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Zilisch signs with Hendrick for 2028, Trackhouse calls it bittersweet
nascar-cup7 days ago

Zilisch signs with Hendrick for 2028, Trackhouse calls it bittersweet

Connor Zilisch, Trackhouse Racing’s 2026 NASCAR Cup rookie, has signed a multi-year deal with Hendrick Motorsports to drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet starting in 2028, leaving Trackhouse where he debuted in 2024. Justin Marks called the move bittersweet and said Trackhouse remains committed to developing a successor for 2028, as Zilisch’s 2026 season has been challenging with eight DNFs and only one top-ten amid a struggling Trackhouse lineup; the team also faces uncertain third-seat dynamics with Chastain and Van Gisbergen’s contracts through 2027.

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#connor-zilisch#hendrick-motorsports#nascar-cup
Blaney Secures Iowa Pole in Penske-Hendrick Front-Row Duel
nascar-cup16 days ago

Blaney Secures Iowa Pole in Penske-Hendrick Front-Row Duel

Ryan Blaney won the pole at Iowa Speedway with a 23.474-second lap in the No. 12 Penske Ford, edging Kyle Larson by 0.018 seconds; Joey Logano will start third in a Penske-Hendrick front row. Keselowski crashed on his second lap and will drop to the rear, with Tyler Reddick fifth, Ty Gibbs sixth, and Connor Zilisch eighth, his first top-ten on an oval. It’s Blaney’s 15th career pole and first at Iowa, and Zilisch’s first top-ten on an oval.

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#iowa-speedway#kyle-larson#nascar-cup
Bowman Sets 2027 Curtain Call for Full-Time NASCAR Cup Career
nascar-cup1 month ago

Bowman Sets 2027 Curtain Call for Full-Time NASCAR Cup Career

Alex Bowman will retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series after the 2027 season, signing a one-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports. After a decade with the team, including stints in the No. 88 and No. 48 and eight Cup wins, he cites health and a need to listen to his body as the reason for stepping away, and plans to finish his career on a high note with a press conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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#alex-bowman#hendrick-motorsports#indianapolis-motor-speedway
Less power, bigger passing chances: NASCAR's Daytona upgrade targets superspeedway drama
motorsports1 month ago

Less power, bigger passing chances: NASCAR's Daytona upgrade targets superspeedway drama

Motorsport.com argues NASCAR’s Daytona rules package—reducing superspeedway horsepower from 510 to 465 hp, cutting the spoiler, tweaking underbody aero, and changing drop gear ratios—will recreate earlier aero conditions and keep cars in the power band longer, promoting more passing and exciting racing rather than fuel-saving strategies, and narrowing the gap between pack and single-car runs to about 10–11 mph.

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#aero#daytona#horsepower
Wallace questions end-of-race penalty that cost him runner-up at Atlanta
nascar-cup1 month ago

Wallace questions end-of-race penalty that cost him runner-up at Atlanta

Wallace finished second at Atlanta but was penalized for allegedly driving beneath the double-painted lines to gain a position, dropping him to 29th and swinging a 27-point margin that jeopardizes his Chase hopes; he says he did not advance his position and points to Rule 8.3.2, noting there’s a petition option but no appeal under NASCAR rules.

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#23xi-racing#atlanta-motor-speedway#bubba-wallace
Blaney grabs dramatic OT victory at Atlanta as Wallace penalized from runner-up
nascar-cup1 month ago

Blaney grabs dramatic OT victory at Atlanta as Wallace penalized from runner-up

Ryan Blaney edged Carson Hocevar in a dramatic overtime finish at EchoPark Speedway to win the NASCAR Cup race, while Bubba Wallace was penalized for dropping below the yellow line during the deciding three-wide scramble, dropping from second to 29th; Chris Bell was credited with second and Hocevar third as Blaney earned his second win of 2026 and Ford's 750th Cup win.

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#atlanta-ii#bubba-wallace#echopark-speedway
Lightning Halts Atlanta NASCAR Cup Race Near Halfway
nascar-cup1 month ago

Lightning Halts Atlanta NASCAR Cup Race Near Halfway

Lightning forced the NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway to red-flag after 108 of 260 laps, with half-distance at lap 131; thunderstorms and heavy rain paused action as Ryan Blaney led the field (Bubba Wallace second, Tyler Reddick third, Christopher Bell fourth, Chase Elliott fifth). The stoppage also gives Ross Chastain a free pass, placing 31 cars on the lead lap, and teams will pit for fuel and tires when the race resumes.

