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Shane van Gisbergen Drops Cryptic Hint About Major Changes at Trackhouse

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Shane van Gisbergen had plenty to be pleased about after Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. But one comment during his post-race interview may have been more intriguing than his performance on the track.The Trackhouse Racing driver finished fifth in the Xfinity 500, another encouraging result as he continues to develop his short-track […] The post Shane van Gisbergen Drops Cryptic Hint About Major Changes at Trackhouse appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘Leave Me Room’: Joey Logano Fires Back After Triggering Bell-Hamlin Spin at Martinsville

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Joey Logano had a message after his contact with Christopher Bell sent two NASCAR championship contenders spinning at Martinsville Speedway. And he wasn’t interested in backing down. During Sunday’s Xfinity 500, Logano got into the back of Bell’s No. 20 Toyota, setting off a chain reaction that also collected Bell’s Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Denny […] The post ‘Leave Me Room’: Joey Logano Fires Back After Triggering Bell-Hamlin Spin at Martinsville appeared first on HEAVY.

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Christopher Bell’s Martinsville Race Unravels as Carson Hocevar Accused of Intentional Spin

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Christopher Bell’s promising afternoon at Martinsville Speedway took a disastrous turn Sunday, and his crew chief wasn’t convinced the caution that changed everything was an accident.Bell had been running near the front of the NASCAR Cup Series field in the Xfinity 500 when Carson Hocevar spun in Turn 4, bringing out a caution at a […] The post Christopher Bell’s Martinsville Race Unravels as Carson Hocevar Accused of Intentional Spin 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 Martinsville Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact Race Weekend?

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NASCAR’s championship battle heads to Martinsville Speedway this weekend, and with the title fight reaching a critical point, the last thing drivers need is an unpredictable weather forecast. Fortunately, Mother Nature looks ready to cooperate. The latest forecast for Martinsville, Virginia, calls for dry conditions throughout the three-day race weekend, with sunshine on Friday giving […] The post NASCAR Martinsville Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact Race Weekend? 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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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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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Reveals the One Mistake That Cost Him Talladega Win

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For a few seconds Sunday afternoon, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. looked like he had pulled off another Talladega upset. The four-time NASCAR Cup Series winner had survived the chaos, worked his way to the front and put himself in position to steal the YellaWood 500 from the championship contenders. With the checkered flag approaching, all he […] The post Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Reveals the One Mistake That Cost Him 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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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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Denny Hamlin Explodes at Teammate Chase Briscoe Over Talladega Move

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Denny Hamlin wasn’t holding back his frustration with Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. The two championship contenders were navigating the YellaWood 500 when Briscoe made a move that left Hamlin furious over his team radio. And Hamlin made absolutely no effort to hide it. Denny […] The post Denny Hamlin Explodes at Teammate Chase Briscoe Over Talladega Move appeared first on HEAVY.

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Chevrolet Reportedly Issues Orders to NASCAR Teams Ahead of Talladega

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With three races remaining in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase, Chevrolet reportedly has a plan to help Kyle Larson gain ground in the championship standings. And it could have major implications for Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway.According to NASCAR reporter Danielle Trotta, Chevrolet has instructed its teams to work together to help Larson maximize his […] The post Chevrolet Reportedly Issues Orders to NASCAR Teams Ahead of Talladega appeared first on HEAVY.

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“Pissing Off The Keyboard Warriors” – Bubba Wallace Responds To Criticism From COVID Vax Paint Scheme At Talladega

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NASCAR’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway is still hours away, but Bubba Wallace – the driver of the No. 23 car – is already in the thick of it. That’s nothing new. Wallace has historically been one of the most polarizing figures in the NASCAR Cup Series. Time and time again, the driver for 23XI Racing has found himself at the center of his fair share of controversies over the course of career. The biggest was undoubtedly the “noose” incident […] The post “Pissing Off The Keyboard Warriors” – Bubba Wallace Responds To Criticism From COVID Vax Paint Scheme At Talladega first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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5 Questions With Joey Logano: Talladega, NASCAR Title Hopes and Growing His Family

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Joey Logano has won three NASCAR Cup Series championships, conquered Talladega Superspeedway three times and experienced just about everything the sport can throw at him. But even after nearly two decades at NASCAR’s highest level, the Team Penske driver knows there’s always something new to figure out.Especially at Talladega.With just three races remaining in the […] The post 5 Questions With Joey Logano: Talladega, NASCAR Title Hopes and Growing His Family appeared first on HEAVY.

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Full NASCAR Talladega Schedule for Sunday, Oct. 25: Race Time, TV Channel and More

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NASCAR’s Talladega race weekend reaches its biggest moment Sunday, Oct. 25, with the Cup Series taking center stage at one of the fastest and most unpredictable tracks on the schedule. After two days of on-track action at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday’s focus shifts entirely to the YellaWood 500. The 500-mile race is scheduled to begin at […] The post Full NASCAR Talladega Schedule for Sunday, Oct. 25: Race Time, TV Channel and More appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR: Brad Keselowski Faces Fresh Uncertainty After RFK Racing Bid Takes a Hit

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RFK Racing’s other owners have rejected Brad Keselowski’s attempt to take full control of the team, adding another twist to his planned departure at the end of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The 2012 Cup Series champion confirmed to Sports Business Journal on Friday that he made an unsolicited offer to buy the organization […] The post NASCAR: Brad Keselowski Faces Fresh Uncertainty After RFK Racing Bid Takes a Hit 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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NASCAR Driver Brad Keselowski Faces New Challenge After RFK Racing Exit

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NASCAR Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski faces changes in his personal and professional life as a child custody case follows his planned departure from RFK Racing.Court documents filed in Iredell County, North Carolina, on August 7, 2026, show that Keselowski filed a complaint seeking shared custody of his four children with his wife, Erika Paige […] The post NASCAR Driver Brad Keselowski Faces New Challenge After RFK Racing Exit appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Driver Brad Keselowski Files For Child Custody Following Separation From Wife

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NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski and his wife, Erika Paige Keselowski, have officially separated, leading to a legal battle over custody of their children. The pair married in 2017, and have four children together: Scarlett, Autumn, Maize and Sterling Robert. According to court documents filed on August 7, 2026, in Iredell County, North Carolina, Brad submitted a Complaint for Child Custody alongside a Motion to Seal. The filing reveals that the couple, who were married on February 10, 2017, officially separated […] The post NASCAR Driver Brad Keselowski Files For Child Custody Following Separation From Wife first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Tyler Reddick Reveals What’s at Stake for 23XI Racing at Phoenix

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Tyler Reddick knows what it feels like when everything is clicking.He won the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of 2026, added another victory just weeks later and spent the early part of the season making a strong case that the No. 45 team would be a championship contender.Now, heading into Sunday’s race at Phoenix […] The post Tyler Reddick Reveals What’s at Stake for 23XI Racing at Phoenix appeared first on HEAVY.

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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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