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'We Knew The Format & He Did as Well'- Kyle Larson Shuts Down Sympathy Talk Over Denny Hamlin’s Title Heartbreak

Denny Hamlin was three laps away from the NASCAR Cup Series championship when it slipped out of his hands at Phoenix Raceway. Kyle Larson was the driver who benefited, even though Hamlin had led 208 laps and looked set to finish the job.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 27

Three big questions ahead of the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville

The second-to-last race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season will be held at the shortest racetrack on the schedule.

NASCAR says no race manipulation from Chevrolet teammates of Kyle Larson on final lap at Talladega

Denny Hamlin pessimistic on NASCAR title hopes after Kyle Larson's Talladega win

'Sense of relief': Kyle Larson is no longer 0-fer in NASCAR superspeedway races

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 27

'Illegal When We Go To Martinsville'- Denny Hamlin Calls Out NASCAR’s Blatant Hypocrisy Over Chevrolet Team Orders

Denny Hamlin kept his criticism of NASCAR on a short leash for 34 weeks. A 35th did not happen after the 23XI Racing co-owner heard NASCAR’s stance on the Yellow line at Talladega.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 27

'Don’t Believe Anyone Will Ever Be Tier One': Denny Hamlin Dissects Rick Hendrick’s Chevrolet Chokehold Keeping RCR & Trackhouse In HMS’ Shadow

Ross Chastain spent much of the race a lap down at Talladega, but his position on the track still mattered to Kyle Larson’s championship campaign. As Stage 1 approached its finish, Chastain faced criticism for holding up Toyota drivers attempting to advance through the field, potentially preventing them from taking stage points away from Larson.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 27

'I’m Tired of the Ambiguity'- Denny Hamlin Calls Out NASCAR’s Inconsistency With Blunt Kyle Larson Claim

Kyle Larson needed just one lap to turn a frustrating afternoon at Talladega into a career-defining victory. Starting the final lap in 11th, the Hendrick Motorsports driver found a way through the chaos and surged past the competition to beat William Byron by a razor-thin 0.041 seconds.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Denny Hamlin Issues Medical Update on NASCAR Driver Injured in Talladega Crash

Riley Herbst suffered a frightening crash in the closing laps of the YellaWood 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, October 25.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 26

'Didn’t Want To Just Slow Down'- Chase Briscoe Breaks Silence on Denny Hamlin’s Frustration Over Chevy Drafting Alliance

Being the last car on the bottom at Talladega can end a driver’s day before it really starts. Chase Briscoe, who started the YellaWood 500 from the pole, says that was the one spot he refused to be in during Stage 1.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 26

'Not Meant to Be Running 200 MPH'- Denny Hamlin Publicly Voices NASCAR’s Next Gen Frustrations After Brutal Chase Hit

Denny Hamlin had barely finished explaining his eighth-place run at Talladega Superspeedway, and the argument he’d been making all afternoon was far from over.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26

Denny Hamlin pessimistic on NASCAR title hopes after Kyle Larson's Talladega win

Barring two straight wins and a pile of misfortune from Kyle Larson over the final two races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, there's little hope for Denny Hamlin to win the championship.

Kyle Larson wins YellaWood 500 in photo finish, takes command of NASCAR title hunt

NASCAR Cup Series championship is now Kyle Larson's to lose

'The Big One' at Talladega takes out multiple NASCAR title contenders

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 25

'The Big One' at Talladega takes out multiple NASCAR title contenders

The patented "Big One" that strikes in every NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega struck in Stage 2 of Sunday's YellaWood 500.

Why Chase Elliott removed himself from NASCAR's most popular driver ballot

Now is the time for Denny Hamlin to rewrite the narrative of his NASCAR career

NASCAR's new superspeedway package puts cars 'closer to the edge'

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 25

'Everyone Gets Selfish in the End': Denny Hamlin Contrasts Toyota Freedom Against Rival Manufacturer Orders

Talladega Superspeedway could put Denny Hamlin’s championship hopes and Toyota’s hands-off approach to teamwork to the test. Sitting 31 points behind Kyle Larson with only Martinsville and Homestead remaining after Sunday, Hamlin has little room for error.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / October 25

High-Profile NASCAR Agent Representing Denny Hamlin & Chase Elliott Charged With Assault on Government Official

The arrest of a prominent sports agent in North Carolina has drawn attention to an executive whose business represents several of NASCAR’s biggest names.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 22

Now is the time for Denny Hamlin to rewrite the narrative of his NASCAR career

2026 is shaping up to be arguably the best season of Denny Hamlin's NASCAR Cup Series career, yet the veteran driver is down on momentum with three races left in the year as he chases a first championship.

NASCAR's new superspeedway package puts cars 'closer to the edge'

NASCAR made correct decision with Zane Smith punishment after Carson Hocevar incident

NASCAR's return to the Chase has yielded a thrilling, tight-knit championship fight

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 18

Denny Hamlin unable to capitalize on Kyle Larson's poor day at Phoenix

Flat tire, speeding penalty at Phoenix leave Denny Hamlin unable to capitalize on Kyle Larson's poor day

With points leader Kyle Larson dropping out of Sunday's Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway, there was a major opportunity on the table for Denny Hamlin to get within single digits of Larson in the NASCAR Cup Series standings with three races left in the season.

