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• ‘Truthfully Pretty Nervous’: Denny Hamlin Reflects on Ryan Blaney Podcast Appearance

  27-09-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin reflects on having Ryan Blaney on his podcast. GettyFollowing a chaotic post-race brawl from the NASCAR Cup Series race last Saturday at Bristol, Denny Hamlin landed the podcast guest of the week. Ryan Blaney appeared on “Actions Detrimental” on Monday, breaking his silence on his fight with Carson Hocevar.Days removed from the podcast, Hamlin admits he had nerves going into it as he expected the interview to make huge headlines. Overall, the driver of the No. 11 felt it
  
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• Bubba Wallace Reacts to Kansas Crash With Carson Hocevar

  29-09-2026 02:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bubba Wallace grinded out a ninth-place finish in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. The top-10 result came after the driver of the No. 23 was involved in a multi-car pileup on a restart midway through Stage 2.Among those collected with Wallace were fellow Chase driver Carson Hocevar and non-Chase drivers Erik Jones, Josh Berry and Zane Smith. While the crash damage hindered Hocevar, who finished 33rd, it was not enough to stop Wallace from finishing top 10
  
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• Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Gordon Johncock dies at 90

  29-09-2026 01:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoGordon Johncock, the legendary open-wheel driver who won the Indianapolis 500 twice and claimed the 1976 USAC National Championship, passed away peacefully at his home in South Branch, Michigan, on September 28, 2026. He was 90 years old.Born on August 5, 1936, in Hastings, Michigan, Johncock began driving at just five years old on his family’s farm behind the wheel of a John Deere tractor. He started racing Midwest super-modifieds in the late 1950s and captured his fi
  
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• NASCAR ARCA’s Jake Bollman Gets Honest About Teammate After Wild Kansas Crash

  29-09-2026 01:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR ARCA driver Jake Bollman got honest about his teammate after a wild crash at Kansas, offering his perspective on the chaotic incident. GettyNitro Motorsports teammates Thomas Annunziata and Jake Bollman are still not speaking, three days after a Kansas Speedway crash flipped their ARCA Menards Series title fight upside down.These two share a shop, a points chase and, as of Friday night, a grudge neither seems in a hurry to drop before the team has to figure out how to field them both agai
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace Blames Carson Hocevar as Kansas Restart Wreck Changes His Race

  29-09-2026 01:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 06: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Spectrum Chevrolet, (R) and Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Xfinity Toyota, talk onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 06, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace left Kansas Speedway with a ninth-place finish after getting caught in a Lap 122 restart crash during the Hollywood Casino 400.
  
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• Denny Hamlin slams "f****** cowards" who attacked Corey Heim and calls for NASCAR ban

  29-09-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin is furious after 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim was isolated and jumped by several members of a rival late model team at Martinsville Speedway this past weekend.Following the prestigious ValleyStar Credit Union 300 late model race, the rising NASCAR star was involved in a dramatic altercation at the track's famous hot dog stand.He had collided with Treyten Lapcevich on the final restart, denying him a shot at the win and taking second as they raced to the ch
  
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• Denny Hamlin slams 'cowards' who attacked Corey Heim and calls for NASCAR ban

  29-09-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDenny Hamlin is furious after 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim was isolated and jumped by several members of a rival late model team at Martinsville Speedway this past weekend.Following the prestigious ValleyStar Credit Union 300 late model race, the rising NASCAR star was involved in a dramatic altercation at the track's famous hot dog stand.He had collided with Treyten Lapcevich on the final restart, denying him a shot at the win and taking second as they raced to the ch
  
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• NASCAR at Las Vegas 2026: Chase Race Odds, Broadcast Info and More

  28-09-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin Post-Race Press Conference After Winning the Spring 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (NASCAR Media)LAS VEGAS —  Las Vegas Motor Speedway marks halfway for the Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series championship and near-halfway for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase.The fifth NASCAR Cup Series Chase race of 10 is set for Sunday afternoon while the fourth NOAPS Chase race of nine is set for Saturday evening.This is the first time NASCAR has raced i
  
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• Kyle Larson Breaks Two Massive Stats in NASCAR Cup Kansas Win

  28-09-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson breaks two huge stats in dominant Kansas win. GettyFrom the drop of the green flag, Kyle Larson was the man to beat in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. The driver of the No. 5 was only passed once under a green flag run when Chase Briscoe took command with 30 circuits remaining. However, “Yung Money” would not be denied in the fourth race of the Chase as he regained control with 11 laps to go.Larson led 235 of 267 laps, breaki
  
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• Watch: Fiery radio exchange after Austin Hill and Shane van Gisbergen clash at Kansas

