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• Ryan Blaney went from losing to Lightning McQueen to winning NASCAR Cup Series title

  03-06-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LEBANON − Ryan Blaney is a man of manifestation.Mr. Manifestation, if you will.Or Mr. Mustachio.Or Mr. Ryan "Inside" Laney.The 32-year-old NASCAR driver is a third-generation racer with an affinity for horsepower, fancy facial hair, tattoos and the "Cars" movie series. He is known around the garage as "YRB," (Young Ryan Blaney).Ryan Michael Blaney could, and probably would, answer to any of those names.Let's start with Mr. Mustachio."You look like Dale Earnhart," a fan remarked to Blaney o
  
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• Understanding the new way TV ratings are measured ... including NASCAR

  04-06-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoTo analyze NASCAR television ratings right now requires a little bit of arithmetic and critical thinking in equal parts.Television ratings have become a bit of a divisive subject in NASCAR circles right now due to the advent of a new way that Nielsen Media Research captures audience shares. The new metric is called Big Data + Panel.What does this even mean?For a vast majority of this century, Nielsen measured television audiences based on a version of one tool, and that is people
  
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• Why NASCAR's Kenny Wallace asked if 'we just need to forget about the Fairgrounds'

  03-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Put retired NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace in favor of moving local racing to Nashville Superspeedway and closing Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.It was just over a month ago that a Davidson County judge blocked the certification of a petition which aimed to remove auto racing as a protected activity on the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, instead seeking to replace that land with housing.Now in the wake of NASCAR's annual visit to the Nashville Superspeedway on May 29-31, Wallace has registered his
  
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• Cleetus McFarland will give the command to start engines in Michigan NASCAR race

  03-06-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoPopular YouTuber Cleetus McFarland (real name Garrett Mitchell) is continuing his journey into NASCAR, and this weekend at Michigan International Speedway will be an especially busy one for the 31-year-old.Cleetus will be competing in Friday's ARCA race, driving the No. 30 Rette Jones Racing entry. Friend and fellow content creator George 'Squirrel' Siciliano will also be competing in that event.On Saturday, Cleetus will be making his second career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (
  
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• F1 driver Kevin Magnussen to race NASCAR in San Diego

  03-06-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  A Formula 1 driver is going to try his hand at stockcar racing this summer.Kevin Magnussen, a Danish driver who competed in F1 for 10 years, will get behind the wheel of the No. 91 Qualcomm Technologies Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing when NASCAR’s Cup Series goes to San Diego later this month. For the first time ever, NASCAR will race on an active military base, as drivers will navigate a road course designed on Naval Base Coronado on June 21.“I’m incredibly excited and honore
  
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• Ryan Blaney Stars in NASCAR's New Mini-Movie Premiering June 5 on Prime Video

  03-06-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  How cool is this? The NASCARCup Series will visit Naval Base Coronado later this month, with the penultimate race set for Sunday, June 21. In doing so, NASCAR and Amazon Prime have made sure to cut an eye-catching promo via NASCAR vs. Navy: The San Diego Mini Movie.Per NASCAR's trailer announcement posted on social media, the mini movie will debut on Prime Video on Friday, June 5. It will star six NASCAR Cup Series drivers, with Ryan Blaney being the prominently showcased actor among them. The s
  
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• Brexton Busch returns to racing hours after Kyle Busch’s memorial service

  03-06-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Tuesday night at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, Brexton Busch was in a racecar.The 11-year-old son of the late Kyle Busch ran laps June 2 in a practice session for the CookOut Summer Shootout, a Legend Car Series that runs weekly at the track in Concord, North Carolina. Busch was piloting his neon green No. 18 car around the track, according to photos posted on social media by the Charlotte Motor Speedway official account.Busch was back in his legend car just hours after a private memorial servic
  
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• Brexton Busch Returns to Racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway

