Quest For Richmond Win Just Got More Difficult]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Bell's Richmond weekend just got more challenging. GettyChristopher Bell&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series weekend at Richmond Raceway just got a little more challenging. The driver of the No. 20&rsquo;s car failed inspection twice on Friday, leaving him without his car chief and a loss of pit selection for Saturday&rsquo;s 400-lap race.Bell is still on the hunt for his first win of the 2026 Cup Series season. The Oklahoma native has come up just shy of victory many times this season as he h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-christopher-bells-quest-for-richmond-win-just-got-more-difficult/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-christopher-bells-quest-for-richmond-win-just-got-more-difficult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Starting Lineup: Qualifying Results for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cook Out 400 Qualifying ResultsStarting PositionDriver1Ryan Blaney2Chase Briscoe3Josh Berry4Ty Gibbs5William Byron6Ryan Preece7Bubba Wallace8Christopher Bell9Brad Keselowski10Joey Logano11Connor Zilisch12John Hunter Nemechek13Chase Elliott14Denny Hamlin15AJ Allmendinger16Austin Dillon17Riley Herbst18Ross Chastain19Chris Buescher20Daniel Suarez21Erik Jones22Carson Hocevar23Austin Cindric24Zane Smith25Alex Bowman26Michael McDowell27Todd Gilliland28Ricky Stenhouse Jr.29Cole Custer30Kyle Larson31Sha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-qualifying-results-for-the-cook-out-400-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-qualifying-results-for-the-cook-out-400-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR starting lineup for Cup Series race at Richmond in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team Penske will lead the NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup for the race at Richmond Raceway in August. Ryan Blaney won the pole for the 2026 Cook Out 400 at Richmond this weekend. Chase Briscoe will join Blaney on the front row for Saturday night's event. It is Blaney's fourth pole position of the 2026 Cup Series season.Josh Berry and Ty Gibbs will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, Daniel Suarez, Erik Jones, Carson Hocevar, Austin Cindric, Alex Bowman, Kyle Larson, Shane v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-for-cup-series-race-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-for-cup-series-race-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney qualifies 1st at Richmond for 2nd consecutive NASCAR pole position]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, Va. (AP) &mdash; Ryan Blaney can&rsquo;t fully explain his recent dominance in NASCAR qualifying, but he attributed Mother Nature with an assist Friday at Richmond Raceway.The Team Penske driver captured his third pole position in the past five races and the 16th of his Cup Series career, turning a lap in 22.225 seconds (121.485 mph) around the 0.75-mile oval. Blaney was the second-to-last driver to make an attempt, and a cloud late in the session cooled the track for better grip and f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-qualifies-1st-at-richmond-for-2nd-consecutive-nascar-pole-position/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-qualifies-1st-at-richmond-for-2nd-consecutive-nascar-pole-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen Admits NASCAR’s New Championship Format Changed How He Races]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of NASCAR&rsquo;s newest winners says the sport&rsquo;s revamped championship format has already changed the way he approaches race weekends.Shane van Gisbergen admitted Friday at Richmond Raceway that NASCAR&rsquo;s updated postseason format has influenced his strategy this season, even if only in subtle ways. The Trackhouse Racing driver, who has built his reputation by racing flat out, said the emphasis on consistency has made him think differently than he did during his rookie campaign.V]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-admits-nascars-new-championship-format-changed-how-he-races/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-admits-nascars-new-championship-format-changed-how-he-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney Keeps Pole Streak Alive With Another Richmond Qualifying Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney&rsquo;s qualifying hot streak shows no signs of slowing down.The Team Penske driver captured the pole for Saturday night&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway, giving him his second consecutive pole position and his fourth in the last five races. Blaney will lead the field to the green flag after edging Chase Briscoe in Friday&rsquo;s qualifying session.The pole continues one of the most impressive stretches of qualifying speed in the Cup Series this season as Blaney loo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-keeps-pole-streak-alive-with-another-richmond-qualifying-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-keeps-pole-streak-alive-with-another-richmond-qualifying-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney Benefits From Mother Nature In Cup Qualifying At Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney will lead the field to the green flag in Saturday night's Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectRyan Blaney had never been an incredible qualifier throughout his NASCAR Cup Series career. Prior to the 2026 season, Blaney only had 12 poles in 378 career starts. After his second consecutive pole-winning run on Friday afternoon at Richmond Raceway, Blaney is at a career-best four poles through the opening 24 races of the season.While Blaney has a super]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-benefits-from-mother-nature-in-cup-qualifying-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-benefits-from-mother-nature-in-cup-qualifying-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell finds the bright side of finishing second with the return of NASCAR Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, Va. (AP) &mdash; NASCAR finishes have fallen into a familiar pattern for Christopher Bell.Second-place finishes in four of the past five Cup Series races have felt like a &ldquo;kick to the gut&rdquo; for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver.But those disappointments are always followed by a shot in the arm.&ldquo;Whenever Monday, Tuesday rolls around, you&rsquo;re like, &lsquo;Ahh, it was a pretty darn good day,&rsquo; &rdquo; Bell said before practice Friday at Richmond Raceway. &ldquo;Ultima]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-finds-the-bright-side-of-finishing-second-with-the-return-of-nascar-chase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-finds-the-bright-side-of-finishing-second-with-the-return-of-nascar-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Down Knoxville Nationals Thursday: Takeaways, Interviews &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;m sure every driver is hoping Championship Saturday goes off without delay &mdash; because any window of opportunity for Kyle Larson to somehow make it from his NASCAR Cup commitments at Richmond (Va.) Raceway to Knoxville in time to start from the pole would be bad news for the competition.Other than a dust-up with Ryan Timms in Monday&rsquo;s Front Row Challenge, Larson really hasn&rsquo;t been challenged this week. He&rsquo;s gone 3-for-3 in what could be his strongest Nationals week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/breaking-down-knoxville-nationals-thursday-takeaways-interviews-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/breaking-down-knoxville-nationals-thursday-takeaways-interviews-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Richmond starting lineup: Ryan Blaney takes pole position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe grid is set for Saturday night's NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway. Team Penske's Ryan Blaney earned pole position in the No. 12 Ford, running a fast lap of 22.225s. He will share the front row with Chase Briscoe in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, who missed the pole by 0.050s."I appreciate the cloud," said Blaney after practice. "I think a handful of us got the benefit of the cloud. We had a really good day. I thought our car was decent in practice. Qualifying i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-richmond-starting-lineup-ryan-blaney-takes-pole-position/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-richmond-starting-lineup-ryan-blaney-takes-pole-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Starting Lineup Tomorrow: Cook Out 400 Lineup, Cup Series Qualifying Results at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who is on the pole for the NASCAR race tomorrow? The Cook Out 400 is on Saturday night at Richmond Raceway, meaning practice and qualifying for the Cup Series came on Friday. With the Cup Series qualifying results in, we&rsquo;ve now got a NASCAR starting lineup tomorrow for the Cup race under the lights.Let&rsquo;s first get into the Cook Out 400 starting lineup at Richmond, including lap times from the Cup Series qualifying results today. You can find the NASCAR starting grid for the Cup Serie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-tomorrow-cook-out-400-lineup-cup-series-qualifying-results-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-starting-lineup-tomorrow-cook-out-400-lineup-cup-series-qualifying-results-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Richmond qualifying results, Ryan Blaney on Cup Series pole as starting lineup set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney is on the pole for the Cook Out 400NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 15 at Richmond Raceway.Blaney's lap of 22.225 seconds was a half-tenth faster than Chase Briscoe to claim the top spot.After spinning in practice and a sketchy qualifying lap, Tyler Reddick will start 32nd. Kyle Larson (starting 30th) also will have some work to do in the 400-lap race.Here's the full starting lineup for Saturday's NASCAR race at Richmond.RICHMOND RACE PICKS:NASCAR Richmond predictions 2026, expert pick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-richmond-qualifying-results-ryan-blaney-on-cup-series-pole-as-starting-lineup-set/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-richmond-qualifying-results-ryan-blaney-on-cup-series-pole-as-starting-lineup-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockingham falls from NASCAR schedule yet again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoUnfortunately, the saga of Rockingham Speedway has taken a turn for the worse, as it falls from the NASCAR Cup schedule once again.Track Enterprises confirmed the news in a press release issued on Friday, saying: "The decision comes amid overall uncertainty at the facility. Track Enterprises remains committed to exploring opportunities that could bring racing back to "The Rock" in future seasons."&nbsp;The IHRA owns Rockingham and has been in the midst of some financial instabili]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rockingham-falls-from-nascar-schedule-yet-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rockingham-falls-from-nascar-schedule-yet-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell Penalized After Failing NASCAR Inspection Twice at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series garage wasn&rsquo;t completely clean through pre-race inspection at Richmond Raceway.Two teams failed inspection twice on Friday afternoon, resulting in crew chief ejections and the loss of pit selection for the weekend.Among those penalized was Christopher Bell, whose No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota is one of the favorites entering Saturday night&rsquo;s Cook Out 400.Christopher Bell&rsquo;s team loses car chiefAccording to NASCAR, Bell&rsquo;s No. 20 Toyota failed inspecti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-penalized-after-failing-nascar-inspection-twice-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-penalized-after-failing-nascar-inspection-twice-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noah Gragson confirms contract extension with Front Row Motorsports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNoah Gragson will continue driving the No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford into the 2027 season in a one-year contract extension.All three FRM drivers are now locked in for next year, as teammates Todd Gilliland and Zane Smith already signed contract extensions.There were questions over Gragson's future with the organization, especially with the success of Layne Riggs in FRM's Truck program.Gragson has 13 wins as NASCAR O'Reilly driver and in two in Trucks, but has yet to win in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/noah-gragson-confirms-contract-extension-with-front-row-motorsports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/noah-gragson-confirms-contract-extension-with-front-row-motorsports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Richmond Raceway pit stall assignments]]></title><description><![CDATA[See where your favorite NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers will pit this weekend at Richmond Raceway.NASCAR Cup SeriesNASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on Saturday (7 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: Richmond weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on USA NetworkNASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesNASCAR Craftsman Series Black&rsquo;s Tire 250 presented by BTS Rewards at Richmond Raceway on Friday (7:30 p.m. ET, FS1, NASC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-richmond-raceway-pit-stall-assignments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-richmond-raceway-pit-stall-assignments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Kurt Busch Gives a Deeper Look at Kyle Busch’s Legacy in New Documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 08:Kyle Busch (L), driver of the #18 M&amp;M's Toyota, talks with his brother Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Southern 500 on May 8, 2009 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina.(Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch has shared an emotional tribute to his younger brother, Kyle Busch, ahead of the next episode of NASCAR Americana.Kurt shared moments throughout th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-kurt-busch-gives-a-deeper-look-at-kyle-buschs-legacy-in-new-documentary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-kurt-busch-gives-a-deeper-look-at-kyle-buschs-legacy-in-new-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;Losing a Brother Has Been Tough&rdquo;: Kurt Busch Drops Emotional Reality Check on Late Brother Kyle&amp;#39;s Unmatched NASCAR Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAMPTON, GA &ndash; JULY 11: Brother Kyle congratulates Kurt Busch after he won the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Quaker State 400 race on July 11, 2021 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 11 NASCAR Cup Series &ndash; Quaker State 400 Icon95321071110392 &copy;imago images/Icon SMIBefore Kurt and Kyle Busch became NASCAR champions, they were two kids in Las Vegas working on race cars with their father, Tom Busch. There was no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquolosing-a-brother-has-been-toughrdquo-kurt-busch-drops-emotional-reality-check-on-late-brother-kyleamp39s-unmatched-nascar-legacy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ldquolosing-a-brother-has-been-toughrdquo-kurt-busch-drops-emotional-reality-check-on-late-brother-kyleamp39s-unmatched-nascar-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FOX Sports reveals broadcast team for inaugural Washington, D.C. IndyCar race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFOX Sports has revealed its broadcast team for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., on Sunday, 23 August. The race will mark IndyCar&rsquo;s first event on the streets of the US capital as part of celebrations surrounding America&rsquo;s 250th anniversary.The Race Call and Pit Lane CoverageFOX&rsquo;s regular IndyCar commentary team of Will Buxton, Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe will call the race.Reporting live along pit lane will be Jack Harvey, Georgia Henneber]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fox-sports-reveals-broadcast-team-for-inaugural-washington-dc-indycar-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fox-sports-reveals-broadcast-team-for-inaugural-washington-dc-indycar-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Watch NASCAR at Richmond Raceway: TV Coverage and Streaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 16: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro/Winchester Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on August 16, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR returns to Richmond Raceway this weekend for two important night races as the 2026 regular season moves closer to the playoffs. The NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will race on Richmond&rsquo;s 0.75-mile D-shaped o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-richmond-raceway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-richmond-raceway-tv-coverage-and-streaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen wins first NASCAR oval pole at Richmond Truck race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFor the first time in any of the three national divisions, Shane van Gisbergen has secured a pole for a points-paying NASCAR race at an oval track.He did snag pole position at North Wilkesboro in 2025, as part of the Cup Series All-Star weekend when he was competing in the Open race, and qualifying featured a pit stop.But officially, this triumph at Richmond will be SVG's 13th career NASCAR pole and his very first at an oval track. It's also just his fifth career start in the Tru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-wins-first-nascar-oval-pole-at-richmond-truck-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-wins-first-nascar-oval-pole-at-richmond-truck-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Truck Series Richmond lineup, TV schedule for Friday&amp;#39;s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen is on the pole for the Black's Tire 250NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Aug. 14 at Richmond Raceway.SVG's lap of 23.168 seconds was 0.014 seconds faster than Kaden Honeycutt to claim the top spot.Elliott Sadler, making his first Truck Series start in 15 years in the Kaulig free-agent entry, will start 31st.Caleb Costner, Kasey Kleyn and Justin S. Carroll failed to qualify, with 39 entered for 36 starting spots.