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    <title>Motorsport.com - NASCAR Cup - Stories</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to watch NASCAR at Kansas II this weekend: Full schedule, start time, TV]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will be joined by NASCAR Craftsman Trucks and the ARCA Menard's Series at Kansas this weekend. <br>Chase Elliott won a dramatic Cup race at Kansas last fall, after Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace collided on the final lap.<br>Kyle Larson enters this race as the new championship leader, a single point ahead of Hamlin and 16 points clear of Bristol winner Joey ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/how-to-watch-nascar-at-kansas-ii-this-weekend-full-schedule-start-time-tv/10858700/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Kansas Speedway</category>
      <category>NASCAR Cup</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:37:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tony Stewart will be racing at Talladega with Kaulig Ram NASCAR Truck team]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[NASCAR Hall of Famer and three-time Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will be back behind the wheel of the Kaulig Racing Ram 1500 at Talladega Superspeedway next month.<br>Stewart, 55, made a surprise NASCAR return in the season-opener at Daytona. Unfortunately, he DNF'ed after getting wrecked out of the event.<br>“Anytime you can get into a Ram truck and go racing at a place like Talladega, you ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-truck/news/tony-stewart-to-make-another-nascar-truck-start-at-talladega/10858656/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Kansas Speedway</category>
      <category>NASCAR Cup</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip stepping away from public life due to FTD diagnosis]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-legend-darrell-waltrip-stepping-away-from-public-life-due-to-ftd-diagnosis/10858372/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD). The Waltrip family announced that he will be stepping further away from public life. He is 79 years old, and the family noted that the disease was likely complicated by CTE-related injuries from his racing career.<br>"We wanted to share a health update with all of Darrell's friends and fans who have supported ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-legend-darrell-waltrip-stepping-away-from-public-life-due-to-ftd-diagnosis/10858372/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>NASCAR Cup</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Spire and Joe Gibbs Racing disagree on what items to produce through lawsuit discovery]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/spire-and-joe-gibbs-racing-disagree-on-what-items-to-produce-through-lawsuit-discovery/10858368/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Throughout nearly a full NASCAR season featuring a lawsuit between Joe Gibbs Racing vs. its former competition director, Chris Gabehart, and his new employer, Spire Motorsports, now there are specific examples of what this is specifically about.<br>Joe Gibbs Racing filed the lawsuit in February after Spire confirmed that it had hired Gabehart to serve as Chief Motorsports Officer. The claims ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/spire-and-joe-gibbs-racing-disagree-on-what-items-to-produce-through-lawsuit-discovery/10858368/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Bristol Motor Speedway</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:54:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jeremy Bullins to join Legacy Motor Club as Riley Herbst's crew chief in 2027]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jeremy-bullins-joins-legacy-motor-club-as-riley-herbsts-new-crew-chief/10858353/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Legacy Motor Club have announced the hiring of Jeremy Bullins, who will serve as the crew chief for Riley Herbst and the No. 84 Toyota in 2027.<br>Bullins was the crew chief for Brad Keselowski and the No. 6 RFK Racing Ford for both the 2025 and 2026 season, exiting the team this week. He is a veteran crew chief with ten victories atop the pit box -- eight with Team Penske and two with the Wood ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jeremy-bullins-joins-legacy-motor-club-as-riley-herbsts-new-crew-chief/10858353/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>NASCAR Cup</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:03:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NASCAR to meet with Ty Gibbs for throwing water bottle into Bristol fight]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[On the podcast, Hauler Talk, NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde discussed the Sanctioning Body's reaction to the now-viral fight between Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney.<br>There will be no penalties for the drivers or crew members involved in the altercation, but NASCAR does want to talk with Ty Gibbs, driver of the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.<br>Gibbs was standing near ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-will-talk-with-ty-gibbs-about-water-bottle-throw-during-hocevar-and-blaney-fight/10858304/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Bristol Motor Speedway</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jeffrey Earnhardt announces he will be racing NASCAR with 'competitive equipment' in 2027]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Jeffrey Earnhardt released a video this week, announcing that he has secured enough partners to go back racing in one of the top three NASCAR divisions in 2027, further stating that it is a competitive ride where he can compete for wins.<br>Earnhardt noted that it is a part-time deal at this point, but he is hopeful to secure more funding in order to make it a full-time seat.