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• Ryan Blaney’s NASCAR Chase Hopes Takes Hit After Gateway

  14-09-2026 02:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney's title hopes took a massive blow. GettyRyan Blaney’s chances at a second NASCAR Cup Series championship took a massive hit after Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway. The driver of the No. 12 suffered a brake failure in the final stage, causing him to smack the wall.The incident caused the 2023 Cup champion to pull out of the race. Entering Gateway, Blaney had a 16-point deficit to Chase points leader Denny Hamlin. Now, the North Carolina native f
  
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• Austin Dillon Makes His Feelings About Sophie Cunningham Clear During NASCAR Visit

  15-09-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 13: Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever attends the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 13, 2026 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettySophie Cunningham received no shortage of attention during her trip through the NASCAR garage at World Wide Technology Raceway. Austin Dillon made sure she knew exactly how he felt about having her there.The Indiana Fever guard spent Sunday immer
  
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• NASCAR Bristol Schedule: TV Channels, Start Times and How to Watch

  15-09-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol Motor Speedway will not be short of NASCAR racing this weekend. “The World’s Fastest Half Mile” in Bristol, Tennessee is set for a tripleheader weekend for the third race of the Chase for both the Cup Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, along with the Chase opener for the Craftsman Truck Series.The ARCA Menards Series will also be on-track, meaning there will be four races on tap at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend. Thursday is the beginning of the race week
  
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• Gateway was a race of opportunity for drivers with several posting season-best results

  15-09-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIn a dramatic race with a track record and season-high 18 cautions, a handful of drivers found themselves in position to score their best finish of the year, or at least their strongest result in quite some time.It was also a race that saw five Chase drivers fail to reach the checkered flag, and many more driving wounded due to crash damage.Take a closer look at some drivers who earned their best result in quite a while in Sunday's unpredictable NASCAR Cup race at WWT Raceway:Wat
  
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• NASCAR Announces Major Dolly Parton Tribute for Bristol Race Weekend

  15-09-2026 22:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Dolly Parton attends We Are Family Foundation honors Dolly Parton & Jean Paul Gaultier at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 05, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) GettyDolly Parton’s unmistakable pink butterfly is coming to NASCAR.Bristol Motor Speedway announced a sweeping tribute to the late country music legend for Bass Pro Shops Night Race week, with Parton’s music, signature butterfly and legacy set to become part o
  
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• Dolly Parton tribute planned for NASCAR race at Bristol

  15-09-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Expect to see a lot of pink butterflies at the NASCAR races this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.The iconic short track announced that it aims to honor the late country music icon Dolly Parton this weekend with a series of tributes. One of the ways they’re going to pay homage to Parton is by providing each NASCAR team and driver with race-ready pink butterfly decals for placement on their machines. The decal was created with approval from the Dollywood foundation.Known for hit songs like
  
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• Bristol Motor Speedway Honoring Dolly Parton During NASCAR Weekend

  15-09-2026 21:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR will honor the late country music icon Dolly Parton during the race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. Parton, a Tennessee native, passed away on August 25 at the age of 80.The signature pink Dolly Parton Butterfly will be visible around the Bristol Motor Speedway for this weekend’s NASCAR tripleheader at the 0.5-mile track. Decals will be visible on the track walls and throughout the BMS facility. Butterfly decals will also be available to NASCAR teams for display on their race car
  
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• “Ruins His Own Day”– NASCAR Insider Drops Brutal Verdict on JGR Star’s Reckless Payback

  15-09-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 21: William Sawalich 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Soundgear Toyota talks with a member of his crew prior to the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA O Reilly Auto Parts Series Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 on February 21, 2026 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton,GA. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: FEB 21 NASCAR OReilly Auto Parts Series Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2602212071250 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireCorey Day
  
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• Rockingham Speedway Up For Sale as Questions Remain

  15-09-2026 20:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rockingham Speedway is officially up for sale, announced by track president Kenny Nowling on Saturday night via the track’s Facebook page. The 0.94-mile track located in North Carolina is not returning to the NASCAR schedule in 2027 as questions remain about the track’s future.Rockingham Speedway returned to the NASCAR scene in 2025 for the first time in 12 years. The track hosted the Craftsman Truck Series, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the ARCA Menards Series during East
  
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• Joe Gibbs’ Grandson Exposes Sentimental Reason Behind Touching Kyle Busch Tribute

  15-09-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 15: Ty Gibbs 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Monster Energy Toyota 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 Icon2602151552500 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireBristol under the lights is always an emotional place to race, but this weekend carries
  
