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William Byron enters Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas 12th in the standings and in desperate need of a good result. Clearly, his No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet has speed.

Corey Day wins pole for Focused Health 302 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

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 6

NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500 takeaways: Bell breaks through

NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500 takeaways: Christopher Bell breaks through for first 2026 win at Darlington

After finishing runner-up for a record-tying seven times without a win this season, Bell finally prevailed.

Christopher Bell scores first win of 2026 NASCAR season in Chase-opening Southern 500

Ty Gibbs unhappy with NASCAR's lineup metric after runner-up in Southern 500

Kyle Larson puts himself back in NASCAR's title chase, but not Victory Lane

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 1

Iowa comes at perfect time on NASCAR calendar for struggling William Byron

The Aug. 9 NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway couldn't come at a better time for William Byron.

Christopher Bell catching fire at the right time in 2026 NASCAR season

Soon-to-be 16-year-old Tristan McKee readying for NASCAR debut at Richmond

Jimmie Johnson won't regret 'second go' at NASCAR retirement

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

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 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

The 'NASCAR Hall of Fame drivers' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 6

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

Like every sport, NASCAR has ebbs and flows. Even the most dominant dynasties don't last forever. Nor does any other display of dominance over a season.

Chase Briscoe holds off Christopher Bell, wins in NASCAR's return to Chicagoland

Racing was excellent, traffic issues not so in NASCAR's return to Chicagoland

Here's who advanced to Round 3 of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after Chicagoland

NASCAR eero 400 takeaways: Chase Briscoe leads banner day for Toyota in return to Chicagoland

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 5

William Byron didn't have pace to fend off fast Toyotas at Chicagoland

For a moment, it almost looked like a Chevrolet was finally going to upend Toyota's 2026 stranglehold on the NASCAR Cup Series on intermediate tracks.

Chase Briscoe holds off Christopher Bell, wins in NASCAR's return to Chicagoland

Christopher Bell falls just short of Chicagoland win: 'Just a second-place driver'

Denny Hamlin settles for third at Chicagoland after late charge falls short

Connor Zilisch crashes on Lap 1 in NASCAR Cup race at Chicagoland

Here's who advanced to Round 3 of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 3

Kyle Larson, William Byron pitted against each other in In-Season Challenge

Hendrick teammates Kyle Larson, William Byron pitted against each other in NASCAR's In-Season Challenge

Arguably the most interesting matchup in the second race of the 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge is between Hendrick Motorsports teammates Kyle Larson and William Byron.

Brad Keselowski explains how Toyota's current NASCAR dominance took shape

Chase Elliott speaks on uncharacteristic inconsistency during 2026 NASCAR season

Riley Herbst fastest in NASCAR Cup Series practice at Chicagoland

Weather already disrupting NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway

Three must-see battles in second round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 1

Three must-see battles in second round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge

The second installment of NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge returned with a bang at Sonoma Raceway as power steering issues eliminated No. 1 seed Tyler Reddick and flipped the bracket upside down.

Connor Zilisch's first NASCAR Cup top 10 'something to be proud of'

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reveals potential return of Chicago Street Course on 2027 NASCAR schedule

Penske crew chief Brian Wilson understands frustration around Ford's NASCAR struggles

Why Dodge's return to the NASCAR Cup Series may be delayed

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 21

NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble tightens dramatically after Coronado

With only nine races left in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season, the race to make the 16-driver Chase is as intense as it's been all year. Not

Corey Heim earns first NASCAR Cup win in wild race at Naval Base Coronado

Bubba Wallace rebounds from two laps down to finish runner-up at Coronado

Shane van Gisbergen, AJ Allmendinger trending differently on Chase bubble after Coronado

RFK Racing trio gets mixed bag of results at Coronado

NASCAR Anduril 250 takeaways: Corey Heim makes statement with first Cup Series win at Naval Base Coronado

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 14

William Byron shows winning speed for first time in long time at Pocono

William Byron called his 2026 season a tough go Saturday at Pocono Raceway. He then went out on Sunday and put together arguably his best performance of the season.

Denny Hamlin earns third straight NASCAR win at Great American Getaway 400

NASCAR Great American Getaway 400 takeaways: Denny Hamlin notches career first with latest Pocono win

Justin Allgaier wins caution-filled NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Pocono

What the NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase bubble looks like after Pocono

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 13

William Byron on 2026: 'It's been a tough go'

Byron was leading the NASCAR Cup Series standings when the series rolled into Pocono Raceway a year ago. That's far from the case this year, as Byron enters Sunday's Great American Getaway 400 12th in points and only 48 above the Chase cut line with 11 races left in the regular season.

