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'Working as It Was Intended to Work'– Chase Elliott Publicly Defends NASCAR Chase Rules Against Garage Skeptics

NASCAR changed its playoff format to the Chase for the 2026 season. Going into the race in Vegas, the halfway mark of the Chase, voices around NASCAR as well as those in the garage don’t like the format.

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‘Not the Right Word’: Chase Elliott Rejects Claims of Driver Frustration Over Controversial Chevy Star’s Rising Fame

There’s no denying that Carson Hocevar resonates strongly with fans, even more so lately. With one particular driver getting the limelight, some people might believe there is a growing sense of frustration among other drivers.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 19

Connor Zilisch didn't want to do Justin Marks wrong while looking for new opportunity

Connor Zilisch won't be behind the wheel of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet until 2028, but he can rest easy over the next 16 months without worrying about his future.

Justin Marks says Connor Zilisch's move to Hendrick Motorsports wasn't unexpected

Rick Hendrick reveals what Hendrick Motorsports plans to do with Corey Day

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 15

At Richmond, Chase Elliott scores first top 10 since May

Chase Elliott is NASCAR's most popular driver, but he's been far from its most productive over the last two-and-a-half months.

Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe, wins Cook Out 400 at Richmond

Kaden Honeycutt wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Richmond, earning long-awaited second win

'Strictly a Driver'– Kyle Larson Unmasks Big NASCAR Misconception Over Funding His Sprint Car Empire

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 6

Three NASCAR Cup drivers comfortably inside Chase field who needed off week the most

Here are three drivers inside the top 10 in the standings who needed the off week the most with four regular-season races remaining.

Bubba Wallace, No. 23 team walking 'fine line' in NASCAR Cup Series as Chase bubble heats up

Mark Martin reveals his fix for NASCAR's Next-Gen car

Phoenix Raceway will host another NASCAR, IndyCar doubleheader in 2027

First two weeks of 2027 NASCAR schedule will put strain on teams' wallets

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 28

Denny Hamlin: Hendrick Motorsports 'needs a Snickers' amid slump

Hendrick Motorsports hasn't put a car inside the top 10 in the last three NASCAR Cup Series races.

Hamlin explains what went wrong on final restart of Brickyard 400

NASCAR exec explains decision not to penalize Noah Gragson

Trackhouse Racing letting Connor Zilisch walk would be a dereliction of duty

Chandler Smith not returning to Front Row Motorsports in 2027

NASCAR wants to shorten cautions and is having conversations about stage breaks

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 27

Chase Elliott's summer slump continued at Indianapolis

Chase Elliott and the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports team haven't been horrible this summer, but they've looked far from the title contender they appeared to be earlier in the season.

Corey Heim continues to put NASCAR world on notice with Brickyard 400 win

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after Indianapolis

Todd Gilliland beats Ryan Blaney for $1M in NASCAR In-Season Challenge

'Better late than never': Carson Kvapil's first NASCAR win comes on hallowed Indianapolis ground

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 20

Hendrick Motorsports had historically bad race at North Wilkesboro

Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro was historically bad for the winningest team in the sport's history. For the first time since it became a four-time Cup Series operation in 2002, all four HMS Chevrolets were two or more laps down at the finish of a Cup race.

Joey Logano wins NASCAR Cup race at North Wilkesboro; snaps 45-race winless streak

Todd Gilliland, Ryan Blaney set to battle for $1 million in NASCAR In-Season Challenge finale

First points race at North Wilkesboro since 1996 was a true NASCAR throwback

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after North Wilkesboro

NASCAR Window World 450 takeaways: Joey Logano dominates in return to North Wilkesboro

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 8

Chase Elliott running a NASCAR Truck Series race that was on Kyle Busch's schedule

Chase Elliott will compete in the July 18 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway behind the wheel of the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, driving a truck that was originally set to be driven by the late Kyle Busch.

