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• Tri-County moves Saturday racing to Friday night

  13-10-2026 05:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  The SMART Modified Tour invaded Tri-County Speedway for its next-to-last event of the season. Four drivers, Ryan Newman, Jake Crum, Danny Bohn and Brandon Ward, entered the night tied for the end-of-season points lead, with Burt Myers 10 points back in fifth.Newman won the pole for the Freeman Hoosier 99 and took the early lead. On the eighth lap, Myers spun coming off the fourth turn and slid toward pit road. Luckily for Myers, his machine was undamaged. After the restart, Carson Lofton passed
  
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• Tom Cruise wanted to race ARCA, per NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell

  14-10-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIn an interview with Front Office Sports on Tuesday, NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell covered several topics, including the highly anticipated Days of Thunder sequel, starring Tom Cruise as fictional NASCAR driver Cole Trickle. Anne Hathaway will star alongside Cruise with the film set to release in the summer of 2028.O'Donnell said in Tuesday's interview that Cruise expressed a desire to race an ARCA car in preparation for the movie. He is well-known for doing many of his own stunts,
  
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• Tom Cruise interested in racing ARCA car, per NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell

  14-10-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIn an interview with Front Office Sports on Tuesday, NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell covered several topics, including the highly anticipated Days of Thunder sequel, starring Tom Cruise as fictional NASCAR driver Cole Trickle. Anne Hathaway will star alongside Cruise with the film set to release in the summer of 2028.O'Donnell said in Tuesday's interview that Cruise actually expressed a desire to race an ARCA car in preparation for the movie. He is well-known for doing many of his own
  
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• NASCAR at Phoenix October 2026: Odds, Broadcast and More Info

  14-10-2026 03:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AVONDALE, Ariz. -- NASCAR is back at Phoenix Raceway in the Chase for all three championships with the fall weekend not as the finale for the first time since 2019.The NASCAR Cup Series has six drivers in the championship hunt with four mathematically there but two drivers are primed to break in, each with a great run at Phoenix.The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series mathematically has six drivers in the hunt, while the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series seems to be down to a two-man fight.NASCAR Cup
  
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• Gibbs, Spire and Gabehart argue over contempt and injunction

  14-10-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoAll parties involved in the Joe Gibbs Racing v Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports legal matter met in the Western District of North Carolina court on Tuesday for a hearing on two different matters.1. A motion to determine if the judge should proceed with contempt of court hearings on whether or not Spire and Gabehart have violated preliminary court orders2. If Spire should be added alongside Gabehart to the aforementioned preliminary injunction and temporary restraining orderOn
  
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• Daniel Suarez will return to Spire Motorsports for 2027 NASCAR Cup season

  14-10-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoSpire Motorsports confirmed that Daniel Suarez has agreed to a contract extension for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season.The Mexican-born driver joined Spire after five seasons with Trackhouse Racing, and along with making the Chase, he also won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600.He is the only foreign-born driver to win a race in all three national levels of NASCAR, and is also the only driver born outside of the USA to win a national-level title with his 2016 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts S
  
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• Daniel Suarez confirms Spire return for 2027 NASCAR Cup season

  14-10-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoSpire Motorsports confirmed that Daniel Suarez has agreed to a contract extension for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season.The Mexican-born driver joined Spire after five seasons with Trackhouse Racing, and along with making the Chase, he also won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600.He is the only foreign-born driver to win a race in all three national levels of NASCAR, and is also the only driver born outside of the USA to win a national-level title with his 2016 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts S
  
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• Carson Hocevar Brings Fan Favorite Chili’s Scheme To Phoenix

  13-10-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Vasha HuntCarson Hocevar is bringing back one of NASCAR’s most recognizable paint schemes as the Cup Series heads to Phoenix Raceway. The Spire Motorsports driver will once again climb behind the wheel of his No. 77 Chili’s “Ride the ’Dente” Chevrolet, giving fans another opportunity to see the popular black, white and red design.The return comes after a memorable season for Hocevar, who earned his first career Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway
  
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• "That’s Not My Teammate"- Veteran Insider Reveals How Toyota’s Chase Strength Inadvertently Became Its Biggest Championship Weakness

  13-10-2026 22:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireTeam Joe Gibbs Racing has a rather unique problem in the final stages of the Cup Series Chase. Three of its drivers find themselves among the top four, which could potentially create a problem in the championship battle against Kyle Larson.As Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Chase Briscoe are keeping their title hopes alive, helping a teammate could mean giving up many opportunities to win. This was particularly noticeable at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, where Bell
  
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• NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell Loves Michael Jordan's Commitment To Sport

  13-10-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Jordan has largely stepped away from the basketball spotlight to focus on NASCAR.The NBA icon co-owns 23XI Racing with Denny Hamlin, and Jordan is far from a figurehead. NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell celebrated Jordan’s “all in” commitment to the sport at Tuesday’s Front Office Sports Tuned In media summit.“He shows up at every race. He’s passionate about the sport, and for NASCAR, you can’t pay for that,” O’Donnell said about Jord
  
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• Spy shots of 2027 NASCAR Ford Mustang testing at Charlotte, but what's different?

