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Denny Hamlin Sounds Off on Kyle Busch’s Texas Move: ‘Unacceptable’

Denny Hamlin weighed in on the controversial battle involving John Hunter Nemechek and Kyle Busch at the conclusion of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. Nemechek and Busch made contact on the backstretch with two laps remaining in the race, causing the latter to bounce off the outside wall.In what looked to […] The post Denny Hamlin Sounds Off on Kyle Busch’s Texas Move: ‘Unacceptable’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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Katherine Legge Returns To NASCAR With Live Fast Motorsports

Katherine Legge will return to the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend at Watkins Glen International.Legge, who turns 46 in July, made her NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2025. She ran seven races with BJ McLeod’s No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports, and she will return this weekend to pilot the Chevrolet once again. The part-time team […] The post Katherine Legge Returns To NASCAR With Live Fast Motorsports appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR’s San Diego Street Race Gets Official Name — and It Signals Something Bigger

NASCAR’s highly anticipated return to Southern California just took a major step forward — and the latest development says as much about the sport’s future as it does about a single race weekend.Officials confirmed that the all-new street course being built at Naval Base Coronado will be known as Qualcomm Circuit, following a naming rights […] The post NASCAR’s San Diego Street Race Gets Official Name — and It Signals Something Bigger appeared first on HEAVY.

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2026 NASCAR Cup Series Driver Standings after Texas Motor Speedway-Trouble Brewing?

Chase Elliott delivered a strong performance at Texas Motor Speedway to win Race 11 of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The 267-lap NASCAR Cup Series race included late cautions and key strategy calls. Elliott took the lead with 35 laps remaining and held on to secure his third win of the year.Tyler Reddick started […] The post 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Driver Standings after Texas Motor Speedway-Trouble Brewing? appeared first on HEAVY.

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Chase Elliott Captures NASCAR Cup Series Win at Texas Motor Speedway

For the second time in three years, Chase Elliott is a winner in the NASCAR Cup Series at the Texas Motor Speedway.The driver of the No. 9 had to do it the hard way as a late-race caution forced a restart with just four laps remaining.With Denny Hamlin occupying the outside line, Elliott muscled his […] The post Chase Elliott Captures NASCAR Cup Series Win at Texas Motor Speedway appeared first on HEAVY.

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Austin Dillon Speaks on Kyle Busch’s Crew Chief Change, RCR Commitment

Austin Dillon addressed the media on Friday at Texas Motor Speedway regarding teammate Kyle Busch’s crew chief change in the NASCAR Cup Series and his commitment to Richard Childress Racing.Following his first top-10 finish of 2026 last Sunday at Talladega, RCR made the call to swap in Andy Street for Jim Pohlman as crew chief […] The post Austin Dillon Speaks on Kyle Busch’s Crew Chief Change, RCR Commitment appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jimmie Johnson Drops New Detail on Legacy Motor Club’s 2027 NASCAR Plans

Jimmie Johnson isn’t just preparing for one final run at the Daytona 500 — he’s continuing to reveal new pieces of what could become one of the biggest storylines in NASCAR’s near future.Speaking recently about the team’s direction, the seven-time Cup Series champion shared a key update on Legacy Motor Club’s plans to expand to […] The post Jimmie Johnson Drops New Detail on Legacy Motor Club’s 2027 NASCAR Plans appeared first on HEAVY.

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Carson Hocevar Shut Down His Local Chili’s After Winning His First NASCAR Cup Series Race

Celebratory Triple Dippers? Sign me up. Carson Hocevar finally broke through for his first NASCAR Cup Series win this past weekend in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in his 91st Cup Series start. After the race, the 23-year old pulled off one of the most electric celebrations I’ve ever seen when he drove around the track hanging out the window of his #77 Chili’s car for Spire Motorsports while hanging out the window and saluting fans. RIDE THE […] The post Carson Hocevar Shut Down His Local Chili’s After Winning His First NASCAR Cup Series Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Did You Know NASCAR Once Stepped In To Stop A Then 13-Year-Old Carson Hocevar From Racing?