  03-06-2026 16:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  Here is something that fans are going to love to see, Brexton Busch was back in his Legends car at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Tuesday night. The Summer Shootout is coming up, and young drivers are preparing for the intense competition. Kyle Busch was the crew chief and dad that Brexton Busch learned from ever since he started racing. At 11 years old, he has gone through a tragedy that seemed unimaginable before it happened. To see him back on the track and making laps is inspiring and, quite fr
  
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• Denny Hamlin Reveals Key Decision That Won Him Nashville Race

  03-06-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDenny Hamlin’s victory at Nashville Superspeedway wasn’t built on raw speed. It was built on one decision.After climbing from last place, surviving a race littered with cautions and mechanical failures, and facing two Joe Gibbs Racing teammates in a sprint to the finish, Hamlin chose patience over aggression. That choice ultimately granted him his first career NASCAR Cup Series win at Nashville. It offered a revealing look into how one of the sport&rsq
  
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• Kevin Magnussen Is Finally Coming to NASCAR

  03-06-2026 16:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  After years competing at the highest levels of motorsports, former Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen is finally getting his shot in NASCAR. The Danish racing veteran will make his Cup Series debut with Trackhouse Racing’s Project 91 program at San Diego.Kevin Magnussen has raced Formula 1 cars, sports cars and some of the most demanding circuits in the world.Soon, he’ll add NASCAR to that list.Trackhouse Racing announced Wednesday that Magnussen will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut i
  
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• Kevin Magnussen Making NASCAR Cup Series Debut at San Diego

  03-06-2026 16:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesFormer Formula 1 competitor Kevin Magnussen will take part in the inaugural NASCAR San Diego Weekend.Magnussen will drive the No. 91 Qualcomm Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing in the event, scheduled for June 21 at Naval Base Coronado. The Roskilde, Denmark native made his Formula 1 debut with McLaren Mercedes in 2014, finishing second in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. He made 185 starts in the Formula 1 World Championship, accumulating 202 points between 201
  
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• NASCAR’s Most Controversial Race May Not Be Gone After All

  03-06-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Less than a year after NASCAR appeared to close the door on the Chicago Street Race, new reports suggest the event could already be on its way back.Multiple outlets reported this week that NASCAR and city officials are discussing a return to downtown Chicago in 2027, potentially bringing stock cars back to Grant Park after a planned one-year absence in 2026.If a deal ultimately comes together, it would represent a surprising second act for one of the most debated events NASCAR has introduced in
  
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• Kevin Magnussen to make NASCAR Cup debut with Trackhouse in San Diego

  03-06-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  Motorsport photoTrackhouse Racing is bringing back its Project 91 entry for the inaugural San Diego street course race at Naval Base Coronado. Taking place on June 21, this 3.4-mile street course is the first-ever Cup race on an active military base. Kevin Magnussen will pilot the No. 91 Chevrolet as a teammate to Ross Chastain, Shane van Gisbergen, and Connor Zilisch.He becomes the fourth different driver to join Trackhouse's Project 91 program, a part-time entry offered to world-class rac
  
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• 'NASCAR vs. Navy' launching June 5 on Prime Video: Details, more info

  03-06-2026 14:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  As the NASCAR field prepares for battle stations at Naval Base Coronado later this month, a squadron of drivers will tackle the facility in a different — and unique — manner ahead of time in “NASCAR vs. Navy: The San Diego Mini Movie,” a 30-minute special airing June 5 on Prime Video.Six NASCAR Cup Series stars, all with call signs — Christopher Bell (Twister), Ryan Blaney (Whiskey), Chase Briscoe (Hoosier), Noah Gragson (Rizz), Carson Hocevar (Hurricane) and Connor
  
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• The chain of events before Kyle Busch's death: A complete timeline

  03-06-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  Kyle Busch was the winningest driver in NASCAR history. He won in 19 consecutive seasons. He won in cars and trucks and on dirt and asphalt. He was just 41 years old and was racing just six days before he died.Nearly two weeks after his death on May 21, the sport he dominated for the better part of two decades is figuring out what to do. Richard Childress Racing had parked his iconic No. 8 for now. NASCAR has pulled his name out of the Cup Series standings. The Hall of Fame is now being asked to
  
