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NASCAR Power Rankings After William Byron’s First Win Of The Season At Martinsville

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The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season has not gone according to plan for Hendrick Motorsports star William Byron, but that all changed on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway. Byron, a perennial title contender, had not yet won this season through the first 34 races. However, with just two chances remaining this season, Byron dominated, leading 362 of 500 […] The post NASCAR Power Rankings After William Byron’s First Win Of The Season At Martinsville appeared first on BroBible.

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NASCAR Championship Race Down to Three Drivers After Martinsville

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The NASCAR Cup Series championship is officially down to three drivers. And with one race remaining, Kyle Larson is in a position his two remaining challengers can only envy. Following Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, Larson, Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin are the only drivers still mathematically eligible to win the 2026 Cup Series […] The post NASCAR Championship Race Down to Three Drivers After Martinsville appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR O’Reilly Series Standings: Major Shakeup After Martinsville

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One race remains in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, and the championship battle just took a dramatic turn. Saturday’s race at Martinsville Speedway delivered a major shakeup at the top of the standings, changing the championship picture heading into next weekend’s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. A difficult night for the driver who […] The post NASCAR O’Reilly Series Standings: Major Shakeup After Martinsville appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Makes Bold Claim Despite Kyle Larson’s Championship Lead

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Denny Hamlin believes he has delivered the best overall season in the NASCAR Cup Series, despite facing a difficult path to the 2026 championship. With only two races remaining, Kyle Larson holds a 73-point advantage over the Joe Gibbs Racing driver after a strong Chase run.However, Hamlin insists his full-season performances deserve recognition. The No. […] The post NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Makes Bold Claim Despite Kyle Larson’s Championship Lead appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Cup Series Star Has a Cold Response to Denny Hamlin’s Title Heartbreak

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Kyle Larson has pushed back against sympathy for Denny Hamlin after beating his rival to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway. Speaking on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour podcast, Larson said both drivers knew the rules before the title race, even though Hamlin came close to winning his first championship. Hamlin led 208 […] The post NASCAR Cup Series Star Has a Cold Response to Denny Hamlin’s Title Heartbreak appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Announces Decision on Penalties After Crash-Filled Talladega Race

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NASCAR announces its decision on potential penalties following a crash-filled Talladega race, resolving questions about disciplinary action. The post NASCAR Announces Decision on Penalties After Crash-Filled Talladega Race appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kyle Larson’s Stunning Last-Lap Win Represents Everything That NASCAR And Talladega Encapsulate

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After Kyle Larson’s brutal 34th-place finish at Phoenix Raceway that seemingly put a dent in his 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship hopes, the Hendrick Motorsports superstar wanted just one thing: An In-N-Out burger, protein style. The fast-food comfort meal gave the California native a much-needed reminder of home as a long and, at times, difficult season […] The post Kyle Larson’s Stunning Last-Lap Win Represents Everything That NASCAR And Talladega Encapsulate appeared first on BroBible.

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NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Clash Over Yellow-Line Rule After Kyle Larson’s Controversial Talladega Victory

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Kyle Larson’s dramatic victory at Talladega Superspeedway has put NASCAR’s double-yellow line rule under fresh scrutiny, with several Cup Series drivers questioning how officials interpret the regulation. Larson edged William Byron by 0.041 seconds to win the YellaWood 500 on October 25, 2026, after making a late charge through the field. His final-lap move drew […] The post NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Clash Over Yellow-Line Rule After Kyle Larson’s Controversial Talladega Victory appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Fans Cry Foul After Kyle Larson’s Dramatic Talladega Win

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Kyle Larson’s dramatic Talladega Superspeedway win has sparked anger among NASCAR fans, with some questioning whether the finish was fair. Larson beat Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron by just 0.041 seconds in the YellaWood 500 on October 25, 2026, after making a late move on the final lap.However, the close finish quickly drew claims of […] The post NASCAR Fans Cry Foul After Kyle Larson’s Dramatic Talladega Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Power Rankings After Kyle Larson’s Statement Victory At Talladega

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  One week ago, Kyle Larson had about as bad a day as you can imagine at Phoenix Raceway, opening the door to six other drivers to compete for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship. Fast forward one week and Larson may well have just slammed the door shut on all six of his competitiors with a […] The post NASCAR Power Rankings After Kyle Larson’s Statement Victory At Talladega appeared first on BroBible.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Breaks Silence on Kyle Larson’s Controversial Talladega Win

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Kyle Larson pulled off one of the wildest finishes of the NASCAR Cup Series season Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. But the celebration quickly gave way to a debate over whether the Hendrick Motorsports driver should have been allowed to keep the victory. As NASCAR reviewed Larson’s last-lap maneuver near the double-yellow line, fans questioned whether […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Breaks Silence on Kyle Larson’s Controversial Talladega Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Fans Think Chevy Manipulated The Finish Of The Cup Series Race At Talladega To Get Kyle Larson A Win

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What in the world just happened? I want to get something out of the way before I say what I’m going to say: I’m a huge NASCAR fan. I’ve been watching since I was around 10 years old, have gone to dozens of races over the years, and always tune into the NASCAR race on Sundays over the NFL. So everything I’m going to say is because I’m a fan of the sport. But with that said, today’s race at […] The post NASCAR Fans Think Chevy Manipulated The Finish Of The Cup Series Race At Talladega To Get Kyle Larson A Win first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Who Won the NASCAR Race at Talladega? Kyle Larson Pulls Off Stunning Last-Lap Victory