  28-09-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoShane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill have had a multiple issues since the three-time Supercars champion arrived on the NASCAR scene.In 2024, they tangled while battling for wins at COTA and Sonoma in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series. Earlier this year, SVG blamed Hill for wrecking him at both Pocono and San Diego, and the loss off points ultimately cost him a spot inside the 2026 NASCAR Cup Chase field.NASCAR even had to sit the drivers down after Van Gisbergen wrecked Hill at Chic
  
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• Austin Hill and Shane van Gisbergen clash at Kansas; tense RCR radio exchange follows

  28-09-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoShane van Gisbergen and Austin Hill have had a multiple issues since the three-time Supercars champion arrived on the NASCAR scene.In 2024, they tangled while battling for wins at COTA and Sonoma in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series. Earlier this year, SVG blamed Hill for wrecking him at both Pocono and San Diego, and the loss off points ultimately cost him a spot inside the 2026 NASCAR Cup Chase field.NASCAR even had to sit the drivers down after Van Gisbergen wrecked Hill at Chic
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series: Losers at Kansas Speedway After Costly Race

  28-09-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson turned the Hollywood Casino 400 into a record-setting NASCAR Cup Series win at Kansas Speedway, but several Chase drivers left Kansas with major problems
  
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• Kyle Larson Takes Control of NASCAR Chase Standings After Kansas

  28-09-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Scott SewellThe NASCAR Cup Series championship battle took another major turn Sunday at Kansas Speedway.Kyle Larson dominated the Hollywood Casino 400, leading 235 of 267 laps and earning a maximum 76-point day. The victory gave Larson his second win in the first four races of the Chase and significantly expanded his lead in the championship standings.With six races remaining in the Chase, Larson now sits 26 points ahead of Denny Hamlin.Updated Chase StandingsHere is where the 16 playo
  
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• NASCAR: Carson Hocevar’s Kansas Wreck Sparks Tension Despite Racing Legends’ Defense

  28-09-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, looks on prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyCarson Hocevar left Kansas Speedway with a 33rd-place finish after a Lap 122 wreck ended his day in the Hollywood Casino 400. The Spire Motorsports driver was involved in contact with Brad Keselowski, who also collected Bubba Wallac
  
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• "Averages Say He Won't" - Denny Hamlin's Crew Chief Drops Blunt Verdict on Kyle Larson's Flawless Chase Surge

  28-09-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireKyle Larson was 55 points behind Denny Hamlin before the Chase got underway in Darlington. It took Larson just three races to pip Hamlin as the championship leader, and after the win in Kansas, the Hendrick Motorsports driver has opened up a 26-point lead over the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran.While the tables have turned on Hamlin and his No. 11 JGR Toyota team, his crew chief Chris Gayle took a moment to predict that Larson and the No. 5 team won’t be able to keep u
  
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• Toby's Take: Has The Next Gen Car Lost Its Luster On 1.5-Mile Tracks?

  28-09-2026 20:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 27, 2026; Kansas City, Kansas, USA;NASCAR Cup Series drivers Kyle Larson (5) and Chase Briscoe (19) battle for the lead late in the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.Scott Sewell-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe Next Gen car, which was introduced in the NASCAR Cup Series ahead of the 2022 season, has produced interesting results in NASCAR's top division. Unquestionably, the car has dramatically reduced the speed deficit from the front of the field to the rear of the f
  
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• “What More Can You Do?”- Bubba Wallace Delivers Raw Admission on Being Paddock’s Wreck Magnet

  28-09-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Southern 500 Aug 31, 2025 Darlington, South Carolina, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace 23 during the Cookouts Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Darlington Darlington Raceway South Carolina USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJimxDedmonx 20250831_tdc_db2_040 ©IMAGO/Imagn ImagesBubba Wallace’s habit of getting caught in someone else’s wreck has followed him all season. At Talladega, the 23XI Racing driver was lead
  
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• FedEx becomes new title sponsor of NASCAR Truck Series in 2027

  28-09-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR announced a landmark long-term partnership with FedEx Freight that will make the newly independent freight transportation leader the entitlement partner of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in 2027.The NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series brings together two brands deeply connected to the trucking industry and the people who keep America moving — pairing North America’s largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier with a NASCAR series defined by toughness, relentless competition, an
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin’s Chase Hopes Take a Hit After Kansas Trouble

  28-09-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, looks on after the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin finished third at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, but the result did little to ease the pressure on his Joe Gibbs Racing team in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase. Kyle Larson controlled the Hollywood Casino 400, winning two of the thre
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Post-Race Inspection Leaves Kansas Speedway With One Last Twist

  28-09-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyKyle Larson’s dominant NASCAR Cup Series win at Kansas Speedway is official after NASCAR completed post-race inspection without finding any issues. Larson led 235 of 267 laps, won both stages and scored 76 points in the Hollywood Casino 400
  
