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Carson Kvapil’s 2025 #1 Bass Pro Shops/Clarience Tech Chevrolet paint scheme.

Race for postseason spots intensifies for O’Reilly Series drivers

Race for postseason spots intensifies for O’Reilly Series drivers

July 23, 2026
Drivers outside the top 12 in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series have three more chances to muscle their way into the
HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JULY 11: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Jarrett Logistics Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Focused Health 250 at EchoPark Speedway on July 11, 2026 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Justin Allgaier wins chaotic O’Reilly race at EchoPark, clinches No. 1 seed in The Chase

Justin Allgaier wins chaotic O’Reilly race at EchoPark, clinches No. 1 seed in The Chase

July 11, 2026
In a nearly four-hour race ending in double overtime, it was still a familiar name ultimately hoisting the trophy – with
Austin Hill’s 2026 #21 Bennett Transportation Chevrolet paint scheme.

Atlanta presents another opportunity for Austin Hill to make history

Atlanta presents another opportunity for Austin Hill to make history

July 9, 2026
Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ Focused Health 250 at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway (7 p.m. ET on the CW, PRN
JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JULY 04: Brandon Jones, driver of the #20 Menards/MD Building Products Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 04, 2026 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Brandon Jones outduels Chase Elliott in overtime at Chicagoland

Brandon Jones outduels Chase Elliott in overtime at Chicagoland

July 5, 2026
Stealing the lead from Chase Elliott on the final restart, Brandon Jones celebrated NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway
Justin Allgaier’s 2026 #7 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet paint scheme.

Justin Allgaier seeks rebound in return to oval tracks

Justin Allgaier seeks rebound in return to oval tracks

July 2, 2026
Typically, Justin Allgaier is a skilled road racer, but the driver of the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet doubtless would
LEBANON, TENNESSEE - MAY 30: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT/Precision Build/Trademark Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Sports Illustrated Resorts 250 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 30, 2026 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Justin Allgaier snags fourth O’Reilly victory of 2026 season at Nashville

Justin Allgaier snags fourth O’Reilly victory of 2026 season at Nashville

May 30, 2026
After a multiple brilliant and exhilarating door-to-door battles – veteran against rookie - in the closing portion of the
LEBANON, TENNESSEE - MAY 31: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Hellmann's Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 31, 2025 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Veterans and Rising Stars Collide in Nashville O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race

Veterans and Rising Stars Collide in Nashville O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race

May 28, 2026
Championship points leader Justin Allgaier returns to Nashville as the defending winner of Saturday night’s Sports Illustrated
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: Layne Riggs, driver of the #34 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Layne Riggs wins emotionally charged NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck race at Charlotte

Layne Riggs wins emotionally charged NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck race at Charlotte

May 24, 2026
Layne Riggs made clear what was on his mind as he took the checkered flag under caution to win Sunday’s North Carolina Education
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 23: Ross Chastain, driver of the #9 Carolina Carports Chevrolet, takes a bow in tribute to the late Kyle Busch in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Charbroil 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ross Chastain wins fog-filled O’Reilly race at Charlotte

Ross Chastain wins fog-filled O’Reilly race at Charlotte

May 24, 2026
Ross Chastain drove through a succession of challenges—including a patch of oil and a brush with the outside wall—to win
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 23: A NASCAR Official waving the yellow caution flag in the flagstand has

Saturday Charlotte Notebook

Saturday Charlotte Notebook

May 23, 2026
Getting Kyle Busch as a teammate opened Denny Hamlin’s eyes
DOVER, DELAWARE - MAY 15: Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ECOSAVE 200 at Dover Motor Speedway on May 15, 2026 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Busch out of NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck race with severe illness

Kyle Busch out of NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck race with severe illness

May 21, 2026
Hospitalized with what his family described as a “severe illness,” Kyle Busch will miss not only Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600
DOVER, DELAWARE - MAY 16: Corey Day, driver of the #17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series BetRivers 200 at Dover Motor Speedway on May 16, 2026 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Corey Day passes Justin Allgaier in closing laps to win Dover

Corey Day passes Justin Allgaier in closing laps to win Dover

May 16, 2026
Twenty-year-old Californian Corey Day took the lead from veteran Justin Allgaier with four laps remaining to claim his second
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - APRIL 12: Kyle Busch, driver of the #7 Realtree Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Kyle Busch hopes to add to impressive win total at Texas

Kyle Busch hopes to add to impressive win total at Texas

April 30, 2026
Kyle Busch returns to action in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway, and that may spell bad news
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - APRIL 18: Taylor Gray, driver of the #54 Operation 300 Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on April 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Taylor Gray wins eventful O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Kansas

Taylor Gray wins eventful O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Kansas

April 18, 2026
The early bird got the victory on Saturday night
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - APRIL 11: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #1 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Suburban Propane 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 11, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Strategy call leads Connor Zilisch to Victory Lane at Bristol

Strategy call leads Connor Zilisch to Victory Lane at Bristol

April 11, 2026
Connor Zilisch rediscovered his identity on Saturday night—as a winner