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Kyle Larson looked like he had lost his chance to win at Talladega Superspeedway. Less than a lap later, he was celebrating one of the most improbable victories of the NASCAR Cup Series season. The Hendrick Motorsports driver went from the lead to roughly 11th on the final lap of Sunday’s YellaWood 500, only to […] The post Who Won the NASCAR Race at Talladega? Kyle Larson Pulls Off Stunning Last-Lap Victory appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Driver Slams Talladega Race as “Most Boring, Annoying” After Frustrating Day

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Jesse Love left Talladega Superspeedway frustrated after a third-place finish in Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Progress Group 250.The Richard Childress Racing driver called it the most boring and annoying race he had ever run, but the result helped protect his championship lead with two races remaining.Love started on the pole at Talladega for […] The post NASCAR Driver Slams Talladega Race as “Most Boring, Annoying” After Frustrating Day appeared first on HEAVY.

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Which NASCAR Drivers Who Raced at Talladega Today Could Reach the Cup Series in 2027?

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Which drivers racing at Talladega today could reach the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027? Here's a look at the top prospects and their chances. The post Which NASCAR Drivers Who Raced at Talladega Today Could Reach the Cup Series in 2027? appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Star Chase Elliott Bows Out Of Most Popular Driver Vote To Honor Kyle Busch

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There’s no debating who the most popular driver is in the NASCAR Cup Series today. Hendrick Motorsports star Chase Elliott has won the Most Popular Driver vote every year since 2018, dating back to the year Dale Earnhardt Jr. retired. However, despite voting only just opening, we already know for certain that Elliott won’t be winning the award in 2026. We […] The post NASCAR Star Chase Elliott Bows Out Of Most Popular Driver Vote To Honor Kyle Busch appeared first on BroBible.

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Chase Elliott Removes Himself From NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Ballot In Honor Of Kyle Busch

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Class act. Voting for NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver award opened today, and the driver who has won it every year since 2018 won’t be on the ballot. Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 car for Hendrick Motorsports, has won the fan-voted award every year since Dale Earnhardt Jr. retired in 2018. But NASCAR announced today that he has removed himself from the ballot in honor of Kyle Busch, who passed away in May. This will be Busch’s final year on […] The post Chase Elliott Removes Himself From NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Ballot In Honor Of Kyle Busch first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Took “Earnhardt” Off His Race Car Because Of A Legal Battle With His Stepmother Over His Use Of The Name

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Wonder why nobody likes her… There may be no greater villain for NASCAR fans than Teresa Earnhardt, the widow of the legendary Dale Earnhardt and stepmother to Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sorry, Dale Jr. Apparently “Earnhardt” is trademarked. Teresa was the third wife of the Intimidator and the niece of legendary NASCAR driver Tommy Houston, who met Earnhardt at the track back in the 1970s before the two were married in 1982. But on February 18, 2001, Teresa inherited another role […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Took “Earnhardt” Off His Race Car Because Of A Legal Battle With His Stepmother Over His Use Of The Name first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“An Honor to Be Here” — Jeff Gordon Celebrates Emotional IROC Victory During Freedom 250 Grand Prix Weekend

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He’s still got it. Jeff Gordon swept both races of the star-studded IROC event this weekend, where they competed on a 1.7-mile street course around the National Mall in Washington, D.C. These races preceded the IndyCar race and the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix that also took place on the course, and as a longtime NASCAR fan, I loved seeing Gordon back winning on the track, even with a different series. He of course returned from the Cup Series back […] The post “An Honor to Be Here” — Jeff Gordon Celebrates Emotional IROC Victory During Freedom 250 Grand Prix Weekend first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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A Fan Was So Mad About Kyle Larson Getting A Police Escort To A Race That He Burned All His Merch

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Maybe a bit of an overreaction… It was quite the weekend for Kyle Larson. The driver of the #5 car for Hendrick Motorsports finished 6th on Saturday in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway, a much-needed good run after wrecks the past two races during the Brickyard 400 and the Iowa Corn 350. But that wasn’t the only race he ran on Saturday. Larson is also a prolific dirt track racer and had qualified on the pole for […] The post A Fan Was So Mad About Kyle Larson Getting A Police Escort To A Race That He Burned All His Merch first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Team Owner Reflects on Bittersweet Departure of Connor Zilisch to Hendrick Motorsports

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The Connor Zilisch move to Hendrick Motorsports has left Trackhouse Racing facing a difficult change, even though the NASCAR team still has more than a year with the young driver. Hendrick Motorsports announced Monday that Zilisch will join the organization for the 2028 NASCAR Cup Series season and drive the No. 48 Chevrolet with Ally […] The post NASCAR Team Owner Reflects on Bittersweet Departure of Connor Zilisch to Hendrick Motorsports appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Power Rankings After Joey Logano’s Statement Win At Richmond

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Team Penske star Joey Logano reminded everyone why he’s a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion on Sunday night with an impressive victory at Richmond Raceway. In doing so, Logano took a second big jump in the standings in the last month, and also climbed back into our NASCAR Power Rankings for the first time since April’s race at Bristol. […] The post NASCAR Power Rankings After Joey Logano’s Statement Win At Richmond appeared first on BroBible.

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