As it turns out, Carson Hocevar has always been a bit of a rule breaker. The driver of the #77 car for Spire Motorsportsfirst – whose racing style often draws comparisons to the late, great Dale Earnhardt Jr. – secured his first career NASCAR Cup Series win this past weekend in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Speedway. It’s been a long time coming for Hocevar, and by that, I mean he’s been waiting for this moment ever since he […] The post Did You Know NASCAR Once Stepped In To Stop A Then 13-Year-Old Carson Hocevar From Racing? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Reacts as Carson Hocevar Talladega Celebration Sparks Debate

Denny Hamlin reacts to the Carson Hocevar Talladega victory celebration on his Actions Detrimental podcast. The moment comes right after Carson Hocevar secures his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega Superspeedway in the 2026 season. Hocevar drives the No. 77 car for Spire Motorsports on the 2.66-mile tri-oval.After the checkered flag, his Talladega victory […] The post NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Reacts as Carson Hocevar Talladega Celebration Sparks Debate appeared first on HEAVY.

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Talladega Superspeedway Shares What The Infield Crowd Left Behind In Hilarious Thread: “Not Happy With What I Found”

A tradition unlike any other… Talladega Superspeedway sharing what the infield fans left behind. This past weekend was Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Speedway. The race track is one of the most cherished venues in all of NASCAR, and it delivered some iconic moments yet again. Carson Hocevar scored his first career NASCAR Cup Series win there, and there was a big time wreck that knocked out at least 26 cars from the competition. Here’s a video of that, in […] The post Talladega Superspeedway Shares What The Infield Crowd Left Behind In Hilarious Thread: “Not Happy With What I Found” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Carson Hocevar’s Talladega Celebration Draws Comparisons To Iconic Dale Earnhardt Moment

Not doing anything to quiet the comparisons. Carson Hocevar scored his first career NASCAR Cup Series win yesterday in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Speedway. The driver of the #77 car for Spire Motorsports has been knocking on the door of his first win for a while now. He finished a then-career best 2nd at Nashville last year, and has consistently been at the front of the field over the past couple seasons. But like any young driver, Hocevar […] The post Carson Hocevar’s Talladega Celebration Draws Comparisons To Iconic Dale Earnhardt Moment first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Carson Hocevar, An Unprecented NASCAR Win Celebration, And A Bright Future

No one in NASCAR history celebrated a win like Carson Hocevar did on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Chili’s Chevrolet went viral minutes after Hocevar’s victory.Hocevar, 23, won his first NASCAR Cup Series race, holding off a hard-charging Chris Buescher for the win. But it’s what Hocevar did after the race that […] The post Carson Hocevar, An Unprecented NASCAR Win Celebration, And A Bright Future appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Ty Gibbs Slams Wall After Tire Failure at Talladega — ‘Massive Hit’

Talladega wasn’t done after the “Big One.” Just minutes after a massive multi-car crash wiped out a large portion of the field, Ty Gibbs became the next driver caught in a violent incident during Stage 2 of the NASCAR Cup Series race. Right-Front Tire Failure Sends Gibbs Into Wall Another crash. Ty Gibbs must have […] The post Ty Gibbs Slams Wall After Tire Failure at Talladega — ‘Massive Hit’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Cup Series Driver Tyler Reddick Breaks Silence on New Deal as 2026 Season Heats Up

Tyler Reddick has secured his long-term future with 23XI Racing after confirming a contract extension during a trackside interview on Sunday. The NASCAR Cup Series points leader made the announcement as he prepares for another key race in the 2026 schedule.The deal keeps him in the No. 45 Toyota Camry for the team co-owned by […] The post NASCAR Cup Series Driver Tyler Reddick Breaks Silence on New Deal as 2026 Season Heats Up appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Why Jimmie Johnson Sent Dale Earnhardt Jr. 50 Cases Of Beer After Winning At Talladega In 2011

Jimmie Johnson will forever be grateful for the help that he got from Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Talladega in 2011. We’re just days away from action at the Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Nebraska. The iconic race track has provided so many big moments for the sport of NASCAR (and one massive hit for Eric Church), and this Sunday, the annual racetrack will surely frame yet another finish for the books. Racing fans likely remember that one of those classic, Talladega […] The post Why Jimmie Johnson Sent Dale Earnhardt Jr. 50 Cases Of Beer After Winning At Talladega In 2011 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Cup Series 2026 Talladega Superspeedway Prize Money: What Is the Purse?

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Talladega Superspeedway for the April 25–26 race weekend, and the focus goes beyond the racing. The NASCAR Cup Series prize money 2026 structure is now clear, with teams set to compete for a major payout at the Jack Link’s 500.The event features both the Cup Series and the NASCAR […] The post NASCAR Cup Series 2026 Talladega Superspeedway Prize Money: What Is the Purse? appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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