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-richmond-lineup-tv-schedule-for-fridayamp39s-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-truck-series-richmond-lineup-tv-schedule-for-fridayamp39s-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic sponsor stands by NASCAR despite end of decade-long broadcast partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesCredit One Bank is ending its decade-long &lsquo;One Lap to Go&rsquo; broadcast integration with NASCAR, but the company has made it clear that its relationship with the sport is not going away.The familiar &lsquo;Credit One, one to go&rsquo; phrase has been part of NASCAR broadcasts since 2016, becoming closely associated with the final lap of races.Credit One&rsquo;s partnership has extended beyond television over the years, including a NA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/iconic-sponsor-stands-by-nascar-despite-end-of-decade-long-broadcast-partnership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/iconic-sponsor-stands-by-nascar-despite-end-of-decade-long-broadcast-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Richmond qualifying live results, Cup Series starting lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCARRichmond race weekend begins with Cook Out 400 Cup Series qualifying on Aug. 14 at Richmond Raceway.Austin Dillon is the defending race winner and has won the last two Cup events at the 0.75-mile oval.Austin Cindric&nbsp;sits in the final Chase spot, 29 points ahead of Ryan Preece for 16th in the points standings.Three races remain in the regular season, with New Hampshire and Daytona also to come this month.Follow our Richmond qualifying updates below:NASCAR Richmond qualifying live u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-richmond-qualifying-live-results-cup-series-starting-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-richmond-qualifying-live-results-cup-series-starting-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson wins Knoxville Nationals pole but is at peace he (probably) can&amp;#39;t race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoKyle Larson won the Thursday Knoxville Nationals preliminary night and secured the pole for the 65th running of the Grandaddy of Them All but will more than likely be unable to start the $200,000-to-win main event.This seemed inevitable last week when the three-time winner of the world's most prestigious Sprint Car race filed an entry even though he's known for a year that the main event would take place at the same time as the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond on Saturday.He's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-wins-knoxville-nationals-pole-but-is-at-peace-he-probably-canamp39t-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-wins-knoxville-nationals-pole-but-is-at-peace-he-probably-canamp39t-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gragson Back At Front Row In 2027; Options To Extend Past Next Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jul 4, 2026; Joliet, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Noah Gragson(4) before qualifying for the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDespite heavy rumors suggesting otherwise, Noah Gragson will be staying put for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season, as the driver has reached a contract extension to remain the driver of the No. 4 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Front Row Motorsports.The team confirmed the re-signing of Gragson on Friday prior to the weekend's on-tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/gragson-back-at-front-row-in-2027-options-to-extend-past-next-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/gragson-back-at-front-row-in-2027-options-to-extend-past-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney banks Busch Light Pole Award at Richmond Raceway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney scored the Busch Light Pole Award for Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway (7 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The No. 12 Team Penske driver turned a lap of 121.485 mph, marking his fourth pole of the 2026 season and his second in a row.RELATED: Starting lineup | At-track photos: RichmondChase Briscoe (121.212 mph) will start second, Josh Berry (121.179 mph) third, last week&rsquo;s Iowa Speedway winner Ty Gibbs fourth (121.103 m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-banks-busch-light-pole-award-at-richmond-raceway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-banks-busch-light-pole-award-at-richmond-raceway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iconic Sponsor Refuses to Cut Ties With NASCAR Amidst Ending Decade-Long Broadcast Integration]]></title><description><![CDATA[AVONDALE, AZ &ndash; NOVEMBER 05: Ross Chastain 1 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Trackhouse Racing crosses the start finish line during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Championship Race on November 5, 2023 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire AUTO: NOV 05 NASCAR Cup Series Championship EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon231105148 &copy;IMAGO/Icon Sportswire&ldquo;Credit One, one to go&rdquo; has become one of the most recognizable phrases in NASCAR broadcasts. Vi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/iconic-sponsor-refuses-to-cut-ties-with-nascar-amidst-ending-decade-long-broadcast-integration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/iconic-sponsor-refuses-to-cut-ties-with-nascar-amidst-ending-decade-long-broadcast-integration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Team Locks In Cup Star, Putting Kyle Busch Successor Rumors to Rest]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Busch Light Clash Feb 4, 2023 Los Angeles, California, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch 8 during media availabilities before practice for the Busch Light Clash at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum California USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xGaryxA.xVasquezx 20230204_gav_sv5_066 &copy;IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkAll season long, Noah Gragson raced knowing his future was uncertain. He sat 31st in po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-team-locks-in-cup-star-putting-kyle-busch-successor-rumors-to-rest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-team-locks-in-cup-star-putting-kyle-busch-successor-rumors-to-rest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auto racing: Larson wins way to the pole at Knoxville]]></title><description><![CDATA[KNOXVILLE &mdash; Kyle Larson knew this weekend was coming for nearly a year.That didn't stop one of NASCAR's top stars to bring his best to the Sprint Car Capital of the World. As a result, Larson has created one of the most unique situations in the history of the Knoxville Nationals.The three-time Nationals champion found himself back in a familiar position on Thursday night, finding Victory Lane at the Knoxville Raceway for the third year in a row on a qualifying night and second time in five]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/auto-racing-larson-wins-way-to-the-pole-at-knoxville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/auto-racing-larson-wins-way-to-the-pole-at-knoxville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nos. 20, 51 Cup Series teams penalized after multiple pre-race inspection failures at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nos. 20 and 51 NASCAR Cup Series teams failed pre-race technical inspection twice on Friday at Richmond Raceway, resulting in penalties ahead of Saturday&rsquo;s Cook Out 400 (7 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR).RELATED: Richmond scheduleAs a result, both teams&rsquo; car chiefs have been ejected for the remainder of the race weekend and will forfeit pit-stall selection. Chris Sherwood was ejected on the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, and Dave Jones was ejected on t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nos-20-51-cup-series-teams-penalized-after-multiple-pre-race-inspection-failures-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nos-20-51-cup-series-teams-penalized-after-multiple-pre-race-inspection-failures-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ty Gibbs will drive M&amp;Ms-themed car in memory of Kyle Busch in next month&amp;#39;s race at Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRISTOL, Tenn. &mdash; Ty Gibbs&rsquo; car will be adorned in the multicolored M&amp;M&rsquo;s paint scheme made famous by former teammate Kyle Busch during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway next month, Busch&rsquo;s widow announced Thursday.&ldquo;Bristol was always one of Kyle&rsquo;s favorite tracks,&rdquo; Samantha Busch wrote on X. &ldquo;He loved racing under the lights, found so much success there, and the iconic M&amp;M&rsquo;S car holds some of the best memories of hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbs-will-drive-mampms-themed-car-in-memory-of-kyle-busch-in-next-monthamp39s-race-at-bristol/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbs-will-drive-mampms-themed-car-in-memory-of-kyle-busch-in-next-monthamp39s-race-at-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Qualifying Order Today: Cup Series Qualifying Order at Richmond Raceway, TV Info]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR schedule this weekend at Richmond Raceway is a bit different than usual. With no O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race this week, the Truck Series is racing on Friday night while the Cook Out 400 (Cup Series) races under the lights on Saturday night.With that comes different qualifying times. Cup Series qualifying is today, with practice at Richmond Raceway at 3:30 PM ET followed by qualifying at 4:40 PM ET on truTV. We&rsquo;ll be finding out the starting lineup for the Cook Out 400]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-today-cup-series-qualifying-order-at-richmond-raceway-tv-info/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-today-cup-series-qualifying-order-at-richmond-raceway-tv-info/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What channel is the NASCAR Truck Series Richmond race on today? Time, TV schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series returns to the track for the Black's Tire 250 on Aug. 14 at Richmond Raceway.The field includes Cup regulars Christopher Bell and Shane van Gisbergen along with two-time Cup winner Corey Heim.Elliott Sadler will make his first Truck Series start since 2011 and his first start in any of the NASCAR national series since 2019. Sadler is entered with the Kaulig free-agent truck.Stewart Friesen leads Tyler Ankrum by eight points for the final Chase spot with two race]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-truck-series-richmond-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-channel-is-the-nascar-truck-series-richmond-race-on-today-time-tv-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Richmond qualifying channel today, time, TV schedule for Cook Out 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series race weekend at Richmond begins with Cook Out 400 practice and qualifying on Aug. 14.NASCAR continues on its run of short tracks with the annual trip to the 0.75-mile oval in Virginia.Austin Cindric leads Ryan Preece by 29 points for the final Chase spot.Austin Dillon won the last two Cup Series races at the track.Here is what you need to know about NASCAR Cup qualifying at Richmond Raceway.What channel is qualifying on today for the NASCAR Cup race at Richmond?Qualifying t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-richmond-qualifying-channel-today-time-tv-schedule-for-cook-out-400/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-richmond-qualifying-channel-today-time-tv-schedule-for-cook-out-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Passes Garet Williamson Late For Knoxville Prelim Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson made the most of a late restart Thursday at Knoxville Raceway, rallying from eighth to overtake Garet Williamson and win Toyota Qualifying Night at the 65th annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's.Larson chased Williamson for much of the second half of the 25-lap feature before making the winning move on Lap 21. The victory aboard Paul Silva&rsquo;s No. 57 paid $12,000 and marked Larson&rsquo;s 15th career Knoxville Raceway win.More importantly, Larson emerge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-passes-garet-williamson-late-for-knoxville-prelim-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-passes-garet-williamson-late-for-knoxville-prelim-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch&amp;#39;s iconic M&amp;M&amp;#39;s paint scheme returns to NASCAR with Ty Gibbs for Bristol race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Busch enjoyed a lot of success as a driver in NASCAR with candy brand M&amp;M&rsquo;s as his primary sponsor.Busch often piloted the yellow No. 18 Toyota splashed with the candies on it during his 15-year stint at Joe Gibbs Racing, where he won a pair of Cup Series championships.Now, months after Busch&rsquo;s shocking death, the iconic paint scheme is returning.Ty Gibbs&rsquo; No. 54 Toyota will be covered in a tribute to Busch when the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Bristol Motor Speedway for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschamp39s-iconic-mampmamp39s-paint-scheme-returns-to-nascar-with-ty-gibbs-for-bristol-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschamp39s-iconic-mampmamp39s-paint-scheme-returns-to-nascar-with-ty-gibbs-for-bristol-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This weekend in racing and where to watch it all: August 14-16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoMotorsport.com covers nearly 40 different racing disciplines from around the world, and here, we'll let you know where (or if) they're racing this weekend, and how to find it. We'll also highlight special events, like the Knoxville Nationals this weekend.The weekend of August 14-16 still puts us in the F1 summer break, and Formula 1 is set to return next weekend. However, Formula E is about to have an epic title showdown, NASCAR edges closer to its Chase for the Championship, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/this-weekend-in-racing-and-where-to-watch-it-all-august-14-16/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/this-weekend-in-racing-and-where-to-watch-it-all-august-14-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR CEO Says Europe Is the Sport’s Next Big Goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR has expanded its footprint well beyond its traditional Southern roots in recent years, adding events in downtown Chicago, returning to Mexico City and continuing to explore new markets.Now, NASCAR CEO Steve O&rsquo;Donnell believes the sport&rsquo;s next major milestone could take the Cup Series across the Atlantic.During an appearance on the &ldquo;Racin&rsquo; With The Boys&rdquo; podcast, O&rsquo;Donnell said he sees Europe as NASCAR&rsquo;s next opportunity for international growth, p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-says-europe-is-the-sports-next-big-goal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-says-europe-is-the-sports-next-big-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elliott Sadler Is Returning to Richmond for the First Time in 25 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[For NASCAR fans who watched Elliott Sadler build his career from Virginia short tracks to the Cup Series, this weekend offers a full-circle moment.The 51-year-old Virginia native is returning to Richmond Raceway for his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series appearance at the track since 2001, joining Kaulig Racing&rsquo;s Free Agent Program to drive the No. 25 Ram in Friday night&rsquo;s Black&rsquo;s Tire 250.While Sadler has made occasional NASCAR starts in recent years, his Richmond return carr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/elliott-sadler-is-returning-to-richmond-for-the-first-time-in-25-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/elliott-sadler-is-returning-to-richmond-for-the-first-time-in-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Veteran Recalls Helping Richard Petty Beat Cale Yarborough for 200th Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[SONOMA, CA &ndash; JUNE 09: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA legend Richard Petty speaks to the media before the start of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on July 9, 2024, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, CA. Photo by Matthew Bolt/Sonoma Raceway/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 09 NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon240609789 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireThe 1984 Firecracker 400 race is one of the most iconic events in the history of NASCAR. Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-veteran-recalls-helping-richard-petty-beat-cale-yarborough-for-200th-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-veteran-recalls-helping-richard-petty-beat-cale-yarborough-for-200th-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Fans Are Loving M&amp;Ms Kyle Busch Tribute]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR fans learned on Thursday that next month, they'll be able to remember and reminisce Kyle Busch during a race.Kyle Busch's wife, Samantha, announced on Instagram that Ty Gibbs will be rocking her late husband's iconic M&amp;Ms paint scheme, for the night race at Bristol in mid-September. Ty Gibbs drives the No. 54 Toyota Camry XSE for Joe Gibbs Racing."Bristol was always one of Kyle&rsquo;s favorite tracks. He loved racing under the lights, found so much success there, and the iconic M&amp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-are-loving-mampms-kyle-busch-tribute/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-are-loving-mampms-kyle-busch-tribute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Down Knoxville Nationals Wednesday: Takeaways, Interviews &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading the nation at 18 wins this year, Chase Dietz is projected to start his first Knoxville Nationals A-main on Saturday.The signs suggested Sheldon Haudenschild would contend at the Knoxville Nationals like never before.&nbsp;Over his previous 31 races, Haudenschild had six victories and only two finishes outside the top 10. He told me Tuesday that he&rsquo;d never felt better at Knoxville than when he finished second there with the World of Outlaws on June 12. And he entered the week riding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/breaking-down-knoxville-nationals-wednesday-takeaways-interviews-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/breaking-down-knoxville-nationals-wednesday-takeaways-interviews-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch NASCAR at Richmond: Weekend schedule, start time, TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR is racing at Richmond Raceway this weekend for Round 24 of the 26-race regular season. Both the Cup and Craftsman Truck&nbsp;Series will be racing at the Virginia short track.Austin Dillon has won the last two Cup races at Richmond, and is attempting to be the first driver since Bobby Allison in 1983 to win there in three consecutive races.Ty Gibbs is the most recent winner, claiming victory last weekend at Iowa Speedway.Denny Hamlin leads the championship standings, just]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-richmond-weekend-schedule-start-time-tv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-to-watch-nascar-at-richmond-weekend-schedule-start-time-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daytona looms large for Austin Dillon with NASCAR playoff hopes fading]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR driver Austin Dillon&rsquo;s chance to salvage his season comes down to two tracks that have defined his career.Saturday&rsquo;s push for a three-peat at the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway arrives two weeks ahead of the regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway.Four of Dillon&rsquo;s six Cup Series wins came at the two venues. The knowledge gives the 36-year-old a much-needed boost during a trying season both personally and professionally.&ldquo;Those two racetracks &mdash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daytona-looms-large-for-austin-dillon-with-nascar-playoff-hopes-fading/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daytona-looms-large-for-austin-dillon-with-nascar-playoff-hopes-fading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch&rsquo;s Iconic M&amp;M&rsquo;s Car Will Return for One Final NASCAR Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of NASCAR&rsquo;s most recognizable paint schemes is coming back.Nearly three weeks after Kyle Busch&rsquo;s death shocked the racing world, Samantha Busch announced Thursday that the iconic yellow M&amp;M&rsquo;s colors that became synonymous with his career will return one final time during NASCAR&rsquo;s playoff race at Bristol Motor Speedway.The tribute will come on Ty Gibbs&rsquo; No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, giving fans one last opportunity to see one of the sport&rsquo;s most belov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschrsquos-iconic-mampmrsquos-car-will-return-for-one-final-nascar-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-buschrsquos-iconic-mampmrsquos-car-will-return-for-one-final-nascar-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ty Gibbs will drive M&amp;M&amp;#39;s-themed car in memory of Kyle Busch in next month&amp;#39;s race at Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) &mdash; Ty Gibbs' car will be adorned in the multicolored M&amp;M's paint scheme made famous by former teammate Kyle Busch during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway next month, Busch's widow announced Thursday.