A.J. Allmendinger: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NASCAR power rankings: Talladega win provides big jump in the rankings

Austin Cindric earned his first win of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at Talladega. With 10 of 36 races complete, here’s where the NASCAR Cup Series field stacks up.

Austin Cindric wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega in photo finish

Two top-five finishers in Talladega race disqualified after inspections

One stat shows how unpredictable Talladega continues to be

Hendrick Motorsports makes notable accomplishment for first time in 14 years

Why it's time for Brad Keselowski, No. 6 team to panic after latest setback

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The Quiz of the Day

Which organizations have overachieved as the NASCAR Cup Series returns to action at Talladega?

Through improved speed, consistent finishes, a win or combination of the three, these three organizations have surpassed expectations.

As NASCAR Cup Series returns to action, which organizations are looking to right ship after slow starts?

With NASCAR return behind him, where does Kasey Kahne go from here?

Why NASCAR's Talladega spring race matters more than ever

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 18

AJ Allmendinger had impressive Daytona 500 streak end on Sunday

His impressive streak at Daytona came to an end on Sunday thanks to circumstances that were completely out of his control.

Why the NASCAR Xfinity Series is poised for growth in 2025 and beyond

NASCAR power rankings: William Byron climbs after Daytona 500 victory

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 1

Storylines to follow for Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

On Sunday, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will take to the track at Bowman Gray Stadium in a season-opening exhibition race. Here are storylines to follow following Saturday's heat races.

Chase Elliott earns pole for Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

Watch: Tempers flare early in Cook Out Clash heat races at Bowman Gray Stadium

Watch: Multiple drivers crash in final Cook Out Clash heat race

Joey Logano looks to quiet the doubters following criticism of 2024 title

Three to watch, one to avoid for NASCAR's Clash exhibition race

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 1

Watch: Drivers crash in final Cook Out Clash heat race

Watch: Multiple drivers crash in final Cook Out Clash heat race

Before Sunday's main event even started, Bowman Gray Stadium proved why it's earned the nickname of "The Madhouse."

Three to watch, one to avoid for NASCAR's Clash exhibition race

Watch: Tempers flare early in Cook Out Clash heat races at Bowman Gray Stadium

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 1

Chase Elliott earns pole for Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

Chase Elliott will lead the field to the green flag on Sunday in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.

Watch: Tempers flare early in Cook Out Clash heat races at Bowman Gray Stadium

Watch: Multiple drivers crash in final Cook Out Clash heat race

Three to watch, one to avoid for NASCAR's Clash exhibition race

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'NASCAR Clash winners since 2000' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 8

Why the Xfinity Series' Round of 12 finale will be must-see TV

Why the Xfinity Series' Round of 12 finale at Charlotte will be must-see TV

Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Charlotte Roval has the potential to be the most exciting Xfinity Series race of the 2024 seasons. Here are some reasons that the race will be must-see television for fans.

JR Motorsports to appeal Sam Mayer disqualification at Talladega

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 15

What exactly is Kaulig Racing's long-term plan?

With 20-year-old Daniel Dye potentially being the team's only long-term hope, it's time for Kaulig to fire up LinkedIn and start looking for driving candidates. Or its long-term future may be filled with one-year deals and a short list of accomplishments.

NASCAR's trip to Michigan just means more for manufacturers

NASCAR makes the right call with Austin Dillon penalty

3 for 3: Big names clinging to NASCAR's playoff bubble

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'NASCAR All-Star race winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 23

Three NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers most in need of the Olympic break

After Saturday's thrilling race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the NASCAR Xfinity Series has three weeks off, returning to action on Aug. 17 at Michigan.

...and five NASCAR Cup Series drivers who need the Olympic break the most

Winless and struggling, Kyle Busch faces pressure to get back on track

Kevin Harvick gives Busch a reality check

Big TV viewership shows why NASCAR wants to stay in Indianapolis

Denny Hamlin proposes rule change after Kyle Larson swiped win

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 21

NASCAR driver hit with crippling penalty after qualifying for Brickyard 400

Martin Truex Jr will have an uphill battle before him as he chases victory in the Brickyard 400.

NASCAR's tight regular-season battle proves it doesn't need playoffs to create championship fight

NASCAR legend named one of the best professional athletes of 21st century

Why NASCAR's return to the Brickyard 400 is a success, regardless of the racing product

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 13

NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff bubble watch after Pocono

NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff bubble watch: Where the field sits after Pocono

The game of musical chairs that is the NASCAR Xfinity Series will only go on for so much longer before the playoff picture is set.

NASCAR fans need to appreciate Corey Heim, Christian Eckes battling for Truck Series crown

NASCAR Truck Series Playoff bubble watch: One point separates the cut line after Pocono

Three to watch, one to avoid for NASCAR in Pocono

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 17

A.J. Allmendinger had an impressively bad weekend at Iowa Speedway

A.J. Allmendinger entered the NASCAR weekend at Iowa Speedway hoping to take home two trophies. However, his Goodyear tires had other plans, and they made for two short races for Allmendinger.

Week 17 NASCAR power rankings: Ryan Blaney rises, but a star falls

Iowa win shows Blaney is in championship form as NASCAR hits halfway point

Inaugural race at Iowa shows there's hope for NASCAR's short-track package

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 8

It's official: AJ Allmendinger no longer Xfinity Series road-course king

It's official: AJ Allmendinger is no longer the Xfinity Series road-course king

AJ Allmendinger might have finally met his road-course match in Shane Van Gisbergen.

Shane van Gisbergen makes literal late push to win Xfinity Series race at Sonoma

Joey Logano wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma

NASCAR playoff bubble primer: Which drivers will rise, fall at Sonoma?

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / December 9, 2023

A.J. Allmendinger's situation shows NASCAR's broken hiring model

A.J. Allmendinger's situation is proof NASCAR's hiring model is broken

NASCAR needs a boost in popularity and the way it is handling its drivers is not helping matters.

Faction 46 becomes newest NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for 2024

NASCAR drivers have differing opinions after short track test at Phoenix

Jimmie Johnson’s 2024 NASCAR Cup Series schedule partially revealed in Legacy Motor Club announcement

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 8, 2023

Allmendinger crashes playoff party with emotional win at Charlotte

A.J. Allmendinger crashes NASCAR playoff party with emotional win at Charlotte

With Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at the Charlotte Roval serving as an elimination race for the playoffs, all the attention was on the drivers whose season depended on a solid result in order to keep their title hopes alive.

Josh Bilicki calls out Corey LaJoie for pit road incident: ‘Typical Corey’

Bubba Wallace reflects on being eliminated: ‘It wasn’t in the cards’

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s car bursts into flames during Sunday's race

Dale Earnhardt Jr. explains why he wasn’t on NBC NASCAR broadcast

Max Verstappen clinches his third consecutive F1 world championship