Jesse Love paces NASCAR O'Reilly Series practice at Pocono

NASCAR makes right call, moves Cup race at Pocono up two hours

Gio Ruggiero dominates ARCA Menards Series race at Pocono

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 3

Michigan could be breakout race of 2026 for William Byron

A trip to the Irish Hills of Brooklyn, Michigan, and the Michigan International Speedway could be exactly what William Byron and the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team need to spruce up their 2026 season.

Former Formula 1 star making NASCAR debut at San Diego

NASCAR makes decision on Austin Dillon after intentional-crash allegation

What the NASCAR Cup Series Chase bubble looks like after Nashville

Josh Berry in the midst of career-worst NASCAR Cup Series season

Denny Hamlin misses the mark with comment about NASCAR race lengths

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 22

Four NASCAR Cup drivers in the best position to win first Coca-Cola 600

Either from past performances in the race or early-season results in 2026, these four drivers could be primed for their first win in the sport's longest race.

Just as it did in 2001, NASCAR will race on after death of a legend

Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41

Kyle Busch's most iconic NASCAR moments

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 10

Hendrick Motorsports lays an egg at Watkins Glen

A bad Saturday at Watkins Glen for Hendrick Motorsports turned into an even worse Sunday.

Shane van Gisbergen mounts incredible charge to win NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen

Connor Zilisch, Ty Gibbs battled for Watkins Glen win before Shane van Gisbergen flew by

Head-scratching strategy for Michael McDowell at Watkins Glen pays dividends

Richard Childress Racing shows proof of life with strong Watkins Glen run

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

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The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 2

William Byron paces NASCAR Cup Series practice at Texas as Ford struggles

Byron was the fastest man in the Lone Star State on Saturday morning.

Racing in NASCAR Truck Series reminds Carson Hocevar why he loves racing

NASCAR Truck Series regulars entrenched in dogfight for points lead

Kaden Honeycutt says there's 'no excuse' for not yet winning NASCAR Truck race

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / April 12

William Byron, Chase Elliott suffer through miserable days at Bristol

It was a rough day at the office.

Ty Gibbs earns first NASCAR Cup win in dramatic finish at Bristol

Alex Bowman finishes last in return to NASCAR competition at Bristol

Tyler Reddick rebounds from early speeding penalty to finish fourth at Bristol

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 15

William Byron's bid at Daytona 500 three-peat comes up short

Byron had an opportunity to become the first NASCAR Cup Series driver in history to win three Daytona 500s in a row on Sunday, but Lady Luck did not smile on his attempt to make history.

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

Brad Keselowski calls out Riley Herbst for 'dumb' move on final lap of Daytona 500

Michael Jordan ecstatic after Tyler Reddick's Daytona 500 win

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 9

Three big questions heading into Daytona 500

As a new season begins at the "World Center of Racing," here are the three biggest questions going into the 68th running of the "Great American Race."

Brad Keselowski cleared to race in the Daytona 500

Why 2026 Daytona 500 qualifying will be unpredictable

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

Preseason NASCAR power rankings: Where field stacks up ahead of Daytona

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 5

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

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 27

After two consecutive heartbreaking races, William Byron got one back on Lady Luck at Martinsville

The two-time Daytona 500 champion needed a win at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday to advance to the Championship 4.

NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways: William Byron delivers walk-off win to advance to Championship 4

William Byron clinches NASCAR Championship 4 berth with clutch Martinsville win

Ryan Blaney comes close to third consecutive Championship 4 berth

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26

William Byron clinches NASCAR Championship 4 berth with clutch Martinsville win

William Byron drove the best race of his NASCAR career when he needed to the most.

NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways

2025 NASCAR championship race will be a true heavyweight battle

Two NASCAR playoff drivers have engine trouble at Martinsville

Ryan Blaney comes close to third consecutive Championship 4 berth

Christopher Bell suffers another Martinsville heartbreak, is eliminated

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26

NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways: William Byron advances to Championship 4

NASCAR Xfinity 500 takeaways: William Byron delivers walk-off win to advance to Championship 4

Here are three takeaways from the penultimate race of the NASCAR Cup Series season.

William Byron clinches NASCAR Championship 4 berth with clutch Martinsville win

Ryan Blaney comes close to third consecutive Championship 4 berth

Christopher Bell suffers another Martinsville heartbreak

Team Penske shut out of NASCAR's Championship 4 for first time in Next-Gen era

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 19

William Byron: Last-lap Talladega spin 'the way that it goes'

Superspeedway racing can be inherently frustrating for everyone involved in NASCAR racing. Cup Series playoff driver William Byron found out why on Sunday.

Chase Briscoe clinches Championship 4 berth with wild Talladega win

Hendrick Motorsports has disastrous showing in critical Talladega playoff race

NASCAR YellaWood 500 takeaways: Chase Briscoe wins OT thriller at Talladega

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings look like after Talladega

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 16, 2025