O’Reilly Series Continues to Make a Case as NASCAR’s Best Product Over Cup in 2026
Booming TV ratings are fueling the argument that the growing O'Reilly Auto Parts Series is officially a better racing product than the stagnant Cup Series.
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Corey Day’s Recent Surge Proves Jeff Gordon’s Eye for Talent Will Pay Off, Says Veteran Crew Chief
A veteran voice backs Jeff Gordon’s call on Corey Day as the young NASCAR prospect continues to impress with his hot streak.
Freddie Kraft’s Bubba Wallace Confession Shows Vast Contrast to Rookies
Freddie Kraft reveals why spotting for Bubba Wallace is different than rookies, admitting Wallace "fences for himself" on track.
Insider Questions When NASCAR Field Will Retaliate Against Denny Hamlin’s Aggression
Insider Eric Estepp questions if drivers will retaliate against Denny Hamlin after a string of aggressive driving incidents.
Joe Gibbs Racing Expands Chris Gabehart Legal War With Fresh Deleted Text Claims
Joe Gibbs Racing alleges Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports deleted text evidence in a high-stakes trade secret lawsuit.
NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney Opens Up About Denny Hamlin Martinsville Incident
Ryan Blaney addressed late-race contact with Denny Hamlin during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. The incident came in the final stage as both drivers raced for position on the short track. Hamlin, who led 292 laps, made contact that sent Blaney into the outside wall.The impact caused damage and affected […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney Opens Up About Denny Hamlin Martinsville Incident appeared first on Heavy Sports.
“Take It Like A F****** Man”: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Goes On Fiery, Expletive-Laced Rant Following Jesse Love & Rajah Caruth Confrontation At Martinsville
An all-time great Dale Earnhardt Jr. rant. Over the weekend, two NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers had a heated moment at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday when Jesse Love confronted Rajah Caruth after a series of aggressive on-track incidents. The pair swapped bumpers in the final laps, causing both to lose positions, leading to an animated discussion in the garage… it eventually ended with a handshake, but still, Jesse was NOT happy, even though he is known for being a very […] The post “Take It Like A F****** Man”: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Goes On Fiery, Expletive-Laced Rant Following Jesse Love & Rajah Caruth Confrontation At Martinsville first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Glad Martinsville Avoided ‘Sh– Shows’ With Clean O’Reilly Racing
Dale Earnhardt Jr. praised a surprisingly clean O’Reilly Series race at Martinsville Speedway, saying it avoided the usual chaos.
Richard Petty: Bubba Wallace ‘Knocked the Door Out of Him’ in Hocevar Wreck
A late-race incident at Martinsville Speedway is drawing scrutiny across the NASCAR garage — and now one of the sport’s most iconic voices has weighed in.Bubba Wallace sparked controversy during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race after making contact with Carson Hocevar on Lap 324, sending the No. 77 spinning and triggering a multi-car pileup on […] The post Richard Petty: Bubba Wallace ‘Knocked the Door Out of Him’ in Hocevar Wreck appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR Driver Carson Hocevar Reacts to Bubba Wallace Wreck at Martinsville Speedway: “We Got Run Over”
Carson Hocevar saw a strong run slip away late at Martinsville Speedway during the Cook Out 400 on March 29, 2026. The NASCAR Cup Series race had been steady for the 23-year-old, who started seventh and stayed inside the top 15 for much of the day.That changed on a late restart when contact from Bubba […] The post NASCAR Driver Carson Hocevar Reacts to Bubba Wallace Wreck at Martinsville Speedway: “We Got Run Over” appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Denny Hamlin Drops Bold Hall of Fame Proposal to Protect NASCAR Legacy From Lower-Series Bids
Denny Hamlin proposes a tiered Hall of Fame system, warning that current standards diminish the legacy of NASCAR's greats.
Kyle Busch Faces 3 Career-Defining Options to Escape Frustrating RCR Deal
Kyle Busch faces three career-defining options to escape his frustrating Richard Childress Racing deal and save his legacy.
NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Denny Hamlin’s Martinsville Speedway Long Caution Concern
Chase Elliott secured a close win at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026, edging Denny Hamlin by 0.565 seconds in the Cook Out 400. Dale Earnhardt Jr. later joined the post-race discussion.While the finish delivered a tight battle, much of the conversation focused on caution flags in the NASCAR Cup Series. Several yellow-flag periods slowed […] The post NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Denny Hamlin’s Martinsville Speedway Long Caution Concern appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Denny Hamlin Calls for Change in NASCAR Caution Length
Denny Hamlin wants to see NASCAR make a change to the length of caution periods across the board. The comments came on the driver’s “Actions Detrimental” podcast following the race weekend in Martinsville.The driver of the No. 11 believes NASCAR is spending too much time under caution. The 45-year-old acknowledged that the TV companies want to […] The post Denny Hamlin Calls for Change in NASCAR Caution Length appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR Cup Series: Connor Zilisch Flags Health Concern After Martinsville Speedway Hit
Connor Zilisch’s rookie season in the NASCAR Cup Series hit another tough moment at Martinsville Speedway during the Cook Out 400 on March 29, 2026. The 19-year-old entered the race still searching for his first top-10 finish at the Cup level.Martinsville, known for tight racing and constant contact, quickly turned into a difficult test. Zilisch […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Connor Zilisch Flags Health Concern After Martinsville Speedway Hit appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Denny Hamlin Reveals That 23XI Racing Started With A Fake Article Claiming He Was Starting A NASCAR Team WIth Michael Jordan
What started as a laugh between friends turned into one of the most dominant teams in NASCAR. 23XI Racing is off to their best start in the team’s short history, with driver of the #45 car Tyler Reddick winning 4 races already and leading the points standings, while Bubba Wallace and the #23 team came into the latest race 3rd in the points standings before getting caught up in a wreck (well, technically he caused it) at Martinsville Speedway that […] The post Denny Hamlin Reveals That 23XI Racing Started With A Fake Article Claiming He Was Starting A NASCAR Team WIth Michael Jordan first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
NASCAR Fans Split Over Bubba Wallace Incident at Martinsville Speedway
Bubba Wallace’s late-race incident at Martinsville Speedway didn’t just shake up the Cook Out 400. It completely took over the conversation after the checkered flag, with fans across the NASCAR Cup Series locking in on what they believed really happened.On Lap 327, Wallace’s contact with Carson Hocevar triggered a multi-car crash that wiped out more […] The post NASCAR Fans Split Over Bubba Wallace Incident at Martinsville Speedway appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR Insider Exposes Glaring Weakness in Chase Elliott’s 2026 Title Pursuit
Chase Elliott secured a Martinsville victory, but Jordan Bianchi claims his lack of dominant speed could affect his title hopes.
NASCAR: Kevin Harvick and Kyle Petty Criticize Bubba Wallace’s Martinsville Speedway Wreck
Bubba Wallace wrecked the 77 car at Martinsville Speedway during a NASCAR Cup Series race on the tight half-mile short track. Kevin Harvick and Kyle Petty called out the move live on the FOX broadcast as it happened.Harvick said Wallace drove straight through the 77 car and suggested something else triggered the aggression on track. […] The post NASCAR: Kevin Harvick and Kyle Petty Criticize Bubba Wallace’s Martinsville Speedway Wreck appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Denny Hamlin Owns Up to Ruthless Shove That Sent Ryan Blaney ‘Into the Fence’ At Martinsville
Denny Hamlin admits his contact with Ryan Blaney at Martinsville was unnecessary after the move sent Blaney into the fence.
“He Put Me in the Fence”: Ryan Blaney Sounds Off on Denny Hamlin After Martinsville
Ryan Blaney didn’t hesitate when asked about his late-race run-in with Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway.“Yeah, he just put me in the fence,” Blaney said on pit road. “That’s what it looked like from my seat.”The moment came during a tense battle in the closing laps of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race, adding another flashpoint […] The post “He Put Me in the Fence”: Ryan Blaney Sounds Off on Denny Hamlin After Martinsville appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Denny Hamlin Falls Short at Martinsville Despite Leading 292 Laps
Denny Hamlin had the race in his hands Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.He started on pole. He led 292 laps. He swept both stages.And still, he didn’t win.Instead, it was Chase Elliott who capitalized late, passing Hamlin down the stretch to take the victory and hand Hendrick Motorsports its first win of the 2026 season. For […] The post Denny Hamlin Falls Short at Martinsville Despite Leading 292 Laps appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Chase Elliott Says He’s ‘Forgiven’ Denny Hamlin After Years of Simmering Tension
Cook Out 400 winner Chase Elliott has had his share of on-track run-ins with Denny Hamlin, but he is not holding a grudge.
‘He Was Mad’: Bubba Wallace Slams Into Carson Hocevar in Martinsville Wreck
A late-race crash at NASCAR’s Martinsville Speedway is drawing immediate attention, and not just for the number of cars involved.On Lap 327 of the Cook Out 400, with 74 laps remaining, a caution flag flew after a multi-car wreck erupted in Turn 4. The incident quickly stacked up a large group of drivers, including Carson […] The post ‘He Was Mad’: Bubba Wallace Slams Into Carson Hocevar in Martinsville Wreck appeared first on Heavy Sports.