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On YouTubeNASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 16
Ryan Blaney Does Not Rule Out Jimmie Johnson-esque Dominance With the New Chase Format
The hero factor in NASCAR nearly vanished under the three-race elimination format. In the era of a full-season points system, drivers such as Dale Earnhardt Sr., Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, and their contemporaries towered over the sport, week after week.
Christopher Bell News / Racing America on SI / January 15
Bell Wins Thursday Chili Bowl Prelim A-Main, Bilicki Flips in B-Main
Christopher Bell put on a clinic on Thursday night and gave the Chili Bowl Nationals crowd plenty of reason to keep their butts out of their seats. Starting from the eighth position and struggling early in the 30-lap A-Main, it looked like Bell was out of contention for a record-tying ninth career Chili Bowl prelim win.
NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / January 15
Clash Curveball: Corey LaJoie Jumps In After Keselowski Injury
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season hasn’t officially started, and we are already seeing a major lineup change at RFK Racing. Corey LaJoie has been officially tapped to replace Brad Keselowski in the upcoming Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
Michael Waltrip News / The SportsRush / January 15
Michael Waltrip Feels NASCAR Has Finally 'Got it Right' With New Format After Playoff Experiment
Among several drivers, team owners, and veterans, Michael Waltrip has now joined the grid in support of the upcoming Chase format. Veterans such as Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Jimmie Johnson News / The SportsRush / January 15
Jimmie Johnson Feels the New NASCAR Format Could Prove to Be a Blessing in Disguise for LMC
In the previous three-race elimination format, Legacy Motor Club could not emerge as a mediocre outfit, let alone a competitive one. Jimmie Johnson could not make headway while driving part-time with his own organization since 2023, nor could any of his full-time drivers, Erik Jones or John Hunter Nemechek, secure a single win.
NASCAR News / ESPN / January 15
U.S. ID's events athletes exempt from visa ban 
The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as "major sporting events" that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / 5 GOATs / January 15
Dale Earnhardt Jr. details how race strategy might change after NASCAR returns to Chase format
The 2026 NASCAR season will see the return of the “Chase” style championship format. NASCAR made the announcement Monday, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is interested to see how the new format changes teams’ strategy during races.
Greg Biffle News / Total Pro Sports / January 15
Thieves Robbed Greg Biffle’s Home Weeks After The NASCAR Legend’s Tragic Death
Weeks after Greg Biffle, his wife and two children were killed in a plane crash in North Carolina that ended the lives of seven people in total, burglars stole from his house.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 15
Josh Berry Echoes Ryan Blaney’s Views on How NASCAR’s New Format Will 'Change the Dynamic' Between Drivers
Despite winning his NASCAR Cup Championship in the three-race elimination format, Ryan Blaney had recently stated that respect between drivers had eroded under the playoff system, since everyone does everything in their power to secure a postseason berth.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / January 15
'I Love It': Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reacts to Ford vs. Chevrolet Rivalry in Formula 1
2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for American Formula 1 fans. Ford is set to rejoin the sport as a technical partner with Red Bull Powertrains, while General Motors will team up with Cadillac to field an 11th team on the grid.
Kenny Wallace News / The SportsRush / January 15
'Smash the Damn Racetrack': Kenny Wallace Has No Love for NASCAR’s Return to Nashville Fairgrounds
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, a historic track with ambitious redevelopment plans, has found itself in limbo, with authorities seemingly reluctant to host a NASCAR race there.
Greg Biffle News / Field Level Media / January 14
Reports: Home of Greg Biffle's family burglarized 3 weeks after deaths
The home of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family was burglarized last week, three weeks after Biffle, his wife, two children and three others were killed in a plane crash.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 15
'Attaboy': Ken Schrader Reacts to NASCAR’s Revamped 2026 Format, Credits Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
There is excitement in the NASCAR community following the recent announcement that the Chase format will return from 2026 onward. Many veteran figures have breathed a sigh of relief, believing the move helps secure the sport’s future.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / January 14
Dale Earnhardt Jr. pulls back curtain on NASCAR return to Chase championship format, Mark Martin impact
Dale Earnhardt Jr. discussed his role in NASCAR’s decision to return to The Chase championship format for the 2026 season. On Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt explained he joined the playoff committee in the offseason last year and was surprised to learn about NASCAR’s intention to revert to The Chase only a week ago.
Greg Biffle News / Total Apex Sports / January 14
Thieves Target Greg Biffle’s North Carolina Home Weeks Following Deadly Plane Crash
Authorities in North Carolina have a disturbing new case on their hands. Just weeks after the aviation disaster that claimed the lives of NASCAR veteran Greg Biffle, his wife, and their two children, their family home was targeted by thieves.
NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / January 14
Daytona 500 Champ Stenhouse Jr. Finally Set for Truck Series Debut
It’s funny how racing works sometimes. You can spend years grinding at the highest level, hoisting trophies at the biggest tracks in America, and still find yourself staring at a blank spot on your resume.
NASCAR News / The Spun / January 14
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reacts To Tony Stewart's NASCAR Decision
NASCARlegend Tony Stewart is returning to the sport where he made his name. Well, at least for one night. On Tuesday, Kaulig Racing announced that the Hall of Fame driver will get behind the wheel of the No.
Kyle Busch News / 5 GOATs / January 14
Kyle Busch offers seven-word warning to Tony Stewart ahead of NASCAR return at Daytona
Kaulig Racing announced Tuesday that Tony Stewart will drive the No. 25 Ram truck in the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series regular season opener at Daytona International Speedway.
Tony Stewart News / Yardbarker / January 14
Tony Stewart's NASCAR return 'a big deal for the sport'
Stewart will return to NASCAR competition at Daytona International Speedway in February for the first time in nearly a decade.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 14
Daytona 500 champion to make NASCAR Truck Series debut at Daytona
The 38-year-old has become one of NASCAR's best superspeedway racers in recent years.
Kyle Busch News / Yardbarker / January 13
Kyle Busch points out flaw in new Chase format that's a product of modern NASCAR
Busch has just about seen it all in his NASCAR career, including the sport's first "Chase" era from 2004-13.
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