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2026 NASCAR Cup Series season: Top story lines to follow
NASCAR.com
With the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season around the corner, there are several key story lines to follow before another exciting year of stock car ...
               
Top 6 NASCAR drivers most likely to snatch William Byron's Daytona 500 crown
Beyond the Flag
It's been almost three years since a NASCAR Cup Series driver not named William Byron won the Daytona 500.
 
Why Alex Bowman is under pressure in 2026
...entering the most consequential season of his NASCAR Cup Series career. The 32-year-old from Tucson, Ariz., is going into... Corey Day and Rajah Caruth will both drive for Hendrick's NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series program this season and have.
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Cook Out Clash
Bowman-Gray Stadium
Sunday, February 1
 
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Jeb Burton Makes Daytona Win Priority for 2026 Opener - Heavy Sports
As the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series gets ready for the 2026 season opener, Jeb Burton has one clear goal. He wants to win at Daytona ...
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United Rentals 300
Daytona International Speedway
Saturday, February 14, 5:00pm/et
TV: 
Radio: Broadcasters Mrn, Siriusxm Logo 70x11
 
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Beason Leads Every Lap To End Tulsa Drough
He has been in contention, led laps, and been within striking distance in the last 10 years, but over and over, Jonathan Beason has been denied his third career Golden Driller.
 
It’s All Sam Seawright In 35th Ice Bowl
Sam Seawright led all 50 laps to win the Ice Bowl dirt late model race for the second consecutive year.
 
Pursley Secures Elusive Golden Driller
Daison Pursley has accomplished a lot in his career. A USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Champion, a 4-Crown Nationals Champion and a winner in High Limit sprint car competition.
 
Schatz Circling The Wagons For 30th Season
Schatz’s plans are set. The season is nearing. Season number 30. A milestone that means so much to the kid from North Dakota that committed his life to sprint car racing.
 
Vasconcellos Makes Perfect Laps In Restricted Romp
Making perfect laps around the Tulsa Expo Raceway, California’s Braxon Vasconcellos came away with his first Golden Driller in K&B Motorsports Restricted competition at the 41st Hyper Racing Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy Drink.
 
De Mévius & Baumel Streak Through The Desert
When a car wins a stage, it should always be seen as a team effort, but today more than ever. Guillaume de Mévius and Mathieu Baumel had already grabbed a stage win together in 2024 en route to second place overall, but their victory in Yanbu tastes even sweeter.
 
Reutzel Leads American Sweep At Bunbury
It was an American sweep in round 11 of the Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series Saturday night at Bunbury Speedway. More...
               
Drivers Set For ARCA's Road To Daytona - SPEED SPORT
speed sport
... Racing Team with support from Ilmor, Hoosier Tire, Sunoco ... ARCA Menards Series race winner and current mechanic for Hendrick Motorsports' No.
               
Seawright To Start Ice Bowl From The Pole - SPEED SPORT
The 50-lap event will pay $7,500 to win at the Talladega Short Track. Seawright shares the front row with Michael Page as both drivers won heat ...
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Fresh from Florida 250
Daytona International Speedway
Friday, February 13, 7:30pm/et
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Stage Laps: 20/40/100
 
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Formula 1
 
Why Mercedes went from F1 dominator to four years of failure - The Race
How the FIA will react if 2026 F1 racing isn't good enough ... Find out more: Formula 1 · Gaming · Formula E · MotoGP · IndyCar · Members' Club.
 
F1 teams warned Cadillac could mount 'genuine challenge' in 2026 - Motorsport Week
Formula E · 2025 Formula E Calendar · 2025 Formula E Standings · IndyCar · 2025 ... Arvid Lindblad will debut with Racing Bulls in 2026 · Arvid ...
               
Who are the 2026 Formula 1 drivers?
F1
Arriving into F1 as one of a batch of rookies in 2025, Hadjar's season got off to a rocky start after spinning off on the formation lap of his debut ...
               
Max Verstappen pinpoints strongest two 2025 F1 rookies: 'The raw talents'
RacingNews365
The four-time world champion already had small relationships with many of the rookies ahead of their debuts, having interacted with them while racing ...
 
EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about Cadillac's 2026 entry into Formula 1
F1
Okay, so Cadillac are coming in as an 'all-new' team then. Bit of a commute to most of the races from America though, isn't it? Ah, well like Haas – ..
 
