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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Goodyear 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Goodyear 400

March 18, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina going into
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Kyle Larson, driver of the #88 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series The LiUNA! at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Larson subbing for Alex Bowman in Darlington O’Reilly race

Kyle Larson subbing for Alex Bowman in Darlington O’Reilly race

March 17, 2026
Kyle Larson will pilot the No. 88 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports in Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Darlington
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, speaks to the media during Media Day for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Alex Bowman to miss next three races; Allgaier to continue to substitute

Alex Bowman to miss next three races; Allgaier to continue to substitute

March 17, 2026
Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports , will not compete in at least the next three
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 15: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Yahoo! Toyota, celebrates with his mother, Mary Lou Hamlin after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin overcomes penalty to win NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas

Denny Hamlin overcomes penalty to win NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas

March 15, 2026
A refocused and rejuvenated Denny Hamlin drove the dominant car to victory in Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube
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Shake-ups in NASCAR Cup Series won’t be a surprise at Las Vegas

Shake-ups in NASCAR Cup Series won’t be a surprise at Las Vegas

March 12, 2026
Four races into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, it’s tempting to jump to conclusions as the top division heads to Las
AUSTIN, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 27: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #1 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet, speaks to the media after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 27, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Cup drivers will provide formidable competition in O’Reilly Auto Parts Race

Cup drivers will provide formidable competition in O’Reilly Auto Parts Race

March 12, 2026
In marked contrast to the NASCAR Cup Series, the first four events in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series have produced
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 13: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Justin Allgaier to sub for Alex Bowman at Las Vegas

Justin Allgaier to sub for Alex Bowman at Las Vegas

March 11, 2026
Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, will not compete in the March 15 NASCAR Cup Series
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube

March 11, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada, going into the
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 08: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Larson rallies to third-place finish at Phoenix 

Kyle Larson rallies to third-place finish at Phoenix 

March 8, 2026
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 08: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 08, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ryan Blaney rallies for Phoenix victory, completes Penske weekend sweep

Ryan Blaney rallies for Phoenix victory, completes Penske weekend sweep

March 8, 2026
Ryan Blaney completed a hard-earned Team Penske sweep at the famed Phoenix Raceway in Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 500
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 07: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Phoenix Raceway Notebook

Saturday Phoenix Raceway Notebook

March 7, 2026
Joey Logano scores the pole for Cup race at Phoenix
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: Taylor Gray, driver of the #54 Operation 300 Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series GOVX 200 at Phoenix Raceway on March 06, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Friday Phoenix Raceway Notebook

Friday Phoenix Raceway Notebook

March 6, 2026
Taylor Gray wins O'Reilly Auto Parts Series pole at Phoenix
AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, on the red carpet prior to the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on March 01, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Hendrick Motorsports says Bowman’s ride waiting when he’s ready

Hendrick Motorsports says Bowman’s ride waiting when he’s ready

March 6, 2026
Alex Bowman had no warning before he began feeling ill last weekend at Circuit of The Americas, according to Hendrick Motorsports
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Behind the scenes of how Myatt Snider was granted approval to substitute at COTA

Behind the scenes of how Myatt Snider was granted approval to substitute at COTA

March 6, 2026
It took about 15 minutes for NASCAR to grant Hendrick Motorsports’ request to replace Alex Bowman with Myatt Snider in the
AUSTIN, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 27: Jesse Love, driver of the #2 Whelen Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at Circuit of The Americas on February 27, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jesse Love loves the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Phoenix stop

Jesse Love loves the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Phoenix stop

March 5, 2026
Certainly, Richard Childress Racing’s Jesse Love is among the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series competitors most looking