Two current Cup drivers hold the keys to the NASCAR silly season. And one isn’t even in a contract year. Alex Bowman (Hendrick Motorsports) is the most high-profile driver who is not signed for next year. Whether he continues at Hendrick Motorsports could determine how silly season evolves. The other driver who is key is … Read more
Texas Motor Speedway (Fort Worth, Texas) — Chase Elliott isn’t always known for being a driver who is able to win early in the season. But he’s making 2026 a year when he’s capitalizing on opportunities. Elliott earned his second win of 2026. This season, he has notched two victories in the first 11 races, … Read more
Ty Gibbs won his first Cup race in his 131st start. Many would have thought it would be sooner, but it’s not rare for a driver to need around 100 starts to earn his first win. Of the 26 full-time Cup drivers who have a win, their average first career win came in their 91st … Read more
The 2026 Daytona 500 was full of chaos and drama. From a 20-car wreck to a daring move on the final lap and a crash at the finish line, this iteration of The Great American Race had everything. It’s one thing to see it play out on the screen; it’s another to relive the action … Read more