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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
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 MoneyLion Ford, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Busch Clash at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Clash returns to Daytona in 2027

The Clash returns to Daytona in 2027

August 4, 2026
Back by popular demand, NASCAR's season-opening exhibition race is returning to its original home. Daytona International
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 27: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 Presented by PPG at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

In-Season Challenge is only one aspect of drama in Brickyard 400

In-Season Challenge is only one aspect of drama in Brickyard 400

July 23, 2026
Ryan Blaney isn’t one to embrace the David vs. Goliath characterization of the final round of the NASCAR Cup Series In-Season
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Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Brickyard 400 presented by PPG

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Brickyard 400 presented by PPG

July 22, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana, going
NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - JULY 18: Spectators look on prior prior to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 18, 2026 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Heavy rain puts Ryan Blaney on pole at North Wilkesboro

Heavy rain puts Ryan Blaney on pole at North Wilkesboro

July 18, 2026
“Great lap,” quipped Ryan Blaney on Saturday as he addressed reporters in the North Wilkesboro Speedway media center
NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 18: A general view of the atmosphere prior to the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR Cup drivers gear up for return to points racing at North Wilkesboro

NASCAR Cup drivers gear up for return to points racing at North Wilkesboro

July 16, 2026
For the first time since 1996, NASCAR Cup Series drivers will be chasing points at North Wilkesboro Speedway when they take
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JULY 12: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Race for top seed in The Chase takes another wild turn as Blaney enters the fight

Race for top seed in The Chase takes another wild turn as Blaney enters the fight

July 13, 2026
Two months ago – after claiming a spectacular five wins in the opening two months of the NASCAR Cup Series season; including
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JULY 12: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 12, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ryan Blaney dominates in wild one at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway

Ryan Blaney dominates in wild one at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway

July 13, 2026
Ryan Blaney led a dominating 171 of 263 laps to claim the trophy in overtime in Sunday-night-turned-Monday-morning’s Quaker
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. Ford, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at EchoPark Speedway on July 11, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Atlanta Saturday Notebook

Atlanta Saturday Notebook

July 11, 2026
BLANEY WINS POLE FOR SUNDAY NIGHT'S CUP RACE
Tyler Reddick’s 2024 #45 Xfinity Mobile Toyota paint scheme.

Seven races remain as Reddick, Hamlin duel for the top seed in The Chase

Seven races remain as Reddick, Hamlin duel for the top seed in The Chase

July 9, 2026
What looked to perhaps be a runaway in the point standings for DAYTONA 500 winner Tyler Reddick, has now become a compelling
JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JULY 05: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 05, 2026 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Chase Briscoe holds off Christopher Bell for Chicagoland triumph

Chase Briscoe holds off Christopher Bell for Chicagoland triumph

July 5, 2026
It was astute strategy that gave Chase Briscoe the lead in the final stage of Sunday’s eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway
JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JULY 04: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 04, 2026 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Denny Hamlin wins pole position in return to Chicagoland

Denny Hamlin wins pole position in return to Chicagoland

July 4, 2026
When it comes to oval tracks, Denny Hamlin has established himself firmly on the throne as king of qualifying
JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JULY 03: A general view of the scoring pylon during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 03, 2026 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Saturday Chicagoland Notebook

Saturday Chicagoland Notebook

July 4, 2026
Denny Hamlin: Experience has minimal value in return to Chicagoland
JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Dow Univar Solutions Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Camping World 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on June 30, 2019 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Return to Chicagoland features unknowns for many NASCAR Cup drivers

Return to Chicagoland features unknowns for many NASCAR Cup drivers

July 2, 2026
Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race is billed as a return to Chicagoland Speedway
JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Dow Univar Solutions Chevrolet, takes the green flag to start the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Camping World 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on June 30, 2019 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the eero 400

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the eero 400

July 2, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Chicagoland Speedway in Jolliet, Illinois going into the eero