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NASCAR Champion Jesse Love to Star in Super Bowl LX Ad for Samsara

NASCAR Champion Jesse Love to Star in Super Bowl LX Ad for Samsara

Defending NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love is being thrust onto a much larger stage than he has been during any point in his young career, starring in a brand-new advertisment for sponsor Samsara, which will debut during Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 5
Spire Motorsports locks down a bright long-term future with Hocevar

Spire Motorsports locks down a bright long-term future with Carson Hocevar

Hocevar is a young, fiery third-year driver whose on- and off-track antics have made him one of NASCAR's emerging stars.

How NASCAR drivers have fared in attempt to win three straight Daytona 500s
NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray was a 'marathon race' that was 'never gonna end'
NASCAR Cook Out Clash takeaways: Ryan Preece joins exclusive list with exhibition win
The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz
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The 'NASCAR Clash winners' quiz

The 'NASCAR Clash winners' quiz

How many of the annual NASCAR Clash preseason exhibition race winners since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz
The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame' quiz
The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 5
How NASCAR drivers have fared in attempt to win three straight Daytona 500s

How NASCAR drivers have fared in attempt to win three straight Daytona 500s

For all of the incredible accomplishments in NASCAR history, no driver has ever been able to win its greatest race thrice in a row. 

NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray was a 'marathon race' that was 'never gonna end'
Ryan Preece's long journey to NASCAR's top level finally yielded a win
NASCAR Cook Out Clash takeaways: Ryan Preece joins exclusive list with exhibition win
The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz
Gio Ruggiero News / Auto Racing Daily / February 5

NASCAR OAP: Gio Ruggiero plans series debut at Daytona

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular Gio Ruggiero has signed on with Joe Gibbs Racing for partial NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts (formerly Xfinity) Series and ARCA Menards Series schedules that include the first two races of the OAP Series season.

Corey Heim News / Auto Racing Daily / February 5

NASCAR Cup: Corey Heim to attempt Daytona 500 with 23XI

Reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Corey Heim will attempt to qualify for the 2026 Daytona 500, scheduled for Feb. 15, at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Denny Hamlin News / Auto Racing Daily / February 5

NASCAR Cup: Denny Hamlin re-injures shoulder

Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series recently revealed that he aggravated an existing shoulder injury during the offseason.

Ryan Blaney News / The SportsRush / February 5
Ryan Blaney Wants NASCAR to Come Back to Bowman Gray Despite Weather Playing Spoilsport

Ryan Blaney Wants NASCAR to Come Back to Bowman Gray Despite Weather Playing Spoilsport

The highly anticipated Clash at Bowman Gray finally kicked off on Wednesday, rewarding NASCAR fans who endured the brutal cold to witness Ryan Preece secure his first Cup Series victory.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / February 5
Corey LaJoie Thinks He Can Challenge for Daytona 500 Win While Running With Brad Keselowski’s RFK Racing

Corey LaJoie Thinks He Can Challenge for Daytona 500 Win While Running With Brad Keselowski’s RFK Racing

Equipment quality determines NASCAR success just as much as talent, and it is something we have seen multiple times over the years. Drivers changing teams can alter their fortunes almost immediately.

Ryan Preece News / The SportsRush / February 5
'I Thought I Was Going Back': Ryan Preece In Tears, Reminisces on Tough Times After Clash Win

'I Thought I Was Going Back': Ryan Preece In Tears, Reminisces on Tough Times After Clash Win

Ryan Preece finally broke through at Bowman Gray Stadium, grabbing his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race win. The victory did not come in a points-paying event, yet it still carried the weight of a decade-long grind that began with his first Cup start in 2015.

Chase Briscoe News / The SportsRush / February 5
'Why Do We Even Have the Rules?': Chase Briscoe’s Crew Chief Lashes Out At NASCAR for Clash Mess

'Why Do We Even Have the Rules?': Chase Briscoe’s Crew Chief Lashes Out At NASCAR for Clash Mess

The Clash finally got underway at the Bowman Gray Stadium after a long delay on Wednesday, and RFK Racing’s Ryan Preece won the event. But the proceedings weren’t without the usual drama that constitutes NASCAR racing.