&ldquo;Bristol was always one of Kyle&rsquo;s favorite tracks,&rdquo; Samantha Busch wrote on X. &ldquo;He loved racing under the lights, found so much success there, and the iconic M&amp;M&rsquo;S car holds some of the best memories of his career and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbs-will-drive-mampmamp39s-themed-car-in-memory-of-kyle-busch-in-next-monthamp39s-race-at-bristol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbs-will-drive-mampmamp39s-themed-car-in-memory-of-kyle-busch-in-next-monthamp39s-race-at-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Reveals 2027 Dates for Two Crucial Cup Series Weekends]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR&rsquo;s 2027 schedule continues to take shape, and two more tracks have officially confirmed when the Cup Series will visit next season.On Thursday, Richmond Raceway and World Wide Technology Raceway announced their 2027 NASCAR weekends. While both venues return to familiar spots on the calendar, each race will carry significant championship implications as drivers battle for postseason positioning.Richmond will once again serve as the opening weekend of NASCAR&rsquo;s Chase, while World]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-2027-dates-for-two-crucial-cup-series-weekends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-2027-dates-for-two-crucial-cup-series-weekends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samantha Busch Plans Special Tribute For Bristol Night Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samantha Busch, the wife of the late NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, is still mourning the sudden loss of her husband.On Thursday, the young widow announced that NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs will honor her late husband in a special way during the night race at Bristol. Gibbs, who drives the No. 54 Toyota Camry XSE for Joe Gibbs Racing, will be rocking Busch's iconic M&amp;Ms paint scheme."Bristol was always one of Kyle&rsquo;s favorite tracks. He loved racing under the lights, found so much succe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/samantha-busch-plans-special-tribute-for-bristol-night-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/samantha-busch-plans-special-tribute-for-bristol-night-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond will open 2027 Chase on NASCAR Cup schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFor the first time since the 2021 season, Richmond Raceway will have a race inside the NASCAR Cup Chase. The Virginia short track will play host to the opening race of the 2027 Cup Chase, moving into September from its current August date. It will again be a night race.The Richmond race weekend will be held from September 10-11. Richmond spent many years as the regular season finale and while it's been a Chase race before, this will be its first time as the Chase opener. This yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richmond-will-open-2027-chase-on-nascar-cup-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richmond-will-open-2027-chase-on-nascar-cup-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Reveals How Richard Childress Racing Is Coping With Kyle Busch Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyRichard Childress Racing is still feeling the loss of Kyle Busch, but Austin Dillon says the NASCAR Cup Series team is refusing to stop working. Speaking recently on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Dillon explained how Ric]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-reveals-how-richard-childress-racing-is-coping-with-kyle-busch-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-reveals-how-richard-childress-racing-is-coping-with-kyle-busch-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Ty Gibbs is honoring NASCAR legend Kyle Busch with M&amp;M&amp;#39;s car at Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Ty Gibbs is honoring NASCAR legend Kyle Busch with M&amp;M's car at Bristol originally appeared on The Sporting News.Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.It's been an emotional season throughout NASCAR after the sudden death of Kyle Busch in May, with tributes continuing for the racing legend.When the Cup Series heads to Bristol Motor Speedway for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race in September, Busch's friend Ty Gibbs will deliver one of the best tributes yet.Busch's wife]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-ty-gibbs-is-honoring-nascar-legend-kyle-busch-with-mampmamp39s-car-at-bristol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-ty-gibbs-is-honoring-nascar-legend-kyle-busch-with-mampmamp39s-car-at-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;M&rsquo;s Makes NASCAR Return With Epic Kyle Busch Bristol Tribute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ty Gibbs will run a Kyle Busch M&amp;M's tribute paint scheme at Bristol. GettyJoe Gibbs Racing made a surprise announcement on Thursday that will stun the sports world.M&amp;M&rsquo;s will make a shocking return to NASCAR racing after leaving the sport at the end of the 2022 season. The late Kyle Busch&rsquo;s famed M&amp;M&rsquo;s bright yellow paint scheme will be back on track with Ty Gibbs, who just won his second career race.The No. 54 Toyota will sport the M&amp;M&rsquo;s colors at Bristo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mampmrsquos-makes-nascar-return-with-epic-kyle-busch-bristol-tribute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mampmrsquos-makes-nascar-return-with-epic-kyle-busch-bristol-tribute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond Raceway Confirms It&amp;#39;ll Host &amp;quot;Chase&amp;quot; Race In 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug 16, 2025; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectRichmond Raceway became the latest race track to reveal its official 2027 NASCAR National Series race dates, as the facility revealed its dates on Thursday. Next season, the 0.75-mile short track, affectionately known as "The Action Track" will move inside the 10-race Chase for the NASCAR Cup.Accor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richmond-raceway-confirms-itamp39ll-host-ampquotchaseampquot-race-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richmond-raceway-confirms-itamp39ll-host-ampquotchaseampquot-race-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Fans Unite to Defend NBC Broadcaster Amid ‘Non-American’ Accent Controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[TALLADEGA, AL &ndash; APRIL 23: A Chase Elliott fan chears as Chase takes the lead during the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series GEICO 500 race on April 23, 2023 at the Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama. Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 23 NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon9532304230687 &copy;IMAGO/Icon Sportswire&ldquo;Jeff, your little boy has done it!&rdquo; This was Leigh Diffey in his element, calling out Harrison Burton&rsquo;s 2024 win at Dayt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-unite-to-defend-nbc-broadcaster-amid-non-american-accent-controversy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-fans-unite-to-defend-nbc-broadcaster-amid-non-american-accent-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Busch Raises Questions Over Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Hall of Fame Tribute]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 23: NASCAR Cup Series driver, Kyle Busch (L) and and brother, 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch pose for photos on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Charlotte Convention Center on January 23, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.(Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyKurt Busch has spoken about the tributes honoring his late brother Kyle Busch and discussion about his NASCAR Hall of Fame. Kyle died on May 21, 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-raises-questions-over-kyle-buschs-nascar-hall-of-fame-tribute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-raises-questions-over-kyle-buschs-nascar-hall-of-fame-tribute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson set to leave NASCAR with famous friends in tow and a star on Hollywood&amp;#39;s Walk of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmie Johnson gets his old No. 48 back for his final Cup race at next season's Daytona 500.His former sponsor should be along for the ride.Take a look at pit road on NASCAR's brightest day and don't be surprised to see celebrities from the kitchen to the stage rooting on Johnson.Even with the white flag about to drop on Johnson's racing career, he's still one of stock car racing's biggest stars &mdash; and by Daytona, he should have a spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to prove it.&ldquo;I'm go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-set-to-leave-nascar-with-famous-friends-in-tow-and-a-star-on-hollywoodamp39s-walk-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jimmie-johnson-set-to-leave-nascar-with-famous-friends-in-tow-and-a-star-on-hollywoodamp39s-walk-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants more drivers hosting podcasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport phototktk"I think that Todd and a couple drivers, Conor Zilisch, just hosted Denny's podcast this week. I think that was, Denny was probably off on vacation somewhere, asked a couple of guys if they would do it. And here you turn on social media and you see these little clips. All these little moments of fun conversations that the two guys are having. I learned more about Todd's personality in that two-minute clip than I've learned in the last six months. That's engagement. That's eng]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-wants-more-drivers-hosting-podcasts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dale-earnhardt-jr-wants-more-drivers-hosting-podcasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Petty explains what impressed him most about Ty Gibbs’s win at Iowa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoSunday's win at Iowa Speedway was just the second of&nbsp;Ty Gibbs's young career, but the work that led up to taking the checkered flag had been building all season.The 23-year-old has put up solid finishes all through the season, with 10 top-fives on the year &mdash; only points leader Denny Hamlin has more.While the wins are what garner the most attention on a driver's resume, Kyle Petty explained that what has impressed him most about Gibbs this year has been his consistency]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-petty-explains-what-impressed-him-most-about-ty-gibbss-win-at-iowa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-petty-explains-what-impressed-him-most-about-ty-gibbss-win-at-iowa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Busch bluntly responds to Hocevar’s NASCAR “life support” claims with a warning, “You can’t shoot your own foot”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by David Jensen/Getty ImagesKurt Busch has pushed back against Carson Hocevar&rsquo;s claim that NASCAR is on &lsquo;a ventilator&rsquo;, warning the young driver not to undermine the sport that has helped build his career.Hocevar made the comments after a disappointing Brickyard 400, arguing that NASCAR&rsquo;s broadcasts needed to improve and that the sport was no longer what it was in the late 1990s and early 2000s.The 23-year Cup Series veteran understands some of the frustration, but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-bluntly-responds-to-hocevars-nascar-life-support-claims-with-a-warning-you-cant-shoot-your-own-foot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kurt-busch-bluntly-responds-to-hocevars-nascar-life-support-claims-with-a-warning-you-cant-shoot-your-own-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Wilkesboro Speedway to host the 2027 NASCAR All-Star Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR All-Star Race is returning to North Carolina. On Wednesday, North Wilkesboro Speedway announced that it will host the 2027 NASCAR All-Star Race in late May. The race track previously hosted the exhibition event in 2024 and 2025 before NASCAR took it to Dover Motor Speedway.Christopher Bell is the previous All-Star Race winner at North Wilkesboro, beating Joey Logano with a late-race pass. The format for the All-Star Race is uncertain, but all parties will work together to find the bes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/north-wilkesboro-speedway-to-host-the-2027-nascar-all-star-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/north-wilkesboro-speedway-to-host-the-2027-nascar-all-star-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ty Gibbs will drive Kyle Busch&amp;#39;s M&amp;M&amp;#39;s paint scheme at Bristol race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ty Gibbs will run Kyle Busch's vibrant M&amp;M's paint scheme for the Bristol night race, Samantha Busch announced on social media on Aug. 13.M&amp;M&rsquo;s was a longtime sponsor of Busch's when he drove for Joe Gibbs Racing&rsquo;s No. 18. The Bristol race is Sept. 19.&ldquo;Bristol was always one of Kyle&rsquo;s favorite tracks. He loved racing under the lights, found so much success there, and the iconic M&amp;M&rsquo;S car holds some of the best memories of his career and our life together]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbs-will-drive-kyle-buschamp39s-mampmamp39s-paint-scheme-at-bristol-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbs-will-drive-kyle-buschamp39s-mampmamp39s-paint-scheme-at-bristol-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR and Avant announce multiyear partnership to launch new co-branded credit card for fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 13, 2026) &mdash; National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC &reg; (NASCAR) today announced a new multiyear Official Partnership with Avant, a data-driven platform at the intersection of technology and credit, that will introduce a new co-branded NASCAR credit card designed to reward fans with exclusive benefits, experiences and enhanced access to the sport beginning in 2027.As part of the agreement, Avant will become NASCAR&lsquo;s exclusive partner for co-b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-and-avant-announce-multiyear-partnership-to-launch-new-co-branded-credit-card-for-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-and-avant-announce-multiyear-partnership-to-launch-new-co-branded-credit-card-for-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;Ms returns to NASCAR for special Kyle Busch tribute scheme at Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoSamantha Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing together announced a special paint scheme for the Bristol Night Race, with Ty Gibbs honoring the late NASCAR legend at the short track where he dominated.M&amp;Ms, which was a long-time sponsor for Busch in his 15 seasons with JGR, will return for this race. The No. 54 will be wrapped in the iconic M&amp;Ms colors Busch drove to many wins and the 2015 Cup Series title.&nbsp;Within the paint scheme are pictures, highlighting key moments from Bus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mampms-returns-to-nascar-for-special-kyle-busch-tribute-scheme-at-bristol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mampms-returns-to-nascar-for-special-kyle-busch-tribute-scheme-at-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I Think We Stick With Tradition” — Kurt Busch Drops Unpopular Opinion on Kyle Busch’s Hall of Fame Bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Busch 19852026 NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Rennchampion Kyle Busch 19852026 NASCAR-Rennchampion LicenseRM 25120038 Copyright: xZoonar.com/StephenxAxArcexActionxSportsxPhotography,xInc.x 25120038 &copy;IMAGO/ZoonarWith Kyle &ldquo;Rowdy&rdquo; Busch&rsquo;s death in May 21 2026, the question around his NASCAR Hall of Fame induction has taken on a different meaning. Fans have pushed for NASCAR to give the two-time champion special treatment and expedite his entry. On the other hand, NASCAR has ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-think-we-stick-with-tradition-kurt-busch-drops-unpopular-opinion-on-kyle-buschs-hall-of-fame-bid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/i-think-we-stick-with-tradition-kurt-busch-drops-unpopular-opinion-on-kyle-buschs-hall-of-fame-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;M&amp;#39;s, JGR to Pay Tribute to Kyle Busch At Bristol Night Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&amp;M's will pay special tribute to Kyle Busch with this No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota at the Bristol Night Race. | Samantha BuschIt's been roughly three months since the loss of racing legend Kyle Busch. And up around the corner is the Bristol Night Race, a race that Busch gave many of his best performances in. Next month, Busch will be on the minds of many, due to his past success at the 0.533-mile short track, but also because M&amp;M's, his former longtime sponsor, is going all-out on pay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mampmamp39s-jgr-to-pay-tribute-to-kyle-busch-at-bristol-night-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mampmamp39s-jgr-to-pay-tribute-to-kyle-busch-at-bristol-night-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Austin Dillon pull off the Richmond Cup win for a third consecutive year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIn the past two years of NASCAR Cup Series racing, Austin Dillon has two wins, and they've both come at the same track.On August 11th, 2024, he won in highly controversial fashion after intentionally wrecking both Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin in the final seconds of the race. He was later removed from the playoffs for that while keeping the win. But what a lot of people forget is that Dillon was well on his way to winning that race before a late-race caution and the ensuing chaos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/can-austin-dillon-pull-off-the-richmond-cup-win-for-a-third-consecutive-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/can-austin-dillon-pull-off-the-richmond-cup-win-for-a-third-consecutive-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Drops Surprising Update on Rajah Caruth’s Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 15: Rajah Caruth, driver of the #44 Gilreath Farms/AAN Adjusters Chevrolet, (L) and Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Hellmann's Chevrolet, talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 15, 2023 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) GettyRajah Caruth has received a major boost from Dale Earnhardt Jr. after his strong second-place finish at Iowa Speedway in the NASCA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-dale-earnhardt-jr-drops-surprising-update-on-rajah-caruths-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-dale-earnhardt-jr-drops-surprising-update-on-rajah-caruths-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“You Can’t Shoot Your Own Foot” — Kurt Busch Gets Brutally Honest on Hocevar’s NASCAR ‘Life Support’ Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR: August 30 Bojangles` Southern 500, August 30, 2019 &ndash; Darlington, South Carolina, USA: Kurt Busch 1 gets ready to practice for the Bojangles` Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina &copy;IMAGO/DreamstimeCarson Hocevar went home after a lackluster Brickyard 400 last month and decided to voice his frustrations with the sport. NASCAR doesn&rsquo;t hit the same way it did back in the late 90s and early 2000s, a sentiment many have echoed over the past few month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/you-cant-shoot-your-own-foot-kurt-busch-gets-brutally-honest-on-hocevars-nascar-life-support-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/you-cant-shoot-your-own-foot-kurt-busch-gets-brutally-honest-on-hocevars-nascar-life-support-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legacy Motor Club linked to rising NASCAR driver for Cup ride in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legacy Motor Club has improved during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, with expansion on the way. The NASCAR organization will have three