<br>"What's going on ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jeffrey-earnhardt-announces-he-will-be-racing-nascar-in-competitive-equipment-in-2027/10858297/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>NASCAR Cup</category>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:46:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NASCAR debates fairness of qualifying metric after two time trial rain outs during The Chase]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-debates-fairness-of-qualifying-metric-after-two-time-trial-rain-outs-during-the-chase/10858034/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Metric!Metric!Metric!<br>Lost in the hoopla of the Bristol Night Race and a very competitive Chase for the Championship, two of the first three playoff races have had rained out qualifying sessions and a starting lineup set by The Metric.<br>Given the value of stage points in deciding the eventual champion, this has become somewhat of a polarizing topic as summer turns to autumn.<br>Read ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-debates-fairness-of-qualifying-metric-after-two-time-trial-rain-outs-during-the-chase/10858034/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>NASCAR Cup</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:50:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin's main issue with Carson Hocevar is off-track 'disrespect' ]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/denny-hamlins-main-issue-with-carson-hocevar-is-off-track-disrespect-/10858002/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[When speaking with Ryan Blaney on his podcast, Actions Detrimental, Denny Hamlin explored why Carson Hocevar agitates the rest of the garage, and it goes beyond his aggressive driving style.<br>He noted how nonchalant attitude after most of these incidents, and how Hocevar quickly put a 6% discount for six hours on his merch after wrecking Brad Keselowski at Darlington, and then a 12% discount for ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/denny-hamlins-main-issue-with-carson-hocevar-is-off-track-disrespect-/10858002/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Bristol Motor Speedway</category>
      <category>NASCAR Cup</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski crew chief Jeremy Bullins to exit RFK Racing, effective immediately]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/brad-keselowski-crew-chief-jeremy-bullins-to-exit-rfk-racing-effective-immediately/10857834/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[There will be a change atop the No. 6 RFK Racing pit box of Brad Keselowski, with Jeremy Bullins parting ways with the organization. Bullins is set to take a new opportunity elsewhere in NASCAR, while Mike Skarbowski will take over crew chief duties for Keselowski from Kansas this weekend onwards.<br>"We're excited for Jeremy and his family as he embarks on a new opportunity," a statement RFK ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/brad-keselowski-crew-chief-jeremy-bullins-to-exit-rfk-racing-effective-immediately/10857834/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NASCAR will not penalize Hocevar and Blaney for Bristol fight]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-will-not-penalize-carson-hocevar-and-ryan-blaney-for-bristol-fight/10857829/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPDATE: NASCAR has said that upon further review, there will be no penalties for any individuals involved <br>NASCAR announced on Monday afternoon that there would be no penalties issued to drivers Ryan Blaney or Carson Hocevar regarding their fight on Saturday night in the aftermath of the Bristol Night Race.  <br>With that said, the Sanctioning Body will review the footage to determine if any ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-will-not-penalize-carson-hocevar-and-ryan-blaney-for-bristol-fight/10857829/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:39:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ryan Blaney regrets his actions, admits "I got my ass kicked" in Hocevar fight]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar fought on pit road following the Bristol Night Race, there was no comment from Blaney to the assembled media. But two days later, the Team Penske driver has emerged to give his side of the story, expressing regret over how he handled the situation.<br>He joined Denny Hamlin on his weekly podcast, Actions Detrimental, where they spent a lot of time discussing ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/ryan-blaney-says-i-got-my-ass-kicked-in-first-interview-after-carson-hocevar-fight-/10857820/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Bristol Motor Speedway</category>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:52:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NASCAR swear jar hits $3,305 after 193 expletives recorded in Bristol Night Race]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-swear-jar-hits-3305-after-193-expletives-recorded-in-bristol-night-race/10857814/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[NASCAR continues to pay $5 per swear word spoken across Cup radio channels, and three races into the Chase, the money is piling up. The newly introduced swear jar is up to $3,305. <br>Across all Cup teams, NASCAR has reported 661 expletives on the radio after Darlington, Gateway, and Bristol, with the 500-lap short track race responsible for 193 swears. Surprisingly, that's the lowest of the ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-swear-jar-hits-3305-after-193-expletives-recorded-in-bristol-night-race/10857814/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <category>Bristol Motor Speedway</category>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:09:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Winners and losers from NASCAR's instant classic at Bristol]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Bristol delivered an instant classic on Saturday night, with Joey Logano charging from fourth to first on the final restart while Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar brawled in the pits.