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TRACK MAP: What does the Mexico City E-Prix circuit look like? - FIA Formula E
Where does Formula E race in Mexico City? Formula E will be returning for its 10th running of the Mexico City E-Prix on 10 January 2026, with the ...
 
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ARCA -Automobile Racing Club of America
 
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Indy Car
 
Vote for your 2025 IndyCar Driver of the Year! - RACER
The Chip Ganassi Racing ace redefined modern-era dominance as he racked ... IndyCarNASCARFormula 1IMSA. Participate. ClubsSchoolsSingle Makes ...
 
Arlington prepares for inaugural IndyCar Grand Prix - YouTube
Go to channel NTT INDYCAR SERIES. INDYCAR unveils track layout for 2026 Arlington, Texas street course race. NTT INDYCAR SERIES•79K views · 9:28.
 
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IMSA News: Logan Sargeant's Transition to Endurance Racing - BVM Sports
After scoring just one point in 36 F1 races, Sargeant shifted gears and debuted in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2025. He has been ...             
 
How a ‘dinosaur driver’ got to be Porsche’s fastest-rising young star
..."Rexy" for 2024, AO Racing’s Porsche which races in the GTD PRO category in IMSA. He'd win the title at the first attempt ... winner. Heinrich cut his teeth in IMSA with AO Racing's Rexy, where he was happy to become known as "the dinosaur driver."...
               
Ford Racing Driver Mike Rockenfeller Really Wants A Free Watch
He's built a great relationship with Ford Racing, and he's thoroughly impressed with the manufacturer's massive racing history. "[Ford does] NASCAR. Off-road. Baja. Obviously sports car racing. They will do F1. Then Hypercar/GTP… yes, it’s Europe...
 
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NASCAR Euro Series
 
Discover EuroNASCAR (Part 1): The history of EuroNASCAR - NASCAR Euro Series
NASCAR.eu
The series also took part in exchanges between International NASCAR championships, welcoming JF Dumoulin from Canada and Ruben Garcia Jr. from Mexico.          
 
Discover EuroNASCAR (Part 2): The Championship structure - NASCAR Euro Series
NASCAR.eu
The NASCAR Euro Series was founded in 2009 and became the official European NASCAR championship in 2012. Since then, the championship has ...
 
Discover EuroNASCAR (part 3): The car - NASCAR Euro Series
NASCAR.eu
... NASCAR Euro Series. The EuroNASCAR car brings out the best drivers, delivers plenty of power and adapts to all kinds of pilots, from world ...
 
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NASCAR Mexico Series
 
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NHRA -National Hot Rod Association¬-NHRA Drag Racing tour
 
               
A look back at 2025's wildest rides - NHRA
03 Jan 2026. Posted by NHRA.com staff.
 
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The Alphabet Remains At The 41st Hyper Racing Tulsa Shootout Powered By NOS Energy
Speedway Digest
ARCA Racing Series Frequencies · Writers Wanted. No Result. View All Result ... Heat Races (Top 112 in passing points from Heat Races advance to 8 ...
 
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SHORT TRACK NEWS
               
Salem Speedway under new ownership for 2026 - The Republic News
Salem is a track steeped in history with many of the giants in auto racing having competed on the treacherous “hills” at some point in their ...
 
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C O L U M N S / C O M M E N T A R I E S
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Will NASCAR racing ever return to the Kentucky Speedway? - Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati Enquirer
The NASCAR Cup Series features races at 24 different tracks and Speedway Motorsports owns 10 of those tracks. The race weekend in Sparta, Kentucky, ...
               
Mark Martin calls for NASCAR to reconsider championship format - Speedcafe.com
NASCAR's championship format continues to be a topic of debate, and Hall of Famer Mark Martin has once again weighed in on the discussion as the ...
 
For Sale: Winston-Salem offers naming rights for fairgrounds, Bowman Gray Stadium
Winston-Salem Journal
PHOTOS: NASCAR's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. NASCAR Cook Out Clash. Milkshake-shaped confetti covers NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase ..
               
Dakar 2026: Mattias Ekstrom leads Ford 1-2 in Prologue - Motorsport.com
Motorsport.com
Factory Ford driver Mattias Ekstrom drew first blood in the 2026 Dakar Rally, edging out team-mate Mitch Guthrie in Saturday's Prologue.
               
