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The Chase 101: How new championship format works
...below). For the NASCAR Cup Series, 16 drivers advance to The Chase. The number of drivers for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts... Here is what reseeded points look like for the NASCAR Cup Series. (The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR...
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NASCAR Returns to 10-race Chase Format to Decide National Series Champions
NASCAR To Reinstate The Chase Championship Format Beginning In 2026
SupplyHouse Joins 23XI Racing as an Official Partner for 2026 Season
Steve Phelps Decides to Step Away From NASCAR
Hyak Motorsports Announces Multi-Race Sponsorship with Chef Boyardee®
ARCA Menards Series at Daytona International Speedway: Daytona Pre-Race Practice Weekend Notes
A Dream Come True: Henrik Peters Set For Rookie Challenge Debut With Marko Stipp Motorsport
Cadillac Goes for Rolex 24 At Daytona Victory with Three-Car Effort
Corvette Racing at Daytona: Targeting a 2025 Encore
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Steve Phelps Leaving NASCAR
NASCAR announced Tuesday that Steve Phelps, who served as the commissioner of the sanctioning body, has resigned from his position by personal consent.
Corey LaJoie Replacing Brad Keselowski in Clash
RFK Racing announced Thursday that Corey LaJoie will drive the No. 6 Ford in place of team co-owner Brad Keselowski in the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
Chumba Expands 23XI Sponsorship
23XI Racing announced Tuesday that Chumba Casino will expand their sponsorship of the team in 2026. Once again, the online casino will sponsor Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick's cars.
Erik Jones Has New Crew Chief for 2026
Last Monday, Legacy Motor Club announced that Justin Alexander, formerly of Richard Childress Racing, will serve as Erik Jones' crew chief in 2026.
Noah Gragson Has a New Crew Chief for 2026
Front Row Motorsports announced Friday that Grant Hutchens will be Noah Gragson's new crew chief in 2026, replacing Drew Blickensderfer.
Baltazar Leguizamon Running Part-Time Schedule for Barrett/Cope
Stanton Barrett Motorsports with Cope Family Racing announced last Monday that Baltazar Leguizamon will drive the team's No. 30 Chevrolet in five NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races starting at Circuit of the Americas.
Ross Chastain Running 8 Truck Races for Niece
Niece Motorsports announced Friday that Ross Chastain will return for an eight-race schedule in the team's No. 45 Chevrolet in the Truck Series.
Timmy Hill Back for Partial Truck Schedule
Hill Motorsports announced Tuesday that they will be back in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026 for an expanded schedule.
Brenden Queen Nabs Full-Season Truck Sponsor in Cummins
Kaulig Racing announced Tuesday that Cummins will serve as the full-time primary sponsor on Brenden Queen's No. 12 Dodge in 2026.
Jimmie Johnson Running San Diego Truck Race
TRICON Garage announced Thursday that Jimmie Johnson will make his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start since 2008 for the team at Naval Base Coronado in June.
Michael McDowell Running Daytona Truck Race for Spire
Spire Motorsports announced Friday that Michael McDowell will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opener in Daytona.
Ryan Vargas Running 2026 ARCA Season for Maples
Maples Motorsports announced Tuesday that Ryan Vargas will be the primary driver of the team's No. 91 in the ARCA Menards Series in 2026.
Wesley Slimp Running Partial ARCA Schedule for Nitro
Nitro Motorsports announced Thursday that Wesley Slimp will drive in five ARCA Menards Series races for the team in 2026.
Top NASCAR Storylines Entering 2026: Connor Zilisch’s Rookie Season
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly End of Steve Phelps’ Time in NASCAR
NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Ray Hendrick, Mr. Modified & His Flying 11
NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Harry Gant, Mr. September
NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Kurt Busch, NASCAR’s Outlaw Journeyman
As New Year Begins, NASCAR’s 2025 Worth Moving Past
10 Drivers to Watch for in the ARCA Daytona Test
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Cup Series organizational test scheduled Tuesday at North Wilkesboro - NASCAR.com
NASCAR's new 750-horsepower rules configuration will be part of a Tuesday test for the Cup Series at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Carson Hocevar through the years - NASCAR.com
Take a look back at the driver of the No. 77 Chevrolet throughout his NASCAR career. 2 of 13. ARCA Racing. In 2019, Hocevar made 12 ARCA Menards ...
NASCAR Playoff Format Changes and Impact for 2026 Season
...longer erase a mediocre season. In addition to the NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (formerly Xfinity Series) and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will adopt the same format for the 2026 season, albeit with a different number...
Postseason announcement includes 16 drivers, 10 races and one points reset | Hendrick Motorsports
“At the same time, we want to honor NASCAR's storied history and the traditions that have made the sport so special. Our fans are at the heart of ...
