Bringing the Heat: Craig Pellegrini Jr. ‘Going to Celebrate A Hell of a Season’ After Bristol ARCA East Finale
Plus, Caleb Barnes joins Lyle to discuss NASCAR’s new wet weather policy and Layne Riggs’ future plans.
William Byron
Up to Speed: A ‘Perfect Chase’ Won’t Be Necessary to Win Title
If anyone was under the illusion that the eventual champion would need to run 10 perfect races, Gateway threw that notion right out the window.
Restart Crashes, Rotor Failures Lead to Chaotic 18-Caution Affair at Gateway
Eighteen cautions broke the track record, becoming the first NASCAR Cup Series race with that many yellow flags since the 2022 Coca-Cola 600.
An Awful Start to The Chase Compounds Miserable 2026 for William Byron
What has gone wrong for William Byron in 2026, a perennial title contender over the last three years?
Up to Speed: Hendrick Motorsports in Danger of Worst Season in 33 Years
You’d have to go back to 1993 to find the last time Hendrick Motorsports won fewer than three races in a season.
Stock Car Scoop: A Winless Streak Snapped at the Expense of Another at Darlington
A battle of winless streaks came to a head to close the Southern 500, with Christopher Bell topping Kyle Larson in the end.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After Christopher Bell Conquers the Southern 500
Bell is winless no more in 2026, and his breakthrough may just have propelled him to the position of title favorite.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: Southern 500 Victory Might Open Floodgates for Christopher Bell
He snapped a 33-race winless and finally reached victory lane after seven runner-up finishes in 2026.
Friday Faceoff: Which Drivers Should Make a Cameo in ‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel?
The long-anticipated sequel to the cult classic NASCAR movie was announced last week at Daytona.
Stat Sheet: Introducing Your 2026 Cup Series Chase Field
Each of the 16 drivers took different paths to the postseason, which starts at Darlington Raceway.