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• From victory lane to tragedy: Timeline of Kyle Busch's final month

  03-06-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  Kyle Busch was the winningest driver in NASCAR history. He won in 19 consecutive seasons. He won in cars and trucks and on dirt and asphalt. He was just 41 years old and was racing just six days before he died.Nearly two weeks after his death on May 21, the sport he dominated for the better part of two decades is figuring out what to do. Richard Childress Racing had parked his iconic No. 8 for now. NASCAR has pulled his name out of the Cup Series standings. The Hall of Fame is now being asked to
  
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• “Young Kids With Negativity, It Ruins Their Life”- Tommy Baldwin Quashes Cleetus McFarland Beef With Dig at NASCAR

  03-06-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 13: Garrett Mitchell Cleetus McFarland 4 Niece Motorsports Black Rifle Coffee Company Chevrolet talks with his crew during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Craftsman Truck Series Fresh From Florida 250 on February 13, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL.Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 13 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Fresh From Florida 250 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2602131246250 ©IMAGO/Icon Sportswire“He&rsqu
  
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• Qualifying orders for 2026 Michigan International Speedway

  03-06-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  The NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series head to Michigan International Speedway this weekend for their annual stops in the Irish Hills. The ARCA Menards Series kicks off on-track activity Friday, followed by Trucks on Saturday and culminating with the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, Prime Video, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Below are the qualifying orders for both series.MORE: Weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on TVCup Series
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• Trackhouse announces Kevin Magnussen for Project 91 entry at San Diego

  03-06-2026 11:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Kevin Magnussen will pilot Trackhouse Racing‘s Project 91 entry at Naval Base Coronado in his NASCAR Cup Series debut on June 21, the team announced Wednesday morning.Magnussen, a 10-year veteran of Formula One and a noted sports-car racer, will drive the No. 91 Qualcomm Technologies Chevrolet in NASCAR‘s inaugural race on an active United States military base as Qualcomm will serve as the Official Circuit Partner of NASCAR San Diego race weekend.MORE: Explore San Diego course | Buy
  
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• Why NASCAR isn't penalizing Austin Dillon for Brad Keselowski incident

  03-06-2026 05:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoOn the official NASCAR Hauler Talk Podcast, Senior Director of Racing Communications Amanda Ellis detailed the decision from the Sanctioning Body to not penalize Austin Dillon for what Brad Keselowski and spotter TJ Majors felt was intentional retaliation on Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway.The entire ordeal began on Lap 145 when Dillon was spun off a chain reaction of events. There was a bottleneck on pit entry and coming down the frontstretch, Keselowski shaded low and stalled
  
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• Kyle Busch memorialized by family and friends in private service

  03-06-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A private memorial service honoring Kyle Busch was held on Tuesday, June 2. According to a report from Fox Sports' Bob Pockrass, a public memorial in Charlotte is being planned, the date of which has yet to be determined.Busch's service comes one day after Kyle Larson alluded to it when he announced he'd be donating his winnings from the High Limit Racing event at Davenport Speedway in Iowa on Monday night to the Bundle of Joy fund, a charity that Busch and his wife Samantha started to help fami
  
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• NASCAR Star Kyle Larson Made Generous Donation To Kyle Busch's Family

  02-06-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR drivers are doing everything in their power to honor the late Kyle Busch.On Monday night, Kyle Larson won the High Limit Racing charity event at Davenport Speedway. Just moment after securing the victory, the two-time Cup Series champion announced that he's donating his winnings to the Bundle of Joy Foundation, which was founded by Busch and his wife Samantha."This time I’m going to send this to Kyle and Samantha Busch’s foundation, the Bundle of Joy," Larson said. "We all kno
  
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• NASCAR likely making a comeback in Chicago next year, sources say