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#atlanta#lightning#nascar-cup
Hamlin Seizes Cup Lead as Sonoma Shakes Up Standings
nascar-cup1 month ago

Hamlin Seizes Cup Lead as Sonoma Shakes Up Standings

After 18 of 36 NASCAR Cup races, Denny Hamlin moves into the points lead by a single point over Tyler Reddick following Sonoma. Reddick’s power-steering failure left him last, while Hamlin salvaged 26th after splitter damage, erasing an eight-point gap. Shane van Gisbergen climbs to 14th, Alex Bowman to 29th, and Erik Jones drops to 17th, with Austin Cindric on the cut line. Standings top five: 1) Denny Hamlin 719, 2) Tyler Reddick 718, 3) Ryan Blaney 615, 4) Ty Gibbs 589, 5) Kyle Larson 571.

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#denny-hamlin#nascar-cup#sonoma
Corey Heim seals first Cup win on Coronado street course, reshaping the playoff picture
sports2 months ago

Corey Heim seals first Cup win on Coronado street course, reshaping the playoff picture

Corey Heim earned his first NASCAR Cup victory on the Naval Base Coronado street course driving a part-time 23XI entry, holding off Tyler Reddick as Bubba Wallace fought back from an early wheel issue to finish second. Shane van Gisbergen wrecked and dropped from Chase contention, while Reddick lost ground in the title race. Ryan Preece posted the day’s best points haul to move back inside the top 16, AJ Allmendinger stayed in striking distance with a top‑five, and Kevin Magnussen delivered a memorable Cup debut amid on-track drama. Christopher Bell and Austin Hill faced trouble, and a separate O'Reilly race incident capped a chaotic San Diego weekend. Heim's performance also secures a future full-time ride with 23XI in 2027.

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#bubba-wallace#corey-heim#nascar-cup
Restart chaos derails SVG, Zilisch in San Diego Cup clash
nascar-cup2 months ago

Restart chaos derails SVG, Zilisch in San Diego Cup clash

On lap 32 of the NASCAR Cup race in San Diego, Austin Hill missed Turn 1 and forced Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen into the wall, triggering a massive restart pileup that destroyed both Trackhouse cars and damaged others before a lengthy red flag; SVG vented after the exit, calling the day 'unreal fast' and 'I'm filthy' as he looked to rebound on the road course, while Zilisch rued his sixth DNF of the season as teammates and rivals like Suarez, Blaney, McDowell, Herbst, Nemechek and Gibbs endured damage.

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#austin-hill#connor-zilisch#nascar-cup
SVG Takes Pole for NASCAR Cup Street-Course Debut in San Diego
sports2 months ago

SVG Takes Pole for NASCAR Cup Street-Course Debut in San Diego

Shane van Gisbergen earned the pole for NASCAR Cup San Diego on the all-new 3.4-mile street course at Naval Base Coronado, edging Carson Hocevar in a razor-thin margin as Ryan Blaney, Zane Smith and Todd Gilliland completed the top five. Kevin Magnussen qualified 21st for his Cup debut, while championship leader Tyler Reddick spun but still started 17th, with several big-name drivers further back in the field.

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#nascar-cup#pole-position#san-diego
Hamlin claims Pocono pole as spins rearrange Cup lineup
nascar-cup2 months ago

Hamlin claims Pocono pole as spins rearrange Cup lineup

Denny Hamlin captured pole for the NASCAR Cup race at Pocono with a 51.948-second lap—the only sub-52-second time—smoking the field by a tenth to earn front-row start alongside Kyle Larson; Daniel Suárez, Ty Gibbs and Chase Briscoe fill the rest of the top five. Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar spun in Q2 and will start at the rear, with championship leader Tyler Reddick 16th and Christopher Bell 22nd as the start time was moved up two hours due to rain.

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#denny-hamlin#nascar-cup#pocono-raceway
Bell’s Michigan crash marks NextGen era’s toughest hit, yet he’s cleared to race
nascar-cup2 months ago

Bell’s Michigan crash marks NextGen era’s toughest hit, yet he’s cleared to race

Christopher Bell endured the hardest crash of the NextGen era at Michigan when he was slammed into the wall by Chase Elliott, triggering a SAFER Barrier repair and the largest Delta-v change recorded in the NextGen era. Bell suffered a left wrist fracture (with undisclosed ankle injuries) but has been cleared to race at Pocono; NASCAR and Joe Gibbs Racing safety reviews—focusing on head surround foam and other protections—will inform ongoing safety discussions after the incident.

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#christopher-bell#delta-v#michigan-international-speedway
RCR's planned 2027 Kyle Busch extension shadowed by tragedy
nascar-cup2 months ago

RCR's planned 2027 Kyle Busch extension shadowed by tragedy

Richard Childress spoke at Michigan about Kyle Busch's near-finalized 2027 extension with RCR, a deal that was never signed; the day took on a somber tone following Busch's death as Childress reflected on Busch's legacy, outlined Austin Hill’s continued drive in the No. 8/33, and said the No. 8 would be preserved for Brexton Busch.

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#contract-extension#kyle-busch#michigan-international-speedway