Tyler Reddick wins Freeway Insurance 500, vaults himself back into NASCAR title contention

Jesse Love wins pole for NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Phoenix

Brent Crews fastest in NASCAR O'Reilly Series practice at Phoenix

Corey Day has matured into one of NASCAR's best prospects in rookie year

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 13

Three big questions ahead of the Freeway Insurance 500

There's only four races left in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, and for the first time since 2019, the fall race at Phoenix Raceway is not the season finale.

Chase Briscoe followed son's advice en route to Charlotte victory

Corey Day holds off Jesse Love to win NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Charlotte

Despite fifth-place run at Charlotte, Denny Hamlin loses more ground to Kyle Larson in NASCAR title hunt

Tom Cruise wants to drive in ARCA Series ahead of 'Days of Thunder' sequel

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 11

Despite fifth-place run at Charlotte, Denny Hamlin loses more ground to Kyle Larson in NASCAR title hunt

Hamlin's effort Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway was admirable.

NASCAR Bank of America 400 takeaways: Chase Briscoe takes Charlotte in thrilling photo finish over Christopher Bell

Chase Briscoe wins Bank of America 400 over Christopher Bell in thrilling photo finish

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 5

Three big questions ahead of Bank of America 400 at Charlotte

The NASCAR Cup Series enters the second half of the 10-race Chase with a stop in its backyard for the first fall race on the Charlotte Motor Speedway oval since 2017 on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

Crew chief jokes about what would've happened if Chase Briscoe lost at Las Vegas

'It was a fight': Driving a Kyle Busch tribute car, Kyle Larson finishes runner-up at Las Vegas

'Replay every scenario': Las Vegas win slips away from Bubba Wallace

Denny Hamlin explains Las Vegas spin, costly result as Kyle Larson pulls away

NASCAR South Point 400 takeaways: Chase Briscoe fends off Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick in thrilling Las Vegas finish

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 4

Denny Hamlin explains Las Vegas spin, costly result as Kyle Larson pulls away

Sunday's South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway couldn't have gone much worse for Hamlin.

NASCAR South Point 400 takeaways: Chase Briscoe fends off Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick in thrilling Las Vegas finish

'Replay every scenario': Las Vegas win slips away from Bubba Wallace

'It was a fight': Driving a Kyle Busch tribute car, Kyle Larson finishes runner-up at Las Vegas

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 4

Denny Hamlin makes massive mistake, spins to end Stage 1 of South Point 400

A massive mistake from Hamlin on Lap 88 could end up being one of the biggest moments of the 2026 season.

Report: Kasey Kahne returning to full-time NASCAR competition in 2027

NASCAR makes further changes to superspeedway rules package for Talladega

Brad Keselowski may not race in the NASCAR Cup Series next season

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 3

Denny Hamlin wins pole for South Point 400, seeking third straight Las Vegas win

Denny Hamlin has won the last two NASCAR Cup Series races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and his path to a third straight victory got easier on Saturday afternoon.

William Byron fastest in NASCAR Cup Series practice at Las Vegas

Jeremy Clements fastest in NASCAR O'Reilly Series practice at Las Vegas

'Not my first choice to move on': Why Sheldon Creed is leaving Haas, moving to Sam Hunt Racing

Report: Kasey Kahne returning to full-time NASCAR competition in 2027

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 28

Three big questions ahead of the South Point 400 at Las Vegas

Here are three big questions ahead of the South Point 400 on Oct. 4.

Kyle Larson outduels Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas

Chase Briscoe felt like he had to win at Kansas to stay in NASCAR title hunt

Denny Hamlin 'still in' NASCAR championship hunt after Kansas, says he has to win

NASCAR Hollywood Casino 400 takeaways: Kyle Larson overcomes late challenge from Chase Briscoe to win at Kansas

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 27

Denny Hamlin 'still in' NASCAR championship hunt after Kansas, says he has to win

Hamlin didn't have a bad day at Kansas Speedway, but he still lost 25 points in the championship because race winner Kyle Larson had a fantastic day.

NASCAR Hollywood Casino 400 takeaways: Kyle Larson overcomes late challenge from Chase Briscoe to win at Kansas

Chase Briscoe felt like he had to win at Kansas to stay in NASCAR title hunt

Kyle Larson outduels Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 23

Denny Hamlin has to 'get his mojo back' after losing NASCAR points lead

Denny Hamlin hasn't been bad through the first three races of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase, but he certainly hasn't looked as good as he did in the regular season, either.

Kyle Larson takes over points lead in pursuit for third NASCAR Cup championship

Joey Logano on Chase surge: 'They'll have to change the points format again'

Ryan Blaney punches Carson Hocevar after run-in at Bristol

Blaney explains how he ended up fighting Hocevar at Bristol

NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip diagnosed with cognitive disease