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'Not Where It Needs To Be': Mark Martin Blames RCR for Kyle Busch’s Struggles

2026 will be a crucial year for Kyle Busch as he looks to bounce back after what has been a difficult few seasons. He has struggled to find meaningful high-place finishes, something he will hope to achieve this time around.

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Three big questions heading into NASCAR's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray

The NASCAR Cup Series will unofficially kick off its 2026 campaign with a trip to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Corey LaJoie joins stacked field for NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona

Charlotte Roval being axed from NASCAR schedule may not be a done deal

Rudy Fugle reveals how cold weather will affect NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray

The biggest pro and con of NASCAR axing the Charlotte Roval

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / January 26

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Has One Big Gripe With Modern Smartphones: 'I Wish They’d Never Done That'

With advancements in technology, there is always one group of people who are not quite happy with the changes, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one of them. Over time, smartphone sizes have changed, and the NASCAR Hall of Famer is not happy with what they have become.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 26

Corey LaJoie joins stacked field for NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona

An already star-studded field for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 13 has gained another star driver.

Charlotte Roval being axed from NASCAR schedule may not be a done deal

The biggest pro and con of NASCAR axing the Charlotte Roval

Rudy Fugle reveals how cold weather will affect NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / 5 GOATs / January 26

Dale Earnhardt Jr. calls for additional bold changes after NASCAR drops Roval from 2026 schedule

It’s been an offseason of major changes in NASCAR. A new Charter Agreement, a revamped “Chase” style championship format and as reported Monday, the addition of a second Charlotte Motor Speedway oval race on the 2026 Cup Series schedule, are among the highlights.

Connor Zilisch News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Why Connor Zilisch Is Not Ruling Out A Future in F1

Connor Zilisch has generated more excitement than any prospect has since Kyle Larson. And most fans are excited to see his rookie Cup season this upcoming 2026 season.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 26

Charlotte Roval being axed from schedule may not be a done deal

Charlotte Roval being axed from NASCAR schedule may not be a done deal

The decision to move NASCAR's fall race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway back to to the oval configuration may not be a completely done deal.

Rudy Fugle reveals how cold weather will affect NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray

The biggest pro and con of NASCAR axing the Charlotte Roval

Chad Finchum running NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray with Garage 66

Dale Jarrett knows who he'd like to see inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame next

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / January 26

Rebel Bourbon Continues Multi-Year Partnership with Busch, RCR

Rebel Bourbon is continuing its relationship with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, the brand announced on Monday, returning in their role as multi-race primary sponsor of the No.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 26

Rudy Fugle reveals how cold weather will affect NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray

It will be extremely cold in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this week as NASCAR Cup Series teams prepare for the exhibition Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Chad Finchum running Clash at Bowman Gray with Garage 66

The biggest pro and con of NASCAR axing the Charlotte Roval

Corey LaJoie joins stacked field for NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona

Connor Zilisch won't have competition for NASCAR Rookie of the Year

Dale Jarrett knows who he'd like to see inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Michael Jordan saw himself in NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch

Erik Jones News / Auto Racing Daily / January 26

NASCAR Cup: Erik Jones gets new crew chief

Justin Alexander will be Erik Jones’ crew chief on the No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Club Toyota team in the NASCAR Cup Series this season. He replaces Ben Beshore, who has moved to the position of Director of Race Engineering.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 26

The biggest pro and con of NASCAR axing the Charlotte Roval

The Roval, which utilizes Charlotte's infield road course and oval to create an oval road course hybrid, was introduced in 2018 to much fanfare but has declined in popularity in recent years.

Chad Finchum running NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray with Garage 66

Dale Jarrett knows who he'd like to see inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame next

Michael Jordan saw himself in NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch

The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame' quiz

Connor Zilisch News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

How 19-Year-Old Zilisch Stole the Show at Daytona

This year, at the Rolex 24, there was a story that had everyone in the paddock buzzing, one that wasn’t about a retirement tour or a manufacturer’s battle.

NASCAR News / Auto Racing Daily / January 26

NASCAR Truck: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. plans series debut

NASCAR Cup Series veteran driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. plans to make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Feb.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / January 26

'We’re in Trouble': Amy Earnhardt Might Have Another Dale Jr. On Her Hands, and It’s Daughter Nicole

Nicole Earnhardt stands as the child in Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s household who lives up to every ounce of mischief he could have imagined. Unlike her elder sister Isla, she maintains very specific tastes and preferences.

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 26

Mark Martin Details How Rick Hendrick Convinced Him to Make Full-Time NASCAR Return After Leaving Roush

The Hendrick Motorsports team in the 2009 Cup Series was legendary with Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin, and Dale Earnhardt Jr manning the cars.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 26

‘Not A Driver, Just A Marketing Machine’: When Danica Patrick Shrugged Off Kyle Petty’s Harsh Criticism

Danica Patrick’s NASCAR career has not been one to write home about, but she’s had her fair share of achievements, which cannot be brushed out. She has a pole in Daytona, and even logged seven top 10 appearances in the sport, including one in the iconic circuit.

Connor Zilisch News / EasySportz / January 26

Connor Zilisch, WHELEN Cadillac Team Finish Second in GTP

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Connor Zilisch’s Rolex 24 at Daytona ended just one spot shy of the top step, and that felt about right for a race that delivered everything but mercy.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / January 26

'Way Past That Point': Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Driver Makes Honest Confession Around Retirement

When a driver approaches the 40-year mark, talks of retirement begin to swirl around them, whether they like it or not, and Justin Allgaier has, sadly for him, reached that stage.

Chase Briscoe News / The SportsRush / January 25

Chase Briscoe Feels the New NASCAR Format Will Lead to Drivers Taking Every Week Seriously

Chase Briscoe has already made his mark with Joe Gibbs Racing, wrapping up his rookie campaign third in the Championship 4 with three wins, and he now heads into his second year with the outfit carrying the same motivation.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 25

Chad Finchum running NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray with Garage 66

Another driver and team have thrown their respective hats in the ring for NASCAR's Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Dale Jarrett knows who he'd like to see inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame next

Michael Jordan saw himself in NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch

Carl Edwards says Kurt Busch 'paved the way' for him in NASCAR

Five best NASCAR rookie classes of all time

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Field Level Media / January 23

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant, Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- From blue collar to blue jacket. That's a turn of phrase coined by Kurt Busch, but it could apply equally to the three newest inductees to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.