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NASCAR taking street race to San Diego naval base in 2026

NASCAR adjusts entry rules to lock 23XI, Front Row into Cup fields

Denny Hamlin still has it with Dover NASCAR win; fourth of 2025

The Cup Series veteran is as good as he has ever been in the pursuit of that elusive career defining championship

Dover NASCAR rain creates hurdles and mystery ahead of Sunday race

The starting lineup for Sunday's Cup Series race was decided by Mother Nature. But the weather also complicates everyone's setup decisions on race day as well.

Why Hocevar didn’t take an apology phone call from Berry

'Not a chance' Denny Hamlin says about any regrets on NASCAR lawsuit

NASCAR presses 'pause' on Downtown Chicago racing event 2026

Our NASCAR Xfinity team shutting down after Dover

23XI, Front Row will race without charters for at least two races

NASCAR unveils A-Post flap to keep cars grounded at superspeedways

The device has been tested at Michigan International Speedway

Legacy Motor Club suing TJ Puchry over Rick Ware NASCAR charter

NASCAR argues 23XI, Front Row 'have no logical reason' for charter status

NASCAR post-race weekend penalty report after Sonoma

The infractions this week were all related to loose wheels or loose lugs respectively.

Trackhouse hires longtime Joe Gibbs Racing exec to Racing Ops role

23XI, Front Row file new injunction as NASCAR mulls selling charters

Chase Briscoe makes Michael Jordan comp to Shane Van Gisbergen

Shane Van Gisbergen joins three win NASCAR club at Sonoma

This mark is the best at the highest level alongside Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell.

Shane Van Gisbergen vs The World again at NASCAR Sonoma

23XI, Front Row signal response to decision that may strip charters

NASCAR to 'keep eyes' on Joey Logano and Ross Chastain after Chicago

The two contenders were involved in a scuttle at Grant Park. The defending champion accused the Trackhouse racer of intentionally crashing him.

NASCAR running preseason Clash back in North Carolina

It's the second consecutive year at the race will be held at 'The Most Famous of Them All.'

Ware car and equipment 'killed on impact' in NASCAR Chicago

The young Cup racer has now suffered through two of the heaviest impact crashes on the four-year history of the NextGen car.

23XI, Front Row to lose NASCAR charters after appeals court decision

NASCAR will review delayed caution for Cody Ware Chicago incident

Hamlin wishes Wallace hadn't 'played grabass' with Bowman in Chicago

The theatrics and intensity resulted in an incident and a potentially playoff altering swing

Justin Marks, Daniel Suarez 'in a good place' after Trackhouse split

Trackhouse's plan comes together as SVG wins again in Chicago

The road course specialist has a chance to enter the Cup Series playoff as a top seed. He is so clearly the best at road racing that he could challenge for the lead in wins.

Zilisch 'to take note of' aggressive SVG in future NASCAR races

Chaotic day produces predictable NASCAR Chicago lineup

Shane Van Gisbergen; not a city guy but loves NASCAR Chicago

The inaugural winner of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race owes this entire portion of his career to that victory and looks to build on that success in 2025

Dale Jr, TJ Majors debate Daytona, Atlanta NASCAR scheduling

There is a lot of history and a lot of dramatic potential involved in deciding when the two drafting track summer races should take place.

Erik Jones coming in strong as NASCAR reaches summer stretch

Daniel Suarez saw Trackhouse Racing NASCAR split coming

Trackhouse had more Cup Series caliber drivers under contract than seats available and there has been a lot of changeover with team leadership over the past year.

Daniel Suarez leaving Trackhouse NASCAR team after 2025

This opens the door for top racing prospect to Connor Zilisch to join the team after winning three times in the Xfinity Series over his first 20 starts.

Venerable Roush Fenway Keselowski leaving NASCAR for NCAA job

Steve Newmark has served as the president of RFK Racing for 15 years but has deep ties to his hometown school.

Denny Hamlin on Atlanta NASCAR crash: 'Maybe it was my fault'

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver is second-guessing his role in the race altering melee from Saturday night. In hindsight, he would have made a different decision.

Hamlin says Briscoe crew chief got 'nose-to-nose' with NASCAR official

The Joe Gibbs Racing No. 19 team was eliminated in the big crash but attempted to make repairs that was ultimately thwarted by the Sanctioning Bodies

Chase Elliott wins high-stakes, consequential Atlanta race

There was a lot on the line for practically everyone that survived one of the biggest crashes imaginable on this type of race track.

NASCAR playoff picture, in-season tournament upended by Atlanta crash

Nick Sanchez wins his way into NASCAR Xfinity playoffs at Atlanta

Kyle Larson 'has no desire' to do Indianapolis, Charlotte double again

His first two attempts did not go well and the 2021 Cup Series champion would need some unlikely logistical concessions to even consider it.