<br>The Penske driver was showered with boos while Hocevar was met like a conquering hero by a sea of fans when he exited the track. In the background of all that, the championship fight has further tightened with a ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/winners-and-losers-from-nascar-fight-night-at-bristol/10857572/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:09:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[This is how peak NASCAR comes back]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[For a moment, this was late 1990s NASCAR all over again.<br>While not the waiting list sellout of yore, this was objectively one of the better attended Cup Series races at Bristol Motor Speedway during this decade, and those in attendance were subjected to a red carpet affair before the race even began.<br>There was a version of NASCAR that attracted some of the biggest names in Hollywood and the ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/this-is-how-peak-nascar-comes-back/10857554/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NASCAR shouldn’t penalize Hocevar and Blaney for Bristol brawl but will they?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-shouldnt-penalize-hocevar-and-blaney-for-bristol-brawl-but-will-they/10857519/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[TUESDAY UPDATE: NASCAR says they will not penalize Ryan Blaney or Carson Hocevar, and upon further review, won't penalize anyone else involved in the altercation either.<br><br>Read Also:<br><br><br>NASCAR CupNASCAR will not penalize Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney for Bristol fight<br><br><br><br>Note: This story was originally published on Sunday morning following the Cup race<br><br>This writer ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-shouldnt-penalize-hocevar-and-blaney-for-bristol-brawl-but-will-they/10857519/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Other NASCAR drivers react to Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney fight]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Drivers suddenly became spectators after the NASCAR Cup race at Bristol, watching on (most with glee) as Ryan Blaney confronted Carson Hocevar, with Hocevar punching Blaney twice in the face in the first real fight we've seen after a Cup race in over two years.<br>The last time there was a fight like this at the highest level of the sport was the 2024 All-Star Race, featuring Ricky Stenhouse Jr ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/other-nascar-drivers-react-to-carson-hocevar-and-ryan-blaney-fight/10857485/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:35:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin loses points lead and says "we have to get to running a little bit better"]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/denny-hamlin-loses-championship-lead-and-says-we-have-to-get-to-running-a-little-bit-better/10857447/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Race #1 - Race #17: Reddick leads NASCAR Cup championship<br>Race #18 - Race #28: Hamlin leads NASCAR Cup championship<br>Race #29 -  ?: Larson leads NASCAR Cup championship<br>After taking the points lead at Sonoma on June 28, Denny Hamlin has firmly held onto the top spot, even reaching a triple-digit points lead at one point before the Chase reset.<br>He started the ten-race Chase with a ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/denny-hamlin-loses-championship-lead-and-says-we-have-to-get-to-running-a-little-bit-better/10857447/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:52:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ty Gibbs rues Bristol loss but thankful for 'special weekend' with Busch family]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[M&M's colors returned to the NASCAR grid for the first time in four years on Saturday night, partnering with Joe Gibbs Racing to honor the legacy of the late Kyle Busch.<br>Ty Gibbs spent pre-race with the Busch family, and walked out to driver introductions with Brexton Busch by his side. There was a real chance he could go out there and win it all, as Gibbs was the most recent Cup winner at ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/ty-gibbs-misses-out-out-on-win-but-thankful-for-special-weekend-honoring-kyle-busch/10857334/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Bristol Night Race]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-2026-bristol-night-race/10857303/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Kyle Larson has become just the third different driver to lead the championship standings this year, joining Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin in that very exclusive club.<br>Larson is now a single point ahead of Hamlin, and things remain incredibly close three races into the ten-race Chase for the championship.<br>After a surprise late charge netted him his 40th career win at Bristol, Joey Logano ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/complete-nascar-cup-points-standings-after-2026-bristol-night-race/10857303/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alex Bowman admits he didn't know who the leader was in 'embarrassing' Bristol crash]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/alex-bowman-embarrassed-over-awkward-bristol-crash-wasnt-aware-he-was-racing-the-leaders/10857338/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup race at Bristol did not go the way Alex Bowman had hoped, and ended in an awkward crash with the leaders that left him feeling embarrassed.