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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 20: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Celsius Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 20, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

AJ Allmendinger scores first top five of 2026 at San Diego, chips away at Chase deficit

AJ Allmendinger scores first top five of 2026 at San Diego, chips away at Chase deficit

June 21, 2026
By Dustin Albino
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 21: Corey Heim, driver of the #67 Mobil 1/O'Reilly Auto Parts Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 21, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Corey Heim scores dramatic first NASCAR Cup win on Naval Base Coronado Street Course

Corey Heim scores dramatic first NASCAR Cup win on Naval Base Coronado Street Course

June 21, 2026
Corey Heim arrived at the finish line—and at a career milestone—way ahead of schedule
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 Monster Energy Zero Sugar Toyota, walks the grid during practice 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

Riley Herbst expects decision on future plans within a month

Riley Herbst expects decision on future plans within a month

June 6, 2026
While Riley Herbst is looking ahead to this Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan, the 23XI Racing driver will enter
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Corey Heim, driver of the #67 Robinhood Toyota, 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

Corey Heim to compete full time for 23XI Racing in 2027

Corey Heim to compete full time for 23XI Racing in 2027

May 30, 2026
23XI Racing announced today that Corey Heim, the team’s current development driver and the reigning NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 03: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/Ball Park Buns Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY at Texas Motor Speedway on May 03, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Texas penalties: Ryan Preece penalized for Ty Gibbs incident UPDATE

Texas penalties: Ryan Preece penalized for Ty Gibbs incident UPDATE

May 27, 2026
UPDATE (5-27-2026): The National Motorsports Appeals Panel today heard and considered an appeal of a behavioral penalty
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 11: Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 Monster Energy Zero Sugar Toyota, walks the grid during practice 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

2027 Silly Season updates

2027 Silly Season updates

May 14, 2026
Even before the season, a frequent question was whether Kyle Busch, on an expiring contract, would re-sign with Richard
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - APRIL 18: Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 Nicokick x zone Cranberry Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Busch fires back after Hamlin questions Next Gen performance

Kyle Busch fires back after Hamlin questions Next Gen performance

April 18, 2026
[Kyle] Busch became a point of conversation this week after last weekend’s race at Bristol Motor Speedway, where the 40-
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - MAY 11: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Kroger/Kleenex Ford, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 11, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kansas Speedway ace Kyle Larson seeks drought-breaking win

Kansas Speedway ace Kyle Larson seeks drought-breaking win

April 16, 2026
In 2025 at Kansas Speedway, Kyle Larson set a significant record
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - APRIL 12: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 12, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Late-race strategy at Bristol propels Ty Gibbs to first NASCAR Cup win

Late-race strategy at Bristol propels Ty Gibbs to first NASCAR Cup win

April 12, 2026
When Chase Elliott spun to cause the eighth caution in Sunday’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, driver Ty Gibbs
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - APRIL 11: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Discount Tire Ford, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 11, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ryan Blaney charges to NASCAR Cup pole position at Bristol

Ryan Blaney charges to NASCAR Cup pole position at Bristol

April 11, 2026
Ryan Blaney, seeking his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Bristol Motor Speedway, got off to a flying start in Saturday
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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
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FRE Nicotine Pouches sponsoring Riley Herbst at Las Vegas

FRE Nicotine Pouches sponsoring Riley Herbst at Las Vegas

March 12, 2026
FRE® Nicotine Pouches today announced a partnership with 23XI Racing driver Riley Herbst and the No. 35 team, bringing the
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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
AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 01: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, celebrates` after winning his third race in a row to start the 2026 NASCAR season winning the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on March 01, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Tyler Reddick carries momentum to Phoenix looking for fourth straight win

Tyler Reddick carries momentum to Phoenix looking for fourth straight win

March 5, 2026
With three dramatic wins in as many races this season, 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick arrives at Phoenix Raceway for Sunday
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