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• Wilmer Valderrama Teams With NASCAR for New Daniel Suárez Documentary

  15-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Suárez’s emotional homecoming to Mexico City is headed to television, and one of Hollywood’s most recognizable Latino stars is helping tell the story.FOX Sports, NASCAR Studios and Wilmer Valderrama’s WV Alternative announced Monday that “SUÁREZ,” a new documentary centered on the NASCAR star’s journey from Mexico to the highest level of American stock car racing, will premiere Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 p.m. ET on FS1.Valderrama serves as
  
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• Joey Logano Opens Up On NASCAR Championship Hopes

  15-09-2026 18:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joey Logano and Team Penske hope to play spoiler in the NASCAR Cup Series title battle. GettyOnce again, and to no one’s surprise, Joey Logano and Team Penske have heated up at the perfect time. The NASCAR Cup Series postseason, known as The Chase, is two races in and the No. 22 team is firing on all cylinders.With championship leader Denny Hamlin losing ground in the first two races of The Chase, Logano, though mired in the middle of the standings, has an opportunity to pounce. It’s
  
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• “Doesn’t Have to Win Another Race”- NASCAR Analyst Sound the Alarm on Denny Hamlin’s Chase Hopes With Blunt Kyle Larson Claim

  15-09-2026 18:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FORT WORTH, TX – MAY 03: Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet walks through the garage area before the Wurth 400 in the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX. Photo by Austin McAfee/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAY 03 NASCAR Cup Series Wurth 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260503052 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin had a clear advantage when the Chase began at Darlington. A buffer of 25 points, along with
  
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• Kyle Larson surges to second in NASCAR postseason Chase heading to Bristol track he’s dominated

  15-09-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, Ill. — Even as his winless drought stretched on for more than a year and Hendrick Motorsports’ Chevrolets lagged behind his competitors’ Toyotas, Kyle Larson never lost faith in his abilities or trust in his team.After a timely win in NASCAR’s Chase, Larson only is nine points behind postseason leader Denny Hamlin and within striking distance of a second straight Cup Series title.Larson vaulted from seventh in the Chase standings to second with his win in the Enj
  
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• Rockingham Speedway Is for Sale at a Surprising $10 Million After NASCAR Drops 2027 Race

  15-09-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectRockingham Speedway is officially for sale, with the asking price set at $10 million. The news comes just weeks after the track was left off NASCAR’s 2027 national series schedule, putting a question mark over the future of one of stock car racing’s most recognizable venues.Known as “The Rock,” Rockingham opened in 1965 and quickly became one of NASCAR’s defining tracks. Its abrasive surface and steep corners saw some of the
  
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• NASCAR Power Rankings: Larson Slices And Dices With First Win

  15-09-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 13, 2026; Madison, Illinois, USA;Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates after winning the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway.Joe Puetz-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectIn what was a disastrous race for a large portion of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase field, Kyle Larson was able to finally snap a longstanding losing streak of 51 races in the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway. With Larson, the defending series champion, finally reaching victory lane, th
  
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• NASCAR: Bubba Wallace Calls Chaotic Cup Series Race “Embarrassing” After Wild Crash-Fest

  15-09-2026 16:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Hardee's Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 12, 2026 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Amy Kontras/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace had a blunt reaction after a chaotic NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway. The 23XI Racing driver called the Enjoy Illinois 300 “super frustrating and embarrassing” after a race that produced a recor
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Star Fumes After Gateway Wreck Sparks Heated Feud

  15-09-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 05: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 05, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin has commented on the intense NASCAR conflict between Corey Day and William Sawalich at World Wide Technology Raceway, suggesting that NASCAR should avoid intervening in the escalating disagreem
  
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• Key Culprit in Catastrophic Gateway Brake Failures Identified as Denny Hamlin Defends NASCAR’s Hand

  15-09-2026 16:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Qualifying Feb 11, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin 11 during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMarkxJ.xRebilasx 20260211_mjr_su5_072 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesThe Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway proved to be an entertaining affair for the fans. Aggressive restarts, multiple cautions,
  
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• Dolly Parton to be honored at NASCAR Bristol Night Race weekend with special logo

  15-09-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol Motor Speedway will honor country music star Dolly Parton throughout the NASCAR Bristol Bass Pro Shops Night Race weekend Sept. 17-19.The speedway, located about 100 miles from Parton's hometown of Sevierville, will stage several tributes featuring her signature pink butterfly. With approval from the Dollywood Foundation, BMS created a special tribute logo with a pink butterfly and "Dolly" in script across its center.Parton died on Aug. 25.Prominent Dolly butterfly signage will be displa
  