<br>The moment in question took place with 70 laps to go. Alex Bowman was running 20th, already off the lead lap, and in danger of going another lap down. As Ty Gibbs took the lead from Carson Hocevar, he tried to go up the middle between the ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/alex-bowman-embarrassed-over-awkward-bristol-crash-wasnt-aware-he-was-racing-the-leaders/10857338/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ric Flair told drivers to take their helmets off and fight; NASCAR delivered]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/ric-flair-told-drivers-to-take-their-helmets-off-and-fight-nascar-delivered/10857331/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The theme of the month has been that no one was going to do anything about it and that changed with Ryan Blaney on Saturday in the Bristol Night Race.<br>It, of course, refers to Carson Hocevar.<br>When the Chase for the Championship began three weeks ago, NASCAR sent out an unorthodox press release titled 15 vs. 1, which highlighted the simmering tension between Hocevar and literally everyone he ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/ric-flair-told-drivers-to-take-their-helmets-off-and-fight-nascar-delivered/10857331/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:52:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Full list of NASCAR driver intro song choices for the 2026 Bristol Night Race]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/full-list-nascar-driver-intro-song-choices-for-2026-bristol-night-race/10857037/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[One of the best parts of the pre-race festivities for the annual Bristol Night Race is the fact that the Cup drivers get to walk out to their hand-picked intro songs ahead of the 500-lap race.<br>Some fantastic moments have been born from it, like when Brad Keselowski walked out to AC/DC's 'For Those About To Rock' in 2010, and then proceeded to grab a microphone to tell the audience that "Kyle ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/full-list-nascar-driver-intro-song-choices-for-2026-bristol-night-race/10857037/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:48:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Bristol Night Race]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Joey Logano is a 40-time race winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, passing Carson Hocevar and Ty Gibbs with about seven laps to go to win the Bristol Night Race.<br>It was a fairly clean race for the first two stages with only two natural yellows, but that changed dramatically in the final stage. The race ended with a total of ten cautions, and just 12 cars on the lead lap.<br>Logano led 93 laps en ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/official-race-results-2026-nascar-cup-bristol-night-race/10857301/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Joey Logano basks in boos after stealing NASCAR Cup win at Bristol]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Joey Logano somehow emerged victorious at Bristol Motor Speedway. As Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar ran each other up the track on the final restart Logano slipped by to take the win.<br>Logano was met with boos from the crowd, which he acknowledged during his post-race interview.<br>"Come on, Bristol. I hear you down here. I had a really good race car. Team Penske put together a great car. We were ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/joey-logano-wins-nascar-cup-bristol-night-race/10857309/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Carson Hocevar punches Ryan Blaney after late Bristol NASCAR clash]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/carson-hocevar-and-ryan-blaney--punches-after-bristol-nascar-cup-crash/10857315/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Bristol has been called 'The Last Great Colosseum, and for good reason. It has a storied history of rivalries, wrecks, and tempers overflowing. Saturday night was no different as it reinforced that reputation.<br>Ryan Blaney passed Carson Hocevar for second place late in the race, and when Hocevar tried to immediately cross him over, Blaney tried to block. Hocevar, who is known for his aggressive ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/carson-hocevar-and-ryan-blaney--punches-after-bristol-nascar-cup-crash/10857315/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:16:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Samantha Busch remembers Kyle in emotional Bristol NASCAR tribute]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/samantha-busch-gives-heartfelt-speech-at-bristol-nascar-cup-race-honoring-kyle/10857311/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[At Bristol Motor Speedway, there were a mountain of tributes honoring Kyle Busch, who won a record 23 races across all three national divisions at the iconic half-mile.<br>M&M's made a surprise return to NASCAR, sponsoring Ty Gibbs' No. 54 with a Kyle Busch tribute scheme. The Busch family was at the track, with Brexton walking out with Ty in driver introductions.<br>On the grid, Samantha gave a ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/samantha-busch-gives-heartfelt-speech-at-bristol-nascar-cup-race-honoring-kyle/10857311/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:50:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Josef Newgarden will always want to race Bristol but knows the chances are slim]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Josef Newgarden is very content with his life as a perennial IndyCar Series contender but there are very specific NASCAR things he wants to do someday no matter how historically unrealistic it might be.