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2026 Bristol Dolly

Dolly Parton’s signature pink butterfly to take flight at Bristol

Dolly Parton’s signature pink butterfly to take flight at Bristol

September 15, 2026
Bristol Motor Speedway will honor Dolly Parton throughout Bass Pro Shops Night Race week, Sept. 17-19, with a series of
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 13: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Bristol Pro Shops Night Race souvenir ‘playbill’ program available

Bristol Pro Shops Night Race souvenir ‘playbill’ program available

September 14, 2026
Fans can find out all the latest news about the upcoming Bass Pro Shops Night Race Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 20: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Hellmann's Chevrolet, looks on during practice for NASCAR Xfinity Series Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 20, 2024 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Bristol announces winners of Dale Earnhardt Jr Scholarship

Bristol announces winners of Dale Earnhardt Jr Scholarship

September 13, 2026
Bristol Motor Speedway officials announced today that Kimberly Bartolon-Rodriguez of Greensboro, Md., and Madison Warren
SALINAS, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 4: #2: Josef Newgarden, Team Penske Chevrolet, Autograph Session during the NTT INDYCAR Series WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on September 4, 2026 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California (Photo by Brandon Badraoui/Lumen via Getty Images)

Josef Newgarden to drive pace car for Bristol race

Josef Newgarden to drive pace car for Bristol race

September 10, 2026
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Josef Newgarden will serve as the Chevrolet celebrity
Josh Berry’s 2025 #21 PPG Ford paint scheme.

PPG to sponsor Austin Cindric and Josh Berry

PPG to sponsor Austin Cindric and Josh Berry

April 6, 2026
PPG and Team Penske today announced that the iconic PPG livery will return for nine major races across the NTT® INDYCAR®
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
Austin Cindric’s 2025 #2 Discount Tire Ford paint scheme.

Discount Tire expands sponsorship with Team Penske

Discount Tire expands sponsorship with Team Penske

January 28, 2026
Discount Tire and Team Penske announced today the extension of a partnership that spans nearly two decades between the leading
NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 18: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Freightliner Ford, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Austin Cindric say changes in Penske IndyCar program will not impact him UPDATE

Austin Cindric say changes in Penske IndyCar program will not impact him UPDATE

June 1, 2025
UPDATE: Roger Penske says Austin Cindric has a contract through 2026
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 24: Kyle Larson, driver of the #17 Hendrickcars.com Arrow McLaren, drives during practice at Carb Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 24, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Indianapolis 500 betting odds; Kyle Larson at 16/1

Indianapolis 500 betting odds; Kyle Larson at 16/1

May 24, 2025
The 109th Indy 5/1 takes place this weekend and despite winning the last two years, Josef Newgarden is not the favorite
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 19: #17: Kyle Larson, Arrow McLaren Chevrolet during practice for the NTT IndyCar Series 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael L. Levitt/Lumen via Getty Images)

Kyle Larson eyes ‘The Double’ with confident Carb Day performance

Kyle Larson eyes ‘The Double’ with confident Carb Day performance

May 23, 2025
Under sunny skies and temperatures in the high-60s – the warmest it’s been this week – the 33-car Indianapolis 500 field
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 23: Josef Newgarden, driver of the #2 Shell Powering Progress Team Penske, drives during the INDYCAR Open Testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on April 23, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Team Penske parts ways with three top executives from INDYCAR team

Team Penske parts ways with three top executives from INDYCAR team

May 21, 2025
By Dustin Albino
Ryan Blaney, Mayor Chris Carney, Joey Logano

Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney honored by Town of Mooresville

Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney honored by Town of Mooresville

May 20, 2025
This evening, Team Penske, drivers Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney, and members of the Nos. 12 and 22 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - MAY 10: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, looks on in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 10, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Larson qualifies for the 2025 Indianapolis 500

Kyle Larson qualifies for the 2025 Indianapolis 500

May 17, 2025
In one of the most celebrated days on the racing calendar, 34 cars took to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway Saturday
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 09: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media during a photo opportunity with (L-R) 2024 NASCAR Champion Joey Logano, 2023 NASCAR Champion Ryan Blaney and Chairman of the Penske Corporation Roger Penske at the South Portico of the White House on April 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump hosted race car drivers and team owners for a visit to the White House. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Team Penske visits the White House

Team Penske visits the White House

April 10, 2025
Team Penske rolled into Washington D.C. on Wednesday with Roger Penske bringing several of his drivers and race cars from
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 01: Josh Berry, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford looks on prior to the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 01, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

PPG Paints sponsoring Josh Berry in Brickyard 400

PPG Paints sponsoring Josh Berry in Brickyard 400

February 3, 2025
Wood Brothers Racing today announced a new partnership with PPG that will see the global leader in paints, coatings and