JR Motorsports announced Rodney Childers will join the team in 2026 as crew chief of the No. 1 Chevrolet with drivers Carson Kvapil and Connor Zilisch. A 40-time Cup Series winner, Childers brings championship experience to JRM as he transitions to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Continue reading Rodney Childers to Join JR Motorsports as Crew Chief 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
In an unprecedented NASCAR Xfinity Series event, Parker Kligerman secured victory in the Wawa 250 after stepping in for injured Connor Zilisch. This team effort marked Zilisch’s seventh win, tying a rookie record. Despite challenges, including crashes and strategic racing, Kligerman’s performance emphasized collaboration, underlining racing’s unpredictable nature and team spirit. Continue reading Parker Kligerman Delivers Victory for Connor Zilisch in Wild Wawa 250 at Daytona
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 and O’Reilly Auto Parts have announced a landmark multiyear partnership that will rename the Xfinity Series as the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series beginning in 2026. The deal extends O’Reilly’s long-standing involvement in the sport, with exclusive broadcasts on The CW highlighting NASCAR’s rising stars for fans nationwide. Continue reading O’Reilly Auto Parts named title sponsor of NASCAR’s secondary series
O’Reilly Auto Parts is poised to replace Xfinity as title sponsor of NASCAR’s second-tier series starting in 2026, according to people familiar with the talks. The move would end Xfinity’s run that began in 2015 and mark O’Reilly’s largest investment in the sport to date. Continue reading O’Reilly Auto Parts Emerging as Favorite to Replace Xfinity as NASCAR Series Sponsor
Connor Zilisch underwent surgery to repair a broken collarbone suffered after a fall in victory lane at Watkins Glen. The 19-year-old leads the Xfinity Series with six wins and remains seven points ahead of teammate Justin Allgaier. His status for the next race at Daytona is uncertain. Continue reading Connor Zilisch Recovering After Collarbone Surgery
Connor Zilisch made history by winning his second consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen, leading 60 laps. However, he suffered a broken collarbone after a fall during celebration. Zilisch’s sixth win puts him close to tying the rookie record of seven wins. He leads the championship standings with three races before playoffs. Continue reading Connor Zilisch Wins Second Straight at Watkins Glen Despite Injury Scare
Connor Zilisch has been released from the hospital after a scary fall in Victory Lane at Watkins Glen. Moments after his sixth Xfinity Series win of the season, the 19-year-old slipped from the driver’s side door of his car. He was awake and alert throughout the evaluation and precautionary checks. Continue reading Zilisch Released from Hospital After Victory Lane Fall at Watkins Glen
Connor Zilisch was taken to the infield care center after falling from his car while celebrating his sixth Xfinity Series win of the season at Watkins Glen. The 19-year-old slipped while standing on the driver’s side door in victory lane and was stretchered away with a neck brace. Continue reading Zilisch Injured in Victory Lane Fall After Xfinity Win at Watkins Glen
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