Hyak Motorsports Announces Multi-Race Sponsorship with Chef Boyardee
...multi-race sponsorship with Chef Boyardee, welcoming the iconic brand to the NASCAR Cup Series. Chef Boyardee will serve as the primary sponsor for 3 Cup Series races for driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 team and will be an associate...
SupplyHouse Joins 23XI Racing, Tyler Reddick for 2026
...honored to represent all those tradespeople and the work they do.” The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season begins with The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 1. SupplyHouse will make its first appearance on the No. 45 on Sunday, April 19 at Kansas..
North Wilkesboro Speedway Hosts Key NASCAR Test with 15 Drivers Ahead of 2026 Season
...opened. The post North Wilkesboro Speedway Hosts Key NASCAR Test with 15 Drivers Ahead of 2026 Season first appeared on Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR...
NASCAR Reveals Chase Championship Format
It resembles the championship points format that was used from 2004-2013, where every race matters. The NASCAR Cup Series will have 10 races in the postseason, where whoever has the most points at the end of those 10 races will be the champion...
How NASCAR landed back at the Chase playoff format: ‘The best of both worlds’
If the idea was to have a more straightforward playoff system that more fairly determines who should be the premier Cup Series champion, then NASCAR’s new version of “The Chase,” unveiled Monday, delivers. Gone is the controversial multi-round...
NASCAR changes playoff format back to ‘Chase’-style system after rising criticism
CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR is changing how it will determine its premier Cup Series champion, switching from its ... have found success in the Cup Series under the elimination format. NASCAR races on only a handful of road and street courses...
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NASCAR Championship announcement transcript
NASCAR announces return of ‘The Chase’ championship format
SupplyHouse to sponsor Tyler Reddick
Chef Boyardee sponsoring Ricky Stenhouse Jr in multiple races
Simpler playoff system expected; announcement today
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O’Neal Strikes Back In Wild West Shootout
Rolling into round two of the Rio Grande Waste Services Wild West Shootout presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts, all three divisions delivered exciting racing throughout Sunday evening at FK Rod Ends Central Arizona Raceway.
Variawa Wows With Dakar Stage Win
A 20-year-old young man has won in the premium category of the Dakar and it is not even a surprise! Rally-raid aficionados have become used to the exploits of Saood Variawa, especially since last year when he became the youngest winner in the history of the
Dakar in the car category.
Benavides Makes A Statement In The Desert
It is necessary to take a brief look back to just ten days ago. In the pre-race predictions, most observers logically expected a duel between Daniel Sanders and Tosha Schareina, the two riders who clearly dominated the 2025 season.
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Formula 1
Grosjean reunited with helmet from horrific 2020 crash
Ferrari releases name of new F1 car for Hamilton and Leclerc ahead of 2026 season
The New York Times
Ferrari announced the name of the car Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will drive in the 2026 Formula One season on social media Friday. The racing ...
Lawson lifts lid on 'very different' F1 in 2026 - Speedcafe.com
Liam Lawson says Formula 1's 2026 cars will deliver a “very different ... With Racing Bulls and Red Bull set to be the first teams to launch ...
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Formula E
Race Report: 2026 Hankook Mexico City E-Prix - Andretti Global
The caution transitioned into a Safety Car on Lap 20, with racing resuming on Lap 21. As a result, two additional laps were added to the scheduled ...
CITROËN RACING CLAIMS MAIDEN FORMULA E VICTORY IN MEXICO TAKING THE ...
It's the team, the car, the package and the strategy that enabled us to win that race - you can't win this race with a bad car.” Citroën Racing ...
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ARCA -Automobile Racing Club of America
Cleetus McFarland's 2026 NASCAR Racing Schedule - The Daily Downforce
During a preseason interview with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Mitchell confirmed his intentions to race in the ARCA Menards Series races at Daytona and ...
Cleetus McFarland Hailed As A 'Gift' to NASCAR By Insider for Touching Greg Biffle Tribute
Yardbarker
... ARCA Menards Series test ... ARCA Menards Series test. While numerous drivers seized the moment to honor the late Biffle, McFarland marked the ...
Green Tops Speed Charts In Daytona ARCA Test - SPEED SPORT
82 PRG Chevrolet) led the way on the second and final day of the ARCA Menards Series annual pre-race practice at Daytona International Speedway.
Bobby Dale Earnhardt Honors Grandfather With Special Daytona Test as ARCA Debut Takes Shape
PFSN
... ARCA racing and giving fans a fresh chance to experience a storied legacy on the track. So, when Frontstretch asked Bobby Dale Earnhardt about the ...