  02-06-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO — After a one-year hiatus, NASCAR will return to the streets of Chicago next year, sources told the Chicago Tribune.But this time, the race would piggyback off of the Sueños music festival around Memorial Day weekend, potentially using the festival’s setup time to get a jump start and keeping some of its grandstands and performance space in place, sources said.Leslie Recht, the head of the Grant Park Advisory Council, said she met over the weekend with NASCAR Chicago S
  
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• Cleetus McFarland wavered briefly but still aims to race Daytona 500

  02-06-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoGarrett Mitchell (dba Cleetus McFarland) began this journey into high level Stock Car racing in the pursuit of an appearance in the Daytona 500, briefly wavered, and is now once again chasing that goal.He detailed that process during a Monday appearance on the Door Bumper Clear podcast.“When I set out with this with Greg Biffle, I called him up, and I said, ‘Biff, I want to run the Daytona 500. Could I run it if I ran ARCA this year?’ He’s like, ‘No,
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Offers Advice to Cleetus McFarland After Nashville Race

  02-06-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cleetus McFarland was back in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series this past weekend at Nashville Superspeedway. Racing for Richard Childress Racing in the No. 33 car, McFarland had to start in last after qualifying was rained out. Ultimately, it was another learning experience for McFarland. He finished P32, multiple laps down, but didn't look as lost as he did at Rockingham. After the race, Dale Jr. spoke to the YouTuber on pit road. Now, he's offering more advice. Dale Jr. was asked what he
  
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• NASCAR News: Kyle Larson Honors Kyle Busch with Classy Move, Donation

  02-06-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR world is still mourning the sudden loss of Kyle Busch two weeks ago. As the racing world attempts to pick up the pieces after the tragedy, drivers keep finding opportunities to honor Rowdy.As catured by FloRacing, Larson paid tribute to Busch with the bow following his victory at Davenport in the High Limit Racing charity race. He then announced his race winnings will be donated to the Bundle of Joy Foundation.“This time I’m going to send this to Kyle and Samantha Busch&rs
  
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• Denny Hamlin Wants NASCAR to Shorten Nashville Cup Series Race

  02-06-2026 20:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following a big win at Nashville Superspeedway, Denny Hamlin is talking about the future of the Cup Series race at the track. He's one driver who wouldn't mind seeing this race shortened from 400 miles down to 300 miles. It was another sellout crowd for Music City. Denny Hamlin had an incredible race to win the Cracker Barrel 400. Yet, with the late-night finish thanks to the rain delay and a healthy number of caution flags, Hamlin is joining the crowd of people who wants to see the race taken d
  
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• NASCAR Fans Have a Chance to Win an Actual Cup Series Race Car

  02-06-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For most NASCAR fans, owning a real Cup Series race car is the kind of dream that never feels realistic.Race-winning and race-used stock cars typically end up in museums, private collections, team facilities, or the garages of wealthy collectors. Even retired cars can command significant prices, putting them well out of reach for the average fan.That’s what makes a new sweepstakes from defense technology company Anduril Industries so unusual.As part of its partnership with Hendrick Motorsp
  
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• Denny Hamlin wants a shorter Nashville Cup race

  02-06-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photo“Another thing if I’m the CEO of NASCAR, when you look at the length of the races, the math doesn’t math to me. … While you’re running the same laps, the mileage is the same, the Whatever 400, but if you’re running a slower pace, it takes you longer to get to that 400 miles.”For that reason, Denny Hamlin said on his Actions Detrimental podcast that he would have preferred the Cracker Barrel 400 to have been the Cracker Barrel 300 on Sund
  
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• Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville in May 2026

  02-06-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series competed at Nashville Superspeedway, and it was a thrilling event. A.J. Allmendinger won Stage 1, while Daniel Suarez won Stage 2; however, neither driver reached victory lane. At the end of the night, it was a Joe Gibbs Racing driver who stole the show in Tennessee.Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 team for Joe Gibbs Racing won the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville on Sunday night, earning their second victory of the 2026 Cup Series season. Hamlin had to battle Christopher Bell an
  
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