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On YouTubeNASCAR News / 5 GOATs / January 20
JR Motorsports reveals star-studded 2026 driver lineup for No. 88 car featuring Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson
JR Motorsports announced Tuesday its full No. 88 Chevrolet driver schedule for the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Five drivers, four of whom drive for Hendrick Motorsports, will split the driving duties across the 33-race season.
Travis Pastrana News / Yardbarker / January 20
Travis Pastrana running Truck Series race at Daytona with Niece Motorsports
A motorsports icon will return to NASCAR competition for the first time since 2023 at Daytona International Speedway.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 20
Anthony Alfredo attempting 2026 Daytona 500 with Beard Motorsports
Another driver has been added to the entry list for the 68th running of the Daytona 500.
Matt Kenseth News / The SportsRush / January 20
Watch: Matt Kenseth’s Cameo Appearance on Popular Reality TV Show Pawn Stars From Back in the Day
The NASCAR Cup Series stage was a lot different in 2012 from how it is now in 2026. Roush Fenway Racing was still challenging for titles strongly, and its top driver, Matt Kenseth, was still one of the most sought-after superstars in the sport.
Mark Martin News / The SportsRush / January 19
Mark Martin Explains Cleetus McFarland’s Appeal to the Old School NASCAR Fans
Cleetus McFarland has lately been in the news for everything he has done in honor of his late friend Greg Biffle, who died in a crash with his family on December 18, 2025.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 19
Kenny Wallace Claps Back At People Questioning Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell’s Dirt Participation
Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell grew up on dirt, driving sprint cars and midgets long before NASCAR came calling. Their careers began in the clay pits, where car control was synonymous with throttle control at its finest.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 19
Five most anticipated NASCAR races of 2026
There's less than two weeks until NASCAR unofficially begins its season with the exhibition Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium and less than a month until the 68th Daytona 500 officially kicks off the 2026 campaign on Feb. 15. Here are five of the most anticipated Cup Series races of 2026.
Ross Chastain News / The SportsRush / January 19
Ross Chastain Admits NASCAR ‘Doesn’t Compare’ to IMSA’s Sports Car Racing Experience
Ross Chastain got the unique opportunity to be on-site at the ‘Roar Before the 24’ test sessions in Daytona over the weekend. He made a surprise appearance at the venue and toured Action Express Racing’s Whelen Cadillac set-up.
Kyle Larson News / The SportsRush / January 19
How Kyle Larson’s Chili Bowl Wreck Opened the Door for Emerson Axsom’s Breakthrough Win
Emerson Axsom came out of Tulsa as the latest champion of the Chili Bowl Nationals on Saturday. The youngster proved his merit against some of the most elite drivers in the country, among whom was defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 19
'Got Humbled Pretty Quick': Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Details Difficult Transition for O’Reilly Drivers to Cup Series
The current NASCAR landscape is flush with young talent, including Connor Zilisch and Jesse Love, each of whom arrives at the racetrack every weekend with the goal of one day reaching the Cup Series.
Jeff Gordon News / Yardbarker / January 19
How Jeff Gordon denied Dale Earnhardt a second Daytona 500 win
In 1999, the Daytona 500 had plenty of storylines to follow as the 51st season of NASCAR competition got underway.
Jimmie Johnson News / The SportsRush / January 19
Jimmie Johnson Has No Clear Answer on the Reward Quotient Between the Chase and Playoff Championships
Jimmie Johnson won five consecutive championships under the Chase format and added another before NASCAR introduced the elimination playoffs system. That’s what makes him the ideal candidate to weigh the advantages and drawbacks between the Chase and the elimination-style Playoff championship formats.
Connor Zilisch News / The SportsRush / January 18
'Not the Easiest Thing For Me to Accept': Connor Zilisch’s Blunt Verdict on New NASCAR Format
NASCAR’s return to the Chase format arrives as welcome news for fans, for television partners seeking stronger viewership, for veteran competitors, and for all-around talents.
Kyle Larson News / Total Apex Sports / January 18
The Golden Driller Slips Away: How Kyle Larson’s Chili Bowl Run Ended in Heartbreak
In dirt racing, nothing is promised. You can unload the quickest car in the building, execute all week flawlessly, and still watch everything unravel in a single moment.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 18
Former F1 driver expresses interest in future NASCAR start
A former Formula 1 driver has expressed interest in one day running a NASCAR road course race.
Kevin Harvick News / Total Apex Sports / January 18
SoundGear 125 Thriller: Kevin Harvick Outruns Son Keelan at Tucson
On a cool night in Tucson, two drivers with the same last name delivered the kind of Pro-Late Model short‑track drama that doesn’t need a championship backdrop to feel significant.
Richard Childress News / 5 GOATs / January 18
Lockheed Martin launches new missile from Richard Childress Racing ‘Mothership vehicle’
American defense and aerospace manufacturer Lockheed Martin on Thursday conducted a successful 90-degree launch Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM). The demonstration, which took place in China Lake, Calif., had a connection to NASCAR.
Connor Zilisch News / 5 GOATs / January 18
Connor Zilisch injury update: Trackhouse driver reveals major breakthrough ahead of debut NASCAR Cup season
Connor Zilisch had one of the best rookie seasons in the history of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2025. It wasn’t all smooth, however, as Zilisch suffered a broken collarbone in August after his win at Watkins Glen International.
Kevin Harvick News / The SportsRush / January 18
Watch: Kevin Harvick and Son Keelan Feature in Country Singer Larry Fleet’s Latest Music Video
Kevin Harvick and his son, Keelan, have begun looking like inseparable partners off the racing surface. On track, the duo has traded shots for victories, including during the 13th Annual Chilly Willy at Tucson Speedway, where the 125-lap Pro Late Model season opener turned into a father-son duel with neither willing to lift.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / January 18
When Dale Earnhardt Jr. And Family Went Through 'A Very Tough Experience' That Nearly Claimed Their Lives
Plane crashes have become a sensitive topic of late in the NASCAR community, owing to Greg Biffle’s tragic loss of life while traveling to Florida last month.
Martin Truex, Jr. News / The SportsRush / January 18
NASCAR Champion Martin Truex Jr. Has an Aviation Company All to Himself and It Serves a Noble Cause
Martin Truex Jr. is far removed from the noise of all things racing following his retirement from the NASCAR Cup Series in 2024. The 45-year-old loves spending time outdoors, dividing his time between fishing and hunting.
Ryan Blaney News / EasySportz / January 18
NASCAR’s Ryan Blaney Praises Emerging Young Star at Chili Bowl
TULSA, Okla. — Ryan Blaney has won a NASCAR Cup Series championship, raced on the sport’s biggest stages and battled the best stock car drivers in the world.
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