charters starting in 2027, as Riley Herbst is expected to join Erik Jones and John Hunter Nemechek. Now, Legacy Motor Club has been linked to a rising NASCAR driver for 2028.Kaden Honeycutt's most likely option for a Cup Series ride with Toyota during the 2028 NASCAR season would be Legacy Motor Club, as reported by FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass. Honeycutt, who r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/legacy-motor-club-linked-to-rising-nascar-driver-for-cup-ride-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/legacy-motor-club-linked-to-rising-nascar-driver-for-cup-ride-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Mayer&amp;#39;s plans for 2027 NASCAR season receives a major update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Mayer has had a disappointing season with Haas Factory Team in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series. Heading into the regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway, Mayer is only 19 points above the Chase bubble. So, what is the latest on the driver of the No. 41 car's plans for the 2027 NASCAR season?Despite being in the conversations for a NASCAR Cup Series seat in the past, Mayer is expected to remain in the O'Reilly Series, as reported by FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass. It is unclear which org]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sam-mayeramp39s-plans-for-2027-nascar-season-receives-a-major-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sam-mayeramp39s-plans-for-2027-nascar-season-receives-a-major-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mars to sponsor Ty Gibbs at Bristol with iconic M&amp;Ms scheme in memory of Kyle Busch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mars, a candy and snack company that sponsored Kyle Busch for 15 seasons at Joe Gibbs Racing, will return to the organization with the iconic M&amp;M&lsquo;s paint scheme on Ty Gibbs&lsquo; No. 54 Toyota for September&lsquo;s Bristol Night Race, Samantha Busch announced on Instagram Thursday.The mosaic scheme, which features iconic moments from Busch&rsquo;s career, is dedicated to the driver following his death on May 21 at 41.RELATED: See all angles of the No. 54 ToyotaBristol Motor Speedway i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mars-to-sponsor-ty-gibbs-at-bristol-with-iconic-mampms-scheme-in-memory-of-kyle-busch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/mars-to-sponsor-ty-gibbs-at-bristol-with-iconic-mampms-scheme-in-memory-of-kyle-busch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Richmond Weekend Schedule: Practice, Qualifying, Race Time and Weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series heads to one of its most historic short tracks this weekend as Richmond Raceway hosts the Cook Out 400, while the Craftsman Truck Series also returns for Friday night&rsquo;s Black&rsquo;s Tire 250 presented by BTS Rewards.The two-day weekend features Truck Series practice, qualifying and racing on Friday before Cup Series practice, qualifying and Saturday night&rsquo;s 400-lap main event.Here&rsquo;s everything fans need to know before the green flag drops.Friday, Aug. 14]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-richmond-weekend-schedule-practice-qualifying-race-time-and-weather/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-richmond-weekend-schedule-practice-qualifying-race-time-and-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond serves as pivotal Truck Series regular-season race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only two races remain now to decide the 10 Chase positions that will settle the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship, and after a two-week break in competition, teams are eager to roll and finalize which five drivers will complete the Chase grid.For championship leader and five-time race winner Layne Riggs, a good showing in Friday night&lsquo;s Black&lsquo;s Tire 250 presented by BTS Rewards at Richmond Raceway could land him the Chase&lsquo;s coveted No. 1 seed &mdash; even with ano]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richmond-serves-as-pivotal-truck-series-regular-season-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richmond-serves-as-pivotal-truck-series-regular-season-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Richmond: How to watch, schedule and predictions for the Cook Out 400]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR at Richmond: How to watch, schedule and predictions for the Cook Out 400 originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaNASCAR is back in Virginia&rsquo;s state capital this week for its annual visit to Richmond Raceway.The 0.75-mile short track has been a staple on the schedule since 1953, when Lee Petty won the inaugural race.Nowadays, Richmond serves as one of NASCAR&rsquo;s more unique tracks. It is the only three-quarter-mile venue that the series visits, and an aged surface (which ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-richmond-how-to-watch-schedule-and-predictions-for-the-cook-out-400/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-richmond-how-to-watch-schedule-and-predictions-for-the-cook-out-400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleetus McFarland wrecks out of Super Late Model debut in Battle at Berlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoCleetus McFarland (Garrett Mitchell) took his newly purchased No. 33 Late Model car to Berling Raceway in Michigan for the prestigious Tekton 250 Battle at Berlin. He qualified 22nd in the 27-car field.It was an eventful race for the popular YouTuber, which included an early spin while trying to avoid an incident ahead. He rubbed fenders, battled a tire rub, and even drew a middle finger from Evan Szotko while getting lapped&nbsp;in the middle of the race.Well, with just under 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cleetus-mcfarland-wrecks-out-of-super-late-model-debut-in-battle-at-berlin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cleetus-mcfarland-wrecks-out-of-super-late-model-debut-in-battle-at-berlin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleetus McFarland wrecks out of Super Late Model debut: &amp;quot;I just suck&amp;quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoCleetus McFarland (Garrett Mitchell) took his newly purchased No. 33 Late Model car to Berling Raceway in Michigan for the prestigious Tekton 250 Battle at Berlin. He qualified 22nd in the 27-car field.It was an eventful race for the popular YouTuber, which included an early spin while trying to avoid an incident ahead. He rubbed fenders, battled a tire rub, and even drew a middle finger from Evan Szotko while getting lapped&nbsp;in the middle of the race.Well, with just under 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cleetus-mcfarland-wrecks-out-of-super-late-model-debut-ampquoti-just-suckampquot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/cleetus-mcfarland-wrecks-out-of-super-late-model-debut-ampquoti-just-suckampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Richmond full weekend track schedule, TV schedule for the Cook Out 400, other races]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR makes its annual trip to Richmond Raceway for two critical races on the path to the Chase, including the Cook Out 400 Cup Series race on Aug. 15.The Craftsman Truck Series will compete on Aug. 14, along with Cup Series practice and qualifying. The Truck Series has two more races remaining in the regular season.The Cook Out 400 takes place on the next day, with three regular-season races remaining before the Chase.The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series is off the next two weekends before returning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-richmond-full-weekend-track-schedule-tv-schedule-for-the-cook-out-400-other-races/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-richmond-full-weekend-track-schedule-tv-schedule-for-the-cook-out-400-other-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Movie Night at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway is linked to NASCAR controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nashville Superspeedway is lending a hand to show that Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway is more than a racetrack.Since 2018, executives at Speedway Motorsports Inc., which owns Nashville Superspeedway, have wanted to bring NASCAR back to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. As part of that effort, SMI wants to demonstrate the 122-year-old facility is capable of hosting other types of events.On Aug. 14, Nashville Superspeedway will host Movie Night at the Speedway presented by Bristol Motor Speedway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-movie-night-at-nashville-fairgrounds-speedway-is-linked-to-nascar-controversy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-movie-night-at-nashville-fairgrounds-speedway-is-linked-to-nascar-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Start/Finish&amp;#39; series to kick off with Mark Martin on Aug. 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin will take center stage throughout August on the NASCAR Channel, with a collection of &ldquo;Memory Lane&rdquo; episodes leading into the premiere of a new full-length documentary celebrating his legendary career.&ldquo;Start/Finish: Mark Martin&rdquo; premieres Aug. 16 at 3:30 p.m. ET on the NASCAR Channel. The film launches the new &ldquo;Start/Finish&rdquo; documentary series, which goes inside the lives and careers of the legends who helped shape stock-car rac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39startfinishamp39-series-to-kick-off-with-mark-martin-on-aug-16/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39startfinishamp39-series-to-kick-off-with-mark-martin-on-aug-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Richmond: Key info, links, results for race weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series head to the 0.75-mile Richmond Raceway this weekend for two nights of thrilling short-track racing in Richmond, Virginia. The Cup Series enters the final three-race stretch before The Chase, while the Truck Series returns to action after a three-week hiatus. Bookmark this page and come back often for your race-week essentials &mdash; from qualifying orders, practice speeds, pit stalls and more.RELATED: Full weekend schedule | TV listings |]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-richmond-key-info-links-results-for-race-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-richmond-key-info-links-results-for-race-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheldon Haudenschild &amp;#39;proves it&amp;#39; in Knoxville Nationals prelim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThis is the best Sheldon Haudenschild has ever looked in 410 Sprint Car racing and that was before he claimed night one of the Knoxville Nationals on Wednesday night.During his previous tenure at Stenhouse Jr &ndash; Marshall Racing, the now 32-year-old was perpetually fast but also incredibly inconsistent. It always felt like there were missing puzzle pieces and they may have come together this season at KCP Racing.Again, these were all things that were true even before unloadin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sheldon-haudenschild-amp39proves-itamp39-in-knoxville-nationals-prelim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sheldon-haudenschild-amp39proves-itamp39-in-knoxville-nationals-prelim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Kyle Larson Unfazed About Missing Prestigious Sprint Car Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson shrugged off missing the Knoxville Nationals this Saturday. GettyKyle Larson will be behind the wheel of his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet for Saturday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond. Two days prior, the two-time and defending Cup Series champion will compete in a preliminary race at the Knoxville Nationals.&nbsp;The Knoxville Nationals, held in Knoxville, Iowa, is the largest and most prestigious event in sprint car racing. Larson is an avid sprint car racer and h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-kyle-larson-unfazed-about-missing-prestigious-sprint-car-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-kyle-larson-unfazed-about-missing-prestigious-sprint-car-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Alleges Racial Remark From Shane Liebig after Ryan Timms incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) stands by his pit box Saturday, July 25, 2026, during qualifying for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Kyle Larson and Ryan Timms made contact during the 2026 Front Row Challenge in Oskaloosa at the Iowa Southern Speedway. After the race, the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion claimed Liebig Motorsports owner Shane Liebig made comments about his ethnicity.Larson started the Sprint car A-feature in P11, whereas Timms started in pole positi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-alleges-racial-remark-from-shane-liebig-after-ryan-timms-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-alleges-racial-remark-from-shane-liebig-after-ryan-timms-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kasey Kahne is as passionate and competitive as ever at Knoxville Nationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThis is just what Kasey Kahne does.<br />
Racers race.Eight years removed from his last NASCAR Cup Series race, Kasey Kahne is 46-years-old and as busy as ever.&ldquo;It's been a really good year and it's been fun because I've done a lot of things away from the racetrack and at the racetrack this year and some unexpected things,&rdquo; Kahne told Motorsport.com on Wednesday before his Knoxville Nationals prelim night.For example, Kahne finally earned his elusive first victory on the Wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-is-as-passionate-and-competitive-as-ever-at-knoxville-nationals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kasey-kahne-is-as-passionate-and-competitive-as-ever-at-knoxville-nationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Dillon: The Favorite to Win Richmond? Crew Chief Sounds Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Austin Dillon the favorite to win at Richmond? GettyWins have been difficult to come by for Austin Dillon throughout his NASCAR Cup Series career. Currently in his 13th full-time season, the driver of the No. 3 has recorded six career victories, including the 2017 Coca-Cola 600 and the 2018 Daytona 500.However, the 36-year-old has found a sweet spot at Richmond Raceway. Dillon has been the victor of the last two Cup Series races at the 0.75-mile short track in Henrico County, Virginia.&nbsp;A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-dillon-the-favorite-to-win-richmond-crew-chief-sounds-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/austin-dillon-the-favorite-to-win-richmond-crew-chief-sounds-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ty Gibbs wants to see what NASCAR would look like without digital mirrors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoTy Gibbs probably doesn't want to change a thing about his current setup.The No. 54 team is coming off of an impressive win at Iowa Speedway and is primed to enter the Chase as a true title contender. But while his car and operation are currently working to perfection, he joked with Dale Earnhardt Jr. that there's one change he wouldn't mind seeing NASCAR make in the near future.Speaking as a guest on the Dale Jr. Download, Gibbs argued that the digital mirrors used by drivers ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbs-wants-to-see-what-nascar-would-look-like-without-digital-mirrors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbs-wants-to-see-what-nascar-would-look-like-without-digital-mirrors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dover, North Wilkesboro Reveal 2027 NASCAR Weekend Dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dover Motor Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway have become the latest tracks to unveil their dates for the 2027 NASCAR season, giving fans another look at how next year&rsquo;s calendar is beginning to take shape.The announcements continue a busy stretch of schedule news, with NASCAR and individual tracks gradually confirming race weekends ahead of the full 2027 schedule release. While both venues will keep familiar spots on the calendar, North Wilkesboro&rsquo;s All-Star celebration and Dov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dover-north-wilkesboro-reveal-2027-nascar-weekend-dates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dover-north-wilkesboro-reveal-2027-nascar-weekend-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sounds The Alarm on Iowa Repave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. sounds the alarm on Iowa Speedway repave. GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. warned NASCAR about the risks of repaving the Iowa Speedway. The retired NASCAR Hall of Famer believes a complete repave of the short track would be a detriment to the racing product in the coming years.Prior to this past weekend&rsquo;s Cup Series race, the Iowa Speedway announced it would undergo the repave product. In addition, next year&rsquo;s Cup Series race at the track will take place on July 4th weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-dale-earnhardt-jr-sounds-the-alarm-on-iowa-repave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-dale-earnhardt-jr-sounds-the-alarm-on-iowa-repave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Dye secures four-race NASCAR O&amp;#39;Reilly deal with Jordan Anderson Racing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDaniel Dye will pilot the No. 32 Jordan Anderson Racing &nbsp;Bommarito Autosport Chevrolet in four NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races later this year.Dye will first drive the JAR entry at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, and then at Darlington Raceway on September 5, Talladega Superspeedway on October 24, and finally Martinsville Speedway on October 31.Champion Container will sponsor the effort, and Dye&rsquo;s Race to Stop Suicide awareness campaign will be fea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-dye-secures-four-race-nascar-oamp39reilly-deal-with-jordan-anderson-racing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/daniel-dye-secures-four-race-nascar-oamp39reilly-deal-with-jordan-anderson-racing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR&amp;#39;s All-Star race returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) &mdash; NASCAR's All-Star race is returning to North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2027.The midseason exhibition is moving back to the 0.625-mile asphalt oval in the picturesque North Carolina foothills after a one-year stop at Dover Motor Speedway. North Wilkesboro hosted the All-Star event for three years, from 2023-25.The Sunday, May 23 race will be televised on Fox Sports in prime time. It also will be part of a tripleheader weekend that includes the Craftsman Truck Seri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascaramp39s-all-star-race-returns-to-north-wilkesboro-speedway-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascaramp39s-all-star-race-returns-to-north-wilkesboro-speedway-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How NASCAR’s Ross Chastain Paid Tribute to His Family’s Heritage and Farming Fans with His Latest Paint Job in Iowa (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Chastain at the Iowa Corn 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Aug. 9, 2026<br />