Kyle Larson penalized before NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta

The Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team avoided a worst case scenario, however.

Joey Logano claims NASCAR Atlanta pole in Ford onslaught

The top-eight after time trials were all Ford Performance cars. However, the race here will be about the trade-off between pure speed and handling.

Report: Former NASCAR team owner enters deal to buy Rick Ware Racing

TJ Puchyr is a founding co-owner of Spire Motorsports. Rick Ware Racing currently had two charters, one each that will be leased to RFK Racing over the next season and a half.

Judge rules in favor of non-party NASCAR teams in discovery dispute

Cup teams fear 'catastrophic' outcome of giving NASCAR financial data

The sanctioning body and the teams that didn't sue them were in court on Tuesday to argue over what should and shouldn't be provided as part of fact discovery.

NASCAR will be allowed to countersue 23XI, Front Row, but ...

The Sanctioning Body will also be in court with the teams that did not sue them on Tuesday over fact discovery financial documents.

Chase Briscoe saves and air blocks to Pocono Cup win

There was both skill and fortune that went into the first victory of the season for the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 19 team.

Connor Zilisch claims Xfinity win at Pocono with crew chief Dale Jr

The team owner was called into a team management role when regular No. 88 crew chief Mardy Lindley was suspended for multiple missing lug nuts last week.

Denny Hamlin claims Pocono pole in wild qualifying session

The accomplishment comes a week after missing the race in Mexico City due to the birth of his third child and first son.

Hamlin returns to NASCAR somewhat refreshed after son's birth

Hocevar self-reflective after an eventful week from NASCAR Mexico

Riggs wins first NASCAR Trucks race of season after Hocevar penalty

Why NASCAR and two Cup Series teams have sued each other

Shane Van Gisbergen delivers on role; Wins into playoffs in Mexico

Trackhouse Racing put the three-time Supercars champion into this full-time role to take advantage of his road course prowess.

Mexico City marks major opportunity for Shane Van Gisbergen

The three-time Supercars champion is a rookie at the highest level of NASCAR and has struggled accordingly. But a single road course win would earn him a playoff spot.

NASCAR teams have significant decision to make after Mexico practice

NASCAR 'SMT' was down in Mexico and it's not the first time

NASCAR competitors detail messy travel day into Mexico City

Challenge and opportunity awaits Ryan Truex in NASCAR Mexico

The second generation NASCAR racer and brother of 2017 Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. gets a big opportunity at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

Denny Hamlin to miss Mexico NASCAR race on paternity; Ryan Truex subs

Ryan Truex will make his first Cup start since 2014 as a result of paternity leave.

Mexico City NASCAR race hit with nightmare logistics and weather issues

The travel woes have forced NASCAR to adjust the schedule for the highly anticipated weekend.

How the NASCAR charter system works

Ownership charters represent status that allow entries included in the system entry into every single race while also providing guaranteed revenue.

Denny Hamlin would miss NASCAR Mexico if baby doesn't arrive soon

Most of the industry leaves on Wednesday so there's a tiny window for the couple to deliver their first son.

Reactions from the NASCAR Cup race at Michigan

This was a race of the year contender that was expertly broadcast by the Amazon Prime team that set-up the drama to come over the final 11 races of the regular season.

Denny Hamlin wins Michigan fuel mileage thriller

RAM is back in NASCAR and a Dodge Cup return is the 'intent'

A familiar face is returning to NASCAR's third highest level with the potential of eventually competing on the brightest stage.

Finally, it breaks right in the Truck Series at Michigan for Friesen

The win snapped a 72-race winless drought that had the veteran contender second guessing just returning to dirt racing full-time next year

NASCAR Michigan starting lineup again features Briscoe on pole

This is three weeks in a row for the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 19 team. This one comes at the one of a kind two-mile Brooklyn speedway.

Carson Hocevar gets main character treatment in NASCAR this week

The conflict with Ricky Stenhouse was simmered and he returns home to Michigan fresh off his best career finish.

Lajoie is running some NASCAR Truck races to validate convictions

And yes, he addressed the '12 fans' comment and also equated Spire returning to moving back in with his ex-girlfriend.

Carson Hocevar, Ricky Stenhouse diffuse Nashville tension

“I told Carson, I don't mind a rivalry, but I don't want a rivalry for running 15th. Like, if we're battling for wins, and battling in the top-five week in and week out, that's great. But having a rivalry not competing for wins, is kind of difficult.”

Michigan to Mexico City present tight NASCAR travel logistics

Crossing the border requires a great deal of planning ... and some good fortune from Mother Nature

Appeals court rules in favor of NASCAR against 23XI, Front Row injunction

This was the decision that awarded the two teams suing NASCAR recognized charter status for the 2025 Cup Series season.

