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The Big One Strikes At Talladega & Collects At Least 26 Cars During NASCAR Cup Series Race

‘Dega, baby. The NASCAR Cup Series is at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama this weekend for the Jack Link’s 500, and as is usually the case at the sport’s biggest track, you never really know what’s going to happen. The first stage of the race was a fuel mileage game, with teams playing different strategies to make it to the end of the stage. Ryan Preece led a group of Fords to win the first stage, but it wasn’t long into […] The post The Big One Strikes At Talladega & Collects At Least 26 Cars During NASCAR Cup Series Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Cup Series Standings Leave Little Room for Error After Kansas

The NASCAR Cup Series standings shifted again after the race at Kansas Speedway, and the gap at the top continues to grow. Tyler Reddick added another win in the AdventHealth 400, turning his pole into his fifth victory of the 2026 season.The result pushed him to 457 points after nine races. That total gives him […] The post NASCAR Cup Series Standings Leave Little Room for Error After Kansas appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Power Rankings After Ty Gibbs’ First-Career Win At Bristol

Two weeks ago, Ty Gibbs made his first-ever appearance in our NASCAR Power Rankings in his fourth full-time season in the Cup Series. At the time, we noted that Gibbs’ first career victory looked to be a matter of “when” and not “if.” What we didn’t know, however, was that the “when” would be one race later at […] The post NASCAR Power Rankings After Ty Gibbs’ First-Career Win At Bristol appeared first on BroBible.

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Ty Gibbs Joins Elite NASCAR Company with Bristol Win

Ty Gibbs recalls watching the likes of Kyle Busch dominate NASCAR races at Bristol in his younger days.Now, the 23-year-old can call himself a Cup Series winner at “The Last Great Colosseum.”After fending off Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson to earn his first career Cup Series victory in Sunday’s Food City 500, Gibbs reflected on […] The post Ty Gibbs Joins Elite NASCAR Company with Bristol Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway Post-Inspection Reveals One Last Twist

The NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway officially ended after post-race inspection confirmed the results with no violations. Officials completed the inspection process late Sunday night and cleared every car in the Cup garage.NASCAR insider Matt Weaver reported, “Inspection is clear in the Cup garage. No issues. Results confirmed.” The race ran 505 […] The post NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway Post-Inspection Reveals One Last Twist appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Cup Series 2026 Standings after Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway

The NASCAR Cup Series standings shifted Sunday night after the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, where Ty Gibbs secured his first career win. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver controlled the closing laps of the 500-lap race and delivered at one of the toughest short tracks on the schedule. The result added a new […] The post NASCAR Cup Series 2026 Standings after Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR at Bristol Race Results: Finish Order, Winner, and Key Takeaways

Ty Gibbs scored his first career win in the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney Breaks Silence on Pit Crew Struggles at Martinsville

Ryan Blaney continues to stay near the top of the NASCAR Cup Series standings in 2026, sitting second behind Tyler Reddick. The No. 12 Team Penske driver pointed to his pit crew as a key part of that strong start.Earlier in the season, the team faced issues on pit road, including loose wheel problems. Those […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney Breaks Silence on Pit Crew Struggles at Martinsville appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Kevin Harvick Pushes NFL-Style Pit Crew Draft Idea in NASCAR: “It Would Be a Lot of Fun”

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.

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“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.

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NASCAR Power Rankings After Chase Elliott’s Stunning Win At Martinsville

For about 90 percent of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville, it looked like a sure thing that Denny Hamlin would take home yet another victory at a track he often dominates. However, they don’t throw the checkered flag until 100 percent of the race, and after a late strategy call, a timely caution, and […] The post NASCAR Power Rankings After Chase Elliott’s Stunning Win At Martinsville appeared first on BroBible.

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