NASCAR makes major decision on penalties after Chicagoland

Toyota's dominance, Chevy, Ford's struggles show how NASCAR ebbs and flows

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after Chicagoland

NASCAR needs consistency to take precedence on penalty decisions

Kelley Earnhardt Miller reveals why JR Motorsports didn't buy a NASCAR charter

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 5

Jones beats Elliott to win NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Chicagoland in OT

Brandon Jones beats Chase Elliott to win NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Chicagoland in OT

The win breaks a 44-race winless drought for Jones and is the eighth of his NOAPS career in his 355th start.

Denny Hamlin wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland

Tyler Reddick on losing NASCAR points lead: 'That's racing'

Austin Dillon commends Austin Hill but doesn't reveal his NASCAR Cup future

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 9

Eight years after first win, Watkins Glen still evokes warm feelings for Chase Elliott

Watkins Glen hasn't been kind to Chase Elliott in recent years, but that hasn't stopped the two-time WGI winner from enjoying being back at the track where he scored his first NASCAR Cup Series win in 2018.

Kyle Larson's yearlong winless streak a reminder that NASCAR Cup racing isn't easy

Michael McDowell won't be retiring from NASCAR anytime soon

Austin Cindric paces NASCAR Cup Series practice at Watkins Glen

Downed beer and all, Kaden Honeycutt basks in glow of first NASCAR Truck win

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 7

Chad Knaus comments on Chase Elliott's title outlook amid historic start

With his win in Sunday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway, Chase Elliott joined Tyler Reddick as the season’s only repeat winners through 11 races.

NASCAR explains reasoning behind controversial Kyle Busch, Ryan Preece penalty ruling

It's time to take RFK Racing seriously in NASCAR's title hunt

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 3

Chase Elliott is Hendrick Motorsports' best chance at a championship in 2026

In a points system predicated on consistency, the ever-consistent Chase Elliott is Hendrick Motorsports' best shot at winning the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series title.

Chase Elliott holds off Denny Hamlin on late restart to win NASCAR Cup race at Texas

Denny Hamlin unable to catch, pass Chase Elliott in closing laps at Texas

NASCAR Wurth 400 takeaways: Chase Elliott two-steps to Texas victory

Should Kyle Busch be suspended for Texas crash with John Hunter Nemechek?

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 3

NASCAR Wurth 400 takeaways: Chase Elliott two-steps to Texas victory

Chase Elliott was relatively quiet through the first half of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway, but once he got some clean air, not even a late restart could keep him from becoming the season's only repeat winner aside from Tyler Reddick.

Chase Elliott holds off Denny Hamlin on late restart to win NASCAR Cup race at Texas

Kyle Busch fades to 20th at Texas after bizarre incident with John Hunter Nemechek

Should Kyle Busch be suspended for Texas crash with John Hunter Nemechek?

Joe Gibbs Racing has disastrous day at Texas Motor Speedway

Spire Motorsports keep rolling as Carson Hocevar, Daniel Suarez finish top 10 in Texas

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 11

After Martinsville victory, Chase Elliott says the pressure isn't off No. 9 team

There's an inherent pressure to win for NASCAR's most popular driver, even if that pressure is unbeknownst to said driver.

Connor Zilisch beats Kyle Larson, Brent Crews to win NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Bristol

Brent Crews' gutsy Bristol drive nets third-place finish, heartbreaking loss

Late caution, pit decision derails Kyle Larson's dominant race at Bristol

Ryan Blaney doesn't believe tires will be unpredictable in Food City 500

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / March 29

Martinsville continues to be Hendrick Motorsports' old reliable

Alan Gustafson, crew chief for the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports team and driver Chase Elliott, received a phone call from team owner Rick Hendrick on Sunday morning ahead of Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville.

Alan Gustafson explains race-winning pit call at Martinsville

Bubba Wallace says wreck with Carson Hocevar at Martinsville wasn't intentional

NASCAR Cook Out 400 takeaways: Late pit call lifts Chase Elliott to Martinsville win

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / March 29

NASCAR Cook Out 400 takeaways: Late pit call lifts Chase Elliott to Martinsville win

Here are four takeaways from the Cook Out Clash.