Denny Hamlin News / The SportsRush / February 5
'There’s No Way': Denny Hamlin Does Not Want to Let Joe Gibbs Racing Down Despite Recent Tragedies

'There’s No Way': Denny Hamlin Does Not Want to Let Joe Gibbs Racing Down Despite Recent Tragedies

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin has been dealing with a lot lately. He missed out on winning the 2025 Cup Series championship by a thread and was dealt a bigger blow when his father, Dennis, passed away in a house fire.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz
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NASCAR News / SpeedwayMedia.com / February 5
Ryan Preece muscles to dramatic Cup victory in the Clash

Ryan Preece muscles to dramatic Cup victory in the Clash

Ryan Preece outlasted sleek conditions and numerous on-track chaos to win the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Wednesday, February 4.

Connor Zilisch News / The SportsRush / February 5
Not Championship, Connor Zilisch Has Just One Goal Heading Into Debut Cup Season With Trackhouse

Not Championship, Connor Zilisch Has Just One Goal Heading Into Debut Cup Season With Trackhouse

Following his impressive debut in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025, Connor Zilisch is all set for his rookie campaign in the Cup Series this season. He missed out on the title, finishing second in the standings, but bagged 10 wins in the process.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 4
Ryan Preece's journey to NASCAR's top level yielded a win

Ryan Preece's long journey to NASCAR's top level finally yielded a win

Things won't magically get any easier for Ryan Preece after Wednesday evening, but he and the No. 60 team know they are capable of winning.

Ryan Preece wins wild, weather-plagued Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium
NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray was a 'marathon race' that was 'never gonna end'
NASCAR Cook Out Clash takeaways: Ryan Preece joins exclusive list with exhibition win
NASCAR Truck Series races could be in Cleetus McFarland's future
The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 5
Daniel Suarez addresses run-ins with Bubba Wallace, SVG during NASCAR Clash

Daniel Suarez addresses run-ins with Bubba Wallace, SVG during NASCAR Clash

Daniel Suarez set the record straight with his run-ins with Bubba Wallace and Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) during the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Chase Briscoe News / Athlon Sports / February 4
Chase Briscoe's Crew Chief Rails About Controversial NASCAR Decision

Chase Briscoe's Crew Chief Rails About Controversial NASCAR Decision

The NASCAR season is back. Officials made the call to let teams fuel up as a few cars began to run out of fuel late. Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott both brought out cautions after running out of gas, and that led to the decision to let teams put more in the cars.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 4
Cook Out Clash takeaways: Ryan Preece joins exclusive list with win

NASCAR Cook Out Clash takeaways: Ryan Preece joins exclusive list with exhibition win

In a race postponed three days due to wintry weather, Ryan Preece drove away to the win by 1.7 seconds over William Byron, joining Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon (1994) and Denny Hamlin (2006) as the only drivers to win The Clash before picking up their first points-paying Cup Series win.

Preece's long journey to NASCAR's top level finally yielded a win
Sleet comes down during NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium
Clash at Bowman Gray was a 'marathon race' that was 'never gonna end'
NASCAR Truck Series races could be in Cleetus McFarland's future
Denny Hamlin trying to be positive attitude despite tumultuous, tragic offseason
Denny Hamlin News / Field Level Media / February 4
Denny Hamlin aggravates shoulder injury in fall

Denny Hamlin aggravates shoulder injury in fall

Despite aggravating a shoulder injury in a fall, NASCAR driver/owner Denny Hamlin told reporters on Wednesday that he will not have surgery and plans to compete in the 2026 NASCAR season.

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / February 4
Kyle Larson Masters the Madhouse, Tops Clash Qualifying at Bowman Gray

Kyle Larson Masters the Madhouse, Tops Clash Qualifying at Bowman Gray

After a winter that felt twice as long as usual, capped off by a snowstorm that buried Bowman Gray Stadium and pushed the event to midweek, the engines finally returned to life in North Carolina.

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