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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 21: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on March 21, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Darlington Raceway Notebook

Saturday Darlington Raceway Notebook

March 21, 2026
The Lady in Black is a mystery to NASCAR Cup drivers this year
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 21: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 UniFirst Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on March 21, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chase Elliott among three cars failing pre-race inspection twice at 2026 Goodyear 400

Chase Elliott among three cars failing pre-race inspection twice at 2026 Goodyear 400

March 21, 2026
Pre-race inspection is complete in the NASCAR Cup Series garage at Darlington Raceway
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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
Chris Buescher’s 2026 #17 Smith's / Farm Rich Ford paint scheme.

Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing is flying – successfully – under the radar

Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing is flying – successfully – under the radar

March 16, 2026
Those watching Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway doubtless focused on the action
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
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Interstate Batteries Toyota, (R) is congratulated by Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Christopher Bell leads Toyota dominance in Las Vegas qualifying

Christopher Bell leads Toyota dominance in Las Vegas qualifying

March 14, 2026
With a blistering lap at 187.156 mph in Saturday’s time trials at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Christopher Bell claimed the
San Diego

Volunteers sought for NASCAR San Diego weekend

Volunteers sought for NASCAR San Diego weekend

March 13, 2026
One hundred days from today, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will compete in the Anduril Race the Base 250 at Naval Base
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 09: A general view of racing from the grandstands during the NASCAR Cup Series Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 09, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Straight Talk Wireless 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Straight Talk Wireless 500

March 3, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona going into the Straight
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix

February 25, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, going into the
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 08: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 08, 2024 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Autotrader 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Autotrader 400

February 18, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, going into the Autotrader
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Last-lap pass makes a DAYTONA 500 winner of Tyler Reddick

Last-lap pass makes a DAYTONA 500 winner of Tyler Reddick

February 15, 2026
Tyler Reddick waited for the last possible moment to make his move—and it paid off with victory in Sunday’s 68th running
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 14: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #84 Carvana Toyota, enters his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Daytona Notebook

Saturday Daytona Notebook

February 14, 2026
Jimmie Johnson announces 2027 DAYTONA 500 as last NASCAR Cup race
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Casey Mears, driver of the #66 SI Yachts/Gracie Foundation Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Casey Mears, Garage 66 play spoiler in making Daytona 500 field

Casey Mears, Garage 66 play spoiler in making Daytona 500 field

February 13, 2026
By Dustin Albino
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JUNE 28: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Consumer Cellular Ford, looks on prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Echo Park Speedway on June 28, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brad Keselowski cleared to return to action at Daytona

Brad Keselowski cleared to return to action at Daytona

February 9, 2026
Bad Brad is back! Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing announced today that Brad Keselowski has been cleared to return to
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 04: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/Coca-Cola Ford, and crew chief Derrick Finley celebrate in victory lane after winning the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 04, 2026 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ryan Preece overcomes weather and 18th-place starting spot to win Cook Out Clash

Ryan Preece overcomes weather and 18th-place starting spot to win Cook Out Clash

February 4, 2026
Neither rain nor sleet nor snow nor gloom of night could keep Ryan Preece from his appointed rounds at Bowman Gray Stadium