  13-10-2026 21:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoFord appears to be readying a new NASCAR Cup car for 2027 as a car with familiar blue camouflage was spotted testing today during a Goodyear tire test at Charlotte Motor Speedway. That camo appears to match the customized wrap that we have seen on the Ford hypercar prototype overseas. Teams and manufacturers are testing at Charlotte ahead of a new intermediate package for 2027.Ford announced earlier this year that they planned to debut a new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC at the 2027
  
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• Carson Hocevar Chili’s Livery Returns For Phoenix Cup Race

  13-10-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar will “Ride The ‘Dente” this weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to the desert. For the first time since the Cup Series Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway last June, Hocevar will be behind the wheel of his familiar Chili’s No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet for Sunday’s Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500.Hocevar has become synonymous with the restaurant chain over the last two years. The driver of the No. 77 has made a huge push to promote
  
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• Michael Jordan Is ‘All In’ on Racing After Legal Fight: NASCAR CEO

  13-10-2026 20:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While the basketball world laments the absence of Michael Jordan from the sport, NASCAR is reveling in the icon’s deepening motorsports involvement. NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell said at the Front Office Sports Tuned In media summit Tuesday that Jordan, the co-owner of 23XI Racing, is “all in” about the future of racing. “He shows up at every race. He’s passionate about the sport, and for NASCAR, you can’t pay for that,” O’Donnell said
  
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• Denny Hamlin’s Verdict on OEMs With Multiple Title Contenders

  13-10-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin believes NASCAR Cup Series OEMs (original equipped manufacturers) that have multiple championship contenders are at a disadvantage compared to others with only one. Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, leads the Cup points standings by 49 with four races remaining in the Chase.The other Chevrolet drivers in the Chase (Carson Hocevar, Chase Elliott, William Byron, Daniel Suarez) are all but out of contention for the 2026 championship at this point. Meanwhi
  
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• “Not Looking to Cut Him a Break”—Denny Hamlin Shrugs Off Fan Outrage After Kyle Larson Collision

  13-10-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN – 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 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireDenny Hamlin’s Sunday at Charlotte had just about everything that could go wrong. A pit road
  
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• Hauler Talk: No penalties to McDowell, Stenhouse after lengthy discussion of Charlotte incident

  13-10-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael McDowell and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. avoided punishment after NASCAR officials heavily deliberated and dissected their NASCAR Cup Series post-race incident at Charlotte Motor Speedway.The drivers made contact on the cool-down lap, sending Stenhouse spinning.On the latest episode of the “Hauler Talk” podcast, NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde said in-car cameras and an overhead shot were among the many angles that were reviewed.RELATED: Charlotte results |
  
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• NASCAR Building Over 80 Cars For ‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel

  13-10-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is going all-out for the production of the “Days of Thunder” sequel, the hit racing movie that starred well-renowned actor Tom Cruise in 1990. In a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, NASCAR is planning on building over 80 cars for the movie. The sequel will be shot at actual NASCAR tracks.“Days of Thunder 2” is slated to premiere in 2028. Cruise, who played the main character “Cole Trickle” in the original film, is set to again be the star of the
  
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• NASCAR Fans Slam Cup Series Driver Over Chassis Excuses as Chase Title Hopes Take a Hit

  13-10-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 11: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 11, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin has faced criticism from NASCAR fans after discussing manufacturer support and chassis development on his Actions Detrimental podcast.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver suggested that manufacturers with several champions
  
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• NASCAR Legend Raises Red Flags Over Carson Hocevar’s Troubling Behavior

  13-10-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 03: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 03, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett sees a bright future for Carson Hocevar but believes the young driver risks holding himself back through his aggressive approach. The 1999 Cup Series champion praised Hocevar’s talent and Spire
  
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• Denny Hamlin NASCAR Is Working On Next Gen Fix

  13-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin says NASCAR is working to make the Next Gen car race more like the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series car. He shared the update on this week’s episode of Actions Detrimental. His comments came after both series raced at Charlotte on Sunday.Hamlin said Sunday’s Bank of America 400 showed how much the leader gains in clean air.“It definitely seemed difficult to pass if it was within 35 laps of a run. Like whoever could get out there could really go and stretch it.&rdqu
  
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• Joey Logano Publicly Admits Steep Championship Deficit: “Gotten a Little Bit Harder Than What We Needed”

