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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 18: Sheldon Creed, driver of the #00 Ollie's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 18, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Sheldon Creed scores second Chase victory in late Bristol charge

Sheldon Creed scores second Chase victory in late Bristol charge

September 18, 2026
Like a stealth bomber, Sheldon Creed waited until the last minute to make his move
MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Jesse Love, driver of the #2 Whelen Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Nu Way 225 Powered by Bobcat and Sauced by Blues Hog at WWT Raceway on September 12, 2026 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Amy Kontras/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jesse Love scores first victory of 2026 at Gateway

Jesse Love scores first victory of 2026 at Gateway

September 12, 2026
In a race that kindled the rivalry between Corey Day and William Sawalich to full flame, Jesse Love showed the form that
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 05: Sheldon Creed, driver of the #00 Ollie's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 05, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Sheldon Creed scores Darlington win in O’Reilly Chase opener

Sheldon Creed scores Darlington win in O’Reilly Chase opener

September 5, 2026
It took 138 races for Sheldon Creed to finally claim his first career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at Atlanta
Justin Allgaier’s 2026 #7 Brandt Chevrolet paint scheme.

Justin Allgaier leads the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series into the Chase

Justin Allgaier leads the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series into the Chase

September 3, 2026
As with his NASCAR Cup Series’ No. 1 seed in the Chase counterpart, Denny Hamlin, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series'
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 01: Jesse Love, driver of the #2 Whelen Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 01, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Media Day Notebook

NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Media Day Notebook

September 2, 2026
Jesse Love can use a little good luck in NASCAR O’Reilly Series title defense
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Ryan Sieg, driver of the #38 Superior Integrity Services/SciAps Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Winn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ryan Sieg wins first O’Reilly race at Daytona in 424th career start

Ryan Sieg wins first O’Reilly race at Daytona in 424th career start

August 28, 2026
After 424 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts – earning five runner-up finishes – Georgia owner-driver Ryan Sieg hoisted
Parker Retzlaff’s 2026 #99 FUNKAWAY Chevrolet paint scheme.

Final four spots are still up for grabs in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Part Series Chase

Final four spots are still up for grabs in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Part Series Chase

August 27, 2026
Daytona International Speedway has long been considered one of the most dramatic, high-action venues in all of auto racing
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Carson Kvapil, driver of the #1 Wilde Protein Crackers Chevrolet, celebrates with NASCAR Hall of Famer and JR Motorsports team owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr. 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 returning to JRM, moving to the No. 8

Carson Kvapil returning to JRM, moving to the No. 8

August 27, 2026
JR Motorsports announced Thursday that Carson Kvapil will return to the organization for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 14: Sammy Smith, driver of the #8 Pilot Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Sammy Smith not returning to JR Motorsports in 2027

Sammy Smith not returning to JR Motorsports in 2027

August 26, 2026
Sammy Smith will depart JR Motorsports at the conclusion of the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season. He shared the news
ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 04: Brent Crews, driver of the #19 Mobil 1 Toyota, and William Sawalich, driver of the #18 Soundgear Toyota, lead the field during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series North Carolina Education Lottery 250 Presented by Black's Tire at Rockingham Speedway on April 04, 2026 in Rockingham, North Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Rockingham not returning to NASCAR schedule in 2027

Rockingham not returning to NASCAR schedule in 2027

August 14, 2026
After two highly successful seasons that helped reestablish one of stock car racing's most historic venues, Track Enterprises
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol

August 5, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, going into the Iowa Corn 350
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Jarrett Logistics Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at EchoPark Speedway on July 11, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Justin Allgaier wins chaotic O’Reilly race at EchoPark, clinches No. 1 seed in The Chase

Justin Allgaier wins chaotic O’Reilly race at EchoPark, clinches No. 1 seed in The Chase

July 11, 2026
In a nearly four-hour race ending in double overtime, it was still a familiar name ultimately hoisting the trophy – with
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 20: Austin Hill, driver of the #21 1-800-PACK-RAT Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Austin Hill scores emotional victory for Richard Childress Racing at Naval Base Coronado

Austin Hill scores emotional victory for Richard Childress Racing at Naval Base Coronado

June 20, 2026
Austin Hill’s thrilling last lap pass earned the veteran his first career road course NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
2026 Noaps San Diego 8 Arbys

Arby’s sponsoring Sammy Smith at San Diego

Arby’s sponsoring Sammy Smith at San Diego

June 17, 2026
JR Motorsports unveiled the patriotic Arby’s scheme that will be run by Sammy Smith and the No. 8 Chevrolet in the NASCAR
LEBANON, TENNESSEE - MAY 30: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT/Precision Build/Trademark Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Sports Illustrated Resorts 250 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 30, 2026 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Justin Allgaier snags fourth O’Reilly victory of 2026 season at Nashville

Justin Allgaier snags fourth O’Reilly victory of 2026 season at Nashville

May 30, 2026
After a multiple brilliant and exhilarating door-to-door battles – veteran against rookie - in the closing portion of the