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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Josh Bilicki, driver of the #66 Flair Spirits Ford, walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Drivers set the tone with walk out music for Bass Pro Shops Night Race

Drivers set the tone with walk out music for Bass Pro Shops Night Race

September 19, 2026
NASCAR Cup Series drivers are setting the tone for Saturday night’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway,
MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 13: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 13, 2026 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Larson Breaks Drought in Wild Chase Race at World Wide Technology Raceway

Kyle Larson Breaks Drought in Wild Chase Race at World Wide Technology Raceway

September 13, 2026
In a cauldron of chaos, with Chase drivers wrecking and brake rotors exploding through the bodies of NASCAR Cup Series cars
MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Corey Day, driver of the #17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, looks on during practice for 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

Saturday World Wide Technology Raceway Notebook

Saturday World Wide Technology Raceway Notebook

September 12, 2026
Hendrick Motorsports underscores commitment to driver Corey Day
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Lyette Reback, Founder and Volunteer, Believe With Me and 2026 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award recipient poses for photos during the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Banquet at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on September 08, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Lyette Reback named recipient of 2026 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

Lyette Reback named recipient of 2026 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

September 8, 2026
This evening, The NASCAR Foundation celebrated two decades of giving back to racing communities, hosting The NASCAR Foundation
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
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 20: Brenden Queen, driver of the #12 Cummins RAM, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Fr8 Racing 208 at Echo Park Speedway on February 20, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brenden “Butterbean” Queen’s journey takes center stage Thursday in RISING Season 2

Brenden “Butterbean” Queen’s journey takes center stage Thursday in RISING Season 2

September 3, 2026
Kaulig Racing driver Brenden “Butterbean” Queen will be featured in an upcoming episode of NASCAR’s hit docuseries *RISING
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Wendy's Watermelon Lemonade Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Florida Native Ross Chastain Claims Clutch Daytona Pole

Florida Native Ross Chastain Claims Clutch Daytona Pole

August 28, 2026
Floridian Ross Chastain claimed his first Busch Light Pole position of the season – and third of his career – delivering
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: A general view of the Daytona International Speedway flag during qualifying for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts SeriesWinn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Friday Daytona Notebook

Friday Daytona Notebook

August 28, 2026
New competition package remains a mystery to NASCAR Cup drivers
LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 22: Layne Riggs, driver of the #34 BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Layne Riggs rules New Hampshire, Tyler Ankrum survives to claim final Chase berth

Layne Riggs rules New Hampshire, Tyler Ankrum survives to claim final Chase berth

August 22, 2026
Layne Riggs capped his 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series regular season with his series-best sixth win of the year, claiming
LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 22: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday New Hampshire Notebook

Saturday New Hampshire Notebook

August 22, 2026
Christopher Bell likes his chances at New Hampshire
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Corey Day, driver of the #17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway on June 26, 2026 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Corey Day returning to Hendrick Motorsports O’Reilly program in 2027 

Corey Day returning to Hendrick Motorsports O’Reilly program in 2027 

August 18, 2026
By Dustin Albino
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 01: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 01, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Hendrick Motorsports signs Connor Zilisch

Hendrick Motorsports signs Connor Zilisch

August 17, 2026
Connor Zilisch will drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2028 after signing a multi-year
NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 09: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 SiriusXM Toyota, and crew celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol at Iowa Speedway on August 09, 2026 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ty Gibbs holds off Christopher Bell for dramatic win at Iowa

Ty Gibbs holds off Christopher Bell for dramatic win at Iowa

August 9, 2026
A two-tire call. An impeccable green-flag run. And Ty Gibbs had his second victory of the season
Ryan Blaney’s 2026 #12 Menards/Pennington Ford paint scheme.

Ryan Blaney masters Iowa Speedway with pole-winning run

Ryan Blaney masters Iowa Speedway with pole-winning run

August 8, 2026
Ryan Blaney continued his mastery of Iowa Speedway on Saturday, putting his No. 12 Team Penske Ford on the pole for Sunday
NEWTON, IOWA - AUGUST 02: Sam Mayer, driver of the #41 Audibel Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series HyVee Perks 250 at Iowa Speedway on August 02, 2025 in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Two-time defending champ Sam Mayer seeks first 2026 win at Iowa

Two-time defending champ Sam Mayer seeks first 2026 win at Iowa

August 6, 2026
NASCAR Cup Series drivers have raced at Iowa Speedway only twice. For the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, however, Iowa