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If it could go wrong, it pretty much has gone wrong for Chase Briscoe in the early part of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.On the heels of a head-turning 2025 when he reached the Championship 4 and earned career highs in race wins (three), poles (seven) and laps led (884), the second-year driver of […] The post Chase Briscoe Searching for Answers After Dreadful Start to NASCAR Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Corey Heim fended off TRICON teammate Kaden Honeycutt at Rockingham Speedway to secure a $150,000 Triple Truck Challenge payout.
Veteran NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick has proposed a new idea that could change how pit crews are built in the NASCAR Cup Series. Speaking on his podcast, Harvick suggested creating an NFL-style draft system for pit crew members.He said the current structure in the NASCAR Cup Series allows top teams to keep the best talent, […] The post Kevin Harvick Pushes NFL-Style Pit Crew Draft Idea in NASCAR: “It Would Be a Lot of Fun” appeared first on Heavy Sports.
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.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. praised a surprisingly clean O’Reilly Series race at Martinsville Speedway, saying it avoided the usual chaos.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. slams the NASCAR Hall of Fame for mislabeling Ray Elder's career, calling the ballot a "huge disgrace."
Is McDonald’s really done with NASCAR? 23XI Racing’s president drops a strong hint about a potential return.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chase Elliott silences critics as crew chief Alan Gustafson delivers a Martinsville masterclass to steal Denny Hamlin's victory.
Michael Jordan is arguably the greatest basketball player the world has ever seen. He is a serial winner, and he has become a larger than life figure due to his historic run with the Chicago Bulls. But his post-NBA career has been a mixed bag, with more negative than positive. He did not draft well […] The post Michael Jordan found escape in NASCAR after NBA ‘burden’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Chase Elliott's victory at the Martinsville Cook Out 400 fundamentally reshuffles the NASCAR Cup Series championship standings.
Denny Hamlin stayed in control of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, winning Stage 2 and continuing his strong run from the pole. Hamlin led 156 of the first 162 laps and maintained track position through pit cycles and restarts. The race reached the halfway point under green-flag conditions, with few lead changes.Ty […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Continues Cook Out 400 Control at Martinsville Speedway appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Denny Hamlin controlled the opening segment of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, leading from the pole and winning Stage 1. Hamlin led 65 of the first 73 laps and stayed out front under green flag conditions.The NASCAR Cup Series event opened without a caution, and only two drivers led laps in the […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Dominates Early, Wins Stage 1 at Martinsville Speedway appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Six races into the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, the new Chase playoff format is already shaping how drivers race each week. NASCAR removed the win-and-in system and introduced a points-based format that rewards steady performance throughout a race.The change has shifted focus from chasing a single win to building points from start to finish. […] The post “It’s Not Win-or-Bust Anymore”: Christopher Bell Reacts to NASCAR Cup Series Chase Format appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Denny Hamlin earns pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series' Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway.
Brad Keselowski is set to reach a major career milestone this weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Martinsville Speedway for the Cook Out 400. The RFK Racing co-owner and driver will make his 600th NASCAR Cup Series start on Sunday, March 29, 2026.With that start, Keselowski becomes just the 35th driver in NASCAR […] The post Brad Keselowski on 600th NASCAR Start: “I Just Wanted to Be Here” appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Chase Briscoe warns the garage that another Tyler Reddick victory at Martinsville would force rivals to start worrying.
Ross Chastain is heading into this weekend with a clear goal as the NASCAR Cup Series arrives at Martinsville Speedway. The Trackhouse Racing driver is focused on winning the Cook Out 400 and claiming one of the sport’s most recognized trophies, the Martinsville grandfather clock.Chastain has yet to win at the track, but his recent […] The post NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain Wants Martinsville Clock as Cook Out 400 Looms appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Dirty Mo Media president Mike Davis publicly defends Travis Rockhold's Hall of Fame comments, sparking a debate on survival.
Denny Hamlin is 45 and still winning at a high level in the NASCAR Cup Series. He drives for Joe Gibbs Racing, one of the top teams in the sport. In 2025, he delivered one of his best seasons in the Next-Gen era with six race wins and a strong championship run.He opened the 2026 […] The post Kevin Harvick Breaks Down Denny Hamlin’s Retirement Crossroads at JGR Team Now appeared first on Heavy Sports.
