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Xfinity, Bubba Wallace, and 23XI Keep It Rolling Into 2026

Bubba Wallace’s name was the first one buzzing through the garage when Xfinity announced it would step away from its title sponsorship of NASCAR’s secondary series after 2025.

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Corey LaJoie running Daytona 500 with RFK Racing

For the first time since 2014, a No. 99 RFK Racing Ford will compete in a NASCAR Cup Series race.

Five most anticipated NASCAR races of 2026

Former F1 driver expresses interest in future NASCAR start

Brad Keselowski makes known how much longer he wants to race in NASCAR

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 20

Kurt Busch reveals that he ran Indy 500 to 'go beat' Roger Penske

Kurt Busch's racing career is one that most drivers can only dream of. On Friday, the 47-year-old from Las Vegas will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Five most anticipated NASCAR races of 2026

Former F1 driver expresses interest in future NASCAR start

Tony Stewart's NASCAR return 'a big deal for the sport'

Brad Keselowski makes known how much longer he wants to race in NASCAR

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 20

Burt Myers returning to Team AmeriVet to run Clash at Bowman Gray

For the second year in a row, Bowman Gray Stadium legend Burt Myers will compete against NASCAR's best in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.

Five most anticipated NASCAR races of 2026

Former F1 driver expresses interest in future NASCAR start

Brad Keselowski makes known how much longer he wants to race in NASCAR

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Chase Briscoe News / 5 GOATs / January 20

Chase Briscoe reveals bold new hairstyle ahead of Daytona 500

Chase Briscoe is entering Daytona with a fresh look, and it’s an impossible one to miss for the second-year Joe Gibbs Racing No. 19 Toyota wheelman. On Tuesday, Briscoe revealed via social media that he has shaved his head ahead of the Daytona 500.

Ross Chastain News / 5 GOATs / January 20

Ross Chastain finalizes 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series part-time schedule

Ross Chastain will be a busy man in 2026. In addition to running a full-time NASCAR Cup Series schedule in 2026 with Trackhouse Racing, Chastain will compete on a part-time basis in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and the Truck Series.

Bubba Wallace News / Racing America on SI / January 20

Xfinity Expands Partnership with Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing in 2026

Heading into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, Xfinity has agreed to expand its involvement with 23XI Racing, and specifically driver Bubba Wallace. For the upcoming season, Xfinity, which served as a two-race primary sponsor for Wallace in 2025, will now serve as the majority primary sponsor of the No.

NASCAR 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.

Five most anticipated NASCAR races of 2026

Former F1 driver expresses interest in future NASCAR start

Winning in NASCAR may now be more important than ever

Tony Stewart's NASCAR return 'a big deal for the sport'

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

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.

Five most anticipated NASCAR races of 2026

Former F1 driver expresses interest in future NASCAR start

Brad Keselowski makes known how much longer he wants to race in NASCAR

Winning in NASCAR may now be more important than ever

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

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.

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

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.

Brad Keselowski reveals how much longer he wants to race in NASCAR

Former F1 driver expresses interest in future NASCAR start

Tony Stewart's NASCAR return 'a big deal for the sport'

Winning in NASCAR may now be more important than ever

How Jeff Gordon denied Dale Earnhardt a second Daytona 500 win

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.

Tony Stewart's NASCAR return 'a big deal for the sport'

Daytona 500 champion to make NASCAR Truck Series debut at Daytona

NASCAR exec says 'hand-wringing' about playoff format began after 2024 season

Kyle Larson says NASCAR's old playoff system 'ran its course,' Chase format 'benefits everybody'

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

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.