NASCAR drivers: Chase format would produce more legit champion
NASCAR drivers are in favour of the 10-race "Chase" format, last used in 2013, saying that it would yield a more legitimate champion.
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Who are the contenders and pretenders as NASCAR begins another title Chase
The NASCAR Cup Series standings have been reset. Denny Hamlin, the regular-season champion, had his sizable advantage slashed to 25 points over Ryan Blaney as the series shifts into playoff mode.
Preece wins at Daytona to take the final playoff spot in NASCAR’s Cup Series
Ryan Preece won the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway in overtime Saturday night to take the final playoff spot.
Chastain wins pole at Daytona for regular-season finale
Ross Chastain took the pole Friday for NASCAR's regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway.
As Chase’s top seed, Hamlin is optimistic about NASCAR title bid against surging Team Penske
As Chase’s top seed, Hamlin is optimistic about NASCAR title bid against surging Team Penske
Hill to race full time in NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing in 2027
Austin Hill will drive the No. 33 Chevrolet on a full-time basis in the NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing beginning next season, the team announced Monday.
Blaney wins second consecutive NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Ryan Blaney overcame a major fumble by his pit crew and charged from 17th to first for his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Reddick edges Berry for NASCAR Cup pole position at New Hampshire
Trying to snap a two-month slump in the NASCAR Cup Series, Tyler Reddick rebounded from a poor practice session to qualify first Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Preece embracing his New England roots while seeking the last spot in NASCAR’s Chase
Amid the attention and pressure of racing for NASCAR Cup Series title stakes this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Ryan Preece is hanging loose with his hometown crowd.
Logano and Team Penske are making a push for NASCAR points as the Chase approaches
Joey Logano has three championships in the NASCAR Cup Series but none in the Chase system that has returned this season. The Team Penske driver is embracing the challenge of proving he can win a title in the format that puts a greater emphasis on banking consistently strong finishes.
Zilisch to drive the No. 48 Chevy for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2028
Connor Zilisch signed a multiyear contract with Hendrick Motorsports on Monday to drive the No. 48 Chevrolet beginning in 2028.
Logano holds off Briscoe to win NASCAR race at Richmond
Joey Logano continued his surge toward the NASCAR Chase, winning Saturday night at Richmond Raceway with a late-race charge on fresh tires.
Blaney qualifies first at Richmond for second consecutive NASCAR pole position
Ryan Blaney can’t fully explain his recent dominance in NASCAR qualifying, but he attributed Mother Nature with an assist Friday at Richmond Raceway.
Bell finds bright side of finishing second with the return of NASCAR Chase
Second-place finishes in four of the past five Cup Series races have felt like a “kick to the gut” for Christopher Bell.
Johnson to race in one last Daytona 500 and claim spot on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
Even with the white flag about to drop on Johnson’s racing career, he’s still one of stock car racing’s biggest stars — and by Daytona, he should have a spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to prove it.
Drivers scrambling for spots in NASCAR’s Chase as end of the regular season nears
Other than maybe the last one or two spots, the biggest scramble now in this final month could be for seeding.
Gibbs holds on to win NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway
Ty Gibbs used late pit strategy and held off teammate Christopher Bell over the final 20 laps to win the NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday at Iowa Speedway.
Byron hoping to repeat last season’s NASCAR Cup Series win at Iowa Speedway
William Byron said there can be a good feeling when he returns to a track where he has won recently. Whether that changes his fortunes of this season remains to be seen.
NASCAR changing stage break rules to limit laps run under caution, create more green flag racing
NASCAR plans to implement a new stage-break procedure for its Cup Series races beginning this weekend at Iowa Speedway and continuing through the remainder of the season.
Daytona will host NASCAR's exhibition Clash in 2027 return
For the first time in six years, Daytona International Speedway will host NASCAR's exhibition Clash in 2027, leading up to the season-opening Daytona 500.
Johnson adds Harper, Roddick as investors to NASCAR team
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson is adding some big-time winners to his race team.
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