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Sunday, June 14, 2026

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - The Great American Getaway 400

The three-turn Pocono Raceway is the next stop for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series for The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM. The contest in Pennsylvania will act as the 16th points-playing event of this season.

As the green flag waved, the action in Pocono was on. As Denny Hamlin wins Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Zane Smith spin and crashes to the wall while Josh Berry triggered a Big One that collected several cars. As Todd Gillian wins Stage 2, the final stage saw CJ Mears losing a wheel on Lap 105.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - The Great American Getaway 400
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Call it intense but...Denny Hamlin wins The Great American Getaway 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

Next week, NASCAR is joining in America's 250th anniversary celebration by racing at San Diego's Coronado Naval Base for the Anduril 250 on June 21, 2026. Don't miss it!

Monday, June 8, 2026

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Bommarito Automotive Group 500

Sunday night IndyCar racing action is not something you see every day, and this season's Bommarito Automotive Group 500 in St. Louis demonstrated that IndyCar is serious about its business.

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Bommarito Automotive Group 500
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Josef Newgarden proved he's unstoppable in short oval matches after fending off Marcus Ericsson and Christian Rasmussen to win this season's Bommarito Automotive Group 500, despite the race facing two rain delays.

Post-Missouri, Alex Palou maintained his title fight lead with 342 points, while Kyle Kirkwood is in 2nd with 293 points, and David Malukas is now in 3rd with 274 points.

The next race is the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America this June 21, 2026.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - FireKeepers Casino 400

Kicking off June is a NASCAR Cup Series race in Michigan for the FireKeepers Casino 400. NASCAR's summer racing action has officially begun.

As the green flag waved, the summer of NASCAR Cup Series action had begun in Michigan. The first stage saw Connor Zilisch spinning and Tyler Reddick fending off Ty Gibbs to win Stage 1. Stage 2 witnessed The Big One, with multiple cars being collected the moment that stage began. As Chase Elliott won Stage 2, the final stage witnessed a crash between Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - FireKeepers Casino 400
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Behind the chaotic thriller in Michigan, Denny Hamlin wins the FireKeepers Casino 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Pocono for the Great American Getaway 400 this June 14, 2026.

Monday, June 1, 2026

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Cracker Barrel 400

Nashville is the next stop for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series for the Cracker Barrel 400. Amid a late start due to inclement weather, this race is NASCAR's way to welcome summer.

As the green flag waved, Nashville brought the heat to NASCAR. In the first stage, Denny Hamlin was penalized for jumping the start, while AJ Allmendinger won Stage 1. Stage 2 featured Todd Gilliland spinning out, which affected Ryan Heim and Cole Custer. Daniel Suarez emerged as the winner of Stage 2. In the final stage, Bubba Wallace slid down the track and collided with Alex Bowman.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Cracker Barrel 400
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Having fended off Christopher Bell in the final stretch, Denny Hamlin wins the Cracker Barrel 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway this June 7, 2026.

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix brought the streets of Detroit to life, showcasing thrilling racing from both IMSA and IndyCar. In this article, we will primarily focus on the IndyCar race where street IndyCar fighters are going for broke on the streets of MoTown.

The first half of the race featured several incidents, including Alexander Rossi brushing the wall during the pace laps, Christian Rasmussen crashing into the wall, and Kyffin Simpson causing Graham Rahal to spin out. In the latter half of the race, Alexander Rossi received a penalty for getting service in a closed pit, while Mick Schumacher and David Malukas collided. Additionally, Santino Ferrucci stopped on the track, and both Scott Dixon and Will Power retired from the race, among others.

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
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Amid the turbulent Detroit street race, Alex Palou nabbed his fourth win of the season ahead of Kyle Kirkwood and Graham Rahal, intensifying his lead in the championship standings. He is now 62 points ahead of Kirkwood in the title fight.

The next race is at St. Louis for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500.

Monday, May 25, 2026

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Coca-Cola 600

The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, a monumental race in NASCAR, wraps up The Big Day in Motorsports. The pre-race ceremonies featured ongoing celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States. Additionally, there was a moment of silence to honor America's war heroes and one of NASCAR's own, Kyle Busch. Amazingly, despite her accident at the INDY 500, Katherine Legge managed to show up in Charlotte, proving she's still fighting.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Coca-Cola 600
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As the green flag waved, NASCAR's Memorial Day action kicked off with a Lap 8 tribute for Kyle Busch. With the real action beginning, Connor Zilisch and Austin Cindric got involved in a collision mess followed by Chase Elliott's crash, Ross Chastain's spinning crash, and the big one at Lap 329.

Due to inclement weather, the race was prematurely ended. Daniel Suarez, who was currently leading the race, was named the winner of the Coca-Cola 600 of the NASCAR Cup Series.

The next race is at Nashville for the Cracker Barrel 400 on May 31, 2026.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE

Dover is the venue for the 2026 NASCAR All-Star race, where drivers risk it all to win this million-dollar race.

