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MADISON, ILLINOIS - JUNE 02: A general view of racing under cation during the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on June 02, 2024 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Enjoy Illinois 300

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Enjoy Illinois 300

September 10, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, going into
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 06: A general view of racing as the sun sets during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 06, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Heavy movement in the standings just one race into the Chase

Heavy movement in the standings just one race into the Chase

September 7, 2026
In all his years competing in NASCAR’s premier level, Christopher Bell concedes he may never have grinned as big, cheered
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Mobil 1 Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 06, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Christopher Bell snaps drought in crown jewel Southern 500, wins Chase opener at Darlington

Christopher Bell snaps drought in crown jewel Southern 500, wins Chase opener at Darlington

September 6, 2026
Christopher Bell snapped a 33-race winless streak, claiming his first victory of the year in Sunday night’s Cook Out Southern
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 05: A general view of the Jimmie Johnson Champions Club during qualifying for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 05, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Reddick Starts Chase From Pole at Darlington as Weather Cancels Qualifying

Reddick Starts Chase From Pole at Darlington as Weather Cancels Qualifying

September 5, 2026
Inclement weather necessitated the cancellation of Busch Light Pole Qualifying at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway Friday evening
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 05: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, walks the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 05, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Darlington Saturday Notebook

Darlington Saturday Notebook

September 5, 2026
BRISCOE AIMS FOR THREE IN A ROW
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - APRIL 06: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on April 06, 2025 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Sixteen Drivers, One Crown: NASCAR’s Chase Begins at Darlington

Sixteen Drivers, One Crown: NASCAR’s Chase Begins at Darlington

September 3, 2026
Throughout the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, drivers have maintained that to have a shot at this year’s championship, they
Denny Hamlin’s 2026 #11 Progressive Insurance Toyota paint scheme.

NASCAR Cup Series Chase Media Day Notebook

NASCAR Cup Series Chase Media Day Notebook

September 2, 2026
Top-seeded Denny Hamlin renews title quest under new Chase format
Darlington Cook Out Southern 500 logo

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out Southern 500

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Cook Out Southern 500

September 2, 2026
Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina going into
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 21: Denny Hamlin poses for a photo during NASCAR Production Days at Charlotte Convention Center on January 21, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Chase Is On: The Road to the Championship Starts Now

The Chase Is On: The Road to the Championship Starts Now

September 2, 2026
After an exhilarating end to the regular season at Daytona International Speedway, the 16-driver field is set for The Chase
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Menards/Maytag Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Team Penske swaps Nos. 2, 12 pit crews ahead of Chase opener

Team Penske swaps Nos. 2, 12 pit crews ahead of Chase opener

September 1, 2026
Team Penske has swapped the pit crews of its Nos. 2 and 12 teams driven by Austin Cindric and Ryan Blaney, respectively,
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: Austin Cindric, driver of the #2 Menards/Maytag Ford, Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Advance Auto Parts Ford, Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/OIKOS Ford, Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Autotrader Ford, and Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Batteries Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Cindric, Preece claim final two spots of the Cup Series Chase

Cindric, Preece claim final two spots of the Cup Series Chase

August 30, 2026
In one of the most dramatic regular season endings imaginable, coming at a track – Daytona International Speedway – that
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/OIKOS Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ryan Preece storms into NASCAR Cup Chase with first career win at Daytona

Ryan Preece storms into NASCAR Cup Chase with first career win at Daytona

August 29, 2026
Short on fuel in the late going, but with no dearth of tenacity, Ryan Preece won Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at
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
MADISON, ILLINOIS - JUNE 02: A general view of racing under cation during the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on June 02, 2024 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

World Wide Technology Raceway to unveil four-zone fan zone for NASCAR weekend

World Wide Technology Raceway to unveil four-zone fan zone for NASCAR weekend

August 28, 2026
World Wide Technology Raceway will unveil a reimagined fan experience showcasing four distinct zones of interactive entertainment
Carson Hocevar’s 2026 #77 Spectrum Chevrolet paint scheme.

Does Everybody Hate Carson Hocevar?

Does Everybody Hate Carson Hocevar?

August 27, 2026
To paraphrase Corey Heim after winning the Brickyard 400, why are we talking about a driver who just finished 19th