Randall Burnett will leave Richard Childress Racing to become crew chief for 19-year-old Connor Zilisch at Trackhouse Racing in 2026. Burnett, a six-time Cup winner, will guide the Xfinity standout as he makes his rookie debut alongside Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen in the team’s three-car lineup. Continue reading Randall Burnett to Join Trackhouse Racing as Crew Chief for Connor Zilisch in 2026
Haas Factory Team will switch from Ford to Chevrolet in 2026, aligning with Hendrick Motorsports for engines and technical support. The move marks a return to Haas’ roots with Chevrolet, while keeping Cole Custer, Sheldon Creed, and Sam Mayer behind the wheel across Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series competition. Continue reading Haas Factory Team to Join Chevrolet Camp in 2026, Aligns with Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR has officially released the 2026 Cup Series schedule, confirming major changes. The All-Star Race moves to Dover, giving North Wilkesboro a long-awaited points race. Watkins Glen shifts to May, Chicagoland returns, Mexico City drops off, and the season finale heads back to Homestead-Miami Speedway for an action-packed finish. Continue reading 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule Revealed
NASCAR is reexamining its rules on Cup Series drivers racing in the Xfinity and Truck circuits, with potential changes coming soon. Current limits cap veterans at five starts per series, but leadership says revisions could strike a better balance between developing young talent and boosting entertainment value for fans. Continue reading NASCAR Weighs Rule Changes on Cup Driver Participation in Lower Series
NASCAR is considering Dover Motor Speedway for the 2026 All-Star Race, potentially allowing North Wilkesboro Speedway to host a Cup points race for the first time since 1996. The decision is still under review, with plans to release the full schedule soon. Continue reading Dover Emerging as Possible 2026 NASCAR All-Star Race Host
Shane van Gisbergen secured his fourth road course victory of the NASCAR Cup Series at Watkins Glen, leading 38 laps and finishing over 11 seconds ahead of Christopher Bell. This win ties him with Denny Hamlin for the most road course victories this season and solidifies his dominance in his rookie year. Continue reading Shane van Gisbergen Dominates at Watkins Glen for Fourth Road Course Win
Bubba Wallace secured a monumental victory at the Brickyard 400, ending a 100-race winless streak and earning a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. His win came amidst dramatic conditions, including a rain shower and overtime restarts. Wallace’s strategy, consistent performance, and leadership propelled him to triumph at a prestigious venue. Continue reading Wallace Survives Rain and Double Overtime to Claim Emotional Brickyard 400 Victory
NASCAR will head to the Coronado Naval Base in San Diego for a new race in summer 2026. The event replaces the Chicago Street Race on the schedule and marks the sport’s first points-paying race in Southern California since 2023, bringing stock car action to a stunning military backdrop. Continue reading NASCAR Set to Race at Coronado Naval Base in 2026
The legal dispute between NASCAR and 23XI Racing, along with Front Row Motorsports, intensified at Dover Motor Speedway, particularly highlighted by Denny Hamlin’s comments. Anticipation surrounds December 1st when significant revelations are expected regarding their antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR’s charter system, which critics argue fosters monopolistic practices detrimental to competition. Continue reading Hamlin Promises “All Will Be Exposed” as NASCAR Legal Battle Intensifies
NASCAR is returning to Southern California in 2026, with San Diego set to host a Cup Series race. The exact location is still unconfirmed, but Coronado is a possible site. This marks NASCAR’s first SoCal points race since 2023, filling the gap left by Fontana’s paused short track conversion plans. Continue reading NASCAR Set to Return to Southern California with San Diego Race in 2026
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