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• FOX Sports, Wilmer Valderrama's WV Alternative and NASCAR Studios announce 'Suárez,' set for Sept. 17 on FS1

  15-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kicking Off National Hispanic Heritage Month, Documentary Follows NASCAR Star Daniel Suárez‘s Emotional Homecoming During Historic 2025 Mexico City Race Weekend.Special Preview Airs Sept. 15 on FOX Deportes. Documentary Available on Tubi Following FS1 Debut.Film Presented by Freeway Insurance.
  LOS ANGELES — FOX Sports, Wilmer Valderrama‘s WV Alternative and NASCAR Studios today announce SUÁREZ, a new documentary chronicling NASCAR star Daniel Suárez‘s
  
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• Perception is reality: Josh Berry gets a fresh start with Legacy Motor Club

  15-09-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Josh Berry endured an extended slump during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, his mind kept coming back to one thing: his reputation. However his tenure at Wood Brothers Racing ended, he was determined to leave the organization knowing he had emptied the tank and gone out swinging.From the outside looking in, he thought the perception around him had changed. His journeyman-like career, winning races at local short tracks in bunches around the Southeast, led him to the national stage. But h
  
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• Kyle Larson Ends 51-Race Winless Streak at Gateway and Revives NASCAR Title Hopes

  15-09-2026 09:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - MAY 11: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 11, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson had spent much of the 2026 season getting asked about the same thing. When was the next win coming? At World Wide Technology Larson beat out Alex Bowman in overtime to clinch the Enjoy Il
  
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• Keselowski Quells Rough Season, Reaches NASCAR History at Gateway

  15-09-2026 04:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MADISON, Ill. -- Brad Keselowski quelled a new rivalry and not-so-great season with one of his best runs of 2026 in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway Gateway.Keselowski led three times for 55 laps. With finishes of 10th and third in the stages, he earned nine stage points. Ultimately, he tied for the fourth-most points earned Sunday  --34 -- despite finishing 12th. The finish was far better than what Keselowski did the week before and throughout Sunday's
  
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• "Got Himself Wrecked for Being an Idiot"- Denny Hamlin Shuts Down Calls for JGR Star's Penalty With Bold Self-Policing Claim

  15-09-2026 02:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TALLADEGA, AL – 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 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireBefore Denny Hamlin ever hit record on his podcast, he’d already texted Corey Day’s men
  
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• Why Bristol Could Be the First Real Test of NASCAR’s New Chase Format

  15-09-2026 02:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 12, 2026; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson (5) at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn ImagesTwo races into NASCAR’s new Chase, the championship standings are already showing how quickly things can change.Kyle Larson left Darlington 49 points behind Denny Hamlin. One win at Gateway later, he sits second, just nine points back.Ryan Blaney experienced the opposite. He entered Gateway 16 points behind Hamlin before a brake failure en
  
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• Corey Day vs. William Sawalich Might Become the NASCAR Rivalry to Watch

  15-09-2026 02:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feb 14, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR OÕReilly Auto Parts Series driver William Sawalich (18), Corey Day (17) and Taylor Gray (54) crash during the United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesCorey Day and William Sawalich have spent much of 2026 crossing paths. After consecutive incidents at Darlington and World Wide Technology Raceway, the tension between two of NASCAR’s top young prospects is becoming difficult t
  
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• Carson Hocevar Makes Humorous Apology to NASCAR Podcasters

  15-09-2026 01:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar gave a humorous apology to NASCAR podcasters. GettyCarson Hocevar has made headlines, both good and bad, throughout the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Between his aggressive driving style and growing popularity, “The Hurricane” has been a major topic of conversation for NASCAR podcasters.The most recent headlines Hocevar made was after the Chase opener at Darlington following an incident with Brad Keselowski. In the leadup to Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 at W
  
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• NASCAR Chase at Bristol 2026: Odds, TV times and more info

  15-09-2026 00:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BRISTOL, Tenn. — The NASCAR Chase is in full swing this weekend with the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series all racing this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.The Trucks race Thursday night, then the O'Reilly cars race Friday night and the Cup cars race Saturday night.The Truck drivers are in the first race of the postseason while the O'Reilly and Cup drivers are each in their second race of their postseasons.NASCAR Cup Series' Bass Pro Sh
  
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• NASCAR Pundits Unmask Cup Stars Major Chase Blunder Failing to Dethrone Denny Hamlin

  14-09-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN – 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 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin struggled for most of the Enjoy Illinois 300, feeling like he didn’t have the car or pa
  
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