Don’t miss North Wilkesboro Speedway’s Window World 450! This 2026 event features an extended 450-lap NASCAR Cup Series race, offering electrifying action and a memorable fan experience. Secure your tickets and camping options today! Continue reading North Wilkesboro Expands 2026 NASCAR Cup Race to 450 Laps
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
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 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
Haiden Deegan will make his 450 Class debut in 2026 with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing. After dominating the 250 ranks with multiple championships, “DangerBoy” will take on Pro Motocross and SMX aboard the YZ450F. His aggressive style and winning pedigree make him one to watch in the premier class. Continue reading Haiden Deegan Set for 450 Class Debut in 2026
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
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