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Jimmie Johnson, 50, to make bid for Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson, 50, to make bid for Daytona 500

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will attempt to qualify for the 2026 Daytona 500. Legacy Motor Club announced Thursday that the 50-year-old team owner will drive the No.

NASCAR News / ESPN / December 18

Wood Brothers' return to NASCAR relevance: 'Faster than we've ever been'

Only five of Wood Brothers Racing's 101 Cup Series wins have come after 1993, but the historic team is getting back to the front with Josh Berry.

Kyle Larson News / The SportsRush / December 18
Kyle Larson Explains How the Next Gen NASCAR Has Made ‘Riding the Wall’ at Tracks Such as Homestead-Miami Easier

Kyle Larson Explains How the Next Gen NASCAR Has Made ‘Riding the Wall’ at Tracks Such as Homestead-Miami Easier

The Next Gen car can be criticised for its many flaws. But none can contest the fact that it has made giant leaps in certain aspects of aerodynamics and safety.

William Byron News / The SportsRush / December 18
Major William Byron Sponsor Cuts Its NASCAR Commitment in Half for 2026

Major William Byron Sponsor Cuts Its NASCAR Commitment in Half for 2026

Although Liberty University has stood shoulder to shoulder with William Byron longer than most partners in the garage, that once-unshakable alliance is clearly tightening its belt.

Jimmie Johnson News / The SportsRush / December 18
Watch: How Jimmie Johnson’s Legacy MC Built a Custom Next Gen NASCAR With Working Doors for Japan

Watch: How Jimmie Johnson’s Legacy MC Built a Custom Next Gen NASCAR With Working Doors for Japan

Jimmie Johnson and John Hunter Nemechek made a detour in their racing calendar last month, traveling to Japan for the “USA Motorsports Culture Introduction Demo Run,” an exhibition staged alongside the final round of the 2025 Super Taikyu Series at Fuji Speedway on November 15–16.

Michael McDowell News / The SportsRush / December 18
Michael McDowell Opens Up on the Art of Balancing a NASCAR Career and a Big Family

Michael McDowell Opens Up on the Art of Balancing a NASCAR Career and a Big Family

Michael McDowell’s life away from the racetrack is as structured and disciplined as his approach inside the garage. The 40-year-old driver and his wife, Jami, are raising five children, Trace, Emma, Rylie, Lucas, and Isabella, while navigating life dictated by the relentless rhythm of the NASCAR Cup Series.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / December 17
Five most heartbreaking Daytona 500 losses in NASCAR history

Five most heartbreaking Daytona 500 losses in NASCAR history

Here are the five most heartbreaking Daytona 500 losses in the race's 67-year history. 

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / December 17
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals the Close Call That Made Him Take a Hard Look at His Driving Habits

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals the Close Call That Made Him Take a Hard Look at His Driving Habits

One of the most common challenges race car drivers face once they leave the track and blend into everyday traffic is recalibrating their sense of speed.

Denny Hamlin News / Total Apex Sports / December 17
After Lawsuit Settlement, Denny Hamlin Pushes for Accountability

After Lawsuit Settlement, Denny Hamlin Pushes for Accountability

The legal battles might be officially over, but Denny Hamlin isn’t ready to let the emotional dust settle just yet. In NASCAR, where reputation is currency and memories are long, the co-owner of 23XI Racing is taking a victory lap that feels less like a celebration and more like a reckoning.

Kyle Busch News / 5 GOATs / December 17
Kyle Busch will race head-to-head with son Brexton at 2026 Tulsa Shootout

Kyle Busch will race head-to-head with son Brexton at 2026 Tulsa Shootout

Once again, Kyle and Brexton Busch will face off against each other on the dirt. This time, it will be at the 2026 Tulsa Shootout. Brexton won himself a Golden Driller last year in the Junior Sprints.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / December 17
Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell lead NASCAR names for 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals

Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell lead NASCAR names for 2026 Chili Bowl Nationals

Next month, Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell will lead a group of NASCAR drivers chasing a win in the Chili Bowl Nationals. Larson is back to defend his title.

Jeff Burton News / The SportsRush / December 17
'It’s A Love-Hate Relationship': Jeff Burton Believes There Is More to Be Added to His Family’s NASCAR Legacy

'It’s A Love-Hate Relationship': Jeff Burton Believes There Is More to Be Added to His Family’s NASCAR Legacy

Jeff Burton, possibly the most successful driver to emerge from the iconic family of NASCAR stalwarts, secured 21 Cup Series wins in his career that spanned from the mid-1990s to 2014.

Jesse Love News / The SportsRush / December 17
Jesse Love Breaks Down His Supercars Experience in Australia and How It Stacks Up Against NASCAR’s O’Reilly Series

Jesse Love Breaks Down His Supercars Experience in Australia and How It Stacks Up Against NASCAR’s O’Reilly Series

Jesse Love’s first competitive step onto Australian soil came amid circumstances that demanded quick adaptation. He made his debut in Adelaide with Image Racing for the final round of the 2025 Dunlop Super2 Series, stepping into the seat originally intended for Kyle Busch.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / December 17
'I Don’t Want Any Help': Dale Earnhardt Jr. Takes This Aspect of Christmas Very Seriously

'I Don’t Want Any Help': Dale Earnhardt Jr. Takes This Aspect of Christmas Very Seriously

Christmas is right around the corner, and preparations for the holidays are in full swing in the Earnhardt household. One of the most important elements that brings life to the festival is the Christmas tree, a decision the whole family usually weighs in on.

Bubba Wallace News / The SportsRush / December 17
Bubba Wallace Considers His 2025 Season A Success Despite Another Playoff Failure

Bubba Wallace Considers His 2025 Season A Success Despite Another Playoff Failure

After spending more than nine seasons grinding through the NASCAR Cup Series, Bubba Wallace returned to the Playoffs for just the second time in his career and wasted no time making his presence felt.

Denny Hamlin News / Yardbarker / December 16
Denny Hamlin calls out legendary NASCAR crew chief for remarks about antitrust lawsuit

Denny Hamlin calls out legendary NASCAR crew chief for remarks about antitrust lawsuit

Hamlin clearly remembered Larry McReynolds' remark on the lawsuit when it was filed.

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Five most heartbreaking championship losses in NASCAR history

Five most heartbreaking championship losses in NASCAR history

Auto racing is an inherently cruel sport, and NASCAR racing has seen its fair share of heartbreaking championship losses. 

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Harrison Burton News / Racing America on SI / December 15
Dead On Tools to Continue Support of Burton at Sam Hunt Racing

Dead On Tools to Continue Support of Burton at Sam Hunt Racing

Dead On Tools is continuing its relationship with Harrison Burton, moving with the North Carolina-native to Sam Hunt Racing for the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series campaign, the team announced on Monday.

Jamie McMurray News / Total Apex Sports / December 14
Jamie McMurray’s One Of A Kind 2010 Season

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There are not many individual seasons a driver has had that are looked back on with the kind of awe and amazement that Jamie McMurray and his 2010 season are looked at with.

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