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

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

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB today announced two strategic leadership appointments designed to strengthen the organization’s marketing and licensing efforts as the team continues to build a best-in-class motorsports brand. Ryan Grab has been named Vice President, Marketing and Communications, where he will oversee the CLUB’s integrated marketing, digital, brand development and communications. Grab most recently served as senior vice president of marketing and communications at Major Lea

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

Beard Motorsports has finalized a deal with Casey Mears to participate in five NASCAR Cup races this year, driving the No. 62 Chevrolet. Mears will make his debut with the team on April 26 at Talladega Superspeedway. He will also race in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the second Daytona race, the second Talladega race, and the season's final race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. If he qualifies for all five races, Mears will achieve his 500th career start durin

NASCAR has reinstated Daniel Dye following his successful completion of sensitivity training. However, he will not be returning to Kaulig Racing. Dye was initially chosen to drive one of the five Kaulig Racing vehicles as part of a RAM factory initiative marking the manufacturer's return to the sanctioning body this season. AJ Allmendinger subsequently took over his role, driving the No. 10 truck at Darlington. Corey LaJoie will continue as the driver of the No. 10 truck for

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

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

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

Kyle Larson has now won in three of his last four starts in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. The two-time and defending Cup Series champion’s latest victory came on Saturday at Las Vegas. Wheeling the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, Larson led the final 47 circuits of The LiUNA on his way to the checkered flag. It was the California native’s 18th career win in the series. Fellow Cup star Chase Briscoe finished second in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Sheldon Creed

Denny Hamlin’s win in Las Vegas delivered another milestone in the veteran driver’s already remarkable career. With his victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the veteran driver earned the 61st NASCAR Cup Series win of his career, moving into sole possession of 10th place on the sport’s all-time wins list. No. 61 came in the Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, adding another milestone moment to Hamlin’s long career. The win broke Hamlin’s tie with Kevin Harvick and add

Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing announced today that all three cars will feature Greg Biffle throwback schemes at Darlington Raceway on March 22. This special tribute to late NASCAR Cup Series driver and longtime fan-favorite Greg Biffle is coming to one of his favorite tracks, where he won back-to-back races in 2005 and 2006. In addition, The Biff’s iconic No. 16 car will be featured as part of the NASCAR Experience, with the track also planning special tributes for him

Ryan Blaney achieved a hard-fought Team Penske sweep at the iconic Phoenix Raceway in Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 500. Overcoming several early race challenges, he secured his first NASCAR Cup Series win of the 2026 season, complementing his Penske team's Saturday IndyCar victory at the track with a remarkable and well-received stock car triumph the following day. Blaney faced two pit stop issues, including a penalty for pitting outside his box, which sent him to the back

JR Motorsports driver Justin Allgaier pushed forward when it mattered most, his No. 7 Chevrolet leading only the last 11 laps of Saturday night’s GOVX 200 at Phoenix Raceway to claim his third win at the 1-mile Arizona oval and take over the championship lead in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Allgaier had to pass the night’s most dominant driver, Richard Childress Racing’s Jesse Love, to earn the trophy. Love came into the race with the best average finish in the last

Tyler Reddick's recent victory has etched his name into the NASCAR record books. Reddick successfully defended against a formidable challenge from Shane van Gisbergen during the final 20 laps at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, becoming the first Cup Series driver to win the first three races of a season. Competing in a Toyota co-owned by Michael Jordan, Reddick secured victory at the season-opening Daytona 500, triumphed the following week in Atlanta, and won from pole

Saturday featured another NASCAR doubleheader. First, the NASCAR Truck Series made its debut at the St. Petersburg street course. The race was unexpectedly clean yet thrilling from the start to the finish. Layne Riggs secured his first victory of the 2026 season. This win marks Riggs' sixth career victory. It was a much-needed performance after a challenging start at the Daytona and Atlanta superspeedways, where he finished 31st and 27th in the first two races of the season.

Chandler Smith emerged from obscurity to claim victory in Friday's Fresh From Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway, promptly acknowledging those who helped him succeed. "Thank you, thank you, thank you, Ty Majeski!" Smith exclaimed after crossing the finish line first in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season opener at the 2.5-mile superspeedway. In a race featuring stars like four full-time NASCAR Cup Series drivers, NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart, daredevil Tr

Tyler Reddick clinched the Daytona 500 victory in a car owned by Michael Jordan after Chase Elliott crashed while competing with Reddick for the win. Driving a Toyota for 23XI Racing, Reddick led only one lap on Sunday: the final one, securing the win for the team owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin. “It's just incredible how everything unfolded. Truly Daytona madness,” Reddick remarked. “I’ve already lost my voice from all

NASCAR drivers often find themselves in a state of confusion and contemplation after races held at drafting tracks, where the dynamics of speed and strategy can lead to unexpected outcomes. The nature of these tracks, characterized by their high speeds and close-quarters racing, often leaves drivers scratching their heads, pondering the motivations and decisions of their fellow competitors. Such moments can lead to heated discussions in the garage area, as drivers analyze que

Busch secured the pole position for NASCAR's season-opening Daytona 500, giving the driver with the longest current losing streak in "The Great American Race" a chance to win the event that has eluded him throughout his career. Busch is 0 for 20 in the Daytona 500 and hasn't started in the top five since 2016, when he was with Joe Gibbs Racing. That year, he started fourth and finished third, and in 2019, he achieved his career-best finish as runner-up to then-teammate Denny

23XI Racing announced today that Corey Heim, who joined the team last year as its inaugural development driver, will participate in an increased number of NASCAR Cup Series races during the 2026 season. Last year, Heim was deeply involved throughout the season in all facets of race preparation, analysis, and review with the team, and competed in five Cup Series events. Following an impressive season that ended with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship, Heim will ret