Matt Tifft is entering his Cleetus McFarland era at Mansfield

Spire's Jeff Dickerson reminds Carson Hocevar to enjoy the ride

The 22-year-old is a work in progress with significant upside driving for a team on the rise

How the NASCAR race at Nashville was won and lost

Also, what was up between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Carson Hocevar?

There's real movement on the NASCAR horsepower front

It may just be 750, up front 670, but every little bit would help the racing according to the drivers

NASCAR Nashville Saturday notebook

Rajah Caruth gets second Truck Series win in Nashville thriller

There was a great finish and Hendrick Motorsports' top prospect had an epiphany behind the wheel in Music City

Ratings are in for NASCAR's first digitally streamed Cup race

It's basically the same overall viewership as regular TV but also five years younger on average.

Rockingham Speedway has been listed for sale

"The time is right to pass the baton to someone who can take it farther than we can."

Why AJ Allmendinger continues to be the man at Kaulig Racing

"All we have to do is take him golfing."

Significant NASCAR penalty reduced on appeal

Chris Buescher is once again solidly in the playoff mix after a panel heard RFK Racing's testimony on Wednesday morning.

Supercars champion returns to NASCAR to scratch an itch

NASCAR post-race weekend penalty report after Charlotte

One violation each in the Cup Series and Xfinity Series over Coca-Cola 600 weekend in Concord, North Carolina.

NASCAR expands Xfinity field for Mexico ... with a caveat

Don't attempt to steal Ross Chastain's race winning hat

"I was brutal with the words I was saying. Give me that hat back."

NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Race reactions

Chastain wins Coke 600 as Byron, Hamlin do not

It took nearly the entire 600 miles for the rebuild Trackhouse Racing No. 1 Chevrolet to work its way through the entire field.

Trecherous track sets lineup for NASCAR's longest race

"It's definitely rough down there," says Chase Briscoe, whom will lead the field to green alongside Kyle Larson

No, Jimmie Johnson isn't set for NASCAR driving retirement

"We don’t have ’26 picked yet, but rest assured, there is more than 700 starts."

Kyle Busch staying with Richard Childress for another year

This is just a mutual option from their original contract but it also buys both parties another year to improve and evaluate the landscape

William Byron set to keep building personal Hendrick legacy

"We’ve had a couple really good years, but at the same time, I think that we all expect to continue to progress as a team and just kind of keep it going"

Heim untouchable on a night where the show was for P2

23XI, Front Row reject NASCAR's countersuit arguments

Race teams that didn't sue NASCAR ask court not to be involved

William Byron inks long-term NASCAR extension with Rick Hendrick

Every driver with the flagship Chevrolet organization has a deal through at least the end of next season.

Stenhouse, Hyak Motorsports 'over-finishing' in early NASCAR season

The No. 47 is holding onto a playoff spot and its driver has completely changed his reputation behind the wheel.

Christopher Bell, Brad Keselowski get new spotters

Prime aims to win over skeptical NASCAR fans during Coke 600

Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte are the featured talent alongside a dynamic studio analyst team.

NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026 elected; who made the cut?

This is the 26th group to be enshrined in the Charlotte, North Carolina facility

RFK Racing to appeal major NASCAR penalty

The results could mark the difference between making or failing to make the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

NASCAR All-Star Race reactions

Bell wins NASCAR All-Star Race that had mostly everything

Heat races set the stage for NASCAR All Star Race

Clean air remains king but it seems like a good car still ultimately matters.

Heim left fuming at Riggs; Smith wins Trucks Wilkesboro

“Look in the mirror and figure out this is why no one likes you. You’re racing like a (expletive) idiot. Calm down or else someone’s going to take care of you.”

Keselowski: The NASCAR Roval has got to go

“I look at the stands and there are more fans that come to the oval race and better ratings too, than come to the Roval races. I thought that’s what we judge the sport by.”

Brad Keselowski scores needed moral victory with All Star pole

"I think the team is a pretty resilient group, but I don’t care who you are as a team we all need some positive reinforcement and encouragement and there’s nothing negative about today.”

What is the identity of NASCAR's All Star Race right now?

Rodney Childers looking for next NASCAR chance at Wilkesboro

The future Hall of Fame crew chief is a month remove from a split with Spire Motorsports and wants the sport to know he wants back in.

Chris Buescher hit with significant NASCAR penalty

"It was an area around the foam that you’re allowed 2 inches, and it was beyond that, which is a rule violation."

Burton back in Cup but aims to make it stick someday soon

The second-generation Cup Series winner earned his All Star Race spot by winning Daytona and found a ride in the nick of time.

Dale Jr., Kelley-Earnhardt get honest in upcoming documentary about Dale Sr.