As the green flag waved, NASCAR's million-dollar race commenced. The opening stage saw a fiery crash for Ryan Preece following a mishap that caught Cole Custer, Todd Gilliland, and Kyle Larson into it. As Bubba Wallace wins the opening stage, more disasters happen on Stage 2 where John Hunter Nemechek, Chase Elliott, Ross Chastain, and Bubba Wallace got caught in separate accidents. As Tyler Reddick wins Stage 2, the final stage saw the No.22 slip.

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After a thriller of a race in Dover, Denny Hamlin wins the NASCAR All-Star Race!

The next race is at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600 on May 24, 2026.

Monday, May 11, 2026

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Go Bowling at The Glen

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series took place in New York's Watkins Glen for the Go Bowling at The Glen, the first road course action of this season.

From the green flag to the finish line, NASCAR's Watkins Glen race featured several memorable moments. William Byron was hit by Ryan Blaney, which triggered a chaotic situation at the bus stop. Additionally, there was a verbal clash between Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell, not to mention a tent that ended up flying onto the racetrack. Don't worry, the blowing tent happened before the race started.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Go Bowling at The Glen
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After intense moments in the first NASCAR road course action of the season, Shane Van Gisbergen wins the GoBowling at The Glen of the NASCAR Cup Series!

Next race is at Dover Motor Speedway for the NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE this May 17, 2026.

Sunday, May 10, 2026

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Sonsio Grand Prix

The season has come: INDYCAR is at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Before gearing up for the big event, the Indy 500, the drivers are getting prepared on the track's road course for the Sonsio Grand Prix.

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Christian Lundgaard's 47-winless streak was snapped by winning this season's Sonsio Grand Prix in the Brickyard, beating the likes of David Malukas and Graham Rahal. After the race, Alex Palou remains in the lead with 237 points, 27 points ahead of Kyle Kirkwood. David Malukas is in third with 185 points.

With the Sonsio Grand Prix done, here it comes. The INDY 500 is this May 25th, 2026. Are you ready?

Thursday, May 7, 2026

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Würth 400

Fresh off Talladega where Carson Hocevar nabbed his first-ever NASCAR race win, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series continued in Texas for the Würth 400.

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From green flag to the final stage, NASCAR's recent Texas race displayed some crazy moments such as Denny Hamlin bumping Cooper Flagg, Todd Gilliland clipping Christopher Bell, and a collision on pit road to name a few.

In the end, Chase Elliott wins the Würth 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is the Go Bowling at The Glen this May 10, 2026.

Monday, April 27, 2026

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Jack Link's 500

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series continues to the high banks of the legendary Talladega Superspeedway for the Jack Link’s 500 race. Austin Cindric returns as the defending spring winner, while Tyler Reddick looks to stay hot after his Kansas stint.

As the green flag waved, the intense Dega showdown began. As Ryan Preece took Stage 1, Stage 2 witnessed a double whammy of The Big Ones. As Ross Chastain wins Stage 2, the finale saw Tyler Reddick losing his tire and Erik Jones went off track.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Jack Link's 500
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Another unsung hero enters the list of NASCAR race winners as Carson Hocevar wins the Jack Link's 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

Next race is at Texas Motor Speedway for the Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY this Sunday, May 3, 2026. 

Monday, April 20, 2026

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

The streets of Long Beach came alive with the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, where IMSA and IndyCar are joining in this spring's street racing action. Let's focus on the IndyCar's Long Beach campaign.

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Alex Palou's latest win this season marked his first win at Long Beach, beating the likes of Felix Rosenqvist and Scott Dixon. His first-ever Long Beach win solidifies Palou's title fight with 205 points, 17 points ahead of Kyle Kirkwood.

IndyCar's Month of May in Indianapolis kicks off with the Sonsio Grand Prix this May 8-9, 2026.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - AdventHealth 400

Sunday, April 19, 2026, may mark the last day of this year's Coachella, but in Kansas, the NASCAR Cup Series' AdventHealth 400 race is making even more noise than the Coachella finale. It’s so loud that it could be renamed the "Loganoachella Left Turn and Nyoooom Festival."

As the green flag waved, the action in Kansas was on. The first stage saw Ryan Blaney and AJ Allmendinger collide at the pit road. As Denny Hamlin won Stage 1, Stage 2 belongs to Kyle Larson. The final stage saw Tyler Reddick experiencing low fuel, causing Denny Hamlin to take the lead until an overtime-triggering spin in front of them.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - AdventHealth 400
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There's no stopping him now because Tyler Reddick wins the AdventHealth 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Talladega for the Jack Link's 500 this April 26, 2026.

Monday, April 13, 2026

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Food City 500

After a lengthy Easter break, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series resumes in Bristol, Tennessee, for the Food City 500. Bristol has a reputation for unpredictable moments, and this season’s race is no different. As they say, “It’s Bristol, baby!”

