NASCAR 2026: A breakout star, Indy’s problem, and the race for The Chase

RACER’s NASCAR expert Kelly Crandall joins RACER Weekly to talk about the rise and rise of Corey Heim, set the scene for the home stretch of the Cup Series’ Regular Season – four races that will lock in the field for the title-deciding Chase – and look at the switch in momentum between early-season pacesetter Tyler Reddick and the guy bringing the summer speed, Denny Hamlin. Plus, when it comes to stock cars, how come the racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ain’t so great?