“Listen, I think my dad was the most incredible person I ever met, and ever known, and have so much respect and love for him, and miss him terribly. But, you know, there were some tough moments and things that I experienced as a child."

Kyle Busch took Indy 500 ride away from Kyle Larson

"No, I had it signed, sealed, and delivered again, and then Larson took it."

Harrison Burton gets All Star Race ride

This is the debut appearance for Burton in the annual summer non-points exhibition now at North Wilkesboro.

NASCAR Cup reactions from Kansas

Kyle Larson dominated and the status quo in the Cup Series from the past two-plus years was affirmed. Also, let's talk about that crowd size discourse from Sunday.

Everything that happened in NASCAR at Kansas

Truck Series produces dramatic finish, DQ at Kansas

"I guess it was a friendly middle finger?"

A NASCAR championship rotation isn't exactly complicated

Ryan Preece, Carson Hocevar reach understanding after crash

This NASCAR Kansas race to begin the way last year's ended

“We couldn’t have manufactured a better story if we tried, could we?"

Appeals court hears oral argument over 23XI, Front Row v NASCAR suit

NASCAR re-files antitrust countersuit against 23XI, Front Row

Court allows NASCAR to expand countersuit claims against 23XI, Front Row

'Also, the Court directs the Parties to address in their supplemental filing whether, in light of NASCAR’s allegations and requested relief involving the 2025 Charters, the other chartered race teams not currently involved in this action are required parties.'

23XI, Front Row drop legal overtures against F1 owners

The two parties either settled or the case was outright dropped.

NASCAR to begin championship rotation like it's the Super Bowl

A popular track will once again host the championship race but it will mark an era of change in various forms for all three national touring divisions

NASCAR Cup reactions from Texas

Logano scores victory of attrition at Texas

Here's everything you need to know about Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.

Carson Hocevar on pole for challenging NASCAR trip to Texas

This track has continued to puzzled those who have raced on it since its reconfiguration and repave back in 2017.

Ryan Preece reacts, moving on from Talladega DQ

"I still wanted to win. I don't think that would change anything."

Yates: Power increase is 'something NASCAR needs to do in the future'

Rodney Childers details split with Spire; intent to return

"I think it finally came to a point where they could kind of tell I wasn’t happy, and I could tell that maybe they weren’t happy. It just kind of started falling apart a little bit."

Connor Zilisch sidelined from NASCAR Xfinity due to back injury

The full-time driver of the JR Motorsports No. 88 will be replaced by Cup Series regular Kyle Larson on Friday and Saturday.

Judge denies Legacy MC's request to restrict Rick Ware Racing charter

Talladega backstretch wall to be modified after Christopher Bell crash

“That wall will be corrected before we return in the fall. They’re going to take that lip out and straighten the wall as well that leads into that area.”

NASCAR official says outlaw All Star Race could cost $0

NASCAR executive isn't sure they have a superspeedway problem

“Then you get looking at the metrics and you look at the stats after the race, and you have 67 lead changes among 23 different drivers. So, when we look at all of that, it’s like, what are we trying to fix? What’s not going the way we would like it?”

NASCAR outlaw All Star Race would cost teams $2 million

NASCAR Cup reactions from Talladega

Ryan Preece, Joey Logano disqualified Talladega

Both teams were assessed violations of the rule book regarding rear spoiler regulations.

Austin Cindric is a work in progress with Dega win

The youngest Team Penske driver has a lot of championships and success around him in teammates Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano. He chooses to embrace that responsibility and opportunity.

How NASCAR at Talladega was won and lost

This was a rare superspeedway race not decided by a series of crashes and overtime finishes. Instead, it was strategic decisions and a key move with five to go.

Early crashes shake up NASCAR Cup at Talladega

Early crashes shake up NASCAR Cup at Talladega

History made at Xfinity Talladega but a lot to unpack

NASCAR displays illegal Xfinity Series part

Spire Motorsports No. 7 running it back with former crew chief

Ryan Sparks is the competition director for Spire Motorsports but has also spent time atop the pit box with Corey Lajoie and Justin Haley. He is back in that role with the departure of Rodney Childers.

NASCAR Xfinity Rockingham disqualification upheld

Sammy Smith of JR Motorsports is officially the winner of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Rockingham on Saturday following the disqualification of Jesse Love. Richard Childress Racing and the No. 2 team appealed but lost their case.

Shocking NASCAR crew chief and driver split

This was the first season in which Spire Motorsports paired legendary crew chief Rodney Childers with first year driver Justin Haley. The combination only lasted nine races before they parted ways.

NASCAR's All Star Race to feature promoter's caution

The All Star Race will once again take place at North Wilkesboro Speedway. A new event format features a caution flag that NASCAR can call upon at almost any point in the race.