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Final NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase Standings

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Justin Allgaier celebrated winning his second NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship on Saturday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway, making the 2026 season complete.Allgaier finished the Chase with 2,477 points. Despite not winning a race in the Chase, the driver of the No. 7 managed to win the 2026 championship by 14 points over Jesse Love. Allgaier […] The post Final NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase Standings 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 O’Reilly Series Martinsville Starting Lineup: Full Qualifying Results

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Carson Kvapil will lead the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series field to the green flag at Martinsville Speedway after turning the fastest lap in Friday’s qualifying session. Behind the wheel of the No. 1 Chevrolet, Kvapil posted a lap of 19.855 seconds at 95.371 mph around the Virginia short track, beating Rajah Caruth by just […] The post NASCAR O’Reilly Series Martinsville Starting Lineup: Full Qualifying Results 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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NASCAR Fans Slam Talladega Race After Sammy Smith’s Dramatic Win

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NASCAR fans voiced their frustration after the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Progress Group 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday. Sammy Smith won the race with a last-lap pass, completing a weekend sweep after his Truck Series victory on Friday.However, the close finish did little to ease complaints about long stretches of single-file racing. Fans on […] The post NASCAR Fans Slam Talladega Race After Sammy Smith’s Dramatic Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR O’Reilly Series Chase Standings: Where Drivers Rank After Talladega

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The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship battle is heating up, and Saturday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway gave the contenders another opportunity to make their case for the title. With the 2026 season approaching its conclusion, every position matters. And after a dramatic Progress Group 250 that saw Sammy Smith edge Carson Kvapil by just […] The post NASCAR O’Reilly Series Chase Standings: Where Drivers Rank After Talladega 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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Sammy Smith Wins NASCAR O’Reilly Series Race at Talladega in Thrilling Finish

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Sammy Smith emerged victorious at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, October 24, delivering a dramatic finish to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ Progress Group 250. The JR Motorsports driver edged teammate Carson Kvapil by just 0.084 seconds, taking the checkered flag in the No. 8 Chevrolet after 94 laps around NASCAR’s biggest oval. It was […] The post Sammy Smith Wins NASCAR O’Reilly Series Race at Talladega in Thrilling Finish appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Reaction to Driver’s Flip: “Smoke Coming Out of My Ears”

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. opened up about his reaction to Carson Kvapil’s violent flip in last Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Kansas.The JR Motorsports owner was not present for Saturday’s race. Meanwhile, Kvapil led the field to the green flag in the No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet.On just the second lap, after contact […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Reaction to Driver’s Flip: “Smoke Coming Out of My Ears” appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Kansas Speedway Lineup Confirmed: Weather Washes Out Qualifying, Rule Book Sets Grid

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Severe weather forced NASCAR to cancel all on-track activity Friday at Kansas Speedway, wiping out practice and qualifying for the Kansas Lottery 300. Officials made the call after rain, lightning, and a tornado watch created unsafe conditions around the track.With no laps completed, NASCAR used its rule book to set the starting lineup for Saturday’s […] The post NASCAR Kansas Speedway Lineup Confirmed: Weather Washes Out Qualifying, Rule Book Sets Grid appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR O'Reilly Series Qualifying Canceled due to Rain, Starting Lineup From Kansas

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With rain and thunderstorms coming into the area, NASCAR had to call off ARCA and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice and qualifying for Friday night.

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NASCAR O'Reilly Series Qualifying Results, Starting Lineup From Rockingham

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With more rain causing issues with NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice and qualifying, the field has been set.

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