  13-10-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  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 – ZUMAa161 20260211_aaa_a161_006 Copyright: xWalterxG.xArcexSr.x ©IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireJoey Logano’s championship history had fans believing the even-year trend could work in his favor again in 2026. The Team Penske star lifted the Cup Series trophy in 2018, 2022 and 2024, giving support
  
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• WSJ Report: NASCAR is building 80+ race cars for Days of Thunder sequel

  13-10-2026 08:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDuring a recent visit to the Leadership Institute’s offices in Washington D.C., NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell sat down for an interview with the Wall Street Journal where they discussed the state of the sport and future plans.NASCAR was deeply involved in assisting with the production of the original Days of Thunder film, which was released in 1990. The sequel, starring Tom Cruise in his return to the character of Cole Trickle alongside Anne Hathaway in a new role, is set
  
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• Analysis: NASCAR Cup Chase Down to 6 Drivers After Charlotte

  13-10-2026 02:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCORD, N.C. -- After Kyle Larson padded his points lead in the NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the field of true Chase contenders is getting thinner.Kyle Larson leads Denny Hamlin by 49 points, Christopher Bell by 51, Chase Briscoe by 65, Ryan Blaney by 85 and Joey Logano by 92 heading to Phoenix Raceway this Sunday.Although Blaney and Logano are more than a race worth of points, Blaney has won the last two races at Phoenix, two of the last three fall races at Martinsville Speed
  
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• Revealed: Why NASCAR Didn’t Punish Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney for Bristol Brawl

  13-10-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why didn't NASCAR punish Carson Hocevar or Ryan Blaney for their Bristol brawl? New reporting finally provides an answer. GettyNASCAR chose not to punish Ryan Blaney or Carson Hocevar after their Sept. 19 Bristol brawl, and while the decision seemed surprising at the time, a new report by The Wall Street Journal Monday finally explains it.The controversial call was tied to Project 2032, NASCAR’s long-term marketing push designed to increase the sport’s popularity and place it alongsi
  
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• NASCAR Caps Weekend Honoring Kyle Busch With Silent Lap 8

  13-10-2026 01:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This past weekend, all three of NASCAR’s top major series were back in action at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was the first time the circuit had returned to the 1.5-mile track since the tragic weekend last May.Kyle Busch, NASCAR’s winningest overall driver, died suddenly on May 21, three days prior to the Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The entire race weekend was a somber one as the NASCAR community came together to honor one of the sport’s greatest drivers.
  
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• Kyle Busch's widow posts emotional update after celebration of life

  12-10-2026 22:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Busch's widow revealed that the celebration of life for her late husband was not easy for her to get through in a new social media message that provided a glimpse into how the Busch family is still processing the NASCAR legend's death.Samantha Busch posted via an Instagram story on Sunday, Oct. 11, that the memorial for Busch "took a lot out of me emotionally," while praising the event that took place Friday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. She said her spirits were boosted, in part, by the sce
  
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• “Need 70 Points a Race”: Insider’s Insane Mathematical Reality Leaves Kyle Larson’s Rivals With Zero Margin

  12-10-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AVONDALE, AZ – MARCH 08: Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet looks on before the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 on March 8, 2026 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire AUTO: MAR 08 NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260308039 ©IMAGO/Icon Sportswire“It’s not going to be that way. So, I just think you guys need to take a breath and relax.” Th
  
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• Brennan Poole to leave Alpha Prime Racing; team owners 'disappointed' to see him go

  12-10-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoBrennan Poole and Alpha Prime Racing will part ways at the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season."Brennan Poole has informed APR that he will not return to the #44 for the 2027 season, ending a three-year run at the organization," said the team in a statement. "We're grateful and proud of everything Brennan has accomplished with APR over the years, and we look forward to a strong ending to the season."Poole, 36, is a veteran of over 200 NASCAR O'Reilly r
  
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• Brennan Poole to leave Alpha Prime Racing after 2026

  12-10-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoBrennan Poole and Alpha Prime Racing will part ways at the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season."Brennan Poole has informed APR that he will not return to the #44 for the 2027 season, ending a three-year run at the organization," said the team in a statement. "We're grateful and proud of everything Brennan has accomplished with APR over the years, and we look forward to a strong ending to the season."Poole, 36, is a veteran of over 200 NASCAR O'Reilly r
  
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• “It Was a Big Reality Check” - Kyle Larson's Crew Chief Warns HMS Against Dangerous ‘Conservative’ Trap

  12-10-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 29: Cliff Daniels,crew chief talks to Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet during qualifying for the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Ally 400 on June 29, 2024, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 29 NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2406292506 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireKyle Larson is still the championship leader, but Chase Briscoe has made the closing str
  
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