<br>The now 35-year-old two-time IndyCar Series champion and two-time Indianapolis 500 winner is driving the pace car on Saturday in the Bristol Night Race in his native Tennessee. His NASCAR ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/josef-newgarden-will-always-want-to-race-bristol-but-knows-the-chances-are-slim/10857284/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:35:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Will NASCAR Cup return to Mexico? Daniel Suárez explains the logistics and obstacles]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/will-nascar-cup-return-to-mexico-daniel-suarez-explains-the-logistics-and-obstacles/10857282/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series held its first official race in Latin America in 2025 when the top division of stock cars visited Mexico City at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, a competition that was not renewed for 2026 and is also not being considered for 2027.<br>However, Mexican-born driver Daniel Suárez does not rule out the possibility that the NASCAR Cup could visit Mexico again. Ahead of this ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/will-nascar-cup-return-to-mexico-daniel-suarez-explains-the-logistics-and-obstacles/10857282/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ty Gibbs talks grief, being there for Brexton Busch, and hope of M&M's returning to NASCAR]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, Samantha Busch revealed that one of the people who have been right there for her and Kyle's 11-year-old son Brexton is Ty Gibbs. She noted that Ty has been like a 'big brother' to Brexton in recent months.<br>And this weekend, Gibbs will run a special M&M's livery in tribute to the 23-time Bristol winner. Sadly, Ty knows what Brexton is going through, as his own father Coy died ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/ty-gibbs-talks-about-being-there-for-brexton-busch-and-if-mms-could-return-to-nascar/10857269/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:57:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch Remembered: 23 NASCAR wins and dramatic clashes defined Rowdy's Bristol legacy]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/kyle-busch-remembered-23-nascar-wins-defined-rowdys-bristol-legacy/10857028/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[We continue our 'Kyle Busch Remembered' series ahead of the Bristol Night Race. At the iconic half-mile oval, Busch won a total of 23 races between the top three divisions, leading over 5,000 laps and sweeping the weekend—twice.<br>No other NASCAR driver has ever pulled off a weekend sweep of all three national divisions ... at any track ... ever.<br>Those nearly two dozen victories at Bristol ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/kyle-busch-remembered-23-nascar-wins-defined-rowdys-bristol-legacy/10857028/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:45:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Spire calls out Joe Gibbs Racing in fiery new statement]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Spire Motorsports has released a new statement in response to Joe Gibbs Racing’s latest court filing. Earlier this year, JGR sued Gabehart and later Spire, alleging a 'brazen scheme to steal sensitive information' from the organization.<br>This week, JGR is attempting to get the Western District of North Carolina to hold its ex-competition director Chris Gabehart and Spire in contempt, while ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/spire-will-not-be-bullied-as-they-hit-back-at-joe-gibbs-racing-in-new-statement/10857011/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:08:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA['I wanted to win,' Keselowski said of radio outburst towards Ford hierarchy ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[There was a point during the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Gateway where Brad Keselowski got passed by Joey Logano inside the top-five and expressed dissatisfaction with the hierarchy between Team Penske and RFK Racing.<br>“I wish I was a Ford considered good enough to get one of the good engines. We’d already be passing. Instead, we’re called a shit box team and get the shit box ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/i-wanted-to-win-keselowski-said-of-radio-outburst-towards-ford-hierarchy-/10857007/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup Bristol Night Race starting lineup: Kyle Larson on pole as rain cancels qualifying]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[For the second time in the first three races of the Chase, the NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup will be decided by the metric. Lightning and rain forced series officials to cancel qualifying for both the Cup and O'Reilly Series.<br>The metric is a weighted average of a car's place in the owner standings (30%), and the entry's finish in the most recent race (70%). <br>Kyle Larson, who won last ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-cup-bristol-night-race-starting-lineup-kyle-larson-on-pole-as-rain-cancels-qualifying/10856990/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Joe Gibbs Racing motions to issue sanctions against Spire, Chris Gabehart]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/joe-gibbs-racing-motions-to-issue-sanctions-against-spire-chris-gabehart/10856957/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Joe Gibbs Racing is asking the Western District of North Carolina to hold Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports in civil contempt because it claims both defendants have violated the temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction placed against them in March.<br>Specifically, JGR is asking that the defendants appear in court to explain why they should not be held in contempt. This is all ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/joe-gibbs-racing-motions-to-issue-sanctions-against-spire-chris-gabehart/10856957/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. explains mysterious repost that fueled NASCAR rumor mill]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/dale-earnhardt-jr-explains-mysterious-repost-that-fueled-nascar-rumor-mill/10856744/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, Dale Earnhardt Jr. supercharged the NASCAR rumor mill by reposting onto his X (formerly Twitter) timeline a 2023 post from Trackhouse Racing. The post was from the team, announcing Zane Smith as their newest hire.