American Ricky Brabec Attempts a Third Dakar Rally Win - Racer X
Dakar starts today! We're embedded with Monster Energy/Honda HRC Rally's two-time Dakar champ Ricky Brabec, along with Skyler Howes, ...
How to watch the 2026 Dakar Rally on Peacock: Schedule, TV and stream info, route, entry list
The Dakar Rally will begin today for the seventh consecutive year on the sands of Saudi Arabia, where Americans will try to extend their winning ...
               
Ricky Brabec leads Honda charge on Dakar Rally opening day
Honda.Racing
The Dakar Rally roared into life in Saudi Arabia as the New Year dawned, with the Monster Energy Honda HRC riders taking on the opening prologue ...
               
Dakar Rally challenge begins for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC with Prologue
Newsroom Toyota Europe
All-new DKR GR Hilux makes its Dakar Rally debut in the Prologue curtain raiserSeth Quintero and Andrew Short in fifth after the 22 km special ...
               
Defending Dakar winner Yazeed Al-Rajhi explains disastrous opening stage
...Al-Rajhi faces an uphill battle at the 2026 Dakar Rally after a troubled opening stage, in which he lost significant time ... was too late. Not an ideal start to the Dakar Rally and a big time loss.” #201 Overdrive Racing Toyota: Yazeed Al Rajhi...
 
Dakar 2026, Stage 1: Mini snatches win from Ford as Mattias Ekstrom drops back
...Mevius topped the opening stage of the Dakar Rally on Sunday, overhauling long-time leader Mattias Ekstrom in a dramatic... Read Also: DakarThe leading contenders for the 2026 Dakar Rally Dacia’s star driver Al-Attiyah also came through to grab...
               
EDGAR CANET WINS STAGE ONE AT 2026 DAKAR RALLY
Choosing to set off near the back of the lead group courtesy of his prologue victory, Canet immediately focused on chasing down the riders ahead of him. Quickest to the first checkpoint at kilometer 28, Edgar then maintained his place inside the top...
 
Pennsylvania Doubles Up As Jax Wittmer Lands Junior Sprint Golden Driller
 
Frank Flud handed A-Class win at Tulsa Shootout following Yantis DQ
 
Braxon Vasconcellos Captures His First Career Golden Driller With K&B Motorsports Restricted
 
 
Jonathan Beason Finally Gets His Third Golden Driller With Hyper Racing Outlaw Non-Wing Win
 
Daison Pursley Is Finally A Winner At The Tulsa Shootout With Sawyer Chassis Outlaw Victory
 