Credit: Barr VisualsNEED TO KNOWRoss Chastain&rsquo;s No. 1 car featured a Busch Light design honoring farmers and supporting the nonprofit Farm RescueChastain&rsquo;s agricultural roots inspired his partnership with Busch Light, which began after his father requested &ldquo;beer and tractors&rdquo;The Iowa Speedway event included a Dierks Bentley performance as part of the brand&rsquo;s Summer Music SeriesNASCAR&rsquo;s R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-nascars-ross-chastain-paid-tribute-to-his-familys-heritage-and-farming-fans-with-his-latest-paint-job-in-iowa-exclusive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/how-nascars-ross-chastain-paid-tribute-to-his-familys-heritage-and-farming-fans-with-his-latest-paint-job-in-iowa-exclusive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR reveals green-flag times for Richmond in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is ready for the upcoming race weekend at Richmond Raceway. The sport returns to Richmond in what is expected to be a fun weekend in Virginia. However, when will NASCAR wave the green flags throughout the weekend in Richmond on Friday and Saturday?The NASCAR Truck Series kicks off the action with a 7:48 p.m. ET green flag at Richmond on FOX Sports 1 on Friday night. The NASCAR O'Reilly Series won't compete at Richmond, with the next race taking place at Daytona International Speedway in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-green-flag-times-for-richmond-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-reveals-green-flag-times-for-richmond-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect when expecting Spire prospect Tristan McKee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoAt 41-years-old, Michael McDowell isn&rsquo;t ready to retire from the NASCAR Cup Series but knows exactly when he would like to.&ldquo;Tristan McKee is really switched on, focused, and he&rsquo;s the real deal,&rdquo; McDowell said earlier this season. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been asked a lot when I&rsquo;m going to retire. I&rsquo;m going to quit when he&rsquo;s ready to go Cup racing, Lord willing.&rdquo;That&rsquo;s high praise for a driver that is still just 16-years-old and will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-to-expect-when-expecting-spire-prospect-tristan-mckee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-to-expect-when-expecting-spire-prospect-tristan-mckee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR qualifying order for Truck Series at Richmond in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Truck Series is set to arrive at&nbsp;Richmond Raceway for its 17th race of the 2026 season. It is the only date at Richmond, as NASCAR visits the venue once per season. In 2025, Corey Heim won the pole for the Truck Series race at Richmond, marking his fifth of seven pole positions during the season.First, the Truck Series needs to qualify for the event at Richmond, and the qualifying format is simple. Every driver will make a two-lap run, with the best overall lap times determining]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-for-truck-series-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-for-truck-series-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR qualifying order for Cup Series at Richmond in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series is set to arrive at&nbsp;Richmond Raceway for its 24th race of the 2026 season. It is the only date at Richmond, as NASCAR only goes to the venue once per year. In 2025, Ryan Preece won the pole for the Cup Series race at Richmond, marking his first and final pole position during the season.First, the Cup Series needs to qualify for the event at Richmond, and the qualifying format is simple. Every driver will make a two-lap run, with the overall lap times determining the st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-for-cup-series-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-qualifying-order-for-cup-series-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR TV ratings for Cup Series race at Iowa in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR arrived at Iowa Speedway for the 2026 Iowa Corn 350, and the 23rd points race of the season was intense. Ryan Blaney won Stage 1 while Christopher Bell won Stage 2; however, neither driver was able to enter victory lane. Instead, it was a different Joe Gibbs Racing driver who held off Bell.At the end of the day, Gibbs&nbsp;won his second Cup Series race of 2026 at Iowa. After a brief overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings following the 2026 Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tv-ratings-for-cup-series-race-at-iowa-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tv-ratings-for-cup-series-race-at-iowa-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR TV ratings for O&amp;#39;Reilly race at Iowa in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR arrived at Iowa Speedway for the 2026 HyVee Perks 250, and the 23rd race of the season was exciting. Ryan Sieg won Stage 1, while Justin Allgaier won Stage 2; however, neither driver was able to enter victory lane. Instead, it was a different JR Motorsports driver who earned his second straight NASCAR victory.At the end of the day, Kvapil&nbsp;won his second O'Reilly Series race of 2026 at Iowa. After a brief overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings following the 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tv-ratings-for-oamp39reilly-race-at-iowa-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-tv-ratings-for-oamp39reilly-race-at-iowa-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Berry has momentum but no 2027 NASCAR contract yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe last time Josh Berry participated in a Ford Performance media call, he broke his own news that he would not be returning to Wood Brothers Racing next season.On Tuesday, he participated in another one and conceded there was no news, frustratingly, in his pursuit of a job next season. Berry, the short track success story turned O&rsquo;Reilly Series championship contender and then Cup Series winner, is coming off seventh and fourth place finishes the past two weeks.It&rsquo;s a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/josh-berry-has-momentum-but-no-2027-nascar-contract-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/josh-berry-has-momentum-but-no-2027-nascar-contract-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ty Gibbs’s crew chief says practice runs proved viability of bold two-tire calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoTy Gibbs won his second race of the season on Sunday at Iowa Speedway, pushing him into second in the NASCAR Cup Series standings with just three races to go before the start of the Chase.Key to Gibbs's win was an aggressive pit strategy that saw the No. 54 team make three two-tire stops over the course of the race. After a slow pit in the opening stretch of the race, Gibbs needed to win back track position, and the team decided to roll the dice on two-tire stops.It paid off.But]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbss-crew-chief-says-practice-runs-proved-viability-of-bold-two-tire-calls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbss-crew-chief-says-practice-runs-proved-viability-of-bold-two-tire-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell is ready to bring a race to Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoNASCAR has been actively traveling to new places in recent years, with races taking place everywhere from Mexico City to the streets of downtown Chicago.The heart of the NASCAR season will always be at its classic tracks, but by including new locations on the schedule year-to-year, the sport is able to reach new fans and stretch its imprint further.NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell doesn't sound like he plans on slowing down the travel plans of the Cup Series any time soon, and in fact]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-odonnell-is-ready-to-bring-a-race-to-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-odonnell-is-ready-to-bring-a-race-to-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR CEO Steve O&amp;#39;Donnell is ready to bring a race to Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR has been actively traveling to new places in recent years, with races taking place everywhere from Mexico City to the streets of downtown Chicago.The heart of the NASCAR season will always be at its classic tracks, but by including new locations on the schedule year-to-year, the sport is able to reach new fans and stretch its imprint further.NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell doesn't sound like he plans on slowing down the travel plans of the Cup Series any time soon, and in fact apparently has a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-oamp39donnell-is-ready-to-bring-a-race-to-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-ceo-steve-oamp39donnell-is-ready-to-bring-a-race-to-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR says Corey Heim will not be eligible for Cup Rookie of the Year in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoCorey Heim already has two wins as a NASCAR Cup Series driver, wheeling the part-time No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota to victories in San Diego and the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis.However, NASCAR says that Heim will not be eligible to compete for Rookie of the Year honors in 2027 as he embarks on his first full-time season. He is also not eligible this year either as he didn't declare for Cup points. In the owner standings, that No. 67 entry is actually within 20 points of line 2026']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-says-corey-heim-will-not-be-eligible-for-cup-rookie-of-the-year-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-says-corey-heim-will-not-be-eligible-for-cup-rookie-of-the-year-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Chase Cut Line Faces Fresh Concerns From Dale Earnhardt Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 22: Team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. walks on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Wawa 250 Powered By Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on August 22, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyDale Earnhardt Jr. has raised fresh questions about the size of the NASCAR playoffs, saying the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs could create more tension with fewer drivers. Earnhardt discussed the playoff cut line as th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-cut-line-faces-fresh-concerns-from-dale-earnhardt-jr/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-cut-line-faces-fresh-concerns-from-dale-earnhardt-jr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcus Smith &amp; Co. Drop Bold All-Star Race Tease Days After Wild &amp;quot;Sprinklers&amp;quot; Proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASHVILLE, TN &ndash; JUNE 24: Marcus Smith, CEO of Speedway Motorsports looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Ally 400 on June 24, 2023, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 24 NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2306241059 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireNASCAR finally confirmed what had been a badly kept secret on August 12, with the All-Star Race heading back to North Wilkesboro in 2027. It&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/marcus-smith-amp-co-drop-bold-all-star-race-tease-days-after-wild-ampquotsprinklersampquot-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/marcus-smith-amp-co-drop-bold-all-star-race-tease-days-after-wild-ampquotsprinklersampquot-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR&amp;#39;s All-Star Race Shifts Back to North Wilkesboro In 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jul 19, 2026; North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA;Sun sets in turn four during the Window World 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNorth Wilkesboro Speedway hosted a sold-out NASCAR Cup Series race in 2026, the track's first points-paying race since the 1996 season. Unfortunately, the track will not return with another NASCAR Cup Series points-paying race in 2027, as North Wilkesboro Speedway has been officially reassigned as the venue for the All-Star Race nex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascaramp39s-all-star-race-shifts-back-to-north-wilkesboro-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascaramp39s-all-star-race-shifts-back-to-north-wilkesboro-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Chase Nightmare: The Numbers Are Bad News for Some Drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series odds for Iowa. GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series championship battle has taken a major turn after 25,000 simulations showed a clear advantage for drivers entering The Chase near the top of the standings. Racing Insights managing director Russell Wenrich said the data supports what drivers have been saying since NASCAR brought back the Chase format.The simulations found that the top six produced the champion in 85% of the models. The top seed won more than 35% of the simulated champion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-nightmare-the-numbers-are-bad-news-for-some-drivers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-nightmare-the-numbers-are-bad-news-for-some-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IndyCar unveils Phase One of 2027 schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoBuilding on a 16% increase in television viewership this year &ndash; its highest audience numbers since 2008 &ndash; IndyCar announced Phase One of the 2027 IndyCar Series schedule on Wednesday.The preliminary eight-race lineup opens with a three-week stretch in March, shifts Barber&nbsp;Motorsports Park back to early April, and guarantees network television coverage on FOX for every race for the third consecutive season.For just the fifth time in the series&rsquo; 118-year hist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/indycar-unveils-phase-one-of-2027-schedule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/indycar-unveils-phase-one-of-2027-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Wilkesboro to host 2027 All-Star Race, losing points race as Dover returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFor the first time since 1996, North Wilkesboro hosted a points-paying race this year after three years as the All-Star Race. However, the historic track will again host the All-Star Race in 2027 as part of a triple-header weekend with the O'Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series. Of note, this will be the first O'Reilly race at the track since 1985.The packed weekend of racing at North Wilkesboro will take place from May 21-23, the week before the the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/north-wilkesboro-to-host-2027-all-star-race-losing-points-race-as-dover-returns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/north-wilkesboro-to-host-2027-all-star-race-losing-points-race-as-dover-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won Last Year’s NASCAR Cup Race at Richmond?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Dillon enters this weekend&rsquo;s Cook Out 400 as the defending winner after earning one of the biggest victories of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at Richmond Raceway.The Richard Childress Racing driver led a race-high 107 of 400 laps and pulled away over the closing stages to claim his sixth career Cup Series victory. The win came by 2.471 seconds over Alex Bowman and locked Dillon into the Chase, making him one of the biggest storylines heading into the postseason.Here&rsquo;s a lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-last-years-nascar-cup-race-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-last-years-nascar-cup-race-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Richmond Entry List: Every Driver Entered for This Weekend’s Cup Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Richmond Raceway this weekend for the Cook Out 400, the third-to-last race before the 2026 regular season concludes.Thirty-seven drivers are entered for Saturday night&rsquo;s race, meaning every car on the entry list will qualify for the main event. While there are no open spots up for grabs, the weekend still carries enormous significance as the battle for the final Chase positions tightens with just two races remaining after Richmond.Austin Dillon returns as the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-richmond-entry-list-every-driver-entered-for-this-weekends-cup-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-richmond-entry-list-every-driver-entered-for-this-weekends-cup-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualifying orders for 2026 Richmond Raceway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series and Craftsman Truck Series head to Richmond Raceway this weekend for a River City doubleheader. For the Cup Series, three regular-season races remain, while Chase contenders in the Truck Series have just two races to solidify postseason positioning. See qualifying orders for both series this weekend.MORE: Weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on TVCup Series<br />
Single-car qualifying will occur at 4:40 p.m. ET on Friday, with practice at 3:30 p.m. ET (truTV).POSITIONNUMBERDRIV]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/qualifying-orders-for-2026-richmond-raceway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/qualifying-orders-for-2026-richmond-raceway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[So close yet so far: Inside Christopher Bell&amp;#39;s season of seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Bell has been one spot short of Victory Lane this season. A bunch of times, actually.In fact, no one has finished second more often in a season without winning a race than Bell, who tied Harry Gant&rsquo;s 1981 record with a seventh runner-up finish Sunday at Iowa Speedway.