Alex Palou got the break he needed and fast work from his Chip Ganassi Racing pit crew, and then he ran away with a victory Sunday in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Palou earned his third victory in five races this season, the 22nd victory of his career and his first win at prestigious Long Beach in the No. 10 OpenAI Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, beating the No. 60 SiriusXM/Acura Honda of NTT P1 Award winner Felix Rosenqvist to the finish by 3.9663 seconds. Palou also took

Tyler Reddick is undoubtedly one of the most impressive drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series, having secured his fifth victory of the season on Sunday at Talladega. Tyler Reddick continues to dominate as the leading driver in the NASCAR Cup Series. And the gap is significant. He achieved his fifth win in nine races in the 2026 Cup Series, aided by a combination of strategic luck and a late surge in the AdventHealth 400, observed by 23XI co-owner Michael Jordan. Reddick overtook K

The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series made a stop at Kansas Speedway on Saturday night for the Kansas Lottery 300. Carson Kvapil secured the pole position, with William Byron starting in second place. During the second lap, Carson Kvapil collided with William Byron at the exit of Turn 2, subsequently making contact with Parker Retzlaff. This resulted in Kvapil's car flipping multiple times before coming to rest on its roof. Safety crews promptly arrived to upright Kvapil's ve

Today’s question: In 10 of the last 12 years, the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach winner was fourth or lower in points entering the event. Which driver outside of the top five in the current NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings do you think will win the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach this Sunday? Will Power Curt Cavin: This is a terrific question, and my inclination was to pick Josef Newgarden, who hasn’t had a top-five season though he’s fifth in the standings, thanks to his win at

Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan etched his name into NHRA history on Sunday, winning the 1,000th Funny Car race in the series’ history while doubling up with team owner Tony Stewart in Top Fuel. Greg Anderson, meanwhile, continued his mastery at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip with yet another Pro Stock triumph. The victories capped a memorable third round of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the 66th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals. Matt

Chase Elliott spun, triggering the eighth caution during Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, Ty Gibbs delivered a clear directive to crew chief Tyler Allen. "I do not want to relinquish track position—at all," Gibbs declared over the team radio. Allen agreed, and Gibbs resumed the race in the lead on Lap 486. He maintained this position through a ninth caution that extended the race to overtime, narrowly defeating Ryan Blaney by 0.055 seconds to secure his first

Connor Zilisch secured an exhilarating victory in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday. He triumphed in a late-race contest against Kyle Larson and Brent Crews, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports. “That was incredible,” Zilisch expressed to The CW with a smile. “The past few weeks in the Cup Series have been challenging, and it feels rewarding to return to the O’Reilly Series and reaffirm my capabilities. Consistently fi

For the first time since the year 2017, Christopher Bell has emerged victorious in the highly competitive NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, marking a significant milestone in his racing career. This victory not only highlights his skill and determination but also underscores his enduring presence in the world of NASCAR racing. In an exhilarating race that featured an impressive lineup of seven regulars from the Cup Series, Bell showcased his exceptional talent and racing acumen

Despite being a part-time driver, Corey Heim demonstrated his ability to dominate until the final four laps of Friday’s Black’s Tire 200 at Rockingham Speedway. Heim led a personal-best of 178 laps, securing his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory of the season and the 25th of his career, ranking him fifth all-time. In the closing laps, he had to contend with skewed steering and chattering tires in his No. 1 Toyota to successfully defend against a determined challeng

The victory was the first in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for the 19-year-old Sawalich, the youngest driver to win at the 0.94-mile track in any of NASCAR’s top three series. Sawalich, who led 80 laps, crossed the finish line 0.863 seconds ahead of Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Brandon Jones to end the five-race winning streak of JR Motorsports and preserve the series record of six straight victories for JGR. “It means everything,” said Sawalich, who gained three positio

NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. Kevin Harvick, 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2007 DAYTONA 500 winner, joins the Modern Era ballot in his first year of eligibility. Alongside Harvick as newcomers to the Modern Era nomination list are six-time ARCA Menards Series West champion Ray Elder and 1988 NASCAR Cup Series championship-winning cre

Strategic decisions do not always yield success for Chase Elliott in the Cup Series. Thus, when the strategy is effective, as demonstrated by his victory on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, it is particularly gratifying for NASCAR's eight-time most popular driver and his numerous supporters. "It's truly satisfying when everything aligns, and winning these races is exceptionally difficult," Elliott remarked while celebrating on the frontstretch to enthusiastic applause after a

Four-time and defending NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Palou earned his second victory in four races this season in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, starting from the pole and winning the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst by 13.2775 seconds over the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet of Christian Lundgaard. Palou led 79 of the 90 laps on the 17-turn, 2.3-mile road course. SEE: Race Results “Incredible day,” Palou said. “I told you qualifying was one of

Justin Allgaier concluded the day as he began it—leading the field—though his path to victory in Saturday's NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts NFPA 250 at the historic Martinsville Speedway was both dramatic and challenging. En route to his victory, the 2024 series champion started from pole position and led the most laps, covering 114 of the 250. Driving the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, Allgaier secured his second consecutive win, marking his third of the season and the 31st of h

Italian 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli, representing Mercedes, secured his second consecutive Formula 1 victory by winning the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. Antonelli finished 13.7 seconds ahead of Oscar Piastri from McLaren. Charles Leclerc from Ferrari claimed third place, while George Russell of Mercedes finished fourth. McLaren’s Lando Norris secured fifth position, and Lewis Hamilton from Ferrari came in sixth at the Suzuka circuit in central Japan on a clear, sunny spring

On Thursday, Judge Susan C. Rodriguez did not issue a ruling on the preliminary injunction sought by Joe Gibbs Racing against Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports in the ongoing lawsuit concerning alleged stolen trade secrets. Following a 35-minute recess at the conclusion of the hearing, Judge Rodriguez indicated that additional time was necessary to reach a decision. She emphasized the importance of delivering a correct ruling given the significant implications for the busi

In the recent episode of “Hauler Talk,” NASCAR Vice President of Race Communications, Mike Forde, mentioned that NASCAR is considering the introduction of additional horsepower for 1.5-mile ovals and longer tracks. However, this change is unlikely to occur this season. “We believe that the mile-and-a-half races currently offer some of the best racing, and there is a consensus that no changes are necessary at this time,” he stated. “We want to preserve what is already performi

Tyler Reddick successfully overtook Brad Keselowski and led the final 28 laps at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, securing his fourth NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season. Representing the 23XI Racing team, co-owned by Denny Hamlin and NBA icon Michael Jordan, Reddick commenced the race from the pole position and led for 77 laps in his No. 45 Toyota, ultimately winning by a margin of 5.847 seconds over Keselowski. Ryan Blaney secured third place, followed by Carson Hocevar an

Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps overcame a significant engine explosion in the second round at Firebird Motorsports Park, ultimately defeating Spencer Hyde in the final round to secure his 78th career victory on Sunday at the 41st annual FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also claimed victories in the second of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. In the

Corey Heim secured victory in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway on Friday night, triumphing in double overtime in a dramatic conclusion. The reigning Truck Series champion leveraged newer tires in an exhilarating green-white-checkered finish at the track known as “Too Tough to Tame.” He surged past Cup Series veteran Ross Chastain in Turns 3 and 4 on the final lap to clinch the win, earning a $50,000 bonus as part of the Triple Truck Challenge. Heim