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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the South Point 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the South Point 400

October 1, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada, going into the
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET at Kansas Speedway on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Hollywood Casino 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Hollywood Casino 400

September 23, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, going into the Hollywood
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Bass Pro Shops Night Race

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Bass Pro Shops Night Race

September 17, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee going into the
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Carson Kvapil, driver of the #1 Wilde Protein Crackers Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Pennzoil 250 Presented by Take 5 Oil Change at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Carson Kvapil scores first O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at Indianapolis

Carson Kvapil scores first O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at Indianapolis

July 25, 2026
Carson Kvapil chose the perfect time to claim his first victory in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 24: A tribute to broadcaster Steve Byrnes is shown prior to the NASCAR XFINITY Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2015 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) | Getty Images

FOX NASCAR honors Richard Childress Racing’s Ray Wright with ‘The Byrnsie Award’

FOX NASCAR honors Richard Childress Racing’s Ray Wright with ‘The Byrnsie Award’

May 17, 2026
FOX NASCAR honored longtime Richard Childress Racing (RCR) pit performance director Ray Wright with “The Byrnsie Award”
DOVER, DELAWARE - MAY 16: A general view of cars racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway on May 16, 2021 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the NASCAR All-Star Race

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the NASCAR All-Star Race

May 13, 2026
Dover Motor Speedway will host the NASCAR All-Star Race for the first time, and this season’s revamped All-Star Race format
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - APRIL 11: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #1 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Suburban Propane 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 11, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Strategy call leads Connor Zilisch to Victory Lane at Bristol

Strategy call leads Connor Zilisch to Victory Lane at Bristol

April 11, 2026
Connor Zilisch rediscovered his identity on Saturday night—as a winner
Justin Allgaier’s 2025 #7 Brandt Chevrolet paint scheme.

JR Motorsports announces 2026 crew chief lineup

JR Motorsports announces 2026 crew chief lineup

November 14, 2025
JR Motorsports has announced its crew chief lineup for the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season. The most notable change
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 18: Carson Kvapil, driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops/Clarience Tech Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 18, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Carson Kvapil running full 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season

Carson Kvapil running full 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season

October 29, 2025
Carson Kvapil will compete full time in the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season, JR Motorsports co-owner Dale Earnhardt
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 09: A general view of racing from the hillside area during the NASCAR Cup Series Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 09, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race

October 29, 2025
Below is a look at the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Championship 4 contenders at Phoenix Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona leading
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 03: A general view of the Bandits Flight Team performing a flyover during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 03, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Xfinity 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Xfinity 500

October 23, 2025
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia, going into
Carson Kvapil’s 2025 #1 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet paint scheme.

NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes — Martinsville Speedway

NASCAR Xfinity Series News & Notes — Martinsville Speedway

October 22, 2025
NASCAR Xfinity Series
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 21: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 21, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the YellaWood 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the YellaWood 500

October 16, 2025
Below is a look at the NASCAR Cup Series statistical performances at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama, going
Carson Kvapil’s 2025 #1 Bass Pro Shops/Claritence Tech Chevrolet paint scheme.

Rodney Childers joining JR Motorsports for 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season

Rodney Childers joining JR Motorsports for 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season

September 24, 2025
JR Motorsports today announced that former NASCAR Cup Series Champion crew chief Rodney Childers will be joining the organization
RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 24: A tribute to broadcaster Steve Byrnes is shown prior to the NASCAR XFINITY Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2015 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images) | Getty Images

FOX NASCAR honors the late Jon Edwards with ‘The Byrnsie Award’

FOX NASCAR honors the late Jon Edwards with ‘The Byrnsie Award’

May 19, 2025
FOX NASCAR honored the late Jon Edwards, longtime motorsports communications professional, with “The Byrnsie Award” during