ARCA Notes: 82 Drivers Make Laps At Daytona
Sixteen-year-old Max Reaves, who won five times across the ARCA Menards Series platform in 2025, also made his first laps at the track under the tutelage of 2000 NASCAR Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte. • Michael Maples Motorsports arrived at...
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IMSA -International Motor Sports Association
Updated Liveries Revealed for Acura Meyer Shank Racing Acura GTPs - IMSA
– Acura Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian will head into the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with revised looks aboard its pair of ..
Cadillac goes for Rolex 24 At Daytona victory with three-car effort
Cadillac Racing won the final two IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races in 2025 and now looks ... entered in GTP. Three Cadillac Racing drivers have earned full-season IMSA championships: Bamber (2019 GTLM), Jordan Taylor...
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NASCAR Canada Series
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NASCAR Euro Series
Paul Jouffreau Back With RDV Competition to Hunt the NASCAR Euro Series PRO Title
NASCAR Euro Series
Paul Jouffreau, the 2023 NASCAR Euro Series OPEN Champion, was a contender for the PRO division title in 2024 and 2025, but fell short in both seasons ...
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NHRA -National Hot Rod Association¬-NHRA Drag Racing tour
Brown, Capps, Anderson, Smith, Fletcher newest additions to Top 75 Drivers list | NHRA
Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Greg Anderson, Matt Smith, and Dan Fletcher have been announced as the second group of new members of NHRA's Top 75 ...
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World of Outlaws
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SHORT TRACK NEWS
Thornton Banks $25,000 Wild West Shootout Opener - SPEED SPORT
Short Track · Sprints & Midgets · IndyCar · Drag Racing · Sports Cars ... Home Dirt Late Models Other Dirt Series Thornton Banks $25,000 Wild West ...
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NASCAR dumps Playoffs in championship format shake-up
Sanders narrowly edged from Dakar lead in tight Stage 8
NASCAR Announces Return Of “The Chase” Championship Format For Cup Series
RaceDayCT.com -
“As NASCAR transitions to a revised championship model, the focus is on rewarding driver and team performance each and every race,” said Steve O' ...
Opening Night | Wild West Shootout at Central Arizona Raceway 1/10/26 | Highlights
YouTube
The six-race Wild West Shootout Super Late Model mini-series launches ... The GREATEST Race Car Collection in America?? David Gravel New 14K ...
Swanson Stops Flores In Allentown - SPEED SPORT
... Race Saturday night at the PPL Center. The win marked the Harvard, Mass., driver's first triumph with the Indoor Auto Racing Championship. “I can ...
Brett Bodine: Longtime NASCAR driver, brother of Geoff and Todd - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Brett Bodine, who turns 67 on Jan. 11, drove for 18 years in the NASCAR Cup Series. He won the 1990 First Union 400 at North Wilkesboro.
Dakar 2026, Stage 7: Mattias Ekstrom wins stage after late drama for Henk Lategan
Motorsport.com
Ford's Mattias Ekstrom has been gifted victory on Stage 7 of the 2026 Dakar Rally after long-time leader Henk Lategan hit trouble in the closing ...
Dakar Rally 2026: Inside the Marathon Refugue stage with KTM - Red Bull
The Dakar Rally is an endurance rally going cross-country in all-terrain vehicles. Part adventure, part long-distance race, the Dakar works by ...
Defender kicks off the second half of Dakar 2026 with another stage win | Top Gear
Week two of the rally-raid began with 'Mr Dakar' triumphing on Stage 7.
Hudson O'Neal gets first career Wild West Shootout win
NASCAR and Justice Shift Into High Gear With New Collaboration Focused on Tween Girls
NASCAR Going Back To The Chase, Eliminates Eliminations From Championship
NASCAR’s ‘Chase’ returns: What fans need to know about the 2026 format
NASCAR resurrects ‘The Chase’ as the 10-race championship format returns for 2026 season
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PODCASTS
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NASCAR's New (Old) Championship Format
NASCAR 2026 Championship Format Reaction (Ep. 728)
Fast Talk Presented by Toyota
EP 2603: Danielle Trotta and Doug Turnbull
January 12, 2026
Danielle Trotta and Doug Turnbull join Doug this week.
Garage Pass
EP 260301: Daytona's Coming - The Pressure is On
January 12, 2026
With the Daytona 500 on the horizon, the pressure mounts. Andrew Kurland reports
The Pit Reporters
EP 2603: Can the Biggest Surprise of 2025 Keep It Rolling in 2026?
January 12, 2026
Lee Spencer and Davy Segal join Brett McMillan.
KLIM Dakar Rally Daily | 2026 Dakar Rally Stage 8
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ESPORTS
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How to play NASCAR Fantasy Live in 2026
NASCAR Fantasy Live is open for the 2026 Cup Series season. All players can sign up now to create their accounts and team names, plus activate their leagues for the new year. Players...
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