<br>Of course, Smith and the organization later parted ways after a short stint with Spire, and he never actually drove for Trackhouse in the Cup Series.<br>Well ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/dale-earnhardt-jr-explains-mysterious-repost-that-fueled-nascar-rumor-mill/10856744/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Daniel Suarez documentary follows his emotional and historic homecoming in Mexico]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/new-daniel-suarez-documentary-follows-emotional-nascar-homecoming-in-mexico/10856747/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, NASCAR Studios worked together with Wilmer Valderrama’s WV Alternative and FOX Sports to produce a one-hour documentary follow Cup driver Daniel Suarez and his journey back home for a historic NASCAR race weekend in Mexico City.<br>It premiered on FOX Sports 1 on Thursday, September 17, and will be available on Tubi TV beginning Saturday, October 17 ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/new-daniel-suarez-documentary-follows-emotional-nascar-homecoming-in-mexico/10856747/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Legacy Motor Club makes crew chief change, effective immediately]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Legacy Motor Club (LMC) has promoted Chais Elaison, making him the new crew chief for the No. 42, driven by John Hunter Nemechek. In 2027, Josh Berry will take over that entry, with Elaison set to be paired with Berry next year as well.<br>“I’m grateful to Legacy for the opportunity to take this next step in my career,” said Eliason. “I’ve learned a lot working with this group throughout ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/legacy-motor-club-makes-crew-chief-change-effective-immediately/10856698/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Are stage points too valuable in NASCAR's Chase for the Championship?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/are-stage-points-too-valuable-in-nascars-chase-for-the-championship/10856683/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin has opened the Chase for the Championship with finishes of 18th and 9th but remains the points leader primarily because of the 16 stage points he earned at Darlington Raceway two weeks ago.<br>Naturally, there is a subset of the NASCAR fan base that believes Hamlin should have been punished for those results. They claim tradition and purity, an emphasis on race results over where a ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/are-stage-points-too-valuable-in-nascars-chase-for-the-championship/10856683/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:02:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Samantha Busch says Ty Gibbs has been like a 'big brother' to Brexton in recent months]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/samantha-busch-reveals-ty-gibbs-has-been-like-a-big-brother-to-brexton-in-recent-months/10856439/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This weekend, Ty Gibbs will carry the M&Ms colors in honor of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch at Bristol Motor Speedway, a track he dominated at.<br>Busch, who died suddenly at just 41 years old in May, earned most of his success at Joe Gibbs Racing with M&Ms as his primary sponsor, including two championships in 2015 and 2019.<br>Kyle's wife Samantha has been very open about the struggles she and her ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/samantha-busch-reveals-ty-gibbs-has-been-like-a-big-brother-to-brexton-in-recent-months/10856439/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:10:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to watch NASCAR at Bristol this weekend: Full schedule, start time, TV]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/how-to-watch-the-nascar-bristol-night-race-weekend-schedule-start-time-tv/10856433/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[NASCAR Cup, O'Reilly, and Craftsman Truck Series drivers will compete at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend for three consecutive nights of racing between Thursday and Saturday. They will also be joined by the ARCA Menard's Series.<br>Christopher Bell is the defending winner of the Bristol Night Race, while Ty Gibbs won the most recent Cup race at Bristol.<br>Denny Hamlin is the championship ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/how-to-watch-the-nascar-bristol-night-race-weekend-schedule-start-time-tv/10856433/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hendrick to bring back iconic neon yellow car numbers for 2027]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/hendrick-is-bring-back-iconic-neon-yellow-car-numbers-for-2027/10856426/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[No team in NASCAR history has more wins and championships than Hendrick Motorsports, and many of those wins came while sporting neon yellow car numbers.<br>Jimmie Johnson's five consecutive titles between 2006 and 2010 came with a neon yellow No. 48 on the side of his Chevrolet. All four of Jeff Gordon's Cup titles also has a yellow No. 24, and it was the same for Chase Elliott when he earned his ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/hendrick-is-bring-back-iconic-neon-yellow-car-numbers-for-2027/10856426/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NASCAR changes wet-weather tire policy for Bristol to give teams more control]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[NASCAR series officials have altered a piece of the wet-weather tire policy ahead of a packed weekend of racing at Bristol Motor Speedway.