2026 nascar season

NASCAR

Hamlin left disappointed after Ware spin denies him Kansas win

By Aaron Bearden - Apr 19, 2026, 6:02 PM ET

For the second straight race at Kansas Speedway, Denny Hamlin found himself racing one of the cars he co-owns in overtime for the win. This time ended in cleaner fashion with one of 23XI Racing’s cars in victory lane, but came with a familiar feeling of disappointment after circumstances denied Hamlin his fifth Kansas victory.

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Late charge nets Allgaier fourth O'Reilly Series victory at Darlington

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service - Mar 21, 2026, 8:48 PM ET

The win tied Allgaier with Joey Logano for seventh on the series' career wins list.

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NASCAR, Dover Motor Speedway announce revamped 2026 All-Star Race format

By RACER Staff - Feb 25, 2026, 1:17 PM ET

NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports has announced details for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race, set for Sunday, May 17, marking the first time the annual event will be held at Dover Motor Speedway.This season’s revamped format features a three-segment, 350-lap event that places every driver on track to start the race...

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Points or no points, a win is a win for Preece

By Kelly Crandall - Feb 4, 2026, 10:52 PM ET

Ryan Preece won on Wednesday night’s Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, and he isn’t interested in any conversation or comment about it being unofficial as an exhibition race.

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Race Industry Week: Kaulig's Chris Rice on Ram's return to NASCAR Trucks

By EPARTRADE.com - Jan 29, 2026, 12:23 PM ET

A new manufacturer era is coming to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and Kaulig Racing will be at the center of it.

NASCAR

For NASCAR, what's old is new again – and that's a good thing

By Kelly Crandall - Jan 12, 2026, 3:31 PM ET

NASCAR has addressed questions about its championship format by looking to its past

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Chevrolet unveils updated Camaro ZL1 for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series

By Kelly Crandall - Nov 14, 2025, 9:00 AM ET

The race car will have updated styling that aligns with the recently-released Camaro ZL1 Carbon Performance Package accessories kit for owners “to optimize the performance capabilities of the sixth-generation Camaro ZL1 production."

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Suarez heads the queue for 2026 Spire seat

By Kelly Crandall - Oct 17, 2025, 3:12 PM ET

Daniel Suarez is a candidate to land at Spire Motorsports next season after the organization confirmed earlier this week that it will part ways with Justin Haley.Suarez and Haley have been in the rumor mill for much of the summer. For Suarez, it came after he and Trackhouse Racing announced...

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Haley to depart Spire at end of 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season

By Kelly Crandall - Oct 14, 2025, 1:10 PM ET

Justin Haley will not return to Spire Motorsports next season. The parties have agreed to part ways following the season finale at Phoenix Raceway next month. Haley, who drives the No. 7 Chevrolet, returned to Spire at the end of 2024, but has struggled this season, earning two top-10 finishes...

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NASCAR increasing horsepower at select tracks for 2026

By Kelly Crandall - Oct 8, 2025, 3:47 PM ET

NASCAR confirmed on Wednesday an increase in horsepower, from 670 to 750, at a total of 17 tracks for the 2026 season.