&ldquo;This is what you call a bad second-place finish,&rdquo; Bell told USA Sports after climbing from his No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.MORE: Iowa results | Cup standings before RichmondSeven runner-up efforts j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/so-close-yet-so-far-inside-christopher-bellamp39s-season-of-seconds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/so-close-yet-so-far-inside-christopher-bellamp39s-season-of-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;A full-circle deal&amp;#39;: Dean Thompson eager to join Haas Factory Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was now or never for Dean Thompson.After two seasons with Sam Hunt Racing, he knew it was time to take a chance on himself &mdash; and raise the stakes with a move to Haas Factory Team in 2027 in a multiyear deal.The Southern California racing scene tied Thompson with Joe Custer, president of Haas Factory Team, together from an early age. While Thompson was getting his career started, he competed against Cole Custer in quarter midgets behind Orange Show Speedway in Riverside. Thompson knew he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39a-full-circle-dealamp39-dean-thompson-eager-to-join-haas-factory-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/amp39a-full-circle-dealamp39-dean-thompson-eager-to-join-haas-factory-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Admits He Had Zero Confidence Battling Christopher Bell at Iowa]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin wins the 2026 Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway, his 8th all-time win at the Tricky Triangle. June 14, 2026.Denny Hamlin shared his thoughts on enduring brake issues while battling Christopher Bell at Iowa. He admitted to having a &lsquo;negative mindset&rsquo; throughout the weekend.Iowa could&rsquo;ve been a disaster for Joe Gibbs Racing. Both Hamlin and Chase Briscoe battled brake issues on Saturday&rsquo;s practice.Hamlin&rsquo;s No. 11 team h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-admits-he-had-zero-confidence-battling-christopher-bell-at-iowa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-admits-he-had-zero-confidence-battling-christopher-bell-at-iowa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Almost Created a New Penalty Amid Denny Hamlin’s Iowa Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin nearly forced NASCAR to create a new penalty at Iowa. GettyDenny Hamlin opened up about how NASCAR threatened to create a new penalty prior to last weekend&rsquo;s Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. The conversation stemmed from the driver of the No. 11 wanting to change his brake pads after the parts failed during Saturday&rsquo;s practice session.Hamlin voiced his concerns over safety as he did not want to run Sunday&rsquo;s 350-lap race. Despite Hamlin&rsquo;s worry, NASCAR would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-almost-created-a-new-penalty-amid-denny-hamlins-iowa-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-almost-created-a-new-penalty-amid-denny-hamlins-iowa-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Veteran Drops Blunt 3-Word Verdict on Christopher Bell&amp;#39;s Piling Runner Up Finishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Bell [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago369448530-461x315.jpg]https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago369448530.jpg &copy;IMAGO/USA TODAY NetworkA second-place finish is a good result. You score solid points and move up the standings. But for Christopher Bell, it has become a strange pattern, especially with how often it&rsquo;s happening. Seven times this season, he has come close to Victory Lane, only to watch someone else take]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-veteran-drops-blunt-3-word-verdict-on-christopher-bellamp39s-piling-runner-up-finishes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-veteran-drops-blunt-3-word-verdict-on-christopher-bellamp39s-piling-runner-up-finishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA to halt flights at major D.C. airport ahead of IndyCar race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will close the airspace above Reagan National Airport (DCA) from 10:15am EST to 1:15pm EST on August 23 in order to "help ensure the safe and efficient movement of air traffic&rdquo; during the IndyCar race in Washington D.C. later this month.This is not an unusual move from the FAA, as they also briefly closed the airspace for the Fourth of July UFC fight at the White House, and also in June of 2025 for a military parade.Arrivals and dep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/faa-to-halt-flights-at-major-dc-airport-ahead-of-indycar-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/faa-to-halt-flights-at-major-dc-airport-ahead-of-indycar-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Disservice to the Fan”– HMS Insider Drops Blunt Verdict on NASCAR Trapping Denny Hamlin in a Dangerous Box]]></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&rsquo;s Iowa weekend was destined to be difficult from the moment his No. 11 Toyota hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/disservice-to-the-fan-hms-insider-drops-blunt-verdict-on-nascar-trapping-denny-hamlin-in-a-dangerous-box/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/disservice-to-the-fan-hms-insider-drops-blunt-verdict-on-nascar-trapping-denny-hamlin-in-a-dangerous-box/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hauler Talk: 25,000 Chase simulations and why the top six is so important]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the return of The Chase was announced in January, the conventional wisdom about making a title run has been consistent.Drivers have unwaveringly predicted that the champion will come from the top six in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings after 26 races.Why has that become the overwhelming narrative?RELATED: How The Chase format works | Chase check-in after Iowa&ldquo;They&rsquo;re talking about it because that&rsquo;s right,&rdquo; Racing Insights managing director Russell Wenrich said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hauler-talk-25000-chase-simulations-and-why-the-top-six-is-so-important/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hauler-talk-25000-chase-simulations-and-why-the-top-six-is-so-important/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Champion Faces Richmond Test: Could Another Setback Be Coming?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 18: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 18, 2026 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyDefending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson heads to Richmond Raceway this weekend with a clear target: gain points and build momentum before the playoffs. Larson enters the Cook Out 400 10th in the N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-champion-faces-richmond-test-could-another-setback-be-coming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-champion-faces-richmond-test-could-another-setback-be-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dystany Spurlock, NASCAR&amp;#39;s first Black woman driver, to race at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dystany Spurlock is returning to NASCAR this weekend.The 34-year-old, who earlier this season became the first Black woman to drive in one of the sport&rsquo;s top three national touring series, will attempt to race in Friday night&rsquo;s Craftsman Truck Series race at Richmond in the No. 2 Ford for Team Reaume. Spurlock must one of the top 36 trucks in qualifying out of 39 entries to make the race.Spurlock, who is a Virginia native and grew up near Richmond Raceway, is in her first season of s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dystany-spurlock-nascaramp39s-first-black-woman-driver-to-race-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dystany-spurlock-nascaramp39s-first-black-woman-driver-to-race-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darlington Raceway Reveals 2027 NASCAR Race Dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mar 22, 2026; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; Team Penske Joey Logano (22) and Haas Factory Team Cole Custer (41) drive in the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe official 2027 NASCAR National Series schedule continues to take shape, and on Tuesday, one of NASCAR's longest-tenured tracks, Darlington Raceway, revealed its dates for next season.Next season, the track that is known as "Too Tough To Tame" will host two multi-series race weekends.The first Darli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/darlington-raceway-reveals-2027-nascar-race-dates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/darlington-raceway-reveals-2027-nascar-race-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR insider reveals top Cup Series prospect during 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is nearing the Chase, with only three races left in the 2026 Cup Series regular season. It has been the year of Toyota, but former top prospect Ty Gibbs has been the breakout star. So, which up-and-coming NASCAR driver could be next up in the Cup Series? A NASCAR insider has revealed his top Cup Series prospect in 2026.FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass labeled Brent Crews as his top Cup Series prospect in NASCAR during the 2026 season, the insider revealed in his latest prospects list. Crews, who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-insider-reveals-top-cup-series-prospect-during-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-insider-reveals-top-cup-series-prospect-during-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darlington confirms that the Southern 500 will move back outside the Chase in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDarlington Raceway has announced its race dates for the 2027 season. The historic track, which opened in 1950, will again hold a triple-header weekend from April 2-4 with all three national&nbsp;divisions.&nbsp;However, there is a change for later in the season when NASCAR returns to Darlington for 78th running of the Southern 500. The race will be held on September&nbsp; 5, and preceded by the NASCAR O'Reilly Series on September 4 as part of Labor Day Weekend.This is notable as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/darlington-confirms-that-the-southern-500-will-move-back-outside-the-chase-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/darlington-confirms-that-the-southern-500-will-move-back-outside-the-chase-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Driver Rips John Hunter Nemechek After Iowa Disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 26: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, looks on prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson&rsquo;s strong start at the Iowa Corn 350 quickly turned into another frustrating NASCAR race at Iowa Speedway. Larson qualified second behind Ryan Blaney and stayed near the front early, finishing Stage 1 in third. But a resta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-rips-john-hunter-nemechek-after-iowa-disaster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-driver-rips-john-hunter-nemechek-after-iowa-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Richmond Cook Out 400: Full weekend schedule, how to watch and weather forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty ImagesNASCAR heads to Richmond Raceway for the Cook Out 400 this weekend as the battle to crown this year&rsquo;s champion enters its final stretch.Denny Hamlin has extended his advantage at the top of the drivers&rsquo; standings, opening up a 103-point lead over Ty Gibbs. Former championship runner-up Tyler Reddick has slipped to fourth following last weekend&rsquo;s Iowa Corn 350.Gibbs claimed victory in Iowa after starting sixth, taking the lead on Lap 328 when Ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-richmond-cook-out-400-full-weekend-schedule-how-to-watch-and-weather-forecast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-richmond-cook-out-400-full-weekend-schedule-how-to-watch-and-weather-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Entry List This Week: 37 Cup Series Drivers for Cook Out 400 at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR schedule this weekend takes the Cup Series field to Richmond Raceway for the Cook Out 400, the 24th-points race of the regular season. It&rsquo;s also the second consecutive race at a short track, with the Cup Series racing on Saturday night instead of Sunday.Taking a look at the NASCAR entry list this week, it&rsquo;ll be a relatively small field with only 37 drivers. There are the standard 35 full-time drivers with Austin Hill driving that second chartered seat for Richard Childress]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-this-week-37-cup-series-drivers-for-cook-out-400-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-this-week-37-cup-series-drivers-for-cook-out-400-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sporticast: A NASCAR Race in Central Park?]]></title><description><![CDATA[\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\tOn the 577th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams speak with Ben Kennedy, the COO of NASCAR, about the delicate balance between the racing circuit&rsquo;s traditional roots and its constant quest for innovation.\n\n\n\n\n\tKennedy, a member of the family that has run NASCAR for decades, was a pro stock car driver before joining the executive ranks. He was promoted to COO earlier this year, helping oversee a group focused on all p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sporticast-a-nascar-race-in-central-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/sporticast-a-nascar-race-in-central-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Don’t Make Me Cry at Work”: NASCAR Fans React to RCR’s Emotional Kyle Busch Tribute for Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Busch poses with his No. 18 M&amp;M's Toyota after winning the Explore the Pocono Mountains 350 Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond on Sunday, June 27, 2021.Richard Childress Racing drew emotional reactions from fans after unveiling their latest Kyle Busch tribute. The team shared a new paint scheme for the No.33 Chevrolet, featuring Busch&rsquo;s signature bow on the hood.Austin Hill took over after Busch&rsquo;s passing and currently drives the No.33 Chevy. RCR previously annou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dont-make-me-cry-at-work-nascar-fans-react-to-rcrs-emotional-kyle-busch-tribute-for-richmond/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/dont-make-me-cry-at-work-nascar-fans-react-to-rcrs-emotional-kyle-busch-tribute-for-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Opens Up on Iowa’s Brutal Brake Ordeal: “This Is the Worst Mindset I’ve Had”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jul 4, 2026; Joliet, Illinois, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) before qualifying for the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. &copy; Mike Dinovo-Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin endured a grueling day at Iowa Speedway as brake issues plagued his race. The problem was so severe that Hamlin was ready to settle for a top-25 finish.Hamlin and his teammate Chase Briscoe had a shocking realization during Saturday&rsquo;s practice: their brake pressure was insufficient. Crew chiefs Chris Gayle and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-opens-up-on-iowas-brutal-brake-ordeal-this-is-the-worst-mindset-ive-had/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-opens-up-on-iowas-brutal-brake-ordeal-this-is-the-worst-mindset-ive-had/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Team Honoring Kyle Busch With Special Paint Scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Childress Racing honoring Kyle Busch with a special paint scheme. GettyThe tributes to the late Kyle Busch continue throughout the upcoming NASCAR weekend at Richmond Raceway. For Saturday night&rsquo;s Cup Series race, Richard Childress Racing is rolling out a special paint scheme honoring the fallen champion.Austin Hill, who was tabbed to be Busch&rsquo;s replacement last May, will field the No. 33 Morgan &amp; Morgan Chevrolet. On the hood of Hill&rsquo;s car will feature a graphic of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-team-honoring-kyle-busch-with-special-paint-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-team-honoring-kyle-busch-with-special-paint-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;Nobody Else Was Gonna Be Bill&amp;quot; &mdash; Former NASCAR Team Owner Recalls the &amp;#39;Dark Ages&amp;#39; That Followed Bill Elliott&amp;#39;s Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 24, 2018 &ndash; Elkhart Lake, WI, USA: Bill Elliott (23) gets ready to practice for the 9th Annual Johnsonville 180 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI. &copy;IMAGO/DepositphotosHarry Melling ran a NASCAR team for over a decade and made money exactly once. He did not care. He believed in Bill Elliott, funded the whole thing out of his own pocket, and saw it produce a championship and 34 wins. Then Junior Johnson showed up with a Budweiser contract and an offer Bill could not turn down. H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotnobody-else-was-gonna-be-billampquot-mdash-former-nascar-team-owner-recalls-the-amp39dark-agesamp39-that-followed-bill-elliottamp39s-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotnobody-else-was-gonna-be-billampquot-mdash-former-nascar-team-owner-recalls-the-amp39dark-agesamp39-that-followed-bill-elliottamp39s-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;I&amp;#39;m Too Old to Be Hitting This Wall&amp;quot;- NASCAR Threatened to Make Up a &amp;#39;Worse&amp;#39; Penalty Amidst Denny Hamlin&amp;#39;s Safety Revolt]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series-South Point 400 Practice and Qualifying Oct 11, 2025 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin 11 during qualifying for the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Las Vegas Las Vegas Motor Speedway Nevada USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xGaryxA.xVasquezx 20251011_gav_sv5_017 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesDenny Hamlin was leading the championship when he showed up at Iowa. Two days later, he was starting dead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotiamp39m-too-old-to-be-hitting-this-wallampquot-nascar-threatened-to-make-up-a-amp39worseamp39-penalty-amidst-denny-hamlinamp39s-safety-revolt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotiamp39m-too-old-to-be-hitting-this-wallampquot-nascar-threatened-to-make-up-a-amp39worseamp39-penalty-amidst-denny-hamlinamp39s-safety-revolt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auto racing: Kyle Larson wins Capitani Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[KNOXVILLE &ndash; Kyle Larson was just happy to get back behind the wheel of a 410 sprint car at Knoxville.After running the 360 Knoxville Nationals and the NASCAR Cup race at Iowa Speedway, Larson felt at home in winning the 14th edition of the $13,000 Avanti Windows and Doors Capitani Classic Presented by Great Southern Bank Sunday night at the Knoxville Raceway. It was a hard-fought win that saw plenty of passing in the feature event with a record 87 cars entered into Sunday night's race.Lars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/auto-racing-kyle-larson-wins-capitani-classic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/auto-racing-kyle-larson-wins-capitani-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin explains team&amp;#39;s brake package decision at Iowa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin&rsquo;s brake situation at Iowa Speedway appeared so dire on Sunday prior to the race that he effectively forced NASCAR to call his bluff.Hamlin, alongside fellow Toyota alliance stablemates Chase Briscoe, Riley Herbst and Bubba Wallace, each spent extended time in the garage to make pre-race changes. Those changes were detailed in the stories below.<br />
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What was the deal with Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe's Iowa brakes?JGR and 23XI scramble as Toyota battles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-explains-teamamp39s-brake-package-decision-at-iowa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-explains-teamamp39s-brake-package-decision-at-iowa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR entry list for Truck Series race at Richmond in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Truck Series is ready to take on the&nbsp;2026 Black's Tire 250 at Richmond Raceway, and the entry list has been revealed.&nbsp;NASCAR released the 2026 Cook Out 400 and Truck Series entry list for Richmond on Monday afternoon. This is Richmond's only date on the NASCAR schedule, and the second straight short-track following Iowa Speedway. The NASCAR O'Reilly Series is taking a two-week break.There will be 39 entries for the 2026 Black's Tire 250&nbsp;on Friday night, meaning three dr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-truck-series-race-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-truck-series-race-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR entry list for Cup Series race at Richmond in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the&nbsp;2026 Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, and the entry list has been revealed.&nbsp;NASCAR released the 2026 Cook Out 400 and Truck Series entry list for Richmond on Monday afternoon. This is Richmond's only date on the NASCAR schedule, and the second straight short-track following Iowa Speedway. The NASCAR O'Reilly Series is taking a two-week break.There are 36 guaranteed charters for the 2026 Cook Out 400 on Saturday night. Thirty-five drivers a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-cup-series-race-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-entry-list-for-cup-series-race-at-richmond-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Chase Explained: Format, Rules, Points and Everything to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 27: Kyle Larson speaks with the media during NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Media Day at Charlotte Convention Center on August 27, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.(Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR changed the way its champions are crowned in 2026, bringing back The Chase while stripping away much of the complexity that defined the previous playoff era.There are no elimination rounds. A regular-season victory no longer guarantees a postseason berth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-chase-explained-format-rules-points-and-everything-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-chase-explained-format-rules-points-and-everything-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane van Gisbergen joins Spire for another Truck oval race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoSpire Motorsports is bringing Shane van Gisbergen back for one more race in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.&nbsp;Van Gisbergen will pilot the No. 7 Chevrolet in Friday night's Truck race at Richmond Raceway, with sponsorship from HendrickCars.com.