De Mévius wins Dakar Rally stage one with amputee Baumel
 
 
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Sunday, January 4
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INEX Spring Nationals at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Day No. 3 Part No. 2
SpeedSport1*/# (from April 17)
3 - 5 a.m.
INEX Spring Nationals at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Day No. 3 Part No. 3
SpeedSport1*/# (from April 17)
4:30 - 5 a.m.
RACER Weekly Episode 1 (Sara Price)
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5 - 6 a.m.
2026 Dakar Rally Prologue (Yanbu-Yanbu)
RACER Network*/# (from January 3)
5 - 7 a.m.
INEX Spring Nationals at Veterans Motorplex at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Day No. 4 Part No. 1
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6 - 7 a.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League
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6:02 - 9 a.m.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Combat Wounded Coalition 400
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7 - 8 a.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League
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7 - 9 a.m.
INEX Spring Nationals at Veterans Motorplex at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Day No. 4 Part No. 2
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8 - 9 a.m.
2026 Dakar Rally Prologue (Yanbu-Yanbu)
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9 - 10 a.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League: Henry Part No. 1
RACER Network*/# (from July 19)
9 - 10 a.m.
The Pits Are Open Episode 8 (Adam Andretti, Sally Mott, Nathan Nicholson and Ralph Sheheen)
SpeedSport1# (from January 1)
9 - 11:29 a.m.
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops/NRA Night Race
NASCAR Channel*/# (from August 19, 2017)
10 - 11 a.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League: Henry Part No. 2
RACER Network*/# (from July 19)
10 - 11 a.m.
The Pits Are Open Episode 9 (Girl Power with Michaela Conner, Dina Parise, Linda Vaughn and Nitro Allie)
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11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League
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11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Abilene Speedway IMCA Southern Challenge Night No. 1
SpeedSport1*/# (from October 17)
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hartford Snocross Round 4
FLORacing.com$$$
11:29 a.m. - 1:07 p.m.
Kid Racers
NASCAR Channel# (from December 17)
12 - 1 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League
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12:15 - 5 p.m.
Dillon Motor Speedway New Year's Bash Day No. 3
RacingAmerica.tv$$
1 - 2 p.m.
2026 Dakar Rally Prologue (Yanbu-Yanbu)
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1:07 - 1:27 p.m.
NASCAR Originals: Driving Pressure
NASCAR Channel# (from December 28)
1:27 - 1:48 p.m.
Evolution: Stock Car to Race Car
NASCAR Channel# (from November 22)
1:48 - 2:10 p.m.
NASCARcade: The Evolution of NASCAR Video Games
NASCAR Channel# (from February 28)
2 - 2:30 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League: Macon Part No. 1
CBS Sports Network*/# (from June 27)
2 - 3 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League
RACER Network*/#
2:10 - 2:29 p.m.
The Strange Case of L.W. Wright
NASCAR Channel# (from October 15)
2:29 - 2:51 p.m.
The Winner: Neil Bonnett
NASCAR Channel# (from November 22)
2:30 - 3 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League: Macon Part No. 2
CBS Sports Network*/# (from June 28)
2:51 - 3:11 p.m.
NASCAR Originals: Chasing Davey
NASCAR Channel# (from November 22)
3 - 3:30 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League: Osceola
CBS Sports Network*/# (from July 5)
3 - 4 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League
RACER Network*/#
3 - 5:30 p.m.
Abilene Speedway IMCA Southern Challenge Night No. 2
SpeedSport1*/# (from October 18)
3:11 - 3:32 p.m.
Beyond the Wheel: Davey Lives On
NASCAR Channel# (from October 17)
3:30 - 4 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League: Henry Part No. 1
CBS Sports Network*/# (from July 19)
3:32 - 3:51 p.m.
NASCAR Originals: Bonneville Salt Flats
NASCAR Channel# (from November 22)
3:51 - 5:28 p.m.
Kid Racers
NASCAR Channel# (from December 17)
4 - 4:30 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League: Henry Part No. 2
CBS Sports Network*/# (from July 19)
4 - 5 p.m.
2026 Dakar Rally Prologue (Yanbu-Yanbu)
RACER Network*/# (from January 3)
4:30 - 5 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League: Elkhart Part No. 1
CBS Sports Network*/# (from July 23)
5 - 5:30 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League: Elkhart Part No. 2
CBS Sports Network*/# (from July 23)
5 - 6 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League
RACER Network*/#
5:28 - 8 p.m.
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400
NASCAR Channel*/# (from November 17, 2019)
5:30 - 6 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League: Elkhart Part No. 3
CBS Sports Network*/# (from July 24)
5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Abilene Speedway IMCA Southern Challenge Night No. 1
SpeedSport1*/# (from October 17)
6 - 6:30 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League: Elkhart Part No. 4
CBS Sports Network*/# (from July 24)
6 - 7 p.m.
RISING Episode 2 (Finding Balance in NASCAR's Chaos)
FOX Sports 1# (from December 22)
6 - 7 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League
RACER Network*/#
6:30 - 7 p.m.
Hot Shot's Secret Pro Pulling League: Hillsboro Part No. 1
CBS Sports Network*/# (from August 8)
7 - 8 p.m.
RISING Episode 3 (Carson Hocevar Sparks NASCAR Controversy)
FOX Sports 1# (from December 29)
7 - 8 p.m.
2026 Dakar Rally Stage 1 (Yanbu-Yanbu)
RACER Network*/
Peacock*/$$$^
8 - 10:30 p.m.
AMA Arenacross Round 3 (Loveland)
RACER Network* (from January 3)
8 - 10:37 p.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500k
NASCAR Channel*/# (from November 8, 2020)
9:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Abilene Speedway IMCA Southern Challenge Night No. 2
SpeedSport1*/# (from October 18)
10:30 - 11 p.m.
AMA US Hard Enduro Series Locked-N-Loaded Hard Scramble
RACER Network*/# (from May 26)
10:37 p.m. - 1:11 a.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500k
NASCAR Channel*/# (from November 7, 2021)
11 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
AMA Arenacross Round 3 (Loveland)
RACER Network*# (from Januar
 
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