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• NASCAR TV ratings for O'Reilly race at Darlington in 2026 Chase

  28-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR arrived at Darlington Raceway for the 2026 Fleetio 200, and the first race of the Chase was exciting. JustinAllgaier won Stage 1, while Anthony Alfredo won Stage 2; however, neither driver was able to enter victory lane. Instead, it was a Haas Factory Team driver who started off the Chase in the right way.At the end of the day, Sheldon Creed won his second O'Reilly Series race of 2026 at Darlington. After a brief overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings followi
  
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• NASCAR reveals status of Brad Keselowski's No. 6 car at R&D Center

  28-09-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR took Brad Keselowski's No. 6 car to the R&D Center after the Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway. Following a disappointing run at Darlington, the sport conducted a closer inspection of Keselowski's vehicle; however, did the RFK Racing driver receive any penalties?Keselowski's No. 6 car had no issues at the NASCAR R&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
  
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• NASCAR TV ratings for Cup Series race at Darlington in 2026 Chase

  28-09-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR arrived at Darlington Raceway for the 2026 Southern 500, and the first race of the Chase was exciting. Tyler Reddick won Stage 1 while Christopher Bell won Stage 2; however, only one driver was able to enter victory lane. Kyle Larson and Ty Gibbs tried their best, but a Joe Gibbs Racing driver ended up in the winner's circle.At the end of the day, Bell won his first Cup Series race of 2026 at Darlington. After a brief overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings fo
  
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• NASCAR to further inspect Ryan Blaney's car after Kansas in 2026

  28-09-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway this weekend. Ryan Blaney's No. 12 car for Team Penske has been taken to the NASCAR R&D Center for further inspection after Kansas, the sport announced. Blaney finished in fifth place on Sunday afternoon.The Team Penske driver has struggled over the last few weeks and finally earned another top-5 finish at Kansas. NASCAR taking Blaney's No. 12 car to the R&D Center doesn't automatically me
  
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• NASCAR to further inspect Ross Chastain's car after Kansas in 2026

  28-09-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway this weekend. Ross Chastain's No. 1 car for Trackhouse Racing has been taken to the NASCAR R&D Center for further inspection after Kansas, the sport announced. Chastain finished in 15th place on Sunday afternoon.The Trackhouse Racing driver has struggled over the last few months and earned another top-15 finish at Kansas. NASCAR taking Chastain's No. 1 car to the R&D Center doesn't automat
  
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• NASCAR to further inspect William Byron's car after Kansas in 2026

  28-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway this weekend. William Byron's No. 24 car for Hendrick Motorsports has been taken to the NASCAR R&D Center for further inspection after Kansas, the sport announced. Byron finished in seventh place on Sunday afternoon.The Hendrick Motorsports driver has struggled over the last few weeks and finally earned another top-10 finish at Kansas. NASCAR taking Byron's No. 24 car to the R&D Center doe
  
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• NASCAR to further inspect Denny Hamlin's car after Kansas in 2026

  28-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is performing a deeper inspection process after the Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway this weekend. Denny Hamlin's No. 11 car for Joe Gibbs Racing has been taken to the NASCAR R&D Center for further inspection after Kansas, the sport announced. Hamlin finished in third place on Sunday afternoon.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has struggled over the last few weeks and finally earned another top-5 finish at Kansas. NASCAR taking Hamlin's No. 11 car to the R&D Center doesn't autom
  
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• “Maybe It’ll Rain in Vegas”– Ryan Blaney Takes Bitter Swipe at NASCAR Metric Trap Amid Piling Chase Pressure

  28-09-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice Feb 11, 2026 Daytona Beach, Florida, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney 12 during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach Daytona International Speedway Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMikexDinovox 20260211_mcd_ad4_26 ©IMAGO/Imagn Images“I’ll take rain,” said Logano, who earned the top starting spot through a combination of his victory last Saturday
  
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• 2026 NASCAR Cup Series entry list for Las Vegas Chase race

  28-09-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series heads westward to Sin City for a postseason bout at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday (5:30 p.m. ET, USA, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The 2026 contest will be the fourth of 10 races encompassing The Chase presented by Mobil 1 and the 31st points-paying event overall. Denny Hamlin, who currently sits second in the championship table, is the defending winner.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesKyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Mot
  
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• 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series entry list for Las Vegas Chase race

  28-09-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a weekend away from the action, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns to the track on Saturday with a date at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, ESPN Unlimited, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).The Focused Health 302 will be the fourth of nine 2026 contests encompassing The Chase presented by Mobil 1, with the race additionally acting as the 28th points-paying event overall.ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series | O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesWith Sheldon Creed’s Bris
  
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