&nbsp;It will be Van Gisbergen's fifth start in the Truck Series, and his third on an oval. In his most recent outing at North Wilkesboro, the Kiwi drove up to third in the No. 71 Spire Chevrolet. That matched his best-eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-joins-spire-for-another-truck-oval-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/shane-van-gisbergen-joins-spire-for-another-truck-oval-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Confirms Both 2027 NASCAR Weekends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas Motor Speedway has officially announced the dates for its two NASCAR race weekends during the 2027 season, giving fans another opportunity to mark their calendars as next year&rsquo;s schedule continues to come into focus.The speedway will once again host one regular-season NASCAR Cup Series event and one playoff race.The spring NASCAR weekend will take place March 19-21, highlighted by the Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, March 21, alongside the LiUNA NASCAR O&rsquo;Reil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/las-vegas-confirms-both-2027-nascar-weekends/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/las-vegas-confirms-both-2027-nascar-weekends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans Change Tune As They Publicly Defend Joe Gibbs’ Grandson’s Cold Shoulder to NASCAR Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice and Qualifying May 24, 2025 Concord, North Carolina, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs 54 during qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Concord Charlotte Motor Speedway North Carolina USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJimxDedmonx 20250524_cec_db2_033 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesTy Gibbs has barely finished celebrating his second career Cup win at Iowa, and the attention has shifted to what happened in the post-race conferenc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fans-change-tune-as-they-publicly-defend-joe-gibbs-grandsons-cold-shoulder-to-nascar-media/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/fans-change-tune-as-they-publicly-defend-joe-gibbs-grandsons-cold-shoulder-to-nascar-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Childress Racing Reveals Emotional Kyle Busch Tribute for Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Childress Racing has spent much of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season honoring Kyle Busch&rsquo;s legacy following his death in May. Ahead of this weekend&rsquo;s race at Richmond Raceway, the organization unveiled what may be its most personal tribute yet.Austin Hill&rsquo;s No. 33 Chevrolet will carry Busch&rsquo;s signature bow celebration across the hood, paying tribute to one of the most recognizable victory celebrations of the late NASCAR star&rsquo;s Hall of Fame career. The specia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richard-childress-racing-reveals-emotional-kyle-busch-tribute-for-richmond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/richard-childress-racing-reveals-emotional-kyle-busch-tribute-for-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin’s Brake Nightmare Nearly Ruined Iowa Corn 350]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 National Debt Relief Toyota, speaks to the media during Media Day for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin entered the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway facing a major problem before the race even began. Brake trouble had already hit his No. 11 Progressive Toyota during Satur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-denny-hamlins-brake-nightmare-nearly-ruined-iowa-corn-350/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-denny-hamlins-brake-nightmare-nearly-ruined-iowa-corn-350/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney makes no excuses after third-place finish at Iowa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoRyan Blaney was set for a big day at Iowa Speedway on Sunday.Starting on pole, Blaney had an opportunity to make another big push up the NASCAR Cup standings with a win at the short track.Blaney had a good day, leading for 129 of 350 laps &mdash; more than any other driver in the field &mdash; but ultimately finished third. After winning the first stage of the race, Blaney battled near the front through the middle stretch of the action, but when it came time to race for the check]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-makes-no-excuses-after-third-place-finish-at-iowa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ryan-blaney-makes-no-excuses-after-third-place-finish-at-iowa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chase check-in: Losses for Reddick, Cindric are others&amp;#39; points gains]]></title><description><![CDATA[With three regular-season races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, it&rsquo;s time for a check-in to see how the race for The Chase is progressing.Reminder: The top 16 drivers in points make The Chase. There is no more win-and-in. The regular-season points leader starts The Chase with 2,100 points and second place starts with 2,075. Third place starts with 2,065 points, then drivers are separated by five-point increments through 16th place. RELATED: Cup Series standings | Richmond w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-check-in-losses-for-reddick-cindric-are-othersamp39-points-gains/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/chase-check-in-losses-for-reddick-cindric-are-othersamp39-points-gains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Results Announced For 2026 CARS Tour Best Appearing Throwback Contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ballots have been counted and the results are in for the CARS Tour &ldquo;Best Appearing Throwback&rdquo; fan vote on FloRacing.&nbsp;Watch Replay2026 CARS Tour at Hickory Motor Speedway<br />
For the third year in a row, Claremont, North Carolina&rsquo;s Landon Huffman received the most votes. Huffman ran a throwback to his father, Robert Huffman&rsquo;s 2001 NASCAR Goody&rsquo;s Dash Series No. 37 scheme in Saturday&rsquo;s Throwback Classic.Huffman and his Carroll Speedshop team will receive a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/results-announced-for-2026-cars-tour-best-appearing-throwback-contest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/results-announced-for-2026-cars-tour-best-appearing-throwback-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry list for Richmond Raceway]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a few weeks away from the track, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series returns to action on Friday with a contest at Richmond Raceway (7:30 p.m. ET, FS1, FOX One, NASCAR Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The race is the 17th points-paying event of the 2026 Truck Series season. Corey Heim, who is piloting the No. 5 Tricon Garage Toyota this weekend, is the defending winner.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | Craftsman Truck SeriesIn addition to the future NASCAR Cup Series full-timer Heim, two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-entry-list-for-richmond-raceway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/2026-nascar-craftsman-truck-series-entry-list-for-richmond-raceway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers are scrambling for spots in NASCAR&amp;#39;s Chase as the end of the regular season nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWTON, Iowa (AP) &mdash; Erik Jones knew the reality of his situation heading into the NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway.Jones came into the weekend 18th in the standings, 44 points behind 16th-place Austin Cindric for the final spot in The Chase that determines the series champion. The 350-lap race Sunday was the first of the final four races of the regular season, and Jones was running out of time.&ldquo;One more bad week where we lose any ground, and it&rsquo;s going to be pretty insur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/drivers-are-scrambling-for-spots-in-nascaramp39s-chase-as-the-end-of-the-regular-season-nears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/drivers-are-scrambling-for-spots-in-nascaramp39s-chase-as-the-end-of-the-regular-season-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCR set to honor Kyle Busch with paint scheme featuring iconic celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe NASCAR universe is still in mourning after the sudden death of legendary driver Kyle Busch earlier this year.Busch, just days removed from winning his 69th race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and days before he was set to compete in Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, died after "severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications," according to a statement from his family.Tributes to Busch have poured in from acr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rcr-set-to-honor-kyle-busch-with-paint-scheme-featuring-iconic-celebration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/rcr-set-to-honor-kyle-busch-with-paint-scheme-featuring-iconic-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners and losers from a tricky NASCAR Cup race at Iowa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoToyota drivers overcame brake issues to have a very strong day at Iowa, taking four of the top six positions. Penske looked strong as expected, but the strategy/fortune did not go their way in the end.&nbsp;Ty Gibbs jumped into the lead with a two-tire call on the final round of green-flag pit stops, and then withstood the pressure from Christopher Bell to claim victory.The race didn't see many incidents, but some big names were involved in the few wrecks that did unfold, shaking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-a-tricky-nascar-cup-race-at-iowa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/winners-and-losers-from-a-tricky-nascar-cup-race-at-iowa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR to further inspect Austin Hill&amp;#39;s car after Iowa in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the O'Reilly Series race at Iowa Speedway last weekend. Austin Hill's No. 21 car for Richard Childress Racing has been taken to the NASCAR R&amp;D Center for further inspection after Iowa, the sport announced. Hill finished in 11th place on Saturday afternoon.The Richard Childress Racing driver has been up-and-down during the 2026 O'Reilly Series season and found another top-15 finish at Iowa. NASCAR taking Hill's No. 21 car to the R&amp;D C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-austin-hillamp39s-car-after-iowa-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-austin-hillamp39s-car-after-iowa-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Standings After Iowa: Denny Hamlin Pulls Away as New No. 2 Emerges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin tightened his grip on the NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Championship on Sunday, leaving Iowa Speedway with an even larger cushion atop the standings.While Hamlin didn&rsquo;t visit Victory Lane, another strong performance combined with trouble for several of his closest challengers allowed the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran to open a triple-digit lead with just three races remaining before the regular season concludes.Perhaps the biggest surprise behind him wasn&rsquo;t who stayed in s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-standings-after-iowa-denny-hamlin-pulls-away-as-new-no-2-emerges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-standings-after-iowa-denny-hamlin-pulls-away-as-new-no-2-emerges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;It&amp;#39;s Miserable, It&amp;#39;s Terrifying&amp;quot;: Chase Briscoe Reveals Rare JGR Anxiety That Almost Resulted in Tyler Reddick Fate]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Daytona 500 &ndash; Media Day Feb 12, 2025 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe during Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20250212_mjr_su5_060 &copy;IMAGO/Imagn ImagesJoe Gibbs Racing Toyotas missed their setups big time heading into the Iowa race weekend. Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotitamp39s-miserable-itamp39s-terrifyingampquot-chase-briscoe-reveals-rare-jgr-anxiety-that-almost-resulted-in-tyler-reddick-fate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotitamp39s-miserable-itamp39s-terrifyingampquot-chase-briscoe-reveals-rare-jgr-anxiety-that-almost-resulted-in-tyler-reddick-fate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Post-Race Inspection at Iowa Speedway Leaves One Last Question]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 03: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR O&rsquo;Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Iowa Speedway ended with Carson Kvapil celebrating another major win, but the night still had one final twist. NASCAR completed post-race insp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-post-race-inspection-at-iowa-speedway-leaves-one-last-question/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-post-race-inspection-at-iowa-speedway-leaves-one-last-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR to further inspect Taylor Gray&amp;#39;s car after Iowa in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the O'Reilly Series race at Iowa Speedway last weekend. Taylor Gray's No. 54 car for Joe Gibbs Racing has been taken to the NASCAR R&amp;D Center for further inspection after Iowa, the sport announced. Gray finished in seventh place on Saturday afternoon.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has been strong during the 2026 O'Reilly Series season and found another top-10 finish at Iowa. NASCAR taking Gray's No. 54 car to the R&amp;D Center doesn't auto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-taylor-grayamp39s-car-after-iowa-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-taylor-grayamp39s-car-after-iowa-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell laments yet another second-place finish after failing to pass Ty Gibbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJoe Gibbs Racing experienced all the highs and lows of NASCAR between its four drivers on Sunday at Iowa Speedway, but despite his high finish, it's possible no man was left more frustrated with how the race&nbsp;played out than Christopher Bell.Bell finished in second, just behind teammate Ty Gibbs, who took down his second win of the season and career at the short track. While Bell was closing in through the final laps, Gibbs leaned on&nbsp;some stellar defensive driving and re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-laments-yet-another-second-place-finish-after-failing-to-pass-ty-gibbs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-laments-yet-another-second-place-finish-after-failing-to-pass-ty-gibbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Bell laments yet another second-place finish after failing to catch Ty Gibbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoJoe Gibbs Racing experienced all the highs and lows of NASCAR between its four drivers on Sunday at Iowa Speedway, but despite his high finish, it's possible no man was left more frustrated with how the race&nbsp;played out than Christopher Bell.Bell finished in second, just behind teammate Ty Gibbs, who took down his second win of the season and career at the short track. While Bell was closing in through the final laps, Gibbs leaned on&nbsp;some stellar defensive driving and re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-laments-yet-another-second-place-finish-after-failing-to-catch-ty-gibbs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/christopher-bell-laments-yet-another-second-place-finish-after-failing-to-catch-ty-gibbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith has a bold idea to reinvigorate the NASCAR All-Star Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoThe NASCAR All-Star race has suffered a similar fate to that of many All-Star events across major sports.Once seen as a triumph that brought together the best and brightest stars for a special showcase, All-Star events in 2026 are largely exhibitions with professionals walking through the motions. NASCAR actually doesn't have it as bad as many other sports &mdash; the NBA has shuffled its format a ton in recent years with hopes of inspiring more effort out of players, and the NFL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/speedway-motorsports-ceo-marcus-smith-has-a-bold-idea-to-reinvigorate-the-nascar-all-star-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/speedway-motorsports-ceo-marcus-smith-has-a-bold-idea-to-reinvigorate-the-nascar-all-star-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR to further inspect Sheldon Creed&amp;#39;s car after Iowa in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the O'Reilly Series race at Iowa Speedway last weekend. Sheldon Creed's No. 00 car for Haas Factory Team has been taken to the NASCAR R&amp;D Center for further inspection after Iowa, the sport announced. Creed finished in fifth place on Saturday afternoon.The Haas Factory Team driver has been strong during the 2026 O'Reilly Series season and found another top-5 finish at Iowa. NASCAR taking Creed's No. 00 car to the R&amp;D Center doesn't a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-sheldon-creedamp39s-car-after-iowa-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-to-further-inspect-sheldon-creedamp39s-car-after-iowa-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR: Chase Briscoe Surge Comes With a Painful Iowa Speedway Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Columbia Bank Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 27, 2026 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) GettyChase Briscoe has made one of the biggest point gains of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season over the past five races. After the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway in late June, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver sat more than 100 points outside t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-briscoe-surge-comes-with-a-painful-iowa-speedway-battle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-chase-briscoe-surge-comes-with-a-painful-iowa-speedway-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Says He&amp;#39;s Never Felt This Way Before a Race: &amp;quot;This Is The Worst Mindset I&amp;#39;ve Had&amp;quot;]]></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 Sportswire&ldquo;Going to have to put a thumb in the air and make a few guesses&rdquo; is what Denny Hamlin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-says-heamp39s-never-felt-this-way-before-a-race-ampquotthis-is-the-worst-mindset-iamp39ve-hadampquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-says-heamp39s-never-felt-this-way-before-a-race-ampquotthis-is-the-worst-mindset-iamp39ve-hadampquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Announces Final Changes to 2027 Daytona 500 Week Schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR has confirmed official changes to the 2027 Daytona 500 Week schedule.The NASCAR Cup Series announced last week that changes are coming to the 2027 Daytona 500. The 2027 Wheatley Vodka Clash (no longer the Busch Clash) will run Saturday night, Feb. 13. That's eight days before the 2027 Daytona 500.NASCAR fans are relieved that the previously two-week long break between The Clash and the Daytona 500 is over. We'll now just have to wait eight days in between races. Fans are excited."One of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-final-changes-to-2027-daytona-500-week-schedule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-announces-final-changes-to-2027-daytona-500-week-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR The Chase Watch: 6 Drivers Who Can Clinch This Week at Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are now three races left in the regular season for the NASCAR Cup Series, with Saturday night&rsquo;s race at Richmond Raceway going to determine a few of the drivers who make it into the 10-race chase. While there&rsquo;s plenty of focus on the cutline, our focus with the NASCAR The Chase watch today is on drivers who can clinch a spot this weekend.Let&rsquo;s take a look at the six NASCAR drivers who could clinch a spot in The Chase and examine