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Kyle Larson Credits This Big Hendrick Factor for Getting Through the Long and Grueling NASCAR Season

Kyle Larson, who is aiming to go back-to-back after winning the Cup Series championship in 2025, has kept himself busy throughout the offseason, unlike many of his competitors.

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New NASCAR Chase Format Could Well Be A Blessing for Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

The Chase format has won over most NASCAR drivers, particularly those whose consistency exceeds their win totals. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. now counts himself among that group.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 27

What contingency plans could NASCAR have for potentially weather-impacted Clash?

At the end of the day, it's up to Mother Nature to decide NASCAR's schedule for this weekend.

NASCAR's goal remains to race at Bowman Gray, but schedule changes possible

Sub-freezing temperatures could put NASCAR teams in awkward position at Bowman Gray

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

Cold open: Connor Zilisch faces high expectations as he prepares for his NASCAR Cup debut

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 27

Erik Jones wouldn't mind seeing NASCAR Clash return to Daytona

One Cup Series driver wouldn't mind seeing the event go back to its Daytona roots.

NASCAR's goal remains to race at Bowman Gray, but schedule changes possible

Sub-freezing temperatures could put NASCAR teams in awkward position at Bowman Gray

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

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Mark Martin News / The SportsRush / January 27

Mark Martin Thinks NASCAR Has Taken the Right Step By Taking the ROVAL Out of the Playoffs

While new tracks like San Diego join the Cup Series lineup, NASCAR has decided against visiting the Charlotte ROVAL layout during the 2026 season, according to reports.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 27

Kyle Larson makes it clear he wants to stay with Hendrick Motorsports for the rest of his career

Since he joined Hendrick Motorsports in 2021, Kyle Larson and HMS have become a dynamic duo.

NASCAR's goal remains to race at Bowman Gray, but schedule changes possible

Sub-freezing temperatures could put NASCAR teams in awkward position at Bowman Gray

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

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 27

NASCAR's goal remains to race at Bowman Gray, but schedule changes possible

NASCAR still appears committed to running the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium this weekend despite a less than ideal weather forecast that will feature very cold temperatures and potential snowfall, per AccuWeather.

Sub-freezing temperatures could put NASCAR teams in awkward position at Bowman Gray

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

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

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / January 27

Daytona 500 Field: Eight Open Cars Will Battle for Final Spots

The NASCAR Cup Series field for the Daytona 500 will be set to 41 drivers, according to Fox Sports' Bob Pockrass on Tuesday. This will include eight drivers who enter in open cars that won't have a locked-in spot, per the NASCAR charter agreement.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / January 27

Bass Pro Shops, Winchester, RCR Continue Partnership With New Look

Bass Pro Shops and Winchester will officially return as the anchor partners for Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Cup Series team in 2026, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Kyle Busch News / Total Apex Sports / January 27

Rowdy’s Off‑Track Battle: Pacific Life Fires Back at Busch Lawsuit

Kyle Busch has made a career out of refusing to lift, whether he’s fighting for a win at Daytona or leaning on someone’s door in a Saturday‑night brawl on a short track.

Corey Heim News / Field Level Media / January 27

Corey Heim to make Daytona 500 bid with 23XI Racing

Corey Heim will attempt to qualify for next month's Daytona 500 in the No. 67 Toyota for 23XI Racing. Heim, 23, is the reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion after winning 12 of 25 races last season.

Richard Childress News / Total Apex Sports / January 27

NASCAR Icon Richard Childress Named 2026 Horatio Alger Award Honoree

In a move that celebrates grit as much as it does horsepower, Richard Childress has been named a recipient of the 2026 Horatio Alger Award. This isn’t just another trophy for the shelf at the Richard Childress Racing museum in Welcome, North Carolina.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 27

Mark Martin says RCR is to be blamed for Kyle Busch's slump

Mark Martin says Richard Childress Racing is to be blamed for Kyle Busch's slump

Busch won three races before the halfway mark of 2023, his first year with RCR. But in the 2.5 seasons since, he and the No. 8 team have been searching for answers.

Sub-freezing temperatures could put NASCAR teams in awkward position at Bowman Gray

Cold open: Connor Zilisch faces high expectations as he prepares for his NASCAR Cup debut

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

The 'NASCAR Clash winners since 2000' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 27

Sub-freezing temperatures could put NASCAR teams in awkward position at Bowman Gray

It's no secret that NASCAR Cup Series teams will face cold temperatures this weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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

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

Cold open: Connor Zilisch faces high expectations as he prepares for his NASCAR Cup debut

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

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

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 27

Cold open: Connor Zilisch faces high expectations as he prepares for his NASCAR Cup debut

It's no secret that Connor Zilisch has big expectations going into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Heavy fog triggers longest caution in Rolex 24 history

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

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

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / January 27

Robinhood Returns as Sponsor for Heim and Wallace in Select Races

Robinhood is back as a primary sponsorship partner for the 23XI Racing NASCAR Cup Series team in 2026, and the brand is expanding its relationship with Bubba Wallace, the driver of the No.

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Corey Heim News / 5 GOATs / January 27

23XI Racing confirms NASCAR Truck Series champion Corey Heim will make Daytona 500 bid

Corey Heim has officially been confirmed as an entrant in next month’s Daytona 500. Heim will attempt to qualify driving the No. 67 Toyota for 23XI Racing.

Kenny Wallace News / The SportsRush / January 27

NASCAR Will Not Cancel the Clash at Bowman Gray Due to Winter Storm, Insists Kenny Wallace

The NASCAR Cup Series kicks off its 2026 campaign this weekend with a visit to Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem. After an offseason full of surprising moves, the roar of the engines is set to reignite the adrenaline once again.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 27

'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.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 27

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.