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On YouTubeConnor Zilisch News / The SportsRush / February 7
'Maybe These Guys Aren’t Lying to Me': Connor Zilisch Realizes the Task Ahead of First Cup Season
Connor Zilisch stepped onto the NASCAR Cup Series stage for the first time as a full-time driver during the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, and the experience immediately clarified what veterans across the garage had long described.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 7
Denny Hamlin Downplays Significance of Chris Gabehart Leaving Joe Gibbs Racing
Chris Gabehart’s presence in Denny Hamlin’s garage was a major confidence boost. He was instrumental to the team’s success, which is why his exit, confirmed in early December 2025, was widely seen as a move that could affect Hamlin’s 2026 season.
Ryan Preece News / The SportsRush / February 7
'I Didn’t Ever Think It’d Be This Damn Hard': Ryan Preece Still Feeling Raw After Emotional Win At Bowman Gray
Ryan Preece had the biggest moment of his career at Bowman Gray earlier this week, winning his first NASCAR Cup race after nearly a decade in the sport.
The 'NASCAR Clash winners' quiz
How many of the annual NASCAR Clash preseason exhibition race winners since 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Connor Zilisch News / The SportsRush / February 7
Connor Zilisch Breaks Down His First Experience of Racing in the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray
Connor Zilisch took his No. 88 Cup car in the season’s opening exhibition, the Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. Although the event carried no championship points, the race was his first real exposure to competing for Trackhouse Racing in a full-time Cup Series setting.
Carl Edwards News / Yardbarker / February 7
Carl Edwards reveals conversation that led to retirement from NASCAR
Carl Edwards' retirement from NASCAR competition in January 2017 sent shockwaves through the racing world.
Corey Heim News / Total Apex Sports / February 6
Corey Heim Gets His Shot: Inside the Expanded 2026 Cup Schedule with 23XI
If you’ve been watching the Truck Series over the past few seasons, the name Corey Heim has become impossible to ignore. You’ve seen the aggression, the poise, the way he positions himself like a driver who’s been doing this far longer than his age suggests.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / February 6
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals the Story Behind One of Dale Earnhardt’s Most Notorious Photos
The late Dale Earnhardt Sr. was embroiled in a fair share of controversies during his time, all while being hailed as the undisputable king of stock car racing.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 6
NASCAR disallows qualifying trick for 2026 with rule change
A driver trick for NASCAR qualifying will no longer be allowed.
Brad Keselowski News / 5 GOATs / February 6
Brad Keselowski final approval test for NASCAR license delayed due to weather
As Brad Keselowski tries to get clearance to race in the Daytona 500, he’ll have to wait to get final approval. His test has been moved to Monday due to weather, he announced via social media.
Denny Hamlin News / The SportsRush / February 6
Denny Hamlin Hopes the Relationship Between NASCAR and the Industry Improves After Tumultuous Offseason
Following the antitrust lawsuit settlement, NASCAR has worked to steady the ship and restore confidence among its audience by addressing fan concerns on several fronts.
Josh Berry News / Yardbarker / February 6
Josh Berry, Wood Brothers looking to turn around Daytona 500 luck
Neither the Wood Brothers nor Josh Berry have had much luck in the Daytona 500 in recent years.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 6
Connor Zilisch says NASCAR superspeedway racing isn't all luck
NASCAR superspeedway racing is often characterized as a style of racing where luck is the defining element.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 6
Kyle Petty Warns NASCAR Cup Drivers About Carson Hocevar
Everyone in NASCAR knows at this point that Carson Hocevar is a special talent. He is also one of the more aggressive drivers in the Cup Series. When you race near him, expect to have contact.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 6
'He Had Intent': Austin Dillon Breaks Down Clash Tussle With Ryan Blaney at Bowman Gray
Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team started 2026 with a seventh-place finish at the Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday night. In the race, which was anything but straightforward after rain added to the challenge in the latter half, Dillon was caught in run-ins with quite a few drivers.
Daniel Suarez News / The SportsRush / February 6
'It’s Not Just About Us': Daniel Suarez Backs Bowman Gray Return If NASCAR Fans Liked the Clash
In what was his first competitive outing with Spire Motorsports, Daniel Suarez started the exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium from P20. He was, in fact, the final driver to secure a transfer into the main event through qualifying.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / February 6
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to Race Greg Biffle Tribute Scheme at Daytona
Next week at Daytona, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has a special paint scheme planned for his NASCAR Truck Series start with Niece Motorsports. Stenhouse was teammates at Roush with Greg Biffle for years in his early career.
Christopher Bell News / Racing America on SI / February 6
COOFANDY Continues Partnership With Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing in 2026
Joe Gibbs Racing and COOFANDY, a fashion apparel brand, will continue their partnership into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The brand will once again pair with Christopher Bell, the driver of the No.
Ryan Preece News / The SportsRush / February 6
How Ryan Preece’s Outlook on NASCAR Short Track Racing Seems to Have Changed This Year
Ryan Preece reached an important career milestone at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday night, one that took a long time coming. He dominated the final stages of the Cook Out Clash, beating William Byron to the checkered flag by nearly 2 seconds to register his first victory in a Cup car.
Carson Hocevar News / The SportsRush / February 6
Carson Hocevar Explains Where NASCAR Drivers 'Lost Their Handle' During the Clash at Bowman Gray
Carson Hocevar’s aggression on the race track is often seen as a negative aspect. But on Wednesday at the Bowman Gray Stadium, it was what helped him put on a commanding performance for a large part of the Clash.
NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / February 5
Kyle Petty Issues Strong Warning After Hocevar’s Clash Performance
The dust has barely settled at Bowman Gray Stadium, and the echoes of bent fenders and bruised tempers are still hanging in the air. The Cook Out Clash always brings its share of chaos, but amid the usual short‑track scuffling, Kyle Petty saw something that stood out from the noise.
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