Chase Elliott beats Denny Hamlin to win Cook Out 400 at Martinsville

Alan Gustafson explains race-winning pit call at Martinsville

Bubba Wallace says wreck with Carson Hocevar at Martinsville wasn't intentional

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 21

NASCAR Autotrader 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

On Sunday, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will take on the 1.5-mile EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, in the second race of the 2026 Cup Series season.

Biggest takeaways from NASCAR O'Reilly Series qualifying at EchoPark Speedway

Biggest takeaways from NASCAR Truck Series qualifying at EchoPark Speedway

How weather could affect NASCAR race weekend at EchoPark Speedway

Chris Gabehart's once-proud NASCAR career will forever be marred by scandal

Daytona 500 viewership a huge win for NASCAR

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 16

Chase Elliott sees Daytona 500 win crumble in closing seconds

Elliott saw a Daytona 500 win materialize and disappear within a span of about 40 seconds on Sunday.

Tyler Reddick passes Chase Elliott on final lap to win wild Daytona 500

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 13

Chase Elliott doesn't expect calm duel race to translate to Daytona 500

Thursday's second 150-mile qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway ahead of the Daytona 500 was a calm race with no caution flags and an exciting but carnage-free finish.

Chase Elliott wins Daytona Duel 2; Anthony Alfredo races into Daytona 500

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 12

Chase Elliott wins Daytona Duel 2; Anthony Alfredo races into Daytona 500

Chase Elliott won Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway and will start fourth in Sunday's Daytona 500.

Joey Logano wins Daytona Duel 1; Casey Mears makes Daytona 500

Casey Mears overcome by emotion after making 2026 Daytona 500

'Devastated' Corey LaJoie misses Daytona 500 in most heartbreaking way possible

Tony Stewart reveals if he'll ever race in the Daytona 500 again

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 7

Chase Elliott's most heartbreaking Daytona 500 losses

In 10 Daytona 500 starts, 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion and 21-time Cup Series winner Chase Elliott has been unable to do something his father, Bill, did twice — win the Daytona 500.

Ryan Blaney's most heartbreaking Daytona 500 losses

Brad Keselowski's most heartbreaking Daytona 500 losses

Kyle Busch's most heartbreaking Daytona 500 losses

Statistic shows why Team Penske should be favored in the Daytona 500

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / December 28

Chase Elliott looking to get back to championship form in 2026

Chase Elliott has been consistent throughout the last three NASCAR Cup Series seasons, but has yet to get back to the level of performance he was at from 2020-22.

Chase Briscoe looking to avoid sophomore slump at Joe Gibbs Racing

Will Kyle Busch ever get back to form after career-worst stretch?

Why Denny Hamlin will make a serious run at NASCAR title in 2026

Hamlin's father, Dennis, dies at 75 after house fire

Dennis Hamlin helped son Denny become one of NASCAR's greats

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / November 4

Chase Elliott named NASCAR's most popular driver for eighth consecutive year

For the eighth consecutive year, NASCAR fans voted 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott Most Popular Driver.

The future is bright for NASCAR's latest Rookie of the Year

Denny Hamlin's 2025 championship loss hurts more than any other

Final 2025 NASCAR power rankings: Major shake-ups after Phoenix finale

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 12

Pit-road penalty dooms Chase Elliott at Las Vegas

Pit-road penalty dooms Chase Elliott in NASCAR playoff race at Las Vegas

At a pivotal juncture in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs where there are zero mulligans, Elliott and the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports team made one pit-road mistake too many in Sunday's South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings look like after Las Vegas

Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR playoff race at Las Vegas, secures Championship 4 berth

Ryan Blaney in must-win NASCAR playoff situation after crash at Las Vegas

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