As the green flag waved, the action in Bristol began. Kyle Larson won Stage 1, but Stage 2 took a turn when Christopher Bell got loose and hit the wall, resulting in a spin. This was soon followed by a major incident known as "The Big One" at Lap 160. Larson once again emerged victorious in Stage 2. The final stage ended with an overtime-inducing incident when Kyle Busch spun after making contact with Riley Herbst.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Food City 500
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Ty Gibbs has won the Food City 500 in the NASCAR Cup Series! This is not a typo; it's real! Ty Gibbs has secured his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series victory.

The next race is at Kansas for the AdventHealth400 this April 19, 2026.

Monday, March 30, 2026

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Cook Out 400

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the legendary Martinsville Speedway for the Cook Out 400. It's a Palm Sunday riot with NASCAR's finest and hardest drivers ever assembled.

As the green flag waved, NASCAR's Palm Sunday riot had commenced. As Denny Hamlin won Stage 1 amid caution triggered by a spin from the No.51, Hamlin got another stage win in Martinsville without drama. As the final stage began, the climax saw Carson Hocevar and Bubba Wallace get involved in a Turn 4 mess.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Cook Out 400
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After an intense Palm Sunday riot in Martinsville, Chase Elliott wins the Cook Out 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Bristol, Tennessee, for the Food City 500 this April 12, 2026.

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

The 2026 NTT IndyCar Series continues at Barber Motorsports Park for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, where everything is at stake, much like the infamous Georgina mannequin that fell on the track two years ago.

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Alex Palou showcased his incredible determination by defeating Christian Rasmussen to win the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. Graham Rahal secured third place on the podium. With this recent victory in Alabama, Palou has moved to just two points behind Kyle Kirkwood in the title standings, with scores of 156 to 154.

The next race is the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 19, 2026.

Monday, March 23, 2026

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Goodyear 400

The tripleheader weekend of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series ends with the Goodyear 400 at the track that's Too Tough To Tame, a major test for the season's higher-horsepower, lower-aero, high-wear tire package.

As the green flag waved, the action in Darlington began. As Brad Keselowski won Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Hamlin and Jones make contact, causing the latter to slide. As Keselowski nabs Stage 2, the final stage saw Tyler Reddick get into Chris Buescher while the No.17 was attempting to come to pit road.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Goodyear 400
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This guy is "too tough to tame" this season as Tyler Reddick wins the Goodyear 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! Tyler Reddick is only the third driver in NASCAR history to win four out of the first six races in a season.

The action continues in Martinsville, Ridgeway, Virginia, for the Cook Out 400 this Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Monday, March 16, 2026

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Pennzoil 400

With Spring fast approaching, all eyes turn to Las Vegas for the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube. In recent Sin City races, the race for the victory has come down to the wire, with the pass for the win coming in the final six laps in five of the last eight races.

As the green flag waved, the action in Sin City was a go. As Christopher Bell takes Stage 1, William Byron picks up Stage 2, and the final stage saw Connor Zilisch slipping at Turn 4.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Pennzoil 400
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After an almost-perfect Las Vegas bout, Denny Hamlin wins the Pennzoil 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Darlington Raceway for the Goodyear 400 this March 22, 2026.

Sunday, March 15, 2026

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Java House Grand Prix of Arlington

The streets of Arlington, Texas, marked its IndyCar debut with the first-ever Java House Grand Prix of Arlington. This race is brand new for the 2026 season, and drivers are going through uncharted heights to dominate this new kind of street race.

The first 15 laps of the new Arlington race saw a spin by Christian Lundgaard in Turn 5. Moments later, there were collisions by the Penske drivers, another misfortune for Mick Schumacher, and a duel between Kyle Kirkwood and Alex Palou for the lead that saw the former overtaking the latter on Lap 55.

NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Java House Grand Prix of Arlington
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In a dramatic last-lap incident involving Grosjean and Siegel, Kyle Kirkwood outpaced Alex Palou to secure victory in the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington, while Will Power rounded out the podium in third place.

The next race is at Alabama's Barber for the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix on March 29, 2026.

Monday, March 9, 2026

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Straight Talk Wireless 500

As the clocks sprang forward, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series went to Phoenix Raceway for the Straight Talk Wireless 500, which is the first of two trips to Arizona for the 2026 season.

As the green flag waved, the action in Arizona began. Ryan Blaney won Stage 1, but Stage 2 saw Kyle Busch and Shane Van Gisbergen encounter issues that triggered a caution on Lap 94. This was followed by a crash involving Daniel Suarez and Chase Elliott. Christopher Bell ended up winning Stage 2. In the finale, another crash occurred that involved Ross Chastain and Austin Cindric, along with a significant wreck that involved Daniel Suarez, Josh Berry, and Joey Logano.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Straight Talk Wireless 500
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After a thrilling Phoenix campaign, Ryan Blaney wins the Straight Talk Wireless 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, 2026.