the likelihood of it being accomplished. Da]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-the-chase-watch-6-drivers-who-can-clinch-this-week-at-richmond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-the-chase-watch-6-drivers-who-can-clinch-this-week-at-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What was the deal with Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe&amp;#39;s Iowa brakes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWithin moments of hitting the track on Saturday at Iowa Speedway, Denny Hamlin realized he had a problem, and it was one that crew chief Chris Gayle recognized as one that would potentially end their race before it began.He didn&rsquo;t have adequate brake pressure.Their Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe began suffering from the same problem and crew chief James Small reached the same conclusion. Ditto their alliance stablemate at 23XI, Riley Herbst and crew chief Davin Res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-was-the-deal-with-denny-hamlin-and-chase-briscoeamp39s-iowa-brakes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/what-was-the-deal-with-denny-hamlin-and-chase-briscoeamp39s-iowa-brakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson Takes a Dig at John Hunter Nemechek After Frustrating Iowa Incident: “Cool, Professional”]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) talks outside of the medical facility Sunday, July 26, 2026, during the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Kyle Larson took a shot at John Hunter Nemechek after their run-in triggered a dicey four-wide situation at Iowa Speedway. The incident left Larson dead last on the running order.Sunday&rsquo;s Iowa Corn 350 was a promising bout for Larson, who qualified second and finished third in Stage 1. On lap 148, however, everything went downhill whe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-takes-a-dig-at-john-hunter-nemechek-after-frustrating-iowa-incident-cool-professional/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/kyle-larson-takes-a-dig-at-john-hunter-nemechek-after-frustrating-iowa-incident-cool-professional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the strategy that turned Ty Gibbs into a legit NASCAR title threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoIt wasn&rsquo;t that long ago, June 28th, that Tyler Allen played it safe at Sonoma Raceway and Ty Gibbs really wished his crew chief had been more aggressive.At the time, Allen took what looked like a car capable of challenging Shane Van Gisbergen for the win but took a more conservative strategy that led to a second-place finish. Allen, not knowing if they would have enough to take on SVG on a road course elected to get stage points and retain a spot inside the top five of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/inside-the-strategy-that-turned-ty-gibbs-into-a-legit-nascar-title-threat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/inside-the-strategy-that-turned-ty-gibbs-into-a-legit-nascar-title-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ty Gibbs Crew Chief Opens Up on Brave Gamble That Helped Conquer Iowa Amid Toyota Backfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRISTOL, TN &ndash; APRIL 12: Ty Gibbs 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Monster Energy Toyota celebrates after winning the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Food City 500 on April 12, 2026 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: APR 12 NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2604125885500 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireIowa Speedway had been on the Cup Series schedule for only two seasons, and until Sunday, its third run, no Toyota had won there. Rya]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbs-crew-chief-opens-up-on-brave-gamble-that-helped-conquer-iowa-amid-toyota-backfire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbs-crew-chief-opens-up-on-brave-gamble-that-helped-conquer-iowa-amid-toyota-backfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ty Gibbs wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series competed at Iowa Speedway, and it was an exciting event. Ryan Blaney won Stage 1 while Christopher Bell won Stage 2; however, neither driver was able to enter victory lane. Instead, it was a Joe Gibbs Racing driver showdown with Bell finishing in the runner-up position.Ty Gibbs and the No. 54 team for Joe Gibbs Racing won the Iowa Corn 350 on Sunday, earning their second victory of the 2026 Cup Series season. Gibbs held off a hard-charging Bell, who earned his fourth second]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbs-wins-nascar-cup-series-race-at-iowa-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbs-wins-nascar-cup-series-race-at-iowa-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;quot;I&amp;#39;d Retire At The End Of The Year&amp;quot;- Denny Hamlin Admits Brutal Physical Toll Of Battling Toyota&rsquo;s Brake Meltdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, GA &ndash; JULY 08: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Coca-Cola Toyota looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Quaker State 400 on July 08, 2023, at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, GA. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUL 08 NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2307081162 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin climbed out of his car at Iowa Speedway on Sunday and looked like he had just gone twelve rounds. He had started l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotiamp39d-retire-at-the-end-of-the-yearampquot-denny-hamlin-admits-brutal-physical-toll-of-battling-toyotarsquos-brake-meltdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ampquotiamp39d-retire-at-the-end-of-the-yearampquot-denny-hamlin-admits-brutal-physical-toll-of-battling-toyotarsquos-brake-meltdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Won the NASCAR Cup Race at Iowa? Full Race Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 09: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 09, 2026 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series returned to Iowa Speedway on Sunday for the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol, with Ryan Blaney leading the field to green after earning his third pole position of the 2026 se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-cup-race-at-iowa-full-race-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-the-nascar-cup-race-at-iowa-full-race-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Iowa 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoWith just three races left in the regular season, Denny Hamlin holds a 103-point lead, but there's a surprising new name in second. After a big win in Iowa, Ty Gibbs jumped up from fourth, leaping over Tyler Reddick and Ryan Blaney. There is just 17 points between those three drivers in the battle for P2, with a lot of bonus points on the line once the Chase resets.The biggest mover in the championship standings was runner-up finisher Christopher Bell, vaulting four positions up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-iowa-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-iowa-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Iowa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoTy Gibbs crossed the finish line just two tenths ahead of Christopher Bell, taking the lead with a two-tire call in the final round of pit stops. Bell now has seven runner-up finishes this year with no race wins.&nbsp;Ryan Blaney finished third, Josh Berry fourth, and Denny Hamlin fifth. Chase Briscoe, Ross Chastain, AJ Allmendinger, William Byron, and Austin Dillon filled out the remainder of the top ten.Blaney and Bell collected the stage wins, while Blaney led the most laps at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-at-iowa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-at-iowa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ty Gibbs holds off Christopher Bell to win NASCAR Cup race at Iowa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoFor the seventh time in this year, Christopher Bell finished second and has yet to reach Victory Lane. This time, he was all over his&nbsp;Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Ty Gibbs who did not bow to the pressure.Instead, Gibbs in the #54 earned his second career NASCAR Cup Series win. Behind Gibbs and Bell,&nbsp; Ryan Blaney finished third, Josh Berry fourth, and Denny Hamlin fifth.He sure did hammer down. pic.twitter.com/XXwokWjtPV&mdash; NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 9, 2026Chase Briscoe,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbs-holds-off-christopher-bell-to-win-nascar-cup-race-at-iowa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/ty-gibbs-holds-off-christopher-bell-to-win-nascar-cup-race-at-iowa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR points standings: Cup Series points update after Iowa race, Chase picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin is closing in on the NASCAR Chase top seed after a top-five finish on Aug. 9 at Iowa.Hamlin finished fifth, behind winner (and teammate) Ty Gibbs among four Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas in the top six positions.Tyler Reddick ceded second to Gibbs after a Lap 4 crash ended the No. 45's day before it really started.Austin Cindric's points cushion for the final Chase spot is down to 29 points ahead of Ryan Preece.Here's the updated NASCAR Cup Series points standings:IOWA RESULTS:Who won NA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-iowa-race-chase-picture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-points-standings-cup-series-points-update-after-iowa-race-chase-picture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iowa Corn 350: Winners, Losers from NASCAR Race Today at Iowa Speedway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday&rsquo;s Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway delivered some chaos early, with Tyler Reddick taking himself out just minutes into the race. He wouldn&rsquo;t be the only top driver to get wiped out, as Kyle Larson also found himself recording another disastrous result thanks to some more on-track misfortune.Let&rsquo;s dive into our winners and losers from the NASCAR race today in Iowa.Winner: Ty GibbsNASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Gibbs (54) walks into the garage Friday, July 24, 2026, during prac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/iowa-corn-350-winners-losers-from-nascar-race-today-at-iowa-speedway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/iowa-corn-350-winners-losers-from-nascar-race-today-at-iowa-speedway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR at Iowa Race Results: Finish Order, Winner, and Key Takeaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iowa Corn 350 Race ResultsFinishing PositionDriver1Ty Gibbs2Christopher Bell3Ryan Blaney4Josh Berry5Denny Hamlin6Chase Briscoe7Ross Chastain8AJ Allmendinger9William Byron10Austin Dillon11Connor Zilisch12Bubba Wallace13Chris Buescher14Joey Logano15Chase Elliott16Zane Smith17Noah Gragson18Ricky Stenhouse Jr.19John Hunter Nemechek20Ryan Preece21Riley Herbst22Todd Gilliland23Daniel Suarez24Ty Dillon25Michael McDowell26Austin Hill27Brad Keselowski28Cole Custer29Austin Cindric30Shane van Gisbergen31Ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-iowa-race-results-finish-order-winner-and-key-takeaways/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-at-iowa-race-results-finish-order-winner-and-key-takeaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who won NASCAR Cup Iowa race? Winner is Ty Gibbs, plus full results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Gibbs Racing swept the first two spots at the Iowa Corn 350 on Aug. 9, showing Toyota's dominance once again this NASCAR Cup season.Ty Gibbs held off Christopher Bell for his second win of the 2026 NASCAR season and kept Bell winless despite multiple second-place finishes. Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin, the series points leader, was fifth.Who&nbsp;won the NASCAR Iowa race? Winner, race results for the Iowa Corn 350&nbsp;Results are unofficial.1. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-cup-iowa-race-winner-is-ty-gibbs-plus-full-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/who-won-nascar-cup-iowa-race-winner-is-ty-gibbs-plus-full-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Face Pre-Race Penalties Before Iowa Speedway Showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 03: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Raptor Chevrolet, lead the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 03, 2025 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyThree NASCAR Cup Series stars will face a tough challenge before Sunday&rsquo;s Iowa Corn 350 after NASCAR ordered Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin to start from the rear of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-drivers-face-pre-race-penalties-before-iowa-speedway-showdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascar-cup-series-drivers-face-pre-race-penalties-before-iowa-speedway-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR&amp;#39;s Broadcast Change Faces Serious Backlash as Major Shortcomings Exposed]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Brasil race in Sao Paulo SAO PAULO, BRAZIL &ndash; MAY 31: Drivers compete during the 3rd round of the 2026 Nascar Brasil season, at Jose Carlos Pace International Racetrack &ndash; Interlagos, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on May 31, 2026. Paulo Lopes / Anadolu Sao Paulo Brazil. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxTURxUSAxCANxUKxJPNxITAxFRAxAUSxESPxBELxKORxRSAxHKGxNZL Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxPauloxLopesx &copy;IMAGO/Anadolu AgencyNASC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascaramp39s-broadcast-change-faces-serious-backlash-as-major-shortcomings-exposed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascaramp39s-broadcast-change-faces-serious-backlash-as-major-shortcomings-exposed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick admits mistake in costly Lap 4 crash with Erik Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photoOn the fourth lap of the NASCAR Cup race at Iowa Speedway, Tyler Reddick was battling side-by-side with Erik Jones for seventh place. Ross Chastain briefly considered making it three-wide but ended up filing in behind Reddick.However, entering Turn 1 at the start of Lap 4 of the 350-lap race, the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota of Reddick snapped around on its own, sliding up the track and taking the No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota of Jones into the outside wall.Both cars suffered sign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-admits-mistake-in-costly-lap-4-crash-with-erik-jones/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-admits-mistake-in-costly-lap-4-crash-with-erik-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler Reddick crashes on Lap 4 at NASCAR Iowa race. What it means to his season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember when Tyler Reddick was the hottest driver in NASCAR? He won three straight races to start the season and two more later in the year?Well, Reddick's tough luck returned on Aug. 9 in the Iowa Corn 350.Reddick crashed his No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota on Lap 4 of the NASCAR Iowa race when he went up the track and slammed into Erik Jones. Reddick got loose when his Toyota hit the bumps on a turn and collected Jones.Reddick sustained heavy damage.Reddick entered the NASCAR Iowa race second in po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-crashes-on-lap-4-at-nascar-iowa-race-what-it-means-to-his-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/tyler-reddick-crashes-on-lap-4-at-nascar-iowa-race-what-it-means-to-his-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASCAR’s Former VP Comes Clean on Ingenious Garage Con Helping Kyle Petty to Victory Lane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Petty- NASCAR analyst [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Kyle-Petty-473x315.jpg]https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Kyle-Petty.jpg Kyle Petty &copy;imago sportfotodienstEngineers and crew chiefs are always on the lookout to gain an edge on the racetrack. And for them, the ultimate win is to bend the rules and get away with it. Something similar happened back in 1992, when Kyle Petty and Robin Pemberton managed to clinch a race win at Watkins G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-former-vp-comes-clean-on-ingenious-garage-con-helping-kyle-petty-to-victory-lane/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/nascars-former-vp-comes-clean-on-ingenious-garage-con-helping-kyle-petty-to-victory-lane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Hard to Think of Everything”– Denny Hamlin Defends NASCAR’s Delay Behind Caution Fix]]></title><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS, IN &ndash; JULY 26: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing National Debt Relief 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 Icon116260726026 &copy;IMAGO/Icon SportswireUsing the perfect meme to sum up his feelings, Denny Hamlin posted a GIF of Leonardo DiCaprio from The Wol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hard-to-think-of-everything-denny-hamlin-defends-nascars-delay-behind-caution-fix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/hard-to-think-of-everything-denny-hamlin-defends-nascars-delay-behind-caution-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin Sent to Rear as Toyota Teams Battle Brake Problems Before Iowa Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than an hour before the start of Sunday&rsquo;s NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway, Denny Hamlin&rsquo;s day became even more difficult.Joe Gibbs Racing confirmed the No. 11 Toyota will start from the rear of the field after the team changed its cooling unit before the green flag. Hamlin had already qualified 29th, meaning he&rsquo;ll now line up behind the entire field despite avoiding any on-track incident during the weekend.The late adjustment comes as multiple Toyota organizations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-sent-to-rear-as-toyota-teams-battle-brake-problems-before-iowa-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-sent-to-rear-as-toyota-teams-battle-brake-problems-before-iowa-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JGR and 23XI scramble as Toyota battles brake issues at Iowa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photo is going to the rear to start the NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway on Sunday due to a cooling unit change made within the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 in the moments leading up to the green flag. Hamlin joins Brad&nbsp;Keselowski and Chase Elliott at the rear of the field after the latter two crashed during qualifying and practice on Saturday afternoon. During those sessions, Hamlin and JGR team-mate Chase Briscoe both encountered brake problems during Saturday&rsquo;s running]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jgr-and-23xi-scramble-as-toyota-battles-brake-issues-at-iowa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/jgr-and-23xi-scramble-as-toyota-battles-brake-issues-at-iowa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin sent to rear at Iowa as Toyota teams battle brake issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorsport photo is going to the rear to start the NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway on Sunday due to a cooling unit change made within the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 in the moments leading up to the green flag. Hamlin joins Brad&nbsp;Keselowski and Chase Elliott at the rear of the field after the latter two crashed during qualifying and practice on Saturday afternoon. During those sessions, Hamlin and JGR team-mate Chase Briscoe both encountered brake problems during Saturday&rsquo;s running]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-sent-to-rear-at-iowa-as-toyota-teams-battle-brake-issues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/nascar/denny-hamlin-sent-to-rear-at-iowa-as-toyota-teams-battle-brake-issues/</guid></item></channel></rss>