NASCAR: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Danica Patrick’s NASCAR Retirement Had No Impact on Filling the Female Void, Natalie Decker Once Claimed

When Danica Patrick broke into racing, especially in NASCAR’s heavily male-dominated landscape, she paved a path that reshaped the sport’s horizon. Her rise opened the door for female drivers such as Katherine Legge, Natalie Decker, and many others who followed in her tire tracks.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Makes 'Nervous' Confession over JRM’s 2026 Daytona 500 Entry

Dale Earnhardt Jr‘s Xfinity team, JR Motorsports, is all set to field a car for Justin Allgaier at the 2026 Daytona 500. Allgaier will notably participate in his second Cup Series outing with Dale Jr’s team.

Chase Briscoe News / Racing America on SI / November 20

Chase Briscoe Lands Three-Race Sponsor for 2026 in Columbia Bank

Throughout the year, fans have had to get accustomed to seeing Chase Briscoe carrying the colors of Bass Pro Shops, after moving to Joe Gibbs Racing. But, for at least three races during the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series campaign, the No.

Carl Edwards News / 5 GOATs / November 20

Mike Joy names iconic Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart wins among his favorite NASCAR races

Mike Joy loved watching Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart earn memorable wins while they were competing in the NASCAR Cup Series. Earlier this year, the longtime NASCAR announcer appeared on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour and spoke to Kevin Harvick about his favorite NASCAR races.

Kyle Larson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Can you name every driver to be the NASCAR Cup Series champion since 1984?

The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

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

Joey Logano News / 5 GOATs / November 20

Joey Logano addresses health concerns following debut of his new bald look

Joey Logano set the record straight about his health after NASCAR fans saw his new bald look this week. The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion went to X/Twitter to explain why he shaved his head.

Michael McDowell News / 5 GOATs / November 20

Michael McDowell pays tribute to late FRM performance director Johhny Roten

Front Row Motorsports announced Thursday that performance director Johnny Roten has died. He was 60. Michael McDowell, who spent seven seasons with FRM, paid tribute to Roten with a post on social media.

Noah Gragson News / 5 GOATs / November 20

Noah Gragson, Front Row Motorsports announce multi-year sponsorship agreement

Good news for Front Row Motorsports and Noah Gragson as they head into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Gragson is teaming up again with MillerTech for 2026 and beyond in a new multi-year agreement.

Christian Eckes News / 5 GOATs / November 20

Christian Eckes returnings to McAnally-Hilgemann Racing for 2026 NASCAR season

Another reunion in NASCAR! Christian Eckes is heading back to McAnally-Hilgemann Racing for the 2026 Truck Series season. Eckes immediately becomes a championship favorite.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 20

‘Every Door Kept Opening’: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Sums Up His Unexpected Journey to NASCAR

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s path to NASCAR wasn’t made from family legacy or prewritten expectations; it was pure happenstance and a meeting of opportunity. Unlike Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chase Elliott, or Kyle Busch, who were destined to follow family tire tracks to NASCAR, Stenhouse didn’t even have NASCAR on his radar.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 20

Kelley Earnhardt Signals Real NASCAR Cup Series Ambitions as Denny Hamlin Lawsuit Delays JRM’s Big Decision

JR Motorsports’ Daytona dreams are starting to look like more than just a one-off adventure. Following Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s confirmation that the team

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / November 20

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Reveals the Sprint Car Trait He 'Still Deals With' in NASCAR

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s career path is a lot similar to the one typically found in the NASCAR Cup Series. He began racing karts as a kid, moved to sprint cars, and then to stock cars.

Jeffrey Earnhardt News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

Bobby Dale Earnhardt Ignites a 2026 ARCA Menards Power Surge by Joining Forces With Rise Motorsports

The name Earnhardt echoes through the grandstands of NASCAR history like the roar of a V8 engine at full throttle. It’s a name known for determination and a blue-collar work ethic that defined a generation of racers.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 19

Kevin Harvick questions ‘weird’ legacy of Jimmie Johnson as NASCAR driver

Kevin Harvick believes Jimmie Johnson‘s NASCAR legacy isn’t discussed as much as it should be. On Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour earlier this year, Harvick responded to a fan who asked if Johnson’s five championships in a row are the most impressive feat in NASCAR history.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shares the Reason JRM Will Re-enter the Daytona 500 Field Post-2025

There is something undeniable about the pull of Daytona International Speedway. It’s a siren song that calls to every racer, mechanic, and fan who has ever smelled burnt rubber and high-octane fuel.