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Two people hospitalized in fire at Denny Hamlin’s parents’ home per report

Further updates have emerged on a house fire on Sunday evening at a residence reportedly owned by NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin‘s parents. Two have been hospitalized.

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NASCAR Insider Reveals Stunning Details About Tony Stewart Punching Kurt Busch During Infamous Fight

For a long stretch of NASCAR history, wrecks and fistfights were part of the sport’s fabric, treated almost as occupational hazards rather than offenses.

Kyle Larson News / The SportsRush / December 29

How Kyle Larson’s Effect on Perth Motorplex and the Surrounding Area Could Be 'Endless'

The second running of the High Limit Racing Series event at Perth Motorplex has already struck a chord with fans and drivers alike, fueled by last year’s headline purse and the decision by Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet to raise the stakes again this season.

Christopher Bell News / The SportsRush / December 29

Bristol Motor Speedway Exposed Key Lessons for Christopher Bell in 2025: 'I Didn’t Key Up Quick Enough'

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell reached Victory Lane four times in 2025. The fourth time he won was at the Bristol Motor Speedway in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / December 29

Denny Hamlin Delivered Joe Gibbs’ Most Emotional NASCAR Victory Weeks After Tragic Passing of Son

NASCAR team ownership has produced wins measured in trophies and titles, but it has also carried heartbreaks that cut far deeper than any loss on the racetrack.

Chase Elliott News / Yardbarker / December 28

Chase Elliott looking to get back to championship form in 2026

Chase Elliott has been consistent throughout the last three NASCAR Cup Series seasons, but has yet to get back to the level of performance he was at from 2020-22.

Chase Briscoe looking to avoid sophomore slump at Joe Gibbs Racing

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Kyle Larson News / FirstSportz / December 29

Watch:'I Have Never Been This Nervous!' Kyle Larson Makes Hollywood Style Grand Entrance at Australian Sprint Car Race

NASCAR defending champion Kyle Larson showed up in extreme style at the Australian Sprint Car Race. Larson made his debut in Australian racing back in 2024 and came to race in the 2025 season as well.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / December 28

Chase Briscoe looking to avoid sophomore slump at Joe Gibbs Racing

One of the biggest surprises of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season was the ascension of Chase Briscoe at Joe Gibbs Racing.

After career-worst two-year stretch, will Kyle Busch ever get back to form?

Why Denny Hamlin will make a serious run at NASCAR title in 2026 after '25 heartbreak

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NASCAR News / The SportsRush / December 28

Jimmie Johnson and Brad Keselowski’s Teams Highlight NASCAR Cup Organizations Enduring Longest Winless Streaks

Both Legacy Motor Club, co-owned by Jimmie Johnson, and RFK Racing, led by Brad Keselowski, have found themselves stuck in a prolonged performance lull, with results refusing to match ambition.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / December 28

'This Year Has Been Tough': Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Retirement Led to An Unintended Consequence for Other Drivers

A 400 to 500-mile NASCAR race is a test of endurance as much as skill. Drivers spend three to four hours strapped into the car, navigating long green-flag runs and drawn-out cautions with no opportunity to step away.

Kenny Wallace News / FirstSportz / December 28

Kenny Wallace Exposes NASACR’s Massive Ticket Pricing Issue

NASCAR has recently faced a lot of flak amid the 23XI-FRM charter lawsuit. Though the sport came to a mutual agreement with the teams, the fans still aren’t fully happy.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / December 28

Kenny Wallace Speculates What Exactly Happened to Greg Biffle’s Plane During Horrific Tragedy

Greg Biffle’s death earlier this month shocked the entire NASCAR community, with aviation experts still pondering what caused the pilots of his jet to return to the airport moments after takeoff.

Kyle Busch News / The SportsRush / December 28

Kyle Busch Got Saved from A Beating Once Thanks to Forging His Birth Certificate to Race

Kyle Busch is now a guide as much as a competitor, helping his son climb the same ladder he once sprinted up himself. The parallels, however, stop quickly.

Ryan Blaney News / The SportsRush / December 27

'He Is Very Tender-Hearted': When Ryan Blaney’s Mother Revealed Her Son’s True Nature Off the Track

Ryan Blaney captured the NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2023 and has since carried the profile of a driver who routinely runs at the sharp end of the field.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / December 27

After career-worst two-year stretch, will Kyle Busch ever get back to form?

There's never been more doubt surrounding the abilities of Kyle Busch behind the wheel of a race car.

Why Denny Hamlin will make a serious run at NASCAR title in 2026 after '25 heartbreak

Kyle Larson looking to defend 2025 championship, get back to victory lane

Four young NASCAR stars to keep an eye on in 2026

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

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Denny Hamlin News / Yardbarker / December 27

Why Hamlin will make a serious run at NASCAR title after heartbreak

Why Denny Hamlin will make a serious run at NASCAR title in 2026 after '25 heartbreak

The expectations will be the same as they always are for Hamlin: multiple wins and a run at the championship, which he's been chasing for two decades.

Kyle Larson looking to defend 2025 championship, get back to victory lane

Four young NASCAR stars to keep an eye on in 2026

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The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Kyle Larson News / Yardbarker / December 27