<br>As it were, wet-weather tires could be utilized at all ovals at one-mile in length or smaller, which remains unchanged. However, the Sanctioning Body was the sole decider in when to take those tires off and go back to slicks, which has been ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-changes-wet-weather-tire-policy-for-bristol/10856420/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gateway was a race of opportunity for drivers with several posting season-best results]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/gateway-was-a-race-of-opportunity-for-drivers-with-several-posting-season-best-results/10856217/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In a dramatic race with a track record and season-high 18 cautions, a handful of drivers found themselves in position to score their best finish of the year, or at least their strongest result in quite some time.<br>It was also a race that saw five Chase drivers fail to reach the checkered flag, and many more driving wounded due to crash damage.<br>Take a closer look at some drivers who earned ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/gateway-was-a-race-of-opportunity-for-drivers-with-several-posting-season-best-results/10856217/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Gateway is so hard on NASCAR Cup Series brakes ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Enjoy Illinois 300 was always going to play out like this.<br>There were no shortage of brake issues on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway but there always is at tracks with long straights and heavy braking corners. That has been the case at Loudon, Nashville and Phoenix too since the Cup Series implemented the current generation car in 2022.<br>The fact that this happened during the ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/why-gateway-is-so-hard-on-nascar-cup-series-brakes-/10855971/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Winners and losers from a crash-filled NASCAR Cup race at Gateway]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/winners-and-losers-from-a-crash-filled-nascar-cup-race-at-gateway/10855713/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[There were not many drivers who enjoyed the 'Enjoy Illinois 300' on Sunday. While the NASCAR Cup race at WWT Raceway featured some great racing, it also suffered from a never-ending string of incidents. There was a season-high and track record 18 cautions, two red flags, and the event ended in double overtime.<br>When the smoke cleared and the mangled race cars were towed back to the garage, it ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/winners-and-losers-from-a-crash-filled-nascar-cup-race-at-gateway/10855713/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:20:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski joins exclusive group with special career milestone]]></title>
      <link>https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/brad-keselowski-joins-exclusive-group-with-career-milestone/10855699/?utm_source=RSS&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&amp;utm_term=News&amp;utm_content=www</link>
      <description><![CDATA[While Brad Keselowski decision to stay out on older tires didn't work out, he still managed to reach a special career milestone at WWT Raceway. In his 621st start, Keselowski led his 10,000th lap, becoming just the 24th driver in Cup Series history to reach that number.<br>The most recent to do so before Keselowski was Joey Logano, doing so at Richmond Raceway one month ago.<br>Keselowski made ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/brad-keselowski-joins-exclusive-group-with-career-milestone/10855699/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The NASCAR Cup Series Chase comes into focus after chaotic Gateway ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ultimately, the beauty of the new Chase for the Championship format is that is that with enough wins and stage points, no deficit is ultimately insurmountable and no points lead is safe.<br>However.<br>On Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway, several mulligans were utilized and there very well could have been numerous eliminations even if that is not a thing the Cup Series literally does ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/the-cup-series-chase-comes-into-focus-after-chaotic-gateway-/10855701/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[NASCAR swear jar fines double after 245 curses caught on the radio at Gateway]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[245 swear words were picked up on NASCAR Cup radios during Sunday's wild race at WWT Raceway, and with the Sanctioning Body paying a self-imposed $5 fine for each one, that's a total of $1,225 added to the swear jar.<br>As part of this new promotion, fans can win the money in that jar if they can correctly guess the number of swear words across radio channels every Sunday.<br>At last week's ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-swear-jar-fine-doubles-after-245-curses-caught-on-the-radio-at-gateway/10855696/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:19:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kyle Larson's winless drought was a bigger deal to you than him]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[16 months51 races <br>If it wasn’t for the fact that the punditry has made a big deal out of this, Kyle Larson wouldn’t know or wouldn’t care how long it’s been since he had won a NASCAR Cup Series race.<br>May 11, 2025 at Kansas Speedway <br>To him, the stat simply didn’t mean that much. Sure, there was a championship win in November but the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 team has been ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/kyle-larsons-winless-drought-was-a-bigger-deal-to-you-than-him/10855692/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-NASCAR-CUP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
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